Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide capable of binding to ICE and/or to enzymes of the ICE family, which peptide consists essentially of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 reported in the Sequence Listing, in which Xaa is selected between Asp and Ala, optionally containing one or more amino acids at its N-terminal and/or C-terminal end. It also relates to the use of the above peptide, for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions active in pathologies requiring ICE inhibition and/or inhibition of enzymes of the ICE family.

Abstract: A power supply provides digital data coupling for power-line networking. The power supply includes a power supply side digital interface to transmit and receive a digital data passed through a digital coupler to and from a power-line network access circuitry side digital interface of power-line network access circuitry. The power supply further includes a digital-to-analog converter to process digital data into a high-frequency analog data carrier to provide to a power line of a power-line network. An analog-to-digital converter of the power supply converts a high-frequency analog data carrier from the power line into digital data for the power-line network access circuitry. A power-line analog front end of the power supply transmits and receives the high-frequency analog data carrier to and from the power line. Digital data exchanged between the power supply and the network access circuitry may include control signals for a control circuitry of the power supply.

Abstract: The device for rapid tool coupling and release on tool arms comprises a first rapid-attachment organ associated to a tool arm and is provided with at least one tooth and with hollow coupling seatings destined to couple in seatings and also with at least one pivot predisposed on the tool. The rapid-attachment organ is provided with at least a portion of coupling surface destined to couple on contact with at least a portion of plane on the seatings; the coupling surface is oriented in such a way that a perpendicular thereof does not intersect an axis of the pivot coupled in a hollow seating.

Abstract: A modem utilizing a DAA having line side circuitry including a telephone network interface and system side circuitry including a host system interface, the line side circuitry and the system side circuitry being separated by a high voltage isolation barrier. A CODEC is provided in the line side circuitry, such that encoded information generated by the CODEC, as well as information for decoding by the CODEC, are communicated across the high voltage isolation barrier. These communications are accomplished in a digital manner. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, the line side circuitry of the modem further includes programmable detection and measurement circuitry that is programmable to measure electrical characteristics (e.g., tip/ring voltage and loop current) of the telephone line interface connection and is capable of corresponding adjustments to enable compliance with applicable regulations.

Abstract: A novel interleukin-1 antagonist active against both IL-1.alpha. and IL-1.beta. and DNA encoding same/re described. Antibodies specific for the novel IL-1 antagonist and prophylatic, therapeutic and diagnostic uses of the IL-1 antagonist in pathologies associated with IL-1 production are also described.

Abstract: A novel interleukin-1 antagonist active against both IL-1.alpha. and IL-1.beta. and DNA encoding same are described. Antibodies specific for the novel IL-1 antagonist and prophylatic, therapeutic and diagnostic uses of the IL-1 antagonist in pathologies associated with IL-1 production are also described.

Abstract: It is described a new interleukin-1 antagonist active both against IL-1.alpha. and IL-1.beta., a new DNA sequence encoding the Il-1 antagonist and the method for obtaining a IL-1 antagonist by the recombinant DNA technique; it is also described the prophylactic, therapeutic and diagnostic use of such new IL-1 antagonist in pathologies deriving from the IL-1 production.