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An in vitro screening method for rapidly testing a subject for a cancerous or precancerous condition, wherein the subject displays no obvious signs or symptoms of a cancerous or precancerous condition, the method comprising the steps of (a) assaying a portion of a biological sample obtained from an individual for the presence therein of glycoprotein containing at least one carbohydrate selected from the group consisting of beta-D-Gal-(1->3)-D-GalNAc, Fuc-alpha-1->2 Gal-Beta(1->4)-Fuc-alpha-1->3-GlcNAc, Fuc-Alpha-1->2Gal-beta-(1->4)-Fuc-alpha-1->3-GlcNAc-beta-(1->3)-Gal-beta-(1>4)-GlcNAc and Fuc-alpha-1->2-Gal-beta-(1->4)-Fuc-alpha-1->3-GlcNAc-beta-(1->3)-Gal-beta-(1->4)-Fuc-alpha-1->3-GlcNAc, by briefly subjecting the sample to oxidizing conditions which are capable of selectively oxidizing only the cyclic sugar moieties of any said marker carbohydrate present in the glycoprotein in the sample at a hydroxy group-bearing ring carbon atom thereof to form an aldehydic sugar moiety and then visualizing any aldehydic saccharide groups thus formed with a Schiff's base dye; (b) also assaying a portion of the biological sample for the presence therein of any glycoprotein by subjecting the sample to the oxidizing action of an oxidizing agent which oxidizes the saccharide moieties of any glycoprotein therein to aldehydic sugar moieties and then visualizing any thus-produced aldehydic sugar moieties, the presence of thereby formed aldehydic sugar moieties confirming the adequacy of the sampling and the absence therein of thereby formed aldehyde sugar moieties establishing that the negative test results were due to sampling error; (c) retesting the individual in the same manner with a fresh biological sample, if the first sample assays negative in steps (a) and (b); and (d) diagnosing the asymptomatic patient as having cancer or a precancerous condition based on visualizing a color change in the Schiff's base dye.
A method for the detection of intra-amniotic inflammation or infection in a sample obtained from a pregnant female mammalian subject comprising: (a) measuring in a sample of cervical-vaginal fluid obtained from said subject the level of alpha-fetoprotein and interleukin-6 (IL-6) relative to the corresponding levels of said proteins in normal cervical-vaginal fluid or cervical-vaginal fluid known to be indicative of intra-amniotic inflammation or infection; and (b) detecting intra-amniotic inflammation or infection in said sample if said levels of each of said proteins in said sample is determined to show a statistically significant difference relative to the corresponding levels of each of said proteins in said normal cervical-vaginal fluid, or is determined not to show a statistically significant difference relative to the corresponding levels of each of said proteins in said cervical-vaginal fluid known to be indicative of intra-amniotic inflammation or infection. (a) measuring in a sample of cervical-vaginal fluid obtained from said subject the level of alpha-fetoprotein and interleukin-6 (IL-6) relative to the corresponding levels of said proteins in normal cervical-vaginal fluid or cervical-vaginal fluid known to be indicative of intra-amniotic inflammation or infection; and (b) detecting intra-amniotic inflammation or infection in said sample if said levels of each of said proteins in said sample is determined to show a statistically significant difference relative to the corresponding levels of each of said proteins in said normal cervical-vaginal fluid, or is determined not to show a statistically significant difference relative to the corresponding levels of each of said proteins in said cervical-vaginal fluid known to be indicative of intra-amniotic inflammation or infection.
