The antigens of Trichomonas vaginal is grown jn Diamond 1 s medium modified by Klass were analyzed by gel diffusion methods. Three methods were employed in the extraction of the antigens. They were Genetron extract, Borate Buffer Saline extract, and alcohol extract. The alcohol extract was made up of four fractions (TF1 , TF2, TF3, TF4). The antisera used as analytic agents were made in two rabbits obtained from the Center for Disease Control Breeding Colony. All the antigens were compared to show bands of identity, non-identity, and partial identity, and to determine the number of bands produced by each extract. Genetron extract antigen and Borate Buffer Saline extract antigen reacted strongly with the homologous antiserum made in rabbit 3 (R3), producing 4 bands each, while alcohol extract reacted minimally. Fractions TF1 and TF4 produced 3 bands each and fraction TFz and TF3 produced 2 bands each Two bands of precipitate were found to be common to all the antigens, suggesting the similarity of the antigens. In rabbit 4 (R4), 3 bands were produced by each antigen and they were all identical, confirming the similarity of the antigens. Rabbit 3 antiserum reacted more strongly than rabbit 4, even though all the rabbits were inoculated on the same dates with the same number of live Trichomonas vaginalis antigens under the same conditions.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Institute of Paper Chemistry, 1973. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-142).

Die Durchströmungswäsche von Filterkuchen aus innenporösen Partikeln wird anhand von makro- und mesoporösen Kieselgelen untersucht. Die Filterkuchenbildung der KCl-haltigen Suspensionen erfolgt in einer Drucknutsche nach VDI-2762-2. Die Filterkuchen werden über einen perforierten Stempel mit entionisiertem Wasser durchströmt und der Wascherfolg über die Bilanzierung der K+-Ionen ermittelt. Die Porosität der Kieselgel-Filterkuchen beträgt 80 %, wobei sich 50 % der gesamten Mutterlauge in den Innenporen befindet. Dennoch zeigen sich mit 1 % Restbeladung ähnliche Waschergebnisse wie für unporöse Feststoffe (Quarz und Glas). Die Innenporen werden gereinigt, der in der Literatur postulierte ausgeprägte Diffusionsbereich in der Waschkurve wird nicht sichtbar. Berechnungen nach CARMAN-KOZENY, FICK und mittels dimensionsloser Kennzahlen verdeutlichen, dass Perfusion und Diffusion die Wäsche poröser Systeme beeinflussen. Die vorgestellten Modelle eignen sich auch für die Anwendung in der Praxis. / The displacement washing of filter cakes consisting of porous particles is investigated using macro- and mesoporous silica gels. The filter cakes of KCl-containing suspensions are formed in a pressure filter device according to VDI-2762-2. The filter cakes are flown through with deionized water via a perforated piston and the washing success is determined by balancing the K+ ions. The porosity of the silica gel filter cakes is 80 % and 50 % of the mother liquor is trapped in the inner pores. Nevertheless, with 1 % residual loading, washing results are similar to those for non-porous solids (quartz, glass). The inner pores are cleaned, the distinct diffusion region in the washing curve postulated in the literature is not visible. Calculations according to CARMAN-KOZENY, FICK and by means of dimensionless quantities illustrate that both perfusion and diffusion influence the washing of porous systems. The presented models are also suitable for practical applications.