Abstract: Methods of treating a subject in need thereof are provided which include: administering a recombinant platelet derived growth factor D (PDGF D) composition to a mesenchymal stem cell of the subject and/or a progenitor derived therefrom, in vivo, or ex vivo, producing a treated mesenchymal stem cell of the subject and/or a progenitor derived therefrom, thereby stimulating the mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) and/or a progenitor derived therefrom. Cells expressing a recombinant PDGF D composition of the present are administered to the subject for in vivo delivery of the recombinant PDGF D composition according to aspects of the present disclosure. Methods and compositions are provided including recombinant PDGF D hemidimer (HD) including a full-length PDGF D polypeptide and a C-terminal growth factor domain of PDGF D, which lacks a CUB domain, promoting regulation of bone marrow MSC differentiation into osteogenic lineage cells.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to magnetic nanoparticles having a non-narcotic analgesic, as well as methods of preparation and use thereof. A magnetically response pharmaceutical can include a core region having magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and a protein-based analgesic. Further, an exterior coating comprising a polymer can be formed around the core region. The magnetically responsive pharmaceutical can be administered to a recipient and directed to a target region using an external magnetic field.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing and treating a Bruch's membrane dysfunction-associated disease, which includes a sea cucumber extract as an active ingredient, and more particularly, to a composition for preventing and treating a Bruch's membrane dysfunction-associated disease, which includes a sea cucumber extract having effects of regenerating the Bruch's membrane of an eye and improving a transport function. The composition according to the present invention improves the transport function of the Bruch's membrane and promotes the regeneration of the Bruch's membrane, thereby delaying or reversing an eye aging process, and thus has excellent effects on the prevention and treatment of a disease such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Sorsby's fundus dystrophy, Malattia Levintanese (ML), Stargardt disease, Best's vitelliform retinal dystrophy and Doyne's honeycomb retinal dystrophy (DHRD), which occurs due to the age-related dysfunction of the Bruch's membrane.

Abstract: It is provided new chemical entities allowing simultaneous diagnosis and treatment of cancers. More specifically, it is provided a theranostic compound consisting of a stabilized peptide ligand (agonists and antagonists) for the kinin B1 receptors (B1R) conjugated to specific radionuclides (e.g. 64Cu) suitable for dual imaging/radiotherapy applications.

Abstract: A composition includes a sea cucumber and ginseng/red ginseng composite extract which has the effect of regenerating the Bruch's membrane of the eye and improving the transport function of the Bruch's membrane. The composite composition improves the transport function of the Bruch's membrane and eliminates lipids accumulated on the membrane to promote the regeneration of the Bruch's membrane, thereby showing the effect of delaying or reversing the senescence process of the eye. Further, the composition is highly preventive or therapeutic of various diseases attributed to a decrease in the function of the Bruch's membrane with age, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and can solve the problem associated with the eye health maintenance of ordinary persons and with the transport reduction, resulting from senescence, of vitamins, metals, and anti-oxidative materials.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for analyzing fluids. The method for analyzing a chemical sample within a wellbore, contained within an interrogation device, may comprise broadcasting a coherent light from a frequency comb module, directing the coherent light through a fiber optic line to the interrogation device, irradiating the chemical sample with the coherent light, capturing light resulting from the irradiation of the chemical sample, and producing a spectrum resulting from the captured light from the chemical sample. A frequency comb system for analyzing a chemical sample may comprise a frequency comb module configured to broadcast a coherent light and a fiber optic line that extends into a wellbore to an interrogation device. The interrogation device may further be configured to contain the chemical sample for irradiation by the coherent light. The frequency comb system may further comprise a receiver and an information handling system.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions for rendering a vitreous cavity visible during a surgical procedure to alleviate a structural disorder caused by the vitreous in an eye, and methods of using the compositions. The compositions are vitreous delineating agents that comprise a hyaluronan binding peptide linked to an optically detectable moiety. Such compositions can be in a formulation that may be a solution, a suspension, or an emulsion, and would be injected into the vitreous shortly prior to use. The composition may additionally contain a therapeutic agent, a diagnostic agent, or a chemosensing material, in use, the composition marks or delineates the vitreous by binding preferentially to the hyaluronan that permeates the vitreous humor and binding little or not at all to surrounding tissues such as the retina.

Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous solution compositions of vancomycin that are stable, ready for use and do not require reconstitution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a contact activation system inhibitor, preferably a C1INH, for use in the treatment and/or prevention of remote ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI), comprising administering the contact activation system inhibitory to an individual.

Abstract: Provided is a peptide, which has an anti-inflammatory activity and an activity for promoting osteogenic differentiation, formed from the amino acid sequence selected from the group comprising the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, and SEQ ID NO: 3. And provided is a peptide, which has a hair growth promoting activity, formed from the amino acid sequence selected from the group comprising the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NO: 1 and SEQ ID NO: 2. A peptide formed from the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, or SEQ ID NO: 3, according to the present invention, consequently shows an anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting an inflammatory cytokine expression and proliferation of inflammatory cells, and consequently promotes osteogenic differentiation by increasing phosphorylation of PI3K, Smad1, Smad5 and Smad8, which contribute to osteogenesis, and by increasing ALP, OPG and BSP expressions.

Abstract: The invention relates to synthetic peptide amide ligands of the kappa opioid receptor and particularly to agonists of the kappa opioid receptor that exhibit low P450 CYP inhibition and low penetration into the brain. The synthetic peptide amides of the invention conform to the structure: The compounds are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pain and inflammation associated with a variety of diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a bone loss disease, condition, or disorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to said subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising thrombomodulin lectin-like domain (TMD1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to short peptides based on the amino acids sequence of the N-terminal domain of the human mitochondrial protein voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC) and to peptide conjugates having a cell permeability enhancing moiety. The peptides, peptide conjugates and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are useful for treating diseases characterized by cell hyperproliferation or resistance to cell death and in particular, cancer.

Abstract: The present invention features peptides, compositions, and related methods for treating gastrointestinal disorders and conditions, including but not limited to, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), duodenogastric reflux, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, functional heartburn, dyspepsia, visceral pain, gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (or colonic pseudo-obstruction), disorders and conditions associated with constipation, and other conditions and disorders are described herein, using peptides and other agents that activate the guanylate cyclase C (GC-C) receptor.

Abstract: Five tetra peptides corresponding to different active regions of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) that are neurotrophic and can modulate BDNF signaling in a partial agonist/antagonist way. The peptides offer a therapeutic approach to neural pathologies where BDNF levels are dysregulated.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to stable linaclotide compositions and methods of treating gastrointestinal disorders in patients in need thereof by providing the stable linaclotide compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a casein peptide for use in the treatment of an uterine infection in a female mammalian animal, to methods of treatment of such infections by administering to a female mammalian animal at least one casein peptide, to the use of casein peptide for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of uterine infection and to a kit for said treatment. The casein peptide is preferably a casein hydrolysate, e.g. obtained by trypsin hydrolysis of casein protein. The female mammalian animal is, in accordance with some embodiments, a lactating animal, the infection being a post-partum infection.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for intravenous administration comprising the compound of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates or prodrugs thereof are described herein. Methods of preparing the pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating nausea and/or emesis with the pharmaceutical compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for treating a subject suffering from a disease of the central nervous system which is associated with an inflammatory response, including, inter alia, multiple sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), meningitis, Alzheimer's disease, pain, HIV-associated dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, encephalomyelitis, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, cerebral ischemia-induced injury or any combination thereof. This invention further provides for the use of a conjugate, or composition comprising the same, for treating the subject, wherein the conjugate comprises a lipid or phospholipid moiety bonded to a physiologically acceptable monomer, dimer, oligomer, or polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence which is an analogue of pramlintide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these polypeptides, and these polypeptides for use as medicaments.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, compositions containing an inhibitor of human complement and/or an inhibitor of interferon alpha, and the use of the compositions in methods for treating or preventing Degos' disease in a subject. In some embodiments, the inhibitor is an antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, that binds to a human complement component C5 protein or to a biologically-active fragment of C5 such as C5a or C5b. In some embodiments, the inhibitor is an antibody, or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, that binds to interferon alpha or to an interferon alpha receptor.

