Abstract: A water-soluble prolamin composition, such as a zein composition, and methods for producing the same. A method for tagging items comprising applying a plurality of non-coding DNA tags in a prolamin composition, such as a zein composition, wherein the selection of the particular taggants corresponds with a binary or nonbinary code sequence containing information about the tagged items.

Abstract: A method of treating patients by using a pharmaceutical composition for intra-intestinal administration comprises (i) a dopamine replacement agents, (ii) a dopamine decarboxylase inhibitor (DDI), and (iii) a COMT inhibitor where the composition is continuously administrated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising pomalidomide, maltodextrin and a filler, wherein the weight ratio of maltodextrin to filler ranges from 1:1 to 1:2. The invention further relates to the use of said pharmaceutical composition as medicament in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Abstract: Nutraceutical composition for the activation of sirtuins in humans, the composition including from 10% by weight to 15% by weight of honokiol; from 12% by weight to 40% by weight of pterostilbene; from 22% by weight to 32% by weight of polydatin; from 25% by weight to 40% by weight of ellagic acid and from 1.5% by weight to 3% by weight of a mixture of zinc, seleniun, chromium and nicotinamide, the composition promoting the inhibition of cell degradation and aging phenomena.

Abstract: Novel methods for isolating fish roe/egg extracts, notably a coagulum and a sediment extract, enriched in phospholipids and omega-3 fatty acids are described. Novel compositions comprising omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and micronutrients, which may be used for the management of neurological conditions such as ADD-ADHD, autism, cognitive impairment, and mood disorders are also described. These compositions are homogenous compositions comprising effective amounts of omega-3 fatty acids in microencapsulated or emulsified form, and/or from the sediment extract from fish roe/egg, vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc and copper, and may further comprise additional ingredients such as folic acid (e.g., L-methyl folate) and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).

Abstract: The invention relates a process for preparing a cross-linked starch-based polymer comprising the following steps: 1) dissolving a starchy material in a suitable solvent to form a starchy material solution; and 2) adding a episulfide of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen and (C1-C3)alkyl in the starchy material solution in order to obtain the disulfide crosslinked starch-based polymer. In another aspect the invention concerns a disulfide-cross-linked starch-based polymer obtainable by the process of the invention, that is characterized by only disulfide bridges.

Abstract: A liquid oral pharmaceutical dosage form, comprising pharmacologically effective amounts of at least one histamine H2-receptor antagonist in a hydrophobic/lipophilic liquid substantially free from water comprising at least one viscosity enhancing agent, and pharmacologically effective amounts of one or more antacid(s) in a liquid comprising at least one viscosity enhancing agent and at least one flavor, wherein the two liquids are physically separated from each other and wherein the two liquids have matching rheological profiles and a package comprising multiple liquid oral dosage forms as well as a method of treating a gastric disease or disorder by use of the liquid oral pharmaceutical dosage form.

Abstract: A conveyer mechanism (110) may include one or more composition inspection units provided along the intended product transport path. The product's composition, e.g., it's ink composition, is compared with a predetermined standard, to determine whether the product is acceptable. A bar code (48, 45.1, 47.1, 85) may be provided to an external surface of the article for identification/traceability purposes.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to film-forming compositions and capsules formed from such compositions, including processes for using such compositions to make capsules. In some embodiments, the film-forming compositions are free of animal products and carrageenan.

Abstract: Abuse deterrent solid dosage formulations containing 5-({[2-Amino-3-(4-carbamoyl-2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propionyl]-[1-(4-phenyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-2-methoxy-benzoic acid, and processes for the preparation and administration of these formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a particle comprising pirfenidone and a lipid, particularly magnesium stearate, and having a mean particle diameter of 5 ?m or less, and a powder formulation comprising the particle and a carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing porous silica particles comprising at least one bioactive compound, whereby the particles are adapted for lung, nasal, sublingual and/or pharyngeal delivery of said at least one bioactive compound and have an MMAD between 0.5 and 15 ?m with a GSD less than 2.5. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising said silica particles and a use of the silica particles in the diagnoses, prevention and/or treatment of local and/or systemic disorders, such as disorders of the lung, nose, sublingual and/or pharynx.

