Abstract: The subject invention concerns platinum complexes that exhibit antitumor cell and/or antiparasitic activity. The subject invention also concerns the use of platinum complexes of the invention to treat oncological and inflammatory disorders. The platinum complexes of the invention can also be used to treat or prevent infection by a virus or a bacterial or parasitic organism in vivo or in vitro.

Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor device and method of making, incorporating a trench having rounded edges. According to an embodiment, a pad oxide layer, nitride layer, and TEOS layer are sequentially formed on a substrate. The TEOS layer, nitride layer, and pad oxide layer are dry-etched using a photosensitive layer pattern as a mask. After removing the photosensitive layer pattern, a trench is formed by dry-etching the substrate using the etched TEOS layer, nitride layer, and pad oxide layer as a mask. A portion of the pad oxide layer is pullback-etched, resulting in a first rounding of the trench. A portion of the etched nitride layer is pullback-etched and a portion of the etched TEOS layer is pullback-etched. The upper corner of the trench of the substrate is dry-etched using the pullback-etched TEOS layer, nitride layer, and pad oxide layer as a mask, resulting in a second rounding of the trench.

Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods for modulating a variety of biological factors to treat biological conditions associated with the factors. In one embodiment of the invention, a cysteamine compound is administered to a patient to treat hypercholesterolemia and/or complications associated with hypercholesterolemia. In another embodiment, a cysteamine compound is administered to a patient to prevent the onset of diabetes in an at-risk patient and/or treat or prevent the onset of diabetes-associated complications.

Abstract: An image sensor can include a first substrate, an insulating layer, a photodiode, and a via plug. A circuitry including an interconnection can be formed on the first substrate. The insulating layer is formed over the first substrate so that the insulating layer covers the interconnection. The photodiode is formed in a crystalline semiconductor layer and then bonded to the first substrate while contacting the insulating layer. The via plug is provided by removing portions of the photodiode and the insulating layer to expose an upper portion of the interconnection to form a via hole, and filling the via hole with a conductive metal. The via plug electrically connects the photodiode to the interconnection.

Abstract: The present invention discloses peptides isolated from the extracellular domain of OX40 Ligand (OX40L) capable of binding OX40 Receptor (OX40R) and inhibiting OX40R-OX40L interaction. Such peptides, fusion proteins comprising them, as well as peptides and other molecules designed on their sequences, can be used as OX40R binding agents competing with natural OX40L for blocking OX40R-mediated cell signaling in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases related to activated T cells.

Abstract: Polymer/carbon nanotube composites including single-wall or multi-wall carbon nanotubes incorporated into the matrix of a polymer are provided. These composites can be used in environments exposed to galactic cosmic radiation. Accordingly, the composites are useful in deep space applications like space vehicles, space stations, personal equipment as well as applications in the biomedical arts and atom splitting research. The composites can be modified with organic dyes containing at least one phenyl ring and the resulting doped composite is useful as a radiation detector. The preferred polymer is poly(4-methyl-1-pentene). At low nanotube concentrations (i.e., about 0.5 wt % or less), the composites exhibit transparent optical qualities. At higher nanotube concentrations (i.e., about 0.6 wt % or more), the composites are non-transparent.

Abstract: The subject invention provides dipeptides useful in preventing pathological proliferation of blood vessels. The dipeptides of the subject invention are particularly advantageous because they are stable, bioavailable, and can be formulated in an aqueous solution.

Abstract: Acyclic diene metathesis (ADMET) has been utilized in the synthesis of carbosilane and carbosiloxane polymers bearing a latent reactive methoxy-functional group on each repeat unit. The polymerization results in a linear thermoplastic polymer. The latent reactive methoxy groups remain inert during polymerization; however, exposure to moisture triggers hydrolysis and the formation of a chemically cross-linked thermoset. The thermoset's properties can be modified by varying the ratio of carbosilane and carbosiloxane repeat units in the final material. Also, increasing cross-link density by using cross-linkable chain-end groups and increasing the run length of the soft phase, maximizing phase separation and elasticity, allows for the synthesis of elastic thermosets exhibiting good tensile strength. Adding a trifunctional ADMET active chain-end cross-linker to the system improved the mechanical behavior of the resulting polymer.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for purifying recombinant FSH.

