摘要:
Disclosed a pharmaceutical composition including one of crotoxin, mojavetoxin or a related toxin and a carrier for use in the treatment of chronic pain, especially to the treatment of heretofore intractable pain such as that associated with advanced cancer wherein the treatment is independent of the reduction of tumors. The crotoxin is preferably obtained from the snake Crotalus durissus terrificus and the mojavetoxin is obtained from the rattlesnake Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus. Preferably the composition further comprises an effective amount of acetylsalicylic acid whereby the toxin and acetylsalicylic acid together produce a synergistic effect providing enhanced pain relief. The composition of the invention may be delivered in parenteral (i.p.) (intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous) applications. Alternatively, the composition may be applied as a topical application. The biological activity of the composition is characterized by its ability to bind to presynaptic and postsynapic receptor sites. This results in an inhibition of aceylcholine release and activity.
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A microcontroller-based temperature compensated circuit for ground-fault circuit interrupter to meet the requirements of UL 943 using a single sensor to detect both ground-fault and grounded-neutral fault conditions in both full-wave and half-wave AC power supplies as part of a ground-fault circuit breaker or a receptacle device.
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Kelp/seaweed extract biocatalyst compositions, methods of making the kelp/seaweed extract biocatalyst compositions and methods of using these biocatalyst compositions are disclosed. The biocatalyst compositions are useful in wastewater treatment, bioremediation and the elimination of grease from grease traps and sewage systems. In addition, the biocatalyst compositions are useful in home, garden and lawn care applications.
摘要:
An apparatus and a method for carrying skis are disclosed. The skis are encircled with a strap to form a bundle. The bundle is releasably attached to a belt or bandolier worn by a person. The strap carries an engagement member, and the belt or bandolier carrying a holder with which the engagement member is adapted releasably to engage.
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The invention concerns a system or a method for maintaining zonal isolation in a wellbore. According to the invention, the system comprises, at a specific location along said wellbore, a sealing element, said sealing element being able to deform both during and after placement and is maintained after placement under compression through a pressurizing fluid or by confinement in a volume.
摘要:
A treatment apparatus and method for wellbore instability is described including a caliper with one or more radially extending arms which are capable of extending and retracting movement in a radial direction and a fluid supply facility to deliver treatment fluid from the ends of the arms to the wellbore wall, with a sensing and valve mechanism such that in use fluid is being delivered from the end of any extended arm to a breakout region of the wellbore where there is instability.
摘要:
The invention concerns a system or a method for maintaining zonal isolation in a wellbore. According to the invention, the system comprises, at a specific location along said wellbore, a sealing element, said sealing element being able to deform both during and after placement and is maintained after placement under compression through a pressurising fluid or by confinement in a volume.
摘要:
A method of producing analgesia and enhancing analgesia is disclosed. The method includes administering a beta-neurotoxin that is characterized by its ability to bind to pre- and postsynaptic receptors resulting in the inhibition of neurotransmission.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a class of proteins, a process of production thereof, and a method for treatment of neurological and viral diseases in humans and animals. More specifically it applies to the treatment of heretofore intractable diseases such as retro-viral infections including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), bovine immunodeficiency virus (BIV) and equine acquired immunodeficiency virus (EAIV). The method of treatment comprises administering to the subject a disease mitigating amount of a detoxified and neurotropically active modified venom composition containing alpha-neurotoxins that target a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor.
摘要:
The present invention provides a composition of matter and a method of using the composition for treating and preventing of retroviral infections of mammalian cells. It includes identification of Crotalus beta-neurotoxins as capable of preventing HIV infection and replication in that cell and a retroviral composition which can be administered in-vivo for the treatment of HIV infection. The retrovirus is selected from the group consisting of Lentiviruses (HIV-1, HIV-2, SIV, EIAV, BIV, and FIV). In addition, crotoxin can effect changes to the expression of HIV receptor proteins and/or cellular cofactors homologous to their target receptors.