Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for preparing a water extract of ashwagandha, which comprises increasing the amounts of withanone and withaferin A contained as active ingredients in the water extract of ashwagandha leaves. In addition, it is another object of the present invention to more economically and simply provide a pharmaceutical composition comprising ashwagandha leaves. The present invention relates to a method for preparing a water extract of ashwagandha leaves, which comprises extracting ashwagandha leaves with water in the presence of cyclodextrin, and a method for enhancing the anticancer activity of the water extract of ashwagandha leaves. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing cancer, comprising the water extract of ashwagandha leaves. The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising dry powders of ashwagandha leaves and cyclodextrin.

Abstract: A composition and a method of treating tinnitus comprising the composition and administration of onion extract, either by itself, in an effective delivery solution, or in combination with other active ingredients, such as sesame seed oil.

Abstract: Provided are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating cancer and methods of treating cancer comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound or pharmaceutical composition described herein.

Abstract: Tetrapeptides consisting of (I or V)—X1-K—X2, where X1 can be selected from E, Q or K, and X2 can be selected from M, F, I, W, or V, exhibit diverse bioactivities. They are multi-functional effector molecules to stimulate keratinocytes migration; neutralize the proinflammatory effect of bacterial cell wall components such as lipoteichoic acids of the Gram-positive S. aureus; and induce angiogenesis in cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells. The downregulation of pro-inflammatory condition was also demonstrated using SOR-300-FT psoriasis skin model for representative peptide. The bioactivity was also supported by gene profiling study upon treatment of normal skin tissues using EPIDERM™ skin substitutes.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and compositions for preventing or treating cognitive dysfunction. The methods comprise administering an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to subjects in need thereof. Specifically, the aromatic-cationic peptide has the formula D-Arg-2?,6?-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2, and the cognitive dysfunction is associated with a reduced cerebral metabolic rate of oxygen (CMRO).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cycloundecadepsipeptide compounds and their analogues which bind and inhibit cyclophilins, have reduced immunosuppressive activity and improved physicochemical properties including water solubility. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said depsipeptide compounds and their analogues for use in the treatment or prevention of diseases and pathologies which may be ameliorated by the inhibition of cyclophilin activity.

Abstract: Provided herein are liquid concentrate formulations of romidepsin. Also provided are methods for producing these formulations and uses thereof. In one embodiment, the formulation comprises romidepsin, polyethylene glycol, etanol and a citrate buffer. In another embodiment, the formulation comprises romidepsin, polyethylene glycol, etanol and an acetate buffer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diabetes mellitus. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions and methods useful for treating diabetes. In another embodiment, a method for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus or pre-diabetes in a patient comprises administering to the patient an effective amount of inhibitor of kisspeptin 1 and/or proteolytic derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Method of producing a feedstuff for a dairy animal that potentiates milk production. The method includes a multi-stage process having one stage in which a feed grain for dairy animals is heat-treated for a period of time at a temperature above 90 degrees Celsius. The grain is processed for another period of time that includes disrupting the prolamin/protein bonds which produces a hydrophilic, vitreous feedstuff having a starch and protein matrix composed at least partially by prolamin. The feed grain is heat-treated for a first period of time, of which at least 200 seconds is maintained above 90 degrees Celsius, and thereafter the feed grain is processed in a second stage by applying sufficient processing to disrupt the prolamin/protein bonds and thereby producing a hydrophilic, vitreous, feedstuff comprising a starch and protein matrix composed of at least three percent prolamin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention or treatment of immune disorders and inflammatory diseases, comprising stem cells that are generated by culturing stem cells expressing Nucleotide-binding Oligomerization Domain protein 2 (NOD2) or a culture thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for suppressing immune responses or inflammatory responses of a subject, comprising the step of administering the pharmaceutical composition, the stem cells or culture thereof to the subject, a method for preparing an immunosuppressive drug or an anti-inflammatory drug using the stem cells or culture thereof, a graft comprising stem cells expressing NOD2, a method for preparing the graft, a composite comprising stem cells expressing NOD2, and a culture generated by culturing the NOD2-expressing stem cells.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for transporting an infectious agent (e.g., a virus) across the blood-brain barrier (BBB). For example, the methods provided herein can be used to make a non-human animal model of an infectious brain disease. In some embodiments, the methods provided herein can be used to make a mouse model of multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), in the form of a preparation to be administered over ocular surface, is suggested as being suitable for therapy and/or prophylaxis of intraocular tissue pathologies, with particular reference to sclera, ciliary body, crystalline lens, retina, optic nerve, vitreous body and choroidea affections. When administered in the form of external ophthlamic preparation, for example as collyrium or ointment, NGF is capable to go through ocular tissues and it has been found out that it shows a therapeutic activity not only against retina and optic nerve pathologies but also against affections involving the above reported internal structures of the eye.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical preparation for treating a cardiovascular disease. Particularly, the present invention provides a formula of a neuregulin pharmaceutical preparation. The formula consist of neuregulin polypeptide, a buffer, a stabilizer, an excipient, a salt, and another component, can ensure the long-term stability of the neuregulin polypeptide, and can be used for treating a heart failure patient or a patient in a risk of the heart failure.

