Abstract: Disclosed is a compound bearing at least two fucose moieties for its use as a drug in the prevention or treatment of infections caused by Aspergillus spp, the compound having a molecular weight included from 0.6 to 340 kDa, in particular from 0.6 to 2 kDa or from 1 to 7 kDa or from 2 to 10 kDa or from 5 to 340 kDa.

Abstract: This invention relates to a combination of gemcitabine-[phenyl-benzoxy-L-alaninyl)]-phosphate (chemical name: 2?-Deoxy-2?,2?-difluoro-D-cytidine-5?-O-[phenyl (benzoxy-L-alaninyl)] phosphate)(NUC-1031) and a platinum-based anticancer agent selected from carboplatin, oxaliplatin, satraplatin and nedaplatin. The combinations are useful in the treatment of cancer and particularly ovarian cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nucleic acid molecule or a composition comprising said molecule for use as an anti-inflammatory and/or anti-coagulant and/or organ-protective medicament. The invention also relates to a use of said nucleic acid molecule or said composition, for the manufacture of a medicament for preventing, treating, regressing, curing and/or delaying a disease or a condition wherein inflammation and/or coagulation and/or organ damage or failure occurs in an individual. Finally, the invention further relates to a method for alleviating one or more symptom(s) and/or characteristic(s) and/or for improving a parameter of a disease or condition wherein inflammation and/or coagulation and/or organ damage or failure occur in an individual, the method comprising administering to said individual said nucleic acid molecule or said composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for preventing and treating oral cancer with an exosome carrying miR-185, and a pharmaceutical composition which contains a modified salivary exosome and is used for preventing and treating oral cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an isolated, single stranded RNA molecule having a nucleotide sequence comprising 20 or more bases and a pattern of CpG dinucleotides defined by a strength of statistical bias greater than or equal to zero, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier suitable for injection. The present invention also relates to a kit comprising a cancer vaccine and the composition of the present invention as an adjuvant to the cancer vaccine. The present invention further relates to a method of treating a subject for a tumor and a method of stimulating an immune response.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for reducing amyloid beta levels within a mammal (e.g. a mammal having Alzheimer's disease). For example, this document provides methods for using compositions containing a potato polysaccharide preparation to reduce one or more symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In some cases, a composition containing a potato polysaccharide preparation provided herein can be used to increase binding, sequestration, and/or degradation of CNS-derived amyloid beta polypeptides, thereby inhibiting the formation of neurofibrillary plaques.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides certain compositions and methods that may be useful in the treatment and/or prevention of a malignant, neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, autoimmune, or viral disease or disorder, such as carcinomas, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, Paget's disease, or other aspects of aging, such as atherosclerosis or type-2 diabetes. In some such embodiments, compositions are provided that contain at least one cyclodextrin active agent, such as alpha-cyclodextrin, or an analogue or derivative thereof. In some embodiment the composition is a clathrate of HP-aCD and sodium caprate or caprylate.

Abstract: Compositions are described comprising a polymer; a non-physiological pH solution; and a visualization agent; wherein the polymer is soluble in the non-physiological pH solution and insoluble at a physiological pH. Methods of forming the solutions and polymers are disclosed as well as methods of therapeutic use.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for use in purgatives, to purgatives comprising such compositions, and to methods for inducing purgation of the colon. The composition may comprise at least one water-soluble sodium salt; at least one water-soluble minimally degradable sugar in an amount, by weight, of from about 1 to about 3 times the weight of sodium ions in said composition; at least one water-soluble potassium salt in an amount, by weight, of from about 0.05 to about 1 time the weight of said sodium salt in said composition; and at least one water-soluble magnesium salt, wherein the weight of magnesium ions in said composition is from 0.1 to about 10 times the weight of sodium ions in said composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for treatment and reduction of acne vulgaris and related skin disorders, and more specifically, to a composition comprising a combination of aluminum fluoride and sulfur as the sole active agents for the treatment of the acne vulgaris and related skin disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for treating an inflammatory disease in a subject, including administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a dihydrolipoic acid (DHLA) coated gold nanocluster about 0.1 to 20 nm in diameter. Also disclosed is a method for reducing the expression of a pro-inflammatory molecule in a cultured cell, including contacting the cultured cell with the said DHLA coated gold nanocluster. Still disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition that includes the present DHLA coated gold nanocluster. The pharmaceutical composition is useful for treating the inflammatory disease in the subject.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for treating cancers and pathogens. It relates to an immunoresponsive cell comprising an antigen-recognizing receptor (e.g., a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) or a T cell receptor (TCR)), and expressing a secretable IL-1Ra polypeptide.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for adoptive cell therapy comprising engineered immune cells that express an antigen-targeted chimeric antigen receptor and a prodrug converting enzyme for the treatment of inflammation, inflammatory diseases, or pathogenic infections.

