24th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 43 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140161676 | SEAL POT DESIGN - An apparatus including at least one seal pot having at least one penetration through a surface other than the top of the seal pot, each of the at least one penetrations being configured for introduction, into the at least one seal pot, of solids from a separator upstream of the at least one seal pot; a substantially non-circular cross section; or both at least one penetration through a surface other than the top of the seal pot and a substantially non-circular cross section. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161677 | Loose-Fill Insulation Exhaust Gas Treatment Device and Methods of Manufacturing - An exhaust gas treatment device, which includes an outer layer, an inner layer that is at least in part disposed within the outer layer, and a loose-fill insulation disposed in the volume between the outer layer and the inner layer, where a piece of fiber mat is disposed between the outer layer and the inner layer and forms a barrier that at least partially prevents the loss of the loose-fill insulation from the volume between the outer layer and the inner layer and a manufacturing method that includes placing a loose-fill insulation into the volume of space between an inner layer and an outer layer and positioning a piece of fiber mat between the outer layer and the inner layer to form a barrier that at least partially prevents the loss of the loose-fill insulation from the volume of space between the outer and inner layers. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161678 | SCRUBBER SYSTEM HAVING AN APPARATUS FOR CREATING AUTOMATIC AN OXIDIZING BENT AND ABSORBENT - The present invention relates to a scrubber system having an automatic generator for an oxidizing-absorbing agent. The scrubber system comprises a scrubber and an oxidizing-absorbing agent generator. The scrubber includes a pollutant gas inlet through which air pollutants are introduced, a treated gas outlet through which the pollutant gas which has been treated is discharged, and a treated water outlet through which wastewater which has been used to treat the pollutant gas is discharged. The oxidizing-absorbing agent generator generates an oxidizing-absorbing agent by electrolyzing saline water or seawater in the scrubber, and supplies the generated oxidizing-absorbing agent into the scrubber to treat the pollutant gas introduced through the pollution gas inlet, thereby removing harmful substances. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161679 | EXHAUST SYSTEM - An exhaust system, and a catalyzed substrate, is disclosed. The system comprises a catalyzed substrate, a counterflow urea injector downstream of the catalyzed substrate, and a first selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst downstream of the counterflow injector. The catalyzed substrate has an inlet end, an outlet end, an axial length extending from the inlet to the outlet, an inlet zone extending from the inlet, and an outlet zone extending from the outlet. The inlet zone comprises an oxidation catalyst and the outlet zone comprises a catalyst selected from the group consisting of a urea hydrolysis catalyst and a second SCR catalyst. The counterflow urea injector directs urea toward the outlet zone of the catalyzed substrate so that at least a portion of the urea contacts the outlet zone prior to contacting the first SCR catalyst. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161680 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR THE CONTROLLED REDUCTION OF ORGANIC MATERIAL VIA MICROWAVE RADIATION - A controllable, continuous-feed system and process for the reduction or depolymerization of organic materials using microwave energy in a reducing, substantially oxygen-reduced atmosphere. The microwave energy is generated by a plurality of magnetrons in a microwave tunnel. Gaseous products may be extracted from the microwave tunnel for recycling and/or analysis. A collector such as a liquid trap may be used to separately collect floating and sinking constituents of the solid products while preventing the escape of the reducing atmosphere from the system. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161681 | Device for Processing Domestic and Industrial Organic Waste - The invention relates to waste processing and to producing hydrocarbons from domestic and industrial organic waste by pyrolysis. The inventive waste processing method involves carrying out the first and second pyrolysis stages, fractionating pyrolysis products and processing each fraction for producing useful products. The second pyrolysis stage is carried out simultaneously with the electromagnetic action produced on the pyrolysis products. The device for carrying out said method comprises a two-sectional pyrolysis reactor. An electromagnetic source is arranged on the second section of the reactor. The output of the second section is connected to a system for dividing the vaporous pyrolysis products. The technical result consists in increasing the waste processing effectiveness and producing solid, liquid and vaporous fuel components. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161682 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING ORGANIC MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for intensifying the energy content of an organic material by converting the material into hydrocarbons and the resulting product thereof. A method for converting an organic material into hydrocarbon fuels is disclosed. The method comprising the steps of pressurising said organic material being in a fluid to a pressure above 225 bar, heating said organic material in said fluid to a temperature above 200 C in the presence of a homogeneous catalyst comprising a compound of at least one element of group IA of the periodic table of elements. The disclosed method further comprises the steps of contacting said organic material in said fluid with a heterogeneous catalyst comprising a compound of at least one element of group IVB of the periodic table and/or alpha-alumina assuring that said fluid has initially a pH value of above 7. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161683 | HIGH SHEAR PROCESS FOR PROCESSING NAPHTHA - A method and system for processing naphtha, including a high shear mechanical device. In one embodiment, the method comprises forming a dispersion of gas in a naphtha hydrocarbon liquid in a high shear device prior to introduction in a cracking reactor/furnace. In another instance the system for processing naphtha comprises a high shear device for mechanically shearing hydrocarbons. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161684 | THERMAL DISTRIBUTION DISPLAY - Provided is a thermal distribution display including, on a support, a thermal distribution display layer that includes at least two electron-donating dye precursors that develop mutually different color tones, the dye precursors including at least one electron-donating dye precursor that decomposes in a temperature range of 190° C. or higher to undergo a change in hue; at least one electron-accepting compound that allows the at least two electron-donating dye precursors to develop colors; and a binder, wherein, in the thermal distribution display layer, a temperature T | 2014-06-12 |
