Abstract: In a multi-step process for selectively purifying various pharmacologically-relevant components of a source plant such as cannabis, an initial step of the process provides a low-temperature, robust essential oil/terpene capture that also dehydrates and decarboxylates the starting product—fresh raw cannabis—by means of a vacuum-assisted microwave distillation process. By doing the terpene capture under vacuum distillation temperature may be kept low. The low distillation temperature maximizes yields of thermally-sensitive components such as terpenes and cannabinoids. The process includes additional steps of: extract cannabinoids from the dehydrated cannabis to produce a crude extract via a supercritical CO2 extraction process; purify crude extract of fats, lipids, plant material; and distill relevant cannabinoids from the purified crude extract via a wiped-film process.

Abstract: In a system and process for selectively purifying various pharmacologically-relevant components of a source plant such as cannabis, an initial step provides a low-temperature, robust essential oil/terpene capture that also dehydrates and decarboxylates the starting product—fresh raw cannabis—by means of a vacuum-assisted microwave distillation process. By doing the terpene capture under vacuum distillation temperature may be kept low. The low distillation temperature maximizes yields of thermally-sensitive components such as terpenes and cannabinoids. The system includes an oil/water separator configured to prevent leakage of ambient air into the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of health-care product, and in particular relates to a traditional Chinese medicine composition having a function of regulating emotions, a process for preparing the same, and a product thereof. It was found that the composition of the present invention had effects of nourishing liver and kidney, regulating Yin and Yang, tonifying Qi and nourishing blood, regulating emotions, and protecting the function of autonomic nerve, and could improve pressure-induced anxiety and depression, inattention, poor spirit, dispirited, learning and memory capacity decline, etc. The invention has the advantages of specificity and remarkable effect, and it uses all natural medicinal and edible plants as raw materials, the combination of which is simple, safe and stable, and is suitable for long-term use.

Abstract: A method for treatment of virus-based diseases of the skin, in particular, herpes simplex virus type-1 and herpes zoster, which comprises topically administering to the skin of a subject suffering from a virus-based disease of the skin a therapeutically amount of an aqueous, aqueous/alcohol, or natural plant oil extract of dandelion.

Abstract: A method for treatment of virus-based diseases of the skin, in particular, herpes simplex virus type-1 and herpes zoster, which comprises topically administering to the skin of a subject suffering from a virus-based disease of the skin a therapeutically amount of an aqueous, aqueous/alcohol, or natural plant oil extract of dandelion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition or a food supplement composition and use thereof in the prevention and/or treatment of allergy symptoms, preferably allergic rhinitis and/or allergic conjunctivitis symptoms. In particular, the composition according to the invention comprises at least one slow release component comprising quercetin and at least one fast release component comprising an extract from Perilla frutescens or a constituent thereof selected from luteolin, rosmarinic acid, apigenin, catechina, ferulic acid, caffeic acid or mixtures thereof, The invention further comprises the use of the composition in the prevention and/or treatment of allergy symptoms, preferably allergic rhinitis and/or allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, methods of use thereof and kits comprising same for prophylaxis, alleviating or treating a subject with, or experiencing symptoms associated with, attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and related disorders. Specifically, the compositions comprise a magnesium mineral, vitamin D and at least one botanical component, in amounts such that the supplement is effective for preventing, alleviating and/or treating a child, teen or adult subject with ADD/ADHD and related disorders or one or more symptoms associated with ADD/ADHD and related disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a Magnolia flower extract, a fraction thereof or the compound represented by formula 1 or formula 2 below as an active ingredient. Particularly, fargesin isolated from the said Magnolia flower extract and the fraction thereof can promote not only the growth of dental root but also the growth of periodontal tissue by forming alveolar bone in around teeth to inhibit periodontitis. Therefore, not only the fargesin but also the Magnolia flower extract comprising fargesin and the fraction thereof can be effectively used as an active ingredient for a pharmaceutical composition for promoting the growth of dental root and periodontal tissue and for preventing and treating periodontitis.

