Abstract: Disclosed herein are nanodroplets containing (i) a tocotrienol, (ii) a tocopherol or tocotrienol covalently bonded to a polyalkylene glycol, (iii) a poloxamer, and (iv) a polyalkylene glycol. In certain aspects, the nanodroplets described herein have anti-cancer activity even in the absence of an anti-cancer agent (e.g., chemotherapeutic agents). Thus, the nanodroplets described herein can be used alone or in combination with one or more anti-cancer agents to treat cancer. The nanodroplets exhibit low toxicity, are biodegradable, and offer chemoprotective effects when administered alone or alongside traditional anti-cancer agents. Furthermore, the nanodroplets do not interfere with the efficacy of anti-cancer agents and result in a greater reduction of tumor volume when administered to subjects with cancer as compared to commercially-available products alone.

Abstract: A hybrid hydrogel including a hydrogel material and a plurality of first hybrid nanoparticles is provided. The plurality of first hybrid nanoparticles are conjugated to the hydrogel material, wherein each of the first hybrid nanoparticles includes a first positive-charged polysaccharide and a first negative-charged polysaccharide. The first positive-charged polysaccharide is located at an inner core of the first hybrid nanoparticles. The first negative-charged polysaccharide is located at an outer shell of the first hybrid nanoparticles and carries a plurality of first growth factors. The first negative-charged polysaccharide and the first positive-charged polysaccharide are electrostatically attracted to form the first hybrid nanoparticles. A method of fabricating the hybrid hydrogel is also provided.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for large scale producing a polymer particle which contains unusually high negative charges on the surface of the particle. Preferably, the polymer is pharmaceutically acceptable. The negative charges can be conferred by chemical groups such as carboxyl, sulfonate, nitrate, fluorate, chloride, iodide, persulfate, and many others, with carboxyl group being preferred. The invention also provides polymer particle produced by the methods of the invention.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon oil intended to be used as a drug including a content by weight of isoparaffins ranging from 90 to 100%, a content by weight of normal paraffins ranging from 0 to 10% and having a content of carbon of biological origin greater than or equal to 90% relative to the total weight of the hydrocarbon oil.

Abstract: The disclosure describes compositions comprising beta-caryophyllene (BCP) and cannabidiol (CBD). The disclosure also describes compositions which further introduce low levels of THC. The disclosure further describes methods of making and using said compositions, including for the treatment of chronic pain, neurological disorders including epilepsy, addiction and inflammatory skin conditions. The disclosure further describes the use of fluorinated-CBD derivatives for treating inflammatory skin conditions.

Abstract: A wound healing composition and method for treating acute and chronic wounds and skin conditions includes a wound healing composition or formulation including a mixture of buckwheat honey, methylglyoxal and povidone-iodine.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating, inhibiting and/or preventing fatty liver disease in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering an effective amount of a cyclohexenone compound of the following formula (I) to said patient,

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome comprising administering an amount of R(+)-N-propargyl-1-aminoindan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method of safely and rapidly initiating or escalating oral sotalol therapy by administering an intravenous dosage of sotalol followed by oral sotalol twice daily.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to dosage forms containing an enantiomerically enriched or pure bupropion such as enantiomeric excess of (S)-bupropion, enantiomerically enriched (S)-bupropion, or enantiomerically pure (S)-bupropion and methods of using these dosage forms. These dosage forms may be administered to human beings in a reduced amount as compared to the amount of racemic bupropion that would be administered in the same situation.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to dosage forms containing an enantiomerically enriched or pure bupropion such as enantiomeric excess of (S)-bupropion, enantiomerically enriched (S)-bupropion, or enantiomerically pure (S)-bupropion and methods of using these dosage forms. These dosage forms may be administered to human beings in a reduced amount as compared to the amount of racemic bupropion that would be administered in the same situation.

Abstract: Dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and methods related to sustained release of dextromethorphan or improved therapeutic effects are disclosed. Typically, bupropion or a related compound is orally administered to a human being to be treated with, or being treated with, dextromethorphan.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to compounds comprising homotaurine that may be used in improving the general mental condition and/or general brain function of a non-human animal, and for the prophylaxis of chronic, aging-related mental deterioration in non-human animals. In addition, the present disclosure generally relates to compositions comprising homotaurine that may be used in determining whether a candidate veterinary compound and/or a candidate formulation can improve general mental condition and/or general brain function of animals and for the prophylaxis of chronic, aging-related mental deterioration in non-human animals.

