Abstract: A method of treating a citrus plant is provided to reduce the incidence of one or more insect-vectored bacterial infections such as citrus greening. The method comprises the step of applying a treatment composition one or more times to the plant, wherein the treatment composition comprises an effective amount of aluminum tris(O-ethyl phosphonate).

Abstract: Compositions and methods for preventing or controlling bacteria, viruses and parasitic growths that cause diarrhea, pneumonia and septicemia in animals comprising a biocidal system comprised of a primary biocide and a pH buffer component; a cationic or ionic surfactant having an HLB of from about 5 to about 30; a thickening agent; and an aqueous based carrier.

Abstract: Phosphate depletion, a physiological condition commonly seen in certain patient populations, including alcoholics, malnourished, acutely ill patients, patients receiving parenteral nutrition, patients being re-fed after prolong fasting, and dialysis patients, requires intravenous supplementation when oral repletion is not feasible. This invention provides a method and pharmaceutical composition for therapeutic administration of pyrophosphate, instead of phosphate, for phosphate or pyrophosphate repletion. During hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis significant removal of phosphate and pyrophosphate occurs. Pyrophosphate depletion predisposes patients to vascular calcification. This invention further provides a method and pharmaceutical composition for therapeutic administration of pyrophosphate for phosphate or pyrophosphate repletion by addition of pyrophosphate to hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis solutions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pesticide composition intended for protecting plants, crops or seeds against phyto-pathogenic fungi or damaging insects, and the corresponding methods of treatment using the said composition. More precisely, the subject of the present invention is a pesticide composition based on propamocarb-HCl, an insecticide active substance and optionally a further fungicide active substance.

Abstract: A composition comprising fenamidone (a) and an insecticide compound (b) in a (a)/(b) weight ratio of from 1/1000 to 1000/1. A composition further comprising an additional fungicidal compound. A method for preventively or curatively combating the pests and diseases of crops by using this composition.

Abstract: A method of reducing the contamination amount of mycotoxin in cereals wherein one or more compounds A selected from the group consisting of ammonium salts, primary to quaternary ammonium salts, alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal salts and polyvalent metal salts of phosphorous acid and phosphite ester are given to the cereals.

Abstract: In order to provide a biocompatible material consisting mainly of a fish scale-derived hydroxyapatite and a fish scale-derived collagen, which is adjusted so that easily digested and absorbed in a human body, the material contains a composite consisting mainly of a fish scale-derived hydroxyapatite and a fish scale-derived collagen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pesticide composition intended for protecting plants, crops or seeds against phyto-pathogenic fungi or damaging insects, and the corresponding methods of treatment using the said composition. More precisely, the subject of the present invention is a pesticide composition based on propamocarb-HCl, an insecticide active substance and optionally a further fungicide active substance.

Abstract: An organic particular material and a method for producing the material is disclosed, as well as multiple uses of the material produced by the same method for use as soil improver, combating the Iberia snail, fire resisting absorption of flammable liquids as well as fire extinguisher.

Abstract: Object of the present invention is to provide a preparation for oral cavity that is appropriately usable as a prophylactic agent for dental caries, a therapeutic agent for dental caries at early stage, a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for dentinal hypersensitivity, a preparation for the lining of a dentin cavity surface, or the like, which has a superior effect of sealing the dentinal tubules, is capable of improving the acid resistance of the teeth and re-calcifying the teeth, ensures a short-time treatment with an easy operation, and has a high safety and good aesthetic properties.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition, including a synergistic combination of three or more agents as an active ingredient. Each of the three or more potentiating agents can be selected from the following types of compounds: sequestering agents, carbohydrates and carbohydrate derivatives, terpenes/terpenoids, amines and amine derivatives, plant-derived oils, sulfonates, phenols, fatty acids, dibenzofuran derivatives, organo isothiocyanates, quaternary ammonium compounds, peroxides and peroxide donors, and macrolide polyenes. At least two of the three or more potentiating agents are not of the same type of compound. The antimicrobial composition can have strong antimicrobial efficacy in control of microorganisms having resistance to currently used antimicrobials.

