Abstract: An independent graphics card system comprises an expansion motherboard, a system power supply, at least one expansion graphics card and a fan assembly. The system power supply is electrically connected to the expansion motherboard. The at least one expansion graphics card is plugged into the expansion motherboard through an adapter card. The at least one expansion graphics card is parallel with the expansion motherboard. The fan assembly dissipates heat of the at least one expansion graphics card.

Abstract: Embodiments maintain a data pool that includes heterogeneous data sets, and receiving a first data batch of a data set from a data source into the data pool. Embodiments determine a current state of the data set based on a data set state diagram including a plurality of data set states, and identify a condition of the first data batch. Embodiments further set a data batch state for the first data batch, based on a data batch state diagram, and update the data batch state of a prior data batch received before the first data batch, based on the condition of the first data batch. Embodiments additionally transition the data set state diagram, based on the condition of the first data batch, to an updated data set state. Embodiments maintain a data state repository storing the data set state for each of the plurality of heterogeneous data sets.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method for fabricating the semiconductor device including providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, forming an untreated silicon nitride film on the substrate, and forming a treated silicon nitride film on the untreated silicon nitride film. Forming the untreated silicon nitride film includes the steps of: (a) supplying a first silicon precursor into the reaction chamber, thereby allowing chemical species from the first silicon precursor to be adsorbed on the substrate, and (b) supplying a first nitrogen precursor into the reaction chamber, thereby nitriding the chemical species to deposit resultant silicon nitride. The step (a) and the step (b) are sequentially and repeatedly performed to form the untreated silicon nitride film.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method for fabricating the semiconductor device including providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, forming an untreated silicon nitride film on the substrate, and forming a treated silicon nitride film on the untreated silicon nitride film. Forming the untreated silicon nitride film includes the steps of: (a) supplying a first silicon precursor into the reaction chamber, thereby allowing chemical species from the first silicon precursor to be adsorbed on the substrate, and (b) supplying a first nitrogen precursor into the reaction chamber, thereby nitriding the chemical species to deposit resultant silicon nitride. The step (a) and the step (b) are sequentially and repeatedly performed to form the untreated silicon nitride film.

Abstract: A method for treating a subject suffering from a neurodegenerative disease includes administering at least one triterpenoid which can be obtained from Hedera helix. A method for treating a subject suffering from a neurodegenerative disease includes administering an effective amount of a Hedera helix extract which comprises the triterpenoid. The neurodegenerative disease is preferably but not exclusively Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease. Methods for extracting the triterpenoid from Hedera helix and a method for inducing autophagy in cells by contacting them with the triterpenoid are also provided. The triterpenoid allows an exceptional induction of autophagy, in particular a significant reduction of the protein level of mutant huntingtin, a significant reduction of the protein level of A53T ?-synuclein, a significant inhibition of the oligomerization of ?-synuclein and a significant inhibition of the inclusion formation of huntingtin via the AMPK-mTOR dependent autophagy inducing pathway.

Abstract: A method for treating a subject suffering from a neurodegenerative disease includes administering at least one triterpenoid which can be obtained from Hedera helix. A method for treating a subject suffering from a neurodegenerative disease includes administering an effective amount of a Hedera helix extract which comprises the triterpenoid. The neurodegenerative disease is preferably but not exclusively Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease. Methods for extracting the triterpenoid from Hedera helix and a method for inducing autophagy in cells by contacting them with the triterpenoid are also provided. The triterpenoid allows an exceptional induction of autophagy, in particular a significant reduction of the protein level of mutant huntingtin, a significant reduction of the protein level of A53T ?-synuclein, a significant inhibition of the oligomerization of ?-synuclein and a significant inhibition of the inclusion formation of huntingtin via the AMPK-mTOR dependent autophagy inducing pathway.

Abstract: A toy figure, with an upper torso; a shoulder flange rotatably mounted on the upper torso; and an extendable arm pivotally mounted to the shoulder flange. The extendable arm may pivot with respect to both the shoulder flange and the upper torso to extend away from the upper torso, and includes an elbow that allows the extendable arm to straighten and bend. The toy figure includes an actuating mechanism disposed within the upper torso that forces the extendable arm to pivot and extend away from the upper torso. A tie rod may interconnect the shoulder flange to a portion of the extendable arm through the elbow so that so that pivotal movement of the arm around the shoulder flange causes the extendable arm to straighten.

