Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence of nucleotides encoding a ?-ketoacyl ACP synthase II from a plant, or a variant, derivative, homolog or analog of said ?-ketoacyl ACP synthase II. The invention also relates to an isolated ?-ketoacyl ACP synthase II enzyme from a plant. The polynucleotide sequences of the present invention may be used inter alia for the generation of cells or plants comprising such cells which have a modified phenotype and/or which exhibit a desired characteristic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sound deadener melt pad composition, wherein the composition includes an asphalt, EVA H2020, a oil palm fibre, a hydraulic lime and an oil palm olein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for production of two types of edible oils, an oil type with high diacylglycerol content (DAG oil) containing at least 8 wt % diacylglycerol and another oil type with low diacylglycerol content (TAG oil) containing less than 8 wt % diacylglycerol, from a vegetable oil. The method comprises subjecting a vegetable oil to at least one stage of short-path distillation under vacuum level of not more than 0.01 Torr and at temperature of not more than 300° C., wherein DAG oil is obtained as distillate and whereas TAG oil is obtained as residue.

Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation for supplementation on immune response to a biological substance. More particularly, the formulation consists of one or more forms of Vitamin E which provides a supplementation on immune response to tetanus toxoid. In addition, the present invention also relates on the effect of different types of Vitamin E such as tocotrienol rich fraction, delta tocotrienol and alpha-tocopherol supplementation on immune response to tetanus toxoid vaccination.

Abstract: A method for producing transgenic plants, including treating a target tissue using plasmolying media (PM) which contains 4% to 10% of sucrose and 100 ?M to 300 ?M of Acetosyringone (AS) and gold particles. The target tissue is infected by a bacterial suspension using a suitable strain and a suitable transformation vector. A PM containing 4% to 10% sucrose and 100 ?M to 300 ?M AS is treated for a period between 1 to 3 days. Cultivation is performed in a cultivation media in a dark condition at a temperature between 25° C. to 30° C. A non-selection media with an antibiotic is introduced. A selection media containing an active ingredient phosphinothricin (PPT) is introduced in a light condition at a temperature of between 25° C. to 30° C. in a sub culture for a period of between 3 weeks to 1 month. The putative transformant is regenerated and the number of copies of the transgenes is analyzed.

Abstract: A process for producing oleochemical polyols comprises the steps of epoxidizing unsaturated oil using an organic acid together with oxygenated water or a per-acid to obtain epoxidized oil; washing the epoxidized oil with salt water to remove unused organic acid together with oxygenated water or a per-acid; neutralizing acidic condition of the washed epoxidized oil with a base; washing the neutralized epoxidized oil with a salt solution until the pH of the neutralized epoxidized oil reaching 6.5 to 7.5 to removed the base residue; drying the washed neutralized epoxidized oil under vacuum; and reacting the washed neutralized dried epoxidized oil with polyhydric alcohol in the presence of boron trifluoride-diethylether complex to produce the oleochemical polyols. The oleochemical polyols are then subjected to the same washing, neutralizing, washing and drying process as in preparing the washed neutralized dried epoxidized oil.

Abstract: A fuel composition comprising a water-in-oil phase emulsion comprises bio-diesel; water; and at least one type of polymeric surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an expression regulatory element operable in plants which includes oil palm, and in particular to an expression regulatory element operable selectively in the endosperm tissue of the plants. Said expression regulatory element comprises a sequence of nucleotides which specifically modulates the expression of a second nucleic acid molecule operably coupled to said expression regulatory element.

Abstract: A method to produce alkyl ether comprising the step of reacting short chain polyols with monohydric alcohols in the presence of a catalyst under pre-determined temperature and pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the treatment of liquors derived from oil-bearing fruit, for example from oil palm fruit, and to products therefrom. Typically a process involves removal of undissolved solids, oleaginous parts, colloids and higher weight molecules from the vegetation liquor to give an aqueous fraction containing phytochemicals, for example, flavonoids, phenolic acids and hydroxy acids. Subsequently, pH adjustment and solvent extraction upon said aqueous fraction realise an extract rich in hydroxy acids or phenolic acids or flavonoids or any combination thereof Applications of the substances subject of this invention are to be found in drinks, edible products, tonics, health supplements, antioxidant additives, cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, detergents, drugs or medicinal products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a composition for use as a vaccine for treatment or prevention of cancer. The method includes the steps of isolating dendritic cells from a blood, bone marrow or other tissue sample of a patient suffering from cancer or from an unrelated donor, culturing the dendritic cells under conditions and pulsing the dendritic cells with tumour cell lysate or an antigen released by the type of tumour cell and a tocotrienol.

