Abstract: Cyclic peptolides having the structure of a cyclosporin in which one amide linkage is replaced by an ester linkage are obtained by fermentation of fungal strains of the genus Cylindrotrichum Bonorden, or by cyclization of a hydroxy-undecapeptide. The cyclic peptolides have immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory and anti-parasitic properties.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a group of formula ##STR2## and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached represent a group of formula IIg ##STR3## R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represents independently hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or halogenalkyl andR.sub.6 represents a group of formula ##STR4## R.sub.1 represents a group of formula IIa to IIf as defined above, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together form a --(CH.sub.2)--.sub.u group wherein u stands for a whole number from 1 to 8 and R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 have the meanings given above,which compounds are indicated for use as pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Abstract: Polyetheresters (P) of average molecular weight M.sub.w in the range of 1200 to 500,000, which are obtainable by polycondensation of the starting materials indicated in the claims, are suitable at finishing agents for fibrous material to which they confer hydrophilic and also antistatic and anti-soiling properties; they may be formulated to storage-stable liquid compositions.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed to a novel Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki .delta.-endotoxin prepared by use of a novel hybrid gene. This gene is cloned into a novel plasmid which is transformed into a prokaryotic host. The .delta.-endotoxin of the subject invention is active against Lepidoptera larvae.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and salts thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, chloro, bromo, carboxy or sulfo,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 hydroxyalkyl, andR.sub.4 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl monosubstituted by carboxy or sulfo; C.sub.2-6 alkyl monosubstituted by hydroxy or --OR.sub.5 ; C.sub.2-6 dihydroxyalkyl the hydroxy groups of which are on different carbon atoms; phenyl or phenyl monosubstituted or disubstituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl,wherein R.sub.5 is C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl, with the proviso that when each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, R.sub.4 is other than 2-hydroxyethyl, and mixtures of such complexes and salts, useful for dyeing or printing hydroxy group- or nitrogen-containing organic substrates, for example leather and fiber materials containing or consisting of natural or synthetic polyamides or of natural or regenerated cellulose, preferably textile material containing or consisting of cotton.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and mixtures of such compounds, wherein each R.sub.1 is independently halo,R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl, with the proviso that when R.sub.5 is ethoxy, R.sub.3 must be methyl,R.sub.4 is hydrogen or methyl, andR.sub.5 is hydrogen: C.sub.1-2 alkyl; C.sub.1-2 alkyl monosubstituted by halo; phenoxymethyl; vinyl; C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; C.sub.2-5 alkoxy monosubstituted by C.sub.1-2 alkoxy or halo; allyloxy; phenoxy or benzyloxy,useful as disperse dyes for the dyeing of substrates such as polyester by, for example, the rapid dyeing method and substrates dyed therewith.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of preparing "one off effect" dyeings on paper or textile material comprising:passing (preferably drawing) the material continuously through an application zone containing a number of loosely-packed applicator elements, which elements contact and can apply treatment medium to the material in response to the motion of the material, the applicator elements being continuously or intermittently contacted with a treatment medium (preferably a solution containing a dyestuff or etching compound), whereby the "one off effect" is produced by the passage of the material under or through the elements, onto which the medium has been applied.

Abstract: Method of enhancing the concrete crack-bridging ability of a corrosion resistant lining for concrete surfaces by applying a crack-bridging basecoat to the concrete surfaces.

Abstract: .alpha.-[10-oxy-4H-benzo[4,5]cyclohepta[1,2-b]thiophen-4-ylidene]-carboxyli c acids, or physiologically-hydrolysable and -acceptable esters or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful for effecting monokine inhibition, in particular interleukin-1 release or secretion inhibition, as a therapeutic means other than anti-inflammatory or anti-pyretic means.

