Abstract: This invention pertains to the use of fused bicycle heterocyclic adducts of thiohydroxy pyridines or pyrimidines as diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 (DGAT-1) inhibitors to treat hyperlipidiemias and various diseases and disorders associated therewith. Other conditions also be ameliorated or avoided, such as high postprandial triglycerides or diet-related hypertriglyceridemia, cardiovascular risk associated with excessive triglycerides, and insulin resistance/glucose intolerance in overweight patients, those with diabetes or other glucose metabolic disorders such as Syndrome X and/or polycystic ovary disease.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formulas (I), (II), (III), (IV), and (V): and/or a salt thereof, wherein R1 is —OH or —OP(O)(OH)2, and X1, X2, X3, R2, R2a, Ra, Rb, and Rc are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds as selective agonists for G protein-coupled receptor S1P1, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases or disorders in a variety of therapeutic areas, such as autoimmune diseases and vascular disease.

Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional composition comprising at least one fucosylated oligosaccharide and at least one N-acetylated oligosaccharide in a particular ratio, for use in preventing and/or treating gastrointestinal infections and/or gastrointestinal inflammations in an infant or a young child.

Abstract: Disclosed are prodrugs of anthracyclines (such as doxorubicin) and derivatives thereof that are selectively cleaved and activated by fibroblast activating protein (FAP). The prodrugs are useful for targeted delivery of “warhead” anthracycline or anthracycline derivative to FAP-expressing tissues, including cancer (e.g., solid tumors). Also provided are pharmaceutical compounds comprising the prodrugs, as well as methods of using the prodrugs to treat a disorder characterized by FAP upregulation, e.g., cancer, undesirable fibrosis, and undesirable inflammation.

Abstract: An anti-infective composition for inhalation, containing, at least an effective amount of an antimicrobial aminoglycoside compound or a salt thereof; and an effective amount of a biofilm modifier which is a macrolide compound or salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating various disorders associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, including but not limited to metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, and diseases of aging.

Abstract: A gemcitabine ProTide hypoxic-activated prodrug and a use thereof in the preparation of a medicament for treating tumors. The general structural formula thereof is formula (A), wherein: one of R1 and R2 is a hypoxic-activated group of —C(R3R4)ArNO2, and the other is an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a phenyl group or —CH2Ar, wherein R3 and R4 are —H or a methyl group, and —Ar is an aromatic ring compound. The gemcitabine ProTide hypoxic-activated prodrug described in the present invention has a stronger cytotoxicity under a hypoxic condition, has excellent anti-tumor effects and is very safe; the present invention can be used along with other anti-tumor drugs to exert a better anti-tumor activity, and can be used in the preparation of a medicament for treating tumors.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods for treating, preventing, inhibiting the progression of or reducing the likelihood of occurrence of a myocardial infarction-related complication, a cardiac disorder characterised by abnormal conduction and other cardiac conditions. The present disclosure also generally relates to one or more inhibitors of Connexin 45.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antiviral drug comprising as an active ingredient a substance capable of suppressing an expression of a target gene or an activity of a protein encoded by said target gene, wherein said target gene is one or more genes having an action of retaining virus-derived nucleic acid in a host cell and selected from the group consisting of DOCK11 gene, LIPG gene, DENND2A gene, and HECW2 gene. The present invention also relates to a screening method for the antiviral drug.

Abstract: The invention relates to polynucleotide agents, e.g., antisense polynucleotide agents, targeting an angiotensinogen (AGT) gene, and methods of using such polynucleotide agents to inhibit expression of AGT and to treat subjects having an AGT-associated disease, e.g., hypertension.

