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32nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 33
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20120201797AGENT FOR REDUCING RISK OF DEVELOPING CANCER - Provided is an agent or a food or drink for reducing the risk of developing breast cancer. An agent for reducing the risk of developing breast cancer which comprises a composition containing living cells of 2012-08-09
20120201798COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS AND USES RELATED THERETO - The present invention relates to the fields of life sciences and food, feed or pharmaceutical industry. Specifically, the invention relates to a composition comprising probiotics consisting of 2012-08-09
20120201799DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CELL MODIFICATION - A method of modifying cells includes removing fluid including cells from a patient, contacting the removed fluid from the patient with at least one surface upon which at least one agent to interact at least one cell receptor is immobilized to modify cells in the fluid, and returning the fluid to the patient. The agent can, for example, be immobilized via covalent bonding or ionic bonding to the at least one surface. The fluid can, for example, be blood or a blood fraction. The agent can, for example, be an agonist, an antagonist or an inverse agonist.2012-08-09
20120201800Methods and Devices for Sustained In-Vivo Release Of an Active Agent - The present invention includes methods and devices for providing sustained in-vivo release of an active agent to a subject. In some aspects, such release may be achieved by reacting an active agent in-vivo with a depot forming agent in order to form a sustained release active agent depot inside the subject. The depot can then release the active agent over a sustained period of time.2012-08-09
20120201801TOPICAL CO-ENZYME Q10 FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Topical formulations of CoQ10 reduce the rate of tumor growth in an animal subject. In the experiments described herein, CoQ10 was shown to increase the rate of apoptosis in a culture of skin cancer cells but not normal cells. Moreover, treatment of tumor-bearing animals with a topical formulation of CoQ10 was shown to dramatically reduce the rate of tumor growth in the animals.2012-08-09
20120201802METHOD FOR PRODUCING REDUCED COENZYME Q10, METHOD FOR STABILIZING SAME, AND COMPOSITION COMPRISING SAME - The present invention aims to provide a component having not only an ability to reduce oxidized coenzyme Q10 and an ability to stabilize reduced coenzyme Q10, but also nutrient, flavor, broad utility and the like, and a utilization method thereof. The present invention relates to a safe and convenient method of producing reduced coenzyme Q10, including reducing oxidized coenzyme Q10 by using, as a component derived from a naturally-occurring substance, which is safe for the body, any one or more components selected from the group consisting of an acerola extract, a tea extract, a rosemary extract, a pine bark extract and a 2012-08-09
201202018033-SUBSTITUTED COMPOUNDS FOR REDUCING URIC ACID - A process for forming a solid electrolytic capacitor and an electrolytic capacitor formed by the process. The process includes: providing an anode wherein the anode comprises a porous body and an anode wire extending from the porous body; applying a thin polymer layer onto the dielectric, and forming a dielectric on the porous body to form an anodized anode; applying a first slurry to the anodized anode to form a blocking layer wherein the first slurry comprises a first conducting polymer with an median particle size of at least 0.05 μm forming a layer of crosslinker on the blocking layer; and applying a layer of a second conducting polymer on the layer of crosslinker.2012-08-09
20120201804TISSUE KALLIKREIN FOR THE TREATMENT OF SCHIZOPHRENIA AND BIPOLAR DISORDER - The invention includes methods of treating psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, associated conditions of the schizophrenic spectrum and bipolar disorder, comprising administering tissue kallikrein (KLK1), variants or active fragments thereof. The invention also includes compositions comprising KLK1, variants, or active fragments thereof.2012-08-09
20120201805COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVING BLOOD CIRCULATION AND ALLEVIATING COLD HANDS AND FEET, CONTAINING FERMENTED TEA EXTRACT - Disclosed are a fermented tea obtained by inoculating tea with a microbial strain derived from fermented soybean sauce, and a method for producing the fermented tea. The fermented tea has superior taste and aroma, exhibits an outstanding improving effect on blood circulation and alleviating effect on cold hands and feet, and can be used various ways in the field of health foods or medical products.2012-08-09
20120201806LIQUID-RETAINING ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are compositions-of-matter composed of a continuous elastomeric matrix and a liquid; the matrix entrapping the liquid therein in the form of closed-cell droplets dispersed throughout the matrix. The disclosed compositions-of-matter are characterized by a low tensile/compressive modulus and are capable of retaining the liquid for exceedingly long periods of time. Further disclosed are processes for forming the compositions-of-matter and uses thereof.2012-08-09
20120201807MODULATION OF IMMUNOSTIMULATORY PROPERTIES OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDE-BASED COMPOUNDS BY UTILIZING MODIFIED IMMUNOSTIMULATORY DINUCLEOTIDES - The invention relates to the therapeutic use of oligonucleotides as immunostimulatory agents in immunotherapy applications. More particularly, the invention provides immunomers and immunostimulatory oligonucleotides for use in methods for generating an immune response or for treating a patient in need of immunostimulation. The immunomers and immunostimulatory oligonucleotides of the invention preferably comprise novel purines. The immunomers according to the invention further comprise at least two oligonucleotides linked at their 3′ ends, internucleoside linkages or functionalized nucleobase or sugar to a non-nucleotidic linker, at least one of the oligonucleotides being an immunomodulatory oligonucleotide and having an accessible 5′ end.2012-08-09
