Abstract: Nanoparticles containing an aqueous core containing one or more nucleic acids, such as siRNA, and a shell containing one or more hydrophobic cationic materials, one or more amphiphilic materials, and one or more therapeutic, diagnostic, and/or prophylactic agents are. The hydrophobic cationic material and the hydrophobic portion of the amphiphilic material provide a non-polar polymer matrix for loading non-polar drugs, protect and promoting siRNA molecule retention inside the NP core, and control drug release. The hydrophilic portion of the amphiphilic material can form a corona around the particle which prolongs circulation of the particles in the blood stream and decreases uptake by the RES.

Abstract: Disclosed are nanoparticles for the delivery of a therapeutic agent or a diagnostic agent to a subject that include a chitosan and a polyphosphate, wherein the chitosan nanoparticles are coated with polylactic acid. Methods of delivering a therapeutic agent or a diagnostic agent to a subject for the treatment or prevention of a disease are also disclosed. For example, the treatment of ovarian cancer in a subject by inhibiting the expression of ZNF034 is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for preventing or treating (e.g., slowing the progression of, arresting, and/or reversing) tissue calcification in a subject in need thereof and, more particularly, the invention relates to methods of using menaquinone-7 (MK-7) and/or menaquinol-7 (MKH2-7) for preventing or treating (e.g., slowing the progression of, arresting, and/or reversing) tissue calcification in a subject with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, end stage renal failure, or a subject undergoing hemodialysis and/or receiving anticoagulant therapy. The invention further provides methods and compositions for reducing one or more symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), including using menaquinone-7 (MK-7) and/or menaquinol-7 (MKH2-7), for preventing or treating (e.g., slowing the progression of, arresting, and/or reversing) one or more symptoms of COPD.

Abstract: Provided are pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising (i) trientine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of trientine, in a (ii) sealed packaging. The sealed packaging provides a high barrier protection against air, moisture and light and prevents exposure of the drug to conditions that facilitate its decomposition. The pharmaceutical dosage forms are useful for treating diseases or conditions where excess copper is not removed from the body, e.g., Wilson's disease.

Abstract: The present invention describes an approach to increase taurine or hypotaurine production in prokaryotes. More particularly, the invention relates to genetic transformation of organisms with genes that encode proteins that catalyze the conversion of cysteine to taurine, methionine to taurine, cysteamine to taurine, or alanine to taurine. The invention describes methods for the use of polynucleotides that encode cysteine dioxygenase (CDO) and sulfinoalanine decarboxylase (SAD) polypeptides in prokaryotes to increase taurine, hypotaurine or taurine precursor production. The preferred embodiment of the invention is in plants but other organisms may be used. Increased taurine production in prokaryotes could be used as nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or therapeutic compounds or as a supplement in animal feed.

Abstract: Formulations, methods of manufacturing, methods of stabilizing, kits, and uses as medicament are provided, for example for the treatment of pain. The formulations can comprise gabapentin optionally combined with at least one non-opioid pain drug in an aqueous carrier. The pharmaceutical formulation can have a pH of about 2.0 to about 10.0. The at least one non-opioid pain drug can be acetaminophen. The components can be included in any amount suitable for purposes of obtaining properties desirable for an injectable infusion, for example an intravenous infusion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating cancer comprising administering CAR-modified immune cells and at least one Retinoic Acid Receptor and/or Retinoid X Receptor active agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for culturing CAR-modified immune cells with at least one Retinoic Acid Receptor and/or Retinoid X Receptor active agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising levodopa and an antioxidant for inhibiting the development or progression of visual disorders inclusive of visual disorders associated with diabetic retinopathy or Parkinson's disease, and myopia.

Abstract: A method for reducing macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF or MMIF) cytokine or its biological activity, including the step of administering an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to a patient having a disease or condition wherein MIF cytokine or its biological activity is implicated in the disease or condition.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to methods for treating Ewing family tumors (EFT) comprising administering an effective amount of altertoxin II to a subject having EFT.

