Abstract: The present invention is related to agents capable of binding to and inhibiting or antagonizing the action of IL-11 and/or or IL-11RA for the treatment and/or prevention of abnormal uterine bleeding, which comprises heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged bleeding, altered bleeding pattern, dysmenorrhea, as well as of the underlying diseases leiomyoma and endometriosis and the use of the agent to inhibit menstruation. Furthermore, the invention provides novel IL-11 antibodies.

Abstract: A probe head with a cylindrical portion and an oblique truncated portion angled downward toward a high-powered electronic device under testing. The probe head has a proximal end comprising an oblique truncated cone portion angled relative to the longitudinal axis at an input angle and has an analog signal input. The probe head has a digital signal output provided on the distal end of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component composition consisting of a component A intended to be mixed, in situ, with a component B in order to form an injectable or pumpable organo-mineral compound, in particular for injection-sealing dynamic anchor bolts, comprising at least one alkali metal silicate, at least one polyisocyanate derivative and at least one cement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for compensation for different sensitivities at different wavelengths in a spectrometric measuring system, including steps of calibrating the measuring system in a wavelength range with respect to one or more known reference standards, creating a wavelength-dependent compensation algorithm for linearization, and adjusting the measuring system using the compensation algorithm. The invention further discloses a corresponding measuring system.

Abstract: Process measurement technology sensor, comprising a sensor housing having a sensor head, wherein the sensor head has at least one sensor element for determining a measurand of a measured medium which is arranged inside the sensor housing, and wherein the sensor has electronic measuring equipment which is arranged inside the sensor housing, wherein the sensor housing has, at a distance from the electronic measuring equipment and from the sensor element, a condensation trap in the form of a local region of a wall of the sensor housing with reduced wall thickness.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for calibrating a spectrometer, comprising the steps of: transmitting light by means of a light source, wherein the light source has a known and substantially temporally steady emission spectrum; receiving the light as a receiving spectrum; comparing the receiving spectrum to the emission spectrum and determining a deviation; and taking into account the determined deviation during subsequent measurements using the spectrometer, if the deviation is greater than a tolerance value.

Abstract: A material evaluating device for an agricultural work machine comprising: a light source for illuminating one or more constituent materials to be examined; a spectrometer for providing a spectral signal related to the wavelength-specific intensity of light reflected by the constituent materials; and an evaluation device configured to determine the content of one or more constituent materials using the spectral signal of the spectrometer and a calibration data, wherein a property signal relating to a property of the one or more constituent materials is supplied to the evaluation device and the evaluation device is configured, using the property signal, to determine the content of the one or more constituent materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for compensation for different sensitivities at different wavelengths in a spectrometric measuring system, including steps of calibrating the measuring system in a wavelength range with respect to one or more known reference standards, creating a wavelength-dependent compensation algorithm for linearization, and adjusting the measuring system using the compensation algorithm. The invention further discloses a corresponding measuring system.

Abstract: Process measurement technology sensor, comprising a sensor housing having a sensor head, wherein the sensor head has at least one sensor element for determining a measurand of a measured medium which is arranged inside the sensor housing, and wherein the sensor has electronic measuring equipment which is arranged inside the sensor housing, wherein the sensor housing has, at a distance from the electronic measuring equipment and from the sensor element, a condensation trap in the form of a local region of a wall of the sensor housing with reduced wall thickness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for identifying specific marker proteins (biomarkers) for cholangiocellular carcinoma (CCC), the biomarkers for CCC identified by the method and the use thereof, in particular for diagnosis, surveillance and treatment. The invention further relates to a diagnostic device comprising the biomarkers for CCC and a screening assay wherein these biomarkers for CCC are used to identify novel pharmaceutical compounds for treatment of CCC.

Abstract: A range of infant food products wherein each product in the range includes minimal levels of undesired by-products produced during processing as indicated by less than about 15 micrograms furan per kg food product. Methods of production and use thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a cleaning solvent for removing a residue, the method comprising: compiling a database that includes solvents and a set of solvent solubility parameters for a large plurality of perspective solvents; selecting from the large plurality of perspective solvents a small plurality of test solvents; measuring an amount of the residue dissolved by each member of the small plurality of test solvents; calculating a set of solute solubility parameters for the residue by combining solvent solubility parameters of the small plurality of test solvents in proportion to an amount of residue dissolved by each member of the small plurality of test solvents; and mixing at least two solvents from the large plurality of perspective solvents to form a mixture so that a set of solvent solubility parameters for the mixture approximates the set of solute solubility parameters for the residue.

Abstract: A range of infant food products wherein each product in the range includes minimal levels of undesired by-products produced during processing as indicated by less than about 15 micrograms furan per kg food product. Methods of production and use thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for identifying specific marker proteins (biomarkers) for cholangiocellular carcinoma (CCC), the biomarkers for CCC identified by the method and the use thereof, in particular for diagnosis, surveillance and treatment. The invention further relates to a diagnostic device comprising the biomarkers for CCC and a screening assay wherein these biomarkers for CCC are used to identify novel pharmaceutical compounds for treatment of CCC.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for carrying out the method for installing an especially dome-shaped pressure bulkhead on a one-piece, substantially conical rear section for an aircraft, wherein said rear section includes a connection area and an end area. The method involves the steps of horizontally accommodating a prefabricated rear section in a horizontal support; inserting the rear section into a pivoting frame; pivoting the rear section into a vertical position using the pivoting frame, wherein the connection area of the rear section points upward; horizontally placing and centering the pressure bulkhead on the connection area, and joining the pressure bulkhead with the rear section in the area of the connection area.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for classifying an object by (a) at least partially coating at least one surface of the object with at least one barcode; (b) scanning the barcode with at least one corresponding barcode detector that is detectably compatible with a barcode of the type coated on the object; (c) determining whether the barcode is read by the barcode detector; and (d) classifying the object on the basis of at least one barcode not being read by the corresponding barcode detector.

Abstract: The invention relates to specific marker proteins (biomarkers) for Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The invention relates to a method for the diagnostic study of biological samples of a human for Hepatocellular carcinoma, the sample being studied for one or more proteins as a marker for Hepatocellular carcinoma, a concentration of the proteins which is elevated or decreased in relation to the healthy state indicating the presence of Hepatocellular carcinoma, a diagnostic test kit and a method of screening compounds effective in HCC.

Abstract: A locking device for an adjustment fitting of a vehicle seat includes a locking cam rotatable about a first rotational axis and a locking pawl rotatable about a second rotational axis. The locking device is settable into a locking position and a release position. The locking cam comprises one piece having a first locking region and a first safety region. The locking pawl has a second locking region and a second safety region. The first and second locking regions contact one another in the locking position of the device, and the first and second safety regions lie opposite one another or contact one another in the locking position.

Abstract: Provided herein are targets that can be used for the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of a variety of cancers.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing cleaning solvents is provided. The method includes selecting a small plurality of test solvents from a large plurality of perspective solvents. The equilibrium composition of a multi-component solution is preferably described by the Hansen solubility model. A small plurality of test solvents is applied to solute samples and the degree of dissolution or swelling recorded. Based on the degree of dissolution or swelling, at least one solvent is selected from the large plurality of perspective solvents based on the Hansen parameters.