20140161685 | DROPLET-GENERATING METHOD AND DEVICE - A droplet-generating device is provided. The droplet-generating device comprises a first microchannel and a second microchannel. The first microchannel includes a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet. The second microchannel crossing over and communicating with the first microchannel at an intersectional region includes a third fluid inlet, a fourth fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a three-way junction and a side wall. The intersectional region is configured between the third fluid inlet and the three-way junction, and the side wall is disposed between the fourth fluid inlet and the fluid outlet and extended downward. A method of producing a droplet is also provided. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161686 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISPENSING LIQUIDS IN A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - Microfluidic system including a droplet actuator having an interior cavity and a series of electrodes arranged along the interior cavity for forming a droplet-operation path therethrough. The droplet actuator has a module-engaging side including an opening that is in flow communication with the interior cavity. The microfluidic system also includes a reservoir module configured to be coupled to the droplet actuator. The reservoir module includes a plurality of liquid compartments having respective outlets and at least one seal positioned along the outlets to retain liquid within the liquid compartments. The reservoir module is movable along the module-engaging side of the droplet actuator to position the outlets relative to the opening. The microfluidic system also includes a piercer having a tip configured to penetrate the seal thereby permitting the liquid within the corresponding liquid compartment to flow into the opening. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161687 | GAS-GENERATING MATERIAL AND MICRO PUMP - Provided is a gas-generating material which can generate a gas in a large amount per unit time and has high storage stability. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161688 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING A TARGET MATERIAL - This disclosure is directed to an apparatus, system and method for retrieving a target material from a suspension. A system includes a processing vessel, such as an Eppendorf tube, a syringe or a test tube, and a collector. The collector is sized and shaped to fit into a primary vessel, such as a test tube. The collector funnels the target material from the suspension through a cannula and into the processing vessel. The collector includes a funnel at a second end in fluid communication with the cannula. The cannula extends into a chamber at a first end of the collector that holds the processing vessel. In one implementation, the processing vessel is empty. In another implementation, the processing vessel includes at least one displacement fluid. In yet another implementation, the processing vessel may include at least one displacement fluid and at least one processing solution. The collector may also expel at least one displacement fluid from the processing vessel, such that the at least one displacement fluid pushes the target material into the collector. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161689 | PROCESS TO PRODUCE BIOFUELS FROM BIOMASS - A process for producing biofuels from biomass is provided by removing sulfur compounds and nitrogen compounds from the biomass by contacting the biomass with a digestive solvent to form a pretreated biomass containing soluble carbohydrates and having less than 35% of the sulfur content and less than 35% of the nitrogen content, based on untreated biomass on a dry mass basis, prior to carrying out aqueous phase reforming and further processing to form a liquid fuel. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161690 | CONVERSION OF BIOMASS FEEDSTOCKS INTO HYDROCARBON LIQUID TRANSPORTATION FUELS - Methods for converting a carbon-containing feedstock into a fluid transportation fuel are described. The methods may include converting the carbon-containing feedstock into a producer gas comprising H | 2014-06-12 |
20140161691 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR BRINGING TWO IMMISCIBLE LIQUIDS INTO CONTACT, WITHOUT MIXING AND AT HIGH TEMPERATURE, WITH HEATING AND KNEADING BY INDUCTION - The invention relates to a process and a device for bringing two immiscible liquids into contact, without mixing and at high temperature, with heating and kneading by induction. In particular, the invention relates to a process and a device for bringing into contact metals and salts which are molten at high temperatures, for example as high as approximately 1,100 K. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161692 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR HIGH-PURITY CALCITE AND AMMONIUM SULPHATE BY USING GYPSUM - Provided is a recycling method for producing calcite and ammonium sulfate having a high purity of at least 95% and generated by means of a carbonation reaction for fixing carbon dioxide inside the crystal structure of a mineral, and in which waste gypsum is reacted with carbon dioxide, which is a greenhouse gas, such that the carbon dioxide is fixed as a stable mineral, and high-purity calcite and ammonium sulfate are produced as resultant products. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161693 | CATALYSED SOOT FILTER - A catalysed soot filter for a diesel engine comprises a wall flow substrate having a substrate axial length, wherein surfaces of both the internal walls of a plurality of inlet and a plurality of outlet channels comprise a catalytic washcoat of at least one on-wall coating composition for oxidising NO in exhaust gas to NO | 2014-06-12 |
20140161694 | SUPPORTED CATALYST FOR REMOVING NITROGEN OXIDES, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND REMOVING METHOD OF NITROGEN OXIDES USING THE SAME - A supported catalyst for reduction reaction of nitrogen oxides includes a support and an silver (Ag)-based compound and aluminum fluoride which are immobilized in the support. A method for preparing the supported catalyst for reduction reaction of nitrogen oxides includes an impregnation step wherein aluminum fluoride, a hydrate or a salt thereof, and a silver (Ag)-based compound or a hydrate thereof are reacted with a support and a step of calcining the support. Nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas are removed by reacting with a reducing agent, in the presence of the supported catalyst for reduction reaction of nitrogen oxides. Wherein, the supported catalyst has an excellent nitrogen oxide removal efficiency at a practical exhaustion temperature of 270 to 400° C. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161695 | Diesel Oxidation Catalyst Comprising Palladium, Gold And Ceria - The present invention relates to a diesel oxidation catalyst comprising a carrier substrate, and a first washcoat layer disposed on the substrate, the first washcoat layer comprising palladium supported on a support material comprising a metal oxide, gold supported on a support material comprising a metal oxide, and a ceria comprising compound, as well as a process for the preparation of such catalyst. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161696 | INTEGRATED CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE FOR CEMENT PLANTS - The present invention relates to a cement manufacturing plant includes a system for capturing carbon dioxide (CO | 2014-06-12 |
