Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of plant extracts from the genus Daphne for the cosmetic treatment of the skin and to cosmetic preparations which comprise extracts of Daphne giraldii and/or Daphne gnidium or other members of the genus Daphne containing daphnetoxin and/or other daphnane diterpenoids for skin treatment. The plant extracts and cosmetic preparations are particularly useful for stimulation of the lymphatic system.

Abstract: Compositions comprising nootkatone and a carrier as well as methods for treating and preventing infestations of sap-sucking insects in plants are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Rat attractant compositions attractive to the rat species Rattus norvegicus are disclosed, which compositions are constituted of compounds found in the headspace volatiles of male urine odor or female urine odor. Said compositions are respectively termed male pheromone blend (MPB) and comprises 2-heptanone, 4-heptanone, 3-ethyl-2-heptanone, 2-octanone, 2-nonanone, and 4-nonanone in a ratio of 10:100:10:1:1:10 respectively, or female pheromone blend (FPB) and comprises 2-methyl-butyric acid, 3-methyl-butyric acid, heptanal, hexanoic acid, 2-phenylacetaldehyde, nonanal, and decanal in a ratio of 20:20:10:30:5:20:10. Devices including the rat attractant compositions, and methods of using said rat attractant compositions, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition including daphnetin, a method for improving aortic endothelial cell function, and use of daphnetin in preparation of a medicine for improving aortic endothelial cell function. The daphnetin is capable of inhibiting inflammatory response of the human aortic endothelial cells caused by a saturated fatty acid, and preventing an occurrence and progression of atherosclerosis. The daphnetin is capable of reducing human aortic endothelial inflammation caused by a saturated fatty acid, for example, reducing the mRNA levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), and is capable of effectively protecting the function of mitochondria in human aortic endothelium from being damaged by a saturated fatty acid.

Abstract: A method for delaying the progression or preventing Diabetic Kidney Disease by administering to a subject in need a composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of a hyaluronan synthesis inhibitor such as 4-Methylumbelliferone.

Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds are useful in the treatment of neoplastic diseases or proliferative disorders. The compounds are formulated into pharmaceutical compositions, which can be used in methods of treating neoplastic diseases or proliferative disorders The compounds are useful to treat cancers such as prostate, pancreatic, lung, skin, breast, bladder, colon, and blood cancers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dextrorotatory enantiomer of the configurational stereoisomer of difethialone, named homo-stereoisomer, the formula of which is 3-(4?-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1-(4-hydroxythiocoumarin-3-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, in which carbons 1 and 3 of the 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene group of the homo-stereoisomer have the same absolute configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed is a configurational stereoisomer, named enantiomer E1, of bromadiolone having, by chromatographic analysis of bromadiolone including four configurational stereoisomers of bromadiolone performed under the conditions described below, a retention time t1 having a value such that t1<t2<t3<t4; t2, t3 and t4 being the retention times of the configurational stereoisomers of bromadiolone different from the enantiomer E1, the analysis being performed at a temperature of 27.3° C.

Abstract: A flavoring mixture, comprising (i) one or more sweet-tasting substances, selected from the group of naturally occurring sweet-tasting substances and the physiologically compatible salts thereof without phyllodulcin and the physiologically compatible salts thereof, and (ii) phyllodulcin and/or one or more of the physiologically compatible salts thereof, wherein the ratio of the sucrose equivalence of the concentration of the substance or substances of group (i) to the sucrose equivalence of the concentration of the substance or substances of group (i) is ?2.

