Abstract: The present invention discloses a data stream distribution method and apparatus. In the method, a load balancer may access data in a data stream according to an instruction in a distribution rule that is sent by an application server according to an interface protocol or configured on the load balancer according to an interface protocol; determine, according to a keyword generated according to the accessed data, an application server that processes the data stream; and send the data stream to the determined application server. Therefore, the load balancer may access the data in the data stream according to an instruction in a common distribution rule, to distribute the data stream, thereby reducing complexity of data stream distribution performed by the load balancer.

Abstract: This embodiment provides a user packet forwarding control method and a processing node. A processing node receives a processed user packet sent by a first target value-added server (VAS), and the processing node correspondingly generates a target processing identifier according to the processed user packet, so that the processing node determines, according to the target processing identifier, that the user packet has been processed by the first target VAS. Each processing node can determine VASs that have processed the user packet, without the need to change the original user packet, thereby effectively ensuring that each VAS provides a normal value-added service to the user packet, and avoiding a fault in a process of forwarding the user packet between value-added servers.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and compositions for improving homing of cells including mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Compositions include compounds described herein as capable of inducing expression by MSCs of cell surface homing ligand molecules such as CD1 la, promoting increased firm adhesion by MSCs in an in vitro shear flow assay, increasing binding to an adhesion molecule such as E-selectin or ICAM-1, and/or demonstrating anti-inflammatory activity upon in vivo systemic administration in cell therapy using human MSCs. Also described are screening methods to identify small molecule compounds for improving a homing function of MSCs.

Abstract: A method, device, and system for implementing a multi-party conference call by using a set-top box. The method includes: in a conferencing state, the set-top box sending a network server that manages the conference a request message for adding another specified set-top box into the conference where the set-top box is located; and after the set-top box receives an acknowledgment message fed back by the network server for indicating that the specified set-top box has joined in the conference, distributing audio and/or video signals to be transmitted by the set-top box to other members of the conference through the network server.

Abstract: A laser assembly for generating laser output light at an output wavelength of approximately 183 nm includes a fundamental laser, an optical parametric system (OPS), a fifth harmonic generator, and a frequency mixing module. The fundamental laser generates fundamental light at a fundamental frequency. The OPS generates a down-converted signal at a down-converted frequency. The fifth harmonic generator generates a fifth harmonic of the fundamental light. The frequency mixing module mixes the down-converted signal and the fifth harmonic to produce the laser output light at a frequency equal to a sum of the fifth harmonic frequency and the down-converted frequency. The OPS generates the down-converted signal by generating a down-converted seed signal at the down-converted frequency, and then mixing the down-converted seed signal with a portion of the fundamental light.

Abstract: The patent application relates to compounds of formula (I) below: to a process for preparing them and to the therapeutic use thereof.

Abstract: A method, device, and system for implementing a multi-party conference call by using a set-top box. The method includes: in a conferencing state, the set-top box sending a network server that manages the conference a request message for adding another specified set-top box into the conference where the set-top box is located; and after the set-top box receives an acknowledgment message fed back by the network server for indicating that the specified set-top box has joined in the conference, distributing audio and/or video signals to be transmitted by the set-top box to other members of the conference through the network server.

Abstract: Provided herein are cryptophycin conjugates and compositions containing them. Methods of making and using such compounds also are provided.

Abstract: A common electrode driving method, comprises: generating a first common electrode signal to be applied to a storage electrode line of each row of pixels on an array substrate, and a second common electrode signal to be applied to a common electrode forming a liquid crystal capacitance with pixel electrodes of each row of pixels on the array substrate, the first common electrode signal being opposite to a gate signal for gate electrodes applied to the corresponding row of pixels in terms of transition timing; and inputting the first common electrode signal to each row of pixels, and inputting the second common electrode signal to the common electrode.

Abstract: A thin film transistor (TFT) array substrate is disclosed and having a pixel region and a peripheral region surrounding the pixel region, and the pixel region comprises horizontal gate lines, longitudinal data lines defining pixel units with the horizontal gate lines, and storage capacitor electrode (Vcom) lines. The peripheral region comprises at least one peripheral common electrode line which is electrically connected with an integrated-circuit (IC) element. The Vcom lines are connected with the peripheral common electrode line through one or more Vcom line IC terminals.

Abstract: Described herein is a contrast agent for administration to a subject. The contrast agent includes a targeting portion that includes an unchelated aminocarboxylate functional group; a metal ion bound to a metal-complexable portion; and a linker joining the targeting portion and the metal-complexable portion of the contrast agent. The portion that is not bound to a metal ion is for binding to necrotic tissue in the subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dimers of artemisinin derivatives, to processes for the preparation of such dimers, to methods of treatment comprising administration of such dimers, and to intermediates to such dimers.

Abstract: Provided herein are cryptophycin conjugates and compositions containing them. Methods of making and using such compounds also are provided.

Abstract: An thin film transistor array and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. A thin film transistor (TFT) array substrate comprises a base substrate, horizontal gate lines, reticulated storage capacitor electrode (Vcom) lines, longitudinal data lines defining pixel units with the horizontal gate lines. The Vcom lines corresponding to the pixel units in each row of the reticulated Vcom line are connected with each other, and the reticulated Vcom lines are connected with an integrated-circuit (IC) element through Vcom line IC terminals; if the number of the data lines is N, the number of the Vcom line IC terminals is more than 0 and less than N+1; and at least one Vcom line longitudinal electric connection section is provided between the Vcom lines in two adjacent rows.

Abstract: A common electrode driving method, comprises: generating a first common electrode signal to be applied to a storage electrode line of each row of pixels on an array substrate, and a second common electrode signal to be applied to a common electrode forming a liquid crystal capacitance with pixel electrodes of each row of pixels on the array substrate, the first common electrode signal being opposite to a gate signal for gate electrodes applied to the corresponding row of pixels in terms of transition timing; and inputting the first common electrode signal to each row of pixels, and inputting the second common electrode signal to the common electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-alkoxy-3,4,5-trihydroxyalkylamide benzodiazepine compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, to methods of treatment comprising administering such compounds, to processes for the preparation of such compounds, and to intermediate precursors to such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-alkoxy-3,4,5-trihydroxyalkylamide derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, to methods of treatment comprising administering such compounds, to processes for the preparation of such compounds, and to intermediate precursors to such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-alkoxy-3,4,5-trihydroxyalkylamide benzothiazepine compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, to methods of treatment comprising administering such compounds, to processes for the preparation of such compounds and to intermediate precursors to such compounds.

Abstract: The invention especially relates to novel chemical compounds, especially novel benzothiazole derivatives, to compositions containing said compounds, and to the use thereof as medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of substituted caprolactams, a method for the preparation thereof, compositions containing them and the use thereof as a medicament, particularly as anticancer agents.