Abstract: The present invention relates to modified and genomic sequences, to oligonucleotides and/or PNA-oligomers for detecting the cytosine methylation state of genomic DNA, as well as to a method for predicting the response of a subject with a cell proliferative disorder of the breast tissues, to endocrine treatment.

Abstract: A device for utilizing the waste heat of an internal combustion includes a single-stage or multi-stage supercharging device, which is designed as an exhaust-gas turbocharger in particular. The single-stage or multi-stage supercharging device is assigned an additional supercharging device including an expansion machine acted upon by an auxiliary circuit, in particular a steam circuit.

Abstract: A thermoelectric module having a plurality of p-n-couples, every two adjacent p-n-legs forming one p-n-couple. The p-n-legs are each manufactured from conductive materials. The p-n-legs of the plurality of p-n-couples are separated in an alternating sequence by an electrically insulating gap which creates a meandering current flow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified and genomic sequences, to oligonucleotides and/or PNA-oligomers for detecting the cytosine methylation state of genomic DNA, as well as to a method for predicting the response of a subject with a cell proliferative disorder of the breast tissues, to endocrine treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oxidizing composition for treatment of keratin fibers comprising a combination of; (a) at least one anionic associative copolymer, (b) at least one anionic non associative copolymer; (c) at least one peroxide agent; (d) at least one persulfate agent; (e) at least on alkalizing agent; and (f) a carrier medium suitable for hair treatment. The oxidizing composition described is suitable for composition used in conventional hair treatments such as dyeing, bleaching, and permanent waving or relaxing/straightening of the keratinous fibers, particularly human hair, requiring an oxidizing composition.

Abstract: In a method for cleaning an absorptive polyester, the polymer is dissolved in a first solvent (12) and subsequently the polymer solution is brought into tight contact with a second solvent (41) in a turbulent shear field under the influence of strong shear forces. Here, the second solvent (41) represents a non-solvent for the absorptive polyester and is mixable with the first solvent (12) to an unlimited extent. Subsequently, the polymer suspension resulting from the addition of the second solvent (41) is conveyed onto or into a rotating, cylindrical screen body (71) of a drum shear screen (70) and then the moist polymer mass is removed from the screen body (71) and subsequently dried. The method is suitable for the production of absorptive polyester with a high degree of quality and may be performed in a cost-effective fashion on an industrial scale as well.

Abstract: A method for operating an internal combustion engine (10) having a steam power plant (12), in which the exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine (10) at least indirectly heats the steam and this steam drives a turbine (26), the steam power plant (12) being sometimes, in particular at the beginning of operation, initially operated in a protection operating mode, in which the protection of the turbine (26) from damage by water droplets has priority.

Abstract: In a method for cleaning an absorptive polyester, the polymer is dissolved in a first solvent (12) and subsequently the polymer solution is brought into tight contact with a second solvent (41) in a turbulent shear field under the influence of strong shear forces. Here, the second solvent (41) represents a non-solvent for the absorptive polyester and is mixable with the first solvent (12) to an unlimited extent. Subsequently, the polymer suspension resulting from the addition of the second solvent (41) is conveyed onto or into a rotating, cylindrical screen body (71) of a drum shear screen (70) and then the moist polymer mass is removed from the screen body (71) and subsequently dried. The method is suitable for the production of absorptive polyester with a high degree of quality and may be performed in a cost-effective fashion on an industrial scale as well.

Abstract: In a method for operating a fluid valve for controlling or regulating a fluid, having at least one movable valve component is displaceable with the aid of at least one electrical actuating signal which contains at least one first actuating signal portion which causes an oscillating valve motion of the valve component. Pressure oscillations generated in the fluid due to the oscillating valve motion are detected, and are used for regulation of the oscillating valve motion caused by the first actuating signal portion.

Abstract: In a method for cleaning an absorptive polyester, the polymer is dissolved in a first solvent (12) and subsequently the polymer solution is brought into tight contact with a second solvent (41) in a turbulent shear field under the influence of strong shear forces. Here, the second solvent (41) represents a non-solvent for the absorptive polyester and is mixable with the first solvent (12) to an unlimited extent. Subsequently, the polymer suspension resulting from the addition of the second solvent (41) is conveyed onto or into a rotating, cylindrical screen body (71) of a drum shear screen (70) and then the moist polymer mass is removed from the screen body (71) and subsequently dried. The method is suitable for the production of absorptive polyester with a high degree of quality and may be performed in a cost-effective fashion on an industrial scale as well.

Abstract: For operating an internal combustion engine having a throttle situated in an exhaust line or exhaust return line, in which a heat engine is driven by a quantity of heat produced by the internal combustion engine, in a first non-heating operating mode of the internal combustion engine, a first setpoint value is preset, a first operating parameter that characterizes a temperature of the internal combustion engine is detected, a first triggering value is determined for the triggering of the at least one throttle as a function of the first setpoint value and the first operating parameter, the at least one throttle is triggered in accordance with the first triggering value, and the at least one heat engine is driven by the resulting quantity of heat.

Abstract: This invention relates to the production of specific antibodies for the detection of human tumor associated urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) deletion variants in biological samples as well as to their diagnostic and therapeutic application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for predicting the outcome of anthracycline treatment of cell proliferative disorder patients. This is achieved by determining the expression level of at least one gene selected from the group consisting of PITX2; TFF1 and PLAU. The invention also relates to sequences, oligonucleotides and antibodies which can be used within the described methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified and genomic sequences, to oligonucleotides and/or PNA-oligomers for detecting the cytosine methylation state of genomic DNA, as well as to a method for predicting the disease free survival and/or response of a subject with a cell proliferative disorder of the breast tissues, to endocrine treatment.

Abstract: This invention relates to the production of specific antibodies for the detection of human tumor associated urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) deletion variants in biological samples as well as to their diagnostic and therapeutic application.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a reagent kit for detecting cells in a biological sample using a double-fluorescence technique and the diagnostic and therapeutic application of amino acid sequence-specific antibodies against the urokinase receptor having a high affinity for tumour cell-expressed receptors.

Abstract: A biased support for booms that can pivot about a pin, for pivoting travel tracks for vehicles that run on rails, such as trolley travel tracks on booms. The booms are mounted to pivot via pins, the lock on the boom and slide plates on the upper and lower bearing points of the lock. At least one of the two slide plates in the upper bearing point is mounted elastically, so that when the boom is pivoted into the operating position, the entire lock is biased vertically and the pin is relieved of stress.

Abstract: A biased support for booms that can pivot about a pin, for pivoting travel tracks for vehicles that run on rails, such as trolley travel tracks on booms. The booms are mounted to pivot via pins, the lock on the boom and slide plates on the upper and lower bearing points of the lock. At least one of the two slide plates in the upper bearing point is mounted elastically, so that when the boom is pivoted into the operating position, the entire lock is biased vertically and the pin is relieved of stress.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to an agent for oxidative coloring of keratin fibers, containing a combination of 2-amino-5-ethylphenol and at least one m-aminophenol of general Formula (I) wherein R1=H or C2H4OH; R2=CH3 or C2H5, and R3=H or CH3; wherein R2 is not equal to CH3, if R1 and R3 equal H; or physiologically compatible, water-soluble salts thereof.

Abstract: A sheet-guiding device in a feed region of a sheet-processing machine includes a suction head settable to a format length of a sheet and flexible sheet-guiding elements disposed above a sheet conveying plane. The sheet-guiding elements have a constant length, are disposed so as to be stationary and are deflectable by a positional change of the suction head.