Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunoadjuvant composition that includes amphiphilic polymer particles in an oil-in-water emulsion state containing an amphiphilic poly-amino acid polymer and a method of preparing the same. Since the immunoadjuvant composition of the present invention is prepared using an amphiphilic poly-amino acid polymer, it allows the provision of a vaccine immunoadjuvant composition which is more biocompatible and has a high antibody titer.

Abstract: Stable pre-fusion respiratory syncitial virus (RSV) F proteins, immunogenic compositions including the proteins and uses thereof for the prevention and/or treatment of RSV infection are described.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for treating a food allergy in a subject in need thereof. The method entails delivering an effective amount of an allergen associated with the food allergy into the subject's cutis skin layer. Delivering the allergen is carried out by inserting one or more allergen-coated solid microneedles into the subject's skin. The one or more solid microneedles each has a base, shaft and tip, and when inserted in the subject, do not extend beyond the cutis. The allergen is allowed to dissociate from the one or more microneedles while inserted in the subject's cutis. Once the allergen disassociates, the one or more microneedles is removed from the subject's skin.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of cancer comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of an intralesional chemoablative pharmaceutical composition, or variant of said composition, in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of a systemic immunomodulatory anticancer agent. A further method for the treatment of cancer comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of an intralesional chemoablative pharmaceutical composition, or variant of said composition, in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of a systemic targeted anticancer agent. The present invention is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cancer. The intralesional chemoablative pharmaceutical composition can comprise an IL chemoablative agent comprising primarily a halogenated xanthene.

Abstract: An anti-IL-23 antibody, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-IL-23 antibody, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices.

Abstract: Provided are therapies related to the treatment of pathological conditions, such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated monoclonal antibodies, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that specifically bind to PD-1 with high affinity. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies of the invention, expression vectors, host cells and methods for expressing the antibodies of the invention are also provided. Immunoconjugates, bispecific molecules and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The invention also provides methods for detecting PD-1, as well as methods for treating various diseases, including cancer and infectious diseases, using anti-PD-1 antibodies. The present invention further provides methods for using a combination immunotherapy, such as the combination of anti-CTLA-4 and anti-PD-1 antibodies, to treat hyperproliferative disease, such as cancer. The invention also provides methods for altering adverse events related to treatment with such antibodies individually.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous solution comprising an antibody protein at a concentration of at least about 10 mg/mL and an oligomer of ethyleneimine, wherein the number of repeating units of ethyleneimine (n) in the oligomer is in the range of n=2-12.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunctional traditional Chinese medicine health pillow. The health pillow is in an inverted concave shape; an outermost layer is a dense old coarse cloth sheet. The health pillow of the present invention not only treats cervical spondylosis, but also can activate blood circulation to dissipate blood stasis, reconcile yin and yang, regulate pulmonary function, regulate blood pressure and reduce blood lipid, treat insomnia, forgetfulness and neurasthenia, conduct effective hypnosis and sleep aid, and is more widely used in adjunctive therapy of cervical vertebra syndrome, scapulohumeral periarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lumbar muscle strain, lumbar vertebrae hyperplasia, lumbar disc herniation, sciatica, multiple peripheral neuritis, rheumatic fibrositis, atrophic lateral sclerosis, pain caused by bone degenerative change and pain caused by various soft tissue injuries.

Abstract: A sensor that may be implanted within a living animal (e.g., a human) and may be used to measure an analyte (e.g., glucose or oxygen) in a medium (e.g., interstitial fluid, blood, or intraperitoneal fluid) within the animal. The sensor may include a sensor housing and an analyte indicator covering at least a portion of the sensor housing. The sensor may include a drug-eluting matrix that covers at least a portion of the analyte indicator. The drug-eluting matrix may include one or more openings configured to allow the medium to pass through the drug-eluting matrix and come into contact with the analyte indicator. The sensor may include one or more therapeutic agents. The one or more therapeutic agents may reduce deterioration of the analyte indicator. The one or more therapeutic agents may be incorporated within the drug-eluting matrix.

