Abstract: Compositions and methods of use thereof for modulating FLRT3 mediated signaling are provided. For example, immunomodulatory agents are provided that reduce FLRT3 expression, ligand binding, crosslinking, FLRT3 mediated signaling, or a combination thereof. In another embodiment, immunomodulatory agents are provided that enhance or promote FLRT3 expression, ligand binding, crosslinking, FLRT3 mediated signaling, or a combination thereof. Such agents can be used to modulate an immune response in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Methods for rapidly concentrating a food sample for efficient detection of bacteria are disclosed. A microfiltration approach followed by centrifugation was used to concentrate the cells with an enzyme (e.g., a protease) added at the beginning of the process to facilitate more efficient micro-filtering. The enzyme was found to have no significant effect on cell viability.

Abstract: Siglec-15 binding molecules are provides. The molecules are typically an antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof that immunospecifically binds to Siglec-15. Siglec-15 ligand-binding molecules are also provided. The molecules are typically Siglec-15 polypeptide or fusion protein. Methods of using the molecules to reduce Siglec-15 mediated immunosuppression in a subject in need thereof are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of use thereof for modulating LAIR-1 are provided. For example, immunomodulatory agents are provided that reduce LAIR-1 expression, ligand binding, crosslinking, negative signaling, or a combination thereof. Such agents can be used to increase an immune response in a subject in need thereof. Exemplary agents include (i) a soluble LAIR-2 polypeptide or fusion protein, (ii) a soluble LAIR-1 polypeptide or fusion protein, (iii) a function blocking anti-LAIR-1 antibody, (iv) an antibody that depletes LAIR-1 positive cells, and (y) combinations thereof. Immunomodulatory agents are also provided that increase LAIR-1 expression, ligand binding, crosslinking, negative signaling, or a combination thereof. Such agents can be used to reduce an immune response in a subject in need thereof. Exemplary agents include: (i) a function activating anti-LAIR-1 antibody, (ii) a function blocking anti-LAIR-2 antibody, and (iii) a combination thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of use thereof for modulating B7-H4 are provided. For example, immunomodulatory agents are provided that reduce B7-H4 expression, ligand binding, crosslinking, negative signaling, or a combination thereof. Such agents can be used to increase an immune response in a subject in need thereof. Immunomodulatory agents are also provided that increase B7-H4 expression, ligand binding, crosslinking, negative signaling, or a combination thereof. Such agents can be used to reduce an immune response in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Compositions that bind to killer cell lectin-like receptor G1 (KLRG1) or its ligands are provided. The compositions can agonize or antagonize signal transduction through KLRG1. For example, some compositions either inhibit or block signal transduction through KLRG1 while other compositions induce or enhance signal transduction through KLRG1. In some embodiments, the compositions are anti-KLRG1 antibodies, KLRG1 fusion proteins, or KLRG1 ligand fusion proteins. One embodiment provides antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that immuno specifically bind KLRG1 and block, inhibit or reduce signal transduction through KLRG1. In another embodiment, the antibodies specifically bind to human KLRG1 under physiological conditions.

Abstract: An electro-absorption bias circuit may include a temperature sensor. The electro-absorption bias circuit may include a controller to provide a temperature-dependent control signal based on data received from the temperature sensor. The electro-absorption bias circuit may include a power supply to provide an output voltage based on the temperature-dependent control signal from the controller. The electro-absorption bias circuit may include an electro-absorption driving circuit to output a bias voltage applied to the output voltage provided by the power supply.

Abstract: Siglec-15 binding molecules are provides. The molecules are typically an antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof that immunospecifically binds to Siglec-15. Siglec-15 ligand-binding molecules are also provided. The molecules are typically Siglec-15 polypeptide or fusion protein. Methods of using the molecules to reduce Siglec-15 mediated immunosuppression in a subject in need thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and their antigen-binding fragments and to other molecules that are capable of immunospecifically binding to the B7-H5 ligand of the B7-H5:CD28H pathway, and to the uses of such molecules in the treatment and diagnosis of autoimmune disease, transplant rejection and other inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: An electro-absorption bias circuit may include a temperature sensor. The electro-absorption bias circuit may include a controller to provide a temperature-dependent control signal based on data received from the temperature sensor. The electro-absorption bias circuit may include a power supply to provide an output voltage based on the temperature-dependent control signal from the controller. The electro-absorption bias circuit may include an electro-absorption driving circuit to output a bias voltage applied to the output voltage provided by the power supply.