Abstract: Provided are siRNAs or chemically-modified siRNAs targeted against ADAMTS-5 or ADAM17 for inhibiting the expression of ADAMTS-5 or ADAM17. Use of the siRNAs for treating an ADAMTS-5 or ADAM17 associated disease, such as arthritis and other inflammation-related diseases, by injecting the siRNAs or preparations comprising the siRNAs into an articular cavity of the patient, are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure provides mixtures of beta-cyclodextrin molecules substituted at one or more hydroxyl positions by hydroxypropyl groups, the mixture optionally including unsubstituted beta-cyclodextrin molecules, for use as a pharmaceutically active ingredient; methods of making such mixtures; methods of qualifying such mixtures for use in a pharmaceutical composition suitable for intrathecal or intracerebroventricular administration; pharmaceutical compositions suitable for intrathecal or intracerebroventricular administration comprising such mixtures; and methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of Niemann-Pick disease Type C.

Abstract: Provided is a hyaluronic acid (HA) composition for use in treating or preventing mucosa related disorders or diseases including a mixture of HAs having different average molecular weights and different rheological, isolation, tissue scaffold and degradation properties. The resulting formulation demonstrates an optimal balance between adhesion, tissue scaffold and treating time on the treatment and prevention of mucosa related disorders or diseases including conjunctivitis, otitis, allergic rhinitis, gingivitis, oral ulcer, bronchitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, gastritis, enteritis, peptic ulcer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), urethritis, cystitis and vaginitis.

Abstract: Hypertonic pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed. The hypertonic pharmaceutical compositions contain an anti-platinum chemoprotectant agent and a gelling agent. Also disclosed are methods of medical use of the hypertonic pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: In some examples, the disclosure relates to a method including applying biomimetic mineralization process to an enamel defect of a tooth, wherein the applied biomimetic mineralization process remineralizes the tooth in the enamel defect. For example, applying a biomimetic mineralization process may include applying a polymer stabilized biomimetic mineralization composition in the area of the enamel defect and matrices, wherein the biomimetic mineralization composition infiltrates into a porosity of the enamel defect and crystalizes to remineralize the enamel defect. An example polymer stabilized biomimetic mineralization composition includes calcium, phosphate, and a polyanionic additive.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method of synthesizing metal-based cationic surfactants and further their usage as anti-tumor and anti-bacterial agents. For the synthesis, selenius acid is mixed with sulfonamide to form sulfonammonium hydrogen selenites. Cobalt and Platinum hydrogen selenite dehydrate were then synthesized, and refluxed with sulfonammonium hydrogen selenites to form the disclosed Cobalt/Platinum ammonium hydrogen selenite complexes. Both complexes were mixed with cyclodextrin oligosaccharide to form nanoparticles, which were tested for anti-tumor/cancer and anti-bacterial effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated cytotoxic T cell (CTL) peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses. The present invention relates to 11 novel peptide sequences and their variants derived from HLA class I and class II molecules of human tumor cells that can be used in vaccine compositions for eliciting anti-tumor immune responses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention 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. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention 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. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention 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. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.

Abstract: A method of radiation-free hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation comprises administering to a mammalian subject one or two doses of 2 to 10 mg/kg body weight of a purine base analog, such as 6TG as a pre-conditioning step. The method further comprises engrafting into the subject hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HPRT)-deficient donor HSCs within 48 to 72 hours of the pre-conditioning step; and administering to the subject about 1 to 5 mg/kg of the purine base analog every two to four days for two to eight weeks following the engrafting step. The method is performed in the absence of pre-conditioning via radiation. The subject is therefore not treated with myeloablative radiation in preparation for transplantation, and thus the subject is free of myeloablative radiation-induced toxicity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition including: an isolated in vitro pre-conditioned population of adult bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), wherein the BMSCs express neuronal markers, and wherein the neuronal markers are PGP9.5, NSE, Tuj1, HuC/D and neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS). Methods of preparing the BMSCs are also provided. In addition, the present disclosure is directed to a method of treating an enteric nervous system-related disorder including: administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition including the in vitro pre-conditioned BMSC population and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A composition for preventing or treating inflammatory disease and that is effective for inflammatory disease such as fulminant hepatitis and interstitial pneumonia. For such an objective, the present uses a culture supernatant obtained by culturing dental pulp stem cells as the active ingredient of the composition for preventing or treating inflammatory disease.

