Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising plasma coated fullerenic soot particles, methods for the preparation thereof, and its use in polymer blends.

Abstract: An aramid particle containing a peroxide radical initiator wherein the particle contains 3-40 wt % peroxide radical initiator based on the weight of the aramid particle. Also, disclosed is a particle-elastomer composition having 100 parts by weight of at least one natural or synthetic elastomer, such as rubber; 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a peroxide or 0.1 to 25 parts by weight of sulfur, an amount of a sulfur donor providing the equivalent of 0.1 to 25 parts by weight of sulfur, or a mixture of sulfur and a sulfur donor to an equivalent total of 0.1 to 25 parts by weight of sulfur; and 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of the aramid particle.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a particle comprising a composition containing a matrix and a peroxide or azo radical initiator, wherein the particle is a fiber or fibrid selected from aramid, polyester, polyamide, cellulose, and glass. The invention further relates to particle-elastomers comprising said composition, and skim products, tires, tire treads, and belts comprising these particle-elastomers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising plasma coated fullerenic soot particles, methods for the preparation thereof, and its use in polymer blends.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a particle comprising a composition containing a matrix and a peroxide or azo radical initiator, wherein the particle is a fiber or fibrid selected from aramid, polyester, polyimide, cellulose, and glass. The invention further relates to particle-elastomers comprising said composition, and skim products, tires, tire treads, and belts comprising these particle-elastomers.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a particle comprising a composition containing a matrix and a peroxide or azo radical initiator, wherein the particle is a fiber or fibrid selected from aramid, polyester, polyamide, cellulose, and glass. The invention further relates to particle-elastomers comprising said composition, and skim products, tires, tire treads, and belts comprising these particle-elastomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, small interfering RNAs and compositions and methods of inhibiting tumorigenesis and methods of inhibiting tumor cell growth and proliferation using agents that inhibit the hedgehog and Gli signaling pathway, including agents that inhibit GLI synthesis and/or function. The present invention also relates to particular biomarkers that can be used in the diagnosis and prognosis of prostate cancer. Methods of treating cancer, including prostate cancer are also provided using small organic compounds, siRNAs and blocking antibodies that inhibit or block the SHH/GLI pathway.

Abstract: An aramid particle containing a peroxide radical initiator wherein the particle contains 3-40 wt % peroxide radical initiator based on the weight of the aramid particle. Also, disclosed is a particle-elastomer composition having 100 parts by weight of at least one natural or synthetic elastomer, such as rubber; 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a peroxide or 0.1 to 25 parts by weight of sulfur, an amount of a sulfur donor providing the equivalent of 0.1 to 25 parts by weight of sulfur, or a mixture of sulfur and a sulfur donor to an equivalent total of 0.1 to 25 parts by weight of sulfur; and 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of the aramid particle.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a particle comprising a composition containing a matrix and a peroxide or azo radical initiator, wherein the particle is a fiber or fibrid selected from aramid, polyester, polyimide, cellulose, and glass. The invention further relates to particle-elastomers comprising said composition, and skim products, tires, tire treads, and belts comprising these particle-elastomers.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a composition comprising a particle and a matrix, wherein the particle is at least partially coated with a compound or a mixture of compounds a cured polysulfide polymer obtained from a polysulfide polymer having at least two epoxy end groups. Most preferred polysulfide polymers are: wherein n is independently 1-200 and R? is wherein m is 0 to 10, R3 is independently H or CH3, and the end indicated with the double asterisk is bonded to the epoxide group. The invention further relates to particle-elastomers comprising said composition, and skim products, tires, tire treads, and belts comprising these particle-elastomers.

Abstract: The present invention includes novel compositions, methods and systems for detecting, evaluating and inhibiting the proliferation of prostate cancer cells by detecting and inhibiting the expression and activity of the proteoglycan Perlecan.