Abstract: Disclosed herein are DKP microcrystals made by an improved method where they do not irreversibly self-assemble into microparticles. The microcrystals can be dispersed by atomization and re-formed by spray drying into particles having spherical shell morphology. Active agents and excipients can be incorporated into the particles by spray drying a solution containing the components to be incorporated into microcrystalline diketopiperazine particles. In particular, the microcrystalline particle compositions are suitable for pulmonary drug delivery of one or more peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and/or small organic molecules.

Abstract: A kit includes a mesh substrate and a polymer that is fixed to the mesh substrate. The polymer includes an active agent that is configured to elute over time. The kit further includes a hemostatic agent. The hemostatic agent is separate from the mesh substrate and the polymer. Systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) and at least one further active compound, which combinations are highly suitable for controlling animal and microbial pests such as unwanted insects and/or unwanted acarids and/or unwanted nematodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing crop damage by treating the seed of the crop with the safener before sowing. This can be done in addition to the use of crop protection combinations/compositions, in particular herbicide/safener combinations and compositions comprising thereof, which are highly suitable to protect crops from herbicide damage in pre- and post-emergence treatments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foundation with a foam texture which is stable over time, comprising a silicone gel and an organomodified clay forming a three-dimensional network in a mixture of a large proportion of volatile oils.

Abstract: Metal-containing methacrylates incorporated into polymeric materials with antimicrobial capacity for biomedical applications, and more particularly for dental purposes, are provided. The incorporation of metal-containing methacrylates such as calcium methacrylate, tin methacrylate, copper methacrylate, silver methacrylate, in combination or alone, for potentializing antimicrobial effect of cements, in particular, to biomaterial compositions including metal containing methacrylates, such as calcium, tin, copper, silver, nickel, titanium and iron methacrylates, in the formulation of biomaterials for applications in human health provides advantages, particularly in dentistry, and allows for expressive antimicrobial activity to dental compositions, so as to be useful in dental prosthesis, operative dentistry, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, implantodontics, and endodontics.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for controlling undesired vegetation in animal grazelands.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an herbicidal composition comprising a cholinium lysinate [Ch][Lys], and a method for controlling the growth of one or more plants, comprising applying the herbicidal composition thereof.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the use of a surface-treated calcium carbonate-comprising material and/or magnesium carbonate-comprising material as oxygen scavenger; wherein the surface treatment agent is selected from the group consisting of ascorbic acid and/or salts thereof, gallic acid and/or salts thereof, unsaturated fatty acids and/or salts thereof, elemental iron, iron (II)-salts and iron (ID-comprising oxides, iron (II, III)-comprising oxides and mixtures thereof; and wherein the total weight of the surface treatment agent on the total surface area of the at least one calcium carbonate-comprising material and/or magnesium carbonate-comprising material is from 0.01 to 40 mg/m2, based on the at least one calcium carbonate-comprising material and/or magnesium carbonate-comprising material.

Abstract: The invention provides a nanoemulsion adjuvant and a preparation method thereof, which are composed of the following components: a continuous aqueous phase containing H2O molecules, an oil phase material containing fats and oils, and an emulsion system for stabilizing the interface between the continuous aqueous phase and the oil phase, and the emulsion system is an emulsifier mixture. The adjuvant is characterized in that the emulsion system does not contain an ionic emulsifier and the particle size of the emulsion is between 20 and 200 nanometers. The use of the nanoemulsion adjuvant can prevent toxicity and possible harm of ionic emulsifiers to human cells, and provide a vaccine preparation capable of eliciting a high degree of immune response.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-algal agent to inhibit algal growth on articles treated with the anti-algal agent. Initially, a Supramolecular Macrocyclic Inorganic Polymer (SMIP) having multiple voids is derived. The voids are in a crystal structure of the SMIP. The SMIP is derived from a metallic element having a multiple valance. The metallic element may have a differential polarity, a hydrogen bonding ability, and an imbalanced electronic orbital energy disposition. Further, a Technical Grade Active Ingredient (TGAI) may be infused in the voids of the SMIP to obtain an anti-algal agent. The anti-algal agent may act as at least one of a biocides or as a preservative to inhibit algal growth on the articles treated. Furthermore, the anti-algal agent when used for treating on properties of treated articles may avoid deterioration of the article from microbial attacks.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes use of oxytocin, in combination with one or more other agents as described herein, for use for example in the treatment of certain conditions.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a mixture of a N-phenylamidine defined by formula (I) as component (A) and a further pesticide as component (B) as defined in claim 1, as well as the use of the composition in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.