Abstract: The present invention provides oral compositions which contain interferon ? (IFN?) as an active ingredient for preventing and/or treating periodontal disease. The number of causative microorganisms of periodontal disease can be suppressed by administering the compositions into the oral cavity. IFN? of the present invention can produce a sufficient effect even when administered at a very low dose. Furthermore, the compositions of the present invention can also be readily administered to animals such as dogs by formulating them into feed or such.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising newly identified protein fragments of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, polynucleotides that encode them and complements thereof, related agents, and methods of use thereof in diagnostic, drug discovery, research, and therapeutic applications.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions related to the use of boswellic acids (such as acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid, 11-keto-?-boswellic acid, ?-boswellic acid, acetyl-?-boswellic acid, 9,11-dehydro-?-boswellic acid, acetyl-9,11-dehydro-?-boswellic acid, ?-boswellic acid, acetyl-?-boswellic acid, 11-dehydro-?-boswellic acid, acetyl-9,11-dehydro-?-boswellic acid, lupeolic acid, acetyl lupeolic acid, 12-ursene-2-diketone, incensole, incensole acetate, a derivative, in particular an ester thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a combination thereof, or a preparation containing one or more of these compounds) for the human medical or veterinary prophylaxis and/or treatment of: a) damage to and/or inflammation of the islets of Langerhans and/or b) damage to the B-cells of the islets of Langerhans.

Abstract: TIR-domain decoy peptides and TIR domain peptides are disclosed, as well as methods of using the peptides in the regulation of toll-like receptor (TLR) activation and signaling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stable, pharmaceutically acceptable, aqueous formulation of TNF-binding protein, comprising a TNF-binding protein, a buffer and an isotonicity agent.

Abstract: Antimicrobial and/or anti-inflammatory peptide compositions and therapeutic uses thereof are provided. The peptides and analogs or derivatives thereof may be used as an antimicrobial agent and/or as an anti-inflammatory agent. In certain embodiments, the peptides are cationic peptides. The peptides are useful for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, such as microorganism-caused infections, acne, and psoriasis. The peptides and peptide formulations may be used topically or parenterally.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for treating or preventing preterm labor in pregnant female subjects. The method comprises the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a Toll-like Receptor 9 antagonist sufficient to prevent the activation of Toll-like Receptor 9 by fetal DNA. The invention further provides compositions comprising a Toll-like Receptor 9 antagonist for use in the methods of the invention. The compositions and methods of the present invention enhance gestation and therefore improve neonatal morbidity and mortality.

Abstract: The present invention features compositions and methods related to humanized antibodies and FKN-binding fragments thereof that bind fractalkine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating BPH using modified pore-forming proteins (MPPs). These MPPs are derived from naturally occurring cytotoxic proteins (nPPs) that kill cells by forming pores or channels in the cell membrane, resulting in cell death. The MPPs are generated by modification of the nPPs such that they are capable of being selectively activated at normal prostate cells. Such modification may include the addition of a prostate-specific protease cleavage site to the activation sequence, and/or the addition of a prostate-specific targeting domain to allow selective targeting of prostate cells. These MPPs are capable of selectively targeting and killing normal prostate cells in vivo. The MPPs may be used either alone or in combination with other therapies for the treatment of BPH.