20140161697 | SEPARATION OF CO2 AND H2S USING SUPPORTED AMINES - Methods are provided for removing CO | 2014-06-12 |
20140161698 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING RECIRCULATION AIR - A system for processing recirculation air discharged from an aircraft cabin comprising a recirculation air supply line which is connectable to the aircraft cabin so as to allow a flow of recirculation air discharged from the aircraft cabin therethrough. An absorber is connected to the recirculation air supply line and is adapted to remove CO | 2014-06-12 |
20140161699 | Method and System for Anhydrous Ammonia Recovery - An apparatus for recycling exhaust gas includes a vessel containing a reversible ammonia sorber material which is exothermic when sorbing (“loading”) ammonia and which is endothermic when releasing (“unloading”) ammonia. A first valve selectively couples a source of exhaust gas including ammonia to a first port of the vessel, a second valve selectively couples a vacuum pump to the vessel, and a third valve selectively coupling a second port of the vessel to an output. A controller opens and closes the first valve, the second valve and the third valve to implement a loading phase, an intermediate venting phase and an unloading phase for the vessel. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161700 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NOX REDUCTION IN FLUE GAS - The present invention relates to a method of cleaning a carbon dioxide rich flue gas stream containing oxygen. The method includes heating the flue gas stream to a temperature suitable for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO | 2014-06-12 |
20140161701 | DESULPHURISATION MATERIAL COMPRISING COPPER SUPPORTED ON ZINC OXIDE - A particulate desulphurisation material is described including one or more copper compounds supported on a zinc oxide support material, wherein the desulphurisation material has a copper content in the range 0.1 to 5.0% by weight and a tapped bulk density≧1.55 kg/l. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161702 | RARE EARTH METAL COMPOUNDS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Rare earth metal compounds, particularly lanthanum, cerium, and yttrium, are formed as porous particles and are effective in binding metals, metal ions, and phosphate. A method of making the particles and a method of using the particles is disclosed. The particles may be used in the gastrointestinal tract or the bloodstream to remove phosphate or to treat hyperphosphatemia in mammals. The particles may also be used to remove metals from fluids such as water. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161703 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE and diphenyl oxide - A process for production of an alkali metal borohydride. The process comprises three steps. The first step is combining a phenyl ester of a boric acid ester precursor with a compound of formula MAlH | 2014-06-12 |
20140161704 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CHEMICAL DRYING AND PRODUCING STRUVITE - Methods and compositions for chemical drying and for producing struvite. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161705 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TRISILYLAMINE FROM MONOCHLOROSILANE AND AMMONIA - The present invention relates to a specific process for producing trisilylamine from monochlorosilane and ammonia in the liquid phase. The invention further relates to a plant in which such a process can be carried out with advantage. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161706 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF FORMING METAL COMPOUND FILM, AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCT - Provided is a method of forming a film of metal compound of first and second materials on an object to be processed, one of the first and second materials being metal, which includes: supplying a raw material gas containing the first material to the object such that the first material is adsorbed onto the object; supplying a raw material gas containing the second material to the object with the first material adsorbed thereon such that the second material is adsorbed onto the object with the first material adsorbed thereon; and supplying a third material different from the first and second materials onto the first and second materials adsorbed onto the object such that the first to third materials are chemically combined with one another. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161707 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SPINNABLE SILICA SOL MATERIAL - In a process for producing a spinnable silica sol material, a viscosity value V | 2014-06-12 |
20140161708 | CARBON DIOXIDE PRODUCTION - Apparatus for the production of carbon dioxide from limestone includes a nuclear energy source ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140161709 | Rapid, Non-Pyrolytic Method of Making Activated Carbon - High-speed formation of char, useful as a precursor to activated carbon, is produced by a combination of cellulosic material and an acid solution both preheated dose to the steam temperature and then mixed. The rapid endothermic reaction rapidly chars the cellulosic material driving excess water away as steam and minimizing tar formation. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161710 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLED SYNTHESIS OF NANODIAMONDS - Method and system for controlled nanodiamond synthesis based on treating of a specially prepared solid carbon source target including carbon containing material in liquid media by irradiation energy beam focused at a predetermined distance from the target surface and having parameters to produce a light-hydraulic effect impacting the target surface and leading to the forming of diamond nanocrystals. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161711 | FLAME-RESISTANT HEAT TREATMENT FURNACE - A furnace to flame-resistantly treat a precursor fiber strand by sending hot air to a heat treatment chamber through a hot air blowing nozzle in a direction parallel to a running direction of the strand is provided. The hot air passes through a porous plate and a rectifying member satisfying the following conditions: (1) AB≧4.0; (2) 0.15≦α≦0.35; (3) 0≦B−d≦20; and (4) 80% or more of the area of one opening of the porous plate when facing surfaces of the porous plate and the rectifying member overlap is included in one opening of the rectifying member, where A is the rectifying member hot air passage distance (mm), B is a horizontal maximum distance (mm) of one opening of the rectifying member, α is a rate of hole area of the porous plate, and d is the porous plate equivalent diameter (mm). | 2014-06-12 |
