Abstract: The invention provides intravenous formulations of propofol in an oil-in-water emulsion, having a combination of preservatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of rotigotine [(?)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-6-[propyl[2-(2-thienyl)ethyl]amino]-1-naphthol] and its prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts for producing a pharmaceutical agent for treating depression.

Abstract: Compositions comprising hydroxytyrosol-containing formulations and treatment regiments comprising hydroxytyrosol and/or oleuropein and chemotherapeutic agents are disclosed. Compositions and/or regiments may optionally include the administration of vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants. Methods for using these compositions and treatment regimens for treating subjects for diseases, such as a malignancy, and for inducing or enhancing angiogenesis, treating or preventing oxidative stress, for treating or preventing high glucose-induced dysfunction, treating or preventing chemotherapy-induced dysfunction, and for improving cell viability are provided. Various methods for use of the hydroxytyrosol compositions for inhibition of lysine specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) in various cancers are also provided.

Abstract: An aqueous disinfectant formulation comprising at least one phenolic compound of natural origin; a surfactant sufficient to form a solution or dispersion of the essential oil in an aqueous carrier; a solvent, and sufficient water to make 100 weight percent is described herein.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided which comprise effective amounts of one or more analgesics, such as hydrocodone or acetaminophen, and an antiemetic, such as promethazine, to treat a subject, including reducing or eliminating an adverse effect associated with the analgesics.

Abstract: The present application provides an aqueous, stable, VOC-free microemulsion based antimicrobial disinfectant and/or cleaning concentrate composition capable of inhibiting or killing gram(+), gram(?) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) comprising (i) a water-soluble matrix composite made of (a) water-soluble polymer, and (b) water-soluble surfactant; (ii) a blend of antimicrobial agents comprising (a) at least one compound selected from phenols, halogenated phenols, derivatives of phenols, derivatives of halogenated phenols, bis -phenols, cresols, resorcinols, halogenated hydroxyl diphenylethers, anilides or combinations thereof; and (b) at least one compound derived from essential oils; and (iii) optionally, one or more additives. Also, there is described a method of use and process for preparing the composition.

Abstract: Compositions for treating hair are disclosed. Methods of making and using compositions for treating hair are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to pharmaceutical formulations containing propofol, methods for making such formulations, and methods for administering propofol at a pH above about 6.5, wherein the pain normally associated with propofol administration is reduced.

Abstract: Provided is a tyrosinase activity inhibitor, a melanin production inhibitor, a skin-whitening agent, and a cosmetic product, which have an excellent tyrosinase activity inhibitory effect with a high level of safety. A tyrosinase inhibitor comprising isopropylmethylphenol as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with methods, regimens and dosage forms employing a beta 2 adrenergic receptor agonist such as terbutaline sulphate, for treating nocturnal hypoglycaemia in human subjects whilst reducing incidence of hyperglycaemia in said subjects upon wakening.

Abstract: A method of treating a prostate cancer condition in a mammal in need of such treatment is disclosed. The method comprises administrating to the mammal an anti-prostate cancer effective amount of a compound of a plant essential oil.

Abstract: A buccally administered dosage for assisting with the relief of common digestive complaints where the dosage formed into a hard candy dosage drop, where the dosage is a sugar base infused with a botanical derivative that has concentrated active compositions in sufficient concentration to provide a soothing effect of digestive upset, and where the drop has favorable organoleptic properties.

