740 results about "Natural source" patented technology

The invention relates to devices and methods for delivering nicotine and / or other alkaloids from tobacco, other plants and other natural sources. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods for delivering an aerosol of nicotine to a user's lungs without combustion of the nicotine source materials.

Compositions and methods for manufacturing polymers are disclosed. Compositions include novel plastics, including films and shaped forms comprising polymer matrices that are biologically compatible and biodegradable. Such plastics may comprise polymers derived from natural sources. Further, such plastics are useful in biological systems for wound repair, implants, stents, drug encapsulation and delivery, and other applications. The disclosed methods comprise mild manufacturing processes such that various additives, such as biologically active proteins, sugars, lipids, and the like may be incorporated into the polymer matrix without subsequent loss of bioactivity during processing. Additionally, methods of manufacture for controlling mechanical properties, such as elasticity, pliancy, and the porosity of such plastics are disclosed.

Prophylactic treatment methods are provided for protection of individuals and / or populations against infection from airborne pathogens. In particular, prophylactic treatment methods are provided comprising administering a sodium channel blocker or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof to one or more members of a population at risk of exposure to or already exposed to one or more airborne pathogens, either from natural sources or from intentional release of pathogens into the environment.

This is a method of filtration of a liquid comprising steps of sequential filtration of said liquid through at least one deep bed medium producing at least one first filtrate followed by at least one membrane medium filtration producing at least one second filtrate, wherein said membrane medium is at least periodically within said deep bed media Many types of deep bed and membrane media can be used. The domain of using contact clarification (direct filtration) can be expanded towards greater solids concentration. Operation and backwash, is simplified, continuous filtration becomes possible. Water can be water from natural source water, process water, wastewater, aqueous or non-aqueous suspensions, emulsions, solutions. Treatment can include mechanical interception of suspended particles, chemical, physical chemical, electrochemical, and biological processes. In water and wastewater processing, control over suspended solids, BOD, COD, nitrogen and phosphorus compounds, bacteria and viruses, heavy metals, color, and other constituents can be dramatically improved as compared to conventional processes. The method can be accommodated in new and modified existing treatment systems.

The present invention relates to the field of medical treatment of diseases and disorders, as well as the field of biomedical engineering. Embodiments of the invention relate to the delivery of Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) through the vasculature of organs to treat tumors embedded deep within the tissue or organ, or to decellularize organs to produce a scaffold from existing animal tissue with the existing vasculature intact. In particular, methods of administering non-thermal irreversible electroporation (IRE) in vivo are provided for the treatment of tumors located in vascularized tissues and organs. Embodiments of the invention further provide scaffolds and tissues from natural sources created using IRE ex vivo to remove cellular debris, maximize recellularization potential, and minimize foreign body immune response. The engineered tissues can be used in methods of treating subjects, such as those in need of tissue replacement or augmentation.

A system of systems to monitor data for carbon flux, for example, at scales capable of managing regional net carbon flux and pricing carbon financial instruments is disclosed. The system of systems can monitor carbon flux in forests, soils, agricultural areas, body of waters, flue gases, and the like. The system includes a means to identify and quantify sources of carbon based on simultaneous measurement of isotopologues of carbon dioxide, for example, industrial, agricultural or natural sources, offering integration of same in time and space. Carbon standards are employed at multiple scales to ensure harmonization of data and carbon financial instruments.

A composition including small plant or synthetic molecules, such as resveratrol and quercetin, in their biologically active form, is provided. The small molecules may be derived from natural sources such as grapes or Giant Knotweed (botanical name Polygonum). The composition may be processed such that the gene-controlled biological activity of the small molecules is maintained. Specifically, the raw material for encapsulation must exhibit biological activity before and after encapsulation and be processed in an oxygen-free (nitrogen), dim light environment. The composition may further include at least one metal chelating agent as an antioxidant stabilizer, an antioxidant, and an emulsifier. The compositions are useful in the formation of a dietary supplement or drug.

The invention relates to compositions of a deacetylated poly N-acetylated glucosamine (dPNAG) of Staphylococci. The dPNAG may be isolated from natural sources or synthesized de novo. The invention also relates to the use of dPNAG as a vaccine for inducing active immunity to infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, other related coagulase-negative or coagulase-positive Staphylococci, and other organisms carrying the ica (intracellular adhesion) locus. The invention further provides methods of use for antibodies directed to dPNAG, particularly for inducing passive immunity to the same class of infections.

A process for the extraction and purification of Paclitaxel from a natural source of taxanes, comprising extracting Paclitaxel with an organic solvent from a natural source of taxanes, and treating the raw material with a base or an acid to obtain a biomass by precipitation. The biomass is isolated and dried, and resin and natural pigments are removed. The biomass is then dissolved in acetone and at least one non-polar solvent is added, until a Paclitaxel-enriched oily phase is obtained. The Paclitaxel-enriched oily phase is then treated with a base or an acid to obtain a second biomass, which is recovered by precipitation and dried. A solution of the second biomass in a volatile solvent is chromatographically purified at least once and crystallized.

