Abstract: An apparatus and system for extracting essential oil from plant material, and in particular, cannabis plant material, is described. The apparatus has top and bottom rollers that apply heat and pressure to the plant material as the plant material passes through the rollers for the extraction of essential oil. The top and bottom rollers are powered by a hand crank or motor, and the top and bottom rollers are heated by heaters regulated by a temperature controller. Also described is a method that uses a combination of heat, pressure, and speed for efficient extraction of high quality essential oil from plant material, and in particular, cannabis plant material.

Abstract: Compounds having unique properties are prepared from the herbal compositions described herein and comprise extracts derived from plants and fungi of the genera Panax, Ganoderma, and Saussurea. The compositions are useful in preventing, treating, relieving, and improving the quality-of-life of patients suffering from chronic diseases, such as liver diseases, cancer, cachexia, and immune system disorders.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods using soy extracts and fractions thereof, optionally in combination with castor oil, for controlling blood sugar levels in a subject, treating liver damage and restoring liver function, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing or delaying the onset of acute or chronic toxic effect of a drug, treating an immune related disorder, and for enhancing the therapeutic effect of a therapeutic agent in a subject.

Abstract: The invention relates to use of a composition comprising doxycycline in the production of a topically administered medicament for the prevention, improvement and/or treatment of ocular disorders.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition or dietary supplement with antagonist activity on the degradation and degeneration of cartilage tissue, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity is described, which is effective in the treatment of arthropathies and osteoarthritis, comprising, as active ingredients, a combination of methylsulfonylmethane, unsaponifiables of avocado and/or soybean, and S-adenosyl-L-methionine.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a therapeutic herbal composition comprising extracts of herbs selected from Hypericum mysorense, Holoptelia integrifolia, Terminalia chebula, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Acacia Catechu, Rosa canina, Tecoma avellanedae, Olea europaea, Boswellia serratta and optionally comprises Asthaxantin along with pharmaceutical acceptable excipients, useful for the treatment of symptoms associated with Herpes simplex virus, Human papilloma virus and other viral infections. The invention further discloses a method of treating the Herpes simplex virus, Human papilloma virus and other viral infections by administering said therapeutic herbal composition to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for improving anti-diabetic and anti-obesity effects, including an extract extracted from any one selected from the group consisting of Lonicera japonica (Lonicerae Flos), Scutellaria baicalensis (Scutellariae Radix), and Houttuynia cordata (Houttuyniae Herba). According to the present invention, it was confirmed that co-administration of the extract of the present invention and metformin, a representative anti-diabetic drug, increases an anti-diabetic effect and reduces side effects caused by metformin, and at the same time, exhibits an anti-obesity effect by suppressing fat accumulation. Therefore, the composition of the present invention is expected to be effective in treatment of diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Disclosed is the adaptogenic activity of boswellic acids-polysaccharide compositions derived from Boswellia serrata in combination with either (i) the concentrate of the liquid endosperm of Cocos nucifera or (ii) the extract of Emblica officinalis fruit standardized to contain 10% w/w and above of 1-O-galloyl-?-D-glucose (?-glucogallin).

Abstract: Systems and methods of weight management and compositions or formulations useful therein are disclosed and described.

Abstract: The present technology relates to compositions, in particular, cosmetic, topical and pharmaceutical compositions, comprising extracts of plants in the family Zingiberaceae, as well as methods in connection with such compositions, including methods of reducing sebum production, reducing the appearance of oily skin, reducing the appearance of acne, reducing the appearance of pores, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, reducing free radicals, reducing baldness, reducing or increasing hair growth and reducing or increasing androgenic stimulation, or reducing the rate of oxidation.

Abstract: The invention encompasses pet food compositions for a companion animal that include ginger and methods for enhancing the quality of life of an animal by administering such pet food compositions in the diet of the animal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to treating a hematologic cancer using a Hypoxia-Inducible Factor (HIF inhibitor). The invention also relates to inducing acute myeloid leukemia remission using the HIF inhibitor. The invention further relates to inhibiting a maintenance or survival function of a cancer stem cell (CSC) using the HIF inhibitor.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the binding between N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors and neuronal proteins in a neuron is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the neuron an effective inhibiting amount of a peptide replacement agent for the NMDA receptor or neuronal protein interaction domain that effect said inhibition of the NMDA receptor-neuronal protein interaction. The method is of value in reducing the damaging effect of injury to mammalian cells. Postsynaptic density-95 protein (PSD-95) couples neuronal N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) to pathways mediating excitotoxicity, ischemic and traumatic brain damage. This coupling was disrupted by transducing neurons with peptides that bind to modular domains on either side of the PSD-95NMDAR interaction complex.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of blepharitis, where the compositions include verbascoside, oligopeptide-10, and sulfonated shale oil, and the preparation of such compositions.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for cartilage repair. The method involves performing a surgical procedure at the site of a cartilage defect and administering a composition comprising a receptor for hyaluronan mediated motility (RHAMM)-mimetic peptide, and a high molecular weight hyaluronan.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of blepharitis, where the compositions include verbascoside, oligopeptide-10, and sulfonated shale oil, and the preparation of such compositions.

