02nd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150010873 | Chemical Looping Combustion Method And Apparatus For Solid Fuels Using Different Oxygen Carriers - A chemical looping combustion apparatus for solid fuels using different oxygen carriers is provided. The chemical looping combustion apparatus includes: a solid fuel chemical looping combustor configured to receive solid fuels and to produce carbon dioxide and steam by combustion of the solid fuels; a gaseous fuel chemical looping combustor configured to receive gaseous fuels and to produce carbon dioxide and steam by combustion of the gaseous fuels; and a devolatilization reactor configured to produce solids and gases by devolatilizing the solid fuels, and the solid fuels received by the solid fuel chemical looping combustor and the gaseous fuels received by the gaseous fuel chemical looping combustor are the solids and the gases produced by the devolatilization reactor, respectively. Accordingly, a reaction rate and an amount of oxygen transfer can increase, and necessity for low-priced oxygen carriers and a make-up cost of low-priced oxygen carriers can be reduced. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010874 | MICROSCALE COMBUSTOR-HEAT EXCHANGER - A miniaturized power generation device and method are provided. In one configuration a microscale combustor and heat exchanger may include several repeating unit cells each of which performs combustion, recuperation, and heat exchange. Catalytic combustion may occur inside at least one combustion and one recuperator channel. Specific features may be added to reduce heat loss and pressure drop. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010875 | THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE WITH MOLTEN SALT - Several systems of thermally stable inorganic salts with low melting points are disclosed. These compositions include sodium, potassium, zinc, chloride, and sulfate and can have thermal stability limits greater than 700° C. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010876 | Dental Furnace - The invention relates to a dental furnace, in particular a firing furnace or press furnace, for firing or pressing a dental restoration part which is receivable in the furnace, possibly after pre-heating in a pre-heating furnace, and which is placeable on a base, in particular centrally thereon, wherein the dental furnace comprises a firing chamber whose diameter is larger than, in particular at least twice as large as, the largest dental restoration part to be fired, and which comprises a control device and an operating unit at the or for the dental furnace ( | 2015-01-08 |
20150010877 | HIGH PRESSURE CONTAINER - A high pressure container includes a casing disposed in a housing and spaced from the housing for forming a peripheral space between the housing and the casing, the casing includes a compartment and spaced from the peripheral space that is formed between the housing and the casing, and a pressurizing device is connected to the compartment of the casing with a pipe for supplying a heated or pressurized air into the casing in order to heat or pressurize the work piece to the required higher pressure or temperature, and the pressurizing device is coupled to the peripheral space that is formed between the housing and the casing with a tube for supplying a pressurized air into the peripheral space for balancing the pressure. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010878 | DENTAL DEMINERALIZATION DETECTION, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Methods and systems for detecting early stage dental caries and decays are provided. In particular, in an embodiment, laser-induced autofluorescence (AF) from multiple excitation wavelengths is obtained and analyzed. Endogenous fluorophores residing in the enamel naturally fluoresce when illuminated by wavelengths ranging from ultraviolet into the visible spectrum. The relative intensities of the AF emission changes between different excitation wavelengths when the enamel changes from healthy to demineralized. By taking a ratio of AF emission spectra integrals between different excitation wavelengths, a standard is created wherein changes in AF ratios within a tooth are quantified and serve as indicators of early stage enamel demineralization. The techniques described herein may be used in conjunction with a scanning fiber endoscope (SFE) to provide a reliable, safe and low-cost means for identifying dental caries or decays. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010879 | HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BITE-DOWN DENTAL IMPRESSION - In an exemplary embodiment, a method of creating an impression of structures of the human oral cavity comprises: preparing impression trays: creating a first, or base, impression; grinding out portions of the base impression; and using the void(s) in the ground out base impression to take a second, or wash, impression. The base impression is taken with an excess of a high-density impression material which is positioned to extend beyond the structures of interest (of which the impression is being taken). The base impression is removed and all fine structure surrounding the structure(s) of interest is ground out. A wash impression is then taken using a low-density impression material. The base impression creates a seal around the structure(s) of interest (a closed system), thereby producing omnidirectional hydraulic pressure on the low-density material. Such omnidirectional hydraulic pressure produces a highly detailed final impression from which a high-quality model (e.g., cast) can be made. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010880 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DENTAL MODEL AND CARRYING PLATE FOR RECEIVING SAME - The invention relates to a method for producing a dental model for removable insertion in a recess of a holder, which dental model has a referencing, comprising at least one tooth part having a base to be inserted into the recess, wherein the at least one tooth part is produced using digitized data of a jaw in that the digitized data are saved in a computer beforehand and supplied to a processing machine to produce the at least one tooth part. In order to ensure simple handling of the dental model and in particular to prevent faulty insertion of the dental model or segment, according to the invention the referencing is saved in the computer and, in consideration of the referencing, the at least one tooth part is produced as having the base as a unit. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010881 | BONE FOUNDATION GUIDE AND METHOD OF USE - A bone foundation guide comprising a bone foundation guide body contoured to guide a cutting implement to alter an exposed bone of a dental surgical site, the bone foundation guide body forming an encircled open surgical space that continuously connects a top and a bottom of the bone foundation guide body, the bottom is further contoured to affix to the exposed bone of the dental surgical site while the top is further adapted to support a dental implant surgical guide or in the alternative a cutting containment guard; and the cutting containment guard having a cutting channel for receiving the exposed bone when the cutting containment guard is combined with the bone foundation guide body, the combination forms a cutting slot for guiding a cutting edge of a cutting implement to alter the exposed bone from the dental implant surgical guide. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010882 | DENTAL TREATMENT SYSTEM - A dental treatment system can include a console, a tooth coupler, and an interface member that provides at least one of fluidic, electrical, mechanical, and data communication between the tooth coupler and the console. The tooth coupler (which may comprise a handpiece or a treatment cap) can act as a working end of the system to administer a suitable treatment procedure, such as a cleaning procedure, an obturation procedure, a restoration procedure, etc. The tooth coupler can removably engage the interface member such that the clinician can easily engage and disengage the tooth coupler and interface member. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010883 | DENTAL POST FOR SUPPORTING DENTAL PROSTHESES AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a dental post ( | 2015-01-08 |
