Abstract: Embodiments presented herein relate to various polymers. Some of the polymer embodiments are heparin binding polymers. Some embodiments of the heparin binding polymers can be employed to bind to heparin for methods such as separating, purifying, removing, and/or isolating heparin and heparin like molecules.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating HIV infection includes an active ingredient made by a process involving a series of intra- and inter-species blood transfers made among male and female animals. The process modifies the components of blood in the animals such that the blood from the last animal in the series of transfers can be used as the active ingredient in a pharmaceutical composition which, when administered to an HIV-infected human subject, can eliminate any detectable HIV in the subject.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, this disclosure describes compositions comprising platelet lysates depleted of fibrinogen. In a further embodiment, the composition further comprises a cell culture medium component. This disclosure also provides a method for preparing the composition, comprising the steps of (a) lysing platelets providing a lysate; (b) removing cell debris; and (c) depleting fibrinogen by forming a removable mass by adding a metal salt such as calcium chloride. Furthermore, the disclosure also describes the product produced using said method.

Abstract: A caudal salve is a topical treatment for irritated skin around a user's posterior. The caudal salve includes a plurality of ingredients that each has their own unique beneficial properties. The plurality of ingredients includes a quantity of bees wax, a quantity of shea butter, a quantity of coconut oil, a quantity of yarrow-plant oil, a quantity of calendula-flower oil, a quantity of menthol, and a quantity of peppermint oil. The bees wax, the shea butter, and the coconut oil are typically used as the base materials for the caudal salve. The yarrow-plant oil, the calendula-flower oil, the menthol, and the peppermint oil are typically used as the supplemental yet active materials for the caudal salve.

Abstract: Methods for treating a subject with cancer using a combined therapeutic regimen comprising administering propolis or caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) in conjunction with other cancer therapeutics are described herein. More particularly, methods for treating subjects with breast cancer using the combined therapeutic regimen are embodied herein. The present methods are particularly useful for treating cancer patients (e.g., breast cancer patients) who are refractory to or who have become refractory to the cancer therapeutic/s used in combination with propolis or CAPE. Propolis or CAPE for use in a combined treatment with other cancer therapeutics for treating cancer patients and compositions comprising propolis or CAPE and other cancer therapeutics are also encompassed herein wherein the ability of propolis or CAPE to act as a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor is used to advantage.

Abstract: Provided herein is a placental product comprising an immunocompatible amniotic membrane. Such placental products can be cryopreserved and contain viable therapeutic cells after thawing. The placental product of the present invention is useful in treating a patient with a tissue injury (e.g. wound or burn) by applying the placental product to the injury. Similar application is useful with ligament and tendon repair and for engraftment procedures such as bone engraftment.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an effective amount of (1) hydrogen peroxide, an organic peroxide or a combination thereof; and (2) phosphorous acid, mono- and/or di-salts of phosphorous acid or a combination thereof are effective in preventing or controlling diseases in plants caused by pathogens. The disclosed compositions can be used by contacting a plant with an effective amount of such compositions.

Abstract: An anti-microbial preservative for use in ophthalmic and dermatologic products. The preservative includes from about 0.005 wt. % to about 0.20 wt. % chlorite compound and from about 0.005 wt. % to about 0.05 wt. % peroxy compound. Additionally, the preservative does not generate chlorine dioxide within the pH range of 5.0-8.8. Also included are an antimicrobial ophthalmic and dermatologic compositions for direct application onto an eye or skin of a living being including from about 0.005 wt. % to about 0.20 wt. % chlorite compound and from about 0.005 wt. % to about 0.05 wt. % peroxy compound. Also included are methods for treating dryness of the eyes and skin disorders (e.g., wounds, burns, infections, ulcerations, psoriasis, etc.) and for disinfecting and cleansing contact lenses while in place upon an eye by applying the composition to the eye or to the contact lens.

Abstract: A composition and method adapted for delivery of hydrophilic, biologically-active agents are disclosed. The composition can include a reverse microemulsion formed from at least one hydrophilic, biologically-active agent solubilized by a hydrophobic reverse emulsion surfactant in a non-stinging, volatile, hydrophobic solvent. The non-stinging, volatile, hydrophobic solvent is selected from the group consisting of volatile linear and cyclic siloxanes, volatile linear, branched, and cyclic alkanes, volatile fluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons, liquid carbon dioxide under pressure, and combinations thereof. The reverse microemulsion can be an optically clear solution.

