Patents Issued in December 13, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180353514
    Abstract: Provided are methods of treating a brain tumor in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to the patient a compound described herein and radiation therapy and/or one or more additional therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: AGIOS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua MURTIE, Nelamangala NAGARAJA, Brandon NICOLAY, David Schenkein, Katharine YEN
  • Publication number: 20180353515
    Abstract: Selective cancer treatment regimes based on assaying for the presence or absence of a mutation in PI3K in a blood or serum sample obtained from a patient having cancer. The cancer is treated with 5-(2,6-di-mor-pholin-4-yl-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-trifluoromethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine or its hydrochloride salt, or (S)-Pyrrolidine-1,2-dicarboxylic acid 2-amide 1-({4-methyl-5-[2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1,1-dimethyl-ethyl)-pyridin-4-yl]-thiazol-2-yl}-amide) on the basis that the patient is determined to have in their ctDNA a PIK3CA mutation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Emmanuelle di Tomaso
  • Publication number: 20180353516
    Abstract: A method of treating pruritus (itching) in a subject in need thereof is carried out by administering the subject an active agent in a treatment effective amount, wherein the active agent is a superoxide dismuate (SOD) mimetic. The SOD mimetic can be a complex of a metal (e.g., manganese) and an organic ligand, with suitable organic ligands including porphyrins, polyamines, salens, nitroxides, and fullerenes. Compositions for carrying out such methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Ru-Rong Ji, Tong Liu, Ines Batinic-Haberle, David S. Warner, Kimberly C. Stone, James D. Crapo
  • Publication number: 20180353517
    Abstract: Provided are methods of reducing body fat in a subject, comprising locally (e.g., topically) administering one or more compounds of the Formula (I) and/or (V): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate, stereoisomer, polymorph, tautomer, isotopically enriched derivative, or prodrug thereof, wherein X is —OR1, —SR2, or —NR3R4, and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R7?, Z, Y, n, y, and x, are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Topokine Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Murat V. Kalayoglu, Michael S. Singer
  • Publication number: 20180353518
    Abstract: An ophthalmic formulation which is an aqueous solution of a prostaglandin derivative, the prostaglandin derivative being 16-phenoxy-15-deoxy-15,15-difluoro-17,18,19,20-tetranorprostaglandin F2? or an isopropyl ester thereof, said prostaglandin derivative being contained in the aqueous solution as an active ingredient in a concentration of 0.00005 to 0.05 weight %, a nonionic surfactant which is polysorbate 80 in a concentration in the solution of 10 times or more to 100 times or less of the prostaglandin derivative and an antioxidant in an amount sufficient to inhibit decomposition of the prostaglandin derivative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicants: Santen Pharmaceutical Co., LTD., Asahi Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Kenji Morishima, Akio Kimura, Hiroyuki Asada, Masayuki Umeda, Mitsuaki Kuwano
  • Publication number: 20180353519
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Chandrashekar Giliyar, Basawaraj Chickmath, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Mahesh V. Patel, Srinivansan Venkateshwaran
  • Publication number: 20180353520
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating stroke or reducing nerve injury comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I) or formula (II) wherein W represents R1 represents R2 represents R3 represents R4 represents and R represent H or alkyl groups of C1-C6.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Arjil Biotech Holding Company Limited
    Inventors: Yeh B WU, Jir-Mehng LO, Ying Chu SHIH, Hui Ju LIANG
  • Publication number: 20180353521
    Abstract: The disclosure is related to a method for treating stroke or reducing nerve injury, which comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound isolated and purified from Antrodia camphorata fruiting body by methanol extraction. In particular, the compound is dehydroeburicoic acid, dehydrosulphurenic acid or 4,7-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Arjil Biotech Holding Company Limited
    Inventors: Yeh B WU, Jir-Mehng LO, Ying Chu SHIH, Hui Ju LIANG
  • Publication number: 20180353522
    Abstract: Described herein are chemoembolic compositions and agents. The compositions include one or more anti-cancer agents and a silk-elastinlike protein polymer, wherein the compositions are liquids prior to administration to a subject but convert to hydrogels upon administration to the subject. Administration of the chemoembolic compositions to tumor and/or tumor vasculature in a subject having cancer can result in reduced or inhibited blood flow to the tumor as well as localized, sustained release of the anti-cancer agent in the vicinity of the tumor. Reduction in blood flow, in turn, results in a reduction of tumor volume and/or inhibition of tumor growth, while localized release of the anti-cancer agent results in reduced systemic effects and lower overall toxicity of treatment with the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Hamid GHANDEHARI, Joseph Cappello, Azadeh Poursaid, Mark Martin Jensen
