Abstract:
There is now a market for kits containing the necessary components for performing protein synthesis reactions using template DNA of the experimenter. One category of existing system for performing protein synthesis reactions is based on an S-30 extract from the bacteria E. coli. It is disclosed here that a simple fractionation process can dramatically improve the performance of an S-30 prokaryotic protein synthesis reaction mixture. In one embodiment, the fractionation is a simple freezing and thawing of an S-30 extract combined with a supplemental mix, followed by centrifugation. The resulting fractionated S-30 reaction mixture yields more full-length target protein and less non-full length or non-target protein than possible using prior art S-30 systems.
Abstract:
Extracts including a biologically active compound or combination of compounds derived from microorganisms isolated from mucus-producing organisms that respire at least partially through their skin. Rod-shaped bacteria isolated from the skin of salamanders and frogs are found to produce compound(s) which have antiviral, antitumor, antibacterial and antifungal properties. These compound(s) have an inhibitory effect on opportunistic human pathogens, including Candida sp., Microsporum sp., Staphylococcus sp., Pseudomonas sp., Escherichia sp, and Enterococcus sp, as well as on HIV strains and tumor cell lines.
Abstract:
Accordingly the present invention provides a process for the preparation an alcoholic extract with Carotenoids, UV absorption, antibacterial and pH indicating properties from a deep-sea bacterium which comprises a method for growing the cells in a medium with salinity ranging from 1.5 to 3% for 3-4 days at 28 null/null2null C. and harvesting them to prepare an extract which shows the properties of carotenoids (yellow/orange coloration), UV absorption, antibacterial and pH indicator properties.
Abstract:
The invention relates to cosmetic compositions for topical application for counteracting UV radiation induced skin damage comprising as active substances a first component which comprises inactivated bacteria selected from the group consisting of the genus Bifidobacterium, Actinomycetaceae, Propionimycetaceae, Lactobacillaceae and Coryneform bacteria and a second component which comprises an extract of plant extracellular matrix. Preferably, the plant extracellular matrix is selected from the group consisting of glycoproteins, carbohydrate polymers and arabinogalactan proteins. Processes for using the cosmetic compositions are also described.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method of inhibiting TNF comprising administering a TNF-inhibiting amount of an extract of Eleutherococcus senticosus maxim to a subject. Also, the present invention provides a method inhibiting TNF in a cell comprising administering to the cell a TNF inhibiting amount of an extract from Eleutherococcus senticosus maxim. Finally, the invention provides a method of treating a TNF mediated disorder in a subject, comprising administering a therapeutic amount of an extract of Eleutherococcus senticosus maxim to the subject.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an anti-cancer composition having anti-proliferative and/or inhibitory effects specifically targeted at malignant cells, which comprises a filtrated bacteria-free and/or yeast-free liquid extract of initial fermentative kefir in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention also relates to a method of inhibiting proliferation of malignant cells in patient, which comprises administering an effective amount of a filtrated bacteria-free and/or yeast-free liquid extract of initial fermentative kefir. The present invention also relates to a prophylactic composition having neutraceutical properties, which comprises a filtrated bacteria-free and/or yeast-free liquid extract of initial fermentative kefir in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
Abstract:
The present invention provides cosmetics comprising (1) hydroxyproline, an N-acylated hydroxyproline derivative or a salt thereof and (2) at least one component selected from the group consisting of water-soluble vitamins, oil-soluble vitamins, high molecular peptides, high molecular polysaccharides, sphingolipids and seaweed extracts.