Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a konjak gel with a shrimp-like texture, a shrimp-like food using the konjak gel, and a dried, shrimp-like food that has a shrimp-like texture and can be easily reconstituted using, for instance, hot water. This solution involves a porous structure-containing konjak gel including the following features (A) to (G): (A) a glucomannan content of 3.5 to 12 wt %; (B) a moisture content of 70 to 90 wt %; (C) a gel long side of 7 to 20 mm; (D) a gel thickness of 0.5 to 1.5 mm; (E) a porosity of 9 to 17% as measured for pores of 100 ?m2 or larger in a gel cross section; (F) a largest pore porosity of 3 to 6% in the gel cross section; and (G) the gel having undergone freeze denaturation.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for delivering one or more active ingredients to intradermal tissues, deep regions of pores, and intradermal tissues in the vicinity of pores. In some embodiments, a composition is provided including a plurality of liposomes including a cationic lipid, and an amphiphilic glycerophospholipid having a saturated fatty acid moiety and an unsaturated fatty acid moiety, and at least one insulin, insulin analog, or insulin derivative.

Abstract: A carbon film producing method utilizing a reactive sputtering process for projecting carbon particles from a graphite target electrode to deposite a very thin layer on a substrate. The reactive sputtering process is performed at a predetermined pressure in an atmosphere of hydrogen gas mixed at a predetermined ratio to another kind of gas.

Abstract: A non-linear voltage dependent resistor having a non-ohmic resistance element and an electrically insulating coating formed thereon, obtained by firing a formed element containing zinc oxide and a coating material applied thereon, at a temperature between 900.degree. and 1,400.degree. C, the coating material including a mixture of ZnO, SiO.sub.2, Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3 and Sb.sub.2 O.sub.3. There is formed a firm joint between the resistance element and the insulating coating and the insulating coating has a composition structure wherein fine constituent grains are closely packed whereby the occurrence of a flashover is prevented.