Abstract: Methods, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits are provided for treating a subject with an effective amount of an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist and an effective amount of an ALK5 antagonist. In certain aspects, the OXTR agonist may be oxytocin or an oxytocin analog (e.g., a small molecule). The ALK 5 antagonist may be a small molecule, such as 2-(3-(6-Methyl-pyridin-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1,5-naphthyridine, LY2157299, A 83-01, D 4476, GW 788388, LY 364947, Rep Sox, SB 431542, SB 505124, SB 525334, or SD 208. In certain aspects, the amounts of the OXTR agonist and ALK5 antagonist may be sufficient to induce muscle regeneration and/or neural cell regeneration in the subject.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aqueous solution comprising from 80 mg A/mL to 400 mg A/mL of a sulfomethylated polymyxin and a cartridge containing the same. In addition it is disclosed an aqueous solution for use in therapy.

Abstract: The invention provides novel pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating newborns in need of enhanced cardiac function, in particular, newborns suffering from cardiomyopathy, or a related disease or condition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antibacterial compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, and the use and preparation thereof. Some embodiments relate to compositions including oritavancin and their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are recombinant protein scaffolds and recombinant multifunctional protein scaffolds for use in producing antigen-binding proteins In addition, nucleic acids encoding such recombinant protein scaffolds, recombinant multifunctional protein scaffolds, and antigen-binding proteins are provided Vectors and cells useful for expression of the described proteins are also provided, as are methods of use.

Abstract: A method of reducing a latent HIV-specific memory-CD4+ T cell pool in a subject includes the steps of: preparing at least one HIV-1 protein coding sequence from a sample obtained from the subject, wherein the sample includes HIV-1 RNA; introducing the at least one HIV-1 protein coding sequence into at least one expression construct using yeast homologous recombination; transfecting a cell with the at least one expression construct, wherein the HIV-1 protein is secreted by the cell and administering a therapeutically effective amount of the secreted HIV-1 protein and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to the subject, wherein the secreted HIV-1 protein stimulates latent HIV-specific memory-CD4+ T cells to induce latent HIV-1 replication resulting in HIV-specific memory-CD4+ T cell death in the subject.

Abstract: This invention relates, in part, to methods and compositions that are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of various disorders, including radiation-related disorders, such as acute radiation syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a cyclotide for use in immune suppression as well as to a method for immune suppression comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a cyclotide to a subject in need thereof. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a cyclotide for use in treating or preventing a disorder selected from the group consisting of (i) an autoimmune disorder; (ii) a hypersensitivity disorder; and (iii) a lymphocyte-mediated inflammation. Likewise, the present invention also relates to a method for treating or preventing a disorder selected from the group consisting of (i) an autoimmune disorder; (ii) a hypersensitivity disorder; and (iii) a lymphocyte-mediated inflammation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the control of fungal infection of horn-like envelopes covering dorsal and terminal phalanges in humans and animals and related cerebral protrusions in animals as well as keratin comprising material on surfaces of humans and animals. Agents and natural and synthetic formulations and extracts useful for the control of fungal infection of these envelopes and related protrusions and keratin comprising material are also encompassed by the subject disclosure. In an embodiment, the present disclosure teaches the treatment of fungal infection of nails and in particular onychomycosis in humans.

Abstract: The present invention provides Annexin A5 for use in a prophylactic or therapeutic method of preventing, reducing, delaying the onset of, or delaying the progression of, direct viral damage to the vascular system and/or immune system, in a subject, wherein the viral infection is caused by a virus selected from the group consisting of (a) a virus capable of causing hemorrhagic fever (VHF), and (b) a virus that presents phosphatidylserine (PS) and mediates cell infection and/or internalisation through PS binding.

