Abstract: Provided herein is a method of treating, preventing, or managing osteolysis in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of vitamin C, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, in combination with vitamin K, or a single enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, or a mixture of diastereomers thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising alfa-lipoic acid, or a salt or complex thereof, and honokiol, wherein the weight quantity of said honokiol is between 1% and 30% with respect to the total weight of honokiol and alfa-lipoic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to molecules which function as selective modulators (i.e., inhibitors and agonists, preferably inhibitors) of the Ras-homologous (Rho) family of small GTPases, in particular, Cdc42 GTPase and their use to treat diseases, for example cancers, including metastatic cancer, where Cdc42 GTPase is overexpressed or hyperactivated, genetic and acquired diseases where activation of Cdc42 GTPase plays a pivotal role (e.g., neurodegenerative diseases), rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, diabetes type I, autosomal polycystic kidney diease, cystic kidney disease, precystic kidney disease and microbial infections. Additionally, compounds according to the present invention may be used to inhibit rejection (graft host response) in transplant patients (pursuant to transplantation), to promote immunosuppression, anti-inflammatory response and to mobilize stem cell (migration) in patients in need, among others.

Abstract: Provided herein are isoindole derivatives, which is enriched with isotopes such as deuterium. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the isotopes-enriched compounds, and methods of using such compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention describes methods of treating dementia comprising administering an effective daily dose of N-[2-(6-fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-3-(2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropoxy)benzylamine to improve or augment the effect of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions thereof which find use in increasing stability of proteins particularly proteins that tend to misfold and form aggregates. Also provided herein are methods for using these compounds and compositions for increasing stability of proteins and thereby decreasing aggregate formation by these proteins. Also disclosed herein are heterobifunctional compounds that include a TTR binding compound connected to a targeting moiety via a linker, for use in disrupting PPIs of a target protein.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present disclosure are substances having tyrosine kinase inhibitory activity and a preparation method and use thereof, wherein the substances are the compounds having the structure of general formula (I) or the geometric isomers or pharmaceutical salts thereof. Through evaluation on tyrosine kinase inhibitory activity and related experiments, the present disclosure demonstrates that these compounds have a good tyrosine kinase inhibitory activity, and may inhibit a variety of tumor cells, and thus may be developed into drugs for preventing and treating tumor diseases, especially liver cancer, lung cancer and neuroblastoma.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating conditions, which may be associated with elevated levels of plasma cells and/or B-cells, with a therapeutically effective amount of dexpramipexole or pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention features compositions and methods for treatment of snoring. We describe compositions comprising an antihistamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and one or more dietary supplements or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compositions can be administered to a subject suffering from snoring.

Abstract: This application describes compounds that can act as opioid receptor ligands, which compounds can be used in the treatment of, for example, pain and pain related disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (1)-(V): where the substituents are as provided herein. Further disclosed are methods of inhibiting tau aggregation, treating or ameliorating a tauopathy or cancer by administration of such a compound. Tau is a microtubule-binding protein that accumulates in a number of neurodegenerative disorders, including frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD). The presence of abnormal tau correlates with neuron loss and memory deficits in patients with AD and other neurodegenerative disorders that involve tau accumulation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to sublingual formulations containing fentanyl, a pharmaceutically acceptable sale thereof, or derivative thereof, suitable for administration to a patient, and methods for treatment with the formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of nicotinic acid alkyl esters, especially myristyl nicotinate, to inhibit side effects associated with retinoic acid therapy. Also a part of the invention is a method for improving skin cell differentiation by administering the nicotinic acid alkyl ester in an amount sufficient to increase expression of caspase 14 and filaggrin. Deficiencies in expression of these molecules can be treated in this way as well.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the administration of compounds of formula (I) for the treatment and/or prevention of fungal infections in subjects in need thereof. The methods of the invention also relates to the administration of pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) for the treatment and/or prevention of fungal infections in subjects in need thereof. Subjects suffering from fungal infection and immunocompromised subjects may particularly benefit from the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, by administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrole-2,5-dione compound or a pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione compound in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of a second anti-proliferative agent.

Abstract: The invention provides storage stable sublingual formulations containing naloxone, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a derivative thereof. The invention further provides methods for treating opioid dependence, opioid overdose, and congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis by administering the sublingual formulations of the present invention to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nalmefene for use in the reduction of alcohol consumption in a patient with alcohol dependence who has a high drinking risk level. The present invention also relates to nalmefene for use in the reduction of alcohol consumption in a patient with alcohol dependence who maintains a high DRL after an observation period following initial assessment.

