Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal vaccine directed to progressive atrophic rhinitis (PAR), comprising at least two fragments of recombinant subunit Pasteurella multocida toxins (rsPMT) capable of eliciting the production of antibodies against Pasteurella multocida associated with PAR, and to a method for producing the animal vaccine of the invention, said fragments each having an amino acid sequence that substantially corresponds to the 2-486, 486-986 or 986-1281 amino acid residues of Pasteurella multocida toxin (PMT), respectively. Also disclosed is a multivalent animal vaccine, comprising said fragments as active components against PAR, and at least a pathogenic antigen or epitope thereof associated with other animal disease(s), such as inactivated gE-deleted Pseudorabies virus.

Abstract: A phosphorus functionalized poly(aryl ether ketone) developed by using 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene 10-oxide (DOPO) to modify a poly(aryl ether ketone) is provided. The phosphorus functionalized poly(aryl ether ketone) can include reactive functional groups, such as hydroxy, amino, and carboxyl groups for further modification.

Abstract: An active-hydrogen-containing (carboxyl or hydroxyl) phosphorus compound is provided. An epoxy resin semi-thermoset formed by bonding the phosphorus compound to an epoxy group is also provided. A flame-retardant epoxy resin thermoset is formed after reacting the epoxy resin semi-thermoset with a curing agent. The epoxy resin thermoset possesses excellent flame retardancy, heat stability, and high glass transition temperature (Tg), does not produce toxic and corrosive fumes during combustion, and thus is an environmentally friendly flame-retardant material.

Abstract: An acoustoelectric transformation chip for a ribbon microphone includes a diaphragm that has a vibrating region and two fixing regions disposed on two opposite sides of the vibrating region, and a voice coil film formed on the diaphragm. The voice coil film includes two rectangular voice coils, each of which has a plurality of first and second connection segments parallel to a direction of a magnetic field. A plurality of first and second transverse segments are perpendicular to the first and second connection segments and are connected between the first and second connection segments. The second transverse segments of each voice coil are disposed on one of the fixing regions. The first transverse segments of the two voice coils are disposed in the vibrating region.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microbial hydrogen-producing process, comprising: providing at least one Clostridium microbe and at least one Bacillus microbe; and co-culturing said at least one Clostridium microbe and said at least one Bacillus microbe in a fermentation culture system to produce hydrogen. The present invention also provides a microbial hydrogen-producing system, characterized by that the system comprises at least one Clostridium microbe and at least one Bacillus microbe, and it uses an organic waste medium as the substrate to perform a hydrogen-producing fermentation having high efficiency, high stability, and high reproducibility.

Abstract: The invention provides a new type of a capsid protein VP1 of human enterovirus 71, named as MEL701-VP1 and functional/structural variants thereof, which is used for protection against enterovirus. The transgenic animal producing the protein, the composition comprising the protein and the method for production thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a transgenic animal producing low-lactose milk, which is transformed with a gene encoding an extracellular lactase-hydrolyzing enzyme cloned from a human small intestinal cDNA library. The invention also provides a new extracellular lactase-phlorizin hydrolase (ecLPH) gene that can express human lactase-hydrolyzing enzyme in the mammary gland of animals. The invention can be used in the production of low-lactose milk.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a light emitting diode having a mirror and a permanent substrate plated thereon. The present invention also discloses a method for producing such light emitting diode. The permanent substrate and the mirror are formed after both electrodes are completed. Accordingly, the epitaxial structure and the mirror will not be damaged, and brightness and heat dissipation of the light emitting device are improved.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel antihypertensive peptide. Also provided are pharmaceutical and food compositions containing the antihypertensive peptide for treating hypertension or cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for predicting the post-treatment survival prospect of a cancer patient based on the expression level(s) of microRNAs hsa-miR137, hsa-miR372, hsa-miR182*, hsa-miR221, and hsa-let-7a in that cancer patient.

Abstract: The invention is an assay for detection of Watermelon silver mottle virus (WSMoV)-serogroup tospoviruses using a monoclonal antibody and a method for preparing the monoclonal antibody. A hybridoma cell line that produces a monoclonal antibody against the NSs proteins of WSMoV-serogroup tospoviruses was produced. The hybridoma cell line produces a monoclonal antibody binding with peptide SEQ ID No. 19.

