Abstract: The present invention related to a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of ammonium salt as an anti-inflammation agent thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition, a functional cosmetic composition, a health food, health beverages, a food additive and animal feeds containing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted cellulose acetates and methods of use thereof. One embodiment of the present invention provides a coating having a substituted cellulose acetate having a polar substituent that has an oxygen atom covalently bonded to a nonmetal selected from the group of sulfur, phosphorus, and boron; wherein the nonmetal is present in at least about 0.01% by weight of the substituted cellulose acetate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to boosting the action of crop protection compositions comprising in particular spiroheterocyclically substituted tetramic acid derivatives of the formula (I) by addition of ammonium or phosphonium salts and optionally penetrants, to the corresponding compositions, to processes for their preparation and to their use in crop protection as insecticides and/or acaricides and/or for preventing unwanted vegetation.

Abstract: A method to treat a condition in a patient comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a NH4Cl dosage form, a method for stimulating endogenous interferon production, and related methods, systems and dosage form housings.

Abstract: Methods of using a non-irritant, low pH acidic composition to destroy undesirable microorganisms are described. The methods may be used on food products, food processing equipment, and in aqueous solutions.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to agents and methods of treating neoplasms with an agent that is a kinase inhibitor and is also an inducer of autophagy in combination with an agent that is an inhibitor of autophagy.

Abstract: Methods of preserving fresh produce with a produce preservative which extends the shelf life of fresh produce, particularly cut fresh produce, and preserves the texture, flavor, appearance, crispness, and color of the fresh produce, particularly the exposed surface of the fresh produce, are provided. The method comprises: providing a solution of produce preservative comprising: water; a preservative cation which is selected from the group consisting of a strontium ion, lithium ion, barium ion, aluminum ion, copper ion, ammonium ion, iron ion, manganese ion, potassium ion, or mixtures thereof; and ascorbate ions, or erythorbate ions; wherein the ascorbate ions or erythorbate ions and the preservative cation are present in an ion ratio of preferably from 0.2:1 to 8:1, more preferably 0.75:1 to 8:1, even more preferably from 1:1 to 4:1, yet more preferably 1.5:1 to 3:1; most preferably 1.1:1 to 2.5:1; and, applying said produce preservative to the produce.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted cellulose acetates and methods of use thereof. One embodiment of the present invention provides a coating having a substituted cellulose acetate having a polar substituent that has an oxygen atom covalently bonded to a nonmetal selected from the group of sulfur, phosphorus, and boron; wherein the nonmetal is present in at least about 0.01% by weight of the substituted cellulose acetate.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides medical devices which contain one or more polymeric regions that are at least partially biodisintegrable in bodily fluid. These devices may be implanted or inserted into a subject for treatment of various diseases, disorders and conditions.

Abstract: The present invention concerns boosting the activity of crop protection materials comprising active ingredients from the class of the phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols through the addition of ammonium salts and/or phosphonium salts or through the addition of ammonium salts and/or phosphonium salts and penetrants, the corresponding materials, processes for preparing them, and their use in crop protection.

Abstract: Memantine compositions and methods of use are described herein. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise memantine and an absorption enhancer, or memantine and an elimination enhancer, or memantine and an absorption enhancer and an elimination enhancer.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an all-natural composition of matter and methods of delivering nutrients, medicines, pain relievers, antioxidants, antidotes, antibiotics and various active ingredients and supplements directly to the affected area of the body. The all-natural carrier composition consists essentially of the combination of a natural oil, water, salt(s), natural emulsifier, natural sugar(s), plant extracts, natural acid(s), starch and natural flavor(s). The active substances that are mixed with the all-natural carrier composition, include, but are not limited to, drugs, vitamins, minerals, antibiotics anti fungal agents, antioxidants, diuretics, allergy medicines, anti-inflammatory agents, muscle relaxers, pain reducers, diabetic drugs, neuropathy drugs, chemotherapy agents, arthritis drugs, lotions for eczema, shingles, psoriasis, skin rash; herbal medicines, erectile dysfunction drugs, hormones, cholesterol drugs, essential fatty acids, and the like.