Abstract: A method of effectively treating pain in humans is achieved by administering buprenorphine in accordance with first order kinetics over an initial three-day dosing interval, such that a maximum plasma concentration from about 20 pg/ml to about 1052 pg/ml is attained, and thereafter maintaining the administration of buprenorphine for at least an additional two-day dosing interval in accordance with substantially zero order kinetics, such that the patients experience analgesia throughout the at least two-day additional dosing interval.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by general formula (I), a method for preparing said compound, a pharmaceutical formulation containing said compound, and the use of said compound in manufacture of a medicament for treating or preventing the fibrous degeneration disease and treating the excessive proliferation disease: wherein ring A, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, a, b and n are defined as those in the description.

Abstract: A sulfur-containing bicyclic compound of the present invention has a PAM action of GABAB. A composition containing the sulfur-containing bicyclic compound. And, a method for preventing and/or treating schizophrenia, CIAS, cognitive impairment, fragile X syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, spasticity, anxiety disorder, substance addiction, pain, fibromyalgia, or Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease by administering the sulfur-containing bicyclic compound.

Abstract: The administration of leucovorin as well as other active, reduced folates is useful as an antidote to drugs which act as folic acid antagonists and in combination chemotherapy with 5-FU. The most often used calcium salts of the folates have a low solubility in water and form almost insoluble degradation products. Therefore, aqueous solutions are unstable and precipitates result. Precipitates in injectable products present an unacceptable safety risk to patients. Stable high strength pharmaceutical aqueous compositions are formed containing calcium salts, magnesium or zinc salts of the reduced folates leucovorin, (6R,S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5,10-methylene-(6R,S)-tetrahydrofolate, 5,10-methylene-(6R)-tetrahydrofolate, 5-methyl-(6R,S)-tetrahydrofolate or 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolate and one or more of the compounds sodium gluconate, potassium gluconate, glycerophosphate disodium salt or glycerophosphate dipotassium salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flavanoid compounds of general formula (X1) wherein: R1 is selected from a group consisting of morpholinyl, N-methyl piperizinyl, piperidinyl and N,N?-dimethylamino groups, and n ranges from 3 to 6, and process for preparation thereof. The present invention relates to the demonstration of anti Helicobacter pylori activity and gastric antisecretory activity of semisynthetically designed flavonoid compounds, to be used for the prevention and treatment of gastroduodenal disorders in general and peptic ulcer diseases in particular. The present invention also relates to a hetero-dimeric bi-functional molecule that can be used as monotherapy substituting/replacing/overcoming currently used triple/quadruple therapy, thereby implicating/anticipating/envisaging its commercial applicability.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 4,5-disubstituted-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives of Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I and to use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2, such as neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Crohn's disease or leprosy.

Abstract: The invention is related to a method of treating a subject with pancreatic cancer with administration of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Methods of treatment of disorders of uncontrolled cellular proliferation, including cancer, by administering substituted (E)-N?-(1-phenylethylidene)benzohydrazide analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds to mammals in need thereof.

Abstract: A method for treating infection by bacteria in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of resazurin or a resazurin analog, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein the bacteria is selected from at least one of Francisella sp. or Neisseria sp.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for treating cancer, particularly for reducing cancerous cell growth, for example, in solid tumors. Disclosed methods and compositions include capsazepine (CPZ) or an analog of CPZ. Compositions comprising CPZ or an analog of CPZ may be useful for simultaneously treating cancer and alleviating pain by blocking TRPV1 channels.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to methods of treatment a cardiovascular disease in a patient comprising administering an effective amount of a statin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with an effective amount of a transition metal complex of a corrole, an optically active isomer thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Further embodiments refer to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a statin and a corrole. Optionally, the corrole has a structure: wherein; M is a transition metal selected from the group consisting of Mn, Fe, Ru, Co, V, Cr, and Cu and R1, R2, R3, X1, X2, X3X4; E2, E3, E17 and E18 are each defined as in the specification.