20140161712 | LOW-TEMPERATURE METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MANUFACTURING SPHEROIDAL GRAPHITE - A low-temperature graphite manufacturing method and a system thereof are disclosed. A graphite cast iron smelting manufacturing technique is used for melting a cast iron, for forming a cast iron melt. A graphitizing agent, a nucleating agent, and a spheroidizing agent are continuously added into the cast iron melt, for making the carbon powder be graphitized and spheroidized. Within the cast iron melt, the amounts of the carbon, the graphitizing agent, the nucleating agent, and the spheroidized agent are adjusted for making the spheroidal graphite be able to continuously float out of the cast iron melt. After that, by using gas blowing and electrostatic dust removal, the powdered graphite can be collected. At last, the gases are recycled and the collected powdered graphite is purified by acid pickling. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161713 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AMORPHOUS CARBON MATERIAL FOR THE NEGATIVE ELECTRODE OF LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY, AND LITHIUM ION SECONDARY BATTERY - An amorphous carbon material for lithium-ion secondary battery negative electrode is capable of reducing capacity degradation due to repeated charge and discharge cycles, storage while being charged, or floating charge. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161714 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERY OF FLUORIDE FROM WASTEWATER PRODUCED IN CRYSTALLINE SILICON SOLAR CELL MANUFACTURING - A method for processing fluoride-containing wastewaters from a factory, which includes the following steps: Step 1: collecting the fluoride-containing wastewaters into three pools: an acidic high-fluoride wastewater, an acidic low-fluoride wastewater, and an alkaline wastewater; Step 2: adding a calcium compound to the acidic low-fluoride wastewater to produce a calcium-containing solution; Step 3: reacting a portion of the calcium-containing solution with the acidic high-fluoride wastewater at a calcium-to-fluoride molar ratio of from about 0.5:1 to about 1.5:1 to produce a mixture comprising calcium fluoride particles suspended in a mother liquor; Step 4: separately collecting the calcium fluoride particles and the mother liquor; Step 5: diluting the mother liquor with a diluent to produce a mixed solution; and Step 6: introducing the mixed solution, the calcium-containing solution, and the alkaline wastewater into a fluidized bed reactor, which contains a calcium fluoride crystallization seed material, to form calcium fluoride crystals. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161715 | SULFIDE OXIDATION PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF MOLYBDENUM OXIDES FROM MOLYBDENITE - A looping method for production of MoO | 2014-06-12 |
20140161716 | METHOD FOR PREPARING POROUS ALUMINA - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a porous alumina which may be suitably used as a catalyst carrier, an adsorbent, and various surface coating agents and has a boehmite or pseudoboehmite structure having a fine and uniform particle size distribution and a large pore volume. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161717 | SYNTHESIS OF ZSM-58 CRYSTALS WITH IMPROVED MORPHOLOGY - Methods are provided for synthesizing ZSM-58 crystals with an improved morphology and/or an improved size distribution. By controlling the conditions during synthesis of the ZSM-58 crystals, crystals of a useful size with a narrow size distribution can be generated. Additionally, by controlling the ratio of water content to silica content in the synthesis mixture, it has unexpectedly been found that ZSM-58 crystals can be formed with an improved morphology. The improved morphology can result in ZSM-58 crystals with a more uniform size across the various dimensions of the crystal, which allows for more uniform diffusion within the crystal. This is in contrast to conventionally synthesized crystals, where the size of the crystal can vary along different axes of the crystals. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161718 | SYNTHESIS OF Cu/SAPO-34 WITH VARIABLE COPPER LOADINGS - A Cu-amine complex of hydrated copper sulfate and ethylene diamine or an oligomer of ethylene diamine is employed in a direct (one-pot) synthesis of a copper-cation containing silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO) zeolite material having the Cu/SAPO-34 structure. The copper-amine complex is included in an aqueous gel of precursors of the SiO | 2014-06-12 |
20140161719 | PORPHYRIN MODIFIED TELODENDRIMERS - The present invention provides amphiphilic telodendrimers that aggregate to form nanocarriers characterized by a hydrophobic core and a hydrophilic exterior. The nanocarrier core may include amphiphilic functionality such as cholic acid or cholic acid derivatives, and the exterior may include branched or linear poly(ethylene glycol) segments. Nanocarrier cargo such as hydrophobic drugs and other materials may be sequester in the core via non-covalent means or may be covalently bound to the telodendrimer building blocks. Telodendrimer structure may be tailored to alter loading properties, interactions with materials such as biological membranes, and other characteristics. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161720 | TREATMENT OF ANGIOGENIC- OR VASCULAR-ASSOCIATED DISEASES - Described herein are methods and compositions comprising a compound of formula (I), e.g., dehydro-alpha-lapachone, or an analog, derivative, isomer, prodrug, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for treatment and/or prevention of angiogenic- or vascular-associated diseases or disorders. The compound has anti-vascular activity. In some embodiments, the compound has anti-vascular activity that targets pathways other than VEGF pathways. In some embodiments, the compound or the composition further comprises anti-tumor activity. In some embodiments, the compound or the composition can decrease adhesion or motility of at least one cell (e.g., endothelial cells or cancer cells). | 2014-06-12 |
20140161721 | Methods And Compositions For Screening And Treating Developmental Disorders - This document provides methods and materials related to genetic variations of developmental disorders. For example, this document provides methods for using such genetic variations to assess susceptibility of developing Autism Spectrum Disorder. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161722 | USE OF PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF EGFR DEPENDENT DISEASES OR DISEASES THAT HAVE ACQUIRED RESISTANCE TO AGENTS THAT TARGET EGFR FAMILY MEMBERS - The present invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) | 2014-06-12 |
