Abstract: A method for predicting ADCC activity in a subject, the method comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a biological sample from the subject, said sample including a leukocyte, (b) bringing a portion of the biological sample and an antibody into contact with each other, (c) detecting expression of at least one marker of ADCC activity selected from the group consisting of tumor necrosis factor super family 15, chemokine CXCL3, and interleukin 6 in the leukocyte in (i) the portion of the sample brought into contact with the antibody and in (ii) another portion of the sample not brought into contact with the antibody, (d) comparing an expression level in portion (i) with the expression level in portion (ii); and (e) predicting presence of the cytotoxic activity when the expression level in portion (i) is higher than the expression level in portion (ii)

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a control method, for a wastewater purification system, where the status of a wastewater purification system employing a batch activated sludge process is accurately understood by analyzing the data waveforms of DO, ORP and pH. In the control method for a wastewater purification system, an aeration device is controlled by a programmable sequencer, a controller acquires respective data waveforms from a first sensor, a second sensor and a third sensor and the control status data of the programmable sequencer, the controller analyzes the data waveform of dissolved oxygen concentration from the first sensor, the data waveform of oxidation-reduction potential from the second sensor, and the data waveform of hydrogen ion concentration from the third sensor, and the controller performs an alarm process when a deviation from a previously fixed normal state is discovered as a result of the analysis.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a control method, for a wastewater purification system, where the status of a wastewater purification system employing a batch activated sludge process is accurately understood by analyzing the data waveforms of DO, ORP and pH. In the control method for a wastewater purification system, an aeration device is controlled by a programmable sequencer, a controller acquires respective data waveforms from a first sensor, a second sensor and a third sensor and the control status data of the programmable sequencer, the controller analyzes the data waveform of dissolved oxygen concentration from the first sensor, the data waveform of oxidation-reduction potential from the second sensor, and the data waveform of hydrogen ion concentration from the third sensor, and the controller performs an alarm process when a deviation from a previously fixed normal state is discovered as a result of the analysis.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining a concentration of hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous solution featuring (A) a sampling system, (B) a reaction system, (C) an oxygen concentration determining system, (D) an automatic calibration system and (E) a sequence circuit system. One cycle of determination consists of three operating stages. In the first stage, a zero point adjustment and a span adjustment are established to properly calibrate the sensitivity of an oxygen detector, air saturated water or a fresh sample being used as the standard. In the second stage, a sample is introduced and hydrogen peroxide in the sample is decomposed with a hydrogen peroxide decomposing agent. The concentration of oxygen dissolved in the sample is then determined by means of the oxygen detector. In the third stage, the reaction vessel is washed with fresh water or a fresh sample after the discharging of the used sample. Determinations are repeated at a predetermined time interval under the control of the sequence circuit system.

Abstract: A diaphragm for a loud speaker is manufactured by impregnating a diaphragm blank made of natural or man-made fibers or formed by molding a synthetic resin, with a water-soluble inorganic flame retarder, and thereafter with an aqueous solution of a fluorine containing water repellent and oil repellent agent, and then by heating and molding into a speaker diaphragm.