Abstract: Described herein are in situ gelling compositions. The compositions include an anti-inflammatory polysaccharide and a gelling polymer, wherein the composition is a liquid prior to administration to a subject but converts to a gel upon administration to the subject. The compositions described herein have numerous applications with respect to the local treatment (reduction or prevention) of inflammation and/or tissue damage.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for reducing or maintaining the size of a tumor in a subject, where the method involves exposing the tumor to ionizing radiation and administering to the subject a modified hyaluronan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester. The use of the modified hyaluronan enhances or potentiates the effect of ionizing radiation used in cancer treatment. Additionally, the methods described herein prevent or reduces tumor regrowth in the subject after exposing the tumor to ionizing radiation and administration of the modified hyaluronan to the subject.

Abstract: Described herein is the use of a methylated/sulfated hyaluronan, sulfated hyaluronan, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis.

Abstract: Described herein are in situ gelling compositions. The compositions include an anti-inflammatory polysaccharide and a gelling polymer, wherein the composition is a liquid prior to administration to a subject but converts to a gel upon administration to the subject. The compositions described herein have numerous applications with respect to the local treatment (reduction or prevention) of inflammation and/or tissue damage.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions composed of low molecular weight sulfated hyaluronan.

Abstract: Described herein is the use of partially and fully sulfated hyaluronan or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof for therapeutic and cosmetic applications as well as the treatment of a number of systemic, dermatological, periodontal, ophthalmic, and urological inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions composed of low molecular weight sulfated hyaluronan.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods useful for treating ocular diseases are provided. In particular, antagonists of TRPV4, their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of treating ocular diseases such as glaucoma, are disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for treating or preventing urological inflammation in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound comprising a. a modified hyaluronan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein said hyaluronan or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester comprises at least one sulfate group and at least one primary C-6 hydroxyl position of an N-acetyl-glucosamine residue comprising an alkyl group or fluoroalkyl group; b. a partially or fully sulfated hyaluronan or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Described herein is the use of partially and fully sulfated hyaluronan or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof for therapeutic and cosmetic applications as well as the treatment of a number of systemic, dermatological, periodontal, ophthalmic, and urological inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Described herein are the preparation and use of metal sensor compounds in detecting metals that are toxic to humans or to the environment. In one aspect, the metal sensor compounds comprise a polycyclic aryl group (PAC), wherein at least one solubilizing group and at least one metal binding ligand are covalently bonded to (PAC).

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods useful for treating ocular diseases are provided. In particular, antagonists of TRPV4, their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of treating ocular diseases such as glaucoma, are disclosed. Compounds of the invention include N-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-2-methyl-1-(3-morpholinopropyl)-5-phenyl-1 H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide, as well as other 2-phenyl-pyrrole carboxamide derivates and indole carboxamide derivatives.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for treating or preventing urological inflammation in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound comprising a. a modified hyaluronan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein said hyaluronan or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester comprises at least one sulfate group and at least one primary C-6 hydroxyl position of an N-acetyl-glucosamine residue comprising an alkyl group or fluoroalkyl group; b. a partially or fully sulfated hyaluronan or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are crosslinked compounds useful in numerous treatments. Described herein are methods of making crosslinked compounds via (1) the oxidative coupling of two or more thiol compounds or (2) by the reaction between at least one thiol compound with at least one thiol-reactive compound.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds such as macromolecules that have been modified in order to facilitate crosslinking and methods of making and using thereof.

Abstract: Perfluorocarbon emulsions having a high stability and good oxygen release are disclosed and described. These perfluorocarbon emulsions are typically for use as artificial oxygen carriers. The perfluorocarbon emulsions include a disperse phase of a perfluorocarbon and an emulsion stabilizer, and continuous phase. The emulsion stabilizer can primarily include a poly(ethylene oxide) block copolymer. These stabilized perfluorocarbon emulsions can be used in liquid and/or hydrogel phases of perfusion bioreactors or various other culture systems to enhance cell viability in thick tissue constructs, or as blood substitutes, although other applications may also be considered.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods useful for treating ocular diseases are provided. In particular, antagonists of TRPV4, their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of treating ocular diseases such as glaucoma, are disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein is the use of partially and fully sulfated hyaluronan or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof for therapeutic and cosmetic applications as well as the treatment of a number of systemic, dermatological, periodontal, ophthalmic, and urological inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Described herein are modified gelatins or the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts or esters thereof comprising at least one actinically crosslinkable group covalently bonded to gelatin. The modified gelatins are useful in producing composites that ultimately can be used to produce three-dimensional engineered biological constructs. The composites are the polymerization product between the modified gelatin and at least one actinically crosslinkable macromolecule. Methods for making the modified gelatins are also described herein.

Abstract: Described herein is the synthesis of alkylated and semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycosan ethers, referred to herein as “SAGEs.” The synthesis of sulfated alkylated SAGEs is also described. The compounds described herein are useful in a number of applications including wound healing, drug delivery, and the treatment of a number of inflammatory diseases and skin disorders.