Abstract: A composition of matter and the method of making that provide a low pH acidic composition that is useful for destroying microorganisms that are undesirable and useful for destroying or reducing melanoma on human skin. The composition and method include a strong, low pH acid combined with distilled water and urea or an ammonium compound, such as ammonium sulfate or other metallic sulfates, including but not limited to, sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, and copper sulfate, under at least 15 psi pressure in pressurized container, all of which is heated to approximately 800° F. or more for at least 3 hours. The final cooled mixture is stabilized with 10 to 15 percent of the original mixture. The resultant composition is useful for preserving food, such as fresh fish, and for skin treatment of melanoma and as bactericides, fungicides, or viricides.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the treatment or prophylaxis, in a mammal, of bronchopulmonary infections, obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, and ventilator-associated infections. The methods and compositions include a therapeutically effective amount of one or more N-halogenated or N,N-dihalogenated amines, and their analogues, derivatives, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a preparation comprising a substance that is capable of binding acetaldehyde, and to the use of a filter that is attached to a tobacco product to reduce tobacco and/or alcohol dependence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of herpes zoster lesions. Compositions comprising an effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of potassium aluminum sulfate, potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate, ammonium aluminum sulfate, ammonium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate, and ammonium chloride are described as well as methods of their use for treatment purposes.

Abstract: A method to treat a condition in a patient comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a NH4Cl dosage form, a method for stimulating endogenous interferon production, and related methods, systems and dosage form housings.

Abstract: Chronic obstructive airway diseases are treated by administering an osmotically active compound such as a salt, sugar, sugar alcohol, or organic osmolyte to the afflicted airway surface. The compound may be administered as a liquid or dry powder aerosol formulation. Diseases that can be treated by the method include cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, and ciliary dyskinesia. The formulations of the invention can also be used in conjunction with other active agents such as bronchodilators, sodium channel blockers, antibiotics, enzymes, or purinoceptor agonists on airway surfaces.

Abstract: An emulsion lotion composition including a) a partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of saponification of 70 to 96 mol %, b) a carboxyvinyl polymer, c) an oil component at not greater than 40 mass % relative to the total compositional amount, at least 60 mass % of the contained oil component being a liquid oil, and d) an inorganic salt, the pH being 3.5 to 8.5, and the viscosity at 25° C. being 30 mPa·s to 310 mPa·s by oscillation viscometer, is an emulsion lotion composition that can be stored stably for a long period of time without adding a surfactant, has an excellent feeling when used, and can be prepared simply. This enables it to be used as an external preparation such as a pharmaceutical or a cosmetic.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosol insect repellent composition. The composition has (a) an amount of an insect repellent effective to repel insects when applied to the skin and (b) a cosmetically-acceptable vehicle in which to disperse and deliver the insect repellent active. The vehicle has (i) a VOC component capable of volatilizing upon exposure to a reduction in pressure for delivering the composition in an aerosol form, and (ii) a non-VOC component. The aerosol composition has a VOC content of not greater than about 55 wt. % based upon the weight of the aerosol composition. Further disclosed is a method of repelling insects from skin wherein the aerosol composition is applied to or sprayed on the skin.

Abstract: This invention relates to a leach-resistant borate preservative for lignocellulosic-based products, providing resistance against insect and fungal attack for use in exterior and ground contact applications. The preservative compositions of this invention may be provided as a high strength liquid concentrate, suitable for transportation, storage and easy on-site dilution, or as a ready-to-use treatment solution. These wood preservative compositions include a borate preservative component and a co-biocidal metal fixative such as copper or zinc. The preservative compositions also contain volatile organic acid, free ammonia and ammonium salts to aid dissolution. Methods for the application of these preservative compositions to wood are also provided.

Abstract: A method of preparing a ruminant feed material with decreased nitrogen solubility, comprising mixing a liquid feed product containing a salt with a protein feedstuff. The protein feedstuff contains crude protein in an amount from 30% to 70% by weight. The liquid feed product containing a salt and the protein feedstuff are mixed under conditions sufficient to decrease the nitrogen solubility of the protein source. Also provided is a ruminant feed material with decreased nitrogen solubility.

