Abstract: The invention relates to novel purified insulated peptides, which exhibit, in particular, Nef protein-binding properties and are characterised in that they contain an amino acid sequence of a formula SEQ ID No 1: W-P-a-W-L-P, wherein a is selected from W, A, S or D.

Abstract: The spinning rims for a bicycle include a spinning rim assembly having a wheel with a wheel hub, a first connecting member operatively connected to the wheel hub by a bearing assembly. The bearing assembly configured to provide independent rotational motion between the first connecting member and the wheel hub. A spinning rim is centrally disposed within the wheel and extends generally outwardly from the first connecting member, wherein the bearing assembly allows the spinning rim to rotate independently of the wheel when a bicycle is in motion and when the bicycle comes to a stop the spinning rims may continue to freely rotate by inertia.

Abstract: A ministering an effective dose of a tTGase inhibitor to a Celiac or dermatitis herpetiformis patient reduces the toxic effects of toxic gluten oligopeptides, thereby attenuating or eliminating the damaging effects of gluten.

Abstract: A technique includes arranging perforating charges of a perforating gun into groups of adjacent perforating charges. Each perforating charge of each group is aligned in a direction associated with the group. The groups are oriented to form a phasing for the perforating gun.

Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply, with passing neutral, comprises a twin step-up chopper whose input is connected to a battery and to a rectifier circuit connected to the mains power system. The twin step-up chopper comprises a positive step-up chopper supplying a first output voltage between a positive DC output and neutral, and a negative step-up chopper supplying a second output voltage between a negative DC output and neutral. The control circuit of the twin step-up chopper comprises means for regulating imbalance between the output voltages of the positive and negative step-up choppers, suitable both for operation on the mains power system and for operation on the battery.

Abstract: Arrangement for the thermal protection of an object, particularly a space vehicle, such as a space missile, including a frame structure covered with thermal insulating material, wherein the material is made of an aggregate of carbon or silica short fibers, the fibers being linked together by means of a binder made of the same constituent and possibly of an appropriate resin. The aggregate is in the form of at least one monobloc element, which is accordingly shaped and dimensioned, and adhered onto the frame structure.

Abstract: Novel pseudoceramides are defined, together with their synthesis and compositions comprising them for topical application to human skin, hair and nails.