Abstract: This application relates to using trace amine associated receptor 1 (TAAR1) agonists and/or partial agonists for treating or preventing pain, especially neuropathic pain.

Abstract: There is provided for novel therapy of sleep apnea that involves administering the drug sultiame to the patient.

Abstract: Provided herein are myeloid cell leukemia 1 protein (Mcl-1) inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula I, or a stereoisomer thereof; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases or conditions, such as cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the formula: wherein X, Y, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, R5, RA, m, A. L, and B are as defined herein, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preventing or treating a Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection in a mammal the method comprising administering to the mammal a first inhibitor, wherein the first inhibitor is an inhibitor of heme degradation and wherein the first inhibitor is a metal protoporphyrin, and administering to the mammal a second inhibitor, wherein the second inhibitor is an inhibitor of Mtb, wherein administration of the first and second inhibitors to the mammal prevents or treats Mtb infection in the mammal.

Abstract: A method for diagnosing and treating a bronchial asthma by classifying a patient's asthma as Type I, Type II or Type III based on the patient's symptoms is disclosed. The symptoms for the three types of asthma are disclosed together with recommended treatment guidelines for each type to optimize treatment regiments based on symptoms.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for treating or ameliorating lung cancer including a glucocorticoid-based compound, a glucocorticoid-based compound and an mTOR inhibitor, or a glucocorticoid-based compound and an AMPK inhibitor as an active ingredient. The glucocorticoid-based compounds inhibit the growth of cancer cells by suppressing NRF2 in KEAP1 mutant lung cancer or KEAP1 and LKB1 mutant lung cancer, and exhibit a more potent anticancer effect when used in combination with the mTOR inhibitor, and thus the compounds can be effectively used as anticancer agents for mutant lung cancer. Further, the glucocorticoid-based compounds exhibit a strong anticancer synergistic effect in a low nutritional state when treated in combination with an AMPK inhibitor in KEAP1 and LKB1 normal lung cancer, and thus the compounds can also be used as an anticancer agent for KEAP1 normal lung cancer.

Abstract: A formulation of a topical steroid for therapy of a mucosa or dermatological lesion, such as but not limited to a lichen planus lesion or an aphthous ulcer.

Abstract: A method and intravaginal drug delivery device for reducing size of a uterine fibroid in a female in need thereof are provided. The method includes administering intravaginally to the female a therapeutically effective amount of an active agent, wherein the agent is delivered on a delivery device directly to uterine fibroid, wherein said amount is able to significantly reduce the size of the uterine fibroid, wherein the active agent is any one of selective progesterone receptor modulator (SPRM), an anti-progestin agent, and an anti-progestational agent.

Abstract: A reagent selected from cholestenoic acid or an inhibitor of an enzyme in the cholestenoic acid biosynthetic or metabolic pathway for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions. in particular, the reagent is a cholestenoic acid of a particular form, such as 3?,7?-dihydroxycholest-5-en-26-oic (3?,7?-diHCA), not previously associated with neural tissue or CSF. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment or prevention of neurodegenerative conditions as well as diagnostic methods and novel biomarkers form further aspects of the invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of affecting platelet activation by the use of a PC-TP inhibitor. The PC-TP inhibitor can be administered to a subject in need thereof in order to prevent or treat pathologic thrombosis, or to treat a disorder treatable by a PAR4 inhibitor.

Abstract: The disclosure provides controlled release compositions comprising tetracyclines and in some embodiments, doxycycline. The controlled release doxycycline compositions of the invention exhibit a superior dissolution profile and provide reduced side effects such as nausea and irritation.

Abstract: This invention relates to combination products comprising an amidine selected from dibromopropamidine and diminazene or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; and a tetracycline anti-bacterial agent. The combination products are suitable for use in the treatment of bacterial infections or diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for inhibiting ectopic calcification in soft tissues, such as heart tissue. Also provided herein are ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase-1 (ENPP1) inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention provides marine lysophosphatidylcholine compositions for use in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and functional foods, as well as methods for making marine lysophosphatidylcholine compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antisense oligomers and related compositions and methods for increasing the expression of functional human type VII collagen and methods for treating dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa and related disorders and relates to inducing exclusion of exon 80 in human type VII collagen mRNA.

Abstract: Compositions containing a combination of nicotinamide riboside and pterostilbene for treating neurodegenerative disorders, and methods of treating neurodegenerative disorders using these compositions and their equivalents are described. The neurodegenerative disorders that can be treated using these compositions or methods can include parkinson's disease, huntington's disease, alzheimer's disease, and the like. In an embodiment, the compositions containing a combination of nicotinamide riboside and pterostilbene can be prepared as oral formulations. In some embodiments, a dietary supplement comprises nicotinamide riboside and/or pterostilbene or equivalents.

