Abstract: Disclosed are: a polypeptide marker for diagnosing arteriosclerosis; a gene marker for diagnosing arteriosclerosis; an antibody; a probe for detecting an arteriosclerosis marker gene; a DNA microarray or a DNA chip for detecting an arteriosclerosis marker gene; a method for detecting arteriosclerosis; and a kit for diagnosing arteriosclerosis; with which an arteriosclerotic lesion can be detected with much improved accuracy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid channel device capable of easily opening the liquid channel from the closed mode, including a base plate in which a liquid channel, through which a liquid containing at least one of a sample and a reagent, flows, and a metering chamber for holding the liquid, are formed to at least one side thereof, the metering chamber has a liquid transport section for transporting the liquid inside the chamber downstream, and this liquid transport section is operated by means of external pressing on a cover plate in the area opposite the metering chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid channel device capable of easily opening the liquid channel from the closed mode, including a base plate in which a liquid channel, through which a liquid containing at least one of a sample and a reagent, flows, and a metering chamber for holding the liquid, are formed to at least one side thereof, the metering chamber has a liquid transport section for transporting the liquid inside the chamber downstream, and this liquid transport section is operated by means of external pressing on a cover plate in the area opposite the metering chamber.

Abstract: A base coat coating composition which is able to suppress cracking of a metal thin film, even when a tough top coat layer capable of satisfactorily protecting the metal thin film is formed on the metal thin film, and even when a heat resistance test is performed, as well as a composite film and a method for producing the composite film. Specifically, a base coat coating composition used for undercoating a metal thin film formed on a metal substrate, and containing a coating film-forming component which contains at least 30% by mass of an epoxy (meth)acrylate having a cyclic structure and has an average molecular weight between crosslinks of 180 to 1,000, as well as a composite film having a base coat layer obtained from the base coat coating composition, and a method for producing the composite film.

Abstract: A resin composition for an aqueous coating material that includes a propylene-butene resin component and/or propylene-ethylene-butene resin component (A), and a (meth)acrylic resin component (B), wherein the mass ratio between the propylene-butene resin component and/or propylene-ethylene-butene resin component (A) and the (meth)acrylic resin component (B) is within a range from 15:85 to 75:25. Also disclosed are a method for producing such a resin composition and an aqueous coating material.

Abstract: A hard coat coating composition for a metal base material, includes a coated film forming component including a urethane(meth)acrylate (A) having a carboxyl group and having a solid fraction acid value being value of 0.5 to 2.0 mgKOH/g, a urethane(meth)acrylate (B) not having a carboxyl group, a thermoplastic resin (C) having a carboxyl group and having a solid fraction acid value of 1.0 to 30 mgKOH/g, and a silane coupling agent (D).

Abstract: A positive electrode material for a lithium ion secondary cell, includes: a binding agent in which an active material formed from a lithium metal oxide are dispersed together with barium titanate and conductive carbon.

Abstract: A coating composition for a metal thin film for coating a vapor-deposited film or sputtered film provided on the surface of a base material, comprising: a coating film forming component containing 50% by weight or more of urethane(meth)acrylate that is a reaction product of hydrogenated xylene diisocyanate and/or hydrogenated diphenylmethane diisocyanate, polyol, and (meth)acrylate having a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a coating composition which can provide a coating film having excellent adhesion to a chromium thin film under various conditions, and sufficient scratch resistance, and the present invention provides a coating composition for a chromium thin film formed on a substrate, wherein the coating composition includes: an acrylic copolymer (A) having a phosphate group and a hydroxyl group other than a hydroxyl group in the phosphate group; isocyanate (B); and a metal chelate (C).

Abstract: A negative charge controlling agent, wherein: the negative charge controlling agent comprises polycondensation product obtained by a polycondensation reaction of phenols and aldehydes; and the phenols comprises a (A) mononucleus phenolic compound which has one phenolic hydroxy group in which a hydrogen is bonded at the ortho position of a hydroxyl group of the phenolic hydroxy group and a (B) multinucleus phenolic compound which has at least two phenolic hydroxy groups in which a hydrogen is bonded at the ortho position of a hydroxyl group of each of the phenolic hydroxy group; and the content of the (B) phenolic compound in the phenols is 1 to 30 mol %.