Abstract: T-cells that does not express a functional Interferon-? (IFN-?) receptor are provided as well as methods of treating cancers with the T-cells, optionally in combination with immune checkpoint pathway inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating heart disease and/or heart failure. In one embodiment, the treatment includes administering to the subject a cell genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR), comprising an antigen binding domain specific for fibroblast activation protein (FAP). In another embodiment, the treatment includes administering a cell genetically modified to express a T cell receptor (TCR) specific for an activated fibroblast.

Abstract: Provided are methods of expanding and isolating ?? T cells from human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Also provided are isolated ?? T cells, CAR-?? T cells, and methods of using the same.

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 high-throughput screening system is provided for optimizing the conditioning of patient-specific mesenchymal stem cells using a combinatorial set of biochemical factors, pharmacological inhibitors, and biomechanical forces. Also provided are generalized conditions for performing such conditioning. Cells made by these methods are also provided, in addition to cells having a mixed N endothelial cell/pericyte phenotype. These cells produce angiogenic growth factors and induce vascularization following implantation.

Abstract: A method of treating a tumor in a subject including administering a genetically modified mesenchymal stem cell (MSC), wherein the MSC includes one or more exogenous nucleic acid molecule(s), wherein the one or more exogenous nucleic acid molecule(s) includes one or more regions encoding two or more immune response-stimulating cytokines operably linked to one or more promoters or promoter/enhancer combinations, wherein the two or more immune response-stimulating cytokines include at least IL-7, and at least one of IL-12 or IL-21.

Abstract: The present invention provides LIFR and FGFR3 as cell surface markers for isolating human cardiomyogenic ventricular progenitor cells, in particular progenitor cells that preferentially differentiate into cardiac ventricular muscle cells. Thus, the invention provides human ventricular progenitor (HVP) cells. The invention provides in vitro methods of the separation of Islet 1+ LIFR+ ventricular progenitor cells and/or Islet 1+/FGFR3+ ventricular progenitor cells and/or Islet 1+/LIFR+/FGFR3+ ventricular progenitor cells, and the large scale expansion and propagation thereof. Large clonal populations of isolated LIFR+ and/or FGFR3+ ventricular progenitor cells are also provided. Methods of in vivo use of LIFR+ and/or FGFR3+ ventricular progenitor cells for cardiac repair or to improve cardiac function are also provided. Methods of using the LIFR+ and/or FGFR3+ ventricular progenitor cells for cardiac toxicity screening of test compounds are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for induction and maintenance of quiescence of stem cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising buccal cells for use in the prevention or treatment of musculoskeletal diseases in horses.

Abstract: A therapeutic composition can include an amount of amniotic fluid having a therapeutically effective amount of at least one protein, hyaluronic acid, or both. The therapeutic composition can be substantially free of lanugo, vernix, and cells harvested with the amniotic fluid.

Abstract: The method of synthesizing antimicrobial silver nanoparticles using pigeon dung includes collecting pigeon dung and suspending the pigeon dung in water to produce a pigeon dung aqueous extract, filtering the pigeon dung aqueous extract, adding a solution including a silver source to the pigeon dung aqueous extract to produce a mixture, and resting the mixture to allow silver nanoparticles to form. In an embodiment the antimicrobial pigeon dung nanoparticles may be incorporated in a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A composition for use in wound healing and therefor is disclosed. The multiple components of fish fertilized roe are extracted. By virtue of its ability as an anti-oxidant to eliminate free radicals, inhibition of tyrosinase activity and facilitate the mass secretion of collagen from skin fibroblasts in order to promote skin whitening, anti-aging and wound healing. Accordingly, skin all-round repair is achieved, which is used as a cosmetic raw material and a wound dressing.

