Abstract: A lipopolysaccharide binding protein, LBP, which is present in acute phase serum of an animal host, but is substantially absent from the normal serum of the host, method of detection, and antibodies that bind to LBP are described.

Abstract: Vectors are described that circumvent traditional DNA cloning and subcloning procedures, and that contain a unique DNA cartridge that permits both cloning of DNA directly into DNA sequences present within the cartridge, and in vivo removal and circularization of the cartridge thereby yielding an autonomously replicating structure. Because the DNA cartridge can include a wide variety of functional DNA sequences, the cloned DNA can be subjected to a plethora of molecular biological procedures without having to remove the cloned DNA from the cartridge thereby obviating the need to perform additional subcloning techniques. A particularly useful example of this type of vector is bacteriophage lambda containing the DNA cartridge.

Abstract: Method of using uteroferrin and rose for stimulating proliferation of hematopoietic cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to poly(phosphoesters), compositions comprising the poly(phosphoesters), and methods of use.

Abstract: A perennial, vegetatively propagated St. Augustinegrass genotype having resistance to two populations of the southern chinch bug, resistance to seasonal drought, and many hairs on the young leaf blades.