20140161723 | IN VIVO METHODS OF MONITORING BIODISTRIBUTION - Functional-lipid constructs of the structure F-S-L are disclosed, wherein F comprises a tyrosine or histidine residue, S is a spacer covalently linking F to L and L is a lipid. The functional residue may be iodinated and used to radiolabel a biological entity with 1251 and the iodinated constructs are used in a non-invasive method of monitoring the distribution of a biological entity in vivo. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161724 | Compositions and Imaging Methods Comprising Detectably Labeled Phosphatidylethanolamine-Binding Peptides - Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161725 | Molecular Imaging of Cancer Cells In Vivo - Cellular targets on cancer cells have been identified that can be used with targeted molecular imaging to detect the cancer cells in vivo. Non-invasive methods for detecting cancer cells, such as metastasized cancer cells, are therefore provided. Also provided are compositions and kits for use in the disclosed methods. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161726 | Reconstitutable Microsphere Compositions Useful As Ultrasonic Contrast Agents - Methods and suspensions are provided that are useful for preparing readily reconstitutable, dry compositions of micro- or nanospheres. The dry compositions find use in diagnostic applications such as ultrasonic imaging. The suspension includes as key ingredients one or both of t-butyl alcohol and/or an amorphous sugar (or mixture of amorphous sugar) in specified amounts that reduce aggregation of the particles comprising the suspension. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161727 | OPTICAL-IMAGING PROBE FOR DETECTING SENTINEL LYMPH NODES WHICH CONTAINS A COMPOSITE OF POLY-GAMMA-GLUTAMIC ACID AND AN OPTICAL-IMAGING DIE - The present invention relates to an optical imaging probe for detecting a sentinel lymph node, which contains a complex of poly-gamma-glutamic acid and an optical imaging dye, and more particularly to an optical imaging probe for detecting a sentinel lymph node, which contains a poly-gamma-glutamic acid/optical imaging dye complex that, when injected subcutaneously in vivo, remains in the sentinel lymph node for a relatively long period of time and has a low tendency to migrate to other lymph nodes. The present invention provides a poly-gamma-glutamic acid/fluorescent dye complex, which contains no radiopharmaceutical and is harmless to the human body. The use of the poly-gamma-glutamic acid/fluorescent dye complex makes it possible to accurately detect the position of a sentinel lymph node in real time without concerns about radioactive contamination. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161728 | COMPOSITION FOR DETECTING BIOFILMS ON VIABLE TISSUES - A staining composition for use in making biofilm detectable on viable tissue wherein the composition preferentially stains the biofilm and comprises a staining agent in a quantity effective to stain said biofilm and render it detectable. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161729 | COFLUORONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEM - The present invention is directed to method of using a collection of monomers capable of forming multimers as a fluorescence reporter in different applications such as ligand detection/screening, disease diagnosis, drug discovery or screening, fluorescent labeling and imaging, or other fluorescent methodologies. Each monomer in the collection includes one or more ligand elements useful for binding to a target molecule with a dissociation constant of less than 300 μM and a linker element connected to the ligand elements directly or indirectly through a connector. Association of linker elements of different combinations of monomers, with their ligand elements bound to the target molecule to form a multimer, will generate a unique fluorescent signature different from that produced by those monomers either alone or in association with each other in the absence of the target molecule, when subjected to electromagnetic excitement. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161730 | MAGNETIC GRAPHENE-LIKE NANOPARTICLES OR GRAPHITIC NANO- OR MICROPARTICLES AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - A magnetic graphene-like nanoparticle or graphitic nano- or microparticle exhibits a high relaxivity, and is useful as a MRI contrast agent. A composition for use with MRI imaging, comprising a sufficient amount of the magnetic graphene-like nanoparticles or graphitic nano- or microparticles and one or more physiologically acceptable carriers or excipients. Methods of using the magnetic graphene-like nanoparticles or graphitic nano- or microparticles as MRI contrast agents. Methods of producing the magnetic graphene-like nanoparticle or graphitic nano- or microparticle. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161731 | 3,6-DISUBSTITUTED XANTHYLIUM SALTS - Described are a compound of formula (II) or (III): | 2014-06-12 |
20140161732 | KDR AND VEGF/KDR BINDING PEPTIDES AND THEIR USE IN DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY - The present invention provides polypeptides, peptide dimers, and multimeric complexes comprising at least one binding moiety for KDR or VEGF/KDR complex, which have a variety of uses wherever treating, detecting, isolating or localizing angiogenesis is advantageous. Particularly disclosed are synthetic, isolated polypeptides capable of binding KDR or VEGF/KDR complex with high affinity (e.g., having a K | 2014-06-12 |
20140161733 | BIOMARKER-TARGETING CONTRAST AGENTS AND THEIR USE IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING FOR DETECTION OF ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUE - A composition comprising: a liposome having a bilayer structure, a gadofullerene having a high relaxivity, and an amphiphilic receptor ligand. In the composition, the gadofullerene is embedded in the bilayer structure of the liposome. In addition, a method for detecting atherosclerotic plaque in an animal using the composition is described. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161734 | HYDROPHILIC NANOPARTICLES SURFACE-MODIFIED WITH MONOSACCHARIDE PHOSPHATE OR MONOSACCHARIDE PHOSPHATE DERIVATIVES, ITS COLLOIDAL SOLUTION AND USE THEREOF - Disclosed are a composition including hydrophilic nanoparticles that have a monosaccharide-phosphate or a derivative thereof adhered to the surface thereof, a colloidal solution of the composition dispersed in water, and a magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent including the colloidal solution. According to the present invention, nanoparticles having biocompatibility and excellent water-dispersibility can be prepared by modifying the surface of inorganic nanoparticles. The prepared nanoparticles may be effectively used in a variety of applications including, for example, in vivo imaging applications such as an MRI contrast agent, nano-electronic convergence technologies such as a quantum dot light emitting device, biomedical applications such as hyperthermia, or the like. Moreover, compared to existing nanoparticles dispersed by a dispersion stabilizer known in the art, excellent dispersion stability and a relatively small hydrodynamic diameter may be attained. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161735 | COLOR CHANGING CONSUMER PRODUCTS - The invention relates to personal care products containing multilayer films with decorative layers and may impart a noticeable color change. The invention is applicable in products including type toothpaste, soaps, and other products until diluted with water (or saliva). | 2014-06-12 |
