Abstract: The present invention relates to peptide-like compounds, eg aminocarboxylic acid amide derivatives, and to methods of using same to stimulate cells of the immune system, bone marrow and other organs. The present compounds can be used to enhance vaccination, increase synthesis of and enhance function of blood cell components and enhance anti-neoplastic effects of various agents. The compounds of the invention can be used to produce a variety of further pharmacologic effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using peptide-like compounds, e.g., aminocarboxylic acid amide derivatives, to bias the immune system toward producing, enhancing, or maintaining a polarized Th1 response, and to methods for treating diseases that improve by creating a Th1 response. The invention also relates to a method of treating diseases associated with elevated soluble TNF alpha levels by administering beta-alethine together with NAC to reduce soluble TNF alpha, and to a pharmaceutical composition comprising same. The present compounds can be used to modulate cytokines including IFN-gamma and IL-10.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach Prunus persica tree with the following combination of unique features that are desirable in a new variety. 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Production of very firm, white flesh fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 3. Fruit that will stay firm on the tree 10 to 17 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 5. Middle season maturity of white flesh fruit. 6. Fruit having a skin with pink overspread with light yellow. 7. Vigorous half-open growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach Prunus persica tree with the following combination of unique features that are desirable in a new variety. 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Production of very firm, white flesh fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 3. Fruit that will stay firm on the tree 10 to 13 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 5. Middle season maturity of white flesh fruit. 6. Fruit skin pink overspread with light yellow. 7. Vigorous half-open growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach ‘Prunus persica’ tree with the following combination of unique features that are desirable in a new variety. 1. Heavy and rugular production of fruit. 2. Production of very firm, white flesh fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 3. Fruit that will stay firm on the tree 15 to 17 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 5. Early season maturity of white flesh fruit. 6. Fruit with an attractive red skin. 7. Vigorous half-open growth.