Abstract: This invention relates to the use of biomarker LRG1 as a biomarker for preeclampsia for use from the first trimester. Elevated levels of leucine-rich alpha 2 glycoprotein 1 (LRG1) can predict risk for the future development of preeclampsia or other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The predictive test will comprise the measurement of LRG1 protein, peptide fragment, DNA or RNA, from either blood, plasma, serum, urine, saliva or amniotic fluid. The invention provides a method and a test kit to assess the risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnant woman. The method or test can utilise antibodies to measure levels of LGR1 in a sample.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of biomarker LRG1 as a biomarker for preeclampsia for use from the first trimester. Elevated levels of leucine-rich alpha 2 glycoprotein 1 (LRG1) can predict risk for the future development of preeclampsia or other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The predictive test will comprise the measurement of LRG1 protein, peptide fragment, DNA or RNA, from either blood, plasma, serum, urine, saliva or amniotic fluid. The invention provides a method and a test kit to assess the risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnant woman. The method or test can utilise antibodies to measure levels of LGR1 in a sample.

Abstract: The present invention provides pre-applied contact adhesives that maintains strong cohesiveness over extended time and varied temperature conditions, while balancing low adhesiveness to other substrates. The pre-applied adhesives are applied onto paperboard, corrugated board, Kraft paper, paper, plastic film, glass, and are suitable as label, package, envelope, carton, case, box, label, bag, multilayer film, foil bag, bottle or band.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of biomarker LRG1 as a biomarker for preeclampsia for use from the first trimester. Elevated levels of leucine-rich alpha 2 glycoprotein 1 (LRG1) can predict risk for the future development of preeclampsia or other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The predictive test will comprise the measurement of LRG1 protein, peptide fragment, DNA or RNA, from either blood, plasma, serum, urine, saliva or amniotic fluid. The invention provides a method and a test kit to assess the risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnant woman. The method or test can utilise antibodies to measure levels of LGR1 in a sample.

Abstract: A high performance hot melt adhesive composition with higher heat stress and higher adhesion values at lower temperatures than a conventional hot melt adhesive is provided. Smaller quantities of the high performance hot melt may be used to provide similar performances as conventional hot melt adhesives.

Abstract: The invention provides a hot melt adhesive comprising a polymer mixture of an ethylene vinyl acetate polymer with low vinyl acetate content and a functionalized metallocene catalyzed polyethylene copolymer. The hot melt adhesive has wide service temperature ranges for bonding cellulosic substrates together. The adhesive is well suited for case, tray, carton and bag sealing applications.

Abstract: The invention provides hot melt adhesive with wide service temperature ranges, methods of using the adhesive to bond substrates together, to close/seal cases and cartons and the like, and to articles of manufacture comprising the adhesive. The hot melt adhesive comprises a metallocene catalyzed polyethylene copolymer, less than 10 wt % of a functionalized metallocene catalyzed polyethylene copolymer, greater than 22 wt % of a wax, a tackifier and optionally, additives.

Abstract: The invention provides a hot melt adhesive comprising a polymer mixture of an ethylene vinyl acetate polymer with low vinyl acetate content and a functionalized metallocene catalyzed polyethylene copolymer. The hot melt adhesive has wide service temperature ranges for bonding cellulosic substrates together. The adhesive is well suited for case, tray, carton and bag sealing applications.

Abstract: The invention provides hot melt adhesive with wide service temperature ranges, methods of using the adhesive to bond substrates together, to close/seal cases and cartons and the like, and to articles of manufacture comprising the adhesive. The hot melt adhesive comprises a metallocene catalyzed polyethylene copolymer, less than 10 wt % of a functionalized metallocene catalyzed polyethylene copolymer, greater than 22 wt % of a wax, a tackifier and optionally, additives.