Abstract: The present technology relates generally to compositions that specifically recognize and bind to a NDC80 peptide complexed with a major histocompatibility antigen (e.g., HLA-A*02). The compositions of the present technology are useful in methods for treating NDC80-associated diseases (e.g., cancers) in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A process for producing an activated monomer composition comprising at least one lactam and/or lactone, one catalyst, and one activator permits storage of the resultant monomer composition, since this is stable with respect to polymerization. Said monomer composition is used inter alia in producing a polyamide molding via ring-opening, anionic polymerization.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 98% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide, B) from 0.1 to 60% by weight of red phosphorus, C) from 0.5 to 20% by weight of a melamine compound, D) from 1 to 30% by weight of titanium dioxide in the rutile form, E) from 0 to 40% by weight of an impact modifier, and F) from 0 to 60% by weight of further additives, where the sum of the percentages by weight of components A) to F) is 100%.

Abstract: The use of thermoplastic molding materials comprising A) 10 to 98.8% by weight of a mixture formed from a1) 40 to 70% by weight of nylon-6,6 or nylon-4,6 or nylon-6 or mixtures thereof, a2) 30 to 60% by weight of a polyamide having a ratio of methylene to amide groups of 7 to 12, B) 1 to 50% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler, C) 0.1 to 3% by weight of a lubricant, D) 0.05 to 3% by weight of a heat stabilizer, E) 0 to 40% by weight of further additives, where the sum of the percentages by weight A) to E) and a1) and a2) adds to 100%, for production of stress cracking- and corrosion-resistant moldings.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 97% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester, B) from 0.1 to 60% by weight of red phosphorus, C) from 1 to 25% by weight of a polyacrylonitrile homopolymer, D) from 0 to 50% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler, and E) from 0 to 60% by weight of further additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) to E) is 100%.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 97% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide, B) from 0.1 to 60% by weight of red phosphorus, C) from 1 to 25% by weight of a polyacrylonitrile homopolymer, D) from 0 to 40% by weight of an impact modifier, E) from 0 to 40% by weight of magnesium hydroxide, and F) from 0 to 60% by weight of further additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) to F) is 100%.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising A) a polyalkylene terephthalate; B) an elastomer selected from b1) the polyalkylene terephthalate polyester urethanes, b2) the polyalkylene terephthalate polyether urethanes, b3) the polyalkylene terephthalate polyethers, b4) of the polyalkylene terephthalate polyesters, and mixtures of these; C) a halogen-free flame retardant selected from c1) the nitrogen-containing flame retardants, c2) the nitrogen- and phosphorus-containing flame retardants, c3) of the phosphorus-containing flame retardants, and mixtures of these. The use of the thermoplastic composition of the invention for producing fibers, foils, or moldings, and also to fibers, foils or moldings which comprise the composition of the invention. The use of the thermoplastic composition as coating compositions.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 98% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide, B) from 0.1 to 60% by weight of red phosphorus, C) from 0.5 to 20% by weight of a melamine compound, D) from 1 to 30% by weight of titanium dioxide in the rutile form, E) from 0 to 40% by weight of an impact modifier, and F) from 0 to 60% by weight of further additives, where the sum of the percentages by weight of components A) to F) is 100%.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 99% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyamide, B) from 0.01 to 30% by weight of at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyetheramine, C) from 0 to 70% by weight of further added materials, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to C) is 100%; the use of polyetheramines for improving the flowability and/or thermal stability of polyamides; and to the use of the molding compositions for the production of fibers, of foils, or of moldings of any type, and also to the resultant fibers, foils, or moldings.

Abstract: The use of thermoplastic molding materials comprising A) 10 to 98.8% by weight of a mixture formed from a1) 40 to 70% by weight of nylon-6,6 or nylon-4,6 or nylon-6 or mixtures thereof, a2) 30 to 60% by weight of a polyamide having a ratio of methylene to amide groups of 7 to 12, B) 1 to 50% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler, C) 0.1 to 3% by weight of a lubricant, D) 0.05 to 3% by weight of a heat stabilizer, E) 0 to 40% by weight of further additives, where the sum of the percentages by weight A) to E) and a1) and a2) adds to 100%, for production of stress cracking- and corrosion-resistant moldings.

