Abstract: A cable that protects an object includes a sheath and a cylindrical reinforcement member disposed inside the sheath and that surrounds the object. The cylindrical reinforcement member has a first side edge and a second side edge that extend in a longitudinal direction. The cylindrical reinforcement member is formed of a cable reinforcement sheet including a first metal sheet and a second metal sheet joined to the first metal sheet. A portion of the first metal sheet overlaps a portion of the second metal sheet, and the overlapping portions define a joint portion where the first metal sheet and the second metal sheet are joined. The joint portion is inclined, from the second side edge to the first side edge, toward the first metal sheet.

Abstract: Provided is an ink jet recording method by which even when a recording medium having a relatively small basis weight or a highly water-absorbing recording medium is used, an image can be recorded while the occurrence of cockling is suppressed. The method is an ink jet recording method including recording an image on a recording medium with an ink jet recording apparatus including a blowing portion configured to blow air to the recording medium to dry an aqueous ink. The blowing portion includes conveying members and a blowing device. The conveying members include a first conveying member free of an adsorption mechanism and a second conveying member including an adsorption mechanism in the stated order. The aqueous ink includes a water-soluble organic solvent.

Abstract: An optical fiber protective unit includes: a reticulated tube; and a tubular member that is inserted through the reticulated tube and that is configured to accommodate a plurality of optical fibers. The reticulated tube is disposed on an outer periphery of the tubular member in a state folded in a longitudinal direction. Both end parts of the reticulated tube are located on the outer periphery of the tubular member.

Abstract: Oligoguanylic acid inhibits the activity of Ribosome Recycling Factor (RRF), a soluble factor responsible for disassembly of the post-termination complex. RRF is essential for all bacteria because it is required for the recycling of spent ribosomes to initiate the translation of another mRNA into another polypeptide. As eukaryotic cytoplasmic protein synthesis does not require RRF, inhibitors of RRF will be efficacious as an anti-bacterial agent. The present invention provides oligoguanylic acid, sd-G4, or derivatives thereof, in particular, to serve as a lead compound for the development of novel anti-bacterial therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A pointer remotely points a display screen of a large screen display device. The display screen is picked up by a monitor camera. An image processing unit extracts a feature of the pointer used for pointing based on the resulting image signal to identify the position of the pointing point and the pointer based on the feature. A computer generates information on an object to be displayed at a position pointed by the pointer. The generated information is displayed on a display device (CRT display device or large screen display device) assigned to the pointer. Even when a plurality of pointers are used, the information on the object to be displayed pointed by the pointer is properly displayed.

Abstract: A pointer remotely points a display screen of a large screen display device. The display screen is picked up by a monitor camera. An image processing unit extracts a feature of the pointer used for pointing based on the resulting image signal to identify the position of the pointing point and the pointer based on the feature. A computer generates information on an object to be displayed at a position pointed by the pointer. The generated information is displayed on a display device (CRT display device or large screen display device) assigned to the pointer. Even when a plurality of pointers are used, the information on the object to be displayed pointed by the pointer is properly displayed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are elafin derivatives represented by an amino acid sequence of the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X represents leucine, isoleucine or valine, or represented by an amino acid sequence having homology to the first-mentioned amino acid sequence.The elafin derivatives of the present invention are stable to oxidation compared with natural elafin so that they can be advantageously used as drugs such as an elastase inhibitors.

Abstract: A pointer remotely points a display screen of a large screen display device. The display screen is picked up by a monitor camera. An image processing unit extracts a feature of the pointer used for pointing based on the resulting image signal to identify the position of the pointing point and the pointer based on the feature. A computer generates information on an object to be displayed at a position pointed by the pointer. The generated information is displayed on a display device (CRT display device or large screen display device) assigned to the pointer. Even when a plurality of pointers are used, the information on the object to be displayed pointed by the pointer is properly displayed.

