Abstract:
Method to carry out analyses on a sputum sample (11) comprising at least one component (C i ), that provides the following steps: - making available said sputum sample (11); - making available at least one set of reference data (14) associated with different microbial-based pulmonary pathological conditions; - measuring at least a relaxation time of the hydrogen atoms (T 2i ) and an average relaxation time of the hydrogen atoms (T 2m ); - comparing said average relaxation time (T 2m ) and said relaxation times of the hydrogen atoms (T 2i ) with said reference data (14) in order to determine the pathological condition associated with said sputum sample (11); - supplying information (17) correlated to the pathological condition associated with said sputum sample (11) and/or correlated to at least part of said components (C i ).
Abstract:
Experimental method to detect the elastic modulus (E) of objects, samples, or semi-worked products, comprising the step of imparting a mechanical stress to the sample object (100) by means of an impact generated by a beating element (2) with respect to an inertial body (3); introducing an exciting body (5) of predetermined mass (m) between the beating element (2) and the sample object (100) so that the exciting body (5) is disposed in contact with the sample object (100) in correspondence with a contact surface (5a) having a predetermined extension value (S); imparting the mechanical stress on the sample object (100) by impacting the beating element (2) on the exciting body (5); acquiring a response signal corresponding to an elongation variation (ΔX) of the sample object (100); processing a value of the elastic modulus (E) of the sample object (100) as a function at least of the extension value (S) of the contact surface (5a) and the value of an elongation variation (ΔX) of the sample object (100).
Abstract:
A device (1) to detect the structural integrity of a sample object (100), comprising a beating element (2) configured to impart a mechanical stress of the impulsive type on the sample object (100), a rigid inertial body (3) configured to support the sample object (100) and to counteract rigidly the mechanical stress, acquisition means (4) to monitor a response signal from at least the stressed sample object (100) and operatively associated at least with the inertial body (3). The detecting device (1) comprises an exciting body (5) that can be activated on the sample object (100). The sample object (100) is in turn operatively associated with the acquisition means (4). The beating element (2) is such as to impart a mechanical stress to the sample object (100) impacting on the exciting body (5).
Abstract:
The present invention refers to recombinant antibodies of human origin specific for the C5 component of the activated complement and characterised by the ability to inhibit the conversion of the C5 alpha chain to C5a and C5b. Moreover the present invention refers to the nucleotide sequences coding for such antibodies and to the therapeutic use of both polypeptide and nucleotide sequences, in particular for the therapy of diseases involving tissue damage deriving from uncontrolled activation of the complement system.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an in vitro method for assessing the presence of celiac disease in an individual. Furthermore, the invention relates to a kit that comprises a carrier comprising at least one human transglutaminase and the use thereof for in vitro detection of the presence of at least one anti-transglutaminase antibody.
Abstract:
SUMMARY The present invention relates to a method for recycling a material comprising at least one continuous phase consisting of a polymeric network composed of at least one polysaccharide and at least one divalent cation, a recycled material obtainable by means of said method, and an article made from said material.