Abstract: The present invention is directed to a combination comprising a glucocorticoid and a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: to a pharmaceutical composition and to a kit both comprising said combination, to the combination, composition or kit for use in the treatment of cancer, and to a method of treatment of cancer in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of said combination, composition or kit.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive transdermal therapeutic system containing, as an active principle, an association of valentonin (VLT) and 6-methoxyharmalan (6-MH).

Abstract: Methods and dosing regimens for treating glioblastoma or recurrent glioblastoma and its associated symptoms by administration of ibudilast (3-isobutyryl-2-isopropylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and at least one or more other therapeutic agent.

Abstract: Human therapeutic treatment compositions comprise at least two of a curcumin component, a harmine component, and an isovanillin component, and preferably all three in combination. The agents are effective for the treatment of human conditions, especially human cancers.

Abstract: Modulators of the adenosine A3 receptors of formula (I): and process for preparing said compounds. Other aspects of the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of said compounds and the use of said compounds in the preparation of a medicament for treating pathological conditions or diseases that can be improved by modulation of adenosine A3 receptors.

Abstract: The present invention is related to 8-hydroxy-quinoline derivatives having multidrug-resistance reversing activity with improved selectivity and increased cytotoxicity towards multidrug-resistant cancer cells, preparation thereof and use of the same in the treatment of cancer, especially multidrug-resistant variants thereof.

Abstract: Isoquinoline compounds for treating various diseases and pathologies are disclosed. More particularly, the present disclosure concerns the use of an isoquinoline compound or analogs thereof, in the treatment of disorders characterized by the activation of Wnt pathway signaling (e.g., cancer, abnormal cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, Alzheimer's disease, lung disease, inflammation, auto-immune diseases and osteoarthritis), the modulation of cellular events mediated by Wnt pathway signaling, as well as neurological conditions/disorders/diseases linked to overexpression of DYRK1A.

Abstract: The present invention relates to treatment of SCLC with therapeutic ADCs comprising a drug attached to an anti-Trop-2 antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. Preferably, the drug is SN-38. More preferably, the antibody is an hRS7 antibody and the ADC is sacituzumab govitecan. The ADC may be administered at a dosage of between 4 mg/kg and 16 mg/kg, preferably 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, or 16 mg/kg, mostly preferably 8 to 10 mg/kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the ADC can reduce solid tumors in size, reduce or eliminate metastases and is effective to treat cancers resistant to standard therapies, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Surprisingly, the ADC is effective to treat cancers that are refractory to or relapsed from irinotecan or topotecan. Preferably, the ADC is administered as a combination therapy with one or more other anti-cancer treatments, such as carboplatin or cisplatinum.

Abstract: Provided are methods for treating pancreatic cancer in a patient by administering liposomal irinotecan (MM-398) alone or in combination with additional therapeutic agents. In one embodiment, the liposomal irinotecan (MM-398) is co-administered with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin.

Abstract: Disclosed are abuse resistant oral pharmaceutical compositions that reduce the likelihood of improper administration of drugs that are susceptible to abuse. The oral pharmaceutical formulations contain abuse deterrent agents that cause discomfort to the user when administered in an improper manner and make the extraction of an active ingredient more difficult. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: An injectable pharmaceutical composition includes a solution of 3-acyl-buprenorphine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in a biocompatible organic solvent, wherein the injectable pharmaceutical composition exhibits a steady release profile lasting over one week when injected into a patient. The acyl group is an alkylcarbonyl group, and an alkyl portion of the alkylcarbonyl group is a straight-chain, branched-chain, having 1-20 carbon atoms. The biocompatible organic solvent is N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, ethyl acetate, ethanol, butanol, 2-butanol, isobutanol, ispropanol, glycerin, benzyl benzoate, dimethyl sulfoxide, N,N-dimethylacetamide, propylene glycol, dimethyl glycol, benzyl alcohol, or a combination of two or more thereof.

Abstract: The invention includes compositions comprising NSC59984 or a derivative or analogue thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention further includes methods of treating or preventing cancer in a subject, comprising the step of administering to the subject the compositions contemplated within the invention.

Abstract: 6-ethyl-3-({3-methoxy-4-[4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)piperidin-1-yl]phenyl}amino)-5-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylamino)pyrazine-2-carboxamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof has an excellent immunological activation effect, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient is expected to be used as a pharmaceutical composition for cancer immunotherapy and/or as a pharmaceutical composition for immunological activation.

