Abstract: The quality of cell-free DNA for analysis is improved by techniques described herein. Cell-free DNA may include DNA with defects that do not allow for analysis of those DNA with techniques such as sequencing and targeted capture enrichment. These defects may be defects within the strands of the DNA and not present at the ends of the DNA. These intrastrand defects in cell-free DNA can be repaired. The repair of the defects in cell-free DNA may then allow for these repaired cell-free DNA to be analyzed by techniques, including sequencing and targeted capture enrichment.

Abstract: Examples include a multi-node cluster having a node with a clustering layer. The clustering layer may be located between an application programming interface (API) layer and a service layer and the multi-node cluster may be associated with a database. In some examples, the clustering layer may discover whether a number of nodes associated with the multi-node cluster has changed. Based, at least in part, on the determination that the number of nodes associated with the multi-node cluster has changed, at the clustering layer, the database may be sharded and a new API call may be issued to the API layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of derivatives synthesized based on the ent-kaurane diterpenoid flexicaulin A and the methods to synthesize such diterpenoid derivatives. In particular, the chemical entities of such synthetic diterpene compounds in the manufacture of a medicament is for the treatment of tumors or cancers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or reducing microbial growth, particularly the growth of dermatophytic fungi, and/or aciduric and acidogenic gram-positive bacteria. More particularly, it relates to the use of trans-3,5,4?-trihydroxybibenzyl, also known as dihydro-resveratrol, or its dihydrostilbene derivatives and/or chemical variants as an anti-microbial agent. The present invention further relates to the management of dermatophytosis often caused by dermatophytic fungi and the management of dental caries often mediated by aciduric and acidogenic gram-positive Streptococci. The present invention therefore has applications in preventing, alleviating and/or treating dermatophytosis and dental caries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin-protection composition that comprises stilbenoid(s) and/or stilbenoid-containing extract(s) obtained from Dendrobium plants, such as Dendrobium officinale and Dendrobium nobile for the management of melanogenesis, skin-darkening and skin-aging. More particularly, it relates to the usage of Dendrobium ingredients and stilbenoids to reduce the formation of melanin in melanocytes. It also relates to the usage of Dendrobium ingredients and stilbenoids to reduce the generation of reactive oxygen species and oxidative free radicals. This invention relates to the use Dendrobium-derived extracts or ingredients or stilbenoids in the formulation of skin-protection, skin-whitening and/or anti-skin aging products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or reducing microbial growth, particularly the growth of dermatophytic fungi, and/or aciduric and acidogenic gram-positive bacteria. More particularly, it relates to the use of trans-3,5,4?-trihydroxybibenzyl, also known as dihydro-resveratrol, or its dihydrostilbene derivatives and/or chemical variants as an anti-microbial agent. The present invention further relates to the management of dermatophytosis often caused by dermatophytic fungi and the management of dental caries often mediated by aciduric and acidogenic gram-positive Streptococci. The present invention therefore has applications in preventing, alleviating and/or treating dermatophytosis and dental caries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin-protection composition that comprises stilbenoid(s) and/or stilbenoid-containing extract(s) obtained from Dendrobium plants, such as Dendrobium officinale and Dendrobium nobile for the management of melanogenesis, skin-darkening and skin-aging. More particularly, it relates to the usage of Dendrobium ingredients and stilbenoids to reduce the formation of melanin in melanocytes. It also relates to the usage of Dendrobium ingredients and stilbenoids to reduce the generation of reactive oxygen species and oxidative free radicals. This invention relates to the use Dendrobium-derived extracts or ingredients or stilbenoids in the formulation of skin-protection, skin-whitening and/or anti-skin aging products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyphenol derivative of the stilbenoid family, namely trans-3,5,4?-trihydroxybibenzyl, also known as dihydro-resveratrol, as a remedial agent. In particular, the present invention presents the usage of dihydro-resveratrol or its derivatives/chemical variants in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of tumors or cancers. The dihydrostilbenes can be used in the treatment or delay of progression of a cancer in a patient or used in a pharmaceutical formulation for the aforementioned purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyphenol derivative of the stilbenoid family, namely trans-3,5,4?-trihydroxybibenzyl, also known as dihydro-resveratrol, as a remedial agent. In particular, the present invention presents the usage of dihydro-resveratrol or its derivatives/chemical variants in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of tumors or cancers. The dihydrostilbenes can be used in the treatment or delay of progression of a cancer in a patient or used in a pharmaceutical formulation for the aforementioned purposes.