A method of patterning a device comprising: forming over a device substrate a fluorinated photopolymer layer comprising a radiation-absorbing dye and a fluorinated photopolymer having an acid- or alcohol-forming precursor group; exposing the photopolymer layer to patterned radiation to form an exposed photopolymer layer having exposed and unexposed areas in accordance with the patterned radiation; and contacting the exposed photopolymer layer with a developing agent to remove the unexposed areas, thereby forming a developed structure having a first pattern of photopolymer covering the device substrate and a complementary second pattern of uncovered substrate corresponding to the removed unexposed areas, the developing agent comprising a first fluorinated solvent, wherein; the radiation provides a total exposure dose EXP (mJ/cm 2) at an exposure wavelength λ exp, the photopolymer layer has a thickness T f (μm), an absorptivity α (absorbance/μm) at λ exp and a speed point SP (mJ/cm 2) under conditions used for the exposing and contacting with the developing agent, and a processing factor, P, is in a range of 0.1 to 0.95 wherein P = [log(EXP/SP)]/(α ∗ T f); wherein α is at least 0.3 (absorbance units/μm) at λ exp. forming over a device substrate a fluorinated photopolymer layer comprising a radiation-absorbing dye and a fluorinated photopolymer having an acid- or alcohol-forming precursor group; exposing the photopolymer layer to patterned radiation to form an exposed photopolymer layer having exposed and unexposed areas in accordance with the patterned radiation; and contacting the exposed photopolymer layer with a developing agent to remove the unexposed areas, thereby forming a developed structure having a first pattern of photopolymer covering the device substrate and a complementary second pattern of uncovered substrate corresponding to the removed unexposed areas, the developing agent comprising a first fluorinated solvent, wherein; the radiation provides a total exposure dose EXP (mJ/cm 2) at an exposure wavelength λ exp, the photopolymer layer has a thickness T f (μm), an absorptivity α (absorbance/μm) at λ exp and a speed point SP (mJ/cm 2) under conditions used for the exposing and contacting with the developing agent, and a processing factor, P, is in a range of 0.1 to 0.95 wherein P = [log(EXP/SP)]/(α ∗ T f);
A liquid activated air battery (1, 1', 1", 1'''), comprising: an electrode assembly comprising a cathode and an anode; wherein a space that serves as a liquid container to store a liquid component of an electrolyte of the air battery (1, 1', 1", 1''') before injection of the liquid component into the electrode assembly and also serves as a gas flowing member through which oxygen-containing gas being an active material of the air battery (1, 1', 1", 1''') is supplied after injection, wherein the liquid component of the electrolyte of the air battery (1, 1', 1", 1''') is injected into the electrode assembly, characterized by a liquid supply controller to supply the electrode assembly with the liquid component in the liquid container, wherein discharge is started by supply of the liquid component of the electrolyte to the electrode assembly. an electrode assembly comprising a cathode and an anode; wherein a space that serves as a liquid container to store a liquid component of an electrolyte of the air battery (1, 1', 1", 1''') before injection of the liquid component into the electrode assembly and also serves as a gas flowing member through which oxygen-containing gas being an active material of the air battery (1, 1', 1", 1''') is supplied after injection, wherein the liquid component of the electrolyte of the air battery (1, 1', 1", 1''') is injected into the electrode assembly, characterized by a liquid supply controller to supply the electrode assembly with the liquid component in the liquid container, wherein discharge is started by supply of the liquid component of the electrolyte to the electrode assembly.
A multimeric protein structure comprising at least two α-galactosidase monomers being covalently linked to one another via a linking moiety, wherein said linking moiety is not present in native α-galactosidase the multimeric protein structure being for use in treating Fabry disease.