20150010884 | DENTURE-FIXING ATTACHMENT HAVING FREELY ADJUSTABLE ANGLE AND POSITION - Disclosed is a denture-fixing attachment freely adjustable in angle and position and including a rotation guide member installed at the center of the denture-fixing attachment, having a lower portion to be inserted into a fixture groove of a fixture, a thread being formed at a rim of the fixture groove, so that the rotation guide member may be coupled with the fixture having the fixture groove, a rotation guide member angle restriction cover positioned on the rotation guide member and provided therein with a through hole, and a ball joint having a ball joint lower portion placed in a rotation guide member inside provided in a ball joint angle restriction cover. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010885 | DENTAL PROSTHESIS AND METHOD OF ITS PRODUCTION UTILIZING STANDARDIZED FRAMEWORK KEYS AND MATCHING PREMANUFACTURED TEETH - A system including a method and associated structures creates efficiencies in the manufacture of prosthetic tooth support frameworks. Pre-manufactured teeth with matching internal keys are used in the setup of a patient prototype. Each key includes a shaft, a cervical platform, a retention knob and preferably at least one channel for the expulsion of excess adhesive fluid. The cervical platforms are shaped to provide intimate contact with a base of their respective tooth. The same tooth/key pairs are then used to make a framework pattern from the setup positioning. The pattern can be cast or scanned for direct machining to produce the finished framework. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010886 | Vehicle Crew Training System for Ground and Air Vehicles - A computer based simulation system for virtual training for vehicle crews is disclosed. The Vehicle Crew Training System (VCTS) simulates crew positions for different military ground and air vehicles. Two or more crewman modules are networked together to support a partial or full vehicle crew. The crewman modules are self-contained devices that are modular in hardware and software design, easily reconfigurable, and require minimal facility space, allowing use in restricted environments such as trailers. The VCTS is modular at the crew position level; crewman modules are added or deleted as required to meet a particular training need. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010887 | Laser training shooting device for a firearm - A laser training shooting device adaptable for use in varying caliber barrels of a firearm insertable in said barrels simulating firing of the firearm without actuation of a trigger or a firing pin of the firearm. The laser device consisting of: a laser module composed of a transmitting assembly and optics package; a spud adapter in communication with the laser module, said spud adapter having contact beads for frictional engagement and alignment within said firearm barrel; and, an electrical lead having a means of attachment at a first end to the laser module and a micro-switch disposed within a trigger ring or a trigger hook at a second end positioned at the trigger of said firearm. The laser device being activated by pressing the micro-switch causing the emission of a laser light from the laser module. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010888 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING, DISPLAYING, SELECTING, NAMING AND MATCHING COLORS - The color device has a core with hues that gradually change whiteness, respectively. The discs have hues covering an entire color spectrum at a certain level of whiteness. All hues of the first and second discs have the first and second level of whiteness, respectively. The discs extend perpendicularly outwardly from the core. The first disc is axially remote from the second disc so that a distance (d) is formed therebetween. The discs are aligned so that color cells of the first disc axially aligned with color cells of the second disc have identical hues except for different whiteness. The level of color saturation in the color cells is gradually increased radially outwardly from the core. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010889 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACQUIREMENT STUDYING SERVICE BASED ON CONTEXT RECOGNITION USING SMART DEVICE - According to the method of the present invention for providing a foreign language acquisition and learning service based on context awareness by using a smart device, a service provider server receives user information from a user terminal, extracts foreign language learning content by using the user information, and transmits same to the user terminal, thereby providing the foreign language learning content that is tailored to the context of the user and the information of the user. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010890 | SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING BRAIN FUNCTION IN ORDER TO PREVENT DEMENTIA AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A system for improving brain function includes a brain-function-improving content storage unit that subdivides content for judging the degree of activation of human brain function into multiple classified regions and levels, and stores the subdivided content; a content selection unit that selects the content stored in the brain-function-improving content storage unit for each region according to a predetermined classification method; and an achievement determination unit that determines achievement of a user based on scores acquired through feedback provided by the user for the content selected by the content selection unit. The system may have the effect of protecting subdivided inherent functions of the brain, preventing disorders caused by accidents or diseases, recovering the inherent functions and disorders through analytic diagnosis and repeated study, and training and improving the cognitive ability of significantly impaired portions of brain function by subdividing the inherent functions of the brain. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010891 | Behavioral Improvement Method and Reward System - A behavioral modification method and scoring system are disclosed. The method gives adults and children the process and framework to improve children's understanding of behavioral statements over time. The scoring system tracks their improvements on applying the behavioral statements, and provides the basis for rewards. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010892 | System and Method for Maintenance of Competence - A medical training system is disclosed comprising a medical simulation management module, a student record database having a plurality of records relating to training of students, wherein the student record database is connectable to the medical simulation management module, at least one medical training module executable on a training device and comprising scenarios for the training of the students; and a data entry device for entry of student training data to the student record database, the student training data being indicative of performance of the students on using the at least one medical training module. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010893 | LEARNING CURVE DISAGGREGATION BY STUDENT MASTERY - Techniques are described for disaggregating learning curves by student mastery for refining and accurately evaluating automated tutoring models. A method comprises receiving performance data for users logging whether a correct response was provided for each opportunity to use a particular skill in a tutoring system, determining a plurality of subpopulations from the users by using the performance data to group by number of opportunities needed for the particular skill to reach a mastery threshold, creating disaggregated learning curves for each of the plurality of subpopulations that map performance opportunities to percentages correct, and evaluating the disaggregated learning curves to identify a suitable adaptation for the tutoring system. The suitable adaptation may then be carried out and may include sending a notification of portions of the tutoring system that need attention and/or adjusting parameters of the tutoring system for a projected learning progression of a particular user. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010894 | System and Method for Authoring and Delivering Online Educational Courses - A system and method for authoring and delivering online educational courses is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a central computing system is provided with details related to a desired subject matter for which the course is to cover, a total duration of time allotted for the user to complete the course, and a minimum number of total points required for the user to receive a passing score upon completion of the course. Based on those course-related details, the computing system generates a course structure comprising an at least one instructional unit and learning activity, along with associated user interfaces and allows the developer to selectively populate each learning activity with content and selectively adjust the time duration and points. The system and method for authoring and delivering online educational courses of the present invention also including a variety of delivering features that the developer can employ. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010895 | PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Performance management systems and methods may utilize a plurality of modules. A performance network module may receive a post from a user and cause the post to be displayed on a display, and receive a comment associated with the post from the user and cause the post to be displayed on the display. A report module may generate a report including a question and send the report to the user, and receive an answer to the question in the report from the user and store the answer in a database. A goal module may receive a goal and/or an update to the goal, and update a status associated with the goal. A review module may generate a review including a question and send the review to the user, and receive an answer to the question in the review from the user and store the answer in the database. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010896 | STUDY AIDS AND METHODS OF TEACHING A PROCESS TO A STUDENT - It is an object of the invention to provide a study aid including: a blank flowchart including a plurality of states, but omitting text from the plurality of states; and a plurality of tiles bearing a description of each of the plurality of states. It is a further object of the invention to provide a method of teaching a process to a student. The method includes: providing a blank flowchart associated with the process, the blank flowchart including a plurality of states and transitions between the plurality of states, but omitting text from the plurality of states; providing a plurality of tiles bearing a description of each of the plurality of states; and instructing the student to place the tiles over each one of the plurality of states with which each of the descriptions is associated. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010897 | ADDITIVE SOLUTION FOR BLOOD PRESERVATION - A method for the storage of red blood cells provides for mixing an additive solution with packed red blood cells to create a suspension of red blood cells. The method further provides for reducing the oxygen in the suspension of red blood cells; and storing the suspension of red blood cells under oxygen-depleted storage. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010898 | METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF CULTURE MEDIA - Methods for preparation of culture media and production of recombinant proteins described herein. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010899 | ADVANCED FERMENTATION CONTROL - The present invention discloses a method of controlling the rate of carbon addition to a fermentation medium in a fed batch or a continuous fermentation medium comprising measuring the C-moles lost to carbon dioxide; measuring the C-moles added via the carbon addition; calculating the carbon dioxide feed quotient, FQ, as C-moles carbon dioxide produced divided by C-moles carbon added over a time period; and adjusting the rate of carbon addition depending of the FQ of interest, or measuring the moles of consumed oxygen; measuring the C-moles added via the carbon addition; calculating the oxygen feed quotient, OQ, as moles oxygen consumed divided by C-moles carbon added over a time period; and adjusting the rate of carbon addition depending of the OQ of interest, wherein said fermentation medium comprises a microorganism producing a compound of interest or wherein said fermentation medium comprises a microorganism producing a microorganism of interest. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010900 | MULTIPLE- ANALYTE ASSAY DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Provided herein are systems and methods for performing complex chemical, physical and biological assays. In particular, provided herein are systems and methods for performing microfluidic assays. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010901 | METHOD FOR DETECTING POLYOMAVIRUS REACTIVATION - The invention provides methods of detection and monitoring of polyomavirus reactivation and active polyomavirus infections using a biological fluid sample. Also provided are methods of risk assessment and risk monitoring of developing a polyomavirus-associated disease. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010902 | Apparatus and Method for Monitoring Airborne Microorganisms in the Atmosphere - Disclosed is an apparatus for monitoring airborne microorganisms composed of: a chassis, which has a fan for flowing the air therein from the outside at a portion thereof and of which inside is spatially segmented by partition plates for performing a plurality of steps; a perforated plate, which is disposed at a portion of the chassis and has a plurality of nozzles for focusing split air flows passing through a plurality of spaces in a given direction; a capturing plate, which has a plurality of trapping surfaces at the positions opposite to the plurality of nozzles of the perforated plate; a capturing plate control part, which moves the capturing plate relative to the perforated plate; and an optical detection part for fluorescence generated from the microorganisms on the trapping surface of the capturing plate. The apparatus for monitoring airborne microorganism is characterized in that air containing microorganisms flows into some of the plurality of spaces segmented in the chassis, each of the plurality of trapping surfaces no the capturing plate has a pillar, and the capturing plate control part controls the position of the capturing plate; thereby, the air flows hit sequentially against the plurality of trapping surfaces of the capturing plate through the plurality of nozzles of the perforated plate from the plurality of spaces segmented in the chassis and the optical detection part detects sequentially fluorescence from the trapping surfaces of the capturing plate to detect the microorganisms for monitoring the presence or absence thereof. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010903 | Real Time Diagnostic Assays Using an Evanescence Biosensor - The present invention relates to a method for the detection of a substance in an aqueous, physiological or chemical liquid using the evanescence field method, and to a diagnostic device for carrying out said method. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010904 | MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC ASSAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Lateral flow devices and methods of use for a molecular diagnostic assay are provided. The method is suitable for detection or monitoring of targets, including biological, chemical, and material targets that exist in very low concentrations in biological samples. The methods and devices of the present application are amenable to power source-free point of care testing. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010905 | Methods for Genotyping Selected Polymorphism - Methods for genotyping polymorphisms using a locus specific primer that is complementary to a region near a selected polymorphism are described. Methods for synthesizing pools of locus specific primers that incorporate some degenerate positions are also disclosed. A plurality of different sequence capture probes are synthesized simultaneously using degenerate oligonucleotide synthesis. The sequence of the locus specific regions of the capture probes are related in that they have some bases that are identical in each sequence in the plurality of sequences and positions that vary from one locus specific region to another. The sequences are selected based on proximity to a polymorphism of interest and because they conform to a similar sequence pattern. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010906 | CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR GENE MUTATIONS - The present invention provides novel mutations of the CFTR gene related to cystic fibrosis or to conditions associated with cystic fibrosis. Also provided are probes for detecting the mutant sequences. Methods of identifying if an individual has a genotype containing one or more mutations in the CFTR gene are further provided. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010907 | SERIAL ISOLATION OF MULTIPLE DNA TARGETS FROM STOOL - Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting multiple DNA targets from human stool samples. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010908 | STR GENOTYPING BY DIFFERENTIAL HYBRIDIZATION - In a method of deducing the number of repeat units in a selected short tandem repeat (STR) in a genomic sample, at least a single stranded target DNA generated from a genomic sample comprising a selected STR, an STR probe (P1,P1′), a reference probe (P2), and two blockers (B1,B2) are provided, and at least three differential hybridization experiments are carried out, based on which the number of STR probe oligonucleotides (P1,P1′) bound per target DNA strand in each differential hybridization experiment is determined. The method further comprises the step of comparing these numbers of STR probe oligonucleotides (P1,P1′) bound per target DNA strand in the differential hybridization experiments for deducing the number of repeat units in the selected STR on the single stranded target DNA strand. Also disclosed are kits for carrying out STR genotyping by differential hybridization. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010909 | METHOD FOR CORRECTING DETECTION SIGNAL IN ISOTHERMAL NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION REACTION - The present invention provides a method for stably correcting a detection signal in an isothermal nucleic acid amplification reaction, particularly an isothermal nucleic acid amplification reaction performed at low temperature. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010910 | BIOMARKERS FOR AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD) - A method for identifying a risk profile for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) in a subject, comprising identifying the nucleotide at one or more of the following positions: rs2071277, rs12153855 and rs9391734, or a proxy of any of those sites, in a sample obtained from the subject. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010911 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AMPLIFYING TARGET NUCLEIC ACID - A device for amplifying a target nucleic acid in a sample containing one or more target nucleic acids may include a planar fluidic assembly comprising a flow channel and an inlet, wherein the inlet is in flow communication with the flow channel and is configured to introduce sample containing one or more target nucleic acids into the flow channel, wherein the flow channel has a substantially uniform cross-section from a first end to a second end. A plurality of nucleic acid primers can be disposed at discrete regions along and within the flow channel, each of the plurality of nucleic acid primers being complementary to a portion of the one or more target nucleic acids in the sample to enable a primer-based amplification reaction of the one or more target nucleic acids. The discrete regions may be configured to retain sample and amplified product of the amplification reaction during the primer-based amplification reaction. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010912 | METHODS OF DETECTING TUMOR CELLS - In one aspect, methods of detecting tumor cells are described herein. In some embodiments, a method of detecting tumor cells comprises providing a device, the device comprising a substrate surface and a plurality of first aptamer probes attached to the substrate surface. The method further comprises contacting a plurality of cells with the plurality of first aptamer probes attached to the substrate surface; adhering one or more of the plurality of cells to the substrate surface; and measuring a non-uniformity parameter, a Hausdorff distance, a change in the number of pseudopods, and/or a shape of at least one adhered cell. In some cases, the method further comprises using the non-uniformity parameter, Hausdorff distance, change in the number of pseudopods, and/or shape of the adhered cell to identify the adhered cell as a tumor cell or a non-tumor cell. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010913 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY FOR DETECTING EXOSOMES - A monoclonal antibody for detecting or capturing an exosome, selected from the group consisting of a monoclonal antibody or antibody fragments thereof that recognize amino acid numbers 113 to 195 of the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1, a monoclonal antibody or antibody fragments thereof that recognize amino acid numbers 104 to 202 of the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2, a monoclonal antibody or antibody fragments thereof that recognize amino acid numbers 36 to 54 of the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 3, and a monoclonal antibody or antibody fragments thereof that recognize amino acid numbers 113 to 201 of the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 3, each capable of detecting or capturing an exosome. The monoclonal antibody for detecting an exosome of the present invention is capable of detecting CD9, CD63 or CD81 on the exosome in a living body with an excellent sensitivity and specificity. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010914 | BIOMARKERS FOR GASTRIC CANCER AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides biological markers associated with gastric cancer. In particular, the present invention provides a method of diagnosing gastric cancer (GC) in a subject, the method including: measuring an expression level of one or more proteins in the subject, wherein the one or more proteins are selected from the group consisting of vitamin D binding protein (VDBP), clusterin, insulin like growth factor binding protein complex acid labile subunit (IGFALS), and afamin; comparing the expression level of the or each protein in the subject to a reference expression level for the or each protein; and diagnosing GC in the subject on the basis of the comparison. On the basis of the identification of biological markers associated with gastric cancer, the present invention also provides a method of determining if a subject is susceptible to developing gastric cancer, a method of assessing progression of gastric cancer in a subject, a method for screening a candidate therapeutic agent useful for treating gastric cancer in a subject, and a kit for diagnosing gastric cancer in a subject. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010915 | CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF THE NanR AND ManNAc-6P COMPLEX, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a three-dimensional structure of a complex explored by crystallization of the complex of NanR which is a key pathogenic regulatory protein of | 2015-01-08 |