Abstract: Methods and kits for treating oral mucositis are disclosed. The treatment comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a Reactive Oxygen Species scavenger in a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of reducing chronic inflammatory pain in a human subject with androgen deficiency symptoms comprising transdermally administering a pain-reducing amount of a composition comprising a bioactive androgen to the subject on a daily basis. The invention relates to a method of increasing the pain threshold of a human subject having symptoms of androgen deficiency comprising transdermally administering a composition comprising a pain threshold-increasing amount of a bioactive androgen to the subject with androgen deficiency symptoms on a daily basis. The invention may be used to treat males and females in order to alleviate chronic inflammatory pain or to raise the subject's pain threshold. The invention also relates to increasing the levels of endogenous opioid peptides in a human subject by administering an androgen composition to the subject.

Abstract: Methods are provided for reducing chronic inflammatory pain, increasing the levels of endogenous opioid peptides, as well as increasing the pain threshold of a subject having symptoms of androgen deficiency, comprising transdermally administering a composition comprising a bioactive androgen on a daily basis. In addition, the invention also relates to increasing the levels of endogenous opioid peptides in a human subject by administering an androgen composition to the subject. The invention also encompasses administration of a composition consisting essentially of an androgen for the treatment of chronic inflammatory pain, and for increasing the pain-threshold in a subject.

Abstract: An implant for a living body is designed so that the drug release level can be adjusted to make it possible to perform treatment corresponding to the severity of disease state and the effectiveness of the drug on each individual. The implant includes a drug, and is inserted into a target part of a living body to effect sustained release of the drug, the implant including a photoactive agent that accelerates the release of the drug when irradiated with laser light. The implant is inserted into a living body, and laser light is appropriately applied to the implant to adjust the release level of the drug released into the living body. An eye disease or the like is treated using the above method.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of inhibiting angiogenesis, and treating or preventing a disease or disorder (or symptoms thereof) associated with angiogenesis, wherein an anti-angiogenesis compound is administered to a subject.

Abstract: This invention relates to a low cost rapid response diagnostic system to determine cortisol levels in patients selected as potential candidates for GCR (glucocorticoid receptor) antagonist therapy utilizing a GCR antagonist, such as ORG 34517. The rapid, sensitive, and inexpensive test can be used to determine patients who have non-normal cortisol production or disordered circadian rhythms as a method for selecting subjects for GCR antagonist therapy for whom it is likely to have beneficial and/or therapeutic effects, and can also be used to monitor changes in cortisol levels in response to treatment.

Abstract: The present application provides a dosage form and related methods for making the dosage form. The dosage form generally comprises a hydrophilic active ingredient, a plurality of solid, porous microcarriers, each having a hydrophobic surface, an optional hydrophobic encapsulant, and a hydrophilic delivery agent, wherein (i) the hydrophilic active ingredient is associated with the plurality of solid, porous microcarriers, (ii) the plurality of solid, porous microcarriers is encapsulated by the hydrophobic encapsulant, and (iii) the hydrophilic delivery agent is physically separated from a majority of the hydrophilic active ingredient by a boundary between the hydrophilic delivery agent and the hydrophobic encapsulant. In some embodiments, the dosage form is for topical application. In some additional embodiments, the plurality of solid, porous microcarriers is formed by modifying the microcarriers to increase their hydrophobicity.

