Abstract: The present invention relates to pigment mixtures in the form of a dispersion or powder, consisting of at least two components, where component A comprises coated or uncoated BiOCl pigments in the form of a powder or dispersion, and component B comprises pearlescent pigments, platelet-shaped, needle-shaped or spherical colorants and/or fillers, and to the use thereof in paints, coatings, printing inks, plastics, powder coatings, plastic films, for the finishing of seed and in particular in cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: A specific locus in the genome of a murine host cell is identified which causes high levels of recombinant gene expression following stable integration, via homologous recombination, of the recombinant gene into the specific chromosomal locus. The selection of a favorable genome locus for the insertion and expression of a recombinant gene is disclosed, as are DNA vectors and host cells.

Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors useful in the treatment of asthma and inflammation.

Abstract: Indol-3-yl derivatives of the general formula I in which A, B, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n and m are as defined in patent claim 1, and their physiologically acceptable salts or solvates are integrin inhibitors and can be employed for combating thromboses, cardiac infarction, coronary heart diseases, arteriosclerosis, inflammations, tumours, osteoporosis, rheumatic arthritis, macular degenerative disease, diabetic retinopathy, infections and restenosis after angioplasty or in pathological processes maintained or propagated by angiogenesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a print product in which a layer of offset printing ink, a primer layer applied over the entire surface or over part of the surface and, as uppermost layer, a layer of UV-curable varnish applied over the entire surface or over part of the surface are located on a substrate, characterised in that the primer layer comprises platelet-shaped particles. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the production of the print product and to the use thereof as outer packaging or secondary packaging in the foods and cosmetics area.

Abstract: Novel sulfuric acid, methanesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, hydrochloride acid, or benzenesulfonic acid salts of substituted 8-arylquinolines, wherein the aryl group at the 8-position contains a substituent substituted-alkenyl group, are PDE4 inhibitors.

Abstract: Liquid-crystalline mediums based on a mixture of polar compounds of negative dielectric anisotropy, comprising one or more compounds of the general formula I, in which R11 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and R12 is an alkenyl group having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms, are useful for electro-optical display elements such as active matrix addressed displays which operate on the ECB and/or VA principles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel method for producing high-purity sulfuric acid for use in the semiconductor industry. The method comprises the addition of a hydrogen peroxide solution to an engineered oelum in order to reduce the SO2 concentration, evaporation of the SO3 and separation of acid traces. The high-purity SO3 is then enriched with inert gas and the SO3 is absorbed into sulfuric acid.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I in which R1 and R2, independently of one another, each denote H, A, OA, SA or HaI, R3 denotes H or A, R4 denotes A or NH2, R5 denotes H, NH2, NHA or NA2, A denotes alkyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or alkylenecycloalkyl, Hal denotes F, Cl, Br or I, and their physiologically acceptable salts and/or solvates, as phosphodiesterase VII inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) where R1 and R2 independently of one another are H, —R6, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, —(CH2)n—R7, —(CH2)n—O—R6, —(CH2)n—NH2, —(CH2)n—NHR6, —(CH2)—N(R6)2, C2-C6-alkenyl or, where appropriate, together form a mononuclear saturated heterocycle having one or two nitrogen, oxygen and/or sulfur atoms, R3 and R4 independently of one another are H, —R6, —CF3, —NO2, —Hal, —OH, —O—R6, —NH2, —NH—R6 or —N(R6)2, R5 is a 5- or 6-membered, saturated or unsaturated heterocycle having one or two nitrogen, oxygen and/or sulfur atoms which may be mono- or disubstituted by R6, —CF3, —NO2, —Hal, —OH, —O—R6, —NH2, —NH—R6 or —N(R6)2, and R6 is C1-C6-alkyl, R7 is R3- and/or R4-substituted phenyl, n is 0 to 2, and physiologically acceptable salts or solvates thereo

