Abstract: [Problem] To provide a conductive yarn which has conductivity that exhibits durability in terms of deformation and tensile force, while being free from the occurrence of twisting or slacking during sewing. The present invention is capable of providing an article that is provided with a flexible wiring line having a free shape by means of an easy method of sewing. [Solution] A conductive yarn which is characterized by comprising a non-twisted high-strength filament yarn, a first conductive filament yarn that covers the high-strength filament yarn with a Z twist, and a second conductive filament yarn that covers the high-strength filament yarn with an S twist. In addition, an article which has a wiring line that is formed of this conductive yarn.

Abstract: This bioelectrode is configured by applying a water-absorbing resin to a sheet-like structure including conductive fibers so as to have a moisture retention index of 0.8 or more. This bioelectrode-equipped apparatus comprises a fabric structure having, on a base fabric formed from an elastic fabric, an electrode placement region that includes a wiring formed on a surface of the base fabric, a bioelectrode provided to the terminal end of the wiring, and an insulating layer for covering the wiring, wherein the base fabric has a first extension direction exhibiting relatively low extensibility in the electrode placement region and a second extension direction which is different from the first extension direction and which exhibits higher extensibility than the first extension direction, and the wiring is formed along the first extension direction.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for using a metal ion solution of low concentration to efficiently form a metal film pattern of excellent accuracy and reliable adhesion on a resin substrate. A resin substrate having a metal film pattern formed thereon is produced by a method that includes the following steps (a) to (e): (a) a step for pattern-printing of a latent image agent (2) onto the surface of a resin substrate (1) ; (b) a step for bringing the area imprinted with the latent image agent (2) into contact with a solution containing metal ions, and forming a metal salt (3); (c) a step for bringing the metal salt (3) into contact with an acidic treatment liquid containing a reducing agent, and reducing the metal salt; (d) a step for forming an electroless nickel plating film (5) on the area imprinted with the latent image agent; and (e) a step for precipitating an electroless copper plating (6) onto the surface of the nickel plating film (5).

Abstract: [Problem] To provide: a material which is for three-dimensional molding and on which a conductive pattern that exhibits excellent adhesiveness even after the three-dimensional molding can be formed; and a process for producing a three-dimensional conductive pattern structure, said process using this material for three-dimensional molding and necessitating no special apparatus. [Solution] This three-dimensional conductive pattern structure is produced by: using a material which is for three-dimensional molding and which has, in at least a part thereof, a surface made of a polyimide resin; conducting, in a surface portion (1) made of a polyimide resin, the formation of a modified pattern and then the adsorption and reduction of metal ions to form a material which is provided with a pattern (2) having a plating-catalyzing activity; and subjecting the material which is provided with the pattern (2) to three-dimensional molding and electroless plating successively.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for using a metal ion solution of low concentration to efficiently form a metal film pattern of excellent accuracy and reliable adhesion on a resin substrate. A resin substrate having a metal film pattern formed thereon is produced by a method that includes the following steps (a) to (e): (a) a step for pattern-printing of a latent image agent (2) onto the surface of a resin substrate (1) ; (b) a step for bringing the area imprinted with the latent image agent (2) into contact with a solution containing metal ions, and forming a metal salt (3); (c) a step for bringing the metal salt (3) into contact with an acidic treatment liquid containing a reducing agent, and reducing the metal salt; (d) a step for forming an electroless nickel plating film (5) on the area imprinted with the latent image agent; and (e) a step for precipitating an electroless copper plating (6) onto the surface of the nickel plating film (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adiponectin production enhancer comprising sericin as an active ingredient, and to a pharmaceutical composition and food and drink comprising sericin. These are effective in the prevention and/or amelioration of various diseases caused by reduction of blood adiponectin level such as arteriosclerosis, fatty liver and diabetes associated with obesity. The enhancer, the pharmaceutical composition and the food and drink according to the invention have excellent adiponectin production enhancing effects as well as high safety and are expected to be broadly applied to a variety of pharmaceutical preparations and food and drink.

Abstract: The purpose is to prevent, ameliorate or relieve various conditions induced in the dried oral cavity or to improve the stability of a denture during use. A solution for treating a denture or a denture stabilizer comprising sericin can be used.

Abstract: The purpose is to prevent, ameliorate or relieve various conditions induced in the dried oral cavity or to improve the stability of a denture during use. A solution for treating a denture or a denture stabilizer comprising sericin can be used.