A polar electromagnet device comprising: a drive shaft comprising an axis center supported so as to reciprocate in an axis center direction at a center hole of a spool wound with a coil, a movable iron core attached to a lower end of the drive shaft on the axis center, and a coil spring disposed on the drive shaft and configured to bias the movable iron core towards a lower side of the spool; wherein the drive shaft is reciprocated with the movable iron core which reciprocates based on excitation and demagnetization of the coil, wherein a permanent magnet is integrally arranged at the movable iron core on the same axis center, characterised in that the movable iron core has a first movable iron piece inserted into a connection pipe made of non-magnetic material, and a second movable iron piece, and wherein the permanent magnet and the second movable iron piece are fitted to and integrated with an outer peripheral surface of the connection pipe. a drive shaft comprising an axis center supported so as to reciprocate in an axis center direction at a center hole of a spool wound with a coil, a movable iron core attached to a lower end of the drive shaft on the axis center, and a coil spring disposed on the drive shaft and configured to bias the movable iron core towards a lower side of the spool; wherein the drive shaft is reciprocated with the movable iron core which reciprocates based on excitation and demagnetization of the coil, wherein a permanent magnet is integrally arranged at the movable iron core on the same axis center,
A method for wireless communication by a base station, BS, comprising: identifying a physical uplink control channel, PUCCH, format to be used for a subsequent PUCCH transmission; identifying a PUCCH resource mapping rule based at least in part on the PUCCH format; determining an uplink transmission resource to be used for the subsequent PUCCH transmission based at least in part on the PUCCH resource mapping rule, wherein the uplink transmission resource comprises one or more resource blocks; and transmitting a signal indicative of the uplink transmission resource, characterized in that the PUCCH resource mapping rule is identified as an implicit resource mapping rule for the subsequent PUCCH transmission relative to a current or immediately upcoming TTI or slot, wherein the PUCCH transmission is transmitted on aggregated slots or TTIs, wherein the implicit resource mapping rule is based on a pre-defined mapping rule known to both the BS and a receiving user equipment, UE. identifying a physical uplink control channel, PUCCH, format to be used for a subsequent PUCCH transmission; identifying a PUCCH resource mapping rule based at least in part on the PUCCH format; determining an uplink transmission resource to be used for the subsequent PUCCH transmission based at least in part on the PUCCH resource mapping rule, wherein the uplink transmission resource comprises one or more resource blocks; and transmitting a signal indicative of the uplink transmission resource, characterized in that the PUCCH resource mapping rule is identified as an implicit resource mapping rule for the subsequent PUCCH transmission relative to a current or immediately upcoming TTI or slot, wherein the PUCCH transmission is transmitted on aggregated slots or TTIs, wherein the implicit resource mapping rule is based on a pre-defined mapping rule known to both the BS and a receiving user equipment, UE.
Foldable sole for footwear, comprising at one least first plurality of fold lines, and at least one second plurality of fold lines, at which said sole is foldable, starting from its own open configuration until reaching a folded configuration, characterised in that at least said first plurality of fold lines and at least said second plurality of fold lines are provided the one with respect to the other and configured on said sole according to a fold pattern of "Miura" type.
A straddled vehicle comprising: a meter unit, the meter unit comprising: a first display provided with a first screen on which a first image is displayable or displayed; and a second display provided with a second screen on which a second image is displayable or displayed, the first screen being located leftward of a vehicle center plane perpendicular with respect to a transverse direction of the vehicle, the second screen being located rightward of the vehicle center plane, the second screen being substantially equal to the first screen in size, the first screen and the second screen being each inclined forward and upward at an angle (θ1) of 45 degrees or more relative to a horizontal plane, the first screen being inclined leftward and rearward in plan view of the vehicle, the second screen being inclined rightward and rearward in plan view of the vehicle, the first display and the second display being arranged side-by-side in the vehicle transverse direction of the vehicle and being spaced apart from each other, and the meter unit forming a center space positioned rightward of a first case of the first display and leftward of a second case of the second display., the center space being formed between the first case and the second case such that the driver can visibly recognize a road surface and other vehicles in front of the straddled vehicle through the center space. a meter unit, the meter unit comprising: a first display provided with a first screen on which a first image is displayable or displayed; and a second display provided with a second screen on which a second image is displayable or displayed, a first display provided with a first screen on which a first image is displayable or displayed; and a second display provided with a second screen on which a second image is displayable or displayed, the first screen being located leftward of a vehicle center plane perpendicular with respect to a transverse direction of the vehicle, the second screen being located rightward of the vehicle center plane, the second screen being substantially equal to the first screen in size, the first screen and the second screen being each inclined forward and upward at an angle (θ1) of 45 degrees or more relative to a horizontal plane, the first screen being inclined leftward and rearward in plan view of the vehicle, the second screen being inclined rightward and rearward in plan view of the vehicle, the first display and the second display being arranged side-by-side in the vehicle transverse direction of the vehicle and being spaced apart from each other, and the meter unit forming a center space positioned rightward of a first case of the first display and leftward of a second case of the second display., the center space being formed between the first case and the second case such that the driver can visibly recognize a road surface and other vehicles in front of the straddled vehicle through the center space.
