Abstract: The invention concerns human trkB and trkC receptors and their functional derivatives. The invention further concerns immunoadhesins comprising trk receptor sequences fused to immunoglobulin sequences.

Abstract: An incandescent lamp with shock resisting supports having filament, first support rod, envelope, spacer, spacer, cap seal, and block is disclosed. The incandescent lamp with shock resisting supports yielding an incandescent lamp with a heavy filament structure supported by two support rods protected by a shock conditioning spacer and spring.

Abstract: An assay for measuring activation (i.e., autophosphorylation) of a tyrosine kinase receptor of interest is disclosed.(a) A first solid phase is coated with a substantially homogeneous population of cells so that the cells adhere to the first solid phase. The cells have either an endogenous tyrosine kinase receptor or have been transformed with DNA encoding a receptor or "receptor construct" and the DNA has been expressed so that the receptor or receptor construct is presented in the cell membranes of the cells.(b) A ligand is then added to the solid phase having the adhering cells, such that the tyrosine kinase receptor is exposed to the ligand.(c) Following exposure to the ligand, the adherent cells are solubilized, thereby releasing cell lysate.(d) A second solid phase is coated with a capture agent which binds specifically to the tyrosine kinase receptor, or, in the case of a receptor construct, to the flag polypeptide.

Abstract: The invention concerns human trkB and trkC receptors and their functional derivatives. The invention further concerns inmunoadhesins comprising trk receptor sequences fused to immunoglobulin sequences.

Abstract: The invention concerns human trkB and trkC receptors and their functional derivatives. The invention further concerns immunoadhesins comprising trk receptor sequences fused to immunoglobulin sequences.

Abstract: An assay for measuring activation (i.e., autophosphorylation) of a tyrosine kinase receptor of interest is disclosed.(a) A first solid phase is coated with a substantially homogeneous population of cells so that the cells adhere to the first solid phase. The cells have either an endogenous tyrosine kinase receptor or have been transformed with DNA encoding a receptor or "receptor construct" and the DNA has been expressed so that the receptor or receptor construct is presented in the cell membranes of the cells.(b) A ligand is then added to the solid phase having the adhering cells, such that the tyrosine kinase receptor is exposed to the ligand.(c) Following exposure to the ligand, the adherent cells are solubilized, thereby releasing cell lysate.(d) A second solid phase is coated with a capture agent which binds specifically to the tyrosine kinase receptor, or, in the case of a receptor construct, to the flag polypeptide.

Abstract: Disclosed are thickened single phase detergent compositions for cleaning the body which have modified pseudoplastic characteristics because they contain a combination of two polymers which make them especially suitable for dispensing from containers which impart shear to the composition during dispensing and to methods for making such compositions. The compositions contain from about 1-20% anionic, nonionic and/or amphoteric surfactants and preferably contain anionic surfactants. The polymer imparting pseudoplastic characteristics is about 0.3 to 1.5% of an addition polymer of a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alpha, beta-monoethylenically unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid, at least one monoethylenically unsaturated copolymerizable monomer lacking surfactant capacity and at least one monomer possessing surfactant capacity which is the reaction product of a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer with a nonionic surfactant compound.

Abstract: A clear, therapeutic hair care composition is presented having a low pH and useful in the local treatment of dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis of the scalp which resists oxidative decomposition. The shampoo is comprised of a detergent shampoo base, a therapeutic amount of a keratolytic agent and a keratolytic stabilizing agent to stabilize the keratolytic agent against oxidative decoloration decomposition catalyzed by ultraviolet radiation exposure. The keratolytic agent is preferably a salicylate and preferably salicylic acid and the keratolytic stabilizing agent is a tertiary amine.

Abstract: Stable, single phase soap gel cosmetic stick compositions comprising a polyhydric aliphatic alcohol, an ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide condensation product and soap. Such cosmetic sticks are easily processed as well as being stable.

Abstract: Skin conditioning compositions comprising an alkali metal phosphoric acid ester salt of a partial glyceride, silicone fluid, a long chain alkyl ester of a fatty acid, an emollient material, an emulsifier and water. The phosphated glyceride and the dimethicone fluid serve to provide greater retention of the conditioning composition on the skin.

Abstract: Stable, three-phase antiperspirant stick compositions having (1) a solid, shearable antiperspirant phase, (2) a gel phase comprising a polyhydric aliphatic alcohol gelled with soap, and (3) a barrier phase of specified minimum thickness separating the antiperspirant and gel phases comprising a water-insoluble, alcohol-insoluble, high melting point wax and liquid emollient and which is relatively free of particulate materials. Such antiperspirant sticks provide effective antiperspirant performance as well as desirable application characteristics.