20150010916 | POROUS FILM MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC SURFACE PLASMON RESONANCE QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS - A porous film microfluidic device includes a sample well, a porous film support structure, including a first, second, and third port, wherein the first port is connected to the sample well, a porous film is formed over the bottom of the porous film support structure, and a glass fiber film is formed between the porous film support structure and the porous film, a waste tank connected to the second port of the porous film support structure, wherein a water absorption element is disposed in the waste tank, a buffer solution tank connected to the third port of the porous film support structure and sealed by a sealing film, and a COC plastic prism disposed over the bottom of the porous film support structure. The COC plastic prism includes a metal film in contact with the porous film and a metal oxide layer formed over the COC plastic prism. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010917 | METHOD TO IDENTIFY LIGANDS FOR SIGMA-1 RECEPTORS - An assay for identifying ligands of the σ | 2015-01-08 |
20150010918 | IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHIC ASSAY WITH MINIMAL REAGENT MANIPULATION - The present invention provides a method for determining the presence or absence of an analyte in a sample with minimal sample preparation. The invention further provides immuno-chromatographic devices for determining the presence or absence of an analyte in a sample from which the analyte should be extracted, this device comprising an analyte extraction zone wherein one or more mobile extraction solutions are impregnated, and wherein at least one of said extraction solutions comprises an animal serum or plasma component. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010919 | Polysiloxane Substrates with Highly-Tunable Elastic Modulus - A highly tunable bioscaffold is provided, as well as a method of manufacture of the bioscaffold and methods of use of the bioscaffold, for example for drug testing, cell propagation and for optimizing growth of a cell type, for example corneal endothelial cells. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010920 | Enzyme Sensors, Methods For Preparing And Using Such Sensors, And Methods Of Detecting Protease Activity - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for enzyme sensors, protease sensors, methods for producing and using the enzyme and protease sensors, methods of detecting and/or measuring protease activity, methods for characterizing protease cellular activity, fusion proteins, polynucleotides, and vectors corresponding to the enzyme and protease sensors, kits, and the like. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010921 | Cell Death Assay - The present invention relates to a method for detecting cell death using a luminescent compound; to the luminescent compounds for particular uses; to a kit comprising compounds and to a protein. The method is applicable for detecting cell death, essentially regardless of the mechanism through which cell death occurred or is occurring and is therefore not limited e.g. to detecting cell death resulting from only one mechanism selected from apoptosis and necrosis. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010922 | METHODS OF SELECTING RETINAL PIGMENTED EPITHELIAL CELLS - A method of selecting retinal pigmented epithelial (RPE) cells from a mixed population of cells is disclosed. The method comprises:
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20150010923 | METHOD FOR LABELING INTRACELLULAR AND EXTRACELLULAR TARGETS OF LEUKOCYTES - The present invention relates to methods for labeling intracellular and extracellular targets of leukocytes, as well as to kits for performing said methods. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010924 | CD8+T-CELL SUBSETS AS MARKERS FOR PREDICTION OF DELAYED FRACTURE HEALING - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosis of delayed bone fracture healing, comprising determining the frequency of a subpopulation of CD8+ cells selected from a first group comprised of CD8+CD57+, CD8+CD28− and CD8+CD28−/CD57+, in a sample obtained from a subject. The present invention further relates to a system and a kit of parts for prediction and resulting options for preventing of delayed bone fracture healing. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010925 | CO-TRANSLATIONAL ACTIVATION OF A TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR BY PORTEOLYTIC CLEAVAGE AND METHODS OF USE - A method for measuring expression of autoregulatory molecules within living cells is provided. An autoregulatory molecule and marker construct is expressed in vivo, where the marker is cleaved from the construct during translation. The method comprises the expression of a construct having an autoregulatory molecule bound to a measurable expression marker by a cleavable linker. The cleavable linker is the substrate of a protease, which acts on its substrate in vivo during translation. Cleavage during translation, allows the autoregulatory molecule to fold normally as it would in its native form. The measurable marker is released and available for detection upon cleavage by the protease. As a result, the concentration of the measurable marker is directly related to the level of expression of the autoregulatory molecule. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010926 | METHODS FOR PREDICTING PREGNANCY OUTCOME IN A SUBJECT BY HCG ASSAY - The present invention provides a method of predicting pregnancy outcome in a subject by determining the amount of an early pregnancy associated molecular isoform of hCG in a sample. The present invention further provides a method for determining the amount of early pregnancy associated molecular isoforms of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in a sample. The present invention also provides a diagnostic kit for determining the amount of early pregnancy associated hCG in a sample. The present invention additionally provides an antibody which specifically binds to an early pregnancy associated molecular isoform of human chorionic gonadotropin. Finally, the present invention provides methods for detecting trophoblast or non-trophoblast malignancy in a sample. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010927 | DETECTING LATENT TUBERCULOSIS INFECTIONS - This document provides methods and materials related to identifying mammals having a LTBI. For example, methods and materials for using ELISpot assays to identify mammals (e.g., humans) having a LTBI are provided. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010928 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING AN ENDOCRINE DISEASE OR DISORDER - The present invention pertains to the field of diagnostics for an endocrine disease or disorder and assessments for risk stratification of chemical compounds. Specifically, it relates to a method for diagnosing an endocrine disease or disorder. It also relates to a method for determining whether a compound is capable of inducing such an endocrine disease or disorder in a subject and to a method of identifying a drug for treating an endocrine disease or disorder. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a device and a kit for diagnosing an endocrine disease or disorder. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010929 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using a one or more assays configured to detect a kidney injury marker selected from the group consisting of SPARC, Follistatin-related protein 1, Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 21, Growth arrest-specific protein 1, MHC class I polypeptide-related sequence A, Syndecan-1, and WNT1-inducible-signaling pathway protein 1 as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in renal injuries. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010930 | Reagents, Kits And Methods, For Detecting Biological Molecules By Energy Transfer From An Activated Chemiluminescent Substrate To An Energy Acceptor Dye - Reagents, kits and methods for detecting biological molecules by energy transfer from an activated chemiluminescent substrate to an energy acceptor dye such as a J-aggregated dye are described. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010931 | N-END RULE PROTEASE ACTIVITY INDICATION METHODS AND USES THEREOF - A cell based assay for detection for protease activity is disclosed. In the assay a cell is engineered to express a protease substrate with at least one label, preferably on its C-terminus. Cleavage of the substrate by the protease that recognizes it results in a C-terminal fragment and a N-terminal fragment, where the fragment having the label is subject to ubiquitin proteasome degradation. The assay measures the disappearance of the label due to degradation of the fragment to which it is attached. A cell free assay is also described for detection of protease activity. In the cell free assay, the protease substrate is expressed in a solution that includes the elements of the ubiquitin proteasome pathway for degradation of the fragment. The assay measures the disappearance of the label attached to the fragment that results from cleavage by the protease. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010932 | METHODS FOR ASSAYING PROTEIN-PROTEIN INTERACTIONS - Provided herein is an assay for interrogating transient and dynamic protein-protein interactions and for screening and characterizing agents as agonists or antagonists of protein-protein interactions. The methods can provide a single assay for simultaneously assessing the bioavailability and efficacy of a test compound for increasing or decreasing a protein-protein interaction of interest. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010933 | Novel Screening Methods - The present invention includes a luciferase-based high-throughput screening assay that identifies compounds that are inhibitors of cellular metabolism. This assay is applicable to all bacterial and eukaryotic membranes. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010934 | METHODS FOR DETECTING RISK OF FATAL PROSTATE CANCER USING SERUM CALCIUM - A method of screening for increased risk of fatal prostate cancer in a subject comprises providing a blood sample collected from the subject, and then detecting the presence or absence of an increased level of serum calcium in the sample. An increased level of serum calcium indicates the subject is at increased risk of fatal prostate cancer. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010935 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR READING AN AMINO ACID SEQUENCE - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to amino acid, modified amino acid, peptide and protein identification and sequencing, by means of, for example, electronic detection of individual amino acids or small peptides. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010936 | Modified Leucine Dehydrogenase - The present invention provides a means and method useful for measurement of a total branched-chain amino acid concentration. Specifically, the present invention provides a modified enzyme in which at least one amino acid residue is mutated so as to improve a property of a leucine dehydrogenase which is associated with the measurement of the total branched-chain amino acids, such as, for example, substrate specificities of leucine dehydrogenase for total branched-chain amino acids, activity of leucine dehydrogenase for any branched-chain amino acids, and thermal stability of leucine dehydrogenase; and a method of analyzing the total branched-chain amino acids, comprising measuring the total branched-chain amino acids contained in a test sample using the modified enzyme. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010937 | Eukaryotic Cells with Artificial Endosymbionts for Multimodal Detection - The present invention is directed generally to eukaryotic cells comprising single-celled organisms that are introduced into the eukaryotic cell through human intervention and which transfer to daughter cells of the eukaryotic cell, and methods of introducing such single-celled organisms into eukaryotic cells. The invention provides single-celled organisms that introduce a phenotype to eukaryotic cells that is maintained in daughter cells. The invention additionally provides eukaryotic cells containing magnetic bacteria. The invention further provides eukaryotic cells engineered with single-celled organisms to allow for multimodal observation of the eukaryotic cells. Each imaging method (or modality) allows the visualization of different aspects of anatomy and physiology, and combining these allows the imager to learn more about the subject being imaged. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010938 | SELECTIVE DETECTION OF THIOLS - Probes for selectively detecting compounds comprising a thiol group and an amino group (“thiols”) are disclosed. Exemplary thiols include cysteine, homocysteine, and glutathione. Embodiments of the disclosed probes produce a detectable change in absorbance spectrum and/or emission spectrum when reacted with one or more thiols in solution. Methods and kits for performing the detection also are disclosed. The probes have a general formula | 2015-01-08 |
20150010939 | Flow Cytometric Systems for Sterile Separation of Magnetically Labeled Sample Components - Systems for sterile separation of magnetically labeled sample components and methods for using the same are provided. Embodiments of the systems include a magnetic separation device and a pliant sample container, where a portion of the pliant sample container is operatively coupled under pressure to the magnetic separation device. Also provided are methods of using the systems, as well as pliant sample containers configured for use with the subject systems and methods. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010940 | METHOD FOR THE RAPID DETERMINATION OF SUSCEPTIBILITY OR RESISTANCE OF BACTERIA TO ANTIBIOTICS - A method of rapidly evaluating the susceptibility of a strain of bacteria to a cell wall synthesis inhibiting antibiotic based on an assessment of cell enlargement in response to doses of the cell wall synthesis inhibiting antibiotic which are correlated to breakpoints of bacterial susceptibility. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010941 | DETECTION OF ACID-PRODUCING BACTERIA - The disclosure provides culture devices and methods useful for detecting acid-producing bacteria in a sample. The devices include a nutrient medium and a pH indicator to detect and differentiate acid-producing microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating acid-producing microorganisms. The methods further provide for the detection of gas-producing acid-producing bacteria. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010942 | FIXATIVE COMPOSITION FOR CYTOLOGY, CELL FIXATION METHOD AND ITS APPLICATIONS - The present invention refers to a fixative composition for cytology, comprised by an alcoholic base and toluidine blue, preferably mucous cells, like cells from the oral cavity and cells from exo and endocervix. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010943 | METABOLIC ENGINEERING OF XYLOSE-FERMENTING EUKARYOTIC CELLS - The present invention relates to genetic modifications in eukaryotic host cells that have been transformed to express a xylose isomerase that confers on the host cell the ability to isomerize xylose to xylulose. These genetic modifications are aimed at improving the efficiency of xylose metabolism and include, e.g., reduction of nonspecific aldose reductase activity, increased xylulose kinase activity and increased flux of the pentose phosphate pathway. The modified host cells of the invention are suitable for the production of a wide variety of fermentation products, including ethanol, in fermentation processes in which a source of xylose or a source of xylose and glucose are used as carbon source. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010944 | MODIFIED SAK GENE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RECOMBINANT PROTEINS - The present invention relates to modified SAK gene having amino acid SEQ ID 2. The present invention further relates to process for cloning and expressing modified SAK gene fusion protein which imparts improved stability to the heterologous protein of interest. Further the invention relates to process of purification of recombinant heterologous proteins from bacterial inclusion bodies using modified SAK. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010945 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING BIOREMEDIATION PROCESSES - A method for expression of engineered constructs containing sequences coding for functional genes of interest in | 2015-01-08 |
20150010946 | POLYNUCLEOTIDES ENCODING ZCYTOR17 LIGAND ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to zcytor17lig polynucleotide, polypeptide and anti-zcytor17 antibody molecules. The zcytor17lig is a novel cytokine. The polypeptides may be used within methods for stimulating the immune system, and proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010947 | Domain Swapping Modules - Methods and systems for creating a genetic construct, a protein, and a polymer comprising a domain swapping module. A domain swapping module is a fusion protein in which a lever protein, which has a long amino (N) to carboxy (C) terminal distance, is inserted into a surface loop of an assembler protein, thereby stretching the assembler protein and splitting it into two fragments held apart by the lever so that they cannot rejoin. If the assembler protein is split at the proper location, the fragments will recombine with their respective counterparts from either one or more different—but similarly-split—assembler proteins. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010948 | FERMENTATION PROCESS - A process for fermenting | 2015-01-08 |
20150010949 | CARBOHYDRATE BASED BINDER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ITS PRODUCTION - The present invention relates to an aqueous carbohydrate based binder composition, comprising a carbohydrate component and an amine component, wherein the carbohydrate component comprises one or more pentose sugars, as well as to a method of its production. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010950 | Modified RNA Ligase for Efficient 3' Modification of RNA - The invention provides a novel truncated mutated T4 RNA ligase 2. In addition, methods are provided for ligating pre-adenlylated donor molecules to the 3′ hydroxyl group of RNA in the absence of ATP using the ligase. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010951 | METHOD OF MICROVESICLE ENRICHMENT - The present invention relates to a method of enriching for membranous microvesicles relative to the cellular population in a biological sample. More particularly, there is provided a method for enriching for exosomes from plasma. In a related aspect, there is provided a method of reducing the concentration of cellular and cellular derived molecules in a biological sample. Still further, the present invention provides methods for selectively isolating mRNA subpopulations from exosomes. Yet further, there are provided methods of amplifying exosome derived RNA. The method of the present invention is useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, diagnostic, prognostic, therapeutic, research and development applications, to the extent that the enrichment of exosomes is required. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010952 | COMPLEMENTING CELL LINES - A packaging cell line that complements recombinant adenoviruses based on serotypes from subgroup B, preferably adenovirus type 35. The cell line may be derived from primary, diploid human cells that are transformed by adenovirus E1 sequences either operatively linked on one DNA molecule or located on two separate DNA molecules, the sequences being operatively linked to regulatory sequences enabling transcription and translation of encoded proteins. Also disclosed is a cell line derived from PER.C6® that expresses functional Ad35 E1B sequences. The Ad35-E1B sequences are driven by the E1B promoter or a heterologous promoter and terminated by a heterologous poly-adenylation signal. The cell lines are useful for producing recombinant adenoviruses designed for gene therapy and vaccination, and can also be used for producing human recombinant therapeutic proteins such as human growth factors and human antibodies. Also, the cell lines are useful for producing human viruses other than adenovirus such as influenza virus, herpes simplex virus, rotavirus, and measles virus. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010953 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A POPULATION OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES THAT HAS REDUCED SYNTHESIS ERRORS - Provided herein is a method for producing a population of oligonucleotides that has reduced synthesis errors. In certain embodiments, the method comprises: a) obtaining an initial population of hairpin oligonucleotide molecules that each comprise a double-stranded stem region and a loop region; b) contacting the double-stranded region of the hairpin oligonucleotide molecules with a mismatch binding protein; and c) eliminating any molecules that bind to the mismatch binding protein, thereby producing a population of oligonucleotides that has reduced synthesis errors. A kit and a composition for performing the method are also provided. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010954 | GLUCOSYLTRANSFERASE ENZYMES FOR PRODUCTION OF GLUCAN POLYMERS - Reaction solutions are disclosed herein comprising water, sucrose and a glucosyltransferase enzyme that synthesizes poly alpha-1,3-glucan. The glucosyltransferase enzyme can synthesize insoluble glucan polymer having at least 50% alpha-1,3 glycosidic linkages and a number average degree of polymerization of at least 100. Further disclosed are methods of using such glucosyltransferase enzymes to produce insoluble poly alpha-1,3-glucan. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010955 | GLUCOSYLTRANSFERASE ENZYMES FOR PRODUCTION OF GLUCAN POLYMERS - Reaction solutions are disclosed herein comprising water, sucrose and a glucosyltransferase enzyme that synthesizes poly alpha-1,3-glucan. The glucosyltransferase enzyme can synthesize insoluble glucan polymer having at least 50% alpha-1,3 glycosidic linkages and a number average degree of polymerization of at least 100. Further disclosed are methods of using such glucosyltransferase enzymes to produce insoluble poly alpha-1,3-glucan. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010956 | GLUCOSYLTRANSFERASE ENZYMES FOR PRODUCTION OF GLUCAN POLYMERS - Reaction solutions are disclosed herein comprising water, sucrose and a glucosyltransferase enzyme that synthesizes poly alpha-1,3-glucan. The glucosyltransferase enzyme can synthesize insoluble glucan polymer having at least 50% alpha-1,3 glycosidic linkages and a number average degree of polymerization of at least 100. Further disclosed are methods of using such glucosyltransferase enzymes to produce insoluble poly alpha-1,3-glucan. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010957 | Alkcell Process (alkali-cellulase process) for the conversion of biomass (cellulosic material) to glucose - The Alkcell (alkali-cellulase) Process is a method for the conversion of biomass (cellulosic material) such as agricultural waste, for example, corn stover into glucose. The process uses an alkali pretreatment of biomass followed by hydrolysis with cellulase enzymes to produce glucose. The Alkcell Process uses commonly available materials and methods readily implemented near the biomass growing site. The operating conditions are mild with temperatures not above boiling water solutions, and require half-day conversion to produce glucose in water. Remaining solids can be recycled for additional glucose. An advantage of the Alkcell Process is implementation at or near the biomass growing site that avoids transporting biomass distances to special cellulose processing facilities. The glucose produced can be fermented at existing grain fermenting facilities so that special cellulose handling refineries are not required. The Alkcell Process can be configured to a manual or powered process done in individual steps or continuously. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010958 | Methods for Degrading or Converting Cellulosic Material - The present invention provides methods for degrading or converting a cellulosic material using an enzyme composition in the presence of a reducing agent. The present invention also provides methods for producing a fermentation product and methods of fermenting a cellulosic material using an enzyme composition in the presence of a reducing agent. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010959 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SACCHARIDES CONTAINING GLUCOSE AS MAIN COMPONENT - A method for producing saccharides containing glucose as a main component is described, including degrading cellulose and/or hemicellulose with a cellulase, wherein an additive containing a protein and an amino acid and/or a yeast lysate solution is added to the cellulose and/or hemicellulose and the cellulase is used to cause an enzymatic saccharification reaction of saccharifying the cellulose and/or hemicellulose. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010960 | SOFT BIOMASS DECOMPOSITION METHOD - An object of the present invention is to provide a soft biomass decomposition method, a production method for a target substance from soft biomass, and an enzyme or group of enzymes for decomposing soft biomass. Provided is a soft biomass decomposition method, including a step of bringing an enzyme selected from specific exocellulase, endocellulase, and processive endocellulase into contact with soft biomass such as bagasse and rice straw. Also provided is a production method for a target substance from soft biomass by incorporating the soft biomass decomposition method as a step. Further provided is an enzyme or group of enzymes for decomposing soft biomass selected from specific exocellulase, endocellulase, and processive endocellulase. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010961 | POLYPEPTIDE HAVING ENDOGLUCANASE ACTIVITY - The present invention relates to a family 5 glycoside hydrolase variant having endoglucanase activity, polynucleotides encoding the family 5 glycoside hydrolase variant, vectors, host cells comprising the polynucleotides, and methods for using the family 5 glycoside hydrolase variant. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010962 | Method for Producing Basic Substance - A method for producing a basic substance by fermentation comprising culturing a microorganism having an ability to produce the basic substance in a liquid medium contained in a fermentation tank to produce and accumulate the basic substance in the medium, wherein amount of sulfate and/or chloride ions used as counter ions of the basic substance is reduced by adjusting total ammonia concentration in the medium to be within a specific concentration range during at least a part of the total period of culture process. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010963 | Method for Producing Basic Substance - A method for producing a basic substance by fermentation comprising culturing a microorganism having an ability to produce the basic substance in a liquid medium contained in a fermentation tank to produce and accumulate the basic substance in the medium, wherein amount of sulfate and/or chloride ions used as counter ions of the basic substance is reduced by adjusting total ammonia concentration in the medium to be within a specific concentration range during at least a part of the total period of culture process. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010964 | METHOD FOR INCREASING YIELD OF TOTAL FLAVONOIDS IN GANODERMA LUCIDUM MYCELIUM - A method for increasing the yield of total flavonoids in | 2015-01-08 |
20150010965 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FURAN DERIVATIVES FROM GLUCOSE - A process for the production of furan derivatives from D-glucose, wherein
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20150010966 | ENZYMATIC PROCESS FOR FAT AND OIL HYDROLYSIS - An efficient process for enzymatic hydrolysis of fats and oils in a homogenous mixture is provided herein. The present invention in particular provides a process for production of fatty acids, sn-regio mono-acylglycerol (MAG), sn-regio di-acyl-glycerols (DAG), and glycerol from fats, wherein more than 98% fats can be converted into the desired product. The present invention also provides a process for the production of fatty acids and glycerol, virtually free of sn-regio diacyl-glycerols (DAG) and comprising less than 5% sn-regio mono-acylglycerol (MAG) in the end product. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010967 | PROCESSING BIOMASS - Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems are described that can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials and/or starchy materials, to produce a product or intermediate, e.g., energy, a food, a fuel, or a material. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010968 | BIOLOGICAL ALKENE OXIDATION - The present invention relates to method for oxidising an alkene comprising contacting said alkene with an AlkB-type oxidoreductase in the presence of oxygen, and a use of an AlkB-type oxidoreductase, preferably AlkB from | 2015-01-08 |
20150010969 | Method for Producing Glucaric Acid - The disclosure provides a method for creating a transformant having significantly improved glucaric acid-producing capability and a method for efficiently producing glucaric acid using the transformant. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010970 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING END-PRODUCTS FROM CARBON SUBSTRATES - The present invention provides means for the production of desired end-products of in vitro and/or in vivo bioconversion of biomass-based feed stock substrates, including but not limited to such materials as starch and cellulose. In particularly preferred embodiments, the methods of the present invention do not require gelatinization and/or liquefaction of the substrate. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010971 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE - A method of producing a chemical product by continuous fermentation includes filtering a culture liquid of a microorganism(s) through a separation membrane; retaining unfiltered liquid in, or refluxing unfiltered liquid to, the culture liquid; adding a fermentation feedstock to the culture liquid; and recovering a product in the filtrate, wherein the fermentation feedstock contains pentose and hexose, and wherein the microorganism(s) has/have a pathway in which pentose isomerase is used to metabolize pentose. | 2015-01-08 |
20150010972 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING LACTIC ACID - Provided is a method for producing lactic acid by use of a filamentous fungus, in which the productivity of lactic acid can be maintained at high level even when lactic acid is produced continuously. | 2015-01-08 |