Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of activate an isoform of protein kinase C (PKC) for the treatment of neurological diseases including Alzheimer's disease and stroke using cyclopropanated or epoxidized derivatives of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids. The present invention also relates to methods of reducing neurodegeneration using cyclopropanated or epoxidized derivatives of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Abstract: CD47+ disease cells, such as CD47+ cancer cells, are treated with an agent that blocks signalling via the SIRP?/CD47 axis. The agent is a human SIRP? fusion protein that displays negligible CD47 agonism and negligible red blood cell binding. The fusion protein comprises an IgV domain from variant 2 of human SIRP?, and an Fc having effector function. The IgV domain binds human CD47 with an affinity that is at least five fold greater than the affinity of the entire extracellular region of human SIRP?. The fusion protein is at least 5 fold more potent than a counterpart lacking effector function.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): or a stereoisomer, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are GPR120 G protein-coupled receptor modulators which may be used as medicaments.

Abstract: Described are new insecticide compounds that are derived from 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylpropenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, also known as chrysanthemic acid, insecticidal compositions that contain the compounds, methods of synthesizing the compounds and methods of eliminating harmful insects from a substrate including bringing the substrate into contact with an effective amount of one or more such compounds.

Abstract: A physical mode of action pesticide for application on plants and in soils, and methods of manufacture and application, comprising an active ingredient in the form of a polymer in a concentration of less than 0.1% wt., a surfactant, a co-solvent and a diluent in a hydrocolloid suspension. The suspension polymer is preferably a polysaccharide having a molecular weight of 10,000 to 25,000,000, and preferably in the range of about 600,000. The pesticide preferably also includes a targeting ingredient for directing the active ingredient to a particular target.

Abstract: Unique volatile pyrethroids and a method for repelling and/or killing insects involving treating an object or area with an insect repelling effective amount or insect killing effective amount of at least one unique volatile pyrethroid and optionally a carrier. Also a method for repelling and/or killing insects involving treating an object or area with an insect repelling effective amount or insect killing effective amount of at least one compound selected from bioresmethrin, D-allethrin, ethofenprox, prallethrin, transfluthrin, permethrin, and mixtures thereof, and optionally a carrier; wherein the object or area is clothing or items attached to clothing.

Abstract: Methods for reducing intra-ocular pressure and for treating eye disorders characterized by increased intra-ocular pressure, such as glaucoma, by ophthalmic administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pyrethroid compound that is lambda-cyhalothrin or an analog thereof through topical administration of the composition or incorporation into an intraocular device. Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of such eye disorders comprising lambda-cyhalothrin or an analog thereof and methods for making them are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of constructing a data architecture for use in identifying connections between perturbagens and genes associated with a type of periorbital dyschromia. The method includes providing a gene expression profile for a keratinocyte, fibroblast, melanocyte or melanoma cell, which has been exposed to at least one perturbagen, and comparing the gene expression profile to a control cell from the same cell line. Genes that are differentially expressed in response to the perturbagen are identified by comparing the gene expression profiles of the control cell and the test cell. An ordered list of identifiers representing the differentially expressed genes is created according to the differential expression of the genes. The ordered list is stored as an instance on a computer readable medium. The steps are then repeated to construct a data architecture of stored instances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one biological control agent. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

Abstract: Insecticidal compositions suitable for use in preparation of insecticidal liquid fertilizers are disclosed, the compositions comprising bifenthrin, an encapsulated crop protection agent, a hydrated aluminum-magnesium silicate, and at least one dispersant selected from the group consisting of a sucrose ester, a lignosulfonate, an alkylpolyglycoside, a naphthalenesulfonic acid formaldehyde condensate and a phosphate ester.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insecticidal water-in-oil (W/O) formulation with at least one insecticidal active substance and at least one burning salt and to the preparation of this formulation. The formulation according to the invention is particularly suitable for the treatment of suitable supports, in particular of paper supports, in an economical one-step process with the aid of conventional application processes. In addition, the present invention relates to insecticidal, smoulderable products which are prepared by treating a support with the formulation according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous insecticidal preparations in the form of an aqueous dispersion of finely divided polymer particles which comprise at least one insecticidal organic active ingredient with a solubility in water of not more than 5 g/l at 25° C. at 1013 mbar and which have a mean particle size, determined by dynamic light scattering, of not more than 300 nm, where the polymer particles which comprise the at least one insecticidal active ingredient of a cationic surface charge and where the aqueous dispersion of the active-ingredient-comprising polymer particles is obtainable by subjecting a monomer composition of ethylenically unsaturated monomers M, in which the ethylenically unsaturated monomers M comprise the at least one insecticidal active ingredient in dissolved form, to radical aqueous emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: Foamable formulations of agriculturally active ingredients are provided, as well as methods for using them. The formulations allow improved delivery active ingredients by the ability to deliver high amounts of active ingredient with a low volume of formulation used.