Abstract: Compositions comprising stem cells delivered into infarcted myocardium by endocardial injection engraft and differentiate into myocytes, endothelial cells, and vascular smooth muscle, and do so without the requirement for survival enhancing modification. These cells engraft whether injected acutely (days) or late (months) after myocardial infarction, and the efficiency of engraftment correlates with the functional recovery of the heart. The stem cells also recruit endogenous cardiac precursor cells, reconstitute myocardial stem cell niches, and enhance endogenous cell differentiation into myocytes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a biodegradable and biocompatible pharmaceutical composition comprising silk Sericin, sophorolipid, a gelling or thickening agent and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients for faster wound healing and limit scarring.

Abstract: Compositions comprising 10% to 50% (w/w) of at least one probiotic bacteria in the form of biofilm, and lipophilic carriers are provided. Further, process for making such compositions and methods of use are provided.

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods of killing tumor cells are provided. The methods may include contacting the tumor cell with a tropic cell that carries a modified oncolytic virus, wherein the virus comprises a tumor selective element and/or a capsid protein that binds a tumor-specific cell surface molecule. In another embodiment, methods of treating cancer are provided. The methods may include administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition to a subject, wherein the pharmaceutical composition includes a tropic cell that carries a modified oncolytic virus, wherein the virus comprises a tumor selective promoter element and/or a capsid protein that binds a tumor-specific cell surface molecule.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a compound, a method of making the compound and method of using such compound preferably in the form of a dietary supplement that, when administered, is capable of supporting memory, focus, and clarity. The unique combination of the composition is preferably administered orally. The composition is preferably comprised of at least Hericium Erinaceus, Bacopa Monnieri, ECGC (Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate), Huperzine, Acetyl-L-Carnitine, Vitamin B12, Ginkgo Biloba, Phosphatidylserine, and Gotu Kola, in pre-determined amounts. The composition can further comprise a palliative agent, and can be provided in the form of a capsule, powder, liquid or tablet.

Abstract: Preparation of cannabinoid formulations containing: ?9-tetrahydrocannabinol (?9-THC), ?8-tetrahydrocannabinol (?8-THC), ?9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabidiolic acid (CBDa), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC) and cannabinol (CBN), either alone or in combinations henceforth known as Cannabis, have been created using an emulsification process to encapsulate cannabinoids. The aqueous-based method involves micellular encapsulation of cannabinoids, a method that has been used to increase the bioavailability of poorly permeable, lipophilic drugs. These preparations demonstrates the viability of sublingual, buccal, or oral delivery using an aqueous-based encapsulation method, including as a beverage or drink.

Abstract: Preparation of cannabinoid formulations containing: ?9-tetrahydrocannabinol (?9-THC), ?8-tetrahydrocannabinol (?8-THC), ?9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabidiolic acid (CBDa), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC) and cannabinol (CBN), either alone or in combinations henceforth known as cannabis, have been created using an emulsification process to encapsulate cannabinoids. The aqueous-based method involves micellular encapsulation of cannabinoids, a method that has been used to increase the bioavailability of poorly permeable, lipophilic drugs. The present invention demonstrates the viability of transdermal delivery with gels and patches for consistent and sustained cannabinoid dosing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing and treating cancer-related fatigue, characterized by containing a new processed ginseng powder or a new processed ginseng extract having an increased amount of a ginsenoside constituent, which was previously minute, by preparing a saponin-decomposing enzyme and subsequently using hydrolysis by the prepared saponin-decomposing enzyme and an organic acid. The composition according to the present invention can be very effectively used for preventing and treating cancer-related fatigue, the most destructive and universal side effect, which is caused by cancer itself or occurs in association with the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a natural composition containing a composite extract of pomegranates and red clover, exhibiting synergistic effects with respect to a menopausal symptom alleviation effect, an estrogen-like effect, an anti-obesity effect, a hyperlipidemia inhibitory effect, a fatty liver protective effect, an osteoporosis inhibitory effect and the like without any side effects; and various uses thereof, in particular, pharmaceutical, bromatological and cosmetic uses.

