Abstract:
The invention provides methods for separating outer birch bark from inner birch bark. The invention also provides methods for isolating betulin; lupeol; betulinic acid; 9,10-epoxy-18-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid; 9,10,18-trihydroxyoctadecanoic acid; polyphenolic polymers and fatty acids from birch bark.
Abstract:
Novel positive-working photoresist compositions are disclosed. The monomers of the base resin of the resist contain diamondoid-containing pendant groups higher than adamantane in the polymantane series; for example, diamantane, triamantane, tetramantane, pentamantane, hexamantane, etc. The diamondoid-containing pendant group may have hydrophilic-enhancing substituents such as a hydroxyl group, and may contain a lactone group. Advantages of the present compositions include enhanced resolution, sensitivity, and adhesion to the substrate.
Abstract:
Methods of making compositions including fluorinated peroxides are disclosed. The compositions are useful, for example, for reacting with organic compounds. In one embodiment, novel peroxides are provided.
Abstract:
Methods of treating a bacterial infection and of killing or inhibiting bacteria are disclosed. The methods use derivatives of triterpenes that are abundant in birch bark and other plants. The triterpenes include betulin, allobetulin, and lupeol.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for preparing an ester of betulin-3-acetate including alcoholyzing betulin 3,28-dibenzoate; a method for preparing betulin-3-acetate including: (1) acylating betulin to provide betulin 3,28-dibenzoate and (2) alcoholyzing betulin 3,28-dibenzoate to provide betulin-3-acetate; and a process for preparing betulinic acid including: (1) acylating betulin to provide betulin 3,28-dibenzoate; (2) alcoholyzsis betulin 3,28-dibenzoate to provide betulin-3-acetate; (3) oxidizing betulin-3-acetate to provide betulinic aldehyde-3-acetate; (4) oxidizing betulinic aldehyde-3-acetate to provide betulinic acid-3-acetate; and (5) deprotecting betulinic acid-3-acetate to provide betulinic acid.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for forming high sp 3 content amorphous carbon coatings deposited by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition on internal surfaces and employing the hollow-cathode technique. This method allows adjustment of tribological properties, such as hardness, Young's modulus, wear resistance and coefficient of friction as well as optical properties, such as refractive index. In addition the resulting coatings are uniform and have high corrosion resistance. By controlling pressure, type of diamondoid precursor and bias voltage, the new method prevents the diamondoid precursor from fully breaking upon impact with the substrate. The diamondoid retains sp 3 bonds which yields a high sp 3 content film at higher pressure. This enables a faster deposition rate than would be possible without the use of a diamondoid precursor.
Abstract:
This invention relates to diamondoid derivatives which exhibit therapeutic activity. Specifically, the diamondoid derivatives herein exhibit therapeutic effects in the treatment of viral disorders. Also provided are methods of treatment, prevention and inhibition of viral disorders in a subject in need.
Abstract:
The present invention provides for novel compounds of formula I, II, III and IV, as described herein. The present invention also provides for novel methods of manufacturing compounds of formula I, II and III from compounds of formula IV, that include contacting the compound of formula IV and an amino acid (or peptide). The present invention also provides for methods of killing or inhibiting a virus, bacteria and/or fungus. The methods include contacting a virus, bacteria and/or fungus, respectively, with a suitable amount of a compound of formula I, II or III. The present invention also provides for a method of treating a mammal afflicted with a viral infection, bacterial infection and/or fungal infection. The method includes administering to a mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I, II or III.
Abstract:
The present invention provides for compositions that includes a triterpene ( e.g., betulin) and a carrier ( e.g., lanolin). The compositions are useful for skin care ( e.g ., as cosmetic formulations), and as therapeutic formulations, e.g., for treating topical fungal infections.