Abstract: The invention relates to an octanoic, nonanoic and decanoic (C8, 9, 10) fatty acids mixture with a pyrethroid. The invention also relates to methods of using the octanoic, nonanoic and decanoic (C8, 9, 10) fatty acids and pyrethroid mixture to achieve superior arthropod control.

Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, a compound having the structure: (Formula (I). Also provided are compositions containing a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a compound according to the present invention. Further provided are methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of an excitotoxic disorder in a subject, methods of modulating ferroptosis in a subject, methods of reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) in a cell, and methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of a neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insecticide-containing fabric containing at least one embedded insecticidally active ingredient in the polymeric matrix and having excellent wash resistance, and also to the products produced from this fabric and to their use for protecting humans, animals and plants against arthropods, particularly for controlling insects.

Abstract: Certain compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, are provided herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, described herein and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases and disorders responsive to the inhibition of KMO activity are described, which comprise administering to such patients an amount of at least one compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, described herein effective to reduce signs or symptoms of the disease or disorder are disclosed. These diseases include neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington's disease.

Abstract: Controlled release particles are obtained by dissolving a hydrophobic antibiotic compound with a hydrophobic polymerizable vinyl monomer to prepare a hydrophobic solution, blending water with an emulsifier to prepare an aqueous emulsifier solution, emulsifying the hydrophobic solution in the aqueous emulsifier solution, and polymerizing the polymerizable vinyl monomer by mini-emulsion polymerization in the presence of a polymerization initiator, thereby producing a polymer containing an antibiotic compound and having an average particle size of below 1 ?m.

Abstract: An aqueous pest control composition is provided consisting of: a) 0.01 to 2% by weight of a pyrethroid compound; b) 1 to 40% by weight of polypropylene glycol monopropyl ether which is at least one selected from the group consisting of dipropylene glycol monopropyl ether and tripropylene glycol monopropyl ether; c) 5 to 40% by weight of a water-soluble organic solvent which is at least one selected from the group consisting of glycol monoalkyl ether having 7 or less carbon atoms and glycol having 9 or less carbon atoms; d) 20 to 80% by weight of water; and e) 5% by weight or less of a formulation additive.

Abstract: A microcapsule in which a liquid droplet is coated with a resin, wherein in the droplet, a pesticidally active solid ingredient is suspended in a compound of formula (I), wherein R represents a C1-C5 alkyl group, is useful as a formulation of a pesticidally active solid ingredient.

Abstract: An agent for improving lawn grass quality, which is excellent in promoting dwarfing of lawn grass, making the stem sturdy, increasing the leaf count, and improving greenness, is provided. An agent for improving lawn grass quality containing, as active ingredients, 5-aminolevulinic acid represented by formula (1): R2R1NCH2COCH2CH2COR3??(1) wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an acyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an aryl group or an aralkyl group; and R3 represents a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, an acyloxy group, an alkoxycarbonyloxy group, an aryloxy group, an aralkyloxy group or an amino group, or a derivative thereof or a salt of the acid or the derivative, and a gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insecticide-containing fabric containing at least one embedded insecticidally active ingredient in the polymeric matrix and having excellent wash resistance, and also to the products produced from this fabric and to their use for protecting humans, animals and plants against arthropods, particularly for controlling insects.

Abstract: A topical insecticide preparation is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The topical insecticide contains a combination of a first pyrethroid insecticide effective for killing fleas, a second pyrethroid insecticide effective for killing ticks, and an insect growth regulator (IGR). The topical insecticide preparation can be packaged together or packaged so that the first and second pyrethroid insecticides are stored separately prior to administration of the insecticide preparation to the animal. The combination of the first and second pyrethroid insecticides with an insect growth regulator results in an insecticide preparation formulated to have enhanced insecticidal activity against fleas and ticks compared to the effectiveness of the first and second insecticides used alone.

Abstract: The present inventions relate to a number of fields including wound healing, a waterless antibacterial disinfectant, a surgical scrub, insect repellant, and methods of treating traumatic injuries, particularly those on the battlefield where there is a need to stabilize the patient and prevent infection.