Abstract: A process for producing an activated monomer composition comprising at least one lactam and/or lactone, one catalyst, and one activator permits storage of the resultant monomer composition, since this is stable with respect to polymerization. Said monomer composition is used inter alia in producing a polyamide molding via ring-opening, anionic polymerization.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 98.7% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyamide having a viscosity number (VN) to ISO 307 of at least 150 ml/g, B) from 1 ppm to 0.95% by weight of at least one polyethyleneimine homo- or copolymer, C) from 0.05 to 3% by weight of a lubricant, D) from 0.05 to 3% by weight of a copper-containing stabilizer, E) from 1 to 50% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler, or mixtures thereof, F) from 0.1 to 5% by weight of a nigrosine, G) from 0 to 30% by weight of further additives, the sum of components A) to G) adding up to 100%.

Abstract: A lifting tool (10) is provided for supporting an oilfield riser during relocation by a crane having a support line (14). The tool body (12) has an inverted U-shaped configuration with a central opening (18) and a downwardly facing throat (20). A powered drive (26) rotates the arcuate member between the open position and the closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising the following components: A) at least one thermoplastic polyamide, B) at least one hyperbranched polyetheramine, C) at least one amorphous oxide and/or oxide hydrate of at least one metal or semimetal with a number-average diameter of the primary particles of from 0.5 to 20 nm. The invention further relates to the use of the components B) and C) mentioned, for improving the flowability and/or thermal stability of polyamides, to the use of the molding compositions for the production of fibers, of foils, and of moldings of any type, and also to the resultant fibers, foils, and moldings.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions comprising the following components: A) at least one thermoplastic polyamide, B) at least one hyperbranched polyethyleneimine, C) at least one amorphous oxide and/or oxide hydrate of at least one metal or semimetal with a number-average diameter of the primary particles of from 0.5 to 20 nm. The invention further relates to the use of the components B) and C) mentioned, for improving the flowability and/or thermal stability of polyamides, to the use of the molding compositions for the production of fibers, of foils, and of moldings of any type, and also to the resultant fibers, foils, and moldings.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 99% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyamide, B) from 0.01 to 30% by weight of at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyetheramine, C) from 0 to 70% by weight of further added materials, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to C) is 100%; the use of polyetheramines for improving the flowability and/or thermal stability of polyamides; and to the use of the molding compositions for the production of fibers, of foils, or of moldings of any type, and also to the resultant fibers, foils, or moldings.

Abstract: The invention relates to ammonium salts of ?-liponic acid of general formula (I): (Lp) (A), formed from ?-liponic acid (Lp) and amino compounds (A)=of general formula (II) or general formula (III). The invention also relates to a method for producing said salts, and to the use of said salts as constituents in pharmaceutical, dermatological and cosmetic agents, foodstuffs, animal feed supplements or food supplements. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical, dermatological and cosmetic agents, foodstuffs, animal feed supplements or food supplements in which the inventive salts are used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for purifying lipoic acid, which comprises adding to a solution of lipoic acid at least 0.1 times the amount of an adsorbent, based on the mass of lipoic acid to be purified, and subsequently removing the adsorbent. It is possible in this way to provide racemic or nonracemic lipoic acid with an oligomer content below 1% by weight, for example from 0.1 to 1% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of R— and S-lipoic acid and R— and S-dihydrolipoic acid comprising (a) reaction of where MS is SO2—R? and R and R? independently of one another are C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkylalkyl, aryl or aralkyl, with sodium sulfide and sulfur in methanol. The invention especially relates to processes for preparing pure R— or S-dihydrolipoic acid, which is either used directly or processed further to give R— and S-lipoic acid. The process also serves for the production of pharmaceuticals. The present invention further relates to a solution of sodium sulfide trihydrate and sulfur in methanol, the sulfur being present in a molar excess over the sodium sulfide trihydrate, and a kit which comprises the solution according to the invention.

Abstract: A description is given of a process for preparing dihydroxycarboxylic esters and of an overall process for preparing R-(+)-?-lipoic acid.