Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for pain reduction, including but not limited to, peripheral nerve blocks.

Abstract: The invention relates to tablet comprising granules dispersed in at least one hydrophilic compound or matrix. The granules contain an active agent, at least one amphiphilic compound and at least one lipophilic compound. The tablet may include a gastro-resistant film coating.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and compound for treating specific cancerous cell lines. The invention treats liver cancer by directing a cancer-fighting drug into the liver hepatoportal circuit. The cancer-fighting drug is attached to a naturally produced molecule which functions primarily in the hepatoportal circuit and has organotropism for the hepatoportal circuit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation containing Mesalazine in a stable form, obtained by coating the starting core with a first membrane in non-aqueous solution; said core containing Mesalazine at a high concentration, greater than 90%, obtained by producing starting cores with Active Substance content greater than 97%. The formulation according to the present invention containing Mesalazine with specific release in the colon; in particular the capsule formulation containing 500 mg of Mesalazine with specific release in the colon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable liquid pharmaceutical formulations of cyclophosphamide comprising cyclophosphamide and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient wherein moisture content of the liquid formulation is less than about 2.0% by weight. The invention further relates to stable liquid formulations of cyclophosphamide prepared by a process comprising a step of reducing the moisture content from cyclophosphamide or liquid compositions of cyclophosphamide or both. The invention further relate to method of using such stable liquid formulations of cyclophosphamide for parenteral administration either as ready-to-use or ready-to-dilute for treating various cancer disorders.

Abstract: A process is provided for protecting a primate host from a self-replicating infection by an immunodeficiency retrovirus. Protection is achieved by administering to the primate host a combination of a pharmaceutically effective amount of a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor and a pharmaceutically effective amount of a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor prior to exposure to the immunodeficiency retrovirus. The administration is effective if provided in a single dose within 24 hours of the exposure. A regime of regular daily doses is also effective in providing protection against an immunodeficiency retrovirus becoming self-replicating after infecting a primate host.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein X, Y, A1, A2, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, R3, R4, T and R5 are as defined in the description. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating pathologies involving a deficit in apoptosis, such as cancer, auto-immune diseases, and diseases of the immune system.

Abstract: Oral dosage forms of osteoclast inhibitors, such as zoledronic acid in an acid or a salt form, can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions, such as low back pain.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of structural formula I or a salt thereof, and total saponins comprising such compounds in the preparation of anti-tumor agents. The present study of this invention showed that the compounds of formula I and the related total saponins had strong inhibitory effects on the proliferation of several human tumor cell lines, such as hepatocarcinoma, gastric cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer and melanoma cell lines, also the combination of structural formula I and the chemical agents could fairly well reduce toxicity and increase treatment effects.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleosides, nucleotides and nucleotide analogs, methods of synthesizing the same and methods of treating diseases and/or conditions such as a Coronaviridae virus, a Togaviridae virus, a Hepeviridae virus and/or a Bunyaviridae virus infection with one or more nucleosides, nucleotides and nucleotide analogs.

Abstract: A tiacumicin compound, a stereo-isomer thereof, a polymorph thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition, containing a tiacumicin compound, a stereo-isomer thereof, a polymorph thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate thereof, are provided for use in the oral treatment of Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) or Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea or disease (CDAD) in a patient in accordance with a dosage regimen selected from the group consisting of: i. Administering 200 mg of the tiacumicin compound BID for 5 days followed by 5 days of rest and then 200 mg once daily for a further 10 days and ii. Administering 200 mg of the tiacumicin compound BID for 5 days followed by a single 200 mg every other day for 20 days.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleosides, nucleotide analogs, methods of synthesizing nucleotide analogs and methods of treating diseases and/or conditions such as a Filoviridae virus infection with one or more nucleosides and/or nucleotide analogs.

Abstract: A method and composition for treating chronic inflammatory disorders comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier suitable for oral administration or injection and containing a therapeutic amount of a complex of dietary supplement ingredients comprising nicotinamide, quercetin, curcumin, EPA, DHA, hesperetin and glychrrhizin.

