Abstract: A stable pharmaceutical composition that includes an active agent selected from 1-deoxynojirimycin, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a derivative thereof, and a buffer, wherein the stable pharmaceutical composition is capable of being parenterally administered to a human without deleterious health effects. Pompe disease is an example of a lysosomal storage disorder. Pompe disease is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA). GAA metabolizes glycogen, a storage form of sugar used for energy, into glucose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microneedle patch composition comprising one or more microneedles each comprising: (a) a tapered tip portion containing a therapeutically active ingredient dispersed in a matrix of a biodegradable polymer capable of providing sustained release of the therapeutically active ingredient over a period of at least two days after insertion of the microneedle or microneedles into the skin, and (b) a fast dissolving microneedle backing layer portion containing a water-soluble polymer overlayering the tip portion, said microneedle or microneedles being attached to and extending from an adhesive surface of a removable substrate.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating sexual dysfunction and enhancing sexual satisfaction using topical application of a therapeutic agent such as an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist to the nipple-areola complex are disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fixed compositions comprising brimonidine and timolol for lowering intraocular pressure and treating glaucoma.

Abstract: A method comprising administering an effective amount of a topical dipyridamole to a subject in need thereof due to conjunctivitis.

Abstract: Described herein are topical, non-systemic, slow releasing oral pharmaceutical compositions, methods for making the same, and methods for treating subjects in need thereof with such compositions. In particular, the oral composition provides topical, non-systemic administration of one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients to the oral cavity and upper gastrointestinal track, including the esophagus. In one embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition provides topical corticosteroids to the esophagus and oral cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to floating drug delivery systems (FDDS) that provide solutions to the particular problems often encountered with floating drug delivery systems described in the art. On such generally recognized problem is the vulnerability of the systems, especially damage to the gas-filled compartment making it accessible to water so as to impair its buoyancy, ultimately resulting in insufficient gastric residence time. The invention, in an aspect, provides a self-repairing FDDS that maintains its floating capacity after damaging. The floating drug delivery systems of the invention, furthermore, allow for incorporation of high loads of active ingredients. The floating drug delivery systems can be designed in such a way that release of active ingredient from the system occurs entirely independent from the pH of the fluid surrounding the system.

Abstract: Provided are solid oral/per os formulations that include a single cannabinoid, combination of cannabinoids, cannabis extract and combination of cannabis plant constituents. Also provided are methods of making the formulations, as well as therapeutic applications in the treatment and alleviation of various human disorders and/or conditions.

Abstract: Procedure for preparing enteric-coated pellets containing a proton pump inhibitor with benzimidazole structure, useful for preparing multi-particle pharmaceutical compositions for oral use that comprises the following stages: I) coat pure cellulose cores with a hydroalcoholic suspension that contains the proton pump inhibitor, a dibasic amino acid and polyvinylpyrrolidone; II) isolate the coated pure cellulose cores obtained in Stage I; III) apply an enteric coating to the particles obtained in Stage II above; and IV) dry the particles obtained in Stage III above and separate by size.

Abstract: The present invention provides for method of improving flowability and loose bulk density of functionalized natural- and/or synthetic calcium carbonate comprising material, to the use of such improved material in ready to use granules and thereof produced dispersible dosage forms.

Abstract: Therapeutic or prophylactic compositions providing an active agent, such as an antigen or a vector that contains and expresses an antigen, encapsulated in or incorporated into a biodegradable polymeric particle are provided. The compositions can also provide an active agent that is not encapsulated in or incorporated into the biodegradable polymeric particle in order to provide an initial or prime delivery of the active agent. Particles or composites providing an active agent encapsulated by a first and second polymer are also provided, wherein polymers are distributed in a gradient from a core of the composite to a surface of the composite, and configured to provide a delayed release of the active agent by a period of 7 days to 6 months. Methods of producing composites are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oncolytic virus formulation and preparation method thereof. The oncolytic virus formulation comprises cell vesicles derived from apoptotic tumor cells and oncolytic viruses coated in the cell vesicles as an effective component. The oncolytic virus formulation uses cell vesicles derived from tumor cells themselves to coat the oncolytic viruses, so as to evade the body's immune system attack and can be targeted to the tumor treatment site, and improve the tumor-killing effect.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for forming an optical coating are provided, wherein the compositions include core-shell nanoparticles having (a) a core material which includes a polymer; and (b) a shell material which includes a metal oxide.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to particles, including nanoparticles, for example, for drug delivery or other applications. Certain aspects of the present invention are generally directed to particles, such as nanoparticles, comprising an inner portion and a coating. The inner portion may contain insulin or other therapeutic molecules for delivery to a living organism. In some cases, the molecules may be electrostatically complexed with an oppositely-charged peptide, such as an oligoarginine, or other species. The therapeutic molecules may also be water soluble. In some cases, the peptide may be conjugated to a hydrophobic portion, such as cholesterol, lauric acid, or a fatty acid chain. This hydrophobic modification may facilitate complex formation with the therapeutic molecule and the stability of the resulting complex. The complex typically is surrounded by a coating, which may protect the complex. For example, the coating may include polymers such as poly(glutamic acid) and poly(ethylene glycol).

