Abstract: A method of preparing substrates, including the steps of depositing metal particulates into a pillar form at a prescribed position of a substrate (1) by the use of a fine inkjet method, and then sintering the resultant to form a metal pillar (2).

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor layer formed on an insulating layer; a gate electrode disposed on said semiconductor layer via a gate insulating film; a source/drain layer composed by including an alloy layer or a metal layer with a bottom surface in contact with the insulating layer, with joint surfaces to a channel region disposed along crystal orientation faces of said semiconductor layer; and impurity-doped layers formed in a self-aligned manner along interfaces of the alloy layer or the metal layer, and said semiconductor layer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a promoter sequence of light-harvesting chlorophyll a/b binding protein pGWLS01 isolated from the oil palm leaf. This promoter enables the manipulation of oil palm leaves for the production of high value-added products via genetic engineering tools. The novel features of the promoter itself which regulate high and specific expression of foreign genes in the leaves will avoid the interference of novel products in the commodity oil extracted from mesocarp and kernel tissues. Furthermore, the promoter is also potentially useful in the production of insect-resistant palm.

Abstract: Propargylamine, propargylamine derivatives including N-propargyl-1-aminoindan, enantiomers and analogs thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for prevention or treatment of cardiovascular disorders, diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses transforming growth factor alpha HI polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques and therapeutic uses of the polypeptides which include stimulating wound healing, treating neurological disorders, treating ocular disorders, treating kidney and liver disorders and stimulating embryogenesis and angiogenesis. Also disclosed are antagonists against such polypeptide and their use as a therapeutic to treat neoplasia. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide of the present invention and mutations in the nucleic acid sequences which encode the polypeptides of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated DNA sequences from halophytes encoding proteins for improving tolerance to environmental stresses in plants. The invention also relates to vectors comprising the polynucleotides, and transformed host cells, and plants with improved environmental stress tolerance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel auxin-inducible gene, ARGOS, that is involved in organ development, including size control, in plants. Methods of influencing this development are also described, as are transformed cells and transgenic plants comprising the described sequences.

Abstract: A method of adjusting the in-plane lattice constant of a substrate and an in-plane lattice constant adjusted substrate are provided. A crystalline substrate (1) made of SrTiO3 is formed at a first preestablished temperature thereon with a first epitaxial thin film (2) made of a first material, e. g., BaTiO3, and then on the first epitaxial thin film (2) with a second epitaxial thin film (6) made of a second material, e. g., BaxSr1?xTiO3 (where 0<x<1), that contains a substance of the first material and another substance which together therewith is capable of forming a solid solution in a preestablished component ratio. Thereafter, the substrate is heat-treated at a second preselected temperature. Heat treated at the second preestablished temperature, the substrate has dislocations (4) introduced therein and the second epitaxial thin film (6) has its lattice constant relaxed to a value close to the lattice constant of bulk crystal of the second material.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and devices for filling at least one microfluidic channel with a gas or with a degassed fluid. In particular the methods and devices of the invention are useful in completely filling substantially all areas of a microfluidic device with a gas or with a degassed fluid without incorporating bubbles within such microfluidic devices.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reducing adsorption in microscale devices are provided. In the methods and apparatus, an electrical current such as an alternating current is applied to materials under pressure-induced flow. Integrated systems for simultaneous control of current and pressure in a channel are also provided.

Abstract: A complete and versatile solution that offers a comprehensive suite of integral products for electrical coupling and electronic communication and data-transfer between GPS receivers and portable electronic devices such as PDA device, cellular phones, notebook or laptop computers, etc., that utilizes various interfacing devices and technologies including USB ports, Compact/Flash cards, PC cards, and BlueTooth enabled wireless capacities, etc.

Abstract: A method for generating source code objects has steps of generating a translation file containing translation logic; inputting the translation file into a code generator; and generating translation source code as a function of the translation file. A system for accessing a database through a translation layer comprising a first database; a translation layer, defined by translation source code; and an application for accessing the first database through the translation layer.

Abstract: Discloses is a metal-based resistance heat-generation element. The element comprises a core made of a platinum group metal or refractory metal, and a coating film formed on the core. The coating film has at least two layers including a core-side inner layer of a Re—Cr based ? (sigma) phase and a surface-side outermost layer of an aluminide or silicide. Alternatively, the element may comprise a core made of an alloy containing a platinum group metal or refractory metal and Re and Cr diffused therein, and a coating film formed on the core. The coating film has at least one layer including an aluminide or silicide layer.

