Abstract: The invention discloses a method for forming a fungi fermentation product containing N-acetylglucosamine. The fungi fermentation product containing N-acetylglucosamine can convert cancer cells into normal cells through a mesenchymal epithelial transition mechanism. The method uses fungi as a starting material which together with a Cordyceps-related fungus is fermented to form a fermentation product which induces a mesenchymal epithelial transition to convert cancer cells into normal cells. The fungi cell wall contains chitin. The fermentation liquid is produced by fermentation of Cordyceps with chitin as the substrate. The main product is N-acetylglucosamine confirmed by an HPLC analysis. According to the experimental data, the fermentation product of N-acetylglucosamine converts cancer cells into epithelial cells that contain E-cadherin and has a square shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition or combination for the production of butanol and isopropanol, comprising an acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE)-producing Clostridium strain and a genetically engineered B. subtilis strain, wherein said genetically engineered B. subtilis strain has been transformed by at least one polynucleotide molecule; the at least one polynucleotide molecule comprising a secondary alcohol dehydrogenase gene operably linked to at least one promoter. The invention also relates to methods of producing butanol and isopropanol in a co-culture, methods of producing butyrate, isopropanol and butanol in a co-culture and methods of producing esters.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a nanostructuring process for an ingot surface prior to the slicing operation. A surface treatment step is performed for at least one surface of the ingot in forming a nanostructure layer thereon. The nanostructure layer is capable of enhancing the mechanical strength of the ingot surface to reduce the chipping ratio of the wafer during slicing.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) substrate includes a sapphire substrate which is characterized by having a surface consisting of irregular hexagonal pyramid structures, wherein a pitch of the irregular hexagonal pyramid structure is less than 10 ?m. A symmetrical cross-sectional plane of each of the irregular hexagonal pyramid structures has a first base angle and a second base angle, wherein the second base angle is larger than the first base angle, and the second base angle is 50° to 70°. This LED substrate has high light-emitting efficiency.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) substrate includes a sapphire substrate which is characterized by having a surface consisting of irregular hexagonal pyramid structures, wherein a pitch of the irregular hexagonal pyramid structure is less than 10 ?m. A symmetrical cross-sectional plane of each of the irregular hexagonal pyramid structures has a first base angle and a second base angle, wherein the second base angle is larger than the first base angle, and the second base angle is 50° to 70°. This LED substrate has high light-emitting efficiency.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a nanostructuring process for an ingot surface prior to the slicing operation. A surface treatment step is performed for at least one surface of the ingot in forming a nanostructure layer thereon. The nanostructure layer is capable of enhancing the mechanical strength of the ingot surface to reduce the chipping ratio of the wafer during slicing.

Abstract: The invention provides an epitaxial substrate, a semiconductor light-emitting device using such epitaxial substrate and fabrication thereof. The epitaxial substrate according to the invention includes a crystalline substrate. In particular, a crystal surface of the crystalline substrate thereon has a plurality of randomly arranged nanorods. The plurality of nanorods is formed of oxide of a material different from that forms the crystalline substrate.

Abstract: The invention provides an epitaxial substrate, a semiconductor light-emitting device using such epitaxial substrate and fabrication thereof. The epitaxial substrate according to the invention includes a crystalline substrate. In particular, a crystal surface of the crystalline substrate thereon has a plurality of randomly arranged nanorods. The plurality of nanorods is formed of oxide of a material different from that forms the crystalline substrate.

Abstract: There is provided a method, an in vitro method and a detection system for detecting the presence of at least one biological molecule in at least one sample. The method can include, for example, providing a sample and/or a binding agent to a contact portion of a surface by way of at least one microfluidic channel; disposing a liquid crystal at the contact portion; determining whether the orientation of the liquid crystal changes after the sample contacts the binding agent, indicating the presence of the biological molecule; and determining length of bright region of the liquid crystal and/or change in interference color of said liquid crystal, and consequently indicating the quantity of said biological molecule. Also disclosed are methods of detecting biological molecules using at least one 4?-pentyl-biphenyl-4-R, where R may be at least one functional group selected from carboxylic acid, amine, aldehyde, and oligopeptide.

Abstract: A GPS signal transmission apparatus includes a DC converter with a GPS power unit and an auxiliary power unit, an external GPS antenna, an RF amplifier and an internal GPS antenna. The DC converter receiving a DC power from a cigarette lighter and supplies electrical power to the RF amplifier, a GPS device through the GPS power unit, and portable electronic devices through the auxiliary power unit. The external GPS antenna receives a GPS signal and the GPS signal is amplified by the RF amplifier and then sent to the internal GPS antenna. Therefore, the GPS signal can be sent to the GPS device in wireless manner by the internal GPS antenna.

Abstract: Transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-?1) mediates expression of collagen 1A2 (Col 1A2) gene via a synergistic cooperation between Smad2/Smad3 and Sp1, both act on the Col 1A2 gene promoter. The present invention discloses a method for inhibiting liver fibrosis via a retinoic acid derivative primarily extracted from the mycelia of Phlellinus linteus. The retinoic acid derivative can antagonize TGF-?-induced liver fibrosis through regulation of ROS and calcium influx, decreasing the promoter activity of Col 1A2, hindering the translocalization of phosphorylated Smad2/3-Smad4 complex from cytosol into nucleus and inhibiting Sp1 binding activity.