Abstract: The present disclosure provides a triple-action pest control formulation for controlling rodents, insects, and terrestrial mollusks, the formulation including: a first active ingredient which is a rodenticide; a second active ingredient which is both an insecticide and a molluscicide; an optional attractant; and a carrier matrix. The present disclosure also provides a method of controlling rodents, insects, and terrestrial mollusks by applying the triple action pest control formulation to a target area or supplying the formulation in a bait station.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted benzfurochromenes and related compounds having the general formula (I), salts and chiral, achiral derivatives thereof; wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 are independently selected from the groups consisting of hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkoxyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted alkylthio, optionally substituted amino, optionally substituted acylamino, optionally substituted arylamino, optionally substituted acylthio, optionally substituted acyl, optionally substituted aroyl, optionally substituted acyloxy, optionally substituted thioamido, halogens, nitriles, esters, hydroxy, mercapto, carbontrifluoride, nitro but not limited to this; wherein R1R2 or R2R3 or R6R7 may be connected and form either a five membered ring or a six membered ring such as optionally substituted furan, optionally substituted dihydrofuran, optionally substituted

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by administering a composition comprising nanoparticles that comprise a taxane and an albumin. The invention also provides combination therapy methods of treating HCC comprising administering to an individual an effective amount of a composition comprising nanoparticles that comprise a taxane and an albumin and another agent, such as an agent that inhibits microtubule disassembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides lipase inhibitors containing dimers of flavan-3-ols derived from teas as well as foods and beverages and medicines containing said inhibitors. More specifically, the present invention provides lipase inhibitors containing at least one of assamicains represented by the formula: wherein G represents a galloyl group; theasinensins represented by the formula: wherein R1 represents G or H, and R2 represents G; and theaflavins represented by the formula: wherein R1 and R2 independently represent G or H; as well as foods and beverages and medicines containing said lipase inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention discloses cannabinoid derivatives and pharmaceutical uses thereof.

Abstract: There is herein provided a composition comprising azadirachtin, preferably neem oil, and methods of use thereof for inhibiting macrofouling on a polymer in an aquatic environment.

Abstract: Methods of treating a head and neck cancer are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the treatment of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome by administration of a transdermally applied androgen composition. The treatment is both safe and effective for treating fibromyalgia-related pain and fatigue, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical preparation, containing one, two or more compounds of formula (I) and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a compound of this type, (i) for use in a method for preventing, treating or reducing cellulite, and/or (ii) in an adequate quantity to reduce the lipid quantity contained in subcutaneous fat tissue, and/or to inhibit the differentiation of preadipocytes, and/or to inhibit the lipogenesis in adipocytes, wherein the radicals R1 to R8, independently of one another, signify hydrogen, hydroxy or C1-C4-alkoxy, and/or two adjacent radicals together form a methylenedioxy group.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the discovery of novel nanoparticles for delivery of DNA double-stranded break (DSB) repair enzyme inhibitors such as wortmannin or wortmannin analogues. In one embodiment, these nanoparticles comprise a polylactide polyglycolide (PLGA) copolymer and a polyethylene glycol (PEG). In addition methods of treatment and methods of enhancing radiation treatments are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to Simalikalactone E (SkE) to be used for preventing and/or treating cancers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for screening a compound having an activity that selectively modulates an androgen receptor, comprising a step of measuring the mRNA expression level of prostate-specific antigen or the production level of prostate-specific antigen in prostate cancer cells by contacting a test substance with the prostate cancer cells, and a step of measuring the mRNA expression level of uncoupling protein 1 or the production level of uncoupling protein 1 in adipocytes by contacting a test substance with the adipocytes. Additionally disclosed is a selective androgen receptor modulator, comprising as an active ingredient thereof a compound represented by any of structural formulas (I) to (III), and a composition for preventing or treating a lifestyle-related disease, comprising as an active ingredient thereof said selective androgen receptor modulator.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 1,6-disubstituted pyrazolopyrimidinones of formula (I), in which Hc is a tetrahydropyranyl-group and R1 is the group V?W?*, whereby V and W independently of each other may be an aryl group or an heteroaryl group, which independently of each other may optionally be substituted. According to one aspect of the invention the new compounds are for use as medicaments or for the manufacture of medicaments, in particular medicaments for the treatment of conditions concerning deficits in perception, concentration, learning or memory. The new compounds are also for the manufacture of medicaments and/or for use in the treatment of e.g. Alzheimer's disease, in particular for cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Compositions of hepatic therapeutic actives from one or more acridone compounds, one or more xanthone compounds, one or more thioxanthone compounds, one or more tocotrienol compounds, and one or more oleanolic triterpenoid compounds. Also, methods for treating various liver diseases or certain cancers with such hepatic therapeutic actives, as well as providing liver health maintenance.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel gamma secretase inhibitors of the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or ester thereof, wherein L1, n, X, Ar, Y, Z, Q, and Q1 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods for inhibiting gamma secretase, methods for treating Alzheimer's disease, methods of treating one or more neurodegenerative diseases, and methods of inhibiting the deposition of amyloid protein (e.g., amyloid beta protein) in, on or around neurological tissue (e.g., the brain) using the compounds of formula 1.0.