Abstract: The invention relates methods of using a retinoid agonist and a G-CSF or an analog thereof to treat, prevent, reduce the likelihood of having, reduce the severity of and/or slow the progression of a condition in a subject. The retinoid agonist and the G-CSF or the analog thereof may be provided in a single composition or in separate compositions. A therapeutically effective amount of the retinoid agonist and the G-CSF or the analog thereof may be administered to the subject concurrently or sequentially. Conditions treatable with the methods and compositions include but are not limited to various forms of neutropenia and microbial infections. The invention also relates to methods for determining the efficacy of the treatments described herein.

Abstract: The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an effective and safe therapeutic preparation for rhinitis, which not only has significant effects on improvement in rhinitis, in particular allergic rhinitis, but also is rapid in manifestation of efficacy, fast-acting, and long-lasting, without local side effects. Means for solving the problem is a therapeutic preparation for rhinitis, in particular allergic rhinitis, comprising C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) or B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) as the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preventing or reducing the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications in surgical patients after an esophagectomy. The inventors discovered that the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications after an esophagectomy may be reduced through the perioperative administration of ghrelin to surgical patients.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stable formulation for parenteral injection, as well as methods for its use and preparation, that includes a peptide or a salt thereof that has been previously dried from an aqueous composition comprising a partially volatile buffer, a volatile buffer, a strong acid, or a strong base, or any combination thereof, wherein the dried peptide or salt thereof has a first ionization profile that corresponds to the peptide's optimal stability and solubility, and an aprotic polar solvent, wherein the dried peptide or salt thereof is reconstituted into an aprotic polar solvent and has a second ionization profile in the aprotic polar solvent, wherein the first and second ionization profiles are substantially the same, such as within 1 pH unit of one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gel having a three dimensional matrix structure and a drug in the form of a solid contained within the three dimensional matrix. Gels of the invention are preferably for implantation into a patient. Storing the drug as a solid within the gel means that the drug density is high in those areas of the gel which contain solid drug. The high drug density means that a larger amount of drug can be stored in a gel of a given size relative to the amount of drug that can be stored as individual molecules. The large deposit of solid drug means that the gel can sustain release of the drug for an extended period of time. This is advantageous because it minimises the frequency of replacement or replenishment of the implanted gel, thereby minimising discomfort and inconvenience to the patient.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel anticancer therapeutic having a high effect against solid cancers, lacking the side effects of chemotherapeutics, and being unlikely to cause resistance. Provided is a pharmaceutical composition for cancer treatment prepared by a method having: a stem cell production step for making immortalized stem cells by introducing four types of genes into deciduous tooth dental pulp stem cells obtained from the dental pulp of mammals; and a condition medium preparation step for culturing the immortalized stem cells for a predetermined length of time in serum-free medium at 23-27° C. under conditions of low oxygen concentration at an oxygen concentration of from 0.5% to less than 20%, the pharmaceutical composition containing 1.5 times or more of insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) than is contained in condition medium prepared when culturing at an oxygen concentration of 20% and otherwise identical conditions.

