Abstract:
The present invention relates to devices and methods for enhancing the rate and efficacy of permeation of a drug into and through skin and into the circulatory system utilizing ultrasound. A transducer receives electrical signals from a generator and transforms it into ultrasound at a preselected frequency. The ultra sound is transmitted from the transducer to the application site via an acoustic transmission line. In a closed loop embodiment a sensor, e.g. a temperature sensor, provides a feedback signal via a control electronic circuit to the generator.
Abstract:
An apparatus (8) and a process of determining the concentration of an optically active compound in a biological sample are provided. The process measures the entire polarization state of the sample and compares the measured polarization state of the sample to the polarization state of a sample having a known concentration of that compound. The polarization state of the sample is measured after manipulating the polarization state of light entering and leaving the sample and detecting the light leaving the sample. The apparatus (8) contains a source of light (10), a sample holder (14) for holding the biological sample, a detector (18), a first polarization manipulator (12) between the light source (10) and the sample holder (14), a second polarization manipulator (16) between the sample holder (14) and an analyzer (20) to correlate detected signals with concentration of the optically active compound.
Abstract:
A compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is disclosed, as well as processes for and intermediates in the preparation thereof, and a method of antagonizing endothelin.
Abstract:
A process of producing atracurium besylate that substantially reduces the level of impurities in the final product and avoids the repeated use of ether is provided. In accordance with such a process, N,N'-4,10-dioxa-3,11-dioxotridecylene-1,13-bis-tetrahydropapaverine (Compound 1), methyl benzenesulfonate and a catalytic amount of an insoluble base in a solvent are combined to form a reaction mixture that is maintained for a period of time sufficient for atracurium besylate formation. The reaction mixture is then filtered to remove the insoluble base and the atracurium besylate is precipitated.
Abstract:
Fatty acid esters such as those containing arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) derived from lipid mixtures and prepared with reduced levels of sterols and phosphorus. A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises extracting lipids from egg with methanol; separating lipids including sterols from insoluble egg components; submitting the methanolic solution of lipids to transesterification and subsequent neutralization to convert the lipids to methyl esters of said free fatty acids together with sterols; separating the said sterols and esters from an aqueous phase including phosphorus compounds formed in the transesterification; subjecting the said fatty acid esters and sterols to distillation to separate sterols from the fatty acid esters; and subjecting the said esters to transesterification in the presence of glycerol to produce triglycerides of said esters thereof including that of AA and DHA wherein the resulting triglycerides contain reduced quantities of sterols and phosphorus.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a fluid collection device wherein multiple, individual, samples of fluid can be withdrawn simultaneously. The device (10) includes an evacuated chamber (110) and an adapter (200) which substantially simultaneously distributes the blood to each individual chamber.
Abstract:
The present invention provides isolated polynucleotides from Saccharomyces erythraea that encode enzymes involded in the biosynthesis of polyketide-associated sugars. Methods of using the polynucleotides to produce novel glycosylation modified polyketides are also provided.
Abstract:
A process of preparing alkyl or aryl aldehydes using Grignard protected aldehydes and alkyl or benzyl halides is provided. The Grignard protected aldehyde is reacted with the halide in the presence of a copper catalyst and the product of that reaction is selectively deprotected by hydrolysis.
Abstract:
Apparatus for adding a beneficial agent to a liquid for drinking during oral administration includes a support structure that defines a retention pocket with liquid penetrable walls. At least one beneficial agent is contained in the retention pocket. The support structure is constructed to be placed in an imperforate walled zone through which a liquid for drinking passes before oral ingestion thereof. In the novel method a support structure with a retention pocket containing at least one beneficial agent is provided and placed in a vessel containing a liquid for drinking such that the at least one beneficial agent is in contact with the liquid for drinking.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to a device and method for the non-invasive or minimally invasive withdrawal of fluids from a patient by the use of a self-actuated pump (12) connected to an analyte sensing unit (16). The self-actuated pump (12) is preferably mounted in the patient's shoe (38).