Abstract: Histatin formulations include at least two different histatins. Histatins are used before or after laser surgery. Histatins are also used to treat ocular viruses, fungi or parasites. Histatins may be used for corneal wound healing and as a treatment for ocular surface disease in humans and other animals. Histatin formulations for treating ocular wounds or ocular surface disease include a first peptide comprising a first histatin and a second peptide comprising a second histatin. A method of performing corneal laser surgery on at least one eye of a patient includes cutting a cornea of the eye of the patient with a surgical laser and administering a therapeutic amount of at least one medicament comprising at least one peptide to an ocular surface of the eye.

Abstract: Histatins may be used for epithelial wound prevention and healing in animals. Histatins may also be used for infection and disease prevention and healing in animals. For example, histatins may be included in gels, ointments, creams, tissue glues, patches, aerosol sprays, subcutaneous injections, subcutaneous infusions, intradermal injections, intradermal infusions, or any combination of these formulations. In some embodiments, peptide fragments from at least two different histatins are used.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing hearing loss in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject in need thereof, at least Myc or an agent that increases the expression of Myc in an inner ear organ, or associated neural structures, of the subject so as to treat or prevent the hearing loss.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for preventing premature follicle activation and loss induced by acute insults, such as, medical treatment, a disease or a disorder, thereby preserving fertility in a subject.

Abstract: An oral formulation of bromelain effective to treat and prevent diarrhea caused by pathogenic microbes. This formulation does not kill pathogenic microbes, and thus does not facilitate the proliferation of anti-microbial resistant organisms. The invention entails formulating an aqueous oral suspension of bromelain, Blanose sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, citric acid anhydrous, Epikuron 135F lecithin oil and ethylenedinitrilotetraacetic acid, disodium salt dihydrate (“EDTA”).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, non-aqueous and ready-to-use injectable composition of a pharmaceutically active agent a pharmaceutically active agent or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a co-crystal thereof. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the stable, non-aqueous and ready-to-use injectable composition of pharmaceutically active agent involving use of a non-solvent solvent system suitable for preparing a stabilized injectable composition comprising a pharmaceutically active agent a pharmaceutically active agent or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a co-crystal thereof. It is not required to reconstitute the injectable composition of pharmaceutically active agent with water prior to administration, thereby rendering it an easy-to-use injectable composition.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions of matter and methods for treating cancer. The compositions comprise altered human telomerase polypeptides containing T cell epitopes that have been altered to increase immunogenicity. The methods comprise administration of the polypeptides or nucleic acids, such as DNA or RNA encoding the polypeptides, to individuals afflicted with, or at risk of, developing cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to prophylaxis and therapy of cancer. In particular there is provided a protein Tryptophan2,3-di-oxygenase (TDO) or peptide fragments here of that are capable of eliciting anti-cancer immune responses. Specifically, the invention relates to the use of TDO or peptides derived thereof or TDO specific T-cells for treatment of cancer. The invention thus relates to an anti-cancer vaccine which optionally may be used in combination with other immunotherapies and to TDO specific T-cells adoptively transferred or induced in vivo by vaccination as a treatment of cancer. It is an aspect of the invention that the medicaments herein provided may be used in combination with cancer chemotherapy treatment. A further aspect relates to the prophylaxis and therapy of infections by the same means as described above.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to combination therapy for cancer. More specifically, several treatment modalities are used in combination to induce an effective anti-tumor immune response. The present invention relates generally to the treatment of human cancer and, more specifically, to use of several treatment modalities in combination to induce effective anti-tumor immune responses.

Abstract: A combination of components to promote an innate and adaptive immune response comprising of a TAA/ecdCD40L vaccine and a complex between the CD1d receptor and an alpha galactosyl ceramide like glycolipid (AGCLGL), to activate NKT cells and activate the CD40 receptor on the DCs and increase the level of the adaptive immune response induced by the TAA/ecdCD40L vaccine to the TAA. The result and advantage of using both the TAA/ecdCD40L vaccine and the ?-galactosylceramide-CD1d complex (or a related bacterial or other antigen related to ?-galactosylceramide) to stimulate the immune response through the CD40L/CD40 axis on dendritic cells, is that the magnitude of the stimulation is robust and increased significantly more than additive—i.e. synergistically due to the interaction, cross-talk and/or cross-stimulation of the glycolipid-CD1d pathway and TAA/ecdCD40L pathway. As a result, a potent immune response is induced against lipid target antigens as well as protein target antigens.

