Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating short bowel syndrome and/or high output ostomy. The invention comprises administering to a patient in need a long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist. In various embodiments, the method reduces ostomy output, reduces requirement for parenteral nutrition, and/or ameliorates acute intestinal failure.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising an effective amount of a peptide having the amino acid sequence Gly-Gly-(d)Val-(d)Leu-(d)Val-(d)Gln-(d)Pro-Gly (SEQ ID NO: 6) to promote tight junction integrity, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The present invention further provides methods of using the larazotide derivative compositions for promoting tight junction integrity in patients in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention, in various aspects and embodiments, provides compositions and methods for treating or managing ulcerative colitis (UC) (including mild or moderate UC), including intestinal and extraintestinal symptoms, including but not limited to arthritis. The compositions and methods in various embodiments relate to oral administration of pharmaceutical compositions that comprise an effective amount of one or more agents that forms at least one 4-APAA compound by azo reduction in the colon. In various embodiments, active agent is available for local action in the lumen of the large intestine. Further, as described herein, a significant portion of the 4-APAA formed by azo reduction in the large intestine is systemically available to ameliorate extraintestinal symptoms.

Abstract: The invention, in various aspects and embodiments, provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing inflammation of the lower gastrointestinal tract. The compositions and methods in various embodiments relate to rectal administration of pharmaceutical compositions that comprise an agent that forms one or more 4-AAPA compounds or 5-ASA compounds by azo reduction. In various embodiments, the compositions and methods treat, reduce, or prevent inflammation of the colon and/or rectum, as well as in some embodiments, an ileo-anal pouch in a subject. Compositions for rectal administration can be formulated as emulsions, suppositories (both suspension and solid), gels, and foam and foamable pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to salinomycin derivatives such as compounds having the structure of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of compounds of formula (I), and the use of compounds of formula (I) for treating or inhibiting progression of cancer. The cancer is selected from the group consisting of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and prostate cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to salinomycin derivatives such as compounds having the structure of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of compounds of formula (I), and the use of compounds of formula (I) for treating or inhibiting progression of cancer. The cancer is selected from the group consisting of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and prostate cancer.

Abstract: Biocompatible polymeric nanoparticles for delivery of bioactive agents, and methods for preparing the particles, are described. Polyoxalate nanoparticles of the subject technology show desired particle sizes suitable for use in drug delivery and a substantially uniform or narrow particle size distribution. The polyoxalate nanoparticles can contain water-soluble, poorly water-soluble, or water-insoluble drugs. The nanoparticles are nontoxic and are generally safe for use in humans. After being administered into the body, the nanoparticles with a high content of a bioactive agent entrapped therein can safely deliver the agent to target sites and stably release the drug at a controlled rate.