Abstract: The invention provides a new type of a capsid protein VP1 of human enterovirus 71, named as MEL701-VP1 and functional/structural variants thereof, which is used for protection against enterovirus. The transgenic animal producing the protein, the composition comprising the protein and the method for production thereof are also provided.

Abstract: Hemophilia A is one of the major inherited bleeding disorders caused by a deficiency or abnormality in coagulation factor VIII (FVIII). Hemophiliacs have been treated with whole plasma or purified FVIII concentrates. The risk of transmitting blood-borne viruses and the cost of highly purified FVIII are the major factors that restrict prophylaxis in hemophilia therapy. One of the challenges created by the biotechnology revolution is the development of methods for the economical production of highly purified proteins in large scales. The present invention provides improved mammary expression cassettes useful for the expression of genes at high levels in the milk of transgenic animals. In particular, the present invention provides recombinant signal peptide sequences derived from a-lactalbumin and aS1-casein milk genes suitable for leading protein secretion in the mammary gland.

Abstract: A composition for preventing and treating fatty liver is disclosed. The composition includes a lactoferrin and a trivalent chromium compound. The trivalent chromium compound of the present invention is selected from the group consisting of chromium (III) chloride hexahydrate, chromium (III) chloride, chromium (III) acetate, chromium (III) sulfate, chromium picolinate, chromium nicotinate, chromium GTF, chromium yeast extract, other inorganic salts of trivalent chromium, other organic salts of trivalent chromium, and combinations thereof. The composition of the present invention can provide a beneficial effect in preventing and treating fatty liver by effectively reducing multiple risk factors of fatty liver disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to random form of nanoscale silicate plates produced by a process using an exfoliating agent. The exfoliating agent used in the present invention has the formula: where n=1 to 5 wherein n=1 to 5 and R is a polyoxypropylene group, poly(oxyethylene/oxypropylene) group, or polyoxyethylene group. In this invention, layered silicate clays are exfoliated into random silicate plates by acidifying AMO with inorganic acid, adding the acidified AMO to layered silicate clay with agitation, and adding sodium hydroxide or chloride of alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal, in ethanol, water and a hydrophobic organic solvent to the intermediate product and repeating phase separation procedures to isolate random silicate plates from water phase.

Abstract: The present invention is an isolated Bacillus subtilis WG6-14 (NRRL Accession No. B-30954). The present invention is also related to a composition containing the isolated Bacillus subtilis WG6-14 (NRRL Accession No. B-30954) and a carrier. The present invention is also related to a method for preparing the composition containing Bacillus subtilis WG6-14. The present invention is also related to a method of protecting plants against plant pathogens or enhancing plants growing.

Abstract: An acoustoelectric transformation chip for a ribbon microphone includes a diaphragm that has a vibrating region and two fixing regions disposed on two opposite sides of the vibrating region, and a voice coil film formed on the diaphragm. The voice coil film includes two rectangular voice coils, each of which has a plurality of first and second connection segments parallel to a direction of a magnetic field. A plurality of first and second transverse segments are perpendicular to the first and second connection segments and are connected between the first and second connection segments. The second transverse segments of each voice coil are disposed on one of the fixing regions. The first transverse segments of the two voice coils are disposed in the vibrating region.

Abstract: An active-hydrogen-containing (carboxyl or hydroxyl) phosphorus compound is provided. An epoxy resin semi-thermoset formed by bonding the phosphorus compound to an epoxy group is also provided. A flame-retardant epoxy resin thermoset is formed after reacting the epoxy resin semi-thermoset with a curing agent. The epoxy resin thermoset possesses excellent flame retardancy, heat stability, and high glass transition temperature (Tg), does not produce toxic and corrosive fumes during combustion, and thus is an environmentally friendly flame-retardant material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for preparing high performance aliphatic-aromatic mixed waterborne polyurethanes (PUs). Waterborne PUs prepared from mixed aromatic diisocyanates and aliphatic diisocyanates exhibit superior mechanical properties as compared with those prepared from aliphatic diisocyanates alone.

Abstract: The present invention provides phosphorus-based oxazine compounds and the preparation method thereof. The phosphorus-based oxazine compounds of the present invention can provide better fire-resistant characteristics, while the preparation method for the phosphorus-based oxazine compound of the present invention can offer high yields and/or high purity phosphorus-based oxazine compounds.