Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating protozoan infections comprising administering to a subject suffering from protozoan infection, a bacteriocidal/permeability-inducing (BPI) protein product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating protozoan infections comprising administering to a subject suffering from protozoan infection, a bacteriocidal/permeability-inducing (BPI) protein product.

Abstract: There is provided a means for reversible fertility control for prevention of pregnancy in female mammals for several months through the use of neem oil or its components, applied locally to the uterus. There is also provided a spermicidal composition containing neem oil or its components in combination with reetha extract as a vaginal cream.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel method for the production of a substance which accelerates the hatching of potato cyst nematode eggs using root cells of plants of Solanaceae family.In this method, the cultivation of the root cells may be carried out in a specific medium, or, alternatively, the cells obtained by transformation of the root cells with Ri plasmid T-DNA is used.The disclosed method can be applied for the prevention of the damage by the cyst nematodes in potato cultivation.

Abstract: Polyvinyl alcohol polymers having pendant cationic quaternary nitrogen containing groups provide for a film forming moisture barrier in skin conditioning lotions, ointments, cosmetic conditioning treatments and pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: Polyvinyl alcohol polymers having oxy-linked pendant quaternary ammonium or tertiary amine groups provide a thin film which aids in reducing moisture loss when applied to skin as conditioning lotions or ointments in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: A process of protecting certain crops from damage by soil-inhabiting insect pests and product produced thereby are disclosed in which seed or seedlings are coated with a plant extract having a natural feeding deterrency of predetermined efficacy to such insect pests and which has no appreciable phytotoxicity to the seeds or seedlings. More specifically, such seeds or at least the below-ground portions of seedlings are coated with an extract from a plant selected from the group consisting of butterfly milkweed, English ivy, santolina, bergamot, clary and swamp milkweed.

Abstract: A method and composition for treating pests and insects by combining an anesthetic and an insecticide into a mixture, and applying the mixture to the dwelling place of the insect or pest.

Abstract: It has been found that the active principles of zoapatle are (-)-kaura-9(11),16-dien-19-oic acid, kaurenoic acid and monoginoic acid and that these acids at prescribed dosages may be used for altering the behavior of the reproductive system of a female mammal; such alterations may include inducing menses in adult female primates, synchronizing the estrous cycle in a group of mammals and preventing birth in female mammals, thus acting as a contraceptive.

Abstract: There are disclosed insect control compositions comprising abscisic acid and its analogs, and a method of controlling insects by inhibiting the reproduction thereof which comprises applying abscisic acid or an analog to food on which the insects will feed or directly to insect eggs.

Abstract: It has been found that substituted aminoacetonitriles of the structure ##STR1## wherein X and Y, independently, stand for hydrogen, halogen, loweralkyl, loweralkyloxy, nitro or CF.sub.3 ; R is hydrogen or methyl; and R' is hydrogen or loweralkyl are excellent insect ovicides.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of substituted 1-benzyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxylic acids to interrupt pregnancy. These compounds are described in the U.S. Pat. No. 3,895,026 assigned to the same assignee of the present patent application.

Abstract: The growth of sea urchin eggs is inhibited with a composition comprising a methine dye having a reduction potential equal to or more negative than -1.0 volt which is capable of being absorbed by the eggs, and an inert liquid carrier.

Abstract: There are disclosed insect control compositions comprising abscisic acid and its analogs, and a method of controlling insects by inhibiting the reproduction thereof which comprises applying abscisic acid or an analog to plants on which the insects will feed.

Abstract: A method of coating chemicals that are used in the control of insects which rotects the chemicals from biodegradation and improves their distribution in insect-containing bodies of water. A fat is mixed with an appropriate solvent, surfactant and chemical to be coated and is heated to a temperature at which relative homogeneity of the solution is achieved. When using a water miscible solvent, the mixture is pressure injected into a body of water as a fine mist under high pressure. A non-water-soluble solvent may be used; in such an instance a suitable solvent extracting process, such as spray drying, is undertaken before the introduction of the material into a body of water. A stable colloid containing the chemical is the final dispersion in a body of water.

Abstract: Temporary infertility in male human subjects is induced by oral administration of salicylazosulphonamides in doses ranging from 0.1 to 10 g per day.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, vinyl or ethynyl,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, halogen, methyl or ethyl, orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together represent the cyclopentyl or cyclohexy ring,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, halogen, methyl, ethyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy,R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, halogen or methyl,R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or halogen, orR.sub.3 and R.sub.5 together represent a carbon-carbon-bond, or an oxygen bridge,R.sub.6 represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl,R.sub.7 represents cyclohexyl or the group ##STR2## R.sub.8 represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy,Y represents oxygen or the group ##STR3## whereby the ##STR4## group is bound to the phenyl ring, Z represents hydrogen or methyl, andm and n each represent the number 0 or 1A method for their manufacture and their use for the control of insects and members of the order acarina are disclosed.

Abstract: The compound 2-bromo-8-chloro-1,1,9-trimethyl-4-methylene-spiro[5.5] undec-8-en-3-ol is used to effectively control insects.

Abstract: A method for protecting loci against fungi and mites comprising applying to the locus to be protected an effective amount of dialkyl 1,1'-(hydrocarbylenebiscarbamoyl)bis(2-benzimidazolecarbamate).

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R is a cycloalkyl group having from 3 to 7 carbon atoms, and R.sub.1 is lower alkyl. The compounds are selectively useful in controlling insects.

Abstract: Compounds which are useful for controlling insects by impeding their metamorphosis, have the formula ##STR1## wherein i. A and B together form a bond, II. A and B together form an epoxide link,OrIii. A is hydrogen and B is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy.

Abstract: Controlled release of juvenile hormones into aqueous environment is accomplished with aliginate gel discs containing the juvenile hormone; said gel discs comprising a solubilizing agent, a water soluble algin, a salt which yields cations which gelatinize alginates, a biocide and a juvenile hormone, such as 4-ethylphenyl geranyl ether epoxide.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R and R.sup.1 are independently methyl or ethyl; n is the integer zero or one; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkoxy, halogen, nitro, lower alkylthio, or certain hetrocyclic radicals; the use of these compounds in controlling insects; and a method of preparing certain intermediates which are useful in preparing certain of the compounds.

Abstract: Insect metamorphosis hormones of the polyhydroxylated sterol type are light sensitive and tend to lose their activity under the action of light, especially UV radiations. An insect controlling formulation is suggested herein, which contains, in addition to the insect metamorphosis hormones, photostabilizing substances such as benzotriazoles, substituted phenylglioxylic acids and salts thereof.

Abstract: Some secondary and tertiary straight and branched chain amides and amines were found to be highly lethal to nematodes and other helminths.

Abstract: Novel 2-imino-1,3-dithiethanes and the use thereof in controlling insects and acarina are disclosed.

Abstract: Certain arylterpenoid compounds having excellent potential as insect control agents. The compounds are highly active as eclosion inhibiting agents against four species of flies and three species of mosquito.

Abstract: A method for altering the reproductive function of mammals by administering a pharmacologically effective amount of certain fluoroalkyl-substituted organosilicon compounds. As a means of illustration, one can orally or parenterally administer from 1.0 mg. to 100 mg. per kilogram of body weight (either as a single dose or as a daily dosage over a period of time) of an organosilicon compound of the formula ##STR1## thereby rendering the subject (either a male or female mammal) infertile.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the control of Acarina employing esters of cyclopropane carboxylic acids described herein.

Abstract: Esters of cyclopropyl substituted carboxylic acids, syntheses thereof, compositions thereof, and use for the control of mites and ticks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyene compounds, a process for their preparation, pesticidal compositions containing same, and a method of providing a locus free from pests using said pesticides, alone or in composition.