Abstract: This present application relates to fluorescent tetrazine-containing compounds consisting of a single pi-system. For example, a compound of Formula (I): or a salt thereof, wherein: F is a fluorophore, L is a conjugated linker, and Tz is a substituted or unsubstituted tetrazine; wherein the linker bridges the Tz and F moieties in a single conjugated pi-system. Also provided herein are methods of using the compounds provided herein for biomedical imaging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymerizable compounds, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in liquid-crystal (LC) media and LC displays, especially in LC displays of the PS (“polymer sustained”) or PSA (“polymer sustained alignment”) type.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for the control or repellency of biting arthropods. The method comprises bringing the biting arthropods into contact with a biting arthropod repellent formulation. The biting arthropod repellent formulation comprises an alkoxy nootkatol separate from, or in combination, or in synergistic combination, with skin or plant derived compounds and compounds structurally similar to them (e.g., ketones, cyclic ketones, esters, gamma or delta lactones, and branched and/or unsaturated carboxylic acids), and/or one or more repellents selected from the group consisting of DEET®, para-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD), Picaridin, ethyl 3-[acetyl(butyl)amino]propanoate (IR3535), and other nitrogen-containing repellents including amines, amides, and nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for determining the susceptibility of cancer patients to developing adverse reactions if treated with a telomerase inhibitor drug by measurement of telomere length in appropriate cells of the patient prior to initiation of the telomerase inhibitor treatment.

Abstract: Human therapeutic treatment compositions comprise at least two of a curcumin component, a harmine component, and an isovanillin component, and preferably all three in combination. The agents are effective for the treatment of human conditions, especially human cancers.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds, methods, and kits for long-term tracking of cell proliferation, differentiation, and/or function. The compounds of the present invention are novel cell-tracking reagents, efficiently excitable with a 405-nm violet laser, that provide bright fluorescence intensity, uniform cell staining, and good retention within cells as well as low toxicity toward cells.

Abstract: Described herein are irreversible Btk inhibitor compounds, and methods for using such irreversible inhibitors in the treatment of diseases and disorders characterized by the presence or development of solid tumors.

Abstract: The polymorphic forms of the compound of Formula I, the preparation thereof including the preparation of the intermediates, the pharmaceutical compositions thereof and the uses of a polymorph above in the manufacture of medicaments for treating a disease, a disorder or a condition are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and composition for reducing the cholesterolemic effect in mammals of ingesting a blended nutritional fat composition containing a palm mid-fraction (PMF) hardstock fat combined with an unsaturated vegetable oil. The composition is solid or semi-solid at 20° C. and fluid at 35° C., and includes between 15% and 45% by weight linoleic acid. The weight ratio of disaturated triglyceride (DST) molecules to trisaturated triglyceride (TST) molecules is greater than 10:1, and the PMF hardstock fat contains approximately 50% to 95% by weight DST molecules, the majority of which contain either palmitic acid or a combination of palmitic and stearic acids at the sn-1 and sn-3 triglyceride positions and either oleic acid or linoleic acid at the sn-2 molecular position.

Abstract: Compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response or with regulated IRE1-dependent decay (RIDD) and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.

Abstract: Compounds including those of the Formula I where X, R1, R2 and subscript t are as defined herein, useful as ?-secretase inhibitors, are provided, as are compositions comprising the compounds, as well as methods for use of the compounds for treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases, such as, for instance, Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for reactivating latent immunodeficiency vims. The methods generally involve contacting an HIV-infected cell in which HIV is latent with an agent that binds a bromodomain (BRD) in the cell. Latently infected cells contain replication-competent integrated HIV-1 genomes that are blocked at the transcriptional level, resulting in the absence of viral protein expression. The present disclosure provides methods for reducing the reservoir of latent immunodeficiency virus in an individual.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an isolated particle comprising very high density, ultra small, lipid depleted apo B containing particles, and may also contain cytokeratin 8. The isolated particle is useful in diagnostic assays, which are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a small compound targeting at TACC3. The present invention further provides a drug, particularly, an anticancer agent, comprising the small compound targeting at TACC3. A compound represented by the general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or ester derivative thereof binds to TACC3 and inhibits cell growth. Thus, these compounds can be used as drugs, particularly, anticancer agents.