  • Publication number: 20180353523
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing a metabolic condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Brian Lian
  • Publication number: 20180353524
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for treating cancer comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-L-fucose or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: SEATTLE GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Shyra Gardai, Che-Leung Law, Peter Senter, Nicole Okeley, Jessica Field
  • Publication number: 20180353525
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of sensitizing a tumor cells of a subject to a weak base chemotherapeutic drug comprising administering an effective amount of a NHE6-RACK1 blocker to the subject. It also provides a method of preventing or treating cancer or a symptom thereof in a subject, comprising (a) administering an effective amount of a NHE6-RACK1 blocker to the subject; and (2) administering an effective amount of a weak base chemotherapeutic drug to the subject. Also provided are compositions and kits comprising a NHE6-RACK1 blocker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: CLAIRE DUBOIS, FABRICE LUCIEN, PIERRE-PAUL PELLETIER
  • Publication number: 20180353526
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses compositions and methods for regulating the kynurenine to tryptophan ratio, NAD+ level and CD16 expression for the treatment diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Jay F. Rappaport, Xuebin Qin, Stephani Velasquez
  • Publication number: 20180353527
    Abstract: A composition comprising one or more polyphenols, such as oleuropein, rutin, curcumin or quercetin, can treat or prevent sarcopenia, reduce a loss of muscle functionality (e.g. muscle strength, gait speed, etc.), increase muscle functionality, and/or improve recovery of muscle functionality after muscle atrophy. The composition can be administered to an individual who is elderly and/or frail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Marie Noelle Horcajada, Fanny Membrez, Denis Breuille, Claire Boutry
  • Publication number: 20180353528
    Abstract: A method of reducing the risk of filovirus hemorrhagic fever or a symptom thereof in a mammal host exposed to a filovirus (e.g., Ebola or Zika virus), comprising administering an effective amount of quercetin-3 ?-O-D-glucoside (Q3G) or an analogue thereof, or a composition comprising Q3G or analogue thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, to said host prior to said exposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: MICHEL CHRÉTIEN, MAJAMBU MBIKAY, XIANGGUO QIU
  • Publication number: 20180353529
    Abstract: Gel formulations having antimicrobial activity are disclosed. Methods of using the gel formulation are further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Steven A. Kates, Keith Arthur Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180353530
    Abstract: A combination therapeutic agent is described which comprises reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) or a salt thereof and at least one antioxidative additive agent for use in the treatment of macular degeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Wolfgang PRIES
  • Publication number: 20180353531
    Abstract: Regarding Diquafosol ophthalmic solution comprising a chelating agent at a concentration of 0.0001 to 1% (w/v), formation of insoluble precipitates found in Diquafosol ophthalmic solution during storage of the solution, as well as deterioration of the filtration performance in the course of production (course of filtration sterilization), have been inhibited. Further, in Diquafosol ophthalmic solution comprising a chelating agent, reduction of eye irritation and enhancement of the preservative effectiveness have been confirmed, in comparison to Diquafosol ophthalmic solution comprising no chelating agent. Accordingly, the present invention has been confirmed to provide physicochemical properties that are stable during the courses of production and distribution as well as the course of storage by a patient, and also reduce eye irritation and enhance preservative effectiveness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akiko Sakatani, Tatsuo Ikei, Koji Inagaki, Masatsugu Nakamura, Kazuhiro Hosoi, Mikiko Saito, Masaki Sonoda, Yoko Fukui, Mitsuaki Kuwano
  • Publication number: 20180353532
    Abstract: A double-stranded nucleic acid molecule for suppressing expression of non-coding RNA, the double-stranded nucleic acid molecule including: (a) a sense strand containing a nucleotide sequence corresponding to a target sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 5 to 11 and 26 to 31; and (b) an antisense strand containing a nucleotide sequence which is complementary to the sense strand in the (a) to form a double strand with the sense strand, wherein the non-coding RNA contains a base sequence set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1 to 4, a part of the base sequence, or both of the base sequence and the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: SAITAMA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Satoshi INOUE, Kazuhiro IKEDA, Kuniko INOUE
