Abstract: Herein, methods of modulating inclusion formation and stress granules in cells are described. The methods comprise contacting a cell with an inclusion inhibitor. Methods for screening for modulators of TDP-43 aggregation are also described.

Abstract: Codling moth, Cydia pomonella, (L.), is a cosmopolitan pest of the apple, potentially causing damage to circa 80% of the fruit. Disclosed here are use of extract of Ginkgo biloba, or its synthetic metabolites for preventing or treating apple feeding and infestation by neonate larvae of codling moth.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating an individual for a malarial infection, in particular drug-resistant species of Plasmodium, including administering to the individual in need of such treatment a composition comprising an extract containing an effective amount of one or more anti-malarial di- or tri-terpene compounds. Potent and effective extracts containing the anti-malarial compounds can be derived from Luo Han fruit and Stevia leaves, including combinations of the same, for the purpose of treating and preventing malaria in an inexpensive manner from readily available commodities. In one embodiment, the composition is administered orally in a solid or liquid ingestible form.

Abstract: To provide a glycyrrhizin/aminoacetic acid/cysteine combination drug containing an active ingredient in high concentration and excelling in stability and safety. Stability at compounding of active ingredient in high concentration has been improved by avoiding the addition of sulfite salts having been used as a stabilizer in existing products. As glycyrrhizin high-concentration preparations, there is provided a drug composition comprising 8 to 16 mg/mL of glycyrrhizin, 3 to 6 mg/mL of cysteine and 80 to 160 mg/mL of aminoacetic acid wherein no sulfite salts are added as an additive, and pH is 6 to 7.

Abstract: A cardiogenin major isomer is obtained from a methanol extract of Geum japonicum and separated from its minor isomer. The separation of the two isomers can be achieved by chiral phase chromatography, e.g., using a Chiralpak® IC™ column. The purity of the isolated cardiogenin major isomer can be further increased by crystallization, yielding isolated cardiogenin major isomer having HPLC purity as high as 98.97% (a/a) at 210 nm and a potency of 95.50%) (w/w).

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for applying near-infrared optical energies and dosimetries to alter the bioenergetic steady-state trans-membrane and mitochondrial potentials (??-steady) of all irradiated cells through an optical depolarization effect. This depolarization causes a concomitant decrease in the absolute value of the trans-membrane potentials ?? of the irradiated mitochondrial and plasma membranes. Many cellular anabolic reactions and drug-resistance mechanisms can be rendered less functional and/or mitigated by a decrease in a membrane potential ??, the affiliated weakening of the proton motive force ?p, and the associated lowered phosphorylation potential ?Gp. Within the area of irradiation exposure, the decrease in membrane potentials ?? will occur in bacterial, fungal and mammalian cells in unison. This membrane depolarization provides the ability to potentiate antimicrobial, antifungal and/or antineoplastic drugs against only targeted undesirable cells.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for treating cancer by blocking the migration, metastasis of cancer cells, growth of cancers wherein the cancers comprise breast cancer, leukocyte cancer, liver cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer, bone cancer, brain cancer, leukemia cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, CNS cancer, melanoma cancer, renal cancer or cervix cancer. This invention provides uses of compositions comprising a triterpenoidal saponin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or sapongenin, comprising at least two side groups selected from the group consisting of angeloyl groups, tigloyl groups and senecioyl groups, wherein the side groups are attached to carbon 21, 22 or/and 28 of triterpenoidal sapogenin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or other sapongenin backbones.

Abstract: This invention provides methods, processes, compounds and compositions for modulating the gene expression or secretion of adhesion proteins, angiopoietins or their receptors to cure diseases, for anti-angiogenesis and for treating parasites, wherein the adhesion proteins or receptors comprise fibronectin, integrins family, myosin, vitronectin, collagen, laminin, glycosylation cell surface proteins, polyglycans, cadherin, heparin, tenascin, CD 54, CAM, elastin and FAK; wherein the angiopoietins comprise angiopoietin 1, angiopoietin 2, angiopoietin 3, angiopoietin 4, angiopoietin 5, angiopoietin 6, angiopoietin 7, angiopoietin-like 1, angiopoietin-like 2, angiopoietin-like 3, angiopoietin-like 4, angiopoietin-like 5, angiopoietin-like 6, and angiopoietin-like 7; wherein the cancers comprise breast cancer, leukocyte cancer, liver cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer, bone cancer, brain cancer, leukemia cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, CNS cancer, melanoma cancer, renal cancer, c