Abstract: A produce wash is provided that significantly reduces the amount of chlorine used in treating produce and inhibits the growth of micro-organisms on pre-harvest and post-harvest produce. A method of using the produce wash extends the shelf life of harvested produce.

Abstract: Three types of trisiloxane surfactants having the basic formula: MDM? are described wherein the substituents on the differing M and M? groups, in conjunction with pendant polyalkylene oxide substituents on the D group render the surfactant resistant to hydrolysis under either basic or acidic conditions outside the pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. The compositions are useful in agricultural, household and cosmetic applications.

Abstract: Products based on salt of peroxymonosulfuric acid are suitable for treating or/and preventing diseases and other debilitating medical conditions caused by bacterial, eukaryotic, prion, and viral pathogens and by non-pathogenic inflammation. The products may alternatively be based on inorganic halide and an oxidizing agent reactable in water with the inorganic halide to generate hypohalite ions. In addition, the products can be employed in other applications such as commercial and industrial applications.

Abstract: Aqueous wound and mucous membrane disinfectant containing a) octenidine dihydrochloride, and b) one or more active ingredients selected from the group ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, undecylene amidopropyl trimonium methosulfate, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol and/or sodium hydroxymethylglycinate and c) glycerin and/or 1,2-diols having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and d) optionally surfactants, emulsifiers, solubilisers, pH regulators, dyestuffs, perfumes and/or thickeners, the agent being free of phenoxyethanol, phenoxypropanol, phenoxyisopropanol and organic acids.

Abstract: It is intended to provide an organic peracid polymer composition which is stable, odorless and has sufficient water solubility and is suitably used as a bactericide, a bleaching agent and a cleaning agent. By mixing and dissolving an organic acid polymer, hydrogen peroxide and an inorganic acid and maintaining the mixture for a period ranging from 1 hour to 1 month at a temperature ranging from 10 to 80° C., the organic peracid polymer-containing composition containing an organic peracid polymer (2 to 50% by weight) and, in some cases, the hydrogen peroxide (2 to 50% by weight) and the inorganic acid (0.1 to 10% by weight) is obtained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pesticide composition intended for protecting plants, crops or seeds against fungal diseases or insect damages, and the corresponding methods of protection by application of the said composition. More precisely, the subject of the present invention is a pesticide composition based on a tetrazolyloxime derivative and a fungicide or an insecticide active substance or compound.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for reducing, preventing or reducing the progression of calcification in peritoneal dialysis patients are provided. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method comprising administering to a patient during peritoneal dialysis therapy a dialysis solution comprising a therapeutically effective amount of pyrophosphate ranging between about 30 ?M and about 400 ?M. Formulations of dialysis solutions according to the dose ranges claimed in the present disclosure allow therapeutic amounts of pyrophosphate to be delivered to peritoneal dialysis patients.

Abstract: The formulations of the present disclosure alter the perception of pain, especially as experienced by subjects reporting the characteristic features associated with the syndrome known as fibromyalgia. The present disclosure encompasses formulations for the relief of symptoms associated with neuropathy pain, where the formulations comprise orthophosphoric acid, a vegetable oil comprising an esterified mono-unsaturated fatty acid, and folic acid. The formulations can further comprise magnesium citrate, magnesium aspartate, malic acid, L-carnitine, alpha-ketoglutaric acid, co-enzyme Q10, glycerol, inositol, and cholinebitartrate, optionally Q10, and riboflavin to provide a yellow color to the formulation. Another aspect of the disclosure are methods for alleviating neuropathy related pain in subject animal or human, comprising: providing to a subject an effective dose of a formulation comprising orthophosphoric acid, a mono-unsaturated fat, folic acid, and water.

