Abstract: One end of a length of fabric material is folded under and then over itself in forming a pair of loops, in one of which a ring is captured and through the other which an infusion tubing of a central venous catheter is captured, with the other end of the length of fabric material being coupled with a spring loaded clip securing the fabric material and infusion tubing to the clothing of a patient undergoing a medical infusion treatment.

Abstract: A surgical drape for use during surgery of a patient includes a sheet that is configured for covering at least a portion of the patient during surgery. At least one instrument holder strap is attached to a front surface of the drape, the strap having a first end affixed to the drape, an opposite releasable attachment end, and an elastomeric section between the affixed end and the attachment end such that the strap can be stretched to attach surgical instruments to various locations on the drape.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a regulatory region obtained from a wheat aleurone gene LtpW1. This regulatory region, truncated derivatives, mutations, or deletions of this regulatory region, can be used to express heterologous genes of interest within aleurone cells of a plant. Furthermore, this invention is directed to a truncated LtpW1 regulatory region that exhibits constitutive activity with both monocot and dicot plants. This invention is also directed to vectors comprising these regulatory regions operatively linked with a heterologous gene of interest, as well as plant cell cultures and transgenic plants comprising these vectors. A method for the preparation of a plant using the regulatory regions of this invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes areas subjected to tensile stretching forces when worn by a wearer. Such areas may correspond to back shoulder regions of the garment. Elastomeric patches are provided in at least one of the identified areas subjected to the tensile stretching forces, the elastomeric patches being generally surrounded by the remaining garment material.

Abstract: A method is provided for defining areas of a protective garment, such as a surgical gown, that are subjected to tensile stretching forces when worn by a wearer. Once identified, such areas may be substituted with elastomeric patches so that restrictive forces experienced by wearers of the garment are relieved.

Abstract: A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes areas subjected to tensile stretching forces when worn by a wearer. Such areas may correspond to back shoulder regions of the garment. Elastomeric patches are provided in at least one of the identified areas subjected to the tensile stretching forces, the elastomeric patches being generally surrounded by the remaining garment material.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of T cell mediated disorders is described. The method involves administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-human CD40 antibody. Disease states suitable for treatment with this method include graft versus host disease and transplant rejection and auto immune disease such as type I diabetes, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and myesthenia gravis.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a regulatory region obtained from a wheat aleurone gene LtpW1. This regulatory region, or truncated derivatives of this regulatory region, can be used to express heterologous genes of interest within aleurone cells of a plant. Furthermore, this invention is directed to a truncated LtpW1 regulatory region that exhibits constructive activity within both monocot and dicot plants. This invention is also directed to vectors comprising these regulatory regions operatively linked with a heterologous gene of interest, as well as plant cell cultures and transgenic plants comprising these vectors. A method for the preparation of a plant using the regulatory regions of this invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: The Applicants have discovered humanized anti-human CD40 antibodies which block the interaction between gp39 and CD40. The anti-CD40 antibodies of the present invention are effective in modulating humoral immune responses against T cell-dependent antigens, collagen induced arthritis, and skin transplantation, and are also useful for their anti-inflammatory properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel alpha-2-antiplasmin-binding molecules and treatment for pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, thrombosis or stroke in a patient which comprises administering an alpha-2-antiplasmin-binding molecule capable of preventing inhibition of plasmin by endogenous alpha-2-antiplasmin. The invention also relates to a treatment for pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, thrombosis or stroke in a patient comprising coadministrating an alpha-2-antiplasmin-binding molecule of the invention together with a thrombolytic agent.

Abstract: Fusarium graminearum is a plant pathogen, attacking a wide range of plant species including corn (ear and stalk rot), barley, and wheat (head blight). Fusarium epidemics result in millions of dollars of loses in crop revenues. Fusarium graminearum infection in the cereals reduces both grain yield and quality. Mycotoxins are produced by many fungal Fusarium species and thus the grain becomes contaminated with these mycotoxins, such as the trichothecenes. The major trichothecene produced by F. graminearum is deoxynivalenol (abbreviated as DON, also known as vomitoxin). Trichothecenes are potent protein synthesis inhibitors and are quite toxic to humans and livestock. A yeast gene has been identified which is resistant to the trichothecene, trichodermin. A corresponding plant gene has been prepared, which has been used to transform plants and would be suitable to transform animals. These transformed plants have an increased resistance to Fusarium infestation.

Abstract: The Applicants have discovered a novel antibody, more specifically a chimerized anti-human CD40 monoclonal antibody, which blocks the interaction between gp39 and CD40. The anti-CD40 antibodies of the present invention are effective in modulating humoral immune responses against T cell-dependent antigens, collagen induced arthritis, and skin transplantation, and are also useful for their anti-inflammatory properties.

Abstract: This invention is directed to regulatory elements obtained from a wheat aleurone gene LtpW1. The regulatory element, analogs thereof, or truncated derivatives of this regulatory element, can be used to express heterologous genes of interest within the aleurone cells of a plant. This invention is also directed to vectors comprising these regulatory elements operatively linked with a heterologous gene of interest, as well as plant cell cultures and transgenic plants comprising these vectors. A method for the preparation of a plant using the regulatory elements of this invention are also disclosed. Furthermore, this invention is directed to a truncated LtpW1 regulatory element that exhibits constitutive activity within plants.