Abstract: The invention provides citrulline or a salt thereof and glutathione or a salt thereof for use in increasing a ratio of muscle mass to total body weight in a person in conjunction with a resistance workout program, as well as a method of increasing a ratio of muscle mass to total body weight in a person by administering citrulline or a salt thereof and glutathione or a salt thereof to the person in conjunction with a resistance workout program. The citrulline and glutathione or salts thereof are administered daily for a period greater than 7 days, whereas the resistance workout program is administered for at least the entire period during which the two compounds are administered. The muscle mass is measured by a body composition meter.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha 7 activators for the treatment, prevention or delay of progression of dyskinesia associated with dopamine agonist therapy in Parkinson's Disease.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a composition for use in (a) treatment of impaired motor skills in a mammal suffering from Parkinson's Disease; (b) improving the efficacy of levodopa (L-DOPA) in treatment of impaired motor skills in a mammal suffering from Parkinson's Disease; and/or (c) reducing L-DOPA associated side effects, preferably involuntary movements selected from the group consisting of choreiform, dystonic and dyskinetic movements, in the treatment of impaired motor skills in a mammal suffering from Parkinson's Disease, comprising co-administering to the subject L-DOPA and a composition comprising therapeutically effective amounts of: (i) at least one of uridine, cytidine, or salts, phosphates, acyl derivatives or esters thereof; (ii) at least one of docosahexaenoic acid (22:6; DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5; EPA) and docosapentaenoic acid (22:5; DPA); (iii) choline, or salts or esters thereof; and (iv) at least one vitamin B selected from vitamins B6, B9 and B12.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fatty acid amide of an amino acid, including a stereoisomer and a salt thereof for use in the treatment of a patient suffering from any type of addiction disorder, substance abuse disorder, including any condition and symptom associated therewith and including withdrawal syndrome and relapse addiction during and after a rehabilitation treatment of said patient.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a composition for external skin use that has anti-inflammatory and antiallergic activity, and is very safe. [Solution] A composition for external skin use for inflammatory diseases contains dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) as the active ingredient thereof. It is preferable for the DGLA to be present as a glyceride, a phospholipid, or an alkyl ester. The amount of DGLA contained in the composition for external use is 0.1-50 wt %.

Abstract: A formulation that relates to enhancement of metabolic energy pathways to improve attention, cognitive, memory, analytical and executive functions of the human brain. The formulation comprising at least one medium chain triglyceride, at least one polyphenolic-rich phytonutrient, at least one brain carotenoid antioxidant, at least one dietary vitamin and mineral, and at least one nutrient, and mixtures and combinations thereof.

Abstract: An agent for improving brain function and agent for preventing or treating cognitive impairment, which comprises: 5 to 50 parts by weight of a protein; 5 to 80 parts by weight of a medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride as a lipid; and 1 to 50 parts by weight of a carbohydrate, per 100 parts by weight.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related disease and, in particular, a method of reducing LDL-P comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising eicosapentaenoic acid or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Provided in some embodiments are titration packages, kits, and methods of treating pulmonary arterial hypertension comprising prescribing and/or administering to a patient in need thereof 2-(((1r,4r)-4-(((4-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)carbamoyloxy)methyl)cyclohexyl)methoxy)acetic acid (Compound 1), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, or solvate thereof, via a titration scheme that comprises the up-titration of Compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, or solvate thereof, over a period of no more than about nine weeks until an optimized dose is administered.

Abstract: The present invention relates in part to the unexpected discovery that certain compounds extend the lifespan of eukaryotic organisms. In certain embodiments, the invention comprises a method of extending the lifespan of a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of terreic acid and mycophenolic acid. The invention further relates to methods for screening potential compounds of interest for lifespan extending properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the chromatographic purification of at least one cannabinoid compound, wherein the method comprises a main purification stage comprising the steps of: injecting an initial mixture comprising the at least one cannabinoid compound and one or more additional compounds onto a main stationary phase comprising silica particles, the silica particles comprising amino and/or diol groups; performing an elution with an elution solution, and collecting one or more elution fractions; and optionally, washing the main stationary phase with a washing solution and collecting one or more washing fractions; at least one of the elution fractions or washing fractions containing the at least one cannabinoid compound purified from the one or more additional compounds.