Abstract: The present invention provides a porous body high in safety against environment and living bodies and having a strength high enough to withstand practical use, said porous body comprising, as a skeleton constituent thereof, sericin with an average molecular weight of 30000 to 400000, and having a recovery rate of 10 to 100% after 50% compression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adiponectin production enhancer comprising sericin as an active ingredient, and to a pharmaceutical composition and food and drink comprising sericin. These are effective in the prevention and/or amelioration of various diseases caused by reduction of blood adiponectin level such as arteriosclerosis, fatty liver and diabetes associated with obesity. The enhancer, the pharmaceutical composition and the food and drink according to the invention have excellent adiponectin production enhancing effects as well as high safety and are expected to be broadly applied to a variety of pharmaceutical preparations and food and drink.

Abstract: The purpose is to prevent, ameliorate or relieve various conditions induced in the dried oral cavity or to improve the stability of a denture during use. A solution for treating a denture or a denture stabilizer comprising sericin can be used.

Abstract: A peptide according to the present invention is selected from the group consisting of: (a) a peptide having the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1; (b) a peptide having a modified amino acid sequence of the amino acid sequence described in (a) above, in which one or more amino acid residues are deleted, substituted, inserted or added, and having cell death-preventing activity and/or cell growth-promoting activity; and (c) a peptide which has an amino acid sequence having at least 80% homology with the peptide consisting of the amino acid sequence described in (a) above and has cell death-preventing activity and/or cell growth-promoting activity. The peptide has cell death-preventing activity and/or cell growth-promoting activity, is highly safe, and can be produced without difficulty. The peptide is useful as a culture supplement or as an effective component for a cell culture medium.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a new protein derived from the silkworm middle silk gland and a DNA encoding said protein. The present invention relates to a protein of the following (a) or (b): (a) a protein comprising the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1; (b) a protein comprising a modified amino acid sequence of the amino acid sequence described in (a) above, in which one or more amino acid residues are deleted, substituted, inserted or added, and having protease activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a porous body high in safety against environment and living bodies and having a strength high enough to withstand practical use, said porous body comprising, as a skeleton constituent thereof, sericin with an average molecular weight of 30000 to 400000, and having a recovery rate of 10 to 100% after 50% compression.

Abstract: A peptide according to the present invention is selected from the group consisting of: (a) a peptide having the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1; (b) a peptide having a modified amino acid sequence of the amino acid sequence described in (a) above, in which one or more amino acid residues are deleted, substituted, inserted or added, and having cell death-preventing activity and/or cell growth-promoting activity; and (c) a peptide which has an amino acid sequence having at least 80% homology with the peptide consisting of the amino acid sequence described in (a) above and has cell death-preventing activity and/or cell growth-promoting activity. The peptide has cell death-preventing activity and/or cell growth-promoting activity, is highly safe, and can be produced without difficulty. The peptide is useful as a culture supplement or as an effective component for a cell culture medium.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a means to prevent freeze-induced decrease in protein activity. The present invention relates to a method for preventing freeze-induced decrease in protein activity comprising adding a polypeptide comprising the following amino acid sequence (I) to a protein to be frozen. Further, the present invention relates to use of a polypeptide comprising the following amino acid sequence (I) to produce an agent for preventing freeze-induced decrease in protein activity: (SEQ ID NO: 1) Ser-Ser-Thr-Gly-Ser-X1-Ser-X2-Thr-Asp-X3-X4-X5-X6- X7-X8-Gly-Ser-X9-Thr-Ser-Gly-Gly-Ser-Ser-Thr-Tyr- Gly-Tyr-Ser-Ser-X10-X11-X12-X13-Gly-X14-Val (I).

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a new protein derived from the silkworm middle silk gland and a DNA encoding said protein. The present invention relates to a protein of the following (a) or (b): (a) a protein comprising the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1; (b) a protein comprising a modified amino acid sequence of the amino acid sequence described in (a) above, in which one or more amino acid residues are deleted, substituted, inserted or added, and having protease activity.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a means to prevent freeze-induced decrease in protein activity. The present invention relates to a method for preventing freeze-induced decrease in protein activity comprising adding a polypeptide comprising the following amino acid sequence (I) to a protein to be frozen. Further, the present invention relates to use of a polypeptide comprising the following amino acid sequence (I) to produce an agent for preventing freeze-induced decrease in protein activity: 1 (SEQ ID NO: 1) Ser-Ser-Thr-Gly-Ser-X1-Ser-X2-Thr-Asp-X3-X4-X5-X6- X7-X8-Gly-Ser-X9-Thr-Ser-Gly-Gly-Ser-Ser-Thr-Tyr- Gly-Tyr-Ser-Ser-X10-X11-X12-X13-Gly-X14-Val (I).