Abstract: Provided is a sequentially decomposable polypeptide-based nanocarrier with protective shell for delivery of hydrophobic drugs and preparation thereof.

Abstract: Transdermal delivery devices for the delivery of cannabidiol (CBD) and related moieties are shown and described. In a reservoir-patch design, a microporous, hydrophilic membrane and a backing define a reservoir that houses a mixture of CBD, a polar liquid, and a gelling agent, along with other moieties that seem to be enhanced or bioavailability of increased by the same. The hydrophilic membrane is coated with an amine-compatible silicone skin adhesive. In a monolithic design, a release liner is coated with a mixture of CBD and a PIB or amine-compatible silicone skin adhesive laminated to the backing material. In using CBD as a pure compound or as one to combine with other moieties, the invention is able to control delivery better than the prior art. Construction of the Transdermal patch of reservoir type is also taught, which enables things such as Vitamin B 12 to become part of the complex deliverable by the inventions.

Abstract: A transdermal administration device includes: a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a plurality of projections protruding from the first surface of the substrate, the plurality of projections being provided for piercing an administration target; and a raised and/or recessed structure composed of a plurality of raised and/or recessed elements. The plurality of raised and/or recessed elements includes at least either of raised elements raised from the second surface or recessed elements recessed from the second surface. The substrate, the projections and the raised and/or recessed structure are made of transparent material, and the plurality of raised and/or recessed elements forms a pattern as viewed in a direction perpendicular to the second surface which is finer than a pattern formed by the plurality of projections as viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first surface.

Abstract: An oral dosage form to deliver diphenhydramine through the sublingual or buccal mucosa. The oral dosage form can contain diphenhydramine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a permeability enhancer, and a buffering agent. The buffering agent can achieve a pH of about 7.0 to about 8.0. The diphenhydramine can completely dissolve within about 2 minutes.

Abstract: This is a combination therapy involving use of suramin and its derivatives with Arginase inhibitors to give multifaceted interruption of cancer progression. It also brings immune system restoration and boost to improve disease management. It is applicable also for other conditions like viral and protozoal infections. It entails formulating and administering of this combination in a predetermined dosage and method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition of ibuprofen sodium in the form of oral solution, comprising a taste masking system based on sodium bicarbonate and povidone. The combination of the masking effect of chemical type facilitated by sodium bicarbonate, with the masking effect of physical type favored by povidone, completely eliminates the bitter taste and the feeling of irritation and burning perceived in the throat when ibuprofen is administered in soluble form. This invention also relates to the use of the referred composition for the treatment of pain, inflammation, and/or fever, particularly in pediatric patients.

Abstract: ?-Substituted ?-amino acids, ?-substituted ?-amino acid derivatives, and ?-substituted ?-amino acid analogs and (bio)isosteres and their use as chemotherapeutic agents are disclosed. The ?-substituted ?-amino acid derivatives and ?-substituted ?-amino acid analogs and (bio)isosteres are selective LAT1/4F2hc substrates and exhibit rapid uptake and retention in tumors expressing the LAT1/4F2hc transporter. Methods of synthesizing the ?-substituted ?-amino acid derivatives and ?-substituted ?-amino acid analogs and methods of using the compounds for treating cancer are also disclosed. The ?-substituted ?-amino acid derivatives and ?-substituted ?-amino acid analogs exhibit selective uptake in tumor cells expressing the LAT1/4F2hc transporter and accumulate in cancerous cells when administered to a subject in vivo. The ?-substituted ?-amino acid derivatives and ?-substituted ?-amino acid analogs and (bio)isosteres exhibit cytotoxicity toward several tumor types.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising fixed doses of ETC-1002 and one or more statins. Also disclosed herein are methods for using fixed doses of ETC-1002 and one or more statins. Uses include methods of treating cardiovascular disease or reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease in a subject. Uses also include methods of treating hypercholesterolemia in a subject.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for increasing plaque stabilization using LXA4, Resolvin E1, or analog thereof. Methods are also provided for treating or preventing arterial disorders that would benefit from increased plaque stabilization using LXA4, Resolvin E1, or analog thereof.