Abstract: Three types of trisiloxane surfactants having the basic formula: MDM? are described wherein the substituents on the differing M and M? groups, in conjunction with pendant polyalkylene oxide substituents on the D group render the surfactant resistant to hydrolysis under either basic or acidic conditions outside the pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. The compositions are useful in agricultural, household and cosmetic applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to biodegradable and implantable devices for the in situ delivery of a pharmaceutical composition to a human or animal that comprise a generally discoid body, having at least one aperture through which the body is anchorable by suture, and that are formed from biodegradable polymeric compositions. The invention relates to methods of manufacturing devices for the in situ delivery of a pharmaceutical composition to a human or animal that comprise a generally discoid body, having at least one aperture through which the body is anchorable by suture, and that are formed from biodegradable polymeric compositions. The invention relates to a therapeutic method that comprises inserting a biodegradable and implantable device that comprises a generally discoid body, having at least one aperture through which the body is anchorable by suture, and that is formed from a biodegradable polymeric composition, into a body cavity of a human or animal.

Abstract: The invention provides a solvating system for the removal of biofilms which solvates the extracellular polysaccharide matrix holding it to a surface. The aqueous solvating system comprises water, a metal ion sequestering agent, and a solvating agent for an extracellular polysaccharide matrix, which is gentle enough to be used directly on human tissues, but which may also be used on hard or soft non-tissue surfaces to breakdown, and/or remove biofilms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active components 1) at least one isoxazoline compound I of the formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and A are defined as in the description; and 2) at least one fungicidal compounds II selected from azoles, strobilurins, carboxamides, carbamates, heterocyclic and various other compounds as defined in the description, in synergistically effective amounts. The invention relates further to methods and use of these mixtures for combating insects, arachnids or nematodes and harmful fungis in and on plants, and for protecting such plants being infested with pests, especially also for protecting seeds.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition suitable for control of disease caused by phytopathogens comprising (A) a compound of formula (I), wherein R1 is methyl, ethyl or isopropyl; R2 is 2-chloro-6-fluoro-phenyl, 2,4,6-trifluorophenyl or 2,6-difluoro-4-methoxy-phenyl; R3 is chloro, fluoro or methoxy; and (B) a compound selected, for example, from the group consisting of (B1) a strobilurin fungicide, (B2) an azole fungicide, (B3) a morpholine fungicide, and (B4) an anilinopyrimidine fungicide.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for therapeutic administration of pyrophosphate for phosphate repletion may be in either liquid or solid form and may be usable as or usable for preparing a hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis solution containing a pyrophosphate compound present in an amount that provides a concentration in the dialysis solution equivalent to an inorganic phosphorus concentration of at least 0.5 mg per deciliter.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic paste with a highly thixotropic rheology, the components of which are a block biopolymer and a bioceramic. The material described herein can be used in bone implants and in the regeneration of both animal and plant live tissues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a thiazol-4-carbonic acid ester of formula (I) and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

Abstract: The present concerns a solidifiable bone precursor composition which can be used to produce a mineralized substitute bone tissue material and the method of making the substitute bone tissue material. The substitute bone tissue material includes a collagen matrix comprising pores, and an apatitic mineral within the pores of general formula: As(TOx)t(QOx)uZy wherein A is a cation selected from Na, K, Mg, Ca, Fe3+, Al3+ or combinations thereof, T and Q are an anion oxide selected from P or C, Z is a H, OH or a halogen group, and s is 1 to 10, x is 2 to 4, t is 1 to 3, is 0 to 3 and y is 0 to 3. The solidifiable bone precursor composition includes: an aqueous dispersion comprising: at least one cation; and a polyphosphate combined to produce a cation-polyphosphate granule; and a collagen.

Abstract: The present invention provides an environmentally compatible, pesticidal composition and method for the control of insect pests. The composition includes two components. The first component is a chelating agent, a metal complex of a chelating agent, and mixtures thereof, and the second component is preferably a carrier material.

Abstract: A method of colon cleansing that provides superior cleansing. In an embodiment, superior cleansing of the right colon is provided. In an embodiment, a stimulant laxative is consumed at least two days prior to the day for which maximum cleansing is desired, and an osmotic purgative is consumed one day prior to the day for which maximum cleansing is desired. A regimen that administered PICO-SALAX® plus BISACODYL™ was superior in cleansing the right colon compared to PICO-SALAX® alone, and when compared to Oral Sodium Phosphate. Patient tolerability and safety were excellent.

