Abstract: The present invention relates to a use of mycophenolate mofetil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the manufacture of a medicament against influenza virus. The present invention also relates to a use of mycophenolate mofetil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the manufacture of a medicament against drug-resistant influenza virus strains. The present invention is further related to a method for treating influenza in a subject, comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of mycophenolate mofetil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A calibrating device, for measuring and calibrating a center of gravity of a remote control aircraft or an airfoil thereof, includes a crossbar, a first support, a second support and a control unit. The crossbar is arranged along a longitudinal axis, and includes a longitudinal rail and a slider. The slider is movably engaged with the longitudinal rail. The crossbar includes a drive member coupled with the longitudinal rail or the slider. The slider includes a pointer. The first support includes a seat and two receiving portions which are arranged on the seat and are movable along a transverse axis. The receiving portions are aligned with each other. Each receiving portion includes a load cell. The second support includes a base and a supporting portion, and the supporting portion includes a load cell. The control unit is coupled with the drive member and the three load cells.

Abstract: A calibrating device for measuring and calibrating a center of gravity of a remote control aircraft or an airfoil thereof is provided. The calibrating device includes a crossbar, a first support, a second support and a control unit. The crossbar is arranged along a longitudinal axis, and includes a longitudinal rail and a slider. The slider is movably engaged with the longitudinal rail. The crossbar includes a drive member coupled with the longitudinal rail or the slider. The slider includes a pointer. The first support includes a seat and two receiving portions which are arranged on the seat and are movable along a transverse axis. The receiving portions are aligned with each other. Each receiving portion includes a load cell. The second support includes a base and a supporting portion, and the supporting portion includes a load cell. The control unit is coupled with the drive member and the three load cells.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel use of a lanostane having the following formula (I) in enhancing uptake of nutrients: wherein R1 is either H or CH3; R2 is OCOCH3, ?O or OH; R3 is H or OH; R4 is —C(?CH2)—C(CH3)2Ra, in which Ra is H or OH, or —CH?C(CH3)—Rb, in which Rb is CH3 or CH2OH; R5 is H or OH; and R6 is CH3 or CH2OH.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a use of mycophenolate mofetil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the manufacture of a medicament against influenza virus. The present invention also relates to a use of mycophenolate mofetil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the manufacture of a medicament against drug-resistant influenza virus strains. The present invention is further related to a method for treating influenza in a subject, comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of mycophenolate mofetil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treating diabetes is provided in this invention. The composition contains a lanostane compound as a potent component. A suitable source of the lanostane compound is a Poria extract from metabolite, sclerotium, or fermentation product of Poria cocos (Schw) Wolf. The Poria extract contains 1-60% of the lanostane compounds by weight of the extract, and is devoid of secolanostane.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is used to enhance immunity of the human body. The composition contains potent components of lanostane compounds. A method is devised to obtain an extract from metabolite, sclerotium, or fermentation product of Poria cocas (Schw) Wolf. The extract contains 5-60% of the lanostane compounds by weight of the extract. The extract is devoid of secolanostane capable of inhibiting immunity development.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new use of citral for manufacturing a medicament for treating focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Particularly, the present invention discloses that citral is effective in alleviating symptoms of FSGS, including reducing glomerular epithelial hyperplasia lesions (EPHLs), peri-glomerular inflammation or glomerular hyalinosis or sclerosis, and also reducing proteinuria or hematuria or lowering serum urea nitrogen level or serum creatinine level in the subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new use of citral for manufacturing a medicament for treating focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Particularly, the present invention discloses that citral is effective in alleviating symptoms of FSGS, including reducing glomerular epithelial hyperplasia lesions (EPHLs), peri-glomerular inflammation or glomerular hyalinosis or sclerosis, and also reducing proteinuria or hematuria or lowering serum urea nitrogen level or serum creatinine level in the subject.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is used to enhance immunity of the human body. The composition contains potent components of lanostane compounds. A method is devised to obtain an extract from metabolite, sclerotium, or fermentation product of Poria cocos (Schw) Wolf. The extract contains 5-60% of the lanostane compounds by weight of the extract. The extract is devoid of secolanostane capable of inhibiting immunity development.

Abstract: Disclosed are an Schisandrae fructus extract for inhibition or prevention of influenza and its application, wherein the Schisandrae fructus extract is obtained by water, methanol, or ethanol extraction process and the extract comprises compounds such as schisandrone, benzoylgomisin P, wulignan A1, epigomisin O, epiwulignan A1, and tigloylgomisin P. The extracts and purified compounds of Schisandrae fructus has anti-influenza virus H1N1 and H1N1-TR (a Tamiflu drug resistant virus strain) activities, therefore the extracts and the purified compounds of Schisandrae fructus can be applied as an inhitibory agent of a pharmaceutical composition for treatment or prevention agent for influenza infection.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for enhancing absorption of a nutrient in a subject in need thereof with an effective amount of an isolated astragaloside compound.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for enhancing absorption of a nutrient in a subject in need thereof with an effective amount of an isolated astragaloside compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are an Schisandrae fructus extract for inhibition or prevention of influenza and its application, wherein the Schisandrae fructus extract is obtained by water, methanol, or ethanol extraction process and the extract comprises compounds such as schisandrone, benzoylgomisin P, wulignan A1, epigomisin O, epiwulignan A1, and tigloylgomisin P. The extracts and purified compounds of Schisandrae fructus has anti-influenza virus H1N1 and H1N1-TR (a Tamiflu drug resistant virus strain) activities, therefore the extracts and the purified compounds of Schisandrae fructus can be applied as an inhitibory agent of a pharmaceutical composition for treatment or prevention agent for influenza infection.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for enhancing absorption of a nutrient in a subject in need thereof with an effective amount of an isolated astragaloside compound.

Abstract: A method of treating a disease associated with cartilage defect in a subject in need thereof by administering to the subject an effectively amount of a cycloartane compound of Formula (I).

Abstract: Disclosed are 4,5-diamino-3-halo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives and manufactures thereof. The 4,5-diamino-3-halo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives are presented by formula (I): wherein R1 group is H, CH3, or C2H5; R2 group is H, or Br; R3 group is CH3, or C3H7; and R4 group is H, or C(?NH)—NH2. 4,5-diamino-3-halo-2-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives provided here were non-toxic to MDCK cells, particularly compounds 6a, 6b, 6c, 6e, 6f, 7a, 7b and 8 had better anti-H1N1 activity. In the future, these compounds can be used to focus on viral neuraminidases as targets to develop effective anti-influenza drugs.

Abstract: A method for skin care includes administering the water insoluble fraction of Astragalus membranaceus, or astragaloside compounds thereof to a subject in need thereof at an effective amount for improving skin texture, reducing wrinkles, UV protection, and/or providing an anti-aging effect.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treating diabetes is provided in this invention. The composition contains a lanostane compound as a potent component. A suitable source of the lanostane compound is a Poria extract from metabolite, sclerotium, or fermentation product of Poria cocos (Schw) Wolf. The Poria extract contains 1-60% of the lanostane compounds by weight of the extract, and is devoid of secolanostane.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is used to enhance immunity of the human body. The composition contains potent components of lanostane compounds. A method is devised to obtain an extract from metabolite, sclerotium, or fermentation product of Poria cocos (Schw) Wolf. The extract contains 5-60% of the lanostane compounds by weight of the extract. The extract is devoid of secolanostane capable of inhibiting immunity development.