  • Publication number: 20180353533
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition comprising micro particles of polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (Poly(I:C)) and a pea starch for us in preventing and/or treating viral infections of the upper respiratory tract such as viral respiratory infections or the common cold and a device, preferably a nasal delivery system, comprising said composition for use by a patient in need to prevent and/or treat said infections or the common cold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Janssen Sciences Ireland UC
    Inventors: Alex Henri Van Dijck, Jurgen Mensch
  • Publication number: 20180353534
    Abstract: Neuregulin-1 (NRG1) or a fragment thereof or vitamin B12 for use in maintaining or increasing muscle function and/or mass in an ageing subject, and/or substantially preventing or reducing muscle wasting in an ageing subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Alice PANNEREC, Jerome FEIGE
  • Publication number: 20180353535
    Abstract: The agent for inhibiting inflammation promoted by GM3 of the present invention comprises a substance that inhibits inflammation promoted by GM3 as an active ingredient. The substance which inhibits inflammation promoted by GM3 is preferably a ganglioside having 2 or more of sialic acids. The ganglioside having 2 or more of sialic acids is at least one kind of ganglioside selected from the group consisting of GD1c, GD1a, GT1a, GD3, GD2, GD1b, GT1b, GQ1b, GT3, GT2, GT1c, GQ1c, and GP1c. Further, the substance which inhibits inflammation promoted by GM3 has a structure represented by the following formula (1): [In the formula (1), R1 represents a glycan constituting ganglioside GM3, R2—C(?O)— represents a fatty acid residue having 18 or less of carbon atoms, or an unsaturated fatty acid residue having 20 or more of carbon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: THE NOGUCHI INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jin-ichi Inokuchi, Hirotaka Kanoh, Sandro Sonnino
  • Publication number: 20180353536
    Abstract: A powder formulation comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable anionic stabilizer and an aliphatic amine polymer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof mixed with the anionic stabilizer. The powder formulation is conveniently packaged in a container, such as a sachet. A method of treating a subject with hyperphosphotemia with the powder formulation is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Hitesh R. Bhagat, Jeffrey M. Goldberg
  • Publication number: 20180353537
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of warts using a transition metal, plated transition metal or transition metal alloy and an ointment containing Camphor, Menthol and Eucalyptus Oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: James H. Southard, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180353538
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising energy (e.g., light) absorbing submicron particles (e.g., nanoparticles comprising a silica core and a gold shell) and methods for delivering such particles via topical application. This delivery is facilitated by application of mechanical agitation (e.g. massage), acoustic vibration in the range of 10 Hz-20 kHz, ultrasound, alternating suction and pressure, and microjets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Dilip Paithankar, Richard Dean Blomgren, Richard Rox Anderson, William A. Farinelli, Apostolos G. Doukas, Gerard van Hamel Platerink
  • Publication number: 20180353539
    Abstract: A method for treating cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, diabetes, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, or any other inflammatory disease, and/or promoting healing thereafter includes a step of identifying a subject afflicted with cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or an inflammatory disease. A therapeutically effective dose of a pharmaceutical composition is administered to the patient. The pharmaceutical composition includes at least one metal-containing compound. Characteristically, the at least one metal-containing compound includes a metal selected from the group consisting of zinc, copper, manganese, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: BO HAN, BA XUAN HOANG
  • Publication number: 20180353540
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treating leukemia, mainly made of the following raw materials by weight percentage: 2 to 8 percent of realgar, 25 to 42 percent of indigo naturalis, 50 to 60 percent of salvia miltiorrhiza, and 6 to 10 percent of heterophylla. The present disclosure improves the preparation method of salvia miltiorrhiza, reduces the amount of the adding water, the number of decocting times and the decocting time. Tanshiuone IIA extraction rate reaches 75%. The pharmaceutical composition of the present disclosure can treat leukemia, the complete remission rate reaches 92.9%, the curative effect is obviously improved, and the toxic side effects are greatly reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicants: Yi Fan Pharmaceutical Academy (Beijing) Co., Ltd., YiFan Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.