Abstract: A method for inhibitory and bactericidal activities against human pathogens by n-alkyl chain length of modified sophorolipid n-alkyl esters, and preferred n-alkyl chain lengths to enhance sophorolipid n-alkyl ester inhibitory and bactericidal activities against human pathogens.

Abstract: A dendritic cell immune receptor activator, comprising a compound having a sugar chain as an active ingredient, the sugar chain having a basic structure represented by the following formula: wherein, in the formula, a sialic acid does not exist at two non-reducing terminals, and each of x and y independently represents 3 or 4.

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: The invention relates to an antitumor composition based on hydrophobized hyaluronan and inorganic nanoparticles stabilized by oleic acid. The hydrophobized hyaluronan in the form of an acylated hyaluronan serves in the composition as a carrier of inorganic nanoparticles. Out of the group of inorganic nanoparticles, the composition may comprise superparamagnetic nanoparticles, nanoparticles of ZnO and moreover, upconversion nanoparticles. Said composition is selectively cytotoxic with respect to both suspension and adherent tumor cell lines, especially with respect to tumor cell lines of colorectum carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, lung carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma and breast adenocarcinoma. The highest cytotoxic effects were observed in case of the composition based on an oleyl derivative of hyaluronan with SPIONs. The composition of acylated hyaluronan with SPIONs may also be advantageously used for an in vivo detection of accumulation of the composition in the body, preferably in a tumor or in liver.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions useful for reducing the risk of infection. In particular, disclosed herein are mandelic acid condensation polymers, compositions comprising such compounds, processes for producing such compounds, and methods of using such compounds.

Abstract: A method of treating a human subject which is effected by intermittent inhalation of gaseous nitric oxide at a concentration of at least 160 ppm is disclosed. The method can be utilized for treating a human subject suffering from, or prone to suffer from, a disease or disorder that is manifested in the respiratory tract, or from a disease or disorder that can be treated via the respiratory tract. The disclosed method can be effected while monitoring one or more of on-site and off-site parameters such as vital signs, methemoglobin levels, pulmonary function parameters, blood chemistry and hematological parameters, blood coagulation parameters, inflammatory marker levels, liver and kidney function parameters and vascular endothelial activation parameters, such that no substantial deviation from a baseline in seen in one or more of the monitored parameters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of nitrites such as inorganic nitrites, or any pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or prodrugs thereof, and the medical use of these compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions, which can be formulated for oral administration, can provide immediate release or extended release of the nitrite ion (NO2?). The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention are useful, for example, for modulating brain function, in particular improving mood and/or psychological state, in the treatment of disorders of brain development, and in the treatment and/or reduction of pain.

Abstract: This invention relates to medicine, more specifically, to cardiac surgery, and may be used for protecting the heart from ischemia when administering cardioplegia in normothermia or hypothermia. The general-purpose cardioplegic solution contains pharmaceutically acceptable potassium ions; magnesium ions; a base and an acid providing a pH buffer in a range of 7.1-8.9; a diuretic providing osmolality in a range of 275-460 mOsmol/kg. Said solution is used for cardiac protection in cardiopulmonary bypass, as well as for achieving asystole and maintaining the achieved asystole. The procedure for administering the general-purpose cardioplegic solution involves maintaining the achieved asystole by decreasing the flow rate of starting components of said solution relative to the flow rate of autoblood thus decreasing the solution to autoblood ratio.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating and preventing conditions characterized by infection and/or inflammation, especially of the eyes, ears, nose, and/or throat. The methods of the invention involve administering hypohalous acid to the patient, such as in the form of a composition described herein.

Abstract: Structures based on graphene-related materials, methods for their preparation, and methods for their use are disclosed. These structures can be utilized for manipulating the cell transmembrane potential in various biomedical applications.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an orally administered adsorbent capable of adsorbing large quantities of tryptophan or indoxyl sulfate in the presence of bile acid. Accordingly, the above object can be solved by an orally administered adsorbent characterized by containing surface-modified spherical activated carbon having bulk density from 0.30 g/mL to 0.46 g/mL, a specific surface area determined by the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method of not less than 1900 m2/g, total acidic group content from 0.30 meq/g to 1.20 meq/g, and total basic group content from 0.20 meq/g to 0.9 meq/g.