The invention provides lipid compositions comprising phospholipids having a high docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) content, which compositions are preferably extracted from natural sources. The lipid compositions are excellent sources of highly bioavailable DHA and they can be used in oral delivery vehicles, dietary supplements, functional foods, and the like.

The invention relates to an intelligent phonic search engine air-conditioning system and a control method thereof. The intelligent phonic search engine air-conditioning system comprises an air conditioner, a cloud server, a mobile phonetic recognition device and a wireless router, wherein the air conditioner is connected with the mobile phonetic recognition device through RF (Radio Frequency); the mobile phonetic recognition device is connected with the wireless router through Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity); the wireless router is connected with the internet through an ADSL (Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line) Moden; the cloud server is connected with the internet through the router; a computer used for remote phonic control is connected with the internet through the router and the ADSL Moden; the mobile phonetic recognition device comprises a split type phonetic controller, a remote phonetic control mobile phone and an indoor phonetic control mobile phone; a built-in phonetic control module is arranged in the air conditioner; and a natural source phonetic database is arranged in the cloud server. The intelligent phonic search engine air-conditioning system has the characteristics of flexibility in operation, simple control and wide application scope.

The invention features a food product containing a probiotic and β-glucan isolated from a natural source, methods of treating a disease or disorder by administering the food product, and a package containing separated components of the food product.

Prophylactic treatment methods are provided for protection of individuals and / or populations against infection from airborne pathogens. In particular, prophylactic treatment methods are provided including administering a sodium channel blocker or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof to one or more members of a population at risk of exposure to or already exposed to one or more airborne pathogens, either from natural sources or from intentional release of pathogens into the environment.

The invention relates to an interior wall decorating material, in particular to a building material composition consisting of natural source materials and containing diatomite. The composition comprises the following components in percentage by weight: 20 to 40 percent of diatomite, 20 to 58 percent of shell powder, 8 to 32 percent of dolomite sand, 2 to 10 percent of casein, 5 to 12 percent of 4A zeolite powder, 3 to 8 percent of seaweed gelatine powder, 0.5 to 1.5 percent of jute fiber and 2 to 5 percent of titanium white powder. The composition fully consists of natural source materials, does not contain chemical substances of synthetic resins, and really has no volatilization, emission and pollution. Because the composition does not contain the hydraulic materials such as white cement and the like, the construction opening time is long, the stirred material can be used for long term, the construction is convenient, and the material waste is avoided. The composition can be stored for long term by packing with moisture-proof paper bags, brings convenience to producers, can be mass-produced, and enables dealers not to worry about the problem of material invalidation.

The present invention provides a highly glycosylated iduronate-2-sulfatase enzyme comprising an iduronate-2-sulfatase polypeptide with at least 5 kilodalton (kDa) more sugar than iduronate-2-sulfatase purified from a natural source, e.g. human liver. The present invention also provides an enzymatically active polypeptide fragment or variant of such a highly glycosylated iduronate-2-sulfatase. The present invention further provides an isolated nucleic acid encoding iduronate-2-sulfatase, as well as an expression vector, a host cell and a method for producing the present highly glycosylated iduronate-2-sulfatase enzyme. In one embodiment the present invention is directed to a method for producing a glycosylated iduronate-2-sulfatase enzyme which comprises culturing a host cell containing a nucleic acid encoding an enzymatically active iduronate-2-sulfatase polypeptide wherein the host cell glycosylates the polypeptide to a greater degree than a native iduronate-2-sulfatase polypeptide expressed by a natural human liver cell.

The present invention is directed to monomeric and polymeric compositions based upon polymeric urethane surfactants which are derived from linear, branched, or aromatic compounds of synthetic or natural origin, preferably from tertiary amines and diisocyanate compounds. The urethane polymers of the present invention may be in the form of betaines, quaternium salts, tertiary amine salts or N-oxides. The compounds of the present invention may be incorporated into personal care formulations such as cosmetics, dental care products and toiletries to improve at least one and preferably two or more characteristics of such formulations.

Polymeric nanofibers have been developed which are useful in a variety of medical and other applications, such as filtration devices, medical prostheses, scaffolds for tissue engineering, wound dressings, controlled drug delivery systems, cosmetic skin masks, and protective clothing. These can be formed of any of a variety of different polymers, both non-biodegradable or biodegradable, and derived from synthetic or natural sources.The present invention discloses 1) the composition of fibrous articles and 2) methods for using these articles in medical applications.The biodegradable fibrous articles, which are preferably formed by electrospinning polymer solution of biodegradable fiberizable material with or in conjunction with medicinal agents and bioactive materials, comprise a composite (or asymmetric composite) of nanofibers with actives.Nanofibrous articles having specific medical uses include controlled drug delivery devices, glaucoma implants, tissue engineering, wound dressings, reinforcement grafts, corneal shields, and orbital blowout or sinus reconstructive materials.The methods include controlled drug delivery of a medicinal agent and providing treatment for inflammation, infection, trauma, glaucoma, and degenerative diseases.The drug delivery compositions and methods of this invention are directed towards improving the delivery of drugs to a target area of the body. These drug delivery compositions are nanofiber webs, mats, or whiskers which incorporate an active ingredient for delivery into a bodily fluid. The active ingredient is delivered in a controlled manner by placing the nanofiber web into the bodily fluid which allows the drug embedded in the nanofiber to be released in a controlled and longer lasting manner.

