Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrolysed protein-polysaccharide complexes, and more specifically to those complexes formed by complex formation of a protein with a polysaccharide followed by hydrolysis. The resulting complexes have good emulsifying and stabilizing properties and can be used in food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical products. The invention further relates to the method of manufacture of such complexes.

Abstract: A heat and pressure consolidated laminate, and method for producing the same, is provided that includes in superimposed relationship a decorative layer consisting essentially of a leather material, an underlay layer, a substrate, and an optional backer layer. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite one another. The underlay layer includes one or more cellulosic sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin, and is disposed between the decorative layer and the first layer of the substrate. The backer layer includes one or more cellulosic sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin, and is disposed contiguous with the second surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrolysed protein-polysaccharide complexes, and more specifically to those complexes formed by complex formation of a protein with a polysaccharide followed by hydrolysis. The resulting complexes have good emulsifying and stabilising properties and can be used in food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical products. The invention further relates to the method of manufacture of such complexes.

Abstract: A heat and pressure consolidated laminate, and method for producing the same, is provided that includes in superimposed relationship a decorative layer consisting essentially of a leather material, an underlay layer, a substrate, and an optional backer layer. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite one another. The underlay layer includes one or more cellulosic sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin, and is disposed between the decorative layer and the first layer of the substrate. The backer layer includes one or more cellulosic sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin, and is disposed contiguous with the second surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and methods or uses thereof in the prophylaxis and treatment of psoriasis and other auto-immune inflammatory disorders. The composition may be comprised of TGF-?1, TGF-?2, and dairy derived proteins comprising a large proportion of ?-lactoglobulin.

Abstract: A heat and pressure consolidated laminate, and a method for manufacturing the same, is provided that includes in superimposed relationship a core layer containing a plurality of cellulosic sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin, and a decorative layer consisting essentially of a leather material.

Abstract: The invention relates to the general field of protein fractionation, and more particularly to the selective fractionation of growth factor from dairy products, such as milk, whey and colostrum. There is provided methods for the selective fractionation of TGF-?, lactoferrin and bovine serum albumin.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced decorative laminate, and a method for producing the same, is provided. The method includes the steps of: 1) stacking in a superimposed relationship a decorative layer, a fiber-reinforced core layer, and a barrier layer disposed between the decorative layer and the core layer; and 2) simultaneously curing, under heat and pressure, the decorative, barrier and core layers to create the fiber-reinforced decorative laminate. The decorative layer includes one or more decorative sheets, and is at least partially resin-impregnated and at least partially cured. The fiber-reinforced core layer has a texture, and includes at least one fiber-reinforced sheet that is substantially devoid of cellulose. The core layer is at least partially resin-impregnated and at least partially cured. The barrier layer is operable to substantially prevent the texture of the core layer from being apparent through the decorative layer in the cured fiber-reinforced laminate.

Abstract: The present invention provide a new method for modulating the immune system of a subject in need thereof by administering a dairy-derived peptide to the subject, particularly a ?-lactoglubulin-derived peptide (?-Lg peptide). According to one aspect, the modulation of the immune system is the modulation of a Th1 response. According to another aspect, the modulation of the immune system is the modulation of a Th2 response.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and methods or uses thereof in the prophylaxis and treatment of psoriasis and other auto-immune inflammatory disorders. The composition may be comprised of TGF-?1, TGF-?2, and dairy derived proteins comprising a large proportion of ?-lactoglobulin.

Abstract: A heat and pressure consolidated flexible laminate, and a method for producing the same, is provided that includes in superimposed relationship, a flexible, resin coated backing layer consisting of one or more sheets, a decorative layer consisting essentially of a leather material and, optionally, an overlay.

Abstract: A method for producing of a flexible heat and pressure consolidated leather laminate is provided that includes the steps of: a) stacking a flexible backing layer, a decorative layer comprised essentially of leather, and a release sheet; b) inserting the stacked layers in a thermosetting press; and c) exposing the stack to an elevated temperature and pressure for a period of time sufficient to form a laminate from said layers.

Abstract: A heat and pressure consolidated flexible laminate, and a method for producing the same, is provided that includes in superimposed relationship, a flexible, resin coated backing layer consisting of one or more sheets, a decorative layer consisting essentially of a leather material and, optionally, an overlay.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and methods or uses thereof in the prophylaxis and treatment of psoriasis and related disorders. The composition may be comprised of TGF-?l, TGF-?2, and a large proportion of dairy derived proteins.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heat and pressure consolidated laminate is provided that includes in superimposed relationship a core layer containing a plurality of cellulosic sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin, and a decorative layer consisting essentially of a leather material.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced decorative laminate, and a method for producing the same, is provided. The method includes the steps of: 1) stacking in a superimposed relationship a decorative layer, a fiber-reinforced core layer, and a barrier layer disposed between the decorative layer and the core layer; and 2) simultaneously curing, under heat and pressure, the decorative, barrier and core layers to create the fiber-reinforced decorative laminate. The decorative layer includes one or more decorative sheets, and is at least partially resin-impregnated and at least partially cured. The fiber-reinforced core layer has a texture, and includes at least one fiber-reinforced sheet that is substantially devoid of cellulose. The core layer is at least partially resin-impregnated and at least partially cured. The barrier layer is operable to substantially prevent the texture of the core layer from being apparent through the decorative layer in the cured fiber-reinforced laminate.

Abstract: Enzymatic digests of whey protein concentrates were prepared using animal, bacterial and fungal proteases, and evaluated for antihypertensive activities. The highest ACE-inhibitory activity was obtained with the purified peptide ?-1g (f142–148) obtained by chemical synthesis, for which an IC50 value of 0.04 mg powder.ml?1 was found. The hydrolysates derived from BiPRO™ whey protein isolate and ?-1g both gave higher antihypertensive activities (IC50 values of 0.29 to 0.90 mg powder.ml?1) than the other hydrolysates tested (IC50 values of 0.96 and 1.30 mg powder.ml?1). The recovered hydrolysate can be used to treat hypertension in mammals such as humans and domestic pets such as dogs and cats.

Abstract: A method for the production of a fiber-reinforced decorative laminate is provided. The method includes stacking, in a superimposed relationship, a decorative layer and a fiber-reinforced core layer. The decorative layer, which includes one or more decorative sheets, is at least partially resin-impregnated, and at least partially cured. The fiber-reinforced core layer includes at least one fiber-reinforced sheet, which is substantially devoid of cellulose, and at least partially resin-impregnated, and at least partially cured. The decorative and core layers are simultaneously cured, under heat and pressure, to create the fiber-reinforced decorative laminate. A fiber-reinforced decorative laminate produced according to the above method is also provided.

Abstract: Enzymatic digests of whey protein concentrates were prepared using animal, bacterial and fungal proteases, and evaluated for antihypertensive activities. ACE-inhibitory activity and antihypertension activity were obtained with a hydrolysate of whey protein isolate prepared with a porcine trypsin.

Abstract: A heat and pressure consolidated laminate, and a method for manufacturing the same, is provided that includes in superimposed relationship a core layer containing a plurality of cellulosic sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin, and a decorative layer consisting essentially of a leather material.