Abstract: Provided herein are fixed-dose combination (FDC) compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of at least one cannabinoid and spilanthol whether as essentially pure isolates or synthetics or as components of essential oils or plant extracts or combinations thereof. The compositions are formulated as pharmaceutical compositions, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, nutricosmetics, cosmetics, or food products. The pharmaceutical compositions are useful for the treatment of a gastro-enteric disease selected from the group consisting of irritable bowel disease, Crohn's disease, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and acute and chronic pancreatitis or of sepsis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a suppository composition comprising cannabinoids. The suppository composition is formulated for easy absorption through mucosal membrane. The suppository as provided herein is useful for administration of cannabinoids in patients with nausea, vomiting, other conditions preventing swallowing, or conditions wherein suppository administration is required. Methods to manufacture the suppository composition are provided. Methods to treat pain, nausea, post-operative ileus and/or inflammatory bowel diseases using the suppository according to this invention are also provided.

Abstract: Presented herein are methods and compositions for treating congenital diarrheal disorders (CDD). Methods comprise administering to a patient in need thereof, an effective amount of a proanthocyanidin polymer composition from C. lechleri, preferably crofelemer. Administration of the proanthocyanidin polymer composition addresses the secretory diarrhea and symptoms associated therewith caused by the CDD and can improve nutritional status, electrolyte balance, hydration, growth and development of the patient.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a drug which prevents progress of Alzheimer's disease and a method of preventing progress of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease can be effectively prevented or treated by initiating administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising 1-(3-(2-(1-benzothiophen-5-yl)ethoxy)propyl)azetidin-3-ol or a salt thereof as an active ingredient to a patient within a certain period from clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and kits including a tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor; melanin, a melanin promoter, or a combination thereof a p450 3A4 promoter; and a leucine aminopeptidase inhibitor are provided. Also provided are methods of treating cancer in a subject, comprising administering an effective amount of a tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor, a melanin promoter, a p450 3A4 promoter, and a leucine aminopeptidase inhibitor to the subject in need thereof. Also provided are methods of reducing cell proliferation in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of a tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor, a melanin promoter, a p450 3A4 promoter, and a leucine aminopeptidase inhibitor to the subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include methods of using a compound such as Formula (I), Formula (II), or I-1 (e.g., in compositions or in pharmaceutical compositions) for treating diseases (e.g., cancer such as chemo-resistant cancer or cancer-therapy-resistant cancer). Additional embodiments of the invention are also discussed herein.

Abstract: The application describes treatment of hepatic encephalopathy using gastrointestinal specific antibiotics. One example of a gastrointestinal specific antibiotic is rifaximin.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancer and neoplastic disease. Provided herein are substituted heterocyclic derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for inhibition of lysine specific demethylase-1. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer and/or melanoma and the like.

