Abstract: A method of treating a fetus or embryo suspected of having a congenital condition that involves an abnormal or missing protein, the method has the steps of a. providing a plurality of human umbilical cord blood in a form suitable for intravenous administration; a b. administering the human umbilical cord blood cells to a mother carrying a fetus of embryo suspected of having said congenital condition. Such congenital conditions include Sanfilippo's syndrome, Hunter's syndrome, Hurler's syndrome, Tay-Sachs disease, Gaucher's disease, von Gierke's disease, Pompes disease, Cori disease, Andersen disease, McArdle's disease, Hers disease, Tauri's disease or Type IX glycogen storage disease.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating tumor in a mammalian subject, which comprises administering a combination of (a) an anti-tumor agent and (b) a fatty acid derivative represented by the formula (I): to the subject in need thereof. The application also discloses a method for treating damages, especially gastrointestinal damages including mucositis such as stomatitis induced by an anti-tumor agent, wherein the method comprises administering a fatty acid derivative of formula (I) to the subject who is receiving the anti-tumor agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical bioadhesive formulations comprising low viscosity, non-liquid crystalline, mixtures of: a) at least one neutral diacyl lipid and/or at least one tocopherol; b) at least one phospholipid; c) at least one biocompatible, oxygen containing, low viscosity organic solvent; wherein at least one bioactive agent is dissolved or dispersed in the low viscosity mixture and wherein the pre-formulation forms, or is capable of forming, at least one liquid crystalline phase structure upon contact with an aqueous fluid. The invention additionally relates to a method of delivery of an active agent comprising administration of a preformulation of the invention, a method of treatment comprising administration of a preformulation of the invention and the use of a preformulation of the invention in a method for the manufacture of a medicament.

Abstract: Isolated metabolites of (1R-trans)-N-[[2-(2,3-dihydro-4-benzofuranyl)cyclopropyl]-methyl]propanamide, methods for their use, and compositions containing the metabolites.

Abstract: A compound of formula I, wherein the groups R1, R2, R3, X, m, and n are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the GPR40 receptor and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2. Furthermore, the invention relates to novel intermediates, useful for the synthesis of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an allosteric non-inhibitory chaperone of the lysosomal acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA) for use in the treatment of a pathological condition characterized by a deficiency of the lysosomal acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA), to pharmaceutical composition thereof, to a method for increasing the activity of GAA in a subject and to a method for identifying an allosteric non-inhibitory chaperone for GAA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel amide derivatives of N-urea substituted amino acids, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of the N-formyl peptide receptor like-1 (FPRL-1) receptor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating hair related disorders, including compounds that may be specific or modulate PPAR receptors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the synthesis of substituted phenoxymethylpropionic acid and related compounds. The compounds are useful for inhibiting the formation of AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products).

Abstract: Compositions, methods of making, and methods of using nanoclusters in which the nanoclusters comprise a plurality of nanoparticles having a core of nanoparticles arranged such that the surfaces of the nanoparticles contact adjacent nanoparticles, the nanoparticles comprise an active ingredient, and the nanocluster has a mass median aerodynamic diameter of from about 0.25 ?m to about 20 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: An agent for enhancing NO production, comprising citrulline or a salt thereof and serine or a salt thereof as an active ingredient. An agent for preventing or ameliorating vascular endothelial malfunction, comprising citrulline or a salt thereof and serine or a salt thereof as an active ingredient. An agent for preventing or ameliorating a symptom caused by vascular endothelial malfunction, comprising citrulline or a salt thereof and serine or a salt thereof as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Compounds particularly for use in an autoimmune inflammatory disease and especially the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease have the absolute stereochemistry and formula: In some cases R1 is leucine and R is selected from: OH, OCH3, OCH2CH3, OCH2CH2CH3, NH2, NHCH2CH2OH, NHCH3, N(CH3)2, NH(4-OH-3-benzoic acid).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: Provision of an N-acyl basic amino acid dispersion superior in dispersibility. The present invention provides a production method of an N-acyl basic amino acid dispersion having a pH of 2 to 12, comprising (1) a step of dissolving an N-acyl basic amino acid in a base solution, and (2) a step of mixing the obtained N-acyl basic amino acid solution with one or more equivalents of an acid relative to the base.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to integrin ligand discovery and to a method of integrin ligand discovery based upon induction of ligand-induced epitopes. Such ligands have the potential to be active agent as anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenesis and/or anti-thrombotic agents and for the treatment of integrin mediated diseases and/or conditions.

