Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing and treating climacteric symptoms comprising the extract of Sophorae Fructus as an effective ingredient. Precisely, the present invention relates to the extract of Sophorae Fructus having an effect of preventing and treating climacteric symptoms, a composition comprising the extract and a method for preventing and treating climacteric symptoms by administering the composition. The extract of Sophorae Fructus of the present invention has activities of promoting the osteoblast proliferation, inhibiting the secretion of bone-absorptive cytokines, promoting the secretion of growth factors involved in bone-reformation, stimulating the generation of nitric oxide in osteoblasts and inhibiting the osteoclast differentiation. In addition, the extract also reduces the concentration of a bone absorption index and inhibits the decrease of calcium content and bone density.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a Sohporae Fructus extract containing isoflavone. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for preparing a Sohporae Fructus extract containing isoflavone in high concen-tration, which is characterized by the steps of hydrothermal extraction, enzyme treatment and ethanol extraction of Sophorae Fructus. A Sophorae Fructus extract containing a high concentration of aglycon-type isoflavone having an excellent bio-absorbability can be prepared by the method of the present invention.

Abstract: A dryer, by which an inlet duct assembly for supplying hot air to a drum holding a drying object therein is facilitated to be assembled, is disclosed. The dryer includes a cabinet, a back cover having an interior side and an exterior side, the exterior side forming a rear side of the cabinet, a supporter, connected to the back cover, for supporting a rearward end of a drum, and an inlet duct assembly for supplying hot air to the drum, wherein the inlet duct assembly includes a rear duct wall integrally formed with the interior side of the back cover, and a front duct wall connected to the rear duct wall to complete the inlet duct assembly.

Abstract: A laundry separator for compartmentalized drying is loaded in the drum of a dryer, or in the drum of a washer having a drying function, as an accessory enabling simultaneous drying of laundry sorted according to type, color, and so on. The laundry separator for compartmentalized drying, includes at least one divider for detachable installation in a drum for drying laundry, wherein the at least one divider partitions an inner space of the drum into a plurality of spaces.

Abstract: A drum for use in a dryer is provided. The drum includes a plurality of segments joined axially to form the drum's cylindrical shape. The drum has a simple structure enabling the use of standardized segments to facilitate dryer manufacture by reducing production costs, increasing productivity, and reducing failure rates. The drum, which has a cylindrical shape, is composed of a plurality of segments, preferably, three, each arranged axially with respect to the axis of the drum. The drum includes a coupling mechanism, provided on each side edge of each segment, for joining the segments to form the cylindrical shape of the drum.

Abstract: A PDP and a driving method thereof are disclosed in which luminous efficiency can be improved. The PDP includes includes: a pair of sustain electrodes formed at a peripheral portion of an upper substrate; and a trigger electrode formed at the center of the upper substrate.

Abstract: A mixed discharge gas of a PDP is disclosed, which includes at least one inert gas. At this time, Xe is contained at a ratio of 3˜20% in the mixed discharge gas, and a pressure is kept between 300 torr and 700 torr, thereby enhancing efficiency and a life span of the PDP.