Abstract: Template-fixed peptidomimetics formula (Ia) formula (Ib) wherein Z is a template-fixed chain of 14 ?-amino and/or ?-hydroxy acid residues which, depending on their positions in the chain (counted starting from the N-terminal amino acid), are Pro, Gly, a glycolic acid residue or of certain types which, as the remaining symbols in the above formulae, are defined in the description and the claims, and salts thereof, have CXCR4 antagonizing properties and can be used for preventing HIV infections in non-infected individuals or for slowing and halting viral progression in infected patients; or where cancer is mediated or resulting from CXCR4 receptor activity; or where immunological diseases are mediated or resulting from CXCR4 receptor activity; or for treating immuno suppression; or during apheresis collections of peripheral blood stem cells and/or as agents to induce mobilization of stem cells to regulate tissue repair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a constant release copolymer composition adapted for use in a controlled release formulation for a bioactive agent, such as a formulation adapted for implantation within a patient's body tissues as a depot to release the agent over a period of time, wherein the copolymer provides a substantially constant rate of release of the bioactive agent over the time period for which the depot persists in the body tissues. The copolymer includes a PLG copolymer and a PLG oligomer of about 5-10 kDa average molecular weight, which can lack free carboxylic acid groups. When the PLG copolymer is a low burst copolymer, the constant release copolymer composition is a low burst, constant release copolymer composition adapted for implantation in the body tissues of a mammal, wherein a substantially constant rate of release of the bioactive agent is achieved.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are maytansinoid drug linker derivatives which can be linked to a antigen binding unit (Abu), and maytansinoid drugs linked with an antigen binding unit (Drug-Linker-Antigen binding Unit: D-L-Abu), for targeted delivery to disease tissues. D-L-Abu, D-L-Abu derivatives, and methods relating to the use of such drug conjugates to treat antigen positive cells in cancers and immunological disorders are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides modulators of TNF, particularly peptides and their derivatives, particularly GEP peptides, which antagonize TNF and TNF-mediated responses, activity or signaling. The invention provides methods of antagonizing TNF and the modulation of TNF-mediated diseases or responses, including inflammatory diseases and conditions. Compositions of GEP peptides, including in combination with other inflammatory mediators, are provided. Methods of treatment, alleviation, or prevention of TNF-mediated diseases and inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel diseases, Chrohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, uveitis, inflammatory lung diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptides capable of sustaining antagonist activity against substance P for long periods of time. A peptide selected from (a) to (d) can sustain antagonist activity against substance P, analgesic activity, and anti-inflammation activity for a long period of time: (SEQ ID NO: 3) (a)?Ala-Tyr-Gln-Leu-Glu-His-Thr-DTrp-Gln-Gly-Leu- Leu-NH2; (b) a peptide consisting of a partial sequence of (a), which consists of 6 to 11 consecutive amino acids comprising at least the C-terminal Thr-DTrp-Gln-Gly-Leu-Leu-NH2 (SEQ ID NO: 18); (c) Ala-Tyr-Gln-Leu-Glu-His-Thr-Phe-Gln-DTrp-Leu-Leu-NH2 (SEQ ID NO: 4); and (d) a peptide consisting of a partial sequence of (c), which consists of 6 to 11 consecutive amino acids comprising at least the C-terminal Thr-Phe-Gln-DTrp-Leu-Leu-NH2 (SEQ ID NO: 8).

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for noninvasive delivery of therapeutic agents across an intact tympanic membrane. For example, the compositions include a penetration enhancer which increases the flux of a therapeutic agent (e.g., antibiotic) across the tympanic membrane. Such compositions are particularly useful in the treatment of otitis media. Additionally, the composition may include a sustained release agents that, in some embodiments form sustained release reservoirs, in situ, once administered to a patient.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel methods for making cochleates and cochleate compositions that include introducing a cargo moiety to a liposome in the presence of a solvent. Also disclosed are cochleates and cochleate compositions that include an aggregation inhibitor, and optionally, a cargo moiety. Additionally, anhydrous cochleates that include a protonized cargo moiety, a divalent metal cation and a negatively charge lipid are disclosed. Methods of using the cochleate compositions of the invention, including methods of administration, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for preventing or treating an eye disease includes adiponectin as an active ingredient. Adiponectin as an active ingredient is eventually revealed to show prevention or therapeutic efficacies for eye diseases such as dry eye (syndrome), inflammatory eye disease and side effects due to the use of contact lenses by promoting tear secretion, alleviating ocular surface irregularities, decreasing inflammatory cytokines on the ocular surface and lacrimal gland, and increasing conjunctival goblet cell density. In addition, the composition having eye contact lubrication effects may be used as cleaners or lubricants for preventing non-bacterial inflammation due to wearing contact lenses.

Abstract: Methods for treating cutaneous inflammation, are described. Also described is a method for inhibiting the mucous release into airways of a patient, a method for blocking IgE activation of an immune cell, a method for stabilizing the cell membrane of an immune cell, thereby preventing their further involvement in the increased inflammatory response to an IgE antigen challenge, and a method for inhibiting the migration of T-cells. Such methods involve administering to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of a peptide having the formula f-Met-Leu-X, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of Tyr, Tyr-Phe, Phe-Phe and Phe-Tyr.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods useful to monitor central and peripheral nervous system neuron/axon destruction resulting from an increase in acute phase inflammatory enzymes. The methods have applicability to monitoring the progress of neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease, as well as neuroinflammatory damage that results from sports injuries, vigorous physical activity or any form of physical abuse. The invention further relates to methods of treating multiple sclerosis or other diseases with an inflammatory component related to phospholipase A2.