Abstract: Compositions and methods to promote wound healing are described. The compositions and methods up-regulate X-box binding protein 1 (XBP1) and/or inositol-requiring enzyme-1 (IRE-1). In various embodiments, the compositions and methods can be used to promote wound healing in diabetic subjects.

Abstract: CRISPR/CAS-related compositions and methods for treatment of a subject at risk for or having a HIV infection or AIDS are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides further improved compositions and methods for efficient lysosomal targeting based on the GILT technology. Among other things, the present invention provides methods and compositions for targeting lysosomal enzymes to lysosomes using furin-resistant lysosomal targeting peptides. The present invention also provides methods and compositions for targeting lysosomal enzymes to lysosomes using a lysosomal targeting peptide that has reduced or diminished binding affinity for the insulin receptor.

Abstract: Methods of treating neuroinflammation by administration of a selective protein C activator, such as recombinant human WE thrombin and optionally one or more of its cofactors are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions for use in the treatment of mammals that exhibit symptoms of neurological inflammation. The pharmaceutical compositions and pharmacological dose comprise a safe and effective amount of WE thrombin.

Abstract: Stable immunogenic composition capable of eliciting a robust and durable immune response yielding a measurable increase in neutralizing antibodies at least 200 days post-administration, comprising at least one antigen consisting of a ribosome inactivating protein and at least one antigen comprising a toxin derived from bacterial spores. Method making and using a stable immunogenic composition capable of eliciting a stable immune response yielding a measurable increase in neutralizing antibodies at least 200 days post-administration, comprising providing an immunogenic composition comprising at least one antigen comprising a ribosome inactivating protein and at least one antigen comprising a toxin derived from bacterial spores and administering the immunogenic composition to an individual.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polypeptides and compositions thereof useful for the prevention of treatment of allergic disorders, in particular atopic asthma. More particularly, the invention relates to tolerogenic agents and compositions thereof that are useful for the prevention and treatment of hypersensitivity to allergens, in particular and/or strategies of desensitization to allergens.

Abstract: Bifunctional conjugate compositions are provided comprising a Signal-1 moiety bound to a first polymer carrier, wherein the combined size of the Signal-1 moiety and the first polymer carrier is about 1 nanometer to about 500 nanometers; and a Signal-2 moiety bound to a second polymer carrier, wherein the combined size of the Signal-2 moiety and the second polymer carrier is about 1 nanometer to about 500 nanometers. In some embodiments, the Signal-1 moiety and the Signal-2 moiety are bound to the same polymer carrier. Associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: A lymphoma cell line was engineered to express surface IgG1 Fc. These tumor cells were taken up rapidly by DCs, leading to enhanced cross-presentation of tumor-derived antigen to CD8 T cells. IgG1-Fc tumors failed to grow in vivo and prophylactic vaccination in an animal model resulted in rejection of unmanipulated tumor cells. Furthermore, IgG1-Fc tumor cells were able to slow the growth of an unmanipulated primary tumor when used as a therapeutic tumor vaccine. This demonstrates that engagement of Fc receptors by tumors expressing the Fc region of IgG1 can induce efficient and protective anti-tumor CD8+ T cell responses without prior knowledge of tumor-specific antigen.

Abstract: The invention relates to medical therapy using an agonist of the retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptor gamma (ROR?) and provides adoptive cellular therapies using an agonist of ROR?, populations of lymphocyte cells that have been exposed to an agonist of ROR?, populations of dendritic cells that have been exposed to an agonist of ROR?, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for enhancing therapeutic effects of lymphocyte cells and/or dendritic cells in a patient by administering an agonist of ROR? to a patient.

