Abstract: A plurality of artificial red blood cell particles includes each particle of the plurality being substantially monodisperse and each particle having a largest common linear dimension of about 5 ?m to about 10 ?m. The particles can also have a modulus configured such that a particle of the plurality of particles can pass through a tube having an inner diameter of less than about 3 ?m.

Abstract: A controlled-release formulation containing diacerein or its analogs is provided. Also provided is a method of lowering blood levels of uric acid using this formulation.

Abstract: Solid dose compositions comprising at least one low solubility pharmaceutically active ingredient, at least one low solubility filler and at least one controlled release agent. comprising at least one poorly soluble pharmaceutically active ingredient, a insoluble binder and at least one controlled release agent along with a method of manufacturing said composition are disclosed. Methods for making these compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Nanoparticulate compositions are disclosed. The nanoparticulate compositions typically include at least one, preferably two or more, active agent(s), one of which is an immunomodulatory compound, loaded into, attached to the surface of and/or enclosed within a delivery vehicle. The delivery vehicles can be nanolipogels including a polymeric core and a lipid shell or a biodegradable polymeric nanoparticle such as a PLGA nanoparticle. Typically, at least one of the active agents is an immunomodulator that increases an immune stimulatory response or decreases an immune suppressive response. In some embodiments, the particle includes both an immunomodulator that increases an immune stimulatory response and an immunomodulator that decreases an immune suppressive response. The particles can be decorated with a targeting moiety that improves delivery to a target cell. Methods of using the compositions to enhance an immune response and treat diseases such as cancer are also disclosed.

Abstract: Polymer-coated therapeutic nanoparticles, methods of making and using the same are provided. The polymer-coated therapeutic nanoparticles can include an inner core having at least one therapeutic agent and an outer polymeric coating covering at least a portion of the inner core. A targeting molecule can be associated with the outer polymeric coating.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, comprising nanoparticles having a polymeric hydrophobic core which is associated with an inhibitor of PCSK9. The inhibitor may be EGF-A, EGF-B, or an siRNA. Preferred polymers include chitosan. The nanoparticle may further include a hydrophilic shell coating the core.

Abstract: Compositions comprise an amount of cinnamaldehyde that is orally tolerable, thus avoiding an unpleasant mouth feeling, and also tolerable in the gastrointestinal tract. The amount of cinnamaldehyde is effective to increase at least one of energy expenditure, sympathetic nervous system activity, or fat oxidation, relative to a composition lacking cinnamaldehyde but otherwise identical. The composition comprising cinnamaldehyde can be used in a method to support weight management or promote weight loss, a method for preventing obesity or overweight, and a method for treating obesity or overweight. In an embodiment, the composition comprising cinnamaldehyde is administered to a human. The composition comprising cinnamaldehyde may be a medicament, a food product or a supplement to a food product.

Abstract: A method for treating a hyperglycemia and hyperglycemia-dependent side effects in a subject undergoing chemotherapy includes a step of identifying a subject undergoing chemotherapy and being administered a hyperglycemia-inducing agent. Short-term starvation or a fasting mimicking diet is administered for a first time period to the subject to prevent hyperglycemia and sensitization to chemotherapy associated with increased glucose levels. The STS-mimicking drug Metformin is administrated between STS/FMD cycles to maintain STS-/FMD-like conditions during the re-feeding period.

Abstract: Subjects who were diagnosed with either comorbid or idiopathic autism were treated with acamprosate. Patients generally showed marked improvements in primary outcomes as assessed using, for example, standard clinic measures for functionality including the Clinical Global Impressions Improvement (CGI-I) and the Clinical Global Impressions Severity (CGI-S) scales.

Abstract: A medicine comprising a 1-indansulfamides compound such as N-[(1S)-2,2,5,7-tetrafluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl]sulfamide, or N-[(1S)-2,2-difluoro-7-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-yl]sulfamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, has an analgesic effects in the mouse hot-plate test and rat constriction nerve injury model and thus holds promise as a therapeutic agent for acute and chronic pain.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for increasing insulin secretion from beta cells. Also provide herein are methods comprising administering to a subject in need of increased insulin secretion a composition comprising a compound that directly or indirectly activates adenylate cyclase and an E prostanoid 3 (EP3) receptor antagonist that attenuates G alpha-i-subfamily (GSIS)-mediated adenylate cyclase inhibition.

