Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating fibrosis and/or cancer in a subject in need thereof. The methods include providing a composition comprising an inhibitor of IL-4/IL-13 receptor function and administering an effective amount of the composition to the subject to treat fibrosis and/or cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating fibrosis and/or cancer in a subject in need thereof. The methods include providing a composition comprising an inhibitor of IL-4/IL-13 receptor function and administering an effective amount of the composition to the subject to treat fibrosis and/or cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating fibrosis and/or cancer in a subject in need thereof. The methods include providing a composition comprising an inhibitor of IL-4/IL-13 receptor function and administering an effective amount of the composition to the subject to treat fibrosis and/or cancer.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for treatment of diabetes and/or obesity. Bitter oligopeptide molecules formulated for enteric delivery modulate signals involving receptors facing the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract, said signaling related hormones such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and peptide tyrosine-tyrosine (PYY) that involve inhibition of gastric emptying and appetite.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating fibrosis and/or cancer in a subject in need thereof. The methods include providing a composition comprising an inhibitor of IL-4/IL-13 receptor function and administering an effective amount of the composition to the subject to treat fibrosis and/or cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating, preventing, modulating, attenuating, or inhibiting a disease or a disorder associated with inflammation related to NF-?B activation in a subject which comprises administering to the subject at least one curcumin compound. Also disclosed are combination therapies comprising the administration of at least one curcumin compound and at least one ROS inhibitor. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating, preventing, or inhibiting cancer in a subject comprising administering at least one polyphenolic compound and at least one inhibitor of reactive oxygen species to the subject. The polyphenolic compound may be derived or isolated from plants. In some embodiments, the polyphenolic compound is a flavonoid. In other embodiments, the polyphenolic compound is a non-flavonoid. Other methods and kits are also disclosed as well as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating, preventing, or inhibiting diseases and disorders associated with NF-&kgr;B activation including proliferative diseases such as cancer and inflammatory diseases such as pancreatitis in a subject which comprises administering at least one polyphenolic compound and/or at least one inhibitor of reactive oxygen species to the subject. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one polyphenolic compound and/or at least one inhibitor of reactive oxygen species. The polyphenolic compound may be derived or isolated from plants. In some embodiments, the polyphenolic compound is a flavonoid. In other embodiments, the polyphenolic compound is a non-flavonoid. Other methods and kits are also disclosed as well as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating, preventing, or inhibiting cancer in a subject comprising administering at least one polyphenolic compound and at least one inhibitor of reactive oxygen species to the subject. The polyphenolic compound may be derived or isolated from plants. In some embodiments, the polyphenolic compound is a flavonoid. In other embodiments, the polyphenolic compound is a non-flavonoid. Other methods and kits are also disclosed as well as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating, preventing, modulating, attenuating, or inhibiting a disease or a disorder associated with inflammation related to NF-&kgr;B activation in a subject which comprises administering to the subject at least one curcumin compound. Also disclosed are combination therapies comprising the administration of at least one curcumin compound and at least one ROS inhibitor. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits are also disclosed.