Abstract: A display panel includes a substrate; first electrodes and an auxiliary electrode disposed on a top side of the substrate, a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed on first electrodes and an auxiliary electrode, a second electrode, and a conductive barrier. The first pole of one light-emitting element is connected to one of the first electrodes. The second electrode is disposed on the light-emitting elements and connected to a second pole of one of the light-emitting elements. The conductive barrier is disposed between two adjacent light-emitting elements and electrically connected to the auxiliary electrode and the second electrode. Each of the two sidewalls of the conductive barrier includes a reflective electrode for reflecting light emitted by an adjacent light-emitting element.

Abstract: Compositions and methods, including novel homogeneous microparticulate suspensions, are described for treating acute wounds, chronic wounds and/or a wound or epithelial tissue surface that contains bacterial biofilm, including unexpected synergy between bismuth-thiol (BT) compounds and certain antibiotics, to provide topical formulations including antiseptic formulations, for management and promotion of wound healing and in particular infected wounds. Previously unpredicted antibacterial properties and anti-biofilm properties of disclosed BT compounds and BT compound-plus-antibiotic combinations are also described, including preferential efficacies of certain such compositions for treating gram-positive bacterial infections, and distinct preferential efficacies of certain such compositions for treating gram-negative bacterial infections.

Abstract: In an example, the solar tracker has a clamp assembly that is configured to pivot a torque tube. In an example, the assembly has a support structure configured as a frame having configured by a first anchoring region and a second anchoring region. In an example, the support structure is configured from a thickness of metal material. In an example, the support structure is configured in an upright manner, and has a major plane region. In an example, the assembly has a pivot device configured on the support structure and a torque tube suspending on the pivot device and aligned within an opening of the support and configured to be normal to the plane region. In an example, the torque tube is configured on the pivot device to move about an arc in a first direction or in a second direction such that the first direction is in a direction opposite to the second direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes combination therapies comprising an antagonist of Programmed Death 1 receptor (PD-1) and a multi-RTK inhibitor, and the use of the combination therapies for the treatment of cancer. The multi-RTK inhibitor may be represented by Formula (I): wherein R1 is C1-6 alkyl or C3-8 cycloalkyl, R2 is a hydrogen atom or C1-6 alkoxy, and R3 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom. A tumor therapeutic agent is disclosed that combines a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof represented by Formula I and an anti-PD-1 antibody.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to sol-gel polymer composites that comprise chitosan, a hydrophilic polymer, a polysiloxane, and a gelation agent in a suitable medium. Advantageously, the sol-gel polymer composite can form a durable seal or strong solid in response to one or more physiological stimulus. The disclosure further relates to medical and veterinary uses of the composite, particularly, methods and delivery systems for reducing or preventing the incidence of a mammary disorder in a dairy animal. More particularly, the disclosure includes methods and sol-gel polymer composite compositions for creating a physical barrier on the teat surface or in the teat canal or cistern of a non-human animal for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders such as mastitis wherein the sol-gel polymer creates a seal in response to one or more physiological stimulus.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes combination therapies comprising an antagonist of Programmed Death 1 receptor (PD-1) and a multi-RTK inhibitor, and the use of the combination therapies for the treatment of cancer. The multi-RTK inhibitor may be represented by Formula (I): wherein R1 is C1-6 alkyl or C3-8 cycloalkyl, R2 is a hydrogen atom or C1-6 alkoxy, and R3 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom. A tumor therapeutic agent is disclosed that combines a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof represented by Formula I and an anti-PD-1 antibody.

