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The presence of replication competent retrovirus was excluded by PCR for viral envelope coding sequence in genomic DNA isolated from virally transduced NIH 3T3 target cells (primers: 5'-AAG-GTGGTAAACCAGGGGGATC-3' and 5'-TGAGCAGCT-TCATGCCGCTATC-3').
A peptide 11 residues in length was modular, remaining a competent activator when grafted into a new context.
It will nurture a cadre of multiculturally competent and innovative leaders.
He has to be familiar (and competent) enough to keep viewers satisfied but also distinct (and flawed) enough so that when the star returns, everyone remembers exactly why they love him so.
"Being a qualified, caring, competent and committed individual," reads the woman's INS rejection letter, doesn't show "that her contributions are significantly above any other member of the education profession" or that they would "provide a prospective benefit to the U.S."