Abstract: A method for inhibiting the autophagy of motor neurons in a subject is provided. The method comprises administrating to the subject an effective amount of an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable ester of the compound and combinations thereof: wherein A is a C1-C5 alkyl optionally having one or more unsaturated bonds and optionally being substituted by one or more substituents selected from a group consisting of —OH, ?O and C1-C3 alkyl; X is H, —OH, Y is O or S and can optionally combine with A to form a five-membered ring; and R1 is H or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20 alkyl, wherein one or more —CH2— of the C1-C20 alkyl are optionally being replaced by —NH— or —O—.

Abstract: Provided is a compound of the formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof: wherein Ar represents R5, R7, R8, R2?, R4?, R5?, R6?, R7?, R8? independently represent H, OH, F, Cl, Br, methoxyl group, NH2 group or NMe2 group; X represents NH, O or S; and R6 is selected from the group consisting of: pyrrolidinyl group, piperidinyl group, morpholino group, methoxyl group, and dimethylamine group. The present invention also provides a composition comprising the compound of formula I. The compound and the composition in accordance with the present invention are effective on treating or alleviating a disease or disorder, such as malignant glioma.

Abstract: A fall-down alarm system includes a contact detection unit, a non-contact detection unit and a fall-down evaluation unit connecting respectively to the contact detection unit and non-contact detection unit. The contact detection unit and non-contact detection unit respectively detect an abnormal detected shape of an object and abnormal life symptoms of the object, and then the fall-down evaluation unit determines a fall-down condition and sends a trigger signal to request assistance. Through the contact detection unit and non-contact detection unit respectively detecting the shape and life symptoms of the object, the erroneous fall-down judgment can be reduced.

Abstract: Provided is a compound of the formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof: wherein Ar represents R5, R7, R8, R2?, R3?, R4?, R5?, R6?, R7?, R8? independently represent H, OH, F, Cl, Br methoxyl group, NH2 group or NMe2 group; X represents NH, O or S; R6 is selected from the group consisting of: piperidinyl group, morpholino group, methoxyl group, and dimethylamine group. The present invention also provides a composition comprising the compound of formula I. The compound and the composition in accordance with the present invention are effective on treating or alleviating a disease or disorder, such as malignant glioma.

Abstract: Provided is a method for inhibiting the activation of macrophages in a subject, comprising administrating to the subject an effective amount of an active component selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound, and a pharmaceutically acceptable ester of the compound, and combinations thereof:

Abstract: 2-aryl-4-quinolones are converted into phosphates by reacting with tetrabenzyl pyrophosphate to form dibenzyl phosphates thereof, which are then subject to hydrogenation to replace dibenzyl groups with H, followed by reacting with Amberlite IR-120(Na+ form) to form disodium salts. The results of preliminary screening revealed that these phosphates showed significant anti-cancer activity. A novel intermediate, 2-selenophene 4-quinolone and N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl derivatives of 2-phenyl-4-quinolones are also synthesized. These novel intermediates exhibited significant anticancer activities.

Abstract: 2-aryl-4-quinolones are converted into phosphates by reacting with tetrabenzyl pyrophosphate to form dibenzyl phosphates thereof, which are then subject to hydrogenation to replace dibenzyl groups with H, followed by reacting with Amberlite IR-120(Na+ form) to form disodium salts. The results of preliminary screening revealed that these phosphates showed significant anti-cancer activity. A novel intermediate, 2-selenophene 4-quinolone and N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl derivatives of 2-phenyl-4-quinolones are also synthesized. These novel intermediates exhibited significant anticancer activities.

Abstract: 2-aryl-4-quinolones are converted into phosphates by reacting with tetrabenzyl pyrophosphate to form dibenzyl phosphates thereof, which are then subject to hydrogenation to replace dibenzyl groups with H, followed by reacting with Amberlite IR-120 (Na+ form) to form disodium salts. The results of preliminary screening revealed that these phosphates showed significant anti-cancer activity. A novel intermediate, 2-selenophene 4-quinolone and N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl derivatives of 2-phenyl-4-quinolones are also synthesized. These novel intermediates exhibited significant anticancer activities.

Abstract: An image guided surgery apparatus and system are provided. The image guided surgery system includes an image capturing system, an image scanner, a navigator, a surgical catheter and a surgical probe. The image capturing system has an elongated and flexible working tube for capturing a surface image, a structure image or a dynamic structure image of a tissue during the surgical catheter moving forward to the surgical part, thus determining the type and the structure of the tissue in the front-end of the surgical catheter. Therefore, whether a moving path of the surgical catheter is to at the correct position can be confirmed for reaching a correct surgical site. The surgical catheter assists the surgical probe directly reaching the optimal surgical site for performing a precise positioning surgery.