Abstract: Fluorescent polymeric materials are disclosed comprising a polymeric particle and one or more lipid soluble rhodamine dyes, comprising the following core structure: wherein R11 and R15 are each H or are each F or Cl; R12, R13, and R14 are each H or are each F or Cl; and wherein at least one of R3?, R3?, R6? and R6? is a (C4-C20) alkyl. The materials are especially useful in the preparation of multicolored microparticles, especially multicolored polystyrene microparticle, for use in the multiplexed analysis of a plurality of analytes in a single sample. When excited by a light source, the materials give off a unique emission based on the nature, concentration and ratio of the dyes therein. Methods of preparing and using said materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the utility of factions and compounds from Polygonum chinense Linn in anti-diarrhea. The invention also includes their preparation and application method for anti-diarrhea treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods (with regard to animals and humans) for utilizing an extract and/or one or more natural spiro triterpenoids and derivatives thereof alone or as a supplement. Certain materials utilized are from the blazeispirol family, obtainable from Agaricus species. Treatments include the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a disease, disorder or condition that responds to the modulation of Liver X receptor, as well as corresponding methods of treatment, the manufacture of a pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulation for said treatment. The invention also relates to the use of the extract and compound(s) in the treatment or in the preparation of a medicament (e.g. a nutraceutical) for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatments, as well as their preparation. It also relates to pharmaceutical or nutraceutical formulations described herein which are useful in prophylactic and therapeutic treatments. They can also be used for non-therapeutic, e.g.

Abstract: There is disclosed a combination of inhibitors of Tissue Transglutaminase (TG2), inhibitors of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and CFTR channel activators (potentiators) for separate, sequential or simultaneous administration to CF patients carrying the ?F508-CFTR mutation, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: Novel metabolites of wortmannin and wortmannin analogs and their use in inhibiting PI-3 kinase activity in mammals and the treatment and prevention of cancer or tumor formation in a subject are described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of producing a muscadine pomace extract. The method can include combining a bronze muscadine pomace extract with a purple muscadine pomace extract to produce a muscadine pomace extract, wherein the ratio of bronze muscadine pomace extract to purple muscadine pomace extract ranges from 0.1 to 10 (weight to weight), such as from 0.3 to 3 (weight to weight), and the muscadine pomace extract has a polyphenol content of at least 2%. Also disclosed herein is a muscadine pomace extract for use as an antioxidant, such as for use as an anti-aging supplement. The composition can include a muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) pomace extract having a polyphenol content of at least 2% and other active ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pterocarpan compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a composition for the prevention or treatment of metabolic disease or complications thereof comprising the same as an active ingredient. The novel pterocarpan compound of the present invention isolated from soybean leaves inhibits ?-glucosidase activity and hACAT activity, and suppresses LDL-oxidation efficiently. Therefore, the compound of the present invention not only can be effectively used for the prevention or treatment of metabolic disease or complications thereof but also can be effectively used as an anti-oxidative composition owing to its excellent anti-oxidative activity.

Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and prevention of kidney diseases, containing (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by Formulae 1 or 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, solvate or isomer thereof, and (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent or excipient or any combination thereof.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to a method for promoting growth and increasing feed utilization efficiency in animals, and, more specifically, to combinations comprising zilpaterol (and salts thereof) and melengestrol acetate. Included within this invention are treatment methods comprising the administration of such combinations to animals, compositions comprising such combinations, uses of such combinations to prepare medicaments, and kits for using such combinations.

Abstract: This subject invention is directed to a method for inhibition of cancer cells, comprising administrating an effective amount of a compound of formula I (Sesquiterpene lactones, antrocin) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the cancer cells are selected from colorectal cancer cells, liver cancer cells, lung cancer cells or breast cancer cells.

Abstract: Dry stabilizing compositions for bioactive materials include sugars and hydrolyzed proteins, and may be formed into tablets or other forms providing enhanced stability for the bioactive material. Compositions containing the bioactive materials may be produced by a method that includes (a) combining the bioactive material with other ingredients in an aqueous solvent to form a viscous slurry; (b) snap-freezing the slurry in liquid nitrogen to form solid frozen particles, beads, droplets or strings; (c) primary drying by water removal under vacuum of the product of step (b) while maintaining it at a temperature above its freezing temperature; and (d) secondary drying of the product of step (c) at maximum vacuum and a temperature of 20° C. or higher for a time sufficient to reduce the water activity to below 0.3 Aw.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to anti-viral compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising amyris alcohol or an ester of amyris alcohol or combinations thereof to treat acne in humans. These formulations can further comprise a phytoestrogen such as glabridin and miroestrol, an antioxidant such as tetrahydrocurcumin and naturally occurring peroxides such as artemisinin and dihydroartemisinin and combinations thereof for improved effectiveness in treating acne.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical or dermo-cosmetic compositions for topical and intravaginal application for treatment of human and veterinary affections caused by anaerobic organisms or parasites are provided comprising quassinoids or plant extracts containing these phytochemicals, in effective amounts. Such compositions can be administered topically or intravaginally to patients in need thereof in various pharmaceutical dosage forms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a p27 protein inducing agent comprising a compound represented by general formula (11) below or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient: wherein G1, G2, G3 and G8 are each independently selected from —N? etc., Ring G6 is selected from divalent aryl etc., A is selected from amino etc., G4 is selected from oxygen etc., G5 is selected from oxygen etc., G7 is selected from —CH2— etc., and R2 is selected from C1-6 alkyl etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods to modulate ?-secretase and/or to improve cognitive ability. The invention further relates the improved/enhanced cognitive ability in diseased individuals, particularly Alzheimer's Disease patients, and treatment thereof through increased sAPP production. Macrocyclic lactones (i.e. bryostatin class and neristatin class) are compounds preferred for use with the present composition. The present invention also provides methods for increasing the generation of non-amyloidogenic soluble APP comprising the activation of protein kinase C (PKC) by administering an effective amount of PKC activator(s).

Abstract: Two distinct methods are disclosed and claimed for synthesizing glyceollin I plus glyceollin II as a mixture and as their pure forms. Stereochemical isomers and various synthetic intermediates are also synthesized and claimed for their novel compositions of matter. All compounds and their mixtures are claimed for use in formulations that are useful to treat or prevent cancer, or that have utility as selective estrogen receptor modulators, such formulations including enhanced or medical foods, dietary supplements and ethical pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: The Invention relates to conjugates of formula (III) or (IIIa), or a salt thereof, their use as radiopharmaceuticals, processes for their preparation, and synthetic intermediates used in such processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides rotenone analogs and methods of making and using them. Labeled with single photon and positron emitting isotopes, the rotenone analogs of the present invention are useful in, for example, clinical imaging applications as tracers to measure cardiac blood flow and detect regions of ischemia.

