Abstract: Transgenic plants that express temporin peptides are disclosed. In certain embodiments, these plants have enhanced, broad-spectrum pathogen resistance and are useful as agricultural or horticultural crops. In other embodiments, the plants are used to produce large quantities of the temporin peptide.

Abstract: A method for block-based motion estimation, the flexible triangle search (FTS) algorithm is provided. The FTS is based on the simplex algorithm for optimization adapted to an integer grid. The proposed algorithm is highly flexible because of its ability to quickly change its search direction and to move toward the target of the search criterion. Motion estimation in a search window is in relation to a reference window. The motion estimation comprises searching. Searching is comprised of the steps of expanding, translating, contracting and reflecting. A system for block-based motion estimation is also provided.

Abstract: Transgenic plants that express dermaseptin peptides are disclosed. In certain embodiments, these plants have enhanced, broad-spectrum pathogen resistance and are useful as agricultural or horticultural crops. In other embodiments, the plants are used to produce large quantities of the dermaseptin peptides.

Abstract: The invention provides promoters from Douglas-fir genes encoding metallothionein-like proteins. Also provided are deletions and variants of such promoters. The promoters are useful for, among other things, directing developmental-specific expression of transgenes.

Abstract: Transgenic plants that express dermaseptin and/or temporin peptides are disclosed. In certain embodiments, these plants have enhanced, broad-spectrum pathogen resistance and are useful as agricultural or horticultural crops. In other embodiments, the plants are used to produce large quantities of the dermaseptin and/or temporin peptides.

Abstract: Transgenic plants that express antimicrobial CEMA and/or CEMA-related peptides are disclosed. In certain embodiments, these plants have enhanced, broad-spectrum pathogen resistance and are useful as agricultural or horticultural crops. In other embodiments, the plants are used to produce large quantities of the CEMA and/or CEMA-related peptides.

Abstract: The present invention concerns DNA sequences from the K. lactis maltase/maltose permease genes having transcriptional activity, expression vectors comprising these sequences and their use for the production of proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to toxins that specifically bind to GPI anchored proteins. More specifically, the present invention encompasses the uses of such toxins to detect the presence or absence of GPI anchored proteins. In one embodiment the present invention can be used to detect the presence of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

Abstract: Nucleotide sequences isolated from Mycobacterium tuberculosis are disclosed. These sequences encode immunostimulatory peptides. Also disclosed are vaccine preparations formulated using these peptides.

Abstract: Disclosed is a luminal binding protein promoter (PmBiPPro1) including deletions, fusions, and variants thereof. The promoter can be used to direct expression of transgenes.

Abstract: The invention provides a Douglas-fir 2S seed-storage promoter (df2SSP; SEQ ID NO: 17) and methods of its use. The promoter is useful for, among other things, directing the tissue-specific expression of transgenes.

Abstract: Nucleotide sequences isolated from Mycobacterium tuberculosis are disclosed. These sequences encode immunostimulatory peptides. Also disclosed are vaccine preparations formulated using these peptides.

Abstract: Nucleotide sequences isolated from Mycobacterium tuberculosis are disclosed. These sequences encode immunostimulatory peptides. Also disclosed are vaccine preparations formulated using these peptides.

Abstract: The invention provides a luminal binding protein promoter (PmBiPPro1), deletions thereof, and variants thereof. The promoter is useful for, among other things, directing the expression of transgenes.

Abstract: Nucleotide sequences isolated from Mycobacterium tuberculosis are disclosed. These sequences encode immunostimulatory peptides. Also disclosed are vaccine preparations formulated using these peptides.

Abstract: The invention provides a luminal binding protein promoter (PmBiPPro1), deletions thereof, and variants thereof. The promoter is useful for, among other things, directing the expression of transgenes.

Abstract: The nucleotide sequence of a gene encoding two chicken neuropeptides is disclosed, together with the amino acid sequences of these neuropeptides. The neuropeptides are useful to modify the body composition of poultry.

Abstract: Novel DNAs are provided which code for fish PACAP and GHRH-like peptide. Methods are provided for production of fish PACAP and fish GHRH-like peptide by expression of the novel DNAs. Additionally, methods are provided for producing enhanced growth of fish by transfection with the novel DNAs of the invention. Further a method is provided for identification of transgenic fish.

Abstract: A method of recovering hydrogen peroxide from colored aqueous solutions is disclosed. The solution is brought in contact with a non-ionic size-exclusion chromatography resin made up of packed particles having narrow, low molecular weight pores. The higher molecular weight colored constituents are largely excluded from the pores causing these constituents to be more rapidly eluted with water along the exterior of the particles. Hydrogen peroxide molecules are small enough to enter the pores several times in their passage through the resin which slows their progress sufficiently to cause elution of hydrogen peroxide after the colored constituents have been eluted, effectively resolving the two components.

Abstract: Novel peptide hormones which influence the release of gonadotropins by the pituitary gland in fish are disclosed. Methods in which such peptides may be administered to fish to control their reproduction are also described. Furthermore, novel isolated cDNA encoding the precursor of the novel gonadotropin-releasing hormone is disclosed. The use of such cDNA in controlling the gonadal development and spawning of fish is also described.