Abstract: A hash function based data retrieval system for use with a lexicon database of a data processing system is disclosed. The system comprises a RAM, a disk memory, and a data file residing in the disk memory, wherein the data file contains stored data and is organized into nests. The system further comprises a hashing data structure residing in RAM, wherein the data structure is designed to occupy a fixed amount of memory independent of content of the data file. A data retrieval module is operable to identify a nest using a hash function that is based on parameters selected according to characteristics of the data file. The hash function is further designed to be optimized for content of the data file. The hash function is further designed to produce hash values based on the fixed amount of memory.

Abstract: A hash function based data retrieval system for use with a lexicon database of a data processing system is disclosed. The system comprises a RAM, a disk memory, and a data file residing in the disk memory, wherein the data file contains stored data and is organized into nests. The system further comprises a hashing data structure residing in RAM, wherein the data structure is designed to occupy a fixed amount of memory independent of content of the data file. A data retrieval module is operable to identify a nest using a hash function that is based on parameters selected according to characteristics of the data file. The hash function is further designed to be optimized for content of the data file. The hash function is further designed to produce hash values based on the fixed amount of memory.

Abstract: A method for providing a semisynthetic .beta.-lactam antibiotic by enzyme catalyzed acylation of the parent .beta.-lactam with an activated derivative of the side chain acid wherein a modulator, which consists of one or more compounds different from the reactants and the reaction product and which suppresses the hydrolysis of the activated derivative of the side chain acid and the desired product more than it suppresses the synthesis of the desired product, is added to the reaction mixture, at the beginning of the reaction process, in a concentration from about 0.2 to 100.times.10.sup.3 .mu.m.