Purified BMP-2 and BMP-4 proteins and processes for producing them are disclosed. The proteins may be used in the treatment of bone and cartilage defects and in wound healing and related tissue repair.

A cementitious product has an exposed surface finish which is applied during formation of the product by a pressing process and which simulates the surface and aspect of natural stone provided by secondary processing.

Collagen in tactoid form obtained by forming an aqueous solution containing dissolved collagen and a water soluble or miscible polymer adapted to precipitate collagen out of solution in the form of tactoids.

Pharmaceutical product comprising an interferon and a compound of formula (A) ##STR1## or a pro-drug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, phosphate ester and/or acyl derivative or either of the foregoing as a combined preparation for simultaneous, separate or sequential use in antiviral therapy.

A tool insert comprising an abrasive compact bonded to a cemented carbide support. The cutting edge of the tool is provided by the periphery of the compact. A plurality of recesses, each filled with abrasive compact material, extend into the cemented carbide support from the compact/carbide interface. The recesses are arranged in a series of rows, with each recess being staggered relative to its nearest neighbour in an adjacent row. In use, wear of the compact cutting edge occurs and eventually ...

This invention relates to instantized products having thickening and/or flavoring and/or like properties which are for example useful in the production of foods and culinary preparations of the instantized type. The instantized products are prepared by incorporation of gelatin or other hydrophilic colloid to provide networks or paths whereby hot or cold aqueous liquid can readily penetrate throughout the product.

In a method of making a smoking product a mixture comprising a particulate bulk material, tobacco for example, a binder, sugar, ammonia and an ammonium salt, preferably with the addition of water, is extruded to provide a coherent extrudate.

The present invention relates to a non-emulsified personal cleansing composition comprising a cleansing component further comprising a lathering surfactant and water; and an insoluble skin conditioning component, wherein the insoluble skin conditioning component has an interfacial tension index of less than about 150% in the cleansing component. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing and conditioning the skin or hair using these products.

A pharmaceutical product in the form of a gelatin capsule with a fill comprises a hydrogel material, a gas generator and an oil-based or hydrophilic based liquid vehicle, wherein upon contact with acidic aqueous medium the gelatin capsule breaks up, disperses or dissolves and the fill reacts to form a foam.

This invention provides absorbent products, having a permeable cover made of a microperforated fibrillated thermoplastic film that has improved properties such as intimate, but nonoccluding contact with the body, yet providing comfort and resilience and immediate fluid acceptance and distribution. The cover is characterized by having non perforate regions and perforate regions, the perforate regions having a plurality of microholes defined by a network of fiberlike elements, the perforate region...