Abstract: The present invention provides 5-hydroxy-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide derivatives of Formula (1) wherein the variables are as defined herein. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The compounds are used for inducing chondrogenesis, in methods of treating or preventing joint damage, resulting from joint injury or arthritis, and for inducing hyaline cartilage production. The present description discloses the preparation of exemplary compounds as well as pharmacological data thereof (examples 1 to 89; tables 1 and 2). An exemplary compound is e.g. rac-(1R,2R,3S,4R,5S)—N-(2-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-5-hydroxy-3-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide (example 1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a sleep disorder. Preferably, the invention relates to a method for treating a sleep disorder comprising the step of administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a Cannabis extract and optionally one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, diluents, adjuvants, excipients or any combination thereof, the Cannabis extract comprising a terpene fraction comprising limonene in an amount of at least about 5.4% by weight of the terpene fraction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein the variables are as defined herein. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; and methods of using such compounds for treating joint damage or injury in a mammal, for inducing hyaline cartilage production or for inducing differentiation of chondrogenic progenitor cells into mature chondrocytes.

Abstract: An illustrative controller includes: a transmitter to drive an acoustic transducer to generate a first acoustic burst and a second acoustic burst; a receiver coupled to the acoustic transducer to sense a first response to the first acoustic burst and a second response to the second acoustic burst; and a processing circuit to derive output data from the first and second responses in part by determining an offset frequency difference between the first and second responses, wherein the first acoustic burst has a first characteristic frequency and the second acoustic burst has a second characteristic frequency different from the first characteristic frequency.

Abstract: An eye health supplement and methods of using the eye health supplement are disclosed.

Abstract: An eye health supplement and methods of using the eye health supplement are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for bone health, cartilage health or both, are disclosed that include preparing and utilizing a mixture of at least one Morus extract enriched for one or more prenylated flavonoids, at least one Scutellaria extract enriched for one or more free-B-ring flavonoids, and at least one Acacia extract enriched for one or more flavans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain SGLT-2 inhibitors, such as ertugliflozin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a co-crystal thereof, for treating, reducing the risk of and/or preventing heart failure, myocardial infarction, cardiovascular disease or cardiovascular death in animals without type 2 or type 1 diabetes mellitus, or in animals with pre-diabetes, or in animals with type 2 or type 1 diabetes mellitus or pre-diabetes.

Abstract: The invention provides safe and efficacious treatments for Female Sexual Disorders, genitopelvic pain/penetration disorders; vulvovaginal atrophy, vestibulodynia, dyspareunia, sexual interest/arousal disorder, low female libido, and female orgasmic disorder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation technical field of traditional Chinese medicine and more particularly, to a traditional Chinese medicine eye drops and the preparation method thereof. The traditional Chinese medicine components of the traditional Chinese medicine eye drops provided by the embodiments of the invention comprise: ginseng Radix et rhizoma of 5-10 wt %, scrophulariae Radix of 15-20 wt %, xanthii Fructus of 5-10 wt %, bovis Calculus sativus of 5-10 wt %, Carthami flos of 5-10 wt %, borneolum of 5-10 wt %, senecionis scandentis herba of 25-35 wt %, fibraureae caulis of 5-15 wt % and motherwort fruit of 5-10 wt %.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a preparation method of eucalyptol emulsion and application thereof in biopesticides, belonging to the field of emulsion preparation. The method for preparing the eucalyptol emulsion includes the steps of: (1) adding eucalyptol into a cyclodextrin solution to obtain a mixed solution; (2) evenly mixing an emulsifier and a co-emulsifier to obtain a mixed solution; (3) adding the solution obtained in step (2) and water into the solution obtained in step (1), emulsifying to obtain the eucalyptol emulsion. In steps (1), (2) and (3), the mass percents of substances from which the eucalyptol emulsion is prepared are as follows: 0.5%-1% of cyclodextrin, 2.5%-25% of the eucalyptol, 1.25%-15% of the emulsifier, 0.3%-3.75% of the co-emulsifier and 55.3%-95.5% of the water, and the sum thereof is 100%. The emulsion is extremely stable without stratification after being placed at 20° C., 40° C. and 60° C. for 30 days and also has a good insecticidal effect.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising topiramate and a sulfoalkyl ether cyclodextrin, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of a neurodegenerative disease or disorder. In particular the cannabinoids cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) and cannabidivarin (CBDV) were able to produce neuroprotective effects in a mouse model of neurodegenerative disease. In particular these effects were associated with the symptoms associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Furthermore, the combination of the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) with the drug olexisome provided a synergistic disease modifying effect in a mouse model of neurodegenerative disease. In particular these effects were associated with the symptoms associated with ALS.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of forming a beta-lactone from a carboxylic acid having a beta-carbon with a hydrogen atom disposed thereon. The method comprises contacting a carboxylic acid of formula (1) as described herein with an effective amount of a palladium(II) catalyst, an effective amount of an N-protected aminoacid ligand, and t-butylhydroperoxide in a solvent comprising hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP), at about 60° C. to provide a beta-lactone of formula (2) as described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a 4-benzopyranone derivative and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, racemate, or stereoisomer thereof; a composition for preventing, alleviating or treating TNF-related diseases, containing the same as an active ingredient; and a method for treating TNF-related diseases, a reagent composition for inhibiting TNF, and a method for inhibiting TNF, all of which use the same. The compositions can be orally administered so as not to cause injection side effects, do not cause immunological tolerance, and can effectively inhibit a TNF activity by being directly bound to TNF while facilitating co-administering with a conventional oral preparation and dosage control.