Abstract: Compounds of following general formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof for inhibiting mammalian tumor cell proliferation are disclosed. In formula (I), n is an integer from 0 to 9. The cell proliferation of breast tumor, ovarian tumor, skin tumor or liver tumor is inhibited by the compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Benzimidazole compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, Y, Z1, and Z2 are defined herein. Also disclosed is a method for treating cancer with benzimidazole compounds.

Abstract: Compounds extracted from Rhodiola rosea have ability to inhibit gelatinases and collagenases activity. The compounds have the chemical structure as shown below.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting at least one selected from the group consisting of oxidation, the activity of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP), the expression of matrix metalloproteinase, and the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAP kinase) in a mammal, comprising administrating to the mammal an effective amount of a Flemingia macrophylla extract.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition including oleoylethanolamide (OEA) is administered to inhibit tumor/cancer cell proliferation. The pharmaceutically composition may additionally include vitamin A, carotenoids, ?-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, ?-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid and/or conjugated linolenic acid. The tumor/cancer may be colorectal cancer, lung adenocarcinoma, breast cancer, hepatoma, oral cancer and/or stomach adenocarcinoma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plantar fasciitis rehabilitation controlling device. It mainly comprises a securing portion, a rotatable portion, a torque pivoting portion, a pulling portion, and a controller. The securing portion and the rotatable portion are provided for securing a user's shank and foot. This torque pivoting portion can create a torque causing the rotatable portion moving back. The pulling portion has a controller so as to pull the rotatable portion to rotate between a first angle and a second angle so that it can reduce possibility of the plantar fasciitis and ease pain of the plantar fasciitis. Hence, this invention can achieve an active rehabilitation exercise. The belt's pulling interval time can be adjusted. It has a safety switch to ensure its product safety. It is convenient that the user can use a wireless device to operate this system. In addition, the user can be informed about current condition via an audio device.

Abstract: A blood sugar-modulating polypeptide, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the polypeptide, and a method for modulating blood sugar in a mammal comprising the administration of the polypeptide are provided. The polypeptide has a following amino acid sequence or a homologous amino acid sequence derived from the substitution, deletion, and/or addition of one or more amino acids therein: RVRVWVTERGIVARPPTIG (SEQ?ID?NO.?11).

Abstract: A method for inhibiting at least one of histone gene transcription and histone expression in a subject is provided.

Abstract: 2-aryl-4-quinolones are converted into phosphates by reacting with tetrabenzyl pyrophosphate to form dibenzyl phosphates thereof, which are then subject to hydrogenation to replace dibenzyl groups with H, followed by reacting with Amberlite IR-120 (Na+ form) to form disodium salts. The results of preliminary screening revealed that these phosphates showed significant anti-cancer activity. A novel intermediate, 2-selenophene 4-quinolone and ?/, ?/-dialkylaminoalkyl derivatives of 2-phenyl-4-quinolones are also synthesized. These novel intermediates exhibited significant anticancer activities.

Abstract: A nanometal dispersion and a method for preparing a nanometal dispersion are provided. The method comprises the following steps: providing a first solution containing a metal ion; providing a second solution containing inulin; mixing the first solution and the second solution to provide a third solution; and providing energy to the third solution to conduct a reduction-oxidation reaction to form a nanometal therein. The produced nanometal dispersion comprises inulin and a nanometal with multimorphology.

Abstract: Provided is a compound of the formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof: wherein Ar represents R5, R6, R7, R8, R1?, R2?, R3?, R4?, R5?, R6?, R7?, R8? independently represent H, OH, F, Cl, Br, C1 to C6 alkyl group, C1 to C6 alkoxy group, C2 to C6 alkenyl group, C2 to C6 alkenoxy group, C2 to C6 alkynyl group, C2 to C6 alkynoxy group, amine group, mono- or di-substituted amino group, cyclic C1 to C5 alkylamino group, imidazolyl group, morpholino group, piperazinyl group, optionally substituted with one or more hydroxy or halo; and X represents NH, O or S. The present invention also provides a composition comprising the compound of formula I. The compound and the composition in accordance with the present invention are effective on treating or alleviating a disease or disorder, such as malignant glioma.