A novel sorbent suitable for use as a stationary phase in a chromatography column, the core of which consists of an organic polymer of synthetic or natural origin. Further, the carrier exhibits a plurality of covalently bonded non-aromatic zwitterionic groups on its surface. Additionally, the invention also relates to a method for purifying a particular biological macromolecule, such as a protein or a nucleic acid, by zwitterionic ion exchange chromatography as well as an ion exchange column suitable for use in the zwitterionic ion exchange chromatography.

Prophylactic treatment methods are provided for protection of individuals and / or populations against infection from airborne pathogens. In particular, prophylactic treatment methods are provided comprising administering amiloride, benzamil, phenamil or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof to one or more members of a population at risk of exposure to or already exposed to one or more airborne pathogens, either from natural sources or from intentional release of pathogens into the environment.

A method for administering an antioxidant composition to humans according to their age and sex is disclosed wherein the method comprises administering to said humans a daily dose of a multiple antioxidant micronutrient composition comprising vitamin A (palmitate), beta carotene (from natural d. salina), vitamin C (calcium ascorbate), vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol), natural source vitamin E including both d-alpha tocopheryl and d-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, niacinamide ascorbate, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin, folic acid (folacin), d-biotin, selenium (1-seleno methionine), chromium picolinate, zinc glycinate, calcium citrate, and magnesium citrate. For persons over the age of about 51, the composition preferably further comprises one or more of co-enzyme Q10, N-acetyl cysteine, and alpha lipoic acid. Preferably, also, vitamin D is added for women over the age of about 36.

The invention relates to the technical field of cosmetics for hair and especially relates to anti-hair loss and hair-regeneration shampoo prepared from herbal essence and biochemical components and a preparation method thereof. The preparation method scientifically adopts the modern herbal essence such as artemia extract, hydrolyzed rice protein, hydrolyzed corn protein, pea extract, flaxseed extract, pomegranate rind extract, propolis extract, black willow bark extract, beet root extract and mint extract, also adopts the modern biochemical components such as human oligopeptide-11, human oligopeptide-3, human oligopeptide-10, copper tripeptide-2, clove leaf stem cell fluid and oat polypeptide, and also adopts natural source surfactants such as lauryl glucoside, decyl D-glucopyranoside, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroamphoacetate and soapbark extract. Compared with the prior art, the preparation method breaks through traditional plant (Chinese herbal medicine) use and traditional formula use, realizes formula design and raw material optimization based on the modern care conception and scientific raw materials, and does not use any chemical source surfactants, antiseptics, pigments and perfume. The anti-hair loss and hair-regeneration shampoo obtained by the preparation method is natural, safe and effective anti-hair loss and hair-regeneration shampoo satisfying the modern health concept.

A fermentation process for the production of ethanol from natural sources, such as corn, comprising introducing a fermentable sugar, an inoculant yeast, and a stabilized chlorine dioxide into a fermentation system is disclosed. The stabilized chlorine dioxide is added preventatively to the fermentation system to substantially prevent growth of contaminating microorganisms such as contaminant yeast.

The present invention relates to a solid composition useful for tissue gluing, tissue sealing and hemostasis consisting essentially of a) a carrier which has at least one of the following physical properties: elasticity module in the range of 5-100 N / cm, density of 1-10 mg / cm3, chamber diameter of more than 0.75 mm and less than 4 mm and / or having a chamber diameter average below 3 mm and evenly distributed and fixed upon said carrier, b) solid fibrinogen, and c) solid thrombin. The carrier is a biodegradable polymer such as a polyhyaluronic acid, polyhydroxy acid, e.g. lactic acid, glucolic acid, hydroxybutanoic acid, a cellulose, gelatine or collagen, such as a collagen sponge, e.g. a collagen sponge consisting essentially of collagen type I fibres. The fibrinogen and thrombin are preferably human, purified from a natural source, or transgenic or recombinant human fibrinogen and / or thrombin. In a preferred embodiment the composition does not comprise any antifibronolytic agent such as aprotinin, ε-aminocaproic acid or α2-antiplasmin,

A WRF-CHEM-based large point pollution source atmosphere environment influence evaluating method comprises the following steps: acquiring meteorology data and landform data, arranging a simulation area, and preprocessing the meteorology data and the landform data; selecting different parameterization scheme combinations having large influences on simulation, and designing a contrast experiment scheme; acquiring artificial source discharge and natural source discharge lists, and carrying out space, time, discharge height and species division and other pretreatments; running a WRF-CHEM model, and comparing simulation results of the different parameterization scheme combinations with observation data to obtain an optimum simulation scheme; processing large point pollution source discharge data, adding the processed large point pollution source discharge data to the model under the optimum simulation scheme, and running the WRF-CHEM; comparing the large point pollution source considered simulation result with the result under the optimum simulation scheme, and evaluating the degree and range of influences of the large point pollution source on circumferential atmosphere environment; and visually displaying the simulation result, and providing management decision basis for environment influence evaluating reports.