Abstract: The present discovery pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present discovery pertains to certain di-alkyl-phosphinoyl-alkanes as described herein, DIPA-1-8 and DIPA-1-9, and 2-6 and 2-7 that are collectively referred to herein as “DAPA compounds”, that are useful in the treatment of disorders (e.g., diseases) including: sensory discomfort (e.g., caused by inflammation, irritation, itch, or pain) in the nasal cavity. The applicant has found that localized delivery of DAPA compounds with a swab to the Kiesselbach's area of the human nose will relieve the discomforts of rhinitis and other nasal cavity discomforts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antimicrobial compounds compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, the use and preparation thereof. Some embodiments relate to boronic acid derivatives and their use as therapeutic agents. Other embodiments relate to pharmaceutical compositions containing boronic acid derivatives and additional excipient such as meglumine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing, treating or alleviating atopic dermatitis comprising an immunosuppressant and a transglutaminase 2 inhibitor as active ingredients. Conjoint administration of an immunosuppressant and a transglutaminase 2 inhibitor according to the present invention makes it possible to achieve far better therapeutic effects than with administration of either an immunosuppressant or a transglutaminase 2 inhibitor alone, since there is a reduction in the dose of an immunosuppressant which is difficult to administer for a long time because of side effects and with which, when discontinued, lesions are liable to become exacerbated to the original state, and since an immunosuppressant is mixed with a transglutaminase 2 inhibitor which in some patients has a lackluster effect in treating atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising shortened fibers of poly-N-acetylglucosamine and/or a derivative thereof (“sNAG nanofibers”) and anti-bacterial applications of such compositions. The sNAG nanofibers may be formulated into compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of bacterial infections and diseases associated with such infections. Regimens employing such compositions are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to microRNA-34a and related microRNAs for use in the treatment of B-cell lymphoma. Likewise it relates to microRNA-34a for use in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of B-cell lymphoma, and for a method of treatment of B-cell lymphoma comprising administering microRNA-34a. These claims are based on the observation that microRNA-34a shows strong anti-proliferative effects when overexpressed in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (gDLBCL) cell lines, or when delivered intratumorally or systemically in xenograft models of DLBCL.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for using combinations of TGF?1 and Cox-2 inhibitors and TGF?1 and Hoxb13 inhibitors for the treatment of various medical conditions, including skin scaring due to trauma wounds and surgery, corneal and retina scaring due to injury and surgery, internal organ scaring due to injury and surgery, heart tissue scaring due to heart attack and surgery, and lung, liver, and kidney fibrosis due to inflammation and injury. One example is to use siRNA inhibitors to silence TGF?1 and Cox-2 at the same time, resulting in significant less scar formation.

Abstract: The present application relates to compositions comprising selenium compounds, such as 5?-Methylselenoadenosine, Se-Adenosyl-L-homocysteine, Gamma-glutamyl-methylseleno-cysteine, a compound of Formula (I), Formula (II), or Formula (III), and combinations thereof, and methods of using the same for modulating glucose metabolism in a subject.

Abstract: The invention provides a propionate inulin ester for the reduction of appetite, food intake and/or calorie intake and/or to improve insulin sensitivity in a subject, and for the treatment or prevention of obesity or diabetes. The invention also provides compositions comprising a propionate inulin ester, methods using propionate inulin esters, functional food containing propionate inulin ester and methods of making propionate inulin esters.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preventing or treating sinusitis by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an oxidative reduction potential (ORP) water solution that is stable for at least about twenty-four hours. The ORP water solution administered in accordance with the invention can be combined with one or more suitable carriers. The ORP water solution can be administered alone or, e.g., in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A method for treatment of acne by applying to human skin a topical composition. The method involves contacting the human skin of area of an afflicted subject with an effective amount of the composition containing chromium and magnesium sulfate, for a period of time sufficient to reduce the redness and blemishes associated with acne. The topical composition is formulated into a pharmaceutically acceptable medium to properly regulate the keratin and sebum production of the skin cells, thereby inhibiting the appearance of acne therefore. The preferred use of the foregoing composition and method is in the treatment of acne.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of increasing osteoblastic function in a subject, the method comprising systemically administering to the subject a population of stem cells and/or progeny thereof and/or soluble factors derived therefrom.

Abstract: Microbiota restoration therapy compositions and methods for manufacturing, processing, and/or delivering microbiota restoration therapy compositions are disclosed. An example method for manufacturing a microbiota restoration therapy composition may include collecting a human fecal sample and adding a diluent to the human fecal sample to form a diluted sample. The diluent may include a cryoprotectant. The method may also include mixing the diluted sample with a mixing apparatus and filtering the diluted sample. Filtering may form a filtrate. The method may also include transferring the filtrate to a sample bag and sealing the sample bag.

Abstract: Species of human-derived bacteria belonging to the Clostridia class have been shown to induce accumulation of regulatory T cells (Treg cells) in the colon and suppress immune functions. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these bacteria can be used to prevent and treat immune-mediated diseases such as autoimmune diseases.

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 relates to a composition comprising Lactobacillus rhamnosus, preferably strain ATCC53103, and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, preferably strain DSM 15954, for use in reducing the duration and/or severity of upper respiratory tract infection (URI) in teenagers and adults. Further aspects of the invention relate to a composition comprising Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis for use in increasing the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) in teenagers and adults having upper respiratory tract infection (URI), for reducing at least one and preferably several such as two, three, four or all of the symptoms of sore throat, scratchy throat, cough, hoarseness, chest congestion and for reducing the median severity score in teenagers and adults having upper respiratory tract infection (URI).