Abstract: Compositions and methods for protecting plants from fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases are provided, which compositions comprise at least one compound that produces systemic acquired resistance and at least one antifungal compound. Compositions of the disclosure may be applied directly to seeds, seedlings, shoots, roots, and/or foliage of the plant to be protected, thereby protecting them from the fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase-IV comprising administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formulae (I A), (I B), (X A), (X B), (Y A) or (Y or B), wherein R? represents and R? represents hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-C7alkoxy, C1-C8-alkanoyloxy, or R5R4N—CO—O—, where R4 and R5 independently are C1-C7alkyl or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by a substitutent selected from C1-C7alkyl, C1-C7alkoxy, halogen and trifluoromethyl and where R4 additionally is hydrogen; or R4 and R5 together represent C3-C6alkylene, in free form or in form of a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutically acceptable compound, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the above-mentioned pharmaceutically acceptable compound. The pharmaceutically acceptable compound provided by the present invention is a salt of a basic group-containing morphinan derivative and a carboxyl group-containing glycyrrhizinic acid and has the ability to be used to manufacture medicaments for treating and/or preventing cough, ameliorating pains, treating respiratory system diseases, treating cardiovascular diseases and treating liver diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of icariside II or extract comprising thereof in manufacture of products for preventing or treating male or female sexual dysfunction, in particular, the use for improving pathological or organical changes in erectile tissues of patients with erectile dysfunction.

Abstract: Provided are formulations containing brassinosteroids or their derivatives for treating androgen-associated conditions, such as prostate problems. Particularly formulations comprising at least one brassinosteroid or a derivative thereof are provided for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia or androgenic alopecia.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: or salts thereof as described herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I and therapeutic methods for treating cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cytoprotective composition comprising hesperidin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. Having the ability to protect cells from radiation-induced injuries in addition to being non-toxic to cells, hesperidin in accordance with the present invention can be used as an active cytoprotective agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition, and method for its use, that includes any one of, any combination of, or all of Centella asiactica, Vitis vinifera seed, Magnolia bark, Camellia sinensis, and/or dihydroxymethylchromone. The composition can be used to treat telangiectasia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to, inter alia, extracellular drug conjugates (EDC) in which an antibody or other targeting agent (e.g. a targeting moiety) is linked to a drug through a linker (e.g. a non-cleavable linker). These conjugates are useful in the treatment of disease and/or as a tool in the evaluation of biological systems.

Abstract: The invention described herein relates to the use of an aqueous composition containing at least one phospholipid. at least one glycyrrhizic acid or salts of glycyrrhizic acid for the manufacture of mediciments for the removal of subcutaneous fat accumulation.

Abstract: A composition comprising mithramycin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof for use in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma. In particular, the composition is suitable for use in the treatment of clear cell renal cell carcinoma. The composition is particularly useful for use in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma associated with Von Hippel-Lindau disease or Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome. A composition comprising mithramycin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof for use as a cytotoxic agent against FLCN-null or VHL-null renal cell carcinoma cells.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to derivatives of morphine-6-glucuronide of formula (I) wherein R1 is as defined in the disclosure, or an acid addition salt thereof, as well as in hydrate or solvate form. The disclosure also relates to the preparation method thereof and to the use of same in therapeutics.

Abstract: The present invention provides organic arsenicals. Many of these compounds have potent in vitro cytotoxic activity against numerous human tumor cell lines, both of solid and hematological origin, as well as against malignant blood cells from patients with leukemia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an agent to combat and reduce the irritating action of primary surfactants in compositions to be applied to the skin for care or cleansing of the face and body, characterized in that said agent is chosen from one or more salts of glycyrrhizic acid, such as monoammonium glycyrrhizinate (MAG) and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate (DPG).

Abstract: The invention provides topical pharmaceutical compositions comprising flurbiprofen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, in combination with a solubilising system which comprises at least one glycol ether and at least one glycol ester. These are suitable for treating any condition associated with pain, inflammation and/or stiffness, for example sub-dermal pain in the joints or soft tissue.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, and n are as defined in the disclosure, and addition salts solvates and hydrates thereof. The disclosure also relates to the preparation method of said compounds and to the use of the same in therapeutics.

Abstract: Methods and formulations for improving therapeutic potential of mithramycin (MTM) or MTM analogues are disclosed. For example, in certain aspects, methods for preparing a composition containing MTM or an MTM analogue nanoparticulate formulation and uses thereof are described. Furthermore, methods for delivering MTM or MTM analogues are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ethynyl compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, R2?, R3, R3?, R4, R4?, U, V, W, Y, m, and n are as defined herein and to a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, to a racemic mixtures, or to its corresponding enantiomers and/or optical isomers and/or stereoisomers thereof. Compounds of formula I are allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGluR5).

Abstract: The invention provides the use of ursolic acid saponin and oleanolic acid saponin of formula (I) in preparing medicaments for increasing leucocytes and/or platelets. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition containing the same compound. The invention utilizes the cheap and accessible ursolic acid and oleanolic acid which are widely present in natural plants as raw materials, introduces monosaccharyls or oligosaccharyls by structural modification. It is proved by pharmacological tests that the compound of formula (I) have an activity of obviously increasing leucocytes and/or platelets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to conjugates of therapeutically useful anthracyclines with carriers such as polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies, proteins or peptides of natural or synthetic origin; methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical composition containing them and use thereof in treating certain mammalian tumors.

