Abstract: A method of estimating a speed of an object in real-time includes acquiring from an acceleration sensor mounted on the object a first original acceleration signal indicative of an acceleration of the object in a direction parallel to a travelling direction of the object, filtering the first original acceleration signal to remove noise to produce a first filtered acceleration signal, down-sampling the first filtered acceleration signal to obtain a first optimized acceleration signal, and calculating an estimated speed value of the object along the direction parallel to the travelling direction of the object based on the first optimized acceleration signal.

Abstract: A train speed estimation device and method are disclosed. Vibration in a natural frequency band experienced by a train as it advances is sampled by means of first and second sensors at the same sampling frequency, to obtain a first set and a second set of sampling signals respectively; a first set and a second set of vibration signals are obtained on the basis of the first set and second set of sampling signals respectively, and the first set and second set of vibration signals are subjected to cross-correlation analysis, to obtain a target sampling difference; and a train speed is calculated on the basis of the target sampling difference. The train speed estimation device and method according to the present disclosure can precisely monitor the real-time train speed without relying on any speed sensor or GNSS.

Abstract: Methods of tests that assess the expression of DPC4 (SMAD4) to identify subjects with pancreatic cancer that are likely or unlikely to respond to treatment with BTK inhibitors; methods of treating subjects based on identification of the subjects as likely to respond to treatment with BTK inhibitors; therapeutic targets for cancers, particularly cancers with inactivated DPC4 gene or protein; methods of screening of new therapeutic agents using the target; pharmaceutical composition comprising BTK inhibitors, such as PCI-32765 or derivatives thereof, for cancer treatment; and kits that facilitate the performance of the methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of tests that assess the expression of DPC4 (SMAD4) to identify subjects with pancreatic cancer that are likely or unlikely to respond to treatment with BTK inhibitors; methods of treating subjects based on identification of the subjects as likely to respond to treatment with BTK inhibitors; therapeutic targets for cancers, particularly cancers with inactivated DPC4 gene or protein; methods of screening of new therapeutic agents using the target; pharmaceutical composition comprising BTK inhibitors, such as PCI-32765 or derivatives thereof, for cancer treatment; and kits that facilitate the performance of the methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of tests that assess the expression of DPC4 (SMAD4) to identify subjects with pancreatic cancer that are likely or unlikely to respond to treatment with BTK inhibitors; methods of treating subjects based on identification of the subjects as likely to respond to treatment with BTK inhibitors; therapeutic targets for cancers, particularly cancers with inactivated DPC4 gene or protein; methods of screening of new therapeutic agents using the target; pharmaceutical composition comprising BTK inhibitors, such as PCI-32765 or derivatives thereof, for cancer treatment; and kits that facilitate the performance of the methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A 2-aryl-pyridylazole compound and derivatives useful in slowing the growth of cancer cells are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the compound, methods of using pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound as an ingredient to slow the growth of cancer cells, and methods of treating cancer patients with pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound as an ingredient.

Abstract: This invention provides a therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer. The invention further provides methods of screening of new therapeutic agents using the target. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising fasudil or derivatives thereof for pancreatic cancer treatment, and a kit comprising such a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Methods of tests that assess the expression of DPC4 (SMAD4) to identify subjects with pancreatic cancer that are likely or unlikely to respond to treatment with BTK inhibitors; methods of treating subjects based on identification of said subjects as likely to respond to treatment with BTK inhibitors; therapeutic targets for cancers, particularly cancers with inactivated DPC4 gene or protein; methods of screening of new therapeutic agents using the target; pharmaceutical composition comprising BTK inhibitors, such as PCI-32765 or derivatives thereof, for cancer treatment; and kits that facilitate the performance of the methods are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to methods for screening and identification of compounds capable of selectively eliminating cancer cells with specific loss-of-function alterations, including but not limited to mutations, deletions, hypermethylations, and other types of gene silencing. This invention is also directed to novel compounds that selectively eliminate cancer cells with specific loss-of-function alterations. Furthermore, this invention is directed to methods for production and therapeutic use of compounds that selectively eliminate cancer cells with specific loss-of-function alterations.

Abstract: This invention provides a therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer. The invention further provides methods of screening of new therapeutic agents using the target. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising fasudil or derivatives thereof for pancreatic cancer treatment, and a kit comprising such a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A 2-aryl-pyridylazole compound and derivatives useful in slowing the growth of cancer cells are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the compound, methods of using pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound as an ingredient to slow the growth of cancer cells, and methods of treating cancer patients with pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound as an ingredient.

Abstract: Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: including steroisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A is a ring moiety selected from: and wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Z, L1, Cycl1, L2 and Cycl2 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention, as well as methods relating to the use thereof.

Abstract: Methods that identify cells as pancreatic cancer cells based on assessing the expression of combinations of target molecules expressed preferentially on pancreatic cancer cells are disclosed. Combinations were initially discovered by microarray analysis and selected based upon tumor specificity, relative lack of cross-reactivity with normal tissues, and applicability as targets of multispecific ligands. The claimed methods encompass measuring the expression of three or more specific target molecules in combination and correlating positive expression of the combination with an identification of the cell as a pancreatic cancer cell.

Abstract: Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: including steroisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A is a ring moiety selected from: and wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Z, L1, Cycl1, L2 and Cycl2 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention, as well as methods relating to the use thereof.

Abstract: This invention is directed to methods for screening and identification of compounds capable of selectively eliminating cancer cells with specific loss-of-function alterations, including but not limited to mutations, deletions, hypermethylations, and other types of gene silencing. This invention is also directed to novel compounds that selectively eliminate cancer cells with specific loss-of-function alterations. Furthermore, this invention is directed to methods for production and therapeutic use of compounds that selectively eliminate cancer cells with specific loss-of-function alterations.

Abstract: Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: including steroisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A is a ring moiety selected from: and wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Z, L1, Cycl1, L2 and Cycl2 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention, as well as methods relating to the use thereof.

Abstract: Methods that identify cells as pancreatic cancer cells based on assessing the expression of combinations of target molecules expressed preferentially on pancreatic cancer cells are disclosed. Combinations were initially discovered by microarray analysis and selected based upon tumor specificity, relative lack of cross-reactivity with normal tissues, and applicability as targets of multispecific ligands. The claimed methods encompass measuring the expression of three or more specific target molecules in combination and correlating positive expression of the combination with an identification of the cell as a pancreatic cancer cell.

Abstract: Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: including steroisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A is a ring moiety selected from: and wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Z, L1, Cycl1, L2 and Cycl2 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention, as well as methods relating to the use thereof.

Abstract: Using gene expression profiling, the present Invention identifies Protein tyrosine phosphatase IVA member 1 (PRL-1) as a diagnostic marker and therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer. The Invention therefore provides methods for prediction and detection of PRL-1 associated cancers, and evaluation of inhibitors of PRL-1. The Invention also provides a method of treating or preventing pancreatic cancer in a subject.

Abstract: Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: including steroisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A is a ring moiety selected from: and wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Z, L1, Cycl1, L2 and Cycl2 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention, as well as methods relating to the use thereof.