Abstract: A composition including water, about 0.1% to about 0.4% of a 4-substituted resorcinol, an ester having at least about 25 carbon atoms, and a polymeric emulsifier is provided. The composition comprises less than about 5% by weight of oils and is substantially free of monomeric emulsifier. Methods of treating the skin are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a class of compounds which have an enhancing effect on peroxidase based antimicrobial compositions. The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for prolonged topical use comprising enhancing agents such as methoxyphenols and substituted benzylaldehydes. Examples hereof are respectively guaiacol and vanillin.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a composition having an excellent anti-obesity action without potential for adverse side effects and the like even if taken for a long period of time. The composition is an anti-obesity composition containing an acacia bark derivative.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a platform of using zebrafish in screening candidates for treating and/or preventing myopia and keratoconus disease. The disclosure is mainly based on that Lumican, one of several SLRPs, plays an important role in the regulation of fibrillogenesis or the genes affecting the size of eyeballs in zebrafish, in addition to playing an important role in clinical myopia. Therefore, the disclosure uses the established zebrafish model to further identify the drugs affecting the expression of lumican and collagen fibrillogenesis, and/or the regulation of eyeball size. These drugs are potential candidates for treating myopia and/or keratoconus disease.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and formulations comprising catechol and/or acetogenins and various combinations thereof; including various combinations with other ingredients including botanical preparations containing acetogenin, an extract of green tea or a therapeutically active flavanoid contained in green tea; and one or more quinones. The invention includes a pharmaceutical composition including a salt of rhodizonic acid, an OH anion-generating base, a non-toxic acid, a quinone, a salt-containing sulfite, catechol and optionally, an acetogenin and an extract of green tea. The compositions and formulations demonstrate positive effects against a broad variety of cancer, autoimmune diseases, viruses and provides antioxidant protection against peroxyl hydrophilic, peroxyl lipophilic, hydroxyl, peroxynitrite and super oxide radicals. The compositions and formulations can be used for nutritional and nutraceutical uses, and used as dietary supplements.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods of delivery of CoQ-10 solubilized in monoterpenes. Use of monoterpenes as dissolving agents, greatly effects the ability to incorporate greater amounts of bioactive CoQ-10 in formulations, such as soft gel capsules.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to inhibitors of tyrosinase, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such tyrosinase inhibitors, and methods of making and using the same. Specifically, included in the present invention are compositions of matter comprised of at least one 2,4-dihydroxybenzene analog, which inhibit the activity of tyrosinase and which inhibit the overproduction of melanin.

Abstract: A cream base for the topical application of skin care therapeutics and a process for making the cream base. In one embodiment, the therapeutic is tretinoin, hydroquinone and fluocinolone acetonide for the treatment of hyperpigmented skin conditions, such as melasma.

Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) including; autistic disorder, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), Rett's disorder, and PDD-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of one or more compounds as disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabigerol (CBG) type compounds and derivatives thereof in the treatment of mood disorders.

Abstract: Dermal fibroblasts permanently loose their ability to synthesize elastin, the major component of elastic fibers, shortly after puberty. This progressive loss of elastic fibers cannot be replaced, resulting in the physical signs of aging. The present invention provides methods and compositions containing the polyphenols ellagic acid and/or tannic acid for protection against degradation of cutaneous elastic fibers by the elastolytic enzymes. The use of ellagic acid and/or tannic acid increased the overall deposition of elastic fibers in healthy and damaged skin cells. The protection of both intra-tropoelastin and extra-cellular mature elastic fibers from proteolytic enzymes by ellagic acid and tannic acid caused an increase in the net deposition of elastic fibers. Therefore, embodiments of the present invention provide methods and composition for the treatment of skin and prevention and treatment of degradation of dermal elastic fibers.

Abstract: Environmentally friendly, low whitening compositions are described. The compositions have aromatic alcohols and esters with a melting point from about 20° C. to about 40° C. The compositions are substantially free of silicones and suitable to impart excellent sensory characteristics in the absence of whitening and when topically applied to the skin of a consumer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and composition for treating acne using lignan compounds represented by Formula 1. More particularly, the invention relates to an antibacterial composition against acne-causing bacteria, containing lignan compounds represented by Formula 1, as well as a method for treating acne using the same. The lignan compounds represented by Formula 1 are excellent not only in the antibacterial activity of inhibiting the growth of acne-causing bacteria, but also in thermal stability. Accordingly, the lignan compounds may be useful as antibacterial agents against the acne-causing bacteria, and acne treatment agents.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to pharmaceutical formulations containing propofol, methods for making such formulations, and methods for administering propofol at a pH above about 6.5, wherein the pain normally associated with propofol administration is reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gelatin-free soft caramel including a soft caramel base mass that contains at least one polysaccharide hydrocolloid as texturing agent, a crystalline sweetener phase formed by isomaltulose, and a noncrystalline sweetener phase, wherein the caramel is gelatin-free. It can be made by providing a noncrystalline sweetener phase by dissolving at least one soluble sweetener in water, adding polysaccharide hydrocolloid, fat component, emulsifier and a part of the total amount of the isomaltulose to the noncrystalline sweetener phase, steam heating the mixture to a temperature of at least 100° C., adding the remaining isomaltulose to the heated mixture while stirring, incorporating air into the mixture and cooling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising substituted phenols, and methods of treating human skin and signs of skin aging using said compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides liquid compositions in the form of physically stable emulsions comprising a semifluorinated alkane. The semifluorinated alkane is comprised in the dispersed phase, which may also include an active pharmaceutical ingredient. One of the preferred active ingredients is propofol. The compositions are optionally heat sterilisable and can be used for pharmaceutical or cosmetic product applications, and administered topically, intravenously, or via other routes.