Abstract: A novel grape seed extract is enriched in procyanidins, has total polyphenols of less than 70%, and has a low degree of polymerization (dp). Other fractions of the extract have minimal polyphenols, fiber, and protein, but contain more than 90% sugars. In some specific examples, the individual extracts are obtained by sequential ultrafiltration of a water extract of the grape seeds. A first ultrafiltration provides a first permeate (Fraction A) enriched in sugars which is useful as a flavorant, and a first retentate. The first retentate is reconstituted and subjected to a second ultrafiltration at a higher molecular weight cutoff to produce a second permeate (Fraction B) that is enriched in low molecular weight polyphenols, and a second retentate (Fraction C) that is enriched in seed fiber. The Fractions are individually suitable for different nutraceutical products, or can be combined with each other in any combination and/or with other nutraceutical agents to enhance vascular and cognitive health.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and a health functional food for preventing or improving neurodegenerative disorders comprising mixed herb extracts of Dioscorea Rhizoma and Dioscorea nipponica in a weight ratio of 3.5:1 (w/w). The herb extracts mixed Dioscorea Rhizoma and Dioscorea nipponica in a weight ratio of 3.5:1 have the synergetic effects on increasing the amount of nerve growth factor in vivo, increasing the neural cell proliferation, promoting the formation of neuritis and enhancing cognitive abilities. Thus, the herb extracts of the present invention may be used for a pharmaceutical composition and a health functional food for preventing or treating neurodegenerative disorders.

Abstract: An angiogenesis inhibitor effective in inhibiting angiogenesis which causes a disease is obtained by, for example, sterilely filtrating, disinfecting, and concentrating a product which is obtained as follows. That is, rice bran is extracted with hot water, the insoluble matter is filtrated, and the starch is decomposed by processing the filtrate with glucoamylase, thereby obtaining a water-soluble polysaccharide extract. Ammonium sulfate is added to a culture filtrate prepared by culturing Lentinula edodes of basidiomycetes, thereby obtaining an enzyme complex from the precipitate. This enzyme complex is added to the water-soluble polysaccharide extract, and the mixture is caused to react at a pH of 4.5 for 30 to 60 min and further react at a pH of 6.0 for 30 to 60 min, thereby biologically modifying the water-soluble polysaccharide extract and obtaining the product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing, ameliorating, or treating hyperuricemia or metabolic disorders related with hyperuricemia comprising an extract of Alpinia oxyphylla as an effective ingredient. Because the extract of Alpinia oxyphylla of the present invention can reduce the uric acid amount in blood of an animal model and is derived from natural products, and the raw materials can be easily obtained, it can be widely used in industries that are related to hyperuricemia or metabolic disorders related with hyperuricemia. It can be effectively used for prevention, amelioration, or treatment of gout or gouty arthritis, in particular.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabilization of a certain benzothia(dia)zepine derivative in a solid formulation containing the same. In the present invention, in a solid formulation containing the benzothia(dia)zepine derivative mentioned above, a combination of polyethylene glycol and polyvinyl alcohol is not blended, or alternatively, in the case of blending polyethylene glycol and polyvinyl alcohol in the solid formulation, the aforementioned derivative is isolated from the combination of polyethylene glycol and polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes use of oxytocin, in combination with one or more other agents as described herein, for use for example in the treatment of certain conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for inhibiting angiogenesis, containing neo-N-methylsansalvamide (NMSSV), which is a cyclic pentadepsipeptide, as an effective ingredient, and specifically, since the NMSSV of the present invention has excellent activity which inhibits cell migration and tube formation associated with angiogenesis, and concentration-dependently inhibits angiogenesis induced by a vascular endothelial growth factor, it is expected that the NMSSV of the present invention may inhibit angiogenesis and be usefully used as a therapeutic agent for various diseases in which angiogenesis is abnormally regulated.

