Abstract: A viral or non-viral vector particle having a modified viral surface protein wherein the viral surface protein is modified to include a targeting polypeptide including a binding region which binds to an extracellular matrix component. Such vector particles are useful in delivering genes encoding therapeutic agents to cells located at the site of an exposed extracellular matrix component.

Abstract: A karabiner comprises a generally C-shaped body, with its free ends curved towards each other and forming a gap therebetween, a gate for closing the gap, and a roller mounted in a recess at one end of the body to act as a runner for ropes and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for promoting tissue repair and regeneration. The invention provides a fusion polypeptide useful for targeting tissues for regeneration and methods of use therefore.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a fabric coating, which simulates a viscose flocking finish, relative to at least one layer of the fabric coating, and which is particularly relevant to crushed foam coatings, includes the steps of providing fine beads of polymer, which are hollow and partially filled with selected solvents, or solvent blends or other volatile substances, and adding these beads to a coating compound in its wet state. Thereafter, coating the fabric with the resultant compound and oven drying the resulting compound on the fabric, then raising the temperature of the coating to crosslink the polymer and expand the polymer beads within the coating layer. The fabric coating produced by the method, and a fabric coated with the fabric coating made by the method, are also claimed.