20120201808Stem Cell Fusion Model of Carcinogenesis - Methods for modeling cancer cell migration, screening drugs for effects on tumor cell migration, and detecting the potential for tumor cell migration relating to the fusion of a bone marrow derived stem cell with a genetically altered cell. Antibodies against ubiquitin are shown to inhibit tumor cell migration.2012-08-09
20120201809MULTIFUNCTIONAL ANTIBODY CONJUGATES - The present invention relates to Multifunctional Antibody Conjugates, comprising an antibody or antigen binding portion thereof, comprising at least a fragment of a light chain constant kappa region (CLκ) comprising K2012-08-09
20120201810Use of Anti-DKK-1 Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Liver Cancer - The invention provides a method of treating liver cancer comprising administering anti-DKK1 monoclonal antibody to a subject in need thereof. Anti-DKK1 monoclonal antibody can also be administered for preventing or ameliorating cancer metastasis and for neutralizing serum and tissue DKK1 in liver cancer patients. The use of anti-DKK1 monoclonal antibodies is based on the discovery of the upregulation of DKK1 in human liver cancer.2012-08-09
20120201811GENERATION AND USE OF FAB, SCFV, AND RELATED BINDING MOLECULES SPECIFIC FOR HIV-1 REV - Described herein is the identification, though phage display, of a chimeric rabbit/human anti-Rev Fab (SJS-R1) that readily solubilized polymeric HIV-1 Rev. The Fab binds with very high affinity to a conformational epitope in the N-terminal half of HIV-1 Rev. The corresponding single chain antibody (scFv) was also prepared and characterized. Methods of making and using SJS-R1 Fab and SJS-R1 scFv, and antibodies and antibody fragments that share at least one CDR with SJS-R1 Fab, are provided. Specific described methods include methods of preventing or reversing polymerization of HIV Rev, methods of preventing or inhibiting replication of a lentivirus in a cell, methods of reducing infectivity of replication of a lentivirus, inhibiting Rev function in a cell infected with a lentivirus, and methods of treating a disease or symptom associated with Rev expression in an animal.2012-08-09
20120201812STABLE FORMULATIONS OF POLYPEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - Stable formulations are provided that contain immunoglobulin single variable domains at a high concentration. The formulations are useful as pharmaceutical formulation and suitable for subcutaneous administration. The formulations can be transported and stored under various stress conditions. The invention further relates to containers and pharmaceutical units comprising such formulations and to methods for preparing and prophylactic and therapeutic uses of the formulations and pharmaceutical units of the invention.2012-08-09
20120201813POLYPEPTIDE VARIANTS WITH ALTERED EFFECTOR FUNCTION - The present invention concerns polypeptides comprising a variant Fc region. More particularly, the present invention concerns Fc region-containing polypeptides that have altered effector function as a consequence of one or more amino acid modifications in the Fc region thereof.2012-08-09
20120201814COMPOSITIONS MONOVALENT FOR CD28 BINDING AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed are domain antibodies that monovalently bind CD28. Domain antibodies that are monovalent for binding of CD28 can inhibit CD28 activity. In one aspect, a domain antibody consists of or comprises a single immunoglobulin variable domain that specifically binds and antagonizes the activity of CD28, in an aspect, without substantially agonizing CD28 activity. In another aspect, the domain antibody is a human domain antibody. The disclosure further encompasses methods of antagonizing CD80 and/or CD86 interactions with CD28 in an individual and methods of treating diseases or disorders involving CD80 and/or CD86 interactions with CD28, the methods involving administering a domain antibody to the individual.2012-08-09
20120201815METHODS OF ALTERING BONE GROWTH BY ADMINISTRATION OF SOST OR WISE ANTAGONIST OR AGONIST - The present invention provides a method of promoting local bone growth by administering a therapeutic amount of a Sost antagonist to a mammalian patient in need thereof. Preferably, the Sost antagonist is an antibody or FAB fragment selectively recognizing any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1-23. The Sost antagonist may be coadministered together or sequentially with a matrix conducive to anchoring new bone growth. Orthopedic and Periodontal devices comprising an implantable portion adapted to be permanently implanted within a mammalian body and bearing an external coating of a Sost antagonist are also disclosed, as it a method of increasing bone density by administering to a mammalian patient a therapeutic amount of a Sost antagonist together with an antiresorptive drug.2012-08-09
20120201816LACTAM-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF AS FACTOR XA INHIBITORS - The present application describes lactam-containing compounds and derivatives thereof of Formula I:2012-08-09
20120201817METHODS OF INHIBITING RECEPTOR TYROSINE KINASES WITH AN EXTRACELLULAR ANTAGONIST AND AN INTRACELLULAR ANTAGONIST - The present invention relates to methods of inhibiting receptor tyrosine kinases by utilizing a combination of both an extracellular and an intracellular RTK antagonist. The extracellular RTK antagonist is a biological molecule or a small molecule that inhibits activation of the receptor tyrosine kinase by interacting with the extracellular binding region of the receptor. The intracellular RTK antagonist is a biological molecule or small molecule that inhibits tyrosine kinase activity of the receptor tyrosine kinase by interacting with the receptor's intracellular region bearing a kinase domain or by interacting with an intracellular protein involved in the signaling pathway of the receptor tyrosine kinase. The present invention also provides methods of treating tyrosine kinase-dependent diseases, and compositions for use in such methods thereof, by administering a combination of both an extracellular and an intracellular RTK antagonist.2012-08-09
20120201818TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - The present invention concerns treatment of autoimmune diseases with antagonists which bind to B cell surface markers, such as CD19 or CD20.2012-08-09
