Compositions and methods are provided for making hyper compliant polymer particles by inverse emulsification and having a predetermined mechanical compliance and a predetermined size with a monodisperse diameter. Compositions and methods are provided for use of hyper compliant polymer particles in drug delivery, assay, particle image velocimetry, ceramics, cosmetics, deconvolution, electronic paper, insulation, personal care, standards, retroreflective paint and paint applications, thickening agents, regenerative medicine, device calibration, micro-carriers and force indicators.

Provided is a polymer flocculant which is capable of controlling the structure of a polymer that is a copolymerization product of a monomer (a) having a structure derived from formula (I) in each molecule and a water-soluble unsaturated monomer (b) having a polymerizable unsaturated bond in each molecule, and which has a branched or cross-linking structure, and is excellent in water-solubility and water dispersibility, ##STR00001## In formula (I), R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are respectively a linear or branched functional group configured of atoms selected from the group consisting of carbon not having a carbon-carbon unsaturated bond, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen; W is a non-metal element of the group 15; X and Y are each a linear or branched functional group configured of atoms selected from the group consisting of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen, and each have at least one carbon-carbon unsaturated bond, provided that X and Y have different structures; and Z is a chlorine ion, a bromine ion, or an iodine ion.

Provided is a polymer flocculant which is capable of controlling the structure of a polymer that is a copolymerization product of a monomer (a) having a structure derived from formula (I) in each molecule and a water-soluble unsaturated monomer (b) having a polymerizable unsaturated bond in each molecule, and which has a branched or cross-linking structure, and is excellent in water-solubility and water dispersibility, ##STR00001## In formula (I), R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are respectively a linear or branched functional group configured of atoms selected from the group consisting of carbon not having a carbon-carbon unsaturated bond, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen; W is a non-metal element of the group 15; X and Y are each a linear or branched functional group configured of atoms selected from the group consisting of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen, and each have at least one carbon-carbon unsaturated bond, provided that X and Y have different structures; and Z is a chlorine ion, a bromine ion, or an iodine ion.

Herein, the synthesis of N,Ndiallyl morpholinium monomers and polymerization of the same to form rings at high yield and purity are explained. The process involves the synthesis of N,Ndiallyl morpholinium bromide and chloride and subsequently partially or completely exchanging their anions with borate, p-toluenesulfonate, oleate, and acetate anions. The cyclopolimerization of monomers yields water soluble polymers carrying quaternary ammonium groups in each repeated unit, whose aqueous solutions act as a bactericide solution. These solutions are advantageous in preparation of antibacterial formulations intended for domestic use. The polymer with bromide and borate anions is an efficient antibacterial which is able to kill “Pseudomonas Aeruginosa”, the hardest hospital bacterium to cope with, as well as various common bacteria. These formulations are suitable for producing bactericide wet wipes and forming abacterial surfaces and, when combined with air conditioners, generating bacteria free air.

Herein, the synthesis of N,Ndiallyl morpholinium monomers and polymerization of the same to form rings at high yield and purity are explained. The process involves the synthesis of N,Ndiallyl morpholinium bromide and chloride and subsequently partially or completely exchanging their anions with borate, p-toluenesulfonate, oleate, and acetate anions. The cyclopolimerization of monomers yields water soluble polymers carrying quaternary ammonium groups in each repeated unit, whose aqueous solutions act as a bactericide solution. These solutions are advantageous in preparation of antibacterial formulations intended for domestic use. The polymer with bromide and borate anions is an efficient antibacterial which is able to kill “Pseudomonas Aeruginosa”, the hardest hospital bacterium to cope with, as well as various common bacteria. These formulations are suitable for producing bactericide wet wipes and forming abacterial surfaces and, when combined with air conditioners, generating bacteria free air.

Copolymers polymerized from at least one or more cinchona alkaloid containing compounds; and an acrylamide containing monomer, an acrylate containing monomer, or combinations thereof. Method of forming a copolymer-genetic component complex that includes a genetic component and a copolymer where the copolymer includes one or more cinchona alkaloid containing compounds and an acrylamide containing monomer, an acrylate containing monomer, or combinations thereof. Methods of delivering a genetic component to a cell.

Copolymers polymerized from at least one or more cinchona alkaloid containing compounds; and an acrylamide containing monomer, an acrylate containing monomer, or combinations thereof. Method of forming a copolymer-genetic component complex that includes a genetic component and a copolymer where the copolymer includes one or more cinchona alkaloid containing compounds and an acrylamide containing monomer, an acrylate containing monomer, or combinations thereof. Methods of delivering a genetic component to a cell.

Disclosed herein are novel compositions and methods for treating or preventing upper GI tract disorders and protecting stratified squamous epithelium against injury by a noxious substance. The methods generally include administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one bile acid sequestrant, alone or in combination with at least one proton pump inhibitor, and optionally one or more agent chosen from antacids, histamine H.sub.2-receptor antagonists, γ-aminobutyricacid-b (GABA-B) agonists, prodrugs of GABA-B agonists, and protease inhibitors.

Provided is a method of making paper and paperboard. In particular graft copolymers of vinyl monomers and functionalized vinylamine-containing base polymers by Michael addition are added to a paper furnish. The composition can be used alone or in combination with other additives for use in paper making and to improve paper making processes such as paper dry and wet strength properties.

Provided is a method of making paper and paperboard. In particular graft copolymers of vinyl monomers and functionalized vinylamine-containing base polymers by Michael addition are added to a paper furnish. The composition can be used alone or in combination with other additives for use in paper making and to improve paper making processes such as paper dry and wet strength properties.