Abstract: To provide an antiviral resin member which can efficiently inactivate viruses and has excellent sustainability. An antiviral resin member comprising a resin, an antiviral agent, and a surface potential-controlling agent, characterized in that the surface potential-controlling agent causes the surface potential of the antiviral resin member to shift to a value on the positive side of the potential of the resin alone.

Abstract: Disclosed are solid forms of 1-[4-[4-[5-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-3-isoxazolyl]-2-thiazolyl]-1-piperidinyl]-2-[5-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]ethanone (Compound 1). Methods for the preparation of solid forms of Compound 1 and for the conversion of one solid form of Compound 1 into another are disclosed. Disclosed are fungicidal compositions comprising a fungicidally effective amount of a solid form of Compound 1 and at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of surfactants, solid diluents and liquid carriers. Compositions comprising a mixture of a solid form of Compound 1 and at least one other fungicide or insecticide are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for controlling plant diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens comprising applying to a plant or portion thereof, or to a plant seed, a fungicidally effective amount of a solid form of Compound 1.

Abstract: An improved multi-component system containing a main component and at least one additional component that is physically separated from the main component, and a use of the system as a food supplement and a pharmaceutical product.

Abstract: Manganese compositions effective in reducing Shiga toxin-induced toxicity in mammals infected with Shiga toxin-producing bacteria such as E. coli O157:H7 are described. Manganese compositions described herein can be combined with antibiotic therapy as manganese can block the toxic effects of Shiga toxin released from dying bacteria.

Abstract: The invention relates to lipid formulated double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) targeting a hepcidin antimicrobial peptide (HAMP) and/or HAMP-related gene, and methods of using the dsRNA to inhibit expression of HAMP and/or HAMP-related genes.

Abstract: Provided are methods for detecting a cancer, such as an ovarian cancer. In certain aspects, the methods involve detecting or measuring one or more volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the breath of a subject. Apparatuses for the collection of VOCs are provided.

Abstract: A preservative consisting of a stabilized oxychloro complex and a polyol having from 3 to 6 carbons is disclosed herein. A composition comprising a stabilized chlorine dioxide. and a polyol having from 3 to 6 carbons is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for reducing distress dysfunction, including emotional and physical distress. The invention entails co-administration of at least one Receptor Switcher and at least one Endorphin Enhancer. Additionally, at least one Synergistic Enhance and/or at least one Exogenous Opioid are also administered to enhance or prolong the therapeutic effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the medical use of nitrites, such as inorganic nitrites, or any pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, compositions, or prodrugs thereof, in the treatment of conditions that benefit from increased cerebral vascular flow. The pharmaceutical compositions used in these methods, which can be formulated for oral administration, can provide immediate release or extended release of the nitrite ion (NO2?).

Abstract: A method of delivering nitric oxide can include mixing a first gas including oxygen and a second gas including a nitric oxide-releasing agent within a receptacle to form a gas mixture, where the receptacle includes an inlet, an outlet and a reducing agent, contacting the nitric oxide-releasing agent in the gas mixture with the reducing agent to generate nitric oxide, and delivering the gas mixture including nitric oxide from the receptacle to a mammal.

Abstract: The method for producing black ginseng having increased ginsenoside Rh2 component content of the present invention comprises the steps of: (a) washing ginseng and drying same under predetermined time conditions in a shaded place; and (b) repeatedly carrying out a plurality of times a process in which the dried ginseng is steamed under predetermined temperature and time conditions and is dried under conditions that differ from the temperature and time conditions during the steaming. By producing black ginseng via a plurality of steps under fixed conditions in this way, it is possible to increase the content of ginsenoside Rh2 as compared with hitherto.

Abstract: Novel compositions which are useful in the treatment of mammals for the reduction of inflammation, especially in the gut, and which comprise an aqueous extract of an agricultural product. Preferred compositions comprise an aqueous extract of olive, or an aqueous extract of ginger. The compositions can optionally contain an aqueous extract of chamomile and/or an aqueous extract of artichoke and/or an aqueous extract of cinnamon.

Abstract: A medicinal preparation, a process, a nutritional composition and regenerative and insulin potentiating method for humans and also for mammals for prevention, treatment and management/glycemic control, of diabetes mellitus by obtaining optimum glucose level in blood, by administering an extract of Costus pictus to produce above effect in a dose of 500˜200 mg/day in humans and 50˜200 mg/kg/day in rats. A method for treating hyperglycemia in a patient by administering a medicinal preparation of Costus pictus D. Don. A method for long term management of diabetes by avoiding the problems associated with tight control of blood glucose concentrations, i.e., hypoglycemia tolerance and seizures, while simultaneously avoiding the problems associated with conventional moderate control of blood glucose concentrations, i.e., pathological complications associated with hyperglycemia, such as nephropathy, retinopathy, etc.

