Abstract: Electrically heated cigarettes used in an electrical smoking system include a flavoring-release additive and sorbent effective to remove one or more gas-phase constituents of mainstream tobacco smoke. The flavoring-release additive includes gamma cyclodextrin and at least one flavoring. Flavoring is released in a cigarette upon the flavoring-release additive reaching at least a minimum temperature during smoking. The flavoring-release additive can have various forms including, for example, powder and films.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Myc dominant negative mutant, called Omomyc, for use in medicine and for use in the prevention and/or treatment of cancer. The invention also refers to a fusion protein comprising Omomyc and pharmaceutical composition thereof and their use in medicine and, in particular, for treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a collagen hydrolysate which is produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of type-B bone gelatin, wherein the collagen hydrolysate is formed from peptides of which at least 50% by weight, in particular at least 70% by weight have a molecular weight of 1,500 Da to 3,500 Da, and which have a mean molecular weight in the range from 4,000 Da to 8,000 Da, in particular in the range from 4,500 Da to 6,000 Da. The invention also relates to the use of this collagen hydrolysate as an active ingredient to maintain and/or improve the health of the bones, in particular to prevent and/or treat osteoporosis. The invention further relates to a nutritional supplement which comprises the collagen hydrolysate.

Abstract: The disclosure describes nanocarried and/or microcarried jasmonate compounds and their pharmaceutical compositions, as well as use thereof for treating or preventing angiogenesis-related or NF-?B-related disorders. Also disclosed are methods of making the nanocarried and/or microcarried compounds and their compositions.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions of antibodies and carrier proteins and methods of making and using the same, in particular, as a cancer therapeutic. Also described are lyophilized compositions of antibodies and carrier proteins and methods of making and using the same, in particular, as a cancer therapeutic.

Abstract: The disclosure provides biocompatible dental material that is moldable and biodegradable and provides sustained and/or controlled delivery of one or more local anesthetics within a dental cavity or space. Such dental material is customizable for the size and shape needed for a particular patient or particular application. The dental material may also provide customizable sustained and/or controlled delivery of one or more local anesthetics.

Abstract: Provided herein are hemostatic compositions. In one embodiment, the hemostatic composition includes cross-linked polymer microspheres, such as cross-linked gelatin microspheres with pores. In another embodiment, the hemostatic composition comprises an additive such as a wetting agent, a suspending agent, or both. The hemostatic compositions may also include a hemostatic agent such as thrombin, and may include a high concentration of thrombin. The hemostatic compositions may also include plasma. Also provided herein are devices for dispersing said hemostatic compositions in a diluent, and delivering said dispersed hemostatic composition. The hemostatic compositions may also fabricated with a selected geometry as administration suggests.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of pristine and surface functionalized cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) incorporated hydrogel beads as adsorbent materials for water treatment applications. Here the hydrogel beads were prepared by ionic crosslinking of biopolymer sodium alginate using calcium chloride.

Abstract: The present invention provides matriptase inhibitors and compositions for treating and preventing orthomyxovirus infections such as flue infections. The present invention also provides novel compounds, compositions, methods of use, uses and kits thereof for inhibiting matriptase. Such compounds are useful for treating and prevention orthomyxovirus infections, such as flu infections, and for inhibiting tumor growth, progression and/or metastasis.

Abstract: Described herein are polymeric nanoparticles that include a therapeutic agent, and methods of making and using such therapeutic nanoparticles. In some embodiments, the contemplated nanoparticles may include an excipient.

Abstract: A composition including hydrophobized chitosan can be used as an antiparasitic and/or antifungal agent or in the treatment of parasitic and/or fungal infections. The composition may include an antifungal agent and hydrophobized chitosan. The antifungal agent can be in association with the hydrophobized chitosan, with the latter being more preferably in the particle form, or the antifungal agent can be encapsulated in particles including the hydrophobized chitosan. The use of the composition as an antifungal agent or in the treatment of fungal infections, and a method for manufacturing the composition are also described.

Abstract: Provided herein are hemostatic compositions. In one embodiment, the hemostatic composition includes cross-linked polymer microspheres, such as cross-linked gelatin microspheres with pores. In another embodiment, the hemostatic composition comprises an additive such as a wetting agent, a suspending agent, or both. The hemostatic compositions may also include a hemostatic agent such as thrombin, and may include a high concentration of thrombin. The hemostatic compositions may also include plasma. Also provided herein are devices for dispersing said hemostatic compositions in a diluent, and delivering said dispersed hemostatic composition. The hemostatic compositions may also fabricated with a selected geometry as administration suggests.

