Abstract: The invention provides a novel system for the conversion of fats, oils, and greases (FOG) from processed food sources, including but not limited to trap greases, FOG separated from prepared foods, waste streams from glycerin separation processes, “black grease” collected from the scum-layer of waste water treatment facilities, and other sources having high free fatty acid content, to their alkyl esters.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating bronchial constriction in mammals. The method comprises contacting mammalian lung with a compound selected from the group consisting of pyruvate and pyruvate precursors. The compound is present in a therapeutically effective amount to produce bronchial dilation. The present invention is also directed to a method for treating airway disease in mammals. The method comprises contacting mammalian lung with a compound selected from the group consisting of pyruvate and pyruvate precursors. The compound is present in an amount from about 0.0001 millimoles to about 0.005 millimoles. The present invention is further directed to a method for treating airway disease in mammals. The method comprises contacting the mammalian lung with a compound selected from the group consisting of pyruvate and pyruvate precursors. The compound is present in a therapeutically effective amount to prevent bronchial spasm.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating bronchial constriction in mammals. The method comprises contacting mammalian lung with a compound selected from the group consisting of pyruvate and pyruvate precursors. The compound is present in a therapeutically effective amount to produce bronchial dilation. The present invention is also directed to a method for treating airway disease in mammals. The method comprises contacting mammalian lung with a compound selected from the group consisting of pyruvate and pyruvate precursors. The compound is present in an amount from about 0.0001 millimoles to about 0.005 millimoles. The present invention is further directed to a method for treating airway disease in mammals. The method comprises contacting the mammalian lung with a compound selected from the group consisting of pyruvate and pyruvate precursors. The compound is present in a therapeutically effective amount to prevent bronchial spasm.

Abstract: A method for treating the disease state in mammals caused by mammalian cells involved in the inflammatory response is disclosed. Mammalian cells participating in the inflammatory response are contacted with an inflammatory response mediator which reduces the undesired inflammatory response and is an antioxidant. The inflammatory response mediator may further provide a cellular energy source and be a building block in the cellular synthesis of other cellular components. Compositions for reducing and treating undesired inflammatory response are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for treating the disease state in mammals caused by mammalian nasal and sinus cells involved in the inflammatory response is disclosed. Mammalian nasal and sinus cells participating in the inflammatory response are contacted with an inflammatory response mediator which reduces the undesired inflammatory response and is an antioxidant. The inflammatory response mediator may further provide a cellular energy source and be a building block in the cellular synthesis of other cellular components. Compositions for reducing and treating undesired inflammatory response are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for treating the disease state in mammals caused by mammalian cells involved in the inflammatory response is disclosed. Mammalian cells participating in the inflammatory response are contacted with an inflammatory response mediator which reduces the undesired inflammatory response and is an antioxidant. The inflammatory response mediator may further provide a cellular energy source and be a building block in the cellular synthesis of other cellular components. Composition, for reducing and treating undesired inflammatory response are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for treating emphysema and other disease states in mammals caused by mammalian cells involved in the inflammatory response is disclosed. Mammalian cells participating in the inflammatory response are contacted with an inflammatory response mediator which reduces the undesired inflammatory response and is an antioxidant. The inflammatory response mediator may further provide a cellular energy source and be a building block in the cellular synthesis of other cellular components. Compositions for reducing and treating undesired inflammatory response are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for treating the disease state in mammals caused by mammalian cells involved in the inflammatory response is disclosed. Mammalian cells participating in the inflammatory response are contacted with an inflammatory response mediator which reduces the undesired inflammatory response and is an antioxidant. The inflammatory response mediator may further provide a cellular energy source and be a building block in the cellular synthesis of other cellular components. Compositions for reducing and treating undesired inflammatory response are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cell treatment composition based on a non-selective complete nutrient medium and also including a yeast derivative, one or more antioxidants, an oxygen tension reducing agent and one or more fatty acids between 10 and 25 carbon atoms in length having from 0 up to 4 double bonds. Nutrient medium additives for treatment of injured, damaged or stressed cells containing a yeast derivative, one or more antioxidants, an oxygen tension reducing agent and one or more fatty acids between 10 and 25 carbon atoms in length having from 0 up to 4 double bonds. Methods for treating prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including the steps of providing one or more injured, damaged or stressed cells and supplying the cells with an environment that includes a non-selective complete nutrient medium and also contains a yeast derivative, one or more intracellular antioxidants, oxygen tension reducing agent and one or more fatty acids between 10 and 25 carbon atoms in length having from 0 to 4 double bonds.