Abstract: This present disclosure relates to a method of treating autoimmune, respiratory and/or inflammatory diseases or conditions, e.g., asthma, COPD, rheumatoid arthritis and idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). The method comprises administering a dual PI3K delta and gamma inhibitor and a corticosteroid. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing a dual PI3K delta and gamma inhibitor and a corticosteroid.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the treatment of various solid tumors in patients in need of such treatment. The methods comprise administering to such a patient an NEDD8-activating enzyme (NAE) inhibitor such as ((1S,2S,4R)-4-(4-((1S)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]-pyrimidin-7-yl)-2-hydroxycyclopentyl)methyl sulfamate (MLN4924) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt in combination with one or more chemotherapeutic agents. Also disclosed are medicaments for use in the treatment of various solid tumors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medicament for preventing or treating heart failure. More specifically, the present invention provides a medicament for preventing or treating heart failure, comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of (5R)—N-[1-ethyl-1-(4-ethylphenyl)propyl]-2,7,7-trimethyl-5-phenyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxamide, (5R)—N-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propyl]-2,7,7-trimethyl-5-phenyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxamide, (5R)—N-[1-ethyl-1-(4-ethylphenyl)propyl]-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-2,7,7-trimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxamide and salts thereof.

Abstract: Provided in the present invention is a pharmaceutical composition containing a JAK kinase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In particular, provided in the present invention is a pharmaceutical composition containing (3aR, 5s, 6aS)-N-(3-methoxy-1,2,4-thiadiazol-5-yl)-5-(methyl(7H-pyrrolo [2,3-d] pyrimidin-4-yl) amino) hexahydrocyclopenta [c] pyrrol-2 (1H)-carboxamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and cellulose ether. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention is characterized by a rapid dissolution rate and good stability.

Abstract: The invention provides substituted imidazo[1,5-a]pyrimidines and related organic compounds, compositions containing such compounds, medical kits, and methods for using such compounds and compositions to treat medical disorders, e.g., Gaucher disease, Parkinson's disease, Lewy body disease, dementia, or multiple system atrophy, in a patient. Exemplary substituted imidazo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds described herein include substituted 2,4-dimethyl-N-phenylimidazo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-8-carboxamide compounds and variants thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inhibitor of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) for use in the treatment and/or prevention of atherothrombosis. The present invention further relates to a method of treating and/or preventing atherothrombosis comprising administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an inhibitor of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Methods for treating eye diseases associated with inflammation and/or vascular proliferation in subjects are disclosed. The methods include administering therapeutically effective amounts of a tranilast compound, in particular (E)-2-[[3-(3-Methoxy-4-propargyloxy)phenyl)-1-oxo-2-propenyl]amino]benzoic acid or (E)-2-[[3,4-Bis(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1-oxo-2-propenyl]amino]benzoic acid or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising inhibitor(s) of human histone methyltransferase EZH2, and methods of cancer therapy using the EZH2 inhibitor(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of DNA-PK. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.

Abstract: A compound for use in the treatment of itch is provided, wherein the compound comprises the general formula (1a), general formula (1b) or general formula (1c). The compounds of the invention are positive allosteric ?2 and/or ?3 GABAA receptor modulators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dosage regimen of ST10 (ferric maltol) for use in the treatment of patients suffering from iron deficiency with or without anaemia. The invention specifically relates to use of ST10 wherein the dose is between 40 mg and 90 mg twice daily.

Abstract: Liquid polymer pharmaceutical compositions with a biodegradable liquid polyester that has a carboxylic acid end group, a biocompatible solvent, and an active pharmaceutical agent are useful for administration into the body to provide extended long term release of the drug.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and compositions for curing migraine headaches. In particular, compositions are described involving the combination of dexamethasone, lidocaine, and thiamine. The compositions are administered to patients having migraines having trigeminal or occipital neuralgia by subcutaneous injection during a single treatment session, a combination of dexamethasone, lidocaine and thiamine to several craniofacial nerves.

Abstract: Methods of preventing and/or treating ischemia, organ dysfunction and/or organ failure, including multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), and necrosis and apoptosis associated with organ dysfunction/failure, are provided. For instance, the methods involve contacting organ(s) with an oxygenated cholesterol sulfate (OCS), e.g. 5-cholesten-3,25-diol, 3-sulfate (25H-C3S). The organ(s) may be in vivo (e.g. in a patient that is treated with the OCS) or ex vivo (e.g. an organ that has been harvested from a donor and is to be transplanted).

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods of treating subjects infected with HIV, once daily, with single unit dosage forms that include darunavir (or a hydrate or solvate thereof), cobicistat, emtricitabine, and a tenofovir prodrug, or salt thereof.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for treating HIV infections. For example, methods and materials for using one or more proteosome inhibitors in combination with one or more other agents to treat HIV infections are provided.

Abstract: Novel pseudo-trisaccharide aminoglycosides, represented by Formula I, as defined in the instant specification, designed to exhibit stop codon mutation readthrough activity, are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and uses thereof in the treatment of genetic diseases and disorders, such as diseases and disorders associated with stop codon mutations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to treatment of a pulmonary disease. The methods and kits provided herein facilitate relieving the symptoms resulting from the pulmonary disease (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), etc.).

