Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprises, in combination with a penem of formula (I), in which: R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an organic substituent group; R.sup.2 is a fused bicyclic heterocyclic ring system of general formula (a), wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or one or more substituents replacing hydrogen atoms in the ring system shown; m is 2 or 3; p is zero, 1 or 2; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, a salt-forming cation or an ester-forming group; and the symbol .dbd./.dbd. indicates that the double bond may be in either the E or Z configuration; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a .beta.-lactam antibiotic selected from the group consisting of ceftazidime, cefotaxime, amoxycillin, and piperacillin, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations for oral administration, comprising a matrix which comprises a .beta.-lactam antibiotic optionally in combination with a .beta.-lactamase inhibitor, granules in a delayed release form dispersed within the matrix, which comprise a .beta.-lactam antibiotic optionally in combination with a .beta.-lactamase inhibitor, the overall tablet formulation including a .beta.-lactam antibiotic and a .beta.-lactamase inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention provides Response regulator polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding Response regulator polypetides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing Response regulator polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: A process for preparing a 2-amino-6-chloropurine or a 2-acylated derivative thereof, comprising reacting guanine or 2,9-diacylguanine with a chlorinating agent, in the presence of methyltriethylammonium chloride as phase transfer catalyst, and thereafter when necessary, removing the 9-acyl group by hydrolysis.

Abstract: Novel amide and urea derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing hem and their use as medicaments are disclosed.

Abstract: A toothbrush, wherein the head has a face from which project one or more strips of a flexible and resilient material, preferably combined with bristles and arranged in rows or groups of rows of the strips alternating with the rows or groups of rows of the bristles. The strips enhance the tooth cleaning effect of the toothbrush.

Abstract: A container having a closure comprising a closure wall having a puncturable region in communication with the interior of the vessel, and having on an inwardly facing region of the closure wall a desiccant material separated from the interior of the vessel by a semi-permeable membrane which permits transmission of water vapor therethrough but is substantially impermeable to liquid water.

Abstract: The invention provides ribA polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding ribA polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing ribA polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides spoIIIE polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding spIIIE polypetides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing spoIIIE polypeptide for the protection against infection, particularly bacterial infections.

Abstract: Novel indole, indoline and quinoline derivatives of formula (I) processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use in medicine is disclosed. A structurally distinct class of compounds have now been discovered and have been found to exhibit 5HT.sub.1-D antagonist activity. In a first aspect, the present invention therefore provides a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof, in which P is a 5-7-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen or sulphur, A, B, m, R.sup.1 -R.sup.8 are defined in the application.

Abstract: Benzopyran-3-ols having anxiolytic and anticonvulsant activity are claimed.

Abstract: Stable aqueous compositions of biologically active oils for the preparation of optically clear products for use in human or animal healthcare, for example beverages, are prepared by a process comprising: (a) mixing 0.001-2.0% w/w of a biologically active oil or 0.1-2.0% w/w of a biologically active oil as a 20-30% dispersion in a suitable oil with 0.1-1.0% of an antioxidant or antioxidant mixture, (b) dispersing the mixture from (a) in 2-20 % of an emulsifier or an emulsifier mixture having an HLB (hydrophilc-lipophilic balance) value of 10 to 18 and heating to 50.degree. to 150.degree. C. so as to yield a transparent mixture, (c) raising the temperature of the mixture from (b) as appropriate whilst maintaining stirring to maintain a transparent mixture, and (d) combining the mixture from (c) with water having a minimum temperature of 95.degree. C. while continuously stirring to provide a trasparent composition.

Abstract: The invention provides folC polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding folC polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing folC polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: A non-aqueous dentifrice composition suitable as a vehicle for materials that are incompatible (i.e. have a limited solubility or react) with an aqueous enviroment. Accordingly, the present invention provides a non-aqueous dentifrice composition comprising a carboxyvinyl polymer, a humectant, a polyethylene glycol and a dentally acceptable abrasive.

Abstract: The invention provides M Protein polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding M Protein polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing M Protein polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides yitJ polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding yitJ polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing yitJ polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides Saliva Binding Protein polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding Saliva Binding Protein polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing Saliva Binding Protein polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.