Abstract: Theobromine for use in the treatment of increasing HDL-cholesterol and/or increasing the ratio HDL-cholesterol:LDL-cholesterol in humans and the use of theobromine for increasing HDL-cholesterol in humans, and/or for increasing the ratio HDL-C/LDL-C, and compositions comprising theobromine.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating cancer comprising administering CAR-modified immune cells and at least one Retinoic Acid Receptor agonist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a sleep disorder. Preferably, the invention relates to a method for treating a sleep disorder comprising the step of administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a Cannabis extract and optionally one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, diluents, adjuvants, excipients or any combination thereof, the Cannabis extract comprising a terpene fraction comprising limonene in an amount of at least about 5.4% by weight of the terpene fraction.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition containing hesperetin and synergistic hypoglycemic application thereof, and belongs to the technical field of natural active compounds. The composition of the present invention contains the hesperetin and a compound X, and the compound X is galangin or formononetin, where a mass ratio of the hesperetin to the galangin is 30:100, and a mass ratio of the hesperetin to the formononetin is 30:20. The composition of the present invention has an obvious synergistic effect of inhibiting ?-glucosidase, and the effect thereof is better than that of using the flavonoid compound alone, and may reduce a dosage of the use of drugs and occurrence of drug resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein the variables are as defined herein. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; and methods of using such compounds for treating joint damage or injury in a mammal, for inducing hyaline cartilage production or for inducing differentiation of chondrogenic progenitor cells into mature chondrocytes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating cancer comprising administering CAR-modified immune cells and at least one Retinoic Acid Receptor and/or Retinoid X Receptor active agent.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure provide compositions including a water-insoluble therapeutic agent and a gallate-containing compound. Other aspects provide methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: A composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a cannabinoid and protocatechuic acid is provided. The disclosure further provides a method of treating inflammation comprising administering a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a cannabinoid and protocatechuic acid to a patient in need thereof. The disclosure further provides a method of treating inflammation including administering a composition including protocatechuic acid and a composition including a cannabinoid to a patient in need thereof. In embodiments, the composition including protocatechuic acid and the composition including a cannabinoid may be administered simultaneously within about 60 minutes of each other. In embodiments, the cannabinoid includes Cannabidiol (CBD).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective dose of a CYP26-resistant retinoic acid receptor (RAR) alpha (RAR?) selective agonist, whereby as a result of the treatment the tumor burden is reduced in the subject and cancer stem cells resident in the bone marrow are substantially reduced.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an extract of early-harvested Citrus reticulata fruit, and a method for reducing lipid accumulation by using the extract of early-harvested Citrus reticulata fruit. The extract of early-harvested Citrus reticulata fruit includes tetramethylisoscutellarein.

Abstract: A composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a cannabinoid and protocatechuic acid is provided. The disclosure further provides a method of treating inflammation comprising administering a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a cannabinoid and protocatechuic acid to a patient in need thereof. The disclosure further provides a method of treating inflammation including administering a composition including protocatechuic acid and a composition including a cannabinoid to a patient in need thereof. In embodiments, the composition including protocatechuic acid and the composition including a cannabinoid may be administered simultaneously within about 60 minutes of each other. In embodiments, the cannabinoid includes Cannabidiol (CBD).

Abstract: Compositions comprising aldehyde functional monoterpenoids in combination with 3,3?,4?,7-tetrahydroxyflavone, zinc, and a 5-beta-D-Ribofuranosylpicolineamide adenine-dinucleotide molecule are provided for treating viral infections, e.g., coronavirus infections such as COVID-19.

Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one isoflavonoid. Also provided herein are methods of treating cancer, sensitizing cancer cells, and inducing apoptosis in cancer cells by administering such compositions.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for bone health, cartilage health or both, are disclosed that include preparing and utilizing a mixture of at least one Morus extract enriched for one or more prenylated flavonoids, at least one Scutellaria extract enriched for one or more free-B-ring flavonoids, and at least one Acacia extract enriched for one or more flavans.

Abstract: Described herein are Dendrilla membranosa compounds and derivatives thereof. Also described herein are formulations that can contain an amount of one or more Dendrilla membranosa compounds or derivatives thereof and a carrier. Also described herein are methods of administering one or more Dendrilla membranosa compound and/or derivative thereof or a formulation thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A drug that contains chlorogenic acid is effective in treating chordoma. When administered to a patient in need thereof, chlorogenic acid can significantly inhibit the proliferation of chordoma cells, reduce the expression level of multi-drug resistance gene MDR1 of chordoma cells, reverse the multi-drug resistance of chordoma cells, and effectively treat chordoma disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a 4-benzopyranone derivative and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, racemate, or stereoisomer thereof; a composition for preventing, alleviating or treating TNF-related diseases, containing the same as an active ingredient; and a method for treating TNF-related diseases, a reagent composition for inhibiting TNF, and a method for inhibiting TNF, all of which use the same. The compositions can be orally administered so as not to cause injection side effects, do not cause immunological tolerance, and can effectively inhibit a TNF activity by being directly bound to TNF while facilitating co-administering with a conventional oral preparation and dosage control.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cannabinoid composition and an application of the same in preparing a medicine for treating neurodegenerative diseases, so as to solve the drawbacks of conventional medicines such as serious side effects and degraded therapeutic effect after long-term administration. The cannabinoid composition includes: cannabidiol and cannabigerol, a mass ratio of the cannabidiol to the cannabigerol ranging from 1:1 to 1:10, or from 1:0.3 to 1:0.5, or from 1:0.5 to 1:0.7, or from 1:07 to 1:1.

Abstract: A composition for inhibiting skin cell proliferation and/or anti-inflammation is provided. The composition for inhibiting skin cell proliferation and/or anti-inflammation includes: apigenin and luteolin, wherein a weight ratio of the apigenin to the luteolin is about 1.5-25:1, or a mole ratio of the apigenin to the luteolin is about 1.5-25:1. Moreover, the apigenin and the luteolin have a synergistic effect on inhibiting skin cell proliferation and/or anti-inflammation.

Abstract: Neuropeptide FF receptor modulators based on a proline scaffold are provided which offer NPFF receptor potencies in the nanomolar range and antagonistic selectivity for the NPFF1 receptor. Methods, compounds and compositions for modulating the function of neuropeptide FF receptors are provided for pharmacotherapies capable of influencing conditions or disorders affected by the neuropeptide FF receptors.

Abstract: Disclosed are the uses of compositions containing not less than 10% w/w of Oroxylin A, not less than 10% w/w of Baicalein and not less than 2% w/w of Chrysin in inhibiting the activity and expression of ? secretase. The invention also discloses the reduction of amyloid content in PS-70 cells using the abovementioned composition. Further, the invention mentions the use of the composition for the therapeutic management of ? secretase mediated disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides safe and efficacious treatments for Female Sexual Disorders, genitopelvic pain/penetration disorders; vulvovaginal atrophy, vestibulodynia, dyspareunia, sexual interest/arousal disorder, low female libido, and female orgasmic disorder.

Abstract: Compounds described herein are inhibitors of retinoic add inducible P450 (CYP26) enzymes, and are useful for treating diseases that are responsive to retinoids. Certain compounds have retinoid activity, are resistant to CYP26-mediated catabolism, and are used for treating diseases that are responsive to retinoids.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions thereof which find use in increasing stability of TTR tetramers reducing its tendency to misfold and form aggregates. Also provided herein are methods for using these compounds and compositions for increasing stability of TTR and thereby decreasing aggregate formation by TTR. Also disclosed herein are methods to screen for candidate compounds that increase stability of TTR. Also disclosed herein are heterobifunctional compounds that include a TTR binding compound connected to a targeting moiety via a linker, for use in disrupting PPIs of a target protein.

Abstract: A composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a cannabinoid and protocatechuic acid is provided. The disclosure further provides a method of treating inflammation comprising administering a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a cannabinoid and protocatechuic acid to a patient in need thereof. The disclosure further provides a method of treating inflammation including administering a composition including protocatechuic acid and a composition including a cannabinoid to a patient in need thereof. In embodiments, the composition including protocatechuic acid and the composition including a cannabinoid may be administered simultaneously within about 60 minutes of each other. In embodiments, the cannabinoid includes Cannabidiol (CBD).

