Abstract: The present invention provides a method of screening pigs to identify those which have a genetic predisposition to have a thinner or thicker backfat thickness by assaying the pattern of the five single nucleotide polymorphisms in the HSP70.2 gene that is associated with backfat thickness.

Abstract: The invention discloses a mobile communication apparatus selectively communicating with an access point (AP). The AP has a service area. At least one communication channel communicates with the AP and is used for transmitting signals. The mobile communication apparatus includes a first communication module and a second communication module. The first communication module transmits signals in a first communication protocol. When the mobile communication apparatus moves into the service area of the AP, the second communication module will communicate with the AP in a second communication protocol, such that the mobile communication apparatus is capable of selectively transmitting signals by the first communication module or transmitting signals by the second communication module via the at least one communication channel.

Abstract: The invention provides a transgenic pig having incorporated into its genome a HSP70 gene or fragment thereof, whereby the transgenic pig overexpresses HSP70. The transgenic pig of the invention can be used in the production of HSP in large quantities, as a xenograft source for transplation and as an animal model close to human for illustrating the protective roles of HSP. Furthermore, the transgenic pig of the invention has a better meat quality and exhibits an increased growth rate and a reduced backfat thickness.

Abstract: The invention provides a transgenic pig having incorporated into its genome a HSP70 gene or fragment thereof, whereby the transgenic pig overexpresses HSP70. The transgenic pig of the invention can be used in the production of HSP in large quantities, as a xenograft source for transplantation and as an animal model close to human for illustrating the protective roles of HSP. Furthermore, the transgenic pig of the invention has a better meat quality and exhibits an increased growth rate and a reduced backfat thickness.

Abstract: The invention provides a transgenic pig having incorporated into its genome a HSP70 gene or fragment thereof, whereby said transgenic pig overexpresses HSP70. The transgenic pig of the invention can be used in the production of HSP in large quantities, as a xenograft source for transplation and as an animal model close to human for illustrating the protective roles of HSP. Furthermore, the transgenic pig of the invention has a better meat quality and exhibits an increased growth rate and a reduced backfat thickness.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of screening pigs to identify those which have a genetic predisposition to have a thinner or thicker backfat thickness by assaying the pattern of the five single nucleotide polymorphisms in the HSP70.2 gene that is associated with backfat thickness.

Abstract: The invention provides a transgenic pig having incorporated into its genome a HSP70 gene or the fragment thereof, whereby said transgenic pig overexpresses HSP70. The transgenic pig of the invention can be used in the production of HSP in large quantity and used as a xenograft source for transplation and an animal model close to human for illustrating the protective roles of HSP. Furthermore, the transgenic pig of the invention has a better meat quality and exhibits an increased growth rate and a reduced backfat thickness.

Abstract: The invention provides a transgenic pig having incorporated into its genome a HSP70 gene or fragment thereof, whereby said transgenic pig overexpresses HSP70. The transgenic pig of the invention can be used in the production of HSP in large quantities, as a xenograft source for transplation and as an animal model close to human for illustrating the protective roles of HSP. Furthermore, the transgenic pig of the invention has a better meat quality and exhibits an increased growth rate and a reduced backfat thickness.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for selecting pigs with thin backfat, increased feed efficiency or reduced AGE through the identification of the nucleotide polymorphism of the 5′-flanking region of porcine HSP70.2 gene.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for diagnosing Kawaski Disease (KD) in a patient suspected of suffering from KD by using as an index a ratio of the level (by weight/volume, w/v) of haptoglobin (Hp) to the level (by weight/volume, w/v) of apolipoprotein A1 (Apo A1) in a patient. A system for use with the method is also included. In addition, the invention also provides a method for diagnosing Atypical Kawasaki Disease (AKD) in a patient suspected of suffering from KD by identifying the phenotype of haptoglobin in said patient and correlating the presence of Hp2-1 or Hp1-1 haptoglobin phenotype with AKD and providing immediate treatment of the patient.