Abstract: The present document describes methods of use of photo activated compositions for oral disinfection and/or treatments which comprise at least one oxidant, at least one photoactivator capable of activating the oxidant, and at least one healing factor chosen from hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and allantoin, in association with a pharmacologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the prevention or reduction of platelet transfusion associated complications are provided. The subject methods include modifying donor whole blood or platelets prior to transfusion to prevent or reduce alloimmune platelet refractoriness.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to neuroprotection and repair in neurological disorders involving Tau dysfunction (including Alzheimer's disease). The invention describes AND INCLUDES a direct interaction between proteins FKBP52 and Tau. More particularly, the invention relates to a method for screening a drug for the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders involving Tau dysfunction comprising the following steps: a) determining the ability of a candidate compound, to modulate the interaction between a Tau polypeptide and a FKBP52 polypeptide and b) selecting positively the candidate compound that modulates said interaction. The present invention finally relates to diagnostic, prognostic, and monitoring assays of neurological disorders involving Tau dysfunction.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for preparing pharmaceutical formulations for injection such that upon injection the formulation does not cause erythrocyte agglutination, hemolysis, and/or cell shrinkage. To prevent agglutination, a pharmaceutical formulation ready for injection needs to have a sufficient ionic strength. To prevent hemolysis or cell shrinkage, a pharmaceutical formulation ready for injection needs to be about isotonic with respect to plasma. The invention provides methods that prepare pharmaceutical formulations for injection that have both the sufficient ionic strength to prevent agglutination and the requisite tonicity to prevent significant hemolysis or cell dehydration or shrinkage. The present methods involve the use of sodium chloride solutions that are about 25 mM to about 150 mM for reconstituting lyophilized cakes (or other non-liquid pharmaceutical formulations) into solution or for diluting pharmaceutical formulation solutions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilized hypohalous acid solution (or formulation thereof), which may be conveniently packaged for sale, or stored for later use on demand. The invention further provides methods of making the stabilized hypohalous acid solution, as well as methods of use for disinfecting mammalian tissue, including wounds and burns, disinfecting or cleansing surfaces, or treating and/or preserving food products and cut flowers, among other uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures comprising: i) at least one lipid and/or at least one oil; and ii) an alkyl ammonium EDTA salt; wherein the mixture has a water content in the range of 0 to 1.0 wt %. The invention further relates to mixtures which are pre-formulations, methods of treatment comprising administration of such pre-formulations, to pre-filled administration devices and kits containing the formulations, to the use of an alkylammonium EDTA salt to reduce the decomposition of the lipid components and/or any active agent contained within the pre-formulation, and to alkyl ammonium EDTA salts as described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are lipid compositions comprising a cationic lipid of formula (I), a neutral lipid, a sterol and a PEG or PEG-modified lipid, wherein formula (I) is Also disclosed are methods of producing the cationic lipid of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods and for increasing the bioavailability of therapeutic agents in a subject. The compositions include at least one alkyl glycoside and at least one therapeutic agent, wherein the alkylglycoside has an alkyl chain length from about 10 to about 16 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition in which the solubility and/or dissolution properties of a poorly-soluble drug can be improved. The pharmaceutical composition comprises a poorly-soluble drug, and polyvinyl alcohol having a saponification degree of 63 mol % or more and 67 mol % or less.

Abstract: A dermal skin protectant and carrier comprising a combination of two different viscosity dimethicone components, wherein the difference between the two different viscosity dimethicone components is about 2.0 million cP or greater; and comprising at least one active ingredient.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, pharmaceutical compositions, such as solid oral dosage forms, comprising itraconazole, methods of making the compositions, and methods of using the same for treating disorders including, but not limited to, fungal infections.

Abstract: A nanoscale drug carrier capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier. Said carrier can target brain lesions (brain tumors or other neurodegenerative diseases). The targeting drug carrier capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier comprises all-heavy-chain human ferritin or a functional fragments reconstituted structure or a mutant thereof. The manner for crossing the blood-brain barrier of the drug carrier is receptor-mediated transcytosis. The drug carrier provides an effective nanoscale drug carrier for the treatment of brain tumors or other neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: A method for delivery of medicaments via vaporized emu oil carrier is disclosed. A composition of emu oil and at least one medicament coagent is subjected to vaporization interior to a volume. The vapor is collected towards a single point disposed in fluid communication with the volume. The vapor is then inhaled by a patient whereby the emu oil comprising the composition speeds absorption of the at least one medicament into the pulmonary tissue to increase the effectiveness of treatment with the medicament. In an example embodiment contemplated, the at least one medicament includes cannabinoids.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing efficiency of cardiac metabolism are provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing efficiency of cardiac metabolism are provided.

