Abstract: The invention relates to the use of human growth hormone, or any functional analogue therof, for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of hypoglycemic unawareness in diabetes mellitus. Preferably the human growth hormone, or any functional analogue thereof, is administered repeatedly, which could be daily. The daily dose is between 1-10 IU and could be given at a dose of 4 IU daily during one week. The invention also relates to a method for treatment and prophylaxis of hypoglycemic unawareness by administration of human growth hormone, or any funtional analogue thereof.

Abstract: A formulation suitable for inducing bone formation contains about 0.5 .mu.g to about 5 mg of transforming growth factor-.beta. and about 140 mg to about 50 g of tricalcium phosphate and excludes a bone morphogenetic cofactor. In another embodiment, the formulation contains about 0.5 .mu.g to 5 mg transforming growth factor-.beta., about 140 mg to 50 g of tricalcium phosphate particles, and an amount of amylopectin ranging from about 01:1 to 1:1 amylopectin:tricalcium phosphate.

Abstract: Fetal growth is promoted and fetal growth retardation is reduced in mammals by increasing in a maternal host during pregnancy the active concentration of IGF-1 and /or IGF-2 and/or analogues thereof. The active concentration of IGF-1 and/or IGF-2 and/or analogues thereof may be increased either by directly administering to the maternal host IGF-1 and/or IGF-2 and/or analogs thereof or by administering another compound which, upon being so administered, causes an increase in the active concentration of IGF-1 and/or IGF-2 and/or analogues thereof in the maternal host.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lipophilic disaccharide-dipeptide compounds. The compounds of the invention are preferably encapsulated into multilamellar liposomes, which can be formed from phosphatidyl choline and phosphatidyl glycerol. The compounds are effective in activating human monocytes with subsequent destruction of tumor cells. These compounds have acceptable toxicity in anticipated human dosages.

Abstract: A transparent adjusted milk whey protein is prepared by a method in which milk whey protein is purified and then the pH of a solution containing the milk whey protein is adjusted to not higher than 4 or not lower than 6. The solution may be heated to a temperature not lower than 55.degree. C. before or after adjusting the pH. Further, an adjusted milk whey product is prepared by a method in which the pH of a solution containing milk whey protein is adjusted to not higher than 4 or not lower than 6 and the solution is heated at a temperature not lower than 55.degree. C. and cooled to a temperature not higher than 10.degree. C., or a method in which the pH of a solution containing purified milk whey protein is adjusted to not higher than 4 or not lower than 6 under such a condition as salt content of the solution is 0 or not higher than 50 mM, and the solution is heated at a temperature not lower than 55.degree. C. and cooled to a temperature not higher than 10.degree. C.

Abstract: The use of TGF-.beta..sub.3 to reduce the formation of scar tissue as a result of trauma to the cornea of the eye is described. The invention is particularly directed to the use of TGF-.beta..sub.3 to reduce the formation of scar tissue in connection with ophthalmic surgical procedures involving the cornea, such as laser irradiation of the cornea. A composition containing TGF-.beta..sub.3 is applied to the site of the trauma to alter the production and composition of extracellular matrix synthesized by fibroblasts, and thereby reduce the formation of scar tissue and consequent impairment of vision.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liposome comprising an effective immunoadjuvant amount of a lymphokine such as IL-2. Also provided is an effective antineoplastic amount of IL-2 liposomes in combination with adoptively transferred cells stimulated with anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody plus IL-2.

Abstract: A method is provided for generation of bone at a site of an animal where skeletal tissue is deficient comprising administering to the animal, locally at the bone site in the presence of a source of osteogenic cells, an effective amount of a composition comprising TGF-.beta. in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, provided that such composition excludes a bone morphogenetic cofactor, the composition being administered in an amount effective to induce bone growth at the bone site. Also provided is a device for implantation into a site of an animal where skeletal tissue is deficient comprising a device treated with an effective amount of a composition comprising TGF-.beta. and a source of osteogenic cells in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for purifying human von Willebrand factor from a cryoprecipitated plasma fraction, which comprises a combination of three chromatographic separation steps. The first chromatographic separation step comprises contacting a cryoprecipitated fraction with a large-pore vinyl polymer resin having DEAE group. The effluent from this separation step is again contacted with a large pore vinyl polymer resin having DEAE groups in the second chromatographic step. In the third chromatographic separation step, the effluent from the second step is subjected to affinity chromatography by contacting with gelatin-Sepharose. The concentrate obtained has very high specific activity and a high percentage of high molecular weight multimers. The concentrate is intended, in particular, for therapeutic use.