Abstract: A number of terpenoid compounds and their epoxides were synthesized and found to prevent insect maturation when applied to insects in an immature stage of growth.

Abstract: A number of terpenoid compounds and their epoxides were synthesized and found to prevent insect maturation when applied to insects in an immature stage of growth.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel aromatic long chain alkenyl ethers and thioethers of the formula: ##EQU1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrocarbon group,R.sub.2, r.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each H or alkyl,R.sub.6 is an aromatic radical,Z is a divalent hydrocarbon group,Y is o or s, andw and n are zero or integers.The compounds are useful insecticides and acaricides.

Abstract: New cinnamyl-sesamol derivatives, for example, 3,4-methylenedioxy-cinnamyloxybenzene, 2-methoxy-4,5-methylenedioxycinnamylbenzene, 2-ethoxy-4,5-methylenedioxy-cinnamylbenzene, and 2-allyloxy-4,5-methylenedioxy-cinnamylbenzene are useful for insect control, particularly as insect chemosterilants.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##SPC1##In which R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkoxy, halogen, nitro; or lower alkylthio; X is chlorine or bromine; A and B are each hydrogen, together form an epoxide link or together form a bond; the use of these compounds in controlling insects; and a method of preparing these compounds.

Abstract: A composition for stabilizing juvenile hormones against deterioration from air and sunlight by combining the juvenile hormones with substituted benzotriazole ultraviolet light absorbers and/or with substituted phenolic antioxidants.

Abstract: Ethers of open chain terpenoid compounds and their monoepoxides were synthesized and found to mimic the juvenile hormones of insects and to be extremely effective as insect control agents.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing juvenile hormones against deterioration from air and sunlight by combining the juvenile hormones with substituted acrylonitrile or substituted benzotriazole ultraviolet light absorbers and/or with substituted phenolic anti-oxidants, and the resulting stabilized, insecticide compositions.

Abstract: Alkynyl, benzyl or phenyl, ethers and esters which are ring substituted with an oxy or a thio aliphatic chain. These ethers and esters are useful in killing and preventing the proliferation of insects by upsetting their hormonal balance.

Abstract: A process for preparing 2-cis,6-trans-10,11-epoxy-6-ethyl-3,11-dimethyl-2,6-tridecadien derivatives and mixtures of said 2-cis,6-trans-tridecadienn derivatives with its corresponding 2-trans,6-trans-geometric isomers which are useful in killing and preventing proliferation of insects, by upsetting their hormone balance including intermediates in this process.

Abstract: 7-Ethoxy-1-(p-ethylphenoxy)-3,7-dimethyl-2-octene is highly active in preventing normal maturation of the yellow mealworm and the confused flour beetle.

Abstract: Compound of the formula ##SPC1##Wherein R is hydroxy, halogen of atomic number 9 to 35, vinyl, alkoxy group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, epoxy group, acyl group or carbamoyl group singly substituted on the nitrogen atom with an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and n is a whole number in the range of 1 to 14, have juvenile hormone mimetic activity.

Abstract: Ethers of open chain terpenoid compounds and their monoepoxides were synthesized and found to mimic the juvenile hormones of insects and to be extremely effective as insect control agents.

Abstract: Ethers of open chain terpenoid compounds and their monoepoxides were synthesized and found to mimic the juvenile hormones of insects and to be extremely effective as insect control agents.

Abstract: 7-Ethoxy-1-(p-ethylphenoxy)-3,7-dimethyl-2-octene and 1-(p-ethylphenoxy)-3,7-dimethyl-7-propoxy-2-octene are highly active in preventing normal maturation of the yellow mealworm and the confused flour beetle.

Abstract: A class of substituted 2-cycloalkylaminoalkylphenols, preferably D,L-6-(N-.alpha.-pipecolinomethyl)-5-hydroxyindane, enantiomers thereof and acid addition salts thereof have been found to exhibit oral antifertility activity in male aves and mammals. These compounds may therefore be utilized to induce temporary or non-reversible sterility in treated subjects.