Abstract: The present inventors discovered that the onset of galactosamine hepatopathy is suppressed by nutritional compositions comprising as essential ingredients: whey protein hydrolysates; lecithin and oils and fats high in oleic acid, which are able to improve the lipid metabolism; and palatinose having an insulin-sparing effect. Furthermore, the whey protein hydrolysate included in the nutritional compositions was found to suppress endotoxin-induced TNF-a and interleukin 6 (IL-6) production in macrophages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing uniform size polymeric nanoparticles containing poorly soluble drugs, and more particularly, to a method for manufacturing uniform size polymeric nanoparticles containing poorly soluble drugs, including a first step of dissolving a biodegradable polymer in a non-volatile polar organic solvent, a second step of adding poorly soluble drugs to water and the biodegradable polymer solution to produce a dispersion, and a third step of adding the dispersion to emulsifier solutions in a batch under the condition of low mechanical energy level stirring.

Abstract: Methods for treating pterygium recurrence following pterygiectomy, and for treating keloid recurrence, following surgical removal of the keloid, are disclosed. The methods include administering an anti-VEGF agent (e.g., antibody (e.g., bevacizumab) or small molecule inhibitor of VEGF signaling), or a combination therapy that includes co-administering an anti-VEGF agent, with an anti-inflammatory steroid and/or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides polypeptides comprising or consisting of an amino acid sequence from thrombin, or a fragment, variant, fusion or derivative thereof, or a fusion of said fragment, variant or derivative thereof, for use in the treatment or prevention of inflammation and/or excessive coagulation of the blood. Related aspects of the invention provide isolated polypeptides comprising or consisting of an amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1 to 7, or a fragment, variant, fusion or derivative thereof, or a fusion of said fragment, variant or derivative thereof, which exhibit an anti-inflammatory activity, together with isolated nucleic acid molecules, vectors and host cells for making the same. Additionally provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a polypeptide of the invention, as well as methods of use of the same in the treatment and/or prevention of inflammation and/or excessive coagulation.

Abstract: The current invention is directed to methods of inducing migration of an immune cell toward a cancer cell comprising inhibiting the activity of a chemorepellant released from the cancer cell.

Abstract: The present invention compositions and methods of using at least a portions of an isolated and purified ?-crystallin polypeptide that includes one or more ?-pleated sheets and that prevents neurotoxicity and amyloidogenesis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions of treating a subject suffering from a wound. In exemplary examples, the method involves elevating MCPIP levels in a subject in need. Elevating MCPIP levels may involve direct administration (e.g. delivery of protein) or indirect administration (e.g. delivery vehicle capable of increasing expression of MCPIP).

Abstract: The present invention provides novel uses for peptide p277—positions 437-460 of human heat shock protein 60 (HSP60)—in modulation of immune responses and inflammatory diseases. The invention further provides novel uses for HSP60 and p277 in the treatment or prevention of hepatic disorders. The invention discloses methods for treating, preventing or ameliorating the symptoms of T cell mediated inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, including hepatic disorders, which comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising as an active ingredient an effective quantity of a molecule selected from: HSP60, p277, fragments, analogs, homologs and derivatives thereof, and nucleic acids encoding same. Also disclosed are T cell vaccination methods for treating or preventing T cell mediated disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for inhibiting NF-?B activity in a subject, the method comprising providing an agent capable of inducing expression of annexin 1, whereby said agent induces expression of annexin 1 and whereby said induced expression of annexin 1 inhibits NF-?B activity. Also provided are annexin 1 mimetics capable of binding to NF-?B and pharmaceutical compositions of such inducing and mimetic agents.

Abstract: Provided herein are tripeptide epoxy ketone protease inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula (X): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions including the same. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases including inflammation and neurodegenerative disease.