Covid-19 Update
Dear Clients, As the COVID-19 situation evolves globally, Cfm Oskar Tropitzsch GmbH strives to provide an uninterrupted supply of Analytical- and Research Reagents, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Starting Materials to customers and ultimately millions of patients we serve around the world. We are continuously assessing the situation, and given extensive mitigation planning and efforts, as […]
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Pepper from the Amazonas
Originally from southwestern India — pepper has found its way to us in Europe as a spice and remedy. Pepper was already known as a preservative and spice for food in ancient times and was therefore very popular as a luxury item in early Europe. In some epochs, this seasoning was outweighed with gold, which indicated its astonishing triumph even then. The flavor originates mainly from the alkaloid piperine. The digestive properties have always been used against gastrointestinal pain.
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Investment in secure emails
Investment in secure emails – Cfm invests in the increased security of email communication and introduces digital certificates. One or the other business partner may have noticed: Since the beginning of February 2020, all emails from Cfm have been digitally signed. The digital signature confirms both the integrity of an email and the authenticity of […]
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Metaphosphoric acid
Meta-phosphoric acid is a colorless, glass-like material that we obtain from a European manufacturer and supply several different industries. Food analytics use meta-phosphoric acid to determine vitamins. The biochemistry uses the compound to precipitate protein in biological liquids such as blood and urine. In the veterinary field, meta-phosphoric acid can be used to determine urea in cattle blood. The pharmaceutical industry also uses meta-phosphoric acid as an additive in the production of diagnostic test strips.
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Plant of the month December
Bixa orellana – Achiote The Achiote is one of the oldest crop plants in South America and is now cultivated in the complete tropical area. As early as the 1490’s the red dye obtained from the ground seeds has been used to color textiles and for red ink. Today annatto is a verified food colorant […]
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Let`s meet in San Diego
Antibody and ADC experts are meeting in San Diego Dec. 9-13. For this reason I`m going to present a poster with the titel: “Novel Mode Of Action Molecules” which explains the inhibition of the GRP78 pathway of one of our molecules. In case you would like to arrange an appointment, don`t hesitate to reach out […]
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Medicinal plants of the month November
Ardisia crenata This plant belongs to the family of Primulaceae. It originates from Asia, but is an invasive species in some other countries, e.g. the United States. It is widely used as ornamental plant. Identified ingredients include the aglycon Ardisicrenogenin and several ardisicrenosides (saponins). Several substances isolated from the root show cytotoxic activities in human […]
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Medicinal plant of the month October
Vanilla planifolia Probably the most famous orchid and source of one of the most expensive spices in the world. Origin of the Vanilla orchid is Mexico, the region around Veracruz. Mainly due to the aromatic ingredient Vanillin, developed during fermentation of the seed vessel, it was already famous in Aztec times. more
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Medicinal plant of the month
Zingiber officinale The ginger rhizome (zingiberis rhizoma) has found it’s use as condiment and cure for many years. Especially in Southeast Asia where it’s also assumed to originate. However, nowadays it’s cultivated in almost every land with tropical climate. It’s typical spicy taste is attributed to Gingeroles which are chemically related to Capsaicin and Piperin, […]
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Honey season is Pyrrolizidine alkaloid season
Many people like to eat and drink honey in many variations. But as bees do not distinguish between pyrrolizidine-containing and pyrrolizidine-free plants, these substances are also found in honey again.
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Natural Products in Drug Discovery and Human Health
28.-31. July 2019 University of Lisbon The Phytochemical Society Europe (PSE) invites to their meeting on “Natural Products in Drug Discovery and Human Health” from July 28th to 31st in Lisbon, Portugal. The faculty of pharmacy of the University of Lisbon has contacted professors, researchers, exhibitors and Ph.D. students from all over the world to […]
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