20140161736 | COMPOUNDS HAVING MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST AND BETA2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR AGONIST ACTIVITY - Compounds of formula (I) described herein act both as muscarinic receptor antagonists and beta2 adrenergic receptor agonists and are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of broncho-obstructive or inflammatory diseases. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161737 | PROCESS FOR APPLYING A HAIR CARE COMPOSITION TO HAIR - The present invention relates to a process for non-therapeutic treatment of human keratinous substances or mucous membranes, comprising the step consisting in transferring onto human keratinous substances or mucous membranes packets, preferably droplets (G), of a composition (P), held by capillary action or otherwise in cavities ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140161738 | HEMOSTATIC FOAM - The invention discloses a pharmaceutical hemostatic liquid foam base preparation comprising albumin as foaming agent and a fibrinogen precipitating substance and optionally a coagulation inducing agent, wherein albumin as foaming agent is present in native form; a method for the production of a transient hemostatic liquid foam; the transient hemostatic liquid foam; and a kit for making the foam. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161739 | HYDROPHILIC GUM BASE - A gum base comprising: a) a hydrophilic precursor component comprising hydrolysable units; and b) a copolymer of a hydrophilic monomer with a second monomer selected from vinyl acetate, isobutylene, isoprene, butyl rubber or styrene butadiene. This chewing gum base contributes to the ability of the chewing gum compositions and chewing gum products to degrade over time after chewing by imparting the chewing gum with increased hydrophilic properties. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161740 | PERFUME SYSTEMS - The present application relates to perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume raw materials and/or such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products. Such perfume raw materials and compositions, including the delivery systems, disclosed herein expand the perfume communities' options as such perfume raw materials can provide variations on character and such compositions can provide desired odor profiles. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161741 | PERFUME SYSTEMS - The present application relates to perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume raw materials and/or such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products. Such perfume raw materials and compositions, including the delivery systems, disclosed herein expand the perfume communities' options as such perfume raw materials can provide variations on character and such compositions can provide desired odor profiles. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161742 | ORAL COMPOSITION - This invention relates to oral composition. The oral composition comprises whitlockite. The oral composition may further comprise fluoride ion. The whitlockite may have a chemical formula represented by Ca | 2014-06-12 |
20140161743 | DENTIFRICE COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle, an abrasive particulate and a surfactant system comprising an anionic surfactant comprising a C8-C16 fatty acid glutamate salt and a nonionic surfactant comprising a C8-C16 alkyl glucoside. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161744 | COMPOSITION WITH ACTIVATED CARBON IN ORAL TREATMENT - In a personal care daily practice, common human malodor in breath can be treated and eliminated or substantially reduced through the use of a treatment comestible, lozenge, chewing gum or scraper prepared by combining a hardenable natural or artificial sweetener or gum base with an amount of activated carbon effective in reducing such malodors. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161745 | DETECTION AND REMOVAL OF CARIOUS DENTIN TISSUE - The present invention relates to a kit of parts for detection and removal of carious dentin tissue comprising: (i) one or more compounds being a hydrazine derivative, and (ii) means for chemical treatment of carious dentin tissue. Further, the invention concerns a preparation containing an active, caries-dissolving two-component liquid in the form of a first active, caries-dissolving component and a second component which reduces the aggressiveness of the active component to mucous membranes, a viscosity increasing substance and one or more compounds being a hydrazine derivative. The hydrazine derivative labels carious dentin tissue selectively and substantially irreversibly in the presence of healthy dentin tissue, which is useful in the context of caries removal. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161746 | TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEM IN SPECIFICALLY TREATED STEEL VESSELS - Stable hydroquinone compositions that are useful for skin care and can have a shelf life of up to three years are prepared in a tank made from a material that does not release metallic ions into the composition. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161747 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AVERMECTIN/AZELAIC ACID COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR TREATING, E.G., ROSACEA - Pharmaceutical/dermatological compositions useful for the prevention/treatment of disorders of the skin, especially rosacea, contain thus effective amounts of at least one avermectin compound, e.g., ivermectin, and at least one azelaic acid compound or salt or derivative thereof, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium therefor. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161748 | METHODS FOR TREATING SUN-EXPOSED SKIN - The present invention includes methods for treating sun-exposed skin, such as treating photoaging and treating skin cancer. Also included are methods for altering a cell's response to ultraviolet radiation. The methods include administration of quetiapine or an analog thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or prodrug thereof. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161749 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PURPURA - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to compositions and methods for the treatment of purpura. Preferred compositions comprise an α adrenergic receptor agonist selected from selective α | 2014-06-12 |
20140161750 | SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION WITH PIGMENT CORRECTING PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to a sunscreen composition that provides for pigment correction comprising: zinc oxide; octinoxate; α-arbutin; ascorbic acid; | 2014-06-12 |
20140161751 | STABLE SKIN CARE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THEM - Stable hydroquinone compositions useful for skin care have a shelf life of up to three years without discoloration. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161752 | PVOH COPOLYMERS FOR PERSONAL CARE APPLICATIONS - Various cosmetic compositions are disclosed that may be useful in face masks, epilatories, and pore strips. Also disclosed is a method of designing a cosmetic composition that may include: receiving a request to tailor a cosmetic composition to have a selected property or a selected property set. The method may be used to design and manufacture cosmetic compositions, such as epilatory compositions, face or skin care mask compositions used for cleansing and/or exfoliating the skin, and eyeliners, among others, having advantageous properties. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161753 | Self-Assembling Peptide and Peptide Gel with High Strength - Provide are a peptide gel with practically sufficient mechanical strength and a self-assembling peptide capable of forming the peptide gel. The self-assembling peptide is formed of the following amino acid sequence: a | 2014-06-12 |
