Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating or preventing at least one of postnatal depression (PND) and postnatal anxiety (PNA), and risks and sequelae thereof, by administering Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 or derivatives thereof, in addition to uses, compositions, and medicaments comprising Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 or derivatives thereof to treat or prevent at least one of PND and PNA, and risks and sequelae thereof.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions that mimic whole foods and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include an increased number and variety of fruits and vegetables, an increased variety of macronutrient sources and an increased amount of other components that are found in whole foods. The nutritional compositions may also include ethnicity-specific meals and organic ingredients and provide emotional appeal to the patient and/or the patient's caregiver. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of same are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to viral vectors and viral particles based on Anelloviruses, which can be used to deliver an agent (e.g., an exogenous effector or an endogenous effector, e.g., a therapeutic effector) to a cell (e.g., a cell in a subject to be treated therapeutically). Described herein are anellosomes, anellovectors, and compositions and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides crude extracts from the red seaweeds: Polysiphonia lanosa (PL), Polysiphonia urceloata (PU), Cystoclonium purpureum (CP) and Devaleraea ramentacia (DR), method of preparation and their use for inhibiting the growth of microbial cells, particularly bacteria causing acne, such as Propionibacterium acnes, or causing nosocomial infections such as MRSA in humans or MRSP in dogs.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the treatment of GI tract diseases and conditions and/or symptoms associated with such diseases and conditions in a mammal. Also provided are preparations and compositions for use in the methods. Also provided are methods of growing and preparing Chlamydomonas biomass for administration to a mammal in need of treatment of GI tract diseases and conditions and/or symptoms associated with such diseases and conditions.

Abstract: Compositions comprising metabolized conditioned growth medium and/or metabolized cell extract and methods of use are described. The metabolized conditioned growth medium and metabolized cell extract compositions may be formulated with an acceptable carrier into injectable or topical formulations, for example, as a cream, lotion or gel, and may be used in cosmeceutical or pharmaceutical applications. The metabolized conditioned growth medium and metabolized cell extract may also be further processed to concentrate or reduce one or more factors or components contained within the metabolized conditioned growth medium or metabolized cell extract. The growth medium may be conditioned by any eukaryotic cell. The metabolized conditioned growth medium and metabolized cell extract may be used to prevent or treat a condition, for example, a skin condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for wound healing and a cosmetic composition for wound alleviation, each composition comprising a culture medium of Ceriporia lacerata mycelia or an extract thereof as an effective ingredient. A culture medium of Ceriporia lacerata mycelia or an extract thereof according to the present invention was found to increase cell proliferation rates of the murine myoblast C2C12. In addition, the mycelium culture medium or an extract thereof was identified to promote wound healing HaCaT cells, which are human keratinocytes. Therefore, the culture medium of Ceriporia lacerata mycelia or an extract thereof according to the present invention can be useful for healing skin wounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of cannabis extraction methods, apparatuses for extracting cannabis, and methods of using cannabis extracts.

Abstract: A method for drying to increase the useful life of botanicals and shorten the time to market after harvest of the botanicals. The method may include flash freezing the botanicals, at a desired optimal temperature range, soon after harvest. The method may include storing the frozen botanicals indefinitely prior to drying. The method may include drying the frozen botanicals using a lyophilizer at a desired optimal temperature and pressure.

Abstract: A composition including a standardized Wedelia chinensis extract and a method of treating an androgen-stimulated disorder with such a composition. Also provided are a method for qualifying a standardized preparation of a Wedelia chinensis extract for treating an androgen-stimulated disorder and a method for treating said disorder with a thus qualified preparation.

Abstract: The present invention can effectively protect a liver from oxidative stress caused by liver damage by significantly reducing the aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) values, which are widely known as indicators of liver damage when applied to liver toxicity animal models. The present invention relates to a composition for protecting a liver comprising a dandelion extract and a lemon balm extract as active ingredients that can be usefully used for preventing, ameliorating or treating liver damage, wherein the composition is characterized by comprising a dandelion extract and a lemon balm extract as active ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new method for decreasing level of a proinflammatory cytokine in a subject, which is further able to treating cytokine release syndrome caused by CAR T-cell therapy or a disorder mediated by an overproduction of a proinflammatory cytokine. The method comprises administering to the subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition which is comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of Phenothiazine derivatives, Graptopetalum paraguayense extract, Rhodiola rosea extract and Histone Deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to compositions comprising the Schisandra Sphenanthera extract and a plant-based compound that comprises one or more of triptolide, colchicine, wilforlide A, celastrol, and their analogs or derivatives. Further disclosed herein are methods of increasing the bioavailability of these plant-based compounds and methods of treating diseases with the compositions.

Abstract: Composition and methods for treating brain “plaques” and/or “tangles” in a subject wherein the method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a black currant extract, Uncaria tomentosa extract, and an oolong tea extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an enteric coated Costus composition with anti-diabetic activity which is enriched with triterpenoids and is made into a dosage form for the treatment of Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes. The Costus Composition is derived from Costus extract derived from Costus plant part. A process of solvent extraction and purification of said extract is also provided. A method for targeted delivery of Costus composition into intestine is provided. A dosage form is provided for the Costus composition. The enrichment with triterpenoids is up to 95% of the composition. Costus composition can lose its activity in acidic condition of the stomach. Hence by giving enteric coating to Costus Composition, it can withstand the acidic condition of the stomach thereby enhancing the bioavailability and bioactivity of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods for inhibiting CDK5 or the CDK5 pathway for treating long QT syndrome (LQTS), and in particular Timothy Syndrome (TS). Additionally, the invention relates to small molecule and gene therapy based therapies and combinations for treating Timothy Syndrome (TS), and related channelopathies.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of preventing or treating heart failure in a mammalian subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of biomedicine, in particular to providing a selective TNFR1 antagonist peptide derived from the snake venom of Qinghai Hydrostatin-SN10 has the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2. The present invention also provides a selective TNFR1 antagonist peptide PEG-SN10 based on mPEG2000 modification, which is selectively modified by covalent attachment of the carboxyl group of mPEG2000 to the free amino group of the N-terminal aspartic acid of Hydrostatin-SN10 peptide chain. At the same time, the present invention provides the use of the selective TNFR1 antagonist peptides Hydrostatin-SN10 and PEG-SN10 for the prevention and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: The current invention pertains to a molecular conjugate comprising an antagonist of a cell surface receptor specific to a target cell and an immune effector, such as a T cell modulator, conjugated to the antagonist. The target cell can be a cell responsible for development of a disease in a subject, for example, a cancer cell. In certain embodiments, the immune effector is an immune effector protein or an immune effector fragment thereof. The current invention also pertains to a method of treating a disease in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of the molecular conjugates of the current invention to the subject. The methods of the current invention can be used to treat cancer, such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, or melanoma.

Abstract: The present invention features compositions comprising a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and an agent that enhances Ang1-7 levels, and methods of using such compositions for the treatment of neoplasias (e.g., metastatic renal cell carcinoma).

Abstract: Provided herein are peptide formulations comprising polymers as stabilizing agents. The peptide formulations can be more stable for prolonged periods of time at temperatures higher than room temperature when formulated with the polymers. The polymers used in the present invention can decrease the degradation of the constituent peptides of the peptide formulations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to reagents (antigenic and/or immunogenic reagents) and kits that are useful in a variety of in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo methods including, e.g., methods for inducing an immune response, or for generating an antibody, in a subject. The reagents described herein can be used in the treatment or prevention of HIV-1 infections. In addition, the disclosure provides methods and compositions useful for designing (or identifying) an agent that binds to an membrane proximal external region (MPER) of an HIV-1 gp160 polypeptide or an agent that inhibits the fusion of an HIV-1 particle to a cell.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a conjugate comprising an anti-microbial agent and a hydrophilic polymer; and compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, comprising the conjugates. The present disclosure provides a conjugate comprising a polymyxin covalently linked to a maltodextrin polymer; and compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, comprising the conjugates. The present disclosure provides methods of inhibiting growth of a bacterium, and methods of treating a bacterial infection.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a medicament comprising a drug selected from a group consisting of acarbose, cyclosporine A, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and combinations thereof, for use in treatment of diseases caused by biofilm forming microorganisms. Also, provided herein are methods of treating diseases caused by biofilm forming microorganisms.