Abstract: This present invention provides C-TAB.G5 and C-TAB.G5.1 isolated polypeptides comprising the receptor binding domains of C. difficile toxin A and toxin B as set forth in the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NO: 2 and SEQ ID NO: 4. The C-TAB.G5 and C-TAB.G5.1 isolated polypeptides may be used to neutralize toxic effects of C. difficile toxin A and/or toxin B.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic saccharides of general formula (I) that are related to Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 8 capsular polysaccharide, conjugates thereof and the use of said saccharides and conjugates for raising a protective immune response in a human and/or animal host. Furthermore, the synthetic saccharide structures of general formula (I) are useful as marker in immunological assays for detection of antibodies against Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for enhancing the efficacy and/or safety of a vaccine. In certain embodiments, the invention provides methods to increase or potentiate the immune response to a vaccine in a subject in need thereof. The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof an interleukin-4 receptor (IL-4R) antagonist such as an anti-IL-4R antibody in combination with said vaccine. In certain embodiments, the methods of the present invention are used to afford enhanced protection to an infectious disease such as whooping cough.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified, live Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome viruses. Viruses were genetically analyzed and selected based on phylogenetic grouping for modification by repeated passage in tissue culture. The modified, live viruses were assessed for the ability to provide protective immunity to heterologous viruses. The modified, live viruses are useful in vaccines, particularly in vaccines which can treat infection of swine by multiple heterologous viruses.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for the treatment or prevention of viral infections. The polyvalent (e.g., 2-valent) vaccines described herein incorporate computationally-optimized viral polypeptides that can increase the diversity or breadth and depth of cellular immune response in vaccinated subjects.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing plant-derived immunogenic compositions that confer immunity against smallpox in a subject are provided. Plants engineered to produce antigenic proteins as well as expression cassettes comprising nucleic acids encoding proteins thereof are described. Methods of immunizing subjects with plant-derived compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to chemically defined self-adjuvanting cocaine vaccines composed of novel cocaine haptens and self-assembling peptide domains.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods and compositions for enhancing the efficacy of SMCs in the treatment of cancer. In particular, the present invention includes methods and compositions for combination therapies that include an SMC and at least a second agent that stimulates one or more apoptotic or immune pathways. The second agent may be, e.g., an immunostimulatory compound or oncolytic virus.

Abstract: A novel adjuvant composition is provided that is excellent in safety and convenience as compared to the conventional adjuvant such as Alum. An adjuvant composition comprising citrullines, which are water soluble substance present in the living body, and/or a salt thereof; a vaccine composition comprising said adjuvant composition and an antigen; a process for preparing said adjuvant composition and said vaccine composition; and a method for administering said adjuvant composition and said vaccine composition are provided.

Abstract: The present technology relates to compositions comprising inulin particles for use in the enhancement of immune responses to neuronal self-antigens for treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases, in a subject. Also provided are pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising: particles of inulin; a substance comprising one or more pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs); and a neuronal self-antigen fused to carrier, and methods and uses of the composition for inducing or modulating an immune response in a subject, such as modulating an immune response to a neuronal self-antigen as a vaccine. Also provided are vaccine compositions comprising inulin particles, and an antigen-binding carrier material, and methods and uses of the vaccine.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to genetic engineering of bacteria. More particularly, the present disclosure describes genetic engineering of E. coli to create mutant O-antigen ligase, as well as novel lipopolysaccharide molecules resulting from that genetic engineering. Methods for using those novel molecules are also described.

Abstract: Therapeutic compositions and methods of using the compositions, including combinations of a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, a phosphomositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor, including PI3K inhibitors selective for the ?- and ?-isoforms and selective for both y- and ?-isoforms (PI3K-?,?, PI3K-?, and PI3K-?, a programmed death 1 (PD-1) or programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitor, and/or a Janus kinase-2 (JAK-2) inhibitor are described. In certain embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of using a PD-1 monoclonal antibody and a BTK inhibitor. In other embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of using a PD-L1 monoclonal antibody and a BTK inhibitor. In other embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of using a PD-1 inhibitor, a BTK inhibitor, and a PI3K˜? inhibitor. In other embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of using a PD-L1 inhibitor, a BTK inhibitor, and a PI3K˜? inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical combination that comprises an IGF1R inhibitor and an mTOR inhibitor for the treatment of cancer in a subject; a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a combination; the use of such a combination for the preparation of medicament for the treatment of cancer; a kit comprising such a combination as a combined preparation for simultaneous, separate or sequential use; and a method of treating cancer in a subject, especially a human.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating a breast cancer disease in a patient who has failed prior treatment with an anti-VEGF antibody, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-HER2 antibody while continuing said anti-VEGF antibody therapy. The invention also provides corresponding pharmaceutical kits and pharmaceutical compositions.