Low molecular weight gelators (LMWG) self-assemble in solution into one-dimensional objects such as fibres or tapes. The entanglement of these fibres or tapes results in the formation of a network and a gel. In general, LMWG are investigated as single component systems. However, there are significant potential opportunities from mixed LMWG systems, which are rarely investigated. Here, we discus...

In previous randomised clinical trials of thromboprophylaxis after total hip replacement, low-molecular-weight heparin has been given for an arbitrary 7 to 14 days. The risk factors are mainly perioperative and it is possible that a shorter course may be adequate. We assessed the safety and effectiveness of a three-day course. We assessed 156 primary THR patients after randomisation to either a...

A second extracellular protease from myxobacter strain AL-1 has been purified to homogeneity and named protease II; the enzyme crystallizes as fine needles. The extracellular, cell wall lytic protease reported previously from the same organism is now designated protease I. Protease II exhibits a pH optimum of 8.5 to 9.0 and is stable from pH 3.0 to 9.0. The enzyme is heat stable at 50 C for 18 ...