Abstract: An oil or fat for tempering type chocolate capable of enhancing and maintaining original flavors (milk taste, sweet taste, and cacao flavor, etc.) of chocolate is described, being obtained by blending therein 0.3 to 15% of a randomly transesterified oil of which a raw material is an oil or fat having a content of saturated fatty acids of 5 to 50% in the constituent fatty acids thereof and by further containing 5 to 50 ppm of malonyl isoflavone glycoside. A chocolate in which the oil or fat is blended is also described.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for increasing muscle hypertrophy, e.g., through the administration of novel combinations of natural products that inhibit SIRT1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transparent or semitransparent cosmetic composition in which the stability of amentoflavone is enhanced, and more particularly, to a transparent or semitransparent cosmetic composition, wherein a water-soluble amentoflavone-oligomer complex, in which amentoflavone is encapsulated in a hollow structure of an oligomer structure, is stabilized in a second agent containing a polyhydric alcohol, a two-liquid-type container is used to mix first and second agents before use, and hydrotrope is contained in the first agent to increase the mixing stability of the first and second agents and thereby enhance the stability of amentoflavone.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of isothiocyanate compounds. In particular, disclosed is the use of a compound as shown by Formula (I) or a derivative as shown by Formula (II) in the manufacture of a composition or preparation for preventing and/or treating hyperlipidemia. The compound of the present invention can reduce the levels of triglycerides and low density lipoproteins in the serum of mammals (such as rats and humans), increase the level of high density lipoproteins in the serum, and reduce the level of total bilirubin in the serum of mammals (such as rats and humans).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and compositions and their applications as pharmaceuticals for treating, preventing, or reversing injury to skeletal or cardiac muscles, for treating or preventing diseases relating to the structure and function of skeletal or cardiac muscle, and for inducing regeneration or restructuring of skeletal or cardiac muscle as a means of treating diseases relating to abnormalities in skeletal or cardiac muscle structure and function in a human or animal subject. Further aspects relate to the same or similar applications for bone and bone diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for acutely raising nitric oxide levels in a subject. In one example, the composition can include, an effective amount of a NOS dependent source of nitric oxide; an effective amount of a NOS independent source of nitric oxide; and an effective amount of a myeloperoxidase inhibitor; wherein the composition acutely raises nitric oxide levels in a subject above a level provided by the available sources of nitric oxide in the subject prior to administration of the composition. Further presented is a method of treating a subject for a condition or disorder that is response to nitric oxide therapy, including: acutely raising nitric oxide levels in a subject by simultaneously increasing biosynthesis of nitric oxide, increasing nitrate/nitrite levels, and inhibiting myeloperoxidase activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising a non-bile farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist 2-[(1R,3R,5S)-3-({5-cyclopropyl-3-[2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-1,2-oxazol-4-yl}methoxy)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-8-yl]-4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazole-6-carboxylic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and at least one lipid excipient; to a capsule for oral administration comprising said pharmaceutical composition; to the use of said pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a FXR mediated disorder or condition; and to a process for preparing said pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: There is a continuing need for methods and compositions relating to hormone-receptor-dependent cancers, including pharmaceutical compositions including one or more compounds having activity against steroid hormone-receptor-dependent cancer and methods of treatment of a steroid hormone-receptor-dependent cancer in a subject using said pharmaceutical compositions. ELK1 is a steroid hormone receptor tethering, protein that is implicated in hormone receptor dependent cancers. Compositions and methods according to aspects of the present invention inhibit the association of steroid hormone receptors with ELK1 providing activity against steroid hormone-receptor-dependent cancer.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel composition for use in activating a sympathetic nerve. The present invention provides a composition for use in activating a sympathetic nerve, comprising a polyphenol as an active ingredient. The polyphenol comprises 25% by mass or more of monomeric to tetrameric polyphenols, and the monomeric to tetrameric polyphenols include at least catechin, epicatechin, procyanidin B2, procyanidin B5, procyanidin C1 and cinnamtannin A2.

Abstract: Provided are liquid and powder grape extracts having elevated phenolic content. The extracts can be made from grape seeds, grape skins, or a combination thereof. In some instances, extracts may be blends of grape seed extracts and grape skin extracts. Methods of manufacturing such extracts area also provided. Such methods involve controlled temperature conditions to increase yield of phenolic compounds in the extracts. Methods of using the extraction for treating subjects are also provided, including treatment of cancer and end-organ damage relating to hypertension.