Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical combination comprising: (a) a PPAR agonist; (b) a p38 kinase inhibitor; and optionally (c) one or more pharmaceutically acceptable diluents, excipients or carriers for use in a method of preventing or treating ophthalmic diseases or disorders in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising Ibrutinib. More particularly, the present invention relates to a tablet composition comprising Ibrutinib and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and process for preparing such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides an extract of Dendrobii Caulis with eye care effect, wherein the extract of Dendrobii Caulis has an active ingredient comprising a picrotoxane-type sesquiterpene. The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition with eye care and a use of an extract of Dendrobii Caulis for preparing a pharmaceutical composition with eye care effect.

Abstract: Provided herein are combination therapies comprising an ATP competitive AKT inhibitor, fulvestrant, and CDK4/6 inhibitor for use in treating hormone receptor positive and HER2 negative locally advanced unresectable or metastatic breast cancer.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical two-phase admixture for topical application, transdermal or transmucosal, characterized by components in two phases, a liquid and a solid, adapted for topical application, transdermal or transmucosal, to various skin and/or mucosal surface areas of the body is disclosed. The solid phase is comprised of one or more bio-identical hormones and the liquid phase is comprised of one or more excipient carrier oils. The bio-identical hormone component is comprised of one or more of Bi-Est, testosterone, progesterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone. The excipient carrier oil component is comprised of one or more of a wide range of common and rare pharmacological oils including specific formulations of jojoba oil, evening primrose oil, and borage seed oil. The solid phase bio-identical hormone component is comprised of either a standard coarse formulation or a formulation comprised of nanoparticles. The pharmaceutical admixture is especially useful in a regime of hormone replacement therapy.

Abstract: This invention relates the use of cortisol blockers (e.g., glucocorticoid receptor [GR] antagonists) for the treating or preventing viral infections, treating or preventing treatment resistant prostate cancer, treating or preventing neoplasia, and treating or preventing infection related to acute or chronic injury or disease.

Abstract: Described herein are CD73 inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, infections, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising (20S,24R)-6-O-?-D-glucopyranosyl(1?2)-?-D-glucopyranoside-dammar-3-one-20,24-epoxy-6a,12b,25-triol, which is a novel ginsenoside, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a hydrate thereof or a solvate thereof as an active ingredient. In addition, it relates to a method for improving skin elasticity or skin wrinkles, which comprises administering an effective amount of (20S,24R)-6-O-?-D-glucopyranosyl(1?2)-?-D-glucopyranoside-dammar-3-one-20,24-epoxy-6a,12b,25-triol, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a hydrate thereof or a solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof. The novel ginsenoside, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a hydrate thereof or a solvate thereof has a superior effect of improving skin elasticity and skin wrinkles.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to novel synthetic compounds having binding affinity with galectin proteins.

Abstract: Various pharmaceutical applications of low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (LMW-HA) fragments include: treating tumors, conjunctival diseases, xerophthalmia, vitreous opacity, myofascitis, arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, cerebral infaretion, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, periodontal diseases, herpes zoster, burns, pains, pruritus, acute pancreatitis, and postoperative abdominal mucosal adhesions, helping with body recovery after chemotherapy and facial cosmesis, reducing subcutaneous fat etc. Moreover, an injection containing the LMW-HA fragments and a preparation method thereof are disclosed. The injection is injected into the subcutaneous fat layer of the abdomen for facial cosmesis and anti-aging.

Abstract: A synergistic composition of naturally occurring active ingredients is described, which has proved particularly effective in the treatment and/or prevention of epistaxis, particularly in acute or chronic episodes of infectious and inflammatory epistaxis. The composition includes the synergistic combination of hyaluronic acid or a salt thereof, silver, vitamin B5 or pro-vitamin B5, and optionally vitamin E or an ester thereof.

Abstract: A method of treating a chronic wound may comprise applying to the wound a first scaffold comprising an electrospun polymer fiber. The electrospun fiber may comprise a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyglycolic acid, poly(lactide-co-caprolactone), polylactic acid, polycaprolactone, copolymers thereof, and combinations thereof. The first scaffold may have a thickness from about 50 ?m to about 1 mm, a length from about 1 cm to about 20 cm, and a width from about 1 cm to about 15 cm. The method may further comprise keeping the first scaffold on the chronic wound for a time period of about 3 days to about 21 days. After the time period passes, the chronic wound may have a decreased planimetric area.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to cationic polymers functionalized with substituted phenylboronic acid groups and to methods of using the same to treat metabolic and gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides a more efficient means for treating inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases using CO. More specifically, the invention provides a composition for preventing and/or treating inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases, the composition comprising carbon monoxide and a solvent, the CO concentration being 800 ?M or more.

