Abstract: A method for inhibiting xanthine oxidase and for reducing uric acid levels using a composition obtained by culturing Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a medium. Also disclosed is a composition including a metabolite of Lactobacillus rhamnosus for reducing uric acid levels in a subject and a method for producing the composition.

Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods that effectively support innate immunity and/or disperse pathogenic biofilms using readily available, nontoxic, natural substances, while supporting restoration of normal microbiotic homeostasis. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides anti-biofilm compositions comprising one or more probiotic organisms, anti-microbial honey, and other ingredients such as prebiotic compounds, other hive products, green tea derivatives, other plant derivatives, and vitamin D3.

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: [Object] An object of the present invention is to provide a QOL improving or sustaining agent, a physical health improving or sustaining agent, a vitality improving or sustaining agent, a fatigue recovery or alleviating agent, or an anti-fatigue agent. [Method for Achieving the Object] A QOL improving or sustaining agent, a physical health improving or sustaining agent, a vitality improving or sustaining agent, a fatigue recovery or alleviating agent, or an anti-fatigue agent containing Lactobacillus ONRICb0240 (FERM BP-10065).

Abstract: The invention elates to use of one or more bacteriophages in vivo in a human or animal in order to induce sensitivity to chemical antibiotics in bacterial cells, where such susceptibility is heritable, independent of continuing bacteriophage metabolism within those cells, and does not relate to the destruction of a biofilm to induce such sensitivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to variants of herpes simplex virus (HSV) that selectively infect and replicate in cancer cells, including HSV strains that selectively infect and replicate in bladder cancer cells. Preferred HSV of the invention have intact endogenous Us11 and Us12 genes and have genes encoding ICP34.5 replaced with a gene encoding Us11 fused to an HSV immediate early (IE) promoter. The variant HSV of the invention also comprise one or more additional heterologous genes encoding immunomodulatory polypeptides. Methods and compositions using these variant HSV, e.g., for treating cancer in a subject, are also provided.

Abstract: Human clinical use of a chimeric poliovirus construct has demonstrated excellent anti-tumor effect. The mechanism of action is believed to involve both viral oncolysis as well as immune recruitment, both of which lead to necrosis in the area of the tumor. No adverse effects have been observed.

Abstract: In accordance with a non-limiting example, an algae based oil is used in place of a krill oil to treat low density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation in humans by administering a therapeutic amount of a dietary supplement composition comprising an algae based oil comprising glycolipids and phospholipids and Eicosapentaenoic (EPA) fatty acids in combination with astaxanthin derived from Haematococcus pluvialis (Hp) in an oral dosage form, wherein the astaxanthin derived from Haematococcus pluvialis (Hp) is 0.1 to 4.0 percent by weight of the algae based oil.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating type 1 diabetes, hyperlipidemia or hepatic lipid accumulation by using dehydroeburicoic acid, as well as a method for decreasing levels of blood glucose, plasma total cholesterol, and triglyceride, and increasing insulin levels; and a method for decreasing hepatic balloon degeneration; and increasing expression levels of membrane GLUT4 and phospho-Akt in myotubes; and enhancing expression levels of membrane glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) in skeletal muscle, and phospho-AMPK in both skeletal muscle and liver tissue using dehydroeburicoic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel sirtuin-1 activating agent, and a formulation for suppressing cell senescence caused by oxidative stress, comprising the agent. In particular, the invention provides a sirtuin-1 activating agent consisting of a plant body or solvent extract of Peucedanum japonicum Thunb., and a formulation for suppressing cell senescence due to oxidative stress, comprising the agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel use of a composition comprising as an active ingredient an Artemisia umbelliformis extract. A composition according to the present description shows hair follicle cell proliferation or hair growth effect by means of comprising an Artemisia umbelliformis extract. Therefore, due to said effect, the Artemisia umbelliformis extract has hair loss prevention or hair growth stimulation effect.