20140161754 | CLEAR CLEANSING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AESTHETIC MODIFIERS - The present invention is directed to a cleansing composition containing: (a) at least one anionic surfactant; (b) at least one amphoteric surfactant; (c) at least one amphoteric polymer; (d) at least one acrylate copolymer; (e) at least one silicone; (f) at least one alcohol ester; and (g) an insoluble component, and wherein the composition is preferably clear in appearance, free of cationic polymer, and has the insoluble component effectively suspended therein. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161755 | CLEAR CLEANSING COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to a cleansing composition containing: (a) at least one anionic surfactant; (b) at least one amphoteric surfactant; (c) at least one amphoteric polymer; (d) at least one acrylate copolymer; (e) at least one water-soluble silicone; (f) at least one alcohol ester, and wherein the composition is clear in appearance and free of cationic polymer. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161756 | COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to a novel cosmetic composition, containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one hair conditioning agent and at least one aqueous dispersion of pre-cross-linked organopolysiloxanes composed of units of general formula (I), wherein R means a monovalent, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 200 carbon atoms per group, which hydrocarbon group can contain one or more heteroatoms from the group N, P, S, O, and halogen, R | 2014-06-12 |
20140161757 | PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING MALODORS USING OXAZOLIDINES - The invention describes a method for degrading off-odors by employing a special 1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane compound. Degradation of off-odors to the point of extinction of the off-odor, on hard and/or soft surfaces, in particular on textiles, and in room air, is made possible. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161758 | Novel Organo Polysiloxane Elastomer And Use Therefor - The present invention relates to an organopolysiloxane elastomer having a group having a siloxane dendron structure bonded to a silicon atom, and having a crosslinked structure that includes a carbon-silicon bond in the crosslinking portion, and relates to a glycerin derivative-modified organopolysiloxane elastomer having a siloxane dendron structure bonded to a silicon atom and a hydrophilic group bonded to a different silicon atom from the silicon atom, and having a crosslinked structure that includes a carbon-silicon bond in the crosslinking portion. The organopolysiloxane elastomer of the present invention, for example, has affinity with a variety of oil agents, has excellent structuring properties and gelling characteristics, and further retains excellent tactile sensation, particularly a velvety thick smoothness, and moreover imparts an excellent tactile sensation from initial application to after drying without producing any stickiness at all, and furthermore, provides superior cosmetic effects, such as wrinkle concealing effect (masking effect), and the like. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161759 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE PARTICULAR AMPHOTERIC POLYMER AND AN ANTIDANDRUFF AGENT - The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: (a) one or more antidandruff agents, and (b) one or more amphoteric polymers comprising a repetition of: (i) one or more units derived from a monomer of (meth)acrylamide type, (ii) one or more units derived from a monomer of (meth)acrylamidoalkyltrialkylammonium type, (iii) one or more units derived from an acidic monomer of (meth)acrylic acid type. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibres using such a composition, and to a cosmetic use for facilitating the styling and/or for improving the suppleness, smoothness and/or disentangling of the hair. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161760 | POLYMERIC ARTIFICIAL TEAR SYSTEM - The present invention relates to artificial tear formulations and ophthalmic formulations suitable for drug delivery. The formulations comprise galactomannans such as guar or hydroxypropyl guar and a borate source such as boric acid. The formulations further comprise a cis-diol such as sorbitol that interferes with the cross-linking of galactomannan and borate. Optionally, the formulations are substantially free of divalent cations. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161761 | BIOCOMPATIBLE PHASE INVERTIBLE PROTEINACEOUS COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Biocompatible phase invertible proteinaceous compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject phase invertible compositions are prepared by combining a crosslinker and a proteinaceous substrate. The proteinaceous substrate includes one or more proteins and a polyamine, where the polyamine and a proteinaceous substrate are present in synergistic viscosity enhancing amounts, and may also include one or more of: a carbohydrate, a tackifying agent, a plasticizer, or other modification agent. In certain embodiments, the crosslinker is a heat-treated dialdehyde, e.g., heat-treated glutaraldehyde. Also provided are kits for use in preparing the subject compositions. The subject compositions, kits and systems find use in a variety of different applications. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161762 | DRUG DELIVERY OF TEMOZOLOMIDE FOR SYSTEMIC BASED TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention relates to methods of drug delivery for the treatment of a condition or disease, such as cancer. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of preparing a multifunctional nanoconjugate of temozolomide (TMZ) by conjugating TMZ in its hydrazide form to a polymalic acid platform. In another embodiment, the polymalic acid platform is conjugated to a monoclonal antibody to transferrin receptor, a trileucine (LLL) moiety, and/or a polyethylene glycol (PEG) moiety. The present invention relates to methods of drug delivery for the treatment of a condition or disease, such as cancer. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of preparing a multifunctional nanoconjugate of temozolomide (TMZ) by conjugating TMZ in its hydrazide form to a polymalic acid platform. In another embodiment, the polymalic acid platform is conjugated to a monoclonal antibody to transferrin receptor, a trileucine (LLL) moiety, and/or a polyethylene glycol (PEG) moiety. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161763 | METHODS AND PRODUCTS FOR REDUCING THE POPULATION SIZE OF PAPILIO DEMOLEUS L. (PAPILIONIDAE) - The methods, kits, and products for controlling a target insect population are disclosed in which a non-host plant containing a toxin and a chemical attractant known to attract the target insect is treated with chemical attractant from a plant of interest. The chemical attractant induces the target insect to lay eggs on the non-host plant. The resulting offspring die of starvation from refusing to feed on the non-host plant. The non-host plant and plant of interest contain at least one common chemical. The methods, kits, and products for controlling a target insect population using an extract from a non-host plant are also disclosed. The non-host plant extract is applied to the plant of interest, and when ingested or applied directly to the target insect, kills the target insect or causes it to develop with deformities. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161764 | Compositions and Methods to Attract the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys - A composition (useful for attracting | 2014-06-12 |
