Abstract: Prostacyclin compounds and compositions comprising the same are provided herein. Specifically, prostacyclin compounds comprising treprostinil covalently linked to a linear C5-C18 alkyl, branched C5-C18 alkyl, linear C2-C18 alkenyl, branched C3-C18 alkenyl, aryl, aryl-C1-C18 alkyl or an amino acid or a peptide (e.g., dipeptide, tripeptide, tetrapeptide) are described. The linkage, in one embodiment, is via a carbamate, amide or ester bond. Prostacyclin compounds provided herein can also include at least one hydrogen atom substituted with at least one deuterium atom. Methods for treating pulmonary hypertension (e.g., pulmonary arterial hypertension) and portopulmonary hypertension are also provided.

Abstract: Prostacyclin compounds and compositions comprising the same are provided herein. Specifically, prostacyclin compounds comprising treprostinil covalently linked to a linear C5-C18 alkyl, branched C5-C18 alkyl, linear C2-C18 alkenyl, branched C3-C18 alkenyl, aryl, aryl-C1-C18 alkyl or an amino acid or a peptide (e.g., dipeptide, tripeptide, tetrapeptide) are described. The linkage, in one embodiment, is via a carbamate, amide or ester bond. Prostacyclin compounds provided herein can also include at least one hydrogen atom substituted with at least one deuterium atom. Methods for treating pulmonary hypertension (e.g., pulmonary arterial hypertension) and portopulmonary hypertension are also provided.

Abstract: Low resistance aerosol exhalation filters, and methods of their use are provided. The exhalation filters provided herein are used in conjunction with a nebulizer in the treatment of a pulmonary infection in a patient in need thereof. In one method, an antiinfective formulation is administered to a patient in need of treatment of a pulmonary infection, with a nebulizer comprising a low resistance aerosol exhalation filter of the invention. The pulmonary infection, in one embodiment, is a Pseudomonas or mycobacterial (e.g., NTM) infection.

Abstract: Provided is a method of increasing the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) in a subject comprising administering to the subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a liposomal formulation. In some embodiments, the liposomal formulation comprises empty liposomes. Also provided is a method of increasing FEV1 in a subject consisting essentially of administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of empty liposomes and pharmaceutical carrier. Additionally, provided is a method of treating cystic fibrosis in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of empty liposomes.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to methods of treating cancer in a patient comprising administering intraperitoneally to a patient in need thereof a cancer treating effective amount of a lipid-based platinum compound formulation wherein the concentration of the platinum compound of the lipid-based platinum compound formulation is greater than about 1.2 mg/ml. Another aspect of the invention relates to lipid-based platinum compound formulations where the concentration of the platinum compound is greater than about 1.2 mg/ml.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to methods of treating cancer in a patient comprising administering intravenously to a patient in need thereof a cancer treating effective amount of a lipid-based platinum compound formulation wherein the concentration of the platinum compound of the lipid-based platinum compound formulation is greater than about 1.2 mg/ml.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention relates to a kit for administering a lipid-based platinum compound formulation via inhalation comprising: an inhalation device comprising a lipid-based platinum compound formulation, a demistifier tent of sufficient size to at least cover a patient's head and the inhalation device, and instructions for use thereof. In another embodiment, the invention relates to a methods of administering therapeutics and increasing safety of administering therapeutics thereof. In another embodiment, the invention relates to an inhalation device for administering a therapeutic agent to a patient comprising a mouth piece, a nebulizer, and a holder for preventing the patient's saliva from entering the nebulizer or returning to the patient during administration.

Abstract: Provided is a method for treating a patient having cancer. The method includes administering high potency lipid-platinum compound formulations to the patient's respiratory tract. Also provided is a method of reducing treatment times for administering platinum compound formulations to a patient in need thereof by administering high potency lipid-platinum compound formulations to the patient.

