Abstract: Disclosed is a method of activating protein kinase C theta (PKC?) in an HIV or HTLV infected animal comprising administering to the animal an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): Formula (I), or an epimer thereof; wherein Ar and R1-R6 are described herein. Examples of diseases or conditions associated with PKC? include HIV1 infection, AIDS, HTLV infection, and adult T cell leukemia/lymphoma.

Abstract: Compositions containing low doses of lipoic acid-based active agents and methods for using the same are provided. In particular, compositions containing low dose lipoic acid, lipoic acid derivatives, said lipoic acid seleno-derivatives and are provided to prevent and/or treat ocular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the NEP inhibitor pro-drug N-(3-carboxy-1-oxopropyl)-(4S)-p -phenylphenylmethyl)-4-amino-(2R)-methylbutanoic acid ethyl ester, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or the NEP inhibitor N-(3-carboxy-1-oxopropyl)-(4S)-p -phenylphenylmethyl)-4-amino-(2R)-methylbutanoic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pro-drug for use in the treatment, prevention or delay of progression of a disease characterized by atrial enlargement and/or remodeling; a method for treatment, prevention or delay of progression of a disease characterized by atrial enlargement and/or remodeling comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount, or a prophylactically effective amount, of the NEP inhibitor or the NEP inhibitor pro-drug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt pro-drug thereof, to a subject, e.g. a human subject, in need of such treatment.

Abstract: Novel dihydropyrazole derivatives of formula (I) wherein L, R, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1, X2, X3, X4, Y, m and n have the meaning according to the claims, are positive allosteric modulators of the FSH receptor, and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of fertility disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel, diastereomeric pyrazolines that are useful as cannabinoid receptor blockers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of using the same for treating obesity, diabetes, inflammatory disorders, cardiometabolic disorders, hepatic disorders, and/or cancers.

Abstract: The disclosure describes the use of one or more compounds that fall within the scope of one or more of structural formulae I, II, III, IV, V, or VI for treating triple negative breast Compounds useful for treating breast cancer include those compounds of formulae I, II, III, IV, V, or VI that inhibit proliferation of breast cancer cells and/or lead to the death of breast cancer cells, especially triple negative breast cancer.

Abstract: Small molecule inhibitors of bacterial ribonuclease (e.g., RnpA) and methods for their synthesis and use are described herein. The methods of using the compounds include treating and preventing microbial infections and inhibiting bacterial ribonuclease.

Abstract: The present invention is focused primarily toward pro re nata (“as needed”) treatments for a psychiatric condition or disorder or the symptoms thereof, including the symptoms of acute anxiety and panic in living animals, including humans. The present invention encompasses pharmaceutical compositions as combination therapies containing at least one beta adrenergic receptor antagonist and at least one muscarinic receptor antagonist. The invention provides methods for treating psychiatric condition or disorder or the symptoms thereof, including acute anxiety and panic comprising administering a pharmaceutical composition consisting essentially of a beta adrenergic receptor antagonist drug and an antiemetic muscarinic receptor antagonist drug in a therapeutically effective amount to stop or reduce the symptoms of anxiety and/or panic. The pharmaceutical compositions are administered as treatments immediately in advance of, at the onset of, or during an acute anxiety and/or panic episode.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the use of a compound of formula I, as defined herein, to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; to a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound of formula I, and to a combination of a compound of formula I with a pharmacologically effective cholinesterase inhibitor to treat a mammal, including a human, for a disorder or condition selected from the list including Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, non-Alzheimer's dementias and ALS.

Abstract: Statin compositions are disclosed for stimulating neurite growth from spiral ganglion neurons in the inner ear, as well as methods and kits for preventing damage to or treating damage of auditory neurons and/or hair cells of the cochlea following acoustic or toxic insult.

Abstract: Drug formulations, methods and their use in treatment of diseases using formulations of pure di-acid salts of tetrandrine family members, especially d-tetrandrine di-hydrochloride, combined with a pharmaceutical diluent or carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of a novel opioid modulator effective in reducing pharmacologically induced weight gain associated with atypical antipsychotic use. The present invention provides methods of reducing antipsychotic induced weight gain, methods for suppressing food intake and reducing ghrelin levels induced by atypical antipsychotic medications in a patient.

Abstract: A solid oral controlled-release dosage form of hydrocodone is disclosed, the dosage form comprising an analgesically effective amount of hydrocodone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and controlled release material.

Abstract: The invention described herein pertains to the treatment of multiple sclerosis. In particular, the invention described herein pertains to the treatment of multiple sclerosis using compounds that modulate the action of acrolein.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating allergic inflammatory conditions using an anti-neurotrophin tyrosine kinase receptor 1 (NTRK1)-based therapeutic agent, and related compositions and methods.