20140161765 | DERIVATISATION OF GRANULOCYTE COLONY-STIMULATING FACTOR - The present invention relates to a compound which is a polysaccharide derivative of GCSF, or of a GCSF like protein, wherein the polysaccharide is anionic and comprises between 2 and 200 saccharide units. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds, and methods for making the novel compounds. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161766 | Tetrameric Cytokines with Improved Biological Activity - The present invention concerns methods and compositions for forming cytokine-antibody complexes using dock-and-lock technology. In preferred embodiments, the cytokine-MAb DNL complex comprises an IgG antibody attached to two AD (anchor domain) moieties and four cytokines, each attached to a DDD (docking and dimerization domain) moiety. The DDD moieties form dimers that bind to the AD moieties, resulting in a 2:1 ratio of DDD to AD. The cytokine-MAb complex exhibits improved pharmacokinetics, with a significantly longer serum half-life than either naked cytokine or PEGylated cytokine. The cytokine-MAb complex also exhibits significantly improved in vitro and in vivo efficacy compared to cytokine alone, antibody alone, unconjugated cytokine plus antibody or cytokine-MAb DNL complexes incorporating an irrelevant antibody. In more preferred embodiment the cytokine is G-CSF, erythropoietin or INF-α2b. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161767 | FOLLICLE-STIMULATING HORMONE (FSH)/LYTIC DOMAIN FUSION CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The invention relates to fusion constructs, methods of using fusion constructs and methods of treating undesirable or aberrant cell proliferation or hyperproliferative disorders, such as tumors, cancers, neoplasia and malignancies. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161768 | PORCINE REPRODUCTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYNDROME VIRUS COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are embodiments relating to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus, compositions comprising the virus, and methods of using the virus. The virus may be used to immunize a mammal, including swine. Methods for generating an immune response against PRRS virus in swine by administering a composition comprising the virus are provided. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161769 | METHODS FOR TREATING INFLAMMATORY AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS - The present invention features a method of treating or reducing the likelihood of an inflammatory autoimmune disorder (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)) or a kidney disorder (e.g., glomerulonephritis) in a subject by administering an inhibitor of calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase type IV (CaMKIV). The invention additionally features methods of diagnosing a subject with SLE or a kidney disorder by determining the level or biological activity of a CaMKIV nucleic acid or polypeptide in a sample from a subject. Also included in the invention are methods for identifying compounds that inhibit CaMKIV for the treatment of an inflammatory autoimmune disorder (e.g., SLE) or a kidney disorder (e.g., glomerulonephritis). | 2014-06-12 |
20140161770 | 2'-CYANO SUBSTITUTED NUCLEOSIDE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF USEFUL FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL DISEASES - The present invention relates to 2′-Cyano Substituted Nucleoside Derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein B, X, R | 2014-06-12 |
20140161771 | RECOMBINANT INFLUENZA VIRUSES AND CONSTRUCTS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are compositions and methods comprising one or more recombinant influenza viruses. Recombinant influenza viruses with mutated polymerases and/or rearranged genomes are disclosed. Constructs comprising different influenza nucleic acid sequences are also provided. Methods of inducing protecting immunity with the recombinant influenza viruses are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of plasmid-free production of influenza virus comprising amplicons comprising one or more of influenza genes. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161772 | ENGINEERED ENZYMATICALLY ACTIVE BACTERIOPHAGE AND METHODS FOR DISPERSING BIOFILMS - The present invention is directed to engineered enzymatically active bacteriophages that are both capable of killing the bacteria by lysis and dispersing the bacterial biofilm because they have been also engineered to express biofilm-degrading enzymes, particularly dispersin B (DspB), an enzyme that hydrolyzes β-1,6-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, a crucial adhesion molecule needed for biofilm formation and integrity in | 2014-06-12 |
20140161773 | USE OF AN AGENT THAT RESTORES TISSUE PERFUSION AND OXYGENATION - The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods for increasing perfusion in hypoxic regions of tissues in subjects. Also provided are methods for treating diseases and/or disorders associated with hypoxia in subjects, methods for increasing sensitivity of tumors to radiation and/or chemotherapy treatments, methods for delaying tumor growth in subjects, and methods for inhibiting tumor blood vessel growth in subjects. In some embodiments, the presently disclosed methods involve administering to subjects in need thereof a first composition selected from the group consisting of a nitrosylated hemoglobin and an agent that induces nitrosylation of endogenous hemoglobin in the subject and a second composition comprising a hyperoxic gas. In some embodiments, the presently disclosed methods also include treating a tumor with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, immunotherapy, or combinations thereof. Also provided are inhalable gases that can be employed in the presently disclosed methods. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161774 | Lgr5+ SOMATIC STEM CELLS - Described is an isolated somatic stem cell that is 2 to less than 6 micrometer in size and Lgr5+. Methods of preparing and using the cell are also described. | 2014-06-12 |
20140161775 | SILYLATED BIOMOLECULE-BASED HYDROGEL FOR CULTURING CARDIOMYOCYTES AND STEM CELLS, AND USE OF THE HYDROGEL THEREOF FOR TREATING HEART FAILURE - The present invention relates to the use of an hydrogel comprising silylated biomolecule for the three-dimensional culture of cardiomyocytes or stem cells which are able to differentiate into cardiomyocytes, and to an aqueous composition comprising i) cardiomyocytes or stem cells which are able to differentiate into cardiomyocytes, and ii) a hydrogel comprising silylated biomolecule, for use for treating heart failure, in particular heart failure following myocardial infarction. | 2014-06-12 |