Abstract: The present invention provides a food that is effective for improving the intestinal environment by promoting proliferation of intestinal lactic acid bacteria and the like. The present invention provides a food that is effective for improving the intestinal environment, wherein the food includes (1) ?-polyglutamic acid or a composition containing ?-polyglutamic acid, and (2) oligosaccharide or a composition containing oligosaccharide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified release coated capsule and a process to obtain that capsule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for stimulating muscle growth, repair and maintenance and the method of using the same. The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for supporting muscle anabolism. The compositions described herein are pharmaceutical or nutritional compositions suitable for preserving muscle mass, strength, and/or function in a subject in need thereof. The compositions are based on a specially formulated mixture of essential amino acids (EAAs) and protein with additional components. Use of the compositions herein may prevent muscle atrophy associated with periods of rest, such as those following surgery, injury, inactivity and during recovery from disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to parenteral cannabinoid formulations, and more particularly to cannabinoid containing intravenous (IV) formulations. Preferably the parenteral containing formulation comprises a cannabinoid; an isotonic agent; a surfactant; and one or more stability enhancers. Furthermore the cannabinoid may be selected from one or more of cannabichromene (CBC), cannabichromenic acid (CBCV), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabigerolpropyl variant (CBGV), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabinol (CBN), cannabinol propyl variant (CBNV), cannabitriol (CBO), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and tetrahydrocannabivarinic acid (THCVA).

Abstract: Provided is a liquid system comprising a first component and a second component the components selected from the group consisting of carbohydrates, sugar alcohols, food grade acids, food grade non-aqueous solvents and food grade salts wherein: a. the second component is different than the first component; b. the system has a melting point lower than each of the components; and c. the liquid system comprises 7% or less water. The systems are useful for protecting an active ingredient in a food system wherein the ingredient is stable at room temperature and retains its sensory properties after being diluted into an aqueous beverage for example to form a flavored aqueous beverage.

Abstract: Abuse deterrent solid dosage formulations containing 5-({[2-Amino-3-(4-carbamoyl-2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propionyl]-[1-(4-phenyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-2-methoxy-benzoic acid, and processes for the preparation and administration of these formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral enteric high-dose tablet comprising mesalazine as the active substance as well as its use.

Abstract: Disclosed are microcapsules that include an inhibitor of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) within the microcapsules, and pharmaceutical compositions and kits that include the microcapsules. Also disclosed are methods for treating or preventing an age-related disease, condition, or disorder in a subject that involve administering to a subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of microcapsules that includes an inhibitor of mTOR within the microcapsules.

Abstract: Abuse deterrent solid dosage formulations containing 5-({[2-Amino-3-(4-carbamoyl-2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propionyl]-[1-(4-phenyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-2-methoxy-benzoic acid, and processes for the preparation and administration of these formulations.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a capsule dosage form of triamterene, the dosage form comprising: a) triamterene having a weight percentage in a range of 25-45% with respect to the total ingredients in the capsule dosage form; b) magnesium stearate having a weight percentage in a range of 1.5-13% with respect to the total ingredients in the capsule dosage form; and c) at least one diluent having a weight percentage in a range of 42-73.5% with respect to the total mixture/ingredients encapsulated in the capsule dosage form. The present disclosure also provides for a convenient process for preparation of the capsule dosage form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral complex preparation comprising: a capsule containing a fat-soluble first drug; and a solid preparation containing a second drug, the solid preparation being embedded into the capsule and including an oil-proof material coating layer on the surface thereof The oral complex preparation of the present invention prepared by embedding the solid preparation including the oil-proof material coating layer on the surface thereof and containing the second drug into the capsule containing the fat-soluble first drug enables two types of drug ingredients to be simultaneously administered.

Abstract: This invention relates to treatment of cancer using antibody drug conjugates that comprise PBD molecules in combination with Bcl-2 inhibitors.

