Abstract: Methods for treating inflammatory bowel disease are provided, comprising administration of glatiramer acetate in a sustained-release depot form and administration of adipose-derived stem cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for treating fungal and bacterial infections. The pharmaceutical compositions of the disclosure comprise a cationic surfactant, a chelating agent, and at least one solvent. The pharmaceutical compositions of the disclosure can be used to treat drug-sensitive or multi drug-resistant bacterial or fungal infections.

Abstract: Solutions comprising a glycopeptide antibiotic, for example Vancomycin, and an amino acid or amino acid derivative such as an N-acetyl amino acid are provided. These solutions are stable or stabilized for long-term periods at conditions of normal use and storage, and can be formulated as pharmaceutical solutions for use in subjects. Methods of manufacturing and using these solutions are also provided, as are methods of stabilizing a glycopeptide antibiotic, for example Vancomycin, using amino acids or amino acid derivatives such as N-acetyl amino acids.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of treating or preventing C. difficile infections. In some embodiments, the method includes administering an antitoxin to a subject in need thereof. In some embodiments, the antitoxin includes a designed ankyrin repeat protein (DARPin). In an additional embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to a composition including an antitoxin for treating or preventing C. difficile infections. In some embodiments, the anti-toxin includes a DARPin. In some embodiments, the anti-toxin is a monomeric or dimeric DARPin for the neutralization of Clostridium difficile toxin B (TcdB).

Abstract: The present invention relates to SAP-Fc fusion proteins comprising one or more amino acid substitution, for example, C226S and/or C229S. In some aspects, the fusion protein comprises a structure represented by the following formula, from N-terminus to C-terminus, SAP-Fc1-L1-Fc2, wherein Fc1 is a first Fc domain sequence comprising hinge-CH2-CH3, L1 is a linker, and Fc2 is a second Fc domain sequence comprising hinge-CH2-CH3. The present invention also relates to methods of treating amyloid related diseases by administering said SAP-Fc fusion proteins to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of preparing stable, solubilized silk fibroin preparations. The methods include providing a processed silk fibroin preparation. preparing a solution of the processed silk fibroin preparation in an aqueous TRIS buffer to provide a fibroin solution, treating the fibroin solution at least at a first pressure of 0 to 30 psi and a first temperature of 100° C. to 135° C. for a first time of 1 to 90 min to provide the stable. solubilized silk fibroin preparation. The stable, solubilized silk fibroin preparation has a molecular weight that changes by less than 33% during the first and optional second treating step, does not form a gel during the first and optional second treating step, remains clear after the first and optional second treating step, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Computational and functional analysis identified the neuropeptide receptor Nmur1 as selectively expressed on Type 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s). While both IL-33 and IL-25 promote ILC activation in vivo, IL-33 induces robust ILC proliferation, whereas ILCs activated with IL-25 do not proliferate as robustly and up-regulate Nmur1 expression. Treatment with neuromedin U (NMU), the neuropeptide ligand of Nmur1, had little effect on its own. Co-administration of IL-25 with NMU, however, dramatically amplified allergic lung inflammation and induced the proliferation and expansion of specific ILC2 subsets, characterized by a molecular signature unique to pro-inflammatory ILC2s. The results demonstrate that Nmur1 signaling strongly modulates IL-25-mediated ILC2 responses, resulting in highly proliferative pro-inflammatory ILCs, and highlights the importance of neuro-immune crosstalk in allergic inflammatory responses at mucosal surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treatment or prevention of disorders caused influenced by dysfunction of ? cells by administering to said patient a compound selected from the group consisting of GABAA receptor agonists. The invention further relates to in vitro methods for finding potentially useful pharmaceutical compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods treating reversible hemophilic arthropathy of a joint in a human having hemophilia comprising administering to the human an effective amount of a chimeric protein or composition comprising a clotting factor and an Fc region.

Abstract: A product and method of using albumin nanoparticles for stimulating bone heal by augmenting the function or effectiveness of stem cells or precursor cells in vivo. An albumin nanoparticle suspension containing submicron albumin spheres is prepared, with the albumin spheres being capable of augmenting a function and effectiveness of stem cells or precursor cells in vivo for healing bone fractures. A predetermined amount of the albumin nanoparticle suspension is administered to a patient after an onset of a bone fracture or bone injury. A function of the stem cells or precursor cells are augmented or improved by the albumin spheres to repair cellular or tissue damage associated with a fracture bone, resulting in decreasing mortality or morbidity of the patient. The albumin spheres can be bound with fibrinogen molecules in vitro or in vivo.

Abstract: A synthetic platelet including a biocompatible flexible nanoparticle, the nanoparticle having an outer surface and a plurality of site targeted peptides conjugated to the surface, the synthetic platelet also including a therapeutic agent, wherein the therapeutic agent is encapsulated by the nanoparticle, wherein the synthetic platelet adheres to the site targeted and promotes delivery of the therapeutic agent onto sites of the synthetic platelet adhesion, and wherein the therapeutic agent is released at the site targeted via a site-relevant enzyme.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a urate oxidase-albumin conjugate, a preparation method thereof, a urate oxidase variant contained in the urate oxidase-albumin conjugate, and a preparation method thereof. The urate oxidase-albumin conjugate is characterized in that three or more albumins are conjugated to the urate oxidase variant through a linker, thereby improving half-life and reducing immunogenicity. In addition, the urate oxidase-albumin conjugate can be used to prevent or treat various diseases, disorders and/or indications caused by uric acid.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a drug carrier, a brain-targeting nanodrug based on CRISPR gene editing technology and a preparation method and use thereof. The nanodrug contains nanoparticles prepared by coupling Cas9/sgRNA and drug carriers. The drug carrier includes a polymer mPEG-P (GPMA, FPMA) and a polymer Ang-PEG-PGPMA, wherein a structural formula of the mPEG-P (GPMA, FPMA) is: a structural formula of the polymer Ang-PEG-PGPMA is: where n is 35-45, x1 is 15-20, y is 2-4, m is 75-85, and x2=x1. The guanidino group of the drug carrier can be combined with the ribonucleoprotein complex by electrostatic action, salt bridge formation, or hydrogen bonding action. Also provided are methods of suppressing and treating tumors at a gene level using the drug carrier to transport the therapeutic drug to the lesion site.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods to inhibit or disrupt a bio film comprising contacting the bio film with an agent that cleaves the Holliday junction (HJ) structure in the bio film.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising a heparan N-sulfatase (HNS) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, and kits for treating bladder disorders or conditions, in which botulinum toxin is topically administered to the mucosal inner lining or urothelium of the bladder, of a subject in need thereof, for transmucosal delivery across the urothelium to surrounding bladder wall musculature and/or neuronal tissue. Rather than requiring injection, the toxin instead may be administered by instillation in solution via the urethra. In particular, the botulinum toxin is administered in conjunction with a positively charged or lipophilic carrier comprising a positively charged polymeric backbone or a hydrophobic backbone with covalently attached groups that enhance transmucosal transport across the urothelium and may also stabilize the botulinum toxin in aqueous formulations.

Abstract: Described herein are immunoresponsive cells which are useful for their preventive and therapeutic potential against autoimmune diseases and rejections of solid organ transplants.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to ligand like a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR), comprising an antigen binding domain specific for one or more antigens selected from the group consisting of CLA, CD142, CD73, CD49c, CD66c, CD104, CD318 and TSPAN8; cell populations expressing such CARs and the use of the cell populations for cancer therapy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid molecules comprising one or more nucleic acid sequences that encode a synthetic consensus BORIS antigen. Vectors, compositions, and vaccines comprising one or more nucleic acid sequences that encode a synthetic consensus BORIS antigen are disclosed. Methods of treating a subject with a BORIS-expressing tumor and methods of preventing a BORIS-expressing tumor are disclosed. A synthetic consensus BORIS antigen is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for immunizing a human subject against Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogenic polypeptide comprising (i) a B-cell epitope, (ii) a T-cell epitope, and (iii) a scaffold polypeptide, wherein said scaffold polypeptide is a thioredoxin polypeptide. The present invention further relates to said immunogenic polypeptide for use in medicine and for use in treating and/or preventing inappropriate proliferation of cells and/or infection with an infectious agent, preferably HPV infection, as well as to polypeptides and vectors encoding said immunogenic polypeptide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inducing an adaptive immune response against Zika virus (ZIKV) in a subject. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a composition comprising a nucleoside-modified nucleic acid molecule encoding a ZIKV antigen, adjuvant, or a combination thereof. For example, in certain embodiments, the composition comprises a vaccine comprising a nucleoside-modified nucleic acid molecule encoding a ZIKV antigen, adjuvant, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An immunogen useful for treating malaria generally includes an immunogenic carrier and an antigenic malaria circumsporozoite protein (CSP) peptide that includes the peptide NPDPNANPNVDPNAN (amino acids 5-19 of SEQ ID NO:1) linked to the immunogenic carrier. The immunogen may be administered to a subject having or at risk of having malaria.

Abstract: The present invention provides mRNAs usable as vaccines against lassa virus (LASV) infections. Further, the Invention relates to (pharmaceutical) compositions and vaccines comprising said mRNAs and their use for treatment or prophylaxis of a lassa virus infection. The present invention further features a kit comprising the mRNAs, (pharmaceutical) compositions or vaccines and a method for treatment or prophylaxis of lassa virus infections using said mRNAs, (pharmaceutical) compositions or vaccines.

Abstract: Provided herein are non-naturally occurring, broadly reactive, pan-epitopic antigens derived from H3 influenza virus that are immunogenic and are capable of eliciting a broadly reactive immune response, such as a broadly reactive neutralizing antibody response, against H3 virus following introduction into a subject. Also provided are non-naturally, broadly reactive occurring immunogens, vaccines, virus-like particles (VLPs) and compositions comprising the immunogens and vaccines. Methods of generating an immune response in a subject by administering the immunogens, vaccines, VLPs, or compositions thereof are provided. In particular, the immunogens comprise the hemagglutinin (HA) protein of H3 influenza virus strains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of vaccination. Specifically the invention regards to a prime-boost vaccination regimen for protecting a target animal against infection or disease caused by a virus, wherein the vaccination regimen comprises the administration to said target animal of a vaccine comprising a live attenuated form of said virus, followed by the administration to said target animal of a vaccine comprising an RP encoding one or more antigens from said virus.

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, methods and compositions including T cells expressing (i) a recombinant CAR protein which includes a peptide binding site and is capable of specifically binding cancer-specific antigens and (ii) a T cell receptor specific for a viral antigen (e.g., a CMV pp65 protein). The engineered T cells provided herein may be used in combination with a viral vaccine (e.g. cytomegalovirus (CMV) Triplex Vaccine) to treat a variety of cancers. The methods described herein also permit in vivo expansion of CMV-specific CAR T cells, instead of or in addition to ex vivo expansion, avoiding excessive T cell exhaustion that results in some cases from ex vivo manufacturing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treatment of neurological disorders. In particular, the present invention relates to EGFR as a clinical target for treatment of neurological disorders.

Abstract: An anti-IL-23 antibody, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-IL-23 antibody, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD38. In particular, the present disclosure provides sequences of anti-human CD38 antibodies. Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences present features compatible with pharmaceutical manufacturing and development can be provided as fully human antibodies (e.g., fully human monoclonal antibodies or antigen-binding fragments) that can be useful for medical methods and compositions, in particular for treating cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved compositions and methods involved in treating hematologic cancers, i.e., cancers that begin in blood-forming tissue, such as the bone marrow, or in the cells of the immune system. The compositions comprise complexes containing albumin-containing nanoparticles (e.g., ABRAXANE® nanoparticles) and antibodies. The compositions are used to effect hematologic cancer cell death.