Abstract: A skin engaging member suitable for use in a hair removal device, said skin engaging member comprising an anti-irritation agent.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for the treatment of plants against pathogens, elimination of insects and to increase the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables that includes coating the plant with undiluted aloe vera gel.

Abstract: The present invention provides glycoside compounds, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and a method for the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising one or more anthraquinones for use in the treatment of obesity and related metabolic and liver disease. More particularly it relates to a plant extract fraction rich in anthraquinones including both anthraquinone glycosides and anthraquinone aglycones obtainable from a member of the Leguminosae family, more particularly Cassia seeds. It also relates to a method of obtaining a plant extract fraction rich in anthraquinones.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutically acceptable compound, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the above-mentioned pharmaceutically acceptable compound. The pharmaceutically acceptable compound provided by the present invention is a salt of a basic group-containing morphinan derivative and a carboxyl group-containing glycyrrhizinic acid and has the ability to be used to manufacture medicaments for treating and/or preventing cough, ameliorating pains, treating respiratory system diseases, treating cardiovascular diseases and treating liver diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula: wherein ring A, ring B, R1, R3, Z, L1, and L2 are selected independently of each other and are as defined herein, to compositions comprising the compounds, and to methods of using the compounds as glucagon receptor antagonists and for the treatment or prevention of type 2 diabetes and conditions related thereto.

Abstract: The NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a key transcriptional regulator of antioxidant defense and detoxification. To directly monitor stabilization of Nrf2 we fused its Neh2 domain, responsible for the interaction with its nucleocytoplasmic regulator, Keap1, to firefly luciferase (Neh2-luciferase). It is shown herein that Neh2 domain is sufficient for recognition, ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation of Neh2-luciferase fusion protein. The novel Neh2-luc reporter system allows direct monitoring of the adaptive response to redox stress and classification of drugs based on the time-course of reporter activation. The novel reporter was used to screen a library of compounds to identify activators of Nrf2. The most robust and yet non toxic Nrf2 activators found—nordihydroguaiaretic acid, fisetin, and gedunin-induced astrocyte-dependent neuroprotection from oxidative stress via an Nrf2-dependent mechanism.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions, methods and process of producing extracts from Xanthoceras sorbifolia. The extract comprises alkaloids, coumarins, saccharides, proteins, polysaccharides, glycosides, saponins, tannins, acid, flavonoids and others. The composition can be used for treating cancer, arthritis, rheumatism, poor circulation, arteriosclerosis, Raynaud's syndrome, angina pectoris, cardiac disorder, coronary heart disease, headache, dizziness, kidney disorder, impotence and premature ejaculation; for preventing cerebral aging; for improving memory, cerebral functions; or for curing enuresis, frequent micturition, urinary incontinence, dementia, weak intelligence and Alzheimer's disease, autism, brain trauma, Parkinson's disease or other diseases caused by cerebral dysfunctions, and treating arthritis, rheumatism, poor circulation, arteriosclerosis, Raynaud's syndrome, angina pectoris, cardiac disorder, coronary heart disease, headache, dizziness, kidney disorder.

Abstract: This application provides compositions and methods useful in the treatment of certain cancers. In part, this application is based on the recognition that certain molecules that target abasic lesions or AP sites in DNA improve, augment, or potentiate the chemotherapeutic efficacy of certain anticancer agents.

Abstract: The invention provides saponin mixtures and compounds which are isolated from the species Acacia victoriae and methods for their use. These compounds may contain a triterpene moiety, such as acacic or oleanolic acid, to which oligosaccharides and monoterpenoid moieties are attached. The mixtures and compounds have properties related to the regulation of apoptosis and cytotoxicity of cells and exhibit potent anti-tumor effects against a variety of tumor cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound The instant invention relates to a compound of formulae (I A), (I B), (X A), (X B), (Y A) or (Y B), wherein R? represents and R? represents hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-C7alkoxy, C1-C8-alkanoyloxy, or R5R4N—CO—O—, where R4 and R5 independently are C1-C7alkyl or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by a substitutent selected from C1-C7alkyl, C1-C7alkoxy, halogen and trifluoromethyl and where R4 additionally is hydrogen; or R4 and R5 together represent C3-C6alkylene, in free form or in form of a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt. Compounds of formulae (I A), (I B), (X A), (X B), (Y A) or (Y B) inhibit DPP-IV (dipeptidyl-peptidase-IV) activity. They are therefore indicated for use as pharmaceuticals in inhibiting DPP-IV and in the treatment of conditions mediated by DPP-IV, such as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, arthritis, obesity, osteoporosis and further conditions of impaired glucose tolerance.