20120201819TREATMENT OF DRUG-RELATED SIDE EFFECT AND TISSUE DAMAGE BY TARGETING THE CD-24-HMGB1-SIGLEC10 AXIS - The present technology provides methods and compositions for the treatment of tissue-damage related immune dysregulation by administering a composition comprising one or more of CD24; CD24 fragments, variants and derivatives, CD24Fc fusion proteins; HMBG1-binding proteins, binding proteins to HMBG1 Box B; antagonists of HMGB1, polyclonal, monoclonal, recombinant, chimeric, humanized scFv antibodies and antibody fragments to HMGB1 or fragments of HMGB1 and antibodies that bind and suppress the activity of HMGB1 Box B; Siglec 10 agonists such as anti-Siglec 10 antibodies; and combinations thereof to a patient.2012-08-09
20120201820IMMUNOLOGICAL COMPOSITIONS AS CANCER THERAPEUTICS - The present invention concerns antibodies that react immunologically with an epitope comprising VDKSRWQQG (SEQ ID NO: 1), including those that bind to cancer cells, and methods relating thereto. In particular, the antibodies that react immunologically with a particular epitope found in anti-tumor antigen antibodies are not only indicative of favorable therapy using the anti-tumor antigen antibodies, but are therapeutic in and of themselves.2012-08-09
20120201821Treatment of Gastrointestinal Inflammation and Psoriasis and Asthma - The present invention provides methods and means to reduce gastrointestinal inflammation. In particular, the invention provides methods and means to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related conditions. The invention further provides methods and means to treat psoriasis. The invention further provides methods and means to treat asthma.2012-08-09
20120201822TUMOR TREATMENT - The invention concerns an improved method for treating tumor, including cancer, which combines the administration of a chemotherapeutic agent and an antagonist of a gene product the expression of which is upregulated by the chemotherapeutic agent. The invention further concerns methods and means for the diagnosis and classification of tumors, and for the prognosis of the outcome of tumor treatment, and patient response to a particular treatment modality.2012-08-09
20120201823APRIL ANTAGONISTS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides antagonists of APRIL. In particular, the APRIL antagonists block unique receptor binding sited on APRIL, BCMA. TACI, and/or HSPG. Also provided are methods of use.2012-08-09
20120201824Compositions and Methods for Inhibiting an Oncogenic Protein to Enhance Immunogenicity - The present invention includes compositions and methods for inhibiting an oncogenic protein or its down-stream effector protein to suppress expression of a cell-surface protein involved in inhibiting immune response against malignant cells thereby enhancing immunogenicity of a cell. The invention includes inhibitors of expression of CD274 and/or its functional cell-membrane bound immunosuppressive analog. The invention includes inhibitors of function or expression of oncogenic ALK tyrosine kinase and/or other oncogenic proteins responsible for induction of expression of CD274 or its functional immunosuppressive equivalent. The invention includes inhibitors of function or expression of STAT3 and/or other cell signal transmitters and/or transcription factors activated by ALK or its functional analog involved in induction of expression of CD274 or its functional analog.2012-08-09
20120201825CHIMERIC POLY PEPTIDES AND THE THERAPEUTIC USE THEREOF AGAINST A FLAVIVIRIDAE INFECTION - The invention relates to building a chimeric polypeptide used for preventing or treating a Flaviviridae infection. The use of the inventive chimeric polypeptide for producing recombinant viral vectors such as a measles living viral vector is also disclosed.2012-08-09
20120201826Anti-RANTES Antibodies and Methods of Use Thereof - The invention relates to fully human monoclonal antibodies, and fragments thereof, that bind to the chemokine Regulated upon Activation, Normal T-cell Expressed, and Secreted (RANTES, CCL5), thereby modulating the interaction between RANTES and one of more of its receptors, such as, e.g., CCR1, CCR3, CCR4 and CCR5, and/or modulating the biological activities of RANTES. The invention also relates to the use of these or any anti-RANTES antibodies in the prevention or treatment of immune-related disorders and in the amelioration of one or more symptoms associated with an immune-related disorder.2012-08-09
20120201827ANTI-CD38 ANTIBODIES - Isolated antibodies that bind to human CD38 and cynomolgus CD38 are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the disclosed antibodies, and therapeutic and diagnostic methods for using the disclosed antibodies.2012-08-09
20120201828ANTIBODIES THAT SPECIFICALLY BIND TO THE EPHA2 RECEPTOR - The present disclosure relates to an antibody or an epitope-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds to an EphA2 receptor. It further relates to a conjugate comprising a cytotoxic agent which is co-valently bound to the antibody and a method for preparing such a conjugate.2012-08-09
20120201829Human Monoclonal Antibody Against S. Aureus Derived Alpha-Toxin and Its Use in Treating or Preventing Abscess Formation - The present invention includes a human monoclonal antibody specific for the alpha-toxin of 2012-08-09
20120201830COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING MACULAR EDEMA - Provided are compositions and methods for the treatment of macular edema, in particular that results from central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO), age related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetes, or eye surgical procedures. The composition strengthens retinal health through the prevention, stabilization and/or treatment of macular edema. The composition can include polyphenolic compounds extracted from natural plants, an alpha lipoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and/or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and ubiquinone.2012-08-09
20120201831HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.2012-08-09
20120201832BIOLOGICAL MARKERS PREDICTIVE OF ANTI-CANCER RESPONSE TO INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-1 RECEPTOR KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides diagnostic methods for predicting the effectiveness of treatment of a cancer patient with an IGF-1R kinase inhibitor. Methods are provided for predicting the sensitivity of tumor cell growth to inhibition by an IGF-1R kinase inhibitor, comprising assessing whether the tumor cell expresses certain sensitivity or resistance biomarkers, or genomic classifiers. Improved methods for treating cancer patients with IGF-1R kinase inhibitors that incorporate this methodology are also provided.2012-08-09
