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TARGET ANIMAL [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Braitenberg vehicle
1, record 1, English, Braitenberg%20vehicle
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Braitenberg vehicles are simple models of animal motion towards, or away from, a stimulus(light, sound, chemicals, etc.). They have been widely used in robotics to implement target reaching and avoidance behaviors based on different types of sensors. 1, record 1, English, - Braitenberg%20vehicle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Braitenberg vehicle: designation validated by a Canadian subject-matter expert from Université Laval. 2, record 1, English, - Braitenberg%20vehicle
Record 1, Key term(s)
- SearchOnlyKey1
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- véhicule de Braitenberg
1, record 1, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20Braitenberg
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les véhicules de Braitenberg exhibent des comportements cohérents à partir de leur seule structure physique. Ceux-ci sont dotés de photodiodes qui produisent un signal électrique lorsqu'elles sont éclairées. En reliant les photodiodes aux roues du même côté, le véhicule va exhiber un comportement de fuite devant une source lumineuse. Au contraire, en croisant les liaisons entre roues et photodiodes, le véhicule exhibe un comportement d'approche. 1, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20Braitenberg
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
véhicule de Braitenberg : désignation validée par un spécialiste canadien de l'Université Laval. 2, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20Braitenberg
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- vehículo de Braitenberg
1, record 1, Spanish, veh%C3%ADculo%20de%20Braitenberg
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un gran número de tareas pueden ser desempeñadas por robots móviles que realizan una navegación básica, es decir, sin conocer el entorno que [los] rodea y, ni siquiera, tener una referencia de su propia localización. Este tipo de navegación se conoce como navegación reactiva, denominada así porque se basa solo en la información que toma de sus sensores. Un buen ejemplo de estos autómatas que ejecutan una navegación simple es el vehículo de Braitenberg […], introducido por Valentino Braitenberg [...] En este concepto, la relación entre sus sensores y los motores que controlan sus movimientos es casi directa. A través de dos o más sensores el robot establece, alrededor de sí mismo, un mapa de coste y el vehículo avanza hasta que alcanza un máximo. Una aplicación típica del vehículo de Braitenberg son los robots que se mueven hasta el punto de mayor iluminación […] 1, record 1, Spanish, - veh%C3%ADculo%20de%20Braitenberg
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
- Slaughterhouses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- target weight
1, record 2, English, target%20weight
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Select a target weight at which your beef animal will be ready for harvest. That weight should depend on its frame size and sex... Then use the current and target weight to calculate the total weight gain needed.... if the starting weight of a steer is 515 pounds and the target weight is 1, 200 pounds, then the total weight gain needed is 685 pounds. 1, record 2, English, - target%20weight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
- Abattoirs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poids cible
1, record 2, French, poids%20cible
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- poids ciblé 1, record 2, French, poids%20cibl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-11-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- advanced biological agent
1, record 3, English, advanced%20biological%20agent
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... there is a risk that advances in biotechnology will augment not only defensive measures but also offensive biological warfare agent development and allow the creation of advanced biological agents designed to target specific systems — human, animal, or crop. 2, record 3, English, - advanced%20biological%20agent
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
advanced biological agent: designation usually used in the plural. 3, record 3, English, - advanced%20biological%20agent
Record 3, Key term(s)
- advanced biological agents
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Armes CBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- agent biologique avancé
1, record 3, French, agent%20biologique%20avanc%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cinq attributs importants caractérisant [des] agents biologiques avancés ont été décrits : [haute] virulence associée à une spécificité élevée; [absence] de contre-mesures opportunes pour la population attaquée; [possibilité] de camoufler l'agent avec une relative facilité; [haut] degré de résistance aux forces environnementales défavorables; [et haut] degré de contrôlabilité. 1, record 3, French, - agent%20biologique%20avanc%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-12-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacodynamics
- Veterinary Drugs
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- target tissue
1, record 4, English, target%20tissue
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tamoxifen is a nonsteroidal agent which has demonstrated potent antiestrogenic properties in animal test systems. The antiestrogenic effects are related to its ability to compete with estrogen for binding sites in target tissues such as breast and uterus. 2, record 4, English, - target%20tissue
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacodynamie
- Médicaments vétérinaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tissu-cible
1, record 4, French, tissu%2Dcible
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tamoxifène est un produit non stéroïdien qui a montré une puissante action anti-œstrogénique chez des modèles animaux. Ses effets anti-œstrogéniques sont reliés à sa faculté d'entrer en compétition avec les œstrogènes pour se fixer sur les sites récepteurs de tissus-cibles tels que la glande mammaire et l'utérus. 2, record 4, French, - tissu%2Dcible
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-11-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cos site
1, record 5, English, cos%20site
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The labeled cos end is used as a single reference point to arrange clones in an ordered array for mapping. Complete cleavage at the cos site in the target DNA is not required because uncleaved cos sites will not hybridize with the cosoligonucleotides. In addition, Lambda Terminase cleaves vectors containing the cos site; i. e., cosmids and BACs(bacterial artificial chromosomes). Linearized cosmids give much higher efficiencies in in vitro lambda packaging systems or transfection into animal cells. 1, record 5, English, - cos%20site
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- site COS
1, record 5, French, site%20COS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Site correspondant aux extrémités cohésives de génome du phage lambda. 1, record 5, French, - site%20COS
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- extremo cos
1, record 5, Spanish, extremo%20cos
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extensión complementaria del ADN del bacteriófago lambda formada por hebras de 12 bases. 1, record 5, Spanish, - extremo%20cos
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-06-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Atomic Physics
- Chemical Engineering
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- nanoencapsulation
1, record 6, English, nanoencapsulation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nanoencapsulation of bioactive materials is a multidisciplinary approach to improve the efficiency and decrease the side effects of drugs, vaccines, cosmetics, slimming agents and nutraceuticals. Nanoliposomes are among the best encapsulation and controlled release systems with the ability to incorporate and protect various types of bioactives as well as deliver them to the target site inside the human or animal body. 2, record 6, English, - nanoencapsulation
Record 6, Key term(s)
- nano-encapsulation
- nano encapsulation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication des produits pharmaceutiques
- Physique atomique
- Génie chimique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- nanoencapsulation
1, record 6, French, nanoencapsulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En chimie, l'encapsulation consiste à enfermer une substance dans une capsule. L'objectif est : - soit de protéger la substance contre des interactions avec le milieu extérieur. On encapsule par exemple certains filtres [ultraviolets] UV contenus dans les crèmes solaires pour les stabiliser et les empêcher d'irriter la peau; - soit de transporter la substance jusqu'à l'endroit où elle sera libérée pour agir. Les liposomes par exemple sont des sphères utilisées pour transporter les substances actives des cosmétiques dans la peau. Selon la taille des capsules, on parle de microencapsulation (dimension de l'ordre du micromètre) ou de nanoencapsulation (dimension de l'ordre du nanomètre). 2, record 6, French, - nanoencapsulation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Nanoencapsulation de principes actifs. 3, record 6, French, - nanoencapsulation
Record 6, Key term(s)
- nano-encapsulation
- nano encapsulation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de productos farmacéuticos
- Física atómica
- Ingenieria química
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanoencapsulación
1, record 6, Spanish, nanoencapsulaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inclusión de ingredientes activos como vitaminas y/o enzimas, [medicamentos lipófilos e hidrófilos], en nanocápsulas biodegradables que liberan su contenido al contacto con determinadas células o jugos/secreciones orgánicas. 2, record 6, Spanish, - nanoencapsulaci%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-03-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Radiotherapy
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- abscopal effect
1, record 7, English, abscopal%20effect
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "abscopal effect"... was first coined by Mole in 1953. The word abscopal was derived from the Latin "ab, "meaning position away from and "copos, "which means a target for shooting at. Mole used this term to describe systemic effects that were observed at nonirradiated sites in an animal after treatment with localized radiotherapy. 1, record 7, English, - abscopal%20effect
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Radiothérapie
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- effet ascopal
1, record 7, French, effet%20ascopal
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- effet de voisinage 2, record 7, French, effet%20de%20voisinage
correct, masculine noun
- effet bystander 3, record 7, French, effet%20bystander
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rôle des cellules voisines, Effet bystander ou «abscopal» et instabilité génétique. [...] Dans les organismes multicellulaires, en particulier les vertébrés, le devenir d'une cellule irradiée dépend de signaux émis par les cellules voisines (canaux de jonction, effet «bystander», inhibition de contact, mécanismes de contrôle de la prolifération par des cytokines); les cellules saines et le stroma paraissant capables d'inhiber le développement des clones potentiellement malins. De nombreuses données expérimentales sont en faveur de ce concept dans le cas de la radiocancérogenèse, par exemple l'influence du volume irradié sur la probabilité d'un effet cancérogène la moindre efficacité des irradiations hétérogènes, en particulier des irradiations à travers une grille. Inversement, des cellules initialement non irradiées peuvent être conduites à la cancérisation au voisine de cellules fortement irradiées. 1, record 7, French, - effet%20ascopal
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ascopal : adjectif anglais (du latin «loin de la cible» désignant les effets provoqués par une radiation ionisante sur des tissus éloignés du site d'irradiation. 4, record 7, French, - effet%20ascopal
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-06-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Molecular Biology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- immunoliposome
1, record 8, English, immunoliposome
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A secondary novel technology to which the Company has exclusive rights is that of antibody-targeted liposomes. This technology involves the incorporation of an antimyosin antibody into liposome membranes that serves to target the immunoliposome to cytoskeletal protein exposed by cellular membrane lesions. Upon anchoring the liposome to the cell via the antibody the liposome presumably fuses with the cell membrane and repairs the lesion. In vitro and animal model studies have shown that this methodology has been able to preserve cell and tissue viability under anoxic/ischemic conditions. This technology may be able to limit the extent of heart muscle damage during heart attacks and myocarditis. 1, record 8, English, - immunoliposome
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- immunoliposome
1, record 8, French, immunoliposome
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
...Afin d'augmenter la quantité de molécules du médicament pouvant être associées aux anticorps, l'équipe de Pardridge a suggéré d'associer au complexe anticorps/médicament des vecteurs lipidiques, qu'elle a nommé «immunoliposomes». Chaque liposome de 100 nanomètres de diamètre peut acheminer au moins 10 000 petites molécules du médicament.(J. Huwyler et al. (1996) Proc.Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 93, 14164-14169.) 1, record 8, French, - immunoliposome
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-01-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- intended animal
1, record 9, English, intended%20animal
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- intended animal species 1, record 9, English, intended%20animal%20species
correct
- subject animal 1, record 9, English, subject%20animal
correct
- target animal 2, record 9, English, target%20animal
correct
- target animal species 1, record 9, English, target%20animal%20%20species
correct
- target species 2, record 9, English, target%20species
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Animal for which a given drug or treatment is specifically designed. 1, record 9, English, - intended%20animal
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- animal de destination
1, record 9, French, animal%20de%20destination
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- animal-cible 2, record 9, French, animal%2Dcible
masculine noun
- animal à traiter 2, record 9, French, animal%20%C3%A0%20traiter
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Espèce animale à laquelle un médicament est destiné. 2, record 9, French, - animal%20de%20destination
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tolérance chez l'animal de destination : Cette étude doit être effectuée chez toutes les espèces animales auxquelles le médicament est destiné. 3, record 9, French, - animal%20de%20destination
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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