Abstract:
A method includes using copolymers including at least polyoxyalkylenated monomer units and at least phosphorus-comprising monomer units as water-reducing agent in hydraulic binders.
Abstract:
A method includes adding at least one copolymer or a salt thereof acting as a plasticizer, blocking agent, or both a plasticizer and a blocking agent, to a calcium sulphate-based hydraulic binder. The copolymer includes an acrylic acid or a poly(oxy)alkylene copolymer.
Abstract:
The invention provides novel compounds having a substituted imidazole ring, and methods of using such compounds for the treatment of certain disorders such as hematological cancers and solid tumors. The compounds of the invention are tri-substituted imidazole derivatives that inhibit KSP. These compounds are also useful for the treatment of drug resistant tumors, such as solid tumors that express elevated levels of P-glycoprotein.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for determining a response of a mammalian subject having melanoma tumor cells to treatment with a melanoma inhibitory agent. In one aspect, the method comprises (a) determining a first concentration of melanoma inhibitory activity protein (MIA) in a first biological sample taken from the mammalian subject before treatment with the melanoma inhibitory agent; (b) determining a second concentration of MIA in a second biological sample from the mammalian subject taken after treatment with the melanoma inhibitory agent; and (c) comparing the first and second concentrations of MIA, wherein a decrease in the second concentration of MIA measured in the second biological sample as compared to the first concentration of MIA measured in the first biological sample indicates a positive response to the treatment with the melanoma inhibitory agent.
Abstract:
A finishing compound having acoustic properties and including iii percentage by weight relative to the total weight of the product, at least 10 to 70% of water; 0.1 to 5% of a foaming agent; 0.1 to 5% of a thickening agent; 35 to 70% of a monogranular filler having a size greater than or equal to 100 μm and excluding fine fillers; 0.1 to 8% of synthetic or animal fibres; 0.5 to 35% of binder.
Abstract:
The present invention provides novel biomarkers for cancer: the phosphorylation of ZC1 and/or ZC3 kinase substrates, particularly p120 catenin and Abi-1. Accordingly, the invention provides methods of determining whether a compound modulates ZC1 or ZC3 kinase activity, methods of determining whether a mammal is responding to a compound that modulates ZC1 or ZC3 kinase activity, and methods of predicting whether a mammal will respond therapeutically to a method of treating cancer by administering a modulator of ZC1 or ZC3 kinase.
Abstract:
A multipole switch comprises a plurality of single-pole switch modules arranged side by side in compartments of the insulating case. Each switch module comprises an individual switching bar supporting the movable contact, said bar being formed by a vertical-axis rotary insulating stud having an end-piece for guiding in rotation at one of its ends, and driving means at the other end. A pair of actuating rods is mechanically coupled to the driving means of all the switching bars, and cooperates with connecting rods of the operating mechanism to perform movement of the actuating rods in translation in opposite directions when moving from the open position to the closed position, and vice-versa, said elongate actuating rods extending parallel to one another in a horizontal plane perpendicular to the different rotary studs.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a device for handling a load, particularly an immersed load, by means of a shaft having a polygonal cross-section.The shaft, which can move along its axis, is maintained by a bearing connected to rotation means, so that a rotation of the bearing about the axis of the shaft leads to an identical rotation of the latter. The supply fluid for the bearing can be that in which the load to be manipulated is immersed.Application to the control and inspection of fuel rods.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an apparatus for producing a preform for constituting an optical fiber. This apparatus essentially comprises a glass maker's lathe and a motor which holds and rotates a hollow silica tube, a torch making it possible to heat a cross-section of the tube and which can be translated along the tube and means for supplying the gaseous compounds consisting of silicon chloride, oxygen and doping agents decomposing under the action of the heat. Part of the products obtained is deposited on the walls of the tube. The supply means comprise a pipe entering the tube in axial manner and at the end of which are provided two radially directed arms, which terminate with an outlet normal to the pipe and arm, said pipe moving in translation integrally with the torch.
Abstract:
A process for the manufacture of a glass blank in the form of a rod from which the optical fibre is drawn, said blank being produced starting from a molten bath of glass. A first stage of the process comprises melting a mixture of starting materials having a higher impurity content (