Abstract: The invention relates to new types of modulators of the cold menthol receptor TRPM8, to methods of modulating the TRPM8 receptor using these modulators; and in particular the use of the modulators for inducing a sensation of coldness; and also the articles and compositions produced using these modulators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing arginase activity in a damaged or injured cell. In other aspects, the invention provides a method for treating a disorder that can be treated by enhancing arginase activity in a human in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the human an effective amount of a compound that enhances arginase activity. Such disorders include ischemia, hypoxia, neurodegenerative disease or condition, stroke or trauma of the nervous system. In yet another aspect, the invention provides methods for promoting regeneration of a neural cell in a human in need thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and prevention of obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndromes, degenerative diseases and mitochondrial dysfunction-related diseases, comprising: a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by Formula I below, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, solvate or isomer thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a diluent or an excipient, or any combination thereof. wherein R1 through R8 and n are as defined in this disclosure.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the discovery that certain extracts of licorice, particularly when formulated as a candy or lollipop or other means that provides an extended release (e.g., greater than about 4 minutes) to the oral cavity significantly inhibits the formation of dental caries in a human subject.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting excitotoxicity by indirectly activating ?4?2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) which indirectly activate synaptic AMPA and NMDA receptors is disclosed. Inhibitors of ?7 nACHRs, such as macrocyclic diterpenoids, more specifically cembranoids or methyllycaconitine (MLA), indirectly activate ?4?2 nAChRs and can be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson Disease, AIDS related dementia and the delayed effects of stroke. They can also be used to treat diseases associated with neuronal impairment, including, but not limited to glaucoma caused by optical nerve damage, delayed effects of epilepsy; and multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: Polyal-Drug conjugates comprising a variable rate-releasing linker are described along with methods of making such conjugates. Uses for such Polyal-Drug conjugates is also described.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter generally relates to methods and compositions for treating enteritis. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods and compositions for modulating a component of a PI3K/mTOR pathway. In some embodiments, the methods and compositions of the presently disclosed subject matter generally relates to the treatment of campylobacteriosis. More particularly, the methods and compositions of the presently disclosed subject matter relate to the treatment of campylobacteriosis by modulating a component of a PI3K/mTOR pathway.

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmacology and medicine, in particular to a class of mitochondrially-addressed compounds which can be used in the pharmaceutical compositions of medicinal agents (preparations) for preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases and diseases and pathological conditions caused by disturbed blood circulation or oxygen supply to tissues and organs.

Abstract: A substrate of polymeric material for wound care contains at least one oleous antimicrobial and/or helping tissue regeneration substance that is selected from Hyperforin, Adhyperforin, 1-3 Diapigenin, 11-8 Diapigenin, Rutin, Quercetin, Hypericin, Azadirachtin ?-?, Nimbin, Nimbidin, Salanin, Gallic Acid, Gedunin and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition including at least one substance derived from Azadirachta indica plant, at least one metal salt of a fatty acid and at least one excipient. The present disclosure also relates to a kit including the pesticidal composition. The present disclosure further relates to use of pesticidal composition/kit in controlling a wide variety of pests.

Abstract: A dietary supplement containing a source of ellagic acid, such as black raspberry seed powder, is combined with one or more of blue green algae, brown seaweed, phycocyanin and phenylathylemine. Additions of one or more vitamins and/or one or more minerals further improves the health enhancing benefits of the dietary supplement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising compounds or salts of formula (I) or formula (II), wherein R1 and R2 are both independently hydrogen (H), or a saturated, straight or branched C1-C8 alkyl group. More particularly, the present invention also relates to the use of said cosmetic composition for the prevention of the graying of hair and/or for restoration and/or maintenance of the natural hair color.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of calanolides, their derivatives and analogues, and process for producing the same having enhanced solubility and bioavailability for oral or parenteral administration. The invention further provides for a method of using the disclosed compositions for the treatment and prevention of retroviral diseases such as human immunodeficiency, specifically HTV-1 and mycobacterial diseases especially tuberculosis infections in mammals, particularly humans.

Abstract: Novel indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) inhibitors, compositions comprising the same, and methods of use thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Antioxidant compositions are disclosed that include muscadine pomace extract and resveratrol from a source other than muscadine. In other examples the composition also includes polyphenols from a source other than muscadine. The compositions increase the expression of antioxidant genes and/or genes associated with mitochondrial biogenesis.

Abstract: A composition comprising a tetrahydrocannabinol compound, a solvent and an acid, wherein the tetrahydrocannabinol compound may be ?8 tetrahydrocannabinol, (?)-?9-trans-tetrahydrocannabinol or a side chain alkyl derivative of either compound, the solvent may be an oil or C1-C4 alcohol (e.g. sesame oil or ethanol), and the acid may be an organic acid or a mineral acid.