Abstract: An aquaculture system (1) for farming aquatic organisms includes an apparatus (2) for supplying oxygenated water into an enclosure (20) in which aquatic organisms are to be fanned. The apparatus (2) includes a water inlet (4) and an oxygen inlet (6) to create a water and oxygen mixture. The apparatus (2) also includes a venturi (17) arranged to dissolve the oxygen into the water passing through the venturi and such that the oxygen and water mixture passing through the venturi (17) is exposed to a substantially null magnetic field. The apparatus is also arranged such that the water and oxygen mixture that is supplied to the venturi (17) contains substantially no colloidal minerals. The apparatus also includes an outlet (18) for the oxygenated water in fluid communication with, and downstream of, the venturi (17) and in fluid communication with the inlet of the enclosure (20).

Abstract: An apparatus (2) for dissolving a gas into a liquid includes a liquid inlet (4) for supplying liquid into the apparatus, a gas inlet (6) for supplying gas into the liquid within the apparatus and a venturi (52) arranged to dissolve the gas into the liquid passing through the venturi. The apparatus also includes an outlet (18) for the liquid and dissolved gas downstream of the venturi. At least part of the liquid inlet, at least part of the gas inlet, at least part of the venturi and at least part of the outlet are formed in an integrally formed piece of material (42).

Abstract: An apparatus for dissolving a gas into a liquid includes a liquid inlet for supplying liquid into the apparatus, a gas inlet for supplying gas into the liquid within the apparatus and a venturi arranged to dissolve the gas into the liquid passing through the venturi. The apparatus also includes an outlet for the liquid and dissolved gas downstream of the venturi. At least part of the liquid inlet, at least part of the gas inlet, at least part of the venturi and at least part of the outlet are integrally formed in a single piece of material.

Abstract: An aquaculture system (1) for farming aquatic organisms includes an apparatus (2) for supplying oxygenated water into an enclosure (20) in which aquatic organisms are to be fanned. The apparatus (2) includes a water inlet (4) and an oxygen inlet (6) to create a water and oxygen mixture. The apparatus (2) also includes a venturi (17) arranged to dissolve the oxygen into the water passing through the venturi and such that the oxygen and water mixture passing through the venturi (17) is exposed to a substantially null magnetic field. The apparatus is also arranged such that the water and oxygen mixture that is supplied to the venturi (17) contains substantially no colloidal minerals. The apparatus also includes an outlet (18) for the oxygenated water in fluid communication with, and downstream of, the venturi (17) and in fluid communication with the inlet of the enclosure (20).

Abstract: The invention provides liquid formulations comprising dissolved oxygen (e.g. 10 mg/L up to 100 mg/L dissolved oxygen), and a substance which is capable of forming a gel upon contact with a body surface or body tissues, wherein said gel is capable of releasing a therapeutically effective amount of dissolved oxygen. The substance capable of forming a gel may be thermogelling and may, for example, comprise a blend of poloxamers. The liquid formulations can be applied to body tissues whereupon they form a gel suitable for the treatment of a compromised tissue, for example a wound (acute or chronic), a burn, a skin disorder (e.g. psoriasis, acne, rosacea, or other dermatological condition such as atopic dermatitis), skin sores, or tissue necrosis. The liquid formulations are also suitable for use in the prevention or treatment of a bacterial biofilm on a body surface, e.g. on the skin. The invention further provides delivery devices (e.g.

Abstract: An apparatus (2) for dissolving a gas into a liquid includes a liquid inlet (4) for supplying liquid into the apparatus, a gas inlet (6) for supplying gas into the liquid within the apparatus and a venturi (52) arranged to dissolve the gas into the liquid passing through the venturi. The apparatus also includes an outlet (18) for the liquid and dissolved gas downstream of the venturi. At least part of the liquid inlet, at least part of the gas inlet, at least part of the venturi and at least part of the outlet are formed in an integrally formed piece of material (42).

Abstract: The invention relates to solutions carrying high levels of oxygen, e.g. to aqueous solutions having an oxygen concentration of at least 30 mg/L, especially at least 70 mg/L, and to uses thereof. The aqueous solutions contain colloidal minerals which help stabilise the high oxygen levels. The super-oxygenated fluids may be used to affect the viability, growth and maintenance of cells, tissues and organs.

Abstract: A peptide comprising a unit of formula (I) and having a molecular weight of less than 2000 wherein each X is independently an organic group, e.g. a C1-6 alkyl or C1-6 alkenyl group, preferably —CH2—CH?CH2, or the two X groups taken together can form a covalent or non-covalent link between the two O groups, preferably a C1-10 saturated or unsaturated carbon chain optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms selected from O, S, N, P, or Si, especially a C3-10 carbon chain or one X represents an azido group and the other an C2-6-alkynyl group; both Z's are the same and are O or S; each Y is independently C, CH, CH2, N or NH; R1 is H or C1-6 alkyl; R2 is H or C1-6 alkyl; R5 is a C1-6 alkyl group, preferably isopropyl; or a salt, ester or prodrug thereof.

Abstract: A peptide comprising a unit of formula (I) and having a molecular weight of less than 2000 wherein each X is independently an organic group, e.g. a C1-6 alkyl or C1-6 alkenyl group, preferably —CH2—CH?CH2, or the two X groups taken together can form a covalent or non-covalent link between the two O groups, preferably a C1-10 saturated or unsaturated carbon chain optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms selected from O, S, N, P, or Si, especially a C3-10 carbon chain or one X represents an azido group and the other an C2-6-alkynyl group; both Z's are the same and are O or S; each Y is independently C, CH, CH2, N or NH; R1 is H or C1-6 alkyl; R2 is H or C1-6 alkyl; R5 is a C1-6 alkyl group, preferably isopropyl; or a salt, ester or prodrug thereof.