Abstract: The present invention relates to insoluble compositions containing acylated proteins selected from the group consisting of acylated insulin, acylated insulin analog, and acylated proinsulin, and formulations thereof. The formulations are suitable for parenteral delivery or other means of delivery, to a patient for extended control of blood glucose levels. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprised of an acylated protein complexed with zinc, protamine, and a phenolic compound such that the resulting microcrystal is analogous to the neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin crystal form. Surprisingly, it has been discovered that compositions of such acylated proteins have therapeutically superior subcutaneous release pharmacokinetics, and more extended and flatter glucodynamics, than presently available commercial preparations of NPH insulin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the production of an antipathogenic substance (APS) in a host via recombinant expression of the polypeptides needed to biologically synthesize the APS. Genes encoding polypeptides necessary to produce particular antipathogenic substances are provided, along with methods for identifying and isolating genes needed to recombinantly biosynthesize any desired APS. The cloned genes may be transformed and expressed in a desired host organisms to produce the APS according to the invention for a variety of purposes, including protecting the host from a pathogen, developing the host as a biocontrol agent, and producing large, uniform amounts of the APS.

Abstract: DNA sequences optimized for expression in plants are disclosed. The DNA sequences preferably encode for an insecticidal polypeptides, particularly insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Plant promoters, particular tissue-specific and tissue-preferred promoters are also provided. Additionally disclosed are transformation vectors comprising said DNA sequences. The transformation vectors demonstrate high levels of insecticidal activity when transformed into maize.

Abstract: The present invention provides chemically regulatable DNA sequences capable of regulating transcription of an associated DNA sequence in plants or plant tissues, chimeric constructions containing such sequences, vectors containing such sequences and chimeric constructions, and transgenic plants and plant tissues containing these chimeric constructions. In one aspect, the chemically regulatable DNA sequences of the invention are derived from the 5' region of genes encoding pathogenisis-related (PR) proteins. The present invention also provides anti-pathogenic sequences derived from novel cDNAs coding for PR proteins which can be genetically engineered and transformed into plants to confer enhanced resistance to disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing colonization of desired microorganisms in a localized environment comprising introducing into said localized environment a genetically engineered microorganism comprising a gene comprising a DNA sequence coding for one or more substrate utilizing protein, wherein said substrate utilizing protein confers a competitive effective ability to utilize a substrate by a microorganism in which it is genetically engineered, as well as the isolated genes and the genetically engineered microorganisms of such a method.

Abstract: DNA sequences from the Internal Transcribed Spacer of the ribosomal RNA gene region are described for different species and strains of Septoria, Pseudocercosporella and Mycosphaerella. Specific primers from within these sequences are identified as being useful for the identification of the fungal isolates using PCR-based techniques.

Abstract: Novel plant proteins (SAFPs) which synergize the activity of antifungal antibiotics are identified. SAFPs are demonstrated to synergize antifungal antibiotics, such as nikkomycins, polyoxins and amphotericins. SAFPs alone also display antifungal activity against several species of fungi, including strains of Candida, Trichoderma, Neurospora and strains of the plant pathogens Fusarium, Rhizoctonia and Chaetomium. Synergistic antifungal compositions containing SAFP and antifungal antibiotics are provided. In particular, synergistic compositions of corn-SAFP (zeamatin), sorghum-SAFP (sormatin) or oat-SAFP (avematin) and nikkomycin are found to be effective as antifungal compositions, especially against the opportunistic human pathogen Candida albicans. Method for employing SAFPs and synergistic compositions containing them for the inhibition of fungi are provided. In addition, a method for purifying SAFP from grain meal is provided.

Abstract: Novel plant proteins (SAFPs) which synergize the activity of antifungal antibiotics are identified. SAFPs are demonstrated to synergize antifungal antibiotics, such as nikkomycins, polyoxins and amphotericins. SAFPs alone also display antifungal activity against several species of fungi, including strains of Candida, Trichoderma, Neurospora and strains of the plant pathogens Fusarium, Rhizoctonia and Chaetomium. Synergistic antifungal compositions containing SAFP and antifungal antibiotics are provided. In particular, synergistic compositions of corn-SAFP (zeamatin), sorghum-SAFP (sormatin) or oat-SAFP (avematin) and nikkomycin are found to be effective as antifungal compositions, especially against the opportunistic human pathogen Candida albicans. Method for employing SAFPs and synergistic compositions containing them for the inhibition of fungi are provided. In addition, a method for purifying SAFP from grain meal is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to monoclonal antibodies that are distinguished by a high degree of selectivity and affinity towards herbicides from the group of the sulfonylureas, especially towards sulfonylurea herbicides of formula (A) ##STR1## wherein X is a mono- or di-substituted 6-membered heterocycle having from one to three nitrogen atoms and bonded via carbon, but is preferably mono- or di-substituted s-triazine or pyrimidine; andn is an integer from 0 to 4, preferably the number 1, and that are therefore outstandingly suitable for use in an immunoassay for the rapid and effective detection of the said sulfonylurea herbicides in soil, water or air samples or in plant extracts, and to methods for the production of said monoclonal antibodies.The present invention relates also to hybridoma cell lines that produce said monoclonal antibodies and to immunological detection methods using said monoclonal antibodies, and to test kits that may be used in those detection methods.

Abstract: Mutant strains of Pseudomonas have been isolated which have enhanced biocontrol properties. The strains are particularly useful against Rhizoctonia solani.

Abstract: Novel tethered hapten intermediates and related conjugates based on 3- phenyl-1-adamantaneacetic acid, as well as methods for making and using such conjugates. Haptens based on the above core structure may be substituted at any position on the phenyl ring, especially at the para position. Using tethered intermediates, immunogens, tracers, solid supports and labeled oligonucleotides are all described; as are methods for using the intermediates to prepare the conjugates, methods of using the conjugates to make and purify anitbodies, as assay tracers, and in nucleic acid hybridization assays. Kits containing haptenated oligonucleotides and anti-hapten conjugates are also described.

Abstract: Improved methods for detecting antibodies in test samples. The improvement comprises uses CKS-fusion proteins specific for the antibodies in assays such as screening assays, competitive assays, confirmatory assays and immunodot assays. Test kits which contain these CKS-fusion proteins useful in such assays also are provided.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein M is 0, 1 or 2 and n is 0 or 1;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl substituted with a heterocyclic group or C.sub.7 -C.sub.16 -arylalkyl, wherein the aryl group is unsubstituted or substituted with from one to three non-hydrogen members independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, hydroxy, amino and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino;R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, halogen, and halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, or any two of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 taken together form a methylenedioxy group; andR.sup.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl.