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: Aspects of the present invention relate to compounds and methods useful in modulating angiogenesis and methods of treating or preventing diseases associated with angiogenesis by administering a polycationic compound. The present invention relates to methods of use and compositions for inhibiting angiogenesis-mediated disorders in mammals including animals and humans. Additionally, this invention relates to the combined use of polycations with other anti-angiogenesis agents for the treatment of different angiogenesis-mediated disorders. Additionally, those polycationic compounds can be used with various anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic agents as well as with radio-therapeutic agents in cancer patients to prevent and treat tumor growth and metastasis.

Abstract: A nanoparticle, a chemical structure, and a treatment method for treating a patient having a disorder. The nanoparticle includes a poly L-arginine polymer and a Factor VIIa inhibitor conjugated to or encapsulated in the poly L-arginine polymer. The chemical structure includes a Factor VIIa inhibitor that includes at least one nitric oxide (NO) donor. The treatment method administers a therapeutic effective amount of the nanoparticle or chemical structure to the patient to treat the disorder. The disorder may be a vascular disorder, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac insufficiency, a neurological disorder, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A nanoformulation that includes loaded nanoparticles. Each nanoparticle includes a modified chitosan polymer encapsulating at least one vitamin D derivative, at least one vitamin D metabolite, or combinations thereof. The modified chitosan polymer includes chitosan covalently linked to at least one entity selected from the group consisting of fatty acids (omega-3-fattay acids), amino acids, deoxycholic acid, alginate, arginine-alginate, hyaluronic acid, collagen, collagen-hydroxyapatite, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), and combinations thereof. A structure includes a medium and the nanoformulation, wherein the nanoparticles are dispersed in the medium. A method of using the nanoformulation to treat a disorder and improve efficacy of current therapies where resistance develop in a patient includes administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of the nanoformulation for treating the disorder.

Abstract: A contact lens product, a method and system for forming the contact lens product, and a method of using the contact lens product. The contact lens product includes a soft disposable contact lens loaded with a drug and the carriers which carry the drug. The lens has a mechanical and optical structure formed by the core polymer included within the lens. The contact lens product is configured to have the drug released from its carrier continuously into an eye of a mammal while the contact lens product is adhered to the eye of the mammal during a continuous period of time, the drug being configured to treat or prevent at least one adverse condition of the eye of the mammal during the continuous period of time. The mammal may be a human being or a veterinary animal.

Abstract: Nanoparticles comprising T3 and their use in treating, e.g., cardiac conditions, for example cardiac arrest, are provided. Such nanoparticles provide improved delivery of T3 and allow for acute treatment and optionally for sustained release of T3 in a patient.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to compounds and methods useful in modulating angiogenesis and methods of treating or preventing diseases associated with angiogenesis by administering a polycationic compound. The present invention relates to methods of use and compositions for inhibiting angiogenesis-mediated disorders in mammals including animals and humans. Additionally, this invention relates to the combined use of polycations with other anti-angiogenesis agents for the treatment of different angiogenesis-mediated disorders. Additionally, those polycationic compounds can be used with various anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic agents as well as with radio-therapeutic agents in cancer patients to prevent and treat tumor growth and metastasis.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of increasing the chemosensitivity of normal and/or chemoresistant tumor or cancer cells using thyroid hormone analogs and/or nanoparticulate or polymeric forms thereof. Also disclosed are methods of increasing radiosensitivity of normal and/or radioresistant tumor or cancer cells using thyroid hormone analogs and/or nanoparticulate or polymeric forms thereof.