Abstract: The present disclosure targets the Zika virus and other disease-causing microbes including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. It does this using agents and methods with little toxicity compared to existing therapies.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for reducing or eliminating cardiotoxicity, particularly cardiotoxicity induced by a cancer treatment or other therapy. In some cases, the methods and compositions prevent or reduce cardiotoxicity caused by anthracycline treatment. The methods provided herein often comprise administering a protective agent such as myricetin, tricetin, robinetin, ficetin, vitexin, quercetin, dihydrorobinetin, kaempferol, 7,3?,4?,5?-tetrahydroxyflavone, and myricitrin in conjunction with the administration of a cancer drug or other treatment. They may comprise administering a protective agent in combination with dexrazoxane. The compositions provided herein include co-formulations of a protective agent with a different protective agent or with a cancer treatment (e.g., anthracycline drug).

Abstract: Compounds described herein are inhibitors of retinoic acid inducible P450 (CYP26) enzymes, and are useful for treating diseases that are responsive to retinoids. Certain compounds have retinoid activity, are resistant to CYP26-mediated catabolism, and are used for treating diseases that are responsive to retinoids.

Abstract: Vitamin E compositions, methods of making such compositions and therapeutic uses of vitamin E compositions are disclosed. Compositions of matter comprising a tocotrienol making up at least 15 dry basis weight percent of the composition of matter and a constituent selected from a triglyceride and a triglyceride ester, wherein upon mixing of the composition of matter with water the tocotrienol based composition is substantially emulsified; and wherein upon mixing of the composition of matter with water a resulting emulsion has an intensity-weighed mean droplet size of less than 700 nm are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an application of substituted cinnamamide derivatives in the preparation of anti-anxiety medications, the substituted cinnammide derivatives are compounds having the structure of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein, R1 is —H, —OH, —F, —Cl, —Br, —I, —OCH3, —OCF3, —OCHF2, —OCH2F, —CF3, —CHF2, —CH2F, —CH3, —CH3CH2, —CF3CH2, —CN, —NO2, —NH2 or —COOR5; R2 is H, C1-C10 linear alkyl, C3-C10 branched alkyl, C3-C10 cyclic alkyl, C1-C10 hydroxyalkyl or a N-substituted piperazine-derived group; or R2 is a group forming with adjacent Y a tetrahydropyrrolyl group, a piperidyl group or a cyclohexanimido group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of neurodegeneration in with brain iron accumulation (NBIA). Studying two novel genes, namely, CRAT encoding the carnitine acetyltransferase and REPS1 involved in endocytosis and vesicle transport, and a series of known NBIA genes, the inventors reported on iron overload related to increased levels and abnormal recycling of transferrin receptor as a common feature in NBIA. They ascribe this anomaly, at least in part, to impaired palmitoylation of the receptor as a common consequence of the various disease causing mutations. Finally, the inventors show that Artesunate improved TfR1 palmitoylation in NBIA fibroblasts. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of treating neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a drug increasing TfR1 palmitoylation.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of androgen and estrogen receptors mediated conditions.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising unequal mixtures of (R)-amisulpride and (S)-amisulpride, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where the amount of (R)-amisulpride is greater than the amount of (S)-amisulpride, compositions and medicaments comprising the same used for the treatment of various diseases and disorders, and methods of using same for the treatment of various diseases and disorders, including, but not limited to, dosage regimens. In addition, provided are various formulations thereof, including, but not limited to, formulations employing polymorphs of enantiomeric amisulpride.

Abstract: This application relates generally to certain substituted pyrrolizine compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions which inhibit HBV replication, and methods of making and using them.

Abstract: The present invention also contemplates a method of treating a human patient with acute kidney injury or reducing the likelihood of developing acute kidney injury in a human patient at risk of developing acute kidney injury comprising administering to the patient a poly-ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitor in a therapeutically effective dose so as to thereby treat the patient.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of treating ADHD, anxiety or insomnia by applying a transdermal delivery device containing a dexmedetomidine composition formulated to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine to a subject diagnosed as having ADHD, anxiety or insomnia. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a transdermal delivery device having a dexmedetomidine composition is applied to a subject and is maintained in contact with the subject in a manner sufficient to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient to treat ADHD, anxiety or insomnia in the subject. Also provided are transdermal delivery devices configured to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient for practicing the subject methods, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices.

