Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include certain formulations for methods of treating urea cycle disorders. The methods encompass compositions that comprise benzoate and phenylbutyrate that may be at certain doses and have certain ratios of the components. The benzoate and phenylbutyrate may act synergistically in treatment of the urea cycle disorders, in particular embodiments.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound of Formula (I); or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are defined herein. The disclosure also relates to a method for manufacturing the compounds of the disclosure, and its therapeutic uses. The present disclosure further provides pharmaceutical composition of the compounds of the disclosure and a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a compound of the disclosure.

Abstract: This present invention relates to pharmaceutical composition comprising fixed dose combination of valsartan or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and sacubitril or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Further this invention also relates to process for the preparation of said composition and use of the said composition in treatment of certain diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, preferably a cosmetic composition for a keratin substance, preferably skin, comprising: (a) at least one associative thickener; (b) at least one specific alkyleneoxide derivative; (c) at least one nonionic surfactant, other than (b), with an HLB value of 13.0 or less; and (d) water. The composition according to the present invention can prevent soaping and can provide excellent texture, when used, while providing sufficient thickening or gelling effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stimulators and activators of soluble guanylate cyclase in combination with an inhibitor of neutral endopeptidase and/or angiotensin AII antagonists and the use thereof for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders, for example heart failure with preserved ejection fraction or heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, renal disorders, for example chronic kidney failure, urological disorders, lung disorders, disorders of the central nervous system, for regulation of cerebral perfusion, for example in the event of vascular cerebral states of dementia, for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of fibrotic disorders and other disease symptoms (e.g. end organ damage affecting the brain, kidney or heart).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or treating a muscle disorder, which includes a chrysanthemum extract or 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid as an active ingredient, and specifically, it may be used to reduce mRNA expression of atrogin-1 and MuRF1, which are main biomarkers involved in muscle protein degradation and increase mRNA expression of the mTOR protein, which is a main biomarker involved in muscle protein formation, and myogenin and MyoD, which are biomarkers related to muscle differentiation, thereby reducing muscle loss, and thus the chrysanthemum extract or 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid can be used in prevention and treatment of a muscle disorder, or improvement in muscle function. In addition, the chrysanthemum extract or 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid increases the activity of SIRT1 and PGC-1?, which are the main biomarkers involved in exercise performance, thereby excellently enhancing exercise performance.

Abstract: An amorphous solid form of a compound comprising the angiotensin receptor antagonist (ARB) valsartan, the neutral endopeptidase inhibitor (NEPi) (2R,4S)-5-biphenyl-4-yl-4-(3-carboxy-propionylamino)-2-methylpentanoic acid ethyl ester and sodium cations is provided. This compound is useful for the treatment of hypertension and/or heart failure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds for use as antimicrobial agents, having a structure of formula (I):

Abstract: Solid state forms of trisodium vaisartan:sacubitril, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing such solid state forms and treatment methods using the pharmaceutical compositions are described.

Abstract: Nitrogen scavenging drugs such as glycerol phenylbutyrate can be administered safely to infants and toddlers with urea cycle disorders by adjusting the dosage based on one or more biomarkers selected from the group consisting of urinary-PAGN and plasma PAA:PAGN ratio.

Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing 4-phenyl-1-butyric acid, comprising: reacting 4-phenyl-1-butanol with sodium chlorite, a nitroxyl radical catalyst and sodium hypochlorite in an organic solvent and a phosphate buffer; and quenching the reaction with sodium sulfite to produce 4-phenyl-1-butyric. Also provided is 4-phenyl-1-butyric acid prepared by such a process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel crystalline form of a compound of formula (I), preparation method and use thereof. The novel crystalline form in the present disclosure has good stability, low hygroscopicity, and remarkable purification effect in process. The novel crystalline form of the compound of formula (I) provided by the present disclosure can be used for the preparation of the drug for treating heart failure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating a cancer in a subject involving administering to the subject a compound of formula (II) or (II?): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are independently H, OH, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided is a compound of formula (II) or (II)?, wherein R1 and R2 are independently OH, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy, R3 and R4 are independently H, OH, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy, R6 is H, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy, R5 is H, OH or alkylcarbonyloxy, R6 is H or alkoxy, and R7 is H, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides uses of chlorogenic acid in the preparation of medicaments for treatment of oligodendroglioma. Chlorogenic acid according to the present invention has an inhibitory action against oligodendroglioma, and can inhibit the growth of brain tumor stem cells, thus can partly substitute chemoradiation. Chlorogenic acid can alleviate the unwell response of patients caused by chemoradiation, and become a new medicinal therapeutic means and choose for treatment of oligodendroglioma.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful for inhibiting the progression of urea cycle disorders and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis. The pharmaceutical compositions may include glyceryl tribenzoate and glyceryl dibenzoate. The pharmaceutical compositions may be orally administered to the patient one time per day.

