Abstract: Suggested are new extracts of microalgae selected from the group consisting of (i) Monodus sp. (ii) Thalassiosira sp. (iii) Chaetoceros sp. and/or (iv) Chlorococcum sp. obtainable by treating said microalgae with a solvent selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 aliphatic alcohols, ethyl acetate, water or their mixtures, removing the dissolved extracts from the residues and recovering the pure extracts from the solvent. The extracts show excellent properties particularly in modulating the metabolism of human skin and hair follicles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition, containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, a combination of at least one monosaccharide chosen from mannose, rhamnose and a mixture thereof, and of at least one antioxidant. The present invention also relates to the use of such a composition.

Abstract: With the rise in resistance to antibiotics such as methicillin, there is a need for new drugs. The invention provides small molecules that inhibit cellular drug targets such as UPPS and FPPS by interacting with binding pockets, thereby preventing enzyme function. Compounds described herein are also active against Staphylococcus aureus (MIC90˜0.25 ?g/mL), can potently synergize with methicillin (fractional inhibitory concentration index=0.25), and are protective in a mouse infection model. The invention therefore provides numerous compounds for anti-bacterial treatments and for restoring sensitivity to drugs such as methicillin, using combination therapies.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sugar-linker-drug conjugates, of the formula [A-B-]n-L-D, wherein A is a saccharide; B is a spacer, n is an integer selected from 1 to 3; L is a linker group and D is a drug having a chemically reactive functional group selected from the group consisting of a primary or secondary amine, hydroxyl, sulfhydryl, carboxyl, aldehyde and ketone. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the conjugates and methods of using them are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to dendritic compounds, the use of these compounds as pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, processes for preparing the compounds, and methods of treating diseases or conditions in which it is desirable to inhibit ?-secretase.

Abstract: A method for the purification of idraparinux sodium includes: passing a solution including a crude idraparinux sodium through a column including a sodium ion exchange resin to obtain a first mixture; passing a solution including the first mixture through a gel chromatogaphy column to obtain a second mixture; and precipitating a purified idraparinux sodium from a solution including the second mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of glucosylglycerol or glucosylglycerol esters with a view to increasing the expression of cell protective enzymes for the protection and stabilization of human skin and/or mucous membranes. It has been demonstrated that glucosylglycerol plays an effective role in the stimulation and activation of cell protective enzymes such as superoxide dismutase. It is thus possible in this manner to protect human skin cells effectively against damaging external influences.

Abstract: L-Rhamnose antigen-lipid conjugates for recruitment of the immune system to sites of tumor growth for initiating an anti-tumor antigen response. Methods for introducing L-rhamnose antigen-conjugated lipids into cell membranes such that L-rhamnose antigens are displayed on the cell surface. The cells can be tumor cells and more specifically can be melanoma cells. Cells are contacted with one or more L-rhamnose antigen-lipid conjugates such that L-rhamnose antigen-lipid conjugates are inserted into the cell membrane. The cells can be contacted for example by intratumoral injection. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the L-rhamnose antigen-lipid conjugates and therapeutic methods employing the conjugates and compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of natural pharmaceutical chemistry, and in particular, to a resveratrol dimer (7R,8R)-trans-?-viniferin (I), a preparation process therefor and a purpose thereof in lowering a blood sugar level. According to the present invention, an R type of resveratrol dimer is separated from the resveratrol dimer by using high-speed countercurrent chromatography. Pharmacodynamic tests proved that the R type of resveratrol dimer has a better effect in lowering a blood sugar level than a racemate.

Abstract: By either forming a triaryl acid halide or a triaryl mixed anhydride and subsequently treating with aqueous sodium azide, triaryl acyl azides are prepared in high yield using inexpensive reagents in a process in which by-products are easily removed from the triaryl acyl azide.

