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Yb

Yb, symbol for the element ytterbium.

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YB-1 promotes microtubule assembly in vitro through interaction with tubulin and microtubules.(Research article)(Report) (BMC Biochemistry)

High-efficiency erbium/ytterbium (Er/Yb) doped fibers for eye-safe fiber laser sources.(SBIR CONTRACTS 2006) (Fiber Optic Sensors and Systems)

Supporting a legacy: production continues on the Webster product line; B, YB and YC series of hydraulic gear pumps and motors.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)(Quality Control Corp.) (Diesel Progress North American Edition)

YB Pehin Isa Ibrahim.(BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWS) (Borneo Research Bulletin)

The disk difference: Improving laser output; It's smaller and provides a more powerful beam. It's based on Yb:YAG, so it can be deployed through an optical fiber. It facilitates remote welding. The disk laser can be a boon to those who start to reconsider how they process parts.(THE TECHNOLOGY) (Automotive Design & Production)

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is transcriptionally induced by the Y-box binding protein-1 (YB-1) and can be inhibited with Iressa in basal-like breast cancer, providing a potential target for therapy.(Research article)(Clinical report) (Breast Cancer Research (Online Edition))

Redefining prognostic factors for breast cancer: YB-1 is a stronger predictor of relapse and disease-specific survival than estrogen receptor or HER-2 across all tumor subtypes.(Research article)(human epidermal growth factor receptor 2)(Clinical report) (Breast Cancer Research (Online Edition))

NKT Photonics A/S introduces new pulse amplifier fiber DC-150-30-PM-Yb.(NEW PRODUCTS) (Fiber Optic Sensors and Systems)

Yb or not Yb? That is the question; one rare earth element was substituted for another in manuscripts of two key papers, confusing some who wanted to get a head start on making superconducting compounds. (Paul Chu substitutes ytterbium abbreviation for yttrium) (Science)

Chicago Law Firm Tries To Keep YB Suit Alive.(yield-burning)(Brief Article) (The Bond Buyer)

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