Provided are methods for modulating activity of the immune system using agonists or antagonists of a CD200 receptor. Also provided are methods of treatment and diagnosis of immune disorders.

An envelope (11) consisting of a front side (12) and rear side (16), which are interconnected by side flaps (19), has a fold-back flap (18) to which a layer of contact adhesive (23') is applied. The adhesive (23') used is a strong contact which is effective without moistening or activation by any other means. The fold-back flap (18) is laid against the rear side (16) of the envelope for the purpos...

1. Jamonero, caracterizado porque comprende una barra principal (1) configurada para ser soportada en una posición sustancialmente horizontal por un primer soporte (2) y un segundo soporte (3), donde dicha barra principal (1) está configurada para fijarse de manera solidaria lateralmente a una pieza de jamón y rotar sobre su propio eje ocupando dos posiciones angulares estables que distan entre sí...

The method involves controlling the electrical power used in the mass flow meter based on the available electrical power. The average oscillation energy in the coriolis measurement tube (1) may be controlled based on the available electrical power. An Independent claim is also included for a mass flowmeter.

An integrated unit for air treatment in pneumatic systems comprises a box-shaped body provided with an inlet (11) for the air to be treated and at least one outlet (12) for the treated air and holds devices for treatment and regulation of the air flow between the inlet and outlet. The devices consist of at least one filter device (114), one pressure regulator (212) and one progressive-starting dev...

The present invention discloses a method for eliminating boron impurities in metallurgical silicon which includes the following steps: the metallurgical silicon powders being immersed in acid for 6~48 hours is then washed and heatingly dried; silicon powders being acid cleaned, washed and heated in the first step is heated to 300.degree.C ~ 700.degree.C in the reactor and fed in oxidizing gas for ...

The hinge has a single or multi-part hinge bracket (6) rotatably mounted in a door frame support body (1') and a door leaf support body (1). An angle range of a pivoting motion when opening a door is smaller than 60 degree, and an angle range of another pivoting motion is larger than 90 degree. The body (1) includes a protrusion (12) with a support for a vertical, door leaf-side rotational axis of...

The invention relates to a cosmetic care method comprising the delivery of an effective amount of at least one cosmetically acceptable agent that activates or stimulates survivin expression in the stem cells of the basal layer of the epidermis. The invention makes it possible in particular to prevent or delay the appearance of the signs of skin aging or to treat them.

he invention relates to the use of a plant extract of a plant belonging to the Lepechinia genus, in particular an extract of the plant species Lepechinia caulescens, as a cosmetic agent or as an active agent in cosmetic compositions.

The invention relates to the use of a plant extract of a plant of the Limnophila genus, in particular an extract of the plant species Limnophila conferta, as a cosmetic agent or as an active agent in cosmetic compositions.

The present invention provides methods for making an antimicrobial medical device, preferably an antimicrobial ophthalmic device, more preferably an antimicrobial extended-wear contact lens, which contains silver nano-particles distributed uniformly therein. The antimicrobial medical device can exhibit antimicrobial activity over an extended period of time.

Container (A) comprises reaction spaces (RS), each of which contains at least one electrode pair for generating an electrical field in RS when a voltage is applied. At least two first electrodes in different RS are electrically connected and at least one second electrode of one RS is electrically connected, separately. - Independent claims are also included for the following: - (1) method for prep...

A system for assessing blood circulation in a subject's limb, comprising: detection means for detecting a signal dependent upon the arterial blood volume in a limb of the subject when the subject is in a first posture and also when the subject is in a second posture, different to the first posture; and processing means for calculating a quantitative indicator that is dependent upon the ratio of th...