Abstract: The invention relates to therapeutic applications for compositions that reduce the level of oxidative stress on cells in vivo or in vitro. The invention describes methods for improving the therapeutic properties of stem cells. The invention also provides combination therapies that are useful to balance the oxidative microenvironment of cells in vivo or in vitro.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel approach to the treatment of autoimmune diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis. In a further embodiment of the invention there is provided a molecule capable of acting as substrate for the queuine-insertase enzyme complex and where said molecule is not a substrate for Hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase and said molecule has the effect of lowering interferon gamma, for use in the treatment of auto-immune diseases. Preferably the autoimmune disease is multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: Provided are an injection preparation which include: an aqueous composition containing pemetrexed or a salt thereof, at least one antioxidant agent which is selected from the group consisting of ascorbic acid, an ascorbic acid derivative, and salts thereof, and the content of which is 0.0001 mass % to 0.5 mass % with respect to the total mass of the aqueous composition in terms of ascorbic acid, and an aqueous solvent of greater than or equal to 50 mass % with respect to the total mass of the aqueous composition; and a container which encloses the aqueous composition, in which the concentration of oxygen in gas within the container which encloses the aqueous composition is less than or equal to 0.2 volume %, and a method for producing the injection preparation.

Abstract: Described herein are gummy compositions and products. In one aspect the gummy compositions include: (I) one or more gelating agents; (II) at least one fruit juice and/or fruit extract; and (III) 0.15-2 wt % caffeine. In a further aspect the invention provides a gummy composition comprising: (I) one or more gelating agents; (II) at least one fruit juice and/or fruit extract; (III) at least one vitamin; and (IV) 0.15-2 wt % caffeine. Also described herein are gummy products composed of the gummy compositions as well as methods of making and using the gummy compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to dihydrochloric acid and dibenzenesulfonic acid salts of the c-Met kinase inhibitor 2-fluoro-N-methyl-4-[7-(quinolin-6-ylmethyl)-imidazo[1,2-b][1,2,4]triazin-2-yl]benzamide, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, useful in the treatment of cancer and other diseases related to the dysregulation of kinase pathways. The present invention further relates to processes and intermediates for preparing 2-fluoro-N-methyl-4-[7-(quinolin-6-ylmethyl)imidazo[1,2-b][1,2,4]triazin-2-yl]benzamide, and salts thereof.

Abstract: Modified release formulations of viloxazine and methods of administering the same are disclosed. High-drug load formulations of viloxazine are further disclosed.

Abstract: A method of treating polycystic kidney disease in a subject comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (1): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Salts and solid forms of 3-(4-((4-(morpholinomethyl)benzyl)oxy)-1-oxoisoindolin-2-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione, or a stereoisomer thereof, are disclosed. Compositions comprising and methods of using the salts and solid forms are also disclosed.

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. The subject may be very high risk or high risk for the cancer. 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.

Abstract: Compounds and salts thereof which are acyl-sulfonamides or certain carboxylic acids and which inhibit microbial growth or attenuate the virulence of pathogenic microorganisms and which inhibit UDP-galactopyranose mutase (UGM). Compounds of the invention include 2-aminothiazoles and triazolothiadiazines, particularly 3,6,7-substituted-7H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazines, and 2-amino and salts thereof. Methods for inhibiting growth or attenuating virulence of microbial pathogens including mycobacterium, for example, M. tuberculosis and M. smegmatis and Klebsiella, for example, Klebsiella pneumoniae. Methods for inhibiting eukaryotic human and animal pathogens, and fungi and nematodes in particular. Methods for treatment of infections by prokaryotic and eukaryotic pathogens employing compounds of the invention.