Abstract: A roasted coffee of Coffea arabica var. Laurina a powder of which comprises from 5.0 to 10.0 mg per gram of powder (mg/g) trigonelline and from 3.0 to 8.0 mg/g mono-caffeoylquinic acids (3-caffeoylquinic acid, 4-caffeoylquinic acid and 5-caffeoylquinic acid), the invention also relating to a beverage prepared with such roasted coffee, a method for the preparation and a use of such roasted coffee for the prevention of metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: An oral dosage form or plurality of oral dosage forms comprising as active ingredients combinations of citric acid, magnesium citrate, phytin, pyridoxine, and musa is disclosed. The oral dosage form(s) is useful for inhibiting calcium oxalate crystal growth and for treating or inhibiting growth of kidney stones. Methods of inhibiting calcium oxalate crystal growth and of treating or preventing kidney stones are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing bacterial infection in an animal comprises administering an effective amount of degraded date pits. Degraded date pits can be produced by the treatment of date pits with fungi.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and a health functional food for preventing or improving neurodegenerative disorders comprising mixed herb extracts of Dioscorea Rhizoma and Dioscorea nipponica in a weight ratio of 3.5:1 (w/w). The herb extracts mixed Dioscorea Rhizoma and Dioscorea nipponica in a weight ratio of 3.5:1 have the synergetic effects on increasing the amount of nerve growth factor in vivo, increasing the neural cell proliferation, promoting the formation of neuritis and enhancing cognitive abilities. Thus, the herb extracts of the present invention may be used for a pharmaceutical composition and a health functional food for preventing or treating neurodegenerative disorders.

Abstract: Hydrophilic Linkers, Drug-Linker compounds, Drug-Ligand Conjugate compounds and Ligand-Linkers and methods of making and using the same are provided.

Abstract: Compounds are provided that modulate the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor, as well as methods of their synthesis, and methods of their therapeutic and/or prophylactic use. Such compounds can act as modulators or potentiators of GLP-1 receptor on their own, or with incretin peptides such as GLP-1(7-36), GLP-1(9-36), and oxyntomodulin, or with peptide-based therapies, such as exenatide and liraglutide, and have the following general structure (where “” represents either or both the R and S form of the compound): where A, B, C, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n, p and q are as defined herein.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for maintaining the viability of photoreceptor cells and/or retinal pigment epithelial cells in a subject with an ocular disorder including, for example, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (e.g., dry or neovascular AMD), retinitis pigmentosa (RP), or a retinal detachment. The viability of the photoreceptor cells and/or the retinal pigment epithelial cells can be preserved by administering a necrosis inhibitor either alone or in combination with an apoptosis inhibitor to a subject having an eye with the ocular condition. The compositions, when administered, maintain the viability of the cells, thereby minimizing the loss of vision or visual function associated with the ocular disorder.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for treating a subject suffering from a burn injury or associated complications by administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide. For example, a burn injury may be associated with distant pathophysiological effects, such as hypermetabolism, skeletal muscle dysfunction, and organ damage. The disclosure also relates to methods for protecting a subject from a burn injury by administering an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to a subject at risk of a burn injury.

Abstract: A PLG copolymer material, termed a PLG(p) copolymer material, adapted for use in a controlled release formulation for a bioactive material is provided, wherein the formulation exhibits a reduced “initial burst” effect when introduced into the tissue of a patient in need thereof. A method of preparation of the PLG copolymer material is also provided, as are methods of use.

Abstract: Lyophilized daptomycin formulations having improved reconstitution times are provided. The lyophilized daptomycin formulations include an additive, which can be a pharmaceutically acceptable antioxidant, a pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable glucose derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a combination thereof. Also provided are methods of methods of preparing the lyophilized daptomycin formulations, and methods of treating bacterial infections and treating or preventing biofilms by using the lyophilized daptomycin formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkylglycoside-containing compositions and methods for increasing the stability, reducing the aggregation and immunogenicity, increasing the biological activity, and reducing or preventing fibrillar formation of a peptide, polypeptide, or variant thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a Pseudomonas exotoxin A (PE) comprising an amino acid sequence having a substitution of one or more of amino acid residues E420, D463, Y481, L516, R563, D581, D589, and K606, wherein the amino acid residues are defined by reference to SEQ ID NO: 1. The invention further provides related chimeric molecules, as well as related nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, populations of cells, and phaxinaceutical compositions. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal, methods of inhibiting the growth of a target cell, methods of producing the PE, and methods of producing the chimeric molecule are further provided by the invention.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, methods and uses of humanin or a humanin analog, for example, in treating a subject with humanin or a humanin analog, in part, to protect white blood cells from suppression or cell death induced by an autoimmune, anti-tumor or anti-cancer therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel use of fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF-2), i.e., a use of FGF-2 in preparation of medicine. The uses of the medicine are the following (a) and/or (b) and/or (c): (a) the prevention and/or treatment of lung injury; (b) the prevention and/or treatment of influenza; (c) the prevention and/or treatment of diseases caused by influenza viruses.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a combination of a TGF-beta inhibitor selected from the group consisting of an ALK-5 inhibitor, a neutralizing pan-anti-TGF-beta antibody, a neutralizing antibody against TGF-beta-1, or/and -2, or/and -3, a neutralizing anti-TGF-beta receptor type I or/and type II or/and type III antibody or binding fragments thereof with IL-2 and GM-CSF for use in a method of treating a malignant tumor in a patient. The invention is further directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the combination of the present invention, wherein the combination of compounds as well as the pharmaceutical composition are administered intratumorally. The combination as well as the pharmaceutical composition further comprise optionally an inhibitor of TGF-beta synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating cancer with a combination of IL-2 and an integrin-binding-Fc fusion protein. The methods of the invention can be applied to a broad range of cancer types.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating cancer with a combination of IL-2 (e.g., extended-PK IL-2), a therapeutic antibody or fragment thereof, and an immune checkpoint blocker. The methods of the invention can be used to treat a broad range of cancer types.

Abstract: Devices that include multi-reservoir infusion devices and systems for dispensing compositions for the treatment of subjects with an amylin agonist (e.g., the amylin agonist analog, pramlintide), wherein amylin agonists are administered in certain differential bolus and basal ratios to an administered insulin, as well as methods, compositions, and kits and articles of manufacture comprising said compositions for use in the treatment of responsive patients with an amylin and an insulin in ratios thereof that are distinct for bolus and basal administration.

Abstract: The present invention, pertains in general to the field of stabilization of FSH formulations, in particular liquid FSH formulations. The stabilization is achieved by the addition of salts comprising pharmaceutically acceptable alkali metal cations, in preferred embodiments by the addition of pharmaceutically acceptable salts, i.e. sodium salts or potassium salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to exendin-4 derivatives and their medical use, for example in the treatment of disorders of the metabolic syndrome, including diabetes and obesity, as well as reduction of excess food intake.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a bone loss disease, condition, or disorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to said subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising thrombomodulin lectin-like domain (TMD1).

Abstract: CpG reduced nucleic acid variants encoding FVIII protein and methods of use thereof are disclosed. In particular embodiments, CpG reduced nucleic acid variants encoding FVIII are expressed more efficiently by cells, are secreted at increased levels by cells over wild-type Factor VIII proteins, exhibit enhanced expression and/or activity over wild-type Factor VIII proteins or are packaged more efficiently into viral vectors.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of preventing or treating metabolic syndrome in a subject by administering an effective amount of an inhibitor of laminin ?4 expression, laminin ?4 activity, or both.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing a biofilm-related infection and methods of preventing and treating biofilm formation on indwelling medical devices, implants, and non-medical surfaces comprising administering at least one soluble microbial protein that is encoded by an exopolysaccharide biosynthetic operon or functional gene cluster, wherein the protein comprises a glycosyl hydrolase domain. The present disclosure further provides particular soluble glycosyl hydrolases and compositions thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating ?-galactosidase A deficiency. Dosage forms, methods of administration, and methods of analyzing human ?-galactosidase A are also included.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising an isolated mixture of recombinant human NaGlu proteins in which a substantial amount of the NaGlu proteins in the mixture has increased levels of phosphorylated mannose that confer the proteins to be efficiently internalized into human cells. The present invention also provides methods of producing such mixture of NaGlu proteins, vectors used in transgenesis and expression, host cells harboring such vectors, and methods of isolating and purifying the mixture of NaGlu proteins. The invention further provides methods of treating NaGlu associated diseases.

Abstract: Methods for treating the central nervous system (CNS) in a human patient with mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) MB who has an intact blood brain barrier, comprising intravenous administration of recombinant NaGlu.

