Abstract:
The instant invention is concerned with genes associated with obesity. Additionally, the invention provides methods of using the differential expression of these genes associated with obesity to diagnose and treat obesity, as well as to screen for compounds useful for treating obesity.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of removing endotoxin from preparation of alpha-1-acid glycoprotein (orosomucoid) by contact with a finely divided non-toxic resin such as fumed silica. The invention also relates to a purification process for alpha-1-acid glycoprotein which includes this depyrogenation step, and to the depyrogenated product and its clinical uses.
Abstract:
Disclosed are novel hematopioetic modulating nucleic acid sequences and polypeptides. Also disclosed are methods in which the nucleic acids and polypeptides are utilized in the detection and treatment of hematopoietic disorders.
Abstract:
A baking utensil which is designed for use in commercial baking operations has a rigid frame for supporting baking pans. The pans themselves have non-stick baking surfaces and are attached to the frame in a manner which permit ready detachment and replacement. Typically, the pans' baking surfaces are coated with PTFE (polytetrafluororethylene).
Abstract:
Methods are provided for testing a honeycomb body comprised of a core portion comprising honeycomb cell walls and a circumferential skin portion overlying at least some outer honeycomb cell walls. The circumferential skin portion includes a cement mixture layer. The method comprises the step of directing a fluid stream from a pressurized fluid source at the honeycomb body. The fluid stream is capable of separating at least part of the skin portion from the outer honeycomb cell walls when the adherence between at least part of the skin portion and the outer honeycomb cell walls is below a minimum threshold. In one example, the method further comprises the step of inspecting at least part of the interface between the honeycomb body and the skin portion during or after directing the fluid stream at the honeycomb body. In further examples, an apparatus is provided for testing the honeycomb body.
Abstract:
Methods are provided for testing a honeycomb body comprised of a core portion comprising honeycomb cell walls and a circumferential skin portion overlying at least some outer honeycomb cell walls. The circumferential skin portion includes a cement mixture layer. The method comprises the step of directing a fluid stream from a pressurized fluid source at the honeycomb body. The fluid stream is capable of separating at least part of the skin portion from the outer honeycomb cell walls when the adherence between at least part of the skin portion and the outer honeycomb cell walls is below a minimum threshold. In one example, the method further comprises the step of inspecting at least part of the interface between the honeycomb body and the skin portion during or after directing the fluid stream at the honeycomb body. In further examples, an apparatus is provided for testing the honeycomb body.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for forming a circumferential skin surrounding a central cellular structure of an extruded honeycomb article. The method and apparatus may be used to produce defect-free skins and/or skins having large thickness and a high degree of particle alignment thereby preferably exhibiting CTE comparable to the extruded webs. These benefits are achieved by providing a die and method wherein a flow, Q, exiting any two active ones of a plurality of peripheral slots forming the skin is substantially equal. Also disclosed is a thick-skinned ceramic article having a thick extruded skin (ts′>5 tw′) with an I-value comparable to the webs.
Abstract:
The invention provides complexes of at least two polypeptides, and methods of using the same. Purified complexes of two polypeptides are provided, including chimeric complexes, and chimeric polypeptides and complexes thereof are also provided, as are nucleic acids encoding chimeric polypeptides and vectors and cells containing the same. Also provided are methods of identifying agents that disrupt polypeptide complexes, methods of identifying complex or polypeptide in a sample, and for removing the same, methods of determining altered expression of a polypeptide in a subject, and methods of treating/preventing disorders involving altered levels of complex or polypeptide.
Abstract:
A lens for a flashlight or other lighting unit provides for focusing light from a source, such as an LED, to provide a light beam adjustable between a spot beam and a wide beam. The lens includes a lens body with a front face, a rear LED-receiving well, and a side surface extending between the front face and the rear well. The front face includes a central surface surrounded by an annular concave surface. The rear well includes a space for the LED to be adjusted in position. The rear well space is defined by a concavely-curved sidewall and a concavely-curved base. The concave curvature of the sidewall and base may be Bezier curves.