Images Dated 29th September 2006

Valdecoxib anti-inflammatory drug

Valdecoxib, computer model. This drug was used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and menstrual symptoms under the trade name Bextra. It was withdrawn in 2005 following concerns about the drug increasing risk of heart attack and stroke. Valdecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drug (NSAID), belonging to the family of Cox-2 inhibitors. NSAIDs inhibit the production of prostaglandins, the hormone-like chemicals that induce inflammation. The atoms in this model are represented by coloured spheres; carbon is green, hydrogen is white, oxygen is red, nitrogen is blue, and sulphur is yellow

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The Livre Ferre of the Cour des Comptes (leather & vellum)

ARH231019 The Livre Ferre of the Cour des Comptes (leather & vellum) by French School, (15th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; (add.info.: ce livre etait un des symboles indispensables de la chambre; il contenait les formules des serments des magistrats et officiers dependant de la Juridiction Parisienne; book contained oaths for the magistrates and officers in the Parisian Jurisdiction; dorures aux armes de France; sovereign court created in 1320 to look after the finances of the realm;); A© Centre Historique des Archives Nationales ; A© Archives Charmet; French, out of copyright

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Crane and Blossom, c.1850-80 (ink and colour on silk)

BL12346 Crane and Blossom, c.1850-80 (ink and colour on silk) by Japanese School, (19th century); 101.7x38.9 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: By Kano Shosen'in Masanobu (1823-1880)
); Japanese, out of copyright

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