Abstract: An orally administered composition that includes least one alkaline agent with a pH of at least 9.0 to 12.0, mixed in an aqueous vehicle with relatively high surface tension, high viscosity and lateral adhesion properties. When mixed, a low water soluble emulsion is formed that evenly coats and partially adheres to the lower section of the esophagus and the LES and forms a relatively long acting, protective barrier and partially neutralizes gastric acid. Mixed in the composition is at least one catechin 0.01 to 0.05% by weight. The alkaline agent is potassium hydroxide and the aqueous vehicle is made of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol or ethylene glycol and additional thickener agents capable of withstanding high pH environments, such as xanthan gum, croscarmellose sodium, and microcrystalline cellulose.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, foods comprising nepenthesin or a derivative thereof and methods of using nepenthesin or a derivative thereof for modulating gluten intolerance and related conditions, such as celiac disease. Further provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising nepenthesin or a derivative thereof and methods of using nepenthesin or a derivative thereof to treat bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract, such as C. difficile or H. pylori. Further provided herein are compositions comprising recombinant nepenthesin I or nepenthesin II, or homologous proteins, and methods for making the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a WT1 peptide which has an amino acid sequence consisting of contiguous amino acids derived from a WT1 protein and induces WT1-specific helper T cells by binding to an MHC class II molecule, a pharmaceutical composition comprising them and the like.

Abstract: A liquid pharmaceutical suspension for oral administration containing a bismuth-containing pharmaceutical agent, a suspension system, and water. The suspension system can contain from about 0.001% to about 0.2% gellan gum and from about 0.001% to about 0.75% magnesium aluminum silicate.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are of use in the modulation of Kv3.1, Kv.3.2 and Kv3.3 channels and have utility in the treatment or prevention of related disorders.

Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable sodium thiosulfate and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided herein are methods for determining the total non-purgeable organic carbon in a sodium thiosulfate-containing sample. Further provided herein are methods for producing pharmaceutically acceptable sodium thiosulfate. Still further provided herein are methods of treatment comprising the administration of pharmaceutically acceptable sodium thiosulfate.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, foods comprising nepenthesin or a derivative thereof and methods of using nepenthesin or a derivative thereof for modulating gluten intolerance and related conditions, such as celiac disease. Further provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising nepenthesin or a derivative thereof and methods of using nepenthesin or a derivative thereof to treat bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract, such as C. difficile or H. pylori. Further provided herein are compositions comprising recombinant nepenthesin I or nepenthesin II, or homologous proteins, and methods for making the same.

Abstract: A liquid pharmaceutical suspension for oral administration containing a bismuth-containing pharmaceutical agent, a suspension system, and water. The suspension system can contain from about 0.001% to about 0.2% gellan gum and from about 0.001% to about 0.75% magnesium aluminum silicate.

Abstract: A method of producing a liquid pharmaceutical suspension by mixing magnesium aluminum silicate, gellan gum, bismuth subsalicylate, and methyl cellulose.

Abstract: Provided is a novel method for treating a cancer using an FTD/TPI combination drug, which shows remarkably excellent antitumor effect and small adverse effects. An antitumor agent, in which a combination drug containing trifluridine and tipiracil hydrochloride at a molar ratio of 1:0.5 and an anti-VEGF antibody or anti-EGFR antibody are administered in combination.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition comprising a chemotherapeutic drug and a netrin-1 interfering drug or a vector capable of expressing a netrin-1 interfering drug in vivo, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or vehicle. The chemotherapeutic drug is selected from those able to induce over expression of netrin-1 in cancer cells. The combination is associated with synergic anti-cancer effect.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition can include dyclonine hydrochloride and 4-methyl-1-(2-phenylethyl)-8-phenoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]-quinoline.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, foods comprising nepenthesin or a derivative thereof and methods of using nepenthesin or a derivative thereof for modulating gluten intolerance and related conditions, such as celiac disease.

Abstract: The invention provides combinations comprising GDC-0068 or GDC-0941, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and ME-HD7945A. The combinations are particularly useful for treating hyperproliferative disorders, such as cancer (e.g., triple negative breast cancer).

Abstract: A liquid pharmaceutical suspension for oral administration containing a bismuth-containing pharmaceutical agent, a suspension system, and water. The suspension system can contain from about 0.001% to about 0.2% gellan gum and from about 0.001% to about 0.75% magnesium aluminum silicate.

Abstract: A method of producing a liquid pharmaceutical suspension by mixing magnesium aluminum silicate, gellan gum, bismuth subsalicylate, and methyl cellulose.

Abstract: Compositions and methods, including novel homogeneous microparticulate suspensions, are described for treating natural and artificial surfaces that contain bacterial biofilm, including unexpected synergy or enhancing effects between bismuth-thiol (BT) compounds and certain antibiotics, to provide formulations including antiseptic formulations. Previously unpredicted antibacterial properties and anti-biofilm properties of disclosed BT compounds and BT compound-plus-antibiotic combinations are also described, including preferential efficacies of certain such compositions for treating certain gram-positive bacterial infections, and distinct preferential efficacies of certain such compositions for treating certain gram-negative bacterial infections.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of a botulinum toxin for oral administration to a patient with a gastrointestinal disorder.

Abstract: Microbicidal compositions that exhibit enhanced microbial efficacy are disclosed, as well as methods of producing and using the microbicidal compositions.

Abstract: Compositions and methods, including novel homogeneous microparticulate suspensions, are described for treating natural surfaces that contain bacterial biofilm, including unexpected synergy or enhancing effects between bismuth-thiol (BT) compounds and certain antibiotics, to provide formulations including antiseptic formulations. Previously unpredicted antibacterial properties and anti-biofilm properties of disclosed BT compounds and BT compound-plus-antibiotic combinations are also described, including preferential efficacies of certain such compositions for treating certain gram-positive bacterial infections, and distinct preferential efficacies of certain such compositions for treating certain gram-negative bacterial infections.

Abstract: Fluoride varnish compositions for temporary application and adhesion to a person's teeth. The composition includes a carrier comprising a resin and an adhesion promoting agent comprising an alkyl phosphoric acid. A fluoride ion source (e.g., a fluoride salt such as sodium fluoride) is dispersed within the carrier so as to provide biologically available fluoride ions to the tooth tissue being treated. The composition adheres only temporarily to tooth tissue (e.g., for a period of at least about 4 minutes, but not more than about 1 year), after which the composition spontaneously wears away as a natural result of the action of the tongue, saliva and/or other factors.

Abstract: A topical composition comprises at least 5 wt % metronidazole or a pharmacologically acceptable derivative thereof in a non-aqueous vehicle. The composition may be used in the treatment of conditions of the colon, rectum, anorectum and perianal region, in particular inflammatory bowel disease and perianal Crohn's disease. The composition also relieves pain and inflammation and promotes healing of the colon, rectum, anorectum and perianal region following surgical operations. One advantage of the composition is that topical administration of metronidazole results in a primarily local effect and thus side effects observed from systemic administration are avoided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a biocompatible polymer composition for an article comprising a surface intended to contact blood, tissue, skin, epithelial layers, wounds, cells in culture fluids, body fluids, dialysis fluids, therapeutic fluids, or mixtures thereof for removal or infusion. The invention also relates to a method for the preparation of an article comprising the biocompatible polymer composition and a use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a non-human animal model of protein aggregation cardiomyopathy. Also disclosed are compositions and methods of treating or preventing a condition in a subject caused or exacerbated by reductive stress. Also disclosed are compositions and methods of predicting, detecting, or monitoring reductive stress in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the a bismuth-based composition, particularly involving the use of bismuth ions, particularly the Bi+3 ion, for prevention and/or treatment of the haemolytic uremic syndrome, with the invention also relating to the use of a bismuth ion in the manufacture of a medicament for the prevention and/or treatment of an infection caused by a Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli strain, as well as to a method for preventing and/or treating the haemolytic uremic syndrome comprising administering bismuth ions to a patient in need thereof, and a method for inhibiting dissemination of the gene encoding virulence factors of a Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli strain in animals and humans.

Abstract: An antiinfective-free formulation for prophylactic treatment of mastitis in dry cows comprises a seal formulation having approximately 65% by weight of bismuth sub-nitrate in a gel based on aluminum stearate. The seal formulation is prepared by adding the bismuth sub-nitrate to the gel base in at least two separate stages.