Abstract: A skin-protection composition is shown that comprises stilbenoid(s) and/or stilbenoid-containing extract(s) obtained from Dendrobium plants, such as Dendrobium officinale and Dendrobium nobile for the management of melanogenesis, skin-darkening and skin-aging. More particularly, the usage of Dendrobium ingredients and stilbenoids is shown to reduce the formation of melanin in melanocytes. The usage of Dendrobium ingredients and stilbenoids is also shown to reduce the generation of reactive oxygen species and oxidative free radicals. The use of Dendrobium-derived extracts or ingredients or stilbenoids is shown in the formulation of skin-protection, skin-whitening and/or anti-skin aging products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of derivatives synthesized based on the ent-kaurane diterpenoid flexicaulin A and the methods to synthesize such diterpenoid derivatives. In particular, the chemical entities of such synthetic diterpene compounds in the manufacture of a medicament is for the treatment of tumors or cancers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyphenol derivative of the stilbenoid family, namely trans-3,5,4?-trihydroxybibenzyl, also known as dihydro-resveratrol, as a remedial agent. In particular, the present invention presents the usage of dihydro-resveratrol as an anti-fibrotic agent in suppressing the activation of pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs). One embodiment of the present invention also relates to the management of pancreatic fibrosis, which is often accompanied with chronic pancreatitis and desmoplastic reaction of pancreatic cancer. Another embodiment of the present invention also has applications in preventing or alleviating or treating pancreatic cancer or pancreatogenic diabetes.

Abstract: Examples include a multi-node cluster having a node with a clustering layer. The clustering layer may be located between an application programming interface (API) layer and a service layer and the multi-node cluster may be associated with a database. In some examples, the clustering layer may discover whether a number of nodes associated with the multi-node cluster has changed. Based, at least in part, on the determination that the number of nodes associated with the multi-node cluster has changed, at the clustering layer, the database may be sharded and a new API call may be issued to the API layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of derivatives synthesized based on the ent-kaurane diterpenoid flexicaulin A and the methods to synthesize such diterpenoid derivatives. In particular, the chemical entities of such synthetic diterpene compounds in the manufacture of a medicament is for the treatment of tumors or cancers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyphenol derivative of the stilbenoid family, namely trans-3,5,4?-trihydroxybibenzyl, also known as dihydro-resveratrol, as a remedial agent. In particular, the present invention presents the usage of dihydro-resveratrol as an anti-fibrotic agent in suppressing the activation of pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs). One embodiment of the present invention also relates to the management of pancreatic fibrosis, which is often accompanied with chronic pancreatitis and desmoplastic reaction of pancreatic cancer. Another embodiment of the present invention also has applications in preventing or alleviating or treating pancreatic cancer or pancreatogenic diabetes.

Abstract: A polyphenol derivative of the stilbenoid family, namely trans-3,5,4?-trihydroxybibenzyl, also known as dihydro-resveratrol, is disclosed as a remedial agent. In particular, the usage of dihydro-resveratrol as an anti-fibrotic agent in suppressing the activation of pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) is presented. One embodiment also relates to the management of pancreatic fibrosis, which is often accompanied with chronic pancreatitis and desmoplastic reaction of pancreatic cancer. Another embodiment has applications in preventing or alleviating or treating pancreatic cancer or pancreatogenic diabetes.

Abstract: A polyphenol derivative of the stilbenoid family, namely trans-3,5,4?-trihydroxybibenzyl, also known as dihydro-resveratrol, is disclosed as a remedial agent. In particular, the usage of dihydro-resveratrol as an anti-fibrotic agent in suppressing the activation of pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) is presented. One embodiment also relates to the management of pancreatic fibrosis, which is often accompanied with chronic pancreatitis and desmoplastic reaction of pancreatic cancer. Another embodiment has applications in preventing or alleviating or treating pancreatic cancer or pancreatogenic diabetes.

Abstract: A skin-protection composition is shown that comprises stilbenoid(s) and/or stilbenoid-containing extract(s) obtained from Dendrobium plants, such as Dendrobium officinale and Dendrobium nobile for the management of melanogenesis, skin-darkening and skin-aging. More particularly, the usage of Dendrobium ingredients and stilbenoids is shown to reduce the formation of melanin in melanocytes. The usage of Dendrobium ingredients and stilbenoids is also shown to reduce the generation of reactive oxygen species and oxidative free radicals. The use of Dendrobium-derived extracts or ingredients or stilbenoids is shown in the formulation of skin-protection, skin-whitening and/or anti-skin aging products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of using trans-3,5,4?-trihydroxybibenzyl, also known as dihydro-resveratrol for treating acute pancreatitis in a subject in needs thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of using dihydro-resveratrol, its derivatives and/or chemical variants as a remedial agent. The present invention particularly relates to the amelioration of tissue injury for the management of acute pancreatitis associated pulmonary injury of a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of using trans-3,5,4?-trihydroxybibenzyl, also known as dihydro-resveratrol for treating acute pancreatitis in a subject in needs thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of using dihydro-resveratrol, its derivatives and/or chemical variants as a remedial agent. The present invention particularly relates to the amelioration of tissue injury for the management of acute pancreatitis associated pulmonary injury of a subject.