Abstract: Poly-cation salts of 4-O-polyhexaose-thio-arylene sulfate derivatives, useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process of making such intermediates and products.

Abstract: Poly-cation salts of 4-O-polyhexaose-thio-alkylene sulfate derivatives, useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process of making such intermediates and products.

Abstract: A stabilizer for milk products comprised of a carrageenan extractive of Eucheuma cottonii seaweed having a water viscosity at 1.5% concentration and 75.degree. C. of not less than 5 mPa.s and not more than about 20 mPa.s.

Abstract: Poly-cation salts of bis(or tris)[4-O-monohexose-oxy]-arylene sulfate derivatives useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process of making such intermediates and products.

Abstract: Poly-cation salts of bis (or tris) 4-O-polyhexose-thio-arylene sulfate derivatives, useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process of making such intermediates and end products.

Abstract: Poly-cation salts of bis(or tris)[4-O-monohexose-thio]-arylene sulfate derivatives useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process of making such intermediates and end products.

Abstract: Poly-cation salts of bis (4-O-polyhexaose-thio)-phenyl urea sulfate derivatives, useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process of making such intermediates and end products.

Abstract: Poly-cation salts of bis (or tris) [4-O-polyhexose-oxy]-arylene sulfate derivatives useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process of making such intermediates and end products.

Abstract: Poly-cation salts of bis-(or tris-) [polyhexaose-thio (or sulfinyl, or sulfonyl)]-arylene sulfate derivatives, useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process of making such intermediates and end products.

Abstract: Bis-[.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl-1-thio (or sulfinyl or sulfonyl)]-arylene sulfate derivatives, the cation salts thereof, useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process for the preparation of such intermediates and end products.

Abstract: N,N'-Bis[4-[(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-sulfo-.alpha.(or .beta.)-D-glucopyranosyl)thio(or oxy)]phenyl]alkyl diamides, the cation salts thereof, useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process for the preparation of such intermediates and end products.

Abstract: Polysulfonated Sennoside A and B derivatives, useful as complement inhibitors and the process of making such compounds.

Abstract: N,N'-Bis[4-[2,3,6,-tri-O-sulfo-4-O-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-sulfo-.alpha.(and .beta.)-D-glucopyranosyl)-.alpha.(and .beta.)-D-glucopyranosylthio or sulfinyl or sulfonyl]phenyl]alkyldiamides and alkyldiamines, the cation salts thereof, useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process of making such intermediates and end products.

Abstract: A cellulose sulfate salt having a heparinic action is provided, which satisfies requirements of 0.8.ltoreq.<<F>>.ltoreq.2.6, <<f.sub.2 >>.gtoreq.<<f.sub.3 >> and <<f.sub.2 >>.gtoreq.<<f.sub.6 >> wherein <<f.sub.2 >>, <<f.sub.3 >> and <<f.sub.6 >> stand for probability of substitution of atoms H in the OH groups bonded to the C.sub.2, C.sub.3 and C.sub.6 positions of the glucopyranose ring unit by sulfuric acid radicals, respectively, and <<F>> stands for the total substitution degree which is the sum of <<f.sub.2 >>, <<f.sub.3 >> and <<f.sub.6 >>. The cellulose sulfate salt is prepared by reacting a cellulose having a crystal form I with an SO.sub.3 /amine or SO.sub.3 /amide complex in an amount of 2 to 4 mole equivalents per glucose unit of the cellulose at -10.degree. C. to 40.degree. C.

Abstract: Poly-cation salts of bis- (or tris-) (polyhexaose-oxy)-arylene sulfate derivatives, useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process of making such intermediates and end products.

Abstract: Bis-(.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl-1-oxy)-arylene sulfate derivatives, the cation salts thereof, useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process for the preparation of such intermediates and end products.

Abstract: O-.alpha.-D-Galactopyranosyl(1.fwdarw.6)-O-.alpha.-D-galactopyranosyl(1.fwd arw.6)-O-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl(1.fwdarw.2)-O-.beta.-D-fructofuranosyl(1. fwdarw.6)-O-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl(1.fwdarw.4)-O-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl -.alpha.-D-glucopyranoside sulfate salts useful as complement inhibitors and the process of making such compounds.

Abstract: 6'-(1-Adamantanecarboxylate)-6-O-.alpha.-D-galactopyranosyl-.alpha.-D-gluco pyranose sulfate salts, useful as complement inhibitors, and the process for making such compounds.

Abstract: O-.beta.-D (and O-.alpha.-D) multi-galactopyranosyl (or xylopyranosyl or glucopyranosyl) 1.alpha.,1.alpha.' galactopyranosyl (or xylopyranosyl or glucopyranosyl) sulfate salts, useful as complement inhibitors, the intermediates thereof and the process for preparation of such compounds.