Abstract: The invention relates to solid compositions that may be suitable for administering a therapeutic agent to a subject. The invention also relates to methods of making such solid compositions. The invention further relates to methods of treating a disease, condition, or disorder by administering to a subject such solid compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is a peptide lock that comprises at least one peptide that is genetically encoded into the Adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid that block biologically active domains on the virus capsid surface. The peptide lock, can be processed by biological enzymes to restore biological behavior of the capsid-displayed domains, thus ‘decoding the lock’ or opening the lock. A method of forming the peptide lock comprises providing at least one peptide, providing an Adeno-associated virus capsid and genetically inserting the at least one peptide into the Adeno-associated virus capsid to block the biologically active domains on the virus capsid surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to agents and devices for promoting hemostasis and, more particularly, to an extract of a plant-based “Traditional Chinese Medicinal” product and devices incorporating such agents for the delivery thereof to bleeding wounds.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the invention, injectable compositions are provided, which contain temperature-sensitive hydrogel particles. The hydrogel particles may be provided in dry form, or they may be provided in hydrated form in an aqueous fluid. The temperature-sensitive hydrogel particles may have an upper critical solution temperature (UCST) below normal body temperature, they may have a lower critical solution temperature (LCST) above normal body temperature, or they may have a LCST that changes from below normal body temperature to above normal body temperature after injection into a subject.

Abstract: The present application provides compositions comprising hyaluronic acid having low levels of functional group modification, mixtures formed by controlled reaction of such lightly modified hyaluronic acid with suitable difunctional or multi-functional crosslinkers, and hydrogel precursor compositions and the resulting hydrogels. The compositions are lightly cross-linked and possess low pro-inflammatory properties when injected in vivo, and can be used as, for example, medical devices, biomedical adhesives and sealants, and for localized delivery of bioactive agents, among other uses.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical product comprising lyophilized polymer matrix including a biologically active compound, of particular utility for embolization, having improved rehydration properties is packaged in an airtight package under vacuum.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a microcapsule formulation using a biodegradable polymer, the method being capable of avoiding direct contact of a peptidic physiologically active substance with an organic solvent layer, and achieving a high encapsulation efficiency of the peptidic physiologically active substance.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a citrate solution for affinity-chromatographic removal of C-reactive protein (CRP) from biological fluids, wherein the CRP is affinity-chromatographically removed using (Ca2+-dependent) binding of CRP to a column material functionalized with ?-phosphonooxyalkyl ammonium groups and/or with ?-ammoniumalkoxy-hydroxy-phosphoryloxy groups.

Abstract: The disclosure provides biocompatible dental material that is moldable and biodegradable and provides sustained and/or controlled delivery of one or more local anesthetics within a dental cavity or space. Such dental material is customizable for the size and shape needed for a particular patient or particular application. The dental material may also provide customizable sustained and/or controlled delivery of one or more local anesthetics.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an industrially advantageous method of producing a powdery pseudopolyrotaxane with a high inclusion ratio. The present invention relates to a method for producing a pseudopolyrotaxane, including: an inclusion step of mixing a polyethylene glycol and a cyclodextrin in an aqueous medium to form an aqueous dispersion of pseudopolyrotaxane that contains pseudopolyrotaxane particles in which the polyethylene glycol is included in the cavities of the cyclodextrin molecules in a skewered manner; and a drying step of drying the aqueous dispersion of pseudopolyrotaxane produced in the inclusion step to obtain the pseudopolyrotaxane. In the drying step, the aqueous dispersion of pseudopolyrotaxane is sprayed and dried in a heated gas-stream.

Abstract: Provided herein relates to methods for preparing micron range silk fibers (or silk microfibers) and compositions comprising a micron range silk fiber (or a silk microfiber). The micron range silk fibers (or silk microfibers) can be used in various applications ranging from fillers in cosmetics to reinforcement materials to design high strength composites, e.g., reinforced scaffolds. In some embodiments, the silk microfiber-reinforced scaffolds can be used for bone graft applications because of their high compressive strength.

Abstract: Aerosol formulations of granisetron useful for pulmonary delivery are provided. The formulations are useful in the reduction, elimination or prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Also provided are novel methods to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), radiation-induced nausea and vomiting (RINV), and post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) using the inhalation formulations.

Abstract: A nano- or micro-scale therapeutic agent is provided for use in the treatment of an infection of a human or animal. The agent includes micro- and/or nano-particle carriers loaded with at least one inert precursor chemical. The carriers encapsulate the precursor which after release from the carrier are activatable by the physiological milieu in situ at the site of the infection to form an antimicrobial agent. Preferably, the precursor chemical or chemicals form an oxidative biocide on release, which oxidative biocide is hydrogen peroxide. Advantageously, the precursor chemicals also include an acetyl donor that on release reacts with the hydrogen peroxide to produce a mixture of peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. The carrier is preferably in the form of micro- and/or nano-particles that have been manufactured using a thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) process, for example the carrier may be a biodegradable polymer such as poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA).

