Abstract: New pharmaceutical compositions extracted from Ferula assa-foetida are confirmed to effectively treat influenza A (H1N1) virus. The extraction method of the new pharmaceutical compositions mainly includes steps of (a) extracting F. assa-foetida with methanol to obtain a crude extract; (b) fractioning the crude extract with n-hexane-methanol to obtain a methanol extract; (c) fractioning the methanol extract with chloroform-water to obtain a chloroform extract; and (d) chromatographing the chloroform extract to obtain the pharmaceutical compositions, which can be further fractioned and chromatographed to obtain various sesquiterpene coumarins.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to the oral administration of Bryostatins for the treatment of neuro-degenerative disease.

Abstract: Gossypol and apogossypol derivatives of general formula (1), preparation thereof and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of Pseudolysimachion genus plant, and the catalpol derivatives isolated therefrom having anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-asthmatic activity. The extract of Pseudolysimachion genus plant and the catalpol derivatives isolated therefrom shows potent suppressing effect on elevated IgE, IL-4 and IL-13 levels and eosinophilia in the plasma and BALF, and mucus overproduction in the lung tissues in an OVA-induced asthmatic mouse model. Therefore, it can be used as the therapeutics or functional health food for treating and preventing inflammatory, allergic and asthmatic disease.

Abstract: Small molecule agonists, partial agonists, and antagonists for the TrkA receptor are described. The compounds are gambogic amines, where the carboxylic acid group of gambogic acid (CO2H) has been replaced by an amine group (CH2NR1R2). In some embodiments, the compounds selectively bind to TrkA but not TrkB or C, robustly induce its tyrosine phosphorylation and downstream signaling activation including Akt and MAP kinases. Further, they can strongly prevent glutamate-induced neuronal cell death and provoke prominent neurite outgrowth in PC12 cells. Gambogic amines specifically interact with the cytoplasmic juxtamembrane domain of TrkA receptor and trigger its dimerization. Administration of these compounds in can substantially diminishes Kainic acid-triggered neuronal cell death and decrease infarct volume in transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model of stroke.

Abstract: Provided herein are certain therapeutically effective dosing regimens for treatment of cancers with wortmannin analogs.

Abstract: Novel compounds and methods for activating the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering in vivo or in vitro a therapeutically effective amount of a compound containing four six-membered rings and a substituted or unsubstituted C5 or C6 heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl ring and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and derivatives thereof. Specifically, methods and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurologic, neuropsychiatric, and metabolic disorders are provided. For example, a method is provided of treating or reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, or obesity in a subject, which includes selecting a subject with or at risk of developing depression, anxiety, or obesity, and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the described compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating cancer comprising administering to a subject in need a pharmaceutically effective dose of a cancer stem cell inhibitor, methods of inhibiting the growth of cancer stem cells or tumor initiating cell comprising administering to a subject in need a pharmaceutically effective dose of a cancer stem cell inhibitor, and methods of enhancing the biological effects of chemotherapeutic drugs or irradiation on cancer cells comprising administering to a subject in need a pharmaceutically effective dose of a chemotherapeutic drug and a pharmaceutically effective dose of a cancer stem cell inhibitor.

Abstract: Provided herein are combination therapies for the treatment of certain cancers in a subject by administering a combination of a therapeutic and a wortmannin analog to that subject.

Abstract: A water soluble copolymer includes first and second hydrophilic block segments or graft chains. The first hydrophilic block segment or graft chain contains cyclodextrin groups in at least a majority of its repeating units, and the second hydrophilic block segment or graft chain contains repeating units other than cyclodextrin groups. The first and second block segments or graft chains are covalently linked.

Abstract: The present application discloses an acid labile lipophilic molecular conjugate of cancer chemotherapeutic agents and methods for reducing or substantially eliminating the side effects of chemotherapy associated with the administration of a cancer chemotherapeutic agent to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds selected from ellagic acid, ethers thereof, ellagic acid salts and ellagic acid ether salts, as an anti-dandruff agent; and to a cosmetic treatment method associated with such a use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (i) one or more compounds chosen from ellagic acid, ethers thereof and ellagic acid salts or ether salts thereof, and (ii) one or more cationic surfactants comprising one or more permanent positive charges. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin materials with this composition, especially for the treatment of dandruff.