Abstract: The inventors demonstrate for the first time the activation of the Hedgehog (HH) signaling pathway in normal and abnormal human mast cells (MCs). These results prompt the inventors to explore the consequence of the inhibition of the HH pathway, especially the canonical pathway, on MC proliferation. They demonstrate that Hedgehog inhibitors inhibit proliferation and induces apoptosis of mast cells. Accordingly the present invention relates to a method of treating a mast cell disease in a patient in need there of comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a Hedgehog inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds having the general formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables RA, RAA, subscript n, ring A, X2, L, subscript m, X1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and RN have the meaning as described herein, and compositions containing such compounds and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: A powder injection of a donepezil semi palmoxiric acid salt, a composition containing the same and a preparation method therefor. The powder injection contains donepezil semi palmoxiric acid salt crystals, and the average grain size of the crystals ranges from 0.5 ?m to 100 ?m.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for preventing one or more cardiac channelopathies or conditions resulting from irregularities or alterations in cardiac patterns, or both, in a human or animal subject comprising: one or more pharmacologically active agents that causes at least one of IKr channel inhibition or QT prolongation by inhibiting the activity of an ether-a-go-go-related gene (hERG); and one or more liposomes, wherein the liposomes are empty liposomes and administered prior to, concomitantly, or after administration of the pharmacologically active agent.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and medicaments that include trospium are provided for use in the treatment of bladder dysfunction by locally administering the trospium into the bladder to achieve a sustained concentration of trospium in urine in the bladder sufficient to produce a therapeutic concentration of trospium in bladder tissue. The drug may be delivered into the bladder from an intravesical drug delivery device inserted into the bladder, wherein the device continuously releases the drug into the urine in the bladder over an extended period of hours or days.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method of producing a compressed nicotine tablet comprising nicotine. The method comprising the steps of adding a first powdered portion of tablet base material into a punch die, pressing said first tablet base material by means of an upper and a lower punch to obtain a first pressed material, inserting an object at the upper face of the first pressed material and fixing the object in a central cavity of the first pressed material, adding a second powdered portion of tablet base material into the punch die, and pressing said first and second tablet base material around the object to enclose the object from the surface of the tablet. The object is based on a material different from the first and/or the second powdered portion of tablet base material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for making and compositions containing quinolines such as formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein: X1 is H, Br, Cl, or X2 is H, Br, Cl, or n1 is 1-2; and n2 is 1-2.

Abstract: Methods of treating patients diagnosed with cancer harboring an IDH-1 mutation are provided, including the therapeutic administration of a certain inhibitor of a mutant IDH-1 as a single agent, or in combination with azacitidine (AZA).

Abstract: A parenteral unit dosage form comprising an aqueous solution of dihydroergotamine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as a sole active ingredient, one or more pH adjusting agents, and optionally one or more co-solvents, wherein the pH of the aqueous solution is such that it contains substantially lower amount of impurity of Formula I and impurity of Formula II as compared to aqueous solution having a pH of 4.0 or less, when the parenteral unit dosage form is stored at 25° C. and 60% relative humidity for at least three months.

Abstract: A method of treating diarrhea in a patient includes administering a dose of 2.0-7.0 mg of cetirizine and 3.0-15.0 mg of famotidine.

Abstract: Processes for providing depot injections of recrystallized aripiprazole lauroxil in which particles of the aripiprazole lauroxil have a surface area of about 0.50 to about 3.3 m2/g; and crystals of aripiprazole lauroxil produced by such processes.

Abstract: The present invention is related to compositions containing an ophthalmological drug and low-dose brimonidine. The present invention is further related to methods of treating ophthalmological disease by administering compositions of the present invention. The present invention is further related to methods of increasing residency time of ophthalmological drugs on the surface of an eye by co-administering low-dose brimonidine.

Abstract: Provided herein include methods and compositions for treating diseases or conditions. In some embodiments provided are methods for treating one or more diseases or conditions selected from the group consisting of hypertension, heart failure, dyspnea, and sleep apnea. In certain embodiments provided are methods that include administering a compound of formula (I) as disclosed herein. In some embodiments provided are methods that include administering a P2X3 and/or a P2X2/3 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on methods for modulating regulatory T cells and immune responses using CDK4/6 inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in part, compositions comprising an inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinase 7 (CDK7) and sulfobutyl ether-?-cyclodextrin. Also provided are methods of using a disclosed composition for treating proliferative diseases. The present invention also provides methods of making disclosed compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrimidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein (R1)n, R3, R4a, R4b, R5a, R5b and Ar1 are as described in the description and their use in the treatment of cancer by modulating an immune response comprising a reactivation of the immune system in the tumor. The invention further relates to novel benzofurane and benzothiophene derivatives of formula (III) and their use as pharmaceuticals, to their preparation, to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and to their use as pharmaceuticals, to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more compounds of formula (I), and especially to their use as modulators of the prostaglandin 2 receptors EP2 and/or EP4.

Abstract: This invention relates to the treatment of fibrotic conditions, such as Peyronie's disease, by administering a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, such as vardenafil, and a selective oestrogen receptor modulator (SERM), such as tamoxifen, to an individual in need thereof.

