Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having an antifungal activity without depending on conventional compositions having anticandidal activity or combinations of such compositions. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme bonded to chitosan. The composition according to the present invention is applicable to candidiasis of the skin and mucous membranes, in particular, oral candidiasis and vagina candidiasis affecting a large number of patients and can ameliorate the symptoms of these diseases, heal the same and prevent infection of the same. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme, which has been widely used as a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can reassure patients who use the same and ease their burden. The composition according to the present invention comprises a complex of lysozyme, which is a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can be safely used by patients without considering any risk.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating or preventing inflammation caused by neutrophils and a pharmaceutical composition for such treatment or prevention. Specifically, provided is a pharmaceutical composition or the like for treating or preventing inflammation caused by neutrophils that contains a complex in which lysozyme and chitosan are bonded.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having an antifungal activity without depending on conventional compositions having anticandidal activity or combinations of such compositions. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme bonded to chitosan. The composition according to the present invention is applicable to candidiasis of the skin and mucous membranes, in particular, oral candidiasis and vagina candidiasis affecting a large number of patients and can ameliorate the symptoms of these diseases, heal the same and prevent infection of the same. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme, which has been widely used as a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can reassure patients who use the same and ease their burden. The composition according to the present invention comprises a complex of lysozyme, which is a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can be safely used by patients without considering any risk.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having an antifungal activity without depending on conventional compositions having anticandidal activity or combinations of such compositions. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme bonded to chitosan. The composition according to the present invention is applicable to candidiasis of the skin and mucous membranes, in particular, oral candidiasis and vagina candidiasis affecting a large number of patients and can ameliorate the symptoms of these diseases, heal the same and prevent infection of the same. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme, which has been widely used as a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can reassure patients who use the same and ease their burden. The composition according to the present invention comprises a complex of lysozyme, which is a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can be safely used by patients without considering any risk.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having an antifungal activity without depending on conventional compositions having anticandidal activity or combinations of such compositions. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme bonded to chitosan. The composition according to the present invention is applicable to candidiasis of the skin and mucous membranes, in particular, oral candidiasis and vagina candidiasis affecting a large number of patients and can ameliorate the symptoms of these diseases, heal the same and prevent infection of the same. The composition comprises a complex of lysozyme, which has been widely used as a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can reassure patients who use the same and ease their burden. The composition according to the present invention comprises a complex of lysozyme, which is a highly safe natural food additive, with a polysaccharide and, therefore, can be safely used by patients without considering any risk.

Abstract: A cross-linked rubber exhibits high strength and excellent abrasion resistance as compared with a known cross-linked rubber. The cross-linked rubber is obtained by cross-linking a rubber composition that includes a hydrogenated conjugated diene-based polymer, an olefin-based rubber, and a cross-linking agent, the hydrogenated conjugated diene-based polymer being a hydrogenated product of a polymer that includes a structural unit derived from butadiene, and including at least one of an amino group and a hydrocarbyloxysilyl group at one terminal or each terminal.

Abstract: Provided is a tire member which is satisfactory in low fuel consumption performance and exhibits higher strength and more excellent abrasion resistance as compared with conventional ones. The tire member is a tire member obtained by subjecting a composition containing a hydrogenated conjugated diene polymer and a crosslinking agent to a crosslinking treatment, wherein the hydrogenated conjugated diene polymer is a hydrogenated product of a conjugated diene polymer that has a structural unit derived from butadiene and has a functional group at one end or both ends and the functional group is one or more groups selected from the group consisting of an amino group, an imino group, a pyridyl group, a phosphino group, a thiol group, and a hydrocarbyloxysilyl group.

Abstract: In a control device, a pilot-operated first check valve connects a solenoid-operated first directional control valve to a lock side chamber of a lock cylinder installed in a quick coupler. A pilot-operated second check valve is connected to the lock cylinder unlock side chamber, a solenoid-operated second directional control valve connected between the second check valve and the first directional control valve. The first and second directional control valves are controlled by a controller with processed signals input from a mode selector switch, first sensor detecting a buck closing pilot pressure, and second sensor detecting a bucket closing working pressure.

Abstract: Described herein are a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional object and a method for preparing data for a nozzle movement path(s) used in the same, and an apparatus for manufacturing the three-dimensional object and a computer for preparing data for nozzle movement paths used in the same. By repeating the step of forming an outer shell material portion constituting part of an outer shell of a three-dimensional object by ejecting a hard shaping material from a nozzle onto a stage, and the step of forming an inner core material portion constituting part of an inner core of the three-dimensional object by ejecting a soft shaping material from a nozzle to an inner region surrounded by the outer shell material portion, the three-dimensional object including the outer shell and the inner core respectively formed from the outer shell material portion and the inner core material portion in plural layers is formed.

Abstract: A method for producing a three-dimensional (3D) object having excellent moldability and mechanical characteristics is provided. The method includes a molding step of irradiating a composition filled in the cavity of a mold with electromagnetic waves having a wavelength of from 0.01 m to 100 m, and molding the composition into the 3D object. The composition for molding a 3D object contains a solvent and at least one of a polymer and a polymerizable monomer.