Abstract: Novel catalytic processes for the production of carnosol from carnosic acid are presented. The carnosic acid may be in pure form, in an impure form, part of a plant extract, or may be present in rosemary needles. The catalyst may be iron, iron salts, a minor amount of water, rosemary needles, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for activating mitochondria comprising coumestrol or a bean extract containing coumestrol.

Abstract: The invention provides inhibitors of influenza endonuclease activity and tools for their discovery.

Abstract: This invention concerns novel substituted tetracyclic tetrahydrofuran, pyrrolidine and tetrahydrothiophene derivatives with binding affinities towards serotonin receptors, in particular 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C receptors, and towards dopamine receptors, in particular dopamine D2 receptors and with norepinephrine reuptake inhibition properties, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds according to the invention, the use thereof as a medicine, in particular for the prevention and/or treatment of a range of psychiatric and neurological disorders, in particular certain psychotic, cardiovascular and gastrokinetic disorders and processes for their production. The compounds according to the invention can be represented by general Formula (I) and comprises also the pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base addition salts thereof, the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, the N-oxide form thereof and prodrugs thereof, wherein all substituents are defined as in Claim 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (i) from 0.2% to 10% by weight of one or more compounds selected from ellagic acid, ethers thereof, ellagic acid salts and ellagic acid ether salts, and mixtures thereof, and (ii) a system of surfactants selected from the following mixtures comprising: (iii) one or more anionic surfactants selected from ethoxylated alkyl sulphates, the corresponding acids, and mixtures thereof, and (iv) one or more anionic surfactants different from the abovementioned anionic surfactant(s) (iii), and (v) one or more anionic surfactants and (vi) one or more amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants, in a weight ratio of the amount of anionic surfactant(s) to the amount of amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant(s) of greater than 3. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment method using such a composition and to the use of said composition for washing keratin fibres.

Abstract: A method for preventing or treating a bone disease, includes administering to a patient having the bone disease a pharmaceutical composition comprising glyceollin as an active ingredient. The active ingredient, glyceollin promotes degradation of the Runx2 protein in osteoblasts and inhibits the mRNA expression of Rankl in osteoblasts to prevent the differentiation of osteoclasts. Furthermore, glyceollin is capable of ameliorating osteoporosis in animal models for osteoporosis. The composition promises drug or food for prevention or treatment of not only osteoporosis but also bone diseases caused by cancer metastatic to the bone.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (I) (R1 represents an aryl group such as hydroxyphenyl group, R2 represents 2-carboxyphenyl group etc., and R3 and R4 represent —(CH2)p—N(R5)(R6) (R5 and R6 represent —(CH2)n—COOH), a salt thereof, or an ester thereof, which is useful as a reagent for highly sensitive measurement of reactive oxygen such as hydroxy radical present at a trace amount in living bodies or tissues by a bioimaging technique over a long period of time.

Abstract: There is provided a method of conjugating a polymer containing a free aldehyde group with a flavonoid in the presence of an acid catalyst, such that the polymer is conjugated to the C6 or C8 position of the flavonoid A ring. The resulting conjugates may be used to form delivery vehicles to deliver high doses of flavonoids, and may also be used as delivery vehicles to deliver an additional bioactive agent.

Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and/or prevention of disease involving metabolic syndromes, comprising (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a particular compound represented by Formula 1 as defined in the specification, or isomer, prodrug, or solvate or thereof, and (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a diluent or an excipient, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for skin care, comprising coumestrol or a bean extract containing coumestrol.

Abstract: Alterations of certain metabolite concentrations and fluxes that occur in response to viral infection are described. Host cell enzymes in the involved metabolic pathways are selected as targets for intervention; i.e., to restore metabolic flux to disadvantage viral replication, or to further derange metabolic flux resulting in “suicide” of viral-infected cells (but not uninfected cells) in order to limit viral propagation. While any of the enzymes in the relevant metabolic pathway can be selected, pivotal enzymes at key control points in these metabolic pathways are preferred as candidate antiviral drug targets. Inhibitors of these enzymes are used to reverse, or redirect, the effects of the viral infection. Drug candidates are tested for antiviral activity using screening assays in vitro and host cells, as well as in animal models. Animal models are then used to test efficacy of candidate compounds in preventing and treating viral infections. The antiviral activity of enzyme inhibitors is demonstrated.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following general formula (IA) or (IB) (R1 represents an electron withdrawing substituent, R2 and R3 represent a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; R4 and R3 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkylcarbonyl group, or an alkylcarbonyloxymethyl group, and R6 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group) or a salt thereof, and a reagent for measuring hydrogen peroxide comprising the compound or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Novel polyspirane compounds used in the treatment of diseases involving parasites that belong to the phylum of apicomplexae, and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating plant(s) against larval pests by the use of terreulactone. It also relates to a process for producing meroterpenoid from fungus Aspergillus terreus strain MTCC5390.