Abstract: The use of a physiologically innocuous ammonium compound and/or urea as an additive to an infant formula or a pap or for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is disclosed as is also, an infant formula or a pap which in addition to conventional ingredients contains a physiologically innocuous ammonium compound an/or urea. Furthermore, a method of preventing SIDS is disclosed, which method comprises administering to the infant an infant formula or a pap as indicated above, and a method for prophylaxis of SIDS, wherein a pharmaceutical composition containing a physiologically innocuous ammonium compound and/or urea is administered to the infant or the appropriately selected or modified non-pathogenic, urease-producing bacteria are supplied to the gastrointestinal tract of the infant.

Abstract: A method of preserving bodily protein stores such as skeletal muscle mass in a catabolic patient involves the concomitant administration (a) &agr;-KG and/or &agr;-KGA and (b) ammonium in amounts effective to preserving skeletal muscle. Also disclosed is the combination of a first pharmaceutical composition comprising &agr;-KG and/or &agr;-KGA in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a second pharmaceutical composition comprising ammonium in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, in amounts effective to preserving skeletal muscle.

Abstract: The use of a physiologically innocuous ammonium compound and/or urea as an additive to an infant formula or a pap or for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is disclosed as is also an infant formula or a pap which in addition to conventional ingredients contains a physiologically innocuous ammonium compound and/or urea. Futhermore, a method of preventing SIDS is disclosed, which method comprises administering to the infant an infant formula or a pap as indicated above, and a method for the prophylaxis of SIDS, wherein a pharmaceutical composition containing a physiologically innocuous ammonium compound and/or urea is administered to the infant or the appropriately selected or modified non-pathogenic, urease-producing bacteria are supplied to the gastrointestinal tract of the infant.

Abstract: An enzymatic antimicrobial composition comprising a haloperoxidase, a hydrogen peroxide source, a halide source, and an ammonium source, in particular an ammonium salt or an aminoalcohol, in which there is a hitherto unknown synergistic effect between the halide and the ammonium source.

Abstract: The invention relates to fly attractant compositions that comprise at least one volatile short chain carboxylic acid, at least one organic sulfide and at least one nitrogen heterocycle. In a preferred embodiment the composition additionally comprises at least one ammonia-releasing compound. In a particularly preferred example, the composition is preparable by combining, for example, the carboxylic acid, the organic sulfide and the nitrogen heterocycle. The invention also relates to an insect trap comprising a means for retaining flies and an insect attractant composition of this invention. The trap is useful in commercial, residential and livestock facilities.

Abstract: A method for enriching rare cell populations from a whole blood sample by separating rare cell fractions from whole blood sample according to the relative charge density and/or the relative binding affinity for a leukocyte depletion solid phase matrix is described. The enrichment method may be operated stand alone, or as a pre or post-processing step in conjunction with a charge-flow separation method.

Abstract: A method for enriching rare cell populations from a whole blood sample by separating rare cell fractions from whole according to the relative charge density and/or the relative binding affinity for a leukocyte depletion solid phase matrix. The enrichment method may be operated stand alone, or as a pre or post-processing step in conjunction with a charge-flow separation method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment for equine viral infections which includes potassium iodide, ammonium chloride and caffeine. A method of treating equine viral infections is also provided which involves administering the composition daily.

Abstract: A process for reducing the non-target organ accumulation of immunoconjugates administered in vivo during therapeutic or diagnostic procedures involves the use of immunoconjugates comprising linkers that are cleavable at the non-target organs. The linkers are cleavable under conditions present, or induced, at one or more non-target organs, which include the kidneys or the liver.

Abstract: An analgesic composition useful in providing temporary relief from the symptoms of arthritis is disclosedng having the following components in approximately the stated weight-percentages ranges:______________________________________ Water (Deionized) 86.00-95.35% by weight; Carbopol 934 0.5-2.00% by weight; Methylparaben 0.1-0.40% by weight; Propylparaben 0.05-0.20% by weight; Hampene 100 0.05-0.20% by weight; Aloe Vera Gel 0.05-2.00% by weight; Benzyl Alcohol 0.30-1.20% by weight; Camphor (U.S.P.) 0.50-2.00% by weight; Menthol (U.S.P.) 1.00-4.00% by weight; Thymol 0.10-0.60% by weight; Eugenol 0.10-0.60% by weight; Witch Hazel 0.05-1.50% by weight; Isopropyl Alcohol 0.05-1.50% by weight; Eucalyptus Oil 0.50-2.00% by weight; Triethanolamine 0.50-2.00% by weight; and, Quaternium-15 0.10-0.40% by weight.