Abstract: A combination of albuterol and caffeine can be used to reduce fat body mass or to increase lean body mass. The combination may be used to treat conditions such as obesity or sarcopenia. There is a substantial synergy in the combinations: The combined effect of albuterol and caffeine is significantly greater than would be expected from the known properties of the individual components.

Abstract: The invention describes one or more compositions that are provided in capsule or tablet form comprising at least caffeine, hordenine and ?-phenylethylamine for increased mental clarity and stamina. The caffeine is often provided from green coffee bean extracts and normally comprises from 0.0001 g to 0.30 g of caffeine from 0.00001 g to 0.1 g of hordenine from barley and from 0.00001 g to 1.0 g ?-phenylethylamine (or synthetic source) from cocoa beans. The present invention provides a synergistic effect delivering extended mental acuity, mental stamina, energy and motivation.

Abstract: The invention describes one or more compositions for causing an increase in thermogenesis in mammals, comprising at least caffeine, hordenine and ?-phenylethylamine and optionally the addition of B vitamins. The caffeine is often provided from green coffee bean extracts and normally comprises from 0.0001 g to 0.30 g of caffeine from 0.00001 g to 0.1 g of hordenine from barley and from 0.00001 g to 1.0 g ?-phenylethylamine from cocoa beans. The present invention finally provides a method that may cause a simultaneous and synergistic increase in central nervous system activity assisted by the addition of vitamin B as well as thermogenesis in mammals prior to physical exercise, the method comprising providing a composition comprising a source of caffeine, hordenine and ?-phenylethylamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of: component A: one or more 2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazoline compounds of general formula (A1) or (A2), or a physiologically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate or stereoisomer thereof; component B: one or more substituted 5-(1-benzothiophen-2-yl)pyrrolo[2,1-f][1,2,4]-triazin-4-amine compounds of general formula (B), or a physiologically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate or stereoisomer thereof; in which optionally some or all of the components are in the form of a pharmaceutical formulation which is ready for use to be administered simultaneously, concurrently, separately or sequentially, dependently of one another by the oral, intravenous, topical, local installations, intraperitoneal or nasal route; use of such combinations for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of a cancer; a kit comprising such a combination; use of biomarkers which is the loss of tumor suppressor PTEN or FBXW7, for predicting the sensitivity and/or resistance

Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions that modulate kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, and compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of diseases and conditions associated with kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, are described herein.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method of treatment of aggression and similar behavioral syndromes, such as impulsivity and irritability, by a pharmaceutical agent exhibiting combined D2 and D5 antagonistic activity.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage capsules containing testosterone undecanoate, as well as related methods. The capsule includes a capsule shell and a capsule fill. The capsule fill can include a solubilizer and about 14 wt % to about 35 wt % testosterone undecanoate based on the total capsule fill. The oral dosage capsule is such that when a single oral administration to a male subject of one or more capsules with a total testosterone undecanoate daily dose of about 350 mg to about 650 mg it provides a ratio of serum testosterone Cmax to serum testosterone Cave of about 2.7 or less. In yet another embodiment, a method for providing a serum concentration of testosterone within a target serum testosterone concentration Cave range for a male subject is provided.

Abstract: This disclosure provides progesterone formulations, methods of using these formulations, and their related pharmacokinetic parameters. In particular embodiments, the formulations disclosed herein allow for a reduction in the amount of progesterone administered to a patient in need thereof, while still providing the benefits of a larger dosage amount.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of combination therapy that include or utilize low doses of 2-methylene-19-nor-(20S)-1?,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 and a calcimimetic to treat and/or prevent secondary hyperparathyroidism and/or its accompanying symptoms in a subject having or at risk for developing secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Abstract: A method for treating skin conditions of a patient, including acne vulgaris, includes the steps of formulating an acidic aqueous solution having no less than a 0.1% concentration of mandelic acid and up to and including a 2.0% concentration of salicylic acid, formulating an alkaline aqueous solution having an alkaline nitrite salt as a first alkaline salt and a second alkaline salt of an acid selected from the anion of chlorous acid, fumaric acid, mandelic acid and a combination thereof. Thereafter, sequentially applying the acidic aqueous solution directly to the afflicted portion of the skin of the patient and, at least five minutes later, but no more than ten minutes later, applying the alkaline aqueous solution to that portion of the patient to which the acidic aqueous solution has already been applied.

