Abstract: In alternative embodiments, provided are solutions for peritoneal dialysis for use for maintaining or restoring the removal of small solutes and fluids in subjects with end-stage renal disease and/or congestive heart failure. In alternative embodiments, such solutions comprise carnitine, xylitol and at least one of glucose, glycerol and polydextrin.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing a vaginal disease and/or a vaginal discomfort in a patient in need thereof, the method comprising administering a vaginal composition comprising isomaltulose to the vagina of the patient to restore and/or maintain Lactobacilli in the vagina, and/or to restore and/or maintain the vaginal acidity, wherein the content of the isomaltulose ranges from 0.05% (w/w) to 20.0% (w/w).

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain SGLT-2 inhibitors for treating and/or preventing oxidative stress, for example in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, as well as to the use of such SGLT-2 inhibitors in treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular diseases in patients, for example type 1 or type 2 diabetes patients. The present invention further relates to certain SGLT-2 inhibitors for treating and/or preventing a metabolic disorder and preventing, reducing the risk of or delaying the occurrence of a cardiovascular event in patients, for example patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: Disclosed are a controlled-release dosage form with an absorption window in the upper gastrointestinal tract and a preparation method therefor, wherein the controlled-release dosage form comprises a controlled-release platform and a retention platform. The controlled-release platform is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a tablet core and a coating membrane; and the retention platform holds the controlled-release platform in the oral cavity. The operation steps of the controlled-release dosage form are as follows: placing the controlled-release platform in the retention platform, and fixing the retention platform on matching teeth in the oral cavity; taking out the controlled-release dosage form after 4-24 hours and replacing same with a new controlled-release platform; and re-fixing the retention platform on the matching teeth in the oral cavity to achieve the sustained and stable release of drugs.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of treating patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), with and without Type 2 diabetes, with an SGLT2 inhibitor, such as dapagliflozin. The methods disclosed herein can reduce the risk of a composite outcome of a first episode of worsening heart failure (hospitalization for heart failure or an urgent heart failure visit) or death from cardiovascular causes. Each of the three components of this composite outcome can also be reduced, as well as the total number of heart failure hospitalizations and deaths from cardiovascular causes. SGLT2 inhibitors, such as dapagliflozin, can also reduce a worsening of heart failure symptoms. The methods disclosed herein can also improve heart failure symptoms, health status, and quality of life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to one or more SGLT2 inhibitors or pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a metabolic disorder in a feline animal, preferably wherein the metabolic disorder is one or more selected from the group consisting of: ketoacidosis, pre-diabetes, diabetes mellitus type 1 or type 2, insulin resistance, obesity, hyperglycemia, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia, dysadipokinemia, subclinical inflammation, systemic inflammation, low grade systemic inflammation, hepatic lipidosis, atherosclerosis, inflammation of the pancreas, neuropathy and/or Syndrome X (metabolic syndrome) and/or loss of pancreatic beta cell function and/or wherein the remission of the metabolic disorder, preferably diabetic remission, is achieved and/or maintained.

Abstract: The application relates to a method for the prophylaxis or treatment of non-infectious diarrhea in a human, the method comprising administering to the human an effective amount of one or more human milk oligosaccharides.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of improving the taste profile of a glucosylated terpene glycoside (GTG).

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to compositions and methods for preventing or treating mast cell mediated visceral pain.

Abstract: Anti-microbial compositions for cleaning and sanitizing skin are disclosed. The anti-microbial compositions preferably comprises at least one quaternary ammonium chloride active and results in low irritation cleansing and sanitizing products that allow more frequent application.

Abstract: A method of preparing polylactic acid (PLA) microsphere and polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) microsphere is provided, including the following steps. A first solution is provided, including polylactic acid or polylactic-co-glycolic acid and an organic solvent. A second solution is provided, including polyvinyl alcohol, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and an aqueous solution. The first solution is added to the second solution and, at the same time, the second solution is agitated until polylactic acid is solidified to form a plurality of polylactic acid microspheres, or until polylactic-co-glycolic acid is solidified to form a plurality of polylactic-co-glycolic acid microspheres. The polylactic acid microspheres or polylactic-co-glycolic acid microspheres are collected.

