摘要:
The invention relates to the field of biology. In particular, the invention relates to a method and system for designing optimized multi-epitope vaccines having selected combinations of amino acid insertions at the junctions of the multi-epitope constructs so as to minimize the number of junctional epitopes and provide vaccines with increased immunogenicity.
摘要:
A variable geometry turbine comprises a turbine wheel (9) supported in a housing (1) for rotation about an axis. A nozzle ring (5) is moveably mounted within a cavity (19) provided within the housing for adjustment of the width of an annular inlet passageway (4) extending radially inwards towards the turbine wheel (9). An array of inlet guide vanes (8) extends between a radial face of the nozzle ring (5) and an opposing wall of the inlet (4) defining a radial vane passage. A first circumferential array of apertures (25) is provided through the radial face, each of which lies substantially within the vane passage. A second circumferential array of apertures (24) is also provided in said radial face, each of lies substantially upstream or downstream of the first array (25) of apertures. The inlet (4) and cavity (19) are in fluid communication via both the first and second sets of apertures (25,24).
摘要:
A management system and method for a credit decision-making process. The system and method provide access to an automatically generated and updated status report providing information about conditions required for final credit approval. The status report is available via computer systems used by parties to the credit decision-making process, such as the potential borrower, the creditor, and a business partner working with the potential borrower and creditor. Notifications of changes to the status report and/or updated status reports are automatically provided to the parties via the computer systems. In some embodiments, a request for the current status report can be requested in response to the notification.The system and method also include the capability to access dates scheduled for fulfilling the conditions for final credit approval and to allow requests for changes to the scheduled dates. Notifications of requests for date changes can be automatically provided to all parties needing the information.
摘要:
A substance capable of devitalizing hazardous biological agents and deactivating hazardous chemical agents comprising an activated anion exchange resin having a particle size substantially in the range of about 0.1-300 microns, which resin particles have been iodinated by exposure to a sufficient amount of an iodine-substance absorbable by the anion exchange resin such that the resin particles absorb the iodine-substance so as to convert the resin particles into activated resin particles. The iodine-substance may be selected from the group consisting of I2 (i.e., diatomic iodine), and polyiodide ions having a valence of −1. The activated resin particles may be placed into contact with the biological or chemical agent as a dry aerosol, by dust coating, or by admixing the particles with a carrier to form a coating.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to a tool for use on a skateboard and easily carried in a pants pocket of a user. The tool has a body is in the general shape of a “T” having a crossbar bisected by a stem and provides for three sockets of differing sizes, one of each being mounted at each end of the crossbar and the free end of the stem. Provision is also made for carrying a combination Allen key and Phillips head screwdriver and is in the general form of a standard Allen wrench having a long arm and a short arm normal to the long arm. This provision constitutes a cylindrical cavity with an opening at the intersection of the crossbar and stem and extending into the stem for distance adequate to accommodate the long arm of the combination Allen key and Phillips head screwdriver, which preferably is the Phillips head portion. This provision also provides a groove extending along the surface of the crossbar of such size and shape to accommodate the short arm of the combination Allen key and Phillips head screwdriver, which preferably is the Allen key portion. An “O” ring is positioned within the cylindrical cavity to provide a friction fit with the Phillips head screwdriver portion of the combination Allen key and Phillips head screwdriver. An “O” ring may be positioned circumferentially on the Allen key portion so as to provide an improved fit within the corresponding groove as an alternative or in conjunction with the cylindrical cavity “O” ring.