Jupiter-Io electrodynamic interaction

AbstractRecent studies have demonstrated the benefits of using electrodynamic tethers (EDT) for the exploration of the inner region of the Jovian system. Intense planetary magnetic field and reasonable environmental plasma density make the electrodynamic interaction of the conductive tether with the plasmasphere strong. The interaction is responsible for a Lorentz force that can be conveniently used for propellantless maneuvers and extraction of electrical power for on board use. Jupiter and the four Galilean Moons represent an exceptional gravitational environment for the study of the orbital dynamics of an EDT. The dynamics of such a system was analyzed using a 3-body model, consisting of the planet plus one of its moons (Io in this work) and the EDT itself. New and interesting features appear, like for example the possibility to place the tether in equilibrium with respect to a frame co-rotating with the moon at points that do not coincide with the classical Lagrangian points for non-null electrodynamic forces.

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Mitochondrial Metabolism – Neglected Link of Cancer Transformation and Treatment

Prague Medical Report ◽

10.14712/23362936.2015.24 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 113 (2) ◽

pp. 81-94 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Jiří Pokorný ◽

A. Jandová ◽

M. Nedbalová ◽

F. Jelínek ◽

M. Cifra ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cancer Cells ◽

Therapeutic Potential ◽

Apoptotic Pathway ◽

Interaction Forces ◽

Transformation Pathway ◽

Electrodynamic Interaction ◽

Metastatic Process ◽

Physical Forces ◽

Electrodynamic Forces ◽

Effective Drugs

Physical processes in living cells were not taken into consideration among the essentials of biological activity, regardless of the fact that they establish a state far from thermodynamic equilibrium. In biological system chemical energy is transformed into the work of physical forces for various biological functions. The energy transformation pathway is very likely connected with generation of the endogenous electrodynamic field as suggested by experimentally proved electrodynamic activity of biological systems connected with mitochondrial and microtubule functions. Besides production of ATP and GTP (adenosine and guanosine triphosphate) mitochondria form a proton space charge layer, strong static electric field, and water ordering around them in cytosol – that are necessary conditions for generation of coherent electrodynamic field by microtubules. Electrodynamic forces are of a long-range nature in comparison with bond and cohesive forces. Mitochondrial dysfunction leads to disturbances of the electromagnetic field; its power and coherence may be diminished, and frequency spectrum altered. Consequently, defective electrodynamic interaction forces between cancer and healthy cells may result in local invasion of cancer cells. Further deformation of interaction forces connected with experimentally disclosed spatial disarrangement of the cytoskeleton and disordered electrodynamic field condition metastatic process. Cancer therapeutic strategy targeting mitochondria may restore normal physiological functions of mitochondria and open the apoptotic pathway. Apoptosis of too much damaged cancer cells was observed. Considerable experience with DCA (dichloroacetate) cancer treatment in humans was accumulated. Clinical trials should assess DCA therapeutic potential and collect data for development of novel more effective drugs for mitochondrial restoration of various cancers.

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The electrodynamic interaction of IO with jovian magnetosphere

Advances in Space Research ◽

10.1016/0273-1177(81)90102-2 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 171-172

Author(s):

N.F. Ness ◽

M.H. Acuna ◽

F.M. Neubauer

Keyword(s):

Jovian Magnetosphere ◽

Electrodynamic Interaction

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Biophysical Insights into Cancer Transformation and Treatment

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1155/2013/195028 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Jiří Pokorný ◽

Alberto Foletti ◽

Jitka Kobilková ◽

Anna Jandová ◽

Jan Vrba ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cancer Cells ◽

Warburg Effect ◽

Energy Transduction ◽

Metabolic Energy ◽

Apoptotic Pathway ◽

Frequency Spectra ◽

Proton Charge ◽

Spatially Distributed ◽

Electrodynamic Interaction ◽

Reverse Warburg Effect

Biological systems are hierarchically self-organized complex structures characterized by nonlinear interactions. Biochemical energy is transformed into work of physical forces required for various biological functions. We postulate that energy transduction depends on endogenous electrodynamic fields generated by microtubules. Microtubules and mitochondria colocalize in cells with microtubules providing tracks for mitochondrial movement. Besides energy transformation, mitochondria form a spatially distributed proton charge layer and a resultant strong static electric field, which causes water ordering in the surrounding cytosol. These effects create conditions for generation of coherent electrodynamic field. The metabolic energy transduction pathways are strongly affected in cancers. Mitochondrial dysfunction in cancer cells (Warburg effect) or in fibroblasts associated with cancer cells (reverse Warburg effect) results in decreased or increased power of the generated electromagnetic field, respectively, and shifted and rebuilt frequency spectra. Disturbed electrodynamic interaction forces between cancer and healthy cells may favor local invasion and metastasis. A therapeutic strategy of targeting dysfunctional mitochondria for restoration of their physiological functions makes it possible to switch on the natural apoptotic pathway blocked in cancer transformed cells. Experience with dichloroacetate in cancer treatment and reestablishment of the healthy state may help in the development of novel effective drugs aimed at the mitochondrial function.

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