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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7435790 | Dihydroxypropyl cysteine peptide and agent containing this peptide The invention relates to a S-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-cysteine peptide which has two long-chain fatty acids bonded in the form of esters at the dihydroxypropyl group, and which has the following sequence: DhcGN NDE SNI SFK EK. The invention relat... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7411005 | Compositions and methods for increasing milk production in animals The invention provides A composition for increasing milk production in an animal that includes an active compound chosen from calcium isopropyl cresol, calcium isopropyl-o-cresol, lactic acid, or combinations thereof, and calcium carbonate as a buffering agent. The ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7323452 | Method for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A method for accelerating the process of removing ethanol from the blood through the use of certain additives that accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others which in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. These additives... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7309502 | Pharmaceutical compositions for treating and saving and the method for the preparation thereof The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and the method for the preparation thereof. The composition comprises 1.5˜6.9% (w/v) of one or more substances selected from sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate, ca... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7145039 | Transfection reagents Disclosed are compounds capable of facilitating transport of biologically active agents or substances into cells having the general structure: wherein Q is selected from the gro... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7129275 | Compositions for treating acne comprising phytandiol amine The present invention relates to a phytandiol amine derivative represented by the following formula (I) and compositions for treating acne comprising the same: wherein each of Y and Z is ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7109244 | Compositions and methods comprising long-chain, straight-chain 2-amino-3-hydroxyalkanes Investigation of the activity of extracts of the clam Spisula polynyma has led to antitumor long-chain, straight-chain alkane or alkene compounds which have a 2-amino group and a 3-hydroxy group. The present invention is directed to compositions and methods c... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7105512 | Ophthalmic aqueous pharmaceutical preparation The present invention provides an ophthalmic aqueous pharmaceutical preparation, which is excellent in anti-inflammatory effect, which is less stimulative and which has high safety and excellent storage stability. The ophthalmic aqueous pharmaceutical preparation co... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7067127 | GIcNAc phosphotransferase of the lysosomal targeting pathway The present invention provides nucleotide and amino sequences of the lysosomal targeting pathway enzyme GlcNAc-phosphotransferase, methods of producing and methods of purifying this enzyme. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7060731 | Use of amines This application relates to the use of certain amines of formula (I) for combatting and preventing systemic and local complement activation, and in particular to the use of meglumine and derivatives and optionall... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052683 | Composition to detoxify formaldehyde in gaseous state, in aqueous solutions, and to protect human cell lines against formaldehyde A chemical compound is disclosed herein for performing a complex enzymatic neutralization and fixation of formaldehyde, providing a method for instantaneous neutralization of formaldehyde vapors and offering a complete and rapid control of incidental releases, and a... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7008545 | Synergistic biocidal mixtures Synergistic mixtures of biocides and their use to control the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems are disclosed. The method of using the synergistic mixtures entails adding an effective amount of a nitrogenous compound activated by an oxidant and at least on... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6986905 | Pharmaceutical compositions for treating and saving and the method for the preparation thereof The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and the method for the preparation thereof, The composition comprises 1.5˜6.9% (w/v) of one or more substances selected from sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate, ca... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6958146 | Compounds to affect insect behavior and to enhance insecticides Various exemplary compounds, compositions and methods are disclosed. An exemplary composition includes an insecticide comprising a formula weight greater than approximately 220 and a compound comprising an insect stimulant and a formula weight less than approximatel... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6932985 | Azide method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms Disclosed is both a method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms, such as insects, nematodes and weeds by applying a compound comprised of a liquid medium comprising azide and amine. The azide can be selected from the group consisting of sodium azide... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6923990 | Stabilized silver-ion amine complex compositions and methods The present invention relates to new silver-ion super-complex compositions. More particularly, the present invention describes silver-ion super-complex compositions comprising a silver-thiosulfate ion complex further complex with a primary, secondary or tertiary ami... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6905856 | Soluble GlcNAc phosphotransferase The present invention relates to a soluble GlcNAc phosphotransferase, a method of making the same and a method of phosphorylating with the same. ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6852341 | Azide method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms and for stimulating beneficial organisms Disclosed is both a method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms, such as insects, nematodes and weeds while maintaining beneficial soil organisms, by applying a compound comprised of a liquid medium and comprising an azide and an amino acid polymer.... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6833362 | Method and composition for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A composition for accelerating the disposal of ethanol from bodily fluid. Certain additives can accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. Additives include the oxidant Nicotinami... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6830754 | Amphipatic lipid dispersion Described in the present invention are a dispersion which comprises, as a dispersoid, (a) 5 to 40 wt. % of an amphipatic lipid containing, in the molecule thereof, at least one hydroxy and amide group, and (b) 2 to 55 wt. % of a surfactant in an aqueous medium; a wa... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6800661 | Spisulosine compounds Investigation of the activity of extracts of the clam Spisula polynyma has led to antitumour long-chain, straight-chain alkane or alkene compounds which have a 2-amino group and a 3-hydroxy group. ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6716882 | Highly packed polycationic ammonium, sulfonium and phosphonium lipids The present invention discloses highly packed polycationic ammonium, sulfonium and phosphonium lipid compounds useful for making lipid aggregates for delivery of macromolecules and other compounds into cells. They are especially useful for the DNA-dependent transfor... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6632805 | Methods for using water-stabilized organosilanes A method of dyeing and treating a substrate using a water-stabilized organosilane. A method of antimicrobially treating a food article. A method of antimicrobially coating a fluid container. A method of antimicrobially coating a latex medical article.... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6599941 | Insecticide and insect repellant compositions A non-toxic, environmentally safe and easily employable insecticide and insect repellent is achieved by providing an aqueous composition incorporating ethanolamine based compounds, either independently or in combination with the ethanolamine based compoun... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6585991 | Termite bait matrix Termite foods mixed together in a matrix suitable to be used as baits and attractants for termites are provided. This termite matrix is preferred by termites over naturally-occurring foods such as deadwood, trees and wood used in human constructions, and ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6583182 | Compounds with chelation affinity and selectivity for first transition series elements: use in medical therapy and diagnosis This invention involves synthesis and use of a class of compounds with chelation affinity and selectivity for first transition series elements. Administration of the free or conjugated compound, or physiological salts of the free or conjugated compound, r... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6573242 | Dihydroxypropyl cysteine peptide and agent containing this peptide The invention relates to a S-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-cysteine peptide which has two long-chain fatty acids bonded in the form of esters at the dihydroxypropyl group, and which has the following sequence: Dhc GN NDE SNI SFK EK (SEQ ID No 1) ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6541038 | Method for treating wood with a metal-containing treating agent and wood treated thereby A method for treating wood, characterized by impregnating wood with a metal-containing treating agent containing lignin and/or lignin derivatives and a metal, a metal compound, and/or a metal ion and oxidizing and/or macromolecularizing of the lignin and/... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6521662 | Ceramide-like compounds having antioxidant property and a method for preparation thereof, and a cosmetic composition containing the same A ceramide-like compound having properties of the natural ceramides are represented by the following formula (I), and a method for producing the same , and a cosmetic composition containing the same as an active ingredient: ##STR1##... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6503945 | Cationic amphiphiles containing N-hydroxyalkyl group for intracellular delivery of biologically active molecules The present invention provides novel cationic amphiphiles containing novel N-hydroxyalkyl group and therapeutic formulations containing the said amphiphiles that are capable of facilitating transport of biologically active molecules into cells. The said n... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6500857 | Subcutaneous muscle treatment using electronic stimulation and topical compositions Aging and sagging subcutaneous muscles are treated by first applying a composition containing at least one acetylcholine precursor and/or at least one compound exhibiting catecholamine activity to the overlying skin area, and then electronically stimulati... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6441016 | Wood preservatives Wood preservatives contain a copper compound, an alkanolamine, a triazole, an emulsifier and/or a phosphonium compound and are used for impregnating wood.... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6346516 | Cationic amphiphiles containing N-hydroxyalkyl group for intracellular delivery of biologically active molecules The present invention provides novel cationic amphiphiles containing novel N-hydroxyalkyl group and therapeutic formulations containing the said amphiphiles that are capable of facilitating transport of biologically active molecules into cells. The said n... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6337322 | Preventives and remedies for intestinal mucosal disorder Preventives and remedies for intestinal mucosal disorders and diseases caused thereby which contain as the active ingredient a member selected from the group consisting of ethanolamine, phosphoethanolamine, phosphoglycerolethanolamine and salts thereof. T... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6313177 | D-mannitol derivatives as HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors A D-mannitol derivative selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula ##STR1## pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof and where applicable or appropriate pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2 | 11/06/2001 |
| 6274630 | Method of inhibiting biosynthesis of EIf5A A method and pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting or preventing the intracellular biosynthesis of EIf5A by the administration to a human or non-human mammal in need thereof an amount of a polyamine analogue or salt thereof sufficient to deplete the s... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6214885 | Use of polymers containing ଲ-hydroxyalkylvinylamine units as biocides The use of polymers containing ଲ-hydroxyalkylvinylamine units, as obtainable by reacting polymers containing vinylamine units with epoxides of the formula ##STR1## in which R is C2 -C28 alkyl, phenyl, C1 -C18 | 04/10/2001 |
| 6203822 | Gallium-containing compounds for the treatment of infections caused by intracellular pathogens and pathogens causing chronic pulmonary infection This invention relates to the use of gallium-containing compounds, to inhibit intracellular pathogens including pathogens that are members of the genus Mycobacteria, Legionella, Histoplasma, and Leishmania and to organisms causing chronic pulmonary infect... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6139879 | Fungicidal and bactericidal compositions for plants containing compounds in the form of heavy metal chelates The present invention relates to heavy metal chelate compositions, which are used as fungicides and bactericides, and methods of using the compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to a chelate, that is an EDDHA (copper-ethylenediamine-di... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6130252 | Insecticide and insect repellant compositions A non-toxic, environmentally safe and easily employable insecticide and insect repellant is achieved by providing an aqueous composition incorporating ethanolamine based compounds, either independently or in combination with the ethanolamine based compoun... | 10/10/2000 |
