Abstract: A composition for treating TMJ degeneration comprising a hydrogel of sclerostin and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, or PLGA-encapsulated sclerostin, or sclerostin covalently linked to hyaluronic acid.

Abstract: A self-emulsifying bioactive concentrate produced by a process comprising the steps of (a) creating a lysophospholipid concentrate comprised of a de-oiled lecithin source and 0.1% to 10% of an enzyme with having phospholipase A activity, wherein the lysophospholipid concentrate contains greater than 20% lysophosphatidyl-choline; and (b) combining the lysophospholipid concentrate from step (a) with a retinyl ester formed by the reaction of retinol and one or a mixture of unsaturated fatty acid(s).

Abstract: The application of a highly controlled, micron-sized, branched, porous architecture to enhance the handling properties and degradation rate of hydrogels is described in the instant invention. A previously described pattern created through one-step nucleated crystallization in a hydrogel film creates tunable mechanical properties and/or chemical stability for use in tissue engineering applications. The bulk mechanical properties and the degradation rate of the material can be tuned easily by the addition or subtraction of crystalline structure or by the addition and subtraction of backfill material, making this useful for a variety of applications. Relevant mechanical properties that can be tuned through the application of this unique porosity are moduli, elasticity, tensile strength, and compression strength. The method of the present invention can be applied to biopolymers and natural materials as well as synthetic materials.

Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions containing omega-3 oil and a non-hydrophilic co-solvent that have an increased absorption rate. The pharmaceutical compositions may further contain one or more pharmaceutical organic molecules. The invention further provides kits containing these pharmaceutical compositions, methods for formulating pharmaceutical compositions containing omega-3 oil, and methods for decreasing the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, decreasing triglyceride or LDL cholesterol levels, decreasing pain or inflammation, treating diabetes, chronic pulmonary diseases, or irritable bowel syndrome, decreasing symptoms of an autoimmune disease or allergic conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of making excipient free N-Acetylglucosamine tablets and also the excipient free N-Acetylglucosamine tablets in a variety of sizes, in particular 10 gram tablets. These excipient free tablets are palatable and suitable for consumption by horses, smaller animals and humans. In the method of making these tablets, of N-Acetylglucosamine powder is mixed with a specific amount of water, to bring about a moldable mass which is formed into suitably sized tablets through compression in a tablet mold. The solvent water is then allowed to evaporate leaving behind an excipient free N-Acetylglucosamine tablet.

Abstract: Gastro-intestinal release capsule intended for oral use in a method for desensitizing and/or inducing tolerance in a peanut-allergic subject or, alternatively, for diagnosing a peanut allergy in a subject. The capsule has a shell and a core, the core has a composition of peanut including peanut, at least one oil, at least one first pulverulent excipient and, optionally, at least one second prebiotic excipient. The capsule is provided and ingested in an unopened form.

Abstract: A novel lysophospholipid concentrate produced by a process comprising the steps of combining (i) a de-oiled lecithin and (ii) from about 0.5 to about 2% of an enzyme with PLA2 activity. The lysophospholipid concentrate is a pourable, homogenous mixture/solution at or about room temperature with has no significant visible precipitate that (a) has an HLB of greater than 12, (b) contains greater than about 20% lysophosphatidylcholine, and (c) contains greater than about 10% lysophosphatidic acid or an LPA-mimetic. Novel low-urea retinoate compounds produced by the reaction of (a) retinoic acid and (b) one or both of glycerine and/or a monoacylglyceride in the presence of a carbodiimide coupling agent, and preferably in the presence of p-toluene sulfonic acid. The low-urea retinoate is a pourable, homogenous mixture/solution at or about room temperature with no significant visible precipitate.

Abstract: A composition comprising N-acetyl-glucosamine-6-phosphate, glucuronic acid, and a magnesium sulfate in the proportions of 50 to 75, 55 to 83 and 33 to 66 mmoles/kg respectively. The composition has restorative effects on aged and wrinkled skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, devices and methods of delayed and sustained release of energy molecules for brain function. The composition comprises an energy molecule required for human brain function; wherein the release of the energy molecule is delayed and then sustained over a period of time. The methods comprise administering the composition subject in need thereof immediately prior to going to sleep. The present invention also relates to systems for brain stimulation during sleep and methods of use thereof. The system comprises a brain stimulation module and at least one of a brain energy source, a hypnotic source, or both. The methods involve administering to a subject a brain energy molecule, a hypnotic, or both and providing to the subject during restorative sleep a sensory stimulation.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating constipation in subjects in need thereof. The method includes administering a therapeutically effective dosage of N-acetylglucosamine. Subjects who may benefit from treatment include those having synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's Disease.