Abstract: Glucosyl Stevia compositions are prepared from steviol glycosides of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. The glucosylation was performed by cyclodextrin glucanotransferase using the starch as source of glucose residues. The short-chain glucosyl Stevia compositions were purified to >95% content of total steviol glycosides. The compositions can be used as sweetness enhancers, flavor enhancers and sweeteners in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A double network hydrogel including a polymer (A) having a persistence length between 10 and 1000 nm; a flexible polymer (B), wherein the persistence length is measured according to single molecule force microscopy measurement, wherein polymer (B) has an extended coil conformation at a first condition and a collapsed globular conformation at a second condition. Polymer (A) preferably is a polyisocyanate, while polymer (B) is a crosslinked flexible polymer like for example PNIPAM. A method for making a double network hydrogel.

Abstract: A system for ordered food preferences accompanying symptomatic inputs, the system including a computing device, the computing device designed and configured to retrieve a food profile pertaining to a user; select a first food element as a function of the food profile; select a second food element as a function of the first food element; create a food preference menu wherein the food preference menu contains the first food element and the second food element; and modify the food preference menu as a function of an entry contained within a symptomatic database.

Abstract: The application relates to a method for treating a patient with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the method comprising administering to the patient one or more neutral human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) selected from 2?-fucosyllactose (2?-FL), 3-fucosyllactose (3-FL), difucosyllactose (DFL), lacto-N-fucopentaose I, lacto-N-tetraose (LNT), lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT), and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Sublingual Semaglutide compositions may comprise both Semaglutide or a salt thereof and a gastric peptide or salt thereof, in combination. The use of a gastric peptide mitigates gastrointestinal side effects of Semaglutide. A weight loss regimen comprises administration of sublingual Semaglutide compositions in the physical form of sublingual tablets. In preferred embodiments, each sublingual Semaglutide tablet provides about 500 mcg Semaglutide or 750 mcg Semaglutide in combination with 300 mcg of gastric peptide, with the gastric peptide preferably comprising Body Protection Compound-157 (BPC-157). Sublingual administration of Semaglutide finds use in suppressing appetite, losing weight, and maintaining a desired personal appearance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of one or more SGLT-2 inhibitors or pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of one or more cardiac diseases in feline animals.

Abstract: Methods of enhancing homeostatic capacity in a subject are provided. Aspects of the methods include increasing the amplitude of an input resultant response of a homeostatic system component of the subject in a manner sufficient to enhance homeostatic capacity of the subject. Also provided are devices configured for use in practicing the methods. Aspects of the invention further include methods of treating a subject for a condition via enhancement of homeostatic capacity. The methods and devices described herein find use in a variety of applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain SGLT-2 inhibitors for treating and/or preventing oxidative stress, for example in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, as well as to the use of such SGLT-2 inhibitors in treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular diseases in patients, for example type 1 or type 2 diabetes patients. The present invention further relates to certain SGLT-2 inhibitors for treating and/or preventing a metabolic disorder and preventing, reducing the risk of or delaying the occurrence of a cardiovascular event in patients, for example patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent or pharmaceutical composition for eliminating senescent cells, comprising an SGLT2 inhibitor.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical or dietary composition in the form of a soft gel capsule comprising a liquid or semisolid fill and a shell, the fill comprising at least one active ingredient or dietary supplement, dissolved, suspended or solubilized in a solution comprising water and alcohol, and a solubilizer and thickening agent. The disclosure furthermore relates to methods of reducing brittleness and fragility of such soft gel capsules.

Abstract: The present specification provides RXR agonist compounds, compositions comprising such RXR agonists, and methods using such compounds and compositions to treat an autoimmune disorder, inflammation associated with an autoimmune disorder and/or a transplant rejection as well as use of such RXR agonists to manufacture a medicament and use of such compounds and compositions to treat an autoimmune disorder, inflammation associated with an autoimmune disorder and/or a transplant rejection.

Abstract: A method of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a mammalian subject including the step of delivering an effective amount of a gliflozin solution during cardiac resuscitation through an intravenous or intraosseous route.

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, provided are solutions for peritoneal dialysis for use for maintaining or restoring the removal of small solutes and fluids in subjects with end-stage renal disease and/or congestive heart failure. In alternative embodiments, such solutions comprise carnitine, xylitol and at least one of glucose, glycerol and polydextrin.

Abstract: A method for producing a powderized cannabis oil includes providing a cannabis oil; dissolving the cannabis oil in an alcohol to form a solution; mixing amylose, amylopectin, or a combination thereof into the solution; and evaporating the alcohol.