Abstract: The present invention is directed compositions derived from green coffee bean extract and methods for the use and manufacture of such compositions. The compositions of the invention have unique ratios of chlorogenic acids which offer a therapeutic effect in the treatment of a variety of conditions and disorders. Methods for using the compositions of the invention include, but not limited to, methods for treating obesity and methods for regulating serum lipids.

Abstract: The use of a polyhydroxylated polyaromatic compound, in particular of chicoric acid, for combating plant pests and phytosanitary composition comprising chicoric acid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed compositions derived from green coffee bean extract and methods for the use and manufacture of such compositions. The compositions of the invention have unique ratios of chlorogenic acids which offer a therapeutic effect in the treatment of a variety of conditions and disorders. Methods for using the compositions of the invention include, but not limited to, methods for treating obesity and methods for regulating serum lipids.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to TAK1 inhibitors, compositions, and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions having a compound of formula (I), and methods of treating or preventing cancer by administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition having a compound of formula (I) to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a composition of novel high penetration compositions (HPC) or a high penetration prodrug (HPP) for treatment of Parkinson's disease. The HPCs/HPPs are capable of being converted to parent active drugs or drug metabolites after crossing the biological barrier and thus can render treatments for the conditions that the parent drugs or metabolites can. Additionally, the HPPs are capable of reaching areas that parent drugs may not be able to access or to render a sufficient concentration at the target areas and therefore render novel treatments. The HPCs/HPPs can be administered to a subject through various administration routes, e.g., locally delivered to an action site of a condition with a high concentration or systematically administered to a biological subject and enter the general circulation with a faster rate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of dietary supplements, and in particular to antiviral compositions and methods of use. Compositions are described involving various combinations of Andrographis, Astragalus, Eleuthero, Isatis, Lomatium, Pelargonium, Sambucus, Scute, and/or Zinc, optionally with additional components. These combinations of supplements synergistically reduce both severity and duration of viral infections, including in particular colds and influenza, as well as providing additional benefits.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of the angiotensin-(1-9) peptide or peptides derived therefrom, which are biological or chemical analogs, for preparing medicaments useful for preventing, reverting, inhibiting and/or reducing hypertension and/or inducing vasodilation. Furthermore, this invention also comprises a vector overexpressing the homologous angiotensin-II converting enzyme (ACE2) for elevating the concentration in the blood and/or tissues of the angiotensin-(1-9) peptide. This vector may be adenovirus, retrovirus, lentivirus or adeno-associated virus containing the gene encoding for ACE2.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for treating hepatic encephalopathy (HE) and for optimizing and adjusting nitrogen scavenging drug dosage for subjects with HE.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for producing NEP inhibitors or prodrugs thereof, in particular NEP inhibitors comprising a ?-amino-?-biphenyl-?-methylalkanoic acid, or acid ester, backbone. In detail, the new processes, according to the present invention, are ultimately related to the synthesis of intermediates to prepare the above NEP inhibitors, namely compounds according to formula (1), or salt thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are, independently of each other, hydrogen or a nitrogen protecting group, and R3 is a carboxyl group or an ester group, preferably carboxyl group or alkyl ester.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of protoescigenin by hydrolysis of escin isolated from Aesculus hippocastanum. The process includes the following steps: a two-step hydrolysis first under acidic and then basic conditions, enrichment of the crude mixture of sapogenins with protoescigenin, an isolation of the mixture of sapogenins in a solid form, and a purification of the obtained solid and isolation of high purity protoescigenin. The invention also relates to protoescigenin monohydrate in a crystalline form and the preparation thereof. Protoescigenin is a polyhydroxy aglycone, which can be used as a synthon in the chemical modifications of naturally occurring saponins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for producing NEP inhibitors or prodrugs thereof, in particular NEP inhibitors comprising a ?-amino-?-biphenyl-?-methylalkanoic acid, or acid ester, backbone. In detail, the new processes, according to the present invention, are ultimately related to the synthesis of intermediates to prepare the above NEP inhibitors, namely compounds according to formula (1), or salt thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are, independently of each other, hydrogen or a nitrogen protecting group, and R3 is a carboxyl group or an ester group, preferably carboxyl group or alkyl ester.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition containing a mitochondrial electron transport chain enhancer (or an antioxidant) and a compound of formula (I) shown in the specification. This pharmaceutical composition can be used to treat neurodegenerative disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a 2,5-dihydroxybenzene derivative of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, isomer, or prodrug thereof for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of, inter alia, rosacea.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in which A, G, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds are suitable for the treatment of HCV infection in mammals and are also useful to modulate or inhibit NS3/4 dimerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nanocrystalline solid dispersion compositions having discrete particles, wherein each discrete particle comprises crystals of at least one pharmaceutical active; veterinary active; nutraceutical active dispersed in the matrix of at least one crystallization inducer and/or coexisting with crystals of crystallization inducer, optionally along with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The present invention also encompasses a novel one-step process for generation of nanocrystalline solid dispersions. The present invention is particularly of use for improving the dissolution of pharmaceutical actives, veterinary actives; nutraceutical actives exhibiting dissolution-limited bioavailability. Dissolution enhancement is because of the decreased crystallite size of the pharmaceutical active.