Abstract: This invention provides compound health food compound containing licorice extract, which is made by alcohol-soluble and water-insoluble Radix Glycyrrhizae extracts and wolfberry. The compound can be used for the prevention and/or treatment of high blood sugar, high cholesterol and/or obesity. Besides, this invention also provides pharmaceutical preparation, pharmaceutical application, therapeutic preparation methods, etc. related to this drug compound.

Abstract: A fragrance primer composition may include an astringent, a humectant, a film former, a solvent, a vitamin and at least three botanical products. The components may be ethyl alcohol, butylene glycol, acrylates/acrylamide copolymer, water, tocopheryl acetate, cucumis sativus fruit extract, chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract, and aloe barbadensis leaf juice respectively. The fragrance primer composition may be applied as a surface barrier to a user's skin from a fragrance, perfume, and/or cologne.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a pharmaceutically effective extract from the cyanobacterium Arthrospira spec. having the following steps: extrusion of a powder containing Arthrospira spec. with the addition of water; extraction of the extrudate with an organic solvent; and provision of the extract as a pharmaceutically effective composition.

Abstract: The approaches and apparatuses for fabricating cathodes can be adapted to improve control over cathode composition and to better accommodate batteries of any shape and their assembly. For example, a first solid having an alkali metal halide, a second solid having a transition metal, and a third solid having an alkali metal aluminum halide are combined into a mixture. The mixture can be heated in a vacuum to a temperature that is greater than or equal to the melting point of the third solid. When the third solid is substantially molten liquid, the mixture is compressed into a desired cathode shape and then cooled to solidify the mixture in the desired cathode shape.

Abstract: A low pressure injection mold includes a failsafe pressure mechanism that prevents the low pressure injection mold from being subjected to excessive injection pressures or excessive clamping tonnage that could damage the low pressure injection mold.

Abstract: A method is provided, by which a three-dimensional object is manufactured by a subsequent solidification of layers of a building material in powder form at the positions in the respective layer that corresponds to the cross-section of the object by means of the action of a laser or another energy source, wherein as building material in powder form a material is used which contains the old powder that has remained as unsolidified powder in the manufacturing of one or more previously formed objects and a proportion of new powder that has not been used before in any manufacturing process, characterized in that the building material in powder form is mechanically consolidated when a layer is applied.

Abstract: Punch arrangement for a press, in particular a rotary press, comprising at least one press punch having a punch head, a tool region and a punch shank extending between the punch head and tool region, further comprising at least one punch guide having at least one guide bore in which the punch shank of the at least one press punch is guided in an axially movable manner and at least one variable length sealing sleeve at least partially surrounding the shank, which sealing sleeve is retained with its first end against the punch shank or against the tool region of the press punch, the sealing sleeve being retained with its second end against an inner wall of the guide bore, the second end of the sealing sleeve, with the punch shank located in the guide bore, being captured between the inner wall of the guide bore and the punch shank. The invention further relates to a press and a rotary press.

Abstract: The invention refers to a cutting-to-length device (13; 14; 15; 16) for a pellet press (1) with at least one cutting-to-length means (19) for biogenic fibrous pellets (11), especially wood pellets, and at least one fastening area (17), in which the cutting-to-length device (13; 14; 15; 16) can be fastened in such a way to a stationary housing part (2) of the pellet press (1) that the cutting-to-length means (19) can be arranged in the radially outer area of a pivoted annular die (4) of the pellet press (1) and at a distance from said pivoted annular die (4) which has radial through-holes (5). According to the invention, the cutting-to-length means (19) has a concave arched contour (21) and can be attached in such a way on the radially outer area of the annular die (4) by means of the fastening area (17), that the cutting-to-length means (19) extends largely helically with its curvilinear contour (21) over at least the area of one of the radial through-holes (5) of the annular die (4).

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for forming strands or rods of dough from a random but generally spherical shaped quantity of dough. The apparatus is comprised of three rigid co-rotating rollers, two of which are static, and the third roller which is movable, which gradually reduces the space allowed for the rotating dough to reside. The dough bolus is formed into a dough strand wherein all the rollers are still rotating. Retraction of the movable roller will allow for the newly formed strand of dough to exit the apparatus. The strand of dough is then ready for twisting into a pretzel shape. The newly twisted pretzel dough is then glazed, salted and then baked to produce a finished pretzel.

