Abstract: A method of preparing degradable and environment responsive composite microgels, belonging to polymer material synthesis and biomaterial technology fields. Firstly, a copolymer of L-malic acid and 6-hydroxyhexanoate is prepared; then, N,N,N?,N?-tetramethyl cystamine is prepared. The copolymer and N,N,N?,N?-tetramethyl cystamine are mixed in an organic solvent to form a mixed solution which is added into excess distilled water to produce composite microgels. The microgels have advantages of mild preparing conditions, fast reaction speed without catalysts, no impurity remained, and controllable degradation rate. The microgels can load anticancer drug doxorubicin hydrochloride, showing environment responsive controlled release due to introduction of carboxyl groups and disulfide bonds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cyanoglucoside according to formula (I) and formulations thereof in the prevention and/or treatment of diabetes and/or metabolic syndrome; wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from an optionally substituted mono- or di-saccharide, —O—R4, —O—C(O)—R4 and halogen, such as Cl, F or Br, wherein R4 is selected from H, alkyl, such as methyl, as well as tautomers, geometrical isomers, optically active forms, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically active derivative thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a composition for maintenance of bone and/or cartilage health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of bone and/or cartilage disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, particularly compositions useful in maintaining and supporting healthy microflora in the female urogenital tract which could lead to inhibition of vaginal infections, as well as methods of treating and preventing vaginal infections. Compositions useful in supporting healthy microflora, disclosed herein, generally comprise a therapeutic amount of a first saccharide and a therapeutic amount of a second saccharide or an organic acid. The saccharides may be, for example, a pentose, a disaccharide, a cyclodextrin, a pectic substance or a non-digestible polysaccharide. The organic acid may be, for example, malic acid.

Abstract: Nicotinamide ribose has many applications, including as a dietary supplement. This invention convers a process to prepare nicotinamide ribose it in its phosphorylated form. The instant invention is based on the discovery that nicotinamide ribose phosphate emerges in stable form by direct reaction of ribose-1,2-cyclic phosphate. It is based on the further conversion of the phosphorylated nicotinamide ribose product to unphosphorylated nicotinamide ribose upon treatment with an enzymatic phosphatase, most preferably in buffer containing borate. It is based on the further discovery that compositions of nicotinamide ribose with borate slow the decomposition of nicotinamide ribose, and therefore is more useful than compositions of nicotinamide ribose without borate.

Abstract: A method for producing a cellulose derivative, including reacting a mixed acid anhydride having two particular types of acyl groups with cellulose in the presence of a base catalyst in an organic solvent having an electron pair-donating property to form a cellulose derivative with the two types of acyl groups derived from the mixed acid anhydride, the acyl groups being introduced at hydroxy groups in the cellulose.

Abstract: A nobiletin composition having high water solubility and a method for easily producing the same are provided. A method for producing a solid dispersion comprising nobiletin, comprising the step of mixing nobiletin or a nobiletin-containing product with a water-soluble hesperidin derivative, and then melting the mixture by heating; and the step of solidifying the melted product by cooling. A nobiletin-containing composition produced by the method.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a cellulose derivative. The method includes forming a first reaction product by reacting non-oxidized cellulose with at least one first alkalization agent in the presence of at least one suitable solvent, wherein the first reaction product includes a non-oxidized alkali-cellulose. The method further includes forming a second reaction product by reacting a monohalo-organic compound with a second alkalization agent in a solution, wherein the second reaction product includes a saturated solution and a sediment. The method further includes increasing a temperature of the saturated solution and dissolving at least a portion of the sediment, and reacting the non-oxidized alkali-cellulose with the second reaction product to form an improved carboxymethyl cellulose.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing a stable emulsion that includes at least one avermectin. Also described, is the emulsion thus obtained, especially for use in the treatment of dermatological disorders such as rosacea.

Abstract: The present application discloses regioselectively substituted cellulose esters, films made from the regioselectively substituted cellulose esters and methods for making the same. The regioselectively substituted cellulose esters are synthesized using trifluoroacetic anhydride and cellulose with various acyl donors or acyl donor precursors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a skin preparation composition for external use containing complex hyaluronic acid as an active ingredient, and specifically relates to a skin preparation composition for external use that contains hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid as active ingredients, and are excellent in an active oxygen scavenging effect, a wrinkle improvement effect, a moisturizing effect, a skin irritation relief effect, an acne prevention effect, an atopy improvement effect, and an anti-inflammatory effect, an hair damage prevention effect, and a hair loss prevention and hair growth effect.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are new C-mannoside compounds and compositions and their application as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of human disease. Methods of inhibition of FimH activity in a human subject are also provided for the treatment diseases such as urinary tract infection.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a solid, palatable composition and its preparation process which, relative to the total weight of the composition, comprises: 5 to 30%, preferably 8 to 20% by weight of at least one fat chosen from among a liquid oil, a fat, wax or mixture thereof, the liquid oil not to represent more than 8% by weight of the composition; 0.001 to 85% by weight of at least one active substance; and 20 to 95%, preferably 40 to 70% by weight of at least one palatable material, for use thereof as medicinal product, nutraceutical or food supplement, for oral administration to mammals, except man, in particular for domestic animals such as dogs, cats or horses. The said solid composition is obtained by mixing the components, vaporising the fats, calibrating the dry, fluid granular material and compressing the granular material in a stock cube press.

Abstract: Provided are polymers (e.g., polymeric materials), nanoparticles comprising one or more of the polymers, and compositions. A polymer may be in the form of a nanoparticle. A polymer can be linear or branched. A polymer includes one or more poly(ester urea) segment, optionally, one or more poly(urethane) segment, optionally, one or more diol segment, optionally, one or more poly(ethylene glycol) segment, and, optionally, one or more terminal/end group. A polymer (e.g., a polymeric material) may include a branching moiety. For example, a composition includes one or more polymer. In an example, polymers and nanoparticles can be used to deliver a drug (e.g., gambogic acid) to an individual (e.g, who has been diagnosed with or is suspected of having cancer and/or a viral infection).

Abstract: The invention relates to the separation of manure in fractions and the treatment of said fractions in order to retrieve useful components to produce manure-derived bioplastic and other manure-derived bioproducts. The invention further relates to a method for producing composite (bio)plastic, and to a method for producing fibre from regenerated manure-derived cellulose. The methods include the steps of: flocculation treatment and a filtration treatment; pulping the manure-derived solid fractions; acetylation of the manure-derived dissolving-grade cellulose pulp with acetic anhydride and a catalyst; extracting fermentable components from the different fractions of the manure to produce monocarboxylic acids for use in the monocarboxylic acid carrier solution. Furthermore methods are disclosed for forming composite bioplastics with resin binding agents; and for spinning yarn from cellulose pulp.

Abstract: Combination cellulose materials and methods of making and using these materials. The combination material includes a first cellulosic material and a second cellulosic material.

Abstract: The present invention is related to methods for lowering peroxide levels in sucrose acetate isobutyrate formulations and to composition used in and formed by such methods.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions, and methods for treatment and/or prevention of at least one disease, disorder, and/or condition by inhibiting binding of an E-selectin to an E-selectin ligand are disclosed. For example, highly potent multimeric E-selectin antagonist are desorbed and pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one of the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising topiramate and a sulfoalkyl ether cyclodextrin, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A method for cleaving amide bonds, comprising: a) providing a molecule comprising an amide group; b) reacting the molecule comprising an amide group with hydroxylamine (NH2OH) or a salt thereof to cleave the amide bond of the amide group.