Abstract: A modified conjugated diene-based polymer is produced that is a modified product of a conjugated diene-based polymer obtained by polymerizing a conjugated diene compound, or polymerizing a conjugated diene compound and an aromatic vinyl compound, in the presence of an alkali metal compound or an alkaline-earth metal compound. The modified conjugated diene-based polymer is produced by a production method that includes a main chain modification step that reacts at least either an unsaturated bond or a functional group that is included in a terminal-modified polymer and is not situated at a terminal of the terminal-modified polymer, with a specific compound that includes a functional group that interacts with silica, the terminal-modified polymer being obtained by introducing a functional group that interacts with silica into at least one terminal of the conjugated diene-based polymer.

Abstract: A composition with an enhanced antifungal activity, which comprises peptides as a protamine hydrolysate and which is suitable for industrial application at a low cost, can be provided, by using a combination of a protamine hydrolysate and a terpene alcohol as an active ingredient of a composition having an antifungal activity.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, contactless power transfer transformer includes power transmission coil and power reception coil. At least one of the power transmission coil and the power reception coil is configured by coupled and both-sides wound coil. The coupled and both-sides wound coil is configured by both-sides wound coils. One of magnetic poles of one of the both-sides wound coils is connected to one of the magnetic poles of adjacent one of the both-sides wound coils. Directions of magnetic fluxes toward corresponding coil from each of the magnetic poles connected to each other are identical. The both-sides wound coils are selected so that leakage magnetic flux around moving body does not exceed predetermined value. Number of the both-sides wound coils is set so that value obtained by multiplying power transfer capacity of one of the both-sides wound coils by the number satisfies capacity of the transformer.

Abstract: A cross-linked rubber exhibits high strength and excellent abrasion resistance as compared with a known cross-linked rubber. The cross-linked rubber is obtained by cross-linking a rubber composition that includes a hydrogenated conjugated diene-based polymer, an olefin-based rubber, and a cross-linking agent, the hydrogenated conjugated diene-based polymer being a hydrogenated product of a polymer that includes a structural unit derived from butadiene, and including at least one of an amino group and a hydrocarbyloxysilyl group at one terminal or each terminal.

Abstract: A power transmitting device includes power transmitting coils, which contactlessly transmit electric power to a power receiving coil, and a switching device. When the power receiving coil is a solenoid coil, the switching device connects the power transmitting coils in parallel with each other such that magnetic fluxes generated inside the power transmitting coils flowing in the same direction along a winding axis. When the power receiving coil is a circular coil, the switching device connects the power transmitting coils in series with each other such that magnetic fluxes generated inside the power transmitting coils flowing in opposite directions along the winding axis.

Abstract: A cross-linked rubber exhibits high strength and excellent abrasion resistance as compared with a known cross-linked rubber. The cross-linked rubber is obtained by cross-linking a rubber composition that includes a hydrogenated conjugated diene-based polymer, an olefin-based rubber, and a cross-linking agent, the hydrogenated conjugated diene-based polymer being a hydrogenated product of a polymer that includes a structural unit derived from butadiene, and including at least one of an amino group and a hydrocarbyloxysilyl group at one terminal or each terminal.

Abstract: Provided is a polymer composition for use in the production of a crosslinked polymer having excellent tensile strength and abrasion resistance. A polymer composition comprising a polymer having multiple anionic functional groups and a polymer having multiple nitrogenated functional groups each represented by formula (1). The anionic functional groups are at least one group selected from a carboxy group, a sulfo group and a phosphate group. In one embodiment, each of the nitrogenated functional groups represented by formula (1) is bound to a structure derived from a conjugated diene compound or a structure derived from an aromatic vinyl compound.

Abstract: In a control device, a pilot-operated first check valve connects a solenoid-operated first directional control valve to a lock side chamber of a lock cylinder installed in a quick coupler. A pilot-operated second check valve is connected to the lock cylinder unlock side chamber, a solenoid-operated second directional control valve connected between the second check valve and the first directional control valve. The first and second directional control valves are controlled by a controller with processed signals input from a mode selector switch, first sensor detecting a buck closing pilot pressure, and second sensor detecting a bucket closing working pressure.

Abstract: A valve element has a packing material, whose one side surface touches and leaves a valve seat as a sealing surface, and a support member, which is driven in opening and closing directions of a valve section by actuating an actuator. The support member includes a supporting surface, which is in contact with a side surface of the packing material opposite to the sealing surface of the packing material, and an engagement part, which supports a peripheral edge part of the packing material in a manner such that the engagement part is engaged with the peripheral edge part. A ring-shaped fluid flow passage is formed between the supporting surface of the support member and the packing material, and this fluid flow passage communicates with an upstream passage.

Abstract: A piston is configured by a piston body and a support such that the piston is divided, along a direction of axis line, into the piston body, which is formed integrally with a valve element, and the support, which is provided separately from the valve element. A piston ring, which slides along a body, is held between the piston body and the support. The piston body is constantly in contact with one side face of the piston ring, and the support is constantly in contact with the other side face of the piston ring.