Abstract: The invention provides a specially designed headband saturated with a chemical solution that deters lice infestations. The invention provides an effective means of preventing lice from infesting the head and scalp, sparing a user the hassle and discomfort associated with eradicating lice with stringent shampoo. The Preventive 30 Day Lice Activated Headband is a gentle yet effective formula that repels lice, prevents infestations from occurring and controls the spread of lice.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods of delivery of CoQ-10 solubilized in monoterpenes. Use of monoterpenes as dissolving agents, greatly effects the ability to incorporate greater amounts of bioactive CoQ-10 in formulations, such as soft gel capsules.

Abstract: The invention concerns a decontaminating composition having simultaneously bactericidal, fungicidal and virocidal properties, comprising as active components eugenol, eugenol acetate, vanillin and carvacrol, characterized in that said active constituents are present in the following percentages by weight: at least about 12% eugenol, at least about 3% eugenol acetate, at least about 0.1% vanillin and at least about 0.5% carvacrol. Said decontaminating composition can be used as liquid or solid soaps. It can also impregnate in liquid form fabrics and nonwoven fabrics such as garments for medical use, bed sheets, slip covers, surgery drape, dressings and gauze such as those applied to the skin of serious burn victims.

Abstract: A personal care composition is disclosed comprising a di-amido gellant, wherein the di-amido gellant has a formula: wherein R1 and R2 are aminofunctional end-groups which may be the same or different, and L is a linking moiety of molecular weight from 14 to 500 g/mol. The personal care composition may take a variety of forms such as a leave-on composition or an emulsion and/or may comprise one or more actives or agents.

Abstract: A method of treating a patient infected with a lipid encapsulated virus by administering to the patient about 1000 mg to about 5000 mg per day of a nutritional supplement having from about 40 to about 80 wt. % L-lysine, from about 20 to about 50 wt. % butylated hydroxytoluene and from about 1 to about 10 wt. % Echinacea. Administration of the nutritional supplement inhibits ulcer formation resulting from lipid encapsulated virus infections such as herpes simplex I and II infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nutritional products containing hydroxytyrosol, particularly fond products (i.e.: fortified edible oils and fortified edible oil-containing products) and dietary supplements (i.e.: soft gel capsules containing fortified edible oils) with increased antioxidant capacity to be used as a source of hydroxytyrosol for preventing or treating cardiovascular diseases, plaque build-up in the arteries, arterial hypertension, and metabolic syndrome, thanks to the nutritional supply of an hydroxytyrosol rich composition.

Abstract: A method of modulating a physiological parameter of a patient is provided. The method includes disabling one or more pre-aortic ganglion cells within a pre-aortic ganglion trans-venously and improving the physiological parameter. The method further includes destroying a pre-aortic ganglion cell trans-venously to prevent regeneration.

Abstract: A method of reducing the cholesterol level of a subject by administering to that subject quercetin, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and statin.