Abstract: Phase-inverted capsules of a prodrug of budesonide are provided for treatment of bowel diseases.

Abstract: Abuse deterrent solid dosage formulations containing 5-({[2-Amino-3-(4-carbamoyl-2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propionyl]-[1-(4-phenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-2-methoxy-benzoic acid, and processes for the preparation and administration of these formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline forms of ibrutinib, designated as Form S1, Form S2, Form S3, Form S4, and an amorphous form, designated as Form A1, and processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these forms, and their use for the treatment of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) mediated diseases.

Abstract: In the present invention there is provided a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration which comprises bendamustine or a pharmaceutically acceptable, ester, salt or solvate thereof as an active ingredient, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and which shows a dissolution of the bendamustine of at least 60% in 20 minutes, 70% in 40 minutes and 80% in 60 minutes, as measured with a paddle apparatus at 50 rpm according to the European Pharmacopoeia in 500 ml of a dissolution medium at a pH of 1.5. The invention further relates to the above pharmaceutical composition for use for the oral treatment of a medical condition which is selected from chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukaemia, chronic myelocytic leukaemia, acute myelocytic leukaemia, Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides a controlled release oral solid formulation comprising (a) a controlled release component comprising core comprising levodopa and/or an ester of levodopa or salts thereof, wherein the core is coated with a layer of a muco-adhesive polymer and externally coated with a layer of an enteric coated polymer; and a method of using the controlled release oral solid formulation to treat Parkinson's disease or primary parkinsonism.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective dose of a CYP26-resistant retinoic acid receptor (RAR) alpha (RAR?) selective agonist, whereby as a result of the treatment the tumor burden is reduced in the subject and cancer stem cells resident in the bone marrow are substantially reduced.

Abstract: Provided herein is an oral pharmaceutical composition, comprising a plurality of xanomeline beads having a core comprising xanomeline or a salt thereof, and a plurality of trospium beads having a core comprising a salt of trospium.

Abstract: Provided herein is an oral pharmaceutical composition, comprising a plurality of xanomeline beads having a core comprising xanomeline or a salt thereof; and a plurality of trospium beads having a core comprising a salt of trospium.

Abstract: A topical liniment composition that boost muscle relaxation, increase blood flow, and increase cutaneous delivery of herbal extract that contains polyphenols derived from red chili, black pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric includes a quantity of castor-mineral oil-camphor solution, a quantity of eucalyptus oil, a quantity of clove oil, a quantity of peppermint oil, a quantity of frankincense oil, a quantity of herbal extract concentrate solution, and a quantity of castor oil. Aforementioned ingredients are heterogeneously mixed with each other to formulate the topical liniment composition at standard temperature and pressure (STP). Additionally, a quantity of petroleum jelly and a quantity of beeswax can be heterogeneously mixed with the topical liniment composition to formulate the topical balm composition.

Abstract: A package for delivering a single-dose product includes a softgel capsule which is comprised of at least one gelling agent selected from protein-based gelling agents and polysaccharide-based gelling agents. The capsule shell includes one or more areas of reduced thickness that are preferentially ruptured by exertion of a compressive force on the softgel capsule to create an opening in the capsule shell through which the fill composition can be delivered by spraying or squeezing. A method for manufacturing the softgel capsule having one or more areas of reduced shell thickness is also described.

Abstract: A method for the production of empty pullulan capsules eliminate the need to dry pullulan solid product, thereby reducing the equipment cost and energy consumption. The pullulan raw material production can be linked directly with the capsule production to provide a unique approach for empty capsule formation. The purified pullulan fermentation fluid can be directly used in capsule preparation, thus removing the need for a melting process. On the one hand, the method may decrease material consumption, save the cost of equipment and labor, reduce production time and increase productivity. On the other hand, the method may reduce the fluctuating of raw material quality in the re-melting process and guarantee a more stable capsule production and quality.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a nutrient-containing porous biodegradable bead comprising the following components: an Aloe Vera and cellulose composite matrix containing a nutrient solution including, but not limited to, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sodium alginate, and calcium chloride.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an acid resistant capsule shell composition including pectin with a degree of esterification (DE) of about 15% to about 40%, and a degree of amidation (DA) of greater than 0% to about 25%; and a divalent cation. An acid resistant capsule shell and a method for manufacturing the acid resistant capsule shell are also provided in the present disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds with improved solubility and altered pharmacokinetic properties. The compounds of the present invention may be represented by Formula (I).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition in a physiological dose for a mammal is used for reducing vascular calcification caused due to statin consumption. The composition contains mixture 1 and statin. The mixture 1 contains combination of the Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, Biotin, L-carnitine and Betaine. The mixture 1 can be used as a stand-alone product with or without statin.

Abstract: The present invention provides an orally-administrable, pharmaceutical formulation comprising: a plurality of pellets, wherein: the pellets comprise a core, a sustained release coating, and an enteric coating; and the core comprises an active ingredient and a diluent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination therapy for the prevention and/or treatment of immune-mediated chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases comprising a combination of one or more C3-C8 carboxylic acids, physiologically acceptable salts and/or esters thereof, and one or more fumaric acid esters and/or salts thereof. The combination being particularly useful in the treatment of psoriasis and multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration, in particular administration as an oral delivery system to be swallowed directly or capable of disintegration in the oral cavity, comprising iron oxy-hydroxide in high loading.

Abstract: The invention provides a controlled release oral solid formulation comprising (a) a controlled release component comprising core comprising levodopa and/or an ester of levodopa or salts thereof, wherein the core is coated with a layer of a muco-adhesive polymer and externally coated with a layer of an enteric coated polymer; and (b) a decarboxylase inhibitor component.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent having immunomodulatory properties for the prevention and/or treatment of autoimmune diseases, said agent comprising one or more C3-C8 carboxylic acids and their physiologically acceptable salts and/or C1-C8 alkyl esters, and their use as immunomodulatory agents for use in prevention and/or treatment of autoimmune related diseases and immune-mediated chronic inflammatory diseases, and dietary supplements with immunomodulating effect comprising one or more C3-C8 carboxylic acids and their physiologically acceptable salts and/or esters comprising C1-C8 alkyl alcohols.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration, in particular administration as an oral delivery system to be swallowed directly or capable of disintegration in the oral cavity, comprising iron oxy-hydroxide in high loading.

Abstract: The invention relates to small cholestyramine pellets that can be prepared by extrusion. The pellets have a high cholestyramine loading and are stable enough to be coated with one or more coating layers. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of such pellets and to a multiparticulate drug delivery system comprising such pellets.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for making dip-molded comestible hard capsules comprising a film forming capsule base material and one or more colorants each consisting of a hydrophilic coloring foodstuff concentrate.

Abstract: Amorphous magnesium-substituted calcium, phosphate compositions and their medical uses are described, in particular for use in delivering cargo materials, such as cargo molecules or cargo nanoparticles contained in pores of the amorphous magnesium-substituted calcium phosphate to cells of the immune system, for example as therapeutic approaches for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases, and in particular Crohn's disease, autoimmune diseases, allergy and for therapeutic vaccination.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical particulates which release a pharmaceutical compound into the colon following oral administration. A particulate comprises a core comprising a pharmaceutical compound, an inner coating surrounding the core, wherein the inner coating comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable polysaccharide that is susceptible to enzymatic digestion by one or more enzymes present colonic microflora, and an outer coating surrounding the inner coating, wherein the outer coating comprises a polymer which is stable at upper gastrointestinal pH but can dissolve at pH>6. The core of a particulate can further comprise an excipient such as a diluent, a binder, a disintegrant, a lubricant, a glidant or a combination thereof. Particulates can comprise pharmaceutical compounds for treating colonic diseases such as C. difficile infection, ulcerative colitis, colon cancer, and Crohn's disease.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for the treatment of diseases or conditions produced by or associated with low cyclic nucleotide levels. The compositions comprise phosphodiesterase inhibitors and are formulated for intranasal and pulmonary administration.