Abstract: Methods for treatment of a multi-drug resistant (MDR) tumor in a subject are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the subject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-mycoplasma agent and/or an agent blocking the interaction between membrane protein P37 of mycoplasma and Annexin A2 of host cells of the subject, prior to, at the same time with, or after chemotherapy. Relevant pharmaceutical compositions, kits, uses are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for the reversal of hemorrhagic shock or hemorrhagic trauma. Methods for restoring mean arterial pressure to a normal range and reducing trauma adverse risks in a patient through the administration of oxygen reduced blood compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to T cells, in particular a non-activated T cell, comprising an exogenous nucleic acid encoding a T cell Receptor (TCR) specific for a virus. An embodiment of the invention is directed to a non-activated (resting) T cell expressing Hepatitis B virus (HBV) envelope s183-191 TCR capable of inhibiting viral replication and which shows reduced expression of perforins and/or granzymes in response to stimulation as compared to an activated T cell expressing the said TCR. Also encompassed are methods for producing such cells, compositions, pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising such cells and medical uses thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for improving an antitumor response against non-inflamed solid tumors. Methods of this disclosure include use of an eIF4A inhibitor to promote infiltration of antitumor lymphocytes into a non inflamed solid tumor. Methods of treating cancer associated with a non-inflamed solid tumor are also provided.

Abstract: Provided are cells containing exogenous antigen and uses thereof.

Abstract: A functional food including a supplement composition in which the supplement composition includes a non-winterized marine source oil.

Abstract: A method of treating cancer includes administering a dose of a chemotherapy agent in combination with a dose of a composition consisting essentially of attenuated Salmonella typhimurium. The dose of the chemotherapy agent is lower than a maximum effective dose of the chemotherapy agent. The combination provides a synergistic reduction in tumor burden when compared to the reduction in tumor burden provided by administration of an equivalent dose of the chemotherapy agent without the composition consisting essentially of attenuated Salmonella typhimurium.

Abstract: A probiotic composition and method for activating probiotic spores for consumption by a human to reduce inflammation in or treat inflammatory conditions in the gut. A probiotic composition comprises a nutrient-germinant composition, one or more species of Bacillus spores, and optionally a food or beverage product, which are mixed or pre-mixed in any combination. A nutrient-germinant composition comprises one or more L-amino acids, optionally a source of potassium ions, and optionally one or more buffers, if the source of potassium ions is not also a buffer. A method of activating the spores comprises heating the probiotic composition or food or beverage containing the probiotic composition to a temperature range of around 42° C.-100° C., more preferably 70° C.-85° C. prior to being administered to ingested. Dosing the probiotic composition at around 1 to 4 grams per day over a treatment cycle can reduce indicators of inflammation by at least 10-20% or more.

Abstract: Suggested is a method for making and using an extract of halophytes or psammophilous plants comprising the steps of contacting the plant materials with a solvent, re moving the dissolved extract from the residue, recovering the extract and topically or orally administering the extract to a patient in need of dysfunctions of skin and hair.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preserving a probiotic composition, including: providing a bacterial cell suspension, which is one or more bacterial cell suspensions of a bacterium or Saccharomyces boulardii; mixing the bacterial cell suspension with a sodium alginate solution or an alginic acid solution; and adding the mixture to a calcium ion solution until the mixture is immobilized in a shape. The technology of the present invention has the effects of long-term preservation at room temperature and resistance to high temperature, and can be applied to ordinary bacterial strains, without being limited to a small number of bacterial species able to form endospore, and without requiring the strains to be frozen for preservation. The method of the present invention can be applied to the preparation of aquatic feeds, animal feeds, or probiotics that human beings need.

Abstract: The present invention provides nutritional compositions that are employed as oral supplementation to the human diet and methods for using such nutritional compositions. The compositions of the present invention provide for supplementation to the diet of the cancer patient, as well as preventative dietary supplementation aimed at supporting the human immune system for those not currently suffering from cancer. Methods are provided that utilize specific combinations of selected forms selenium. chromium, and molybdenum in combination with fish oil.