Abstract: Provided are an irreversible inhibitor of a fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) as indicated by formula I, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, a stereoisomer, a pharmaceutical preparation, a pharmaceutical composition and an application thereof. R1, R2, R3, R4, ring A, Ar, ring B and warhead are as defined in the specification. The compound has high-efficiency and high-selectivity inhibition of a fibroblast growth factor receptor and can be applied to treatment of abnormal FGF/FGFR-mediated diseases, in particular the treatment of cancers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound of Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as described herein. The present disclosure also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula I, processes for preparing compounds of Formula I, therapeutic methods for treating cancers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for methods and compositions useful for treating infections, cancer and neoplastic diseases and disorders.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for preventing or treating cancer in a subject. In some embodiments, the method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of the Chk1 inhibitor Compound 1. In other embodiments, the method further comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a Wee1 inhibitor. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits are also provided herein.

Abstract: 3-Carbonylamino-8-aminoisoquinoline compounds of formula (I): variations thereof, and their use as inhibitors of HPK1 (hematopoietic kinase 1) are described. The compounds are useful in treating HPK1-dependent disorders and enhancing an immune response. Also described are methods of inhibiting HPK1, methods of treating HPK1-dependent disorders, methods for enhancing an immune response, and methods for preparing the 3-carbonylamino-8-aminoisoquinoline compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are combination therapies for the treatment of heart failure using a cardiac myosin activator, such as omecamtiv mecarbil, and a sinus node If current inhibitor, such as ivabradine. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a cardiac myosin activator and a sinus node If current inhibitor.

Abstract: An oral composition that delivers a dose of an active ingredient, e.g., gymnemic acid (GA), directly to the sweetness taste receptors of an oral cavity, which blocks the sense of sweetness and thereby produces appetite control. The oral composition contains a sweet-suppressing agent as an active ingredient (e.g., GA), a sweetening agent (e.g., inulin), and a flavor (e.g., spearmint or cinnamon). The oral composition can include an appetite-suppressing agent (e.g., chromium.) The sweet-suppressing agent can interact with taste receptors in an oral cavity of a consumer to temporarily suppress the taste of sweetness. The sweetening agent can decrease the bitterness taste of the sweet-suppressing agent. The oral composition can be in any dosage form, e.g., an orally disintegrating tablet, an orally dispersible tablet, a troche, a candy, a jelly, a gum, an edible film or a strip, a wafer, a drop, an oral spray, a liquid, or powder.

Abstract: This invention pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a glucocorticoid for use in the treatment of diseases by immunoablation. The compositions of the invention may be for use in the treatment of diseases that are mediated by immune cells such as lymphocytes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a serum LDL cholesterol lowering edible product containing plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester, and especially to a dietary supplement product.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating ocular diseases, inter alia, diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration (wet form), choroidal neovascularization, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion (central or branch), ocular trauma, surgery induced edema, surgery induced neovascularization, cystoid macular edema, ocular ischemia, uveitis, and the like. These diseases or conditions are characterized by changes in the ocular vasculature whether progressive or non-progressive, whether a result of an acute disease or condition, or a chronic disease or condition.

Abstract: There are disclosed therapies and preventions of prion protein complex infections. The transcription of the amyloid precursor protein gene and PrP gene and the RNA transcript are the rate-limiting steps and are most susceptible for blockage and control of the process of amyloid protein formation and PrPsc formation. Thus, therapies and prevention regimes for prion protein complex infections interrupt this process at the level of DNA transcription to RNA, RNA transport to the mitochondrion for protein synthesis and deposition in the cerebral cortex neurons.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing combinations of a balanced phosphatidylcholine composition and one or more cannabinoids, a natural or synthetic derivative thereof, or a salt thereof, and kits containing such combinations and methods of using such combinations to treat subjects suffering from an imbalance of fatty acids and related diseases or disorders. This invention also relates to the synergistic effect of such combination therapies in humans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to boron containing compounds of Formula (I) X—Y—Z?? Formula (I) that inhibit phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4). The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods for treating diseases, conditions, or disorders ameliorated by inhibition of PDE4.