Abstract: A niobium cavity exhibiting high quality factors at high gradients is provided by treating a niobium cavity through a process comprising: 1) removing surface oxides by plasma etching or a similar process; 2) removing hydrogen or other gases absorbed in the bulk niobium by high temperature treatment of the cavity under ultra high vacuum to achieve hydrogen outgassing; and 3) assuring the long term chemical stability of the niobium cavity by applying a passivating layer of a superconducting material having a superconducting transition temperature higher than niobium thereby reducing losses from electron (cooper pair) scattering in the near surface region of the interior of the niobium cavity. According to a preferred embodiment, the passivating layer comprises niobium nitride (NbN) applied by reactive sputtering.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a poly(ethylene glycol)-grafted aliphatic polyester represented by Formula 1: wherein X is an aliphatic ester, R is hydrogen or C1-5 alkyl, Z is the binding moiety of an initiator or a chain transfer agent, m/l is from 0.1 to 50, n is from 2 to 50, w is 1 or greater, and y is from 1 to 200. Further disclosed is a method for preparing the poly(ethylene glycol)-grafted aliphatic polyester of the present invention.

Abstract: The compound of this invention is a useful catalyst for the oxidative coupling of naphthol. Its originality lies in that it is a novel vanadium complex of Schiff's base formed by a chiral amino acid and a formyl biphenol or its derivative. Its axis chirality is induced to form by the chiral amino acid. It has the general formula: where R represents a benzyl, an isopropyl, an isobutyl or a tertiary butyl and the configuration of the amino acid is R or S. The compound can catalyze oxidative coupling of naphthol or its derivative to form binaphthol or its derivatives with a high optical purity.

Abstract: A fabrication method of a self-aligned ferroelectric gate transistor using a buffer layer of high etching selectivity is disclosed. A stacked structure is formed with a buffer layer with high etching selectivity inserted between a silicon substrate and a ferroelectric layer, and etching is performed on a portion where a source and a drain will be formed and then stopped at the buffer layer, thereby fabricating a self-aligned ferroelectric gate transistor without damage to the silicon thin film, and thus, an integration degree of a chip can be improved.

Abstract: Methods, systems, kits for carrying out a wide variety of different assays that comprise providing a first reagent mixture which comprises a first reagent having a fluorescent label. A second reagent is introduced into the first reagent mixture to produce a second reagent mixture, where the second reagent reacts with the first reagent to produce a fluorescently labeled product having a substantially different charge than the first reagent. A polyion is introduced into at least one of the first and second reagent mixtures, and the fluorescent polarization in the second reagent mixture relative to the first reagent mixture is determined, this fluorescent polarization being indicative of the rate or extent of the reaction.

Abstract: A method of controlling the degree of IFVEI for post-growth tuning of an optical bandgap of a semiconductor heterostructure. The resultant layer structure may contain a semi-conductor heterostructure with one or more regions with selectively modified bandgap. According to one aspect of the invention, a metal interlayer is deposited between the heterostructure and a dielectric layer such as silica. According to another aspect of the invention, an oxidized surface is provided between a dielectric layer and the heterostructure. The presence of the oxide layer improves stability and reproducibility in the post-annealing process. In a further aspect, the oxide layer may be provided between the interlayer and the heterostructure. In one embodiment of the invention, a photoresist mask with a specific pattern is deposited on the surface of the heterostructure so that the interlayer is deposited in an unmasked region whereon post-growth tuning results.

Abstract: A therapeutic agent capable of of binding to the F?-G? loop of domain 4 of the common c Chain of the receptor for GM-CSF, IL-3, and IL-5. The amino acid Tyr421 which is located in the F?-G? loop is critical in the high affinity binding and stimulation of function of GM-CSF, IL-3 and IL-5 to the common c chain of the receptors. Other receptors for cytokines also show hydrophobic amino acids in analogous positions and it is probable that they too play a pivotal role in binding of respective cytokines to them and in modulating function. Agents capable of binding to the F?-G? loops are suggested and should be of therapeutic value.