Abstract: A compound for use as an antimicrobial having a formula (A).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a 4-((substituted phenyl)difluoromethyl)phenoxycarboxylic acid derivative and preparation process and use thereof. More specifically, the present invention relates to a compound of the following formula I, which is defined in the specification. The compounds according to the present invention can be used as PPAR agonists, and demonstrates a strong effect on reducing the levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in blood plasma, and thus the compound according to the present invention can be used in the preparation of a medicament for treating or preventing hyperlipoidemia or cardio-cerebrovascular diseases caused by hyperlipoidemia, such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, stroke, coronary heart disease, etc. The present invention also relates to a novel intermediate compound for the preparation of the compound of formula I and preparation method thereof.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention are novel esters of (acyloxymethyl)acrylamide, a pharmaceutical composition containing them and their use in the production of drugs for the prophylaxis or treatment of oncogenic diseases and diseases connected with increased cell proliferation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and composition for treating a neurodegenerative disease. In particular, the present invention provides a method and composition to increase DJ-1 gene expression or DJ-1 protein activity to treat a neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: An agent induces heat shock protein in human and animal cells. The agent includes at least one phenol compound that is a cinnamic acid derivative and at least one nonionic surfactant. The agent is useful in cosmetic preparations, food supplements and foodstuffs.

Abstract: An improved method for producing a coffee bean extract containing beneficial compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medicament that suppresses (or mitigates) various neurological symptoms caused by a peripheral nerve disorder induced by an anti-cancer agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are a curcumin derivative or a salt thereof, which contains a fluorine atom, represented by formula (I): (wherein R1a and R1b are each independently a hydrogen atom, alkyl, acetyl, or methoxycarbonyl; R2s are each independently a fluorine atom, CHF2—, CF3—, CHF2O—, or CF3O—; R3s are each independently a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; A is alkyl, cyano, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, or R4—(CH2)m—; R4 is hydroxy, carboxy, cyano, acetyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkoxy, hydroxyalkoxy, or CONR5R6; R5 and R6 are each independently a hydrogen atom or alkyl; and m is an integer from 1 to 5), and a diagnostic imaging agent for diagnosing a disease in which an amyloid ? peptide aggregate accumulates, the diagnostic imaging agent containing a compound having a 1,3-dicarbonyl structure, wherein the compound exists in a keto form and an enol form, and the keto form and the enol form have different affinities, respectively, to the amyloid ? peptide aggregate.