Abstract: Methods for rapidly concentrating a food sample for efficient detection of bacteria are disclosed. A microfiltration approach followed by centrifugation was used to concentrate the cells with an enzyme (e.g., a protease) added at the beginning of the process to facilitate more efficient micro-filtering. The enzyme was found to have no significant effect on cell viability.

Abstract: Fusion proteins containing B7-H4 polypeptides are disclosed. The B7-H4 fusion proteins can include full-length B7-H4 polypeptides, or can contain a fragment of a full-length B7-H4 polypeptide, including some or all of the extracellular domain of the B7-H4 polypeptide. Methods for using the fusion proteins to downregulate T cell activation and for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases and disorders are also disclosed. The B7-H4 fusion proteins are useful for treating inflammation by inhibiting or reducing differentiation, proliferation, activity, and/or cytokine production and/or secretion by ThI, ThI 7, Th22, and/or other cells that secrete, or cause other cells to secrete, inflammatory molecules, including, but not limited to, IL-1?, TNF-?, TGF-beta, IFN-?, IL-17, IL-6, IL-23, IL-22, IL-21, and MMPs; or enhancing IL-IO secretion by Tregs, increasing the differentiation of Tregs, increasing the number of Tregs, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Antibodies and humanized variants thereof and their antigen-binding fragments and other molecules that are capable of immunospecifically binding to the B7-H7 counter-receptor, and their uses in enhancing immune responses and the treatment and diagnosis of cancer and other diseases are provided.

Abstract: Antibodies and humanized variants thereof and their antigen-binding fragments and other molecules that are capable of immunospecifically binding to the B7-H7 counter-receptor, and their uses in enhancing immune responses and the treatment and diagnosis of cancer and other diseases are provided.

Abstract: Antibodies and humanized variants thereof and their antigen-binding fragments and to other molecules that are capable of immunospecifically binding to the B7-H7 counter-receptor, H7CR, and their uses in enhancing immune responses and the treatment and diagnosis of cancer and other diseases are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies (including anti-B7-H4 antibodies) and their antigen-binding fragments and to other molecules (including fusion proteins that bind to the cognate antigen/receptor, etc.) that are capable of immunospecifically binding to B7-H4 and the uses of such molecules in the diagnosis and the treatment of cancer and other diseases. The invention particularly concerns the use of such molecules to retard or prevent tumor growth, inhibit tumor-mediated suppression, eliminate tumors and/or deplete or block the activity of tumor associated macrophages (“TAMs”) so as to alter their activity and/or decrease TAM—mediated immune suppression.

Abstract: Anti-human B7-H4 antibody “6H3”, antigen-binding fragments, derivatives, and humanized variants thereof that are capable of immunospecifically binding to B7-H4, and the uses of such molecules in the diagnosis and the treatment of cancer and other diseases are disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the molecules are used to retard or prevent tumor growth, inhibit tumor-mediated suppression, eliminate tumors and/or deplete or block the activity of tumor-associated macrophages (“TAMs”) so as to alter their activity and/or decrease TAM-mediated immune suppression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and their antigen-binding fragments and to other molecules that are capable of immunospecifically binding to B7-H1 or PD-1. In some embodiments such molecules are additionally capable of modulating the ability of B7-H1 or B7-DC to bind to PD-1 or are capable of affecting the signaling activity of the B7-H1 or PD-1. The invention additionally concerns the uses of such molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and their antigen-binding fragments and to other molecules that are capable of immunospecifically binding to the B7-H5 ligand of the B7-H5:CD28H pathway, and to the uses of such molecules in the treatment and diagnosis of autoimmune disease, transplant rejection and other inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: A pressure relief device used in a water purifier for ejecting abnormal water pressure is disclosed. The device includes a T-shaped tube composed of a connecting tube and a valve tube. The connecting tube has a main channel. The valve tube is formed with a connecting hole communicating with the main channel and an inner hole communicating with the connecting hole. The connecting hole is less than the inner hole in diameter to form a step therebetween. A plug is fastened to an outer end of the valve tube and has a trough therein. The trough communicates with the inner hole. A ball is placed in the inner hole on the step to normally bung the connecting hole. A compression spring is placed in the inner hole and clamped between the ball and the plug to elastically push the ball.