Abstract: A method for reducing the frequency of urination is disclosed. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more analgesic agents and one or more ?-blockers. In one embodiment, the one or more analgesic agents are formulated for extended-release.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for using a tetracycline compound to treat bacterial infections are described. In one embodiment, for example, the invention provides a method of treating a subject for an infection, comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of 9-[(2,2-dimethyl-propyl amino)-methyl]-minocycline or a salt thereof, such that said subject is treated, wherein the 9-[(2,2-dimethyl-propyl amino)-methyl]-minocycline is administered orally at a dose of about 450 mg per day for two consecutive days, then at a dose of about 300 mg per day for 5 or more days.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions designed for the treatment or management of acute coronary syndromes, particularly, unstable angina and acute myocardial infarction. The methods of the invention comprise the administration of an effective amount of a formulation containing one or more therapeutic agents which specifically decreases or inhibits the activity of phagocytic cells and/or eliminates or diminishes the amount of phagocytic cells including, but not limited to, macrophages and monocytes. The formulations are specifically targeted to phagocytic cells. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of formulations containing one or more therapeutic agents of the invention for administration to subjects currently suffering from or having recently suffered an acute coronary syndrome such as unstable angina and acute myocardial infarction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable ready to use liquid formulations of Cyclophosphamide for parenteral use. The ready to use composition comprises Cyclophosphamide dissolved in a solvent system comprising a solvent, cosolvent(s) and antioxidant(s).

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

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a sialooligosaccharide, which comprises: (1) hydrolyzing a sialoglycoprotein by heating at a temperature from 70 to 90° C. in an alkaline aqueous solution; and (2) purifying the hydrolysate to obtain the sialooligosaccharide, wherein a weight ratio of sialic acid to hexose contained in the resulting sialooligosaccharide is from 0.5 to 0.9.

Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides in combination with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or carotenoids that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a biochemical basis of nephrotic syndrome and provides and explanation for the observed proteinuria and other effects. As a result, the present disclosure provides method for treating and/or preventing nephrotic syndrome as well as methods of alleviating symptoms associated with nephrotic syndrome. The present disclosure further provides methods for reducing proteinuria in nephrotic syndrome and other disease states as discussed herein.

Abstract: Oral formulation of particles made of an agglomeration of a plurality of seed granules or a single seed granule both surrounded by three layers and an outer gel coating. The seed granules are made of calcium carbonate with microscopic fissures. Disposed inside the fissures and in the interstitial spaces of the agglomerate seed granules are microscopic particles of alkali metal salts and other ions. Coating the agglomerate or single seed granules is an alkaline-resistant first layer made of microcrystalline cellulose and croscarmellose sodium that binds and protects the surrounding second layer. Surrounding the first layer is a second layer comprising a mixture of a flavonoid and polysaccharide or polypeptide binder or polymer gel. Surrounding the second layer is a third layer made of alkaline earth metal salt particles holding alkali metal hydroxide ions within a polysaccharide or polymer gel. Surrounding the third layer is at least one outer gel layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase, treatment of infection by HIV, prophylaxis of infection by HIV, and the treatment, prophylaxis and/or delay in the onset or progression of AIDS or ARC by administering a compound of structural Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or co-crystal thereof, wherein X is —F or —Cl, less frequently than once daily.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for stimulating or promoting bone regeneration or repairing bone fracture or for stimulating or increasing differentiation or activation of osteoblasts by administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an adenosine receptor agonist, or an analog, derivative or combination thereof, an adenosine receptor antagonist, or an analog, derivative or combination thereof, or adenosine or a compound that upregulates, increases the amount of or increases the biological activity of adenosine. The invention also extends to pharmaceutical compositions such as those comprising an agent that modulates an adenosine receptor such as an adenosine A2A agonist or A1 antagonist.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to methods for increasing gene expression in a targeted manner. In some embodiments, methods are provided for increasing expression of a gene expressed in a liver cell. In some embodiments, methods and compositions are provided that are useful for posttranscriptionally altering protein and/or RNA levels in a targeted manner. Aspects of the invention disclosed herein provide methods and compositions that are useful for protecting RNAs from degradation (e.g., exonuclease mediated degradation).