Abstract: Antibiotic for use in a method comprising systemically administering a photosensitive antibiotic to a subject having a microbial infection in a target tissue to provide a blood plasma concentration of the antibiotic in the subject; allowing the plasma or tissue concentration of the antibiotic increase to a predetermined level; and subjecting the target tissue to photodynamic therapy in order to increase the antimicrobial action of the antibiotic in the target tissue. With light activation the efficacy of the photosensitizer antibiotic can be enhanced, the spectrum of the microbial effect broadened and even an antiviral effect can be obtained. Generally, the present invention can be exploited when there is a need for enhancement of the local antimicrobial effect of antibiotics.

Abstract: Disclosed are therapeutic agent delivery vehicle comprising a modified platelet comprising a therapeutic agent cargo and a targeting moiety and methods for treating cancer comprising administering the same to a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides a number of process improvements related to the conjugation of capsular polysaccharides from Streptococcus pneumoniae to a carrier protein. These process are serotype specific and include acid hydrolysis, addition of sodium chloride to the reductive amination reaction, and addition of sucrose to dissolve polysaccharides. Polysaccharide-protein conjugates prepared using the processes of the invention can be included in multivalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel heterocyclic compound and a composition, for preventing or treating a cancer, an autoimmune disease, and an inflammatory disease, comprising same. The novel heterocyclic compound of the present invention is a bifunctional compound having a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) degradation function via a ubiquitin proteasome pathway, and may be utilized as a composition for preventing or treating a cancer, an autoimmune disease, and Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to methods for the manufacture of a protein-bound cannabinoid, comprising: obtaining a cannabinoid or cannabis in a form selected from the group consisting of cannabis smoke, cannabis vapor, cannabinoid solution and cannabis extract, and combining the cannabis smoke, vapor, cannabinoid solution or cannabis extract with an aqueous solution or suspension comprising a plasma protein to form a protein-bound cannabinoid. Further embodiments relate to aqueous solutions comprising a plasma protein-bound cannabinoid and pharmaceutical compositions comprising cannabinoids bound to plasma protein.

Abstract: Provided herein are multispecific antibodies for redirecting T cells to cancers, that rely on binding of one antigen interacting portion of the antibody to a tumor-associated antigen or marker, such as epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), while a second antigen interacting portion can bind to an effector cell antigen on a T cell, such as CD3, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as nucleic acids, and methods for making and discovering the same.

Abstract: An antibacterial nanoparticle (ANP) and related methods and antibacterial medical products are disclosed. An ANP includes a silica core with a plurality of gold nanospheres conjugated thereto and at least some of the gold nanospheres being silver-coated gold nanospheres. Iron oxide nanospheres may also be conjugated to the silica core, and at least some of the silver-coated gold nanospheres, or iron oxide nanospheres, if present, can be conjugated to one or more polycationic polymers and/or one or more antibacterial peptides.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to unimolecular core-shell nanoparticle, nanoclusters thereof, and platelet biomimetic nanoclusters thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for treating a subject with a disease or condition, such as a cardiovascular disease. In a further aspect, the cardiovascular disease can be a vascular stenosis or restenosis. Also described herein are methods of making and using the unimolecular core-shell nanoparticle, nanoclusters thereof, and platelet biomimetic nanoclusters thereof. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed are delivery compositions and methods of making and using these compositions. The delivery compositions comprise a collection of polysaccharide degradable dextran nanopolymers comprising one or more amines having 25% or less cross linking. The polysaccharide degradable dextran nanopolymers may be sphere shaped with a radius in the range of 5 nm to 100 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for inhibiting abnormal protein accumulation, promoting motor neuron survival, inhibiting motor neuron degeneration and treating neurodegenerative conditions through expression of a nucleic acid sequence encoding cyclin F in motor neurons with an abnormally low level or activity of cyclin F. Also disclosed are methods for identifying agents that promote survival of motor neurons, inhibit degeneration of motor neurons and/or inhibit abnormal protein accumulation in motor neurons, identifying agents that are useful for treating neurodegenerative conditions, diagnosing neurodegenerative conditions, predicting the progression of neurodegenerative conditions, and monitoring the effectiveness of a therapy in reducing the progression of a neurodegenerative condition.

