Abstract:
A nucleotide sequence encoding human serum amyloid A3 (SAA3), isolated, purified and characterized from human mammary epithelial cells is disclosed. Proteins encoded thereby and methods of use for the same are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel methods for isolation and identification of virulence determinants from bacterial pathogens. The present invention also relates to novel genes of the Legionella pneumophila bacteria, and methods of detection of Legionella pneumophila bacteria in samples.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to a microcolumn capable of separating an analyte from a sample in the millisecond time domain. The microcolumn is capable of such rapid separation by employing small column volumes that can tolerate medium to high flow rates. The invention also relates to a method of loading a microcolumn capable of separating an analyte from a sample in the millisecond time domain.
Abstract:
A process for the production of fatty acid esters from a triglyceride feedstock is provided. The process comprises introducing a catalyst and a triglyceride feed stream comprising the triglyceride feedstock into a reaction zone and introducing an alcohol into the feed stream within the reaction zone to form a product mixture comprising fatty acid esters, glycerol and unreacted alcohol. The feed stream into which the alcohol is introduced is characterized as having a Reynolds number of at least about 2100. The invention further provides for a process and apparatus for introducing the alcohol into the triglyceride feed stream via a distributed feed system.
Abstract:
A method for the prevention of intra uterine infection of fetuses with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is provided comprising administering to a pregnant female a composition containing an effective dose of anti-PRRSV antibodies. Also provided is a method for the prophylaxis or treatment of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome comprising administering to a pig a composition comprising an effective amount of anti-PRRS virus antibodies.
Abstract:
A number of improvements are provided relating to computer aided surgery utilizing an on tool tracking system. The various improvements relate generally to both the methods used during computer aided surgery and the devices used during such procedures. Other improvements relate to the structure of the tools used during a procedure and how the tools can be controlled using the OTT device. Still other improvements relate to methods of providing feedback during a procedure to improve either the efficiency or quality, or both, for a procedure including the rate of and type of data processed depending upon a CAS mode.