Abstract: The present invention relates, e.g., to a method for inhibiting infectivity of a lentivirus (e.g., a lentivirus which expresses a Viral infectivity factor (Vif) protein), such as, e.g., SIV, SHIV and/or HIV, comprising contacting a cell which is producing the virus with an antiviral-effective amount of a membrane-permeable Zinc (Zn) chelator, wherein the antiviral-effective amount of the Zn chelator does not substantially inhibit proteins in the cell which contain Zn-binding motifs other than lentivirus Vif. Kits and pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed, as is a method for identifying inhibitors of lentiviruses that target a specific zinc-binding motif of the lentivirus Vif protein.

Abstract: An infant seat assembly includes a seat member and a retention member. The seat member includes a seat body having a front end and left and right sides, and a pair of side panels extending respectively from the left and right sides of the seat body. The retention member includes a main section and a pair of side sections attached respectively to opposite sides of the main section. The main section has a bottom end attached to the front end of the seat body, and the side sections are further attached to the side panels, respectively. The main section of the retention member is formed with a pair of spaced-apart leg openings through which legs of an infant seated on the seat member can pass.

Abstract: A digital watermarking system and method is provided. The digital watermarking system mainly includes a storing unit, a text obtaining module, a pixel determining module, an encrypting module, and a storing module. The storing unit is for storing text information, the text information including one or more dot matrix files. The text obtaining module is for obtaining one dot matrix file to be watermarked from the storing unit. The dot matrix file includes plural dot matrixes, each of the dot matrixes includes plural pixels, each of the pixels has a brightness value. The pixel determining module is for earmarking the pixel to be adjusted, an initial brightness value of the earmarked pixel being in a predetermined range. The encrypting module is for adjusting the brightness value of the earmarked pixel. The storing module is for storing watermarked text information in the storing unit. Related methods are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions based on the interaction of TSG101 and VPS28 proteins for treatment of viral infections, including HIV infections. The invention also provides TSG101-VPS28 based methods and compositions for evaluation and screening of drugs which can be used for treating viral infections.

Abstract: A digital watermarking system and method is provided. The digital watermarking system mainly includes a storing unit, a background image obtaining module, a pixel determining module, an encrypting module, and a storing module. The storing unit is for storing text information, the text information including textual information and one or more background images. The background image obtaining module is for obtaining one background image to be watermarked from the storing unit. The background image includes plural pixels, and each of the pixels has a brightness value. The pixel determining module is for earmarking the pixel to be adjusted, an initial brightness value of the earmarked pixel being in a predetermined range. The encrypting module is for adjusting the brightness value of the earmarked pixel. The storing module is for storing watermarked text information in the storing unit. Related methods are provided.

Abstract: A digital watermarking system and method is provided. The digital watermarking system mainly includes a storing unit, a text obtaining module, a pixel determining module, an encrypting module, and a storing module. The storing unit is for storing text information, the text information including one or more dot matrix files. The text obtaining module is for obtaining one dot matrix file to be watermarked from the storing unit. The dot matrix file includes plural dot matrixes, each of which includes plural pixels, each pixel possessing a display property. The pixel determining module is for earmarking the pixel to be adjusted to obtain a watermark. The encrypting module is for adjusting the display property the earmarked pixel. The storing module is for storing watermarked text information in the storing unit. Related methods are provided.

Abstract: A digital watermarking system and method is provided. The digital watermarking system mainly includes a storing unit (30), a text obtaining module (31), a dot matrix determining module (32), an encrypting module (33), and a storing module (34). The storing unit is for storing text information, the text information including one or more dot matrix files. The text obtaining module is for obtaining one dot matrix file to be watermarked from the storing unit. The dot matrix file includes plural dot matrixes, each of which has a matrix margin and includes plural pixels. The dot matrix determining module is for earmarking the dot matrix to be adjusted to obtain a watermark. The encrypting module is for adjusting the matrix margin of the earmarked dot matrix. The storing module is for storing watermarked text information in the storing unit. Related methods are provided.

Abstract: A system and method for an online agency service of data mining and analyzing is disclosed. The system and method can automatically fetch and analyze data stored in a remote source database (10)_based on a data analysis request originating from a client site (3). Initially, the client site (3) sends a data analysis request to the service provider (2). The service provider (2) converts the data analysis request into a standard format of query information, and searches the source database (10). A plurality of data records are searched and written into a local database (23) contained in the service provider (2). Finally, the service provider (2) analyzes the data stored in the local database, and generates a search report which is then sent to the client site (3).

Abstract: A system for displaying patent classification information includes a patent information table (410), a contrast table (411), a dynamic classifying module (401), an XML (extensible markup language) converting module (310), an image converting module (320), and a user processing module (301). The patent information table stores a summary of patents. The contrast table defines rules of classification. The dynamic classifying module defines different modes of classification, and is used to classify patents stored in the patent information table according to any one or more of said different modes. The XML converting module is used to convert patent classifications into XML documents. The image converting module is used to convert XML documents into star-hyperbolic trees each including a plurality of nodes. The user processing module is used to receive patent classification orders, and to display star-hyperbolic trees on a display unit (250). A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for online agency service of data mining and analyzing is disclosed. The system and method can automatically fetch and analyze data stored in a remote source database (10)based on a data analysis request originated from a client site (3). Initially, the client site (3) sends a data analysis request to the service provider (2). The service provider (2) converts the data analysis request into standard format of query information and search from the source database (10). A plurality of data records are searched and written into a local database (23) contained in the service provider (2). Finally, the service provider (2) analyzes the data stored in the local database and generates a search report which is then sent to the client site (3).