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

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preventing or delaying the development of cancer (e.g., breast cancer) in BRCA1 mutation positive patients by beginning progesterone receptor antagonist treatment at an early age (e.g., by age 35, 30, or 25). In certain embodiment, such early treatment is long-term treatment, which may substitute or delay a preventative ovariectomy, single or double mastectomy (e.g., in patients wishing to delay or avoid a mastectomy, or patients that cannot afford a mastectomy).

Abstract: Methods of treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal fibrosis, or Crohn's disease involve administering a therapeutic amount of CARD-024 or related compound.

Abstract: Oral dosage forms of bisphosphonate compounds, such as zoledronic acid, can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions. The bioavailability of zoledronic acid can be enhanced by administering the zoledronic acid in the disodium salt form.

Abstract: ?-mannosylceramides or salts or solvates thereof in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, for use as a Type I NKT cell agonist in conjunction with a therapeutically effective amount of ?-galactosylceramide or a salt or a solvate thereof, and/or at least one or more T-cell co-stimulatory molecules, disclosed. Compositions comprising ?-mannosylceramide, as well as methods of treatment of tumors are also provided.

Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods that are useful for the treatment of neoplasia (e.g., pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, brain cancer) by increasing DNA damage, reducing nucleotide synthesis, and reducing base excision repair (BER).

Abstract: A method of treating a subject having liver cancer can include administering a synthetic oligonucleotide to a subject having liver cancer, the oligonucleotide comprising a sequence that is at least 80% identical to at least one of SEQ ID NO:1-12 (e.g., a miR-34 or miR-215 mimic); and administering sorafenib to the subject, wherein the molar ratio of sorafenib:oligonucleotide administered to the subject is in the range of about 10-2000 (e.g., a ratio that provides a superior, for example synergistic or greater than additive, effect).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polymer comprising a derivative of chitosan, wherein the derivative is zwitterionic, as well as methods of using the polymer. In addition, the present disclosure provides a nanoparticle structure comprising a derivative of chitosan and a dendrimer, as well as methods of utilizing the nanoparticle structure.

Abstract: Microcapsules including a capsule shell encapsulating a suspension of a therapeutically effective amount of liver cells in physical contact with a liver cell stimulating amount of erythropoietin.

Abstract: A method of treating ischemia in a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of adherent cells of a tissue selected from the group consisting of a placenta and an adipose tissue, thereby treating the ischemia in the subject. A method of treating a medical condition requiring connective tissue regeneration and/or repair is also disclosed.

Abstract: A supplement including a blend of turmeric, quercetin and rosemary, or holy basil, wasabi, and broccoli seed extract which are present in a balanced and predetermined ratio, and which stimulate the Antioxidant Response Element (ARE), Quinone Reductase, and/or induce related gene expression, for example, heme oxygenase-1 (HMOX-1) expression. The blend of ingredients can be formed as or in a dietary supplement adapted for administration to a subject. The dietary supplement can be formulated so that the turmeric, quercetin and rosemary are present in a predetermined ratio of 1:3:5, or holy basil, wasabi, and broccoli seed extract in a predetermined ratio of 1:1:0.2. Additional ingredients can be included in the supplement. The supplement can synergistically affect natural antioxidant response pathways within cells of a subject to whom the supplement is administered. A related method of use is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides method of generating cardiomyocytes from post-natal fibroblasts. The present disclosure further provides cells and compositions for use in generating cardiomyocytes.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides method of generating cardiomyocytes from post-natal fibroblasts. The present disclosure further provides cells and compositions for use in generating cardiomyocytes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to p53 activating peptides. The present further describes methods for generating these peptides and the use of these peptides.

Abstract: Compositions comprising Tr1 cells directed to a multiple sclerosis associated antigen and methods for treating multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The invention further relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating all disorders of human sexual function including hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the field of tissue regeneration. It concerns more particularly new processes, tubes and devices for thrombin, platelet concentrate and wound healant preparations, alone or in combination with cell extracts, cell compositions and uses thereof.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases in which there is accumulation of misfolded and/or aggregated proteins, excluding prion diseases. In particular, the invention relates to treatment of the neurodegenerative diseases Huntington's disease (HD), Alzheimer's disease (AD) or Parkinson's disease (PD), by administration of an agent selected from the group consisting of (i) Copolymer 1, (ii) a Copolymer 1-related peptide, (iii) a Copolymer 1-related polypeptide, and (iv) T cells activated with (i), (ii) or (iii).

