Abstract: A method for suppressing tumor metastasis, in which an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) is administered to a subject in need thereof. Also disclosed is a method of treating cancer, in which an effective amount of a chemotherapy agent and an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) is administered to a subject in need thereof. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions for suppressing tumor metastasis and for treating cancer, each of the compositions containing a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: A method for suppressing tumor metastasis, in which an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) is administered to a subject in need thereof. Also disclosed is a method of treating cancer, in which an effective amount of a chemotherapy agent and an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) is administered to a subject in need thereof. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions for suppressing tumor metastasis and for treating cancer, each of the compositions containing a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: A pharmacological composition for use in inhibiting differentiation, functional activities, and population of granulo-cytic myeloid-derived suppressor cells (gMDSCs) and/or suppressing, tumor metastasis in a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of Bidens pilosa extract, or more than one polyacetylenic compounds purified or isolated from the B. pilosa extract, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to use of a diterpene from a coral, excavatolide B, or an analogue thereof for treating a disease associated with inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-2 and/or matrix metalloproteinase. The invention also relates to use of a diterpene from a coral, excavatolide B, and an analogue thereof for treating a disease associated with TNF-? and/or IL-6 over-expression.

Abstract: Disclosed are extracts, compositions, and methods for treating cancer and inflammatory disorders. Also disclosed are methods for preparing extracts or compounds for treating the disorders.

Abstract: An extract from a tuber of a Dioscorea plant is disclosed. Also disclosed is a composition containing an extract from a tuber of a Dioscorea plant, as well as methods of using the extract and composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are extracts, compositions, and methods for treating cancer and inflammatory disorders. Also disclosed are methods for preparing extracts or compounds for treating the disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are extracts, compositions, and methods for treating cancer and inflammatory disorders. Also disclosed are methods for preparing extracts or compounds for treating the disorders.

Abstract: A truncated 1,3-1,4-?-D-glucanase. Also disclosed are related nucleic acid, vector, host cell, and preparation method.

Abstract: An extract from a tuber of a Dioscorea plant is disclosed. Also disclosed is a composition containing an extract from a tuber of a Dioscorea plant, as well as methods of using the extract and composition.

Abstract: A method for enhancing proliferation of bone marrow cells or spleen cells with an alcohol-insoluble extract of a Dioscorea plant tuber obtained by stepwise treatment of an aqueous extract of Dioscorea plant tuber with aqueous-alcohol solvents.

Abstract: Disclosed are extracts, compositions, and methods for treating cancer and inflammatory disorders. Also disclosed are methods for preparing extracts or compounds for treating the disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method utilizing mammalian expression system for generating virus-like particles (VLPs) of mammalian-hosted viruses, particularly SARS-CoV. The method of the present invention involves expression of viral structural proteins in Vero cells and thereby obtaining recombinant VLPs in the culture medium. SARS-VLPs generated by the method of the present invention are highly immunogenic and can elicit not only humoral but also cellular immune responses in a mammal.

Abstract: An extract from a tuber of a Dioscorea plant. Also disclosed is a composition containing an extract from a tuber of a Dioscorea plant and a cytokine, as well as methods of enhancing proliferation of bone marrow or spleen cells and stimulating regeneration of a specific lineage of hematopoietic cells.

Abstract: A truncated glucanase with an improved thermal stability and a higher specific enzymatic activity than the wild-type enzyme. The truncated glucanase is obtained by removing a number of amino acid residues from the C-terminal of the wild-type 1,3-1,4-?-D-glucanase of Fibrobacter succinogenes. The removal of the C-terminal amino acid residues can be conducted at the genetic level by modifying the gene encoding for the wild type enzyme using, for example, a PCR-based method. Or, it can also be conducted at the protein level by first producing the wild-type enzyme protein and then subjecting the wild-type protein to certain protease action to remove a portion of its C-terminal.

Abstract: The present invention provides medicinally active extracts and fractions, and a method for preparing the same by extracting and fractioning constituents from the tissue of plant components of the Anoectochilus family. These active extracts and fractions are useful for preventing or inhibiting tumor growth.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the convenient transformation of the somatic cells of animals. Somatic cell transformation is useful for medical and veterinary care of genetic diseases, and other therapeutic or animal improvement purposes. The method makes use of an electric discharge particle acceleration apparatus which can inject very small particles of gold or other dense material carrying genetic constructs coated on them into the living cells of animals. The animals not only live, but there is no visible bruising or bleeding at the site of the treatment. The method is particularly adaptable since the force of the particle injection in such a spark discharge apparatus is adjustable by adjustments to the voltage of the spark discharge.

Abstract: An extract from a tuber of a Dioscorea plant. Also disclosed is a composition containing an extract from a tuber of a Dioscorea plant and a cytokine, as well as methods of enhancing proliferation of bone marrow or spleen cells and stimulating regeneration of a specific lineage of hematopoietic cells.

Abstract: A transformed plant cell or transgenic plant containing a recombinant nucleic acid that encodes a heterologous C-repeat/dehydration-responsive element-binding factor (CBF). Expression of the CBF factor increases tolerance of the cell or the plant to chilling, oxidative stress, water-deficit, or salt. Also disclosed are methods of producing such a transformed plant cell or transgenic plant.

Abstract: A truncated 1,3-1,4-?-D-glucanase. Also disclosed are related nucleic acid, vector, host cell, and preparation method.