Abstract: Compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions, nutraceutical compositions or medical food compositions) comprising tannic acids, particularly tannic acids which are D-amino acid oxidase inhibitor with superior potency, purity and safety profile; and uses thereof for treating CNS disorder and obesity disorders including diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia or hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of processing Polygonum multiflorum, the method contains preparing a root extract solution and placing the solution under UV light for 1 to 24 hours. Also disclosed is a composition prepared from the method that can be for use in the prevention, treatment, and management of diabetes in human and animal subjects.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of diseases, disorders, and/or conditions associated with the increased regulatory T lymphocyte cell (Treg cell) function, comprising the administration of T-cell checkpoint inhibitors in combination with E-selectin inhibitors, CXCR4 receptor inhibitors, and/or heterobifunctional inhibitors that comprise at least one E-selectin inhibitor linked to at least one CXCR4 receptor inhibitor, are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of treating ocular neovascularization, e.g., associated with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), using activators of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and/or of Phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN).

Abstract: The present invention relates to ex vivo methods using a compound selected from the group consisting of azacytidine, a compound of formula (I): and decitabine, a compound of formula (II): and related uses of said compounds.

Abstract: Phosphoramidate derivates of 5-fluoro-2?-deoxyuridine are disclosed for use in the treatment of cancer, especially in the treatment of cancer where the patient shows resistance, for example, in a patient with cells with a lowered level of nucleoside transporter proteins and/or with nucleoside kinase-deficient cells and/or with mycoplasma-infected cells and/or with cells with a raised level of thymidylate synthase.

Abstract: The use of described compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or compositions thereof for the treatment of a host infected with an RNA virus other than HCV, or other disorder more fully described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of immune activation which is effective for eliciting a non-antigen-specific immune response in a member of the bovine species. The method is particularly effective for protecting a member of the bovine species from infectious disease and treating animals inflicted with infectious disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the finding that vault RNAs (vtRNA) associate with p62, an important factor of cellular autophagy. The invention provides the modulation of the binding of vtRNA to p62 as a novel strategy to influence autophagic flux in cells. Thus, the present invention provides inhibitors of vtRNA for use in the treatment of diseases associated with a pathological reduced or insufficient autophagy in cells, such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Further provided are methods for screening novel therapeutic compounds modulating autophagy via the p62/vtRNA axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hemostatic composition and a method for preparing thereof, and more specifically, relates to a hemostatic composition comprising a cross-linked hyaluronic acid derivative matrix which is suitable to be used for hemostasis and a method of preparation of such a composition.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to compositions and methods for managing the body mass index, the body fat percentage and/or the distribution of fat storage sites of humans and particularly to the use of food compositions for managing the body mass index, the body fat percentage and/or the distribution of fat storage sites.

Abstract: A sustained-release composition is provided in the present disclosure for producing a therapeutic gas, such as hydrogen. The sustained-release composition includes a precursor and a carrier. The precursor is magnesium, and the carrier is for carrying the precursor with an efficient amount, wherein the carrier includes a poly lactic-co-glycolic acid copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of inhibiting cancer cell growth or proliferation by contacting the cancer cell with an extracellular matrix (ECM) composition. Also provided are methods of delivering a chemotherapeutic agent to a cancer cell by contacting a cancer cell with an extracellular matrix composition containing a chemotherapeutic agent. Also provided are compositions containing ECM and a chemotherapeutic agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for generating universal MHC/HLA-compatible hematopoietic progenitor cells and methods for generating custom patient-specific MHC/HLA-compatible hematopoietic progenitor cells. Compositions comprising the universal and custom hematopoietic progenitor cells and therapeutic applications thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are innate immune cells for use in therapeutic methods. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising innate immune cells for use in the treatment of a variety of diseases including, but not limited to pathogenic infections, pulmonary diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, and immunodeficiency.

Abstract: Provided are engineered cells for adoptive therapy, including NK cells and T cells. Also provided are compositions for engineering and producing the cells, compositions containing the cells, and methods for their administration to subjects. In some embodiments, the cells contain genetically engineered antigen receptors that specifically bind to antigens, such as chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) and costimulatory receptors. In some embodiments, the cells include receptors targeting multiple antigens. In some embodiments, the cells include repression of one or more gene product, for example, by disruption of a gene encoding the gene product. In some embodiments, a gene encoding an antigen recognized by the engineered antigen receptor is disrupted, reducing the likelihood of targeting of the engineered cells. In some embodiments, the antigen recognized by the engineered antigen receptor is related to a tumor antigen recognized by the engineered antigen receptor.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for signaling and antigen-presenting bifunctional receptors (SABRs) comprising one or more antigen presenting domains; and one or more signal transduction domains, wherein the one or more antigen presenting domains comprise a binding fragment of a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecule. Various immunological functions of the SABRs are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of enforcing expression of an E-selectin and/or L-selectin ligand on a surface of a cell. Also provided are methods of enabling and/or increasing binding of a cell to E-selectin and/or L-selectin, methods of increasing homing and/or extravasation in a population of transplanted cells, methods of producing modified cells, including stem cells, for transplanting into a subject, methods of treating or ameliorating the effects of a symptom, a disease or an injury in a subject, and methods for inducing and/or enhancing homing of a population of cells to a therapeutic target in a subject. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a population of cells produced by the methods of the invention and kits that include such compositions for treating or ameliorating the effects of a symptom, a disease or an injury in a subject.