Abstract: Provided is a compound obtained by conjugating a tertiary amine compound or imine compound, which is useful as a drug, with a polymer, in which a structure D+ having a quaternary ammonium salt or iminium salt formed from a tertiary amine compound or imine compound D and a polymer residue Poly having a carboxy group are bonded to each other via a structure —C(R1)(R2)OC(O)ANHC(?O)—.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conjugate of ginsenoside compound K and glycol chitosan, a method for preparing the conjugate, and a pharmaceutical composition for treating cancer including the conjugate in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The conjugate of ginsenoside compound K and glycol chitosan of the present invention has cancer cell-specific anticancer activity because of increased water solubility relative to ginsenoside compound K, formation of nanosized self-aggregates in an aqueous solution, stability at neutral pH and release of the ginsenoside compound K at acidic pH due to pH sensitivity, thus having excellent effects as a composition for treating cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is related to methods and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a Slit-2 and SDF-1? bifuncitional peptide conjugate having a Slit-2 ligand binding domain and an SDF-1? ligand binding domain.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to treatment methods and compositions comprising administering anti-SSEA-4 antibodies; alone or in additive and/or synergistic combination with other therapeutic agents in oncology to enhance therapeutic efficacy whereby the interaction alters the epitope binding of Siglec-9 protein; including human Siglec-9 or a mammalian Siglec-9; wherein the use of such anti-SSEA-4 compositions are efficacious in preventing, reducing risk, or treating an individual with cancer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for preparing an intermediate of antibody-drug conjugate. Compared with the conventional art, the process for preparing an intermediate of the antibody-drug conjugate provided by the present disclosure significantly reduces the feed loss for drug moiety, such as MMAD/MMAE or MMAF, etc., as drug moiety is involved in the last step of the reaction, thereby effectively reducing production costs, as well as increasing production efficiency. In addition, the process provided by the present disclosure is simple, environmentally friendly and suitable for large-scale industrialization.

Abstract: Novel modulators, including antibodies and derivatives thereof, and methods of using such modulators to treat proliferative disorders are provided.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel binder drug conjugates (ADCs), to active metabolites of these ADCs, to processes for preparing these ADCs, to the use of these ADCs for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and to the use of these ADCs for preparing medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular hyperproliferative and/or angiogenic disorders such as, for example, cancer diseases. Such treatments can be effected as monotherapy or else in combination with other medicaments or further therapeutic measures.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment is a method of formation of nanoparticle conjugates for cancer diagnostics, imaging and therapy, wherein the method allows determination a priori the efficacy of the nanoparticle conjugate for treatment of disease. A preferred stable pharmaceutical formulation includes a single antibody agent retaining its functionality in accordance with a predetermination of an a priori efficacy and electrostatically or covalently linked to a nanoparticle in a predetermined ratio in accordance with the a priori efficacy. Preferred embodiments also provide a method for forming single human antibody nanoparticle conjugates. The methods retain properties of the human antibody with a fabrication process that also allows control of the bonding mode of the antibody to the surface of AuNP, such that the bonding mode can be predetermined to be either electrostatic or covalent.

Abstract: In one aspect, methods of targeted nanoparticles and cell delivery are described herein, In some embodiments methods described herein comprise coupling nanoparticles and cells to a carrier cell to form a nanoparticle cell conjugate or cell-cell conjugate disposing the nanoparticle cell or cell-cell conjugate in a biological environment and delivering the nanoparticles and cells to target cells or tissues located within the biological environment The nanoparticles comprise a biodegradable photoluminescent polymer, and the nanoparticle cell conjugate is formed using one or more click chemistry reaction products

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a complex including nanoparticles and, carried on the surface of the nanoparticles, a lysosomal enzyme inhibitor or kinase inhibitor shown by general formula (A) and a phospholipid mimetic substance shown by general formula (B). In general formula (A), n1 is an integer of 2-30, n2 is an integer of 2-30, the -S- terminal is a nanoparticle-carrying site, and R10 is a suicide substrate site or a kinase inhibition site. In general formula (B), n3 is an integer in the range of 2-30, and the -S- terminal is a nanoparticle-carrying site. The present invention provides a versatile system capable of efficiently delivering a drug to endolysosomes and allowing the drug to function at a low concentration on lysosomal enzymes, and an anticancer agent in which this system is used.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a novel liquid formulation for solubilizing poorly soluble ST-246 in cyclodextrins and a novel process of making the formulation.

Abstract: Provided herein are nucleic acids, recombinant adeno-associated viral particles, compositions and methods related to treating Friedreich's ataxia. In some examples, the nucleic acids, recombinant adeno-associated viral particles, compositions and methods involve us of a FXN coding sequence, a truncated FXN 3? UTR, and a prompter.

Abstract: Disclosed are formulations for providing a therapeutic bioactive polypeptide to injured tissue. Formulations include mineral coated microparticles wherein a polynucleotide is adsorbed to the mineral layer. Other formulations include a carrier including mineral coated microparticles wherein mineral coated microparticles include a polynucleotide. Also disclosed are methods for sustained delivery of a bioactive polypeptide and methods for treating chronic wounds using a formulation for providing sustained delivery of the bioactive peptide.

Abstract: Provided herein are pre-lyophilized compositions containing a nucleic acid, a cationic polymer, and a carbohydrate. Also provided are lyophilized compositions of matter and reconstituted compositions as well as methods of making using the same for treating tumors in patients.

Abstract: Disclosed are AAV viral-based vector compositions useful in delivering a variety of nucleic segments, including those encoding therapeutic polypetides to selected mammalian host cells for use in therapeutic autoimmune modalities, including, for example, the in vivo induction of immunological tolerance via a liver-directed AAV-based gene therapeutic regimen for treating and/or ameliorating autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 2-specific peptide reagents, methods for detecting epithelial-derived cancer cells such as esophageal, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic or breast carcinoma cells using the peptide reagents, and methods for targeting such cells using the peptide reagents.

