Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional (3D) tissue-like implant for transplanting to a subject in need comprising a cell cluster comprising mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and specific cells differentiated therefrom. The present invention also relate to a method of preparing a 3D-tissue-like implant from MSCs, particularly by seeding MSCs in alginate scaffolds and culturing the alginate scaffolds with MSCs in a 3-D perfusion condition. Further, the present invention provides a method for treating a defect in a recipient patient in need by administering a 3D tissue-like implant as described herein to the patient at a defective site e.g. a bone defective site.

Abstract: A bird feeder is provided with a containing structure including an internal space and at least one feeding opening on an outer surface of the containing structure and communicating with the internal space; a helical structure disposed on the outer surface of the containing structure in the form of a helix wherein pitch is defined as a distance from the crest of one thread of the helical structure to the next thereof; and at least one perch disposed on the outer surface of the containing structure and each disposed directly under the feeding opening.

Abstract: The Toona sinensis extract of the present invention is prepared using supercritical fluid technique, wherein the method includes steps of: (a) drying the leaves of T. sinensis; (b) pulverizing the leaves as particles; and (c) extracting the particles with supercritical carbon dioxide to obtain the T. sinensis extract. This supercritical T. sinensis extract not only can decrease blood sugar level, but also promotes lipid degradation, inhibits the formation of huge lipid droplet and improves the metabolic symptoms. Accordingly, the T. sinensis extract further is able to be prepared as food supplement and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Embodiments can provide a method for atlas-based contouring, comprising constructing a relevant atlas database; selecting one or more optimal atlases from the relevant atlas database; propagating one or more atlases; fusing the one or more atlases; and assessing the quality of one or more propagated contours.

Abstract: A tire maintenance means (1) is provided, which includes a monitoring module (2) for monitoring the status of a tire; an inflating module (4) for inflating or deflating the tire; a repairing module (5) for filling a sealant to the tire; a control module (3) for maintaining the tire based on a signal from the monitoring module (2). A method of maintaining a tire is also provided.

Abstract: A bird feeder is provided with a feed container including an internal space and at least one feeding opening on an outer surface and communicating with the internal space; at least one perch disposed on the outer surface of the feed container and each extending outwardly under the feeding opening; a support assembly disposed on the outer surface of the feed container and above the feeding opening; and a cover including a central opening disposed on the feed container. A bottom edge of the central opening is rested upon the support assembly. The cover acts as a lever in response to a force exerted thereon.

Abstract: A bird feeder is provided with a containing structure including an internal space and at least one feeding opening on an outer surface of the containing structure and communicating with the internal space; a perch including a central bossed hole with the containing structure disposed through, and a channel disposed through a surface of the bossed hole wherein the perch is disposed under the feeding opening and configured to slidably, longitudinally move on the containing structure; at least one positioning device disposed through the channel to urge against the containing structure for fastening the perch and the containing structure together; and a blocking roof releasably disposed on the containing structure and above the feeding opening. A height difference between the blocking roof and the perch is adjustable.

Abstract: A motion evaluation system, a method thereof and a computer-readable recording medium are provided. The motion evaluation system includes at least one sensor and a processor. The sensor generates sensing data for a motion posture. The processor obtains the motion posture of the sensor, determines a continued time accumulated when the motion posture conforms to a correct posture, and sends a notification message according to the continued time. The correct posture is related to an angle at which a portion under test inclined to a reference object. Accordingly, the rehabilitation can be performed anytime and anywhere, and it is easier for tracking the rehabilitation situation.

Abstract: A bird feeder is provided with a containing structure including an internal space and at least one feeding opening on an outer surface of the containing structure and communicating with the internal space; a helical structure disposed on the outer surface of the containing structure in the form of a helix wherein pitch is defined as a distance from the crest of one thread of the helical structure to the next thereof; and at least one perch disposed on the outer surface of the containing structure and each disposed directly under the feeding opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a short peptide-based therapeutic agent and a medicinal composition including the same for inhibiting activities of cancer cells, which includes at least one short peptide listed as SEQ ID NOs: 1 and 2, either of which is unglycosylated and has no more than 40 amino acid residues, thereby specifically reducing or inhibiting activities of cancer cells such as the cancer cell proliferation, cancer stemness, cell migration, cancer cell invasion, metastasis or drug resistance.

