Abstract:
A synthetic particulate vector comprising a non-liquid hydrophilic nucleus and an outer layer at least partially consisting of amphiphilic compounds, which is combined with the nucleus by hydrophobic interactions and/or ionic bonds. A process for preparing a particulate vector by encapsulating an ionizable active principle, vectors obtained according to such a process, and pharmaceutical, cosmeticological and food compositions comprising such vectors are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Particle for use especially as a fat substitute, characterized in that it includes an insoluble hydrophile matrix, surrounded by a hydrophobic layer of fatty acids bound to the matrix by covalent bonds and capable of interacting with lipidic or amphiphilic compounds. The invention also concerns a composition for use as a fat substitute and a process for the preparation of such particles.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a particulate antimicrobial product from the LP system of the lactoperoxidase enzyme/oxygen donor/oxidizable substrate (if needed). The process comprises bonding the lactoperoxidase enzyme to a particulate carrier comprising a polysaccharide nucleus, a first lipidic layer and a second phospholipidic layer in such a manner that the enzyme molecules are inserted into this second layer and/or into the first layer. The product according to the invention is obtained by then conditioning in a non-aqueous medium the aforesaid particulate vector and the molecules of the LP system not integrated into said vector. The process of the invention permits adjusting the diffusability of the product and its mobility as a function of the intended applications, without destruction of the LP system.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for the controlled oxidation of oligo- and/or polysaccharides containing free —CH2OH primary hydroxyl groups, using an oxidising agent. The invention is characterised in that the oxidation reaction is performed in a densified fluid which is inert in relation to the oxidising agents employed. The invention is suitable for use, for example, in the food, paint, paper, textile, agricultural and pharmaceutical industries, in the medical, biomedical or paramedical fields, in the surgical field, in the cosmetic industry and as agents for the complexing or sequestering of metal ions, heavy metals and radioactive elements in the nuclear industry.
Abstract:
New cellulose-based composites and production methods thereof, comprising partial peracetylation of cellulose fibers having a degree of crystallinity less than 80%.
Abstract:
A biodegradable particulate vector for transporting biologically active molecules is prepared containing a nucleus formed of a cross-linked polysaccharide or oligosaccharide matrix having grafted ionic ligands, a layer of fatty acid compounds covalently bonded to the nucleus and a layer of phospholipids hydrophobically bonded to the layer of fatty acid compounds. Dextran, cellulose or starch may be cross-linked with epichlorohydrin to form a cross-linked polysaccharide matrix. Ionic ligands may be grafted using an acidic compound such as succinic acid, phosphoric acid or phosphorous oxychloride, or a basic compound such as choline, hydroxycholine, 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol or 2-(dimethylamino) ethylamine fastened onto the grafted acidic compound. Phosphoric acid or phosphorous oxychloride in one step provide both cross-linking and ionic ligands. Co-cross-linking can be obtained using a protein such as keratin, collagen or elastase. The vector may be prepared by reacting succinic acid monochloride with a cross-linked polysaccharide matrix to graft succinic acid onto the matrix to form the nucleus having ionic ligands, grinding the nucleus to a size between 10 .mu.nm and 10 .mu.m, drying, coupling fatty acid compounds to the nucleus and hydrophobically bonding phospholipids to the fatty acid compounds. After coupling the fatty acid compounds and before bonding the phospholipids, a molecule having biological activity may be added. The succinic acid monochloride is preferably prepared by reacting succinic acid dichloride with free succinic acid to form pure crystalline succinic acid monochloride.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a machine for chromatogenous grafting treatment of a scrolling substrate (S) having a hydroxylated face (Fh), comprising: an application device (3) of a grafting reagent on the hydroxylated face (Fh) of the substrate, a heating roller (4) for the development of the grafting reaction on the hydroxylated face (Fh) of the substrate, said roller (4) being provided with a bar-end system (5a, 5b) for applying a face of the substrate (S) against said heating roller (4), an extraction device (6) of the hydrochloric acid produced during the grafting reaction, an application device (7) of an air knife on the treated face of the substrate for eliminating the residual grafting reagent. The invention also relates to a chromatogenous grafting process used in said machine.
Abstract:
New cellulose-based composites and production methods thereof, comprising partial peracetylation of cellulose fibers having a degree of crystallinity less than 80%.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a machine for chromatogenous grafting treatment of a scrolling substrate (S) having a hydroxylated face (Fh), comprising: an application device (3) of a grafting reagent on the hydroxylated face (Fh) of the substrate, a heating roller (4) for the development of the grafting reaction on the hydroxylated face (Fh) of the substrate, said roller (4) being provided with a bar-end system (5a, 5b) for applying a face of the substrate (S) against said heating roller (4), an extraction device (6) of the hydrochloric acid produced during the grafting reaction, an application device (7) of an air knife on the treated face of the substrate for eliminating the residual grafting reagent. The invention also relates to a chromatogenous grafting process used in said machine.