Abstract: The present disclosure demonstrates the molecular effects of glyceollins on human prostate cancer cell LNCaP to further elucidate its potential effects on prostate cancer prevention. The glyceollins inhibited LNCaP cell growth similar to that of the soy isoflavone genistein. The growth inhibitory effects of the glyceollins appeared to be due to an inhibition on G1/S progression and correlated with an up-regulation of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor A1 and B1 mRNA and protein levels. By contrast, genistein only up-regulates cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor A1. In addition, glyceollin treatments led to down-regulated mRNA levels for androgen responsive genes. In contrast to genistein, this effect of glyceollins on androgen responsive genes appeared to be mediated through modulation of an estrogen- but not androgen-mediated pathway.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a gamboge acid cyclization analogs, their preparation methods and applications by semi-synthesis with the following structural formula I-III: Where ring A, ring B or/and ring C is 4-10 membered saturated or/and unsaturated aliphatic ring aliphatic heterocycle or aryl heterocycle. R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11 or/and R12 is, independently at each occurrence, optionally substituted substituent of glycosyl, multi-hydroxyl, amino acid, acyloxy, phosphoric acid oxy, sulfonyloxy, alkoxy, aryloxy, heterocyclic oxy, thiol, aliphatic or cyclic group containing oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen or phosphorus, one of the substituents or combinations thereof. The present invention has antitumor activity management, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal activity management, as anti-tumor, anti-viral, immune, antibacterial and antifungal agents, with other known anti-tumor, anti-viral, immune, together with the application of antibacterial and antifungal.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions involving small molecule inhibitors for the treatment or prophylaxis of flavivirus infection, such as dengue virus and West Nile virus.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, methods, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for the treatment of proliferative disorders such as cancer. In one aspect, the methods comprise compounds that inhibit the activity of protein kinases, such as cell division cycle (Cdc) kinase. In another aspect, the methods comprise compounds that inhibit Cdc7 and/or Dbf4 activity. In another aspect, the methods comprise compounds that exhibit anti-proliferative properties useful in treating diseases such as cancer. Compounds useful for any of the methods include compounds of the Formula (A) or (B) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Exemplary compounds of Formula (A) or (B) include granaticin A, granaticin B, dihydrogranaticin A, dihydrogranaticin B, medermycin, and actinorhodin.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which selectively bind to the survival protein MCL-1 with high affinity and selectivity, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of those compounds or compositions for modulating MCL-1 activity and for treating hyperproliferative disorders, angiogenesis disorders, cell cycle regulation disorders, autophagy regulation disorders, inflammatory disorders, and/or infectious disorders and/or for enhancing cellular engraftment and/or wound repair, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which comprises as an active ingredient coumestrol or a bean extract containing coumestrol, whereby adipocyte differentiation is inhibited, the immune system of the body is improved, toxic substances are purged, and neurodegenerative disorders are prevented or improved.

Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for inducing an increase in fatty acid oxidation or mitochondrial biogenesis, reducing weight gain, inducing weight loss, or increasing Sirt1, Sirt3, or AMPK activity are provided herein. Such compositions can contain synergizing amounts of a sirtuin-pathway activators, including but not limited to resveratrol, in combination with beta-hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB), keto isocaproic acid (KIC), leucine, or combinations of HMB, KIC and leucine.

Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for inducing an increase in fatty acid oxidation or mitochondrial biogenesis, reducing weight gain, inducing weight loss, or increasing Sirt1, Sirt3, or AMPK activity are provided herein. Such compositions can contain synergizing amounts of a sirtuin-pathway activators, including but not limited to resveratrol, in combination with beta-hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB), keto isocaproic acid (KIC), leucine, or combinations of HMB, KIC and leucine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions comprising at least one inhibitor of a sub-unit of AP-1 adaptor complex, of a kinesin interacting with AP-1, in particular Kif13A, or of the interaction between a sub-unit of AP-1 adaptor complex and said kinesin, as well as the use of same to manufacture a drug intended for the treatment of pigmentary disorders and as a depigmentation agent.

