Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses a molecule having the following formula.

Abstract: Disclosed is a highly effective macrophage phagocytosis-activating composition and/or composition promoting cytokine production in macrophages using an active component derived from natural products. A culture obtained by culturing microorganisms belonging to the genus Aureobasidium (Aureobasidium sp.) is used as the active component of the macrophage phagocytosis-activating composition and/or composition promoting cytokine production in macrophages. By means of the macrophage phagocytosis-activating composition and/or composition promoting cytokine production in macrophages, macrophage phagocytosis can be activated, and cytokine production in macrophages can be promoted. In particular, a macrophage phagocytosis-activating composition can activate the phagocytosis of cancer cells or cells damaged or destroyed by anticancer drugs.

Abstract: A product release system for atomizing compositions is described, which has (a) a pressure-resistant packaging, (b) a capillary-containing spray head, and (c) a propellant-containing composition. The atomization occurs using the capillary and the composition contains at least one reactive agent, which is selected from hair-keratin-reducing compounds or is selected from oxidizing agents. The capillary preferably has a diameter of 0.1 to 1 mm and a length of 5 to 100 mm. The spray rate is preferably 0.01 to 5 g/s. The propellant-free composition can, in particular, be gel-like, waxy, non-fluid, or solid and can be used in a method for permanent hair shaping.

Abstract: A pesticide consisting of a mixture of sulfur well water and seven edible ingredients, which becomes lethal to fire ants and termites when mixed together, in a liquid, granular, spray or paste form.

Abstract: Novel antimicrobial agents that can serve as replacements to conventional pharmaceutical antibiotics are disclosed. The antimicrobial agents comprise conjugatively transmissible plasmids that kill targeted pathogenic bacteria, but are not harmful to donor bacteria. Two types of lethal transmissible plasmids are disclosed. One type kills recipient bacteria by unchecked (“runaway”) replication in the recipient cells and is prevented from occurring in donor cells. Another type kills recipient bacteria by expressing a gene that produces a product detrimental or lethal to recipient bacterial cells, that gene being prevented from expression in donor cells.

Abstract: Compositions comprising lycopene, Serenoa repens, Pygeum africanum, and Urtica dioica are provided. The compositions are preferably formulated with an alcohol extract of the dried, cut plant parts. Methods of using such compositions for treating various conditions and diseases, including benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer are also provided.

Abstract: Dehydrated liposomes are prepared by drying liposome preparations under reduced pressure in the presence of one or more protective sugars, e.g., the disaccharides trehalose and sucrose. Preferably, the protective sugars are present at both the inside and outside surfaces of the liposome membranes. Freezing of the liposome preparation prior to dehydration is optional. Alternatively, the protective sugar can be omitted if: (1) the liposomes are of the type which have multiple lipid layers; (2) the dehydration is done without prior freezing; and (3) the dehydration is performed to an end point which results in sufficient water being left in the preparation (e.g., at least 12 moles water/mole lipid) so that the integrity of a substantial portion of the multiple lipid layers is retained upon rehydration.

Abstract: Methods of and apparatus for preparing gas-filled liposomes are described. Gas-filled liposomes prepared by these methods are particularly useful, for example, in ultrasonic imaging applications and in therapeutic drug delivery systems.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for administering minerals to the human body by mixing pre-selected particulated minerals with graphite and coal tar to form a bar (10a), vaporizing the bar (10a) to form a mineral rich vapor, and directing the vapor to a patient's skin using an enclosure (30).

Abstract: High quality protein products are obtained from whey by subjecting whey to cross flow filtration in microfilter. The whey and retentate are brought to circulate in a circulation path on one side of the membrane area of the microfilter, while whey which has passed through the membrane area (permeate) is circulating in a second path on the other side of the membrane area in such a way that the pressure drop through the whole membrane area is kept constant and below 0.8 bar. With this technique, there is obtained a fractionation of milk serum protein such that denatured milk serum protein and fat are retained in the retentate and undenatured milk serum protein passes through the membrane into the permeate. With a subsequent treatment there is obtained a whey protein product which is rich is .alpha.-lactalbumin and .beta.-lactoglobulin and has a low fat content.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for treating autoimmune diseases in mammals by administration of one or more agents selected from the group consisting of autoantigens specific for the autoimmune disease, disease-suppressive fragments and analogs of said autoantigen in aerosol form.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for administering minerals to the human body by mixing pre-selected particulated minerals with graphite and coal tar to form a bar (10a), vaporizing the bar (10a) to form a mineral rich vapor, and directing the vapor to a patient's skin using an enclosure (30).

