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Here, we identify Plenty of SH3 (POSH) and JNK-interacting protein 1 (JIP-1) as a multi-protein scaffold network for TCR-mediated JNK1 activation in CD8+ T-cells. Disruption of the POSH/JIP-1 complex led to profound defects in the activation of JNK1, as well as deficient activation or induction of the transcription factors c-Jun, T-bet and Eomesodermin. Furthermore, disruption of the POSH/JIP complex in CD8+ T-cells resulted in impaired proliferation, decreased cytokine expression and the inability to control tumors. Collectively, these data identify a mechanism for the specific regulation of TCR-dependent JNK1 activation and function that is key for CD8+ T-cell responses. The present invention describes a group of compounds that individually or in concert target a common set of biological pathways important in T cell function, activation of innate inflammation, ischemic reperfusion injury, HIV release and oncogenesis.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a solid-state optically activated switch that may be used as limiting switch in a variety of applications or as a high voltage switch. In particular, the switch may incorporate the photoconductive properties of a semiconductor to provide the limiting function in a linear mode. In one embodiment, a configuration of the switch allows for greater than 99.9999% off-state transmission and an on-state limiting of less than.0001% of the incident signal.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to chemical compounds, methods for their discovery, and their therapeutic and research use. In particular, the present invention provides compounds as therapeutic agents against bacterial infections (e.g., biofilms).
Abstract:
Polyamide compositions containing guanidinyl radicals, including tetramethylguanidinyl radicals, are described. These polyamides are useful for medical applications, for example, for treating human papilloma virus infections.
Abstract:
The invention provides a series of novel Lipid A anlogues that are structually simple, synthetically accessible, and capable of blocking the cellular receptor within the signal transduction pathway. The novel Lipid A anlogues can include a monosaccharide core with hydrophobic side chains and amino acid ionic motif. The invention further provides methods of using the compounds and compositions thereof in various therapeutic methods.
Abstract translation:本发明提供了一系列结构简单,合成可用并且能够阻断信号转导途径中的细胞受体的新型脂质A区段。 新型Lipid A anlogues可以包括具有疏水侧链和氨基酸离子基序的单糖核心。 本发明进一步提供了将所述化合物及其组合物用于各种治疗方法的方法。
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Preferred embodiments of the invention include gold nanoparticles, preferably less than about 20nm, that are conjugated with biologically active anti- VEGF antibody or a fragment derived therefrom. The particles can be formed by a "one-pot" synthesis method of the invention, in which the biologically active anti-VEGF antibody or a fragment derived therefrom acts to stabilize formed gold nanoparticles while simultaneously retaining biological activity. The method uses a reducing agent of nontoxic trimeric alanine compound that is benign toward the biological activity of the anti-VEGF antibody or a fragment derived therefrom. Therapeutic methods of the invention include injection of a solution of conjugated gold nanoparticles of the invention at vascularisation sites such as cancer sites and intraocular injection.
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Methods and products are provided for facilitating application of variable- product agrochemicals, such as fertilizer, to an application area, such as a field. The fertilizer or agrochemical may include a single fertilizer or agrochemical type or a mixture. In one embodiment, a fertilizer-application area is divided into application cells, and a fertilizer product is determined for each cell, based on zones of the application area with a similar characteristic, such as topographic wetness index levels. Based on a determined product for each cell, instructions for controlling an agrochemical applicator are automatically generated.
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A thermal management apparatus and method for a thin disk laser system enabling the laser system to have near isothermal temperatures across and throughout a thin disk comprising a mechanically controlled oscillating heat pipe having effective thermal conductivity of 10 - 20,000 W/m*K that promotes near isothermal conditions in lasing of the thin disk, a thin disk lasing crystal or ceramic bonded to the mechanically controlled oscillating heat pipe, and a supporting structure including a surface bonded to the thin disk that matches the CTE (coefficient of thermal expansion) of both materials.
Abstract translation:一种用于薄盘激光系统的热管理装置和方法,其使得激光系统能够在整个薄盘上具有接近等温的温度,包括机械控制的振荡热管,其热导率为10-20000W / m * K,其促进近 薄板激光的等温条件,结合到机械控制的振荡热管的薄盘激光晶体或陶瓷,以及支撑结构,其包括与两个材料的CTE(热膨胀系数)匹配的薄盘的表面 。
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A method of constructing a solid-state energy-density micro radioisotope power source device (10). In such embodiments, the method comprises depositing the pre-voltaic semiconductor composition (38A), comprising a semiconductor material and a radioisotope material, into a micro chamber (28) formed within a power source device body (14). The method additionally includes heating the body (14) to a temperature at which the pre-voltaic semiconductor composition (38A) will liquefy within the micro chamber (28) to provide a liquid state composite mixture (38B). Furthermore, the method includes cooling the body (14) and liquid state composite mixture (38B) such that liquid state composite mixture (38B) solidifies to provide a solid-state composite voltaic semiconductor (38), thereby providing the solid-state high energy-density micro radioisotope power source device (10).
Abstract:
A method of generating power uses a nanoenergetic material. The nanoenergetic material comprising thermite is obtained and deposited on a substrate. An igniter is placed on the nanoenergetic material. When power is desired, the nanoenergetic material is ignited. A transducer receives thermal, sonic, magnetic, optic and/or mechanical energy from combustion of the nanoenergetic material and converts it into electrical energy. Preferably, the transducer is a thermoelectric, piezoelectric or magneto device. Preferably, multiple transducers are integrated in one power generators to maximize the power from nanoenergetic thermites.