Abstract: Provided herein are cysteamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and methods of using such for treating asthma (e.g., moderate to severe persistent asthma) or reducing the risk of asthma occurrence.

Abstract: The invention provides stable, aqueous capsaicin injectable formulations, a unit dose containing such injectable formulations, medical kits, and methods for using such injectable formulations and unit doses to treat patients suffering from pain, such as osteoarthritic knee pain. The stable, aqueous capsaicin injectable formulations may contain, for example, capsaicin, a solubilizing agent (e.g., a polyethylene glycol ester of a (C15-C25) hydroxyalkanoic acid), an antioxidant, and water.

Abstract: The invention provides stable, aqueous capsaicin injectable formulations, a unit dose containing such injectable formulations, medical kits, and methods for using such injectable formulations and unit doses to treat patients suffering from pain, such as osteoarthritic knee pain. The stable, aqueous capsaicin injectable formulations may contain, for example, capsaicin, a solubilizing agent (e.g., a polyethylene glycol ester of a (C15-C25) hydroxyalkanoic acid), an antioxidant, and water.

Abstract: NSC antagonists are disclosed as useful in the treatment of dementia, in delaying the onset of dementia, and in the prevention of dementia. Dementia so treated may be, for example, Alzheimer's Disease (AD). NSC antagonists for treating dementia such as AD may be administered alone, a) in combination with other drugs used for treating dementia, b) in combination with drugs that stabilize or increase blood plasma glucose levels, or with both a) and b). Pharmaceutical compositions, dosage forms, and methods for using the same are disclosed, which include NSC antagonists, NSC antagonists combined with dementia drugs, NSC antagonists combined with glucose-level stabilizing or enhancing drugs, or combinations of these. Dosage forms may be designed to provide stable plasma levels for extended periods of time.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating diabetes. The method includes administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition to a subject in need thereof and the pharmaceutical composition contains ibuprofen. The ibuprofen can be administered at a dosage of 1-300 mg/kg per day and the pharmaceutical composition is administered for at least 30 days.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and use of the composition in the treatment of a disorder, for example, a neurological disease associated with retinoid signaling. The invention also includes the use of a retinoid encapsulated in nanoparticles. The retinoid encapsulated nanoparticles are adapted to increasing lifespan and conferring neuroprotective effects such as preserving motor units, reducing motor impairment, or reducing neuroinflammation in a subject.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for promoting and/or accelerating bone regeneration, repair, and/or healing and, in particular, to compositions and methods of promoting bone regeneration, growth, repair, and/or healing using graft or scaffold materials. In exemplary embodiments, the disclosed compositions may be used to promote and/or accelerate bone regeneration by delivering a composition to a bone site, the composition comprising (a) a citrate component, (b) a phosphate component, and, optionally, (c) a particulate inorganic material. The citrate component and/or phosphate component is advantageously released from the composition at the bone site. The released citrate component may function to increase alkaline phosphatase activity and/or expression at the bone site, and the increased alkaline phosphatase activity and/or expression may release the phosphate component. The composition may be delivered in various forms, e.g., as a biodegradable scaffold.

Abstract: A method for relieving menstrual pain and reducing menstrual blood loss in a female is provided. The method comprises administering to the female an oral combination drug formulation comprising a first therapeutically effective dose of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and a second complementary low dose of tranexamic acid, wherein the NSAID is formulated to relieve the menstrual pain and to reduce a volume of menstrual blood loss of the female, wherein the dose of tranexamic acid ranges from 50 mg to 425 mg per oral combination drug formulation.

