Abstract:
The present invention is a system, method for accessing domains of information to identify heretofore unknown relationships between disparate sources of data (7) to seek and obtain knowledge (18), the invention includes a source of data with one or more domains of information, an Object-Relationship Database (53) for integrating objects from one or more domains of information and a knowledge discovery engine (54) where relationships between two or more objects are identified, retrieved, grouped, ranked, filtered and numerically evaluated.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system and computer-based method that is used to determine thermodynamic environment differences within a protein. This method is used to construct a database of proteins, wherein the database can be used to identify correct sequences that correspond to a particular target fold.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a system and a method for the production of microparticles and nanoparticles of materials that can be dissolved. The system and method of the present invention provide quicker freezing times, which in turn produces a more uniform distribution of particle sizes, smaller particles, particles with increased porosity and a more intimate mixing of the particle components. The system and method of the present invention also produce particles with greater surface area than conventional methods. One form of the present invention provides a method for the preparation of particles. An effective ingredient is mixed with water, one or more solvents, or a combination thereof, and the resulting mixture is sprayed through an insulating nozzle located at or below the level of a cryogenic liquid. The spray generates frozen particles.
Abstract:
An impact instrument (200) for delivering an impulse to an object. The impact instrument (200) may include an impact surface (202) for contacting the object and an elongated member (204) extending from the impact surface (202) that terminates in an end. The elongated member (204) may include a grasping region in the vicinity of the end. When the instrument is grasped within the grasping region, the center of percussion of the instrument preferably coincides with the impact surface (202). The instrument may also contain pivoting grasping member disposed on the elongated member. A cavity (212, 214, 216, 218, 220) is preferably formed between the grasping member (206) and the elongated member (204) and may contain compressible material. The grasping member (206) may rigidly contact the elongated member (204) at an ideal pivot point (208). The grasping member (206) is preferably adapted to pivot with respect to the elongated member (204) at the ideal pivot point (208). The pivoting of the grasping member (206) preferably increases the amount of impulse delivered to an object, decreases vibration experienced by the user of the instrument, and reduces counter-rotational forces imparted from the instrument to the user. The impact instrument (200) may be a hammer, ax, golf club, tennis racket, or similar device.
Abstract:
The breakpoints of the pericentric inversion of chromosome 16 have been cloned. Two genes, one at each breakpoint, have also been identified, as well as several forms of the inversion 16 fusion gene. Diagnostic applications for chromosome 16 abnormalities and, particularly acute myeloid leukemia, are also within the scope of the present invention. The figure is a diagrammatic representation of the locations of the human genomic chromosome 16p content of hybrid cells and recombinant clones.
Abstract:
Human and murine tissue transglutaminases are cloned, sequenced and expressed. The tissue transglutaminases herein are useful for, inter alia, therapeutic wound repair, stabilizing food preparations, and markers for identifying agents which act as agonists or antagonists of cellular apoptosis.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are compounds which inhibit the kinase activity of dual leucine zipper (DLK) kinase (MAP3K12), pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of DLK-mediated diseases, such as neurological diseases that result from traumatic injury to central nervous system and peripheral nervous system neurons (e.g. stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury), or that result from a chronic neurodegenerative condition (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinocerebellar ataxia, progressive supranuclear palsy, Lewy body disease, Kennedy's disease, and other related conditions), from neuropathies resulting from neurological damage (chemotherapy -induced peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and related conditions) and from cognitive disorders caused by pharmacological intervention (e.g. chemotherapy induced cognitive disorder, also known as chemobrain).
Abstract:
A method of forming titanium boron alloys includes forming a mixture of elemental titanium with elemental boron and heating the mixture with a laser, wherein a power level of the laser is set such that reaction of the elemental titanium with the elemental boron to form a titanium-boron alloy is initiated and self-sustaining.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions useful in the treatment of GLS1 mediated diseases, such as cancer, having the structure of Formula I: Methods of inhibition GLS1 activity in a human or animal subject are also provided.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions useful in the treatment of GLS I mediated diseases, such as cancer, having the structure of Formula I. Methods of inhibition GLS I activity in a human or animal subject are also provided. Accordingly, the inventors herein disclose new compositions and methods for inhibiting glutaminase activity.