Abstract: A family of bioactive compounds identified in self-resolving inflammatory exudates is disclosed. The compounds give UV chromophores characteristics of a conjugated triene double bond system coupled to an auxochrome allylic to the triene. Further elucidation of the compounds reveals that they have an oxylipin backbone conjugated to a peptide or amino acid moiety via an auxochrome. In some embodiments the auxochrome is sulfur. However, the auxochrome may be NH, CH2 or O. The compounds have potent bioactivity, in vitro, and, in vivo, including promoting resolution of infection, stimulating macrophage phagocytosis of bacteria; protecting tissues from neutrophil mediated damage, promoting tissue repair and regeneration and preventing or limiting second organ reflow/reperfusion damage.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted triazolobenzodiazepines of the Formula I: wherein each of the variables are defined herein 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 I-BET762.

Abstract: An injectable preparation of estrogenic and progestrogenic hormonal compounds in an anhydrous excipient injected to synchronize estrus in non-menstruating placental female animals, and a five to nine day protocol to apply the unique preparation to achieve estrus synchronization.

Abstract: It is provided a pharmaceutical composition comprising 3-beta-hydroxy-5-alpha-pregnan-20-one, at least one sterol or an ester thereof and a mixture of acylglycerols with a solid fat content of less than 25% at 25° C. and 0% at 37° C. In addition it is provided a method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Neuro-enhancing agents, compositions and methods are disclosed herein. Preferred neuro-enhancing agents of the present invention include progesterone and metabolites of progesterone, such as 3?-hydroxy-5?-pregnan-20-one (THP). These agents yield neuro-enhancing effects on neural cells that include neural progenitor and/or stem cells, whereby the agents stimulate mitosis of neural progenitor cells, stimulate neurite growth and organization, protect against neural loss, or one or more of these neural processes. Thus, the neuro-enhancing agents, compositions and methods disclosed herein are useful to reverse or prevent neurological disease or defects associated with neural loss or degeneration, such as Alzheimer's disease, neurological injuries, including injuries resulting from radiation therapy, and age-related neurological decline, including impairments in memory and learning.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a human lung tissues-active targeting immune nanoliposome of methylprednisolone, wherein, nanoliposomes loaded with therapy drugs is covalently coupled with nanobodies against human pulmonary surfactant protein A. Wherein, the therapy drug is methylprednisolone sodium succinate, the nanoliposome consists of phospholipids, cholesterols and long cycling materials. The molar ratio of the methylprednisolone sodium succinate to phospholipids within the nanoliposome is 0.30-0.45. Present invention successfully provides a new human lung tissues targeting hormone preparation, wherein, the nanoliposome serves as a carrier, the nanobody against human pulmonary surfactant protein A serves as a specific lung tissue targeting ligand, methylprednisolone sodium succinate serves as a therapy drug. In accordance with present invention, an efficient, stable human lung tissues-active targeting immune nanoliposome, with specific active lung targeting, is prepared.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an injectable neurosteroid nanoparticle formulation comprising nanoparticles having a D50 of less than 2000 nm the nanoparticles comprising a neurosteroid of Formula I, where the variables R1-R9 and X are defined herein and at least one surface stabilizer. The surface stabilizer can be a polymeric surface stabilizer such as hydroxyethyl starch, dextran, or povidone. The injectable neurosteroid nanoparticle formulation can be an intravenous formulation. The disclosure also provides a lyophilized powder of the injectable neurosteroid nanoparticle formulation that can be reconstituted in an aqueous solution prior to administration. The disclosure provides injectable neurosteroid nanoparticle formulations and dry powders of such formulations that have been sterilized by ebeam irradiation.

Abstract: The application provides formulations for the topical administration of an active agent comprising at least one steroid, in the form of topical sprays that are propellant-free, and/or substantially non-foaming, and/or alcohol-free. The present application also provides processes for preparing such compositions and methods of using them in management of skin diseases or disorders such as psoriasis, dermatoses, and other associated skin diseases or disorders.