Abstract: Activated fatty acids, pharmaceutical compositions including activated fatty acids, methods for using activated fatty acids to treat a variety of diseases, and methods for preparing activated fatty acids are provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides liposome compositions containing substituted ammonium and/or polyanion, and optionally with a desired therapeutic or imaging entity. The present invention also provide methods of making the liposome compositions provided by the present invention.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide an extinguishing agent which has excellent fire-extinguishing property and which exhibits high safety to the environment and human body. The fire extinguishing agent of the present invention is characterized in comprising a biosurfactant.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a macrolide compound as shown by formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compound of the present disclosure is an antibacterial agent, and can be used to treat various bacterial and protozoal infections. The present disclosure further relates to the preparation method of the compound and a pharmaceutical composition thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical device for delivering a therapeutic agent to a tissue. The medical device has a layer overlying the exterior surface of the medical device. The layer contains a therapeutic agent, an antioxidant, and an additive. In certain embodiments, the additive has a hydrophilic part and a drug affinity part, wherein the drug affinity part is at least one of a hydrophobic part, a part that has an affinity to the therapeutic agent by hydrogen bonding, and a part that has an affinity to the therapeutic agent by van der Waals interactions. In some embodiments, the additive is a liquid. In other embodiments, the additive is at least one of a surfactant and a chemical compound, and the chemical compound has one or more hydroxyl, amino, carbonyl, carboxyl, acid, amide or ester groups.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for treating and preventing renal/kidney disease, insulin resistance/diabetes, fatty liver disease, and/or endothelial dysfunction/cardiovascular disease using synthetic triterpenoids, optionally in combination with a second treatment or prophylaxis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated medical device for rapid delivery of a therapeutic agent to a tissue in seconds to minutes. The medical device has a layer overlying the exterior surface of the medical device. The layer contains a therapeutic agent, at least one of an oil, a fatty acid, and a lipid, and an additive. In certain embodiments, the additive has a hydrophilic part and a drug affinity part, wherein the drug affinity part is at least one of a hydrophobic part, a part that has an affinity to the therapeutic agent by hydrogen bonding, a part that has an affinity to the therapeutic agent by charge, and a part that has an affinity to the therapeutic agent by van der Waals interactions. In embodiments, the additive is at least one of a surfactant and a chemical compound. In further embodiments, the chemical compound is water-soluble.

Abstract: Medical device are provided for delivering a therapeutic agent to a tissue. The medical device has a layer overlying the exterior surface of the medical device. The layer contains a therapeutic agent and an additive. In certain embodiments, the additive has a hydrophilic part and a drug affinity part, wherein the drug affinity part is at least one of a hydrophobic part, a part that has an affinity to the therapeutic agent by hydrogen bonding, and a part that has an affinity to the therapeutic agent by van der Waals interactions. In embodiments, the additive is water-soluble. In further embodiments, the additive is at least one of a surfactant and a chemical compound, and the chemical compound has a molecular weight of from 80 to 750 or has more than four hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is 10-?/?-D-Arabinofuranosylundecenes of general Formula (II) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof as anti-mycobacterial agents in vitro; (II) wherein R, R1 and R? are as defined herein in the specification. The present invention also discloses a simple stereoselective synthesis 10-?/?-D-Arabinofuranosylundecenes of Formula (II) to target enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of cell wall of Mycobacterium and thus useful as inhibitors in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis drug development.

Abstract: The inventors demonstrate that treatment of young, suckling mice with a glycolipid derived from Helicobacter pylori activates NKT cells in a CD1d-restricted fashion, and is protective against AHR in a model of allergen-induced asthma. The inventors further found that this protective effect can be transferred by NKT cells exposed to the glycolipid, and is associated with the expansion of a suppressive double-negative NKT cells and Foxp3+ TReg cells. The inventors also demonstrate herein that pre-treatment of adult mice with a glycolipid derived from Helicobacter pylori partially suppresses airway hyperreactivity and inhibits BAL inflammation in an ozone-exposure model. Accordingly, provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of inflammatory diseases, such as asthma or autoimmune diseases, in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A method for the development of a library of modified sophorolipids using a wide-range of chemical and enzyme catalyst tools to identify modified sophorolipids that can be used in pure form, as mixtures with other modified sophorolipids, as mixtures with natural sophorolipids, as mixtures with modified and natural sophorolipids, and as mixtures with other compounds known by one skilled in the art for use in the dispersion, solubilization or emulsification of various oil types and nutraceuticals, and modified sophorolipids for use in dispersion, solubilization or emulsification processes.

Abstract: New hydroxy aliphatic substituted phenyl aminoalkyi ether compounds of formula (I), compositions thereof and their use as a medicament in the treatment of nervous system diseases and/or the treatment of developmental, behavioral and/or mental disorders associated with cognitive deficits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel glycomimetic compounds that are rationally designed to inhibit the binding of various pathogens to cell surface sialylated galactose and methods of use thereof. Specifically sialic acid glycosides and C-glycosides are disclosed that form a lactam ring structure or a cyclic ether/amine ring structure with the adjacent monosaccharide residue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of cancer therapeutics and treatment of cancer. In particular, it relates to a method for treating and/or preventing a natural AHR ligand-dependent cancer comprising administering to a subject suffering from said cancer a therapeutically effective amount of an AHR inhibitor. Moreover, contemplated is a AHR inhibitor for use in treating and/or preventing a natural AHR ligand-dependent cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a prodrug or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, comprising a drug linker conjugate D-L, wherein D being a biologically active moiety containing an aromatic hydroxyl group is conjugated to one or more polymeric carriers via secondary carbamate-containing linkers L. Such carrier-linked prodrugs achieve drug releases with therapeutically useful half-lives. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said prodrugs and their use as medicaments.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pentasaccharide compound of formula (I) and the salts thereof. The invention also concerns a pharmaceutical composition comprising the synthetic pentasaccharide compound of formula (I) and its salts. The invention further concerns these compounds for use as a medicament, and in particular intended to treat blood clotting disorders, to prevent ischaemia reperfusion injury associated with solid organ transplantation, or to reduce the risk of blood clotting in an extracorporeal blood circuit during cardiac surgery, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or during circulatory assistance such as artificial heart.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising of resveratrol and/or derivatives thereof and/or functionally related compounds and benzoyl peroxide and/or derivatives thereof and/or functionally related compounds for the treatment of acne and other inflammatory or infectious skin disorders. Also disclosed are methods of treating acne and other inflammatory and infectious skin disorders using the compositions described herein.