Abstract: The present invention offers a novel polypeptide wherein 10 amino acids are deleted from the N-terminal of a native-form lymphotoxin and to this deletion site is added R-Phe-Pro-(R is Met or H). This novel polypeptide has high antitumor activity, little toxicity, does not display the hypotensive effect (lethal effect of lymphotoxins), and can be used as an active ingredient of a superior antitumor agent.

Abstract: Mutant plasmids of Rts1 and P1 are provided which permit for high copy numbers of the plasmid in host bacteria. The mutant plasmids also possess other improved characteristics, including the ability to coexist with other vectors in host bacteria, such as E. coli, the ability to control copy numbers, within the range of about 20 to 120, by the use of different host bacteria growth medium, and the ability to remove the plasmids from host bacteria by a simple shift in the bacteria growth temperature. These plasmids may also contain an additional nucleotide sequence, GH.sub.3, which confers increased temperature stability.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying on a display screen the controlling circuit in a plant controlling system for controlling a plant by a controller using a microcomputer. The display screen is segmented into a software region and a hardware region. The software circuit which is realized by software is displayed in the software region, and the hardware circuit related to the software circuit is displayed in the hardware region. The information, which is plotted during the interactive process and is displayed in the software regions, is automatically translated into a program for controlling the controller. Operation data of the plant is also given on the display screen. Desired circuit elements of the software circuit may be selected to change parameters of the circuit elements. Maintenance work can be carried out while observing the indication on the display screen without any aid of documents such as the maintenance manual or the like.

Abstract: In a system which performs an inference based on fault tree knowledge, a guidance and a formula of definition can be displayed in a window on a CRT display screen by selecting the individual items from a fault tree on the display screen by using, for example, a soft key. For displaying an abnormal course in one display screen, only events relevant to the abnormal course is picked up, and the fault tree is then reedited, so that the reedited fault tree can be automatically displayed on the display screen.

Abstract: A state diagnostic system for equipment is disclosed. The system is constructed of a neural network model for learning in advance one or more samples of information on vibrations, which are produced in a specific operation state of the equipment, in association with the corresponding operation state and obtaining an output signal corresponding to results of the learning when information on vibrations produced upon operation of the equipment is inputted; an input unit for inputting to the neural network model the information on the vibrations produced upon operation of the equipment; and an output unit for outputting the output signal from the neural network model as diagnostic results to a user. State diagnostic methods, learning system, preview/predict system, diagnosis training system, service life estimation assisting system, service life estimation assisting system, and maintenance assisting system are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel peptides having pharmacologic activities, such as vasodilating, hypotensive and bronchodilating activities, and a method of making peptides are described.

Abstract: A process control system controls a large scale plant such as thermal power plant.

Abstract: Novel peptides which can be synthesized chemically or by recombinant means, including a peptide having the amino acid sequence, H-His-Ser-Asp-Ala-Val-Phe-Thr-Asp-Asn-Tyr-Thr-Arg-Leu-Arg- Lys-Gln-Leu-Ala-Val-Lys-Lys-Tyr-Leu-Asn-Ser-Ile-Leu-Asn-Gly-Pro-Glu-Ala-OH (SEQ ID No: 1), have pharmacologic activities, such as vasodilating, hypotensive and bronchodilating activities.

Abstract: Described is a method for inhibiting propagation of virus which comprises delivering one or more oligodeoxynucleotides or polydeoxynucleotides to a place where a messenger RNA (mRNA) generated on propagation of the virus exists, characterized in that the oligodeoxynucleotides or polydeoxynucleotides are identical in DNA sequence with a portion of the structure of DNA hybridizable to the mRNA, the structure being capable of hybridizing to the mRNA. Also described is an anti-viral agent which comprises an effective amount of one or more oligodeoxynucleotides or polydeoxynucleotides with a conventional liquid vehicle or excipient, characterized in that the oligodeoxynucleotides or polydeoxynucleotides are identical in DNA sequence with a portion of the structure of DNA hybridizable to an mRNA generated on propagation of the virus, the structure being capable of hybridizing to the mRNA. The method and the agent can widely be applied to the treatment of viral diseases.