Abstract: An image processing device including: a gain value manager for generating white gain values corresponding to a plurality of positions, based on a sensing result of a predetermined white image; a target pixel manager for detecting saturated pixels, based on pixel values received from an external device, and determining target pixels as saturated white pixels of which each have a pixel value that indicates that the saturated white pixel is saturated, based on peripheral pixels of the saturated white pixels among the detected saturated pixels; and a target pixel corrector for changing pixel values of the target pixels, based on the white gain values and pixel values of the peripheral pixels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to placenta tissue-derived multipotent stem cells and cell therapeutic agents containing the same. More specifically, to a method for producing placenta stem cells having the following characteristics, the method comprising culturing amnion, chorion, decidua or placenta tissue in a medium containing collagenase and bFGF and collecting the cultured cells: (a) showing a positive immunological response to CD29, CD44, CD73, CD90 and CD105, and showing a negative immunological response to CD31, CD34, CD45 and HLA-DR; (b) showing a positive immunological response to Oct4 and SSEA4; (c) growing attached to plastic, showing a round-shaped or spindle-shaped morphology, and forming spheres in an SFM medium so as to be able to be maintained in an undifferentiated state for a long period of time; and (d) having the ability to differentiate into mesoderm-, endoderm- and ectoderm-derived cells. Also the present invention relates to placenta stem cells obtained using the production method.

Abstract: A bactericidal and virucidal composition containing the natural products malic acid and grapefruit seed extract. Such compositions exhibit disinfectant effects on a broad spectrum of bacteria and viruses, and are particularly useful for disinfection of stalls, domestic animals and drinking water.

Abstract: A phytoestrogen composition comprising an extract of Chinese licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch), liquiritin or isoliquiritin isolated therefrom, which show estrogen activity and inhibitory effect on proliferation of cancer cells, as an effective ingredient. The Chinese licorice root extract, as well as liquiritin or isoliquiritin isolated therefrom, show estrogenicity but not androgenicity, suppress activity of the endocrine disruptor bisphenol-A and inhibit proliferation of cancer cells, e.g., breast cancer cells. The composition is usefully employed as a phytoestrogen for hormone replacement therapy and/or prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to human adipose tissue-derived multipotent adult stem cells. More particularly, the invention relates to human adipose tissue-derived multipotent stem cells, which can be maintained in an undifferentiated state for a long period of time by forming spheres and have high proliferation rates, as well as methods for isolating and maintaining the adult stem cells, and methods for differentiating the multipotent adult stem cells into nerve cells, fat cells, cartilage cells, osteogenic cells and insulin-releasing pancreatic beta-cells. Also, the invention relates to cellular therapeutic agents for treating osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and diabetes and for forming breast tissue, which contain the differentiated cells or the adult stem cells.

Abstract: A phytoestrogen composition comprising an extract of Chinese licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch), liquiritin or isoliquiritin isolated therefrom, which show estrogen activity and inhibitory effect on proliferation of cancer cells, as an effective ingredient. The Chinese licorice root extract, as well as liquiritin or isoliquiritin isolated therefrom, show estrogenicity but not androgenicity, suppress activity of the endocrine disrupter bisphenol-A and inhibit proliferation of cancer cells, e.g., breast cancer cells. The composition is usefully employed as a phytoestrogen for hormone replacement therapy and/or prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite bearing deck, including a deck panel, having an upper flange, a lower flange spaced from the upper flange by a predetermined height, a plurality of side webs formed between the upper flange and the lower flange in a transverse direction of the composite bearing deck, and a plurality of hollow portions defined by the upper flange, the lower flange and the side webs and arranged continuously in a longitudinal direction of the bearing deck while being long formed in the transverse direction thereof to constitute a tubular shape; and a concrete slab, having a predetermined thickness and integrated on the deck panel. Moreover, the composite bearing deck of the current invention can be further economically manufactured, and is advantageous in terms of prevention of brittle failure, and higher resistance to automotive loads and vibration loads, compared to conventional bearing decks.