Abstract: A pest control composition is provided having an excellent control effect on pests and containing an ester compound represented by the following formula (1) and a citric acid triester represented by the following formula (2) (in the formula, R represents a C2 to C4 alkyl group). A method is also provided for controlling pests including applying the pest control composition to pests or habitats of pests.

Abstract: There is provided an agent for improving the growth of seedlings, having effects of raising healthy rice seedlings, such as increase of the tillering number, increase of root weight, enhancement of greenness, and increase of stem thickness. An agent for improving the growth of rice seedlings containing, as active ingredients, 5-aminolevulinic acid represented by formula (1), a derivative thereof or a salt of the acid or the derivative, and a gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitor: R2R1NCH2COCH2CH2COR3??(1) wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an acyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an aryl group or an aralkyl group; and R3 represents a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, an acyloxy group, an alkoxycarbonyloxy group, an aryloxy group, an aralkyloxy group or an amino group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture comprising clothianidin, metofluthrin, and piperonyl butoxide which provides superior insect knockdown and mortality rates, and is especially effective against bed bugs. This mixture of actives may be formulated with adjuvants, such as solvents, anti-caking agents, stabilizers, defoamers, slip agents, humectants, dispersants, wetting agents, thickening agents, emulsifiers, and/or preservatives which increase the activity of the mixture. Mixtures of the present invention have long lasting residual control.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for the control of pests, in particular insecticidal suspension concentrates and spray solutions made from them, to processes for their preparation, and to the use of such formulations for the sustained control of animal pests (arthropods) on a variety of surfaces. The present invention furthermore relates to the use of certain polymer dispersions in pesticides, in particular to their use for extending the long-term activity of these compositions when they are applied to surfaces. The present invention furthermore relates to the use of the compositions according to the invention for controlling parasites, in particular ectoparasites, in animals.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to esters of 8-[2-(2-pentyl-cyclopropylmethyl)cyclopropyl]-octanoic acid (“DCPLA”). The disclosure further relates to compositions, kits, and methods for treatment using the esters.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprising as active components 1) at least one 1-methylpyrazol-4-ylcarboxanilide of the formula I where R1?C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl, R2=hydrogen or halogen, X=hydrogen or halogen, Q=direct bond, a cyclopropylene or an anellated bicyclo[2.2.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to PKC activators and combinations thereof. The disclosure further relates to compositions, kits, uses, and methods thereof.

Abstract: The present invention concerns polymeric material containing at least an embedded insecticidally active ingredient and an additive, which are released at room temperature. It similarly concerns materials produced from this polymer, for example in the form of self-supporting film/sheet, threads, wovens, fabrics, textiles, nets, curtains and pellets. The invention further concerns processes for producing such polymeric material and also the use of the self-supporting film/sheet, threads, wovens, fabrics, textiles and nets and curtains produced from the material for protecting humans, animals and plants and buildings, machines and packaging against arthropods, particularly for controlling insects.

Abstract: A one pack aqueous insecticidal architectural coating composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles as binder and further comprising, based on the total liquid paint formulation, i) from 0.1 to 4.0 wt % insecticide; ii) from 0.5 to 6.5 wt % dibasic ester solvent wherein the insecticide is located in the polymer particles and the polymer particles are film forming at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stable aqueous pesticide bifenthrin formulation having reduced toxicity and liquid fertilizer compatibility.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel resolvin compounds and pharmaceutical preparations thereof. The invention further relates to methods of treatment using the novel resolvin compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Pro-drugs of 1-(2-halo-biphenyl-4-yl)alkanecarboxylic acids are useful for preventing and/or treating neurodegenerative diseases, improving cognitive function and treating cognitive impairment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising, firstly, at least one known compound of the formula (I) in which R1 and A have the meanings given in the description and, secondly, at least one further known active compound from the class of the pyrethroids, which combinations are highly suitable for controlling animal pests such as insects and unwanted acarids.

Abstract: Suggested are solid agricultural compositions, comprising: (a1) at least one alkoxylated alcohol according to general formula (I) R1O(AO)nH, wherein R1 stands for an unsaturated, linear hydrocarbon residue having 12 to 22 carbon atoms and 1, 2, or 3 double bonds, AO comprises an ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, and/or butylene oxide unit, and n comprises an integer of from 1 to 60; (a2) at least one alkoxylated alcohol according to general formula (II) R2O(AO)mH, wherein R2 comprises a saturated, branched hydrocarbon residue having 8 to 36 carbon atoms, AO comprises an ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, and/or butylene oxide unit, and m comprises an integer of from 1 to 60; (b) at least one biocide, and optionally (c) at least one inert Broenstedt base and/or (d) at least one solvent, emulsifier, polymer or filler, therein the compositions are granules with a water content of less than 10% b.w.

Abstract: Unique volatile pyrethroids and a method for repelling and/or killing insects involving treating an object or area with an insect repelling effective amount or insect killing effective amount of at least one unique volatile pyrethroid and optionally a carrier. Also a method for repelling and/or killing insects involving treating an object or area with an insect repelling effective amount or insect killing effective amount of at least one compound selected from bioresmethrin, D-allethrin, ethofenprox, prallethrin, transfluthrin, permethrin, and mixtures thereof, and optionally a carrier; wherein the object or area is clothing or items attached to clothing.

Abstract: Pesticidal compositions of improved effectiveness are provided, including a pesticide (e.g., an insecticide or herbicide) together with a copolymer adjuvant or additive selected from the group consisting of acid or salt copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The compositions of the invention provide multiple-fold increases in effectiveness, as compared with an equal amount of the pesticide in the absence of the copolymer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to insecticidal Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1 and Cry2 polypeptides. Methods for using the polypeptides and nucleic acids of embodiments of the invention to synergistically enhance resistance of plants to insect predation are encompassed in embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, as active ingredient, of a 1-N-(halo-3-pyridylmethyl)-N-methylamino-1-alkylamino-2-nitroethylene derivative for preparing a veterinary pharmaceutical composition for topical use in the treatment of external parasites, in particular fleas, in domestic animals, in particular in dogs and cats, intended to be applied at least every 2 weeks.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides formulations of pyrethroid compounds comprising nanoparticles of polymer-associated pyrethroid compounds along with various formulating agents. The present disclosure also provides methods for producing and using these formulations. The disclosure describes various formulations and formulating agents that can be included in the formulations. Additionally, the disclosures describes application to various plants and pests as well as advantages of the disclosed formulations.

Abstract: An insecticidal composition comprising stabilized pyrethrins or pyrethroids is provided. Such composition includes stabilizing effective amount of N,N-dialkyl fatty acid amide solvents and certain ultraviolet-light absorbers. In such composition, the pyrethrins or pyrethroid can retain their insecticidal activity for an acceptably long period of time. Therefore, an advantage of this invention is to provide a topical pyrethrins or pyrethroid based insecticide which can remain effective in light over a long time period. Another advantage of this invention is to provide a stabilized topical pyrethrins or pyrethroid insecticide insecticidal formulation containing a high concentration of the active pyrethrins or pyrethroid ingredient to minimize the volume of formulation required.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, comprising a 5-amino-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-pyrazole of the formula I as defined in the claims and the description and at least one active compound II selected from groups A) to I) in a synergistically effective amount.

Abstract: Insecticidal compositions having insecticide and disinfectant activity are provided. Preferably, the insecticidal composition contains both an insect control agent and a disinfectant. Particularly low levels (i.e., below 20%) of at least one hydrocarbon are introduced as a solvent. The insecticidal compositions further comprise an emulsifier, buffer and antifoaming agent. These insecticidal compositions are particularly suitable for delivery in a spray for non-industrial environments. In use, the present insecticidal compositions may be applied directly to or in or around any area where it is desired to control pestiferous insects and the fungi, bacteria, viruses and other contaminants associated with them.

Abstract: Dispensers for dispensing an insect control active include a porous substrate impregnated with an insect control active. The porous substrate has a minimal bending moment of about 150 to about 275 g-cm. Upon activation, the dispenser exhibits an effective release rate of the insect control active of about 0.1 to about 0.3 mg/hr.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an insect repelling device that may serve as an effective barrier against ticks. The insect repelling device may include a band of technical fabric, with the fabric being very stretchable. The insect repelling device may be worn around the ankles, wrist or head. The insect repelling device may be worn in pairs on each ankle and/or wrist. The insect repelling device may have an open, tubular design and be made of a high performance, nylon/ polyester fabric, allowing a user to easily insert the foot or hand and fit the device around the ankle or wrist area. Each insect repelling device may be pre-treated with an insecticide or insect repellant, such as Permethrin. In use, the insect repellant device may be effective at preventing biting insects, such as ticks, from crawling onto the user, for example from crawling up the legs of the user.

Abstract: The present invention includes polymeric laminate materials, containers made from same and methods for the storage of agricultural products and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel active compound combinations having very good insecticidal and acaricidal properties and containing (a) cyclic ketoenols having the formula in which the groups W, X, Y, Z, A, B, D, and G have the meanings given in the disclosure, and (b) the active compounds (1) to (23) listed in the disclosure.