Abstract: The present invention belongs, in a general manner to the technological field of the pharmaceutical industry and relates, more specifically, to one or more compositions of second use to be destined for the treatment of melasma. The present invention relates to the use of substances belonging to the group of alpha-adrenergic receptor agonists, in different variable concentrations, for treating conditions of melasma upon human skin. Furthermore, the present invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions, the latter being associated or not with other compounds or methods of treatment, to be utilised for the treatment of melasma.

Abstract: The present invention describes novel compounds, or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their medical uses. The compounds of the invention have activity as Janus Kinase inhibitors and are useful in the treatment or control of pruritus, associated with allergic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis in animals, and other disorders and indications where immunosuppression/immunomodulation would be desirable. Also described herein are methods of treating pruritus and atopic dermatitis by administering the compounds of the invention, which are JAK 1 inhibitors.

Abstract: A liquisolid tablet formulation, comprising a microcrystalline cellulose carrier; a silica coating; a crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) superdisintegrant; a solvent comprising polyethylene glycol (PEG) 200 and caprylocaproyl macrogol-8 glycerides; tadalafil; and dapoxetine, wherein the liquid load factor of the formulation is 0.2-0.4 is provided. Methods of making the liquisolid tablet and methods of using the formulation for the treatment of male sexual dysfunction are also provided.

Abstract: A hair growth formulation includes minoxidil and foeniculum vulgare, atriplex nummularia extract, or a combination of foeniculum vulgare and atriplex nummularia extract. A method for increasing hair growth includes applying a hair growth formulation to a subject.

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 invention describes one or more compositions for causing an increase in thermogenesis in mammals, comprising at least caffeine, hordenine and ?-phenylethylamine and optionally the addition of B vitamins. The caffeine is often provided from green coffee bean extracts and normally comprises from 0.0001 g to 0.30 g of caffeine from 0.00001 g to 0.1 g of hordenine from barley and from 0.00001 g to 1.0 g ?-phenylethylamine from cocoa beans. The present invention finally provides a method that may cause a simultaneous and synergistic increase in central nervous system activity assisted by the addition of vitamin B as well as thermogenesis in mammals prior to physical exercise, the method comprising providing a composition comprising a source of caffeine, hordenine and ?-phenylethylamine.

Abstract: A method of treating cancer in a subject in need thereof includes administering to the subject therapeutically effective amounts of a PP2A activator and a protein kinase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention is a compound comprising an anti-inflammatory drug component consisting preferably of at least one of an NSAID portion and a cannabis portion and at least one of a progestin component and a progesterone component. The compound may take for instance the form of a pill or pellet (for oral internal use or for subdermal implantation), an injectable solution, or a suppository. The compound is intended for use in treating subjects having or being at increased risk—especially genetically determined risk—of developing endometriosis. The compound may also be used for treating other disorders or as a contraceptive.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous pharmaceutical compositions which provide sustained released delivery of corticosteroid compounds. The pharmaceutical composition comprises an insoluble corticosteroid; a soluble corticosteroid; and at least one viscosity enhancing agent. Also provided are methods for using the pharmaceutical compositions in an epidural injection, intra-articular injection, intra-lesional injection, or an intra-ocular injection.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a composition that has preventive or ameliorative action on symptoms or diseases caused by decreased brain function. This composition contains, as its active ingredient, arachidonic acid and/or a compound having arachidonic acid as a constituent fatty acid and, particularly, an alcohol ester of arachidonic acid or a triglyceride, phospholipid or glycolipid in which all or a portion of the constituent fatty acids are arachidonic acid.

Abstract: Composition comprising avermectin compounds without solid fatty substances The invention relates to a dermatological or pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one aqueous phase and at least one active phase comprising at least one active compound chosen from avermectin compounds and at least one solvent and/or propenetrating agent of avermectin compounds, where the composition comprises less than 3% by weight of solid fatty substances at room temperature and at atmospheric pressure, relative to the total weight of the composition. The invention relates also to the composition for use in the treatment of rosacea, of common acne, of seborrheic dermatitis, of perioral dermatitis, of acneiform rashes, of transient acantholytic dermatosis, of acne necrotica miliaris and of atopic dermatitis, and preferably for use in the treatment of rosacea. Finally, the invention relates to a method for preparing the composition.

Abstract: This application relates to combination therapies including triciribine compounds and epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor compounds, particularly erlotinib-like compounds and compositions with reduced toxicity for the treatment and prevention of tumors, cancer, and other disorders associated with abnormal cell proliferation.

