Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate structure on a substrate, a first spacer on a sidewall of the gate structure, a second spacer on a sidewall of the first spacer, a third spacer on a sidewall of the second spacer, and first and second stacks of an epitaxial layer and a cap layer respectively disposed at first and second sides of the gate structure. Preferably, a part of the second spacer comprises an I-shape, the cap layer includes a planar top surface and an inclined sidewall, the cap layer contacts the second spacer and the third spacer directly, and the cap layer includes a vertical sidewall connected to the inclined sidewall.

Abstract: This invention disclosed a method for improving skin condition by a Crassocephalum rabens extract. Since the Crassocephalum rabens extract has activity in enhancing expression of collagen genes and/or of elastin genes, by administrating an effective amount of the Crassocephalum rabens extract or a composition containing the effective amount of the Crassocephalum rabens extract to an individual, levels of collagen and elastin in skin of the individual can be effectively increased, so as to improve skin texture and retard skin aging.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use of herb ferment for preparing a composition for preventing and/or treating obesity; wherein, the herb is Abelmoschus esculentus. The fermentation process of the present invention can enhance the content of total polysaccharide in the herb ferment, and effectively increase the amylase inhibition rate and the glucosidase inhibition rate of the herb ferment to effectively inhibit the decomposition and absorption of starch and glucoside. The herb ferment of the present invention can also effectively reduce the blood glucose of subjects after meals, and can effectively reduce the body weight, BMI value, waist circumference, visceral fat, average whole body fat percentage, and average body fat percentage, and can be effectively used to regulate blood glucose and blood lipids for weight loss. The herb ferment is prepared by fermenting the herb extract to yeast and lactic acid bacteria.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fermentation product of Punica granatum and methods for regulating expression of MMP gene, TIMP gene and COL4A4 gene, promoting collagen production, and anti-aging by using the fermentation product of Punica granatum.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use of herb ferment for preparing a composition for preventing and/or treating obesity; wherein, the herb is Abelmoschus esculentus. The fermentation process of the present invention can enhance the content of total polysaccharide in the herb ferment, and effectively increase the amylase inhibition rate and the glucosidase inhibition rate of the herb ferment to effectively inhibit the decomposition and absorption of starch and glucoside. The herb ferment of the present invention can also effectively reduce the blood glucose of subjects after meals, and can effectively reduce the body weight, BMI value, waist circumference, visceral fat, average whole body fat percentage, and average body fat percentage, and can be effectively used to regulate blood glucose and blood lipids for weight loss. The herb ferment is prepared by fermenting the herb extract to yeast and lactic acid bacteria.

Abstract: Use of at least one of the following compounds of formula (I) to formula (III) is provided: Provided is a composition comprising a fermentation product of lotus leaf-hawthorn extract that can provide at least one of the above compounds of formula (I) to formula (III), and also provided is a method for preparing the fermentation product of lotus leaf-hawthorn extract.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fermentation product of Punica granatum and methods for regulating expression of MMP gene, TIMP gene and COL4A4 gene, promoting collagen production, and anti-aging by using the fermentation product of Punica granatum.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing a dry biocellulose material, including immersing a biocellulose material into an aqueous solution containing 10% or a higher concentration of glycerol for a predetermined time, and drying the biocellulose material containing glycerol. The present invention also provides a dry biocellulose material prepared thereby. The preparation method of the present invention prevents irreversible impairment to the fibrous structure of the biocellulose material due to drying at high temperatures. Thus, the dry biocellulose material of the present invention may quickly regain a condition of high water content after contact with water.