Abstract: Provided is a method of a method of preparing a Rosa laevigata fruit extract which regulates CD36, ApoA1, and SRB1, including extracting the fruit of Rosa laevigata using water, alcohols, or mixtures of water and alcohols as solvents. Also provided is a method of regulating CD36, ApoA1, and SRB1, including administering to a subject a composition containing an effective amount of the Rosa laevigata fruit extract. By suppressing the gene expression of CD36 and enhancing the gene expression of ApoA1 and SRB1, the Rosa laevigata fruit extract may be used to regulate lipid metabolism and reduce liver lipid accumulation and blood lipid levels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for snoring treatment which comprising 15-25 doses of Gambir and 5-15 doses of Cassia. Fabrication of the composition is also described. The present invention relates to Gambir and Cassia and their compositions with Trichosanthes, Turmeric and Phragmites, which has remarkable effects on improving or inhibiting snoring and has no side-effects. It can be a new choice for clinical treatment of snoring since it has no surgery risks.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of preventing or treating a disease, disorder or condition induced by retina ischemia comprising administrating a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a RBP2 inhibitor for preventing or treating a disease, disorder or condition induced by retina ischemia.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reducing the expressions of the sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1C (SREBP-1C), acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), and stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD-1), comprising administering to a subject a composition comprising an effective amount of a longan pericarp extract. The longan pericarp extract significantly inhibits lipogenesis, reduces the glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (GPT) index, and protects the liver.

Abstract: Some embodiments comprise dietary supplements for treating or preventing traveler's diarrhea comprising: (a) about 1000 mg green tea extract comprising at least 90% (w/w) catechins; (b) about 4 g partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG); (c) about 100 mg L-theanine; and (d) about 5 g non-sugar sweetener, wherein the sweetener does not contain a polyol. Some embodiments comprise dietary supplement for treating or preventing traveler's diarrhea comprising: (a)from about 250 mg to about 1,500 mg green tea extract comprising at least 90% (w/w) catechins; (b) from about 1 g to about 8 g partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG); and (c) from about 15 mg to about 250 mg L-theanine.

Abstract: Improved compositions of reversible monoamine oxidase inhibitors are obtained by improved methods of alcohol removal from distillates of fermented agave extracts.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of preventing or treating ophthalmic diseases or conditions in a mammalian subject. The methods comprise administering an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to subjects in need thereof. More specifically, the disclosure provides a composition for preventing, treating, or ameliorating the symptoms of diabetic macular edema in a mammalian subject in need thereof, comprising: a therapeutically effective amount of a peptide D-Arg-2?6?-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition and pharmaceutical formulation including a peptide immobilized in a hydrogel. Compositions and formulations of the invention are useful in reducing the size, severity or duration of a wound, ameliorating of one or more symptoms associated with a wound without necessarily curing the wound, or lessening in the growth or severity of a wound. Compositions and formulations of the invention are particularly useful in the treatment of a wound associated with diabetes, such as a diabetic ulcer.

Abstract: Methods for treating immunodeficiencies are provided using peptide-based compounds.

Abstract: A method for preparing eye drops of cyclosporin A in the form of an emulsion, a microemulsion, or a lipophilic/hydrophilic micellar solution whose lipophilic—and hence oily—phase contains cyclosporin A, characterized in that it comprises at least the following steps: a) eliminating at least 99 wt % of the ethanol contained in the oily solution of cyclosporin A, under a flow of nitrogen under a pressure of 0.5 bar, at a temperature of from 2° C. to 45° C. and for a period of from 0.25 h to 24 h, b) diluting the concentrate obtained in step a) in an aqueous solution, c) forming an emulsion, a microemulsion, or a micellar solution in which the aqueous phase makes up at least 75% of the final emulsion, microemulsion, or micellar solution, by stirring to mix the concentrated oily solution obtained in step a) with the diluted aqueous solution obtained in step b), d) sterile packaging of the obtained eye drops in packaging that is suitable for ophthalmic use.

Abstract: An inhibitor of Na+-taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide (NTCP) for use in a method of treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis, atherosclerosis, or an NRLP3 inflammasome-associated disease in a subject.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to particles comprising recombinant proteins, pharmaceutical composition comprising the particles, and therapeutic uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the particles are made by the process of producing recombinant proteins and conjugating the recombinant proteins to form nanoparticles with a linking reagent comprising disulfide bonds. Typically the recombinant protein has a polypeptide of viral, fungal, or bacterial origin such as secreted effector proteins AvrA and YopJ. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to treating or preventing autoimmune diseases, cancer, or inflammatory diseases, or conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Abstract: Provided are methods of treating a tumor in a subject with a BTNL9-binding antibody. Also provided are methods of treating a tumor in a subject with an ERMAP-binding antibody. A fusion protein comprising a BTNL9 or ERMAP and related compositions and encoding nucleic acids are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of Vascular Associated Maculopathy, or a symptom thereof, in a subject. Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of one or more symptoms associated with Vascular Associated Maculopathy Disclosed in a subject. Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of severe maculopathy or last stage maculopathy in a subject. Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of resolving aberrant choriocapillaris lobules in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of protecting the heart from damage, by administering to a patient at risk of such damage, a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition which inhibits the interaction of RSK3 and mAKAP?, or the expression or activity of one or both of those molecules. This composition may be in the form of a peptide that specifically inhibits mAKAP? binding to RSK3 or in the form of an siRNA construct which inhibits the expression of RSK3.

Abstract: The invention discloses peptides for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diabetic retinopathy. The peptides of the invention comprise a glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) binding sequence and/or an E3 ubiquitin ligase seven in absentia homolog 1 (Siah1) binding sequence and an internalization sequence.

Abstract: Modified peptides based on C-terminal PDZ binding domains of PTEN and PHLPP, or PDK1 interacting fragment of PKN2 are described as are methods of using the modified peptides for blocking the activity of PTEN, PHLPP and PKN2 and treating sudden cardiac arrest. A method for guiding treatment of cardiac arrest based on sorbitol or taurine levels is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates, e.g., to a method for inducing arteriogenesis, lymphangiogenesis, vasculogenesis, or cardiomyogenesis, and/or for inducing mitosis or proliferation of a smooth muscle cell, a skeletal muscle cell, or a cardiomyocyte, comprising administering to a cell or tissue in need thereof a dose of a polynucleotide that encodes a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), or that encodes a polypeptide comprising an active site of the VEGF. The coding sequence is operably linked to an expression control sequence; and the dose is sufficient to induce arteriogenesis, lymphangiogenesis, vasculogenesis, or cardiomyogenesis, and/or to induce mitosis or proliferation of a smooth muscle cell, a skeletal muscle cell, or a cardiomyocyte. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the method is a method of tissue regeneration, particularly of cardiomyogenesis; and the polynucleotide (or a polypeptide encoded by such a polynucleotide) is administered into the myocardium.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for promoting differentiation of cardiac progenitor cells toward myocytes and suppressing the conversion of cardiac progenitor cells into fibroblasts and myofibroblasts cells in a subject determined to have cardiac progenitor cells in or around the heart, by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an NRG-1 peptide or functional variant or fragment thereof. The methods disclosed herein can be used to treat, prevent, or delay the progression of cardiac injury, for example heart failure or myocardial infarction.

Abstract: A method for treating an anal or sphincter wound of a subject is described. The method includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of a stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1) protein or protein variant, or an SDF-1 or SDF-1 variant expression vector in or proximate to the anal or sphincter wound. Topical formulations for administering the SDF-1 or SDF-1 expression vector to an anal or sphincter wound are also described.