Abstract: The abstract of the disclosure is to give clear understanding of what Viscose-Amino Bodily Fluid CONTRA is and how it is a very readily available ingredient in manufacturing products and an ingredient on Pharmaceuticals and how it replaces the hard-to-find Human Tissue donations which was almost extincting a majority of products on the market today for non availability of supplies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional or pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease comprising at least one salt of alginic acid and a salt of hyaluronic acid. The nutritional or pharmaceutical composition according to the invention has the advantage of being able to be used for the treatment or prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease by acting, through the formation of a spongy gel, as a protective barrier that mechanically protects the walls of the gastroesophageal mucosa from possible erosion by acid in the contents of the stomach. According to the invention, a dietary supplement that comprises said nutritional or pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for prevention or treatment of sepsis or septic shock, in which the composition includes neoagarooligosaccharide as an active ingredient, and the neoagarooligosaccharide according to the present invention has an excellent effect in terms of immune enhancement by effectively suppressing inflammation, and also exhibits a good effect in preventing sepsis, and therefore can be effectively used in pharmaceuticals and functional foods for prevention or treatment of sepsis or septic shock and immune enhancement.

Abstract: A method is for the treatment of a condition in a subject, which arises from or is associated with CFTR dysfunction. The method includes administering to the subject an effective amount of a CFTR modulator together with an effective amount of an alginate oligomer. The condition can be cystic fibrosis (CF), non-compound CFTR gene mutation heterozygosity, abnormal mucus clearance in the respiratory tract and/or breathing difficulties resulting from chronic particulate inhalation, COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis, asthma or chronic sinusitis, or a complication of any of these.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a method and composition for treating or preventing osteoarthritis, joint effusion, joint inflammation and pain, synovitis, lameness, post operative arthroscopic surgery, deterioration of proper joint function including joint mobility, the reduction or inhibition of metabolic activity of chondrocytes, the activity of enzymes that degrade cartilage, said method comprising administering effective amounts of Boswellia Serrata, effective amounts of freeze dried green lipped mussle, effective amounts of white willow bark extract containing salicin, effective amounts of angelica root, effective amounts of glucosamine and salts thereof, effective amounts of chondroitin and salts thereof and effective amounts of omega 3 fatty acids.

Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapy, and more specifically to the field of therapy for herpes simplex and herpes zoster, and more particularly, to methods of reducing the rate of relapse, delaying relapse, and/or preventing relapse of herpes labialis (cold sores on the lips), herpes genitalis (genital herpes), and herpes zoster (shingles, zona), by topical administration of polyethylene glycol (PEG), or a composition comprising PEG.