Abstract: Various embodiments of health supplements for mammals are disclosed. The health supplement consists of one or more metabolite ingestion components; anti-inflammatory components; and oral absorption components. The metabolite ingestion component includes green-lipped mussel powder in an amount between 1-5 mg/kg of body weight. The anti-inflammatory component includes cinnamon powder in an amount between 0.1-1. mg/kg of body weight; ascorbic acid powder; turmeric powder present in an amount between 0.1-1.0 mg/kg of body weight; Piper nigrum powder in an amount between 0.05-0.2 mg/kg of body weight; and the oral absorption component includes diatomaceous earth powder and molasses powder. The metabolite ingestion component includes sea cucumber powder, sodium hyaluronate powder, methylsylfonylmethane powder, and creatine monohydrate powder. The anti-inflammatory component includes Boswellia serrata powder, Harpagophytum procumbens powder, and calcined curcumin powder.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising bacterial strains for treating and preventing cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for treatment of a microbiome associated disorder. Further, disclosed herein are methods and compositions for modulating short chain fatty acid production in a subject.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new strain of Bifidobacterium animalis AMT30 bacteria deposited by the number PCM B/00109 as well as composition for production of creams and ointments, parapharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, food preparations/products and food and water additives for humans and animals, consisting of the new strain of bacteria, medium and bulking agent distinguished by that the bacterial strain contains Lactobacillus plantarum AMT14, PCM B/00107 in amount of 101 to 1013 of colony forming units cfu/ml-g.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of modulating selected populations of immune cells by administering specific bacterial strains to a subject. Also provided herein are methods of promoting expansion and/or contraction of selected populations of immune cells following the administration of a bacterial strain to a subject.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved superfood supplement for dogs.

Abstract: A novel lactic acid Lactobacillus rhamnosus bacterium suitable for treatment of e.g. bacterial vaginosis.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least 50 mg/g of one or several omega-3 type fatty acid(s), at least 10 mg/g of one or several xanthophyll(s), at least 1 mg/g of one or several sterol(s) and at least 2 ?g/g of one or several phycoprostane(s), and its applications in particular as a food supplement in the prevention of the apparition of cognitive disorders.

Abstract: Provided are oral pharmaceutical compositions comprising sustained release or a combination of sustained and immediate release formulation of cannabinoids, a process for their preparation and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a preventing or improving agent that can favorably promote bone formation, is effective in preventing or improving osteoporosis or a decrease in bone strength, has high safety, and is suitable for long-term continuous ingestion or administration, by forming a bone remodeling accelerator comprising one or more kinds selected from the group consisting of flavanone and a glycoside thereof.

Abstract: The use of at least one Glycyrrhiza plant preparation selected from the group of flour of a whole, dried Glycyrrhiza plant, flour of the leaves of the dried Glycyrrhiza plant, flour of roots of the dried Glycyrrhiza plant, aqueous dry extract of the Glycyrrhiza plant, aqueous/ethanolic dry extract of the Glycyrrhiza plant, aqueous extract of the Glycyrrhiza plant, optionally together with at least one excipient, for reducing the toxic effect of at least one polypeptide fungitoxin in agrarian products.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing a combination of rhizoma coptidis and a herbal composition comprises at least one herb selected from the group consisting of Radix Ginseng, Poria, Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae, Semen Lablab album, Rhizoma Dioscoreae, Embryo Nelumbinis, Radix Platycodonis, Semen Coicis, Fructus Amomi, Fructus Jujubae and Radix Glycyrrhizae are disclosed. Methods of treating diseases by administering an effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition are also provided.

Abstract: Herbal compositions in various carrier combinations are described. The carriers can include N-acylated fatty amino acids, penetration enhancers, and/or various other beneficial carriers. The herbal composition/carrier combinations can create administration benefits.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition for the therapeutic management of male sexual dysfunction and related disorders. Specifically, the invention discloses a composition comprising 60-65% w/w Withania somnifera extract, 12-18% w/w Mucana pruriens extract, 5-10% w/w Coleus forskolii extract, 12-18% w/w Kaempferia parviflora extract, 0.1-2% w/w Piper nigrum extract, for use as an aphrodisiac.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions which comprise an extract with at least 5% in weight of anthocyanins and an extract with at least 15% in weight of phenylpropanoids which are specially indicated for their use in weight reduction periods because they reduce appetite and increase satiety though digestive tract-secreted hormones level modification. In a parallel and complementary way, these compositions act on the lipid metabolism of the adipose tissue cells by activating AMPK sensors and the fat oxidative and elimination pathways. Said composition is obtained by hydro-alcoholic extraction of Rosella flowers and Lemon Verbena leafs, using in the case of Lemon Verbena alcohol concentrations (ethanol, methanol, propanol, isopropanol or butanol) greater than 70 and up to 100% in volume).