Abstract: Methods for visualizing a ureter, including fluorescent visualization of a ureter, as well as other target tissues, during a surgical procedure, comprising administering to a subject a fluorescent conjugate comprising a peptide and a fluorescent moiety.

Abstract: Provided herein are improved methods for preparing phospholipid formulations including phospholipid UCA formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radioactive I-labeled Larotrectinib compound and a preparation method and application thereof, including a radioactive I-labeled Larotrectinib compound having the following structural formula and its analogs: where R1 and R2 are respectively H, F, Cl, Br, 123I, 124I, 125I, 130I or 131I, and at least one of R1 and R2 is a radioactive iodine element. The invention provides a preparation method of a radioiodinated pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compound base. Radioiodinated pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds with long half-life and different ray energy can be used for PET tomography and clinical diagnostic research of SPECT. Moreover, the high-energy radioiodinated pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine can act as a TrK receptor ligand to inhibit the activity of TRK and kill tumor cells; and due to high-energy I-131 ray energy carried, the radioiodinated pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine can coordinate to shoot tumor cells and thus achieve an accurate radiotherapy effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to radionuclide complex solutions of high concentration and of high chemical stability, that allows their use as drug product for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes. The stability of the drug product is achieved by at least one stabilizer against radiolytic degradation. The use of two stabilizers introduced during the manufacturing process at different stages was found to be of particular advantage.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, solvate, or salt thereof, or a salt of such an ester or amide or a solvate of such an ester amide or salt: wherein the definitions of R1-R13 and L1-L4 are provided in the disclosure, and wherein R14 is a group capable of binding to prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA).

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluorescent silica-based nanoparticle that allows for precise detection, characterization, monitoring and treatment of a disease such as cancer. The nanoparticle has a range of diameters including between about 0.1 nm and about 100 nm, between about 0.5 nm and about 50 nm, between about 1 nm and about 25 nm, between about 1 nm and about 15 nm, or between about 1 nm and about 8 nm. The nanoparticle has a fluorescent compound positioned within the nanoparticle, and has greater brightness and fluorescent quantum yield than the free fluorescent compound. The nanoparticle also exhibits high biostability and biocompatibility. To facilitate efficient urinary excretion of the nanoparticle, it may be coated with an organic polymer, such as poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). The small size of the nanoparticle, the silica base and the organic polymer coating minimizes the toxicity of the nanoparticle when administered in vivo.

Abstract: A flexible substrate including a transparent release, a protective layer disposed on top of the transparent release, a color layer disposed on top of the protective layer, and a carrier layer disposed on top of the color layer, wherein the carrier layer is removably coupled to the flexible substrate and wherein the carrier layer prevents the color layer from transferring, where when the carrier layer is removed and the flexible substrate is applied to a surface, pressure applied to the transparent release results in transferring the protective layer and the color layer to the surface.

Abstract: A hydrophilic inorganic powder having excellent self-dispersibility in water or an aqueous solvent, which could not be conventionally achieved, and a cosmetic preparation containing the hydrophilic inorganic powder are provided by combining a hydrophilic surfactant and lipophilic surfactant. There is provided the hydrophilic inorganic powder comprising an inorganic powder as a base material; a hydrophobic-coat that covers the surface of the inorganic powder; and a hydrophilic-coat that covers the hydrophobic-coat, wherein ingredients of the hydrophilic-coat comprises both a hydrophilic surfactant and a lipophilic surfactant, and each of the hydrophilic surfactant and the lipophilic surfactant has a branched alkyl moiety in their molecules, wherein the hydrophilic inorganic powder has self-dispersibility in water or an aqueous solvent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, a formulation in a package. The formulation comprises one or more active agents and is co-mingled with a whipping agent prior to being filled under pressure into the package. The whipping agent is added in sufficient amounts to be dispersed in the formulation. The pressurized package is under sufficient pressure suitable to maintain the whipping agent dispersed in the formulation; and the pressurized package is under sufficient pressure to expel the formulation as a whipped formulation upon application of external force on the formulation in the package.