Abstract: A toy figure, with an upper torso; a shoulder flange rotatably mounted on the upper torso; and an extendable arm pivotally mounted to the shoulder flange. The extendable arm may pivot with respect to both the shoulder flange and the upper torso to extend away from the upper torso, and includes an elbow that allows the extendable arm to straighten and bend. The toy figure includes an actuating mechanism disposed within the upper torso that forces the extendable arm to pivot and extend away from the upper torso. A tie rod may interconnect the shoulder flange to a portion of the extendable arm through the elbow so that so that pivotal movement of the arm around the shoulder flange causes the extendable arm to straighten.

Abstract: The invention surprisingly found that antcin or an ester derivative, salt or a composition thereof in combination with an anti-tumor drug provides unexpected efficacy in inhibiting tumors, while retaining normal cells at high viability. In addition, the amount of the anti-tumor drug in chemotherapy can be reduced by combinatorially using antcin or an ester derivative, salt or a composition thereof in view of the fact that they play a role in adjuvant therapy.

Abstract: This invention presents a fast and effective method to detect macromolecules such as peptides. Using a multifunctional chiral monomer, it combines molecular imprinting polymerization technology with a quartz crystal microbalance for detection of peptides to the ng/ml scale.

Abstract: A machining method for manufacturing structures includes a preprocessing step (11), a clamping step (13), a machining step (15) and an extracting step (19), which are performed in that order. The preprocessing step is performed to get workpieces (20a, 20b, 20c and 20d) for forming a plurality of structures. In the clamping step, fixedly clamping a plurality of workpieces on a multiple workpiece mounting device (30) and rotatably installing the multiple workpiece mounting device on machining equipment (50). In the machining step, machining the workpieces by the machining equipment to get structured workpieces. In the extracting step, extracting a plurality of structures from the structured workpiece. The invention is also related to an above-described multiple workpiece mounting device comprising a plurality of platforms (38) and a rotation axis (L1).

Abstract: A machining method for manufacturing structures includes a preprocessing step (11), a clamping step (13), a machining step (15) and an extracting step (19), which are performed in that order. The preprocessing step is performed to get workpieces (20a, 20b, 20c and 20d) for forming a plurality of structures. In the clamping step, fixedly clamping a plurality of workpieces on a multiple workpiece mounting device (30) and rotatably installing the multiple workpiece mounting device on machining equipment (50). In the machining step, machining the workpieces by the machining equipment to get structured workpieces. In the extracting step, extracting a plurality of structures from the structured workpiece. The invention is also related to an above-described multiple workpiece mounting device comprising a plurality of platforms (38) and a rotation axis (L1).

Abstract: Based on the direct formation of molecularly imprinted polymer on gold electrode, the present invention provides a peptide sensor for the detection of low-molecular-weight peptides. A new cross-linking monomer, (N-Acr-L-Cys-NHBn)2 is employed to attach the surface of the chip and to copolymerize with other monomers. Interestingly, N-benzylacrylamide participating both polymerization and recognition is carried out in an aqueous environment. Using quartz crystal microbalance detection, short peptides can be monitored by their interaction with plastic antibodies specific for the target peptides. The selectivity of molecularly imprinted polymer and the sensitivity of such artificial biosensors have collaborated to differentiate traces of oxytocin and vasopressin to the ng/ml scale.

Abstract: The present invention describes a peptide and analogs thereof which is a fragment of an olfactory receptor protein capable of selectively binding to trimethylamine so that they are useful for detecting trimethylamine. The present invention further describes a method and a device for detecting trimethylamine by using the peptide and the analogs thereof.

Abstract: The present invention describes a peptide and analogues thereof, which is a fragment of an olfactory receptor protein capable of selectively binding to trimethylamine so that they are useful for detecting trimethylamine. The present invention further describes a method and a device for detecting trimethylamine by using the peptide and the analogues thereof.

Abstract: A main structure is intended to engage and disengage an flow-injection type piezoelectric sensor and is composed of a movable stand, a lifting mechanism, and a fixed injection portion. The movable stand is capable of being actuated by a rotary shaft of the lifting mechanism to move upwards or downwards. The movable stand is provided with a retaining slot capable of catching and releasing the flow-injection type piezoelectric sensor. When the movable stand is lifted, a transparent end of the fixed injection portion is in an intimate contact with a planar surface of the flow-injection type piezoelectric sensor which is caught in the retaining slot of the movable stand. A liquid test sample is thus injected into a charge channel of the transparent end such that the liquid test sample flows on the surface of a piezoelectric crystal located in an opening of the planar surface of the flow-injection type piezoelectric sensor for detecting the presence of a target molecule in the test sample.