Abstract: Provided are methods for inducing and maintaining protective immunity against a tumor expressing FR? in a subject, comprising the administration of one or more peptide vaccines according to a particular dosages or particular dosage regimens.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for delivering a vaccine. The compositions and methods disclosed herein are particularly useful in making prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to nanoemulsion vaccine compositions and methods of making and using the same. The disclosed compositions and methods provide a means of treating, preventing, or protecting an individual from anthrax exposure or poisoning.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to buffer-stabilized anthrax recombinant protective antigen (rPA) compositions and methods of making the same. The disclosed compositions and methods provide a means of stabilizing and preserving rPA in such a way that the protein maintains its native conformation and structure, maintains its immunological activity, and prevents aggregation.

Abstract: It was found that bacteria belonging to the genus Clostridium induce accumulation of regulatory T cells (Treg cells) in the colon. Moreover, the present inventors found that regulatory T cells (Treg cells) induced by from these bacteria suppressed proliferation of effector T-cells. From these findings, the present inventors found that the use of bacteria belonging to the genus Clostridium or a physiologically active substance derived therefrom made it possible to induce proliferation or accumulation of regulatory T cells (Treg cells), and further to suppress immune functions.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the finding that in addition to interfering with or blocking, preventing and/or inhibiting the interaction between a pathogen and, for example, a sialic acid containing cell surface receptor, certain sialic acid binding molecules have immunomodulatory properties. The invention provides methods and uses which exploit sialic acid binding molecules in the treatment and/or prevention of disease by modulation and/or priming of the host immune response.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vaccine comprising an antigen and PD1 antibody and/or PDL1 antibody. Also disclosed herein is a method for enhancing an immune response in a subject. The method may comprise administering the vaccine to the subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to buffer-stabilized protein compositions and methods of making the same. The disclosed compositions and methods provide a means of stabilizing and preserving proteins or peptides in such a way that the proteins or peptides maintain their native conformation and structure, maintain biological activity, and prevent aggregation.

Abstract: This peptide/?-1,3-glucan complex includes ?-1,3-glucan and a peptide/polynucleotide conjugate in which an antigenic peptide is bonded covalently to a polynucleotide or a derivative thereof. The polynucleotide or derivative thereof of the peptide/polynucleotide conjugate bonds via a hydrogen bond with ?-1,3-glucan, forming a complex having a triple helix structure including a single molecular chain of the polynucleotide or derivative thereof and two molecular chains of the ?-1,3-glucan. Alternatively, the side chain of the ?-1,3-glucan and the antigenic peptide are bonded covalently formed by either a cycloaddition reaction between an alkyne and an azide derivative, or a reaction between a maleimide group or a vinyl sulfone group and a thiol group.

Abstract: The invention relates to the application of peptides that can self-assemble to form supramolecular nanofibrils and hydrogels, hydrogel compositions containing the self-assembled supramolecular nanofibrils, and methods of uses and making the hydrogel compositions.

