Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods useful for cancer treatment. The composition and methods include overexpressing BAMBI in a population of immune cells, such as myeloid-derived suppressor cells, in order to improve the immune cells immunogenic and/or anti-tumor effects. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for determining responsiveness to a radiotherapy and/or immunotherapy.

Abstract: Provided is a Bifidobacterium lactis. The Bifidobacterium lactis is Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BL-11, and the preservation number of the Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BL-11 is CGMCC No. 20847. The provided Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis can improve intestine metabolism disorder and normalize the composition of intestine microbiome so as to improve height, suppresses obesity, promote infant and youth physical development and mental development, and prevent and treat mental disorders, said mental disorders including anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, schizophrenia, hepatic encephalopathy, anorexia, Tourette syndrome, and Asperger syndrome.

Abstract: A cleaning attachment and rotary tool for cleaning are provided. A cleaning attachment includes a housing, a plurality of bristles, and a drive shaft extending from the housing in an axial direction, the drive shaft being coupled to the housing such that rotation of the drive shaft causes rotation of the housing. The housing includes a reservoir, a valve for dispensing the fluid from the reservoir, and at least one resilient element surrounding an axis defined by the drive shaft. Translation of the drive shaft along the axial direction causes compression of the resilient element, and compression of the resilient element causes the valve to open to dispense fluid from the reservoir. A rotary tool for cleaning includes the cleaning attachment and a rotary tool having a motor, power source, and a chuck configured to receive the drive shaft of the cleaning attachment.

Abstract: Provided is a Bifidobacterium lactis. The Bifidobacterium lactis is Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BL-11, and the preservation number of the Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BL-11 is CGMCC No. 20847. The provided Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis can improve intestine metabolism disorder and normalize the composition of intestine microbiome so as to improve height, suppresses obesity, promote infant and youth physical development and mental development, and prevent and treat mental disorders, said mental disorders including anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, schizophrenia, hepatic encephalopathy, anorexia, Tourette syndrome, and Asperger syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactobacillus reuteri, and use, composition, drug and food thereof. The Lactobacillus reuteri has an accession number of CGMCC No. 21577, can improve intestinal flora disorder, reduce intestinal injury, improve intestinal permeability and promote immune system recovery, and has effects of treating or preventing allergic reactions of nervous system-related diseases such as autism, hyperactivity, tics, depression, etc.

Abstract: Provided is a nanoparticle or a pharmaceutical composition including the same for treating or remitting a neovascularization or an angiogenesis in eye segments, and the nanoparticle includes a hyaluronic acid and a therapeutic peptide.

Abstract: Methods of treating cancer comprising the use of combinations of a retinoid, e.g., all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), and radiotherapy are described. The administration of a retinoid can enhance the effect of radiotherapy, including enhancing fractionated, low-dose radiotherapy. Use of the combination increases tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?)- and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS)-producing inflammatory macrophages in local (radiated) and distal (non-radiated) tumors. The methods can optionally further involve the use of checkpoint blockade immunotherapy.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method and an apparatus for speech interaction, and a computer readable storage medium. The method may include determining text information corresponding to a received speech signal. The method also includes obtaining label information of the text information by labeling elements in the text information. In addition, the method further includes determining first intention information of the text information based on the label information. The method further includes determining a semantic of the text information based on the first intention information and the label information.

Abstract: A use of extracts of roselle seeds for preparing a composition of antioxidant, anti-inflammation, anti-UVB, anti-allergy, whitening, moisturizing, and anti-wrinkle, wherein the extracts of the roselle seeds comprise lauric, palmitic, linoleic, oleic, or stearic acids; and a method for preparing the extracts of the roselle seeds comprises steps of: steeping of: extracting a weight ratio of the 12:1 to 20:1 roselle seeds and an ethanol solution with a concentration of 75 to 95%; and steeping the roselle seeds in the ethanol solution to obtain a suspension; and extraction of: the suspension being engaged in an extraction of a continuous and rapid oscillation with an ultrasonic energy with a total energy of 200 to 500W, wherein 1 to 3 hours of the oscillation is one cycle, and a total number of 3 to 5 cycles is lasted, in order to obtain roselle seed crude extracts.