Abstract: The present invention, in one or more embodiments, comprises derivatives of 3-n-pentadecylcatechol (poison ivy urushiol saturated congener) and/or 3-n-heptadecyl catechol (poison oak urushiol saturated congener) as compositions for the prevention and/or prophylactic treatment of contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy and poison oak. The present invention is also directed towards processes for making such compounds. Disclosed are compounds which are effective for tolerizing and desensitizing a subject against allergens contained in plants of the Anacardiaceae and Ginkgoaceae families comprising urushiol esters of general formula (IA) [Formula should be entered here] tolerizing and desensitizing mammals, including humans, to allergens contained in plants of the Anacardiaceae and Ginkgoaceae families is attained by administering a formulation containing at least one urushiol ester compound.

Abstract: Microalgae extract and microalgae dried biomass compositions comprising carotenoids including but not limited to fucoxanthin and fatty acids, are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for activating longevity genes, particularly, a Sirt-1, Klotho, XPD, ERCC8 or FoxO3a gene, containing a kojic acid derivative as an active ingredient. The composition activates longevity genes, thereby having anticancer, lifetime extension, skin moisturization or skin barrier strengthening effects.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising cannabinoids and N-acylethanolamines, and methods for their use in preventing and treating a variety of cannabinoid-treatable conditions.

Abstract: A nasal spray composition and method for treating convulsive seizures, including epileptic seizures, and also autism behavioral events. In embodiments, the nasal spray composition contains delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and, optionally, terpenes such as linalool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a growth promotion effect of coumaric acid and, more specifically, to a pharmaceutical composition, a food composition, and an animal feed composition, which are for growth promotion and contain coumaric acid as an active ingredient. The composition containing coumaric acid as an active ingredient, of the present invention, promotes chondrocyte proliferation and growth hormone secretion, thereby finally having an effect of promoting growth, and thus the composition of the present invention is effective in not only growth and skeletal formation of growing children and adolescents, but also height growth therapy by being used alone or in combination with growth hormone therapy.

Abstract: A structurally distinct and potent series of synthetic small molecule activators of Vibrio cholerae quorum sensing have been chemically synthesized. The small molecule activators reduce virulence in V. cholerae. Acyl pyrrole molecules displayed strong potency and stability, particularly 1-(1H-pyrrol-3-yl)decan-1-one.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA) and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives thereof for use in the treatment of ocular diseases and/or disorders. A further object of the present invention are compositions comprising pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA) and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives thereof, at least one physiologically acceptable excipient, and optionally at least one additional active ingredient for use in the treatment of ocular diseases and/or disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and agents that modulate RelA activity. These methods and modulators of RelA activity can be used to treat cancer progression of basal-like breast cancer, such as triple-negative breast cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new use of compounds that are angiotensin II (Ang II) receptor agonists, more particularly agonists of the Ang II type 2 receptor (the AT2 receptor), and especially agonists that bind selectively to the AT2 receptor, for therapeutic treatment of pulmonary fibrosis, in particular idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Abstract: An FGF21 production promoting agent containing, as an active ingredient, a compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein each of R1 and R2, which may be identical to or different from each other, represents, for example, a hydrogen atom; each of R3a, R3b, R4a, and R4b, which may be identical to or different from one another, represents, for example, a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, or R3a and R3b or R4a and R4b may bond together to form an alkylenedioxy group; X represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or N—R5 (R5 represents, for example, a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group); Y represents, for example, an oxygen atom, an S(O)l group (l is a number of from 0 to 2), or a carbonyl group; Z represents CH or N; n is a number of from 1 to 6; and m is a number from 2 to 6, a salt of the compound, or a solvate of the compound or the salt.

Abstract: The present application relates to topical formulations comprising Compound-I or its free base, and a second active agent selected from nicotinic acid, nicotinamide, and vitamin K, and a combination thereof, for treating ocular neovascularization. The present application also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising particles of Compound-I or its free base, and suspension formulations comprising the particle compositions of Compound-I or its free base.

Abstract: This disclosure features immediate release pharmaceutical formulations (e.g., solid dosage forms, e.g., tablets) that are useful for the oral administration of oprozomib, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a human or animal subject as well as methods of making and using the formulations.