Abstract: Pre-mixed, ready-to-use injectable compositions possess certain advantages such as convenience and ease of use as compared to an ampule formulation, improved safety for patients due to elimination of dosage errors and solution contamination, reduction of medical waste, and ease of administration in emergency situations. Pre-mixed, ready-to-use Vancomycin injectable preparations though marketed have numbers of disadvantages which makes its handling and use difficult. The present invention therefore provides pre-mixed, ready-to-use injectable formulations of Vancomycin which eliminates disadvantages and difficulties of the marketed product and at the same time maintains desired stability for prolonged time.

Abstract: Provided is a method for treating a subject, comprising contacting the subject with a drug delivery device comprising a nauseogenic compound, wherein the drug delivery device administers the nauseogenic compound to the subject, and the contacting occurs after an administration of the drug delivery device comprising the nauseogenic compound to a human patient population during a first clinical trial; and wherein less than 10% of the human patient population, to whom the drug delivery device comprising the nauseogenic compound was administered, reported having nausea and/or vomiting during the first clinical trial.

Abstract: An Nkx3.2 fragment with improved stability under a histopathological environment of arthritis and a pharmaceutical composition containing the Nkx3.2 as an active ingredient are disclosed. The Nkx3.2 fragment has a function to activate NF-?B at the similar level to full-length Nkx3.2 and resistance to proteolysis by Siah1. In addition, the Nkx3.2 fragment exhibited at least a 10-fold improvement in degenerative arthritis treatment effect compared with Nkx3.2 in an animal model-based in vivo efficacy evaluation. Therefore, the Nkx3.2 fragment can be favorably used in the prevention or treatment of arthritis.

Abstract: Nutritive polypeptides are provided herein. Also provided are various other embodiments including nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides, recombinant microorganisms that make the polypeptides, vectors for expressing the polypeptides, methods of making the polypeptides using recombinant microorganisms, compositions and formulations that comprise the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides, compositions and formulations.

Abstract: Methods of promoting or inhibiting weight loss by modulating activity levels of ?? T cells.

Abstract: Stromal Derived Factor-1 (SDF-1) is a small, naturally occurring, potent chemokine with inherent angiogenic, neurogenic, anti-apoptotic protein, which is also a potent stem cell chemoattractant, cardiovascular disease, and other metabolic disturbances. The present invention provides methods for treating erectile dysfunction in a male subject comprising administering to the major pelvic ganglion supplying the cavernous nerves subject compositions comprising SDF-1. SDF-1 promotes stem cell activation, to the major pelvic ganglion supplying the cavernous nerves, helps cell preservation, and prevents adverse penile remodeling. It can be administered as a protein or by gene therapy including but not limited to plasmid DNA, viral transduction, or nanoparticle delivery directly to the penis or to the neurovascular bundle or other pelvic nerve structures during the time of surgery, or before injury, or to treat existing erectile dysfunction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are interleukin (IL) conjugates (e.g., IL-2 conjugates) and use in the treatment of one or more indications. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising one or more of the interleukin conjugates (e.g., IL-2 conjugates).

Abstract: The present invention relates to amylin analogues and to their use in the treatment or prevention of a variety of diseases, conditions or disorders, including obesity, excess food intake and associated metabolic diseases such as diabetes. The analogues have good physical and chemical stability, good solubility, and a long duration of action, and are well suited for use in the form of a liquid formulation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for the release of the bioactive substance comprising: sucrose acetate isobutyrate dissolved in an ionic liquid and an additive selected from the list consisting of: chitin, silk fibroin, cellulose, alginate, chitosan, gellan gum, dextrin, collagen, guar gum, carregeenan, heparin, kefiran, or mixtures thereof. By taking advantage of the properties of an ionic liquid (IL), in particular 1-butyl-imidazolium acetate (BMIMAc), it was possible to achieve a good dissolution of SAIB, which combined with chitin and/or silk, natural polymers, allows the development of the structures with different shape and sizes.

Abstract: A composition in the form of an injectable aqueous solution, with pH from 3.5 to 4.4, including at least human insulin A21G and at least one glucagon suppressor with prandial action. In an embodiment, the glucagon suppressor with prandial action is selected from an amylin analog or an amylin receptor agonist or a GLP-1 analog or a GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA). In an embodiment, the glucagon suppressor with prandial action is an amylin analog or an amylin receptor agonist. In an embodiment, the glucagon suppressor peptide with prandial action is pramlintide. Also, a method for obtaining human insulin A21G, includes at least one step of reacting human insulin A21G, B31R, B32R (insulin glargine) with rat carboxypeptidase B at an insulin/carboxypeptidase ratio from 500 to 2000, at a pH from 7.5 to 8.5 and a temperature from 20 to 30° C. for 10 to 20 hours.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an anti-adhesion kit comprised of: (i) a fibrinogen solution component comprising: fibrinogen at a concentration of about 5 to 25 mg/ml; and free calcium ions at a concentration ranging from 0.1 ?M to 1 mM; and (ii) a thrombin component containing thrombin. Further disclosed is an anti-adhesion kit comprised of: (i) a fibrinogen solution component containing fibrinogen at a concentration of 8% to 25% of total protein by weight, and optionally free calcium ions at a concentration ranging from 0.1 ?M to 1 mM; wherein a total protein concentration ranges from about 80 to 120 mg/ml; and (ii) a thrombin component containing thrombin. Methods of using the kits e.g., to provide anti-adhesion curable compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are kits comprised of a first container including a solution of fibrinogen-containing component that includes fibrinogen at a concentration range of about 5 mg/ml to about 30 mg/ml, and having a total protein concentration range of about 15 mg/ml to about 40 mg/ml; and a second container that includes a solution of thrombin-containing component. Further provided are mixtures comprised of fibrinogen and thrombin, calcium ions, and albumin, the mixture being comprised of total protein in a range of about 2.5 mg/ml to about 30 mg/ml, fibrinogen in a range of about 50% to about 80% of total protein, and albumin in a range of more than 0.65 mg/ml to about 3 mg/ml. Further provided herein are methods for preventing or reducing tissue adhesion, and hydrogel materials made of fibrin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions enhancing the therapeutic effect of biologically active peptides, especially peptides derived from human lactoferrin. The compositions are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of wounds, scars, and post surgical adhesions.

Abstract: Provided is a therapeutic agent that effectively acts on a disease associated with abnormal glycosylation of dystroglycan. Also provided is a testing method for diseases associated with abnormal glycosylation of dystroglycan. Specifically, provided is a therapeutic agent for diseases associated with abnormal glycosylation of dystroglycan, containing CDP-ribitol as an active ingredient. Ribitol-phosphate is important in the glycan structure of dystroglycan. In order for ribitol-phosphate to be incorporated into a dystroglycan glycan, a material therefor (sugar donor) is required. In the present invention, it has been found for the first time that CDP-ribitol serves as the sugar donor. It has been confirmed that the glycan of ISPD-deficient cells can be restored by administering CDP-ribitol. Thus, the present invention, which allows CDP-ribitol to be utilized for supplementation therapy, has been completed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bioactive agent capable of increasing the intracellular concentration and/or activity of Hsp70 for use in the treatment of a lysosomal storage disease which arise from a defect in an enzyme whose activity is not directly associated with the presence of lysosomal BMP as a co-factor, such as glycogen storage diseases, gangliosidoses, neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses, cerebrotendinous cholesterosis, Wolman's disease, cholesteryl ester storage disease, disorders of glycosaminoglycan metabolism, mucopolysaccharidoses, disorders of glycoprotein metabolism, mucolipidoses, aspartylglucosaminuria, fucosidosis, mannosidoses, and sialidosis type II.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a deoxyribonuclease (DNase) enzyme for prevention or amelioration of toxicity associated with various cytostatic and/or cytotoxic chemotherapeutic compounds and radiation therapy.

Abstract: The present application provides for compositions comprising high concentrations of acid a-glucosidase in combination with an active site-specific chaperone for the acid ?-glucosidase, and methods for treating Pompe disease in a subject in need thereof, that includes a method of administering to the subject such compositions. The present application also provides methods for increasing the in vitro and in vivo stability of an acid ?-glucosidase enzyme formulation.

Abstract: In various aspects and embodiments the invention provides methods and compositions for generating tick immunity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a universal cancer vaccine and methods of treating and preventing cancer using such compositions.

Abstract: The present description relates to T-cell receptors (TCRs) binding to tumor-associated antigens (TAAs) for targeting cancer cells, T-cells expressing same, methods for producing same, and methods for treating cancers using same. In particular, the present description relates to TCRs and their variants that bind to HLA class I or II molecules with a peptide, such as IGF2BP3-001 have the amino acid sequence of KIQEILTQV (SEQ ID NO:1). The present description further relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present description relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present description furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T-cells ex vivo and transfer into patients.

Abstract: Targeted disruption of a specific gene and its subsequent restoration in obligate intracellular bacteria remains extremely challenging due to their absolute requirement for residence inside a host cell to replicate. Here, targeted allelic exchange mutations were created to inactivate two genes and then to restore one of the two genes of a rickettsial pathogen, Ehrlichia chaffeensis. These methods were then also successfully utilized in Ehrlichia canis and Anaplasma phagocyophilum. The resultant mutated pathogens are useful in immunogenic compositions for reducing the incidence of or severity of infection with ricksettsial pathogens.

Abstract: A composition dried under reduced pressure from a liquid mixture comprising: an adjuvant which comprises a TLR-4 agonist and a saponin in a liposomal formulation, wherein the liposomes contain a neutral lipid and a sterol, amorphous sugar, wherein the amorphous sugar is present in an amount of more than 7.5% (w/v) of the liquid mixture, and an antigen derived from Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogenic composition comprising one or more C. difficile toxoid for use in a medicament for animals. The invention also encompasses an immunogenic composition comprising one or more C. difficile A toxoid and one or more C. difficile B toxoid and one or more C. perfringens Type A toxoid. The invention also encompasses vaccines comprising said immunogenic compositions, vaccines for use in the treatment and/or prevention of disease caused by C. difficile and C. perfringens, and kits thereof.

Abstract: Agents, compositions, methods and kits useful for the treatment and diagnosis of Staphylococcal intramammary infection are disclosed. The agents, compositions, methods and kits are derived from genes expressed during Staphylococcal intramammary infection, and more particularly genes SACOL0442, based on the gene nomenclature from the Staphylococcus aureus COL (SACOL) genome.

Abstract: The disclosure provides synthetic (e.g. recombinant) pneumococcal saccharides comprising one or more repeat unit(s) ?4)-?-D-Glcp-(1?4)-[Gro-(2?P?3)]-?-D-Galp-(1?4)-?-L-Rhap-(1?. Also provided are conjugates comprising a ?4)-?-D-Glcp-(1?4)-[Gro-(2?P?3)]-?-D-Galp-(1?4)-?-L-Rhap-(1?, immunogenic compositions, vaccines and their use in preventing or treating infection by Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines of DNA that code for specific viral sequences. The DNA vaccines against yellow fever according to the invention are based on the sequence that codes for the yellow fever virus envelope protein (p/YFE). Besides the wild p/YFE construct, sequence E was also fused with the sequence that codes for the human lysosome-associated membrane protein (h-LAMP), generating the construct (pL/YFE). The results of the invention are considered to be very promising, since both constructs can induce T-cell response against the same epitopes induced by the 17DD vaccine, and the pL/YFE construct can also induce a satisfactory concentration of neutralizing antibodies. The pL/YFE vector was inoculated in mice, before intracerebral challenge with the virus of yellow fever. Surprisingly, 100% of the mice immunized with pL/YFE survived the challenge.