Abstract: The present invention relates to separation of desired target products from biological, plant, and waste-type material, wherein the desired target products include renewable fuels such as ethanol, biobutanol, and biodiesel, wherein the separation is conducted with a cross-flow filtration system having the ability to separate desired products from both non-viscous and viscous medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydroxyalkylstarch (HAS)-polypeptide-conjugate (HAS-polypeptide) comprising one or more HAS molecules, wherein each HAS is conjugated to the polypeptide via a carbohydrate moiety or a thioether as well as to methods for the production thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the polypeptide is erythropoietin (EPO).

Abstract: Packaging materials for medical devices are provided. The packaging is formed of a biodegradable material which permits disposal by conventional methods, including landfills, composting, and the like. Use of the packaging avoids undesirable disposal methods such as incineration and the like.

Abstract: Vectors for altering the expression of one or more starch regulation enzymes are provided. Methods of transformation of plant tissues to express elements altering expression of one or more starch regulation enzymes, and resulting transgenic plants are provided. Methods of using the transgenic plants are provided.

Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising (a) one or more cyclopropene complex, and (b) 0-10% water by weight based on the weight of said composition, wherein the mole ratio of cyclopropene in said composition to molecular encapsulating agent in said composition is 0.92:1 or higher, or wherein the composition is in the form of a powder and, in a two-dimensional image of a representative sample of said powder, 20% or more of the area of the images of the particles of said cyclopropene complex, based on the area of all the images of all the particles of said cyclopropene complex in said image of said sample, is in the form of particles of said cyclopropene complex that have width dimension of 10 micrometers or larger. Also provided is a process for making a composition comprising cyclopropene complex.

Abstract: A reactive extrusion process for the production of substituted polysaccharides, in particular, cellulose acetate, starch acetate, carboxymethyl cellulose, and carboxymethyl starch.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH394502. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH394502, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH394502 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH394502.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH685922. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH685922, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH685922 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH685922.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH175075. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH175075, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH175075 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH175075.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV720132. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV720132, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV720132 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV720132 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV720132.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV150221. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV150221, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV150221 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV150221 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV150221.

Abstract: The present invention provides DNA molecules and constructs, and their nucleotide sequences, useful for modulating gene expression in plants. Transgenic plants, plant cells, plant parts, and seeds comprising the DNA molecules operably linked to heterologous transcribable polynucleotides are also provided, as are methods of their use.

Abstract: Compositions which provide slowly digestible starch and a source of fermentable dietary fiber. Microparticles in which starch is entrapped in a crosslinked matrix to provide dietary benefit. Such microparticles are used to deliver glucose to targeted regions in the small intestine for beneficial physiological effects, and fermentable dietary fiber to the colon to improve colon health and to treat diseases of the colon. Microparticles can be employed to selectively deliver fermentable dietary fiber to targeted portions of the colon. A method for making the microparticles is provided as well as methods for using the microparticles for controlled digestion of starch on ingestion in the small intestine and methods for using the microparticles to deliver dietary fiber. The microparticles with entrapped starch provide a low glycemic index and extended glucose release in food products and food ingredients.

Abstract: A biopolymer thinning process is provided comprising the steps of (a) mixing a biopolymer substrate with a thinning agent and an alkalizing agent; and (b) drying the mixture of step (a), wherein the thinning agent consists of one or more hypochlorites; and step (a) is carried out at a neutral to alkaline pH and does not involve any artificial heating.

Abstract: The present application is related to a micronized starch with an average particle size of less than 5 ?m and a degree of polymerization greater than 100, wherein the micronized starch exhibits at least 20% of the crystallinity of the base granular starch.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of manufacturing porous granules, a porous granule obtained by the method, a lipid-containing granule and a method of manufacturing thereof, and a food containing the lipid-containing granules and a method of manufacturing thereof. The porous granule of the present invention is bigger than the granule manufactured by the spray drying method, has high solubility, is easily obtained (porous structure can be easily formed), and has enough hardness. In addition, drying time and drying cost can be reduced because an amount of water to be dried can be reduced. The porous granule can be obtained by mixing a powder whose solubility is at most 100 g per 100 mL of water at 20° C., with water and drying a mixture under reduced pressure to obtain the porous granules having loose bulk density of at least 0.30 g/mL, having porous structure, and capable of absorbing lipids.

