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An electroporation device which may be used to effectively facilitate the introduction of a macromolecule into cells of a selected tissue in a body or plant. The electroporation device comprises an electro-kinetic device (“EKD”) whose operation is specified by software or firmware. The EKD produces a series of programmable constant-current pulse patterns between electrodes in an array based on user control and input of the pulse parameters and allows the storage and acquisition of current waveform data. The electroporation device also comprises a replaceable electrode disk having an array of needle electrodes, a central injection channel for an injection needle, and a removable guide disk.

The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for in vivo treatment of cell proliferative disorders. The invention can be used to treat solid tumors, such as brain tumors. The methods rely on non-thermal irreversible electroporation (IRE) or supra-poration to cause cell death in treated tumors. In embodiments, the methods comprise the integration of ultra-short electric pulses, both temporally and spatially, to achieve the desired modality of cell death.

A therapeutic and/or cosmetic formulation comprising at least one anti-sense polynucleotide to a connexin protein together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or vehicle is useful in site specific down regulation of connexin protein expression, particularly in reduction of neuronal cells death, wound healing, reduction of inflammation, decrease of scar formation and skin rejuvenation and thickening.

A method and apparatus for treatment of heart failure, hypertension and renal failure by stimulating the renal nerve. The goal of therapy is to reduce sympathetic activity of the renal nerve. Therapy is accomplished by at least partially blocking the nerve with drug infusion or electrostimulation. Apparatus can be permanently implanted or catheter based.

A net is made from an explosive resistant material such as KEVLAR and is thrown over an explosive-laden device such that the net helps contain the blast force of the explosive-laden device. The net also has a nozzle that is fluid connected to a fire suppressant agent as well as a high density foam, each of which are discharged through the nozzle once the net is thrown over the explosive-laden device, the fire suppressant agent and the high density foam each helping to minimize the blast force of the explosive-laden device. The net can be thrown manually or can be fired from a gun that uses either pneumatic force or a firing cartridge to propel the net at its target.

Advanced supplemental restraint system associated with occupant detection and weight responsive classification system operable for controlling resistance of the supplemental restraint system such that in an accident, an occupant of the vehicle impacts the supplemental restraint system without injury. The supplemental restraint system is associated with a weight-sensing unit mounted to one or more seats positioned between the seat mounting frame and the floor of the vehicle for sensing the weight of a sitting occupant and for classifying the occupant accordingly, a computerized system is configured for calculating an operating weight value corresponding to the classified weight value, and an airbag system is disposed, comprising one or more airbags in association with a deployment unit configured to inflate the airbags with a deployment force and acceleration that is proportionate to the operating weight value when a collision force is sensed above a predetermined collision force value by a collision sensor.

The invention discloses a novel compound microorganism living bacteria agent. The agent comprises probiotics such as pediococcus, saccharomyces, bacillus and the like, wherein the total bacterial quantity is above 107 colony-forming units (cfu)/gram. The invention further discloses a method for preparing the novel compound microorganism living bacteria agent and applications of the novel compound microorganism living bacteria agent in preparation of organic sewage purification additives, deodorization fly dispelling agents, degreasing agents, pipeline blockage removing agents, feed additives and microorganism disease prevention agents. The novel compound microorganism living bacteria agent has the comprehensive effects of high removal rates to ammonia nitrogen, total nitrogen and total phosphorus, small sludge residues, energy saving, environmental friendliness and the like and the characteristics of convenience in use, safety and quickness in function, no secondary pollution, benefits to ecological protection, low treatment cost, good comprehensive profit and the like.

The present invention provides methods for modulating SET activity by contacting SET with a binding agent such as an ApoE peptide derivative. In one embodiment of the invention, a pharmaceutical composition capable of modulating SET activity is administered to a patient for the treatment of an inflammatory or neurological condition. In another embodiment of the invention, compounds efficacious for the treatment of inflammatory and neurological conditions are identified by screening for a binding agent capable of competing with or inhibiting the binding of an ApoE derivative to SET.

Described herein are compositions and methods related to wound treatment. Compositions are multi-components admixed in amounts and ratios to meet specific objectives for optimally treating various types of wound injury.

The invention discloses a special amino acid fertilizer-water paste for aquiculture and a preparation method thereof. The special amino acid fertilizer-water paste for aquiculture is prepared from the following raw materials in certain proportion: an amino acid solution, microelements, fermentation organic substances, inorganic fertilizers, minerals, a water quality improver, beneficial bacteria and a thickening agent. The preparation method comprises the following steps: A. production of amino acid solution namely, a. hydrolyzing; b. neutralizing; c. filtering; d. concentrating; B. production of fermentation organic substances: a. mixing: evenly mixing organic raw materials with the amino acid solution; b. inoculation: evenly mixing the organic raw materials with beneficial bacteria; c. fermentation; and C. production of amino acid fertilizer-water paste: a. chelation: heating the amino acid solution, adding microelements while stirring to perform chelation; b. mixing: sequentially adding the fermentation organic substances, inorganic fertilizer, minerals, water quality improver and beneficial bacteria, and evenly mixing; c. thickening: adding a thickening agent, and evenly mixing; d. inspection. The invention enhances the immunity of fish, reduces the occurrence of diseases, increases the culture yield of bighead, lowers the fish culture cost, and improves the fish quality.

A method of treating Alzheimer's Disease in which intranasal red light devices are used to shine red light upon the brain structures.

A system for allowing a user, such as a physician, to prepare a prescription form in multiple parts: one part encoding the prescription information (such as through a bar code, radio frequency identification, or other encoding means), and a second part containing a graphic or physical representation of the medication being prescribed. The encoded part is used by a pharmacist to compare the coded information on the prescription with coded information on the medication selected by the pharmacist to confirm if the codes match. The graphic representation portion is used by a patient to double-check that the medication provided by the pharmacy matches the physician's prescription.

A rear view mirror assembly comprises a body having cameras for viewing and recording images out the front windshield and the rear window of the vehicle. The rear-facing cameras can be used to record the activities of the driver while driving and the activities of any rear-seated passengers. The cameras are connected to a camera system that may comprise means for camera control, power and recording and may be included in the body. The body may also have a GPS receiver. The body further includes a retractable universal mounting bracket used for mounting portable electronic devices having display screens. The display screen can be used to display images recorded by the cameras and GPS data such as street maps and vehicle location.

A ‘bioactive’ composition that has one or more oligogalacturonans ((1→4)-α-D-galacturonan) or any other oligosaccharides (oligoguluronans) that may present an ‘egg box’ conformation, this conformation being further stabilized by one or more polycationic saccharide(s), preferably either a chitosan oligosaccharide or a chitosan polysaccharide. A method prepares this composition and it is used, in medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, nutraceutical, food, feed, textile, cosmetic, industrial and/or environmental applications.

The present invention is directed to modified antibodies, including anti-TNFα antibodies, in which C-terminal amino acids of heavy chain sequences are modified from a native sequence of proline-glycine-lysine (“PGK”) to one that includes a proline positioned between the glycine and lysine, resulting in a C-terminal sequence of proline-glycine-proline-lycine (“PGPK”). The invention further provides methods of producing and using such antibodies.

A safety ladder assembly and a safety extension used in combination with a ladder suitable to permit safe and easy access to the landing areas, working platforms, scaffolds, etc. The assembly includes safety extension members having a plurality of horizontal handgrips ergonomically designed to prevent falls from the ladder when a user is ascending upward or descending downward.