Abstract: Peptides that specifically bind erythrocytes are described. These are provided as peptidic ligands having sequences that specifically bind, or as antibodies or fragments thereof that provide specific binding, to erythrocytes. The peptides may be prepared as molecular fusions with therapeutic agents, tolerizing antigens, or targeting peptides. Immunotolerance may be created by use of the fusions and choice of an antigen on a substance for which tolerance is desired.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for treating cancer. For example, methods and materials for identifying antigens and combinations of antigens that can be used to treat cancer as well as combinations of antigens having the ability to reduce established tumors within a mammal (e.g., a human) are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides for immunogenic compositions against West Nile Virus. The immunogenic compositions, in alternate embodiments, also include other equine pathogens. The West Nile Virus composition of the present invention advantageously provides for protection against North American Dominant West Nile Virus strains or isolates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment or prophylaxis of a PCV2 infection or for reduction of clinical symptoms caused by or associated with a PCV2 infection in animals a) having anti-PCV2 antibodies and/or b) being young piglets of 1 to 22 days of age, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a PCV2 antigen to that animal in need of such treatment. Preferably, those animals are pigs or young piglets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an Epstein-Barr virus-like particle (EB-VLP) substantially free of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA. The present invention also relates to a polynucleotide comprising an EBV genome a) lacking at least one expressible gene selected from the group consisting of the BFLF1 gene, the BBRF gene, the BGRF1 gene, the BDRF1 gene, the BALF3 gene, the BFRF1A gene, and the BFRF1 gene, and b) producing the EB-VLP of the invention in a suitable host cell. The present invention further relates to a vector and a host cell comprising the polynucleotide of the invention as well to a method of manufacturing the EB-VLPs, a method of manufacturing a vaccine thereof, a vaccine and a composition comprising the EB-VLPs.

Abstract: The invention provides a vaccine injection, which includes a vaccine and a Traditional Chinese medicinal adjuvant in a mass ratio of 1:0.5-1:10, or a vaccine, a Traditional Chinese medicinal adjuvant and an aluminum adjuvant in a mass ratio of 1:0.5:2.5-1:10:20. The vaccine injection is in the form of powders, and the size of the powders is between 10 and 120 micrometers. The vaccine injection of the present invention is particularly suitable for the needle free injection technology. The invention also provides a preparation method for the vaccine injection.

Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, immunogenic compositions that comprise (a) a first antigen, (b) polymeric particles and (c) a benzonaphthyridine compound, which compositions elicits an immune response when administered to a vertebrate subject. The invention also provides, inter alia, methods of producing immunogenic compositions and methods for using immunogenic compositions (e.g., for treatment), among other benefits.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods relating to or derived from antigen binding proteins and antigen binding protein-FGF21 fusions that specifically bind to ?-Klotho, or ?-Klotho and one or more of FGFR1c, FGFR2c, FGFR3c, and FGFR4. In some embodiments the antigen binding proteins and antigen binding protein-FGF21 fusions induce FGF21-like signaling. In some embodiments, an antigen binding protein or antigen binding protein-FGF21 fusion antigen binding component is a fully human, humanized, or chimeric antibody, binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and polypeptides that specifically bind to ?-Klotho, or ?-Klotho and one or more of FGFR1c, FGFR2c, FGFR3c, and FGFR4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the prevention and/or treatment of memory impairment and for improving memory and particularly to methods for the prevention and/or treatment of memory impairment and improving memory comprising administering an agent that decreases activity of a GABAA receptor. The present invention also relates the use of an agent that decreases activity of a GABAA receptor for preventing or treating a memory deficit and for improving memory.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a stabilized liquid formulation of a protein drug, comprising admixing a protein drug with a composition for stabilization, wherein the composition for stabilization comprises a surfactant, a buffer, and a liquid medium, and has a pH from about 5 to about 8.

Abstract: The objects of the present invention are to inhibit photobleaching of porphyrins as well as to provide a superior photodynamic diagnostic agent and a photodynamic diagnostic method employing the photobleaching inhibitor for porphyrins. The present invention provides a photodynamic diagnostic agent containing a precursor of porphyrins and a gallic acid. The present invention also provides a photobleaching inhibitor for porphyrins containing a gallic acid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing inorganic particulate material, the material obtainable by such process, a modified release delivery system comprising the material and the use of the material for the administration of a bioactive agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pentobarbital formulation with greater stability and fewer impurities. In particular, the formulation may be an aqueous formulation containing 50 mg/mL pentobarbital sodium, 50% glycol, and 10% alcohol, at a pH of 9.4.

Abstract: Polymers produced by ring opening polymerization which comprises an amino group that can be used in compositions to deliver a nucleic acid such as a miRNA or a siRNA. In some embodiments, compositions which comprise the polymers described herein and a nucleic acid are also provided herein. In some embodiments, these compositions are used to silence one or more genes in vivo or treat a disease or disorder.

Abstract: Dosage forms and drug delivery devices suitable for administration of pharmaceutical compounds and compositions, including the oral drug administration of compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an active substance release system containing two compounds. The first compound comprises a nanoparticle, combined with an oligonucleotide inhibition strand that is hybridized with a catalytically active nucleic acid. The second compound comprises a carrier, combined with a substrate molecule that is coupled to a therapeutic active substance. By means of external stimulation, the catalytically active nucleic acid of the first compound is released and specifically binds to the substrate molecule of the second compound. This leads to cleavage of the substrate molecule, whereby the active substance bound thereto is released.

Abstract: Modified FGF-21 polypeptides and uses thereof are provided.