Abstract: A method of potentiating an immune response against a cancer, non-cancerous tumor or both in a patient is provided. The method includes administering splenocytes harvested from all or a part of a patient's spleen. The splenocytes can be administered in combination with a biological response modifier to potentiate an immune response against a cancer, non-cancerous tumor or both in a patient.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising a CD4 lymphocyte depleting agent; and methods of using the compositions to treat, prevent, reduce the severity of and/or slow the progression of a condition in a subject. The invention also relates to use of combinations of a CD4 lymphocyte depleting agent and at least one additional agent to treat, prevent, reduce the severity of and/or slow the progression of a condition in a subject. The additional agent may be an immune check point inhibitor, an adoptive immune therapeutic, an immune adjuvant, or an immune modulating agent, or their combinations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sonosensitizer composition containing titanium dioxide nanoparticles as an active ingredient, a composition for preventing or treating cancer containing the same, and a method of preparing the same. The sonosensitizer of the present invention can solve the problem of the conventional photosensitizer, which can be used only when light can reach the target area, and increase the accumulation level of the sonosensitizer of the present invention to a maximum level within a short time, thereby enabling reduction of the time required for treatment and, due to its human-friendly stability, effective use in cancer treatment.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for boron neutron capture therapy. In particular, the disclosure relates to therapy using liposomal Na3[1-(2?-B10H9)-2-NH3B10H8] and K[nido-7-CH3(CH2)15-7,8-C2B9H11] sources. A composition for boron neutron capture therapy, comprising a liposome having an aqueous core and an encapsulating bilayer, wherein the aqueous core comprises Na3[1-(2?-B10H9)-2-NH3B10H8] (TAC) and the encapsulating bilayer comprises K[nido-7-CH3(CH2)15-7,8-C2B9H11] (MAC) is also provided.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical solution for a medication delivery apparatus, especially a metered dose inhaler, is described. The pharmaceutical solution comprises: (a) a liquefied propellant component consisting essentially of and preferably consisting entirely of 1,1-difluoroethane (R-152a); (b) ethanol; and (c) a drug component dissolved in the propellant/ethanol mixture consisting of at least one drug selected from the group consisting of beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) and fluticasone propionate (FP).

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel, trialkyl, cationic lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of a specific target protein at relatively low doses.

Abstract: The present invention provides a skin penetration-accelerating composition that eliminates the need for forming a drug into a particle structure and dramatically improves the skin penetration properties of a drug without breaking the skin tissue. The present invention also provides a preparation for transdermal administration containing the skin penetration-accelerating composition and a patch preparation containing the skin penetration-accelerating composition. The present invention provides a skin penetration-accelerating composition containing a flavonoid compound and a surfactant and used for accelerating skin penetration of a drug.

Abstract: Disclosed are carrier compositions for local administration of one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients to a subject in need of treatment. The carrier compositions comprise an in situ gelling agent comprising a poloxamer, particularly, an in situ gelling agent comprising Poloxamer 407, a biofilm inhibiting agent and a mucosal lubricant. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the carrier composition and uses thereof for the treatment of chronic rhinosinutitus.

Abstract: A semi-solid delivery vehicle contains a polyorthoester and an excipient, and a semi-solid pharmaceutical composition contains an active agent and the delivery vehicle. The pharmaceutical composition may be a topical, syringable, or injectable formulation; and is suitable for local delivery of the active agent. Methods of treatment are also disclosed.

Abstract: Derivatives are synthesized of starting materials, usually polysaccharides, having sialic acid at the reducing terminal end, in which the reducing terminal unit is transformed into an aldehyde group. Where the polysaccharide has a sialic acid unit at the non-reducing end it may be passivated, for instance by converting into hydroxyl-substituted moiety. The derivatives may be reacted with substrates, for instance containing amine or hydrazine groups, to form non-cross-linked polysialylated compounds. The substrates may, for instance, be therapeutically useful drugs peptides or proteins or drug delivery systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to derivatives of GLP-1 like peptides which are C-terminally extended analogues of native GLP-1. The derivatives comprise two side chains, one at a position corresponding to position 42, and one at a position corresponding to position 18, 23, 27, 31, 36, or 38, wherein both positions are when compared to GLP-1(7-37). The side chains comprise a C19, C20, or C22 diacid protracting moiety and optionally a linker. The invention also relates to intermediate products in the form of novel GLP-1 analogues incorporated in the derivatives of the invention, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and medical uses of the derivatives. The derivatives have very long half-lives while maintaining a satisfactory potency, which makes them potentially suitable for once-monthly administration.

Abstract: Several embodiments of the present disclosure relate to glycotargeting therapeutics that are useful in the treatment of transplant rejection, autoimmune disease, food allergy, and immune response against a therapeutic agent. In several embodiments, the compositions are configured to target the liver and deliver antigens to which tolerance is desired. Methods and uses of the compositions for induction of immune tolerance are also disclosed herein.