Abstract

The invention provides a process for tanning a substrate using at least one ionic liquid. The at least one ionic liquid can be used in at least one of the following tanning steps: tanning, re-tanning, preservation, liming, pickling, impregnation, lubrication, dyeing, fatliquoring or finishing.

IPC Classes  ?

• C14C 3/06 - Mineral tanning using chromium compounds
• C14C 3/10 - Vegetable tanning
• C14C 3/30 - Chemical tanning using physical means combined with chemical means
• C14C 9/00 - Impregnating leather for preserving, waterproofing, making resistant to heat or similar purposes
• D06P 1/00 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed

Abstract

A method of determining in a subject a predisposition to, or increased risk for, developing a tendon, ligament, or other soft tissue injury or pathology, the method comprising the step of screening the subject for the presence of at least one polymorphism in at least one gene family selected from the group consisting of any one or more of: the matrix metallo-protease (MMP) family, the collagen family, including the COL5A1 and COL12A1 genes, the glycoprotein family, including the TNC and COMP genes, and derivatives thereof, which polymorphism is a polymorphism which results in a modified, augmented, or mitigated interaction with other members of the gene families mentioned herein, when compared to a wild-type interaction.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids

Abstract

A vapour of a blend comprising the oil of orange and the oil of bergamot, a process for its preparation and its use as an antimicrobial. The vapour has been found to be particularly useful on food contaminated with microorganisms without affecting the sensory properties of the food.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 65/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof
• A23L 3/3472 - Compounds of undetermined constitution obtained from animals or plants
• A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof