Abstract: Provided is a bi-functional fusion protein that targets both TGF? ligands and AREG, and blocks TGF? and AREG signaling simultaneously, as well as a nucleic acid molecule encoding the bi-functional fusion protein, an expression vector for producing the bi-functional fusion protein, a host cell for producing the bi-functional fusion protein, and a method for preparing and/or characterizing the bi-functional fusion protein.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, systems, computing devices, and/or the like are provided. An example method may include a printer assembly. An example printer assembly may include a printer ribbon drive mechanism. An example printer drive mechanism may include a drive wheel, a connector, a spring, and an actuator. An example actuator may be configured to translate from a first axial position to a second axial position. An example spring may be configured to apply a greater force when an actuator is disposed in the first axial position than when the actuator is disposed in the second axial position. The example method may also include a motor to apply a torque to a drive wheel.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to printer devices and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, a printer device may comprise a printer housing defining an interior portion for housing a plurality of internal components, the printer housing being selectively configurable in an open configuration, wherein the printer housing comprises: a bottom housing portion; and a top housing portion hingedly connected to the bottom housing portion and configured to rotate relative to the bottom housing portion about a hinge axis to configure the printer housing between the closed and open configurations; wherein the plurality of internal components comprises a first component operatively secured to the bottom housing portion; and a second component defining a media support assembly operatively secured to the top housing portion and configured to move relative to the first component as the top housing portion rotates relative to the bottom housing portion.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for preapproving a loan. An example method includes receiving, from an online marketplace server device, a preapproval request provided by a user for a loan preapproval to purchase a first property. The example method further includes obtaining credit information associated with the user from a credit server device. The example method further includes generating a preapproval data structure based on the preapproval request and the credit information. The example method further includes generating a preapproval token based on the generated preapproval data structure. Subsequently, the example method includes transmitting the generated preapproval token to the online marketplace server device.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for preapproving a loan. An example method includes receiving, from an online marketplace server device, a preapproval request provided by a user for a loan preapproval to purchase a first property. The example method further includes obtaining credit information associated with the user from a credit server device. The example method further includes generating a preapproval data structure based on the preapproval request and the credit information. The example method further includes generating a preapproval token based on the generated preapproval data structure. Subsequently, the example method includes transmitting the generated preapproval token to the online marketplace server device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for re-creating an experience of a user are provided. A plurality of financial transactions can be received. A plurality of parameters associated with each financial transaction of the plurality of financial transactions can be determined. A query can be received from a remote computing device. The query can include information identifying the experience. The information identifying the experience can be compared with the plurality of parameters associated with each financial transaction of the plurality of financial transactions. At least one financial transaction of the plurality of financial transactions can be identified as corresponding to the experience, based on a result of the comparison of the information identifying the experience with the plurality of parameters associated with each financial transaction of the plurality of financial transactions.

Abstract: A computing system includes a network circuit enabling the computing system to exchange information over a network, a customer database storing information pertaining to various user accounts pertaining to a plurality of users, and a risk assessment circuit. The risk assessment circuit is configured search at least one data source to identify a user attribute, determine that the user attribute bears a relationship to a first security credential that is either associated with or potentially associated with a user account, generate a security prompt responsive to the determination, and transmit the security prompt to a user computing device associated with the user.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus using a server system associated with an global network payment system, including a processor and a memory having instructions stored in non-transitory machine-readable media, the instructions executable by the processor, is provided. The server system is structured to generate a web-based payment card by appending a web-based payment card prefix corresponding to the global network payment system to an account number associated with a customer account. The server system is also structured to receive an electronic transaction record from a financial transaction router, wherein the electronic transaction record includes packaged web-based payment data, the packaged web-based payment data including at least the web-based payment card prefix and the account number comprised in the web-based payment card. The server system is further configured to identify a customer account based on the electronic transaction record and process a payment from the customer account.

Abstract: A computing system includes a network circuit enabling the computing system to exchange information over a network, a customer database storing information pertaining to various user accounts pertaining to a plurality of users, and a risk assessment circuit. The risk assessment circuit is configured search at least one data source to identify a user attribute, determine that the user attribute bears a relationship to a first security credential that is either associated with or potentially associated with a user account, generate a security prompt responsive to the determination, and transmit the security prompt to a user computing device associated with the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an additive and a method for terminating polymerization and/or reducing viscosity of polymer solution. The additive comprises a carboxylic acid, an alcohol, a salt chosen from alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal salts, ammonium salts, and any combination thereof, and optionally, water. The method of the present disclosure comprises adding the additive according to present disclosure into a polymer solution and mixing the resulting mixture. The additive of the present disclosure can terminate living polymer chain ends efficiently and can destroy catalytic active centers and can substantially reduce the viscosity of a polymer solution.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an additive and a method for terminating polymerization and/or reducing viscosity of polymer solution. The additive comprises a carboxylic acid, an alcohol, a salt chosen from alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal salts, ammonium salts, and any combination thereof, and optionally, water. The method of the present disclosure comprises adding the additive according to present disclosure into a polymer solution and mixing the resulting mixture. The additive of the present disclosure can terminate living polymer chain ends efficiently and can destroy catalytic active centers and can substantially reduce the viscosity of a polymer solution.