Abstract: The invention relates to a method of conditioning a keratinous material comprising applying a composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid or a salt thereof corresponding to the formula (I) or (II):

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising, in an aqueous medium, such as in a physiologically acceptably aqueous medium, at least one surfactant, at least one ingredient chosen from cyclodextrins and derivatives thereof, and at least one crosslinked copolymer comprising at least one methacrylic acid and at least one C1-C4 alkyl acrylate unit, wherein the composition may further comprise at least one conditioner and the compositions are used as, for example, rinse-out products, such as for washing and/or conditioning keratinous materials. Also disclosed are methods of making these compositions, methods of treating keratinous material using the compositions, and the use of the at least one crosslinked copolymer comprising at least one methacrylic acid unit and at least one C1-C4 alkyl acrylate unit as an agent for suspending the complex formed by at least one ingredient chosen from cyclodextrins and derivatives thereof and at least one surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for producing recombinant trypsin from porcine pancreas in Pichia pastoris which is soluble and secreted into the culture medium, whereby expression at pH 3.0-4.0 substantially prevents activation of trypsinogen to &bgr;-trypsin and autolysis of &bgr;-trypsin by &agr;-trypsin into &egr;-trypsin and from there into inactive peptides.

Abstract: Adhesion promoters for polymer coatings on metals are articulated into at least two head groups connected by a hydrocarbon spacer group. One head group reacts particularly well with polymer molecules. Other head groups form a durable bond with a metal surface. The length of the spacer group is such that a substance deposited in a substance layer on a metallic surface of a body or particle has hydrophobic properties. Suitable adhesion promoters can be sulfur compounds, amino compounds, hydroxyl or carbonyl compounds. A plastic composite body, a compound and a process of preparing a compound are also provided.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel hair cleansing and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically suitable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) at least a C4-C6 carboxylic acid ester and a C12-C26 alcohol. The invention is useful for hair wash and hair care.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microbicidal agent comprising anisic acid, one of its salts or one of its C1-4 alkyl esters, at least one polyol and at least one cationic surfactant. This microbicidal agent makes it possible in particular to prevent the proliferation of bacteria and fungi such as Aspergillus niger, and may be used in cosmetics.

Abstract: Process and device for treating seeds in order to combat harmful organisms. According to the invention, in an initial stage of the process, the seeds are separated and distributed evenly in a free-fall process, subjected in a vacuum to irradiation by low energy electron beams and then immediately treated with fungicides and/or microbial antagonists or metabolic products and spores thereof and/or synergists.

Abstract: An electric motor, in particular an external rotor motor, comprising a stator which is attached by means of latching elements to a motor carrier using a plug-in joining operation. The elastic elements for isolating vibration are arranged in the connecting region between the stator and the motor carrier in a way that the stator is indirectly connected to the motor carrier by means of the elastic elements.

Abstract: A medicament for the prevention or treatment of human papillomavirus type 18 (HPV-18)-specific tumor comprising at least one fusion protein of at least one L1 protein and at least one E protein of one or more HPV-18 and, where appropriate, suitable additives and/or excipients, characterized in that the fusion protein is an L1&Dgr;CE7x-y fusion protein, where x is an integer from 1 to 3 inclusive and y is an integer from 61 to 64, in particular 62 to 64, especially 62 or 64.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel hair cleansing and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically suitable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) at least a C12-C26 carboxylic acid ester and a C12-C26 alcohol. The invention is useful for hair wash and hair care.

Abstract: Use of at least one agent chosen from cyclodextrins and the derivatives thereof as a pearlescent agent, in a composition, for example, a pearlescent cosmetic composition, comprising a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium. Use of at least one agent chosen from cyclodextrins and the derivatives thereof and at least one surfactant in compositions. Pearlescent compositions comprising, a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one agent chosen from cyclodextrins and the derivatives thereof, at least one surfactant, and at least one conditioning agent; as well as use of at least one agent chosen from cyclodextrins and the derivatives thereof as an agent for suspending an insoluble conditioning agent; wherein the compositions disclosed herein may be used in a form chosen, for example, from rinse-out products, for example, for washing and/or conditioning a keratinous material.

