Abstract:
This invention relates to a novel composition of RNA/mRNA medicines and/or vaccines produced by using Replicase/RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP)-mediated RNA Cycling Reaction (RCR). This RCR-amplifiable RNA/mRNA composition comprises at least a replicase/RdRP-binding site (RdRP-BS) in the 5′-end or 3′-end, or both, of a desired RNA sequence of interest, to form a self-amplifying RNA/mRNA (samRNA) platform. The samRNA platform so obtained is useful for designing and developing a variety of self-amplifying RNA/mRNA (samRNA) constructs, of which the desired RNA sequences may include, but not limited to, antisense oligonucleotide RNA (aRNA; ASO), small interfering RNA (siRNA), short hairpin RNA (shRNA), microRNA (miRNA)/miRNA precursor (pre-miRNA), long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), and/or messenger RNA (mRNA), or a combination thereof. The present RdRP-BS designs in said samRNA are derived or modified from the identified RdRP-BS motifs of coronavirus (e.g. SARS-CoV-2-associated viruses) and/or hepatitis C virus (HCV) in either single-stranded or double-stranded conformation, or a combination thereof.
Abstract:
This invention generally relates to a novel composition of RNA/mRNA medicines as well as vaccines produced by using replicase- and/or RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp)-mediated RNA cycling reaction (RCR). The present invention is useful for developing a variety of self-amplifying RNA/mRNA (samRNA) medicines and vaccines containing at least a replicase/RdRp-binding site in the 5′- or 3′-end, or both, of any desired RNA molecule, including but not limited to antisense RNA (aRNA), small interferring RNA (siRNA), short hairpin RNA (shRNA), microRNA (miRNA)/miRNA precursor, long non-coding RNA (lnRNA) and mRNA. These RNA molecules can be either in single-stranded or in double-stranded, or mixed, conformation. The samRNA so obtained is useful not only for producing RNA-based vaccines and/or medicines but also for generating the mRNA-associated proteins, peptides, and/or antibodies under a proper in-vitro or in-cell translation condition. The replicase/RdRp-binding sites used in samRNA are derived or modified from coronaviral (e.g. COVID-19) and/or hepatitis C viral (HCV) RNA-dependent RNA polymerases (RdRp) in either single-stranded or double-stranded compositions.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a novel composition and method for RNA/mRNA production as well as amplification using viral RNA replicase and/or RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) enzymes and the use of associated RNA/mRNA products thereof. The present invention can be used for manufacturing and amplifying all varieties of RNA/mRNA sequences carrying at least a replicase/RdRp-binding site in the 5′- or 3′-end, or both. The RNA/mRNA so obtained is useful for not only producing mRNA vaccines and/or RNA-based medicines but for generating the mRNA-associated proteins, peptides, and/or antibodies under an in-vitro as well as in-cell translation condition. Principally, the present invention is a novel RNA replicase/RdRp-mediated RNA/mRNA amplification method, namely Replicase Cycling Reaction (RCR). The RNA replicases involved in RCR include but not limited to viral and/or bacteriophage RNA-dependent RNA polymerases (RdRp) in either modified or non-modified mRNA and/or protein compositions, particularly coronaviral (e.g. COVID-19) and hepatitis C viral (HCV) RdRp enzymes.
Abstract:
A client computer may be configured to perform computer security operation services, such as malicious code scanning and protection against online threats, using one of several remotely located server computers. The client computer may be configured to determine an operational state of the server computers and determine a protection status of the client computer resulting from use of a server computer of a particular operational state. The protection status may have one of at least three levels and indicate vulnerability of the client computer. The client computer may determine the operational state of a server computer based on available bandwidth for network communication between the client computer and the server computer. The client computer may be configured to allow for automatic or manual selection of another server computer when the currently selected server computer results in the client computer having a protection status below a threshold level.
Abstract:
A fan assembly that can be used as a cooling fan or an air circulator. The fan assembly can provide the cooling and air circulation functions simultaneously or separately. The intensity of the cooling and/or air circulation can be individually controlled and directed. The fan assembly includes a base unit, a mounting frame rotatably coupled to the base unit, and a plurality of blower housings, each enclosing a fan and coupled to the mounting frame. The mounting frame is rotatable about an axis parallel to the support plane of the base. At least one of the blower housings is rotatably mounted to the mounting frame. The position of the blower housings can be adjusted through the manipulation of a positioning handle that is coupled to the rotatable blower housing.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a rack pair for mounting speakers and system board in a monitor of a computer system being mounted behind a front frame of the monitor at two lower or upper corners thereof so that a distance left between the rack pair is substantially equal to a width of a system board disposed inside the monitor. The rack pair are characterized in that the rack each is formed at an inner side with a longitudinal groove which has a width slightly larger than a thickness of the system board to clamp the system board between the rack pair, that the rack each is provided with a connecting device extending toward a display tube in the monitor to connect a speaker cabinet member, and that a locater is provided at a lower portion of each rack for engaging with a fixing device provided behind the front frame of the monitor so that the rack pair for mounting speakers and system board can be firmly mounted in the monitor for the speakers to be mounted in the monitor together with the system board.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method and a system for automatically managing probe mark shifts. A determination is made from test data as to whether a die on a wafer is defective. A probe mark check on the wafer is made to determine whether a probe mark is shifted. Necessary recovery action is performed in response to the probe mark being shifted. In the probe mark check, a plurality of probe mark positions are selected from the test data. A determination is then made as to whether at least one of the plurality of probe mark positions violates an engineering rule.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method and a system for automatically managing probe mark shifts. A determination is made from test data as to whether a die on a wafer is defective. A probe mark check on the wafer is made to determine whether a probe mark is shifted. Necessary recovery action is performed in response to the probe mark being shifted. In the probe mark check, a plurality of probe mark positions are selected from the test data. A determination is then made as to whether at least one of the plurality of probe mark positions violates an engineering rule.
Abstract:
A fan assembly that can be used as a cooling fan or an air circulator. The fan assembly can provide the cooling and air circulation functions simultaneously or separately. The intensity of the cooling and/or air circulation can be individually controlled and directed. The fan assembly includes a base unit, a mounting frame rotatably coupled to the base unit, and a plurality of blower housings, each enclosing a fan and coupled to the mounting frame. The mounting frame is rotatable about an axis parallel to the support plane of the base. At least one of the blower housings is rotatably mounted to the mounting frame. The position of the blower housings can be adjusted through the manipulation of a positioning handle that is coupled to the rotatable blower housing.
Abstract:
A combined accelerating/braking apparatus of a vehicle includes a substantially hook-shaped rod which includes a first end, a first elbow, a second elbow, a third elbow, a fourth elbow, and a second end, where the fourth elbow is pivotally connected to a wall in the vehicle. A pedal is pivotally connected to the first elbow of the hook-shaped rod. A bracket which is secured to a wall of the vehicle includes a slot for detachable receiving the second elbow of the hook-shaped rod. A first torsion spring is biased between the pedal and a rod portion between the first elbow and the second elbow of the hook-shaped rod for providing a recovery tension when the pedal is pivotally depressed by a driver's foot sole with respect to the first elbow of the hook-shaped rod. A second torsion spring is biased between a wall of the vehicle and a rod portion between the third elbow and the fourth elbow of the hook-shaped rod for providing a recovery tension when the hook-shaped rod is pivotally moved with respect to the fourth elbow. The pedal is pivotally depressed by a driver's foot sole with respect to the first elbow of the hook-shaped rod for acceleration. The pedal is depressed by a driver's heel, causing the hook-shaped rod to pivotally move with respect to the fourth elbow of the hook-shaped rod for braking.