Abstract: Provided are methods, devices and compositions for reducing and/or inhibiting postsurgical tissue adhesion using a hydrogel film disposed onto a target tissue, thereby providing an adhesion barrier that remains over said target tissue for a prescribed period of time. In some embodiments, the hydrogel film is formed by the gelation of a pre-gel mixture applied onto the target tissue as a plurality of particles having an average maximum dimension, such as diameter, of at most about 500 ?m. In some embodiments, the hydrogel film has a minimum storage modulus of 100 Pa. In some embodiments, the pre-gel mixture comprises an ECM digest having a collagen to carbohydrate ratio (by mass) of at least 70:1.

Abstract: Tactile sensing devices, systems, and methods to image a target tissue location are disclosed. When force is applied to the tactile sensing device, voltage data is detected and visualized on a screen, indicating the target tissue location.

Abstract: Provided herein are catheter devices, systems, and methods to ablate a tissue location. The devises, systems, and methods disclosed herein comprise catheters comprising a fenestrated nozzle, ablation balloons, and an ablation medium that is directed at a tissue location.

Abstract: Tactile sensing devices, systems, and methods to image a target tissue location are disclosed. When force is applied to the tactile sensing device, voltage data is detected and visualized on a screen, indicating the target tissue location.

Abstract: Linear double-stranded DNA fragments containing a promoter, a nucleotide sequence, such as a transgene, preferably non-viral, and a 3′ untranslated region, are delivered to tissue of an animal by direct injection accompanied by electroporation. Long-term expression of the transgene results in prolonged availability of proteins, hormones, or enzymes that may be deficient in the mammal. In addition, the linear fragments increase the safety of the vectors for mammalian gene therapy by avoiding deleterious side effects.

Abstract: The subject invention provides for the production of lactoferrins and lactoferrin polypeptide fragments using the host cells Aspergillus in combination with novel plasmid constructs. More specifically, the subject invention provides novel vector constructs capable of producing lactoferrins and lactoferrin polypeptide fragments in Aspergillus host cells. More particularly, the subject invention provides for novel plasmid constructs suitable for use with Aspergillus and especially Aspergillus awamori, niger and oryzae host cells, which enables them to produce large amounts of recombinant lactoferrins and lactoferrin polypeptide fragments.

Abstract: A refrigerant leak detection apparatus and method for testing for leaking frigerant within a heat exchanging fluid, particularly for testing for leaking refrigerant in a chiller system comprising heat exchangers.

Abstract: A refrigerant leak detection apparatus and method for testing for leaking frigerant within a heat exchanging fluid, particularly for testing for leaking refrigerant in a chiller system comprising heat exchangers.