Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for modulating the Th1 /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 method for treating a disease comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective dosage of an extract of a plant of the genus Hoodia, wherein the disease is selected from the group consisting of immune-mediated disorders, immune-associated disorders, inflammatory diseases, coronary disease, insulin resistance and liver-related diseases. In a preferred embodiment, the Hoodia is Hoodia parviflora. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition for treating the above diseases comprising an effective dosage of an extract of a plant of the genus Hoodia.

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 the severity of obesity, the method comprising, administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a TNF antagonist molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination therapy for the treatment of immune-related disorders. More particularly, the invention relates to oral or mucosal synergistic compositions combining beta-glycolipids, preferably, ?-glycosphin-golipids with immunoglobulin molecules specific for at least one antigen derived from a component of the immune system, specifically an anti-CD3 antibody. The invention further provides methods kits and uses of the combined compositions of the invention for immune-modulation and thereby for the treatment of immune-related disorders. In a preferred embodiment, anti-CD3 antibody (OKT3) is orally administered in combination with ?-glucosylceramide (also known as glycocerebroside) in an animal model of type 2 diabetes.

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 invention relates to inhibition of ornithine aminotransferase (OAT) for suppression of tumor cells proliferation. More particularly, the invention relates to methods of treatment of proliferative disorders by the selective inhibition of OAT, and further provides the use of OAT inhibitors, specifically, 5-amino-1,3-hexadienyl-carboxylic acid (Gabaculine), and Gabaculine analogue 8, for compositions and methods for the treatment of proliferative disorders such as hepatocellular carcinoma. The invention further provides methods and kits for the diagnosis of a pathologic proliferative disorder in a mammalian subject, based on determining the level of OAT expressed in a biological sample obtained from a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Specifically, the present invention relates to the use of breath tests based on isotope-labeled octanoate in the detection and monitoring of HCC.

Abstract: There is provided a method of evaluating a liver condition of a subject, the method includes computing a fluctuation parameter from a liver breath test based on at least one of a percentage dose recovery (PDR) curve and a delta over baseline (DOB) curve of an isotope labeled methacetin, or a salt or a derivative thereof, and evaluating at least one liver condition of the subject, based at least on the fluctuation parameter. There is provided herein a method of evaluating a liver condition of a subject, the method includes computing a hepatic impairment score based at least on a breath test related parameter and on a demographic parameter.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to breath test devices and methods for the evaluation of liver functional and metabolic capacity or to assess liver heath and/or degree of liver injury. Specifically, there is provided a method of evaluating a liver condition, the method includes on-line monitoring a metabolic product of methacetin, a salt or a derivative of methacetin, in a subject's breath after administering to the subject isotope labeled methacetin, a salt or a derivative thereof in water solution form. There is also provided a device for evaluating a liver condition, the device includes one or more sensors adapted to monitor on-line an isotope level of a metabolic product of labeled methacetin, or a salt or a derivative of methacetin in a subject's breath and a controller adapted to sample measurements of the one or more sensors at a continuous mode.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel synthetic derivatives of ?-glycolipids and uses thereof as immunomodulators. More particularly, the invention relates to synthetic derivatives of ?-glycolipids, specifically, the compounds of any one of Formula I, II III and IV or any mixture or combination thereof, and particularly the ALIB-97 (Formula II) derivative and uses thereof for the treatment of different pathologic disorders, particularly, immune-related hepatic disorders and pathologies associated with the metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for synthetic analogues and derivatives of ?-glycolipids. These analogues and derivatives may be used for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of a pathological disorder. They may also be used for the modulation of the Th1/Th2 cell balance toward an anti-inflammatory or pro-inflammatory response, resulting in the treatment, amelioration or prevention of immune-related disorders.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating conditions including liver dysfunction, e.g., associated with fatty liver; glucose intolerance; and others, by administering compositions comprising anti-LPS immunoglobulin enriched colostrum preparations.

Abstract: There is provided a method of evaluating a liver condition of a subject, the method includes computing a fluctuation parameter from a liver breath test based on at least one of a percentage dose recovery (PDR) curve and a delta over baseline (DOB) curve of an isotope labeled methacetin, or a salt or a derivative thereof, and evaluating at least one liver condition of the subject, based at least on the fluctuation parameter. There is provided herein a method of evaluating a liver condition of a subject, the method includes computing a hepatic impairment score based at least on a breath test related parameter and on a demographic parameter.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and uses of different soybean extracts, for example, enzymatic, hexane, ethanol or aqueous soybean extracts and combinations thereof for the treatment of hepatic disorders, drug induced hepatic injury, the Metabolic Syndrome or an immune-related disorder in a subject in need thereof. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods thereof for treating and preventing hepatic disorders.

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 hepatitis in a subject.

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 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: 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 invention relates to inhibition of ornithine aminotransferase (OAT) for suppression of tumor cells proliferation. More particularly, the invention relates to methods of treatment of proliferative disorders by the selective inhibition of OAT, and further provides the use of OAT inhibitors, specifically, 5-amino-1,3-hexadienyl-carboxylic acid (Gabaculine), and Gabaculine analogue 8, for compositions and methods for the treatment of proliferative disorders such as hepatocellular carcinoma. The invention further provides methods and kits for the diagnosis of a pathologic proliferative disorder in a mammalian subject, based on determining the level of OAT expressed in a biological sample obtained from a subject.