Abstract: The compositions described herein and featured in the present invention include those that comprise anthocyanidin combinations rich in delphinidins, including delphinidins such as the ones found in berries. The compositions can optionally include either compositions that comprise andrographolides, such as the ones found in a plant of the genus Andrographis, or compositions that comprise combinations of myrtillin, quercetin, or caffeoyl quinic derivatives and proanthocyanidins, such as the ones found in the herba of a plant of the genus Vaccinium.

Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations of gemcitabine-[phenyl-(benzoxy-L-alaninyl)]-phosphate, a monophosphate derivative of the well-known oncology drug gemcitabine. In particular, the invention relates to formulations which comprise a polar aprotic solvent, preferably dimethyl acetamide (DMA). Formulations comprising this solvent provide therapeutically effective treatments of gemcitabine-[phenyl-(benzoxy-L-alaninyl)]-phosphate. The invention also relates to methods of using said formulations and kits comprising said formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for balancing electron reduction potentials of formulations in a manner that reduces susceptibility to changes from xenobiotics. The present invention also provides novel compositions of matter based on structuring from a mobile nucleotide integral to its architecture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and method for increasing blood pressure, including a low pain or analgesic state or hypotensive anaesthesia in a subject that has suffered a life threatening hypotension or shock or reducing hypofusion in the whole body of a subject. The composition comprises (i) a compound selected from at least one of a potassium channel opener, a potassium channel agonist and an adenosine receptor agonist; and (ii) an antiarrhythmic agent or a local anaesthetic.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous ophthalmic solution comprising diquafosol or a salt thereof at a concentration of 0.1% to 10% (w/v) and a chlorhexidine at a concentration of 0.0001% to 0.1% (w/v).

Abstract: The invention provides nanoparticle-stabilized nanocapsules, and methods of their preparation and use in delivery of therapeutics, such as nucleic acids. Various embodiments disclosed relate to a nanoparticle-stabilized nanocapsule. Various embodiments disclosed relate to nanoparticle-stabilized nanocapsules for nucleic acid delivery into cells. Various embodiments provide methods of using the nanocapsule for in vivo delivery of the nucleic acid materials.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of anti-viral therapy and prophylaxis. Formulations and agents are provided which inhibit viruses of the Orthomyxoviridae family and ameliorate symptoms and conditions caused by viral infection. The present disclosure teaches the control of influenza virus infection and spread and amelioration of conditions caused thereby. The formulations and agents may be processed as medicaments or as health supplements for more general application such as in the form of consumer goods or consumer foods.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oral formulation for targeted delivery of cholestyramine to the colon, comprising a plurality of cholestyramine pellets that are coated with a diffusion-controlled inner coating and an enteric outer coating. The invention also relates to the use of this formulation in the treatment of bile acid malabsorption.

Abstract: Antimicrobial cationic polymers having one or two cationic polycarbonate chains were prepared by organocatalyzed ring opening polymerization. One antimicrobial cationic polymer has a polymer chain consisting essentially of cationic carbonate repeat units linked to one or two end groups. The end groups can comprise a covalently bound form of biologically active compound such as cholesterol. Other antimicrobial cationic polymers have a random copolycarbonate chain comprising a minor mole fraction of hydrophobic repeat units bearing a covalently bound form of a vitamin E and/or vitamin D2. The cationic polymers exhibit high activity and selectivity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive microbes and fungi.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the medical use of compositions comprising a mineral salt and a sulfonic acid for prevention and/or treatment of one or more mucosal diseases, disorders, or conditions or one or more dermal diseases, disorders, or conditions.

Abstract: A method of decreasing cytokine production and release is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the step of providing cytotoxic cells to a subject wherein the cells are preferably natural killer cells or T lymphocytes and are genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen receptor comprising a first element that is an extracellular antigen receptor and a second intracellular element that is a signaling moiety comprising altered ADAP-dependent or Fyn-dependent signaling such that downstream signaling causing cytokine release is decreased. Specific modifications of CD137 and NKG2D cytoplasmic tails are described. Additionally, methods to develop and screen drug compounds capable of compromising the binding between ADAP and Fyn and disrupting the downstream release of cytokines are described.

Abstract: Provided are engineered cells for adoptive therapy, including NK cells and T cells. Also provided are compositions for engineering and producing the cells, compositions containing the cells, and methods for their administration to subjects. In some embodiments, the cells contain genetically engineered antigen receptors that specifically bind to antigens, such as chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) and costimulatory receptors. In some embodiments, the cells include receptors targeting multiple antigens. In some embodiments, the cells include repression of one or more gene product, for example, by disruption of a gene encoding the gene product. In some embodiments, a gene encoding an antigen recognized by the engineered antigen receptor is disrupted, reducing the likelihood of targeting of the engineered cells. In some embodiments, the antigen recognized by the engineered antigen receptor is related to a tumor antigen recognized by the engineered antigen receptor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the production of red blood cells from hematopoietic stem cells, by differentiating such cells in the presence of a protein that induces cell survival and proliferation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of administering an agent targeting a lineage-specific cell-surface antigen and a population of hematopoietic cells that are deficient in the lineage-specific cell-surface antigen for immunotherapy of hematological malignancies.

