Abstract: A method is provided for converting a two-dimensional image or bitmap of a handwritten manuscript into three-dimensional data The three-dimensional data can be used to automatically recognize features of the manuscript, such as characters or words. The method includes the steps of: converting the two-dimensional image into three-dimensional volumetric data; filtering the three-dimensional volumetric data; and processing the filtered three-dimensional volumetric data to resolve features of the two-dimensional image. The method can be used, for example, to differentiate between ascenders, descenders, loops, curls, and endpoints that define the overall letter forms in handwritten text, manuscripts or signatures.

Abstract: Disclosed are hyaluronate-containing hydrogels having angiogenic and vascularizing activity and pre-gel blends for preparing the hydrogels. The hydrogels contain a cross-linked matrix of a non-angiogenic hyaluronate and a derivatized polysaccharide material, in which cross-linking is effected by free-radical polymerization. Kits for preparing the hydrogels are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for controlling electroosmotic flow by treating a surface with an organosilane having a single leaving group and optionally a ceramic oxide. This protective coating allows increased control and stabilization of electroosmotic flow by applying a radial voltage field.

Abstract: Disclosed are modified bryostatins and their use as anticancer drugs.

Abstract: A cell and substrate for use with a scanning tunneling microscope to image molecules adsorbed on a noble metal surface disposed under solvent in conducting electrochemical studies and methods for preparing atomically flat metal surfaces as the substrates for the STM and for plating molecules onto the metal substrate for examination.

Abstract: A potent cell growth inhibitory substance obtained from the Indian Ocean sea hare Dolabella, herein denominated "dolastatin 10"; and pharmaceutical preparations containing same; and methods useful for the treatment of a host afflicted with neoplastic disease therewith.