Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of active immunotherapy for a cancer patient, comprising administering vaccines against Globo series antigens (i.e., Globo H, SSEA-3 and SSEA-4). Specifically, the method comprises administering Globo H-CRM197 (OBI-833/821) in patients with cancer. The disclosure also provides a method of selecting a cancer patient who is suitable as treatment candidate for immunotherapy. Exemplary immune response can be characterized by reduction of the severity of disease, including but not limited to, prevention of disease, delay in onset of disease, decreased severity of symptoms, decreased morbidity and delayed mortality.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes: forming first electrical components in a substrate in a first device region of the semiconductor device; forming a first interconnect structure over and electrically coupled to the first electrical components; forming a first passivation layer over the first interconnect structure, the first passivation layer extending from the first device region to a scribe line region adjacent to the first device region; after forming the first passivation layer, removing the first passivation layer from the scribe line region while keeping a remaining portion of the first passivation layer in the first device region; and dicing along the scribe line region after removing the first passivation layer.

Abstract: An isolated bacterial strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3 deposited under the DSMZ Accession No. DSM 34213 is provided; a probiotic composition including an Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3 and optionally, one or more additional probiotic organisms that enhance the probiotic activity of the Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3 is also provided; and a method for preventing or treating chronic kidney disease in a subject in need thereof including: administering to the subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of the probiotic composition including an isolated bacterial strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3, and optionally, one or more additional probiotic organisms that enhance the probiotic activity of the Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3 is further provided.

Abstract: A silicon photonics optical transceiver device includes a silicon photonics optical module and a heat conducting housing that accommodates the silicon photonic optical module therein. The heat conducting housing has an inner surface formed with a first heat dissipation portion that wraps around and is in contact with transmitter optical sub-assemblies of the silicon photonics optical module to realize thermal conduction, and a second heat dissipation portion that is in contact with a digital signal processor of the silicon photonics optical module to realize thermal conduction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated bacterial strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3 deposited at Food Industry Research and Development Institute, Taiwan, under accession number BCRC 911035. The present invention also relates to a probiotic composition comprising an isolated bacterial strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3 deposited at Food Industry Research and Development Institute, Taiwan, under accession number BCRC 911035, and optionally, one or more additional probiotic organisms that enhance the probiotic activity of the Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3. The present invention further relates to a method for preventing or treating chronic kidney disease in a subject in need thereof comprising: administering to said subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of the probiotic composition comprising an isolated bacterial strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp.

Abstract: Provided is an optical transceiver module, comprising a housing, a substrate, an optical receiving device and a plurality of optical transmitting devices. The substrate is disposed in the housing. The optical receiving device is disposed on the substrate. The plurality of optical transmitting devices are connected to the substrate, and the optical transmitting devices are arranged in an alternating manner. The optical transceiver module effectively utilizes the internal space thereof for a compact design and can have a simple structure for manufacturing.

Abstract: Provided is an optical cable module, comprising an optical fiber cable, and an optical transceiver module. The optical transceiver module comprises a substrate; at least one optical transmitting device connected to the substrate; a plurality of optical receiving devices connected to the substrate, wherein the optical receiving devices are cylindrical optical receiving devices, and an air tightness of each of the cylindrical optical receiving devices is in a range of 1×10-12 atm*cc/sec to 5*10-7 atm*cc/sec; at least one optical receiving holder configured to assemble the optical receiving devices, wherein the optical receiving devices are secured in the optical receiving holder.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an optical transceiver module comprising a housing, a substrate, an optical receiving device and a plurality of optical transmitting devices. The substrate is disposed in the housing. The optical receiving device is disposed on the substrate. The plurality of optical transmitting devices are connected to the substrate, and there is a tilt angle between the optical transmitting devices and the substrate.

Abstract: Provided is an optical cable module, comprising an optical fiber cable, and an optical transceiver module. The optical transceiver module comprises a substrate; at least one optical transmitting device connected to the substrate; a plurality of optical receiving devices connected to the substrate, wherein the optical receiving devices are cylindrical optical receiving devices, and an air tightness of each of the cylindrical optical receiving devices is in a range of 1×10-12 atm*cc/sec to 5*10-7 atm*cc/sec; at least one optical receiving holder configured to assemble the optical receiving devices, wherein the optical receiving devices are secured in the optical receiving holder.

