Abstract: A surface protein of the murine fungal pathogen Pneumocystis murina can be used to generate an immune response in a recipient animal or human that provides prophylactic protection and an anti-fungal activity in subjects already infected with a Pneumocystis species. Further, the disclosure provides novel polypeptides or peptides derived from the P. murina surface protein Surface Peptidase 1 (SPD-1) that are useful, alone or in combination with the SPD-1 polypeptide, in compositions and methods for the generation of an anti-Pneumocystis immune reaction by a recipient subject. The compositions and methods of the disclosure provide advantageous alternatives to available immunogenic determinants for the treatment or prevention of fungal pneumonia.

Abstract: A surface protein of the murine fungal pathogen Pneumocystis murina can be used to generate an immune response in a recipient animal or human that provides prophylactic protection and an anti-fungal activity in subjects already infected with a Pneumocystis species. Further, the disclosure provides novel polypeptides or peptides derived from the P. murina surface protein Surface Peptidase 1 (SPD-1) that are useful, alone or in combination with the SPD-1 polypeptide, in compositions and methods for the generation of an anti-Pneumocystis immune reaction by a recipient subject. The compositions and methods of the disclosure provide advantageous alternatives to available immunogenic determinants for the treatment or prevention of fungal pneumonia.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein m is two or three;n is an integer from one to four;R is selected from the group consisting of:alkyl having one to six carbon atoms,hydrogen,HOCH.sub.2 --andR"O(CH.sub.2).sub.a --, wherein a is an integer from one to six andR" is alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms;each R' in each CR'.sub.2 unit of the (CR'.sub.2).sub.m group and of the (CR'.sub.2).sub.n group is independently selected from the group consisting of --H and alkyl having one to four carbon atoms;X is selected from the group consisting of --O-- and ##STR2## and Y is a free radical polymerizable unsaturated moiety.Also disclosed are a process for preparing the compound, latexes containing the compound and coating compositions containing the compound.

Abstract: A motor control apparatus is disclosed for controlling and reducing power consumption of a 3-phase induction motor, wherein the motor control apparatus includes control means for controlling current flow in each phase line and voltage sensing means across each control means for sensing back emf when the control means is electrically open in order to measure slip of the motor. A reference voltage signal representative of line voltage is subtracted from the summed back emf measurements in order to provide a voltage control signal which is a function of motor slip. Current measurement means in the form of a current transformer associated with one supply line is provided for measuring current drawn by the motor. The voltage control signal and the current signal are processed to develop a phase control signal for controlling a phase control means and a driver means associated with each control means. A starting control means for providing a soft start for the induction motor is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cationic thermosetting latex, coating compositions prepared therefrom, and the process for providing a protective coating are disclosed. The thermosetting latex comprises a blocked isocyanate curing agent and a cationic acrylic latex which is prepared by copolymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers, at least one of which contains an active hydrogen group, in an acidic medium in the presence of a cationic surfactant, of which the gegen-ion is derived from certain phosphorous-containing acids. Such latices, when formulated into coating compositions, provide corrosion-resistant coatings.