Hybrid electric water heater with external discharge ducting

A duct adapter system directs air flow relative to a hybrid water heater. The duct adapter system includes a collar adapted to surround a vent of a hybrid water shroud. The collar couples to standard duct pipe to extend ductwork to a heat pump portion of the hybrid water heater. A boost fan may be included in the system for boosting air flow to or from a remote location. The duct adapter system is adapted to deliver a warm air supply to the heat pump from the remote location, or deliver the cool discharge air from the heat pump water heater to a remote location.

LPS EXTRACTION PROCESS

A method of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) extraction from gram negative bacterial cells is provided, said method comprising a step of extracting LPS from the gram negative bacterial cell in a LPS extraction solution comprising a salt, water, an alcohol, and a further organic solvent. Compositions and uses of the extracted LPS are also provided. 2. Use of the LPS extraction solution of for extracting LPS from gram negative bacterial cells claim 1 , wherein the volume of said LPS extraction solution is equal to or greater than a volume selected from the group consisting of: 0.1 claim 1 , 0.2 claim 1 , 0.3 claim 1 , 0.4 claim 1 , 0.5 claim 1 , 0.6 claim 1 , 0.7 claim 1 , 0.8 claim 1 , 0.9 claim 1 , 1 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , 3 claim 1 , 4 claim 1 , 5 claim 1 , 10 claim 1 , 15 claim 1 , and 20 L.3. A method of LPS extraction from gram negative bacterial cells comprising a step of extracting LPS from the gram negative bacterial cells using the extraction solution of claim 1 , wherein the volume of said LPS extraction solution is equal to or greater than a volume selected from the group consisting of: 0.1 claim 1 , 0.2 claim 1 , 0.3 claim 1 , 0.4 claim 1 , 0.5 claim 1 , 0.6 claim 1 , 0.7 claim 1 , 0.8 claim 1 , 0.9 claim 1 , 1 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , 3 claim 1 , 4 claim 1 , 5 claim 1 , 10 claim 1 , 15 claim 1 , and 20 L.4. The LPS extraction solution of claim 1 , wherein the salt is NaOAc.5. The LPS extraction solution of claim 1 , wherein the salt concentration is greater than or equal to 2 mM and less than or equal to 30 mM.6. The LPS extraction solution of claim 1 , wherein the further organic solvent is chloroform.7. The LPS extraction solution of wherein the amount of water in the LPS extraction solution is greater than or equal to 0.1% (v/v) and less than or equal to 3% (v/v).8. The LPS extraction solution of wherein the alcohol is methanol.9. A method of LPS extraction from gram negative bacterial cells comprising the steps:(i) washing gram negative bacterial cells with a ...

USE OF THE HEREGULIN AS AN EPITHELIAL CELL GROWTH FACTOR

Methods for encapsulation of proteins and adjuants in microspheres

A method for encapsulating a protein into microspheres comprising: (a) solubilizing the protein in the presence of a hydrophobic ion pairing (HTP) agent and an organic solvent to produce an organic phase comprising the protein; (b) dissolving a polymer in the organic solvent or in the organic phase; and (c) preparing microspheres from a polymer solution, wherein the polymer solution comprises the organic phase, the protein, and the polymer.

Methods for encapsulation of proteins and adjuants in microspheres

A method for encapsulating a protein into microspheres comprising: (a) solubilizing the protein in the presence of a hydrophobic ion pairing (HTP) agent and an organic solvent to produce an organic phase comprising the protein; (b) dissolving a polymer in the organic solvent or in the organic phase; and (c) preparing microspheres from a polymer solution, wherein the polymer solution comprises the organic phase, the protein, and the polymer.

Use of heregulin as an epithelial cell growth factor

Ligands which bind to the HER2, HER3 and/or HER4 receptors are useful as normal epithelial cell growth factors.

Compositions and methods for delivery of proteins and adjuvants encapsulated in microspheres

Reversible turbine pump

A reversible turbine pump includes a pair of end walls and a side wall defining an annular pumping chamber. A turbine impeller mounted for reversible rotation in the chamber includes a rigid input shaft. One end of the shaft extends through one end wall and is sealed from the chamber. A spring biases the other end of the shaft toward the other end wall. Cooperating thrust bearing members, mounted to the other end of the shaft and the other end wall, provide a large planar area of low friction engagement therebetween. The pumping chamber has a pair of inlets, a pair of outlets and a dam. The first inlet and second outlet are on one side of the dam while the second inlet and first outlet are on the other side of the dam so that reverse rotation of the impeller pumps fluid in opposite directions through a different set of inlet and outlet. Valves associated with the inlets and outlets permit fluid flow in the desired direction and prevent fluid flow in the opposite direction.

Use of heregulin as an epithelial cell growth factor

Lipopolysaccharide extraction process

A method of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) extraction from gram negative bacterial cells is provided, said method comprising a step of extracting LPS from the gram negative bacterial cell in a LPS extraction solution comprising a salt, water, an alcohol, and a further organic solvent. Compositions and uses of the extracted LPS are also provided.

Compositions and methods for delivery of proteins and adjuvants encapsulated in microspheres

Compositions and methods for delivery of proteins and adjuvants encapsulated in microspheres

Hydrophobic ion pairing (HIP) is applied to solubilize proteins and/or adjuvants in an organic medium. A polymer is cosolubilized in the medium and microspheres encapsulating the protein and/or adjuvant can be produced by a single emulsion method. Microspheres prepared by this method exhibit low initial burst of the protein and gradual release over time, and elicit a strong and comprehensive immune response. Compositions comprising a protein and an adjuvant co-encapsulated in microspheres are provided.

Verwendung des heregulins als epithelzellenwachstumsfaktor

Verwendung des heregulins als epithelzellenwachstumsfaktor

Hybrid electric water heater with external discharge ducting

A duct adapter system directs air flow relative to a hybrid water heater. The duct adapter system includes a collar adapted to surround a vent of a hybrid water shroud. The collar couples to standard duct pipe to extend ductwork to a heat pump portion of the hybrid water heater. A boost fan may be included in the system for boosting air flow to or from a remote location. The duct adapter system is adapted to deliver a warm air supply to the heat pump from the remote location, or deliver the cool discharge air from the heat pump water heater to a remote location.