Abstract: This is a method for enhancing systemic tissue repair in patients with burns, trauma and peptic ulcers, as well as patients about to undergo, is undergoing or just having undergone surgery. The method comprises systemically administering to such individuals a therapeutic composition comprising IGF and IGFBP. The preferred form is IGF-I/IGFBP-3.

Abstract: A process for enhancing oral hygiene by reducing oral microflora and for inhibiting the formation of dental plaque in a subject by applying to the oral cavity a composition containing 0.1 to 40 parts, by weight, of a higher alkyl-N-sulfobetaine having the structure ##STR1## where R is a higher alkyl group of from 10 to 18 carbon atoms and b) 0.1 to 40 parts, by weight, of a higher alkyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, a higher alkyl-N,N-dihydroxylethylamine oxide, or an acylamide t-amine oxide having the respective structures: ##STR2## wherein R is a higher alkyl of from 10 to 18 carbon atoms, or mixtures of said amine oxides.

Abstract: A process for facilitating the reconstitution of lyophilized Factor VIII complex compositions, and compositions of Factor VIII complex, which are readily reconstituted. The process of the present invention comprises providing a purified Factor VIII complex preparations; adding a stabilization agent comprising arginine; lyophilizing the stabilization agent-Factor VIII complex solutions; and reconstituting the lyophilized stabilization agent-Factor VIII complex by contacting it with solvent for less than one minute.

Abstract: A medicinal composition comprising an Epidermal Growth Factor-like protein derived from yeast, and a carrier which is pharmaceutically acceptable and suitable for the type of administration and treatment for which the composition is to be used. The yeast-derived protein Has a molecular weight of about 4770 daltons and a murine Epidermal Growth Factor (mEGF) activity equivalent to at least 100 nanograms of mEGF by Elisa Assay Titration. The medicinal composition may be applied topically for purposes such as the treatment of external body wounds, or in ophthalmic surgery such as in cataract or corneal surgery, by incorporating a carrier therein which is pharmaceutically acceptable for the particular topical use. The composition may be administered orally for treatment of such ailments as peptic ulcers by incorporating therein a carrier which is pharmaceutically acceptable for oral administration in oral dosage form.

Abstract: Bone morphogenetic proteins -2 and -3 (BMPs -2 and -3) work in synergistic combination with TGF-.beta.z to provide compositions with increased osteogenic activity. Methods of treating bone defects, inducing bone growth and increasing bone marrow cell production using these compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for purification of human leukocyte interferon is described. The process includes immunoaffinity chromatography, ion-exchange chromatography, and a series of precipitation and centrifugation steps.

Abstract: Stroma-free hemoglobin cross-linked with reagents that mimic 2,3-diphosphoglycerate and transform stroma-free hemoglobin into a physiologically competent oxygen carrier which is retained in vivo for adequate periods of time, and thus can be used in fluids for transporting oxygen is described.

Abstract: A novel method for the treatment of hyperlipidemia/high serum cholesterol is disclosed which is based on the parenteral administration of granulocyte colony stimulating factor.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the solution chromatographic purification of cyclosporin A from a starting mixture containing one or more of cyclosporin A, B, C, other cyclosporin components that are more polar or more apolar than cyclosporin A, and other like contaminants, by heating the starting mixture or an evaporation residue thereof to a temperature from about 80.degree. C. to about 115.degree. C., melting the heated starting mixture, and carrying out solution chromatography of the melted material, suitably first in a 48:50:2 mixture of chloroform, dichloromethane, and ethanol, and then in a mixture of like proportions, of the solvents chloroform, ethylacetate, and ethanol.

Abstract: A pure Factor I protein essentially free of infectious virus. Factor B and C3. The protein is derived from plasma and pasteurized by heating to a temperature of 50.degree. to 65.degree. C. for 0.5 to 100 hours in the presence of one or more stabilizers for Factor 1. Preparations containing the protein are useful in the treatment of Factor I deficiency and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: A method for treatment of inflammation, comprising the step of administering to a patient in need thereof an effective, inflammation-inhibiting amount of a composition comprising IL-6, or IL-6 and TGF.beta. together in a weight ratio of from about 5:95 to 95:5, preferably from about 20:80 to 80:20. Also disclosed is a composition for treatment of inflammation, comprising as active ingredients IL-6 and TGF.beta. in a weight ratio of from about 5:95 to about 95:5, optionally comprising a carrier in combination with the active ingredients, and a method of reducing migration of neutrophils into tissue of an animal which has received an inflammatory stimulus, comprising the step of administering to the tissue an effective neutrophil-migration-inhibiting amount of a composition as defined above.