    Inventors: Xianfeng CHENG, Wenyan ZHOU, Xiaodong LIANG, Liping QIAN
  • Publication number: 20180353541
    Abstract: Uses of expanded cord blood hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells (HSPC) are described. Examples include to reduce transplant rejection, to induce immune tolerance, to reduce total parenteral nutrition (TPN) feeding, opioid use, mucositis, and hospitalization following a medical procedure and to reduce graft versus host disease (GVHD) following an allogeneic transplant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
    Inventor: Colleen Delaney
  • Publication number: 20180353542
    Abstract: Compositions for platelet rich plasma (PRP) include a higher concentration of platelets and mononuclear cells than whole blood. Concentrations of lymphocytes, monocytes, and neutrophils can be different from concentrations found in whole blood. The compositions can be delivered at or near a site of tissue damaged by apoptosis, injury, wound, trauma, ischemia, lesion, or degeneration in order to treat the damaged tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Allan Kumar Mishra
  • Publication number: 20180353543
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for improving wound healing, reducing scar formation and/or promoting skin health and aesthetic appearance. In particular, the present invention provides protein compositions that are derived from Cohn fraction IV and/or IV-1 useful in promoting wound healing and for cosmetic care of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Ayelet COOPER, Nachum YONAH, Liliana BAR
  • Publication number: 20180353544
    Abstract: The present invention concerns methods of treating a disease such as leukemia in a subject by administering natural killer (NK) cells. In particular aspects, HLA-C1-licensed KIR2DL2/3 and KIR2DS2 NK cells are administered to a subject with an HLA-C genotype either homozygous or heterozygous for the C1 allele, or HLA-C2 licensed cells are administered to a subject with an HLA-C genotype homozygous for the C2 allele. In further aspects, the NK cells are genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen receptor and interleukin 15.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Katy REZVANI, Elizabeth SHPALL, Enli LIU
  • Publication number: 20180353545
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to genetically modified T cells comprising a transgene encoding an engineered antigen specific receptor, wherein expression of an endogenous gene selected from MNK1, MNK2, or both are inhibited in the genetically modified T cell in order to enhance central memory T cell subsets in cellular immunotherapy compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin R. WEBSTER, Rajesh SHARMA, Gary CHIANG
  • Publication number: 20180353546
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Antoine Turzi, Donald Francois Du Toit
  • Publication number: 20180353547
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of preventing, lessening or treating pulmonary fibrosis in a subject. The methods comprise delivering an amount of a powdered extracellular matrix (ECM)-derived material to the respiratory system of the subject effective to prevent, lessen or treat pulmonary fibrosis in a subject. Also provided is an apparatus for delivering the powdered ECM-derived material to a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas W. Gilbert, Michelle Manni, Tim D. Oury
  • Publication number: 20180353548
    Abstract: Preparations comprising an enriched population of extracellular vesicles (nEVs) having a negatively charged surface, and that are CD81+ and CD9?, are provided. Improved processes and methods for producing an enriched population of nEVs from non-murine cells, especially human origin cells and/or tissues, are disclosed. Therapeutic methods for using the preparations, including for reducing brain inflammation and treatment of various pathologies associated with brain inflammation, such as by intravenous or intranasal administration, are also described. Methods and preparations for reducing brain inflammation associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are also disclosed. A method for treating a patient having suffered a mild traumatic injury (mTMI), or concussion, such as a sports-related head injury, is also disclosed. The nEVs are also demonstrated to reduce the expression level of IL-I? in brain tissue of an animal having had traumatic brain injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Darwin J. Prockop, Dong-Ki Kim, Hidetaka Nishida, Askok K. Shetty
  • Publication number: 20180353549
