Abstract: Improvements in or relating to Allium extracts. In particular, improvements in or relating to extending the therapeutic half-life or duration of Allium extracts. The invention further relates to the synthesis of methyl methyl thiosulfinate in a mixture with varying molar or mass ratios depending on the reaction conditions, in particular from either methiin or alliin alone or a mixture of both. Methods of treatment methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus are also provided. Also provided is a kit comprising methiin in a first container and alliin in a second container.

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

Abstract: A method of killing bacteria. The method includes contacting the bacteria with an effective amount of at least one oxidation product of safranal selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula II, a compound of formula III, and stereoisomers thereof. The oxidation products of safranal of formula II and/or formula III are preferably synthesized by subjecting safranal to oxidation reactions either photochemically with at least one peroxide in the presence of light or thermally with at least one organic peracid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a liposomal preparation for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition and the use of such a composition for the treatment of “triple receptor negative” breast cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds that have S1P receptor modulating activity. Further, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical comprising at least one compound of the invention for the treatment of diseases and/or conditions caused by or associated with inappropriate S1P receptor modulating activity or expression, for example, autoimmune response. A further aspect of the invention relates to the use of a pharmaceutical comprising at least one compound of the invention for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of diseases and/or conditions caused by or associated with inappropriate S1P receptor modulating activity or expression such as autoimmune response.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of systemic disorders treatable with mast cell stabilizers, including mast cell related disorders, are provided. Some embodiments relate to dosage forms. Dosage forms can include an aqueous pharmaceutical composition containing (i) from about 2% to about 6% by weight of cromolyn sodium, and (ii) an osmolarity adjusting agent consisting of (A) between about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight of sodium chloride, inclusive of the endpoints, and (B) optionally salts of EDTA; and an inhalation device that forms an aerosol of said pharmaceutical composition, said aerosol exhibiting a respirable fraction of said pharmaceutical composition (<5 ?m) as measured by USP <1601> of at least about 60%, are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides for methods of treating autism associated with Desulfovibrio overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract of a patient, said method comprising administering to the patient suffering from said autism a treatment course of aztreonam in an amount effective to treat autism in the patient, thereby treating autism.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating pruritus with NK-1 receptor antagonists such as serlopitant. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising NK-1 receptor antagonists such as serlopitant. In addition, the invention encompasses treatment of a pruritus-associated condition with serlopitant and an additional antipruritic agent, and the use of serlopitant as a sleep aid, optionally in combination with an additional sleep-aiding agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating pruritus with NK-1 receptor antagonists such as serlopitant. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising NK-1 receptor antagonists such as serlopitant. In addition, the invention encompasses treatment of a pruritus-associated condition with serlopitant and an additional antipruritic agent, and the use of serlopitant as a sleep aid, optionally in combination with an additional sleep-aiding agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are ?7?1 integrin modulatory agents and methods of using such to treat conditions associated with decreased ?7?1 integrin expression or activity, including muscular dystrophy. In one example, methods for treating a subject with muscular dystrophy are disclosed. The methods include administering an effective amount of an ?7?1 integrin modulatory agent to the subject with muscular dystrophy, wherein the ?7?1 integrin modulatory agent increases ?7?1 integrin expression or activity as compared to ?7?1 integrin expression or activity prior to treatment, thereby treating the subject with muscular dystrophy. Also disclosed are methods of enhancing muscle regeneration, repair, or maintenance in a subject and methods of enhancing ?7?1 integrin expression by use of the disclosed ?7?1 integrin modulatory agents. Methods of prospectively preventing or reducing muscle injury or damage in a subject are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides trifluoromethyl pyrazolyl guanidine compounds that inhibit F1F0-ATPase, and methods of using trifluoromethyl pyrazolyl guanidine compounds as therapeutic agents to treat medical disorders, such as an immune disorder, inflammatory condition, or cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to inhibitors of S-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR), pharmaceutical compositions comprising such GSNOR inhibitors, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, and kits useful for treating hyperlipidemic conditions are provided herein. Such compositions can contain synergizing amounts of nicotinic acid, nicotinamide riboside and/or nicotinic acid metabolites in combination with leucine and/or a leucine metabolite, with or without resveratrol.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compounds represented by the general Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, Y, R2, and R3 are as defined in classes and subclasses herein and compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) comprising such compounds, which compounds are useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus polymerase, and thus are useful, for example, as medicaments for the treatment of HCV infection.

