Molecular mechanism of the anti-inflammatory and skin protective effects of in human skin keratinocytes.

Unlabelled: Irradiation injury, especially caused by UVB, of the skin is one of the critical reasons for skin inflammation and damage. The present study aimed to explore the protective effect of leafy extract (SFLE) and its mechanism of action against UVB-induced damages of human keratinocytes. In this study, SFLE was prepared from 100 kg dried leaves using industrial-scale processes.

Evaluation of pig behavior changes related to temperature, relative humidity, volatile organic compounds, and illuminance.

The objective of this study was evaluation of pig behavior changes related to temperature, relative humidity, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and illuminance. A total of 24 growing pigs ([Yorkshire × Landrace] × Duroc) were used in the experiment. A sensor was installed at a height of 0.

Depth Cube-Based Six Degree-of-Freedom Haptic Rendering for Rigid Bodies.

This paper presents a depth image-based six degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) haptic rendering method for rigid bodies. In order to increase the collision detection speed, a depth cube structure is developed, consisting of six-sided orthogonal depth images extracted from six virtual depth cameras located around and fixed with respect to the virtual object. With the depth cube and a set of sample points for the tool object, a quick point-in-object test can be performed.

NPS-1034, a novel MET inhibitor, inhibits the activated MET receptor and its constitutively active mutants.

The MET proto-oncogene product, which is the receptor for hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), has been implicated in tumorigenesis and metastatic progression. Point mutations in MET lead to the aberrant activation of the receptor in many types of human malignancies, and the deregulated activity of MET has been correlated with tumor growth, invasion, and metastasis. MET has therefore attracted considerable attention as a potential target in anticancer therapy.

Clinical impact of influenza immunization in patients with liver cirrhosis.

Background: Influenza vaccine is considered to reduce influenza-related morbidity and mortality in patients with underlying chronic medical conditions. Yet in liver cirrhosis, influenza vaccines have received little attention in determining the potential benefits.

Objectives: We intended to evaluate the clinical benefits of influenza vaccination and clinical outcomes of influenza in patients with liver cirrhosis.