Abstract: Disclosed are synthetic peptides and peptide compositions, including peptide conjugates, that can ameliorate and/or block the cytotoxicity of Clostridium difficile toxin B(TcdB), and methods of their use for inhibiting the activity of Clostridium difficile toxin B(TcdB) and protecting against damage during Clostridium difficile toxin B(TcdB) disease, and/or for use as cell penetrating peptides for enhancing the delivery of particular heterogenous molecules into cells.

Abstract: Described herein are cell-selective mRNA constructs that can contain a RNA of interest and one or more miRNA targets. The cell-selective mRNA constructs described herein can be used to express an RNA of interest to a cell in a cell-selective manner.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical formulation comprising LL-37 or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof and one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable diluent or carrier system, for use in a method of treatment of a chronic ulcer wound (such as a hard-to-heal venous leg ulcer or a diabetic foot ulcer), which method comprises: (a) topical application of the formulation to the ulcer; followed by (b) application of a dressing, and wherein the application of the formulation provides for a dose of LL-37 at the wound site that is below about 80 ?g of LL-37 applied per cm2 of wound area, and/or below about 26.7 ?g of LL-37 applied per cm2 of wound area, per day of treatment.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and compositions for inhibiting a cancer cell using nucleic acid sequences encoding elephant p53 or elephant p53 amino acid sequences.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions comprising a macrophage colony stimulating factor (M-CSF) polypeptide or an agonist of the M-CSF receptor for preventing or treating myeloid cytopenia and related complications (such as infections) in a patient in need thereof (such as a patient undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation).

Abstract: This invention relates to inhibitors of CXC receptor 4 (CXCR4)-G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) heteromers (CXCR4-GPCR heteromers) associated with cancers, where CXCR4 forms a functional heteromer with other G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRx). More specifically, this invention relates to GPCRx that form heteromers with CXCR4, which upon co-stimulation with CXCR4 agonists and GPCRx agonists leads to enhanced signaling downstream of CXCR4. This invention also provides for the use of inhibitors of the interacting GPCR partner of the CXCR4-GPCRx heteromer or CXCR4-GPCRx heteromer-specific inhibitors including inhibitors of the formation of the CXCR4-GPCRx heteromer and CXCR4-GPCRx heteromer-specific antibodies, and in the diagnosis and/or therapy for cancer.

Abstract: A method for treating a defect site in a living bone of an animal by applying an exogenous compound having thrombopoietic activity to the defect site in an amount effective to induce thrombopoiesis. The exogenous compound activates a thrombopoietin receptor, leading to accelerated bone formation at the defect site. Also provided is a method for repairing a segmental bone defect in an animal bone by inserting into the segmental bone defect a biodegradable bone repair scaffold that contains a compound having thrombopoietic activity. The compound activates a thrombopoietin receptor and accelerates bone formation such that bridging occurs at the segmental bone defect.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for inhibiting the survival or growth of a tubercle bacillus, containing a material which induces the polarization of a macrophage into an M1 macrophage, and a method for inhibiting the survival or growth of the tubercle bacillus by using the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fusion proteins comprising an insulin receptor agonist fused to a human IgG Fc region through the use of a peptide linker, and the use of such fusion proteins in the treatment of diabetes. The fusion protein of the present invention has an extended time action profile and is useful for providing basal glucose control for an extended period of time.

Abstract: A medicament effective for prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a peripheral neuropathic pain such as allodynia caused by a treatment with an anticancer agent, which comprises thrombomodulin as an active ingredient.