Abstract: Mono-, di- and tri-adamantylcarbonyl- digalactopyranosyl- glucopyranosyl- fructofuranose sulfate salts, useful as complement inhibitors and the process of making such compounds.

Abstract: O-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl(1.fwdarw.4)-[O-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-(1.fwdar w.4)].sub.n -O-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl(1.fwdarw.6)-.beta.-D-fructofuranosyl-O-.alpha.- D-galactopyranosyl(1.fwdarw.6)-.alpha.-D-glucopyranoside sulfate salts, useful as inhibitors of the complement system and the process of making such compounds.

Abstract: Analogs of the glycoside rebaudioside A are disclosed. These materials have the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a simple physiologically acceptable noncarbohydrate polar organic group. The analogs are sweet and find use as sweeteners.

Abstract: Carbalkoxymethyl derivatives of rutin poly(H-)sulfate and salts thereof useful as complement inhibitors.

Abstract: Carboxyalkyl derivatives of rutin polyl(H-)sulfate and salts thereof useful as complement inhibitors.

Abstract: N-(4-O-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl)-3,4-dihydroxycinna mamide, nonakis (H-sulfate) (nonaester), nona-alkali metal or alkaline earth metal-salts, useful as modulators of the complement system, the intermediates thereof and the process of making such salts and intermediates.

Abstract: Rutin poly(H--)sulfate and salts thereof useful as complement inhibitors.

Abstract: A chromogenic substrate for the assay of polysaccharide endo-hydrolases is the reaction product of a polysaccharide susceptible to endo-hydrolase degradation, a chemical reagent for increasing the solubility of the polysaccharide so as to increase its susceptibility to enzyme degradation, and a dye substance for coloring the polysaccharide and rendering it capable of estimation by absorption spectrometry. The amount of chemical reagent should be such as to produce a degree of chemical substitution in the range 0.06 to 0.6 DS.

Abstract: D-Erythro-2,3-dihydroxy-1-(and 3-) (1-phenyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinoxalin-3-yl)propyl-.beta.-D-glucopyranosid e (and .alpha.-D-galactopyranoside) poly(H-sulfate)salts useful as complement inhibitors.

Abstract: D-Erythro-2,3-dihydroxy-1-[substituted and unsubstituted)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinoxalin-3-yl]propyl-4-O-.alph a.-D-glucopyranosyl-.alpha.-D-glucopyranoside poly(H-sulfate)salts useful as complement inhibitors.

Abstract: An improved process or method for the preparation of pharmaceutical grade biologically and physiologically "active" chondroitin sulfate, predominantly chondroitin sulfate A, chondroitin sulfate C, and mixtures thereof from source material comprising forming a solution from the source material containing said "active" material, adding thereto a complexing agent to form a precipitate which is a water insoluble complex of the active material and the complexing agent, and breaking said complex to recover the pharmaceutical grade "active" material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chloral derivative having the general formula ##STR1## in which Y' is a polysaccharide consisting of a chain of anhydroglucose, modified anhydroglucose or uronic acid units as substituent group and in which R is selected from --H, --COCH.sub.2 OH, --[(CH.sub.2).sub.n 0].sub..chi. --H in which n is 2 to 5 and .chi. is 1 to 7; --CH.sub.2 OSO.sub.2 X' or --CH.sub.2 COOX' in which X' is NH.sub.4 or a single equivalent of a non-toxic metallic cation, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n H where n is 1 to 7, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n (OH).sub..chi. Y where Y is --H or --CH.sub.3 n is 1 to 7, .chi. is 1 to 12 and the --OH groups are attached to any or all of the carbon atoms by substitution and wherein when Y.sup.1 is a chain of unmodified anhydroglucose units, these units have the following configurations:.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl units having a predominantly 1-4 linkage.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl units having a predominantly 1-4 linkage and/or.beta.

Abstract: Lactobionic acid poly(H-sulfate) and salts thereof, useful as complement inhibitors.

Abstract: Modified cyclodextrin sulfate salts useful as complement inhibitors.

Abstract: O-.alpha.-D (and O-.beta.-D) multi-galactopyranosyl (and glucopyranosyl) 1.fwdarw.4 (and 1.fwdarw.6) galactopyranosyl 1.fwdarw.6-.alpha.-D-glucopyranose sulfate salts which are useful as complement inhibitors.