Abstract: Methods of preventing or delaying the weakening of as well as improving the strengthening of muscles includes the step of providing an effective amount or dose of N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc), related saccharides, or combinations thereof both to improve myogenesis.

Abstract: This application relates to compositions comprising shortened fibers of poly-N-acetylglucosamine and/or a derivative thereof (“sNAG nanofibers”) and the use of such compositions in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for mitigating or ameliorating osteoarthritis in vertebrate subjects including administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous hyaluronan formulation. Also disclosed is an oral or parenteral hyaluronan composition comprising a polydisperse hyaluronan and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a method of manufacturing the composition.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to deuterium-enriched hyaluronan, d-HA, compositions containing the same, methods of using the same, and methods for making the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for mitigating or ameliorating osteoarthritis in vertebrate subjects including administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous hyaluronan formulation. Also disclosed is an oral or parenteral hyaluronan composition comprising a polydisperse hyaluronan and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a method of manufacturing the composition.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with a data view for clinical data are described. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request from a user to view summarized case report form (CRF) data, where the CRF data corresponds to a plurality case report forms (CRFs) stored in one or more normalized transactional tables. A view query is constructed based, at least in part, on the request and executed on one or more denormalized summary tables to construct a view. The denormalized summary tables store selected CRF data from the normalized transactional tables and are updated concurrently with each update to the transactional tables. The method includes rendering the view for display.

Abstract: Provided are biomass-based materials and valuable uses of microalgal biomass including: (i) acetylation of microalgal biomass to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (ii) use of triglyceride containing microalgal biomass for production of thermoplastics; (iii) combination of microalgal biomass and at least one type of plant polymer to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (iv) anionization of microalgal biomass to form a water absorbant material; (v) cationization of microalgal biomass, and optional flocculation, to form a water absorbant material; (vi) crosslinking of anionized microalgal biomass; (vii) carbonization of microalgal biomass; and (viii) use of microalgal biomass in the making of paper.

Abstract: The invention provides a use of the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein for preparing a medicament for preventing or treating epithelium trauma of the intestinal mucosa, wherein the protein is selected from: (a) a protein having an amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1; (b) a protein which has a sequence having at least 70% homology with the amino acid sequence in the (a) and has the effect of preventing or treating epithelium trauma of the intestinal mucosa. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising the protein (a) or (b) as the active component.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of hemostasis, including methods, compositions, and devices that can be employed to achieve hemostasis at an increased rate. More specifically the present invention relates to hemostatic compositions that achieve a hemostatic effect at a distance from the site of application of the composition, and a method for administering such a composition to effectively reduce localized vascular complications associated with treating a breach or puncture in a vein or artery and reduce the time to achieve hemostasis.

Abstract: There are described tooth filling materials and dental varnishes for inhibiting the biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans containing (a) a quantity of an active substance for inhibiting the biofilm formation, (b) a material for forming a structure for the uptake and delayed release of the active substance and (c) a filling material system. Another aspect of this invention relates to a method for producing tooth filling materials or dental varnishes according to the invention for inhibiting the biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans. The present invention also relates to a kit comprising tooth filling materials or dental varnishes according to the invention and one or more additional constituents. There are also described methods for inhibiting the biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans, methods for producing a dental component which inhibits the biofilm formation and the use of the active substance for producing a dental material.

Abstract: Hydrophilic transportable N-linked glycosyl dopaminergic prodrug compounds and methods of their use.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions, formulations, and intermediates are provided which may be utilized to formulate various sweeteners and other products. The formulations described herein are made from constituents found in soils or fossilized soils.

