This thesis describes methods to obtain value–added compounds from TMPturpentine obtained from the spruce, Picea abies. The methodology focuses on biotransformations using two approaches: an oxygenation approach (i.e. oxygenation of terpene hydrocarbons by cell cultures) and an esterification approach (i.e. lipase-catalysed transesterification of vinyl acetate with terpene alcohols, and a furth...

An alarming increase in biofilm forming methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) possesses a serious problem in hospital environment demands a renewed effort to seek agents from natural system that are effective against pathogenic bacteria resistant to current antimicrobials. In the study, the distribution of biofilm forming MRSA and the antibacterial activity of essential oils (Eucal...

BACKGROUND Plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration is a strong predictor of atherosclerosis. However, to date, there is no in vivo evidence that CRP is proatherogenic. METHODS AND RESULTS We studied the effect of human CRP transgene (tg) expression, under basal and turpentine-stimulated conditions, on atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein (apo) E-/- mice. Aortic atherosclerotic lesions in 2...

a considerable height, but without any visible effect. A castoroil and turpentine enema was then given, and preparations made for employing counter-irritation. On my arrival at hospital at about 2-30 o'clock p.m., the patient's state was as follows:?Skin cold; breathing stertorous ; pulse hard and very labored; pupils contracted to a pin 8 point: insensibility complete. There was not the slight...

The new fadts contained in this paper relate either to the chemical properties of this double fait, or to its ufe as a purgative. It appears that M. Lavoifier united the acid of phofphorus with the foffil alkali, but without having fucceeded in obtaining cryftals from the combination. This compound, he fays, was gummy, gluey, and of the confidence of turpentine, &c. M. Fourcroy confirmed the re...

Several studies suggest that some bark beetle like to attack large trees. The invasive red turpentine beetle (RTB), Dendroctonus valens LeConte, one of the most destructive forest pests in China, is known to exhibit this behavior. Our previous study demonstrated that RTBs preferred to attack large-diameter trees (diameter at breast height, DBH ≥30 cm) over small-diameter trees (DBH ≤10 cm) in t...

The treatment with adrenocorticotropic hormone of guinea pigs sensitized with heat-killed tubercle bacilli caused suppression of their skin reactivity to tuberculin. Similar animals treated with saline did not show this change. Normal guinea pigs treated with adrenocorticotropic hormone showed suppression of inflammation, but not necrosis, produced by intracutaneous oil of turpentine. There was...

Ji?Cinnamon 5xiv, Myrrh (Balsamodendron) 5xi, Agaric, Spikenard (Nardus Indicus), Ginger, Saffron, Seeds of treacle Mustard (Thlaspi Arvense) or Mitliridate Mustard (Lepidium Campestre), Frankincense (Resin of Abies Excelsa), Chio Turpentine (Resin of Pistacia Terebinthus) of each 5x. Camel's Hay (Juncus Odoratus), Costus (Costus Arabicus or Auklandia Costus or Aplotaxis Auriculata) or Zedoary ...