Abstract: A process for producing ionic pullulan gels which comprises gelation of pullulan by crosslinking and introduction of ionic groups into the resulting pullulan gel, the former comprising reacting pullulan with a bi-functional compound in a solvent in the presence of an alkaline substance, and the latter comprising reacting the resulting pullulan gel with a compound having a carboxyl, sulfonic, phosphoric or amino group in a solvent in the presence of an alkaline substance.

Abstract: A polysaccharide or polyvinyl alcohol containing a mixture of nitrite ester groups with sulfate or nitrate ester groups with the mixture of ester groups being substantially uniformly distributed among the polymer units of the polysaccharide or polyvinyl alcohol.A nitrite ester of a polysaccharide alcohol having a degree of substitution of less than about 2.0. A nitrite ester of polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of substitution of 1.0 or less.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein B is .alpha.- or .beta.- and represents a hydrocarbyl group in which the .alpha.-carbon atom is activated by a suitable blocked or unblocked functional group rendering it susceptible to oxidation. The compounds are useful as intermediates in the preparation of prostaglandins and prostaglandin analogues. The invention also provides a stereospecific method of producing these intermediates.

Abstract: Novel 2,2', 2"-[s-phenenyltris(sulfonylimino)]tris-[2-deoxy-.alpha.-D-glucopyranose], dodecakis (H-sulfate) compounds and their salts which are useful as inhibitors of the complement system of warm-blooded animals, and the compound 2,2',2"-[s-phenenyltris(sulfonylimino)]tris[2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose] which is a new intermediate for the preparation of the active dodecakis (H-sulfate) compounds.

Abstract: 2,2',2"-[s-Phenenyltris(carbonylimino)]tris-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose and salts thereof, useful as complement inhibitors.

Abstract: Organo-tin sucrose compounds wherein three of the tetravalent tin valences are carbon-tin bonds and the fourth is other than a carbon-tin bond exhibit pesticidal and herbicidal activity of the types comparable to the corresponding parent compounds lacking the sucrose residue but with greatly improved water solubility and occasionally higher activity per mole of tin.

Abstract: Water-soluble local anaesthetic compounds having sustained effect are prepared by reacting a chondroitin derivative with a basic local anaesthetic compound.

Abstract: Polygalactosido-sucrose Poly(H-)sulfate and salts thereof useful as complement inhibitors.

Abstract: The compounds are tri-substituted phosphinegold(I) 1-thio-.beta.-D-glucopyranosides which have antiarthritic activity and, in particular, are of use in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Of the three substituents on the phosphine one is optionally substituted phenyl and the others are lower alkyl or lower alkoxy.

Abstract: Modified kappa-carrageenan containing hydroxyalkyl groups each having two to three carbon atoms, the degree of substitution of such groups above the corresponding unsubstituted kappa-carrageenan being from 0.1 to 2.0 meq. per gram, forms aqueous gels exhibiting decreased syneresis and melting point and increased compliancy as compared with the corresponding unmodified kappa-carrageenan. The modified kappa-carrageenan is useful in food products as well as in latex paint.

Abstract: A new series of lower alkyl ethers of S-tri-lower-alkylphosphinegold 1-thio-.beta.-D-glucopyranoside has been prepared and found to have anti-arthritic activity and, in particular, are of use in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: The compounds are trialkylphosphinegold(I)2,3,4,6-tetra-O-(N-loweralkylcarbamoyl)-1-thio-.be ta.-D-glucopyranosides which have antiarthritic activity and, in particular, are of use in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: The novel compounds, 4'-deoxy-daunomycin and 4'-deoxy-adriamycin, as well as derivatives thereof are useful as anti-tumor antibiotics. These compounds are prepared by condensing the corresponding aglycone with a novel trifluoracetyl protected reactive halo sugar which is 2,3,4,6-tetradeoxy-3-trifluoroacetamido-L-threo-hexopyranosyl chloride.

Abstract: Malto-dextrin poly(H-)sulfate and salts thereof useful as inhibitors of the complement system.

Abstract: Preparation of partially substituted nitrate and sulfate esters of polysaccharides or polyvinylalcohol, their esters containing a mixture of nitrite with sulfate or nitrate groups, aqueous media thickened with such esters, the simultaneous preparation of such esters and alkyl nitrites or such esters and inorganic nitrites or nitrates and resulting products, useful as thickeners, films, fibers and in many other applications.

Abstract: A polysaccharide or polyvinyl alcohol containing a mixture of nitrite ester groups with sulfate or nitrate ester groups with the mixture of ester groups being substantially uniformly distributed among the polymer units of the polysaccharide or polyvinyl alcohol.A nitrite ester of a polysaccharide alcohol having a degree of substitution of less than about 2.0. A nitrite ester of polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of substitution of 1.0 or less.