Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a means for fixing a pancreatic resection stump created during an operation for resecting a portion of the pancreas. The present invention provides a polymeric surgical clip characterized in that the clip comprises a first arm portion, a second arm portion, and a resilient hinge portion joining the first and second arm portions together, both the arm portions are joined to the resilient hinge portion at their bases, the first arm portion has a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface clamping the pancreas, the second arm portion has a convex or flat outer surface and a concave or flat inner surface clamping the pancreas, the first arm portion forms at its distal end a deflectable hook portion curved toward the second arm portion, and the clip is configured so that, in a closed position, a distal end of the second arm portion enters inside the curved hook portion and engages with the hook portion to lock the clip in the closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for identifying specific marker proteins (biomarkers) for cholangiocellular carcinoma (CCC), the biomarkers for CCC identified by the method and the use thereof, in particular for diagnosis, surveillance and treatment. The invention further relates to a diagnostic device comprising the biomarkers for CCC and a screening assay wherein these biomarkers for CCC are used to identify novel pharmaceutical compounds for treatment of CCC.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for identifying specific marker proteins (biomarkers) for cholangiocellular carcinoma (CCC), the biomarkers for CCC identified by the method and the use thereof, in particular for diagnosis, surveillance and treatment. The invention further relates to a diagnostic device comprising the biomarkers for CCC and a screening assay wherein these biomarkers for CCC are used to identify novel pharmaceutical compounds for treatment of CCC.

Abstract: A process for producing a silicone polymer comprising a step of subjecting, to hydrolysis and polycondensation reaction, a silane compound mixture containing 35 to 100% by mol of a silane compound represented by the general formula (I): R?m(H)kSiX4?(m+k)??(I) (wherein X is a hydrolysable and polycondensable group, e.g., a halogen atom (e.g., chlorine or bromine) or —OR; R is an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkyl carbonyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R? is a non-reactive group, e.g., an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group (e.g., a phenyl group); “k” is 1 or 2; “m” is 0 or 1; and “m+k” is 1 or 2), and further subjecting the resultant product to hydrosilylation reaction with a hydrosilylation agent.

Abstract: A process for producing a silicone polymer comprising a step of subjecting, to hydrolysis and polycondensation reaction, a silane compound mixture containing 35 to 100% by mol of a silane compound represented by the general formula (I): R?m(H)kSiX4?(m+k)??(I) (wherein X is a hydrolysable and polycondensable group, e.g., a halogen atom (e.g., chlorine or bromine) or —OR; R is an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkyl carbonyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R? is a non-reactive group, e.g., an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group (e.g., a phenyl group); “k” is 1 or 2; “m” is 0 or 1; and “m+k” is 1 or 2), and further subjecting the resultant product to hydrosilylation reaction with a hydrosilylation agent.

Abstract: A process for producing a silicone polymer comprising a step of subjecting, to hydrolysis and polycondensation reaction, a silane compound mixture containing 35 to 100% by mol of a silane compound represented by the general formula (I): R?m(H)kSiX4?(m+k)??(I) (wherein X is a hydrolysable and polycondensable group, e.g., a halogen atom (e.g., chlorine or bromine) or —OR; R is an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkyl carbonyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R? is a non-reactive group, e.g., an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group (e.g., a phenyl group); “k” is 1 or 2; “m” is 0 or 1; and “m+k” is 1 or 2), and further subjecting the resultant product to hydrosilylation reaction with a hydrosilylation agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermosetting resin composition comprising: a binder containing a thermosetting resin having a storage elastic modulus of 1,000 MPa or less at 20° C. and an elongation of 10% or more at 20° C.; and an inorganic filler in an amount of 100 to 2,000 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the binder. According to the invention, it provides a thermosetting resin composition and resin film which have a low thermal expansion coefficient and able to possess a low elastic modulus, a high extensibility, and a low thermal expansion coefficient.

Abstract: There is here disclosed a thermosetting resin composition containing, as essential components, (a) an epoxy resin, (b) a curing agent, and (c) a silicone polymer having a bifunctional siloxane unit represented by the formula R2SiO2/2 (wherein R is the same or a different organic group) in the molecule.

Abstract: A process for producing a silicone polymer comprising a step of subjecting, to hydrolysis and polycondensation reaction, a silane compound mixture containing 35 to 100% by mol of a silane compound represented by the general formula (I):

Abstract: There is here disclosed a thermosetting resin composition containing, as essential components, (a) an epoxy resin, (b) a curing agent, and (c) a silicone polymer having a bifunctional siloxane unit represented by the formula R2SiO2/2 (wherein R is the same or a different organic group) in the molecule.

Abstract: A clutch driven plate comprising a clutch facing plate molded from a clutch facing material comprising a fiber, a binder, and a friction modifier and a back-up plate carrying the clutch facing plate, wherein a number of dimples are formed on the surface of the clutch facing plate. The clutch driven plate is obtainable by thermo-compression molding a back-up plate and a clutch facing material comprising a fiber, a binder, and a friction modifier to integrate the plate and clutch facing material into one body.

Abstract: A section steel straightener for correcting deformations in section steel, such as H-beams. The straightener allows for adjusting the width of the rollers without disassembling the apparatus, but rather by rotating sleeves to change the distance between rollers. Also disclosed is a plurality of rollers forming at least one of the fixed roller and movable roller such that the required amount of movement of the movable roller is reduced, thereby reducing idle time of the straightener.

Abstract: A clutch driven plate comprising a clutch facing plate molded from a clutch facing material comprising a fiber, a binder, and a friction modifier and a back-up plate carrying the clutch facing plate, wherein a number of dimples are formed on the surface of the clutch facing plate.The clutch driven plate is obtainable by thermo-compression molding a back-up plate and a clutch facing material comprising a fiber, a binder, and a friction modifier to integrate them in one body.