Abstract: Provided are a composition and the uses thereof. Said composition comprises Megamonas funimormis and/or a metabolite thereof, as well as Anaerofustis stercorihominis and/or a metabolite thereof. Said composition can efficiently treat and prevent inflammation, specifically ulcerative colitis, and related diseases thereof by using a combination of Megamonas funimormis and Anaerofustis stercorihominis, and is safe, efficient, exhibits low toxicity and does not easily produce resistance.

Abstract: Provided is a use of Butyribacter intestini in preventing and/or treating inflammation-related diseases. Specifically, in the present disclosure, it was firstly discovered that Butyribacter intestini has the function of preventing and/or treating inflammation-related diseases (for example, inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis, gastritis, and common enteritis; and rheumatoid arthritis).

Abstract: Provided are a biologically pure Faecalibacterium butyricigenerans strain AF52-21 deposited under CGMCC Accession No. 1.5206 and a composition including the same and a carrier. A method for treating an inflammation-related disease in a subject in need thereof is also provided. The Faecalibacterium butyricigenerans is useful for treating ulcerative colitis and related disorders.

Abstract: Provided are Megamonas funiformis and applications thereof. Specifically, the Megamonas funiformis has the effects for preventing and/or treating inflammation-related diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases (such as ulcerative enteritis, gastritis, and general enteritis) and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: Provided are a composition and the uses thereof. Said composition comprises Megamonas funimormis and/or a metabolite thereof, as well as Anaerofustis stercorihominis and/or a metabolite thereof. Said composition can efficiently treat and prevent inflammation, specifically ulcerative colitis, and related diseases thereof by using a combination of Megamonas funimormis and Anaerofustis stercorihominis, and is safe, efficient, exhibits low toxicity and does not easily produce resistance.

Abstract: A ball joint with variable friction resistance for a vehicle, the joint having a stud with a joint ball which is held in a housing so as to articulate relative thereto. The housing comprises movable and static housing parts that are movable relative to one another and engage on opposite sides of the ball. A transmission is moved by one housing part so as to exert a variable pressure on the ball. The transmission has axially aligned transmission elements, each of which has a helical ball track. The transmission elements axially rest against one another via balls that are guided between the ball tracks of the transmission elements. A first transmission element can move axially and contact the movable housing part. A second transmission element can rotate about the rotational axis which causes the first transmission element to move axially and exert an axial force on the movable housing part.

Abstract: Provided is a use of Butyribacter intestini in preventing and/or treating inflammation-related diseases. Specifically, in the present disclosure, it was firstly discovered that Butyribacter intestini has the function of preventing and/or treating inflammation-related diseases (for example, inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis, gastritis, and common enteritis; and rheumatoid arthritis).

Abstract: Provided are Megamonas funiformis and applications thereof. Specifically, the Megamonas funiformis has the effects for preventing and/or treating inflammation-related diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases (such as ulcerative enteritis, gastritis, and general enteritis) and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: Provided are Christensenella intestinihominis and an application thereof, specifically, use of Christensenella intestinihominis in treating and preventing obesity and related diseases thereof. Also provided are a composition for treating and preventing obesity and related diseases thereof, comprising compositions of drugs, drinks, food, or animal feed, and a method for reducing weight and/or blood lipid.

Abstract: A ball joint assembly for use in a vehicle suspension system includes a housing including a first end surface and an opposing second end surface. The housing at least one of includes an outer tie rod of a steering assembly and is configured to be coupled to the outer tie rod of the steering assembly. The housing defines a cavity and also includes an opening defined in the second end surface. The ball joint assembly also includes a ball stud coupled to the housing such that a first portion of the ball stud is positioned in the cavity and a second portion of the ball stud extends through the opening. A wire harness is coupled to the first end surface of the housing and extends away from the housing in a direction opposite the second end surface.

Abstract: Provided are Christensenella intestinihominis and an application thereof, specifically, use of Christensenella intestinihominis in treating and preventing obesity and related diseases thereof. Also provided are a composition for treating and preventing obesity and related diseases thereof, comprising compositions of drugs, drinks, food, or animal feed, and a method for reducing weight and/or blood lipid.

Abstract: Provided are a biologically pure Faecalibacterium butyricigenerans strain AF52-21 deposited under CGMCC Accession No. 1.5206 and a composition including the same and a carrier. A method for treating an inflammation-related disease in a subject in need thereof is also provided.

