Abstract: A method for producing a thread on at least one end of at least one metal tube (3) by machining the metal tube (3) in at least one CNC-controlled machine tool (2) comprises an optical measurement of the thread during the thread-cutting process and/or following the thread-cutting process, and the electronic detection and evaluation of the measurement data of the thread profile and/or of a sealing lip (6) of the thread, and the derivation of control commands for controlling the machine tool (2) from the measurement data with use of at least one closed-loop control unit coupled to the machine tool (2). A corresponding thread-cutting facility is also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are methods of modulating cytokine activity, e.g., for the purpose of treating immune and inflammatory disorders, including tumors and cancer. Also provided are methods of administering agonists or antagonists of IL-33 and IL-33 receptor.

Abstract: Provided are methods of modulating cytokine activity, e.g., for the purpose of treating immune and inflammatory disorders, including tumors and cancer. Also provided are methods of administering agonists or antagonists of IL-33 and IL-33 receptor.

Abstract: Provided are methods of modulating cytokine activity, e.g., for the purpose of treating immune and inflammatory disorders, including tumors and cancer. Also provided are methods of administering agonists or antagonists of IL-33 and IL-33 receptor.

Abstract: Novel methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of all forms of atherosclerosis with 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds are described. Also disclosed is the coating of prosthetic devices, such as stents, with the compounds of the invention for the prevention and/or treatment of restenosis.

Abstract: Novel methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of all forms of atherosclerosis with 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds are described. Also disclosed is the coating of prosthetic devices, such as stents, with the compounds of the invention for the prevention and/or treatment of restenosis.

Abstract: Provided are methods of modulating cytokine activity, e.g., for the purpose of treating immune and inflammatory disorders, including tumors and cancer. Also provided are methods of administering agonists or antagonists of IL-33 and IL-33 receptor.

Abstract: Provided are methods of modulating cytokine activity, e.g., for the purpose of treating immune and inflammatory disorders, including tumors and cancer. Also provided are methods of administering agonists or antagonists of IL-33 and IL-33 receptor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a component (4), especially a hybrid component, for a device (1) for air-conditioning the inside of a vehicle. Said component comprises a metal base body (6) which is at least partially covered with plastic (K), whereby the cavity thereof forms a flow channel (8) for a cross-flow medium; also comprising at least one flow control device (12) which controls the amount of flow of the medium which is integrated into said flow channel. The invention also relates to a device (1) for air-conditioning the inside of a vehicle by means of an air-conditioning system (2) and a component (4) connected to the air-conditioning system (2).

Abstract: Provided are cytokines and methods of modulating activity of the immune system using cytokine agonists or antagonists. Also provided are methods of treatment and diagnosis of immune and proliferative disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed is a component (1), particularly a crossbeam that is to be disposed between the A-shaped columns of a motor vehicle. Said component (1) comprises an essentially tubular or other elongate metallic basic member (1) to which a plastic (7) channel (2), especially a ventilation channel, is connected at least in part within the profile of said basic member (1), and a joining part (4) that is mechanically connected to the basic member (1) or a part rigidly connected thereto and is used for fixing another component. Said joining part (4) forms a material bond with the basic member (1) or a part rigidly connected thereto at a joining point (5), thus creating an intermediate area (12) so as to reduce heat transfer between the joining part (4) and the plastic (7) of the channel (2) and/or drain away a gas produced during the joining process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a component (1), especially a hybrid carrier for a carrier in a vehicle. Said component comprises a base body (2) provided with a cavity (H), and said base body is provided with at least an inner plastic covering. The plastic covering is formed by a film channel (3, 3a) which is made of plastic and which is arranged in the cavity (H) of the base body (2).

Abstract: Provided are methods of modulating cytokine activity, e.g., for the purpose of treating immune and inflammatory disorders, including tumors and cancer. Also provided are methods of administering agonists or antagonists of IL-33 and IL-33 receptor.

Abstract: A connector designed to form a butt joint between two channel profiles, or between one such profile and some other member, comprises an elongate wedge piece with flanks diverging downwardly toward the channel bottom and a spring clip with similarly diverging legs having serrated lower edges and straddling the wedge piece over part of its length. A central web of the spring clip, spacedly overlying the top surface of the wedge piece remote from the channel bottom, terminates in a tongue whose tip enters a slit in that surface which it approaches at an acute angle of inclination.