Abstract: Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2) epitopes bound by CD8 or CD4 tissue resident memory cells at a healed site of HSV-2 infection are disclosed. The HSV-2 epitopes can be used as immunogenic compositions to elicit protective immune responses against HSV-2.

Abstract: The invention provides epitopes of HSV and VZV that are cross-reactive and are useful for the prevention and treatment of alphaherpesvirus infection. T-cells having specificity for antigens of the invention have demonstrated cytotoxic activity against cells loaded with virally-encoded peptide epitopes, and in many cases, against whole virus. The identification of immunogenic antigens responsible for T-cell specificity provides improved anti-viral therapeutic and prophylactic strategies. Compositions containing epitopes or polynucleotides encoding epitopes of the invention provide effectively targeted vaccines for prevention and treatment of alphaherpesvirus infection.

Abstract: Disclosed is outerwear for sports played on ice. The outerwear having an outer shell and one or more gripper sections positioned on the outer shell. The one or more gripper sections being made from a material with a coefficient of kinetic friction on ice that is greater than the coefficient of kinetic friction between the outer shell and ice. Raised portions, in the form of three-dimensional geometric shapes, can be positioned on or integrated with the gripper sections to provide additional gripping ability. In the event of a fall on the ice, the gripper sections will come into contact with the ice surface to slow the wearer down compared to if the user fell without the gripper sections.

Abstract: This present invention relates to methods for filming biodegradable or compostable containers, and as well as the containers formed by such methods. In particular, the invention relates to methods for filming biodegradable or compostable containers that can hold hot beverages and foods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.