A connection part for connecting a first pipe and a second pipe together for forming a pile, whereby the connection part is to be arranged between the first pipe and the second pipe for forming a connection between said first and second pipes (1, 2), and said connection part comprises at least one double cone (10, 20) comprising a first cone (11, 21), a second cone (12, 22) and a friction surface (13, 23) arranged between said first cone and said second cone for forming a friction joint between the double cone and the first pipe, said double cone (10, 20) is a tubular element having a longitudinal central axis, characterized in that said friction surface (13, 23) is a cylindrical zone that is arranged between said first cone (11, 21) and said second cone (12, 22) and that extends circumferentially on the surface of the at least one double cone (10, 20) in the area where the first cone (11, 21) and said second cone (12, 22) interconnect and said friction surface (13, 23) extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal central axis of said double cone (10,20).
Boiled sugar sweet comprising a mixture of sugars consisting, with respect to dry matter: - of at most 5% by weight of glucose and of fructose, - of 0 to 30% by weight of DP2, - of at least 30% by weight of DP3, - of at most 60% by weight of DP4+, where DPn denotes non-fructosilated α-glactooligosaccharides having a degree of polymerisation equal to n and the percentages are expressed relative to the weight of the mixture of sugars. - of at most 5% by weight of glucose and of fructose, - of 0 to 30% by weight of DP2, - of at least 30% by weight of DP3, - of at most 60% by weight of DP4+, where DPn denotes non-fructosilated α-glactooligosaccharides having a degree of polymerisation equal to n and the percentages are expressed relative to the weight of the mixture of sugars.
A modified mammalian cell in which the genome of the cell is modified to comprise a sequence encoding CP77 under the control of a constitutive promoter such that the modified cell line sustains propagation of a poxvirus that is less able or unable to propagate in the unmodified cell and wherein the genome of the cell further comprises a sequence encoding D13L under the control of a constitutive promoter.
Laser activated remote phosphor (LARP) system having a radiation source that can emit excitation radiation and having a conversion element (2; 30) which has a phosphor and is able to be irradiated by the excitation radiation, wherein an input coupling surface of the conversion element has a delimitation line beyond which a central excitation spot of the excitation radiation radiates at least in sections, characterized in that the conversion element has an approximately circular cross-sectional shape, wherein a light-passage element, which has an annular or circle-ring-shaped design and consists of a material that is not transparent for the excitation radiation, engages around the conversion element, wherein a multiplicity of through-cutouts are provided in the light-passage element, which through-cutouts extend approximately in the direction of the excitation radiation and through which the excitation radiation can radiate, and wherein the central excitation spot of the excitation radiation sweeps over the entire surface of the conversion element and at least over some of the surface of the light-passage element.
Flexible support band for an orthosis, containing a planar link chain having a plurality of similar planar links (11, 12), in each case a first link being firmly coupled to the adjacent second link, in link portions (13, 14) that engage from below and from above respectively, so as physically to overlap above a bearing journal perpendicular thereto, and the members (11, 12) being pivotable with respect to one another about the axis of the bearing journal, the shoulders (15, 16) of overlapping link portions (13, 14) forming an end stop for limiting the pivoting, characterised in that the first member in each case has at least one latch element, which engages in a recess of the adjacent member so as to block the links (11, 12) from lifting away from one another.
