Abstract: An immunosuppressive agent and food, which can prevent type I allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, rejections in organ transplant and improve morbid states even when these diseases are induced, and which are safe and easy to intake. The immunosuppressive agent and food contain a fine powder of a hydrophilic polysaccharide. Preferably, the fine powder of hydrophilic polysaccharide is in the form of glucomannan which is refined konjak flour, has a dietary fiber content of 90% or more, and is easily soluble in water. For making the glucomannan into an easily water-soluble state, it is preferably subjected to a pulverization treatment. Preferably, the glucomannan subjected to the pulverization treatment has a weight average molecular weight of 1,000,000 or more and an average particle diameter of 100 &mgr;m or less, and a period of time until 1% aqueous solution thereof reaches the viscosity peak at room temperature is within 30 minutes. As a fort, powder, capsule, tablet, pill or granule may be mentioned.

Abstract: An improved cooling system provides cooling away from the surface of electrical and electronic components with very low parasitic power consumption and very high heat transfer rates. The component to be cooled is in thermal contact with a cold plate evaporator device. Refrigerant is circulated by a liquid refrigerant pump to the cold plate evaporator device, and the liquid refrigerant is at least partially evaporated by the heat generated by the component. The vapor is condensed by a conventional condenser coil and the condensed liquid along with any unevaporated liquid is returned to the pump. The system operates nearly isothermally in both evaporation and condensation.

Abstract: A sliding material consisting of a carbon-fiber reinforced carbon composite material containing fine particles of a simple substance of any of Group IV to Group VI elements or a carbide, a nitride or an oxide thereof.

Abstract: An improved heat sink is used to cool electrical and electronic components that generate heat. The heat sink comprises at least one primary corrugated fin pack having a continuous series of vertically extending fins defining channels between adjacent pairs of the vertically extending fins. At least one secondary corrugated fin pack fits within the channels of the primary corrugated fin pack, creating a fin pack matrix. The fin pack matrix is then attached to a base plate.

Abstract: Described herein is a nutritional supplement to be incorporated into the diet of an overweight or obese patient comprising a low glycemic index carbohydrate source, a source of protein, and a source of fat, and further comprising a source of green tea extract, a source of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), and a source of chromium. The supplement provides active food-grade ingredients to improve the management weight loss, prevention of weight gain, and a feeling of satiety.

Abstract: A bindweed and buckwheat extract is used to inhibit the growth of tumor cells, inhibit the growth of blood vessels, and enhance immune function. The bindweed and buckwheat extract requires minimal purification and produces a low toxicity anti-tumor and immuno-stimulating extract.

Abstract: A bindweed and buckwheat extract is used to inhibit the growth of tumor cells, inhibit the growth of blood vessels, and enhance immune function. The bindweed and buckwheat extract requires minimal purification and produces a low toxicity anti-tumor and immunostimulating extract.

Abstract: A method for preparing an isothiocyanate product from a cruciferous plant material is disclosed which is capable of stably preparing an isothiocyanate product in a sufficient amount in a high yield by subjecting a natural cruciferous plant material such as wasabi, horseradish, watercress or the like as a starting material to sufficient enzymatic reaction and, in particular, which is capable of stably preparing an isothiocyanate product containing no pungent ingredient in a sufficient amount in a high yield from a natural cruciferous plant material. A cruciferous plant material consisting of pulverized wasabi and/or horseradish was maintained at a temperature of −3° C. to 50° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is an IgE antibody inhibitor containing glucomannan. Also disclosed is an IgE antibody inhibitory food containing glucomannan.

Abstract: An improved cooling system provides cooling away from the surface of electrical and electronic components with very low parasitic power consumption and very high heat transfer rates. The component to be cooled is in thermal contact with a cold plate evaporator device. Refrigerant is circulated by a liquid refrigerant pump to the cold plate evaporator device, and the liquid refrigerant is at least partially evaporated by the heat generated by the component. The vapor is condensed by a conventional condenser coil and the condensed liquid along with any unevaporated liquid is returned to the pump. The system operates nearly isothermally in both evaporation and condensation.

Abstract: An improved cold plate cooling system provides cooling away from the surface of electrical and electronic components with very low parasitic power consumption and very high heat transfer rates. The component to be cooled is in thermal contact with a cold plate. A fin material is inserted in the cold plate and refrigerant is circulated through the fin, allowing the cold plate and fin to transfer heat from the electrical or electronic components, as the liquid refrigerant is at least partially evaporated by the heat generated by the components.

Abstract: A soft capsule containing oil produced by dissolving mastic in oils and fats. The capsule may further contain amphipathic substance, chitin or chitosan. The capsule serves to remove and inhibit helicobacter pyloric bacteria, as well as to remove smell of feces. The soft capsule containing mastic conceals strong and unacceptable taste of mastic, is easy to be ingested, and has long and direct effect to the stomach.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement to be incorporated into the diet of an individual under stress (e.g., chronic stress) is described, comprising a low-glycemic-index carbohydrate, alpha lactalbumin-enriched whey protein, fat, caffeine and a source of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). The supplement provides active food-grade ingredients to improve the management of stress and symptoms associated therewith.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement to be incorporated into the diet of an individual under stress (e.g., chronic stress) is described, comprising a low-glycemic-index carbohydrate, alpha lactalbumin-enriched whey protein, fat, caffeine and a source of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). The supplement provides active food-grade ingredients to improve the management of stress and symptoms associated therewith. The nutritional supplement can be used to raise serotonin levels in an individual to alleviate symptoms such as premenstrual syndrome and depression.

Abstract: Lipoic acid and/or its water soluble salt is used to treat cancer, alone or in combination with ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Alone or in combination, it was shown to be effective on in vitro tumors and mouse tumors. The agents can be administered safely, and have been used effectively in case studies.

Abstract: Treatment of tumors, including their metastases, is described. Retrieved cytokines and other molecules from the growth medium of human monocytes stimulated ex vivo with gamma globulin, or other immune stimulators are employed for cancer therapy.

Abstract: The neuronal activity in the brain of demented subject becomes non-uniform over the cortical surface and this non-uniformity is sensitively detected by properly analyzing observed scalp potentials. The present invention is related to the computer algorithm and apparatus for numerically detecting the degree of such neuronal degeneration. A proper frequency component of EEG is selected so that its scalp potential becomes smooth in a normal subject. When the brain function is impaired, non-uniformity of neuronal activity is detected in spatial as well as temporal fluctuations in the observed scalp potential of properly filtered EEG (usually the alpha component). The statistical parameters derived from dipolarity values of such a properly selected EEG component determine the state of the brain, in which whether the subject is normal or demented is Judged in the early stage of dementia by comparing the obtained parameters with their threshold values.

Abstract: Described herein is a nutritional supplement to be incorporated into the diet of a type 2 diabetic or an individual having lipodystrophy. The supplement provides active food-grade ingredients to improve the management of blood glucose and blood lipid levels. The supplement additionally aids in the improvement of the effects of platelet aggregation. The supplement should be taken daily during or at the end of the two largest meals, where most of the fat and cholesterol are likely to be ingested.

Abstract: An improved heat sink is used to cool electrical and electronic components that generate heat. The heat sink comprises at least one primary corrugated fin pack having a continuous series of vertically extending fins defining channels between adjacent pairs of the vertically extending fins. At least one secondary corrugated fin pack fits within the channels of the primary corrugated fin pack, creating a fin pack matrix. The fin pack matrix is then attached to a base plate.