Abstract: The present specification discloses pharmaceutical compositions, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods and uses of treating a chronic inflammation and/or an inflammatory disease in an individual using such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Compositions for neuroprotection and treatment of neurodegeneration and methods of administering same. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing or reducing neurodegeneration, such as neurodegeneration caused by Huntington's disease, including administering a daily dose of a composition including an effective amount of creatine hydrochloride to a patient in need thereof. The methods of the present invention allow for lower dosages of supplementation as compared to creatine monohydrate while retaining all of the desired biological effects of creatine supplementation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antimicrobial compositions, kits, and articles of manufacture. Further disclosed herein are methods for treating surfaces, including tissue, inter alia, wounds, with the disclosed compositions.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compositions having synergistic combinations of omega-3 fatty acid such as OMEGA-3 with a tomato extract lycopene, and optionally with carnosic acid and/or lutein. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions having synergistic combinations of the aforementioned compounds, which may be used, inter alia, to inhibit/suppress inflammation via the suppression of the expression of anti-inflammatory mediators or via the suppression of the secretion of anti-inflammatory mediators from macrophages at a site of inflammation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture that feature omega-3 fatty acids co-processed with flavonoid and lipophilic antioxidants for improved stability.

Abstract: The invention describes a long-acting veterinary composition comprising at least one ketoprofen ester prodrug. The composition also comprises at least one veterinary acceptable triglyceride, and optionally, at least one preservative, and optionally, at least one additional veterinary acceptable excipient. The invention also describes a method of treating an animal for fever, pain, and/or inflammation by administering the long-acting composition comprising at least one ketoprofen ester prodrug to the animal in need thereof.

Abstract: Chemical entities that are curcumin derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment of cancer are described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound represented by Formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt which are effective as a dopamine reuptake inhibitor and a method of using the compound: wherein X is independently halo, alkyl, alkoxy or nitro; m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; n is 1 or 2; R1 and R2 are independently H— or alkyl; R3 is H—, alkyl or aralkyl; and R4 is H— or aryl.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating brain injuries or conditions, or symptoms of brain injuries or conditions, including intranasal administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a taxane. The intranasally administered taxane can bypass the blood-brain barrier (BBB) via the olfactory epithelium and thereby provide therapeutic effect to a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides compound extracted from Garcinia species and the use of said compound in preventing and treating cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the immunomodulation and uses and methods associated therewith.

Abstract: Embodiments provide methods for using ascorbate for the stimulation of production of elastic fibers by cells.

Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising vitamin C and chromium-free vitamin K, and optionally one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipient(s). Also provided herein is a chromium-free pharmaceutical composition comprising vitamin C and vitamin K, and optionally one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipient(s). Further provided herein is a method of treating, preventing, or managing an NF?B-mediated condition, disorder, or disease, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of vitamin C and chromium-free vitamin K. Provided herein are methods for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a polycystic disease in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of vitamins C and K.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for prophylactic treatment, therapeutic treatment, or prevention of metastasis of giant cell tumor occurring in a bone and soft tissue, chondrosarcoma, or bone sarcoma, a local infusion for artery embolization, and an artificial bone, which comprises a substance having a PPAR?-agonistic activity and/or a PPAR? expression-inducing activity as an active ingredient. The agent for prophylactic treatment, therapeutic treatment, or prevention of metastasis, the local infusion for artery embolization, and the artificial bone of the present invention are a radical therapeutic agent or radical therapeutic material that can cause apoptosis in giant cell tumor occurring in a bone and soft tissue, chondrosarcoma, or bone sarcoma to make the tumor disappear, and can induce differentiation of the tumor into fat cells to make the tumor disappear.

Abstract: Mitigating radiation induced injury to a mammal that has been exposed to radiation by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising at least one CXCR4 antagonist to the mammal at least once within a decisive treatment window wherein the window opens 48 hours after exposure.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are useful in treating and/or preventing inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Provided are novel methods comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of (1R,5S)-1-(naphthalen-2-yl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane, in free or pharmaceutically acceptable salt form, to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: Provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising (1R,5S)-1-(naphthalen-2-yl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane, in free or pharmaceutically acceptable salt form. The compositions are formulated for providing a sustained release of enantiomerically pure (1R,5S)-1-(naphthalene-2-yl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane. The compositions are substantially free of the other (?) enantiomer of the compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved methods for diagnosing and/or treating cancer with a curaxin, including curaxin 137.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel use of indolyl and indolinyl hydroxamates. Particularly, the invention relates to use of indolyl and indolinyl hydroxamates in the manufacturing a medicament or a pharmaceutical composition for treating a ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, spinal cord injury, cranial nerve injury, peripheral nerve injury and a neurodegenerative disorder or cognitive deficit.