Abstract: An edible product for oral hygiene of a pet, the product being chewable by the pet to remove plaque, tartar and stain from the teeth of the pet and to reduce breath odor of the pet. The dental hygiene product includes a body formed of a first set of constituent components and a second set of constituent components, the first set of constituent components including abrasive components and one or more breath freshening components, the combination when chewed by the pet effecting the removal of plaque, tartar and stain and the inhibition of breath odor, the second set of constituent components including an abrasive component and one or more active components, the abrasive component when chewed by the pet effecting the removal of plaque, tartar and stain from the teeth of the pet, the one or more active components being characterized by the active components disrupting growth of bacteria in the pet's mouth thereby inhibiting plaque and tartar formation and breath odor from a bacterial source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of banana and potato plants with a composition containing natamycin and at least one phosphite containing compound.

Abstract: A PEPCK inhibitor can include identifying a molecule that has a size capable of fitting into and interacting with the PEPCK binding site and at least one of the following: (a) a first terminal substituent having co-planar atoms acting as metal ligands to the active site metal ion PEPCK; (b) at least one of an atom or substituent at positions 2 or 3 from the first terminal substituent includes a neutral carbon center or include an oxygen, sulfur, selenium, or other atom with similar physiochemical properties; (c) at least one of an atom or substituent at positions 2 or 3 from the first terminal substituent is devoid of an electropositive atom or substituents; or (d) a second terminal substituent opposite of the first terminal substituent, said second terminal substituent having an atom that is a hydrogen boding acceptor and/or is negatively charged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polymeric guanidine derivatives for the curative and/or preventive treatment of unwanted microorganisms such as bacteria and phytopathogenic fungi in crop protection including the treatment of seed. The invention furthermore relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one polymeric guanidine derivative and at least one further fungicidally active compound, their use for the curative or preventive treatment of unwanted microorganisms in crop protection including the treatment of seed and not least the treated seed itself.

Abstract: Ready-to-use foamable pesticide compositions that contain a particulate pesticide suspended therein and applicators for dispensing such compositions. Methods for treating pests such as arthropods by contacting pests with such compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound, in particular of a derivative of phosphorous acid, especially of fosetyl-Al, for treating plants for the purpose of improving the bud quality thereof.

Abstract: A method for treating a coagulation deficient patient comprises administering an amount of polyP to the patient sufficient to reduce the PT Test value or Dilute PT Test value of the plasma of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which, in sprayable or form, are suitable as wound sealants for woody plants. The invention also relates to a method of protecting woody plants from infection with phytopathogenic fungi, in particular ESCA infection, using such wound sealants. These compositions comprise: a) a water-insoluble sealing agent in dissolved or dispersed form, which is selected among film-forming water-insoluble polymers, waxes and their mixtures; b) at least one plant protectant, c) at least one volatile diluent, in particular an aqueous diluent, and, if appropriate, d) at least one nonionic surface-active substance in an amount of from 10 to 100% by weight, in particular 10 to 80% by weight, based on the sealing agent.

Abstract: Novel pesticide compositions and formulations, containing a phosphorous-containing compound and a nitrogen-releasing compound, are disclosed. These novel compositions exhibit a synergistic pesticidal activity and are particularly useful in treating pests such as nematodes (including root-not nematodes), fungi and bacteria. Methods utilizing these compositions for controlling pests, articles-of-manufacture containing same and processes of preparing same are further disclosed.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least a pyridylethylbenzamide derivative of general formula (I) (a) and a compound capable of inhibiting the transport of electrons of the respiratory chain in phytopathogenic fungal organisms (b) in an (a)/(b) weight ratio of from 0.01 to 20. A composition further comprising an additional fungicidal compound. A method for preventively or curatively combating the phytopathogenic fungi of crops by using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to bioactive glasses containing or doped with strontium, to a method for preparing the same and to the use thereof in methods for bone repair or reconstruction.

