Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises polycarbonate, an impact modifier having a pH of about 3 to about 7, and a fire retardant essentially free of bromine and chlorine.

Abstract: A system and method of operation for efficiently reusing and/or sharing at least a portion of the frequency spectrum between a first satellite spot beam and a second satellite spot beam, and/or an underlay terrestrial network associated with a second satellite spot beam. The spectrum is efficiently reused and/or shared between respective spot beams and/or associated underlay terrestrial systems in a manner minimizes interference between the respective satellite and terrestrial systems.

Abstract: A cellular communications system comprising a space based system comprising a first set of cells, and a ground based system comprising a second set of cells. The space and ground systems can optionally function substantially autonomously, with each using spectrum from at least one predetermined frequency band.

Abstract: A cellular communications system comprising a space based system comprising a first set of cells, and a ground based system comprising a second set of cells. The space and ground systems can optionally function substantially autonomously, with each using spectrum from at least one predetermined frequency band.

Abstract: Transparent polycarbonate compositions are made from polycarbonate produced in a base-catalyzed melt polymerization reaction to which an acidic quencher has been added in a 1 to 30-fold molar ratio with respect to the amount of initial basic catalyst; and a potassium perfluoralkane sulfonate and cyclic siloxane containing flame-retardant component. In the composition these components work in combination such that the composition achieves a V0 UL flammability rating at a thickness of 2.0 mm, preferably 1.6 mm, and has a haze of no more than 1%.

Abstract: Communications of a wireless terminal with an unlicensed-use access point are controlled using a control channel of a licensed-use wireless communications system. For example, communications of a wireless terminal with an unlicensed-use access point may be controlled using a Control Channel (CCH) of a GSM wireless communications system. The terminal may communicate with the unlicensed-use system using substantially the same protocol supported by the licensed-use wireless communications system.

Abstract: Multiplexed assays may be performed using extraction probe comprised of solid supports and extraction phases.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for determining minute quantities of an analyte in a medium suspected of containing the analyte. One method comprises treating a medium suspected of containing an analyte under conditions such that the analyte, if present, causes a substrate having an oxidant cleavable linker and a photosenstizer to come into close proximity. The photosenstizer generates singlet oxygen which oxidatively cleaves the linker to form a product which can be detected in a sandwich detection assay such as LOCI. The amount of product detected is related to the amount of analyte in the medium. Compositions, kits, and compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the preparation of arteether from artemisinin in one pot in just about 4 hours comprising reduction of artemisinin into dihydroartemisinin by less quantity of sodium borohydride in ethanol at room temperature in the presence of a novel polyhydroxy catalyst, acylation of dihydroartemisinin in the presence of an acid catalyst, extraction of arteether from an aqueous reaction mixture using 1% ethyl acetate in n-hexane followed by workup and purification of the impure arteether to yield 80-86% (w/w) pure alpha, beta arteether.

Abstract: Protein binding assays are provided for determining IP3 in a sample employing as reagents a conjugate of IP3 joined at the 2-oxy through a bond or linking group to a detectable label and a truncated portion of the extracellular fragment of an IP3R. The reagents are combined with the sample and the amount of IP3 determined by means of the detectable label. The conjugate with the enzyme donor fragment of &bgr;-galactosidase or a fluorescer is specifically described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the preparation of arteether from artemisinin in one pot in just about 4 hours comprising reduction of artemisinin into dihydroartemisinin by less quantity of sodium borohydride in ethanol at room temperature in the presence of a novel polyhydroxy catalyst, acylation of dihydroartemisinin in the presence of an acid catalyst, extraction of arteether from an aqueous reaction mixture using 1% ethyl acetate in n-hexane followed by workup and purification of the impure arteether to yield 80-86% (w/w) pure alpha, beta arteether.

Abstract: A system and method of operation for efficiently reusing and/or sharing at least a portion of the frequency spectrum between a first satellite spot beam and a second satellite spot beam, and/or an underlay terrestrial network associated with a second satellite spot beam. The spectrum is efficiently reused and/or shared between respective spot beams and/or associated underlay terrestrial systems in a manner minimizes interference between the respective satellite and terrestrial systems.

Abstract: Improved results are obtained using in an enzyme fragment complementation assay, as an enzyme donor a fragment of &bgr;-galactosidase of from 36 to 50 amino acids joined to a ligand capable of binding to a receptor other than an immunoglobulin or fragment thereof. Conveniently, for enzyme assays, enzyme binding site inhibitors are conjugated to the enzyme donor, whereby binding of the enzyme to the binding site inhibitor results in a reduction in the turnover rate of &bgr;-galactosidase in the presence of EA and a substrate capable of producing a detectable signal. Analogously, ligands for membrane receptors may be conjugated to the ED for measurement of membrane receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for the preparation of Artemether. Artemether prepared from the process is useful for the treatment of uncomplicated, severe complicated and multi drug resistant malaria.

Abstract: The present invention provides a single pot process for the preparation of artesunic acid from artemisinin involving reduction followed by esterification of the reduced product at room temperature.

Abstract: Short enzyme donor fragments of &bgr;-galactosidase are provided of not more than 40 amino acids, where the short fragments are used as a label and may be substituted with a wide variety of organic compounds, particularly polypeptides having independent functional activity. The enzyme donor finds use in competitive and non-competitive assays, monitoring intracellular events, or other processes where a sensitive non-interfering label is desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for the preparation of Artemether. Artemether prepared from the process is useful for the treatment of uncomplicated, severe complicated and multi drug resistant malaria.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to various processes and systems for forming layers and coatings on substrates, such as semiconductor wafers and solar cells. In one embodiment, the process of the present invention is directed to forming a layer on a substrate from a liquid precursor. The liquid precursor is atomized and exposed to light energy. Besides light energy, the parent material may also be exposed to an electric field and/or to sonic energy. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention a stress measurement device monitors stress in the substrate as a layer is deposited on the substrate. This stress measurement information is then sent to a controller for automatically controlling the amount of energy, such as light energy being emitted onto the substrate.

Abstract: Compounds that are modified polysaccharides having pendant aldehyde functionalities are disclosed. Each of the aldehyde functionalities is attached through a linker to a position corresponding to a hydrogen atom of a different hydroxyl group of unmodified polysaccharide. Also disclosed is a method for introducing an amine-reactive functionality into a dextran. The method comprises (a) reacting the dextran with an alkylating agent having a functionality that reacts with an hydroxyl group of the dextran thereby forming an alkylated dextran wherein the alkylating agent has an olefin group and (b) treating the alkylated dextran to convert the olefin group to an amine-reactive functionality. A polysaccharide can be conjugated to a biomolecule by carrying out the above method and reacting the amine-reactive functionality with an amine functionality on the biomolecule to produce polysaccharide conjugated to the biomolecule.

Abstract: Compounds that are modified polysaccharides having pendant aldehyde functionalities are disclosed. Each of the aldehyde functionalities is attached through a linker to a position corresponding to a hydrogen atom of a different hydroxyl group of unmodified polysaccharide. Also disclosed is a method for introducing an amine-reactive functionality into a dextran. The method comprises (a) reacting the dextran with an alkylating agent having a functionality that reacts with an hydroxyl group of the dextran thereby forming an alkylated dextran wherein the alkylating agent has an olefin group and (b) treating the alkylated dextran to convert the olefin group to an amine-reactive functionality. A polysaccharide can be conjugated to a biomolecule by carrying out the above method and reacting the amine-reactive functionality with an amine functionality on the biomolecule to produce polysaccharide conjugated to the biomolecule.