A titanium alloy having an α-phase and a β-phase, containing: by mass%, Fe: 0.010 to 0.300%, Ru: 0.010 to 0.150%, Cr: 0 to 0.10%, Ni: 0 to 0.30%, Mo: 0 to 0.10%, Pt: 0 to 0.10%, Pd: 0 to 0.20%, Ir: 0 to 0.10%, Os: 0 to 0.10%, Rh: 0 to 0.10%, one type or two or more types of La, Ce, and Nd: 0 to 0.10% in total, one type or two or more types of Cu, Mn, Sn, and Zr: 0 to 0.20% in total, C: 0.10% or less, N: 0.05% or less, O: 0.20% or less, H: 0.100% or less, Al: 0.10% or less, V: 0.10% or less, Si: 0.1% or less, with the balance made up of Ti and impurities, wherein an average value of an A-value in Expression below, which represents a composition ratio of elements contained in β-phase crystal grains, is in a range of 0.550 to 2.000, A = Fe + Cr + Ni + Mo / Pt + Pd + Ru + Ir + Os + Rh here, each indication of [element symbol] in Expression indicates an elemental concentration (mass %) in the β-phase crystal grains, wherein an area ratio of the β-phase crystal grains is in a range of 1 to 10%, and an average crystal grain diameter of the β-phase crystal grains is in a range of 0.3 to 5.0 μm, and wherein the average value of the A-value, the area ratio of the β-phase crystal grains, and average crystal grain diameter of the β-phase crystal grains are measured as outlined in the description. Fe: 0.010 to 0.300%, Ru: 0.010 to 0.150%, Cr: 0 to 0.10%, Ni: 0 to 0.30%, Mo: 0 to 0.10%, Pt: 0 to 0.10%, Pd: 0 to 0.20%, Ir: 0 to 0.10%, Os: 0 to 0.10%, Rh: 0 to 0.10%, one type or two or more types of La, Ce, and Nd: 0 to 0.10% in total, one type or two or more types of Cu, Mn, Sn, and Zr: 0 to 0.20% in total, C: 0.10% or less, N: 0.05% or less, O: 0.20% or less, H: 0.100% or less, Al: 0.10% or less, V: 0.10% or less, Si: 0.1% or less, with the balance made up of Ti and impurities, wherein an average value of an A-value in Expression below, which represents a composition ratio of elements contained in β-phase crystal grains, is in a range of 0.550 to 2.000, A = Fe + Cr + Ni + Mo / Pt + Pd + Ru + Ir + Os + Rh here, each indication of [element symbol] in Expression indicates an elemental concentration (mass %) in the β-phase crystal grains, wherein an area ratio of the β-phase crystal grains is in a range of 1 to 10%, and an average crystal grain diameter of the β-phase crystal grains is in a range of 0.3 to 5.0 μm, and wherein the average value of the A-value, the area ratio of the β-phase crystal grains, and average crystal grain diameter of the β-phase crystal grains are measured as outlined in the description.
A method of fire fighting, the method comprising: providing sufficient energy via an emitted energy beam to an active fire affected area so as to rapidly process combustible material within the active fire affected area, by one of cutting and ablating responsive to the provided energy, said provided energy exhibiting a total fluence of at least 50 micro-joules per square centimetre delivered over a window of 0.1 milliseconds, wherein said emitted energy beam is one of: a laser beam; a microwave energy beam; a particle energy beam; an electromagnetic energy beam; a plasma beam; and a high voltage electric discharge beam, characterised in that said energy is provided more than 1 minute before an estimated time of arrival of a fire front at the combustible material. providing sufficient energy via an emitted energy beam to an active fire affected area so as to rapidly process combustible material within the active fire affected area, by one of cutting and ablating responsive to the provided energy, said provided energy exhibiting a total fluence of at least 50 micro-joules per square centimetre delivered over a window of 0.1 milliseconds, wherein said emitted energy beam is one of: a laser beam; a microwave energy beam; a particle energy beam; an electromagnetic energy beam; a plasma beam; and a high voltage electric discharge beam, characterised in that said energy is provided more than 1 minute before an estimated time of arrival of a fire front at the combustible material.