Abstract: The present invention relates in particular to proteins, coding nucleic acid sequences for same, vectors comprising said coding sequences, a method for producing said proteins, and an oligosaccharide hydrolysis method using same. In particular, the invention relates to the protein of sequence SEQ ID no. 1. The present invention can be applied to the recycling of bio-natural resources formed by organisms and microorganisms including ulvans, in particular green algae.

Abstract: The present invention notably relates to ulvan lyases, to nucleic acid sequences coding for these ulvan lyases, to vectors comprising these coding sequences, to a method of manufacturing these ulvan lyases, as well as to a method of degrading ulvans using these ulvan lyases and applicable applications to the degradation products of the ulvans. The ulvan lyases of the present invention, or ulvanolytic protein, are notably defined as proteins of 30 or 46 kD comprising the following four sequences in their peptide sequence: PNDPNLK, LLEVGNTGTFGSTGS, DLANPDNV and WNLPE.

Abstract: The present invention notably relates to ulvan lyases, to nucleic acid sequences coding for these ulvan lyases, to vectors comprising these coding sequences, to a method of manufacturing these ulvan lyases, as well as to a method of degrading ulvans using these ulvan lyases and applicable applications to the degradation products of the ulvans. The ulvan lyases of the present invention, or ulvanolytic protein, are notably defined as proteins of 30 or 46 kD comprising the following four sequences in their peptide sequence: PNDPNLK, LLEVGNTGTFGSTGS, DLANPDNV and WNLPE.

Abstract: A dressing for wounds includes a useful material, such as dye or biocide, trapped within or behind a gelatin barrier. On application to a wound, metalloproteinases naturally present in the wound diffuse into the dressing and degrade the gelatin, releasing the trapped material. The released material serves various useful purposes, such as indicating the status of the wound or improving wound healing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for destroying or inhibiting growth of micro-organisms on living tissues, comprising applying an antiseptic agent comprising a dispersion of a transition metal in an imogolite and/or allophane-like matrix to living tissue.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising at least 50% water, silver halide particles and a hydrophilic polymer, wherein the composition does not substantially gel or solidify at 25 degrees C.; is substantially free of organic solvents; and exhibits antimicrobial activity upon drying. The composition may further comprise a hydrophobic binder or a crosslinker for the hydrophilic polymer.

Abstract: A dressing for wounds (10) contains a useful material (40), such as dye or biocide, trapped within or behind a gelatin barrier (36). On application to a wound, metalloproteinases naturally present in the wound diffuse into the dressing and degrade the gelatin, releasing the trapped material. The released material serves various useful purposes, such as indicating the status of the wound or improving wound healing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dressing or bandage comprising a dispersion of at least one transition metal in an imogolite or allophane matrix. In particular, it is intended for the manufacture of transparent dressings.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising at least 50% water, silver halide particles and a hydrophilic polymer, wherein the composition does not substantially gel or solidify at 25 degrees C.; is substantially free of organic solvents; and exhibits antimicrobial activity upon drying. The composition may further comprise a hydrophobic binder or a crosslinker for the hydrophilic polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition of matter comprising an immobilized metal-ion sequestrant/antimicrobial comprising a metal-ion sequestrant that has a high stability constant for a target metal ion and that has attached thereto an antimicrobial metal-ion, wherein the stability constant of the metal-ion sequestrant for the antimicrobial metal-ion is less than the stability constant of the metal-ion sequestrant for the target metal-ion.

Abstract: An article and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in biological and physiological fluids. The article has a support structure and derivatized particles that have an attached metal-ion sequestrant for inhibiting the growth of the microbes.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent and antimicrobial agent for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting growth of microbes in a liquid having a pH equal to or greater than about 2.5 by using a filter bed assembly or filter for filtering the liquid having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing designated metal ion from the liquid. The liquid is passed through the filter bed or filter for a sufficient time so as to substantially reduce the designated metal ion from the liquid.