Abstract: A method for reducing or maintaining platelet inhibition in a patient by administering cangrelor prior to an invasive procedure is described. The method of this invention can be used for patients in need of antiplatelet therapy or at risk of thrombosis. The method can further be used in patients who were previously treated with long-acting platelet inhibitors without increasing the risk of excessive bleeding.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the formulae I, II and III as shown below wherein all substituents are defined herein, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising compounds of the invention and methods of using said compositions in the treatment of various disorders.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating a disease are described herein. Compositions having plant preparations, microRNAs, and one or more rate limiters are administered to a patient to promote DNA damage repair and modulate endothelial and mitochondrial function, thereby allowing for healing to occur.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an Asarum total polysaccharide extract with antitussive activity, an extraction method thereof and an application in the preparation of a medicine for preventing and treating coughs. The present invention proves that the Asarum total polysaccharide extract has a significant effect of suppressing cough for the first time through a large number of pharmacodynamic tests, has the therapeutic effect approximate to codeine, has the effect of prolonging the cough latent period better than codeine, and also finds that the total Asarum polysaccharide extract has the effects of reducing the cough sensitivity and suppressing the airway inflammation for the first time, has excellent preventive and therapeutic effects on various types of coughs, and can be used for preparing the medicines for preventing and treating cough-related diseases.

Abstract: A method for treating a meibomian gland dysfunction of an affected eye includes administering to the affected eye of a subject in need of such treatment a steroidal-androgen-free composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of a cyclic polysaccharide. A steroidal-androgen-free composition includes a cyclic polysaccharide as an active pharmaceutical ingredient for treating a meibomian gland dysfunction of an affected eye.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for reducing fibrosis and cirrhosis are provided in which an effective dose of an admixture of a polysaccharide compound and, for example, a compound selected from the group consisting of antibodies specific to intracellular or cell-surface: (i) beta-PDGF receptors; (ii) synaptophysin; (iii) zvegf3; (iv) CCR1 receptors; (v) connective tissue growth factor; (vi) alpha 1-smooth muscle actin; (vii) matrix metalloproteinases MMP 2 and MMP9; (viii) matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors TIMP1 and TMP2; (ix) integrins; (x) TFG-?1; (xi) endothelin receptor antagonists; and (xii) collagen synthesis and degradation modulating compounds; (xiii) actin synthesis and degradation modulating compounds; and (xiv) tyrosine kinases is administered to an animal in order to treat fibrosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inhibitor of an ADAMTS proteoglycanase for use in treating or preventing cardiac remodeling or for use in treating or preventing heart failure in a subject. In particular, the present invention provides an inhibitor of ADAMTS4 or ADAMTS5 for use in treating or preventing cardiac remodeling or chronic heart failure in a subject with cardiac remodeling or with chronic heart failure, or with a condition that may lead to cardiac remodeling and/or chronic heart failure. Also provided is a method of treating or preventing cardiac remodeling or treating or preventing heart failure which method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of an ADAMTS proteoglycanase. Also provided is the use of an inhibitor of an ADAMTS proteoglycanase in the manufacture of a medicament for treating or preventing cardiac remodeling or treating or preventing heart failure.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for maintaining physiological levels of thiosulfate in a subject undergoing hemodialysis. Also provided herein are methods of administering pharmaceutically acceptable sodium thiosulfate to a subject undergoing hemodialysis.

Abstract: Antigen binding fragments, chimeric antigen receptors, and bi-specific T-cell engagers having specificity for MICA and methods for using the same in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with MICA and/or MICB expression are provided.

Abstract: The present invention includes vaccine compositions and methods for using these vaccine compositions in active immunotherapy. The vaccine compositions include allogeneic activated Th1 memory cells. The compositions can also include one or more disease-related antigens. The methods include administering the vaccine compositions to provide a Th1 footprint in normal individuals or patients susceptible to disease or having minimal residual disease.

Abstract: A method for evaluating the activity level of mesenchymal stem cells, and a method for culturing mesenchymal stem cells using the evaluation method in the field of culturing mesenchymal stem cells for regenerative medicine, and further, a method for producing a therapeutic agent for liver dysfunction and a therapeutic agent for liver dysfunction. This method for evaluating mesenchymal stem cell activity has an assay step for assaying the amount of adenylate kinase 4 (AK4) in the mesenchymal stem cells; and a determination step for determining the activity level of the mesenchymal stem cells from the assayed amount of adenylate kinase 4.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to a novel mesenchymal stem cell line (hb-MSC), a culture medium conditioned by the hb-MSC line, and various hb-MSC compositions. The hb-MSC composition may include a plurality of hb-MSCs, an hb-MSC conditioned medium, or a combination thereof. The hb-MSC composition may also include an appropriate carrier. Also described are methods of use for the hb-MSC cells, the conditioned medium and compositions thereof.