Abstract: A method of delaying digestion by an animal or a human of carbohydrates in food, comprising administering an effective amount of one or more flavonoids to the animal or human in conjunction with the food, wherein the flavonoids are selected from luteolin, apigenin, tricin and their pharmaceutically acceptable analogs and derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include extracts from a Lonicera maackii and Polygonum hydropiper.

Abstract: The invention provides an alginate oligosaccharide and its derivatives with the degree of polymerization ranging from 2 to 22. The alginate oligosaccharide is composed of ?-D-mannuronic acid linked by 1,4 glycosidic bonds. The derivatives with the reduced terminal in position 1 of carboxyl radical can be prepared by oxidative degradation. The invention also provides a process for preparing the alginate oligosaccharide and its derivatives, which includes the procedure that an alginate solution is reacted for 2 to 6 h in an autoclave at pH 2˜6 and the temperature of 100˜120° C., and adjusted pH to 7 after the reaction is stopped, after which the resultant oligosaccharide is oxidized in the presence of an oxidant to obtain an oxidative product. The alginate oligosaccharide and its derivatives of the invention can be used in the manufacture of a medicament for the prophylaxis and treatment of AD and diabetes.

Abstract: Provided is a method for scale extraction of quebrachitol from natural rubber industry waste water, the method comprising the following steps: coarsely filtering the natural rubber industry waste water to obtain a waste water clear liquor A; filtering the waste water clear liquor A with an ultrafiltration membrane to obtain a filtrate B; concentrating the filtrate B with a nanofiltration membrane or a reverse osmosis membrane to obtain a concentrated solution C; decolorizing and then evaporating and concentrating the concentrated solution C, to obtain a pasty concentrated solution D; cooling the pasty concentrated solution D for crystallization, and collecting the crystals to obtain a coarse product E; and purifying the coarse product E to obtain a pure quebrachitol. The technology process of the method is simple and low cost, scale production can be achieved, and the purity of the obtained product can be up to 99%.

Abstract: Provided herein are poly-capped estolides, including those of the Formula IV in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 2; R1 is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Hydroxy estolides are also described herein, which may be suitable end products, or serve as intermediates to provide poly-capped estolides. Also provided are compositions containing poly-capped estolides and methods of making both said poly-capped estolides and compositions thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the synthesis of a second-generation camptothecin glucuronide prodrug (BQC-G) of a potent anticancer camptothecin derivative 5,6-dihydro-4H-benzo[de]quinoline-camptothecin (BQC). BQC-G was over 4000 times more water soluble than BQC, displayed good stability in human plasma and was an excellent substrate for enzymatic hydrolysis by bacterial and human ?-glucuronidases. BQC-G was about 30 times less toxic than BQC, but was as toxic as BQC after hydrolysis of the glucuronide moiety by ?-glucuronidase. In the presence of human serum albumin, BQC-G displayed lower cytotoxicity (IC50=1080 nM) but could be activated by ?-glucuronidase to display potent activity (IC50=13.3 nM).

Abstract: The invention relates to anionic conjugates of glycosylated bacterial metabolites that may be used to mimic the structure and/or activity of the anionic bioactive molecules known as glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the conjugates. Such conjugates are useful in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of disease conditions and in particular chronic disease conditions such as inflammatory (including allergic) diseases, metastatic cancers and infection by pathogenic agents including bacteria, viruses or parasites.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for dual inhibition of sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 1 (SGLT1) and sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) present in the intestine and kidney by using the compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof: wherein ring A, ring B, X and Y have the same meanings as defined in the specification.

Abstract: A composition for use in inhibiting the binding of a Norovirus to the histo-blood group antigen on the surface of epithelia is disclosed. The composition may contain a therapeutically effective amount of a binding-inhibiting compound and a carrier and/or excipient. The compounds may competitively bind a Norovirus that has the capability of binding with the histo-blood group antigens of secretor blood type, including A, B, AB, and O blood types. The compositions may be administered to a human prior to or after infection by a Norovirus, to prevent, ameliorate, or reduce the effects of an infection.

