Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for modulating the function of transcription factors, especially transcription factors that recruit epigenetic regulators (histone modifying enzymes) to specific DNA promoters. The targeted transcription factors include but are not limited to the myocyte enhancing factor (MEF2), the forkhead/winged helix transcription factor FOXP3 and the transcription factor GATA3. Also disclosed are small molecule modulators of MEF2 and its associated factors that include but not limited to histone deacetylases (HDACs), p300/CBP and Cabin1 and the therapeutic applications thereof.

Abstract: Delivery systems and compositions comprised of a biodegradable polyorthoester polymer, an aprotic solvent, and a drug are described. The solvent is selected to modulate release of drug from the composition, where, in some embodiments, the solvent is rapidly released after administration and provides a corresponding rapid rate of drug release. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the solvent is slowly released from the composition after its administration, and provides a correspondingly slow rate of drug release.

Abstract: The present invention provides pyrroloquinoline quinone lithium salt crystal and a preparation method and application thereof. Characteristic absorption peaks appear when the diffraction angles are 6.222±0.2°, 7.379±0.2°, 7.941±0.2°, 23.631±0.2°, 24.044±0.2°, 25.497±0.2°, 27.541±0.2°, 30.736±0.2°, and 32.306±0.2° degrees in a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the pyrroloquinoline quinine lithium salt crystal. The maximum value of thermal absorption of the pyrroloquinoline quinine lithium salt crystal appears between 90° C. and 96° C. through differential scanning calorimetry. Peaks appear when infrared spectroscopy of the pyrroloquinoline quinine lithium salt crystal is at 3396.03 cm?1, 1652.70 cm?1, 1604.48 cm?1, 1500.35 cm?1, 1355.71 cm?1, 1243.86 cm?1, 1147.44 cm?1, 808.03 cm?1, 761.74 cm?1, and 570.83 cm?1. The pyrroloquinoline quinine lithium salt polymorphism can be applied to preparation of medicines for curing memory damage.

Abstract: Provided herein is a bridged bring compound of formula (I) or a stereoisomer, a tautomer, an N-oxide, a hydrate, a solvate, a metabolite, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof, which can be used for treating treat hepatitis C virus C(HCV) infection or hepatitis C disease. Furthermore provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and the method of using the compounds or pharmaceutical compositions thereof in the treatment of HCV infection or hepatitis C.

Abstract: Diamino-pyridine, pyrimidine and pyridazine compounds which may be used as H4 receptor modulators, and in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by H4 receptor activity, such as allergy, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and pruritis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel solid forms of Afatinib monomaleate and preparation methods thereof; the solid forms of Afatinib monomaleate of the present invention have many improved properties as compared to the known crystalline form of Afatinib salt; and the present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel solid forms of Afatinib monomaleate as well as the uses thereof for treating terminal non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLS) and HER2 positive advanced breast cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to methods and compositions concerning desaturase enzymes that modulate the number and location of double bonds in long chain poly-unsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA's). In particular, the invention relates to methods and compositions for improving omega-3 fatty acid profiles in plant products and parts using desaturase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding for such enzymes. In particular embodiments, the desaturase enzymes are Primula ?6-desaturases. Also provided are improved soybean oil compositions having SDA and a beneficial overall content of omega-3 fatty acids relative to omega-6 fatty acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel tricyclic benzoxaborole derivative, a preparation method thereof, and use of antibiotics pharmaceutical composition including the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for compositions including an antibiotic containing a N-thiolated beta-lactam moiety, pharmaceutical compositions including the antibiotic, methods of treatment of a condition (e.g., bacterial infection), methods of treatment using compositions or pharmaceutical compositions, and the like.

Abstract: The invention discloses new substituted anthraquinone dyes that may be useful as cellular stains. In some aspect of the invention, the nuclear stains are useful for staining the nuclei of dead or fixed cells. Another aspect of the invention relates to substituted anthraquinone dyes comprising an enzyme substrate moiety that is transformable or cleavable by an enzyme such that the transformation or cleavage of the substrate moiety causes a detectable change in the functionality or spectral properties of the dye.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of macrocyclic lactones for treating demodicosis, particularly in dogs.

Abstract: A body fluid purifying arrangement comprises a purifying chamber having a fluid input and a fluid output, a first filter arranged in connection the fluid input, and a second filter arranged in connection with the fluid output. In another embodiment, a body fluid purifying arrangement in the form of a syringe comprises a purifying chamber having a common fluid input and fluid output, and a filter arranged in connection with the common fluid input and output. Granules or particles made of a metal or an oxide of a metal are retained within the purifying chamber by the respective filter(s) to purify a body fluid passing through the purifying chamber from 10 kDa interferon-? inducible protein, IP-10, wherein said metal is a metal of group 4 or 5 of the periodic table of the elements and selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, niobium and tantalum.

Abstract: The invention provides tetrahydronaphthyridine and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of inhibiting ROR? activity, reducing the amount of IL-17 in a subject, and treating immune disorders and inflammatory disorders using such tetrahydronaphthyridine and related compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oil-in-water nanoemulsions, processes for their preparation and their use as delivery vehicles for active components for use in opthalmological, dermatological, food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, agrichemical, textile, polymer and chemical applications. The oil-in-water nanoemulsion comprises up to 40 volume % of an oil phase comprising at least 50 volume % of a triglyceride having a fatty acid chain length of 12 carbon atoms or greater and a hydrophilic non-ionic surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) greater than 7; and an aqueous phase, in which the oil droplets have an intensity average size of less than 100 nm and the ratio of surfactant to oil is less than 1:1, more preferably 0.2 to 0.8:1.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing a disease characterized by adverse expression and/or release of 10 kDa interferon-? inducible protein, IP-10, comprises administering granules or particles made of a metal or an oxide of a metal to a subject suffering from the disease. A method of reducing IP-10 in a subject suffering from a disease characterized by adverse expression and/or release of IP-10 comprises administering granules or particles made of a metal or an oxide of a metal to the subject. The metal is a metal of group 4 or 5 of the periodic table of the elements and selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, niobium and tantalum.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel NO donors which are targeted to the mitochondria. The NO donor compounds of the invention allow NO to be selectively provided to the mitochondria.

Abstract: A method for treating an cancer disease is disclosed comprising administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an adrenergic beta-3-receptor blocker.

Abstract: The invention relates to fluorinated compounds and their use in the field of pathological syndromes of the cardiovascular system. Novel fluorinated benzofuran derivatives of amiodarone and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof and their use for the treatment of arrhythmias are described.

Abstract: A liquid preparation includes an etherified cyclodextrin derivative and a substituted benzimidazol, where the etherified cyclodextrin derivative is one of alpha-, beta, and gamma-cyclodextrin ether.

Abstract: Stable noribogaine salt ansolvates are useful for preparing pharmaceutical compositions and for alleviating nociceptive pain in a patient. Such ansolvates can be prepared by slurrying solvated forms, preferably MeOH solvated noribogaine hydrochloride in EtOH/water.