Abstract: The present application relates to topical compositions. In particular, the present application relates to a topical composition comprising retinoid as active agent, and pharmaceutically acceptable excipient(s), and a process of preparing such compositions. Further, the present application relates to method of using topical compositions for the treatment of skin disorders such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a simple and improved dose form that is capable of providing a controlled release of methylphenidate contained in the core thereof. The invention also provides methods of administering the dosage form and of treating conditions that are therapeutically responsive to methylphenidate. The dosage form exhibits improved resistance to alcohol-related dose dumping.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel pyrazole-substituted amino-heteroaryl compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering an inhibitor of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a glomerular disease with 6-(5-cyclopropylcarbamoyl-3-fluoro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N-(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-nicotinamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for the treatment of depression and anxiety. The compositions contain scopolamine, or an analog thereof, and can optionally include one or more psychoactive agents. Further provided is an inhaler containing scopolamine, or an analog thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of molecular biology and cancer biology. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods of treating a subject with a farnesyltransferase inhibitor (FTI) that include determining whether the subject is likely to be responsive to the FTI treatment based on genotyping and expression profiling of certain immunological genes and RAS mutation status in the subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for activating the AMP-dependent protein kinase (AMPK) in a subject comprising administering the subject with a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the general Formula I, preferably salsolinol or reticuline. The pharmaceutical composition is able to activate AMPK, and thus is effective in the regulation of cell growth and metabolism, and the treatment of AMPK associated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides heteroaryl ketone fused azadecalin compounds and methods of using the compounds as glucocorticoid receptor modulators.

Abstract: Described are immediate release oral dosage forms that contain abuse-deterrent features. In particular, the disclosed dosage forms provide deterrence of abuse by ingestion of multiple individual doses. In addition, the disclosed dosage forms provide protection from overdose in the event of accidental or intentional ingestion of multiple individual doses.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for the treatment of pain comprising a first compound and a second compound, the first compound is an opioid antagonist that treats pain by blocking Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and the second compound is acetyl-para-aminophenol (APAP) that enhances the pain treatment effect of the first compound. Examples of opioid antagonist include naltrexone and naloxone, synergistic pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use in the treatment, prevention, and reversal of neuropathic and nociceptive pain.

Abstract: Drug products adapted for nasal delivery, comprising a pre-primed device filled with a pharmaceutical composition comprising an opioid receptor antagonist, are provided. Methods of treating opioid overdose or its symptoms with the inventive drug products are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating T-cell mediated diseases and a method of inhibiting the activation of T-cells using certain diketopiperazines. The invention also provides methods of synthesizing diketopiperazines and pharmaceutical compositions comprising certain diketopiperazines. The invention further provides methods of making improved pharmaceutical compositions of proteins and peptides by either increasing or decreasing the content of diketopiperazines in the compositions and the resultant improved pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A dry powder formulation comprising a combination of at least a first pharmaceutically active quinolone and a second pharmaceutically active quinolone.

Abstract: The present application relates to compounded compositions, methods of making compounded compositions, kits comprising compounded compositions, containers comprising compounded compositions, and methods of using compounded compositions. The present application also relates to anti-infective agents and methods of using anti-infective agents. For example, disclosed herein are compounded compositions comprising an anti-bacterial agent, an anti-fungal agent, and an excipient base and methods of using a compounded composition to treat or prevent a bacterial infection, a fungal infection, or both, or a suspected bacterial infection, a suspected fungal infection, or both. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyruvate kinase M2 activators, which are, bis sulfonamide piperazinyl compounds of Formula (I) and 2,4-disubstituted 4H-thieno[3,2-b]pyrrole-2-(substituted benzyl)pyridazin-3(2H)ones of Formula (II), wherein L and R1 to R16 are as defined herein, that are useful in treating a number of diseases that are treatable by the activation of PKM2, for example, cancer and anemia,

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating levels of amyloid-? peptide (A?) exhibited by non-neuronal (i.e., peripheral) cells, fluids, or tissues. The invention also relates to modulation of A? levels via selective modulation (e.g., inhibition) of ?-secretase activity. The invention also relates to methods of preventing, treating or ameliorating the symptoms of a disorder, including but not limited to an A?-related disorder, by administering a compound that results in the modulation of ?-secretase in a non-neuronal tissue, either directly or indirectly to prevent, treat or ameliorate the symptoms of a brain A? disorder, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that are liver X receptor modulators. Also provided are compositions comprising compounds of the invention and a carrier. Additionally, use of the compounds herein and methods for treating a disease or disorder associated with the liver X receptor are further described.

Abstract: The present invention provides heterocyclylamine derivatives of Formula I: wherein the variables are defined herein, that modulate the activity of phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks) and are useful in the treatment of diseases related to the activity of PI3Ks including, for example, inflammatory disorders, immune-based disorders, cancer, and other diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, X, Y, R1, R2 and R11 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compound, and methods of using the Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.