Abstract: Bile acids and related compositions and methods of synthesis and use. More specifically, deoxycholic acid and related compositions, said compositions being free of all moieties of animal origin and free of pyrogenic moieties.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of corticosteroids in patients with diabetes, including patients with type 2 diabetes, to treat pain, including pain caused by inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis without increasing or otherwise significantly impacting blood glucose concentrations in diabetic patients, and to slow, arrest or reverse structural damage to tissues caused by an inflammatory disease, for example damage to articular and/or periarticular tissues caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis without increasing or otherwise impacting blood glucose concentrations. More specifically, a formulation of triamcinolone acetonide (TCA) is administered locally to diabetes patients, including type 2 diabetes patients, as a sustained release dosage form (with or without an immediate release component) that results in efficacy levels accompanied by clinically insignificant or no measurable effect on blood glucose levels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a halogenated salicylanilide selected from closantel, rafoxanide, oxyclozanide and niclosamide and derivatives thereof including salts, hydrates, esters and the like for use in the topical treatment or prevention of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus, in particular Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus, in particular Streptococcus pyogenes. Gram positive bacteria treated with the halogenated salicylanilides exhibit a very low frequency of appearance of resistant mutants compared to commonly used topical antibiotics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Fosfestrol (diethylstilbestrol diphosphate) in a method of curative or palliative treatment of prostate cancer in male mammals, said method comprising orally administering Fosfestrol in a daily dosage of at least 1,000 mg. The inventors have discovered that Fosfestrol when administered in very high oral dosages is effective in the treatment of prostate cancer, especially hormone resistant prostate cancer, without giving rise to serious side effects, such as thromboembolic toxicity or mortality. The invention further provides an oral dosage unit comprising at least 500 mg, of Fosfestrol.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of treating or preventing fibrosis comprising an oxidized lipid or pharmaceutical composition comprising the same.

Abstract: Methods of treating anti-inflammatory conditions through the use of boron-containing small molecules are disclosed.

Abstract: The application relates to synthetic composition containing one or more human milk mono- or oligosaccharides which promote mucosal healing in inflammatory GI conditions of humans.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for radioprotection and chemoprevention using therapeutic and prophylactics methods of using (S,S)-SDG (R,R)-SDG, (S,R)-SDG (R,S)-SDG, SDG, SECO, EL, ED, analogs thereof, stereoisomers thereof and other related molecules.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an obesity-suppressing composition that suppresses fat accumulation in adipocytes and that has an effect of suppressing body weight gain. The present invention provides an obesity-suppressing composition comprising the following components (A) and (B): (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol; (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of sulforaphane compounds and willow extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to prebiotic compositions and formulations comprising an ?-hydroxy acid and salts thereof, such as lactic, glycolic, citric, tartaric or malic acid and a prebiotic agent, such as inulin, fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS), lactulose, galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS), raffinose, stachyose, isomalto-oligosaccharide, and xylo-oligosaccharide. Prebiotic compositions of the present invention provide a surprisingly synergist prebiotic effect and may be administered in several forms to a user, such as by application to a premoistened wiping substrate or dry bath tissue.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of inducing satiety in a subject comprising a step of orally administering a composition comprising an effective amount of a first agent capable of inducing satiety and of a second agent capable of augmenting the satiety-inducing effect of the first agent. Also disclosed are compositions for carrying out the method, and a body weight management system comprising such compositions in combination with a device configured for the collection, storage and/or display of information relating to a subject's response to a predefined therapeutic regimen of orally administering the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides crosslinked amine polymers effective for binding and removing bile salts from the gastrointestinal tract. These bile acid binding polymers or pharmaceutical compositions thereof can be administered to subjects to treat various conditions, including hypercholesteremia, diabetes, pruritus, irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea (IBS-D), bile acid malabsorption, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions for delivery devices More particularly, the present invention comprises methods and compositions for devices comprising a matrix comprising a polymer network and a non-gellable polysaccharide having oxygen and optionally active agents incorporated therein. The matrix may be formed into any desired shape for treatment of compromised tissue or for delivery of oxygen to a localized environment.