Abstract: An apparatus and process for automatically, repetitively sampling blood from conscious animals. The apparatus can simultaneously extract blood from a number of conscious, catherized animals at programmable time intervals. The apparatus is characterized as a system of computer controlled valves and pumps connected by tubing filled with saline solution to a catherized animal. Blood samples are collected via a cannula from the animal and placed in a fraction collector for analyses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium having high twist, to the use thereof for electro-optical purposes, and to displays containing this medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation having light-protection properties comprising at least one compound of the formula I 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for the production of NADCl4 in which D is aluminium or iron, where, in a first reaction step, a melt of aluminium or iron is reacted with chlorine gas to give gaseous metal halide, and this is subsequently reacted, in a second reaction step, with solid sodium chloride to give the corresponding compound and is separated off as a melt.

Abstract: First generation adenoviral vectors and associated recombinant adenovirus-based HIV vaccines which show enhanced stability and growth properties and greater cellular-mediated immunity are described within this specification. These adenoviral vectors are utilized to generate and produce through cell culture various adenoviral-based HIV-1 vaccines which contain HIV-1 gag, HIV-1 pol and/or HIV-1 nef polynucleotide pharmaceutical products, and biologically relevant modifications thereof. These adenovirus vaccines, when directly introduced into living vertebrate tissue, preferably a mammalian host such as a human or a non-human mammal of commercial or domestic veterinary importance, express the HIV1-Gag, Pol and/or Nef protein or biologically modification thereof, inducing a cellular immune response which specifically recognizes HIV-1.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are antagonists of VLA-4 and/or &agr;4&bgr;7, and as such are useful in the inhibition or prevention of cell adhesion and cell-adhesion mediated pathologies. These compounds may be formulated into pharmaceutical compositions and are suitable for use in the treatment of AIDS-related dementia, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic rhinitis, Alzheimer's disease, asthma, atherosclerosis, autologous bone marrow transplantation, certain types of toxic and immune-based nephritis, contact dermal hypersensitivity, inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, inflammatory lung diseases, inflammatory sequelae of viral infections, meningitis, multiple sclerosis, multiple myeloma, myocarditis, organ transplantation, psoriasis, pulmonary fibrosis, restenosis, retinitis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, stroke, tumor metastasis, uveititis, and type I diabetes.

Abstract: Controlled release of hydrophobic bioactive substances in vivo over an extended time period and without “bursts” of drug release is achieved using a liquid polymeric composition including a polymer such as poly(lactide-co-glycolide) copolymer in a mixture of hydrophilic and lipophilic solvents.

Abstract: DNA constructs encoding influenza virus gene products, capable of being expressed upon direct introduction, via injection or otherwise, into animal tissues, are novel prophylactic pharmaceuticals which can provide immune protection against infection by homologous and heterologous strains of influenza virus.

Abstract: A class of pyrazino[2,3-d]pyridazine derivatives, possessing an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, phenyl or heteroaryl substituent at the 5-position, a substituted alkoxy moiety at the 3-position, and a range of substituents at the 2-position, are selective ligands for GABAA receptors, in particular having high affinity for the &agr;2 and/or &agr;3 and/or &agr;5 subunit thereof, and are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of adverse conditions of the central nervous system, including anxiety, convulsions and cognitive disorders.

Abstract: A process is provided for the production of a human cartilage implant from chondrocytes cultured in vitro, which come as close as possible to the original with respect to their biochemical composition and biomechanical properties. Up to 20% vol. of human serum is used as medium addition in the process. The chondrocytes can be kept in monolayer culture until the 12th passage in order firstly to be re-differentiated, incubated under a reduced oxygen partial pressure, and subsequently stimulated to form a three-dimensional cartilage tissue due to aggregation under an oxygen partial pressure of 21%. In an embodiment, chondrocytes in alginate beads are cultured in a nutrient solution, which may contain human serum and one or more chondrogenic growth factors, under an oxygen partial pressure of less than 20 volume %, isolated from the alginate beads by a treatment with a chelating agent, aggregated by centrifugation and cultured under an oxygen partial pressure of: −21 volume %.