Abstract: Cardiac neural crest cells and methods for making and using the same to effect cardiac injury is described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provide for methods of inducing an oncolytic effect on tumor cells using Zika virus. The invention also provides for inducing an oncolytic effect on brain tumors and treating brain tumors, and in particular, glioblastomas and neuroblastoma. The treatment involves the administration of Zika virus, which has an oncolytic effect on the tumor cells.

Abstract: There is provided the use of a functional thylakoid extract, particularly in admixture with a physiologically acceptable carrier, in pharmaceutical application, in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, and method for the treatment thereof. The inflammatory bowel disease may comprise several diseases associated with inflammation of the small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum or anus (anal sphincter), and may be particularly selected from ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of Lactobacillus delbrueckii to elicit a plant cell of an Iridaceae and the use of these elicited cells in treating sensitive skins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations containing a combination of extracts from Curcuma longa, Punica granatum and Zingiber officinale, useful for the treatment and prevention of mucosal lesions, in particular those caused by Herpes virus or Behcet's syndrome. The formulations are especially effective in reducing the incidence of mucosal lesions of the mouth, throat and genital area.

Abstract: A method of treating heart disease and/or injury in a subject includes administering to the subject a therapeutic agent that inhibits one or more of catalytic activity, signaling, and function of PTP?.

Abstract: Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for inhibiting or decreasing transport of a drug by a transporter of multidrug resistance-associated protein comprising a compound of Formula (V): wherein R1 and R2 are small peptides or modified peptides, are provided. The methods and compositions are useful in enhancing efficacy of drugs such as anti-inflammatory agents, neurological agents, thyroid agents, ocular agents, cancer chemotherapeutics, antibiotics, antimicrobials, antivirals and protease inhibitors to treat human immunodeficiency virus.

Abstract: The present invention provides 75 kD transmembrane neurotrophin receptor (p75NTR) antagonists and their use in prevention and treatment of loss of function, and adverse remodeling, in cardiac tissues subject to acute or chronic hemodynamic stress. Uses of the antagonists with or without additional cardiotropic agents for improving contractility and for treatment of congestive heart failure are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of treating prostate cancer comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a vasopressin analogue.

Abstract: The present disclosure related in general to methods of treating cancer by interfering with the interaction of metadherin with Staphylococcal nuclease domain-containing 1 (SND1) using peptides or other compounds that inhibit the binding of SND1 with metadherin and inhibit the activity of the MTDH-SND1 complex in tumor cells.

Abstract: A composition comprising a gene therapy product for use in the treatment of a dystrophic disease in a subject, advantageously in humans, wherein: the gene therapy product comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding a functional microdystrophin; the composition is systemically administered.

Abstract: A method of treating cancer in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a peptide having an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 or an analog or derivative thereof; and an anti-cancer agent, thereby treating the cancer in the subject.

Abstract: The teachings generally relate to a combination therapy and are directed to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for administering a combination of an ?v?3 antagonist with an ?2?1 antagonist to a subject. The methods are for use in inhibiting, preventing, or reversing angiogenesis, as well as in treating cancer. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods include a combined administration of echistatin and VP12 (ECL12).

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include methods and compositions related to immunotherapy that targets CD5. In particular embodiments, immune cells engineered to comprise a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) that targets CD5 are contemplated, and uses thereof. In particular embodiments, the immune cells expressing the CAR do not commit fratricide to any great extent against T cells that express CD5 and which are endogenous to an individual receiving the immune cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated soluble CCR6 receptor polypeptide capable of binding to CCL18 and/or CCL20 and to a method for quantifying the concentration of a soluble CCR6 receptor polypeptide in a liquid sample from a subject. The present invention also relates to a method for detecting and/or prognosticating an interstitial lung disease or a cancer in a subject by determining the level of a soluble CCR6 receptor polypeptide in a sample from said subject and further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound capable of inhibiting the activity and/or the expression of CCL18 or CCL20 for the treatment of said diseases. The present invention further relates to an isolated polypeptide capable of binding to and inhibiting the activity of the chemokine receptor CCR6 and to a method for identifying further inhibitors of CCR6 receptor activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of interleukin-22 (IL-22) for treating fatty liver disease by decreasing the levels of transaminases. The use of IL-22 in decreasing the levels of transaminases is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to (among other things) a method of administering to a patient suffering from a cancer, the method comprising the steps of: (a) administering an IL-2R?-activating amount of a long acting, IL-2R?-selective agonist; and (b) administering a CTLA-4 pathway-inhibiting amount of an anti-CTLA-4 antibody or a PD-1 pathway-inhibiting amount of an anti-PD-1 antibody.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved clotting compositions for producing high quality blood serum samples for analyte testing, such as for pathology testing and other biological assays. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of prothrombin activators in combination with stabilizing agents such as colloids for producing high quality blood serum samples. The present invention also relates to associated methods for preparing clotting compositions, tubes, kits and methods of diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring for responsiveness to therapy.