An increase in new bone and cementum formation was noted after applying a synthetic BMP-6 polypeptide to a periodontal fenestration defect in rats. Therefore, we suggest that BMP-6 may play a certain role in periodontal regeneration.

Soft (tub) margarines were analyzed for fatty acid,trans and polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content. Soybean and sunflower‐palm kernel‐palm margarines contained high levels ofcis‐cis methylene interrupted (CCMI)‐PUFA. Canola and canola‐palm products contained the lowest amounts of saturated fatty acids. Polymorphic forms of the crystals were as follows: soybean beta prime, canola beta, canola‐palm and a sunflower‐palm kernel‐palm—a mixture of beta and beta prime. Dropping points of the fats ranged from 27.3 to 34.2°C. Softening points of the products were higher especially for margarines that existed in the beta form. Texture was determined by cone penetrometer, constant speed compression and penetration. Soybean margarines were generally most resistant to deformation. The solid fat content (SFC) of the “whole” margarines as determined by the Bruker Minispec was found to be slightly lower than that of the separated fat (AOCS‐method) at 10°C. Correlation of values within the textural methods was significant (P<.01), but not between the texture and SFC of the product which means that the nature of the crystal network also plays a role in texture.

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This paper analyzes some legislative options of same-sex union in Taiwan after the publication of Interpretation No. 748, the Same-Sex Marriage Case in May 2017. The author will focus on three possible legislative options and try to figure out the best way to implement the demand of Interpretation No. 748. As to discover the most likely solution, this paper takes the German Civil Partnership law as a model of reference for two reasons. First, the Taiwan Civil Code has been compiled based on German laws. Second, the German Civil Partnership law is a successful case passed in 2001 and legalized same-sex marriage in June 2017. This paper argues that a step-bystep legislation is the most plausible approach to provide same-sex partners with legal protection. It could ensure same-sex couples to gain social acceptance progressively while traditional social values will still be preserved.