Abstract: Improved dermal filler formulation comprising a hyaluronic acid and a botulinum toxin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition exhibiting a bile-salt hydrolase activity for its use for the treatment or the prevention of giardiasis, said composition comprising a bile-salt hydrolase (BSH) enzyme, a bacterium able to secrete a BSH, a recombinant host cell able to secrete a BSH, or a combination thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of a composition exhibiting a BSH activity for the treatment or the prevention of giardiasis, and to a pharmaceutical composition or a food composition comprising, as an active principle, a BSH, a lactic acid bacterium able to secrete a BSH, or a recombinant host cell able to secrete a BSH.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for differentiating a stem cell into an osteoblast or osteoblast progenitor cell. In certain embodiments, the invention may be used for promoting bone formation and increasing bone mass. In one embodiment, the composition comprises an agent which increases PEDF expression, PEDF activity, or both. In one embodiment, the composition comprises full-length PEDF. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a PEDF fragment or PEDF-derived peptide.

Abstract: The present invention relates methods and compositions for preventing or treating various immune diseases including graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) using populations or compositions of immunoregulatory T cells specific for an irrelevant antigen; such cells being activated in vivo by a simultaneous, separate or sequential administration of said antigen.

Abstract: A vaccine composition for castrating pigs, comprising a peptide immunogen and a veterinarily acceptable delivery vehicle or adjuvant, wherein the peptide immunogen comprises (a) a LHRH peptide of SEQ ID NO: 1, and (b) at least one T helper epitope selected from a group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 3, 4, and 5, and, optionally, an immunostimulatory peptide of SEQ IN NO: 6, wherein the LHRH peptide is covalently linked through its N-terminus residue to the T helper epitope or immunostimulatory peptide. A method for castrating or inhibiting characteristics, including boar taint, induced by the sexual maturation of pigs using the vaccine composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for cancer immunotherapy. Specifically, the invention provides an antigen-presenting cell, for example, a dendritic cell that comprises a tumor mitochondrial molecule or a tumor mitochondrial molecule derived from tumor mitochondrial protein lysate or a specific mitochondria derived protein of mitochondrial protein lysate as antigen source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation and use in primates of whole organismvaccines in which the MEP pathway is disrupted such that synthesis of HMBPP by the bacterial cells is substantially blocked. The data provided demonstrates that, when bacteria or other vaccine vectors that comprise an active MEP pathway are used in vaccine methods, the ?? T cell response dominates, potentially clearing the vaccine strain via ?? T cell-mediated killing of vector infected antigen presenting cells and reducing its utility as a stimulator of a productive adaptive immune response, specifically priming or boosting of CD4+ and CD8+ ?? T cell responses, specific for listerial-encoded antigens. By disrupting the MEP pathway, activation and expansion of ?? T cells is limited in the recipient primate, resulting in resulting in an increase in the magnitude and duration of inflammation and in the magnitude and duration of antigen presentation by the cellular vaccine.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to an FDA-approved injectable multi-dose antigen pulsed dendritic cell (DC) vaccine. In one embodiment, the activated antigen-loaded DC vaccine comprises an initial immunizing dose and multiple “booster” doses. Also provided is a method of blocking both HER-2 and HER-3 as a treatment in causing permanent tumor senescence in HER-2 expressing breast cancers. Also provided is combination anti-estrogen therapy and anti-HER2 dendritic call vaccination for ERpos/HER2pos DCIS breast cancer patients.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses FMDV vaccines or compositions. The invention encompasses recombinant vectors encoding and expressing FMDV antigens, epitopes or immunogens which can be used to protect animals, in particular ovines, bovines, caprines, or swines, against FMDV.

Abstract: This invention provides a multivalent immunogenic composition including a soluble portion of a Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M.hyo) whole cell preparation; a porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) antigen; and a Lawsonia intracellularis antigen, wherein the soluble portion of the M.hyo preparation is substantially free of both (i) IgG and (ii) immunocomplexes comprised of antigen bound to immunoglobulin.

Abstract: A premixed multivalent vaccine in ready-to-use form comprising PCV2 ORF2 capsid antigen and M. hyopneumoniae antigen that reduces or prevents PCV2 infection and/or M. hyopneumoniae infection in pigs after a single dose administration of the vaccine is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides influenza vaccines and methods which improve the safety of influenza vaccines further, in particular in relation to the risk of causing narcolepsy in adjuvanted vaccines.