Abstract: The present invention provides an immune reactive porous carrier material comprising a porous carrier material with immune complexes precipitated thereon, wherein the porous carrier material is treated with at least one wet-strength agent.The present invention also provides processes for the production of this immune reactive porous carrier material.

Abstract: Novel methods for treating diabetes mellitus and hyperglycemia are described which comprise administering to a diabetic or hypoglycemic subject an amount of an amylin agonist effective to induce amylin activity in said subject. Various amylin agonist compounds, and therapeutic methods utilizing such compounds, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions comprising peptide analogues of a CD4 epitope capable of interacting with a monoclonal antibody designated Leu3a or with the envelope glycoprotein (gp120) of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the peptide will consist of the amino acid sequence: ser-lys-leu-asn-asp-arg-ala-asp-ser-arg-arg-ser-leu-trp-asp. The invention also includes a series of peptides having one or more D-amino acid substitution that confer enhanced resistance to degradation in serum. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using the peptides in therapeutic applications are also provided.

Abstract: New lipopolyamines of general formula (I), their salts, their preparation and their use. ##STR1## n=1 to 5 and m=2 to 6; R represents a radical ##STR2## (R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 : aliphatic radical containing 12 to 22 carbon atoms; R: hydrogen atom or alkyl radical optionally substituted with phenyl), or a radical ##STR3## (X=CH.sub.2, CO; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 aliphatic radical containing 11 to 21 carbon atoms), their preparation and their use.The lipopolyamines of general formula (I) are especially useful as vectors for the transfection of eukaryotic cells.

Abstract: A method, and mediating agents are provided for mediating the physiological effects of hormones, neurotransmitters, calcium-channel antagonists, chemotactic peptides or chemotactic proteins. The mediating agents provided herein are bioactive conformations of peptide hormones, neurotransmitters, calcium-channel antagonist drugs or chemotatic peptides, or analogues, agonists or antagonists thereof, or synthetic analogue substances, having Ca.sup.2+ and/or Mg.sup.2+ ions optimally and optimally-conformationally bound to the respective compound. The Ca.sup.2+ antagonist/agonist may bind Mg.sup.2+ and thus may also block calcium-channel. In the one method, the concentration of intracellular Ca.sup.2+ is raised by means of such mediating agents. A second method is also provided for delivering Ca.sup.2+ and/or Mg.sup.2+ to a membrane-bound receptor by transporting Ca.sup.2+ and/or Mg.sup.2+ through a cell membrane using the above-described mediating agents.

Abstract: An antimicrobial water soluble substrate is formed by combining a silane, generically a quaternary ammonium salt form of a silane, with a water soluble powder selected from the group consisting of antiperspirant salts, starches, clays, and sugars. When the substrate is dissolved in water, the silane is released for redeposition.

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted cyclic pentapeptide compounds of general Formula I: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically-acceptable slats, esters and amides thereof, which are useful for inducing analgesia in animals, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier and a compound of Formula I, and a method for inducing analgesia in an animal in need thereof comprising administering a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of Formula I to the animal.

Abstract: These are described spirolactam derivatives of formulae (Ia) and (Ib) ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a conventional nitrogen protecting group;R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a conventional carboxyl protecting group or activating group;R.sup.2 represents the side chain of any naturally occurring amino acid;m represents 1 or 2;n represents 1 or 2;the confirguration at * may be (R) or (S) or a mixture thereof; with the proviso that when R represents the nitrogen protecting group R.sup.3 --CO(O)-- (where R.sup.3 represents (CH.sub.3).sub.3 C--), the group --CO.sub.2 R.sup.1 represents the protected carboxy group --CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, m is 1 and n is 1 in the compounds of formula (Ib); R.sup.2 may not represent an arylmethyl group;and solvates or acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of dodecyl-dimethyl-(2 phenoxyethyl)-ammonium bromide as an antimicrobial agent to be a preservative for ophthalmic drug solutions, in disinfecting solutions, as well as in preservatives for aqueous ocular solutions for contact lenses.

Abstract: Methods for the use of compositions of copper(II) containing compounds to accelerate healing of wounds in warm-blooded animals. The methods include systemic loading of copper(II) to accelerate the rate of wound healing following injury or surgery. The copper(II) containing compounds include copper(II) complexes with amino acids and peptides, and copper(II) salts.