Abstract: Therapeutic uses P2X7 inhibition and inhibition of IRAK1 and/or IRAK4, methods protecting a cell, and screening methods for identifying inhibitors are described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating a cancer in a subject (e.g., a human) in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; in combination with a vinca-alkaloid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The subject may be very high risk or high risk for the cancer and may not respond to either agent administered as a sole therapy. The subject who has the cancer may also be refractory to at least one chemotherapy treatment, or is in relapse after treatment with chemotherapy, or both. The cancer may be a hematologic malignancy, such as leukemia or lymphoma, or a solid tumor cancer, such as pancreatic, lung and colon cancer.

Abstract: A novel compound able to inhibit JAK is disclosed, that comprises a compound according to Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compound may be prepared as a pharmaceutical composition, and may be used for the treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases, proliferative diseases, transplantation rejection, diseases involving impairment of cartilage turnover, congenital cartilage malformations, and/or diseases associated with hypersecretion of IL6.

Abstract: Biocompatible microparticles include an ophthalmically active cyclic lipid component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective, when placed into the subconjunctival space, in facilitating release of the cyclic lipid component into the anterior and posterior segments of an eye for an extended period of time. The cyclic lipid component can be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the cyclic lipid component can be encapsulated by the polymeric component. The present microparticles include oil-in-water emulsified microparticles. The subconjunctivally administered microparticles can be used to treat or to reduce at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma or age related macular degeneration.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of identifying compounds that selectively induce an oxidative stress response in a biological sample. The present invention further provides methods of treating a subject having a disease associated with oxidative stress using compounds that selectively induce an oxidative stress response in the subject. The invention further provides methods of selectively inducing an oxidative stress response in a cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional composition for infants and/or toddlers comprising a lipid component which has a large lipid globule size. The composition can be used to prevent obesity and/or improve body composition later in life.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising HMB and Vitamin D. Methods of administering HMB and Vitamin D to an animal are also described. Vitamin D and HMB are administered to increase muscle mass, strength, and functionality. The combination of Vitamin D and HMB together has a synergistic effect, which results in a surprising and unexpected level of improvement in muscle mass, strength and functionality.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25-OH D3) to increase or maintain or alternatively, to lessen the decrease of the cognitive element known as executive functioning in healthy individuals. Optionally, 25-OH D3 may be administered in combination with Vitamin D or other ingredients.

Abstract: The topical composition with Vitamin D3 includes Vitamin D3, one or more aromatic oils, and aloe vera gel. Vitamin D3 is soluble in aromatic oils, and aloe vera gel enables transport through the stratum corneum so that the composition may be used for fulfilling daily requirements, treatment of bone conditions, such as rickets and osteomalacia, and supportive therapy in osteopenia and osteoporosis. The aromatic oil may be a citric acid extract (e.g., orange oil extracted from orange peels), lavender oil, or any other aromatic oil in which Vitamin D3 is soluble. Optionally, the composition may include excipients, such as a permeability enhancer (e.g., glycerine and water), a preservative (e.g., a carbomer, methyl paraben, EDTA, or the like), or other additives that do not affect the active ingredients. The composition is preferably formulated as a cream or emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compositions and methods for treating or alleviating conditions that affect the epidermis (e.g., wrinkles, sun damaged skin, symptoms of aged skin, or the like).

Abstract: Oral dosage forms of osteoclast inhibitors, such as nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates, can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for treatment of viral infections, particularly HIV infection. The method involves administering compounds which are substituted (3S,11aR)-N-[(2,4-difluorophenyl)methyl]-6-oxy-3-methyl-5,7-dioxo-2,3,5,7,11,11a-hexahydro[1,3]oxazolo[3,2-a]pyrido[1,2-d]pyrazine-8-carboxamides of formula (I).

Abstract: Oral dosage forms of osteoclast inhibitors, such as nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates, such as zoledronic acid in an acid or a salt form, or in a molecular complex can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions.

Abstract: There is disclosed is a method of treating cancer using compound having formula SX-682 alone or in combination with an antineoplastic agent, microtubule affecting agents, antineoplastic agents, anti-angiogenesis agents, VEGF receptor kinase inhibitors, antibodies against the VEGF receptor, interferon, or radiation.

Abstract: A trehalulose-containing composition, its preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an oligonucleotide modified by substitution at the 3? or the 5? end by a moiety comprising at least three saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbon chains comprising from 2 to 30 carbon atoms, and the use therefore as a medicament, in particular for use for treating cancer.

Abstract: Two siloxane-based mixtures combine to form a soft or semi-solid matrix for forming an artificial blockage to control bleeding, particularly moderate to severe bleeding. The first component includes a homogeneous mixture or solution that includes a polymeric matrix, a surfactant, filler(s) and metal compound(s). The second component includes a homogeneous mixture or solution that includes a polymer(s), a filler(s), a surfactant, and hydrogen peroxide. The combination of the two components is carried out with adequate mixing using mechanical and micro-kinetic mixing mechanisms and can be performed in a field-ready delivery device.