Abstract: Methods are provided herein for treating cardiac arrhythmias, such as for treating an arrhythmia syndrome, for example Brugada syndrome, in a subject. In some embodiments, the methods include selecting a subject with Brugada syndrome and administering to the subject an effective amount of an agent that increases the expression or activity of SIRT1 in the subject. In some embodiments, the agent increases Nav1.5 activation. In some embodiments, the agent increases the expression or activity of SRIT1 and increases Nav1.5 activation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (1S,2S,3S,4R)-3-[(1S)-1-acetylamino-2-ethyl-butyl]-4-guanidino-2-hydroxy-cyclopentyl-1-carboxylic acid hydrates compounds, preparing methods thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and preparing methods thereof, and the clinical uses of said compounds as neuramidinase inhibitors for anti-influenza.

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: Mew tranilast complexes and new tranilast cocrystals are disclosed. These include all tranilast nicotinamide complex, a 1:1 tranilast nicotinamide cocrystal, a 1:1 tranilast saccharin complex, a 1:1 tranilast saccharin cocrystal, a 1:1 tranilast gentisic acid complex, a 1:1 tranilast gentisic acid cocrystal, a 1:1 tranilast salicylic acid complex, a 1:1 tranilast salicylic acid cocrystal, a 1:1 tranilast urea complex, a 1:1 tranilast urea cocrystal, a 1:1 tranilast 4-amtnoben2oic acid complex, a 1:1 tranilast 4-am!nobers2oic acid cocrystal, a 1:1 tranilast 2,4-di?hydroxybenzoic acid complex and a 1:1 tranilast 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid cocrystal. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing a tranilast complex or cocrystal of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treatment using the tranilast complexes and cocrystais as well as the pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted 1-benzylcycloalkylcarboxylic acid derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to their use for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, and to their use for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, especially for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides a medicament for the treatment of cancer, which cause a reduction of cancer. This invention relates to use of a compound which has inhibitory activities against prostaglandin E2 receptor (EP4 receptor) and is represented by the following general formula (I), (II), (III), or (IV), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound or the salt for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of cancer. The invention relates to a method for treatment of cancer comprising administering the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound or the salt to humans or animals. The compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or the pharmaceutical composition may be used in combination with one or more second active agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I?; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, X and n are defined herein. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of application employing B51B6 vitamins in molecular transport creams or gels to deliver B6 in a high dose to bring about therapeutic ways in human or mammal tissues to reverse a disease process or injury to bring about normal function of the affected tissues. Examples of disease changes to normal include, but are not limited to strokes, cellulitis, facial acne, precancerous lesions, nerve injury like paresthesia, periorbital hematoma, pentathol general anesthesia recovery, headaches, improved sight, hypothyroidism, dental pain, dental gingivitis, insect bites, delayed hypersensitivity states, phlebitis of veins and synergism of steroid activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides new antiviral compounds and pharmacological compositions comprising these new compounds and their use in the prophylaxis, prevention and treatment of viral infections, particularly adenovirus and herpes virus infections.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating anthrax, inhibiting anthrax toxins and inhibiting anthrax toxin-induced cytotoxicity. Carboxylic acid-containing small molecules can be used in the methods and compositions disclosed herein, for example, sulindac and derivatives thereof may be used. Methods of screening for carboxylic acid-containing small molecules that can be used to treat anthrax are disclosed. Targeting the anthrax toxin reduces the risks of anthrax spores.

Abstract: A strip, which is both edible and dissolvable, is provided comprising a film and a dosage of at least 2% of the reference daily intake (RDI) of at least one dietary supplement for malnutrition or to prevent/treat alcohol induced hangovers. A method for treating malnutrition and/or preventing and treating alcohol-induced hangovers using a dissolvable orally administered strip.

Abstract: The compounds of formula (1) in which R1, R4, A and X have the meanings as given in the description, are novel effective EP2 agonists.

Abstract: Providing a hydrated food which contains theanine and in which theanine content can stably be maintained even when the hydrated food is preserved for a long period of time and the taste threshold of the food can be improved and the peculiar taste can be flavored. The problem can be overcome by a hydrated food containing theanine and pyroglutamic acid. In this case, it is preferable that pH ranges from about 2.8 to about 7.5. Furthermore, it is preferable that a content of pyroglutamic acid ranges from about 1% to about 20% relative to a content of theanine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to therapeutic compounds, treatment methods, and kits affecting the NCCa-ATP channel of neural tissue, including neurons, glia and blood vessels within the nervous system, and methods of using same. The NCCa-ATP channel is newly expressed in neural tissue following injury such as ischemia, and is regulated by the sulfonylurea receptor SUR1, being inhibited by sulfonylurea compounds, e.g., glibenclamide and tolbutamide, and opened by diazoxide. Antagonists of the NCCa-ATP channel, including SUR1 antagonists, are useful in the prevention, diminution, and treatment of injured or diseased neural tissue, including astrocytes, neurons and capillary endothelial cells, that is due to ischemia, tissue trauma, brain swelling and increased tissue pressure, or other forms of brain or spinal cord disease or injury. Agonists of the NCCa-ATP channel may be are useful in the treatment neural tissue where damage or destruction of the tissue, such as a gliotic capsule, is desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme and their use in treatment of non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome, central nervous system disorders, and diseases and conditions that are related to excessive glucocorticoids.

