Abstract: Disclosed is the novel use of some Aza-podophyllotoxin derivatives (AZPs) for modulation of the immune system (immunomodulation), including a method for modulating an immune response comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of at least one Aza-podophyllotoxin derivative of general formula wherein A-ring is selected from the group consisting of 1,3-dioxolane, cyclopentane, 1,4-dioxane, one methoxy, two methoxys, and ethyl; and wherein E-ring is selected from the group consisting of dimethoxyanisole, veratrol, anisole, benzene, syringol, bromobenzene, chlorobenzene, 1,2-dichlorobenzene, 2,3-dimethoxybenzene, 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzene.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are glutathione-sensitive oligonucleotides and methods of using the same. Any oligonucleotide of interest may be modified with a glutathione-sensitive moiety, including oligonucleotides used for in vivo delivery, such as nucleic acid inhibitor molecules. Typically, the glutathione-sensitive moiety is used to reversibly modify the 2?-carbon of a sugar moiety in one or more nucleotides in the oligonucleotide, although other carbon positions may also be modified with the glutathione-sensitive moiety. Also disclosed are glutathione-sensitive nucleotide and nucleoside monomers, including glutathione-sensitive nucleoside phosphoramidites that can be used, for example, in standard oligonucleotide synthesis methods. In addition, glutathione-sensitive nucleotide and nucleoside monomers without a phosphoramidite can be used therapeutically, for example, as anti-viral agents.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oligonucleotides, such as nucleic acid inhibitor molecules, having a 4?-phosphate analog and methods of using the same, for example, to modulate the expression of a target gene in a cell. The phosphate analogs are bound to the 4?-carbon of the sugar moiety (e.g., a ribose or deoxyribose or analog thereof) of the 5?-terminal nucleotide of an oligonucleotide. Typically, the phosphate analog is an oxymethylphosphonate, where the oxygen atom of the oxymethyl group is bound to the 4?-carbon of the sugar moiety or analog thereof.

Abstract: Methods of using rifampicin and zidovudine and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same to inhibit growth of and/or kill Klebsiella pneumoniae, such as antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, and Z are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nicotinamide mononucleotide derivatives of Formula (I) for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a blood disorder, especially sickle cell disease. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a red blood cell disorder, especially sickle cell disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of evaluating pathological conditions of heart failure based on a new mechanism of action of heart failure, a method of evaluating a candidate compound for a heart failure treatment drug using the mechanism of action, and a pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing heart failure using the mechanism of action. That is, the present invention provides a method of evaluating pathological conditions of heart failure including measuring an amount of succinyl-CoA in cardiomyocytes collected from a test animal, a respiratory capacity of mitochondrial complex II in peripheral blood mononuclear cells collected from the test animal or an amount of reactive oxygen species released from peripheral blood mononuclear cells collected from the test animal; and evaluating the onset of heart failure of the test animal or the severity of heart failure based on the obtained measurement values.

Abstract: Provided are novel compounds containing a polymeric carbohydrate backbone, one or more mannose-binding C-type lectin receptor targeting moieties, and a nitrogenous bisphosphonate compound coupled to the backbone via a thiol-maleimide conjugation, in addition to pharmaceutical compositions, methods of synthesizing, and methods of use. The thiol-maleimide conjugation of a bisphosphonate to a polymeric carbohydrate backbone provides for methods of using the compounds and compositions thereof for releasing the therapeutic payload when internalized into a mannose-binding C-type lectin receptor-expressing cell, such as tumor associated macrophages (TAMs) for the treatment of various diseases, including, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I): or anyone of its metabolites or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use for treating and/or preventing an inflammatory disease, disorder or condition, wherein each R is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, hydroxyl, (C1-C3)fluoroalkyl, (C1-C3)fluoroalkoxy, (C3-C6)cycloalkyl, —NO2, —NR1R2, (C1-C4)alkoxy, phenoxy, —NR1—SO2—NR1R2, —NR1—SO2—R1, —NR1—C(?O)—R1, —NR1—C(?O)—NR1R2, —SO2—NR1R2, —SO3H, —O—SO2—OR3, —O—P(?O)—(OR3)(OR4), —O—CH2—COOR3, (C1-C3)alkyl; each R? is independently hydrogen, (C1-C3)alkyl, hydroxyl, halogen, —NO2, —NR1R2, morpholinyl, morpholino, N-methylpiperazinyl, (C1-C3)fluoroalkyl, (C1-C4)alkoxy, —O—P(?O)—(OR3)(OR4), —CN, a —NH—SO2—N(CH3)2 group, or other groups and further relates to A compound of formula (IV): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use for treating and/or preventing an inflammatory disease, disorder or condition, wherein V, Z, R, R?, n, and n? are as described above.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) that exhibit superior properties as compared to current commercial SAPs. The disclosed SAPs are useful in a variety of sanitary products and can be made using cost effective methods.

