Abstract: The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions and methods for making and using the rinse aid compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional rinse aids. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of ADNF III polypeptides in the treatment of mental diseases or disorders, including schizophrenia. Embodiments of the invention provide methods for treating mental disorders, including schizophrenia, in a subject by administering a NAP, an 8-amino-acid peptide derived from Activity Dependent Neurotrophic Factor (ADNF III), in an amount sufficient to reduce or eliminate symptoms. The ADNF III polypeptides include polypeptides, analogs, subsequences, and D-amino acid versions (either wholly D-amino acid peptides or mixed D- and L-amino acid peptides), and combinations thereof which contain the active core sites and provide neuroprotective and anti-schizophrenic functions.

Abstract: Methods, formulations and kits are described that allow for the controlled release of octreotide, e.g., octreotide acetate, in a subject.

Abstract: The invention describes compositions of peptide analogs exemplified by peptides derived from vasopressin, terlipressin, and GLP1 and others that are active in blood or cleavable in blood to release an active peptide. The peptide analogs have a general formula: A-(Cm)x-Peptide, wherein A is a hydrophobic moiety or a metal binding moiety, and Cm is a cleavable moiety consisting of glycine or alanine or lysine or arginine or N-Arginine or N-lysine, wherein x is an integer between 0-6 and N may be any amino acid or none. A may be linked to Cm by a linker group. The peptide analogs are complexed with polymeric carrier to provide enhanced half-life.

Abstract: The invention describes a pharmaceutical composition to combat multiple-drug-resistant bacteria in non-ocular infective conditions. Compositions comprising glycopeptides, in particular vancomycin, and cephalosporins, in particular ceftriaxone, are disclosed. Such compositions are found to be useful for parenteral administration for hospitalized patients with serious infections. Specifically, this invention also discloses a pharmaceutical composition further including an excipient such as CVMC agent and is available in dry powder form for reconstitution before injection with a suitable solvent. The pharmaceutical compositions of this invention have been found normally to enhance resistance to precipitation in solutions to be administered parenterally. The invention also gives details of the dosage forms stored in sealed containers to be reconstituted before use.

Abstract: Bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in systemic circulation triggers deleterious super-inflammatory response, which is key pathogenesis of many disorders like gram-negative sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis. No effective therapeutic interventions are currently available for protection of patients against mortality. Disclosed are methods and therapeutic agents that ablate the biological toxicity of LPS in circulation (Integrin Peptide), and abrogate leukocyte infiltration into lung and liver and suppress adhesion molecule expression (Integrin Peptide and Anti-CD18 ?A scFv). These therapeutic agents can be used alone, or in combination for treatment of endotoxin-mediated pro-inflammatory responses, particularly in cases of acute sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to families of polypeptides and lipopolypeptides that have antimicrobial and endotoxin-neutralizing activities. These molecules show a broad spectrum of activity against various pathogens (including bacteria, viruses, fungi etc.) These compounds can be used alone or in combination therapy with conventional antibiotics or antiendotoxic agents. In addition, the present invention discloses processes for making and using of the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a molecular framework having a cyclic structure. More particularly, the present invention provides cyclic proteins and derivatives thereof in which particular turns and other elements of the molecular structure are held in defined orientations with respect to each other. The cyclic proteins of the present invention provide a molecular framework for the introduction of particular amino acids or heterologous amino acid sequences to facilitate the presentation of biological activities associated with these heterologous amino acid sequences. The molecular framework of the present invention may be naturally cyclic or may be a cyclized derivative of a linear molecular or may be a linear derivative of a cyclized molecule. The present invention contemplates the use of the molecular framework with or without particular amino acids inserted or substituted thereon for the treatment of or prophylaxis of disease conditions in animals, mammals (including humans) and plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) comprising administering glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), exendin, and analogs and agonists thereof, to subjects suffering therefrom.

Abstract: SRIF peptide antagonists, which are selective for SSTR2 in contrast to the other cloned SRIF receptors and which bind with high affinity to the cloned human receptor SSTR2 but do not activate the receptor, have many useful functions. Because they do not bind with significant affinity to SSTR1, SSTR3, SSTR4 or SSTR5, their administration avoids potential undesirable side effects. Because they block the receptor function, they can be used therapeutically to block certain physiological effects which SSTR2 mediates. By incorporating radioiodine or the like in these SSTR2-selective SRIF antagonists, a labeled compound useful in drug-screening methods is provided. Alternatively, for use in therapy, highly radioactive moieties can be N-terminally coupled, complexed or chelated thereto.