Abstract: The present application discloses an acid labile lipophilic molecular conjugate of cancer chemotherapeutic agents and methods for reducing or substantially eliminating the side effects of chemotherapy associated with the administration of a cancer chemotherapeutic agent to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention feature methods for treating inflammatory disease and transplantation characterized in that it includes: (i) the incubation of organs with one or more Bryostatin-1 derivatives under conditions which permits vascular exposure to these compounds prior to or immediately following organ ‘harvesting’, and (ii) intravenous, transdermal, intraperitoneal, intra-alveolar instillation of Bryostatin-1 in vivo during active disease, or during periods of disease remission and (iii) prophylactic administration of Bryostatin-1 to limit the development of GVHD.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating or preventing hearing loss comprising naphthoquinone-based compounds.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for preventing or controlling bacteria, viruses and parasitic growths that cause diarrhea, pneumonia and septicemia in animals comprising a biocidal system comprised of a primary biocide and a pH buffer component; a cationic or ionic surfactant having an HLB of from about 5 to about 30; a thickening agent; and an aqueous based carrier.

Abstract: Compositions and nanoemulsions containing lipid nanocapsules dispersed in a hydrophilic phase, such nanocapsules including at least one avermectin compound, are useful for the treatment of dermatological pathologies, e.g., rosacea.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of antimalarial active ingredients, namely a bisthiazolium salt or a precursor thereof and artemisinin or derivatives thereof. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a combination and use thereof in the treatment and/or prevention of malaria.

Abstract: Novel compounds and methods for activating the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering in vivo or in vitro a therapeutically effective amount of a compound containing four six-membered rings and a substituted or unsubstituted C5 or C6 heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl ring and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and derivatives thereof. Specifically, methods and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurologic, neuropsychiatric, and metabolic disorders are provided. For example, a method is provided of treating or reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, or obesity in a subject, which includes selecting a subject with or at risk of developing depression, anxiety, or obesity, and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the described compounds.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for maintenance of bone health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of bone disorders are presented. The present invention also provides the manufacture of a nutritional product, a supplement or a medicament for promoting bone growth or for the maintenance of bone health and methods regarding same. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a composition comprising an active ingredient having an effective amount of a plant or plant extract containing at least one phytochemical having the ability to induce bone morphogenic protein expression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of agents that inhibit the toxic effects of amyloid oligomers by increasing intracellular levels of phosphoinositol 4-phosphate (PI(4)P, or “PIP”) and/or phosphotidylinositol 4,5-biphosphate (PI(4,5)P2 or “PIP2”), the use of such agents for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, methods of treating neurodegenerative diseases by administration of agents which alter lipid metabolism, and methods of identifying agents which alter the association of presenilins with ?-secretase and lipid rafts.

Abstract: A method of treatment and a package that is designed to accomplish this. The package provides the pet owner with a pack containing individual doses of topically applied medications pre-packaged with an oral taste treat. The topically applied medication contains at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient selected from the group of chemical families comprising phenylpyrazoles, macrocyclic lactones, neonicotinoids, synthetic pyrethroids, insect growth regulators, amidines, semicarbazones, spinosyns, octadepsipeptides, and pyrazinoisoquinolines, or any combination thereof. The treat can be administered either before the topically applied treatment is given so as to relax and distract the pet, or after the treatment is given so as to reward the pet and help it forget the stress of treatment. The treat can also be shaped to signify the type of animal to be treated.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of biomedicine. Specifically, it relates to the use of a spirolide compound with the chemical structure: for preparing a drug for the prevention and/or treatment of a pathology related to the increase in ?-amyloid protein and/or hyperphosphorylation of tau protein compared to control, where said spirolide compound is administered in the amount necessary to reach a concentration in the serum of equal to or less than 50 nM. The amount administered is preferably the amount necessary to reach a concentration in the serum of between 0.5 nM and 50 nM.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel chemical compound of formula S-(1): for use in the treatment of cancer, to compositions containing said compound, methods of manufacture and combinations with other therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Use of cell autophagy (type II cell apoptosis) inhibitors for preventing and/or treating avian influenza, injury of lungs caused by avian influenza virus or nanometer materials. The cell autophagy (type II cell apoptosis) inhibitors are selected from 3-methyladenine, SB203580, LY294002, and or wortmannin. The injury of lungs includes acute respiratory distress syndrome. The avian influenza virus is H5N1, H5N2 or H9N2 avian influenza virus. The nanometer materials include PAMAM G3, G4, G5, G5.5, G6, G7, or G8.