Abstract: Provided is a nanoparticle including a water-soluble protein, a glucan and a hydrophilic active agent, the glucan being at least partially cross-linked by a metaphosphate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for oral use in the treatment of gastrointestinal pathologies comprising silicone antifoaming agents in an oily solvent medium, wherein the concentration of said silicone antifoaming agents is between 0.1% and 80% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical method of managing a cerebrovascular insult, the method comprising the following steps in this order: a) placing a patient on a patient support unit; b) positioning a mobile tomographic imaging system in a predetermined position relative to the patient support unit with the patient placed on the patient support unit; c) imaging at least part of the patient's brain using an imaging unit of the tomographic imaging system, the imaging comprising in particular generating an image describing the functioning of the patient's blood vessel system; d) determining, in dependence on the result of the imaging, whether the patient support unit should be rotated relative to the tomographic imaging system with the patient placed on the patient support unit so that the patient is free of the imaging unit in order to conduct a medical intervention on the patient's blood vessel system, or whether the patient support unit may remain in its position relative to the tomographic imagi

Abstract: The treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (HER2+) cancers using a combination of anti-mucin 1 (anti-MUC1) therapy and anti-human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (anti-HER2) therapy is described, such as the treatment of trastuzamab-resistant cancers, both primary and acquired, using the same combination of agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides matriptase inhibitors and compositions for treating and preventing orthomyxovirus infections such as flu infections. The present invention also provides novel compounds, compositions, methods of use, uses and kits thereof for inhibiting matriptase. Such compounds are useful for treating and preventing orthomyxovirus infections, such as flu infections, and for inhibiting tumor growth, progression and/or metastasis.

Abstract: Described are implantable, malleable medical materials comprising mineral particles, insoluble collagen fibers, and a gel-forming polysaccharide component and/or another added gel-former. The malleable medical materials can be used treat bone or other tissue defects in patients, including in conjunction with biologically active factors such as osteogenic proteins. Also described are methods and materials that can be used to prepare the malleable medical materials.

Abstract: Microparticle formulations of a sialidase fusion protein are produced by contacting an aqueous solution of a protein or other active agent with an organic solvent, a counterion and a scavenging agent, and chilling the solution. The microparticles are useful for preparing stable, uniform pharmaceuticals of predetermined defined dimensions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dry particulate encapsulation compositions comprising a water-insoluble matrix comprising at least 70% by weight of proteins, based on the total weight of the matrix and a moisture content of about 5 to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the matrix and an encapsulate encapsulated in the matrix, wherein the matrix once wetted in a clear colorless aqueous solution or in mineral oil has a lightness value (L*) greater than about 40, a color vividness or Chroma (C*) lower than about 33 and a hue angle between about 70 and 90. The encapsulation compositions of the present invention are useful in encapsulating dyes, medications and vitamins. Fine particulate encapsulation compositions comprising natural dyes can be used in lieu of artificial lakes in confectionery, cosmetics and caplets color coatings.

Abstract: Anti-aging nutritional supplements for animals contain, in a carrier oil base, a carbon-60 fullerene compound or complex, biologically active phenols or polyphenols, asthaxanthin, chlorophyll or a chlorophyll derivative, coenzyme Q10, and mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols.

Abstract: A dietary supplement composition is formulated in a therapeutic amount to treat and alleviate symptoms of joint pain. The composition includes pro-inflammatory low molecular weight microbial fermented sodium hyaluronate fragments and glucosamine in an oral dosage form.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for treating nephropathies involving undesired alternative pathway complement activation by administration of a complement inhibitory protein such as soluble complement receptor type I (sCR1).

Abstract: Provided herein are hemostatic compositions. In one embodiment, the hemostatic composition includes cross-linked polymer microspheres, such as cross-linked gelatin microspheres with pores. In another embodiment, the hemostatic composition comprises an additive such as a wetting agent, a suspending agent, or both. The hemostatic compositions may also include a hemostatic agent such as thrombin, and may include a high concentration of thrombin. The hemostatic compositions may also include plasma. Also provided herein are devices for dispersing said hemostatic compositions in a diluent, and delivering said dispersed hemostatic composition. The hemostatic compositions may also fabricated with a selected geometry as administration suggests.

Abstract: The subject-matter of the present invention are nanocomplexes of polyanions and cationic peptides which are, e.g., suitable for the transport of drugs into cells and their controlled release in the organism, as well as a complex material in which the nanocomplexes are bonded to a biologically active unit for the selective recognition of tissues, cells or organelles.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to polymer-drug systems, and more particularly to nanoscopic particles comprising amphiphilic block copolymers conjugated, physically encapsulated, or otherwise combined with chemotherapeutic agents along a selective region or regions of the backbone of the copolymer, so as to package the chemotherapeutic agent in selective domains within each nanoscopic particle, as well as to methods for making such particles, and applications and methods for using such particles, including in the formation of polymer micelles.

