Abstract: The present invention relates to new DNA sequences encoding an insecticidal Cry1Bf protein and insecticidal parts thereof, which are useful to protect plants from insect damage. Also included herein are micro-organisms and plants transformed with a DNA sequence encoding an insecticidal Cry1Bf protein and processes for controlling insects and to obtain a plant resistant to insects.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of certain C-10 substituted derivatives of artemisinin of general formula (I) in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases caused by infection with a parasite, certain novel C-10 substitued derivatives of artemisinin, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing such C-10 substituted derivatives. The compounds are particularly effective in the treatment of malaria, neosporosis and coccidiosis.

Abstract: Certain monoclonal antibodies are able to detect urinary trypsin inhibitors (UTIs) that are characteristic of disease in humans. In particular, the UTIs include AMBK, Bikunin, Uristatin, Uristatin-1, Uristatin-2, as defined herein, also including the fragments and aggregates thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of ketol-acid reductoisomerase inhibitors for treating fungal diseases affecting crops. The invention concerns methods for treating crops against fungal diseases comprising applying a ketol-acid reductoisomerase inhibitor. The invention also concerns methods for identifying novel fungicidal compounds comprising a step which consists in identifying ketol-acid reductoisomerase inhibitors.

Abstract: Dark-colored thermoplastic molding compositions are disclosed. The compositions are suitable for making molded parts which in the wavelength region from 700 to 1200 nm are laser-transmitting, at least in spectral partial regions, and may be welded to laser-absorbing molded parts by means of laser transmissions welding.

Abstract: The invention provides synthetically and recombinantly-derived humanized antibody conjugates and related methods, diagnostic assays, reagents, and kits. In one embodiment, the invention provides humanized antibody conjugates comprising a human immunoglobulin fragment which is bound by a cross-linking functional group to a non-human antibody fragment (e.g., a non-human monoclonal antibody fragment) comprising an antigen-binding amino acid sequence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicide/safener combination comprising (A) one or more compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof in which R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are different radicals, n is 1 or 2, X is H or (C1-C4)-alkyl, and Y is H; and (B) one or more safeners, and also to the use thereof for controlling harmful plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicide/safener combination comprising (A) one or more compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof in which R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are different radicals, n is 1 or 2, X is F, Cl, Br or I, and Y is H, F, Cl, Br or I; and (B) one or more safeners, and also to the use thereof for controlling harmful plants

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing 3-arylmethylthio- and 3-heteroarylmethylthio-4,5-dihydroisoxazoline derivatives of the formula (I) by a one-pot process, by reacting corresponding arylmethyl- and heteroarylmethylisothiuronium salts, in the presence of an aqueous alkali metal or alkaline earth metal base, with a isoxazoline derivative to give the corresponding 3-arylmethylthio- and 3-heteroarylmethylthio-4,5-dihydroisoxazoline derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl butanoate for controlling acarids in hops, kiwi fruit, soft fruit, nuts, coffee, tropical fruit, spices and conifers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising a) at least one phosphonium or sulfonium salt of a sulfonylurea, where the phosphonium and sulfonium cation of the salt has at least one substituent which is different from hydrogen, and b) customary auxiliaries and additives.

Abstract: Reagents for detecting an analyte are described. A reagent comprises (a) an enzyme selected from the group consisting of a flavoprotein, a quinoprotein, and a combination thereof; and (b) a mediator selected from the group consisting of a phenothiazine, a phenoxazine, and a combination thereof. In addition, reagents having good stability to radiation sterilization are described. Electrochemical sensors and sampling devices comprising such reagents, methods of producing a sterilized device including such reagents, and methods for detecting an analyte which utilize such reagents are described as well.

Abstract: Crop plant-compatible herbicidal compositions comprising herbicides and safeners Crop plant-compatible herbicidal compositions comprising A) a compound from the group of the acylsulfamoylbenzamides of the formula (I), ?in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 are hydrogen, chlorine or various organic radicals, B) at least one herbicide and C) if appropriate a fungicide and/or insecticide are described as herbicides which are active against monocotyledonous and/or dicotyledonous harmful plants. Compared to the herbicides used on their own, these compositions have better compatibility with crop plants.

Abstract: Synergistic crop plant-compatible herbicidal compositions comprising herbicides from the group of the benzoylcyclohexanediones Herbicidal compositions comprising A) a compound from the group of the benzoylpyrazoles, B) at least one further herbicide and C) at least one safener are described as herbicides which are active against monocotyledonous and/or dicotyledonous harmful plants. Compared to the herbicides used on their own, these compositions have superior activity and at the same time high compatibility with crop plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a 3- pyridylcarboxamide derivative of formula (I): wherein the various symbols are as defined in the description, to compositions thereof, to their use for the control of pests, and to processes for their preparation.

Abstract: This invention relates to ethylenically unsaturated macromers which contain reactive unsaturation, and to a process for preparing these ethylenicallly unsaturated macromers which contain reactive unsaturation. The process of preparing these ethylenically unsaturated macromers comprises reacting a monofunctional compound which corresponds to a specific formula with at least one alkylene oxide, in the presence of at least one alkoxylation catalyst. The ethylenically unsaturated macromers correspond to the formula set forth herein. This invention also relates to preformed stabilizers comprising ethylenically unsaturated macromers, to a process for preparing these preformed stabilizers, to polymer polyols comprising these preformed stabilizers, and to a process of preparing these polymer polyols which comprise these preformed stabilizers. Polymer polyols comprising ethylenically unsaturated macromers and a process for their preparation are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastically processable polyurethane elastomers (TPU) with tensile strengths of >35 MPa (measured in accordance with EN ISO 527-3), with shrinkages of <3% and with self-extinguishing properties based on the use of at least one flameproofing agent which can be built in, a process for their preparation and their use.

Abstract: A sample introduction device is provided that is particularly useful in the critical care environment for the anaerobic withdrawal of small volumes of arterial blood from a sample collection syringe and introduction thereof into a sample chamber of a sensor for analysis. The sample introduction device includes a Luer fitting adapted to mate an outlet of the container in a concentric orientation with an input aperture of the sample chamber. A tubular probe is adapted for concentric placement with both the outlet and inlet aperture, with a first end thereof extending into the syringe and a second end adapted for attachment to an air supply. The probe has a predetermined diameter sufficient to provide an annular clearance between the probe and each of the outlet and inlet aperture. A predetermined volume of air is injected through the probe into the container to displace a predetermined volume of sample therefrom, through the annular clearance into the sample chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of blood coagulation. Novel oxazolidinone derivatives of the general formula (I) processes for their preparation and their use as medicinally active compounds for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of disorders are described.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated MID 4460 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel tyrosine phosphatase family members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing MID 4460 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a MID 4460 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated MID 4460 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-MID 4460 antibodies. Diagnostic and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.