Abstract: A method for treating a cancer by administering a therapeutically active composition for the treatment in a patient or human thereof, is disclosed. The method according to the present invention, comprises a step of administering to the human a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutic amount of sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3) along with at least one of a pharmaceutical carrier and a pharmaceutical excipient. The carriers, or excipients are selected corresponding to the mode of administration to the patient with cancer includes gastric cancer, fibrosarcoma, pancreatic cancer, and head and neck carcinomas. The method further comprises a step of administering the said composition is any one of oral route, intravenous route, inhalation route, intra-vesical route, vaginal route, rectal route, sublingual route, ophthalmic route and topical route.

Abstract: Methods for modifying neuronal functional activity and/or treating a neurological disorder by using agents that raise neuronal intracellular concentration of magnesium are disclosed. Also provided herein are methods of determining the amenability of an individual to treatment for a neurological disorder, by measuring changes in intracellular magnesium concentration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the treatment or prevention of asbestos related diseases, in particular mesothelioma and asbestosis, and further to methods for the treatment or prevention of asbestos-induced DNA damage.

Abstract: A preparation of microspheres comprises a multiplicity of discrete microspheres, in which the microspheres comprise iron entrapped within a protein matrix, and in which the protein in the protein matrix is at least partially denatured. The protein of the protein matrix comprises denatured, de-calcified, whey protein. Methods for making the preparation of microspheres are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a formulation for increasing the efficiency and safety of cutting a tooth structure during dental procedures. In accordance with one form of the present invention, there is provided a formulation including 10 to 30% by weight of ethanol; 5 to 15% by weight of glycerol; 10 to 20% by weight of xylitol; 0.5 to 5% by weight of a nonionic surfactant and emulsifying agent; 0.15 to 0.5% by weight of a plurality of flavoring agents; and 51 to 77.5% by weight of water.

Abstract: A three component composition for use in the treatment of an autoimmune disease where the first component comprises a bimodal synthetic carbon particle mixture; the second component comprises a bimodal synthetic carbon particle mixture and an anion exchange resin and the third component comprises a bimodal synthetic carbon particle mixture and a cation exchange resin.

Abstract: Embodiments provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering viable cells (VC) into the GI tract including GI wall tissue or other tissue site. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering VC into an intestinal wall or other site. The VC can be contained within a tissue-penetrating shell disposed in the capsule that protects the VC as they pass through the GI tract until they are inserted into GI tract tissue or other location. The shell desirably has shape, size and material consistency to be contained in a swallowable capsule, delivered from the capsule into solid tissue by the application of force on the shell and biodegrade within the solid tissue to release the VC into the tissue. Within the shell or other structure the VC can be maintained in a viability-sustaining gel that preserves the viability of the VC for selected time periods.

Abstract: This application relates to methods and compositions for inducing immune tolerance. Specifically, methods and uses of regulatory T cells (Treg) and associated compositions for the induction of immune tolerance are described. The methods and uses may be used to prevent transplant rejection, and in the treatment of diseases or conditions such as graft versus host disease, autoimmune disease and allergies. Also provided are transgenic mice that ubiquitously express FGL2 protein from which the Treg may be isolated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for generating modified cells with nucleic acid encoding a T cell receptor (TCR), a nucleic acid encoding a bispecific antibody, affinity molecule chimeric receptor, bispecific affinity molecule, or a chimeric ligand engineered activation receptor (CLEAR). One aspect includes a method for generating a modified T cell. Also included are methods and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modified T cell for adoptive therapy and treating a condition, such as an autoimmune disease.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for expanding a population of electroporated T cells. The method includes electroporating a population of cells comprising T cells with mRNA encoding a chimeric membrane protein comprising an antigen binding domain to a molecule and an intracellular domain of a co-stimulatory molecule, wherein the cultured T cells expand at least 10 fold. The invention further includes an expanded population of T cells, compositions comprising the cells and methods of treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the transient modification of cells. In particular embodiments, the cells are immune systems, such as PBMC, PBL, T (CD3+ and/or CD8+) and Natural Killer (NK) cells. The modified cells provide a population of cells that express a genetically engineered chimeric receptor which can be administered to a patient therapeutically. The present invention further relates to methods that deliver mRNA coding for the chimeric receptor to unstimulated resting PBMC, PBL, T (CD3+ and/or CD8+) and NK cells and which delivers the mRNA efficiently to the transfected cells and promotes significant target cell killing.

