Abstract: A pixel circuit includes a first power line that supplies a first power, a single control line, an emission control variable resistance element having one end connected to the first power line and the other end connected to the control line, a second power line that supplies a second power, a light-emitting element that has one end connected to the control line and the other end connected to the second power line and emits light in accordance with data written to the emission control variable resistance element, and a parallel connection variable resistance element having one end connected to the control line and the other end connected to the second power line so that it is parallel with the light-emitting element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel aralkyl carboxylic acid compound which has an agonistic activity on GPR-120 and/or GPR-40, particularly GPR-120, and is therefore useful as an appetite regulator, an anti-obesity agent, a therapeutic agent for diabetes, a pancreatic beta differentiating cell growth enhancer, a therapeutic agent for metabolic syndrome, a therapeutic agent for a gastrointestinal disease, a therapeutic agent for a neuropathy, a therapeutic agent for a mental disorder, a therapeutic agent for a pulmonary disease, a therapeutic agent for a pituitary hormone secretion disorder or a lipid flavoring/seasoning agent. The aralkyl carboxylic acid compound is represented by the general formula (I).

Abstract: Disclosed are: a method for using a particular microRNA as a biomarker for gynecological cancer; a method for the determination of gynecological cancer; a kit for the determination of gynecological cancer, and the like. The present invention is characterized in that at least one microRNA selected from the group of microRNAs consisting of miR-592, miR-629*, miR-517a, miR-205, miR-184, miR-509-5p, miR-135a*, miR-137, miR-602, miR-186*, miR-181a-2*, miR-193b*, miR-377*, miR-449b, miR-449a, miR-369-3p, miR-323-3p, miR-329, miR-299-5p, miR-34b, miR-411, miR-34c-5p, miR-376b, miR-885-5p, miR-337-3p, miR-337-5p, miR-127-3p, miR-138, miR-203, miR-488, miR-489, miR-643, miR-888, miR-424, miR-432, miR-433, miR-450a, miR-503, miR-542-3p, miR-542-5p and miR-584 is used as a biomarker for gynecological cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a method for using a particular microRNA as a biomarker for head-and-neck tumor; a method for the determination of head-and-neck tumor; a kit for the determination of head-and-neck tumor, and the like. The present invention is characterized in that at least one microRNA selected from the group of microRNAs consisting of miR-455-3p, miR-455-5p, miR-130b, miR-130b*, miR-801, miR-196a, miR-21, miR-31, miR-133b, miR-145 and miR-375 is used as a biomarker for head-and-neck tumor.

Abstract: In a household sanitary tissue paper container 1 that has a slender taking-out opening 2 where a film for supporting a household sanitary tissue paper 10 is not provided at the taking-out opening 2, the taking-out opening 2 having finger inserting portions 2B and supporting portions 2A for supporting a pulled-out household sanitary tissue paper 10 is provided, and in outside positions of edges of the supporting portions 2A in a width direction, crush portions for raising 5 along a longitudinal direction are formed respectively so as to continue into the taking-out opening 2.

Abstract: A household thin paper, that offers flexibility and further difficulty in tearing, comprising a polyester-based compound represented by General Formula (1): wherein R1 is HO— or HO(R2O)a-, R2 is an alkylene group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms, only a single type of R2O or two types of R2O can be attached randomly or as a block, “a” is 1 to 200, all “a”s may be same or different in an identical molecule, b is 2 to 100, and R3 is a hydrogen atom or the like.

Abstract: Disclosed are a substance and a pharmaceutical product inhibiting activation of a G protein-coupled receptor.

Abstract: It is intended to provide sanitary paper which is excellent in texture such as moistness and softness and scarcely causes skin irritation or blushing even if it is brought into contact with the skin frequently. Namely, sanitary paper having an oil absorbance specified in JIS P8141 of 7 mm or less and a moisture content of from 9.50 to 15.00% (measured in accordance with JIS P8127 after conditioning in accordance with JIS P8111); carrying a solution, which contains a moistening agent, a softener, an antioxidant and so on, coated in a dose of 46.0 to 160.0 mg/cm3 of the paper base; and having a bending hardness B measured with the use of a pure bending machine of from 0.0040 to 0.0060 g·cm2/cm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printing method, a printing apparatus, and a printed document by which an ink offset can be prevented while securing a sufficient adhesion force of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. Ink is applied so that, when ink applied to a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet cures, a convex section of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer exposed out of the curried ink, thereby printing an image.

Abstract: In a household sanitary tissue paper container 1 that has a slender taking-out opening 2 where a film for supporting a household sanitary tissue paper 10 is not provided at the taking-out opening 2, the taking-out opening 2 having finger inserting portions 2B and supporting portions 2A for supporting a pulled-out household sanitary tissue paper 10 is provided, and in outside positions of edges of the supporting portions 2A in a width direction, crush portions for raising 5 along a longitudinal direction are formed respectively so as to continue into the taking-out opening 2.

Abstract: An organic EL device of top emission type having a structure of a transparent conductive layer on a metal reflecting layer, and particularly an organic EL device having a high luminance with the stability capable of maintaining the high luminance over the long period of time is provided. The organic EL device includes a metal electrode layer serving as a metal reflecting film, a transparent conductive layer, an organic functional layer having an organic EL layer, and a transparent electrode layer which are successively laminated on a substrate, and a formation area of the metal electrode layer resides inside a protection area where the transparent conductive layer is formed on the substrate.