Abstract: Disclosed is fucosyllactose having antiviral activity and inhibitory activity against viral infection, and a method for preventing or treating a viral infection by administering a composition including fucosyllactose as an active ingredient to a subject in need thereof. It was found that 2?-fucosyllactose and 3-fucosyllactose, which are human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), have antiviral activity, and in particular, 3-fucosyllactose in vitro and in vivo exhibits much higher antiviral activity and inhibitory activity against viral infection compared to 2?-fucosyllactose and is thus useful as an antiviral agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides pyrrolopyrimidine nucleoside analogs of the Formula I, Formula IA, Formula IB, or Formula II and phospholipid conjugates and pharmaceutical compositions thereof wherein Rc and A are defined herein. Also presented are methods of treating and/or preventing viral infection and/or viral infection-associated disease or disorder with one or more compounds of Formula I, Formula IA, Formula IB, or Formula II.

Abstract: Methods of preparing nicotinamide riboside and derivatives thereof, are described. In an aspect, the invention relates to a method of making a compound of formula (II), or a salt, or solvate thereof: wherein n is 0 or 1; Y is O or S; m is 1; R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted primary or secondary amino, and substituted or unsubstituted azido; and R2-R5 are each H.

Abstract: A composition can treat or prevent at least one physical state selected from the group consisting of oxidative stress, a condition associated with oxidative stress, a reduced level of glutathione, and a condition associated with a reduced level of glutathione. The composition contains an effective amount of a combination of at least one glycine or functional derivative thereof, at least one N-acetylcysteine or functional derivative thereof, and at least one nicotinamide riboside or NAD+ precursor. The composition can be orally administered, for example as one or more of a food product, a food for special medical purposes (FSMP), a nutritional supplement, a ready to drink formula, a dairy-based drink, a low-volume liquid supplement, powder formats for liquid reconstitution or a meal replacement beverage.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds, compositions and methods for treating or preventing Zika virus. The compounds include pyrimidine and purine nucleosides and prodrugs thereof, including certain N4-hydroxycytidine nucleoside derivatives, sulfasalazine, and various entry inhibitors.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide solid oral dosage forms that upon daily administration to a subject provide plasma levels of decitabine with a 5-day AUC for decitabine that is equivalent to the 5-day AUC for a daily IV dose of decitabine of 20 mg/m2 administered as a one hour (1 h) infusion. Also provided according to embodiments of the present invention are solid oral dosage forms wherein upon daily administration to a subject provides a pharmacodynamic effect that is equivalent to the pharmacodynamic effect for a daily intravenous dose of decitabine of 20 mg/m2 administered as a one hour (1 h) infusion. Also provided are methods of treatment using a solid oral dosage form according to an embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of Formula (I), or a stereoisomer, solvate, tautomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X, W1, W2, Y, Z, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the disclosure herein, for use in therapy, particularly for use in the treatment of cancer. The present invention also relates to methods of treating cancer comprising the administration of a compound of Formula (I) to a subject in need thereof, and to pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising such compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for isolating nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, using a non-alcoholic and non-chaotropic binding solution, and to the binding solutions and kits suitable for such a process.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of modulating and regulating NHD protein-protein interactions through nicotinamide mononucleotide, analogs and derivatives thereof, such as NAD+. Such modulation may be useful in methods of treating and preventing cancer, aging, cell death, radiation damage, radiation exposure, among others, may improve DNA repair, cell proliferation, cell survival, among others, and may increase the life span of a cell or protect it against certain stresses, among others.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a new means for treating or ameliorating a blood cancer patient, wherein the new means has high effect and few side effects. The present invention relates to a combined medicine for use in a method for treating or ameliorating a blood cancer patient, comprising 4-amino-1-(2-cyano-2-deoxy-?-D-arabinofuranosyl)-2(1H)-pyrimidinone or a salt thereof and venetoclax or a salt thereof.