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating and preventing bleeding and lung injuries, such as exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage, using compositions comprising stem cells and/or stem cell derived factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Robert Harman
  • Publication number: 20180353550
    Abstract: A method for decreasing proliferation of cancer cells comprises the steps of administering a sensitizer. Sensitizers can include selenium, fish oil, and a combination of selenium and fish oil to a cancer cell. The method contemplates that the selenium and fish oil are administered in an amount effective to respectively increase the sensitivity of the cancer cells, and the administration of the combination of selenium and fish oil are administered in an amount effective to synergistically increase the sensitivity of the cancer cells more than the selenium or the fish oil alone. The method additionally exposes cancer cells to temperatures in excess of 37° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Houn Simon Hsia
  • Publication number: 20180353551
    Abstract: The present invention is related to methods of making crustacean oil compositions. In particular, the crustacean oil compositions are krill oil compositions. In some embodiments, the krill oil compositions are concentrated in phospholipids. These concentrated phospholipid krill oil compositions have a sufficient flowability to permit successful encapsulation at phospholipid concentrations that is currently unattainable in the art. Such phospholipid krill oil compositions are capable of encapsulation even though they may have a phospholipid concentration ranging between approximately 60%-99% and a viscosity ranging between 100,000-3,000,000 cP. Such concentrated phospholipid krill oil compositions may be created using a small molecule organic solvent/water extraction mixture and/or sub-critical or super-critical fluid extraction at low temperatures followed by a drying process to remove water and organic solvent (e.g., for example, ethanol).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Inge Bruheim, John Cameron, Charles Edward John Hodgson
  • Publication number: 20180353552
    Abstract: The disclosure is concerned with a novel human intestinal isolate capable of converting L-lysine into butyrate and/or of converting fructose-lysine into butyrate. The novel isolate can be used as a probiotic or supplement to promote production of butyrate in the GI tract, thereby preventing and/or treating conditions or diseases that benefit from the production of butyrate. Additionally, the isolate may prevent and/or treat conditions or diseases caused by an excess of pathogenic bacteria in the GI tract, mediated by L-lysine, or mediated by fructose-lysine or other advanced glycation end products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Wageningen Universiteit
    Inventors: Willem Meindert De Vos, Thi Phuong Nam Bui
  • Publication number: 20180353553
    Abstract: Disclosed is the hypolipidemic potential of Bacillus coagulans. More specifically the invention discloses the cholesterol lowering potential of Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 and therapeutic/biological indications thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Muhammed Majeed, Kalyanam Nagabhushanam, Sivakumar Arumugam, Furqan Ali, Shaheen Majeed
  • Publication number: 20180353554
    Abstract: Provided are therapeutic compositions containing combinations of bacteria, for the maintenance or restoration of a healthy microbiota in the gastrointestinal tract of a mammalian subject, and methods for use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew R. Henn, David N. Cook, Toshiro K. Ohsumi, Mary-Jane Lombardo McKenzie, Kevin D. Litcofsky, Han Zhang, John Grant Aunins, David Arthur Berry
  • Publication number: 20180353555
    Abstract: Disclosed are the methods and compositions for the reduction of intestinal gas/flatulence. Specifically a method for reducing flatulence using a composition containing probiotic bacteria Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 is disclosed. More specifically, the invention discloses a method for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms that facilitate the production of intestinal gas, using a composition containing probiotic bacteria Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Muhammed Majeed, Kalyanam Nagabhushanam, Sivakumar Arumugam, Furqan Ali, Shaheen Majeed
  • Publication number: 20180353556
    Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods that effectively support innate immunity and/or disperse pathogenic biofilms using readily available, nontoxic, natural substances, while supporting restoration of normal microbiotic homeostasis. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides anti-biofilm compositions comprising one or more probiotic organisms, anti-microbial honey, and other ingredients such as prebiotic compounds, other hive products, green tea derivatives, other plant derivatives, and vitamin D3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Eva A. BERKES, Nicholas T. MONSUL, Frederick T. BOEHM
  • Publication number: 20180353557
    Abstract: A method for prophylaxis or treatment of a disease includes administering an an effective amount of an agent that contains cells of Lactobacillus paracasei MCC1849 (NITE BP-01633) to a subject in need of such prophylaxis or treatment. The disease can be one or more of an inflammatory disease, ulcer, food allergies, bronchial asthma, urticaria, pollinosis, anaphylactic shock or an opportunistic infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Tomohiro TANAKA, Noriyuki IWABUCHI, Yohei SATO, Kanetada SHIMIZU, Toshitaka ODAMAKI
  • Publication number: 20180353558
    Abstract: Methods and formulations for increasing the water solubility and/or bioavailability of a phytocannabinoid compound is disclosed herein. In one example, a water-soluble phytocannabinoid formulation can comprise a phytocannabinoid; a non-ionic surfactant; and optionally, water. The weight ratio of phytocannabinoid content to non-ionic surfactant can be from 1:10,000 to 1:5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Eric Kuhrts
  • Publication number: 20180353559
    Abstract: Provided is a composition for preventing and treating a menopausal disorder containing extracts of Dendropanax morbifera LEV. as an active ingredient. Specifically, the extracts of Dendropanax morbifera LEV. exhibit a significant ER agonist activity within a cell, and exhibit a very potent ER agonist (full agonist) activity with an EC50 value of about 100 ?g/ml. Thus, the extracts of Dendropanax morbifera LEV. comprising a high content of plant metabolites similar to estrogen can be useful as hormone replacement therapy capable of improving various symptoms derived from a deficiency of estrogen in menopausal women.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Sung Moon OH, Ga Hui OH, Young-Joon PARK, Minsun CHANG
  • Publication number: 20180353560
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and kits for treating infections caused by the mite Demodex Spp, said compositions comprising essential oils selected from the group consisting of Eruca sativa oil, Zingiber officinale oil, and Alpinia officinarum oil and mixtures thereof incorporated into solvents and vehicles, and presented in a kit in the form of a solution, a suspension, an emulsion or a dispersion. The compositions are topically applied for the treatment of infections and disorders caused by Demodex Spp in humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Eduardo Egea Bermejo, Gloria Garavito De Egea, Raimundo Abello Llanos, Dary Luz Mendoza Meza, Martha Lizarazo Carreño, Luis Escaff Jaraba, Luis Carlos Escaff Sales
  • Publication number: 20180353561
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition includes any of an extract of Magnoliae flos, a fraction or an active fraction obtained by fractionation thereof with an organic solvent, and a compound separated therefrom as an active ingredient. The extract of Magnoliae flos, the fraction or the active fraction obtained by fractionation thereof with an organic solvent, or the compound separated therefrom inhibits the expression of MUC5AC induced by TNF-? and the promoter activity in human lung cancer mucosal cells (H292), reduces the number of inflammatory cells in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease mouse model, inhibits the production of reactive oxygen species, and reduces the cytokines; and therefore are effective in preventing or treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF BIOSCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Sei-Ryang OH, Kyung Seop AHN, Su Ui LEE, Hyung Won RYU, Doo-Young KIM, Hyeong Kyu LEE, Ok-Kyoung KWON, Jung Hee KIM, Hyun-Jun LEE, In-Sik SHIN
  • Publication number: 20180353562
    Abstract: Methods for, among other things, improving sleep, energy and social interaction and reducing concern or worry in mammals are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Tracey Anne Seipel
  • Publication number: 20180353563
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel use of proline containing dipeptides for the prevention and/or treatment of skin conditions associated with altered, damaged or malfunctioning sebaceous glands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Remo CAMPICHE, Dominik IMFELD, Eileen JACKSON, Eliane Ursula WANDELER