Abstract: Systems and methods for modifying a heart valve annulus in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. A helical anchor is provided, having a memory set to a coiled shape or state. The helical anchor is further configured to self-revert from a substantially straight state to the coiled state. The helical anchor is loaded within a needle that constrains the helical anchor to the substantially straight state. The needle is delivered to the valve annulus and inserted into tissue of the annulus. The helical anchor is then deployed from the needle (e.g., the needle is retracted from over the helical anchor). Once deployed, the helical anchor self-transitions toward the coiled shape, cinching engaged tissue of the valve annulus.

Abstract: A urine specimen collection apparatus configured to collect a urine specimen from a human user or from an animal is described. The apparatus includes a planar component affixed between a handle portion and a collection portion. The collection portion comprises an outer periphery and an inner periphery, where the inner periphery is defined by an opening. The opening extends through a width of the collection portion and is configured to receive a urine specimen container therein. The handle portion is configured to be gripped by a user during use.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated BLAA polynucleotides and the membrane-associated or secreted polypeptides encoded by the BLAA polynucleotides. Also provided are the antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a BLAA polypeptide or any derivative, variant, mutant or fragment of the BLAA polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the BLAA polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states, as well as to other uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 05Z629. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 05Z629. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 05Z629 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 05Z629 with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A method for recovering circuits of a network element in a communications network includes determining a recovery interval in response to a failure occurring in the network element, and collecting recovery data relating to at least one circuit provisioned in the network element during the recovery interval to support a network service. The recovery data includes identification data and provisioning data. A connection with the network element is established based on the identification data, and the circuit is reprovisioned based on the provisioning data. The method may also include detecting whether an error occurred while reprovisioning the circuit, and logging any detected errors.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 04Z353. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 04Z353. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 04Z353 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 04Z353 with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 05Z629. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 05Z629. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 05Z629 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 05Z629 with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated BLAA polynucleotides and the membrane-associated or secreted polypeptides encoded by the BLAA polynucleotides. Also provided are the antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a BLAA polypeptide or any derivative, variant, mutant or fragment of the BLAA polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the BLAA polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states, as well as to other uses.

Abstract: A method for recovering circuits of a network element in a communications network includes determining a recovery interval in response to a failure occurring in the network element, and collecting recovery data relating to at least one circuit provisioned in the network element during the recovery interval to support a network service. The recovery data includes identification data and provisioning data. A connection with the network element is established based on the identification data, and the circuit is reprovisioned based on the provisioning data. The method may also include detecting whether an error occurred while reprovisioning the circuit, and logging any detected errors.

Abstract: Methods and systems for updating subscriber service parameters in a communications network wherein a central provisioning unit automatically locates subscriber ports having subscriber service parameters that require updating and which automatically issues commands for updating the subscriber service parameters of the ports requiring updating.

Abstract: A novel cotton cultivar, designated 01Z34, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cotton cultivar 01Z34, to the plants of cotton 01Z34 and to methods for producing a cotton plant produced by crossing the cultivar 01Z34 with itself or another cotton variety. The invention further relates to hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 01Z34 with another cotton cultivar.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of identifying integrin modulating agents using differential gene expression. Also disclosed are method of treating atheroscerosis and inflammatory disorders in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated TF polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by the TF polynucleotides. Also provided are the antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a TF polypeptide or any derivative, variant, mutant or fragment of the TF polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the TF polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states, as well as to other uses.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated TMP polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by the TMP polynucleotides. Also provided are the antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a TMP polypeptide or any derivative, variant, mutant or fragment of the TMP polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the TMP polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states, as well as to other uses.

Abstract: An isolated BLAA polynucleotide and the membrane-associated or secreted polypeptide encoded by the BLAA polynucleotide are disclosed. Also disclosed are the antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a BLAA polypeptide or any derivative, variant, mutant or fragment of the BLAA polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. Also disclosed are nucleic acid vectors and host cells containing the nucleic acid sequence of the invention.