Abstract: A modified starch material is arranged for biocompatible hemostasis, biocompatible adhesion prevention, tissue healing promotion, absorbable surgical wound sealing and tissue bonding, when applied as a biocompatible modified starch to the tissue of animals. The modified starch material produces hemostasis, reduces bleeding of the wound, extravasation of blood and tissue exudation, preserves the wound surface or the wound in relative wetness or dryness, inhibits the growth of bacteria and inflammatory response, minimizes tissue inflammation, and relieves patient pain. Any excess modified starch not involved in hemostatic activity is readily dissolved and rinsed away through saline irrigation during operation. After treatment of surgical wounds, combat wounds, trauma and emergency wounds, the modified starch hemostatic material is rapidly absorbed by the body without the complications associated with gauze and bandage removal.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated BB86, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line BB86, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line BB86 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line BB86 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line BB86 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line BB86.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated ML12, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line ML12, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line ML12 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line ML12 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line ML12 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line ML12.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated BB93, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line BB93, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line BB93 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line BB93 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line BB93 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line BB93.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to methods and means for allocating, allotting, apportioning, dispensing, distributing, preparing, portioning, meting out and/or otherwise providing, controlling and/or regulating access to quantities of foods, beverages, and/or other substances. Various embodiments of the methods and means of the invention may be performed by and/or implemented in hardware, in software, by one or more entities, and/or by some combination of hardware, software and/or one or more entities.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated CB15, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line CB15, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line CB15 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line CB15 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line CB15 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line CB15.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated BC115, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line BC115, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line BC115 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line BC115 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line BC115 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line BC115.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated BC110, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line BC110, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line BC110 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line BC110 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line BC 110 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line BC110.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LM3, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LM3, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line LM3 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line LM3 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line LM3 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line LM3.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a hydroxyalkyl starch derivative which comprises reacting hydroxyalkyl starch (HAS) via the optionally oxidised reducing end of the HAS with the amino group M of a crosslinking compound which, apart from the amino group, comprises a specifically protected carbonyl group, namely an acetal group or a ketal group.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel starchy substance having a retrogradation-resistance, a process for producing the starchy substance efficiently from a material starch by enzymatic reaction, and uses thereof. The present invention attains the above object by providing branched starch having 6-?-maltosyl- and/or 6-?-maltotetraosyl-structure(s) with a marked retrogradation-resistance, a process for producing the branched starch without lowering the molecular weight of material starch, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated AA2205, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line AA2205 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line AA2205, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line AA2205, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated IH6506, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line IH6506 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line IH6506, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line IH6506, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated FF5130, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line FF5130 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line FF5130, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line FF5130, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LIC7382, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LIC7382 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LIC7382, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LIC7382, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated XF6752, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line XF6752 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line XF6752, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line XF6752, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LFX6244, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LFX6244 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LFX6244, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LFX6244, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ID6053, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ID6053 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ID6053, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ID6053, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated IID3528, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line IID3528 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line IID3528, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line IID3528, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated KDC7040, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line KDC7040 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line KDC7040, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line KDC7040, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated FF6224, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line FF6224 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line FF6224, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line FF6224, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated KIJ7023, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line KIJ7023 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line KIJ7023, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line KIJ7023, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: A wheat cultivar, designated BZ6W07-427, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, plants, and hybrids of wheat cultivar BZ6W07-427, and to methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing plants from wheat cultivar BZ6W07-427 with themselves or with plants from another wheat variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a wheat plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic wheat plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to wheat varieties or breeding varieties and plant parts derived from wheat cultivar BZ6W07-427, to methods for producing other wheat varieties, lines or plant parts derived from wheat cultivar BZ6W07-427, and to the wheat plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing wheat cultivar BZ6W07-427 with another wheat cultivar.