Abstract: A compound represented by Formula I is provided for use in the treatment of a hematological malignancy in a subject in need thereof. Also provided are compositions and kits which comprise the compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for inhibiting ?1-integrin expression and functionality, and for addressing any condition characterized by increased ?1-integrin levels, through inhibition of NR4A1 (TR3) in the cell.

Abstract: Provided are compositions for inhibiting a biological activity of an aldo-keto reductase family 1, member C3 (AKR1C3) polypeptide. In some embodiments, the compositions are indomethacin derivatives that are AKR1C3-specific inhibitors. Also provided are methods for producing disclosed indomethacin derivatives that substantially lack cyclooxygenase inhibitory activity but that have AKR1C3 inhibitory activity, methods for inhibiting AKR1C3 polypeptide biological activities, and methods for treating prostate tumors in subjects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions, containing 4-[1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole, (S) 4 [1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole or (S) [3-(1-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)-2-methylphenyl]methanol, their use as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of retinal diseases, for retinal neuroprotection and vision enhancement.

Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR1 receptor, and have in vivo anti-inflammatory activity. The compounds are diazole lactam derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR1-mediated disease, and as controls in assays for the identification of competitive CCR1 antagonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of pharmaceutical compositions containing as the active agent a compound of formula I in the treatment of dermal wounds. The compositions may be used for the promotion of healing of wounds affecting the deeper layers under the epithelium, including dermal- and sub dermal connective tissue, being cut, punctured, sliced wounds or originating in insufficient tissue perfusion, chronic diseases or other harms. The compositions are formulated for local application and may comprise other active agents contributing to wound healing in addition to a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for preventing infestations of animals and their environments with adult fleas by systemic administration of isoxazoline compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides a treatment of mesothelioma, especially malignant pleural mesothelioma, using an estrogen receptor ? subtype (ER?) agonist, wherein the treatment comprises administering the ER? agonist to the patient, and then after a time, t, of up to 24 hours; administering a platinum-containing anti-cancer drug to the patient. The invention also provides an ER? agonist and a platinum-containing anti-cancer drug for use in the treatment of mesothelioma in a patient, wherein the treatment comprises administering the ER? agonist to the patient, and then after a time, t, of up to 24 hours, administering the platinum-containing anti-cancer drug to the patient; and a kit comprising a platinum-containing anti-cancer drug and an ER? agonist.

Abstract: The present application provides for a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, and/or ester thereof, compositions containing such compounds, therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, and therapeutic methods and include the administration of such compounds with at least one additional therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A composition for activating neurogenesis or the growth of neurons is provided. In one or more embodiments, a composition contains as an active ingredient a compound with a DYRK inhibitory capacity or a prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In one or more embodiments, a composition contains as an active ingredient a compound expressed by the following general formula (I) and/or (II) or prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing and treating cell proliferation in cancer. More specifically, the present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting tumor growth, and for treating proliferative diseases, particularly colon and breast cancer, with a combined pharmacological approach. Yet more specifically, the compositions for inhibiting tumor growth comprise a combination of: i) a first component which is an ACSL4 inhibitor; and ii) a second component selected from the group consisting of mTOR inhibitor and ER inhibitor.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for treatment of respiratory disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic sinusitis, including cystic fibrosis, interstitial fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and neoplasia. The method involves administration, preferably oral, nasal or pulmonary administration, of anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative drugs (rapamycin or paclitaxel and their analogues) and an additive.

Abstract: Rapamycin derivatives have interesting effects in the treatment of solid tumours, optionally in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent.

Abstract: Described herein are liquid rapamycin formulations. Described herein are methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions, such as choroidal neovascularization, wet AMD and dry AMD, and preventing transition of dry AMD to wet AMD, using the liquid rapamycin formulations described herein.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising imipenem or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, and a compound of Formula (I) or a stereoisomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods of treating Hepatitis B Virus by administering a KDM5 inhibitor.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising Compound 1, (3-(6-(1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl) cyclopropanecarboxamido)-3-methylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid), and at least one excipient selected from: a filler, a diluent, a disintegrant, a surfactant, a binder, a glidant and a lubricant, the composition being suitable for oral administration to a patient in need thereof to treat a CFTR mediated disease such as Cystic Fibrosis. Methods for treating a patient in need thereof include administering an oral pharmaceutical formulation of Compound 1 to the patient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is use of one or more aminopyridines in methods and compositions for treatment of impairments in gait or balance in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods involving avoiding adverse drug interactions with fluvoxamine and pirfenidone or other moderate to strong inhibitors of CYP enzymes.