20120201833POLY-N-ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE (PNAG/dPNAG)-BINDING PEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG), such as Staphylococcal PNAG, in acetylated, partially acetylated and/or fully deacetylated form. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of infections by bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and 2012-08-09
20120201834POLY-N-ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE (PNAG/dPNAG)-BINDING PEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG), such as Staphylococcal PNAG, in acetylated, partially acetylated and/or fully deacetylated form. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of infections by bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and 2012-08-09
20120201835ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC FOR DKK-1 - Antibodies specific for Dkk-1, an inhibitor of the osteoanabolic Wnt/LRP5 signaling pathway, are described. The antibodies, which inhibit binding of Dkk-1 to LRP5, are useful in compositions for stimulating bone growth, in particular, compositions for treating bone disorders which result in a loss in bone, for example, osteoporosis.2012-08-09
20120201836METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING T CELL AND/OR B CELL ACTIVATION - The present invention provides methods of reducing or enhancing T cell activation and/or B cell activation in a subject, comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of an inhibitor or enhancer, respectively, of Semaphorin 6D (Sema6D) activity on T cells and/or B cells.2012-08-09
20120201837USE OF EIF3M FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CANCER - Disclosed are a cancer marker-detecting composition comprising an agent for measuring an mRNA or protein expression level of eIF3m, a cancer diagnosis kit comprising the same, a method for detecting an eIF3m polynucleotide or protein by treating a biological specimen with the agent to detect a substance binding specifically to the agent and quantitatively comparing the substance between a subject and a normal control, and a method for the treatment and prevention of cancer comprising an agent for down-regulating the expression of an eIF3m polynucleotide or protein.2012-08-09
20120201838METHOD FOR SCREENING ANTICANCER AGENT OR SIP1/ZEB2 INHIBITOR USING INTEGRIN ALPHA 5 - The present invention relates to a method for screening anticancer agent or SIP1/ZEB2 inhibitor using integrin alpha 5 (ITGA5), more precisely a method for measuring integrin alpha 5 expression pattern in SIP1/ZEB2 over-expressing cell line or SIP1/ZEB2 expression induced cell line, both treated with sample compounds, by comparing with that of the control. The method of the present invention facilitates screening of anticancer agent or SIP1/ZEB2 inhibitor simply by measuring integrin alpha 5 expression, so that it can be effectively applied in the field of medicine.2012-08-09
20120201839ALLERGY TREATMENT USING ACID TREATED AQUEOUS WHEY PROTEIN EXTRACT - The invention relates to manufacture of whey protein extracts, to infant formula and to reducing or preventing food allergy. The whey protein extract is produced from a whey protein-containing composition by contacting a whey protein-containing composition with an aqueous solution to form a sample including a soluble protein-containing component and an insoluble component; recovering the soluble protein-containing component from the sample; and acidifying the soluble protein-containing component, thereby producing the whey protein extract. Extracts produced by the method of the invention may be used in infant formula, as a dietary supplement or foodstuff.2012-08-09
20120201840EphA2 T-Cell Epitopes and Uses Therefor - EphA2 T-cell epitope are provided herein. The epitopes include peptides corresponding to specific fragments of human EphA2 protein containing one or more T-cell epitopes, and conservative derivatives thereof. The EphA2 T-cell epitopes are useful in an assay, such as an ELISPOT assay, that may be used to determine and/or quantify a patient's immune responsiveness to EphA2. The epitopes also are useful in methods of modulating a patient's immune reactivity to EphA2, which has substantial utility as a treatment for cancers that overexpress EphA2, such as renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The EphA2 epitopes also can be used to vaccinate a patient against EphA2, by in vivo or ex vivo methods.2012-08-09
20120201841POLYPEPTIDES AND POLYNUCLEOTIDES FOR ENHANCING IMMUNE REACTIVITY TO HER-2 PROTEIN - Compositions for stimulating the immune system and for treating malignancies associated with overexpression of the HER-2 protein are provided. Such compositions include immunogenic epitopes of the HER-2 proteins and chimeric and multivalent peptides which comprise such epitopes. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides which encode the chimeric peptides. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such immunogenic compositions. Methods for stimulating an immune response to HER-2 protein are provided. Methods for treating breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer and lung cancer are provided.2012-08-09
20120201842PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SYNUCLEINOPATHIC AND AMYLOIDOGENIC DISEASE - The invention provides improved agents and methods for treatment of diseases associated with synucleinopathic diseases, including Lewy bodies of alpha-synuclein in the brain of a patient. Such methods entail administering agents that induce a beneficial immunogenic response against the Lewy body. The methods are particularly useful prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of Parkinson's disease.2012-08-09
20120201843CYP1B1 NUCLEIC ACIDS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides nucleic acids containing transcriptional units that encode CYP1B1 polypeptides or portions thereof, wherein the transcriptional units lack sequences found in the untranslated region (UTR) of naturally occurring forms of the CYP1B1 transcript. The nucleic acids of the invention lack translational repressor elements and thus provide for a system of enhanced translation of the CYP1B1 polypeptide or portions thereof. Also disclosed are methods of administering nucleic acids to a mammal and use in the treatment of proliferative disorders or cancer.2012-08-09