Abstract: Provided are orally formulations of diclofenac potassium with improved stability in response to cold conditions, and excellent taste and palatability.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of improving the release of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from a plaster or bandage comprising an adhesive layer with a pharmaceutically acceptable NSAID together with heparin or a heparinoid. The invention also provides for methods of reducing muscle hyperalgesia in subjects without spontaneous pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-acetylcysteine for the use in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by a pathogen selected from Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (S. maltophilia) strains.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, and kits for treating intestinal hyperpermeability in a subject in need thereof, including conditions such as hyperglycemia and underlying diseases such as diabetes, autism, fibromyalgia, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), graft versus host disease (GVHD), HIV/AIDS, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, eczema, psoriasis, acute pancreatitis, Parkinson's disease, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, asthma, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic cirrhosis, environmental enteropathy, or kwashiorkor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mucosal immunostimulator comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one selected from the group consisting of saturated fatty acids represented by the following formula (1) and salts thereof: R—COOH??(1) wherein, in the formula (1), R represents an alkyl group having 7 to 11 carbon atoms substituted with one hydroxy group.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in a subject on statin therapy by administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising about 1 g to about 4 g of eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in a subject on statin therapy by administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising about 1 g to about 4 g of eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions including at least one omega-3 fatty acid (either in the triglyceride, ester or free fatty acid ester form) and at least one surface active agent; wherein the compositions form micelles when in contact with an aqueous medium. Also provided are methods of administering to a subject a composition including at least one omega-3 fatty acid (either in the triglyceride, ester or free fatty acid ester form) and at least one surface active agent, wherein the compositions form micelles when in contact with an aqueous medium, and the bioavailability of the omega-3 fatty acid is substantially independent of a food effect.

Abstract: The instant disclosure features, among other things, compositions and methods for treating an autism spectrum disorder in a human. The compositions comprise an effective amount of: (1) an isothiocyanate (e.g., sulforaphane or a derivative thereof) or (2) a glucosinolate, and optionally, an enzyme, to thereby treat an autism spectrum disorder and/or reduce the severity of at least one symptom of the disorder. Methods for preparing such compositions are also featured.

Abstract: Since a compound represented by the general formula (I) (wherein definition of each group is as described in the specification), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering activity and, further, has no side effect on eyes such as ocular stimulating property (hyperemia, corneal clouding etc.), aqueous humor protein rise etc., it has high safety, and can be an excellent agent for preventing and/or treating glaucoma etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-[6-(4-chlorophenoxy)hexyl]-oxirane-2-carboxylic acid for use in the treatment, prevention and/or amelioration of disorders caused by delipidation of neural tissue. Specific aspects relate to certain administration or dosing patterns, routes of administration. In one embodiment of the present invention is the invention Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or an MS associated disease.

Abstract: The present invention synthesizes a pH respond micelle such as BPAU-NH2-Gal-PTX micelle which is composed of an urushiol hydrophobic alkyl chain through Michael addition. The experimental analysis of cytotoxicity in vitro and in vivo shows that BPAU-NH2-Gal-PTX enters a HepG2 cell through endocytosis mediated by an ASGPR, releases urushiol and paclitaxel through the micelle, and inhibits the proliferation of the cell. A targeted BPAU-NH2-Gal micelle has advantages such as high-efficient uptake, enhanced anti-tumor effect, favorable biocompatibility, etc. The present invention first applies the urushiol borate to a polymeric micelle of paclitaxel in vivo delivery, so that the urushiol and paclitaxel are loaded together on a micelle unit and used for being in combination with an anti-cancer synergistic therapy, which not only provides an idea for functional study of urushiol biochemical anti-tumor material, but also lays a foundation for the practical application of an urushiol medical micelle.

Abstract: This application is in the field of medicinal chemistry and relates to ultrapure ajulemic acid, its synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof for the treatment and/or prevention of inflammation, pain, and fibrotic diseases including scleroderma, systemic sclerosis, scleroderma-like disorders, sine scleroderma, liver cirrhosis, interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Dupuytren's contracture, keloids, chronic kidney disease, chronic graft rejection, and other scarring-wound healing abnormalities, post-operative adhesions, and reactive fibrosis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for improving the appearance of the skin or for treating disorders of the skin incorporating extracts of plants of the genus Cannabis, and especially incorporating cannabidiolic acid. Provided herein also are methods of using the disclosed compositions for the treatment of skin disorders or improving the appearance of the skin in human and non-human subjects.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition comprising therapeutically effective amount of, or an extract consisting essentially therapeutically effective amount of at least one cannabinoid selected from the group consisting of: Cannabidiol (CBD) or a derivative thereof, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or a derivative thereof, and any combination thereof, for use in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM). The present invention further discloses methods and uses of the aforementioned composition.