Abstract: A method for treating cancer and/or preventing or reducing metastasis or treating angiogenesis related disorders comprising the step of administering IL-31 or peptide which is at least about 70%, homologous to the IL-31 sequence as set forth in SEQ ID No. 1.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments of the invention, a method is provided, the method comprising the steps of administering to a cancer patient: (a) an IL-2R?-activating amount of a long-acting, IL-2R?-selective agonist; and (b) an IL-15R-activating amount of a long-acting, IL-15 moiety. In one or more embodiments of the invention, a composition is provided, the composition comprising: an IL-2R?-activating amount of a long-acting, IL-2R?-selective agonist; and an IL-15R-activating amount of a long-acting, IL-15 moiety. In one or more embodiments of the invention, a kit is provided, the kit comprising: an IL-2R?-activating amount of a long-acting, IL-2R?-selective agonist; an IL-15R-activating amount of a long-acting, IL-15 moiety; and instructions for use of the IL-2R?-selective agonist and the long-acting, IL-15 moiety.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of lesions originating in an epithelial layer, particularly diseases of the epithelium of the skin, bladder, oral mucosa, vagina and cervix are described. Also described are uses and formulations for the treatment of lesions originating in an epithelial layer.

Abstract: A prophylactic and therapeutic agent for Rett Syndrome (RTT) is provided, a pharmaceutical composition comprising ghrelin and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a prophylactic and therapeutic agent for RTT comprising a therapeutically effective amount of ghrelin. The side chain of serine at the 3rd position of ghrelin is modified with octanoic acid.

Abstract: Conjugates of carriers and hydrogels for controlling the biological half-life of somatostatin and its analogs are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions for specifically cleaving target sequences in retroviruses include nucleic acids encoding a Clustered Regularly Interspace Short Palindromic Repeat (CRISPR) associated endonuclease and a guide RNA sequence complementary to one or more target nucleic acid sequences in a retrovirus genome.

Abstract: A method of utilizing the chymotrypsin level of an individual as a measure of the success of secretin, other neuropeptides, and peptides or digestive enzyme administration to such individuals, and in particular, as a prognosticative of potential secretin, other neuropeptides, peptides, and digestive enzyme administration for persons having ADD, ADHD, Autism and other PDD related disorders. In one aspect, a method for determining the efficacy of secretin, other neuropeptides, peptides, or digestive enzymes for the treatment of an individual diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) comprises obtaining a sample of feces from an individual, determining a quantitative level of chymotrypsin present in the sample, and correlating the quantitative level of chymotrypsin determined to be present in the sample with the PDD to determine the efficacy of treating the individual with secretin, other neuropeptides, peptides, or digestive enzyme administration.

Abstract: Formulations and methods of treatment are disclosed for prevention and/or treatment of visual loss from age-related macular degeneration. The disclosed formulations include botulinum neurotoxin (e.g., botulinum neurotoxin or a fragment thereof, either in pure form or with one or more peptide fragments and/or neurotoxin associated proteins. In some embodiments, the disclosed formulations are applied to the para orbital or periorbital region of a patient to delay or stop the progression of dry macular degeneration. The methods described herein do not involve a direct injection into the eye or subconjunctival region, thus significantly easing both comfort and administration related complications and further preserving barrier functions of retinal layers while also delaying or ceasing the degenerative process to wet conversion.

Abstract: Provided are lyophilized formulations comprising pegylated arginine deiminase (ADI-PEG) and related reconstituted liquid compositions and methods of using the compositions for arginine depletion therapies, including for the treatment of various cancers.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition characterised in that it comprises at least one poxvirus, a naked nucleic acid sequence encoding at least one specific neoantigen of a cancerous cell and an anti-CTLA4 antibody.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of an immunogenic lysate from mesothelioma tumor cells, to such a lysate and to dendritic cells loaded with the lysate, the present invention further relates a pharmaceutical composition comprising such lysate or dendritic cells, to the use of the lysate, and to said loaded dendritic cells or said pharmaceutical composition for use in the prevention or treatment of mesothelioma.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition includes a physiological solution containing a dendritic cell as an active component and plasma. The dendritic cell expresses a CD1d molecule on a surface thereof, and the CD1d molecule is bound with ?-galactosylceramide. A concentration of the plasma is 40 volume/volume % or higher to a total volume of the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the development of chimeric OspA molecules for use in a new Lyme vaccine. More specifically, the chimeric OspA molecules comprise the proximal portion from one OspA serotype, together with the distal portion from another OspA serotype, while retaining antigenic properties of both of the parent polypeptides. The chimeric OspA molecules are delivered alone or in combination to provide protection against a variety of Borrelia genospecies. The invention also provides methods for administering the chimeric OspA molecules to a subject in the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease or borreliosis.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the use of VirB10 to immunize a host against an infection by a bacterium having T4SS. The invention provides a vaccine comprising VirB10, a fragment of VirB10, a polynucleotide encoding VirB10 or a polynucleotide encoding a fragment of VirB10 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and/or adjuvant. The invention also provides a method of immunizing a host against an infection caused by a bacterium having T4SS, the method comprising administering to the host a vaccine of the invention. The vaccines and the methods of the invention can be used to immunize against infections caused by bacteria having T4SS in dogs, rabbits, cats, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, deer, horses, rodents and humans.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating disease, such as hypercholesterolemia (e.g., by modulating serum lipids, such as cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins, high-density lipoproteins, and triglycerides) and hyperglycemia by administering Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG). Methods of the invention also encompass the use of genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic analyses for determining the likelihood that a patient has disease or will respond to treatment (e.g., with BCG therapy), as well as for determining whether a patient previously administered BCG would benefit from BCG redosing.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel immunogenic proteins derived from Staphylococcus aureus, as well as methods for their use in conferring protective immunity against S. aureus infections. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the proteins and methods of use of these nucleic acids.

Abstract: The invention provides an immunogenic composition for preventing pneumococcal diseases, comprising PspA-MRXI, PspA-EF5668, PspA-EF3296 and PlyL460D, wherein the amount of each component is 10-100 ?g/ml; the immunogenic composition is prepared by adding to aluminum adjuvant the corresponding dosages of the four stock solutions PspA-mRXI, PspA-EF5668, PspA-EF3296 and PlyL460D, and mixing them homogeneously; the immunogenic composition can prevent infection and invasion by Streptococcus pneumonia, covering more than 95% of the strains in clinic. The immunogenic composition has a wide application in the prevention of pneumonia, and is suitable for large-scale production in industry for its simple preparation method, low production cost, and short production cycle.

Abstract: Immunogenic peptides, fusion polypeptides, and carrier molecules which include the immunogenic peptides, and immunogenic compositions which include these immunogenic peptides, fusion polypeptides, and/or carrier molecules bearing the peptides, and which are able to elicit antibody production against Haemophilus influenzae (Hi), are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of their use in causing an antibody response against one or more strains of Hi.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to sexually transmitted disease ribonucleic acid vaccines and combination vaccines, as well as methods of using the vaccines and compositions comprising the vaccines.

Abstract: A composition or combination comprising at least a first immunogenic component and at least a second adjuvant component, wherein the first immunogenic component comprises at least one nucleic acid molecule encoding at least one epitope of at least one antigen, and wherein the second adjuvant component comprises at least one immune potentiator compound and/or at least one delivery system compound.

Abstract: The invention provides an isolated H3 equine influenza A virus, as well as methods of preparing and using the virus, and genes or proteins thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to an immunogen and, in particular, to an immunogen for inducing antibodies that neutralizes a wide spectrum of HIV primary isolates and/or to an immunogen that induces a T cell immune response. The invention also relates to a method of inducing anti-HIV antibodies, and/or to a method of inducing a T cell immune response, using such an immunogen. The invention further relates to nucleic acid sequences encoding the present immunogens.