Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel method for controlling enzyme productivity of a microorganism. A pulsed electric field is applied to a microorganism to control the enzyme productivity of the microorganism.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a surfactant of formula (I) and incorporation of one or more surfactants into drilling fluids.

Abstract: The present application discloses drilling fluid compositions, methods for making drilling fluids, and methods for drilling subterranean wells utilizing the drilling fluids. According to one embodiment, a drilling fluid composition may include an oil phase, an aqueous phase, and a rheology modifier. The rheology modifier may include a layered double hydroxide, such as Mg/Al-Myristate layered double hydroxide.

Abstract: Embodiments for an oil-based drilling fluid and methods of making the oil-based drilling fluid are provided, in which the oil-base drilling fluid comprising: an oil phase; an aqueous phase; at least one surfactant, in which at least one surfactant comprises a carboxylic acid having 10 or more glycol repeating units; and optionally, at least one emulsifying agent.

Abstract: This invention provides a cell line of M2C macrophage and its applications. The cell line is derived from monocytes isolated from bone marrows and peripheral blood. The monocytes were differentiated into M2 macrophage by macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF), and then the polarization of M2C macrophage was induced by baicalin. The MERTK, PTX3, and PD-L1 expression level of the M2C macrophage are high and promote phagocytosis. Hence it can be applied to cell therapy or biological agents of immune regulation. Also, the macrophage-conditioned medium and wound dressing prepared on the M2C cell have the effects of enhancing fibroblast proliferation and angiogenesis, which can improve wound healing in medical use, and can be applied to skin care product for skin repair and rejuvenation.

Abstract: Compounds comprising phosphorescent metal complexes comprising cyclometallated imidazo[1,2-f]phenanthridine and diimidazo[1,2-a:1?,2?-c]quinazoline ligands, or isoelectronic or benzannulated analogs thereof, are described. Organic light emitting diode devices comprising these compounds are also described.

Abstract: A porewater pressure dissipater is disclosed. In one example, a disclosed dissipater includes aggregate; a cylindrical receptacle for receiving the aggregate; a plate having a top surface and a bottom surface and one or more openings transcending from the top surface to the bottom surface wherein the plate secures and compacts the aggregate in the cylindrical receptacle; and one or more access tubes coupled to the top surface of the plate wherein the one or more access tubes are positioned over the one or more openings thereby forming a passageway to the cylindrical receptacle. The disclosed dissipater allows piles and shafts to be embedded at the optimum depth without concerns of liquefaction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for preventing and treating dyskinesia, such as drug-induced dyskinesia in patients of Parkinson's disease. The compositions, preferably in a sustained release formulation, include L-DOPA, carbidopa, and ranitidine wherein the weight ratio of L-DOPA to carbidopa is in the range of about 1:(0.2-0.3), or include L-DOPA, benserazide, and ranitidine, wherein the weight ratio of L-DOPA to benserazide is in the range of about 1:(0.4-0.6).

Abstract: Novel heteroleptic iridium complexes are described. These iridium compounds contain alkyl substituted phenylpyridine ligands, which provide these compounds with beneficial properties when the iridium complexes are incorporated into OLED devices.

Abstract: Provided are a system and a method which allow an improved operating time of an energy storage system in a power system by reflecting a state of charge of a battery and a state of the power system on a control of an amount of charging power or discharging power of the energy storage system. The system includes: a battery configured to charge or discharge power; a battery monitor configured to monitor a state of the battery; a power system monitor configured to monitor a state of a power system; and a charge/discharge controller configured to control an amount of charging power or an amount of discharging power of the battery using a state of charge of the battery detected by the battery monitor and the state of the power system detected by the power system monitor.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for oral administration which includes a lipophilic active substance and a phospholipid, providing a prolonged therapeutic effect.

Abstract: Interbody cages for spinal stabilization having a frame that surrounds a central compartment suitable for retaining biological material, such as bone graft material. The central, compartment acts as a spill-free bone and biologic compartment that allows a surgeon to introduce the interbody cage into the body in an effective manner without spilling the biological material. Methods for introducing the interbody cages are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are peptide-based nanostructures, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic methods using same.

Abstract: This invention is benzothiophene-based estrogen receptor downregulators and their compositions and uses to treat estrogen-related medical disorders.

Abstract: A method and a device of predicting reservoir sand bodies based on a wind field-provenance-basin system are provided. The method includes: acquiring geological data of a to-be-predicted area, which includes several of core data, paleontological data, well logging data and seismic data; inputting the geological data into a preset wind field-provenance-basin system model, for generating beach-bar-sand-body formation-process-data for the to-be-predicted area, where the wind field-provenance-basin system model includes several of a paleo-provenance restoration tool, a paleo-wind force restoration tool, a paleo-wind direction restoration tool, a paleo-geomorphology restoration tool and a paleo-water depth restoration tool; and predicting distribution locations where the beach-bar sand bodies are distributed in the to-be-predicted area using geological methods and geophysical methods based on the beach-bar-sand-body formation-process-data.

Abstract: A drilling fluid and a method of preparing the drilling fluid. The oil-based drilling fluid includes a base oil continuous phase comprising a base oil, an aqueous dispersed phase and at least one rheology modifier. The at least one rheology modifier includes a magnesium/aluminum (Mg/Al) layered-double hydroxide (LDH) diamondoid compound.

Abstract: Provided are methods for assessment of surface rugosity of a layer of live cells using tools that determine contact angle and contact angle hysteresis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of determining whether a subject has or is at risk of developing a cancer. The method comprises, obtaining a sample from the subject; determining the levels of at least two target polypeptides, which are selected from the group consisting of, ANXA2, HSPA5, KNG1 and MMP1; and assessing whether the subject has or is at risk of developing the cancer based on the levels of target polypeptides. The present method provides a potential means to diagnose and predict the occurrence of oral squamous cell carcinoma, and accordingly, the subject in need thereof could receive a suitable therapeutic regimen in time.

Abstract: Oil-based drilling fluid compositions comprising an oil phase comprising a base oil, an aqueous phase comprising water, at least one emulsifier, and one or more additives. The at least one emulsifier comprises an amino amide comprising the formula R—CO—NH—R?—NH—R?—NH2, where R is a fatty acid alkyl and R? and R? are alkyl groups. The one or more additives are chosen from a wetting agent, a rheology modifier, a fluid-loss control additive, and a weighting additive. Methods of making the oil-based drilling fluid compositions and methods of drilling a subterranean well utilizing the oil-based drilling fluid compositions are also provided.

Abstract: An ultrafine fiber printing system contains a moving deck having a nozzle seat that is disposed on the moving deck. A pipe is installed in the nozzle seat, and a nozzle is disposed at the bottom end of the pipe. The upper portion and the lower portion of the pipe are combined with a heat dissipating unit and a heater respectively. The top end of the pipe is connected to a feed tube having an outer end connected with a thread squeezer. A printing platform is disposed around the moving deck. The nozzle is connected to a static electricity supply, and the fiber carrier is grounded. An electric field is formed between the nozzle and the fiber carrier. The droplets exported from the nozzle are stretched into ultrafine fibers to form a patterned fabric or product.