Abstract: The subject invention relates to a variety of formulations of bipolar trans carotenoids including pharmaceutical compositions for oral delivery of a bipolar trans carotenoid comprising i) a bipolar trans carotenoid, ii) a cyclodextrin, and iii) a coating. The invention also relates to preparation of such formulations and their uses.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds according to formula (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions which include those compounds. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds, which have activity as agonists or as antagonists of LPA receptors; such methods including treating cancer, producing radioprotection and/or radiomitigation, enhancing cell proliferation, treating a wound, treating apoptosis or preserving or restoring function in a cell, tissue, or organ, culturing cells, preserving organ or tissue function, and treating a dermato logical condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating viral infections, and in particular hepatitis B virus. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-controlling amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative to inhibit the activity of the viral infection.

Abstract: The invention relates to trans carotenoid salt compounds, methods for making them, methods for solubilizing them and uses thereof. These compounds are useful in improving diffusivity of oxygen between red blood cells and body tissues in mammals including humans.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium and method for forming the magnetic recording medium are described. The magnetic recording medium includes a magnetic layer formed on a non-magnetic support, and a lubricant layer over the magnetic layer. The lubricant layer includes a compound selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl-substituted cyclopentanes, hydrocarbyl-substituted cyclopentenes, hydrocarbyl-substituted cyclopentadienes, and mixtures or derivatives thereof. The lubricant layer also may be used on a magnetic head for reading and writing information on a magnetic recording medium. The magnetic recording medium and the magnetic head may be used to manufacture computer disk drives, compact disk drives, audio equipment, and video equipment.

Abstract: The present invention discloses phosphoric triesters represented by formula (1): wherein R1 represents C12-C24 alkyl or alkenyl, R2 represents C6-C24 alkyl, alkenyl, or aryl, and R3 represents C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, or aryl; external compositions containing the phosphoric triesters; and methods for preparing asymmetric phosphoric triesters. The compositions of the present invention have excellent compatibility with the skin, good sensation during use, and a high degree of safety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation and biological activity of 3-deoxy-D-myo-inositol ether lipid analogs as inhibitors of phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase signaling and cancer cell growth. The compounds of the present invention are useful as anti-tumor agents which effectively inhibit the growth of mammalian cells.

Abstract: Alkyl glycidol ether/dithiophosphoric acid addition products corresponding to the following general formula:[R.sup.1 ]O[C(H)(H)][C(H)C(H)(H)(OH)(R.sup.4)] (I)in whichR.sup.4 =[(R.sup.2 O)(R.sup.3 O)]P(S)S,R.sup.1 . . . R.sup.3 =alkyl, aryl,a process for the production of the adducts from the corresponding dithiophosphoric acids and glycidol ethers and the use of the addition products as lubricant additives in lubricants based on mineral oils or native oils.

Abstract: A process for preparing pure L-alpha-Glycerylphosphoryl-D-Myoinositol and its salts consists of a) preparing the crude Na+ or K+ salt of L-.alpha.-Glycerylphosphoryl-D-Myoinositol, passing an aqueous solution of the salt through an acid resin in H form whereby ion exchange occurs and the acid L-.alpha.-Glycerylphosphoryl-D-Myoinositol is eluted by washing the resin with water. Then the aqueous solution is passed through a basic resin whereby the L-.alpha.-Glycerylphosphoryl-D-Myoinositol is adsorbed on the resin as the anion. The resin is eluted first with a dilute solution of formic, acetic or propionic acid and then eluted with a more concentrated solution of the same acid. The preparation of severals salts is also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted bicycloheptadione derivatives with high herbicidal activity which are represented by general formula (I) ##STR1## (where R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group, a phenyl group which may be substituted, an aralkyl group which may be substituted, or a heterocyclic group which may be substituted;R.sup.2 is, same or different, a halogen, an alkoxy group, an alkylthio group, an alkylsulfonyl group, an alkyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, or an alkoxylcarbonyl group, and n is 0 to 4;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, same or different, hydrogen or a lower alkyl group).

Abstract: Amine salts of phosphorothioic acids, useful for example in lubricant compositions, are made by forming a mixture of sulphur and an amine, and then adding a phosphite ester. The reaction is controlled by the rate of addition of the ester.

Abstract: A procedure for detecting proteins in fluids (particularly body fluids) which involves contacting such fluid with a composition comprising copper in a form capable of forming a copper/protein complex, a peroxide and a redox indicator which provides a detectable response when oxidized, together with an ionizable phosphate containing compound to prevent interference with the redox indicator from substances present in the fluid.

Abstract: Substituted benzoyl-bicycloalkyl-1,1,3-diones and related compounds, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and the use of said diones for the control of weeds.