Abstract: A ball joint assembly for use in a vehicle suspension system includes a housing including a first end surface and an opposing second end surface. The housing at least one of includes an outer tie rod of a steering assembly and is configured to be coupled to the outer tie rod of the steering assembly. The housing defines a cavity and also includes an opening defined in the second end surface. The ball joint assembly also includes a ball stud coupled to the housing such that a first portion of the ball stud is positioned in the cavity and a second portion of the ball stud extends through the opening. A wire harness is coupled to the first end surface of the housing and extends away from the housing in a direction opposite the second end face surface.

Abstract: A ball joint assembly includes a housing at least partially defining a cavity. A ball stud includes a head portion positioned within the cavity and a shaft extending from the head portion. A ball race having an inner surface is positioned within the cavity to define an interface between the inner surface of the ball race and an outer surface of the head portion. A solid friction coating is positioned within the interface. The solid friction coating is coupled to the inner surface of the ball race and/or the outer surface of the head portion of the ball stud. A piston can also be positioned within the cavity, wherein at least one gap is defined between the ball race and the piston and/or between the ball race and the housing. Methods of assembling a ball joint assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A ball joint with variable friction resistance for a vehicle, the joint having a stud with a joint ball which is held in a housing so as to articulate relative thereto. The housing comprises movable and static housing parts that are movable relative to one another and engage on opposite sides of the ball. A transmission is moved by one housing part so as to exert a variable pressure on the ball. The transmission has axially aligned transmission elements, each of which has a helical ball track. The transmission elements axially rest against one another via balls that are guided between the ball tracks of the transmission elements. A first transmission element can move axially and contact the movable housing part. A second transmission element can rotate about the rotational axis which causes the first transmission element to move axially and exert an axial force on the movable housing part.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a vehicle including a friction control device are provided. A method of controlling the vehicle includes operating at least one friction control device in a first of a plurality of friction modes, detecting a vehicular speed, changing operation of the at least one friction control device from the first friction mode to a second of the plurality of friction modes in response to the vehicular speed exceeding a first threshold speed value, and changing operation of the at least one friction control device from the second friction mode to the first friction mode in response to the vehicular speed falling below a second threshold speed value that is less than the first threshold speed value. The second friction mode is associated with a higher level of resistance than the first friction mode.

Abstract: A suspension damper including an actuator and a static fluid damper is provided. The actuator includes a first housing and a second housing positioned within the first housing and coaxially aligned with the first housing along an axis of the actuator. The second housing defines a passage. A piston is slidably positioned within the passage of the second housing to define a first chamber and a second chamber. A divider is positioned between an inner surface of the first housing and an outer surface of the second housing to define a third chamber and a fourth chamber. The static fluid damper includes a first damping chamber, a second damping chamber, and a third damping chamber. A separating member is positioned within the third damping chamber to define a gas chamber. First and second flow passages provide fluid communication between the actuator and the static fluid damper.

Abstract: A suspension damper test apparatus is provided. The suspension damper test apparatus includes a first fixture having a force sensor, a first prying device, and a first torsion device, operatively coupled to a first end of a suspension damper. A second fixture having at least one of a displacement sensor and a speed sensor, is operatively coupled to a second end of a suspension damper. A controller is in signal communication with the force sensor and the at least one of the displacement sensor and the speed sensor. The controller is configured to record signals received from one or more of the force sensor, and the at least one of the displacement sensor and the speed sensor. The signals recorded are representative of a friction of the suspension damper while the suspension damper is actuated along a longitudinal axis of the suspension damper.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a vehicle including a friction control device are provided. A method of controlling the vehicle includes operating at least one friction control device in a first of a plurality of friction modes, detecting a vehicular speed, changing operation of the at least one friction control device from the first friction mode to a second of the plurality of friction modes in response to the vehicular speed exceeding a first threshold speed value, and changing operation of the at least one friction control device from the second friction mode to the first friction mode in response to the vehicular speed falling below a second threshold speed value that is less than the first threshold speed value. The second friction mode is associated with a higher level of resistance than the first friction mode.

Abstract: A ball joint assembly includes a housing at least partially defining a cavity. A ball stud includes a head portion positioned within the cavity and a shaft extending from the head portion. A ball race having an inner surface is positioned within the cavity to define an interface between the inner surface of the ball race and an outer surface of the head portion. A solid friction coating is positioned within the interface. The solid friction coating is coupled to the inner surface of the ball race and/or the outer surface of the head portion of the ball stud. A piston can also be positioned within the cavity, wherein at least one gap is defined between the ball race and the piston and/or between the ball race and the housing. Methods of assembling a ball joint assembly are also disclosed.