Abstract: Coatings for medical devices, the coatings including albumin, the methods of forming the coatings, and the coated medical devices are disclosed. In preferred embodiments the medical device is a bioabsorbable stent. The albumin coating layer improves the thromboresistance of the device.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials related to treating cancer (e.g., skin cancer). For example, methods and materials relating to the use of a composition containing albumin-containing nanoparticle/antibody complexes (e.g., Abraxane®/anti-VEGF polypeptide antibody complexes) to treat cancer (e.g., skin cancer) are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for delivering agents to localized regions, tissues, or organs in vivo by conjugating agent-loaded nanoparticles to cells having homing capability. The agents may be therapeutic or diagnostic agents such as cancer chemotherapeutic agents and imaging agents respectively.

Abstract: A biogel, and kits, agents, and methods for formation of the biogel are described. The biogel can be used for a variety of applications, including haemostasis, wound sealing, tissue engineering or localized drug delivery.

Abstract: This method of preparing particles having a hydrophilic core coated with a hydrophilic core coated with a hydrophobic polymeric layer includes the steps of: preparing an aqueous phase comprising at least one hydrophilic optical brightener or colorant; preparing an organic phase including at least one hydrophobic polymer; forming a water-in-oil inverse emulsion by adding the aqueous phase into the organic phase; forming the particles by thermal quenching of the emulsion; and isolating the particles thus obtained.

Abstract: A high dose orodispersible dosage form of oxcarbazepine is provided. Drug-containing particles of oxcarbazepine are included within a porous bound matrix. The dosage form disperses in saliva or water in less than 15 sec and it has sufficient hardness to withstand handling and storage. It can be used to treat diseases or disorders that are therapeutically responsive to oxcarbazepine or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: A method of treating a pathological syndrome includes administration of an activated form of ultra-low doses of antibodies to an antigen, wherein said activated form is obtained by repeated consecutive dilution combined with external impact, and the antigen is a substance or a pharmaceutical agent exerting influence upon the mechanisms of formation of this particular pathological syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new method for preparing microcrystalline cellulose, comprising a prior step of compaction of the cellulose before degradation of the glucose chains and obtaining the suitable degree of polymerization. It is also described that the method of the invention allows a considerable reduction in the consumption of energy, water and possible chemicals which are used for reducing the degree of polymerization. The microcrystalline cellulose obtained can be used as a pharmaceutical excipient in tablets, and presents disintegration features comparable to those of the microcrystalline cellulose obtained by a spraying process.

Abstract: A nanoparticulate composition is disclosed for the targeted therapeutic treatment of tumors. The stable self assembled nanocomposition according to the invention comprises (i) a carrier and targeting system comprising an optionally modified polyanion, and optionally a polycation, which may also be modified; at least one targeting agent which is linked to either the polycation/modified polycation or the polyanion/modified polyanion, or both or to the surface of the nanoparticle; (ii) an active compound selected from the group of docetaxel and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and derivatives especially its hydrates, especially docetaxel trihydrate and docetaxel trihydrate monohydrochloride; and optionally (iii) at least one complexing agent, a metal ion and a stabilizer/formulating agent, or a PEGylating agent.

Abstract: Provided is a water-based patch that contains ketoprofen as an active ingredient, provides high transdermal absorbability of the ketoprofen, and has high safety and high storage stability. The water-based patch contains the ketoprofen, an amine, and polyethylene glycol. In the water-based patch, the added amount of the ketoprofen in a paste is 0.1 to 5% by weight, the added amount of the amine in the paste is 0.5 to 10% by weight, and the added amount of the polyethylene glycol in the paste is 5 to 30% by weight. Particularly, in the water-based patch, diisopropanolamine is used as the amine.

Abstract: The present invention describe nanocomplexes also called auto-assembling nanoparticles comprising biphosphonates, lipid nanovectors and inorganic nanovectors. In particular the invention describes zoledronic acid complexed with calcium phosphate base nanoparticles; said particles in their turn mixed with lipidic particles e.g. liposomes. Said nanocomplexes are useful, and showed to be efficient in vivo, as pharmaceutical formulations of biphosphonates for the treatment or prevention of tumor growth and/or metastasis. Tumors can be solids and/or haematological such as prostate, lung, head/neck, colon, liver, breast, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, male and female urogenital tract, bones, multiple myeloma, primitive and secondary tumors of the central nervous system and lymphomas.