Abstract: An anti-aging composition, having anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, comprised of an effective amount of Turmeric Root Extract, Olive Leaf Extract, Grape Seed Extract, and Rosemary Leaf Extract to regulate and slow the signs of skin aging and tired looking skin. The composition also includes characteristics that may help to prevent cancer. The composition implements liposomal technology, using phosphatidylcholine, to surround the active ingredients with lipid molecules, thereby increasing the bioavailability of the present composition.
Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic lipid, which allow nucleic acids to be easily introduced into cells, represented by formula (I) (wherein: R1 and R2 are, the same or different, alkenyl, etc, and X1 and X2 are hydrogen atoms, or are combined together to form a single bond or alkylene, and X3 is absent or is alkyl, etc, Y is absent or anion, a and b are, the same or different, 0 to 3, and L3 is a single bond, etc, R3 is alkyl, etc, L1 and L2 are —O—, —CO—O— or —O—CO—), a composition comprising the cationic lipid and a nucleic acid, and a method for introducing a nucleic acid into a cell by using the composition comprising the cationic lipid and the nucleic acid, and the like.
Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating a pulmonary infection in a patient in need thereof, for example, a nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary infection for at least one treatment cycle. The method comprises administering to the lungs of the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising a liposomal complexed aminoglycoside comprising a lipid component comprising electrically neutral lipids and an aminoglycoside. Administration comprises aerosolizing the pharmaceutical composition to provide an aerosolized pharmaceutical composition comprising a mixture of free aminoglycoside and liposomal complexed aminoglycoside, and administering the aerosolized pharmaceutical composition via a nebulizer to the lungs of the patient. The methods provided herein result in a change from baseline on the semi-quantitative scale for mycobacterial culture for a treated patient, and/or NTM culture conversion to negative during or after the administration period.
Abstract: L-Rhamnose antigen-lipid conjugates for recruitment of the immune system to sites of tumor growth for initiating an anti-tumor antigen response. Methods for introducing L-rhamnose antigen-conjugated lipids into cell membranes such that L-rhamnose antigens are displayed on the cell surface. The cells can be tumor cells and more specifically can be melanoma cells. Cells are contacted with one or more L-rhamnose antigen-lipid conjugates such that L-rhamnose antigen-lipid conjugates are inserted into the cell membrane. The cells can be contacted for example by intratumoral injection. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the L-rhamnose antigen-lipid conjugates and therapeutic methods employing the conjugates and compositions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Date of Patent:
January 9, 2018
Assignee:
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Inventors:
Laura L. Kiessling, Rachael T. C. Sheridan, Jonathan Hudon
Abstract: Pharmaceutical gels and methods for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target tissue site beneath the skin of a patient are provided, the gel being capable of adhering to the target tissue site and comprising one or more biodegradable depots containing an effective amount of the therapeutic agent. In various embodiments, the gel is sprayable and hardens after contacting the target tissue site.
Abstract: A biomimetic system is provided for use in modeling cell-cell adhesion mechanisms comprising functionalized emulsion droplets. Further, a cell culture medium and a drug delivery system using said biomimetic system are provided.
Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic lipid, which allow nucleic acids to be easily introduced into cells, represented by formula (I) (wherein: R1 and R2 are, the same or different, alkenyl, etc, and X1 and X3 are hydrogen atoms, or are combined together to form a single bond or alkylene, and X3 is absent or is alkyl, etc, Y is absent or anion, a and b are, the same or different, 0 to 3, and L3 is a single bond, etc, R3 is alkyl, etc, L1 and L2 are —O—, —CO—O— or —O—CO—), a composition comprising the cationic lipid and a nucleic acid, and a method for introducing a nucleic acid into a cell by using the composition comprising the cationic lipid and the nucleic acid, and the like.
Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a sPLA2 hydrolysable liposome, an exterior solution, and an interior solution within the liposome, —wherein the concentration of osmolytes is higher in the interior solution than in the exterior solution. The composition improves storage stability of sPLA2 hydrolysable liposomes, in particular at when stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius. The liposome preferably encapsulates cisplatin. The invention also provides methods of preparing the composition of the invention.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 25, 2010
Date of Patent:
November 21, 2017
Assignee:
Bio-Bedst ApS
Inventors:
Mogens Winkel Madsen, Sune Allan Petersen, Anders Falk Vikbjerg
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an aminoglycosidic antibiotic and at least one zinc-chelating agent in a specified concentration, and methods of inhibiting bacterial colonization, biofilm formation and if treating bacterial infections utilizing the compositions are provided. Topical formulations suitable for wound care, and surface-applicable formulations suitable for medical, industrial and household disinfecting needs are also described.