Abstract: Intravenous ferumoxytol is used to effectively label mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in vivo and is used for in vivo tracking of stem cell transplants with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. The method eliminates risk of contamination and biologic alteration of MSCs associated with ex-vivo-labeling procedures.

Abstract: An isolated muscle progenitor cell being MyoD positive, CD34 negative and CD45 negative is disclosed. The muscle progenitor cell is genetically modified to express at least one neurotrophic factor. In addition, cell populations are disclosed, comprising at least four subpopulations of muscle cells each being genetically modified to express a different neurotrophic factor, wherein said neurotrophic factor is selected from the group consisting of glial derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), insulin growth factor (IGF-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Uses of the cell populations are also disclosed.

Abstract: ECM based compositions including acellular ECM and antibiotics, and methods for employing same to treat damaged cardiovascular tissue and, thereby, disorders.

Abstract: Cells derived from postpartum umbilicus and placenta are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions, devices and methods for the regeneration or repair of ocular tissue using the postpartum-derived cells are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating cell proliferative diseases comprising a feather of birds and a scale of fish, a scale transformed from the dermis, a degenerated or cornified variant of a scale, or a scale or horny scale of reptiles as an active ingredient. More particularly, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating cell proliferative diseases comprising a mixture of 70˜85 weight % of a feather of birds and 15˜30 weight % of a scale of fish, a scale transformed from the dermis, a degenerated or cornified variant of a scale, or a scale or horny scale of reptiles as an active ingredient. The inventive composition has the effect of inhibiting and preventing growth of cancer cells. Accordingly, the inventive composition may be used for anticancer purposes to prevent, ameliorate or treat cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising bacterial strains for treating and preventing inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising bacterial strains for treating and preventing inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: A GMP adapted to provide the PAL gene for the treatment of PKU when administered orally. The GMP of the present invention may include a probiotic, a PAL gene to be expressed using the probiotic, wherein the PAL gene is functionally attached to a promoter and a ribosome binding site, and may be codon-optimized for expression in a certain host organism. A method of treating the metabolic disease of PKU by oral administration and ingestion of a GMP is also provided.

Abstract: A probiotic, useable as a feed additive, particularly for animals, that includes live, viable beneficial bacteria strains. Because the beneficial bacteria are alive, the probiotic has a capacity to kill and inhibit the growth of pathogens such as E. coli and Salmonella. In certain select combinations, the probiotic bacteria have shown a greater than 93% reduction in E. coli and a greater than 97% reduction in Salmonella. Among other realized beneficial effects of the probiotics such as improved feed efficiency, increased milk production and enhanced pregnancy rates, pathogen inhibition has been observed in beef cattle and dairy cattle, as well as their calves. Probiotic mixtures variously containing MB101 and/or MB102 Lactobacillus animalis have shown consistent E. coli and Salmonella inhibition rates approaching 100%.

Abstract: Human clinical use of a chimeric poliovirus construct has demonstrated excellent anti-tumor effect. Combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors increases the anti-tumor effect. Tumors of different types are susceptible to the combination treatment, including but not limited to melanoma, glioglastoma, renal cell carcinoma, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, medulloblastoma, and colorectal cancer.

Abstract: Human clinical use of a chimeric poliovirus construct has demonstrated excellent anti-tumor effect. Sequential treatment with the virus construct followed by chemotherapy drugs increases the anti-tumor effect. Tumors of different types are susceptible to the combination treatment, including but not limited to melanoma, glioblastoma, renal cell carcinoma, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, medulloblastoma, and colorectal cancer.

Abstract: A tropism modified cancer terminator virus (Ad.5/3-CTV; Ad.5/3-CTV-M7) has been found to have infectivity that is Coxsackie Adenoviral Receptor (CAR) independent. The Ad.5/3-CTV (Ad.5/3-CTV-M7) may be used alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents such as agents that augment reactive oxygen (ROS) production, HDAC inhibitors, MCL-1 inhibitors and Bcl-2 inhibitors to treat a variety of cancers particularly including malignant glioma (GBM), renal cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of health-care product, and in particular relates to a traditional Chinese medicine composition having a function of regulating emotions, a process for preparing the same, and a product thereof. It was found that the composition of the present invention had effects of nourishing liver and kidney, regulating Yin and Yang, tonifying Qi and nourishing blood, regulating emotions, and protecting the function of autonomic nerve, and could improve pressure-induced anxiety and depression, inattention, poor spirit, dispirited, learning and memory capacity decline, etc. The invention has the advantages of specificity and remarkable effect, and it uses all natural medicinal and edible plants as raw materials, the combination of which is simple, safe and stable, and is suitable for long-term use.