Abstract: The use of a citrus fruit skin extract for promoting angiogenesis, or treating a disease or disorder where it is desirable to promote angiogenesis. Such diseases include coronary heart disease, stroke, or ulcers. A composition comprising an extract of citrus fruit skin suitable for use in promoting angiogenesis, or treating a disease or disorder where it is desirable to promote angiogenesis. A process for preparing a citrus fruit skin extract. The citrus fruit may be grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime, mandarin, tangelo, tangerine or uglis, preferably grapefruit (Citrus paradisii).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for use is described which permits real time monitoring of build-up of particulate contamination in a wafer processing chamber. The apparatus is capable of monitoring particle build up in regions of a processing chamber which are not accessible by traditional optical particle scanners. An accelerometer is fastened to a body in the chamber upon which the contamination is deposited. The body is subjected to vibrations and produces a vibration signal which is detected by the accelerometer. The signal is filtered, digitized, and processed by a digital signal analyzer which computes a frequency spectrum of vibration amplitudes. Frequencies in a selected band of the frequency spectrum are directly proportional to the degree of particulate build up on the body. The invention is applied to a wafer annealing tool which has a rotatable wafer platform wherein particles deposit on the exposed back side of the wafer during processing. The particles emanate from bearings in the rotation drive.

Abstract: An extract of the skin or peel of passion fruit is prepared. The extract has the effect of ameliorating the symptoms of inflammation disorders, including asthma and osteoarthritis, in mammals, including humans, when administered in an effective amount.

Abstract: An extract of passion fruit is prepared. The extract has the effect of lowering blood pressure and serum nitric oxide levels in mammals. The extract also provides a hepatoprotective effect, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in mammals. A novel compound was identified in the extract and given the name edulilic acid.