Abstract: A halogenated dideoxy sugar derivative, having the following general structure I wherein X is halogen, R1 and R2 are H or Br; R3 and R4 are OH or OAc. The compounds 1-14 of the current invention has strong inhibition effect on human nasopharyngeal cancer CNE-2Z cells, human lung cancer A549 cells. human colon cancer HT-29 cells, human liver cancer Bel-7402 cells, human rectum cancer cells HCE 8693, human stomach cancer BGC-803 cells, human esophagus cancer CaEs-17 cells, human breast cancer cells MCF-7, human ovarian cancer cells A2780, pancreatic cancer cells PC-3, human bladder cells EJ, human brain glia cells TG-905, human leukemia cells K562, human melanoma M 14 cells and human anaplastic thyroid carcinoma TA-K cells. They can be used to prepare anti-tumor medicament and have significant clinic value.

Abstract: The present invention provides for monophosphorylated lipid A derivatives and carbohydrate derivatives that are useful as agents in the treatment of diseases and conditions, including cancers. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of Formula I-IV. In addition, methods for the treatment of cancers are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating or preventing polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in a mammal, comprising administering chlorogenic acid and inositol in an amount effective to treat or prevent PCOS in the mammal. In an embodiment of the invention, the method further comprises administering L-cysteine to the mammal.

Abstract: The invention relates to detergent formulations for textiles, comprising rhamnolipids, where the content of di-rhamnolipids predominates, and to the use of certain rhamnolipid mixture compositions and of the aforementioned detergent formulations for increasing the rate of foam formation and/or for foam stabilization, and to the use of rhamnolipids for preventing the greying of a textile.

Abstract: A method of reducing a weight of a subject includes administering to the subject in need thereof a composition comprised of fucoxanthin extract and at least one selected from the group consisting of tocotrienol, fucoidan and a combination thereof, wherein the subject is a mammal.

Abstract: Novel formulations of tellurium-containing compounds, which are suitable for topical application, are disclosed. The formulations are characterized by high chemical and physical stability and are easy to handle and use.

Abstract: Certain intermediates useful in the preparation of triaryl pesticides are prepared from a substituted phenyl hydrazine and a substituted benzaldehyde by a cyclization process.

Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the amount of reverse T3 in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally involve ionizing reverse T3 in a sample and detecting and quantifying the amount of the ion to determine the amount of reverse T3 in the sample.

Abstract: A compound (including salts thereof) according to Formula I in which R1 is H, methyl or ethyl; R2 is H, OH, fluorine, C1-C4 linear or branched alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy wherein the alkyl group is linear or branched, or a C3-C5 cycloalkyl moiety; R3 is H, methoxy, methyl or ethyl; or R2 and R3 together form a bridging moiety —O—CH2—O— between the phenyl carbon atoms to which they are connected; R4 is OH or methoxy; and R5 and R6 are independently H or methyl; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are such that, (i) when R2 and R3 together form a bridging moiety —O—CH2—O— between the phenyl carbon atoms to which they are connected, R1, R5, R6 are H, and R4 is OH; and (ii) when R4 is OH and R1-R3 are H, at least one of R5, R6 is methyl.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a derivative of NDGA and at least one metabolic modulator. The composition can be in a unit dose form or kit. The composition can comprise at least two metabolic modulators. Also disclosed are methods for achieving cytotoxicity, particularly of rapidly dividing cells such as cancer, by administering a composition of the invention. In various embodiments of the invention subjects with cancer achieve prolonged survival and/or diminution in the size of their malignancies and cancer metastasis.

Abstract: There is disclosed a combination of inhibitors of Tissue Transglutaminase (TG2), inhibitors of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and CFTR channel activators (potentiators) for separate, sequential or simultaneous administration to CF patients carrying the ?F508-CFTR mutation, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing drug extracts that contain hydroxystilbene from a vegetable drug and to the use of various agents for pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical purposes.

Abstract: The methods and compositions described herein relate to the identification, isolation, and characterization of genes which encode proteins useful for the biosynthesis of transglycosylase inhibitors such as moes. The methods and compositions also relate to the production of such proteins, and their use in the synthesis of moes, the expression of moes, and the production of modified moes.

Abstract: Non-toxic aqueous compositions are provided having antibacterial activity. Specifically, the invention provides aqueous alkyl glycoside or saccharide alkyl ester compositions which meet the antimicrobial effectiveness test criteria set forth in USP 31 <51> in preventing growth of specified bacteria and fungi.