Abstract: Provided, inter alia, are methods for treating an epilepsy disorder using a 5HT receptor agonist, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. More particularly, disclosed are combined therapies that modulate synapse function for treating the disease.

Abstract: A substituted alkenylbenzene compound of formula (4): wherein X1 is selected from the group consisting of a halogen atom, —SF5, C1-C6haloalkyl, hydroxy C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C8halocycloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy C1-C3haloalkoxy, C1-C6haloalkylthio, C1-C6haloalkylsulfinyl and C1-C6haloalkylsulfonyl; X3 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, cyano, nitro, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy and C1-C6alkylthio; X4 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, cyano, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy and C1-C4haloalkoxy; R3 is —C(R3a)(R3b)R3c, where R3a and R3b independently of each other are a halogen atom, or R3a and R3b together form 3- to 6-membered ring together with the carbon atom bonding them by forming a C2-C5haloalkylene chain, and R3c is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, C1-C5alkyl, C1-C5haloalkyl, C1-C4haloalkoxy and C1-C4haloalkylthio, with a proviso that in case where X1

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure provides epothilone analogs of the formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined herein. In another aspect, the present disclosure also provides methods of preparing the compounds disclosed herein. In another aspect, the present disclosure also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use of the compounds disclosed herein. Additionally, drug conjugates with cell targeting moieties of the compounds are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are solid dispersions comprising rifaximin and pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof.

Abstract: Provided are methods of administering a vesicular monoamine transport 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor chosen from valbenazine and (+)-a-3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-pyrido[2,1-a]isoquinolin-2-ol, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or isotopic variant thereof to a patient in need thereof wherein the patient is being treated with a strong cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inducer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to inhibitors of histone deacetylases (HDACs) such as HDAC6, and their use in the treatment of diseases such as cell proliferative diseases (e.g., cancer), neurological (e.g., neurodegenerative disease or neurodevelopmental disease), inflammatory or autoimmune disease, infection, metabolic disease, hematologic disease, or cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: Compositions for treatment or prevention of viral infections, such as influenza A and B, coronaviruses, including but not limited to COVID-19, and rhinoviruses, along with related treatment methods. Certain compositions according to preferred embodiments of the invention may comprise chlorpheniramine, xylitol, and other inactive ingredients, such as aloe vera and/or grapefruit seed extract.

Abstract: Provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing edema, using an anti-T cell agent, an anti-TGF-?1 agent, or an anti-angiotensin agent, preferably a combination of at least two such agents. The pharmaceutical compositions can be formulated for systemic or local administration, and are preferably administered topically.

Abstract: The invention provides anelastase inhibitor for use in the promotion of muscle regeneration in the treatment of a myopathy, as well as a method for promoting muscle regeneration in a subject with a myopathy, the method comprising providing the subject with a therapeutically effective amount of an elastase inhibitor. Further provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising anelastase inhibitor for use in the promotion of muscle regeneration in the treatment of a myopathy. Elastase inhibitors may have a protective effect on muscle progenitor cells and their regenerative potential, which aids muscle cell regeneration. By protecting regenerative potential of muscle progenitor cells, elastase inhibitors enable or enhance the grown of new or existing muscle fibres.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of inhibiting side effects associated with vaccination in a human subject in need thereof. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition to the subject before the subject is vaccinated, wherein the pharmaceutical composition comprises: a) a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); and b) a co-agent selected from the group consisting of: fexofenadine, ketotifen, desloratadine and cetirizine and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for counteracting age-related decrease in gene expression or treating age-related diseases, for example cancers and autoimmune diseases, caused by decreased expression levels of a gene associated with the apoptosis pathway, using a nitroxide. Further disclosed are methods for treating a human subject in need of an increased expression level of a gene associated with the apoptosis pathway using a nitroxide.

Abstract: Provided are methods for treatment of Fabry disease in patients having HEK assay amenable mutations in ?-galactosidase A. Certain methods comprise administering migalastat or a salt thereof every other day, such as administering about 150 mg of migalastat hydrochloride every other day.

