Abstract: The invention is directed to a suppository based vaccine delivery system for immunizing against urogenital and anorectally transmitted infectious disease in humans and animals and a method for treating the same. More particularly, this invention is directed to a suppository based vaccine delivery system for the prophylaxis against or treatment of urogenital or anorectal transmitted infectious diseases, such as from viral or microbial pathogens.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a suppository based vaccine delivery system for immunizing against urogenital and anorectally transmitted infectious disease in humans and animals and a method for treating the same. More particularly, this invention is directed to a suppository based vaccine delivery system for the prophylaxis against or treatment of urogenital or anorectal transmitted infectious diseases, such as from viral or microbial pathogens.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a suppository based vaccine delivery system for immunizing against urogenital and anorectally transmitted infectious disease in humans and animals and a method for treating the same. More particularly, this invention is directed to a suppository based vaccine delivery system for the prophylaxis against or treatment of urogenital or anorectal transmitted infectious diseases, such as from viral or microbial pathogens.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a suppository based vaccine delivery system for immunizing against urogenital and anorectally transmitted infectious disease in humans and animals and a method for treating the same. More particularly, this invention is directed to a suppository based vaccine delivery system for the prophylaxis against or treatment of urogenital or anorectal transmitted infectious diseases, such as from viral or microbial pathogens.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a suppository-based vaccine delivery system for immunizing against urogenital infectious disease in humans and a method for treating same. More particularly, this invention is directed to a suppository-based vaccine delivery system for the prophylaxis against urogenital infectious diseases, such as urinary tract infections. The suppository-based vaccine delivery system is comprised of a vaccine comprised of inactivated bacteria which originate from cultures of 8 to 14 uropathogenic bacteria strains of the species: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pnieumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus morganii, and Streptococcus faecalis; and polyethylene glycol suppository base; wherein the suppository is adapted to be inserted into a bodily orifice of a human so as to allow the suppository to be in contact with tissue of the bodily orifice to facilitate transfer of suppository material therethrough.

Abstract: By reacting 1-5.5M nitric acid with from 45 to 170 mmol of primary C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkanol per l of nitric acid, an improved preparation is obtained for the local treatment of changes in skin and mucous membrane and of infections of the skin and mucous membrane. The preparation comprises 1-5.5M nitric acid, not more than 170 mmol of C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkanoic acid per l of solution, and nitrate reduction products in a concentration corresponding to from 0.1 to 6 mg of nitrite per ml of solution. The preparation is notable for a good activity and a low risk of side effects.

Abstract: A method of introducing effectively non-anionic agents into mammalian red blood cells without unacceptable loss of cell contents, utilizing an osmotic pulse technique wherein an aqueous diluent medium is provided containing the desired effectively non-anionic agent(s) and an effective amount of water-soluble polyanion. The polyanion is non-disruptive to the lipid outer membranes of red blood cells and contains at least two anionic moieties per molecule.

Abstract: A process and medium are disclosed for the lyophilization of red blood cells which comprises the use of solutions including monosaccharide hexoses and pentoses, biocompatible polymers and polyanions to permit the reconstitution of viable red blood cells.

Abstract: The composition consists of an aqueous solution of nitric acid and nitrous acid with a pH below 1 and an acid equivalent of from 6 to 10 mmole/ml; the amount of nitrous acid corresponds to 0.01 to 5 mg of nitrite (NO.sub.2.sup.-) per ml. Additionally, the solution preferably contains acetic acid, oxalic acid and lactic acid as well as copper and cadmium ions. For the preferred composition, the preparation takes place by mixing the components and letting them react to the end or by an oxidative method, in the course of which nitrous acid is formed. The composition is suitable for the local treatment of superficial lesions of the skin and mucous membranes in the fields of cosmetics and medicine, particularly for certain malignant tumors. Experimentally, the effectiveness can be checked by two biological tests developed for this purpose.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for creating reversible intracellular hypertonicity in red blood cells of mammals in order to introduce desired materials into the cells or achieve therapeutically desirable changes in the characteristics of intracellular hemoglobin. A packed red blood cell fraction is incubated in a solution containing a compound which readily diffuses into and out of the cells; a trans-membrane osmotic gradient is rapidly created by contacting the cells with a near-isotonic aqueous medium with or without a desired agent to be introduced, causing diffusion of water into the cells with consequent swelling thereof and permitting diffusion of said compound out of the cells; and the cells are then separated and washed to obtain a sterile fraction of substantially intact cells.

Abstract: Lipid vesicles, such as those containing inositol hexaphosphate useful for improving the oxygen-release of intact erythrocytes, may be rendered stable to long term storage at temperatures below the freezing point of the encapsulated solution, by rapid freezing at a temperature of from about -196.degree. C. to about -30.degree. C.