Abstract: A metal organic framework and a method for preparing the same, and an adsorption device employing the metal organic framework are provided. The metal organic framework includes a 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid and a metal ion, which is an aluminum ion, a chromium ion, or a zirconium ion, wherein the 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid is coordinated to the metal ion.

Abstract: Some aspects comprise a tuning system configured to tune a radio frequency coil for use with a magnetic resonance imaging system comprising a tuning circuit including at least one tuning element configured to affect a frequency at which the radio frequency coil resonates, and a controller configured to set at least one value for the tuning element to cause the radio frequency coil to resonate at approximately a Larmor frequency of the magnetic resonance imaging system determined by the tuning system. Some aspects include a method of automatically tuning a radio frequency coil comprising determining information indicative of a Larmor frequency of the magnetic resonance imaging system, using a controller to automatically set at least one value of a tuning circuit to cause the radio frequency coil to resonate at approximately the Larmor frequency based on the determined information.

Abstract: Provided herein are PEGylated liposomes, and methods of making and using thereof. The PEGylated liposomes comprise at least a cholesterol, a non-PEGylated neutral lipid, and a PEGylated lipid, wherein the average molecular weight of the PEG component in the PEGylated lipid is about 5000 Daltons or less. The PEGylated liposomes are stable and capable of delivery of an agent for the generation of an immune response, for example an agent for vaccine, therapeutic, or diagnostic uses. Compositions and methods related to making the PEGylated liposomes and using the PEGylated liposomes for stimulating an immune response are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for promoting reduction of heat stress in animals, as well as a composition for use in the disclosed method. The composition comprises a glucan, silica, mineral clay, mannan, and optionally an endoglucanohydrolase, and may be administered to an animal that is susceptible to or suffers from heat stress.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel cloning, expression and refolding process for preparing antibody fragments. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cloning, expression and refolding platform for preparing recombinant humanized (rHu) Ranibizumab.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for manufacturing transdifferentiated populations of non-pancreatic human insulin producing cells, and methods for enriching populations of non-pancreatic ?-cells for cells comprising an enriched capacity for transcription factor-induced transdifferentiation into a pancreatic ?-cell phenotype and function.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a system for facilitating dynamic content distribution in an enterprise environment. During operation, the system determines a set of logical groups based on a set of grouping criteria. A respective logical group can include one or more devices managed by a controller and a network that provides connections among the one or more devices. The system categorizes the set of logical groups based on exogenous information associated with a respective logical group and determines a corresponding condition of measurement for a respective category of links in the enterprise environment. The system then schedules a link for measurement based on the condition of measurement and the categorization of the set of logical groups.

Abstract: Disclosed are a multi-channel audio signal processing method and a multi-channel audio signal processing apparatus. The multi-channel audio signal processing method may generate N channel output signals from N/2 channel downmix signals based on an N-N/2-N structure.

Abstract: Provided are polystyrene sulfonate analogs and methods of making polystyrene sulfonate analogs. The polystyrene sulfonate analogs may be formed by a ring opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP). The ROMP may provide analogs having a precise periodicity. The polystyrene sulfonate analogs may have a relatively low glass transition temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating for preventing intermetallic bonding, in particular to a water-based high-temperature-resistant titanium-steel anti-bonding coating and its use in the preparation process of titanium ingot. The water-based high-temperature-resistant titanium-steel anti-bonding coating of the invention includes the following components in parts by weight: 50-150 parts of water-based film-forming agent, 0-50 parts of Zn powder, 400-450 parts of Al2O3 powder, and 250-350 parts of talcum powder. The coating of the invention can avoid the bonding reaction with a roller or a winch of the steel equipment in the rolling or perforation process of a titanium tube at 900° C., so as to improve the yield and the production efficiency of titanium material processing. Moreover, the process is simple and easy to operate, the coating is environment-friendly and pollution-free, and easy to prepare.

Abstract: A method is provided for facilitating extraction of a fraction from a biological sample. The biological sample includes non-desired material and a fraction-bound solid phase substrate. The method includes the steps of capturing the fraction-bound solid phase substrate and bringing an isolation buffer and the fraction-bound solid phase substrate into contact to purify the captured fraction-bound solid phase substrate.

Abstract: Method of increasing protein content in a eukaryotic cell comprising an NF-YC4 gene comprising modifying the transcriptional repressor binding site; method of producing a plant with increased protein content comprising crossing and selecting for increased protein content; method of increasing resistance to a pathogen or a pest in a plant comprising an NF-YC4 gene comprising modifying the transcriptional repressor binding site, alone or in further combination with expressing QQS in the plant; method for producing a plant with increased resistance to a pathogen or a pest comprising crossing and selecting for increased resistance to the pathogen or the pest; a cell, collection of cells, tissue, organ, or organism in which the NF-YC4 gene comprises a promoter comprising a transcriptional repressor binding site that has been modified so that the transcriptional repressor cannot prevent transcription of the NF-YC4; hybrid plants; and seeds.

Abstract: Processes for selectively dispersing semi-conducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (sc-SWCNTs) in a solvent. One process comprises adding an amine either: to a conjugated polymer extraction process (CPE) of the sc-SWCNTs; or after the CPE of the sc-SWCNTs, in which the amine partially displaces the conjugate polymer associated with the sc-SWNTs dispersed in the solvent. Another process comprises adding an amine either: to a conjugated polymer extraction process (CPE) of the sc-SWCNTs; or after the CPE of the sc-SWCNTs, with the proviso that the amine excludes EDTA. Also, a process for displacement of a conjugated polymer from the surface of semi-conducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (sc-SWCNTs) dispersed in a solvent, which comprises adding an amine either: to a conjugated polymer extraction process (CPE) of the sc-SWCNTs; or after the CPE of the sc-SWCNTs.

Abstract: An apparatus for viewing a biological sample that functions as both a microscope and an interferometer. A short-coherence light source directs light onto the sample. A Fourier transform lens and a pixel-array detector are positioned to collect light scattered by the sample. An optic fiber assembly conveys a reference beam from the short-coherence light source. The detector collects the reference beam and the signal beam and uses coherence gating to acquire interferometric image data. In some embodiments the axis of the incident light striking the sample and the axis of collected scattered signal light form an angle of less than 180 degrees and advantageously an angle between 120 and 150 degrees. A method of converting a microscope into an interferometer is also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are methods of improving wound healing in a subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of CD24. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions which comprise CD24 being in a formulation with a surfactant and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed are a dynamic multi-mode service (MMS) transmission apparatus, a dynamic MMS reception apparatus, and a method for providing a dynamic MMS.

Abstract: Herbo-mineral formulation for prevention, treatment and management of Diabetes and method of preparing the same are disclosed herein. The disclosed herbo-mineral formulation includes herb and mineral elements which facilitate in treating Diabetes and Diabetes associated complications. Further the disclosed formulation has been observed to exhibit hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and pancreatic cell regenerative properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for processing a multichannel audio signal. A multichannel audio signal processing method may include: generating an N-channel audio signal of N channels by down-mixing an M-channel audio signal of M channels; and generating a stereo audio signal by performing binaural rendering of the N-channel audio signal.

Abstract: Demyelinated axons were remyelinated in the demyelinated rat model by collecting bone marrow cells from mouse bone marrow and transplanting the mononuclear cell fraction separated from these bone marrow cells.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds that can bind CaSR and/or a CaSR extracellular domain and formulations thereof. Also described herein are methods of inhibiting CaSR and/or treating a disease or disorder associated with a mutation in CaSR by administering a compound or formulation thereof described herein. Also described herein are assays that can be used to identify compounds that can bind an extracellular domain of CaSR.