Abstract: A method and compound product are created from menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MenSCs) with an anti-tumor effect. In particular, the method and compound show the potential anti-tumor effect MenSCs can have on human pancreatic carcinoma, which has been analyzed on the Mia PaCa 2 human pancreatic carcinoma cell line (ATCC #CRL 1420). MenSCs have been proven to have an in vitro anti-tumor effect both in bi-dimensional cultures (monolayer) and in three-dimensional cultures (tumorspheres). Additionally, MenSCs slow down the appearance of pancreatic tumors when they are co-implanted with the pancreatic carcinoma cell line. MenSCs also have an in vivo therapeutic advantage in the treatment of human pancreatic carcinoma via intra-tumor injections.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a heterodimeric, conditionally active chimeric antigen receptor (CAR), and a nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the CAR. The present disclosure provides cells genetically modified to produce the CAR. A CAR of the present disclosure can be used in various methods, which are also provided.

Abstract: A method for providing a sub-population of stem cell or plurality of stem cells by determining or modulating GSTT1 expression level or genotype is disclosed together with uses of the stem cells.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a cell-containing composition capable of suppressing the outflow of the cells after transplantation and improving the survival rate of the cells. The present invention provides a composition which comprises any of bone marrow stromal cell-derived neural precursor cells, bone marrow stromal cell-derived Schwann cells, or bone marrow stromal cell-derived skeletal muscle cells; and a biocompatible polymer.

Abstract: An ointment for the treatment of internal hemorrhoids, able to avoid the advanced stages of the disease and the need for surgical intervention on long term. The ointment for the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease, especially for treating internal hemorrhoids grades I and II has adeps suillus (axungia), lanolin, white vaseline, camphor, calcium carbonate, eucalyptus oil, ethanol (ethyl alcohol) and preservatives. The ointment implementation and testing were structured in two phases, namely: a product design phase and a test phase (the testing was performed at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of the University “Dunarea de Jos”). In the first phase, it was conducted the biochemical microbiological and functional characterization of the product and in the second phase, it was conducted the selection of the group of patients, the clinical and para-clinical assessment of patients, in order to exclude possible pathologies caused or contributing to hemorrhoidal disease.

Abstract: Human umbilical cord blood-derived monocytes that markedly promote A? clearance through heterodimerization of sAPP? with A? and resultant sAPP? production for prevention or treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders (including stroke and TBI). It was discovered that multiple low-dose infusions of human umbilical cord blood cells (HUCBCs) ameliorate cognitive impairments and reduce A?-associated neuropathology in PSAPP transgenic mice, which markedly promotes amyloid precursor protein (APP) ?-cleavage and resultant sAPP? production for pharmaceutical purposes, in particular for treating or slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Cells derived from postpartum tissue and products thereof having the potential to support cells of and/or differentiate to cells of a soft tissue lineage, and methods of preparation and use of those postpartum tissue-derived cells, are provided by the invention. The invention also provides methods for the use of such postpartum-derived cells and products related thereto in therapies for conditions of soft tissue.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antiseptic and antibiotic composition containing a Pseudomonas aeruginosa culture solution extract as an active ingredient. The present invention provides a composition for preventing or treating acne, containing a Pseudomonas aeruginosa culture solution extract as an active ingredient. The composition containing a Pseudomonas aeruginosa culture solution extract, of the present invention, exhibits a broad antibiotic spectrum and a high antioxidant effect against various bacteria, and the composition can be applied to a cosmetic composition such as a cosmetic product and can also be useful for antibiotic, sterilizing and antiseptic purposes in various fields such as food, medical supplies, agricultural chemicals and household items. The present invention identifies a specific active ingredient causing the antibiotic effect of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa culture solution extract, and provides the structure thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising bacterial strains for treating and preventing cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising bacterial strains for treating and preventing inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising bacterial strains for treating and preventing inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising bacterial strains for treating and preventing inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composition comprising Lactobacillus rye ferment, dialkylisosorbide and phospholipid. Preferably, the composition further comprises ethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid ester. The composition has been shown to be effective against infections of closed comedones. The invention further relates to a method of preparing the composition, to a roll-on applicator comprising the composition and to the use of the composition in treatment of closed comedones infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising a probiotc in admixture with an effective amount of an amphipathic substance that enhances viability of the probiotic in the composition when the composition is subjected to heat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of feeding an animal to improve growth efficiency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gene transfer-based method to protect a subject from diabetes or obesity. The method comprises administering to a salivary gland of the subject an AAV virion comprising an AAV vector that encodes an exendin-4 protein. Also provided are exendin-4 proteins and nucleic acid molecules that encode such exendin-4 proteins. Also provided are AAV vectors and AAV virions that encode an exendin-4 protein. One embodiment is an exendin-4 protein that is a fusion protein comprising an NGF secretory segment joined to the amino terminus of an exendin-4 protein domain.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination comprising at least an oncolytic virus and one or more immune checkpoint modulator(s) for use for the treatment of a proliferative disease such as cancer. It also relates to a kit comprising said oncolytic virus and said one or more immune checkpoint modulator(s) in separate containers. It also concerns a pharmaceutical composition comprising effective amount of said oncolytic virus and said one or more immune checkpoint modulator(s).

