Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for testing a substance or a substance mixture and the use thereof for identifying and/or characterizing the mode of action of the substance or the substance mixture or for determining the biochemical and/or metabolic state of an organism or group of organisms or part(s) thereof after exposure to the substance or the substance mixture.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for testing substances and mixtures of substances for toxic characteristics, to the use of said method and to corresponding test kits. The method is essentially based on the determination of a fatty acid binding protein from the liver, L-FABP. The use of said method provides an early indication of carcinogenic and tumour-promoting characteristics of the tested substance or mixture of substances.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a copolymer exhibiting both antimicrobial and anti-adhesive properties as well as to a hydrogel. Said hydrogel is obtained from the inventive copolymer and a substrate. Another part of the invention is a process for making the hydrogel, as well as different uses of the inventive copolymer as well as of the hydrogel.
Abstract:
The invention relates to deodorizing compositions which contain water-absorbing polymer particles and metal peroxides, and to the production thereof.