Abstract: Methods and materials for producing meso-biliverdin are provided where the methods include reacting phycocyanobilin with an amphoteric compound in a solvent to yield meso-biliverdin.

Abstract: Methods and materials for treating various diseases and medical conditions with meso-biliverdin compositions. In addition methods and materials for producing meso-biliverdin are provided where the methods include reacting phycocyanobilin with an amphoteric compound in a solvent to yield meso-biliverdin are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aminoglycoside analogs having certain substituents at the 6 position of ring III which exhibit improved antifungal activity but possess minimal antibacterial properties. The compounds of the present invention are analogues of kanamycin A. Also provided are methods of synthesizing and methods of using the compounds of the present invention. The compounds of the present invention are useful in treating or preventing fungal disease.

Abstract: Methods and materials for treating various diseases and medical conditions with meso-biliverdin compositions. In addition methods and materials for producing meso-biliverdin are provided where the methods include reacting phycocyanobilin with an amphoteric compound in a solvent to yield meso-biliverdin are provided.

Abstract: Various anticancer compounds are disclosed, including a series of carbohydrate-cyclopamine conjugates. These compounds include pyranose, furanose, and mannitol conjugates, linked through a 1,2,3-triazine ring to the nitrogen of cyclopamine. Methods for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use as anticancer agents are also disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous contact cement, which comprises a dispersion in water of a chloroprene copolymer of 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene and methacrylic acid and a resinous polyelectrolyte of an ionizable resinous mixture which is ionized with a volatile ionizing atent, and ionizable resinous mixture being the reaction product of a rosin, a carboxylic acid, and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 mono-alcohol, said ionizable resinous mixture having a softening point not substantially above about 125.degree. C. and an acid number of between about 30 and 150, said reaction product comprising the carbocyclic nucleus of rosin having at least one carboxylic acid group and at least one carboxylic acid ester group of said mono-alcohol.

Abstract: An acrylic copolymer latex sealant composition, which comprises an acrylic copolymer having a glass transition temperature not exceeding about -0.degree. C., a hydrolyzed organoaminosilane, an anionic, non-ionic or amphoteric surfactant, water, and at least about 0.5% by weight silica, based on the total amount of the composition.