Abstract: The invention relates to methods to prevent, treat, ameliorate or slow the progression of one or more of a blood cell deficiency, unwanted inflammation, allergy, immune suppression condition, immunosenescence, autoimmune disorder, infection, neurological disorder, cardiovascular disorder, pulmonary disorder, trauma, hemorrhage, bone fracture or unwanted or excess bone loss with steroid compounds containing carbon-carbon double bonds within the fused four-ring system such that the steroid compounds are unsaturated. The unsaturated steroid compounds include 3,16?,17?-trihydroxy-7-acetoxy-androst-1,3,5(10),6-tetraene, 3,16?,17?-trihydroxy-7-methoxy-androst-1,3,5(10),6-tetraene, 3,17?-dihydroxy-7-acetoxy-16?-fluoro-androst-1,3,5(10),6-tetraene, 3,17?-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-16?-fluoro-androst-1,3,5(10),6-tetraene, 3,17?-dihydroxy-7,16?-diacetoxy-androst-1,3,5(10),6-tetraene and 3,17?-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-16?-acetoxy-androst-1,3,5(10),6-tetraene.

Abstract: A method for treating oleoresin induced allergic dermatitis by topically contacting an affected area with a therapeutically effective amount of one or more biopolymers for a sufficient amount of time to enable the one or more biopolymers to have an effect and removing the one or more biopolymers from the affected area. The oleoresin can be urushiol, isosolenopsin A, or a combination thereof. The one or more biopolymer can be albumin. The one or more biopolymers can provide a localized anti-inflammatory effect.

Abstract: Compositions for preparing external carbon dioxide agents comprising a granular material containing a water-soluble acid(s), a thickener(s) and a water-soluble dispersant(s) as the essential components wherein the thickener(s) is (are) mixed with the water-soluble acid(s) and the water-soluble dispersant(s), and a viscous material, which consists of a carbonate(s), water and a thickener(s) as essential components; to be mixed with the said granular material at use, by which an external carbon dioxide agent can be prepared easily in a short period of time. The prepared external carbon dioxide agent, containing much carbon dioxide evenly all over, has sufficient viscosity and can form a coating film on the surface in contact with air, therefore the diffusion of carbon dioxide is suppressed, the applied agent does not droop and its thickness is not reduced when applied to skin or mucosa; and the agent shows potent and quick cosmetic and medical effects.

Abstract: The use of p-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD) in the manufacture of a medicament for use as an antiviral agent. The use of PMD in the manufacture of a medicament to destroy or inactivate viruses. The use of PMD, in vitro, as an antiviral or virucidal agent. The use of PMD in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of diseases caused by viruses having a lipid envelope. A face mask comprising at least one protective layer impregnated or sprayed with PMD.

Abstract: Physiological strengthening agents in the form of nutritional supplements, feed additives or in cosmetic preparations in the non-medicinal field of application, as well as plant stimulating agents is the use of guanidine compounds of the general formula (I) or their salts, especially creatinol, creatinol-O-phosphate or one of their salts with aspartic acid, ascorbic acid, succinic acid, fumaric acid, acetic acid or phosphoric acid. R1 and R2 can be organic or inorganic compounds, such as, phosphate, sulfate, acetyl, formyl, methyl, ethyl or propyl. The compounds are as nutritional supplements for, e.g., human being in the fields of education, sports, reconvalescence or geriatrics They can also be used as animal feed additives.

Abstract: A foundation composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a fatty phase; an aqueous phase; at least one silicone surfacant chosen from C8-C22 alkyl dimethicone copolyols; and at least 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of hydrophobic coated pigments; provided that the composition is free of polyglyceryl-4 isostearate or comprises polyglyceryl-4 isostearate in a quantity such that the weight ratio of the C8-C22 alkyl dimethicone copolyol to the polyglyceryl-4 isostearate is greater than or equal to 2:1, wherein the foundation composition can exhibit good stability at room temperature and can be easy to apply to the skin.

Abstract: A synergistic herbicidal mixture comprising A) at least one compound of the formula I wherein R1, R3 are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl or alkylsulfinyl; R2 is optionally substituted thiazol-2-yl, thiazol-4-yl, thiazol-5-yl, isoxazol-3-yl, isoxazol-4-yl, isoxazol-5-yl, 4,5-dihydroisoxazol-3-yl; R4 is hydrogen, halogen or alkyl; R5 is alkyl; R6 is hydrogen or alkyl; or one of its environmentally compatible salts; and B) a synergistically effective amount of at least one herbicidal compound from the group of ACC inhibitors, ALS inhibitors, amides, aixin herbicides, auxin transport inhibitors, carotenoid biosynthesis inhibitors, ESPS inhibitors, glutamine synthetase inhibitors, lipid biosynthesis inhibitors, mitosis inhibitors, protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase inhibitors, photosynthesis inhibitors, synergists, growth substances, cell wall biosynthesis inhibitors and a variety of other herbicides.

Abstract: The invention aims at providing a granular pesticide preparation which can be prepared by a simple and easy process and attain optimum controlled-release of pesticidal active ingredients and which is reduced in environmental load and in sufferings induced by pesticidal active ingredients and exerts stable drug effects. The invention relates to a granular pesticide preparation which consists of both non-disintegrating pesticide granules comprising an acid pesticidal active ingredient, a cationic surfactant, and a basic substance and causing no disintegration in water within 30 minutes and a pesticidal active ingredient and which has a particle size of 0.3 to 3 mm in diameter or of 0.6 to 3 mm in breadth and 2 to 10 mm in length and the property of falling into water after the application on water surface and disintegrating in water within 30 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel active compound combination that is highly suitable for controlling phytopathogenic fungi which contains the known 8-tert-butyl-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-2-ylmethyl(ethyl)(propyl)amine (spiroxamine) and other known active compounds.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for enhancing the activity and/or duration of action of soft anti-inflammatory steroids of the haloalkyl 17?-alkoxy-11?-hydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one-17?-carboxylate type and the corresponding ?1,4 compounds and of anti-inflammatory steroids of the hydrocortisone and prednisolone type are described. The enhancing agents have the formula: wherein R is H or C1-C4 alkyl; Z1 is carbonyl or ?-hydroxymethylene; X1 is —O— or —S—; R5 is —OH, —OR6, —OCOOR6 or —OCOR7 wherein R6 is C1-C4 alkyl and R7 is C1-C4 alkyl, fluoromethyl or chloromethyl; and the dotted line in ring A indicates that the 1,2-linkage is saturated or unsaturated; with the proviso that when R is C1-C4 alkyl, then R5 is —OH.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method of treating plants or plant parts comprising the step of contacting said plants or plant parts with at least one composition comprising at least one double bond adducted cyclopropene compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cosmetic and/or dermatological compounds and compositions for the photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV radiation, in particular solar radiation. In another embodiment the invention relates to compositions and compounds for topical application comprising at least one photoprotective compound for topical application comprising of hydroxylated derivatives of natural Jojoba wax/oil or its synthetic substitute, esterified with carboxylic acids or aminoacids bearing UV-absorbing groups.

Abstract: The invention provides a method wherein a treating solution containing a compound (A) of specific structure having a C10 to C22 hydrocarbon group at a concentration of 1 to 1000 ppm is applied at least once in a period of from germination of a fruit vegetable to planting in a field and applied at least once after planting in the field.

Abstract: 4-aminocyclohexanol compounds, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds and the use of substituted 4-aminocyclohexanol compounds for the preparation of pharmaceutical formulations and for the treatment of diverse indications, including, without limitation, pain.

Abstract: Provided are napthoquinone-type compounds which can be used to modulate the aggregation of protein (e.g. tau) associated with neurodegenerative disease (e.g. Alzheimer's disease). Structure-function characteristics for oxidised and reduced napthoquinone-type compounds, such as menadione-related compounds, are disclosed. The invention further provides methods of treatment or prophylaxis of neurodegenerative diseases and/or clinical dementias based on the compounds.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprising, as active components, 1) a sulfamoyl compound of the formula I, ?in which the substituents are as defined below: R1 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, benzyl, formyl or CH?NOA; A is hydrogen, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl; R3 is halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl, formyl or CH?NOA; n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl or haloalkyl; and 2) at least one active compound selected from the following groups: A) azoles; B) strobilurins; C) acylalanines; D) amine derivatives; E) anilinopyrimidines; F) dicarboximides; G) cinnamides and analogs; H) dithiocarbamates; I) heterocylic compounds; K) sulfur and copper fungicides; L) nitrophenyl derivatives; M) phenylpyrroles; N) sulfenic acid derivatives; O) other fungicides; according to the description; in a synergistically effective amount, methods for

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprising as active components 1) the isoxazole derivative of the formula I, and 2) at least one active compound II selected from the group of the azoles, strobilurins, carboxamides, heterocyclic compounds, carbamates, guanidines, antibiotics, nitrophenyl derivatives, sulfur-containing heterocyclyl compounds, organometallic compounds, organophosphorus compounds, organochlorine compounds, inorganic active compounds, cyflufenamid, cymoxanil, dimethirimol, ethirimol, furalaxyl, metrafenone and spiroxamine, in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of the compound I with active compounds II, the use of the compound I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures and compositions comprising these mixtures.

Abstract: What is described are herbicidal compositions comprising herbicidal compounds of the formula I and a compound which acts as safener. In the formula I, the symbols R1 to R4 denote hydrogen, halogen, alkyl and haloalkyl.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a foamable composition of matter comprising iodine, water, a foam adjuvant, a surface-active agent and a gelling agent. This foamable composition, which may be provided in a propellant free foaming device, or alternatively may further comprise a propellant, evolves into foam, which is effective in the topical treatment and prevention of various skin disorders.

Abstract: Tobacco mild green mosaic virus (TMGMV) induces a lethal, systemic, hypersensitive response in Tropical Soda Apple (TSA). This response could be used to kill TSA. TMGMV could be developed and used as a bioherbicide to control TSA. TMGMV is a member of the tobamoviruses, which consist of mechanically transmitted, rod-shaped, RNA viruses that are strictly plant pathogens.