20120201844NOVEL IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE - The present invention relates to 2012-08-09
20120201845TRANSCUTANEOUS IMMUNIZATION WITHOUT HETEROLOGOUS ADJUVANT - Transcutaneous immunization can deliver antigen to the immune system through the stratum corneum without physical or chemical penetration to the dermis layer of the skin. This delivery system induces an antigen-specific immune response without the use of a heterologous adjuvant. This system can induce antigen-specific immune effectors after epicutaneous application of a formulation containing one or more antigens Immune responses that provide prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatments are preferred. Antigenic activities in the formulation may be found in the same molecule, two or more different molecules dissociated from each other, or multiple molecules in a complex formed by covalent or non-covalent bonds. For antigens which are proteinaceous, they may be provided in the formulation as a polynucleotide for transcutaneous genetic immunization. Besides simple application of a dry or liquid formulation to the skin, patches and other medical devices may be used to deliver antigen for immunization.2012-08-09
20120201846POLYMER PARTICLES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to polymer particles and uses thereof. In particular the present invention relates to functionalised polymer particles, processes of production and uses thereof in eliciting a cell-mediated immune response and in the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions including those caused by intracellular pathogens.2012-08-09
20120201847Vaccine Formulations and Uses Thereof - A liquid or liquid-frozen composition comprising: a modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA) virus or variant or derivative thereof and mannitol, wherein mannitol is the sole stabilization agent of the composition. The mannitol may provide a stabilizing effect at 0 to +10° C. or in a liquid-frozen composition, for example between −10° C. and −30° C. or between −20° C. and −23.5° C. The MVA may be used as a vaccine or for use in gene therapy, virotherapy, immunotherapy, or cancer therapy in a mammal, preferably a human.2012-08-09
20120201848ISOLATION OF A VIRUS RELATED TO CANINE PARVOVIRUS-2 FROM A RACCOON - Vaccines preparations against canine parvovirus are provided. The vaccines include a novel canine parvovirus-2 isolated from a raccoon, and related nucleic acids and proteins.2012-08-09
20120201849VACCINE STABILIZER - Disclosed herein is a formulation capable of enhancing thermostability and shelf-life of a biological product, the formulation comprising: a tertiary amine N-oxide or a derivative thereof represented by the formulae:2012-08-09
20120201850INFECTIOUS BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHEA VIRUS - The invention belongs to the field of animal health and in particular Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV). The invention provides infectious BVDV clones and methods to produce said BVDV clones. The invention further relates to methods of attenuating said clones, attenuated BVDV clones and vaccines comprising said attenuated clones.2012-08-09
20120201851GENERIC ASSAY FOR DETECTION OF INFLUENZA VIRUSES - The invention relates to generic methods for the detection and quantification of influenza viruses. These may uses a reverse transcription (RT-PCR) real time (q-PCR) assay which amplifies a conserved region within influenza A or B strains. The assays allow the quantification of influenza virus RNA molecules or whole virus particles, irrespective of the particular virus strain (e.g. human, avian, swine flu). The methods are particularly applicable as diagnostic assays or in the monitoring of vaccine production processes.2012-08-09
20120201852Vaccines Against Japanese Encephalitis Virus and West Nile Virus - The invention provides attenuated Flavivirus vaccines, such as vaccines against Japanese encephalitis virus and West Nile virus, as well as methods of making and using these vaccines.2012-08-09
20120201853USE OF A HOLOTOXIN TO REDUCE ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM-ASSOCIATED DEGRADATION OF MISFOLDED PROTEINS - Provided is a use of a holotoxin to reduce endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD) of misfolded or abnormally folded proteins The holotoxin can thus be used in a method to treat diseases related to ERAD Examples of misfolded proteins that are degraded in the ER include the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) delta F508 mutant protein, a misfolded mutant (G268V) of multi-drug resistance 1 (MDR1), and the glucocerebrosidase (GCC) enzyme in Gaucher's disease cells Examples of suitable holotoxins include ricin, shiga toxin, exotoxin A, plasmid-encoded toxin, cholera toxin, and verotoxin 1 (VT1) VT1 is also known as verotoxin A, shiga-like toxin 1, shiga-like toxin 1, or shiga toxin in type 1 A non-toxic inactive VT1 can also be used wherein crucial residues of the A subunit active site are mutated, for example, the mutations Y77S and E167Q2012-08-09
20120201854MODIFIED FLAGELLIN IMPROVED TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR 5 STIMULATING ACTIVITY - Disclosed herein are flagellin mutants having an enhanced activity of stimulating the toll-like receptor-5 (hereinafter referred to as “TLR5”). More specifically, disclosed are flagellin mutants, prepared by point-mutating some of the amino acids of a TRL5 agonist flagellin so as to enhance the TRL-stimulating activity of the flagellin.2012-08-09
20120201855MODIFIED FLAGELLIN IMPROVED TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR 5 STIMULATING ACTIVITY - Disclosed herein are flagellin mutants having an enhanced activity of stimulating the toll-like receptor-5 (hereinafter referred to as “TLR5”). More specifically, disclosed are flagellin mutants, prepared by point-mutating some of the amino acids of a TRL5 agonist flagellin so as to enhance the TRL-stimulating activity of the flagellin.2012-08-09
20120201856Use of Mycobacterium Bovis BCG killed by Extended Freeze Drying (EFD) For Preventing or Treating Atherosclerosis2012-08-09
