Abstract: In this present invention lateral voltage variable capacitor designs are disclosed. The lateral voltage variable capacitor utilizes a dielectric material with an electric field dependent dielectric permittivity (dielectric constant). Variable capacitor structures are defined laterally in the plane of the substrate as opposed to vertical device structures defined out of the plane of the substrate.

Abstract: The invention discloses a system and method of producing hydrocarbons from brine. The brine is obtained from a subterranean source and contains carbon substances that may otherwise be difficult or inefficient to conventionally utilize. A mechanical energy is delivered to the brine to energize and rearrange the intermolecular hydrogen bonds in the brine's water molecules. A first and second borehole are selected, each connected to the same subterranean reservoir that permits flow between the boreholes. Brine is introduced into the first borehole, and into the subterranean reservoir. A hydrocarbon-enriched, and more alkane enriched liquid is extracted from, and transported away from the second borehole, and to the surface.

Abstract: In this present invention lateral voltage variable capacitor designs are disclosed. The lateral voltage variable capacitor utilizes a dielectric material with an electric field dependent dielectric permittivity (dielectric constant). Variable capacitor structures are defined laterally in the plane of the substrate as opposed to vertical device structures defined out of the plane of the substrate.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating a lateral voltage variable capacitor are disclosed. The voltage variable capacitor utilizes a dielectric material with an electric field dependent dielectric permittivity (dielectric constant). Various process steps are used including planarization to fabricate the lateral device structure.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating a lateral voltage variable capacitor are disclosed. The voltage variable capacitor utilizes a dielectric material with an electric field dependent dielectric permittivity (dielectric constant). Various process steps are used including planarization to fabricate the lateral device structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for modulating the migratory activity of cells expressing CD38 for the treatment of disorders including, but not limited to, inflammation, ischemia, asthma, autoimmune disease, diabetes, arthritis, allergies, infection with pathogenic organisms, such as parasites, and transplant rejection. Such cells include, for example, neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, macrophages and dentritic cells. The invention further relates to drug screening assays designed to identify compounds that modulate the ADP-ribosyl cyclase activity of CD38 and the use of such. compounds in the treatment of disorders involving CD38 modulated cell migration. Additionally, the invention relates to the isolation and characterization of a CD38 homologue from the parasitic flatworm, Schistosoma mansoni.

Abstract: Purified genes encoding a T cell surface antigen from a mammal, reagents related thereto including purified proteins, specific antibodies, and nucleic acids encoding this antigen are provided. Methods of using said reagents and diagnostic kits are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for modulating the migratory activity of cells expressing CD38 for the treatment of disorders including, but not limited to, inflammation, ischemia, asthma, autoimmune disease, diabetes, arthritis, allergies, infection with pathogenic organisms, such as parasites, and transplant rejection. Such cells include, for example, neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, macrophages and dentritic cells. The invention further relates to drug screening assays designed to identify compounds that modulate the ADP-ribosyl cyclase activity of CD38 and the use of such compounds in the treatment of disorders involving CD38 modulated cell migration. Additionally, the invention relates to the isolation and characterization of a CD38 homologue from the parasitic flatworm, Schistosoma mansoni.