Abstract: A hard coat coating composition for a metal base material, includes a coated film forming component including a urethane(meth)acrylate (A) having a carboxyl group and having a solid fraction acid value being value of 0.5 to 2.0 mgKOH/g, a urethane(meth)acrylate (B) not having a carboxyl group, a thermoplastic resin (C) having a carboxyl group and having a solid fraction acid value of 1.0 to 30 mgKOH/g, and a silane coupling agent (D).

Abstract: A frictional-force variable compact of the invention includes: a first surface; a second surface; insulation portion; and an electroconductive portion electrically conducting the first surface to the second surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid channel device capable of easily opening the liquid channel from the closed mode, including a base plate in which a liquid channel, through which a liquid containing at least one of a sample and a reagent, flows, and a metering chamber for holding the liquid, are formed to at least one side thereof, the metering chamber has a liquid transport section for transporting the liquid inside the chamber downstream, and this liquid transport section is operated by means of external pressing on a cover plate in the area opposite the metering chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a polypeptide marker for diagnosing arteriosclerosis; a gene marker for diagnosing arteriosclerosis; an antibody; a probe for detecting an arteriosclerosis marker gene; a DNA microarray or a DNA chip for detecting an arteriosclerosis marker gene; a method for detecting arteriosclerosis; and a kit for diagnosing arteriosclerosis; with which an arteriosclerotic lesion can be detected with much improved accuracy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for coating a plastic substrate, a coating film formed therefrom and a molded body. The composition can form a coating film that exhibits favorable adhesion to plastic substrates, as well as excellent abrasion resistance and weather resistance. The coating film-forming components of the composition include silica particles having (meth)acryloyl groups, a hexafunctional or higher aliphatic urethane(meth)acrylate, and an active energy beam-curable compound having an alicyclic structure, wherein the amount of the silica particles is within a range from 1.0 to 40 mass %, relative to 100 mass % of the coating film-forming components.

Abstract: A sheet for thermal transcription including a substrate (2) and a receiving layer (3) formed on the substrate (2) for receiving a dye. The receiving layer (3) contains a graft polymer of at least one monomer out of acrylic monomers and methacrylic monomers and at least one polyester sort. The sheet for thermal transcription assures satisfactory printing density and satisfactory adhesion performance with respect to a laminate film, while preventing image bleeding or fading and assuring stabilized running performance. Thus, it is possible to generate an image of high quality and high resolution.

Abstract: A base coat coating composition which is able to suppress cracking of a metal thin film, even when a tough top coat layer capable of satisfactorily protecting the metal thin film is formed on the metal thin film, and even when a heat resistance test is performed, as well as a composite film and a method for producing the composite film. Specifically, a base coat coating composition used for undercoating a metal thin film formed on a metal substrate, and containing a coating film-forming component which contains at least 30% by mass of an epoxy (meth)acrylate having a cyclic structure and has an average molecular weight between crosslinks of 180 to 1,000, as well as a composite film having a base coat layer obtained from the base coat coating composition, and a method for producing the composite film.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electromagnetic wave shielding material that has high electromagnetic wave shielding effects, excellent transparency, and excellent see-through property, and a simple and inexpensive production process for the electromagnetic wave shielding material. Specifically, the present invention provides a process for producing an electromagnetic wave shielding material, the process comprising screen-printing in a geometric pattern a conductive paste containing a particulate silver oxide, a tertiary fatty acid silver salt, and a solvent, onto a transparent porous layer surface of a transparent resin substrate having a transparent porous layer containing as a main component at least one member selected from the group consisting of oxide ceramics, non-oxide ceramics, and metals; and performing heat treatment to form a conductive region with a geometric pattern on the transparent porous layer surface; and an electromagnetic wave shielding material produced by the production process.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a polypeptide marker for diagnosing arteriosclerosis; a gene marker for diagnosing arteriosclerosis; an antibody; a probe for detecting an arteriosclerosis marker gene; a DNA microarray or a DNA chip for detecting an arteriosclerosis marker gene; a method for detecting arteriosclerosis; and a kit for diagnosing arteriosclerosis; with which an arteriosclerotic lesion can be detected with much improved accuracy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid channel device capable of easily opening the liquid channel from the closed mode, including a base plate in which a liquid channel, through which a liquid containing at least one of a sample and a reagent, flows, and a metering chamber for holding the liquid, are formed to at least one side thereof, the metering chamber has a liquid transport section for transporting the liquid inside the chamber downstream, and this liquid transport section is operated by means of external pressing on a cover plate in the area opposite the metering chamber.