Abstract: Disclosed herein are synthetic peptides and compositions comprising the same, for the treatment of a retinal degenerative disease or tissue injury. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating a retinal degenerative disease or tissue injury, by administering to a subject in need of such treatment, a composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of a synthetic peptide of the present disclosure.

Abstract: An excellent photosensitivity is exhibited by a protein including, at a position or positions corresponding to one or two or more positions selected from the group made of the following (1) to (3) in a first amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1: (1) positions 39, 94, 98, 102, 110, 113, 114, 162, 224, 225, 230, 231, and 235, (2) positions 53, 61, 68, 74, 76, 80, 130, 137, 194, 195, 198, 200, 204, 205, 209, 210, 253, and 254, and (3) positions 46, 83, 84, 87, 90, 91, 116, 117, 120, 124, 139, 142, 143, 146, 173, 214, 216, 217, 238, 242, and 245, an amino acid residue different from that in the first amino acid sequence, and that has channel activity.

Abstract: The patent discloses halophilic bacteria and a method for fermenting fish paste, belonging to the technical field of solid-state fermentation of aquatic products using microorganisms. Four kinds of screened halophilic bacteria were used as mixed starter culture to produce fish paste. The effects of the ratio of mixed starter culture, inoculation amount, fermentation temperature, fermentation time and salinity on fish paste were studied by determining physical and chemical indexes and performing sensory evaluation. The fish paste has the characteristics of high safety, low salinity, high flavor and nutrition value. This method of fish paste processing needs short fermentation time. The fermented products of fish paste with better flavor can be obtained by using the mixed starter culture.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treating an ophthalmic disease in a subject includes a peptide and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, wherein the peptide contains the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1: S-X-X-A-X-Q/H-X-X-X-X-I/V-I-X-R, wherein each X is independently any amino acid.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for preventing, treating, and/or ameliorating one or more symptoms of inflammation in a mammal. In particular, viral vectors and medicaments containing them are disclosed, which are useful in the prophylaxis, therapy, or amelioration of symptoms of one or more inflammatory-mediated mammalian diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), arthritis, Bechet's disease, Best macular dystrophy, corneal inflammation, diabetic retinopathy, drusen formation, dry AMD, dry eye, geographic atrophy, glaucomaocular neovascularization, Lupus erythematosus, macular degeneration, Mallatia Leventinese and Doyne honeycomb retinal dystrophy, nephritis, ocular hypertension, ocular inflammation, recurrent uveitis, Sorsby fundus dystrophy, vasculitis, vitreoretinopathy, wet AMD, or related disorders.

Abstract: A method for suppressing obstruction of meibomian gland in a mammalian subject, the method comprising administering to the mammalian subject an eye drop comprising 0.01 to 0.5% (w/v) of sirolimus or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as a sole active ingredient, wherein the eye drop is administered to an eye of the mammalian subject 1 to 2 times per day.

Abstract: Provided here are new ophthalmologically suitable pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of moxifloxacin, prednisolone, and bromfenac. In aspects, the compositions are suspensions that include a suspension component comprising one or more suspension agents. In aspects, the suspension component includes an ionic suspension agent. In aspects, the composition also or alternatively comprises a non-ionic surfactant, non-ionic suspension agent, or both, or an agent that provides both functions. In aspects, such compositions further comprise an effective amount of a chelating agent/component. Further described are related compositions and methods of making and using such compositions, e.g., in the treatment of eye infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant binding proteins comprising one or more designed ankyrin repeat domains with binding specificity for coronavirus spike proteins, nucleic acids encoding such proteins, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such proteins or nucleic acids, and the use of such proteins, nucleic acids or pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment of coronavirus diseases, particularly diseases caused by SARS-CoV-2.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical ophthalmic compositions are described, the compositions consisting essentially of a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-bacterial agent (such as moxifloxacin), a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-inflammatory agent (such as prednisolone), a combination of at least two solubilizing and suspending agents (of which one is a non-ionic polyoxyethlene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer), and a carrier. Methods for fabricating the compositions and using them are also described.

Abstract: Expression vectors, viral particles and therapeutic methods of using such constructs to improve the visual function of a patient suffering from diseases of the eye, resulting from failure to produce a specific protein in the eye, or the production of a non-functional protein in the eye, particularly Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) and CEP290-related LCA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ophthalmic composition comprising from 0.005% to 0.02% bimatoprost by weight and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, wherein said composition is free of benzalkonium chloride. The invention also relates to bimatoprost ophthalmic compositions comprising one or more penetration enhancers other than benzalkonium chloride. Further, the invention also provides a process of preparing such compositions and their use for lowering intraocular pressure and treating glaucoma.

