Abstract:
The present invention relates to nitroxide imaging probes that are isotopically modified or unmodified. Such nitroxide imaging probes may be included in liposomes that encapsulate self-quenching concentrations thereof, wherein the liposomes optionally comprise a targeting ligand specific to and having affinity for targeted tissue.
Abstract:
Derivatives of o-nitromandelyoxycarbonyl (Nmoc) which are capable of releasing 2,5,-di(tert-butyl)hydroquinone (DBHQ) upon irradiation with ultraviolet (UV) light, are disclosed, as well as, a method for producing DBHQ employing the same so as to allow rapid, reversible transient inhibition of sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum Ca.sup.2+ ATPases.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to acetal derivatives of bicyclo�2.2.1!hepta-2,5-diene-7-one (norbornadienone) which are capable of releasing carbon monoxide upon irradiation with ultraviolet light, and a method for producing carbon monoxide employing the same.
Abstract:
A holder and method for controlling and uniformly maintaining the temperature of work pieces when the work pieces are acted upon by a plasma in a plasma reactor apparatus. Support means which hold the work pieces so as to expose them to the reactive plasma also position metallic plate members which are capable of being heated to an elevated temperature by the plasma when in electrical contact with an electrode of the plasma reactor apparatus. The metallic plate members are all electrically shorted together, but are insulated from the support means. A temperature sensitive switch connects the metallic plate members to an electrode of the plasma apparatus. Work pieces to be acted upon by the plasma are placed in proximity to the metal plate members. In the presence of a plasma and when shorted to the apparatus electrode, the metallic plate members are rapidly heated and heat is conducted to the work pieces to heat them uniformly. The temperature of the work pieces is controlled by selectively opening and closing the temperature sensitive switch and thereby selectively shorting the metal members to the apparatus electrode. Little heating occurs when the switch is open and the members are isolated from the electrode.