Abstract: In recognition of the need to develop novel therapeutic agents, the present invention provides novel histone deacetylase inhibitors. These compounds include an ester bond making them sensitive to deactivation by esterases. Therefore, these compounds are particularly useful in the treatment of skin disorders. When the compounds reaches the bloodstream, an esterase or an enzyme with esterase activity cleaves the compound into biologically inactive fragments or fragments with greatly reduced activity Ideally these degradation products exhibit a short serum and/or systemic half-life and are eliminated rapidly. These compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are particularly useful in treating cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, neurofibromatosis, psoriasis, hair loss, skin pigmentation, and dermatitis, for example. The present invention also provides methods for preparing compounds of the invention and intermediates thereto.

Abstract: Methods for modulating the level of a chemokine in a cell by administering to a cell an effective amount of a depside or an anthocyanin are provided. More particularly, a method for modulating the level of a chemokine in a cell by administering to a cell an effective amount of a depside having the structure of formula (IV): Formula (IV) wherein R is selected from H or CH3 or an anthocyanin selected from cyanidin 3-glucoside, delphinidin 3-glucoside, or combinations thereof, or an enantiomer, optical isomer, diastereomer, N-oxide, crystalline form, hydrate, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is provided. Also provided are compounds according to Formulas I-IV, pharmaceutical compositions, unit dosage forms, and food or feed supplements containing such compounds.

Abstract: Dermal delivery compositions are provided. Aspects of the dermal delivery compositions include the presence of active agent-calcium phosphate particle complexes, where these complexes include uniform, rigid, spherical nanoporous calcium phosphate particles associated with one or more active agents. Also provided are methods of using the compositions in active agent delivery applications.

Abstract: Method for preparing 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid and certain derivatives thereof, and use thereof in the preparation of plant-protection products. Method for combating aphids using 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid and certain derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Synthetic polyphenolic compounds of formula (I), their modes of synthesis, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are provided herein. Use of the compounds and compositions described herein for treating cancer and for treating metabolic disorders is also provided.

Abstract: [Problem] Provided is a compound which is useful as an agent for preventing and/or treating renal diseases. [Means for Solution] The present inventors have conducted extensive studies on compounds having a trypsin inhibitory action, and as a result, they have found that a guanidinobenzoic acid compound has a trypsin inhibitory action, thereby completing the present invention. The guanidinobenzoic acid compound of the present invention can be used as an agent for preventing and/or treating renal disease as an agent which will substitute low-protein diet therapy, and an agent for preventing and/or treating trypsin-related diseases, for example, pancreatitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hepatic encephalopathy, influenza, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions useful for reducing the risk of infection. In particular, disclosed herein are mandelic acid condensation polymers, compositions comprising such compounds, processes for producing such compounds, and methods of using such compounds.

Abstract: Synthetic dicinnamate compounds and their analogs are disclosed that exhibit anti-tumor activity and/or an anti-inflammatory activity, and have beneficial activity principally in destroying cancer cells. Furthermore, methods for the extraction of the extracts are disclosed.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, and Z are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: Provided are an excipient system and a medical container for an erythrocyte enriched liquid. The excipient system is prepared by adding a hemolysis inhibitor and a surfactant to an erythrocyte storage solution. Herein, the surfactant has an HLB value of 13 or more, and the number of oxyethylene groups at a hydrophilic segment in the molecular structure of the surfactant is 20 or more. The inside of the medical container is filled with the excipient system for an erythrocyte enriched liquid.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of a neutral endopeptidase inhibitor, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment, amelioration and/or prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy. The invention also relates to the use of a compound of Formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, X, A3, B1, s and n are defined herein, for the treatment, amelioration and/or prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents for use in the treatment, amelioration and/or prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy.

Abstract: Compounds that bind the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor, methods of their synthesis, methods of their therapeutic and/or prophylactic use, and methods of their use in stabilizing GLP-1 receptor in vitro for crystallization of the GLP-1 receptor are provided. Certain compounds may have activity as modulators or potentiators with respect to glucagon receptor, GIP receptor, GLP-1 and GLP-2 receptors, and PTH receptor on their own or in the presence of receptor ligands such as GIP (1-42), PTH (1-34), Glucagon (1-29), GLP-2 (1-33), GLP-1 (7-36), GLP-1 (9-36), oxyntomodulin and exendin variants.