Abstract: In some aspects, the invention relates to compositions comprising marrow infiltrating lymphocytes (“MILs”). The MILs may be activated MILs. In some aspects, the invention relates to methods for activating MILs, comprising incubating MILs in an environment comprising less than 21% oxygen. In some aspects, the invention relates to methods for treating cancer in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a composition comprising activated MILs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new plasma or new platelet-rich plasma preparations, new cell dissociation methods, new cell associations or compositions, a method of preparation thereof, a use thereof, devices for the preparation thereof and preparations containing such a platelet-rich plasma preparation and cell associations or compositions. Specifically, the invention provides plasma or platelet-rich plasma alone or in cell composition preparations for use in tissue regeneration and bone regeneration and pain reduction.

Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions comprising exosome subpopulations, and methods of their use in subjects having certain disorders including lung disorders, cardiovascular disorders, renal disorders and ischemic neural disorders. The disclosure provides compositions comprising exosomes and methods of use thereof in the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases or disorders. 25 Accordingly, one aspect of the disclosure provides an isolated exosome. In some embodiments, the isolated exosome comprises one or more markers selected from the group consisting of ALIX, TSG101, TGFBR2, SMAD1, SMAD2, SMAD3, SMAD5 and CD105, and/or the isolated exosome does not comprise one or more markers selected from the group consisting of FLOT1, CD9, CD81, CAV1, EGFR, AKT1 and AKT2. In some embodiments, 30 the isolated exosome comprises 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 markers selected from the group consisting of ALIX, TSG101, TGFBR2, SMAD1, SMAD2, SMAD3>SMAD5 and CD105.

Abstract: This invention provides a pharmaceutical compositions for treating arrhythmia. The pharmaceutical compositions comprise stem cells, pretreated with n-butylidenephthalide (BP).

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating ovarian failure are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes administering stem cells into the ovary of a female subject in need of such treatment. The stem cells are preferably bone marrow derived stem cells (BMSC). In other embodiments, the stem cells are embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, induced stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, umbilical cord blood cells, or combinations thereof. The stem cells can be autologous or heterologous. In one embodiment, the stem cells have the following surface marker profile: CD105 positive, CD166 positive, CD90 positive, and CD73 positive as well as CD14 negative, CD34 negative, CD45 negative, HLA-DR negative, and CD 19 negative. The stem cells are administered in an amount effective to restore ovarian hormone production and promote folliculogenesis.

Abstract: Disclosed are means of inducing neuroregeneration and/or neuroprotection in patients with damage to the nervous system. In one embodiment, placenta derived CD34 positive cells are administered to a patient suffering from a neurological injury, said cells administered alone, or in combination with endothelial progenitor cells that are derived from placental sources. In one embodiment cells are manipulated to decrease immunogenicity by means of gene-editing or RNA interference inducing means. In another embodiment, neuroprotection and/or neuroregeneration is achieved by administration of exosomes derived from placental stem cells.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel medicinal use in regeneration medicine, said medicinal use comprising using pluripotent stem cells (Muse cells). Provided is a cell preparation for treating skin ulcer, said cell preparation comprising SSEA-3 positive pluripotent stem cells isolated from a mesenchymal tissue of a living organism or cultured mesenchymal cells. The cell preparation according to the present invention is based on such mechanism of skin tissue regeneration that, when the Muse cells are administered to a skin ulcer site of a subject suffering from the aforesaid disease, the Muse cells differentiate into skin-constituting cells.

Abstract: We describe the use of exosome such as mesenchymal stem cell exosomes in a method of promoting, restoring or enhancing homeostasis in an individual suffering from graft versus host disease (GVHD) or epidermolysis bullosa (EB). The homeostasis may comprise immune homeostasis such as maintenance of an immune response. The method may comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of exosome to the individual.