An object of the present invention is to find a novel substance that is capable of efficiently promoting the proliferation of stem cells while maintaining the undifferentiated state thereof and to provide the substance as an agent for maintaining the undifferentiated state of stem cells or an agent for promoting the proliferation of stem cells. Another object of the present invention is to provide an agent for treating a wound that has a wound healing effect on the skin and is readily available in the field of skin regenerative medicine or cosmetic treatment, and safe and inexpensive. The present invention relates to an agent for maintaining the undifferentiated state or promoting the proliferation of stem cells or an agent for treating a wound, comprising, as an active ingredient, one or a mixture of two or more of fatty acid glycerides represented by the following general formula (I):

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wherein at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 represents an acyl group derived from an unsaturated fatty acid having 16 to 22 carbon atoms and the others each represent an acyl group derived from a saturated fatty acid or a hydrogen atom.

An object of the present invention is to find a novel substance that is capable of efficiently promoting the proliferation of stem cells while maintaining the undifferentiated state thereof and to provide the substance as an agent for maintaining the undifferentiated state of stem cells or an agent for promoting the proliferation of stem cells. Another object of the present invention is to provide an agent for treating a wound that has a wound healing effect on the skin and is readily available in the field of skin regenerative medicine or cosmetic treatment, and safe and inexpensive. The present invention relates to an agent for maintaining the undifferentiated state or promoting the proliferation of stem cells or an agent for treating a wound, comprising, as an active ingredient, one or a mixture of two or more of fatty acid glycerides represented by the following general formula (I):

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wherein at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 represents an acyl group derived from an unsaturated fatty acid having 16 to 22 carbon atoms and the others each represent an acyl group derived from a saturated fatty acid or a hydrogen atom.

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for metathesizing a first alkenyl or alkynyl group with a second alkenyl or alkynyl group, the composition comprising a ruthenium metathesis catalyst and a photoredox catalyst that is activated by visible light.

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for metathesizing a first alkenyl or alkynyl group with a second alkenyl or alkynyl group, the composition comprising a ruthenium metathesis catalyst and a photoredox catalyst that is activated by visible light.

To provide a method capable of separating a monofunctional species, bifunctional species, etc. of a fluorinated ether compound having a polyfluoropolyether chain and a predetermined functional group in good yield and with high separation performance.

A separation method for separating a compound represented by the formula (1) and a compound represented by the formula (2) from a mixture containing them by chromatography using a stationary phase and a mobile phase, wherein the mobile phase contains at least one type of specific solvent selected from a hydrofluoroolefin, a hydrochlorofluoroolefin, a chlorofluoroolefin, a cyclic hydrofluoroolefin, a cyclic hydrochlorofluoroolefin, a cyclic chlorofluoroolefin, a cyclic hydrofluorocarbon, a cyclic hydrochlorofluorocarbon, a cyclic chlorofluorocarbon and a perfluoroketone:

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To provide a method capable of separating a monofunctional species, bifunctional species, etc. of a fluorinated ether compound having a polyfluoropolyether chain and a predetermined functional group in good yield and with high separation performance.

A separation method for separating a compound represented by the formula (1) and a compound represented by the formula (2) from a mixture containing them by chromatography using a stationary phase and a mobile phase, wherein the mobile phase contains at least one type of specific solvent selected from a hydrofluoroolefin, a hydrochlorofluoroolefin, a chlorofluoroolefin, a cyclic hydrofluoroolefin, a cyclic hydrochlorofluoroolefin, a cyclic chlorofluoroolefin, a cyclic hydrofluorocarbon, a cyclic hydrochlorofluorocarbon, a cyclic chlorofluorocarbon and a perfluoroketone:

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Disclosed are methods or processes of synthesizing building blocks and feedstocks for producing a broader range of polymers, including renewable polymers, from renewable resources such as CO.sub.2. In a process of manufacturing a renewable feedstock for polymer production, a CO.sub.2 derived lactone is prepared and processed to form the renewable feedstock. The process may include alkoxycarbonylation of the CO.sub.2 derived lactone to form a diester and hydrogenation of the diester.

Disclosed are methods or processes of synthesizing building blocks and feedstocks for producing a broader range of polymers, including renewable polymers, from renewable resources such as CO.sub.2. In a process of manufacturing a renewable feedstock for polymer production, a CO.sub.2 derived lactone is prepared and processed to form the renewable feedstock. The process may include alkoxycarbonylation of the CO.sub.2 derived lactone to form a diester and hydrogenation of the diester.

The invention relates to trans carotenoid compounds and salts thereof as well as compositions thereof, methods for making them, and uses thereof. These compounds are useful in improving diffusivity of oxygen between red blood cells and body tissues in mammals including humans.

The invention relates to trans carotenoid compounds and salts thereof as well as compositions thereof, methods for making them, and uses thereof. These compounds are useful in improving diffusivity of oxygen between red blood cells and body tissues in mammals including humans.