Abstract: Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) targeting compounds are described. Uses of the compounds for imaging, therapy, cell sorting, and tumor mapping are also described.

Abstract: At least one compound selected from among coumarin and/or derivative thereof, butylated hydroxyanisole, ethoxyquine and mixtures thereof, and admixtures thereof with other active agents selected from among active agents for combating desquamative conditions of the scalp, plant extracts having propigmenting activity and active agents that slow hair loss and/or promote hair regrowth, are useful for preventing and/or limiting and/or stopping the development of canities.

Abstract: Chroman derivatives and intermediate compounds, compositions containing same, methods for their preparation and uses thereof as therapeutic agents particularly as anti-cancer and chemotherapeutic selective agents are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of cancers and other proliferative conditions that are for example characterized by cells that express cytochrome P450 1B1 (CYP1B1) and allelic variants thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds for use in medical therapy, for example in the treatment of prophylaxis of cancers or other proliferative conditions, as well as methods for treating cancers or other conditions in human or non-human animal patients. The invention also provides methods for identifying novel compounds for use in the treatment of prophylaxis of cancers and other proliferative conditions that are for example characterized by cells that express CYP1 B1 and allelic variants thereof. The invention also provides a method for determining the efficacy of a compound of the invention in treating cancer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anti-acne formulation comprising at least one active ingredient selected from the group consisting of coumarin based compounds of Formula I and Formula II; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs and derivatives thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The present disclosure also relates to its application for preventing/curing/treating various acne conditions.

Abstract: A method and composition for reducing the cholesterolemic effect in mammals of ingesting a blended nutritional fat composition containing a palm mid-fraction (PMF) hardstock fat combined with an unsaturated vegetable oil. The composition is solid or semi-solid at 20° C. and fluid at 35° C., and includes between 15% and 45% by weight linoleic acid. The weight ratio of disaturated triglyceride (DST) molecules to trisaturated triglyceride (TST) molecules is greater than 10:1, and the PMF hardstock fat contains approximately 50% to 95% by weight DST molecules, the majority of which contain either palmitic acid or a combination of palmitic and stearic acids at the sn-1 and sn-3 triglyceride positions and either oleic acid or linoleic acid at the sn-2 molecular position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition containing quercetin, vitamin B3, vitamin C, and folic acid. Also disclosed is a method of using the composition for enhancing physical or mental performance or treating various diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The polymorphic forms of the compound of Formula I, the preparation thereof including the preparation of the intermediates, the pharmaceutical compositions thereof and the uses of a polymorph above in the manufacture of medicaments for treating a disease, a disorder or a condition are disclosed.

Abstract: New pharmaceutical compositions extracted from Ferula assa-foetida are confirmed to effectively treat influenza A (H1N1) virus. The extraction method of the new pharmaceutical compositions mainly includes steps of: (a) extracting F. assa-foetida with methanol to obtain a crude extract; (b) fractioning the crude extract with n-hexane-methanol to obtain a methanol extract; (c) fractioning the methanol extract with chloroform-water to obtain a chloroform extract; and (d) chromatographing the chloroform extract to obtain the pharmaceutical compositions, which can be further fractioned and chromatographed to obtain various sesquiterpene coumarins.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are biomarkers useful for identifying and/or classifying bacterial infections in a subject.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for treating ischemia or a disease or disorder that causes ischemia comprising contacting a subject with cysteamine, a cysteamine derivative, cystamine or a cystamine derivative. The disclosure also provides methods of modulating adiponectin levels in a subject comprising contact a subject with cysteamine, a cysteamine derivative, cystamine or a cystamine derivative.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are controlled-release oral pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising MGBG, and their application for the improved treatment of diseases with reduced side effects and/or longer time at maximum concentration.

Abstract: Methods of treating blood disorders are described.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a method and new use for anticoagulant compounds for the treatment of central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) and other conditions. CRVO and BRVO represent debilitating conditions for which there is currently no effective therapy. The present invention teaches a new therapy, including new uses for existing pharmacological agents, comprising enoxaparin sodium, warfarin, clopidrogel, and others, in the treatment of these and other conditions.