Abstract: An oral delivery system based on in situ forming protein/polysaccharide coacervates is described herein. The system comprises an uncoacervated, dry homogenous mixture comprising a protein powder, a polysaccharide powder, and an active ingredient dispersed therein, wherein the polysaccharide powder has a Carr compressibility index greater than 25% to enable the protein and polysaccharide powders to form a protein/polysaccharide complex coacervate in situ upon immersion of the oral delivery system in a gastric fluid, thereby conferring gastric protection and/or modified release to the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to compositions and methods for improving the consistency and regularity of a subject's bowel movements. Additionally, the compositions and methods are useful for also improving deficiencies in nutrition, deficiencies in hemoglobin, and reducing inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention is related to compositions containing extracellular vesicles (exosomes) and methods of using the same for increasing lifespan of fetus, viability of fetus, or viability of newborn, for treating inflammation in uterus and/or fetus, for delaying preterm birth, or for treating a condition related to inflammation in uterus and/or fetus, wherein the extracellular vesicles comprising a nuclear factor kappa beta (NF-?B) inhibitor and a photo-specific binding protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain SGLT-2 inhibitors for treating, preventing, protecting against and/or delaying the progression of chronic kidney disease in patients, for example patients with prediabetes, type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solid oral pharmaceutical compositions comprising amorphous dapagliflozin. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of the said pharmaceutical compositions. The said compositions are administered orally for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The said compositions provide the desired immediate release of dapagliflozin and were found to be stable under accelerated conditions.

Abstract: There is provided with a porphyrin compound represented by Formula (I) or a salt thereof; where A is a linking group represented as —X—NHCO— where X is a C1 to C6 alkylene group, each of R1, R2, R4, R5, R7, R8, R10, and R11 is a hydrogen atom, each of R3, R6, and R9 is a substituent of Formula; R12 is selected from a group of substituents represented by Formulae, R13 is a sulfo group, Ra, Rb, and Rc are substituents independently selected from C1 to C6 alkyl groups, and Rd is a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C6 alkyl group, and Rx is a substituent represented by General Formula. The porphyrin compound is useful as a cancer therapeutic agent, photosensitizer and fluorescent probe.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions, methods, systems, and devices for polynucleotide processing. Such polynucleotide processing may be useful for a variety of applications, including polynucleotide sequencing.

Abstract: An oral care composition for alleviating dentin hyperesthesia is disclosed. The oral care composition includes a peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence of the following Formula 1: K—Y-R1-R2-R3-R4-R5-R6-R7-R8??(Formula 1) wherein R1 is arginine (R), lysine (K) or glutamine (Q); R2 is arginine (R) or glutamine (Q); R3, R4, and R5 are arginine (R) or lysine (K), respectively; R6 is asparagine (N) or serine(S); and R7 and R8 are lysine (K) or tyrosine (Y), respectively.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antibody-drug conjugates comprising ALK5 inhibitors and their uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process to prepare a compound of the following formula (I): (I), in which P represents a protective group of a hydroxyl function which is a —COR1 group with R1 representing an aryl or a (C1C6)alkyl, R represents a hydrogen atom or a protective group of a terminal alkyne, from mannose, comprising the following steps: (a) protecting the 5 hydroxyl groups of the mannose by a protective group P; (b) coupling the protected mannose obtained at step (a) with a compound of the following formula (II). The present invention also relates to a compound of formula (IIIa).

Abstract: The present invention pertains to: a p-boronophenylalanine derivative that comprises a polymer to which a group represented by formula (I) is linked directly or via a linker; a composition containing same; and a kit for producing said derivative and composition.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for treating polycystic diseases such as polycystic kidney disease. For example, methods for using a TRPV2 agonist (e.g., probenecid) and optionally a vasopressin receptor antagonist (e.g., tolvaptan) to treat a mammal having polycystic kidney disease (e.g., autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease) are provided.

Abstract: An energy composition includes a methylated xanthine, a choline derivative, and at least one flavorant in a sufficient amount to render the energy composition palatable. The energy composition may also include vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, preservatives, and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for use in the treatment of diabetes, for example type-2 diabetes; obesity; and/or metabolic syndrome. Specifically, the invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment of diabetes, the composition comprising at least one of diindolylmethane; indole-3-carbinol; embelin; [6]-gingerol; and [6]-shogaol, or combinations each thereof. Also disclosed is use in the treatment of obesity and use in the treatment of metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: The subject invention provides therapeutic compositions and uses thereof for improving pulmonary function. In one embodiment, the therapeutic composition comprises one or more free amino acids selected from lysine, glycine, threonine, valine, tyrosine, aspartic acid, isoleucine, tryptophan, asparagine, and serine; and electrolytes. In one embodiment, the subject invention can be used to prevent or treat long-term lung complications induced by radiation.