Abstract: The invention relates to Fatty Acid Fumarate Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Fumarate Derivative; and methods for treating or preventing cancer, a metabolic disorder or neurodegenerative disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Fumarate Derivative.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, X, m, R2, Y, R3, Z, n, R4, A and B are as defined in the specification, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: An effective dose of a pharmaceutically acceptable phenylbutyrate salt such as sodium phenylbutyrate applied to human ocular tissues or through injection or other means prevents ocular hypertension and treats glaucoma in humans, leading to a new medical therapy for lowering the intraocular pressure via a mechanism different from the existing glaucoma medications. This compound can be formulated in combination with topical or other forms of steroids in prevention and treatment of steroid induced ocular hypertension and glaucoma.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds that may be specific to PPAR and/or EGF receptors, and methods of making and using same.

Abstract: The invention described herein pertains to compounds, compositions, methods and uses thereof. The compounds described herein are in a class of glucose-lowering drugs useful for treating diabetes. Generally, compounds of the Formula I are described herein.

Abstract: The invention provides amino- and amido-aminotetralin compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and n are defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, that are antagonists at the mu opioid receptor. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat conditions associated with mu opioid receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an antitumor aqueous solution and an anticancer agent, both of which can kill cancer cells while having virtually no effects on normal cells, and to provide methods for producing the antitumor aqueous solution and the anticancer agent. The method of the invention for producing an antitumor aqueous solution for killing cancer cells includes an aqueous solution preparation step of preparing an aqueous solution through addition, to water, of a solute containing at least one of disodium hydrogen phosphate (Na2HPO4), sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO3), L-glutamine, L-histidine, and L-tyrosine disodium dihydrate (L-tyrosine.2Na.2H2O); and a plasma irradiation step of irradiating the aqueous solution with atmospheric pressure plasma generated in a plasma generation region by means of a plasma generator.

Abstract: This invention proposes an agent to block the “fuel supply” that energizes cancer cell growth by protecting surrounding cells to the cancer, particularly stromal fibroblast cells. The invention disables the products of surrounding cells useable for energy conversion by the cancer cell thereby crippling the cell and disabling its growth process. This application describes the use of a formulation of liposomally encapsulated glutathione that is preferably used orally to increase the level of glutathione in tissues in order to prevent and reverse the metabolic changes in cells that results in the formation of the metabolic fuel that supports cancer cells and to prevent the oxidative stress that damages normal support cells such as fibroblasts and can prevent and reverse these cells from the steps of autophagy and mitophagy that results in the cells decreasing the normal mitochondrial production of ATP for energy and resorting to the use of aerobic glycolysis for energy production.

Abstract: The invention provides antimicrobial compounds and compositions, and methods of using them. The compounds and compositions include, for example, a compound of any one of Formulas I-X. The invention further provides methods of preparing the compounds, and useful intermediates for their preparation. The compounds can possess highly specific and selective activity, such as antibacterial activity and/or enzymatic inhibitory activity. Accordingly, the compounds and compositions can be used to treat bacterial infections, or to inhibit or kill bacteria, either in vitro or in vivo.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including surfactant peroxycarboxylic acid, methods for making these compositions, and methods for reducing the population of a microorganism.

Abstract: A method for treating phytophotodermatitis including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by phytophotodermatitis, wherein said isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound according to formula I in particular as anti-ulcer agent and/or anti-Helicobacter pylori agent, wherein R1 is selected from linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl, H, thioether and benzyl, and R2 is selected from linear or branched C1-C10 alkanediyl and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions that bind to a predicted FK506 Binding Protein 52 (FKBP52) interaction surface on the androgen receptor hormone binding domain, otherwise known as FKBP52 Targeting Agents (FTAs) are provided. These compositions of the present invention are found to specifically recognize the FKBP52 regulatory surface on the androgen receptor and inhibit FKBP52 from functionally interacting with the androgen receptor. Compositions comprising the pharmaceutical composition, as well as methods of use, treatment and screening are also provided.