Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment of onychomycosis and/or tinea pedis, the composition comprising a polymer capable of forming nanoparticles and terbinafine, or derivative or salt thereof, wherein the nanoparticles are formed with and/or in the presence of terbinafine, or derivative or salt thereof and wherein the composition is administered topically to provide a daily dose to an infected area in the range of about 5 ?g to about 50 ?g of terbinafine. The invention also relates to a combination of the composition and a liquid dispensing device for dispensing a pre-defined quantity of the composition to a user's toes and/or inter-digital spaces and/or front of the foot.

Abstract: The present invention relates nanoparticles formed of a polymer and an antifungal agent, wherein the polymer is selected from the group consisting of linear or branched or cyclic polymonoguanide/polyguanidine, polybiguanide, analogues or derivatives thereof, or mixtures thereof. The nanoparticles are particularly suited for the treatment of fungal nail or skin infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition (and methods of producing the such compositions) for the treatment of a fungal infection comprising a polymer capable of forming nanoparticles and an antifungal agent. The invention also relates to novel uses of polyhexamethylene biguanide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in the treatment of a dermatological condition, comprising a polymer capable of forming nanoparticles an anti-inflammatory and/or analgesic agent. The composition is particularly suited to the treatment of acne and/or atopic dermatitis. The invention also relates to novel uses of polyhexamethylene biguanide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in the treatment or management of inflammation and/or pain, comprising a polymer capable of forming nanoparticles an anti-inflammatory and/or analgesic agent. The invention also relates to novel uses of polyhexamethylene biguanide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment of a fungal infection comprising a polymer capable of forming nanoparticles and terbinafine, or derivative or salt thereof, wherein the nanoparticles are formed with and/or in the presence of terbinafine, or derivative or salt thereof, and where the composition comprises: a) a ratio of terbinafine, or derivative or salt thereof, to polymer in the range of about 1:2 to 1:4; and b) up to about 30% (v/v) alcohol. The composition is particularly suited as a topical treatment for fungal nail or skin infections. The invention also relates to methods of producing such compositions and combinations which can be used to produce said same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment of onychomycosis and/or tinea pedis, the composition comprising a polymer capable of forming nanoparticles and terbinafine, or derivative or salt thereof, wherein the nanoparticles are formed with and/or in the presence of terbinafine, or derivative or salt thereof and wherein the composition is administered topically to provide a daily dose to an infected area in the range of about 5 ?g to about 50 ?g of terbinafine. The invention also relates to a combination of the composition and a liquid dispensing device for dispensing a pre-defined quantity of the composition to a user's toes and/or inter-digital spaces and/or front of the foot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising nanoparticles formed of a polymer and terbinafine, wherein the nanoparticles comprise particles in the range of 0.5 to 5 nm and/or in the range of 150 to 250 nm. Such compositions are particularly suited, but not limited, to the treatment of fungal nail infections.

Abstract: A compound comprising the amino acid sequence HKSRALLIFQKIMWLRRQ (SEQ ID No: 1) or comprising a part of said amino acid sequence of 7 or more amino acids, or comprising a variant of said amino acid sequence or said part thereof in which from 1 to 5 amino acids have been altered, wherein the compound binds to MAP kinase p38?. The compounds are useful in binding to and inhibiting MAP kinase p38?, and are useful as research tools, in drug discovery, medicine, particularly for treating inflammatory conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising nanoparticles formed of a polymer and terbinafine, wherein the nanoparticles comprise particles in the range of 0.5 to 5 nm and/or in the range of 150 to 250 nm. Such compositions are particularly suited, but not limited, to the treatment of fungal nail infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition (and methods of producing the such compositions) for the treatment of a fungal infection comprising a polymer capable of forming nanoparticles and an antifungal agent. The invention also relates to novel uses of polyhexamethylene biguanide.

Abstract: A compound comprising the amino acid sequence HKSRALLIFQKIMWLRRQ (SEQ ID No: 1) or comprising a part of said amino acid sequence of 7 or more amino acids, or comprising a variant of said amino acid sequence or said part thereof in which from 1 to 5 amino acids have been altered, wherein the compound binds to MAP kinase p38?. The compounds are useful in binding to and inhibiting MAP kinase p38?, and are useful as research tools, in drug discovery, medicine, particularly for treating inflammatory conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for sensitizing a bacterium to an antibacterial the method comprising the step of exposing the bacterium, in the presence of an entry-promoting agent, to an agent that inhibits antibacterial resistance. Methods for killing an antibacterial-resistant bacterium comprising the step of exposing the bacterium, in the presence of an entry-promoting agent, to an agent that inhibits antibacterial resistance and exposing the bacterium to an antibacterial are also provided. The methods may also include the step of identifying the bacterium and the antibacterial resistance profile of the bacterium and tailoring the methods accordingly. Exemplary entry promoting agents provided are polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) and polyhexamethyleneguanide (PHMG). Exemplary agents that inhibit antibacterial resistance are agents that bindto and inhibit antibacterial-resistance determinants such as beta-lactamases, PBP2a, NDM-1 and Vim2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated target sequence. The target sequence is a splice variant of PDE5 called a PDE5a1, a component of which is presented as SEQ ID No 1. The identified target sequence of the present invention may be used to as a target to identify agents (such as modulators) useful in the prevention and/or treatment of a disease associated with scarring and/or fibrosis or to selectively identify smooth muscle cells and myofibroblasts and myoepithelial cells in samples of normal and diseased tissue from individuals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated target sequence. The target sequence is a splice variant of PDE5 called a PDE5a1, a component of which is presented as SEQ ID No 1. The identified target sequence of the present invention may be used to as a target to identify agents (such as modulators) useful in the prevention and/or treatment of a disease associated with scarring and/or fibrosis or to selectively identify smooth muscle cells and myofibroblasts and myoepithelial cells in samples of normal and diseased tissue from individuals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated target sequence. The target sequence is a splice variant of PDE5 called a PDE5a1, a component of which is presented as SEQ ID No 1. The identified target sequence of the present invention may be used to as a target to identify agents (such as modulators) useful in the prevention and/or treatment of a disease associated with scarring and/or fibrosis or to selectively identify smooth muscle cells and myofibroblasts and myoepithelial cells in samples of normal and diseased tissue from individuals.