Abstract: Small molecule inhibitors of Stat3 and their derivatives are disclosed. Also described are methods to inhibit cell growth by use of Stat3 inhibitors, and the use of Stat3 inhibitors for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer. Further, inhibitors of Stat3 that also do not inhibit Stat1 are described as well as their derivatives. Methods of screening additional compounds for Stat3 inhibition activity and/or non-inhibition of Stat1 activity are also described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug thereof:

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for detecting PNH Type II cell populations in biological samples as well as methods for determining whether a patient is at an increased risk for developing thrombocytopenia or thrombosis based on the percentage of PNH Type II cells in the patient's blood. The disclosure also features reagents and conjugates for use in the methods.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related disease and, in particular, a method of reducing triglycerides in a subject on warfarin therapy, the method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising eicosapentaenoic acid or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Dithiol compounds and derivatives thereof are disclosed. The agents are useful for treating ocular disease, especially presbyopia and cataract. Also disclosed are novel mercaptan compounds, particularly those including a photolabile protecting group, as well as methods of using the compounds for the prevention and treatment of ocular damage and disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of screening for modulators of mammalian cell injury cause by TRPM7 gene and protein activity, compounds that modulate TRPM7 gene and protein activity and methods of treatment of mammalian cell injury using modulators of TRPM7 gene and protein activity.

Abstract: A method and composition for reducing the cholesterolemic effect in mammals of ingesting a blended nutritional fat composition containing a palm mid-fraction (PMF) hardstock fat combined with an unsaturated vegetable oil. The composition is solid or semi-solid at 20° C. and fluid at 35° C., and includes between 15% and 45% by weight linoleic acid. The weight ratio of disaturated triglyceride (DST) molecules to trisaturated triglyceride (TST) molecules is greater than 10:1, and the PMF hardstock fat contains approximately 50% to 95% by weight DST molecules, the majority of which contain either palmitic acid or a combination of palmitic and stearic acids at the sn-1 and sn-3 triglyceride positions and either oleic acid or linoleic acid at the sn-2 molecular position.

Abstract: A metabolic syndrome relieving agent that is free from a problem of side effects and can be taken for a long term is provided. Aurapten is used as an agent for relieving a metabolic syndrome. Since aurapten has functions of activating PPAR? and PPAR?, promoting the secretion of adiponectin in adipocytes and inhibiting the generation of VLDLs in hepatic cells, it is possible to prevent or treat diseases such as insulin resistance, hyperinsulinism, type 2 diabetes, obesity, visceral fat obesity, hypertension, hyperlipemia, arteriosclerosis and the like and thus prevent or treat the metabolic syndrome. Also, as understood from the fact that citrus fruits such as a hassaku orange, a sweet summer orange or the like containing aurapten have been eaten for many years, they have no problems in terms of safety and have a low calorie content, and therefore, they can be taken for a long term.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that modulate TRPM7 protein activity and use of the same for treatment or prophylaxis of ischemia, cancer, pain or glaucoma.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods for the treatment of autoimmune disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and type 1 diabetes. Flavonoids, luteolin, diosmin, and diosmin's aglycone form, diosmetin, were found to inhibit activation/phosphorylation of STAT3 induced by IL-6 in cultured neuronal cells. Furthermore, mice treated with diosmin showed a significant reduction of autistic phenotype induced by IL-6 through inhibition of STAT3 activation.

Abstract: A novel compound obtained from molecules of the coumarin family, which exhibits rodenticidal activity. Also, compositions which incorporate such compounds and the use thereof for combating rodent pests.

Abstract: Methods of treating blood disorders are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for predicting drug responses. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions for determining individualized Warfarin dosages based on genotype of DNA polymorphisms and haplotypes derived from them in the VKORC1 gene.