Abstract: Disclosed are compounds that modulate the physiological action of the proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9), as well as therapeutic methods for use of such compounds to reduce LDL-cholesterol levels and/or for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: Chemical compositions and methods of synthesis thereof. The compositions disclosed and described herein are directed toward thyroid hormone ?v?3 integrin receptor antagonists conjugated to targets of the norepinephrine transporter (NET) or the catecholamine transporter. The compositions have a dual targeting effect and increased targeting efficiency in the treatment and diagnostic imaging of neuroendocrine tumors.

Abstract: Nanocapsules of bioactive compounds derived from natural products as an adjunct treatment for cancer. Nanocapsules of bioactive compounds showed synergy in the treatment of cancer therapy-induced toxicity.

Abstract: Chemical compositions and methods of synthesis thereof. The compositions disclosed and described herein are directed toward and classified as anti-angiogenic thyrointegrin antagonists, which may be capable of reacting with one or more cell surface receptors of the integrin ?v?3 receptor family. Anti-angiogenic thyrointegrin antagonists or derivatives thereof are conjugated via a non-cleavable linker having an amine, diamine or triazole linkage to polymers of Polyethylene Glycol, cyclodextrin, chitosan, alginic acid or hyaluronic acid, forming a single chemical entity.

Abstract: Endothelial Lipase (EL) inhibitors and methods of using such inhibitors for treating conditions implicating EL are provided herein. The present invention meets the needs in the field by providing small molecule inhibitors of EL function that can be used therapeutically to raise HDL cholesterol levels in blood, and can be used in the prevention and/or treatment of cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism disorders, including, but not limited to, familial hypercholesterolemia, atherogenic dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and, more generally, cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Abstract: Nanocapsules of bioactive compounds derived from natural products as an adjunct treatment for cancer. Nanocapsules of bioactive compounds showed synergy in the treatment of cancer therapy-induced toxicity.

Abstract: Chemical compositions and methods of synthesis thereof. The compositions disclosed and described herein are directed toward and classified as anti-angiogenic thyrointegrin antagonists, which may be capable of reacting with one or more cell surface receptors of the integrin ?v?3 receptor family. Anti-angiogenic thyrointegrin antagonists or derivatives thereof are conjugated via a non-cleavable linker having an amine, diamine or triazole linkage to polymers of Polyethylene Glycol, cyclodextrin, chitosan, alginic acid or hyaluronic acid, forming a single chemical entity.

Abstract: Thyroid hormone antagonists and their nanoparticle formulations (Nanotetrac™ or Nanotriac™) act at a cell surface receptor to block angiogenesis and tumor cell proliferation. The complex anti-angiogenic performs actions on specific cytokines and chemokines. Thyroid hormone antagonists inhibit expression in tumor cells of cytokine genes, e.g., specific interleukins, and chemokine genes, such as fractalkine (CX3CL1), and chemokine receptor genes (CX3CR1) that are targets in the development of inflammation-suppressant drugs. This application discloses a novel composition of Tetra or Tri-iodothyroacetic acid (tetrac or triac), other thyroid partial agonists or antagonists and their nanoparticle formulations conjugated to polymers and encapsulating non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory glucocorticoids, and/or polyphenols for the management of various acute and chronic inflammatory disorders ranging from neurological, vascular, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the class of 2-phenylacetamides that modulate the physiological action of the proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9), and methods of using these modulators to reduce LDL-cholesterol levels and/or for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: A method for screening a patient for angioinhibition resistance and treating said patient having a disease susceptible to treatment via an anti-angiogenic agent. The screening method includes an assay for identifying the presence of angioinhibition resistance in patients by collecting patient blood or serum and subjecting it to a Chick Chorioallantoic Membrane (CAM) angiogenesis assay configured for accepting a human tumor wherein the human tumor xenograft includes a vasculature system. The screening method and assay further includes steps that include using the CAM results for identifying the endogenous pro-angiogenic non-peptide hormone concentrations of the blood sample by calculating the vascular activity of the vasculature system of the human tumor xenograft in the presence of anti-angiogenic drugs and inducing in the patient, a state of subclinical hypothyroidism prior to commencing anti-angiogenic treatment.

Abstract: A composition and associated method for treating a hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in a subject who is human being. The composition includes: an anti-viral agent and/or a protease inhibitor; a polymerase inhibitor; one or more viral entry inhibitors; and one or more anti-fibrotic agents and/or anti-hemolytic agents including one or more Polyphenols and/or one or more Thiols. The composition may also include one or more sulfated oligosaccharide or non-anticoagulant glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). The method administers, to the subject, a therapeutic dose of the composition to treat the subject for the HCV infection.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating subjects having conditions related to angiogenesis including administering an effective amount of a polymeric form of thyroid hormone, or an antagonist thereof, to promote or inhibit angiogenesis in the subject. Compositions of the polymeric forms of thyroid hormone, or thyroid hormone analogs, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition and an associated method for hepatic targeted delivery of thyroid receptor beta1 (TR?1) agonist to a liver of a subject. The composition includes hydrophobic nanoparticles, a liver targeting moiety exterior to each nanoparticle and covalently bonded to each nanoparticle, and at least one TR?1 agonist encapsulated within each nanoparticle. The nanoparticles include chitosan hybrid nanoparticles, amine-modified PLGA nanoparticles, solid lipid nanoparticles, and combinations thereof. The liver targeting moiety includes Glycyrrhetinic acid (GA), Lactobionic acid (LA), or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A nano-composition and a method of using the composition. The composition includes nanoparticles. Each nanoparticle includes a shell encapsulating lycopene. The shell includes oligomerized (?)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (OEGCG) electrostatically bonded to chitosan. The method of using the composition includes administering the nano-composition to a human being.

Abstract: A composition and a method of applying the composition to a site on or within a body of a mammal. The composition includes a hydrogel matrix that includes at least one polymer cross linked, via ionic or covalent bonding, with both hyaluronic acid and alginic acid. The at least one polymer is chitosan, poly L-Lysine, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds that modulate the physiological action of the proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9), and methods of using these modulators to reduce LDL-cholesterol levels and/or for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating subjects having conditions related to angiogenesis including administering an effective amount of a polymeric nanoparticle form of thyroid hormone agonist, partial agonist or an antagonist thereof, to promote or inhibit angiogenesis in the subject. Nanoparticle forms of thyroid hormone or thyroid hormone analogs as well as uses thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: Chemical compositions and methods of synthesis thereof. The compositions disclosed and described herein are directed toward and classified as anti-angiogenic thyrointegrin antagonists, which may be capable of reacting with one or more cell surface receptors of the integrin ?v?3 receptor family. Anti-angiogenic thyrointegrin antagonists or derivatives thereof are conjugated via a non-cleavable linker having an amine, diamine or triazole linkage to polymers of Polyethylene Glycol, cyclodextrin, chitosan, alginic acid or hyaluronic acid, forming a single chemical entity.

Abstract: A nano-composition that includes nanoparticles, a method of forming the nano-composition, and a method of using the composition. The nanoparticles include a polycationic polymer ionically bonded to one or more polyanionic Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), wherein the polycationic polymer is chitosan, methylated chitosan, poly L-Lysine, or poly L-Arginine.

Abstract: Endothelial Lipase (EL) inhibitors and methods of using such inhibitors for treating conditions implicating EL are provided herein. The present invention meets the needs in the field by providing small molecule inhibitors of EL function that can be used therapeutically to raise HDL cholesterol levels in blood, and can be used in the prevention and/or treatment of cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism disorders, including, but not limited to, familial hypercholesterolemia, atherogenic dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and, more generally, cardiovascular disease (CVD).