Abstract: A shotcrete gun having a rotatable multichamber rotor, with a top feed hopper for receiving a dry concrete mixture in a chamber, and a bottom outlet pipe for discharging the dry concrete mixture from the chamber. The outlet pipe having a compressed air connector for connection to a compressed air source. The upper surface of the drum rotor adjoins a gasket having one or more openings fixed to a clamping plate. The lower surface of the drum rotor adjoins a gasket which is fixed to a base plate. The hopper and the outlet pipe being spaced such that a chamber which communicates directly with the hopper can be moved so that it no longer communicates with the hopper but communicates with the outlet pipe. The clamping plate has a compressed air connector for blowing the dry mixture out into the outlet pipe.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula, ##STR1## in which both groups --NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 are identical; R.sub.1 is C.sub.2-4 alkyl, substituted by one or two hydroxy groups or by one --OR.sub.3 groups, where R.sub.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl, andR.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CN, provided that when R.sub.2 is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CN then R.sub.1 can only be --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH,and mixtures of such compounds, which compounds are in free acid or salt form, and are useful for dyeing or printing hydroxy group- or nitrogen-containing organic substrates, especially leather and textiles containing or consisting of natural or synthetic polyamides or of natural or regenerated cellulose; the most preferred substrate is textile material containing or consisting of cotton.

Abstract: An immunosuppressant factor derived from human glioblastoma cells.

Abstract: Dye mixtures comprising(i) as a yellow component, at least one compound of the formula ##STR1## or a salt thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by halo,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or --COR.sub.6,wherein R.sub.6 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or --NR.sub.7 R.sub.8,wherein each of R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl or C.sub.2-6 alkyl mono-substituted by hydroxy,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or --NR.sub.3 R.sub.9,R.sub.5 is c.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.2-6 alkyl monosubstituted by hydroxy,R.sub.10 is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or --NR.sub.3 R.sub.9, andR.sub.11 is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, whereineach R.sub.3 is independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, andeach R.sub.9 is independently (C.sub.1-6 alkyl)carbonyl or (C.sub.

Abstract: New poly-dicarboxylic acid anhydrides, which are suitable as bio-degradable matrix materials for the controlled release of medicinal agents in humans.

Abstract: An admixture for ultra-dry-mix concrete is disclosed containing one or more varieties of cement dispersing agents (A) selected from a group consisting of lignosulfonates, oxycarboxylates and polycarboxylates, and in addition, containing one or more varieties of nonionic surface-active agents (B) selected from a group consisting of polyoxyalkylene alkylaryl and alkyl ethers with a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB-value) of 8 to 17.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and mixtures thereof, whereineach Mt is independently copper, nickel or cobalt,each Pc is the phthalocyanine radical,each R.sub.4 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by hydroxy,each R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is independently C.sub.1-4 alkyl; C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by halo, cyano, hydroxy or phenyl; or C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl,each W.sub.1 is independently --A--.sup..sym. NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 An.sup..crclbar. or --A--NR.sub.2 R.sub.3, wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen; C.sub.1-4 alkyl; C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by halo, cyano, hydroxy or phenyl; or C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl, andeach of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is independently C.sub.1-4 alkyl; C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by halo, cyano, hydroxy or phenyl; or C.sub.

Abstract: The invention discloses the use of the R-(+)-isomer of 2-methoxy-3-octadecyloxy-propanol-(1)-phosphoric acid, monocholine ester in treating multiple sclerosis and to pharmaceutical compositions containing said isomer.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine or methyl, R.sub.3 is C.sub.1-5 alkyl or C.sub.3-5 alkenyl and R.sub.4 is C.sub.3-7 alkyl; C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl; adamantyl; or optionally substituted phenyl, having valuable pharmaceutical, and in particular LH- and PRL-secretion inhibiting as well as neuroleptic activity.

Abstract: Disclosed are tetraphenyl porphyrins which are beta-substituted by fluoro or chloro and/or bear electronegative substituents on the phenyl including one or two water solubilizing substituents. The new porphorins are particularly suitable as catalysts in a variety of oxidative reactions and methods.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein each A is independently linear or branched C.sub.2-6 alkylene or linear or branched C.sub.3-6 alkylene substituted by hydroxy,each D is independently the radical of a diazo component of the benzene, azobenzene or naphthalene series, E is a divalent radical attached to each --N.sup..sym. R.sub.3 R.sub.4 -- radical through an aliphatic carbon atom,each R.sub.1 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl or phenyl(C.sub.1-2 alkyl),each R.sub.2 is independently hydrogen, cyano, --COOR.sub.5, --CONR.sub.6 R.sub.7 or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl(C.sub.1-2 alkyl),each of R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl,each R.sub.8 is independently C.sub.1-4 alkyl, and r is 0, 1, 2 or 3,each R.sub.3 is independently C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by halo, cyano, hydroxy or phenyl,each R.sub.4 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.