Abstract: Peptide compounds having Substance P antagonism of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, aryl, arylamino, pyridyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolopyridyl, quinolyl, or a group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein the symbol of a line and dotted line is a single bond or a double bond; X is CH or N; Z is O, S or NH; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R.sup.4 is lower alkyl which may have suitable substituent(s); R.sup.5 is ar(lower)alkyl which may have suitable substituent(s) or pyridyl(lower)alkyl, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are linked together to form benzene-condensed lower alkylene; A is an amino acid residue excepting D-Trp, which may have suitable substituent(s); and Y is bond, lower alkylene or lower alkenylene;and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a human SP18 monomer protein-related polypeptide useful in forming a synthetic pulmonary surfactant. The present invention also relates to a method of treating neonatal respiratory distress syndrome comprising adminstering a therapeutically effective amount of synthetic pulmonary of the present invention. Further contemplated by the present invention is a composition containing human SP18 monomer and human SP18 dimer but no other pulmonary surfactant proteins. A recombinant DNA molecule capable of expressing, without post-translational proteolytic processing, mature human SP18 monomer, and methods of using the recombinant DNA molecule are also contemplated.

Abstract: A novel, biologically active substance, poststatin, has been isolated from a culture medium of microorganism belonging to Streptomyces. The novel substance is a peptide compound having a novel structure, wherein the peptide chains have ketone radicals. Thus substance has a high endopeptidase inhibition activity. It is possible to chemically synthesize poststatin related compound having ketone radicals in the peptide chains. These compounds also have an endopeptidase inhibition activity.

Abstract: A bradykinin analog which contains nine or ten amino acid residues and at least one [CH.sub.2 NH] pseudopeptide bond, the analog being useful as an antagonist or agonist of the naturally occuring bradykinin.

Abstract: Complex of 1,4-dihydropyridine with polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene copolymer useful in sustained release dosage formulations.

Abstract: Thiol protease inhibitors are disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## or an optical isomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:n is 0 or 1;m is 0, 1 or 2;X is H or an N-protecting group;each Y is independently an optionally protected .alpha.-amino acid residue;R is an optionally protected .alpha.-amino acid side chain that is H or CH.sub.3 or that is bonded to the .alpha.-carbon atom to which it is attached by a methylene, methine or phenyl radial; andR' is optionally substituted aryl.

Abstract: An antipyretic tripeptide, having the amino acid sequence lysine-proline-valine, and a method for utilizing the tripeptide to reduce fever and inflammation in mammals are disclosed. The tripeptide can either be isolated from natural sources or chemically synthesized. A "protected" tripeptide having greater antipyretic potency and duration of action is also disclosed. The "protected" tripeptide contains an acyl group, such as an acetyl or a dibenzyl oxy carboxyl group, at its amino terminals and is amidated or esterified at its carboxyl terminals. Further, improved antipyretic potency and direction of action can be achieved through the co-administration of copper salts with the tripeptide.

Abstract: A method for reducing the level of cholesterol in the bloodstream of a human being in provided. The method comprises the administration to a human or arginine derivative compound, or a related amino acid or derivative. Daily doses of these compounds have been found to significantly reduce blood cholesterol level.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a synthetic senescent cell antigen comprised of purified peptides immunoreactive with antibodies to the naturally occurring antigen. Preferably, the synthetic senescent cell antigen comprises two peptides with the amino acid sequences SKLIKIFQDHPLQKTYN and LFKPPKYHPDVPYVKR, respectively. The antigen and peptides may be used in compositions, diagnostic kits, and methods for detecting or measuring antibodies to senescent cell antigen, studying cellular aging and autoimmune mechanisms, separating anions from a gas or liquid, or treating certain diseases.

Abstract: The R-(+) enantiomeric form of .+-. racemic 7-(2, 3-empoxypropoxy) actinomycin D (EPA) is provided which is effective in the therapeutic treatment of cancer. The analogue has the formula: ##STR1## wherein the P's are: ##STR2## The enantiomeric form is uniformly superior to other forms of the compound in treating malignant tumors.