Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods of modulating B lymphocyte activity, and organ protection after acute injury. In particular, PEG-Pirfenidone has increased half-life, improved bioavailability and is equipotent in modulating B cell activity and is particularly useful as protective agents from acute organ damage and disease caused by dysregulation of B cell activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing a reconstituted fruit, herb, and/or seed fiber product, the product produced using the method, and dietary supplements containing the product. The steps used to produce the product include expressing juice from a fruit, herb, or seed; concentrating the juice by removing water; infusing pomace obtained during expression of the juice with the concentrated juice, and drying the steeped pomace to obtain a dry, non-hygroscopic, free-flowing nutritional supplement.

Abstract: System and method for engraving an image on a workpiece, such as a nuclear steam generator tubesheet. The system includes a laser assembly for generating a pulsed laser beam to engrave the image adjacent a target position on the workpiece. A positioning mechanism is connected to the laser assembly for positioning the laser assembly with reference to the target position. A controller is electrically connected to the positioning mechanism for controlling the positioning mechanism in order to controllably position the laser assembly at the target position and for verifying the image engraved at the target position. A computer is electrically connected to the controller for receiving the verified image. The computer is also electrically connected to the laser assembly for operating the laser assembly so that the laser beam emitted thereby engraves the image on the tubesheet at the target position.