Abstract: This invention is directed to methods for treating and preventing influenza infection by inhibiting influenza virus HA maturation processes employing compounds of formula I. It is also directed to combinations for treating and preventing influenza infection comprising compounds of formula I and other agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides liquid dosage forms for treating narcolepsy. The liquid dosage form includes zolpidem or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a carbonate salt, a citrate salt, and a phosphate salt. The present invention also provides methods for treating somnambulism. The methods include administering an emulsion that includes zolpidem, a bicarbonate salt, a metal oxide, and a borate salt.

Abstract: Human therapeutic treatment compositions comprise at least two of a curcumin component, a harmine component, and an isovanillin component, and preferably all three in combination. The agents are effective for the treatment of human conditions, especially human cancers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-aza-bicycloalkyl derivatives of formula I, wherein X is CH2 or a single bond; Y is a group of formula and wherein R has the meanings as defined in the specification, which compounds are alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonists; to processes for their production, their use as pharmaceuticals and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically acceptable single parasiticidal agent compositions of imidacloprid for oral delivery to mammals to systemically control targeted blood-sucking or blood-consuming parasites, such as fleas, ticks and certain species of helminthes and scabies.

Abstract: A method of treating an individual having a desmosome-associated disorder is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the individual an effective amount of a nitroxide antioxidant, whereby the expression level of Perp is increased, and whereby the increased expression level of Perp increases desmosome function.

Abstract: A method of reducing pathogenic T-helper cell activity in a human subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the human subject, known to have a condition mediated by one or more differentiated T-helper cells responsive to Cd51, an effective amount of a nitroxide antioxidant, where the nitroxide antioxidant increases Cd51 expression, thereby reducing pathogenic T-helper cell activity. In some embodiments, the condition is an autoimmune disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing a proliferative disease in a patient in need thereof by orally administering a therapeutically effective amount of an alpha-isoform selective phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase inhibitor compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for at least two five-consecutive day cycle, wherein said compound is not administered to the patient for a period of about two days to about three days between said five-consecutive day cycles; the use of said compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the manufacture of a medicament for treating or preventing a proliferative disease administered in accordance with said dosage regimen; therapeutic regimen comprising administration of said compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in accordance with said dosage regimen; and related pharmaceutical compositions and packages thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound according to general formula (I) which acts as a modulator of FPR2 and can be used in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of disorders which are at least partially mediated by FPR2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising buprenorphine and a ? opioid receptor antagonist, wherein the composition is characterized by an Agonist Antagonist Activity Index (AAnAI) of between about 0.7 and about 2.2; wherein; AAnAI = [ c ma ? ? x ? ( BUP ) / EC 50 ] [ c ma ? ? x ? ( ANTAGONIST ) / IC 50 ] .

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising buprenorphine and a ? opioid receptor antagonist, wherein the composition is characterized by an Agonist Antagonist Activity Index (AAnAI) of between about 0.7 and about 2.2; wherein; AAnAI = [ C max ? ( BUP ) / EC 50 ] [ C max ? ( ANTAGONIST ) / IC 50 ] .

Abstract: A tamper-resistant pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a multitude of particles which comprise a pharmacologically active compound, a polyalkylene oxide, and a disintegrant; wherein the pharmacologically active compound is dispersed in a matrix comprising the polyalkylene oxide and the disintegrant; wherein the content of the disintegrant is more than 5.0 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form and/or based on the total weight of the particles; wherein the content of the polyalkylene oxide is at least 25 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form and/or based on the total weight of the particles; and wherein the dosage form provides under in vitro conditions immediate release of the pharmacologically active compound in accordance with Ph. Eur.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel synthetic substituted heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, said compounds being capable of inhibiting or antagonizing TrkA receptor tyrosine kinases. In some aspects, the disclosure provides a compound having a structural formula (I): The disclosure further concerns the use of such compounds in the treatment and/or prevention of certain types of cancers, pain, inflammation, restenosis, atherosclerosis, psoriasis, thrombosis, Alzheimer's, a disease, disorder, injury, or malfunction relating to dysmyelination or demyelination.

Abstract: In its several embodiments, this invention discloses a pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one antineoplastic agent or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and at least one dissolution enhancing agent sufficient to substantially dissolve said at least one antineoplastic agent in at least one aqueous diluent, wherein said dissolution enhancing agent is urea, L-histidine, L-threonine, L-asparagine, L-serine, L-glutamine or mixtures thereof; a lyophilized powder comprising said pharmaceutical formulation, and articles of manufacture thereof.