Abstract: Disclosed are means of preventing, reducing and/or treating pregnancy associated complications by administration of Noble Gas mixtures, directly by inhalation, or by other means of direct or indirect introduction, with the intended effect of reducing immunological/inflammatory events associated with said complications. In one embodiment the invention teaches the modulation of the maternal-fetal unit from a Th1/Th17 predisposition towards a Th2/Treg environment by inhalation of a combination of 30% xenon gas admixed with air, or combinations of medical grade oxygen and nitrogen.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of preparing a hybrid hydrogel paramagnetic nanoparticle. In certain embodiments, the hybrid hydrogel paramagnetic nanoparticle comprises a therapeutic agent. In certain embodiments, the nanoparticle contains alcohol. In certain embodiments, the nanoparticles incorporate fatty acids. Also described herein, is a method of preparing a hybrid hydrogel NO-releasing nanoparticle. In another embodiment, provided herein is a method of preparing a S-nitrosocaptopril hydrogel nano-particle. Also described herein is a method of preparing a curcumin-based hydrogel nanoparticle. Further, described herein is a method for treating a bacterial infection in a burn wound using curcumin-based hydrogel nanoparticles. Also provided herein is a method of treating a fungal infection using photoactivated curcumin-based hydrogel nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the fungal infection is caused by dermatophytic fungi.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of forming a topical treatment device for arthritis. The method can include determining an arthritis treatment surface area of a user, forming a flexible metal substrate conforming to the arthritis treatment surface area, and forming a gold composition on the flexible metal substrate.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition of the present invention is used for improving health, cure abnormalities and degenerative disease; achieve anti-aging effect of therapy and therapeutic effect on mammals. The pharmaceutical composition includes a pharmaceutical carrier and an isotope selective ingredient including at least one of a chemical element and a chemical compound containing the chemical element whereby isotope distribution in the at least one of the chemical element and the chemical compound containing the chemical element is different from natural distribution of at least one of isotopes wherein the part of selected isotope of the chemical element ranges from 0 to 100%. A method of the present invention uses the inventive pharmaceutical composition to improve health, cure abnormalities and degenerative disease and achieve therapeutic effect on mammals.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods useful in the deactivation of allergens. The compositions can comprise a peroxide and can particularly be at a relatively low pH (e.g., less than 5). The compositions exhibit efficacy for deactivation of a wide variety of allergens and are suitable for application to one or more types of surfaces to provide for deactivation of at least a portion of allergens present on the surface.

Abstract: Isolated cells are described that are not embryonic stem cells, not embryonic germ cells, and not germ cells. The cells can differentiate into at least one cell type of each of at least two of the endodermal, ectodermal, and mesodermal lineages. The cells do not provoke a harmful immune response. The cells can modulate immune responses. As an example, the cells can suppress an immune response in a host engendered by allogeneic cells, tissues, and organs. Methods are described for using the cells, by themselves or adjunctively, to treat subjects. For instance, the cells can be used adjunctively for immunosuppression in transplant therapy. Methods for obtaining the cells and compositions for using them also are described.

Abstract: Methods of detecting surface markers on T-cells from skin samples are provided. T-cells can be isolated from skin samples for example using single density centrifugation. The percentage of CD8+ cells being CTLA4+PD-1+ can be used to predict responsiveness to anti-PD-1 therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a cell suspension of autologous or allogeneic, preferably autologous, adult bone marrow-derived white blood cells, preferably derived from the crest of the ilium (or iliac crest), enriched for mononuclear cells, meaning more than 25% of the white blood cells (WBCs) present in the cell suspension are mononuclear cells, and comprising: A. Mononuclear cells (MNC) selected from the list comprising or consisting of: i. A population of Lymphocytes; ii. A population of Monocytes; and iii. A population of Hematopoietic stem cells expressing CD34; and wherein the cell suspension further comprises: B. Granulocytes; for use in the treatment or amelioration of lower extremity peripheral artery disease.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods of using bioactive renal cell populations to provide regenerative effects to a native kidney for the treatment of chronic kidney disease.

Abstract: Biologically low invasive vessels are filled with biological factors that have the activity of mobilizing specific functional cells in the body. The vessels are indwelled in the body. After specific functional cells are mobilized into the vessels, the vessels are removed from the body to collect functional cell populations mobilized to the vessels. Alternatively, the cells are directly collected from the vessels indwelled in the body.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method for preparing induced mesenchymal stem cells (iMSCs) and its applications. The iMSCs, like MSCs, can differentiate into multiple lineages, which may be beneficial for disease treatments. In addition, the present invention also provides a method for improving the MSC's functional characteristics such that the MSCs are more suitable for cell therapy or in vitro applications.