Abstract: A method and composition including an effective amount of one or more synthetic neutral HMOs are disclosed for modulating the microbiota in the gastro-intestinal tracts of non-infant humans who are carriers of the human fucosyltransferase 2 (FUT2) genetic mutation and for improving one or more gastrointestinal conditions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, a method of treating cancer in a human patient in need thereof, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a substrate of AKR1B1, AKR1B10, or both to said patient, wherein said patient has, or is suspected to have, cancer cells with elevated levels of AKR1B1, AKR1B10, or both, wherein said substrate is not 2-deoxy-D-glucose.

Abstract: A composition and method for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related amyloid plaque development and reduction of amyloid plaque, amyloidosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, includes an effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of phytic acid, a phytate salt, an isomer or hydrolysate of phytic acid or a phytate salt, or a mixture of any combination thereof, being administered to a person in an amount from about 0.5 grams to about 18.75 grams per day.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising certain sorbitan carboxylic esters and glycerol carboxylic esters in particular amounts.

Abstract: Provided are methods for treating Paramyxoviridae virus infections by administering ribosides, riboside phosphates and prodrugs thereof, of Formula I: wherein the 1? position of the nucleoside sugar is substituted. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are particularly useful for the treatment of Human parainfluenza and Human respiratory syncytial virus infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating and preventing ophthalmological disease and disorders, comprising administering Antagonist A or another pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally in combination with another treatment, to a subject in need thereof. The present invention also relates to methods for treating and preventing ophthalmological disease and disorders, comprising administering an anti-C5 agent (e.g., ARC1905), optionally in combination with another treatment, to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for determining whether a patient exhibiting cystic fibrosis symptoms, or a patient at risk for cystic fibrosis, will benefit from treatment with one or more anti-cystic fibrosis therapeutic agents. These methods are based on detecting hereditary cystic fibrosis related mutations in small-volume dried biological fluid samples that are collected using a volumetric absorptive microsampling device. Kits for use in practicing the methods are also provided.

Abstract: A toothpaste composition for alleviating dentin hyperesthesia is disclosed. The composition includes a peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence of the following Formula 1: K-Y-R1-R2-R3-R4-R5-R6-R7-R8??(Formula 1) wherein R1 is arginine (R), lysine (K) or glutamine (Q); R2 is arginine (R) or glutamine (Q); R3, R4, and R5 are arginine (R) or lysine (K), respectively; R6 is asparagine (N) or serine (S); and R7 and R8 are lysine (K) or tyrosine (Y), respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to one or more SGLT2 inhibitors or pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a metabolic disorder in a canine animal, preferably wherein the metabolic disorder is one or more selected from the group consisting of: ketoacidosis, pre-diabetes, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, hyperglycemia, hyperglycemia induced cataract formation, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia, dysadipokinemia, subclinical inflammation, systemic inflammation, low grade systemic inflammation, hepatic lipidosis, inflammation of the pancreas, metabolic disorder consequences, such as hypertension, renal dysfunction and/or muscoskeletal disorders, and/or Syndrome X (metabolic syndrome), wherein preferably the development of hyperglycemia induced cataract formation is prevented or remission is achieved and/or wherein preferably the development of metabolic disorder consequences, such a

Abstract: The disclosure provides a CD169 high affinity anti-tumor compound (TCC-Neu5A) and its preparation and application. The CD169 high affinity anti-tumor compound is a small molecule compound, which has specific and broad-spectrum tumor killing characteristics. TCC-Neu5Ac could targets tumor cells in vivo and metabolize onto a surface of the tumor cells to form CD169 ligands. These tumor cells are recognized and phagocytized by CD169-positive macrophages, which then release tumor-related antigens and present them to other immune cells, triggering an anti-tumor immune response. The CD169 high affinity anti-tumor compound provided by the disclosure is effective for a variety of tumors and has an inhibitory effect on tumor metastasis. In addition, the CD169 high affinity anti-tumor compound provided by the disclosure can not only be injected but also be orally administered. Cytotoxicity and animal toxicity of the CD169 high affinity anti-tumor compound are very low.