Abstract: Disclosed is an agent for skin external preparation which is hardly reduced in viscosity even when stored for a long period under extreme high temperature storage conditions and is therefore stable. The preparation is in an emulsion form, and comprises (1) an alginic acid polyol ester having an esterification degree ranging from 75 to 95% (e.g., alginic acid propylene glycol ester) and/or a salt thereof; (2) a polyvalent metal ion (e.g., a calcium ion); and (3) a 4-alkylresolcinol (e.g., 4-n-butylresolcinol) and/or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an amphiphilic cyclic phosphazene trimer which is biocompatible and a method for preparing the same. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations of hydrophobic drugs that are micelle-encapsulated by the amphiphilic cyclic phosphazene trimer and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for lowering counts of pathogenic microorganisms in food products such as ready to eat meat and poultry products are disclosed. In various embodiments, the compositions and methods comprise antimicrobial compositions with one or more essential oils added.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion containing an ester of fatty acid and of polyethylene glycol, an additional surfactant chosen from esters of C16-C22 fatty acid and of sorbitan and esters of C16-C22 fatty acid and of glycerol, a polycondensate of ethylene oxide and of propylene oxide consisting of polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol blocks, and a hydroxylated diphenylmethane derivative. The composition has good stability, in particular after 24 hours at 55° C. Application in caring for and making up keratinous substances.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to pharmaceutical formulations containing propofol, methods for making such formulations, and methods for administering propofol at a pH above about 6.5, wherein the pain normally associated with propofol administration is reduced.

Abstract: A composition-of-matter comprising a substance usable in producing packaging material and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ar-turmerone, a sesquiterpene alcohol and a turmeric oleoresin solid residue.

Abstract: A method for forming an antimicrobial composition that includes mixing an antimicrobially active botanical oil (e.g., thymol, carvacrol, etc.) and protein within a melt blending device (e.g., extruder) is provided. Despite the problems normally associated with melt processing proteins, the present inventors have discovered that the processing conditions and components may be selectively controlled to allow for the formation of a stable, melt-processed composition that is able to exhibit good mechanical properties. For example, the extrusion temperature(s) and shear rate employed during melt blending are relatively low to help limit polypeptide dissociation, thereby minimizing the impact of aggregation and embrittlement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing a) at least one monoacyl lipid; b) at least one diacyl glycerol and/or tochopherol; and c) at least one fragmentation agent; and optionally an active agent. The compositions are capable of self-dispersing to provide colloidal non-lamellar particles upon contact with an aqueous fluid. The invention additionally provides a method for forming non-lamellar particles from such compositions, and pharmaceutical formulations containing the compositions, plus non-lamellar particles formable from the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the use of the compound of Formula (I?) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, isomer, or prodrug thereof for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of hematological dyscrasias, including myelodisplastic syndromes (MDSs) and for improving the efficacy of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and/or cancer immunotherapy. In addition, it relates to the use of a compound of formula (I?) for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cancer of an organ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutical agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, which carrier comprises a protein, for example, human serum albumin and/or deferoxamine. He human serum albumin is present in an amount effective to reduce one or more side effects associated with administration of the pharmaceutical composition. The inventor also provides methods for reducing on or more side effects of administration of the pharmaceutical composition, and methods for enhancing transport and binding of a pharmaceutical agent to a cell.

Abstract: Provided herein are pure and isolated natural products and analogs thereof of Formula (I), (II), (III), and (IV), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use, for example, for treating a bacterial infection. Further provided are methods useful in identifying an inhibitor of bacterial sugar fermentation in a bacterial strain, such as a compound (inhibitor) of Formula (I), (II), (III), or (IV): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A method of delivering a biologically active chemical agent to an arthropod pest of a bee, comprising exposing a surface of the said bee to carnauba wax particles having a volume mean diameter of at least 10 ?m comprising at least one biologically active chemical agent, wherein the bee delivers the biologically active chemical agent to the arthropod pest, characterized in that the carnauba wax particles consist essentially of 89.5-99.4% by weight of carnauba wax; ?10% by weight of biologically active chemical agent; and 0.5% by weight of flow agent.

Abstract: A (?)-stereoisomer of formula (I): (formula I), wherein X is H or F; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, is useful as an anesthetic.