Abstract: Compositions for administering cannabinoid, including edible forms of cannabinoids. Phospholipids and waxes may be used to control the onset timing of cannabis drug effects.

Abstract: Compounds described herein are inhibitors of retinoic acid inducible P450 (CYP26) enzymes, and are useful for treating diseases that are responsive to retinoids. Certain compounds have retinoid activity, are resistant to CYP26-mediated catabolism, and are used for treating diseases that are responsive to retinoids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating cancer and enhancing the immune response against cancer cells using the combination of an inhibitor of CXCL12 signaling and an immune checkpoint inhibitor. The invention further relates to compositions and kits of parts comprising an inhibitor of CXCL 12 signaling and an immune checkpoint inhibitor for use in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing a cardiovascular-related disease in subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Topical formulations comprising soft glycopyrrolates are useful for treating excessive sweating conditions in subjects, such as humans suffering from hyperhidrosis. Preferably, at least one soft anticholinergic agent is provided in an effective amount or concentration in an anhydrous formulation that can inhibit excessive perspiration resulting from a condition such as hyperhidrosis.

Abstract: Amisulpride is used in the therapy of nausea, vomiting or retches. The therapy may utilize a novel injectable formulation, in unit dosage form, comprising less than 50 mg amisulpride.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of ocular diseases are disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the instant invention, methods for treating, inhibiting (e.g., reducing), and/or preventing an ocular disease in a subject are provided. The methods comprise the administration of at least one inhibitor of the induction or activity of tryptophan degradation and/or of the downstream pathways that respond to this process. In a particular embodiment, the methods comprise the administration of an inhibitor of IDO1.

Abstract: A method of treating a subject suffering from a condition characterized by over-expression of Ten-eleven translocation 1 (TET1) is provided, the method including administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having the Formula I: (formula I) wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkoxy, amine, halo, and trifluoromethyl, and wherein any two adjacent moieties of R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 may come together to form a heterocyclic ring; R6 is H or hydroxyl; and R7 is selected from H, (formula 2), and (formula 3), wherein R8 is C or O. Also provided are methods for selectively suppressing transcription of TET1 and/or reducing a level of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine in a subject by administering an effective amount of a Formula (I) compound and pharmaceutical compositions comprising Formula (I) compounds.

Abstract: Treatment of multiple myeloma with a combination of panobinostat and bortezomib at specified doses adjusted for safety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment or prevention of influenza virus infection. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of N-carbamimidoyl-5-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-2-naphthamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in the treatment or prevention of influenza virus infection.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions thereof which find use in increasing stability of proteins particularly proteins that tend to misfold and form aggregates. Also provided herein are methods for using these compounds and compositions for increasing stability of proteins and thereby decreasing aggregate formation by these proteins. Also disclosed herein are heterobifunctional compounds that include a TTR binding compound connected to a targeting moiety via a linker, for use in disrupting PPIs of a target protein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds and methods for the treatment of acute organ injury, including injuries resulting from ischemic events. The compounds may be used to treat organ including the brain, heart, or kidney, which have injured as a result of events such as stroke, cardiac arrest, traumatic brain injury, hemorrhagic shock, or subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions for stimulating the formation of one or more extracellular matrix components that contain a lipoaminoacid derivative of the tripeptide carnosine such as N-Octanoyl Carnosine. Also provided are compositions containing N-Octanoyl Carnosine in combination with selected tripeptide and/or tetrapeptides as well as pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic compositions containing such compositions. The invention further provides methods of using the compositions and compositions of the invention to treat, alleviate, and/or ameliorate a symptom, condition, disorder, or disease of the skin or mucosa, wherein the symptom, condition, disorder, or disease is associated with changes in extracellular matrix components.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of treating ADHD, anxiety or insomnia by applying a transdermal delivery device containing a dexmedetomidine composition formulated to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine to a subject diagnosed as having ADHD, anxiety or insomnia. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a transdermal delivery device having a dexmedetomidine composition is applied to a subject and is maintained in contact with the subject in a manner sufficient to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient to treat ADHD, anxiety or insomnia in the subject. Also provided are transdermal delivery devices configured to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient for practicing the subject methods, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices.