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Baisong Lu, Winston-Salem, NC US
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| 20110256063 | MEX3C REGULATION AND TARGET TO CONTROL OBESITY AND DIABETES - MEX3C deficiency impairs the development of white and brown adipose tissue. Hence the present invention provides, among other things, a method of screening a candidate compound for activity in inhibiting fat deposition in a subject in need thereof and/or treating a condition in a subject in need thereof, comprising: (a) contacting a candidate compound to a cell that expresses MEX3C protein; and then (b) detecting a quantity of expression of the MEX3C protein in the cell; a depression in the expression of MEX3C protein when the candidate compound is contacted thereto as compared to that expressed when the candidate compound is not contacted thereto indicating the compound is active in inhibiting fat deposition and/or treating a condition in a subject in need thereof. Methods of treatment and screening subjects are also described. | 10-20-2011 |
Fan Lu, Clemmons, NC US
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| 20100010088 | Compositions and Methods for Prevention and Treatment of Mammalian Diseases - The present invention discloses processes of making a polyunsaturated fatty acid compositions, and compositions thereof. Thus, one method of making a polyunsaturated fatty acid compositions comprises at least 8% polyunsaturated fatty acids, the process comprising extracting the fatty acids from a microalgae, wherein the fatty acids can be (a) GLA in an amount of 1% to 10% of total fatty acids; (b) SDA in an amount of 5% to 50% of total fatty acids; (c) EPA in an amount of 2% to 30% of total fatty acids, and (d) DHA in an amount of 2% to 30% of total fatty acids, wherein a polyunsaturated fatty acid composition is produced comprising at least 8% polyunsaturated fatty acids. Additional processes of making polyunsaturated fatty acid compositions, animal feed additives, and animal products are disclosed and the compositions, feed additives and products thereof. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100099765 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND KITS FOR POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS FROM MICROALGAE - The present invention provides compositions, methods, and kits comprising PUFAs produced by microalgae, in particular omega-3 and/or omega-6 fatty acids produced by members of the genus | 04-22-2010 |
Gang Lu, Durham, NC US
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| 20110263585 | Screening Assay for Insecticides - The present invention relates to polypeptides, preferably from | 10-27-2011 |
Jianping Lu, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20090022264 | STATIONARY X-RAY DIGITAL BREAST TOMOSYNTHESIS SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Stationary x-ray digital breast tomosynthesis systems and related methods are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein can include an x-ray tomosynthesis system having a plurality of stationary field emission x-ray sources configured to irradiate a location for positioning an object to be imaged with x-ray beams to generate projection images of the object. An x-ray detector can be configured to detect the projection images of the object. A projection image reconstruction function can be configured to reconstruct tomography images of the object based on the projection images of the object. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20100239064 | Methods, systems, and computer program products for multiplexing computed tomography - Methods, systems, and computer program products for multiplexing computed tomography are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein can include illuminating an object with a plurality of x-ray beams from a plurality of viewing angles, wherein each x-ray beam has a distinct waveform; detecting the x-ray intensities of the plurality of pulsed x-ray beams as a function of time, and extracting individual projection image data from the detected x-ray intensities based on the distinct waveforms of the x-ray beams for combining the projection image data to generate three-dimensional tomographic image data of the object. | 09-23-2010 |
Jianwei Lu, Durham, NC US
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| 20120011623 | MICRORNA POLYMORPHISMS CONFERRING ENHANCED DROUGHT TOLERANCE IN A PLANT - Methods of identifying a single nucleotide polymorphism associated with a plant trait and methods of identifying a plant having an improved trait. The plant trait is correlated with at least one single nucleotide polymorphism in a microRNA region of a plant genome. Isolated nucleic acids, transgenic plants, and methods of producing the same are also disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
Jun O. Lu, Greenville, NC US
