Abstract: Compounds and methods are provided for modulating in vitro and in vivo processes mediated by selectin binding. More specifically, selectin modulators and their use are described, wherein the selectin modulators that modulate (e.g., inhibit or enhance) a selectin-mediated function comprise particular glycomimetics alone or linked to a member of a class of compounds termed BASAs (Benzyl Amino Sulfonic Acids) or a member of a class of compounds termed BACAs (Benzyl Amino Carboxylic Acids).

Abstract: Compounds and methods are provided for modulating in vitro and in vivo processes mediated by selectin binding. More specifically, selectin modulators and their use are described, wherein the selectin modulators that modulate (e.g., inhibit or enhance) a selectin-mediated function comprise a class of compounds termed BASAs (Benzyl Amino Sulfonic Acids, which include a portion or analogue thereof) linked to a carbohydrate or glycomimetic.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for diagnosis or therapy of medical conditions, or for tissue engineering, involving angiogenesis accompanied by the expression of E-selectin. More specifically, compounds are used that are selective for E-selectin binding with no significant ability to bind to P-selectin.

Abstract: An improved thermal efficiency power plant for converting fuel energy to shaft horsepower is described. The conventional combustor of a gas tubine power plant is replaced by a direct contact steam boiler 8, modified to produce a mixture of superheated steam and combustion gases. Combustion takes place preferably at stoichiometric conditions. The maximum thermal efficiency of the disclosed plant is achievable at much higher pressures than conventional gas turbines. Uses of multi-stage compression turbines (4, 9, 1, 10) with intercooling (2, 3) and regeneration (16, 17, 18, 19) is utilized along with a vapor bottoming cycle (11, 12, 13) to achieve a thermal efficiency greater tha 60% with a maximum drive turbine inlet temperature of 1600 degrees Fahrenheit.

Abstract: A process of stimulating oil recovery utilizing carbon dioxide in the liquid state is disclosed. The carbon dioxide is introduced into an underground formation where it partially dissolves in the crude oil present therein. A back pressure in the range of atmospheric to approximately 300 psi is maintained on the formation while the oil containing carbon dioxide is withdrawn. The carbon dioxide is thereafter separated from the oil.

Abstract: Low-viscous, stable polymer dispersions are prepared by blending a hydroxy-containing finely-divided solid polymer with a polyol having an equivalent weight between 500 and 10,000. The resulting dispersions are particularly useful in the preparation of polyurethanes having enhanced physical properties particularly load bearing or hardness, tensile strength and tear resistance.