Abstract: In certain aspects, the present invention provides compositions and methods for decreasing FSH levels in a patient. The patient may, for example, be diagnosed with an FSH-related disorder or desire to delay or inhibit germ cell maturation.

Abstract: The invention relates to glucagon-related peptides and their use for the prevention or treatment of disorders involving the large intestine. In particular, it has now been demonstrated that GLP-2 and peptidic agonists of GLP-2 can cause proliferation of the tissue of large intestine. Thus, the invention provides methods of proliferating the large intestine in a subject in need thereof. Further, the methods of the invention are useful to treat or prevent inflammatory conditions of the large intestine, including inflammatory bowel diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an angiogenesis inhibitor comprising meteorin as an active ingredient that is highly expressed in astrocytes of the brain and retina in the late embryonic stage and after the birth of a mouse. It is in particular highly detected in astrocyte endfeet surrounding blood vessels and promotes the expression of thrombospondin-1/-2 (TSP-1/-2) via autocrine pathway and thus inhibits angiogenesis. The meteorin of the present invention can be effectively used for pharmaceutical compositions and health foods that prevent vascular diseases by inhibiting angiogenesis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means of selectively killing epithelial cell carcinomas by administering a CXCR4-specific sequence of the Gp120 protein or Nef proteins or the proteins themselves (the modulators) such as that found in strains HIV-1, HIV-2, SIV, or FIV CXCR4-specific Gp 120 sequences or Nef proteins or sequences may be delivered to the mucosa or systemically. The mucosal means of application include oral, intranasal, ocular, intravaginal, rectal, and/or intraurethral administration in liquid or particulate form.

Abstract: Enamel matrix, enamel matrix derivatives and/or enamel matrix proteins or peptides may be used as therapeutic or prophylactic agents for inducing programmed cell death (apoptosis), in particular in the treatment or prevention of cancer or malignant or benign neoplasms.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable metastin derivatives having excellent biological activities (a cancer metastasis suppressing activity, a cancer growth suppressing activity, a gonadotropic hormone secretion stimulating activity, sex hormone secretion stimulating activity, etc.). By substituting the constituent amino acids of metastin with specific amino acids in the metastin derivative of the present invention, blood stability, solubility, etc. are more improved, gelation tendency is reduced, pharmacokinetics are also improved, and an excellent cancer metastasis suppressing activity or a cancer growth suppressing activity is exhibited. Furthermore, the metastin derivative of the present invention has the effects of suppressing gonadotropic hormone secretion, suppressing sex hormone secretion, etc.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein provides novel human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor modulators that have biological activity similar or superior to native GLP-1 peptide and thus are useful for the treatment or prevention of diseases or disorders associated with GLP activity. The described compounds include chemically modified peptides that may stimulate insulin secretion in type II diabetics, but also produce other beneficial insulinotropic responses. These synthetic peptide GLP-1 receptor modulators exhibit increased stability to proteolytic cleavage making them ideal therapeutic candidates for oral or parenteral administration. The disclosed and claimed peptides show desirable pharmacokinetic properties and desirable potency in efficacy models of diabetes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein relate to methods of preventing and/or ameliorating one or more symptoms associated with an eye disease such as dry eye syndrome, cataracts of the eye and nuclear sclerosis of the eye lens by administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of N?-acetyl-L-histidine. Additionally, provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising N?-acetyl-L-histidine. Kits for preventing and/or ameliorating one or more symptoms associated with an eye disease by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising N?-acetyl-L-histidine are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for the production of pectin hydrolysis products, the pectin hydrolysis products produced in this manner, as well as their use are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an Androsace umbellata Merr. extract having anticancer activity and a triterpene saponin compound isolated therefrom, more particularly to an Androsace umbellata (Lour.) Merr. extract, triterpene saponin compounds isolated therefrom, saxifragifolin B and saxifragifolin D, which inhibit the growth of cancer cells and induce apoptosis of cancer cells, and thus are useful for preparing a composition for preventing and treating cancers and a method of isolating a triterpene saponin compound from an Androsace umbellata Merr. extract.