Abstract: Adhesion promoters for polymer coatings on metals are articulated into at least two head groups connected by a hydrocarbon spacer group. One head group reacts particularly well with polymer molecules. Other head groups form a durable bond with a metal surface. The length of the spacer group is such that a substance deposited in a substance layer on a metallic surface of a body or particle has hydrophobic properties. Suitable adhesion promoters can be sulfur compounds, amino compounds, hydroxyl or carbonyl compounds. A plastic composite body, a compound and a process of preparing a compound are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions comprising at least one surfactant base, at least one linear, saturated, long-chain fatty alcohol containing at least 50% by weight, relative to the total weight of said at least one linear, saturated, long-chain fatty alcohol, of at least one linear, saturated, long-chain fatty alcohol containing 22 carbon atoms, and at least one additional ingredient chosen from opacifiers and pearlescent agents. The invention also relates to the use of such fatty alcohols or mixture of fatty alcohols to give a pearling effect to and/or to enhance the pearling effect of compositions comprising at least one surfactant base and at least one additional ingredient chosen from opacifiers and pearlescent agents. The compositions according to the invention are used in particular as rinse-out products, in particular for washing and conditioning keratin substances, such as human hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair conditioning composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one cationic surfactant, a fatty alcohol mixture that essentially comprises C20-24 fatty alcohols, and optionally detergent surfactants in an amount of less than or equal to 4% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. This composition may be used in particular as an after-shampoo conditioner on fine hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a production method for a solar cell and to the solar cell itself which comprises an integrated bypass diode on the side facing away from the incidence of light and which can be produced in a simple manner by diffusion. A one-piece electric conductor serves to connect two successive solar cells in series and simultaneously effects the contacting of the corresponding bypass diode.

Abstract: The present invention concerns muteins of avidin and streptavidin with a reduced binding affinity for biotin as well as their use as interference elimination reagents in methods for the determination of an analyte e.g. in diagnostic tests such as for example immunoassays and nucleic acid hybridization assays. In addition the invention concerns the use of muteins of avidin and streptavidin as systems capable of regeneration for binding biotin e.g. for the analysis of biotinylated molecules, for examining receptor ligand interactions as well as for the affinity purification of biotinylated molecules.

Abstract: The invention concerns a DNA coding a eukaryotic highly active alkaline phosphatase with a specific activity of more than 3000 U/mg. The invention also concerns a process for the production of a DNA according to the invention, a vector containing the DNA according to the invention and a cell line containing this vector. Furthermore the invention concerns a recombinant highly active alkaline phosphatase with a specific activity of more than 3000 U/mg which is coded by the DNA according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention concerns muteins of avidin and streptavidin with a reduced binding affinity for biotin as well as their use as interference elimination reagents in methods for the determination of an analyte e.g. in diagnostic tests such as for example immunoassays and nucleic acid hybridization assays. In addition the invention concerns the use of muteins of avidin and streptavidin as systems capable of regeneration for binding biotin e.g. for the analysis of biotinylated molecules, for examining receptor ligand interactions as well as for the affinity purification of biotinylated molecules.

Abstract: The present invention concerns muteins of avidin and streptavidin with a reduced binding affinity for biotin as well as their use as interference elimination reagents in methods for the determination of an analyte e.g. in diagnostic tests such as for example immunoassays and nucleic acid hybridization assays. In addition the invention concerns the use of muteins of avidin and streptavidin as systems capable of regeneration for binding biotin e.g. for the analysis of biotinylated molecules, for examining receptor ligand interactions as well as for the affinity purification of biotinylated molecules.

Abstract: DNA molecule comprising a structural gene which codes for a bacterial protein with the enzymatic activity of 3-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (3-HBDH), a recombinant DNA containing the DNA molecule, microorganisms transformed accordingly, a process for obtaining 3-HBDH by culturing a suitable transformed microorganism as well as a method for the determination of ketone bodies in the presence of the enzyme. A structural gene from Rhodobacter sphaeroides is preferred.