Abstract:
An ion trap mass spectrometer and methods for obtaining a mass spectrum of ions by step scanning the driving frequency in frequency increments over a bandwidth, wherein for each step a specific frequency is held for a fixed number of complete cycles, wherein each specific frequency is changed continuously to the frequency in the next step, and wherein each specific frequency in each step starts at phase zero position.
Abstract:
An optical module includes at least a carrying stage, at least an actuator unit and at least an optical assembly. The carrying stage has a first aperture. The actuator unit is disposed at one side of the carrying stage and has a second aperture. The optical assembly is connected with the actuator unit, and the actuator unit adjusts the position of the optical assembly. A radiated wave enters from one side of the optical module and passes through the first aperture, the second aperture and the optical assembly. A microscope with the optical module has compact size and is easily assembled and carried. The optical module and microscope can efficiently reduce the effect of ambient temperature variations so as to improve the measuring stability thereof.
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Transient gene expression is a powerful tool for plant genomics studies. Recently, the use of nanomaterials has drawn great interest. Delivery with mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) has many advantages. We used surface-functionalized MSNs to deliver and express foreign DNA in Arabidopsis thaliana root cells without the aid of particle bombardment. Gene expression was detected in the epidermis layer and in the more inner cortex and endodermis root tissues. This method is superior to the conventional gene-gun method to deliver DNA, which delivers the gene to the epidermis layer only. Less DNA is needed for the MSN method. Our system is the first use of nanoparticles to deliver DNA to plants with good efficiency and without external aids. MSNs, with multifunctionality and the capability of cargo delivery to plant cells as we demonstrated, provide a versatile system for biomolecule delivery, organelle targeting, and even agriculture, such as improved nutrient uptake.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for improving the quality of harvested plants. The present invention also provides novel ACC synthase inhibitors useful for improving the quality of harvested plants.
Abstract:
An organic dye used in a dye-sensitized solar cell is described, having general formula (1): wherein Ar1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group, Ar2 and Ar3 each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, Sp1 represent a single bond or a spacer group allowing conjugation between Ar1 and the furan moiety, Sp2 represent a single bond or a spacer group allowing conjugation between the furan moiety and Ac, Ac represents an acceptor group, and Y represents an anchoring group.
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The invention pertains to the generation and utility of antibodies that can bind effectively to CεmX domain on membrane-bound IgE (mIgE) expressed on the surface of human B lymphocytes. The CεmX domain of 52 amino acid residues, located between the CH4 domain and the C-terminal membrane-anchor peptide on human membrane-bound epsilon chain, had been suggested as an antigenic site for immunological targeting of B cells expressing mIgE. Previous reported monoclonal antibodies, including a20, which bind to RADWPGPP (SEQ ID NO:1) peptide at the C-terminal of CεmX, have now been found to bind poorly to mIgE on human B cells. We have discovered that only monoclonal antibodies specific for certain segments, such as GLAGGSAQSQRAPDRVL (SEQ ID NO:2) and HSGQQQGLPRAAGGSVPHPR (SEQ ID NO:3), of CεmX can bind effectively to mIgE on human B cells and hence have the utility for targeting those B cells for the treatment of diseases mediated by IgE.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及可在人B淋巴细胞表面表达的膜结合IgE(mIgE)上有效结合CepsilonmX结构域的抗体的产生和应用。 已经建议位于人膜结合的ε链上的CH4结构域和C末端膜锚定肽之间的52个氨基酸残基的Cepsilonm结构域作为用于免疫靶向表达mIgE的B细胞的抗原位点。 现在已经发现,先前报道的包含与CepsilonmX C末端的RADWPGPP(SEQ ID NO:1)肽结合的α20的单克隆抗体在人B细胞上与mIgE结合不良。 我们已经发现,只有对于某些片段特异性的单克隆抗体,如GLEGGSAQSQRAPDRVL(SEQ ID NO:2)和HSGQQQGLPRAAGGSVPHPR(SEQ ID NO:3)),可以有效地结合人B细胞上的mIgE,因此具有靶向 用于治疗由IgE介导的疾病的那些B细胞。
Abstract:
A reusable nanowire field effect transistor for detecting biomolecular interactions. The field effect transistor contains nanowire covalently linked to a docking molecule, which is capable of binding to an anchor molecule in a reversible manner, i.e., at an association constant of 105 to 109 M−1.
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An isolated polypeptide containing an amino acid sequence at least 70% identical to a Tubby-like protein (SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11), and an isolated nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide. Disclosed is an isolated nucleic acid that, under stringent conditions, hybridizes to a probe containing one of SEQ ID NOs:1-11; or its complementary sequence. Also disclosed are (1) a transformed cell or a transgenic plant containing such a nucleic acid and (2) a transformed cell or a transgenic plant having a reduced level(s) of one or more of the Tubby-like proteins. Also within the scope of the invention are methods for making the transformed cells or transgenic plants.
Abstract translation:一种分离的多肽,其含有与Tubby样蛋白质(SEQ ID NO:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10或11)至少70%相同的氨基酸序列,以及 分离的编码多肽的核酸。 公开了一种分离的核酸,其在严格条件下与含有SEQ ID NO:1-11之一的探针杂交; 或其互补序列。 还公开了(1)含有这种核酸的转化细胞或转基因植物和(2)具有降低的一种或多种类似蛋白质的水平的转化细胞或转基因植物。 在本发明的范围内也是用于制备转化细胞或转基因植物的方法。
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A novel beta-glucosidase and nucleic acids encoding the beta-glucosidase. Also disclosed are cells, compositions, and methods relating to using the beta-glucosidase to convert ligocellulosic material to fermentable sugars.
Abstract:
An ion trap mass spectrometer and methods for obtaining a mass spectrum of ions by step scanning the driving frequency in frequency increments over a bandwidth, wherein for each step a specific frequency is held for a fixed number of complete cycles, wherein each specific frequency is changed continuously to the frequency in the next step, and wherein each specific frequency in each step starts at phase zero position.