Abstract:
The present invention provides novel compounds for controlling mammalian obesity by simultaneous action upon caloric intake and caloric expenditure. This is accomplished by the administration of pharmaceutically acceptable and therapeutically active analogs of .alpha.-HET and .beta.-HET, having a methyl group at the 3.beta. position to avoid metabolically induced conjugation of the molecule to an inactive species while retaining the structural integrity of the molecule.
Abstract:
An apparatus for the distillation of a fluid containing at least two constituent components is disclosed. The apparatus includes a microwave energy source and a solar energy collector, both of which may be used to heat a subject fluid to a greater temperature for the purpose of distillation of same. Further, the disclosed invention combines a vacuum within the apparatus to facilitate operation and enhance the overall energy efficiency of the apparatus.