Abstract: Chemically substantially pure and uniform THF (thymic hormone), substantially devoid of endotoxins, having a molecular weight of 3323.sup..+-. 220, an isoelectric point of from 5.7 to 5.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive is formed from a composition comprising mono-functional unsaturated acrylate ester monomer, essentially saturated tackifying resin polymer dissolved in the acrylate ester, non-crystallizing elastomeric material also dissolved in the acrylate ester, and an initiator responsive to ultraviolet light or other penetrating radiation such as electron beam, gamma or X-ray radiation. The composition is cured by subjection to ultraviolet light or other radiation, which causes the initiator to induce polymerization of both the acrylate ester and the non-crystallizing elastomeric material, apparently with co-polymerization therebetween.

Abstract: An improved hemostatic agent is made by treating collagen or collagen-like substance to render the surface charge thereof effectively more positive. The thusly modified substance is employed to control or terminate bleeding.

Abstract: A specific type of protein, which has been designated B-protein (Bucovaz-protein), is present in most serum of individuals with cancer. The B-protein interacts with a low molecular weight protein component, which is released by the coenzyme A-synthesizing protein complex (CoA-SPC) of Bakers' yeast during the course of CoA synthesis. This low molecular weight protein, for purposes of identification, is referred to as binding protein. The binding protein has a molecular weight of 10,000 to 15,000. Interaction of radioactively labeled binding protein of CoA-SPC with the B-protein of serum provides a marker for the detection of cancer. Of 3005 serums assayed, which included 908 patients diagnosed as having cancer, the B-protein assay agreed with the clinical diagnosis in more than 89% of the cases.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is for a method of preparing unsaturated polyester resins containing high amounts of dicyclopentadiene. These polyester resins are useful in curable liquid compositions containing them together with a monomeric copolymerizable component. Such compositions may be used at ambient or elevated temperature, in casting, laminating or molding techniques known to the polyester resin art.

Abstract: An apparatus for effecting the continuous conversion of feathers, hair, and other keratinaceous material into usable products; including a first vessel, said first vessel being jacketed and capable of heating the material therein without subjecting it to pressure, and paddles disposed for violently agitating the material within the vessel while gradually traversing it therethrough; a second vessel, a pump interconnected between the two vessels and providing for the transfer of the now fluidized material from the first vessel and into the second vessel while preventing the escape of any second vessel pressure back into the first vessel, the second vessel being jacketed and capable of heating the fluidized and flowable material therein to elevated temperatures while agitating the same to effect its hydrolyzation, and another pump connecting with the outlet side of the second vessel to provide for continuous discharge of the now hydrolyzed material and some pressure while the second vessel continuously hydrolyze

Abstract: A radiation curable barrier coating having chemical resistance to many solvents, flexibility when cured, selective gloss and excellent abrasion resistance at a coating thickness provided by lithographic printing methods comprises acrylated melamine resin in combination with silica fillers and photoinitiators.

Abstract: Novel photoreactive coating compositions based on urethane modified acrylates which may be employed alone or in mixtures with other photoreactive acrylates are disclosed.

Abstract: Radiation-curable coating compositions are disclosed which contain one or more amide acrylate compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X, Y and Z may each independently be H, alkyl, aryl, acrylyloxyalkyl, acrylyloxy aliphatic ester or acrylyloxy aliphatic ether, provided that X, Y and Z together have two, three or four acrylyloxy groups. The compositions are highly radiation-sensitive and very fast curing and form mar-resistant protective and decorative film coatings which are particularly useful as UV-cured overprint varnishes.

Abstract: DNA peptide complexes are prepared from organisms containing DNA to produce specific peptide complexes in a substantially pure state and useful for diagnostic, therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. The complexes can be prepared from bacteria, fungi, plants, human or animal tissue by homogination, centrification, absorption on DEAE cellulose, serial elution of the cellulose followed by dialysis and collection.

Abstract: Photohardenable compositions are described comprising a halogenated oligomeric ester, acrylate or methacrylate monomer compatible with the ester, free-radical generating initiator, epoxide, and cationic initiator. The compositions are particularly useful as plating and etching resists.

Abstract: Inhibitor for the glycoside hydrolases of the digestive tract, more particularly of the pancreatic .alpha.-amylase produced by fermentation of the specific microorganism Streptomyces tendae, strain 4158, as well as the variants and mutants thereof, the microbe strain per se and processes for the isolation of the inhibitor and for its purification.

Abstract: At least one of an organo selenium and an organo tellurium curing agent is incorporated with a sealant comprising essentially a mercaptan-terminated polyether-polyester liquid polymer. In one embodiment there is provided a sealant composition comprising at least one of a selenium and tellurium N-substituted dithiocarbamate curing agent. Final compositions are obtained having improved thermal stability at temperatures of the order of 150.degree. C.

Abstract: A photopolymerizable system is provided as a latex system that is an oil-in-water polymer emulsion including particulates of water-insoluble polymers in combination with a water-soluble or water-dispersible, light-sensitive polymer having multiple light-sensitive moieties. Prior to coating onto a substrate, the system is a three-phase precursor emulsion of the emulsion particulates, the water phase, and the light-sensitive polymer. After coating, the bulk of the water phase is evaporated off, leaving a two-phase system of the emulsion particulates surrounded by the light-sensitive polymer. When selected areas are subjected to actinic radiation, a water-insoluble matrix is formed, the matrix containing cross-linked light-sensitive polymer having dispersed therethrough and/or included therein the water-soluble polymer particulates, thus forming oleophilic image areas.

Abstract: Immunosuppressive agents which are conjugates of an antigen linked to a D glutamic acid:D-lysine copolymer are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the conjugates and therapeutic methods for inducing immunological tolerance to antigens.

Abstract: The hot-melt sealant of the present invention comprises a blend of at least one modified polyethylene resin, at least one filler, a thixotropic additive, and an amorphous polypropylene. This hot-melt sealant and caulking compound has a novel combination of properties including excellent aging properties in combination with corrosion resistance, low viscosity, and elevated temperature resistance properties.

Abstract: A vaccine against E. coli caused diarrhea is prepared from an isolate of the homogeneous heat-labile enterotoxin of human strain MB3353 of Escherichia coli, ATCC 31361, or of the porcine strain MB3708, ATCC 31362. The toxin, which is a protein, is a low molecular weight species of 10,000-13,000.

Abstract: Techniques for preparing stable conjugates of protein-D-GL which can then be isolated in pure form are disclosed, using hen egg ovalbumin (OVA) as a prototype protein, and conjugation and purification methods are described which involve (1) application of a coupling method employing m-maleimidobenzoyl-N-hydroxysuccinimide ester (MBS) as the coupling reagent, and (2) introduction of biotin moieties into D-GL molecules to allow application of avidinbiotin system for affinity chromatographic purification of conjugates. These methods are applicable to the preparation of D-GL conjugates of insulin and Ragweed Antigen E and are of general applicability.

Abstract: The undesirable coloration generally found in cottonseed and other oilseed protein isolates prepared from oilseed flours or concentrates is substantially eliminated or improved by treatment of the flours with a specific solvent mixture containing a non-polar solvent, a polar solvent, a quantity of water, and a small quantity of a food-grade organic acid. The improved isolates render the consumer product more acceptable from the point of view of improved coloration.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the sequential extraction of carbohydrates and oil from particulate oleaginous seed materials utilizing aqueous alcohols as the solvent to produce a novel protein concentrate.