Abstract: Natural pain relief and muscle recovery compositions having a wide variety of topical applications are provided. In certain embodiments, the pain relief composition includes moringa leaf, moringa oil, a gamma linolenic acid (GLA) source, and a capsaicin source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to extracts, compounds isolated from Cakile arabica for use in the treatment of ulcer and to pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabilization of a certain benzothia(dia)zepine derivative in a solid formulation containing the same. In the present invention, in a solid formulation containing the benzothia(dia)zepine derivative mentioned above, a combination of polyethylene glycol and polyvinyl alcohol is not blended, or alternatively, in the case of blending polyethylene glycol and polyvinyl alcohol in the solid formulation, the aforementioned derivative is isolated from the combination of polyethylene glycol and polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for preventing or treating MV-induced or disuse-induced skeletal muscle infirmities in a mammalian subject. The methods further include administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide.

Abstract: The present invention modifies the carboxyl-terminal end of a peptide used as a permeation enhancer to enhance the function of the peptide to boost the mucous membrane permeation, thereby noticeably increasing the bioavailability of a drug that is administered together with the peptide.

Abstract: An intravaginal formulation is provided, comprising a carboxylic acid in a n amount of 10-20% w/w of said formulation, an oleaginous base, having melting temperature between 30° C. and 38° C., GnRH or an analog thereof, in an amount equivalent to GnRH amount of between 10 ?g and 600 ?g. A method of inducing ovulation in a ruminant using the formulation is also provided.

Abstract: A method for treating various types of cancer/tumor by administering the combination of SDF-1 antagonist, in particular, that specifically binds to human CXCR4, and another chemotherapeutic agent, or a radiation therapy, during an embolization therapy. Such combination therapies exhibit synergistic effects compared to the treatment with either agent alone. Thus, the method is particularly beneficial for cancer patients who have low tolerance to the side effects caused by high dosages required for the treatment by either agent alone.

Abstract: Compositions which self-assemble under physiological conditions are formulated for application to wounds. The formulations include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or are provided as part of a medical device or coating. The formulations may also include other therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agents. The formulation can be administered as appropriate for treatment of one or more disorders or conditions. For example, the formulation may be applied to repair an injury or during surgery of the lung, eye or dura, or following an epidural or spinal tap, to stop leakage of blood, interstitial fluid, or cerebrospinal fluid. The formulation may be administered to a burn or ulcer. The formulation may be dispersed in a suture or adhesive for administration at the time of or as released following suturing or gluing of a wound, thereby limiting bleeding, loss of tissue fluids, or other fluids such as those produced by parenchymal tissues such as the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of colonic cleansing.