Abstract: The invention discloses taste masking formulations for bitter natural compounds, selected from the extracts, fraction and pure phytochemicals produced in combination with a synthetic polymer or a natural polymer. The invention also relates to the novel process of producing the taste masking formulations. The invention also relates to taste masking formulations of Bacopa extracts with no bitter taste or negligible bitter taste in combination with synthetic polymers such as Eudragit or natural polymers such as Shellac.

Abstract: A traditional Chinese medicine composition, made from cassia twig, poria, Cortex moutan, Radix paeoniae alba, peach kernel in equal proportions. The traditional Chinese medicine composition comprises paeoniflorin, amygdalin, benzoylpaeoniflorin, cinnamic acid, paeonol, and cinnamaldehyde. The composition has the advantages of high production efficiency, high content of effective ingredients, high transfer rate of poria acid, reduced hygroscopicity, and improved dissolution of index ingredients.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a functional food composition having a cranial nerve protective effect and a blood flow improvement effect and including antler, an Angelica gigas root, a Cornus officinalis fruit, a Rehmannia glutinosa root, Lepidium meyenii root powder, a hawthorn fruit, an Astragalus membranaceus root, a cod seed, aloeo wood, a Paeonia lactiflora root, a Cnidium officinale root stem and a Citrus reticulata shell.

Abstract: Provided are liquid and powder grape extracts having elevated phenolic content. The extracts can be made from grape seeds, grape skins, or a combination thereof. In some instances, extracts may be blends of grape seed extracts and grape skin extracts. Methods of manufacturing such extracts area also provided. Such methods involve controlled temperature conditions to increase yield of phenolic compounds in the extracts. Methods of using the extraction for treating subjects are also provided, including treatment of cancer and end-organ damage relating to hypertension.

Abstract: Carbamathione agent protects brain tissue exposed to a cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury, and minimizes the size of infarcts that develop as a result of the injury.

Abstract: Described are peptides and peptide conjugates comprising CN binding motifs (CNBM) which inhibit the CN-NFAT interaction. In some embodiments, the peptides comprise: (i) CNBM; (ii) a hydrophobic, non-peptidic moiety (RH) which interacts with the hydrophobic pocket on a CN protein; (iii) a sequence -AAU1-AAU2-AAU3-AAU4-AAU5-AAU6-, wherein each of AAU2, AAU3, AAU4, AAU5, and AAU6, is, independently, optional, and each of AAU1, AAU2, AAU3, AAU4, AAU5, and AAU6 when present is independently an amino acid as defined herein; or (iv) combinations thereof. In some embodiments, RH is conjugated to the N- or C-terminus of the CNBM. In some embodiments, the sequence -AAU1-AAU2-AAU3-AAU4-AAU5-AAU6- is conjugated to the N- or C terminus of the CNBM. In some embodiments, the peptides comprise: CNBM and RH. In some embodiments. In some embodiments, the peptides comprise: CNBM and AAU1-AAU2-AAU3-AAU4-AAU5-AAU6-. In some embodiments, the peptides of the disclosure CNBM and RH.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral composition and the method of preparation and use of such composition for inhibiting, reducing, and/or disrupting oral biofilm. The composition comprises a stabilizing matrix, a cationic biocide, and a peroxide source.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating a VEGF-related ophthalmic disorder in a subject in need comprising, administering intravitreally to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-VEGF agent, comprising a VEGF binding portion operatively linked to a Fc-IgG, wherein the VEGF binding portion comprises at least one VEGF binding domain that is an IgG-like domain 2 of VEGFR-1.

Abstract: The invention features compositions featuring (a) one or more of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and human C-terminal CTGF peptide; and (b) one or more of insulin and IGF-1; and methods of using such compositions to reduce cardiac tissue damage associated with an ischemic event or to enhance engraftment of a cell in a cardiac tissue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using new doses of dulaglutide and compositions containing such higher doses of dulaglutide.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of aprotic polar solvents, water, and an ionization stabilizing agent to prepare device compatible stable therapeutic formulations by dissolving a therapeutic agent (active ingredient) in an aprotic polar solvent system that can then be used with various devices (e.g., pumps, infusion sets) for administration of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to formulations comprising one or more therapeutic agents, as well as methods of making such formulations, comprising at least one therapeutic agent dissolved in an aprotic polar solvent system, such as a DMSO/water admixture, comprising at least one ionization stabilizing excipient in a concentration sufficient to impart physical and chemical stability to the therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A composition in the form of an injectable aqueous solution, whose pH consists from 6.0 to 8.0, including at least: a basal insulin whose isoelectric point includes from 5.8 to 8.