Abstract: A method for de-contouring a source image is provided. In the method, a reference image is obtained based on the source image. Multi-oriented gradient calculation is performed on each pixel of the reference image, so as to obtain, for each pixel of the reference image, multiple gradient features that respectively correspond to multiple directions. For each pixel of the reference image, a monotonicity index is determined based on the corresponding gradient features. Then, a detail-protecting and de-contour operation is performed on the source image based on the monotonicity indices determined for the pixels of the reference image.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method and an apparatus for speech interaction, and a computer readable storage medium. The method may include determining text information corresponding to a received speech signal. The method also includes obtaining label information of the text information by labeling elements in the text information. In addition, the method further includes determining first intention information of the text information based on the label information. The method further includes determining a semantic of the text information based on the first intention information and the label information.

Abstract: A dual cell LCD apparatus that includes a LCD display panel, a backlight circuit and a dual cell LCD control circuit. The LCD display panel includes a back cell and a front cell. The dual cell LCD control circuit includes a back cell control circuit, a backlight control circuit and a front cell control circuit. The back cell control circuit retrieves a plurality of luminance and color parameters of a display frame data to further generate back cell control parameters to control the back cell layer. The backlight control circuit performs a statistics analysis of the display frame data according to the luminance and color parameters to further generate a plurality of duty parameters to control the backlight circuit. The front cell control circuit performs an intensity compensation on the front cell according to the luminance and color parameters, the duty parameters and the display frame data.

Abstract: A dynamic image split method for a dual cell LCD that includes a back cell and a front cell is proposed to obtain a smoother back-cell image. Multiple desired effective transmittances that correspond to a group of front-cell pixels are taken into consideration in determining a transmittance for a back-cell pixel. The front-cell pixels in the group are related in position to the back-cell, and cooperatively form an area that is larger than and overlaps an area of the back-cell pixel.

Abstract: A superabsorbent polymer includes polymer particles, surface cross-linking agents and particles made of silicon-containing inorganic salt. The polymer particles have cross-linking inside the polymer particles. The surface cross-linking agents are covalently bound to the surface of the polymer particles so as to constitute a surface cross-linked region at the surface of each said resin particle, and the particles made of silicon-containing inorganic salt cover the surface of the polymer particles.

Abstract: A superabsorbent polymer includes polymeric particles, surface cross-linking agents and an extract of a plant of Sapindaceae. The polymeric particles have cross-linking inside the polymeric particles. The surface cross-linking agents are covalently bound to the surface of the polymeric particles so as to constitute a layer of surface cross-linked region at the surface of each polymeric particle, and the extract of the plant of Sapindaceae covers the surface of the polymeric particles.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) package includes a substrate with upper and lower surfaces, including: a metal block; an electrically insulating region surrounding at least a portion of the metal block; an LED chip mounted on the substrate and in electrical communication with the metal block; and an encapsulant covering at least an upper surface of the LED chip. A light-emitting system includes a plurality of light-emitting diode (LED) chips; and a package support for the plurality of LED chips.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wire connector for wire being inserted along an inserting direction, comprising: a cover, a conductor and a plurality of shift levers. The cover has a plurality of inserting holes along the inserting direction and a receiving space. The conductor is assembled in the receiving space, and comprising a conductive portion contacts the wire and a plurality of elastic portions that are located in an extended position of inserting holes respectively. The shift levers are pivoted on the cover and swing between a first position which non-contact the elastic portion and a second position which presses the elastic portion. Wherein a first fixed device is formed in the first position for fixing the shift levers, and a second fixed device is formed in the second position for fixing the shift levers. So that the fixed function of the shift levers will be strengthened in the first and second position.

Abstract: The disclosure proposes a method of texture synthesis and an apparatus using the same. In one of the exemplary embodiments, the step of generating the first single scale detail image would include not limited to: performing a feature extraction of a first pixel block of an image frame to derive a first pixel feature, applying a first criteria to the first pixel feature to derive a positive result, performing a first detail alignment and a maximum extension of the positive result to derived an adjusted positive mapping result, applying a second criteria, which is opposite to the first criteria, to the first pixel feature to derive a negative result, performing a second detail alignment and a minimum extension of the negative result to derived an adjusted negative mapping result, and blending the adjusted positive mapping result and the adjusted negative mapping result to generate the first single scale detail image.

Abstract: A superabsorbent polymer includes polymeric particles, surface cross-linking agents and an extract of a plant of Sapindaceae. The polymeric particles have cross-linking inside the polymeric particles. The surface cross-linking agents are covalently bound to the surface of the polymeric particles so as to constitute a layer of surface cross-linked region at the surface of each polymeric particle, and the extract of the plant of Sapindaceae covers the surface of the polymeric particles.