Abstract: A silver nanocomposite, a formation method for forming the silver nanocomposite, and an application method utilizing the silver nanocomposite. The silver nanocomposite includes a silver nanoparticle conjugated to a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) or glucose. The formation method includes chemically reacting silver nitrate with a reducing agent to form a silver nanoparticle conjugated to the reducing agent of a GAG or glucose. The application method may include topically applying the silver nanocomposite to a wound or burn as an anti-microbial with respect to an antibiotic-resistant genotype in the wound or burn, wherein the silver nanocomposite topically applied includes the silver nanoparticle conjugated to the GAG of 2,6-diaminopyridinyl heparin (DAPHP) or hyaluronan (HA). The application method may include applying the silver nanocomposite as a coating to plastic, a catheter, or a surgical tool, wherein the silver nanocomposite applied as the coating includes the silver nanoparticle conjugated to the GAG of DAPHP.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for preventing and treating diseases and risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome by targeting the RGD-binding site of selected intra- and extracellular proteins. Exemplary compositions include RGD-polyphenol conjugates via an ester linkage; polyphenol polymer conjugated to RGD analogs or mimetics; and RGD polymer conjugates linked to polyphenol.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to compounds and methods useful in modulating angiogenesis and methods of treating or preventing diseases associated with angiogenesis by administering a polycationic compound. The present invention relates to methods of use and compositions for inhibiting angiogenesis-mediated disorders in mammals including animals and humans. Additionally, this invention relates to the combined use of polycations with other anti-angiogenesis agents for the treatment of different angiogenesis-mediated disorders. Additionally, those polycationic compounds can be used with various anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic agents as well as with radio-therapeutic agents in cancer patients to prevent and treat tumor growth and metastasis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for storing platelets to preserve the function and freshness of the platelets. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of a preservative composition having an antiplatelet agent, an anticoagulant, and an oxygen carrier, for maintaining the freshness of platelets. Additionally, the composition may also contain an ultra-short acting broad spectrum anti-microbial agents. The preservative composition may be used to store platelets in a liquid state, a frozen state, or a freeze-dried state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for storing platelets to preserve the function and freshness of the platelets. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of a preservative composition having an antiplatelet agent, an anticoagulant, and an oxygen carrier, for maintaining the freshness of platelets. Additionally, the composition may also contain an ultra-short acting broad spectrum anti-microbial agents. The preservative composition may be used to store platelets in a liquid state, a frozen state, or a freeze-dried state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for storing platelets to preserve the function and freshness of the platelets. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of a preservative composition having an antiplatelet agent, an anticoagulant, and an oxygen carrier, for maintaining the freshness of platelets. Additionally, the composition may also contain an ultra-short acting broad spectrum anti-microbial agents. The preservative composition may be used to store platelets in a liquid state, a frozen state, or a freeze-dried state.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to compounds and methods useful in modulating angiogenesis and methods of treating or preventing diseases associated with angiogenesis by administering a polycationic compound. The present invention relates to methods of use and compositions for inhibiting angiogenesis-mediated disorders in mammals including animals and humans. Additionally, this invention relates to the combined use of polycations with other anti-angiogenesis agents for the treatment of different angiogenesis-mediated disorders. Additionally, those polycationic compounds can be used with various anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic agents as well as with radio-therapeutic agents in cancer patients to prevent and treat tumor growth and metastasis.

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: The present invention relates to a heparin fraction comprising constituents having molecular weights of from about 2,000 to about 4,000 daltons, wherein from about 1% to about 100% of hydroxyl residues of the constituents are oxidized. The present invention also relates to methods of inhibiting angiogenesis and treating an angiogenesis-mediated disorder in a subject by administering a heparin fraction comprising constituents having molecular weights of from about 2,000 to about 30,000 daltons, wherein from about 1% to about 100% of hydroxyl residues of the constituents are oxidized. Another aspect of the present invention relates to compositions including the heparin fractions of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heparin fraction comprising constituents having molecular weights of from about 2,000 to about 4,000 daltons, wherein from about 1% to about 100% of hydroxyl residues of the constituents are oxidized. The present invention also relates to methods of inhibiting angiogenesis and treating an angiogenesis-mediated disorder in a subject by administering a heparin fraction comprising constituents having molecular weights of from about 2,000 to about 30,000 daltons, wherein from about 1% to about 100% of hydroxyl residues of the constituents are oxidized. Another aspect of the present invention relates to compositions including the heparin fractions of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for storing platelets to preserve the function and freshness of the platelets. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of a preservative composition having an antiplatelet agent, an anticoagulant, and an oxygen carrier, for maintaining the freshness of platelets. Additionally, the composition may also contain an ultra-short acting broad spectrum anti-microbial agents. The preservative composition may be used to store platelets in a liquid state, a frozen state, or a freeze-dried state.

Abstract: Nanoparticles comprising T3 and their use in treating, e.g., cardiac conditions, for example cardiac arrest, are provided. Such nanoparticles provide improved delivery of T3 and allow for acute treatment and optionally for sustained release of T3 in a patient.