Abstract: The high-brightness reflective luminous membrane of the present invention comprises (from top to bottom) a reflective layer and an attachment layer. The reflective layer is formed by a plurality of beads held in place by an adhesive. The attachment layer may adhere to a substrate. The beads may be transparent beads, which may reflect white light, or translucent beads, which are plated with metal via galvanization and may reflect colorful light. Either the attachment layer or the reflective layer may be provided with luminous powder, reflective powder, colors (or a first pattern) via coating, spraying, adhesion or printing to form a colorful reflective luminous layer. With the presence of incident light, the membrane can reflect high-brightness white light and/or bright colorful light. In addition, the membrane may exhibit various types of reflected patterns according to the distance to incident light source and brightness of incident light and a viewer's observing angle.

Abstract: The present invention discloses scalarane sesterterpenoids represented by formula (I) and meroditerpenoid represented by formula (II), which are extracted from Carteriospongia sp. sponge: where R1 is —CH3 or —C2H5. The compounds of formula (I) can be used to be an anticancer, act as an inhibitor targeting to topoisomerase II and hsp90 and a pharmaceutical composition for anticancer.

Abstract: A compressor for discharging tire sealant or pumping tire including: a body having an inlet for introducing the tire sealant or air and an outlet for discharging the tire sealant; an electric motor which is fixed within the body; a piston for compressing the tire sealant or air; a drive mechanism for transferring the output of the electrical motor into reciprocation movement of the piston, the drive mechanism includes a drive rod having bidirectional thread. And a system of compressor for discharging tire sealant or pumping tire including: linear motion actuator which is fixed with the compressor body.

Abstract: An in-cell touch liquid crystal panel and an array substrate thereof, and the array substrate includes a glass substrate and three metal layers, and a common electrode layer that are sequentially formed on the glass substrate and are insulated with each other. A plurality of scan lines are disposed in the second metal layer, a plurality of connection wirings are disposed in the third metal layer, and a common electrode layer is divided into a plurality of touch control inductive electrodes that are electrically connected to a touch control detection chip through the connection wirings. A plurality of metal lines are disposed in the second metal layer, the metal lines and the scan lines are insulated with each other, and two ends of each metal line are electrically connected to the connection wiring.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composition for preventing and treating atherosclerosis which includes chalcone compound. In particular, the chalcone compound bound with 2-hydroxyl in ring A and 4?-methyoxy in ring B has versatile therapeutic potentials on anti-atherosclerosis by acting as PPAR? inducer, p44/42 MAPK inhibitor and cell cycle blocker and does not show toxicity to human aortic smooth muscle cells (HASMCs). In addition, the chalcone compound exhibits synergistic effect with the PPAR? ligand (rosiglitazone) to inhibit cell proliferation and the upregulation of cyclin D1, cyclin D3, interleukin-1? (IL-1?) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein (Ox-LDL).

Abstract: A heat exchange device includes a housing, a heat exchange module, and a piezoelectric module. Isolated inner and outer circulation chambers are formed in the housing. The heat exchange module in the housing includes a stack of separated plates parallel to each other. An inner channel communicated with the inner circulation chamber and an outer channel communicated with the outer circulation chamber are defined respectively by both sides of one of the plates and the other adjacent plates. The piezoelectric module in the housing includes a piezoelectric chip, and first and second heat exchange sides thermally coupled to the piezoelectric chip. The first heat exchange side is located in the inner circulation chamber and the second heat exchange side is located in the outer circulation chamber, so that heat can be transferred between the inner and outer circulation chambers via the piezoelectric chip.

Abstract: The present invention discloses scalarane sesterterpenoids represented by formula (I) and meroditerpenoid represented by formula (II), which are extracted from Carteriospongia sp. sponge: where R1 is —CH3 or —C2H5. The compounds of formula (I) can be used to be an anticancer, act as an inhibitor targeting to topoisomerase II and hsp90 and a pharmaceutical composition for anticancer.

Abstract: The waterproof connector includes a cover and a waterproof connector component cooperated with the cover. The waterproof connector component comprises a body, a gasket and a fastening piece, an outer surface of the body has a first groove and a second groove, the gasket is positioned on the first groove, the fastening piece is positioned on the second groove.

Abstract: A shelf thermostat device and a thermostat system. The shelf thermostat device includes a fixing bracket and a heat exchanger. An electronic device is detachably disposed at the fixing bracket. The heat exchanger is detachably disposed at the fixing bracket and layer arranged in a row with the electronic device. The heat exchanger has a heat exchanging core. The heat exchanging core has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, and a plurality of internal channels and a plurality of external channels. The internal channels and the external channels are disposed staggered and isolated with each other. An internal air flows between the internal channels and the electronic device. An external air flows to the second side of the heat exchanging core from the first side of the heat exchanging core through the external channels.