Abstract: A method of treating or inhibiting degeneration of a retina of a subject in need thereof comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of metipranolol, or a metabolite thereof, to an organ, a tissue, or the subject, wherein the degeneration of the retina is caused by an ocular disease. In some embodiments, the compound, or a metabolite thereof, is administered topically, orally, or parenterally. In some embodiments, a drug delivery vehicle comprising a dosage of the compound, or the metabolite of, is delivered parenterally via intravitreal injection. In further embodiments, the dosage may range from 0.5 ?g/day-15 ?g/day.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising tobramycin or a tobramycin derivative that exhibit improvements in permeation of corneal cells, retention in corneal cells, or both. Such compositions can comprise tobramycin or tobramycin derivative(s) complexed to an agent which facilitates improved permeation of corneal cells, retention in corneal cells, or both. The invention also relates to a process of preparing such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for loading extracellular vesicles (EVs) with a pharmacological agent. The invention discloses the use of cell-penetrating peptides as carriers into EVs, using either a non-covalent or covalent loading approach. Furthermore, the present invention pertains to medical uses and compositions comprising such pharmacological agent-loaded EVs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of lipoic acid and taurine for use as an osmoprotective agent for the prevention and treatment of ailments of the skin and of the mucous membranes associated with osmotic imbalance. It also relates to a method for preventing and treating ailments of the skin and of the mucous membranes associated with osmotic imbalance, in which an appropriate amount of a combination of lipoic acid and taurine is applied to the skin or the mucous membranes of a patient who is in need thereof. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition suitable for topical application or an oph-thalmic composition which comprises a combination oflipoic acid and taurine.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and compositions for treating or ameliorating a condition associated with increased or decreased myofibroblast activities and use thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and pharmaceutical formulations for treating dry eye disease.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing an intraocular irrigating solution that allows the intraocular tissue to be sufficiently protected during ophthalmic surgery and further has high safety. The problem is solved by an intraocular irrigating solution containing at least one of active sulfur molecules of which examples include cysteine persulfide and glutathione persulfide.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of preparing and crystallizing ?-turn cyclic peptidomimetic salts of formula I: where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10, X, Y and n are as defined in the specification. The present disclosure provides a more efficient route for preparing a crystalline form of ?-turn cyclic peptidomimetic compounds and salts thereof.

Abstract: Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), in the form of a preparation to be administered over ocular surface, is suggested as being suitable for therapy and/or prophylaxis of intraocular tissue pathologies, with particular reference to sclera, ciliary body, crystalline lens, retina, optic nerve, vitreous body and choroidea affections. When administered in the form of external ophthlamic preparation, for example as collyrium or ointment, NGF is capable to go through ocular tissues and it has been found out that it shows a therapeutic activity not only against retina and optic nerve pathologies but also against affections involving the above reported internal structures of the eye.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating dry eye using ?-turn peptidomimetic cyclic compounds or derivatives thereof. The ?-turn peptidomimetic cyclic compounds can be used alone, in combination and/or in conjunction with one or more other compounds, molecules or drugs that treat dry eye.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for improved cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration and for differentiating human embryonic stem cells and human embryo-derived into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and other retinal progenitor cells.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for improved cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration and for differentiating human embryonic stem cells and human embryo-derived into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and other retinal progenitor cells.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of inhibiting angiogenesis, and treating or preventing a disease or disorder (or symptoms thereof) associated with angiogenesis, wherein an anti-angiogenesis compound is administered to a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating different forms of pancreatic cancer.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating different forms of pancreatic cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating different forms of breast cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of an ocular disorder. In particular, the invention relates to a novel protein, that is differentially transcribed and expressed in subjects suffering from retinal dystrophies and the like, such as retinal dystrophy and age-related macular degeneration compared with healthy subjects, antibodies which recognize this protein, and methods for diagnosing such conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-adhesion polymer composition capable of supporting growth factor, which effectively exhibits anti-adhesion function and, at the same time, has an excellent adhesive property so as to be able to easily and continuously adhere to a wound site, has antibacterial and hemostatic properties, and is composed of an injectable formulation suitable for use in minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery or the like. The anti-adhesion polymer composition capable of supporting growth factor comprises: 24-50 wt % of a polyethyleneglycol-polypropyleneglycol-polyethyleneglycol (PEG-PPG-PEG) block copolymer having a polyethyleneglycol (PEG) content of 65-85 wt % and a molecular weight of 6,000-20,000 Da; 0.03-5 wt % of gelatin; 0.03-5 wt % of chitosan; and distilled water.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of inhibiting or reversing the progression of presbyopia in an eye by administering a ?L-crystallin electrostatic interaction inhibitor. Presbyopia is caused by aggregation of the soluble crystalline lens proteins called the crystallins, particularly ?L-crystallin. It has been found that the aggregation of ?L-crystallin is an electrostatic phenomenon and that electrostatic interaction inhibitors can be employed to prevent the formation of ?L-crystallin aggregates as well as to deaggregate already formed aggregates.