Abstract: A vaccine comprising a protein immunogen capable of stimulating a protective immune response against snake venom as well as spider and bee venoms. The DNA encoding the protein is disclosed. The protein can be expressed in both recombinant host cells. The protein is useful as a thermostable, parenteral administration anti venom vaccine protective against envenomation by diverse snake species, spiders and bees.

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 eliciting an immune response in a patient who has a cancer includes administering to said patient a composition containing a population of activated T cells that selectively recognize the cancer cells in the patient that aberrantly express a peptide consisting of the amino acid sequence of GVYDGEEHSV (SEQ ID NO: 303), in which the peptide is in a complex with an MHC molecule.

Abstract: Provided herein are vaccine composition comprising an antigen conjugated to a capsid, wherein the capsid comprises wild type or native sequence. Provided herein are also vaccine composition comprising an antigen conjugated to a capsid, wherein said capsid comprises at least one mutation, such as a non-natural mutation. Such compositions are useful in the treatment and prevention of pathogenic infections, inflammatory diseases, and neurodegenerative disease, and cancer, among others.

Abstract: The present application is generally directed to novel pneumococcal polypeptide antigens and nucleic acids encoding such antigens, and immunogenic compositions comprising such antigens for treating and preventing pneumococcal infection. The present invention further provides method of using the antigens to elicits an immune response (e.g., IL-17A response, a T cell-mediated and/or B-cell-mediated immune responses). The present invention also provides methods of prophylaxis and/or treatment of pneumococcal-mediated diseases, such as sepsis, comprising administering an immunogenic composition including one or more of a combination of pneumococcal antigens or functional fragments thereof as disclosed herein. In some embodiments, one or more pneumococcal antigens can be present in a polysaccharide conjugate. The compositions induce an anti-pneumococcus immune response when administered to a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention refers to new glycoconjugate antigens expressing built-in multiple epitopes and to polyvalent glycoconjugate vaccines intended for the protection of mammalians, and particularly for the protection of the human population from enteropathogenic bacteria, such as the Gram-positive anaerobic bacterium Clostridium difficile and the Gram-negative bacteria Salmonella typhi, Escherichia Coli, Vibrio Cholerae, Shigella flexneri, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella paratyphi A, Shigella sonnei, Shigella dysenteriae, Salmonella cholerasuis, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and/or from viral gastrointestinal infections due to human noroviruses.

Abstract: Disclosed are vaccines capable of achieving protection against RSV while avoiding vaccine-enhanced disease (VED). In particular, vaccine constructs have been molecularly designed and genetically engineered to comprise RSV fusion (F) protein displayed on the surface of a particle, such as a virus-like particles (VLP) and low temperature-prepared split RSV. In some embodiments, the RSV F protein is in a pre-fusion F conformation. Also disclosed a variants and combinations of split RSV and RSV F DNA vaccine with pre-fusion F and enhanced efficacy. In addition, disclosed split RSV vaccines containing pre-fusion F conformation and combination adjuvants MPL and CpG.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to broad spectrum influenza virus ribonucleic acid (RNA) vaccines, as well as methods of using the vaccines and compositions comprising the vaccine. In a preferred embodiment, the vaccine is formulated as a lipid nanoparticle comprising at least one cationic lipid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fusion polypeptide that induces a humoral immune response and a cellular immune response to a virus, containing antigens or fragments thereof of the following (a) and (b), and having an oligomerization activity: (a) an antigen of the virus or a fragment thereof containing a B cell epitope conserved among subtypes of the virus; and (b) an antigen of the virus or a fragment thereof containing a T cell epitope conserved among subtypes of the virus (wherein the antigen(s) or the fragment(s) thereof of (a) and/or (b) have an oligomerization activity, or the fusion polypeptide further contains (c) a polypeptide having an oligomerization activity in addition to the antigens or the fragments thereof (a) and (b)).

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods related to equine live-attenuated influenza vaccines.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cluster-based consensus approach for generating recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) polypeptides. The disclosure further relates to influenza vaccine compositions comprising the recombinant HA polypeptides.

Abstract: Described herein, are Bovine immunodeficiency virus gag protein (“Bgag”) recombinant virus like particles (“VLPs”) including one or more different types of target pathogen proteins. Also described, are compositions including the Bgag VLPs and the methods of making and using the novel Bgag VLP.