Abstract: Provided are a siRNA of the human interleukin 6, a recombinant expression CAR-T vector, and a construction method and a use thereof. The siRNA can be used in the treatment of acute B-cell lymphocytic leukemia with CAR19-T for eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of cytokine release syndrome (CRS), and can also be used for alleviating the CRS symptoms caused by treating tumours with CAR-T and even can also be used for alleviating CRS caused by other types of treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heterogeneous niche activity in mesenchymal stromal cell-based cell therapy. It was discovered in the present invention that a difference in the niche activities of MSCs can be created during ex-vivo expansion of MSCs to cause a variation in the outcomes of hematopoietic recoveries. Particularly, the difference in caused by the functional state of MSCs derived by distinct upstream signaling pathways, rather than by clonal heterogeneity, and the functional state can be inferred through the CFU-F of MSC. Therefore, the present invention is expected to contribute to solving a variation in therapeutic effects which is pointed out as a problem of conventional mesenchymal stromal cell-based cell therapy.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of promoting wound healing in a human by administering to the human mesenchymal stem cells: in an effective amount

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for treating an inflammatory neurological disease comprising administering a population of cells enriched for STRO-1+ cells and/or progeny thereof and/or soluble factors derived therefrom.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to compositions and methods for non-cytotoxic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for the treatment of chronic granulomatous disease

Abstract: A method for treating a multiple sclerosis is provided. The method includes administering a composition containing a plurality of mesenchymal stem cells to a subject in need for a treatment of the multiple sclerosis, in which each of the mesenchymal stem cells expresses insulin-like growth factor 1 receptors.

Abstract: Allograft biomaterials, implants made therefrom, methods of making the biomaterial and implants, methods of promoting cartilage, tissue, bone or wound healing in a mammal by administering the biomaterial or implant to the mammal, and kits that include such biomaterials, implants, or components thereof. For example, the allograft may include viable cells, for example, which were native to intervertebral discs and/or umbilical cords that the allograft was derived from.

Abstract: An isolated muscle progenitor cell being MyoD positive, CD34 negative and CD45 negative is disclosed. The muscle progenitor cell is genetically modified to express at least one neurotrophic factor. In addition, cell populations are disclosed, comprising at least four subpopulations of muscle cells each being genetically modified to express a different neurotrophic factor, wherein said neurotrophic factor is selected from the group consisting of glial derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), insulin growth factor (IGF-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Uses of the cell populations are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a decellularized tissue. The present invention also provides an engineered three dimensional lung tissue exhibiting characteristics of a natural lung tissue. The engineered tissue is useful for the study of lung developmental biology and pathology as well as drug discovery.

Abstract: Materials and methods for modulating protease activated receptor 2 (PAR2) activity in order to alter myelination or demyelination are provided herein.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a safe and easy-to-prep cell product for prevention and/or treatment of organ fibrosis such as liver fibrosis. Provided is a cell product for prevention and/or treatment of organ fibrosis such as liver fibrosis, the cell product comprising a SSEA-3-positive pluripotent stem cell (Muse cell) derived from mesenchymal tissue in a living body or a cultured mesenchymal cell.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel medical use of pluripotent stem cells (Muse cells) in regenerative medicine. The present invention provides a cell preparation and a pharmaceutical composition which contain SSEA-3 positive pluripotent stem cells isolated from mesenchymal tissue of a living organism or cultured mesenchymal cells, and which are intended for alleviation and treatment of ischemia reperfusion-induced lung injury. The cell preparation according to the present invention is based on a mechanism in which Muse cells are administered to a subject having the abovementioned disease to engraft the cells into lung tissues, and the disease is alleviated and treated.

Abstract: Engineered bacteria that secrete therapeutic polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the bacteria, methods for producing recombinant polypeptides, and methods for using the bacteria for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes are provided.

Abstract: Bacillus and Lactobacillus strains and methods that are useful for improving the performance of aquatic animals. The invention also discloses Bacillus and Lactobacillus strains and methods that are useful for inhibiting or slowing the growth of a pathogenic agent in an aquatic animal.

Abstract: Provided herein is an anti-allergic agent for ameliorating an allergic disease in infants, particularly newborns, without causing side effects. The anti-allergic agent for infants comprises a bifidobacterium.