20120201857Transdermal delivery system for therapeutics - The present invention provides a method and product for transdermal delivery of therapeutics, including neurotoxins and methods for use thereof. The method and system comprises pharmaceutical compositions for facilitating transdermal delivery of therapeutics without pain by absorption and more particularly a series of pharmaceutical formulations for topical administration of neurotoxins to humans, including a neurotoxin, such as a botulinum toxin, and absorption enhancing agents that facilitate absorption of the neurotoxin through the skin of the patient and do not eliminate the bioactivity associated with the neurotoxin. The pharmaceutical compositions are topically applied on a patient, and are generally in a cream or gel form.2012-08-09
20120201858Multiple-arm peptide compounds, methods of manufacture and use in therapy - The present invention concerns compositions of matter, pharmaceutical compositions and method to produce multiple arm peptides-substrate (MAP-S) as composites having molecules covalently bonded thereto which exhibit enhanced cell adhesion, attachment, proliferation and the like in vivo. The composites MAP-S described herein as compositions and implants improve and accelerate the healing process and tissue implant integration for vascular and soft tissue, joint, bone and combinations thereof.2012-08-09
20120201859Drug Delivery Systems and Use Thereof - The invention provides a microsphere formulation for the sustained delivery of an aptamer, for example, an anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor aptamer, to a preselected locus in a mammal, such as the eye. In addition, the invention provides methods for making such formulations, and methods of using such formulations to deliver an aptamer to a preselected locus in a mammal. In particular, the invention provides a method for delivering the aptamer to an eye for the treatment of an ocular disorder, for example, age-related macular degeneration.2012-08-09
20120201860Ultra-thin metal oxide and carbon-metal oxide films prepared by atomic layer deposition (ALD) - Ultra-thin porous films are deposited on a substrate in a process that includes laying down an organic polymer, inorganic material or inorganic-organic material via an atomic layer deposition or molecular layer deposition technique, and then treating the resulting film to introduce pores. The films are characterized in having extremely small thicknesses of pores that are typically well less than 50 nm in size.2012-08-09
20120201861ANTIVIRAL MATERIAL , ANTIVIRAL FILM, ANTIVIRAL FIBER, AND ANTIVIRAL PRODUCT - In one embodiment, an antiviral material includes at least one microparticles selected from tungsten oxide microparticles and tungsten oxide composite microparticles. The microparticles have an inactivation effect R of 1 or more expressed by [R=logC−logA], when there is evaluated a virus titer by inoculating on a specimen to which the microparticles are adhered, at least one virus selected from a low pathogenic avian influenza virus (H9N2), a high pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) and a swine influenza virus, and irradiating the specimen with visible light having a wavelength of 380 nm or more and illuminance of 6000 1× for 24 hours.2012-08-09
20120201862PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF COLLOIDAL SYSTEMS FOR THE DELIVERY OF ACTIVE COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of colloidal systems, such as nanocapsules and nanoparticles, which incorporates a homogenization step for reducing particle size.2012-08-09
20120201863METHODS FOR THICKENING HYDROPHOBIC LIQUIDS WITH AMPHIPHILIC ESTERS - The present invention relates to a method for thickening a hydrophobic liquid. When a hydrophobic liquid is thickened in accordance with the invention, the liquid becomes significantly denser. Preferably, the hydrophobic liquid becomes a gel.2012-08-09
20120201864Method - There is provided a method of producing a mixed metal compound comprising at least Mg2012-08-09
20120201865HOT-MELT EXTRUDED COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING PLANT-DERIVED PHENOLIC MATERIALS AND PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - A hot-melt extruded composition is disclosed that includes about 20-80% wt. of a plant-derived phenolic material; about 20-85% wt. of one or more edible or bioerodible excipients; about 0-40% wt. of a surface active material; about 0-40% wt. of an oral absorption enhancer; and about 0-10% wt. of one or more pharmaceutical or food grade additives. The composition has been hot-melt extruded at a temperature substantially below the melting point of the plant-derived phenolic material to produce a hot-melt extruded composition wherein substantial degradation of the plant-derived phenolic material has not occurred.2012-08-09
20120201866CISTUS EXTRACTS - The present invention relates to the use of a nasal spray made from 2012-08-09
20120201867DRUG DELIVERY FROM EMBOLIC AGENTS - An embolic composition comprises microspheres formed of water-insoluble water-swellable anionic polymer having swollen diameter more than 100 μm, and a cationic camptothecin compound, preferably irinotecan. The microspheres are preferably formed of crosslinked polyvinylalcohol, preferably of ethylenically unsaturated polyvinylalcohol macromer, crosslinked with anionic ethylenically unsaturated anionic comonomer. The compositions are used to treat hypervascular tumours for instance colorectal metastases of the liver.2012-08-09
20120201868TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF HIV INFECTION - This invention relates to the long term treatment of HIV infection by intermittently administering a parenteral formulation comprising brecanavir at relatively long time intervals. This invention further concerns pharmaceutical compositions for parenteral administration, comprising micro- or nanoparticles of brecanavir, suspended in an aqueous pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, for the treatment and prophylaxis of HIV infection.2012-08-09
20120201869MARINE BACTERIAL SUBSTANCES, MEDICAL DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR BIOFILM INHIBITION - Disclosed herein are marine bacterial substances, methods, and medical devices that inhibit biofilm growth and/or formation. Substances of the present disclosure are products or byproducts of P3-2 (ATCC PTA-6763), P4-4 (ATCC PTA-6682), P5-2 (ATCC PTA-6764), or P6-6 (ATCC PTA-6766) marine bacterial isolates.2012-08-09