Abstract: Dental compositions are disclosed. A dental composition can include a reaction produce of a reaction mixture comprising a first mixture and a second mixture. The first mixture can include a ceramic based biomaterial, and the second mixture can include mineral trioxide aggregate and a phosphoric acid monomer.

Abstract: A composition for dissolving or reducing the viscosity of sputum on a surface of a device includes an effective amount of glycerol and an effective amount of dextran sulfate in a saline solution. The effective amount of glycerol is between about 30-50% and the effective amount of dextran sulfate is between about 10-30%. The composition may further include an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: An antibacterial or anti-acne formulation suitable for topical or local application to human skin containing (a) either usnic acid or an usnate and (b) a metal salt selected from copper salts, bismuth salts, and mixtures thereof, wherein if the component (a) is an usnate, the components (a) and (b) are not the same compound.

Abstract: A method of treating a bacterial infection, e.g., a bacterial infection with methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Helicobacter pylori, Chlamydia trachomatis, or Chlamydia pneumonia, comprising administering to a subject (4S,4aS,5aR,12aS)-4-dimethylamino-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-[(methoxy(methyl)amino)-methyl]-1,11-dioxo-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-naphthacene-2-carboxylic acid amide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is disclosed. More specifically, a method of treating a bacterial infection comprising administering to a subject crystalline mono hydrochloride salt, crystalline mono mesylate salt or crystalline mono sulfate salt of (4S,4aS,5aR,12aS)-4-dimethylamino-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-[(methoxy(methyl)amino)-methyl]-1,11-dioxo-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-naphthacene-2-carboxylic acid amide is disclosed.

Abstract: A medical device has a surface intended for contact with living tissue, wherein the surface comprises nanoparticles comprising a non-toxic post-transition metal such as gallium and/or bismuth, said nanoparticles having an average particle size of 500 nm or Less. The nanoparticles may provide an antimicrobial effect, and thus the risk for infection may be reduced.

Abstract: A medical device intended for contact with living tissue comprises a substrate having a surface, which surface comprises a layer comprising one or more compound(s)) of at least one non-toxic post-transition metal, such as a gallium or bismuth compound. A layer comprising a compound of a non-toxic post-transition metal has been shown to inhibit biofilm formation on the surface of the medical device, which may reduce the risk for infection e.g. around a dental implant. A method of producing the medical device comprises: a) providing a substrate having a surface; and applying a compound of a non-toxic post-transition metal onto said surface to form a layer, e.g. using a thin film deposition technique.

Abstract: A phase change formulation includes a reversible phase change material and a thermal conductivity additive formulated for application to a user's epidermis.

Abstract: An antibacterial or anti-acne formulation containing (a) tropone or a substituted tropone and (b) a metal or metal salt selected from copper, copper salts, bismuth, bismuth salts, silver, silver salts, and mixtures thereof, for use in the treatment of either acne or body odour. The substituted tropone may be for example tropolone or hinokitiol.

Abstract: One embodiment includes a method including boiling unsalted butter over low heat until it appears golden to form purified butter; cooling the purified butter by removing it from the heat; straining or filtering the purified butter; refrigerating the purified butter for at least 24 hours; thoroughly blending together the elements of an organic carrier medium, wherein the organic carrier medium comprises the purified butter, olive oil, and honey; adding distilled water to the blended organic carrier medium; mixing the distilled water and the blended organic carrier medium at high speed; and adding at least one of sodium acid pyrophosphate, cornstarch, bismuth subnitrate, salicylic acid, or alkali metal salicylates, and mixing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses alpha particle emitting, radioactive constructs capable of killing large tumors (>1 mm in diameter), or other cells involved in human or animal diseases such as virus infected cells, autoimmune cells, or other pathological cells, including normal cells, that are targets for destruction, to achieve a therapeutic result. The alpha-emitting constructs have high specific activity.

