Abstract: Described are fabric care pellets comprising an amphiphilic polymer, preferably an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, a surfactant, and a filler, wherein the pellet contains 30 wt % to 90 wt % amphiphilic polymer, preferably ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention concerns targeting a cell death factor associated with cancer. More specifically, an apoptosis-inducing factor is targeted to prevent destruction of non-cancerous cells. The factor may be a lipocalin molecule, and in specific embodiments its secretion and/or the secreted form is targeted by an inhibitory agent, such as an antibody, small molecule, antisense RNA, or siRNA, for example.

Abstract: Mechanical digital lock operable through a series of mechanical operations actuated by the depression of digital keys comprises an intellectual combination of essential mechanisms including a plurality of keys, digital selectors, identifiers, locking means and automatic resets. The lock cannot be opened unless the predetermined digitals are sequentially depressed. Once the lock is opened, it is automatically reset. A change of combination of digitals can easily be manually effected without any tool. With its novel structure, it is highly reliable.