Abstract: Methods of potentiating chemotherapy or radiotherapy are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to a subject in need of chemotherapeutic or radiotherapeutic treatment an effective amount of a composition comprising biocompatible nanoparticles under conditions in which the nanoparticles alter one or more cell regulatory mechanisms in cells in which the nanoparticles are localised or other cells. Then one or more doses of a chemotherapeutic or radiotherapeutic treatment are administered to the subject either concurrently with or after the nanoparticles have altered the one or more cell regulatory mechanisms in the cells in which the nanoparticles are localised or other cells. Also disclosed are methods of enhancing the effects of chemotherapy or radiotherapy on a cell population, methods of increasing the amount of strand breaks in DNA in a cell, and methods of inducing cancer cell death.

Abstract: Methods of potentiating chemotherapy or radiotherapy are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to a subject in need of chemotherapeutic or radiotherapeutic treatment an effective amount of a composition comprising biocompatible nanoparticles under conditions in which the nanoparticles alter one or more cell regulatory mechanisms in cells in which the nanoparticles are localised or other cells. Then one or more doses of a chemotherapeutic or radiotherapeutic treatment are administered to the subject either concurrently with or after the nanoparticles have altered the one or more cell regulatory mechanisms in the cells in which the nanoparticles are localised or other cells. Also disclosed are methods of enhancing the effects of chemotherapy or radiotherapy on a cell population, methods of increasing the amount of strand breaks in DNA in a cell, and methods of inducing cancer cell death.

Abstract: Methods of potentiating chemotherapy or radiotherapy are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to a subject in need of chemotherapeutic or radiotherapeutic treatment an effective amount of a composition comprising biocompatible nanoparticles, particularly gold nanoparticles, under conditions in which the nanoparticles alter one or more cell regulatory mechanisms in cells in which the nanoparticles are localised or other cells. Then one or more doses of a chemotherapeutic or radiotherapeutic treatment are administered to the subject either concurrently with or after the nanoparticles have altered the one or more cell regulatory mechanisms in the cells in which the nanoparticles are localised or other cells. Also disclosed are methods of enhancing the effects of chemotherapy or radiotherapy on a cell population, methods of increasing the amount of strand breaks in DNA in a cell, and methods of inducing cancer cell death.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH149728. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH149728, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH149728 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH149728.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH889629. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH889629, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH889629 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH889629.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV489341. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV489341, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV489341 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV489341 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV489341.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV489341. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV489341, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV489341 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV489341 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV489341.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH889629. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH889629, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH889629 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH889629.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH149728. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH149728, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH149728 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH149728.

Abstract: A data source access editor and a network data management method are disclosed. The method is carried out in a network within which at least one data service element interacts with services. The network has data access layers, an administrator user interface and different platform data sources. The method includes the steps of: accepting administrator input through the user interface, processing the administrator input into executable instructions, and generating an abstraction of one of the platform data sources from the instructions. The abstraction defines a derivative of the one of the platform data sources that the data service element makes available to the services. The abstraction coordinates the data service element in effectuating operations on the one of the platform data sources, such that the operations generate data source responses communicated to the services in order for the services to be performed.

Abstract: A dual-mode transmission device is provided for use with a radio device configured for either push-to-talk operation or voice-operated operation. The dual-mode transmission device includes a mode selecting apparatus that may be switched between a first position in which a push-to-talk mode is enabled and a second position in which the push-to-talk mode is disabled, allowing a single headset or similar device to be used in either mode.

Abstract: An information security network provides a plurality of trusted authorities configurable in a rooted hierarchical structure. At least one of the trusted authorities is a superior authority and at least one of the trusted authorities are subordinate authorities. The trust authorities are capable of issuing digitally signed data structures, referred to as certificates. The superior authority is operative to generate policy control message data, such as separate message data or a certificate containing policy information, to dynamically vary policy control data to facilitate trust authority policy delegation among subordinate authorities. The policy control data includes, among other things, inter-trusted authority trust modification data to dynamically vary validation starting authorities among subordinate authorities.

Abstract: A dual-mode transmission device is provided for use with a radio device configured for either push-to-talk operation or voice-operated operation. The dual-mode transmission device includes a mode selecting apparatus that may be switched between a first position in which a push-to-talk mode is enabled and a second position in which the push-to-talk mode is disabled, allowing a single headset or similar device to be used in either mode.

Abstract: A combination of a deck having a plurality of spaced apart wooden deck members on the surface thereof wherein each deck member has a top, sides and a bottom and an apparatus for covering the deck members. The apparatus comprises a plurality of channel shaped members each of which has a flat top portion for covering the entire top of one deck member. The flat top portion has a rough top surface to inhibit persons from slipping on the deck. The channel shaped member also has first and second side portions which extend generally perpendicular to the top portion. The first and second side portions are generally parallel to each other and are spaced apart to receive one deck member therebetween. The side portions of the channel shaped member extend over the sides of the deck member from the top to the bottom thereof.

Abstract: For or attached to an aircrew respirator of the type having a hood with a cowl and visor enveloping at least the face of a user and a mask for delivering respirable air and oxygen to the user, means for maintaining a gas pressure within the hood but outside the mask greater than that outside the hood and means for preventing misting of a visor portion thereof, a non-respirator borne apparatus for controlling and supplying the required amounts of clean oxygen and air to the respirator in all conditions. The apparatus comprises a control unit and ducting assembly, the ducting being adapted for communication between the unit and the respirator and the control unit having a normal hood cavity supply facility, a normal mask breathable gas supply facility, and being mountable on the person remote from the respirator.

Abstract: A combination quick disconnect coupling and fluid cutoff valve particularly adapted for use in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis comprises a first tubular member connected to a length of flexible tubing and having a fluid passageway therethrough, and a second tubular member connected to a second length of flexible tubing and constructed for telescopic reception of the first tubular member. A rotatable sleeve is disposed within the first tubular member (partially closed at a first end). By rotating the sleeve the fluid passageway may be selectively opened or closed. A coupling mechanism, such as a bayonet lock is used for retaining the first and second tubular members together. A series of lugs extend inwardly from the second tubular member and are arranged to engage the rotatable sleeve as the first tubular member is inserted into the second tubular member, so as to advance the movable sleeve to an open position during coupling thereby opening the fluid passageway.

Abstract: A combination quick disconnect coupling and liquid cutoff valve comprises a first tubular member, and a second tubular member having a cylindrical sheath slidably disposed about and extending therefrom, sized for telescopic insertion into the first tubular member. The first and second tubular members may be coupled together and retained in that position as required. Two fluid passageways extend through the second tubular member. A third tubular member is concentrically positioned within the second tubular member and has a resilient, releasable, penetrable diaphragm at one end. A piercing pin is disposed within the movable cylindrical sheath so that when the piercing pin is exterior to the diaphragm, a first liquid passes through the connector, but when the piercing pin is inserted through the penetrable diaphragm, a second liquid passes through the connector and the flow of the first liquid is shut off.