Abstract: A method of protecting an active ingredient before using as a skin treatment includes packaging the active ingredient in a water soluble polysaccharide. The package includes a substrate, comprising a first and second side configured to bring together the water soluble polysaccharide with the active ingredient and a hydrogel, wherein the first side includes the water soluble polysaccharide with the active ingredient on the exterior, and the second half includes the hydrogel on the exterior. Once brought into contact for a sufficient time to allow the polysaccharide to dissolve, at least the hydrogel layer with the infused active ingredient can be peeled from the substrate to use as a facial mask for treating the skin with the active ingredient.

Abstract: The invention provides mesotrione copper chelate form I and mesotrione copper chelate form II. A process for preparing mesotrione copper chelate form I and mesotrione copper chelate form II is also disclosed. Further, the present invention provides process for preparing mesotrione metal chelate polymorphs and agrochemical formulations comprising such polymorphs.

Abstract: Herbicidal microcapsules containing a combination of herbicides are described. In particular, the herbicidal microcapsules include a core material comprising an acetamide herbicide and a second herbicide and a shell wall encapsulating the core material. Also described are processes for preparing the microcapsules, various herbicidal compositions containing the microcapsules, and methods of preparing and using the herbicidal compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal mixture comprising L-glufosinate or its salt and a herbicidal compound II selected from chlorthiamid, dichlobenil, flupoxam, indaziflam, isoxaben, triaziflam, 1-cyclohexyl-5-pentafluorphenyloxy-14-[1,2,4,6]thiatriazin-3-ylamine (CAS 175899-01-1), diflufenzopyr, diflufenzopyr-sodium, naptalam and naptalam-sodium, bromobutide, chlorflurenol, chlorflurenol-methyl, cinmethylin, cumyluron, cyclopyrimorate (CAS 499223-49-3) and its salts and esters, dalapon, dazomet, difenzoquat, difenzoquat-metilsulfate, dimethipin, DSMA, dymron, endothal and its salts, etobenzanid, flurenol, flurenol-butyl, flurprimidol, fosamine, fosamine-ammonium, indanofan, maleic hydrazide, mefluidide, metam, methiozolin (CAS 403640-27-7), methyl azide, methyl bromide, methyl-dymron, methyl iodide, MSMA, oleic acid, oxaziclomefone, pelargonic acid, pyributicarb, quinoclamine, tridiphane; bilanaphos (bialaphos) and bilanaphos-sodium.

Abstract: The present embodiments relates to method and an herbicide combination for controlling weed growth in turfgrass while reducing or suppressing phytotoxicity or bleaching, which include contacting the turfgrass with an herbicidally effective amount of (a) the herbicide combination of mesotrione and quinclorac, (b) at least one agronomically acceptable excipient; and (c) optionally, a third herbicide; wherein the quinclorac in the formulation is present in an amount effective to reduce or suppress the phytotoxic or bleaching effect of mesotrione, as compared with mesotrione alone. The present embodiments also provide a method and combination formulation of controlling weed growth in turfgrass while reducing bleaching using a three-component formulation as described herein.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide formulations for controlling Veronica arvensis growth on turfgrass consisting of (a) a herbicidally effective amount of a combination of imazaquin, prodiamine, and simazine as active ingredients, and (b) at least one agronomically acceptable excipient, wherein said formulation exhibits superior control of V. arvensis compared with any of the active ingredients alone. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling V. arvensis growth in grass and broadleaf comprising contacting said turfgrass with a herbicidally effective amount of a formulation consisting of (a) a combination of imazaquin, prodiamine, and simazine as active ingredients, and (b) at least one agronomically acceptable excipient, wherein said formulation exhibits superior control of V. arvensis growth.

Abstract: Tissue scaffolds for neural tissue growth have a plurality of microchannels disposed within a sheath. Each microchannel comprises a porous wall having a thickness of ?about 100 ?m that is formed from a biocompatible and biodegradable material comprising a polyester polymer. The polyester polymer may be polycaprolactone, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) polymer, and combinations thereof. The tissue scaffolds have high open volume % enabling superior (linear and high fidelity) neural tissue growth, while minimizing inflammation near the site of implantation in vivo. In other aspects, methods of making such tissue scaffolds are provided. Such a method may include mixing a reduced particle size porogen with a polymeric precursor solution. The material is cast onto a template and then can be processed, including assembly in a sheath and removal of the porogen, to form a tissue scaffold having a plurality of porous microchannels.