Abstract: The invention provides compositions with low toxicity and high bioavailability for treating cancer or for inhibiting the development of cancer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 2013
Date of Patent:
October 31, 2017
Assignee:
The Research Foundation of the City University of New York
Abstract: Lipid-based nanoparticle compositions are provided. The compositions generally comprise lipid-hydrophilic polymer-amyloid binding ligand conjugates, and may be liposomal compositions. The compositions, including the liposomal compositions, may be useful for imaging and/or the treatment of amyloid-? plaque deposits characteristic of Alzheimer's Disease.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 6, 2012
Date of Patent:
October 31, 2017
Inventors:
Ananth Annapragada, Jason L. Eriksen, Eric A. Tanifum, Indrani Dasgupta, Stephen C. Cook
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for in vivo targeting of a nanoparticle via bioorthogonal copper-free click chemistry, more particularly to a method for in vivo targeting of a nanoparticle, including: injecting a precursor capable of being metabolically engineered in vivo when injected into a living system and having a first bioorthogonal functional group into the living system; and injecting a nanoparticle having a second bioorthogonal functional group which can perform a bioorthogonal copper-free click reaction with the first bioorthogonal functional group attached thereto into the living system. In accordance with the present disclosure, accumulation of nanoparticles at a target site in a living system can be increased remarkably and the biodistribution of the nanoparticles can be controlled since the nanoparticles bound to a cell surface are taken up into the cell with time.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 22, 2013
Date of Patent:
October 31, 2017
Assignee:
KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for removing a tattoo in a region of skin the method comprises administering to a least a portion of the tattoo a composition comprising an effective amount of a bisphosphonate and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient to at least cause fading of the tattoo in said region.
Abstract: The invention relates to an ophthalmic product which has a capability of delivering a guest material (e.g., a lubricant or a drug) in a time-controlled-releasing manner. The invention also provides a process for making an ophthalmic product of the invention. In addition, the invention provides a method for time-controlled delivery of a drug or a lubricant.
Abstract: Methods and compositions for enhancing the immune response to an IRM compound by depositing within a localized tissue region an IRM depot preparation that provides an extended residence time of active IRM within the localized tissue region.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 6, 2014
Date of Patent:
October 31, 2017
Assignee:
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventors:
Richard L. Miller, Mark A. Tomai, Ross M. Kedl, Isidro Angelo Eleazar Zarraga, Ronnie Ortiz, James D. Stoesz, Paul D. Wightman
Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions for human or animal use containing N-palmitoylethanolamide as an analgesic in combination with opioids. In particular, the compositions include palmitoylethanolamide in non-micronized form, in micronized form (PEA-m), in ultra-micronized form (PEAum) or mixtures thereof, for use in humans or animals in combination with an opioid in the treatment of pain conditions, wherein said palmitoylethanolamide is administered separately, sequentially, or in combination with said opioid.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 13, 2015
Date of Patent:
October 31, 2017
Assignee:
Epitech Group S.r.l.
Inventors:
Francesco Della Valle, Maria Federica Della Valle, Lorenzo Di Cesare Manelli, Carla Ghelardini
Abstract: Improved methods for efficiently constituting liposome encapsulated vincristine for intravenous injection (VSLI) with reduced risk of operational errors and contamination are disclosed.
Abstract: The compound N-(4-{[4-amino-2-butyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-1-yl]oxyl}butyl)octadecanamide is a useful drug compound for enhancing immune response and can be used, for example, as a vaccine adjuvant and a cancer treatment.
Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for a combination therapy with a corticosteroid and exosomes. By means of the combination therapy diseases such as osteoarthritis, arthritis and/or degenerative spinal diseases can be treated.
Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of drug-induced long QT syndrome and other cardiac channelopathies are disclosed herein. The compositions and methods of the present invention comprise binding one or more QT prolonging drugs with a liposome prior to parenteral (intravenous or subcutaneous) administration, or administration of an empty liposome prior to or concomitantly with therapeutic agents known to have a high risk of QT prolongation, or immediately following an envenomation. The results presented show an abrogation of the adverse effects of QT prolonging drugs in a dose-dependent manner by the compositions of the present invention.