Abstract: A feed throat for an extruder device includes a body having an inlet defined by a longitudinal opening along a side of the body and an outlet positioned at an end of the body. The body has a substantially cylindrical interior surface which has a plurality of raised surfaces which extend radially inward from and longitudinally along the interior surface. One or more hardened tiles are secured to one or more of the raised surfaces.

Abstract: A confectionery processing machine has a hopper attached to a dispensing unit. The dispensing unit comprises a plurality of co-operating piston and nozzles. The hopper is arranged to supply an edible material to the plurality of co-operating piston and nozzles. The dispensing unit is arranged in order to dispense the edible material from the plurality of co-operating piston and nozzles. The confectionery processing machine is improved by providing the hopper with at least two separate compartments. Here, each compartment separately provides edible material to a portion of the plurality of pistons. Consequently, a more flexible confectionery processing machine is provided because all the plurality of piston and nozzles are not provided from the same compartment.

Abstract: A building mold for producing shaped composite materials contains at least one first surface section, which is provided for shaping the composite material, and a second surface section, which is located substantially opposite the first section and is not provided for shaping the composite material. A heating device is arranged between the two sections. At least one planar metal structure, which is in thermal contact with the first surface section, is arranged between the first surface section and the second surface section or is on the first surface section and is configured to distribute the heat given off by the heating device in a planar manner.

Abstract: Provided herein is a system for manufacturing a core of a vacuum insulation panel, the system comprising: a plurality of molding cast parts disposed along one direction, and providing a molding space for core material to be supplied and press-molded; a plurality of raw material suppliers distanced from one another, and supplying core material to the molding space; a press-molder disposed between the raw material suppliers, and receiving the molding cast part where the core material is supplied through the raw material supplier, and pressing the molding space; and a carrier transferring the molding cast part after the core material is supplied by the raw material supplier and the molding space is press-molded by the press-molder.

Abstract: A first fitting surface 11 and a first mating surface 12 taking a concave shape are formed on a fixed mold 1, a second fitting surface 21 to be fitted to the first fitting surface 11 in clamping and a second mating surface 22 taking a convex shape which is to be mated in the first mating surface 12 in the clamping are formed in a moving mold 2, and a concave portion is provided on a bottom surface of the first mating surface 12 to form a cavity 3. Consequently, the fixed mold 1 and the moving mold 2 are positioned by fitting the first fitting surface 11 and the second fitting surface 21 and mating the first mating surface 12 and the second mating surface 22. Consequently, it is not necessary to provide a guide pin in order to carry out the positioning and a size of a device can be reduced correspondingly. Moreover, it is possible to decrease heat capacities of the fixed mold 1 and the moving mold 2 by the reduction in the size, thereby decreasing consumed power required for a temperature control.

Abstract: The inventors have researched a problem associated with known molding systems that inadvertently manufacture bad-quality molded articles or parts. After much study, the inventors believe they have arrived at an understanding of the problem and its solution, which are stated below, and the inventors believe this understanding is not known to the public. During operation, the gate orifice and nozzle tip position are fixed. The inventors believe that there appears to be no known mechanism that allows optimization of the tip to gate relationship. Known methods of adjusting position of a nozzle tip, such as shimming between a cavity plate and a manifold plate, or replacing nozzle stack components, may be time consuming and difficult. The known hot runner assembly often must be removed from the molding machine to make the desired adjustments.

Abstract: A method and composition for reducing the cholesterolemic effect in mammals of ingesting a blended nutritional fat composition containing a palm mid-fraction (PMF) hardstock fat combined with an unsaturated vegetable oil. The composition is solid or semi-solid at 20° C. and fluid at 35° C., and includes between 15% and 45% by weight linoleic acid. The weight ratio of disaturated triglyceride (DST) molecules to trisaturated triglyceride (TST) molecules is greater than 10:1, and the PMF hardstock fat contains approximately 50% to 95% by weight DST molecules, the majority of which contain either palmitic acid or a combination of palmitic and stearic acids at the sn-1 and sn-3 triglyceride positions and either oleic acid or linoleic acid at the sn-2 molecular position.