Abstract: A method of forming rare earth oxide nanocrystals include the steps of dissolving a rare earth including compound in a solution containing at least one organic solvent, heating the solution to a temperature of at least 160° C., wherein a concentration of the rare earth including compound provided upon decomposition is sufficient to provide critical supersaturation of at least one active intermediate in the solution to nucleate a plurality of rare earth oxide nanocrystals. The plurality of rare earth nanocrystals are then grown, wherein the growing step proceeds at least in part in the absence of critical supersaturation of the active intermediate. The rare earth nanocrystals can assemble into at least one close-packed, ordered nanocrystal superlattice.

Abstract: There is provided a versatile display device comprising: a first electrode layer formed on a transparent substrate; an electrochromic layer formed on the first electrode layer; a second electrode layer consisting of a plurality of first conductive line groups arranged in the first direction on the electrochromic layer; a light-emitting device layer formed on the second electrode layer and emitting light; and a third electrode layer formed on the light-emitting device layer and consisting of a plurality of second conductive line groups arranged in the second direction that is different from the first conductive line group.

Abstract: Disclosed are a semiconductor device and method of fabricating the same. The semiconductor device includes a floating gate on a semiconductor layer; a first contact on the floating gate; a MIM capacitor including a lower electrode, an insulating layer, and an upper electrode on the first contact; a second contact on a drain region of the semiconductor layer; a metal island on the second contact; a via on the metal island; and a bit line on the via.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a pharmacologically active blood serum product producible by a method comprising electrostimulation of a non-human animal, withdrawal of blood from said animal, isolation of serum from said blood, and gamma irradiation of said serum in the treatment of stroke, preferably ischemic stroke.

Abstract: An LED package is provided. The LED package comprises a metal plate, circuit patterns, and an LED. The metal plate comprises grooves. The insulating layer is formed on the metal plate. The circuit patterns are formed on the insulating layer. The LED is electrically connected with the circuit pattern on the insulating layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a digital-analog converter and a camera module having the same. The digital-analog converter includes a plurality of decoders for receiving bits of a digital input signal by dividing the bits in a predetermined bit unit except for lower bits of the digital input signal, and decoding the bits into thermometer code signals, a delay unit for delaying output of the lower bits of the digital input signal, a latch unit for synchronizing output signals of the decoders with an output signal of the delay unit, and a current source for converting a digital signal output from the latch unit into an analog signal.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to methods for processing polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin into highly desirable product forms that fill the needs of the fluoropolymer industry. The subject invention concerns methods for making a multi-directional planar oriented PTFE resin structure. PTFE produced by methods of the present invention will challenge or exceed the capabilities of melt processable resins and accomplish many of the goals not previously realized by the fluoropolymer industry. The subject invention also concerns methods for preparing PTFE resin primary colloidal particles. The subject invention also concerns the PTFE primary colloidal particles produced by the methods and products utilizing the particles.

Abstract: An image sensor and manufacturing process thereof are provided. An image sensor according to an embodiment comprises a first wafer formed with a photodiode cell without a microlens and a second wafer formed with a circuit part including transistor and a capacitor. The first wafer is stacked on the second wafer such that a connecting electrode can be used to electrically connect the photodiode cell of the first wafer to the circuit part of the second wafer.

Abstract: An image sensor and method for manufacturing the same are provided. The image sensor can include a semiconductor substrate, a metal interconnection layer, a light-receiving unit, a lens-type upper electrode, and a color filter. The semiconductor substrate can include a circuit region. The metal interconnection layer can include a metal interconnection and an interlayer dielectric. The light-receiving unit can be a photodiode disposed on the metal interconnection layer. The lens-type upper electrode can be disposed on the light-receiving unit and formed in a convex lens shape. The color filter can be disposed on the lens-type upper electrode.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and fabricating method thereof are provided. A first substrate with an inductor cell and a through-electrode is connected to a second substrate having an RF device circuit unit. The first substrate can be stacked on the second substrate, and a connecting electrode can electrically connect the inductor cell to the RF device circuit unit.

Abstract: A composition and method for promoting neutrophil survival and activation such as the treatment of neutropenia arising as an undesirable side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. A composition containing medium-chain fatty acids, such as Capri acid or caprylic acid, or salts or triglycerides thereof, or mono- or diglycerides or other analogues thereof or medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) is administered to a human or animal needing treatment in an amount sufficient to reduce or eliminate neutropenia. The composition is administered in an amount effective to treat the disorder. The methods are also useful in the management of bone narrow transplantation and in the treatment of various neutropenic diseases.