Abstract: Ether lipid compounds of formula (1): Formula (I) pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, prodrugs or isomers thereof are provided, where the variables are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention have anti-neoplastic activity, and accordingly have utility in treating cancer and related diseases. Enantiomers of these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for treating cancer with the pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Ether lipid compounds of formula (I), Pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, prodrugs or isomers thereof are provided, where the variables are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention have antineoplastic activity, and accordingly have utility in treating cancer and related diseases. Enantiomers of these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for treating cancer with the pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Ether lipid compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, prodrugs or isomers thereof are provided, where the variables are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention have anti-neoplastic activity, and accordingly have utility in treating cancer and related diseases. Enantiomers of these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for treating cancer with the pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A method for preparing liposomes containing at least one biologically active substance encapsulated therein under mild conditions comprises the following steps: (A) providing liposomes, wherein the liposomes are prepared by a method other than the instant method; (B) mixing the product of step (A) with a water-miscible organic solvent to form a gel or a liquid containing gel particles; and thereafter (C) (a) mixing the gel or liquid containing gel particles with aqueous medium V to directly form the liposomes containing the at least one biologically active substance encapsulated therein, (b) (i) mixing the gel or liquid containing gel particles with aqueous medium V to form a curd or curdy substance; and (ii) mixing the curd or curdy substance with aqueous medium W to directly form the liposomes containing the at least one biologically active substance encapsulated therein, or (c) (i) cooling the gel or liquid containing gel particles to form a waxy substance; and (ii) mixing the waxy substance with aqueous m

Abstract: A method for preparing liposomes containing at least one nucleic acid encapsulated therein comprising the following steps: (A) mixing a gel or a liquid containing gel particles with aqueous medium Z1 to directly form the liposomes containing the at least one nucleic acid encapsulated therein; (B)(i) mixing a gel or a liquid containing gel particles with aqueous medium Z1 to form a curd or curdy substance; and (ii) mixing the curd or curdy substance with aqueous medium Z2 to directly form the liposomes containing the at least one nucleic acid encapsulated therein; or (C)(i) cooling a gel or a liquid containing gel particles to form a waxy substance; and (ii) mixing the waxy substance with aqueous medium Z1 to directly form the liposomes containing the at least one nucleic acid encapsulated therein; wherein said gel or liquid containing gel particles comprises at least one liposome-forming lipid, at least one fusogenic lipid, a water-miscible organic solvent and the at least one nucleic acid; wherein an amount

Abstract: In part, the present invention relates to a method of treating lung diseases and pre-lung disease conditions such as precancerous lesions comprising administering to a patient in need a therapeutic agent comprising lipid composition. The present invention also relates to an inhalation device for administering lipid complexes comprising therapeutic agents. The inhalation device may be disposable. In one embodiment, the lung diseases pretreated by the methods of the present invention are those diseases associated with tobacco related products. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing liposomes by an infusion method that yields high entrapment percentages.

Abstract: Provided is a method for treating a patient having lung cancer. The method includes administering a lipid composition containing cisplatin to the patient's respiratory tract over the course of at least 2 treatment cycles. At least about 15 mg/m2 of cisplatin is administered in each treatment cycle, and there is no more than 2 weeks between treatment cycles.

Abstract: This invention provides vehicles capable of delivering high concentrations of poorly hydrophilic/poorly lipophilic compounds to animals, by combining compounds having biocompatible hydrophobic domains with conjugates having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions. Such formulations are suitable for a number of uses in animals, particularly the administration thereto of high concentrations of therapeutically useful compound, without an undue level of side effects.

Abstract: This invention provides vehicles capable of delivering high concentrations of poorly hydrophilic/poorly lipophilic compounds to animals, by combining compounds having biocompatible hydrophobic domains with conjugates having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions. Such formulations are suitable for a number of uses in animals, particularly the administration thereto of high concentrations of therapeutically useful compound, without an undue level of side effects.

Abstract: Lipid-based carriers are provided herein that have a lamellar lipid component composed of an etherlipid and a complementarily shaped lipid. This novel combination of lipids allows for the incorporation of etherlipids in the carriers at higher concentrations than would otherwise be possible. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the carriers can be used therapeutically, for example, in the treatment of cancers.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are provided herein that contain, in addition to a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a lamellar lipid. The lipid is composed of an ether lipid and a lipid having a molecular shape that is complementary to the molecular shape of the glycerolipid. These compositions can be used therapeutically, for example, in the treatment of cancers and inflammatory conditions.

Abstract: Defensins are microbicidal, tumoricidal cytotoxic protein components of animal host defense systems. They can be entrapped in liposomes containing release-inhibiting lipid such that the defensins are neutralized, and their release from the liposomes is inhibited; however, the defensins remain effective when exposed to endocytosed material in endocytic vesicles. Liposomal defensin formulations are administered to animals for the treatment or prevention of microbial infections, for the treatment of cancers and for the treatment of disorders characterized by a deficiency of protein-mediated cytotoxic activity in cytoplasmic granules.