Abstract: Provided is an optical transceiver module, comprising a housing, a substrate, an optical receiving device and a plurality of optical transmitting devices. The substrate is disposed in the housing. The optical receiving device is disposed on the substrate. The plurality of optical transmitting devices are connected to the substrate, and the optical transmitting devices are arranged in an alternating manner. The optical transceiver module effectively utilizes the internal space thereof for a compact design and can have a simple structure for manufacturing.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an optical transceiver module comprising a housing, a substrate, an optical receiving device and a plurality of optical transmitting devices. The substrate is disposed in the housing. The optical receiving device is disposed on the substrate. The plurality of optical transmitting devices are connected to the substrate, and there is a tilt angle between the optical transmitting devices and the substrate.

Abstract: A noise reduction diffuser for an electric blower has a motor holder and a rear cover fitted to the motor holder. The motor holder includes a sidewall and a bottom portion at one end of the sidewall. The other end of the sidewall has an opening for mounting an electric motor inside the sidewall. An output shaft of the motor extends through the bottom portion for driving a fan. The motor holder and the rear cover form a Helmholtz resonance cavity.

Abstract: A Lactobacillus mali strain that can be used for treating a metabolic syndrome is provided. A method for treating obesity, diabetes or a complication of diabetes by using the Lactobacillus mali strain is also provided.

Abstract: An impeller, and a pump and a fluid delivery device using the pump are disclosed. An impeller includes an base plate and a plurality of long blades and a plurality of short blades disposed on the base plate. The impeller further includes a shaft mounting portion disposed on the base plate. The plurality of long blades and the plurality of short blades are alternatively arranged on the base plate and surround the shaft mounting portion. The long blades and the short blades are all arcuate blades. The above fluid delivery device, the pump and the impeller have improved efficiency.

Abstract: A new Lactobacillus mali that can be used for preventing or treating a metabolic syndrome is provided. A method for preventing or treating obesity, diabetes or a complication of diabetes by using the Lactobacillus mali is also provided.

Abstract: A noise reduction diffuser for an electric blower has a motor holder and a rear cover fitted to the motor holder. The motor holder includes a sidewall and a bottom portion at one end of the sidewall. The other end of the sidewall has an opening for mounting an electric motor inside the sidewall. An output shaft of the motor extends through the bottom portion for driving a fan. The motor holder and the rear cover form a Helmholtz resonance cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a probiotic composition for reducing uremic toxins and the manufacturing method thereof. The probiotic composition comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of: Lactobacillus plantarum BCRC 12251, Lactobacillus paracasei BCRC 12188, Streptococcus thermophilus BCRC 13869 and pharmaceutically acceptable vehicles, excipients, diluents, adjuvants, etc. The invention further relates to a probiotic composition consisted of Lactobacillus plantarum BCRC 12251, Lactobacillus paracasei BCRC 12188, Streptococcus thermophilus BCRC 13869 and pharmaceutically acceptable vehicles, excipients, diluents, adjuvants, etc. In addition, the invention relates to a novel use of the probiotic composition for reducing uremic toxins, wherein the uremic toxins are protein-bound uremic toxins.

Abstract: An axial flow fan blade structure and an axial flow fan thereof. The axial flow fan blade structure includes a fan impeller and an annular body. The fan impeller has a hub and multiple blades. Each blade has a first flow guide face and a second flow guide face opposite to the first flow guide face. The annular body is disposed on the blades. The annular body outward extends from the first and second flow guide faces and is annularly connected with the blades along the blades. The annular body not only is able to increase the strength of the blades of the axial flow fan, but also is able to reduce vibration and noise made by the axial flow fan.

Abstract: A single-bearing fan structure includes a fan frame having a bearing cup with a bearing received therein, the bearing cup having a radially inward protruded lip portion formed at a first end to abut on a top of the bearing, and a groove internally formed at a second end; a blade hub having a rotary shaft fixedly connected thereto with a distal end of the rotary shaft inserted into the bearing; a retainer engaged with the groove; a first elastic element fitted around the rotary shaft and located between the blade hub and the bearing; and a second elastic element received in the bearing cup and located between the bearing and the retainer. The first and second elastic elements and the bearing respectively axially and radially support the blade hub, enabling the fan structure to operate stably and have extended service life.

Abstract: A single-bearing fan structure includes a fan frame having a bearing cup with a bearing received therein, the bearing cup having a radially inward protruded lip portion formed at a first end to abut on a top of the bearing, and a groove internally formed at a second end; a blade hub having a rotary shaft fixedly connected thereto with a distal end of the rotary shaft inserted into the bearing; a retainer engaged with the groove; a first elastic element fitted around the rotary shaft and located between the blade hub and the bearing; and a second elastic element received in the bearing cup and located between the bearing and the retainer. The first and second elastic elements and the bearing respectively axially and radially support the blade hub, enabling the fan structure to operate stably and have extended service life.