Abstract: A wheat cultivar, designated BZ6W07-458, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, plants, and hybrids of wheat cultivar BZ6W07-458, and to methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing plants from wheat cultivar BZ6W07-458 with themselves or with plants from another wheat variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a wheat plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic wheat plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to wheat varieties or breeding varieties and plant parts derived from wheat cultivar BZ6W07-458, to methods for producing other wheat varieties, lines or plant parts derived from wheat cultivar BZ6W07-458, and to the wheat plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing wheat cultivar BZ6W07-458 with another wheat cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which are capable of exerting an inhibitory effect on the Na+ glucose cotransporter SGLT in order to hinder glucose and galactose absorption, as well as on lipase thus reducing dietary triglyceride metabolism, for use in the treatment of conditions which benefit therefrom (diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, obesity, prevention of weight gain or aiding weight loss). These compounds comprise a non-absorbable, non-digestible polymer having a glucopyranosyl or galactopyranosyl or equivalent moiety stably and covalently linked thereto, said glucopyranosyl or galactopyranosyl moiety being able to occupy the glucose-binding pocket of a SGLT transporter.

Abstract: The invention provides for identification and use of certain chloroplast transit peptides for efficient processing and localization of dicamba monooxygenase (DMO) enzyme in transgenic plants. Methods for producing dicamba tolerant plants, methods for controlling weed growth, and methods for producing food, feed, and other products are also provided, as well as seed that confers tolerance to dicamba when it is applied pre- or post-emergence.

Abstract: Tissue adhesives formed by reacting an oxidized polysaccharide with a water-dispersible multi-arm polyether amine, wherein at least three of the arms are terminated by primary amine groups, are disclosed. The use of the tissue adhesives for medical and veterinary applications such as topical wound closure; and surgical procedures, such as intestinal anastomosis, vascular anastomosis, tissue repair, and ophthalmic procedures; drug delivery; anti-adhesive applications; and as a bulking agent to treat urinary incontinence are described.

Abstract: A single phase preparation of free flowing, hydrophobic starches which comprises a starch treated with a siliconate and an acid in a single phase process, is described herein.

Abstract: A binder for an electrode of a lithium battery, and a lithium battery containing the binder. The binder includes: a carbon nanotube; and a polymer chemically bonded to the carbon nanotube, and thus may form a conducting path by improving dispersion of the carbon nanotube. Accordingly, the binder may have high capacity and improve the lifetime of the lithium battery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a hydroxyalkyl starch derivative comprising reacting hydroxyalkyl starch of formula (I) at its reducing end which is not oxidized prior to said reaction, with a compound of formula (II) R?NH—R? (II) wherein R1-R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen or a linear or branched hydroxyalkyl group, and wherein either R? or R? or R? and R? comprise at least one functional group X capable of being reacted with at least one other compound prior to or after the reaction of (I) and (II), as well as to the hydroxyalkyl starch derivative as such, obtainable by said method, and to a pharmaceutical composition comprising said hydroxyalkyl starch derivative.

Abstract: Sensory modifiers and compositions comprising sensory modifiers are described. The sensory modifiers comprise polysaccharide carbohydrate having at least about 75% by weight amylopectin and the polysaccharide carbohydrate has been treated and swollen with a substantially anhydrous solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coupling low-molecular weight substances to a starch-derived modified polysaccharide. The binding interaction between the modified polysaccharide and the low-molecular weight substance is based on a covalent bond which is the result of a coupling reaction between the terminal aldehyde group or a functional group of the modified polysaccharide molecule resulting from the chemical reaction of this aldehyde group and a functional group of the low-molecular weight substance which reacts with this aldehyde group or with the resulting functional group of the polysaccharide molecule. The bond directly resulting from the coupling reaction can be optionally modified by a further reaction to the aforementioned covalent bond. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions that comprise conjugates formed in this coupling process and to the use of said conjugates and compositions for the prophylaxis or therapy of the human or animal body.

Abstract: The invention relates to soluble, highly branched glucose polymers which are obtained by enzymatic treatment of starch, having a reducing sugars content of less than 3.5%, exhibiting a proportion of ?-1,6-glucosidic linkages of between 20% and 30%, a Mw, determined by light scattering, of between 20·103 and 30·103 daltons, and an osmolality of less than 25 mOsm/kg. The invention likewise relates to a method of obtaining these polymers and to their use in the pharmaceutical and food industries, more particularly in the field of enteral and parenteral nutrition, and in the field of peritoneal dialysis.

Abstract: Starch compositions, including cationic crosslinked starches, and methods of using those starches in papermaking are disclosed. In particular, a cationized crosslinked starch and use of the starch in the wet end system of a paper machine is disclosed. The starch compositions of the disclosure are particularly adapted for customization for specific wet end systems, and allow for modification to correspond to variations in the wet end of the papermaking machine.