20120201870Dicalcium Phosphate Ceramics, Dicalcium Phosphate/Hydroxyapatite Biphasic Ceramics and Method of Manufacturing the Same - The present invention discloses a method of manufacturing pure dicalcium phosphate ceramics or dicalcium phosphate/hydroxyapaite (HA) biphasic ceramics for medical applications in hard tissue areas to be used as implant materials. These ceramic implant materials are in granular form or in block form, and are prepared by using an acidic phosphate compound, a basic calcium phosphate compound comprising HA, and water. The dicalcium phosphate ceramic comprises either dicalcium phosphate dihydrate (CaHPO2012-08-09
20120201871PERMEATION ENHANCERS WITH LIPOSOMES FOR TOPICAL FORMULATIONS - Method for producing liposomes in a composition for skin permeation are provided. A composition that includes water, skin lipids, butters having linoleic acid and linolenic acid, Pracaxi oil, Plukenetia Volubilis seed oil, and phospholipids is provided. The composition is dispersed in a vessel using a high shear homogenizer. Negative pressure is created in the vessel such that liposomes of 5-20 microns are produced thereby providing for increased skin permeation of active ingredients added to the composition.2012-08-09
20120201872LIPOSOMES COMPRISING A CALCIUM PHOSPHATE-CONTAINING PRECIPITATE - Provided herein are methods and compositions for the delivery of bioactive compounds to a cell, tissue, or physiological site. The compositions comprise delivery system complexes comprising liposomes encapsulating a biodegradable ionic precipitate having incorporated therein a bioactive compound and delivery system complexes comprising a biodegradable ionic precipitate ionically bound to a surrounding lipid bilayer, wherein the biodegradable ionic precipitate comprises a bioactive compound. Also provided herein are methods for the treatment of a disease or an unwanted condition in a subject, wherein the methods comprise administering the delivery system complexes comprising bioactive compounds that have therapeutic activity against the disease or unwanted condition to the subject.2012-08-09
20120201873CONTROLLED RELEASE FORMULATIONS OF LIPOCALIN MUTEINS - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the controlled release of lipocalin muteins and conjugates thereof with a moiety selected from the group consisting of a protein, protein domain, peptide, lipid, fatty acid, polysaccharide and/or an organic polymer that comprise said lipocalin mutein of conjugate thereof in combination with a biodegradable polymer. The invention further relates to a method for the controlled delivery of the lipocalin muteins or conjugates thereof, methods for the production of a controlled release formulation and the thus produced formulation. Finally, the invention is directed to the use of the formulations of the invention for the controlled delivery of the lipocalin mutein, for extending the in vivo half-life of the lipocalin mutein, for increasing the bioavailability of the lipocalin mutein, or for decreasing the immunogenic-ity of the lipocalin mutein upon administration to a subject as well as methods for the treatment of a disease or disorder comprising the administration of the formulations of the invention to a subject in need thereof.2012-08-09
20120201874Liposome Having Inner Water Phase Containing Sulfobutyl Ether Cyclodextrin Salt - A liposome comprising bilayer and inner water phase is disclosed. Said inner water phase contains sulfobutyl ether cyclodextrin and active compound. Said sulfobutyl ether cyclodextrin is sulfobutyl ether α-cyclodextrin, sulfobutyl ether β-cyclodextrin, or sulfobutyl ether γ-cyclodextrin.2012-08-09
20120201875STABLE LOW DIGESTIVE ENZYME CONTENT FORMULATION - The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition or dosage form having a stable, low (diluted) digestive enzyme content comprising at least one digestive enzyme and at least one carrier, or a dosage form thereof. The invention is also directed to a process of preparation of the composition or the dosage form. In addition the invention is directed to the treatment and prevention of disorders or conditions associated with a digestive enzyme deficiency in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to said patient a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of the composition having a stable low digestive enzyme content or dosage form thereof.2012-08-09
20120201876METHOD OF MANAGING HYPERCORTISOLEMIA, HEADACHE DISORDERS, NEUROPATHIC PAIN AND RELATED DISORDERS - The present disclosure relates to treatment and management of Cushing's syndrome, Headache disorders and Neuropathic using a composition comprising asiaticoside and madecasosside optionally along with at least one excipient. The treatment can be extended to Myalgia and other related disease conditions.2012-08-09
20120201877Calcium Carbonate Granulation - Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.2012-08-09
20120201878CALCIUM CARBONATE GRANULATION - Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.2012-08-09
20120201879CALCIUM CARBONATE GRANULATION - Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.2012-08-09
20120201880CALCIUM CARBONATE GRANULATION - Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.2012-08-09
20120201881CALCIUM CARBONATE GRANULATION - Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.2012-08-09
20120201882CALCIUM CARBONATE GRANULATION - Highly compactable granulations and methods for preparing highly compactable granulations are disclosed. More particularly, highly compactable calcium carbonate granulations are disclosed. The granulations comprise powdered materials such as calcium carbonate that have small median particle sizes. The disclosed granulations are useful in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tableting and provide smaller tablet sizes upon compression than previously available.2012-08-09
20120201883ANTIVIRAL COMPOSITONS - A composition which includes a carboxamide, preferably ribavirin, for treating viral diseases in humans. A preferred embodiment of the subject invention comprises a very high dose (>600 mg) of ribavirin, and more preferably between about 800-1200 mg of ribavirin or more per dosage form.2012-08-09
20120201884EXTRACTS, FRACTIONS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ACETOGENINS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - The current disclosure discloses acetogenin(s), extract(s)/fraction(s) standardized to acetogenin(s) comprising terminal α,β-unsaturated-γ-methyl-γ-lactone moiety derived from 2012-08-09
