An endless belt for use as an intermediate transfer belt or a transfer-sheet transfer belt in an electrophotographic apparatus using electrophotographic technologies such as a full-color LBP or a full-color PPC. More particularly, in certain embodiments, the invention relates to increased expression levels of a NALP1 gene andor a NALP5 gene following neuron injury. The fingers in each pair are operable to move apart from the adjacent finger to spread a rubber band when placed on the fingers.