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| 20110090500 | FLOW CYTOMETER APPARATUS FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL DIFRACTION IMAGING AND RELATED METHODS - A flow cytometer assembly includes a fluid controller configured to form a hydrodynamically focused flow stream including an outer sheath fluid and an inner core fluid. A coherent light source is configured to illuminate a particle in the inner core fluid. A detector is configured to detect a spatially coherent distribution of elastically scattered light from the particle excited by the coherent light source. An analyzing module configured to extract a three-dimensional morphology parameter of the particle from a spatially coherent distribution of the elastically scattered light. | 04-21-2011 |
Mei Lu, Cary, NC US
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| 20090078914 | Methods and devices for electrophoretic deposition of a uniform carbon nanotube composite film - Methods and devices are provided relating to the homogeneous deposition of a composite film of carbon nanotubes by electrophoresis. The methods comprise linking carbon nanotubes to matrix particles prior to electrophoretic deposition. The methods improve the adhesion of the composite film to the substrate and reduce the surface roughness. Carbon nanotube films and electron field emission cathodes fabricated by this process demonstrate enhanced electron field emission characteristics. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20120015098 | CARBON NANOTUBE BASED TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING AND PATTERNING THE SAME - Carbon nanotube (CNT) based transparent conductive films and methods for preparing and patterning the same are disclosed. For example, CNT based transparent conductive films with controlled transmittance and conductivity and methods of preparing and patterning the same are provided. Methods of preparing a CNT ink for assembling on a transparent substrate to form a transparent conductive film is disclosed, the ink can include a desired ratio of CNT with polymer. The transparent conductive film can be patterned such that desired properties are exhibited. | 01-19-2012 |
Na Lu, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20120046394 | HEMP FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE WITH RECYCLED HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE AND PRODUCTION THEREOF - Novel structural materials composed of industrial hemp fiber with recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE) as well as methods for the production of the same are disclosed. The material's mechanical strength outperforms that of conventional lumber and could compete with glass fiber reinforced composites, particularly in tensile strength. In addition, this material offers many other significant advantages including insect free, high moisture resistance, no harmful chemical treatments, and no rapid corrosion in water environments. | 02-23-2012 |
Qi Long Lu, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20100322911 | USE OF MICROWAVE IRRADIATION FOR DELIVERY OF MACROMOLECULES - The present invention is directed to methods of delivering macromolecules to a target cell or tissue by microwave irradiation. A target cell or tissue is exposed to one or more macromolecules to be delivered into the desired cell or tissue and irradiated with microwave radiation. The strength or power of the microwave radiation is such that the macromolecules are delivered into the target cell or tissue. Preferably, the strength of the microwave radiation does not significantly impact cell viability in a negative manner (e.g., apoptosis). | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110130455 | Nitrate Esters and Their Use For The Treatment of Muscle and Muscle Related Diseases - Alkyl nitrate ester compounds are provided for the delivery of nitric oxide to targeted muscle tissues, and in particular, to normal and dystrophic muscles. In one aspect, nitrate ester compounds are provided having the following formula: | 06-02-2011 |
Qun Lu, Greenville, NC US
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| 20090136943 | METHOD OF DETECTING CANCER USING DELTA-CATENIN - The present invention provides a method for detecting or screening for the presence of cancer in a subject. The method comprises obtaining, providing or collecting a tissue or fluid sample (such as a urine sample) from said subject, and then determining the presence or absence of delta-catenin in said sample, or increased levels of delta-catenin in said sample as compared to a normal or control subject. The presence of delta-catenin in said sample, or increased levels of delta-catenin in said sample, indicating said subject is afflicted with or at least at risk of developing cancer. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20110236890 | METHOD OF SCREENING FOR CANCER BY DETECTING MUTATIONS IN THE DELTA-CATENIN GENE PROMOTER AND 5'-UNTRANSLATED REGION - A method for screening for risk of cancer in a subject is carried out by detecting the presence or absence of at least one mutation in the delta-catenin gene promoter or 5′ untranslated region in a biological sample from said subject, the presence of such mutation or an increased frequency of mutation indicating said subject is afflicted with or at least at risk of developing cancer. | 09-29-2011 |