Abstract: A method of feeding a ruminant that entails providing a feed that comprises sugar alcohol and at least one additional feed component, where the feed is free of rumen-protected fatty acid or comprises less than 10 weight percent rumen-protected fatty acid, based on the total weight of the feed and further entails orally supplying the feed to the ruminant during a pre-partum period when the ruminant is pregnant, where the ruminant ingests the feed and sugar alcohol during the pre-partum period.

Abstract: A nutritional or dietary supplement composition useful for formulating meal replacements, particularly beverage-based meal replacements. The composition is absorbed well in patients with compromised gastrointestinal absorption status, such as those having undergone bariatric surgery, other gastrointestinal surgery, those undergoing chemotherapy, and those with other gastrointestinal absorption disorders. Moreover, the compositions are nutritious foods for healthy people. Lastly, the compositions are useful for people with insulin disorders, difficulty maintaining healthy body weight, or inflammation-related disorders. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides flavored drinking water additives and flavored drinking water compositions. The invention also provides methods for increasing water consumption by an animal and improving hydration for animals using the flavored drinking water additives and flavored drinking water compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a flowable food composition which contains xylitol in an amount sufficient to obtain excellent sweetness and which can retain the flowability over a long period even when the water content is low; and a confection which is obtained using the flowable food composition. This flowable food composition comprises glycerol, xylitol, which is contained in an amount effective for sweetness, and one or more sugar alcohols excluding xylitol and glycerol. The sugar alcohols preferably comprise one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of sorbitol, maltitol, and reduced palatinose. This confection comprises a center composition which comprises the flowable food composition and a shell composition with which at least some of the center composition is surrounded, the shell composition being selected from the group consisting of candy, chewing gum, and chocolate.

Abstract: A method for preparing a neutral alcoholic malt base is disclosed. The method includes the steps of combining malt extract, which can be derived from malted grains containing gluten, or from those that are gluten-free, fermentable sugar in liquid or solid form, and water to form a fermentable medium having a density of greater than 20° Plato, wherein a ratio of the malt extract to the fermentable sugar in the fermentable medium is from 5:95 to 0.1:99.9; and fermenting the fermentable medium with a yeast that can tolerate an alcohol concentration of at least 10% by volume thereby preparing the neutral alcoholic malt base. A flavored malt beverage can include the neutral alcoholic malt base, water, at least one flavoring, a food grade acid, a sweetening agent, and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Breads having novel physical properties and a method of producing the breads are provided. Breads produced by fermentation and baking were rebaked after enzyme treatment to acquire breads having novel physical properties having appearance, texture, flavor, etc., equivalent to normal bread and easily chewable and swallowable even by a person having impaired chewing or swallowing functions such as an aged person.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of a leavened foodstuff, such as a leavened or heat treated leavened foodstuff, and apparatus for the same, wherein in said process an ingredient composition comprising a food structurant, water and a leavening agent is treated with ultrasound from an ultrasound source during at least a part of a leavening step, and/or an ingredient composition comprising a food structurant, water and a leavening agent or a leavened ingredient composition, typically obtained therefrom, is treated with ultrasound from an ultrasound source during at least a part of a heat treating step.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing artichoke tea comprising the steps of separating leaf stems, drying the leaf stems at low temperature and performing fermentation, forced-ripening and sugar-preserving processes on the leaf stems of the artichoke. The present invention utilizes the separation to remove the leaves from the leaf stems of the artichoke such that the origin of the taste of bitterness is removed along with the leaves. The leaf stems of the artichoke further undergo drying and fermentation processes such that the water is removed therefrom while preserving the nutrients of the artichoke therein. The forced-ripening and the sugar-preserving processes are further applied to the leaf stems to facilitate the transformation and preservation of the fruitafit-inulin thereof in order to produce a taste of sweetness. The manufactured artichoke tea of the present invention produces no bitterness taste while having nutrients thereof being preserved with enhanced sweet flavor.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for the production of cheese replicas. Generally the cheese replicas are produced by inducing the enzymatic curdling of non-dairy milks.

Abstract: A food product is within an aqueous solution. The solution includes: at least one edible acid; and at least one osmotic agent, wherein after the solution reaches equilibrium with the food product, the pH of the solution is between about 1 and 5.

Abstract: A method of forming flavour particles comprising spraying an emulsion of a flavour material in an aqueous coating material with a core material in a heated environment at a drying temperature, the core material being a finely-divided native starch having a gelatinisation temperature higher than that of the drying temperature. The process allows much quicker and more efficient processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extruded delivery system. It also relates to a process for preparing such a extruded delivery system.