摘要:
Disclosed herein are methods for determining whether a subject possesses altered pain sensitivity an altered risk of developing acute or chronic pain, or diagnosing a tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4)-related disorder or a propensity thereto. These methods are based on the discovery of GCH1 and KCNS1 allelic variants that are associated with altered pain sensitivity and altered risk of developing acute or chronic pain, and the discovery that a GCH1 “pain protective haplotype” is associated with decreased upregulation of BH4 synthesis in treated leukocytes.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to a solid ibuprofen concentrate composition and method of producing the composition. The solid ibuprofen concentrate contains (a) a solid ibuprofen free acid and (b) a solid ibuprofen alkali salt, and is characterized in that at least 90% of the weight of the solid ibuprofen concentrate is ibuprofen free acid and ibuprofen alkali salt.
摘要:
In exemplary embodiments, an ultra short pulse system comprises a laser platform which includes an optical source configured to generate an optical pulse, an optical amplifier configured to amplify the optical pulse, and a compressor configured to temporally compress the amplified optical pulse. The ultra short pulse system further comprises monitor circuitry configured to monitor one or more performance aspects of the laser platform. Additionally, the ultra short pulse system may comprise logic configured to control the one or more performance aspects of the laser platform in response to at least the monitored one or more performance aspects.
摘要:
The invention is related to the discovery that a met66val polymorphism in the gene for brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is correlated with hippocampal function and verbal memory and risk for neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
摘要:
A method of controlling an ultra-short pulse system is described comprising controlling an optical power within the ultra-short pulse system and control-system controlling a width of an optical pulse. In some embodiments, the method also comprises tuning a compressor by controlling a number of passes of the optical pulse through a Bragg grating to control the width of the optical pulse output from the compressor. In other embodiments, the method may comprise tuning a multi-pass stretcher by controlling a number of passes of the optical pulse through a loop of the multi-pass stretcher to control the width of the optical pulse output from the multi-pass stretcher. A method of controlling an ultra-short pulse system may also comprise accessing a control system from a remotely located command station, communicating status information from the control system to the command station, and communicating information from the command station to the control system.
摘要:
In exemplary embodiments, a network laser system comprises a laser platform including an optical source configured to generate an optical pulse, an optical amplifier configured to amplify the optical pulse, and a compressor configured to temporally compress the amplified optical pulse. The network laser system may also comprise monitor circuitry (e.g., sensors) configured to monitor one or more performance aspects of the laser platform. The network laser system may further comprise logic configured to transmit data to a remote computing device over a network. The network laser system may be configured to perform a diagnostic test and/or maintenance in response to instructions received from the remote computing device.
摘要:
Sequence variations, such as polymorphisms, are detected by detecting differences between or among melting profiles of plural nucleic acids. Melting profiles are produced by observing the nucleic acids during a temperature change over a period of time. If the nucleic acids are diluted into solutions for analysis, the nucleic acid concentrations between or among the solutions can be substantially the same. The melting profiles and sequence variation can be used to identify changes in a wild-type nucleic acid sequence, such as a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), a small insertion or deletion, or a small inversion.
摘要:
The invention is directed to a method of treating otitis which comprises introducing an antibacterially-effective amount of a composition comprising a non-ototoxic, topical, otic pharmaceutic composition comprising (a) ciprofloxacin in aqueous solution in an amount effective for antibacterial action; (b) a non-ionic viscosity augmenter unaffected by pH and ionic level, said viscosity augmenter being present in an amount effective for augmenting viscosity of the composition to a viscosity greater than that of water, said viscosity augmenter being at least 85% hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol; (c) a non-ototoxic preservative present in an amount effective for antibacterial action, the preservative being benzyl alcohol; (d) water sufficient to produce an aqueous composition; (e) hydrocortisone in aqueous suspension in an amount effective for anti-inflammatory action; (f) lecithin in an amount effective for enhancing suspension of other constituents in the composition; and (g) polysorbate ranging from polysorbate 20 to 80 in an amount effective for spreading the preparation on a hydrophobic skin surface to the site of infection or inflammation.
摘要:
We describe identification of a non-conservative amino acid substitution in the 5-HT.sub.2C receptor gene. The variant was found using single strand conformational polymorphism (SSCP) analysis. By typing this polymorphism in CEPH families, the gene was genetically mapped on the long arm of the X chromosome. Since this polymorphism was not detectable as a conventional RFLP, we also developed a PCR-RFLP based method which allows rapid genotyping in populations and families.
摘要:
Vitamin E acetate, C.sub.3 -linked triesters, glycerin, t-butanol, and transesterified oil/polyethylene glycol are effective dispersing agents for use with hydrofluoroalkanes. Effective amounts of the above are effective in suspending medicaments which are useful in inhalation aerosols, and especially meter-dose inhalers.