Abstract: Provided are methods for treatment of Fabry disease in patients having HEK assay amenable mutations in ?-galactosidase A. Certain methods comprise administering migalastat or a salt thereof every other day, such as administering about 150 mg of migalastat hydrochloride every other day.

Abstract: Provided are methods for treatment of Fabry disease in patients having HEK assay amenable mutations in ?-galactosidase A. Certain methods comprise administering migalastat or a salt thereof every other day, such as administering about 150 mg of migalastat hydrochloride every other day.

Abstract: Sublingual formulations containing an opioid, preferably, fentanyl or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, naloxone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, and a terpene; as well as methods of treating pain by administering the formulations of the invention to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: R-P88 is used for the treatment of disorders amenable to treatment with an atypical antipsychotic.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating solid tumors by direct injection into the tumors of chemotherapeutic particles, methods for inhibiting tumor metastasis by administering chemotherapeutic particles to a subject having a tumor, and compositions that include chemotherapeutic particles, small amounts of a polysorbate, and a carrier.

Abstract: There is provided pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of e.g. opioid dependency comprising microparticles of a pharmacologically-effective amount of buprenorphine, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, in associative admixture with particles comprising a weak acid, or particles comprising weakly-acidic buffer forming materials. The composition may further comprise a disintegrant and/or particles of a pharmacologically-effective amount of naloxone, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof. The compositions are useful in the treatment of opioid dependency/addiction and/or pain.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides acetate salts of buprenorphine, and its anhydrates, solvates, hydrates, and crystalline forms thereof, where the acetate salts of buprenorphine are essentially free of impurities. The disclosure further provides method of preparing the acetate salts, buprenorphine free base prepared from the acetate salts, other salts prepared from the free base, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof essentially free of impurities.

Abstract: Dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and methods related to sustained release of dextromethorphan or improved therapeutic effects are disclosed. Typically, bupropion or a related compound is orally administered to a human being to be treated with, or being treated with, dextromethorphan.

Abstract: Dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and methods related to sustained release of dextromethorphan or improved therapeutic effects are disclosed. Typically, bupropion or a related compound is orally administered to a human being to be treated with, or being treated with, dextromethorphan.

Abstract: Dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and methods related to sustained release of dextromethorphan or improved therapeutic effects are disclosed. Typically, bupropion or a related compound is orally administered to a human being to be treated with, or being treated with, dextromethorphan.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the induction of cell death, for example, cancer cell death. Combinations of compounds and related methods of use are disclosed, including the use of compounds in therapy for the treatment of cancer and selective induction of apoptosis in cells. The disclosed drug combinations can have lower neurotoxicity effects than other compounds and combinations of compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical synthesis, and in particular to an antitumor heterocyclic imidazole compound (I), namely: a pharmaceutical salt of 4-(3-(4-(1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-5-yl)piperazine-1-carbonyl)-4-fluorobenzyl)phthalazine-1(dihydro)-ketone, a preparation method therefor, a pharmaceutical composition thereof and a use thereof in the preparation of antitumor drugs. The pharmaceutical salt of the compound (I) in the present invention may be used in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of conditions which can be improved by inhibiting PARP activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for the treatment of obesity and related diseases comprising a) an active substance being not flibanserin, selected from the group consisting of active substances for the treatment of obesity and obesity related diseases and b) flibanserin, optionally in the form of pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: A compound having formula IA is useful for treating a neurodegenerative disease: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, where R0, R1, R2, R7, R8 are delineated substituents; A1 is a C6-12 aryl group, C5-12 heteroaryl group, substituted 3-hydroxypyridin-4(1H)-one, with i hydrogen atoms replaced with R7 and j hydrogen atoms replaced with R8; p is an integer from 1 to 6; X1, Y1 are each independently CH or N; M is absent or a divalent linking moiety in which Z is repeated m times; m is an integer from 0 to 5; i, j are each independently 0, 1, 2, or 3; and o is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to substituted fused heteroaromatic compounds and the use thereof. Specifically, the disclosure provides compounds of the following Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein A1-A4, B1-B3, D1-D4 and R1-R3 are defined herein. Compounds having Formula I are kinalse inhibitors. Therefore, compounds of the disclosure may be used to treat clinical conditions caused by DDR functional defects, such as cancer.