Abstract: Novobiocin analogues and pharmaceutical composition containing such compounds useful for the treatment and/or prevention of neurodegenerative disorders and autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: Synergistic pesticidal mixtures are provided.

Abstract: Antisense oligonucleotide compositions which specifically hybridize with nucleic acids encoding B7 proteins, and use of these compositions for inhibiting expression of B7 mRNA.

Abstract: D type CpG oligodeoxynucleotides are provided herein that include a sequence represented by the following formula: 5? X1X2X3Pu1 Py2 CpG Pu3 Py4 X4X5X6(W)M (G)N-3? wherein the central CpG motif is unmethylated, Pu is a purine nucleotide, Py is a pyrimidine nucleotide, X and W are any nucleotide, M is any integer from 0 to 10, and N is any integer from 4 to 10. Methods of using these oligodeoxynucleotides to induce an immune response are provided.

Abstract: The present application relates to the use of hybridization chain reaction (HCR) to form double stranded RNA polymers in the presence of a target, such as a nucleic acid associated with a disease or disorder. The RNA polymers are preferably able to activate the RNA-dependent kinase PKR. Activation of PKR via RNA-HCR can be used to treat a wide variety of diseases and disorders by specifically targeting diseased cells.

Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of stearoyl-CoA desaturase. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding stearoyl-CoA desaturase. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of stearoyl-CoA desaturase expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of stearoyl-CoA desaturase are provided.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions for introducing miRNA activity or function into cells using synthetic nucleic acid molecules. Moreover, the present invention concerns methods and compositions for identifying miRNAs with specific cellular functions that are relevant to therapeutic, diagnostic, and prognostic applications wherein synthetic miRNAs and/or miRNA inhibitors are used in library screening assays.

Abstract: A class of antisense agents having a distributed guanidinium peptide nucleic acids (GPNA) backbone which has excellent uptake into mammalian cells, can bind to the target DNA or RNA in a highly sequence specific manner and can resist nucleases and proteases both outside and inside the cell(s) of interest. In one embodiment, either systemic or intratumoral administration of antisense Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (“EGFR”) GPNA oligonucleotides is believed to downmodulate EGFR levels, thus in turn to reduce head and neck squamous cell carcinoma tumor growth, which has been confirmed to date both in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: A method for stimulating a immune response against IL-13R?2 in a subject having or at risk for developing a disease having cells expressing IL-13R?2 includes the steps of formulating the anti-cancer vaccine outside of the subject and administering the vaccine to the subject in an amount sufficient to stimulate an immune response against IL-13R?2 in the subject. A composition for stimulating a immune response against IL-13R?2 in a subject having or at risk for developing a disease having cells expressing IL-13R?2 includes an isolated agent that can stimulate immune response against IL-13?2.

Abstract: The invention relates to synthetic chemical compositions that are useful for modulation of Toll-Like Receptor (TLR)-mediated immune responses. In particular, the invention relates to agonists of Toll-Like Receptor 9 (TLR9) that generate unique cytokine and chemokine profiles.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for treating wound, containing a substance that suppresses the expression or function of PDLIM2. The substance that suppresses the expression or function of PDLIM2 is preferably an siRNA or antisense nucleic acid capable of specifically suppressing the expression of PDLIM2, or an expression vector capable of expressing said polynucleotide. In addition, the present invention provides a method of screening for a substance capable of treating wounds, including determining whether or not a test substance is capable of suppressing the expression or function of PDLIM2.

Abstract: Covalently reactive antigen analogs are disclosed herein. The antigens of the invention may be used to stimulate production of catalytic antibodies specific for predetermined antigens associated with particular medical disorders. The antigen analogs may also be used to permanently inactivate endogenously produced catalytic antibodies produced in certain autoimmune diseases as well as in certain lymphoproliferative disorders. Also provided are methods for modulating the efficacy of nucleic acid based therapeutics.

Abstract: The invention provides for compounds having the structure according to the formula I wherein: X is a carbon or nitrogen atom; Ar is phenyl or heteroaromatic ring; R1 is hydrogen, halogen, CN or (1C-4C)alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, halogen or optionally fluorinated (1C-3C)alkoxy; R3 and R5 are independently hydrogen, optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkyl, optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkoxy, optionally halogenated aryl(1C-4C)alkoxy, optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkenyl or hydroxylmethyl; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkoxy or optionally halogenated aryl(1C-4C)alkoxy; R6 is hydrogen, benzyl, optionally substituted with one or more halogens or (1C-4C)alkyl, or R6 is optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkyl; each R7 independently is hydrogen, halogen, optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkyl or optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkoxy and pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salts thereof for use as glucocorticoid receptor modulators, in particular for treatment of central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating for the synergistic treatment of fungal associated disorders are discussed.

