Abstract: Methods of treating patients suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), including those also suffering front type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM), with a delayed release pharmaceutical composition comprising 6-mercaptopurine are disclosed.

Abstract: Therapeutic methods relating to the use of GABA-AT inhibitor compounds for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel processes for regulating immune responses in mammalian subjects, e.g., humans, afflicted with diseases such as cancers, infections, e.g., viral infections, bacterial infections, or immune dysfunctions, especially auto-immune disorders, e.g., diabetes, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, arteriosclerosis and ulcerative colitis. More particularly, this invention relates to generating elevated levels of an intermediary metabolite, e.g., lipids or conjugated biomolecules, e.g., glycolipids, lipoproteins and glycoproteins other than antibodies, cytokines or hormones. Treatment can be carried by introduction of the intermediary metabolite into the afflicted subject or by a reagent that when administered leads to elevated levels. The treatment regimen can be in vivo or ex vivo.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions and methods for adding beta glucosylceramide and/or Cremophor EL (CE), or an adjuvant selected from polyethylene glycol and beta cyclo dextrin or any type of beta or alpha glucosylceramide with/without CE, or CE alone, to drinks or foods to serve as liver protectors, sugar protectors, and anti inflammatory protectors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the treatment of hepatic disorders in a subject in need thereof. More specifically, the methods of the invention are based on the administration, preferably, systemic administration, of a therapeutically effective amount of at least one biocompatible alginate biomaterial, any modification thereof and any combination thereof. The invention further provides methods for sustaining serum albumin levels, and/or reducing serum AST and ALT, in subjects suffering from hepatic disorder. Still further, the invention provides methods for reducing apoptosis and inducing cell proliferation in a damaged liver tissue of a subject suffering of hepatic disorder, using the alginate biomaterial described by the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating inflammatory bowel disease and other indications by inhibiting leptin activity.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions including combinations of protective agents selected from isosilybin B, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), phosphatidylcholine, cysteine (Cys), seleno-cysteine (Se-Cys), ribose-cysteine (RibCys), N-acetylcysteine (NAC), N-acetylcysteine-amide (AD4), methionine (Met) and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) for reducing and/or preventing drug-induced toxicity, such as acetaminophen-induced toxicity. The compositions may be formulated with or without acetaminophen, and accordingly may be used as safe formulations of acetaminophen with reduced risk of causing liver damage, or as an antidote for the treatment of acetaminophen overdose. Methods for treating acetaminophen intoxication.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for treating fibrosis, by administering compositions comprising anti-LPS immunoglobulin enriched colostrum preparations. In particular, the invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of liver fibrosis and/or lung fibrosis. Prophylactic or therapeutic compositions and diagnostic methods are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for modulating the Th/Th2 cell balance toward anti-inflammatory cytokine producing cells in a subject comprising decreasing the amount, the expression, or the activity of leptin in a subject sufficient to modulate the Th1/Th2 cell balance toward anti-inflammatory cytokine producing cells. The invention is also directed to methods of treatment of an immune-related disorder in a subject comprising decreasing the amount, the expression, or the activity of leptin in the subject sufficient to treat the immune-related disorder.

Abstract: The present invention provides uses of a salt adduct comprising at least one positively charged moiety being a pyridoxine or a derivative thereof and at least one carboxylated 5- to 7-membered lactam ring, optionally additionally substituted, for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment, alleviation of symptoms of, relieving, improving and preventing a cognitive disease, disorder or condition in a subject. Additionally, the invention provides use of said salt adducts for the preparation of medicaments for the improvement of cognitive functions in a healthy subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the treatment of hepatic disorders in a subject in need thereof. More specifically, the methods of the invention are based on the administration, preferably, systemic administration, of a therapeutically effective amount of at least one biocompatible alginate biomaterial, any modification thereof and any combination thereof. The invention further provides methods for sustaining serum albumin levels, and/or reducing serum AST and ALT, in subjects suffering from hepatic disorder. Still further, the invention provides methods for reducing apoptosis and inducing cell proliferation in a damaged liver tissue of a subject suffering of hepatic disorder, using the alginate biomaterial described by the invention.

Abstract: A method of treating a TNF Alpha associated medical condition selected from the group consisting of obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and a liver disease or disorder is provided. The method comprising enterally administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of plant cells expressing a TNF Alpha polypeptide inhibitor, thereby treating the TNF Alpha associated medical condition.

Abstract: This application describes a method of delivering a TNF antagonist molecule, in a biologically active form, to a subject in need thereof, the method comprising, orally or mucosally administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a TNF antagonist molecule. This application further describes a method of treating, preventing or reducing liver diseases, the method comprising, administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a TNF antagonist molecule.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions, methods and uses utilizing alginate compositions, for treating, preventing and/or reducing liver damage induced by a hepatotoxic agent, and for treating a medical condition treatable by a hepatotoxic agent, in which an alginate composition is administered prior to, concomitant with, or shortly after exposure to a hepatotoxic agent. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a hepatotoxic agent and an alginate composition and uses thereof for treating medical conditions treatable by the hepatotoxic agent.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an alginate, a source of sodium ions and a carrier (e.g., a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier), which are characterized by reduced association of the alginate chains and hence by at least one of: (i) a zeta potential weaker than ?25 mV, at a concentration of 0.5% (w/v) alginate in the carrier; and (ii) a diffusion coefficient of at least 10?8 cm2/millisecond, at a concentration of 0.5% (w/v) alginate in the carrier, are disclosed. Also disclosed are uses of the composition and methods utilizing the composition for treating inflammatory bowel disease, liver damage, diseases and disorders, for treating a medical condition treatable by a hepatotoxic agent and for reducing or preventing liver damage, including liver damage caused by a hepatotoxic agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions of metadoxine and physiologically compatible active derivatives thereof, and their use for decreasing symptoms of alcohol consumption as well as in the prevention of alcohol consumption related symptoms in subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: A method or composition comprising an anti-CD3 immune molecule for treatment of PSC (primary sclerosing cholangitis) or PBC (primary biliary cirrhosis) in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for modulating the Th/Th2 cell balance toward anti-inflammatory cytokine producing cells in a subject comprising decreasing the amount, the expression, or the activity of leptin in a subject sufficient to modulate the Th1/Th2 cell balance toward anti-inflammatory cytokine producing cells. The invention is also directed to methods of treatment of an immune-related disorder in a subject comprising decreasing the amount, the expression, or the activity of leptin in the subject sufficient to treat the immune-related disorder.

Abstract: A device for detection of internal bleeding in a patient's body is provided. An optical interface for transmitting IR light through an area of a skin of a patient and to collect IR light from the area of the skin, is provided. In some embodiments the optical interface includes one or more delivery components and one or more collection components. The delivery component includes a plurality of first optical channels configured to transmit the IR light through a plurality of respective first sub-areas on the area of the skin, into an internal layer of the body. The collection component includes a plurality of second optical channels, configured to collect IR light from a plurality of respective second sub-areas on the area of the skin.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions including combinations of protective agents selected from isosilybin B, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), phosphatidylcholine, cysteine (Cys), seleno-cysteine (Se-Cys), ribose-cysteine (RibCys), N-acetylcysteine (NAC), N-acetylcysteine-amide (AD4), methionine (Met) and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) for reducing and/or preventing drug-induced toxicity, such as acetaminophen-induced toxicity. The compositions may be formulated with or without acetaminophen, and accordingly may be used as safe formulations of acetaminophen with reduced risk of causing liver damage, or as an antidote for the treatment of acetaminophen overdose. Methods for treating acetaminophen intoxication.