20120201885PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS OF COMBINATIONS OF DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE-4 INHIBITORS WITH PIOGLITAZONE - This invention relates to a bilayer pharmaceutical compositions comprising fixed-dose combinations of a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor and pioglitazone, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treating Type 2 diabetes with such pharmaceutical compositions.2012-08-09
20120201886Coated Extended Release Pharmaceutical Compositions Containing Paliperidone - A non-osmotic coated extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising Paliperidone or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and one or more pharmaceutical excipients and process for preparing the same. The present invention particularly relates to a non-osmotic coated extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising Paliperidone or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and one or more pharmaceutical excipients wherein the core is coated with a release controlling composition.2012-08-09
20120201887Pharmaceutical Formulation - A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a tablet including a first portion and a second portion, wherein said first portion includes guaifenesin having an immediate release profile and a second drug having a sustained release profile, and wherein the second portion includes guaifenesin having a sustained release profile. The second drug can be in the form of a drug-resin complex. The second drug can be either an anti-tussive or a decongestant. The drug-resin complex includes a drug complexed to an ion exchange resin. The ion exchange resin can be a polystyrene sulfonate resin, polacrilex resin, polacrilin potassium, cholestyramine resin, or a colestyramine resin. The drug-resin complex can be provided with a coating, the coating thickness being selected to obtain the desired release profile. The drug-resin complex can be provided with a coating level of from 5% to 50%. The coating level can be from 10% to 35%.2012-08-09
20120201888Pharmaceutical Compositions - Methods and compositions are provided which comprise effective amounts of analgesic to treat a subject, including reducing or eliminating an adverse effect associated with the analgesic.2012-08-09
20120201889MODIFIED AND IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORMULATIONS OF MEMANTINE - The present invention provides immediate release and modified release oral dosage forms. Specifically, the invention provides modified and immediate release pharmaceutical dosage forms containing memantine that exhibit an enhanced release profile and provide reliable absorption. The dosage forms may be used to treat mild, moderate or severe Alzheimer's disease or neuropathic pain.2012-08-09
20120201890METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS TO SUPPORT TRANSPLANTED TISSUE INTEGRATION AND INNOSCULATION WITH ADIPOSE STROMAL CELLS - The present invention generally relates to methods, compositions and uses thereof for enhancing vascularization of a tissue or cell transplant for transplantation into a subject. In particular, one aspect of the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising the use of a population of stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells to encapsulate or surround a tissue or cell transplant to enhance vascularization of the tissue or cell transplant. Another aspect of the present invention provides methods and compositions for enhancing vascularization of a tissue or cell transplant by combining a population of SVF cells with a tissue or cell transplant to form a transplant mixed with SVF cells. In some embodiments, the SVF cells can be on the surface or embedded within a three-dimensional matrix. In some embodiments, the SVF cells can be generically engineered to secrete therapeutic proteins or pro-angiogenic factors.2012-08-09
20120201891TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY PATCH - A composition suitable for use in a transdermal delivery patch for administration of a biologically active compound, the composition comprising a phosphate compound of tocopherol and a polymer carrier.2012-08-09
20120201892POROUS-WALL HOLLOW GLASS MICROSPHERES AS CARRIERS FOR BIOMOLECULES - The present invention includes compositions of porous-wall hollow glass microspheres and one or more biomolecules, wherein the one or more biomolecules are positioned within a void location within the hollow glass microsphere, and the use of such compositions for the diagnostic and/or therapeutic delivery of biomolecules.2012-08-09
20120201893Pellets Formulation - A process for preparing pellets by high shear granulation containing a pharmaceutical active ingredient with a pH dependent water solubility, the pellets obtained with said process and pharmaceutical oral dosage forms comprising said pellets.2012-08-09
20120201894PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OVERACTIVE BLADDER - Disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a plurality of first beads each comprising: a core; a first layer comprising pilocarpine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a second layer comprising a first polymer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a plurality of second beads each comprising: a core; and a first layer comprising tolterodine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical formulations comprising: a) a plurality of the first beads; b) a plurality of the second beads; or c) a plurality of the first beads and a plurality of the second beads.2012-08-09
20120201895Pharmaceutical Compositions - Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antagonist, an agonist, a seal coat, and a sequestering polymer, wherein the antagonist, agonist, seal coat and at least one sequestering polymer are all components of a single unit, and wherein the seal coat forms a layer physically separating the antagonist from the agonist from one another. Methods for manufacturing such a pharmaceutical composition are also provided.2012-08-09
20120201896BIOLOGIC REPLACEMENT FOR FIBRIN CLOT - The invention provides composition and methods for repairing a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.2012-08-09
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