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An analysis of the protein folding characteristics of the eukaryotic protein folding enzyme protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) led to a study of the minimally sufficient motif for catalytic activity of that enzyme as well as the prokaryotic enzyme thioredoxin. Based on such study, a model for this catalytic activity was developed which was used to predict what non-protein catalysts might substitute for this enzymatic activity. Based on this analysis, it was predicted that a small molecular weight dithiol molecule having a pKa of less than about 8.0 and an E°' of more than about-0.25V could catalyze the formation of proper disulfide bonds in a eukaryotic protein. Subsequently, it was verified that such a dithiol, such as the exemplary molecule BMC, is capable of catalyzing the proper formation of disulfide bonds, and the proper folding of proteins, both in vivo and in vitro. This permits a small organic molecule to be substituted for an enzymatic system in protein synthesis.
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An X-ray source (10) such as a synchrotron which provides a significant spectral content of hard X-rays is used to expose a relatively thick photoresist (20) through a mask (16) with regions of absorbing material (17) such that the entire thickness of the areas exposed are rendered soluble in a developer. The X-rays from the source pass through a filter (12) to remove the soft X-rays. The photoresist is coated on a support (22) which may be heated or cooled using temperature control means (25).
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A purified preparation of primate embryonic stem cells is disclosed. This preparation is characterized by the following cell surface markers: SSEA-1 (-); SSEA-3 (+); SSEA-4 (+); TRA-1-60 (+); TRA-1-81 (+); and alkaline phosphatase (+). In a paricularly advantageous embodiment, the cells of the preparation have normal karyotypes and continue to proliferate in an undifferentiated state after continuous culture for eleven months. The embryonic stem cell lines also retain the ability, throughout the culture, to form trophoblast and to differentiate into all tissues derived from all three embryonic germ layers (endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm). A method for isolating a primate embryonic stem cell line is also disclosed.
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A method of enhancing weight gain and feed efficiency in an animal which comprises administering to the animal a safe and effective amount of a conjugated linoleic acid.
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New compositions for the preservation of organs prior to implantation comprising hydroxyethyl starch substantially free of ethylene glycol, ethylene chlorohydrin and acetone in a pharmaceutically acceptable organ perfusate.
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Novel 1,23-dihydroxyvitamin D compounds, a process for preparing such compounds of novel intermediates in such process. As indicated by its binding affinity for the 1 alpha ,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 receptor protein, the compounds of this invention would function as effective substitutes for vitamin D and certain vitamin D metabolites for the regulation of calcium and phosphorous metabolism and for treatment of bone-related diseases.