Abstract: Fluoride varnish compositions for temporary application and adhesion to a person's teeth. The composition includes a carrier comprising a resin and an adhesion promoting agent comprising an alkyl phosphoric acid. A fluoride ion source (e.g., a fluoride salt such as sodium fluoride) is dispersed within the carrier so as to provide biologically available fluoride ions to the tooth tissue being treated. The composition adheres only temporarily to tooth tissue (e.g., for a period of at least about 4 minutes, but not more than about 1 year), after which the composition spontaneously wears away as a natural result of the action of the tongue, saliva and/or other factors.

Abstract: Described herein is the synthesis of adhesive complex coacervates from electrostatically associated block copolymers, wherein the block copolymers comprise alternating polycationic and polyanionic blocks. Methods for making and the using the adhesive complex coacervates are also described herein.

Abstract: Compositions and methods, including novel homogeneous microparticulate suspensions, are described for treating acute wounds, chronic wounds and/or a wound or epithelial tissue surface that contains bacterial biofilm, including unexpected synergy between bismuth-thiol (BT) compounds and certain antibiotics, to provide topical formulations including antiseptic formulations, for management and promotion of wound healing and in particular infected wounds. Previously unpredicted antibacterial properties and anti-biofilm properties of disclosed BT compounds and BT compound-plus-antibiotic combinations are also described, including preferential efficacies of certain such compositions for treating gram-positive bacterial infections, and distinct preferential efficacies of certain such compositions for treating gram-negative bacterial infections.

Abstract: Fluoride varnish compositions for temporary application and adhesion to a person's teeth. The composition includes a carrier comprising a resin and an adhesion promoting agent comprising an alkyl phosphoric acid. A fluoride ion source (e.g., a fluoride salt such as sodium fluoride) is dispersed within the carrier so as to provide biologically available fluoride ions to the tooth tissue being treated. The composition adheres only temporarily to tooth tissue (e.g., for a period of at least about 4 minutes, but not more than about 1 year), after which the composition spontaneously wears away as a natural result of the action of the tongue, saliva and/or other factors.

Abstract: A method for treating a surface with a therapeutic agent is disclosed. The method comprises precipitating a therapeutic agent from a hydrophilic polymeric base layer with which the therapeutic agent has been complexed, to form a layer comprising microparticles of the therapeutic agent on the hydrophilic polymeric base layer, the hydrophilic polymeric base layer being grafted to the surface. Devices comprising a surface having a hydrophilic polymeric base layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer grafted to the surface and a layer comprising microparticles of a therapeutic agent disposed on and complexed with the hydrophilic polymeric base layer are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition in particular in the form of an emulsion for topical application to keratin materials, in particular the skin, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: (i) at least one dispersion (pre-dispersion) of bismuth oxychloride (CI 77163) in an oily dispersant chosen from a) monoesters of formula R1COOR2 in which R1 represents a linear or branched hydrocarbon-based chain comprising from 4 to 40 carbon atoms, preferably from 4 to 30 carbon atoms, and preferentially from 7 to 20 carbon atoms, and R2 represents a branched hydrocarbon-based chain containing from 3 to 40 carbon atoms, preferably from 10 to 30 carbon atoms, and preferentially from 16 to 26 carbon atoms; b) oils whose solubility parameter at 25° C., ?a, is greater than 6 (J/cm3)1/2, and mixtures thereof, and (ii) at least one oil chosen from hydrocarbon-based oils having a refractive index greater than 1.42 and a solubility parameter at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved methods of preventing or inhibiting the release of acid in the stomach, which are uniquely reversible at the cellular level, through the use of organic isothiocyanates and thiocyanates with divalent cations such as barium, zinc and calcium for human and veterinary applications. The present invention also relates to methods of preventing or treating persistent chronic gastritis, GERDs, ulcer and or stomach cancer by inhibiting the release of stomach acid and by reducing inflammation with fewer and milder side-effects expected than current treatments. A method of screening therapeutics is described.

Abstract: A composition comprising a powder mixture of potassium citrate and calcium citrate as mixtures of pure chemical salts and methods of making and using the composition are disclosed. The composition is useful for the treatment and prevention of kidney stones and osteoporosis and better delivers potassium and calcium than commonly used potassium and calcium supplements.