Abstract: The invention provides a purified particulate bone mineral product for use in medicine, the particles of said mineral being substantially free from all endogenous organic material and having at least at the surface thereof resorbable, physiologically compatible, natural or synthetic macromolecular material. In particular the invention provides a bone mineral impregnated with a gel-forming protein or polysaccharide such as gelatin to provide a surprising increase in strength and a product comprising bone mineral in a matrix of collagen-fibres and a gel-forming protein. Such products are intended as remodeling implants or prosthetic bone replacement.

Abstract: A hair spray composition exhibiting high curl retention, fast drying time, high rinse-out with low flaking and high shine characteristics comprised of fixative resins, silicone plasticizers and neutralizers in a crystal clear formulation which meets or exceeds the currently mandated alcohol requirements in a hand pump spray application.

Abstract: A carbonate of an alkali metal is added to an azinphos-methyl powder formulation in an amount such that the carbonate is at least 10% by weight of the total mixture. Sodium bicarbonate is the preferred carbonate. The resultant mixtures are characterized by a reduced tendency toward deflagration at temperatures below 200.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method for conducting scintigraphy to monitor of immunotoxins under clinical conditions. The improvement relates to the use of heterobifunctional chelators to bind radionuclides exclusively to the cytotoxic moiety of an immunotoxin.

Abstract: Perfluoroalkanes, including perfluorobutane, perfluoro propane and perfluoropentane are used in aerosol spray compositions contained within aerosol spray containers to act as propellants. Further, perfluoroalkanes are combined with sulphur hexafluoride for use as aerosol propellants. Specific examples, including insecticide formulations, are particularly set forth.

Abstract: A solid meal gastric emptying kit comprising:(a) a first relatively small tagging container;(b) a first package of freeze-dried meat for tagging with TC.sup.99m Sulfur Colloid;(c) a second relatively large mixing and serving container;(d) a second package containing a napkin, a towelette, and a plastic spoon;(e) an absorbant pad;(f) radioactive material labels; and(g) instructions for preparation.

Abstract: As was described above, the present invention makes it possible to achieve a sufficient diminution of the effect of the water-repellent characteristics of polytetrafluoroethylene used as a binding agent. Accordingly, the mixture ratio of polytetrafluoroethylene can be increased so that a sufficient film strength is obtained. Furthermore, a high foam pressure is obtained by forming a fine fibrilized net of polytetrafluoroethylene. Moreover, since the amount of polytetrafluoroethylene used is thus large, the molding characteristics of the product are favorable, and the yield can be increased. Accordingly, a highly reliable product can be obtained at a high yield. As a result, the present invention has the effect of improving the performance and reliability of the fuel cell as a whole, and of increasing the useful life and reducing the cost of the fuel cell. Accordingly, the present invention has great industrial merit.

Abstract: A process for treating liquid whey is disclosed in which raw whey is first partially demineralized by electrodialysis and then subjected to forced flow electrophoresis to effect the separation of lactose and a simultaneous increase in the percentage solids content in the resulting product whey solution.

Abstract: Cow's milk and/or its analogues are demineralized and the ash balance thereof adjusted with ion-exchange membrane electrodialysis apparatus. The method comprises demineralizing cow's milk or its analogues in a first stage consisting of one or more of electrodialysis stacks at a demineralization rate of below 50 percent, then further demineralizing thus obtained milk in a second stage consisting of one or more of electrodialysis stacks at a demineralization rate of more than 60%, transferring thus demineralized milk to concentration compartments consisting of one or more of electrodialysis stacks of the first stage, then discharging the milk which was adjusted.

Abstract: A process for treating liquid whey is disclosed in which raw whey is first partially demineralized by electrodialysis and then subjected to forced flow electrophoresis to effect the separation of lactose and a simultaneous increase in the percentage solids content in the resulting product whey solution.

Abstract: Oral compositions such as mouth washes, toothpastes, foods, chewing gums and the like containing certain carboxyalkoxy-hydroxyalkyl-propanedioic acids and/or salts thereof inhibit formation of dental calculus.