Abstract: The invention encompasses compositions and method of treating a vascular disease such as peripheral artery disease, The methods involve—administering to a patient in need thereof, an effective amount of a composition comprising a population of cells such as mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and a non-muscle myosin 0 antagonist such as blebbistatin. Non-muscle myosin II antagonists are disclosed to surprisingly and dramatically accelerate MSC-triggered regeneration of damaged tissues arid unexpectedly and drastically reduce severe complications of stem cell treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and kits for treating cardiac stem cells to be administered to a subject in need thereof, e.g., with a damaged myocardium. The methods, composition and kits of the invention can be used to treat cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, myocardial infarction and an age-related cardiomyopathy.

Abstract: Provided herein are therapies, and methods using that therapy, in the treatment of one or more of Type 2 diabetes (T2D), obesity, glucose intolerance and insulin resistance or to control weight gain in subjects. In particular, the subject may be candidates for treatment with one or more small molecule anti-diabetic drugs and the therapy may include implanting a population of pancreatic endocrine progenitor cells into the subject, where the cells are allowed to mature in vivo to produce a population.

Abstract: The described invention provides a method of functionally reprogramming adult cells to an immature cell type that expresses one or more embryonic biomarkers. The reprogramming is accomplished by contacting the adult cells with a platelet rich fraction comprising platelet-like cells from umbilical cord blood or peripheral blood, and expanding the immature cell type in vitro under culture conditions to generate an insulin-producing cell population that expresses human beta-cell specific transcription factors and is functionally equivalent to human pancreatic beta-cells. Without being limited by theory, platelet-like cells and their released mitochondria display immune tolerance-associated markers that may modulate the function and differentiation of immune cells.

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

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a use of anti-fatigue probiotic bacteria for improving exercise performance, particularly the fatigue caused by exercise. The anti-fatigue probiotic bacteria increases muscle mass and endurance, decreases blood lactate, ammonia, and creatine kinase concentration, and changes body composition; the said bacteria can be used to improve exercise performance.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for preventing, ameliorating, or treating inflammatory diseases, the composition including, as active ingredients, lactic acid bacteria-derived extracellular vesicles isolated from culture fluid of lactic acid bacteria; and a method for diagnosing atopic dermatitis. The composition including the lactic acid bacteria-derived extracellular vesicles as active ingredients is expected to be usefully used in development of drugs, cosmetics, or health functional food for preventing, ameliorating, or treating inflammatory diseases such as atopic dermatitis, chronic rhinitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sepsis, etc. Also, the composition will be usefully used for diagnosis of atopic dermatitis by measuring the distribution of lactic acid bacteria-derived extracellular vesicles in a urine or blood sample.

Abstract: The present invention relates in its broadest aspect to combined phage/antibiotic therapy. More particularly, it relates to use of (i) one or more bacteriophages and (ii) one or more antibiotics in the manufacture of a combined product for simultaneous, separate or sequential administration of (i) and (ii) to treat a bacterial infection characterized by biofilm formation, for example an infection comprising or consisting of P. aeruginosa. Treatment in this context may be either therapeutic or prophylactic treatment. Also provided are deposited bacteriophages each exhibiting different strain specificity against P. aeruginosa and combinations of such bacteriophages, e.g. a panel of six deposited bacteriophages which was found to be effective against a high percentage of clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa from canine ear infections.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, extracts, and active fractions of the plant Geum japonicum and methods for increasing longevity and survival potency or for preventing or treating various medical conditions, including diabetes, inflammation, wound healing, bed sores, and ocular disorders. The compounds provided herein can be formulated into pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments that are useful in the disclosed methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions having synergistic antioxidant properties in the modulation of Toll-like receptor signaling for the promotion of homeostasis, immunity, energy conservation, protection of neural cells and anti-inflammatory responses, said compositions comprising plant and/or fruit extracts and a natural sweetener with high oxidation potential as defined by ORAC value.