Abstract: The household thin paper comprising a polyester-based compound represented by General Formula (1): wherein R1 is HO— or HO(R2O)a-, R2 is an alkylene group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms, only a single type of R2O or two types of R2O can be attached randomly or as a block, “a” is 1 to 200, all “a”s may be same or different in an identical molecule, b is 2 to 100, and R3 is a hydrogen atom or the like.

Abstract: A purpose of the invention is to provide a thermoplastic resin composition which enhances crystallization during molding, has high thermal deformation temperature, has high rigidity, induces less pealing on the molding surface, and gives excellent appearance, thus being preferably used as the facility parts of automobiles, and those of electric and electronics products. The (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyamide resin structured by the following monomers (1) and (2) is blended with (B) 5 to 100 parts by weight of a liquid crystalline polyester amide resin: (1) a diamine component containing an aliphatic diamine component unit having 4 to 12 carbon atoms arranged in straight chain and/or an aliphatic diamine component unit having 4 to 12 carbon atoms having side chain, and a derivative thereof; and (2) a dicarboxylic acid component containing 40 to 100% by mole of terephthalic acid component unit and 0 to 60% by mole of isophthalic acid component unit, and a derivative thereof.

Abstract: It is intended to provide sanitary paper which is excellent in texture such as moistness and softness and scarcely causes skin irritation or blushing even if it is brought into contact with the skin frequently. Namely, sanitary paper having an oil absorbance specified in JIS P8141 of 7 mm or less and a moisture content of from 9.50 to 15.00% (measured in accordance with JIS P8127 after conditioning in accordance with JIS P8111); carrying a solution, which contains a moistening agent, a softener, an antioxidant and so on, coated in a dose of 46.0 to 160.0 mg/cm3 of the paper base; and having a bending hardness B measured with the use of a pure bending machine of from 0.0040 to 0.0060 g·cm2/cm.

Abstract: [Problem] Lotion tissue paper made of thin paper impregnated with a moisturizing component, which is able to leave a skin moist to keep a moisturizing feeling in the skin and in which the moisture hardly transpires even under a dry condition. [Means for Resolution] Hygienic thin paper for household use made of thin paper impregnated with a moisturizing component, wherein at least one member selected from the group consisting of a natural moisturizing factor and an intercellular lipid of a stratum corneum is contained as the foregoing moisturizing component, and a difference in the moisture content between a lapse of 4 hours and a lapse of 8 hours when allowing to stand within a dryer setup at 105° C. is not more than 5%. The foregoing component selected from the group consisting of a natural moisturizing factor and an intercellular lipid of a stratum corneum can be combined with, for example, at least one member of an amino acid, an amino acid salt, an amino acid derivative, and ceramide.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a pharmaceutical composition and a kit therefor for the lowering of elevated blood sugar level associated with diabetes and for the prevention of the elevation of blood sugar level. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition containing a ligand (agonist or antagonist) for a GT01 polypeptide, particularly a free fatty acid as a GT01 polypeptide-specific ligand, or a GT01 gene or the GT01 polypeptide, for treating the hyperglycemia associated with diabetes, and a kit therefor. The invention also provides a ligand specific for the GT01 polypeptide, and a screening method exerting an influence on the binding of the specific ligand to the GT01 polypeptide.

Abstract: It is intended to provide sanitary paper which is excellent in texture such as moistness and softness and scarcely causes skin irritation or blushing even if it is brought into contact with the skin frequently. Namely, sanitary paper having an oil absorbance specified in JIS P8141 of 7 mm or less and a moisture content of from 9.50 to 15.00% (measured in accordance with JIS P8127 after conditioning in accordance with JIS P8111); carrying a solution, which contains a moistening agent, a softener, an antioxidant and so on, coated in a dose of 46.0 to 160.0 mg/cm3 of the paper base; and having a bending hardness B measured with the use of a pure bending machine of from 0.0040 to 0.0060 g·cm2/cm.

Abstract: A sanitary thin paper is provided which has an excellent pliability together with an excellent smoothness. Such a paper can be obtained by incorporating a fatty acid ester-based compound and a fatty acid amide-based compound internally and/or externally.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising natural rubber based particles uniformly dispersed in a radiation setting compound is cured by radiation to make a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on a substrate, thereby: sufficient adhesiveness is obtained; different fillers sufficiently charged; drying time after application is short; both overall application and pattern application are readily performed; application can be performed on different substrates; and sufficient adhesive strength between the substrate and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be realizes. This adhesive composition may be manufactured by: mixing aqueous emulsion 31 containing the natural rubber based particles 30 and the radiation setting compound 32; elevating a temperature of the mixture while stirring; removing vaporized water in the aqueous emulsion; and replacing the water as the medium wherein the natural rubber based particles are dispersed with the radiation setting compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sanitary tissue paper roll wherein, when a sanitary tissue paper roll of two-ply or three-ply is laid on a horizontal surface with its central axis in a horizontal orientation, and a circular plate indenter, having an area of 2 cm2 and being arranged at a center of an upper surface of an outer periphery of a body of the roll, is vertically pressed at least at respective pressing pressures of 0.5 gf/cm2 and 50 gf/cm2, a difference in depths upon this respective pressing is within a range of 2.5–3.5 mm. Also disclosed is a sanitary tissue paper roll made by winding one sheet or two layered sheets of sanitary tissue papers wherein a roll compressibility of the roll is 0.68–0.74 m/cm2, with the roll compressibility being defined as a value obtained by dividing a roll length by a cross section of the roll.