Abstract: A molecular probe for use in detection of cancer cells expressing an Ig superfamily cell adhesion molecule that binds in a homophilic fashion in a subject includes a targeting agent that specifically binds to and/or complexes with a proteolytically cleaved extracellular fragment of the Ig superfamily cell adhesion molecule.

Abstract: A synthetic calcium phosphate-based biomedical material comprising gadolinium. The material may comprises a compound having the general chemical formula: Ca10?yGdy(PO4)6?x(SiO4)x(OH)2?x+y where 0<x<1.3 and 0<y<1.3.

Abstract: Provided is a probe for detecting in vivo hydrogen sulfide, specifically, a probe for detecting hydrogen sulfide including a complex compound into which a radioactive isotope Cu is introduced. According to specific embodiments of the present disclosure, as a result of real-time observing animal models, in which hydrogen sulfide involved in various diseases is generated in a large quantity, through optical and nuclear medicine imaging, the probe for detecting hydrogen sulfide according to the present disclosure may selectively bind with hydrogen sulfide to provide images of a site where hydrogen sulfide has abnormally increased in a cell or a tissue, thereby detecting a disease in an unexpected site without affecting the anatomical properties of the body. Accordingly, the probe may be effectively used as a means for diagnosing diseases, such as a composition for imaging, an imaging method, etc.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cancer-specific or tissue specific targeting theranostic capsule using hepatitis E viral nanoparticle (HEVNP) to enhance the accuracy of cancer diagnosis in endoscopic examinations, as well as treatment, for example hyperthermia treatment, after diagnosis. The present disclosure also provides a method of delivering a theranostic agent using the endoscopic apparatus, as well as a non-transitory computer readable medium storing a program that causes a computer to execute the method of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a superparamagnetic gold nanoparticle cluster-protein nanoparticle fusion body for magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic thermotherapy. According to the present invention, a superparamagnetic gold nanoparticle cluster-protein nanoparticle fusion body which has target directionality and a high density of ultrafine gold nanoparticles uniformly coupled to the surface of protein nanoparticles can be fabricated with neither a separate surface stabilization process nor a separate target directionality conferring process. Hence, the superparamagnetic gold nanoparticle cluster-protein nanoparticle fusion body according to the present invention is superior to conventional gold nanoparticles in terms of biocompatibility and has excellent target directionality as well as being identified to have a temperature elevation potential in an alternating magnetic field and a functionality as a T2-MRI contrast medium thanks to the superparamagnetism property of the ultrafine gold nanoparticles.

Abstract: A kit for labeling a prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) ligand with a radioactive isotope such as 68Ga, 177Lu, or 90Y. Radiolabeled PSMA ligands prepared by this kit can be used for both imaging and therapy purposes. The kit includes a disposable reaction vial containing predetermined amounts of a sodium-based buffering agent and a PSMA ligand, both in dried form; or two disposable reaction vials, wherein one of the reaction vials contains predetermined amounts of the sodium-based buffering agent in dried form and the other of the reaction vials that contains predetermined amounts of the PSMA ligand in dried form, wherein the reaction vial containing the PSMA ligand and optionally the sodium-based buffering agent further contains protons adhered to the inner walls of the reaction vial.

Abstract: The present application provides an agent comprising or consisting of a binding moiety with specificity for a kallikrein protein (for example, PSA or hK2) for use in the treatment of prostate cancer, and a method for the treatment of prostate cancer in a patient, the method comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of an agent comprising or consisting of a binding moiety with specificity for a kallikrein protein to the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for material delivery, including exosome mimetics derived from red blood cells, and a use thereof and the composition for material delivery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes exosome mimetics derived from red blood cells, which are capable of being loaded with a drug, a radioactive material, or a fluorescent material, and thus may be usefully utilized for a drug delivery use, a cell labeling use, a contrast medium, or the like, and when the composition for material delivery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is used, treatment and diagnosis may be simultaneously performed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for imaging and treating various diseases and disorders, including cancers. The composition of the invention can include a plurality of biodegradable micro-beads, each embedding a plurality of nano-beads, further including a polymer, a radionuclide, a radionuclide chelator, a radioligand, a chemotherapeutic agent, and a cell-penetrating peptide. Upon injection into a blood vessel supplying a cancer tumor, the micro-beads lodge into the tumor and degrade, releasing the nano-beads with a therapeutic or diagnostic agent. The compositions and methods of the invention provide a more homogeneous and deeper distribution of radiation or chemotherapeutic agents throughout the target tumor. The micro-beads provide a local, sustained, and controlled delivery nano-beads including therapeutic or diagnostic agents.