Abstract: Steroid compounds processing a hydrogen donor in 3beta position, either in the form of a hydroxy- or a sulfate group, function as efficient blockers of the 3alpha-hydroxy-pregnan-steroid action and thus have utility as therapeutic substances for the prevention and/or treatment of steroid related CNS disorders. Treatment methods based on the administration of these substances are disclosed, and these substances either alone or in combination are also suggested for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals for the treatment of many specific steroid induced CNS disorders.

Abstract: Described herein are bismethylene-17? carbolactone derivatives having progestational and/or antimineralocorticoid and/or aldosterone antagonistic activity. Also described herein are methods of preparing and using these novel compounds.

Abstract: The GPR40 receptor function regulator of the present invention, which comprises a compound having an aromatic ring and a group capable of releasing cation is useful as an insulin secretagogue or an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes and the like.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid in free acid form or a pharmacologically acceptable derivative thereof is contained in a soft gelatin capsule characterized in that the capsule comprises gelatin extracted by an extraction process comprising acid pre-treatment of a collagen source. One advantage of the present invention over a soft gelatin capsule containing the same formulation but comprising gelatin extracted by an extraction process comprising alkali pre-treatment of the collagen source is that the present invention does not harden significantly over time and thus has a longer shelf life.

Abstract: Large scale (bulk) compositions comprising high-purity stannsoporfin are disclosed, as well as methods of synthesizing such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to bivalent mimetics of Smac which function as inhibitors of Inhibitor of Apoptosis Proteins. The invention also relates to the use of these mimetics for inducing apoptotic cell death and for sensitizing cells to inducers of apoptosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-alkoxy-3,4,5-trihydroxyalkylamide benzothiazepine compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, to methods of treatment comprising administering such compounds, to processes for the preparation of such compounds and to intermediate precursors to such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) wherein A, X and R1 to R9 are as described herein; to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the said compounds; to processes for their preparation; and to the use of the compounds as medicaments against 5-HT6 receptor-related disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 8-chloro-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of the general formula (I), wherein R stands for a lower alkyl group or a group of the general formula —NH—R?, wherein R? stands for a lower alkyl or a lower cycloalkyl group), and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The invention also encompasses a process for the preparation of said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and new intermediates useful for the preparation of the new 8-chloro-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives. The compounds according to the invention possess AMPA/kainate receptor inhibiting activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides benzo-fused heterocyclic compounds having the structure of formula I, as well as prodrugs, stereoisomers, racemates, salts, hydrates, solvates, acid salt hydrates and isomorphic crystalline forms thereof. The compounds directly or indirectly modulate the activity of one or more cannabinoid receptors and can be incorporated into pharmaceutical preparations that are useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions, including pain, inflammation and pruritis.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds having the structure of formula I, and prodrugs, stereoisomers, racemates, salts, hydrates, solvates, acid salt hydrates and isomorphic crystalline forms thereof, wherein A, Y and the groups R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined in the specification. These compounds can be administered in pharmaceutical formulations to modulate cannabinoid receptor activity for the prevention and treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions, including pain, inflammation and pruritis.

Abstract: Compounds comprising or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof, are disclosed, wherein Y, A, R1, R2, Z, and G are as described. Methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds comprising or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof, are disclosed, wherein J1, J2, B, Y, A and D are as described. Methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel compounds of the formula (I) to processes for preparing such compounds, to their the utility in modulation of nuclear hormone receptors Liver X Receptor (LXR) ? (NR1H3) and/or ? (NR1H2) and in treating and/or preventing clinical conditions including cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis; inflammatory diseases, Alzheimer's disease, lipid disorders (dyslipidemias) whether or not associated with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and other manifestations of the metabolic syndrome, to methods for their therapeutic use and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: A compound comprising or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, or a metabolite thereof is disclosed herein. Y, A, and B are as described herein. Methods, compositions, and medicaments related to these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel compounds and their uses are disclosed herein.