Abstract: This invention effects a change in the accommodation of the human lens affected by presbyopia through the use of various reducing agents that change accommodative abilities of the human lens, and/or by applying energy to affect a change in the accommodative abilities of the human lens. This invention both prevents the onset of presbyopia as well as treats it. By breaking and/or preventing the formation of bonds that adhere lens fibers together causing hardening of the lens, the present invention increases the elasticity and distensibility of the lens and/or lens capsule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating dry eye using ?-turn peptidomimetic cyclic compounds or derivatives thereof. The ?-turn peptidomimetic cyclic compounds can be used alone, in combination and/or in conjunction with one or more other compounds, molecules or drugs that treat dry eye.

Abstract: An ophthalmic drug delivery system that contains phospholipid and cholesterol for prolonging drug lifetime in the eyes.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ocular implant comprising siRNA complexed with a transfection agent selected from the group consisting of cationic lipids and short cell penetration peptides, wherein said complex is associated with a biocompatible polymer. Said biocompatible polymer comprises a polymeric matrix configured to release said complex into the eye of a patient at therapeutic levels for a time sufficient to treat an ocular condition or disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for inhibiting ocular angiogenesis, vascular leakage, and/or edema. The methods comprise administering to a subject an agent comprising a caveolin scaffolding domain. The present invention further encompasses methods of treating and/or preventing ophthalmic conditions that are associated with ocular angiogenesis, vascular leakage, or edema.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: Potent compounds having combined antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-radiation and metal chelating properties are described. Short peptides having these properties, and methods and uses of such short peptides in clinical and cosmetic applications are described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for the topical sustained delivery of therapeutic agents. Topical application of compositions containing a muscle fasciculating agent result in the sustained release of any therapeutic agent contained within the composition. More particularly, topical application of such compositions to the outer surface of the eyelid of a patient results in increased absorption and sustained release of the therapeutic agent into the eyes or systemically.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting, reducing, and/or treating pathological apoptosis and/or protein aggregation in a subject includes administering to the subject an amount of a therapeutic polypeptide effective to inhibit, reduce, and/or treat the pathological apoptosis and/or protein aggregation. The therapeutic polypeptide including at least one of acetylated ?A-crystallin, acetylated ?B-crystallin, acetylated fragments thereof having molecular chaperone activity, and/or polypeptide mimetics thereof that can inhibit pathological protein aggregation and/or pathological apoptosis.

Abstract: Vaccine comprising a peptide bound to a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, said peptide having the amino acid sequence (Formula?I) (SEQ?ID?NO:?1) (X1)m(X2)n(X3)oX4X5HPX6, for treating and/or preventing a physical disorder associated with the renin-activated angiotensin system, wherein X1 is G or D, X2 is A, P, M, G, or R, X3 is G, A, H, or V, X4 is S, A, D, or Y, X5 is A, D, H, S, N, or I, X6 is A, L or F, wherein m, n and o are independently 0 or 1 under the premise that when o is 0 m and n are 0 and when n is 0 m is 0, and wherein the peptide is not DRVYIHPF (SEQ ID NO:4).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the treatment of a patient having an exudative age-related macular degeneration and other conditions of the retina by administering a binding protein comprising an ankyrin repeat domain, wherein the binding protein is first administered in 2 to 5 doses, with an interval of 25 to 35 days between each dose, and then is administered in additional doses with a longer interval between doses.

Abstract: A therapeutic composition for treating brain injury comprising a polyarginine peptide of from 5 to 9 arginines, and further comprising 1 or more terminal cysteines. The composition is administered in therapeutically effective dosages prophylactic ally as soon as possible post-injury in treating neuronal injury.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for providing factor replacement therapy. In particular, the present invention provides replacement therapy for subjects suffering from cystinosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new uses of modified human tumor necrosis factor receptor-1 (TNFRI) polypeptide, and more particularly, to uses thereof for prevention and treatment of dry eye syndrome. The modified TNFRI or modified TNFRI fragment of the present invention has excellent TNF? neutralizing activity, and inhibits TNF? activity on the ocular surface of the patient to suppress inflammation induction effects related to dry eye. Therefore, the modified TNFRI or modified TNFRI fragment of the present invention exhibits remarkable effects in the prevention and treatment of dry eye syndrome, and thus can be very useful in the prevention and treatment of dry eye syndrome.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting display is disclosed. In one embodiment, the display includes i) a substrate, ii) a thin film transistor formed on the substrate, and comprising i) a gate electrode, ii) an active layer electrically insulated from the gate electrode, and iii) source and drain electrodes that are electrically connected to the active layer and iii) a first electrode electrically connected to the thin film transistor. The display further includes an intermediate layer formed on the first electrode and comprising an organic emission layer and a second electrode formed on the intermediate layer, wherein the source electrode or the drain electrode has an optical blocking portion extending in the direction of substrate thickness.