Abstract: An information processing system includes: a processing apparatus that includes a first processor and performs processing of print data; and a management apparatus that includes a second processor, generates print data, transmits the print data to the processing apparatus, and manages the print data, the first processor being configured to: make a request to the management apparatus for registration of first print data with the management apparatus, the first print data serving as a target for processing by the processing apparatus, the second processor being configured to: receive the request for the registration from the processing apparatus, and in response to the first print data not being the print data generated by the management apparatus, newly register the first print data with the management apparatus and manage the first print data.

Abstract: An apparatus for culture is provided, which apparatus enables to increase the ratio of a culture medium solution to the number of cells while keeping the density of the cells at a high level and diminishing the absolute number of the cells. The apparatus comprises a container having at least one concave part and at least one member (x) selected from the group consisting of a gelatinous material, a sponge material, and a mesh material, wherein the member (x) is placed within the concave part of the container, has at least one hollow by which a part or parts of a surface of the container in the concave part is bared, and holds a solution containing culture medium components. Further, processes for preparing the apparatus, culturing methods that use the apparatus, a method for studying or observing an influence of a substance to be examined on cells or a piece of a tissue, a kit for making the apparatus, and a flat substrate for culture are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for culture is provided, which apparatus enables to increase the ratio of a culture medium solution to the number of cells while keeping the density of the cells at a high level and diminishing the absolute number of the cells. The apparatus comprises a container having at least one concave part and at least one member (x) selected from the group consisting of a gelatinous material, a sponge material, and a mesh material, wherein the member (x) is placed within the concave part of the container, has at least one hollow by which a part or parts of a surface of the container in the concave part is bared, and holds a solution containing culture medium components. Further, processes for preparing the apparatus, culturing methods that use the apparatus, a method for studying or observing an influence of a substance to be examined on cells or a piece of a tissue, a kit for making the apparatus, and a flat substrate for culture are provided.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide convenient methods that enable proper analyses of blood components by stabilizing those components, and a container that is useful for the methods.

Abstract: Rhenium complexes of formula (I), radiolabelled complexes thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein R is straight or branched chain C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.1-10 alkenyl, C.sub.1-10 alkynyl optionally substituted by cycloalkyl or aryl; C.sub.1-10 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by straight or branched chain alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aryl; or aryl optionally substituted by straight or branched chain alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or cycloalkyl for use in liver cancer therapy and metastasis of cancer.

Abstract: A plastic fastener comprising a head portion to be contacted with a given panel, a leg portion to be inserted through a fitting hole bored in the panel, a plurality of fin-like engaging projections disposed in the stepped manner in the direction of the length on the outer surface of the leg portion is improved so as to be inserted in its correct posture through the fitting hole and brought into fast attachment without any play to the panel. The improvement is accomplished by providing the leg portion with at least two guide ridges having at each terminal edge thereof an engaging ridge.

Abstract: A cable clip of a construction such that the attachment thereof to a given panel is accomplished by inserting the clip into the larger of two sized holes, moving the clip to the smaller of the two holes via an intermediate path connecting the two sized holes, and thereafter rotating the clip within the smaller hole is disclosed. The clip is improved so as to be prevented from being unexpectedly rotated backward within the smaller hole and slipped off the fitting hole by means of one or more rotation-regulating pieces which keep the clip in the state of fast attachment to the panel.

Abstract: In a screw grommet of the type composed of a head portion, a barrel portion extended downwardly from the head portion, and a continuous axial cavity through the head portion and the barrel portion and possessed of an inside diameter smaller than the diameter of screw means destined to be driven into the cavity, the barrel portion is provided thereon with angular portions which are adapted to match to the corners in a polygonal fitting hole punched in a panel for insertion of the grommet and are connected through the medium of hinges to the remaining part of the barrel portion. In the screw grommet, the force generated by the screw means being driven into the axial cavity inside the barrel portion causes the angular portions of the barrel portion to be outwardly expanded and pressed against the corners of the fitting hole without being rotated with the screw means, enabling the grommet to be secured strongly to the panel.

Abstract: The cortisol compound of the formula (E) ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydroxy group, a tyrosine lower alkyl ester residue, a tyramine residue, a histamine residue, a 7-aminoheptanoyl-tyrosine lower alkyl ester residue, a radioiodinated tyrosine lower alkyl ester residue, a radioiodinated tyramine residue, a radioiodinated histamine residue, a radioiodinated 7-aminoheptanoyltyrosine lower alkyl ester residue, a protein or a polypeptide; and a radioimmunoassay method using cortisol derivative.

Abstract: Disclosed is the improvement in a plastic screw socket which comprises a flange designed to be brought into contact with one surface of a given panel and a leg extending perpendicularly from the lower surface of the flange and adapted to be inserted through a matched perforation bored in advance in the panel, the flange and the leg being jointly provided therein with a through hole pierced vertically therethrough from the upper surface of the flange to the lower end of the leg, the leg being divided into two opposed segments by two slits inserted longitudinally therein from the lower end of the leg upwardly, whereby the insertion of a screw from above the flange into the through hole causes the leg to bulge outwardly and consequently come into tight engagement with the inner wall of the perforation in the panel.

Abstract: The cortisol compound of the formula (E) ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydroxy group, a tyrosine lower alkyl ester residue, a tyramine residue, a histamine residue, a 7-aminoheptanoyl-tyrosine lower alkyl ester residue, a radioiodinated tyrosine lower alkyl ester residue, a radioiodinated tyramine residue, a radioiodinated histamine residue, a radioiodinated 7-aminoheptanoyltyrosine lower alkyl ester residue, a protein or a polypeptide; and a radioimmunoassay method using cortisol derivative.

Abstract: Iodinated compounds useful for photoscanning the adrenal glands.