Abstract: A method of conserving and/or preparing an organ or tissue for transplant for a subject, includes administering to a subject, organ or tissue in need of such treatment an effective amount of a composition including a polypeptide agent including thymosin beta 4 (TB4), an isoform, analogue or derivative of TB4 having biological activity of TB4, an N-terminal variant of TB4 having biological activity of TB4, a C-terminal variant of TB4 having biological activity of TB4, LKKTET or a conservative variant thereof, LKKTNT or a conservative variant thereof, KLKKTET or a conservative variant thereof, LKKTETQ or a conservative variant thereof, TB4 sulfoxide, TB4ala, TB9, TB10, TB11, TB12, TB13, TB14, TB15, gelsolin, vitamin D binding protein (DBP), profilin, cofilin, adsevertin, propomyosin, fincilin, depactin, Dnasel, vilin, fragmin, severin, capping protein, ?-actinin or acumentin, or a stimulating agent that stimulates production of a polypeptide agent as described above, or a conservative variant thereof, in the or

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition for the topical or internal treatment of animal tissues to buffer and normalize the pH of the cellular environment while also effecting specific cellular membrane ion channels as a method to affect inflammation, proteases, reactive oxygen species and free radicals.

Abstract: The instant invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Nano-particles created using a biodegradable chemical backbone structure suitably designed to permit creation of at least two populations of nano-particles that contain chemical compositions. A first population of particles can contain iodide (I?) and additional compounds including a pH buffer and iodate (IO3?). A second population of particles can contain compounds that will create a microenvironment of pH of 5<-<7 immediately surrounding the second population particle as it is resides on the surface of mucous membranes and cells found in the sinuses and upper airways or on any mucous membrane. The two particle populations are maintained in a dry state for delivery into the nasal passages. When they become hydrated, they now gain an affinity to each other as an activation event, and particles from the two populations residing in proximity to each other diffuse their chemical components into the microenvironment. The pH within the microenvironment surrounding the particles becomes <7.

Abstract: A preventing or treating agent for glaucoma is provided. This drug has a strong action of reducing intraocular pressure such that the intraocular pressure can be reduced even from the normal intraocular pressure. More specifically, a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for glaucoma, a preventing or treating agent for ocular hypertension, and eye drops containing (S)-(?)-1-(4-fluoro-5-isoquinolinesulfonyl)-2-methyl homopiperazine or its salt and phosphoric acid or its salt are provided.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a substitute component for bone, including the processes of: provision of a chemical spray including at least three of calcium chloride, hydrogen phosphate, hydrogen carbonate and water to form a combined solution; reaction and precipitation of the combined solution onto a substrate; allowing the precipitated particles to form a porous structure on the substrate; applying substantially isostatic pressure to the porous structure to form a compressed structure; and (optional) providing one or more through-holes in the compressed structure to promote osteoinduction.

Abstract: Synergistic mixtures are described comprising at least one compound belonging to each of the following groups: A. phosphorous acid and/or one or more salts of phosphorous acid, also called phosphites or phosphonates (defined as FOS) and B. synergizing compounds (defined as SIN) and synergistic compositions comprising at least a further component having a fungicidal activity and their use for the control of phytopathogen fungi.

Abstract: A composition including 2-hexyl cyanoacrylate and gold is useful in treating arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and other body lumens to be blocked.

Abstract: Fungicidal compositions for the protection of turfgrass against crown and root rot are disclosed. The compositions comprise, as the active material, (a) a first active agent selected from the group consisting of (i) a monoester salt of a phosphorous acid (preferably aluminum ethyl phosphite), and (ii) phosphorous acid or an alkali or alkali earth metal salt thereof; and (b) a benzoporphyrin compound. Preferred compositions comprise 1 part by weight of the first active agent, and between about 0.01 and about 0.1 parts by weight of the benzoporphyrin compound.