Abstract: An individual at risk for necrotizing enterocolitis and related disorders can be identified by measuring the level of at least one secretor antigen in a biological sample from the individual and comparing the measured level of the at least one secretor antigen to a predetermined value or a predetermined range of values. Among the secretor antigens which can be measured are: the H-1, H-2, Lewisb and Lewisy antigens and derivatives thereof (e.g., a sialylated form of Lewis a, Lewis x, Lewis b, Lewis y; H-1, H-2, Lewis a, Lewis x, Lewis b or Lewis y).

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the amelioration of osteophyte formation including administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an exogenous hyaluronan formulation.

Abstract: A method of promoting recovery of cell viability of a damaged respiratory cell. The method includes a step of administering to the cell at least one pharmaceutically acceptable compound, which accelerates sialyglycoconjugate biosynthesis to restore sialylglycoconjugates on the surface of the respiratory cell. Also disclosed are a method and a pharmaceutical composition, both for treating a respiratory condition.

Abstract: A human dietary supplement comprises theacrine and optionally other compounds that modulate the effects of theacrine. Uses for the theacrine-containing supplement include improvement of at least one of mood, energy, focus, concentration or sexual desire or a reduction of at least one of anxiety or fatigue.

Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of an inflammatory or immune disorder with a pharmaceutical composition including methylsulphonylmethane, glucosamine and glycine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives of these compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and formulations comprising glucosamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in the treatment of joint conditions and adapted for use in a bath or soak or bath beads, powders, salts, and oils, kits, and methods of treatment using the same. Also disclosed are lozenges, suppositories, patches, and topical creams comprising glucosamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in the treatment of joint conditions and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments the joint conditions include osteoarthritis.

Abstract: The invention relates to inhibitors of polysialic (PSA) de-N-acetylase, methods of their production and use. The methods involve use of a PSA de-N-acetylase inhibitor for modifying the growth of cells, such as inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. The compositions include an inhibitor of a PSA de-N-acetylase, such as N-substituted derivatives of the amino sugars hexosamine and neuraminic acid, as well as conjugates and aggregates. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions that include a PSA de-N-acetylase inhibitor of the invention. Kits containing one or more inhibitor compositions of the invention, as well as methods of preparing the compositions also are provided.

Abstract: The present document describes methods of use of photo activated compositions for oral disinfection and/or treatments which comprise at least one oxidant, at least one photoactivator capable of activating the oxidant, and at least one healing factor chosen from hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and allantoin, in association with a pharmacologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Provided are effective and highly safe agents, medicaments and the like for ameliorating various disorders caused by brain hypofunction. Also provided is a preventing or ameliorating agent for brain hypofunction containing N-acetyl-D-mannosamine, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing, ameliorating or treating disorders due to brain hypofunction, containing an effective amount of N-acetyl-D-mannosamine and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a food comprising N-acetyl-D-mannosamine added thereto.

Abstract: There is provided a skin rejuvenation composition which comprises at least one oxidant, at least one photoactivator capable of activating the oxidant, and at least one healing factor chosen from hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and allantoin, in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of modulating joint inflammation, joint pain, joint stiffness, cartilage degradation, or improving mobility, range of motion, flexibility, joint physical function, or any combination thereof. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other joint management agents, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, glucosamine compounds, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.

Abstract: There is provided a wound healing composition which comprises at least one oxidant, at least one photoactivator capable of activating the oxidant and at least one healing factor chosen from hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and allantoin in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In addition, a method of topically treating wounds using at least one oxidant and at least one photoactivator capable of activating the oxidant followed by illumination of said photosensitizer is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides for the use of compounds represented by the structure of the general formula (A): wherein L is a lipid or a phospholipid, Z is either nothing, ethanolamine, serine, inositol, choline, or glycerol, Y is either nothing or a spacer group ranging in length from 2 to 30 atoms, X is a physiologically acceptable monomer, dimer, oligomer, or polymer, wherein X is a glycosaminoglycan; and n is a number from 2 to 1000, wherein any bond between L, Z, Y and X is either an amide or an esteric bond in treating a subject suffering from a disease associated with harmful angiogenic processes such as cancer.

