Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying and tracking surgical objects is disclosed. More specifically, a method and apparatus for identifying and tracking surgical objects such as needles, scalpels, blades, sponges and instruments in a medical industry using an identifier encoded on a fluorescent paint attached to the surgical object combined with detectors and software capable of retrieving the identifying information on the identifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain heteroaromatic compounds of Formula (Ia), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and uses of such compounds in the treatment of synucleopathies.

Abstract: The invention provides TLR agonists and conjugates thereof useful in vaccines and to prevent, inhibit or treat a variety of disorders including pathogen infection and asthma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): Wherein R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hetero- or homocyclic or a substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic hetero- or homocyclic group; R2 is an alkyl group with 1 to 18 carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl or aryl group; R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hetero- or homocyclic or a substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic hetero- or homocyclic group; L is a single bond, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, NHCO, O, S, NHCONH or NHCOO; X, Y and Z are independently O, N, NH, S or CH; W is a single bond or an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate of said compound or salt.

Abstract: The invention provides TLR agonists and conjugates thereof useful in vaccines and to prevent, inhibit or treat a variety of disorders including pathogen infection and asthma.

Abstract: Provided herein in some embodiments is a composition that comprises (a) a nanoscale particle(s) or a microscale particle(s); and (b) a film-forming polymer. Also provided herein is a method for an immediate and sustained released formulation suitable for topical administration or administration to surfaces. Further provided herein in certain embodiments is a method of reducing the population of pathogenic microorganisms on skin or surfaces, wherein a method comprises applying to the skin or surface a composition, wherein the composition comprises (a) a nanoscale particle(s) or a microscale particle(s); and (b) a film-forming polymer.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds derived from benzotriazine, triazines, triazoles and oxadiazoles are disclosed. The methods of synthesis and of use of such heterocyclic compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides benzotriazine compounds having formula (I). The benzotriazine compounds of the invention are capable of inhibiting kinases, such members of the Src kinase family, and various other specific receptor and non-receptor kinases.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising protein aggregation inhibitors, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods for making and using them, including methods for preventing, reversing, slowing or inhibiting protein aggregation, e.g., for treating diseases that are characterized by protein aggregation—including some degenerative neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease. In one aspect, the compositions of the invention specifically target synuclein, beta-amyloid and/or tau protein aggregates, and the methods of the invention can be used to specifically prevent, reverse, slow or inhibit synuclein, beta-amyloid and/or tau protein aggregation. In alternative embodiments, the compositions and methods of the invention, are used to treat, prevent or ameliorate (including slowing the progression of) degenerative neurological diseases related to or caused by protein aggregation, e.g., synuclein, beta-amyloid and/or tau protein aggregation.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds derived from benzotriazine, triazines, triazoles and oxadiazoles are disclosed. The methods of synthesis and of use of such heterocyclic compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): Wherein R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hetero- or homocyclic or a substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic hetero- or homocyclic group; R2 is an alkyl group with 1 to 18 carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl or aryl group; R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hetero- or homocyclic or a substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic hetero- or homocyclic group; L is a single bond, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, NHCO, O, S, NHCONH or NHCOO; X, Y and Z are independently 0, N, NH, S or CH; W is a single bond or an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate of said compound or salt.

Abstract: The invention provides TLR agonists and conjugates thereof useful in vaccines and to prevent, inhibit or treat a variety of disorders including pathogen infection and asthma.

Abstract: The invention provides dBHD-based compositions and dBHD analog compositions, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, e.g., in the form of liposomes and nanoparticles comprising them, and methods of making and using them. In one embodiment, these dBHD analogs are used to inhibit a dysfunctional stem cell and/or a cancer (tumor) stem cell.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds derived from benzotriazine, triazines, triazoles and oxadiazoles are disclosed. The methods of synthesis and of use of such heterocyclic compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides TLR agonists and conjugates thereof useful in vaccines and to prevent, inhibit or treat a variety of disorders including pathogen infection and asthma.

Abstract: The invention provides nanostructures or products of manufacture for use as ex vivo or in vivo composition (e.g., a drug, or a therapeutic, diagnostic or imaging reagent) delivery vehicles. In one aspect, the invention provides nanoparticles comprising several compartments which in unison function as a composite nanostructure. In one embodiment, the nanoparticles of the invention comprise a combination of polymer core/lipid bilayer interface which incorporate covalently attached lipid-vascular targeting ligands. These composite nanoparticles can deliver highly effective and selective payloads for diagnostic, prophylactic or therapeutic applications.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds derived from benzotriazine, triazines, triazoles and oxadiazoles are disclosed. The methods of synthesis and of use of such heterocyclic compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides benzotriazine compounds having formula (I). The benzotriazine compounds of the invention are capable of inhibiting kinases, such members of the Src kinase family, and various other specific receptor and non-receptor kinases.

Abstract: Compositions and methods and are provided for treating disorders associated with compromised vasculostasis. Invention methods and compositions are useful for treating a variety of disorders including for example, stroke, myocardial infarction, cancer, ischemia/reperfusion injury, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, eye diseases such as retinopathies or macular degeneration or other vitreoretinal diseases, inflammatory diseases, vascular leakage syndrome, edema, transplant rejection, adult/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and the like.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds derived from benzotriazine, triazines, triazoles and oxadiazoles are disclosed. The methods of synthesis and of use of such heterocyclic compounds are also provided.