Abstract: A variety of medicinal compounds comprising Crocus sativus for the treatment of a plurality of medical ailments are described. A method of creating a Crocus sativus extract is also described. In addition, a variety of embodiments and methods of utilizing inhalation therapeutic delivery mechanisms including nebulizers and vaporizers for the vaporization of Crocus sativus comprising medicinal compounds and extracts are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dietary supplement that contains necessary ingredients for neurological protection and neurogenesis in one formulation. This dietary supplement comprises combinations of vitamins and substances that are naturally endogenous to the brain, are known to decline with age, injury and disease and are essential for membrane structure, mitochondrial respiration and stem cell differentiation.

Abstract: An application method of Dendrobium candidum in preparing a medicine for treating hypertension, includes: separately adding an adjuvant, according to a conventional medicine processing method, into Dendrobium candidum powder, or an extracting solution of Dendrobium candidum powder obtained by alcohol and water extraction, or a mixture of Dendrobium candidum powder and the extracting solution obtained by alcohol and water extraction, and preparing same as traditional Chinese medicine tablets, granules, suspended granules, pills, powder, or capsules, thereby obtaining a medicine for treating hypertension.

Abstract: A method for treating osteoarthritis according to an embodiment of the present invention includes administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising an extract of Alpinia oxyphylla. The extract of Alpinia oxyphylla can reduce the expression of IL-1?, IL-6, TNF-? and COX-2 as an inflammatory factor and also the expression of MMP-9 as a cartilage degeneration-inducing factor, and can heal the cartilage damage, and thus it can be advantageously used as a functional health food composition for prevention or improvement of osteoarthritis or a therapeutic agent for osteoarthritis.

Abstract: A peptide having an effect of suppressing hepatic lipogenesis, where a peptide is one or two or more peptides selected from 11 dipeptides (Ala-Gly, His-Asn, His-Ser, His-Thr, His-Trp, Val-Met, Trp-Glu, Trp-Lys, Tyr-Lys, Tyr-Ser and Tyr-Tyr) and 25 tripeptides (Val-Ile-Leu, Gly-Ser-Leu, Val-Leu-Gln, His-Ala-Gln, Arg-Ala-Val, Lys-Leu-Gly, Ile-Val-Ile, Lys-Pro-Ile, Leu-Val-Ile, Leu-Arg-Asp, Gln-Glu-Glu, Ser-Gly-Glu, Arg-Trp-Phe, Asp-Phe-Phe, Asp-Val-Phe, Pro-Phe-Tyr, Phe-Ile-Arg, Asn-Gly-Arg, Ile-Ile-Pro, Ile-Asp-Arg, Ile-His-Arg, Ile-Asp-Arg, Asn-Arg-Val, Ser-Ser-Val and Val-Phe-Val), is provided. The peptide may be used to a food composition for suppressing hepatic lipogenesis and an agent for suppressing hepatic lipogenesis.

Abstract: The description provides compositions and methods for treating ETBR-related cancer. In certain aspects, the description provides a delivery system for the controlled, systemic release of at least one of ETBR antagonists, caspase-8 inhibitors, or a combination thereof, optionally including an ETAR antagonist, an anti-PD-1 antibody, a bRAF inhibitor, niacinamide or a combination thereof. The compositions described are useful for the treatment of certain cancers, including, e.g., breast cancer, malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, glioblastoma, as well as others. In addition, the description provides a delivery system for the controlled release of at least one of ETBR antagonists, caspase-8 inhibitors or a combination thereof, optionally including at least one of an ETAR antagonist, an anti-PD-1 antibody, a bRAF inhibitor, niacinamide, or a combination thereof, to the central nervous system that are useful for treating cancers that have spread to the brain.

Abstract: Cultures of Delftia bacteria are disclosed. Antimicrobial agents derived therefrom are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating cancers by targeting the elimination of selective activated immune cell populations in combination with checkpoint inhibitors. The cells may be targeted, for instance, using CLIP inhibitors and or MHC class II inducers.