Abstract: Compositions containing a small molecule therapeutic and an alkyl N,N-disubstituted amino acetate are disclosed. Inclusion of the alkyl N,N-disubstituted amino acetate enhances the pharmacokinetic properties of the small molecule therapeutic.

Abstract: Improved hemostatic agents take the form of granules or particles that can be used to stanch, seal, or stabilize a site of hemorrhage, including a noncompressible hemorrhage.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for treating a dental disorder in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a modified hyaluronan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein said hyaluronan or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester comprises at least one sulfate group and the primary C-6 hydroxyl proton of at least one N-acetyl-glucosamine residue is substituted with a C1-C10 unsubstituted alkyl group or fluoroalkyl group.

Abstract: The application of a highly controlled, micron-sized, branched, porous architecture to enhance the handling properties and degradation rate of hydrogels is described in the instant invention. A previously described pattern created through one-step nucleated crystallization in a hydrogel film creates tunable mechanical properties and/or chemical stability for use in tissue engineering applications. The bulk mechanical properties and the degradation rate of the material can be tuned easily by the addition or subtraction of crystalline structure or by the addition and subtraction of backfill material, making this useful for a variety of applications. Relevant mechanical properties that can be tuned through the application of this unique porosity are moduli, elasticity, tensile strength, and compression strength. The method of the present invention can be applied to biopolymers and natural materials as well as synthetic materials.

Abstract: A carrier enhancing absorption of medication includes a target medication, an emulsifier, a small-molecular hyaluronic acid (HA) component, an absorption enhancer and a cream base, wherein the carrier promotes infiltration of target medication from skin over affected area and enhance the absorption efficacy of human body by synergistic interaction.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for intraocular injection are described, the compositions consisting essentially of a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-bacterial agent (such as moxifloxacin), a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-inflammatory agent (such as triamcinolone), at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods for fabricating the compositions and using them for intraocular injections are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of therapeutics and in particular, chemotherapy. Even more particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic strategies which reduce the toxicity or enhance the efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents. Compositions and methods of treatment and prophylaxis are also contemplated by the present invention.

Abstract: The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. These formulations have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time and provide stable copious foam. The formulations of the present invention also exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method.

Abstract: Glycosylated antitumor ether lipids (GAELs) are effective cytotoxic agents against cancer stem cells. Furthermore, combining GAELs which kill cells by a caspase-independent pathway with agents that kill cells by apoptosis will lead to elimination of the differentiated tumor cells and the undifferentiated cancer stem cells leading to an elimination of the tumor and preventing recurrence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new pharmaceutical compositions of flurbiprofen or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and glucosamine or salts thereof. Particularly, the present invention relates to new pharmaceutical compositions for use in the treatment of pain and inflammatory symptoms associated with joint and cartilage disorders, especially with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: Bilayer Tablet Formulations of Flurbiprofen And Glucosamin The present invention relates to a bilayer tablet formulation of flurbiprofen and glucosamine. Particularly, the present invention relates to a bilayer tablet formulation having a controlled release flurbiprofen and immediate release glucosamine; furthermore relates to their process and use.

Abstract: A treated surface of a device (10) for implantation or for application as a wound dressing, comprises an array of plasma-activated hydrophilic cell-adhesive areas (18) having the ability to reduce fibrous reaction, is in the form of an array of islets of activation. Each islet of activation (18) has a length which is less than 6 ?m, a width which is less than 2 ?m and the distance between islets is preferably from 4 ?m to 6 ?m. The islets of activation (18) are surrounded by non-activated, non-adhesive, hydrophobic areas.

Abstract: Described herein are fatty acid carbohydrate-hydroxyl-hybrid compounds and derivatives thereof, and methods of treating or preventing disease and disease symptoms using the compounds and compositions thereof.

Abstract: An ophthalmic preparation and method, usable to treat conjunctivochalasis. The ophthalmic preparation comprises an aqueous solution of glycerol. The preparation may also include additional components including high molecular weight polymers for viscosity control and pharmacologically active substances. The method includes administering an ophthalmic preparation including an aqueous solution of glycerol to a patient.

Abstract: There is provided a skin rejuvenation composition which comprises at least one oxidant, at least one photoactivator capable of activating the oxidant, and at least one healing factor chosen from hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and allantoin, in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.