Abstract: A process for preparing palm-based polyol monomer includes reacting unsaturated fatty acids or its corresponding triglycerides with polyhydric alcohol. In particular, one example uses oleic acid with about 70% purity as the starting material for preparing the polyol monomer. Moreover, another example uses refined, bleached, and deodorised (RBD) palm olein as an alternative to oleic acid as the starting material. The preparation of the polyol monomer involves the production of monoglyceride of unsaturated fatty acids, which was further epoxidised with peracid and finally ring opened with polyhydric alcohols. Such polyol monomer is used as a raw material for the production of various types of polyurethane products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for obtaining polyols from used frying oils as the starting ingredient and converting the polyols to polyurethane products. The process comprises few steps such as epoxidation process by reacting used frying oil with an acid, reacting the epoxidised used frying oil with a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol in the presence of a catalyst to form a polyols, mixing the polyols with an additive or additives and a blowing agent or blowing agents and mixing the blended polyol with an isocyanate to form a polyurethane product.

Abstract: The invention relates to regulatory sequences that regulate gene expression in the mesocarp and/or senescent leaves of certain plants. In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to abundant and selective expression of type 3 metallothionein-like genes in the mesocarp of a variety of plants including members of the Palme family. The invention also relates to methods of generating transgenic plants and plant tissues that comprise a nucleic acid of the invention. The invention further provides products derived from transgenic plants, plant materials or plant cells of the invention. Particular applications in oil palms are discussed. The invention further relates to nucleic acid constructs of the invention in cells of organisms other than plants.

Abstract: A process for the separation and recovery of minor components from vegetable oil such as palm oil. Esterified palm oil is subjected to molecular distillation giving a concentrate rich in minor components. The concentrate is then adsorbed to adsorbents such as normal phase silica gel, reversed phase (particularly C18) silica gel or neutral alumina as well as polymer absorbents such as polyethylene glycol and polyacrylate polyalcohol. Minor components such as squalene, carotenes, tocols and sterols are then selectively desorbed, separated and recovered using solvents operating at isocratic conditions. The desorption of the said minor components are sped up by applying pressure of between 0.2 to 50 bar. By the same method, individual tocols isomers from palm oil can also be separated and recovered.

Abstract: Palm-based biodiesel formulations with enhanced cold flow properties are provided including the following: (I) A biodiesel formulation comprising not more than 40 vol % palm-based biodiesel and not less than 60 vol % petroleum-based fuel oil; (II) A biodiesel formulation comprising not more than 20 wt % palm-based biodiesel and not less than 80 wt % alkyl ester of C6-C18 saturated or unsaturated fatty acid, or a mixture thereof, wherein the alkyl ester is methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, 2-butyl or isobutyl ester, or a mixture thereof; (III) A biodiesel formulation comprising approximately 0.1-1.0% (wt/vol) of a polylkyl methacrylate (PAMA) additive and a palm-based biodiesel blend comprising i) not more than 40 vol % palm-based biodiesel; and ii) not less than 60 vol % petroleum-based fuel oil; (IV) A biodiesel formulation comprising approximately 0.1-5.0% (wt/vol) of a polylkyl methacrylate (PAMA) additive and a palm-based biodiesel having unsaturation level of not less than 60%.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of phytonutrients such as carotenes, phospholipids and ubiquinones from palm oil esters is disclosed. This process comprises the steps of vacuum distillation, treatment and purification of concentrate containing these phytonutrients. The alkyl esters is subjected to at least one stage vacuum distillation at temperature from 80° C. to 220° C. and pressure less than 40 mTorr. The carotenes concentrate is subjected to various physical and chemical treatments to yield higher carotenes concentration enriched with ubiquinones in indigenous diacylglycerols.

Abstract: A process for producing wax ester comprising of esterifying dihydroxy fatty acid preferably dihydroxystearic acid with at least one alcohol in the presence of lipase as a catalyst which is then remove by filtration. The filtered catalyst could be reuse and provides a number of cost advantages. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the dihydroxystearic acid is derived from palm based oleic acid and the alcohol contains 8 to 18 carbon atoms per molecules.

Abstract: Pigments are used to impart color in finished products. The performances of pigments can be improved by coating with suitable materials rendering suitable properties. For cosmetic applications the pigments are usually surface treated with hydrophobizing material rendering the pigments hydrophobic. This invention relates to the use of polyhydroxy fatty acid preferably dihydroxysteadc acid (DHSA) and/or metallic salts of dihydroxystearic acid (Metallic DHSA) to coat pigments in particular pigments to be used in color cosmetic formulations. DHSA is produced either from crude or refined oleic acid or via chemical transformation or biotransformation of suitable substrates, used either in crude or refined form and the metallic salts are produced either using crude or refined DHSA. DHSA and Metallic DHSA are used to coat pigments and when these coated pigments are incorporated into finished products formulations such as cosmetic formulations, enhanced performances are observed.

Abstract: This invention discloses a rapid method of production for fatty acid amide from fatty acid and urea. One example is the preparation of oleylamide from oleic acid and urea. The yields are high and oleylamide is selectively formed by judicious choice of catalyst. The production of fatty acid amide involves heating fatty acid and urea in a microwave oven with the use of Lewis acid catalyst. The product from the reaction is subjected to solvent extraction with chloroform and then followed by purification with n-hexane, ethanol and acetonitrile via recrystalization method. Such an oleylamide is preferred for application as a mould release agent, slip agent in plastic film production, water repellent and as a raw material for cosmetics production.