Abstract: Aureolic acid derivatives, process for obtaining them and uses thereof. This invention provides a bacterial strain that produces compound belonging to the family of aureolic acids useful in the treatment of cancer or nervous system diseases.

Abstract: 4-(trifluoromethanesulfonyloxyphenyl)propionic acid derivatives and pharmaceutical composition containing such compounds are useful in inhibiting the chemotactic activation of neutrophils (PMN leukocytes) induced by the interaction of Interleukin-8 (IL-8) with CXCR1 and CXCR2 membrane receptors. The compounds are used for the prevention and treatment of pathologies deriving from said activation. Notably, these metabolites are devoid of cyclo-oxygenase inhibition activity and are particularly useful in the treatment of neutrophil-dependent pathologies such as psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, melanoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bullous pemphigoid, rheumatoid arthritis, idiopathic fibrosis, glomerulonephritis and in the prevention and treatment of damages caused by ischemia and reperfusion.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of cortisol blockers (glucocorticoid receptor [GR] antagonists) for the prevention or treatment of stress induced hair loss.

Abstract: The present invention relates to HSP90 inhibitors containing fused amino pyridine core that are useful as inhibitors of HSP90 and their use in the treatment of HSP90 related diseases and disorders such as cancer, an autoimmune disease, or a neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: Provided is a dressing, comprising (a) a substrate layer and (b) an active layer, which is a nanofiber layer and comprises: (b1) at least one of gelatin and collagen; (b2) polyvinyl alcohol (PVA); and (b3) at least one of asiaticoside and a Centella asiatica extract. Also, a method for preparing the dressing is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound The instant invention relates to a compound of formulae (I A), (I B), (X A), (X B), (Y A) or (Y B), wherein R? represents and R? represents hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-C7alkoxy, C1-C8-alkanoyloxy, or R5R4N—CO—O—, where R4 and R5 independently are C1-C7alkyl or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by a substitutent selected from C1-C7alkyl, C1-C7alkoxy, halogen and trifluoromethyl and where R4 additionally is hydrogen; or R4 and R5 together represent C3-C6alkylene; in free form or in form of a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt. Compounds of formulae (I A), (I B), (X A), (X B), (Y A) or (Y B) inhibit DPP-IV (dipeptidyl-peptidase-IV) activity. They are therefore indicated for use as pharmaceuticals in inhibiting DPP-IV and in the treatment of conditions mediated by DPP-IV, such as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, arthritis, obesity, osteoporosis and further conditions of impaired glucose tolerance.

Abstract: Oligonucleotides inhibiting cellular migration, and the use of at least one inhibitor of protein expression, which inhibits the expression of TSP1 protein, or a protein, which controls the expression of TSP1 or mediates the activity of TSP1, or one inhibitor of protein activity, this inhibitor inhibiting the activity of the TSP1 protein, in particular the activity responsible for the stimulation of cell migration, or one protein which controls the expression or mediates the activity of TSP1 for the manufacture of a drug for the prevention or the treatment of primary tumors or invasive or metastatic tumors.

Abstract: Provided is a formulation comprising (a) a preparation comprising one or more anthraquinone derivatives having activity against plant pests and (b) a lignin. Also provided is a method for obtaining the formulation and for using the formulation to modulate phytopathogenic, fungal and/or bacterial infection and/or plant pest infestation.

Abstract: This invention relates to skincare compositions, in particular compositions effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris, and to methods of treatment of the skin that involve the application of such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise salicylic acid or a salt thereof in combination with at 2 actives selected from the group consisting of lactic acid or a salt thereof; glycyrrhizinic acid or a salt or derivative thereof; bisabolol; cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide; allantoin; niacinamide; and epilobium angustifolium extract.

Abstract: A liposome comprising a phospholipid, a hydrophobic active comprising a carboxylate group, and a component selected from a group consisting of: a hydrophilic adjuvant comprising a positively charged group, a complex of said hydrophobic active with said hydrophilic adjuvant, and combinations thereof. An aqueous liposome dispersion comprising the liposome, and a personal care composition comprising the liposome. A process of preparing the liposome, comprising the steps of: forming a premix by dissolving a phospholipid, a hydrophobic active comprising a carboxylate group in an organic solvent; evaporating off said organic solvent from the premix to form a phospholipid film; and hydrating said lipid film with a hydration medium comprising a hydrophilic adjuvant comprising a positively charged group and homogenize the medium to form an aqueous liposome dispersion.

Abstract: The invention provides a new class of compounds exhibiting an inhibitory effect on neuraminidase (NA), hemagglutinin (HA) and structural M2 protein bearing viruses. These compounds are also useful as inhibitors of the replication factors of hepatitis virus type C (HVC). The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention either alone or in combination admixed with a suitable and pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.