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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8067393 | Sugar-immobilized metal nanoparticle, method for measuring sugar-protein interaction using the same and method for recovering protein from sugar-protein interactant It is intended to provide a stable novel sugar-immobilized metal nanoparticle capable of easily immobilizing a sugar chain, a method for measuring sugar-protein interaction easily and at a low cost using the same without labeling, and a method for simply recovering ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8048866 | Preventive and/or therapeutic agent for calcipenia The invention is to develop an agent having at least one of anticalcipenic, antiedemic and diuretic activities for humans or animals and to inhibit the postpartum drop of the calcium concentration in blood, thereby maintaining the health of the mother body and smoot... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7994154 | Substituted liposaccharides useful in the treatment and prevention of endotoxemia Novel substituted liposaccharides useful as in the prophylactic and affirmative treatment of endotoxemia including sepsis, septicemia and various forms of septic shock and methods of using these agents are provided. Also provided are methods of preparing these agent... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7989432 | Micelles The present invention provides micelles, solutions comprising micelles, methods for preparing micelles, and methods for delivering micelles to patients. The micelles have fixed, preselected hydrodynamic diameters and are formed from basic or acidic amphiphilic compo... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7964581 | Use of difructose anhydride-containing composition A method for improving bowel movement of a subject desiring such an improvement, includes administering to the subject a defructose anhydride (DFA) in an amount effective to improve bowel movement. ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7888331 | Ganglioside compositions and methods of use Novel synthetic glycosphingolipids and pharmaceutical compositions containing such synthetic glycosphingolipids are described. Methods of making the novel synthetic glycosphingolipid compounds and compositions as well as their use in the field of neuroprotection and... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7888332 | Hydrazide-containing CFTR inhibitor compounds and uses thereof The invention provides compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and methods for inhibition of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein (CFTR) that are useful for the study and treatment of CFTR-mediated diseases and conditions. The compositions a... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7799765 | Association compound of trehalose or maltitol with metal ion compound The object of the present invention is to provide a composition of metal ion compound whose inherent and unsatisfactory properties for its industrial application such as deliquescence, reducing power, oxidizing power, low solubility in water, etc., are improved; and... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7795239 | Saccharide compositions and method of use Saccharide compositions and methods of their use to (a) treat functional bowel disorders, (b) gastroesophageal reflux disease and (c) syndromes of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea in man and animals. Also disclosed are saccharide compositions and methods of their use t... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7786093 | Antistress agent The present invention relates to an antistress agent comprising as an active ingredient a saccharide containing 3-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucose as a structural unit. It is an object of the present invention to provide said antistress agent which is free from side ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7759323 | Highly purified antiendotoxin compound The invention provides compositions containing a highly purified antiendotoxin compound and methods of preparing and using such compositions. ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7737129 | Substituted liposaccharides useful in the treatment and prevention of endotoxemia Novel substituted liposaccharides useful as in the prophylactic and affirmative treatment of endotoxemia including sepsis, septicemia and various forms of septic shock and methods of using these agents are provided. Also provided are methods of preparing these agent... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7732425 | Pharmaceutical composition for ophthalmic use An ophthalmic pharmaceutical composition comprising trehalose as an effective ingredient and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The pharmaceutical composition is a safe, long-term continuously-administrable, therapeutic and/or prophylactic agent for the ophthalm... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7727974 | Methods of reducing the severity of mucositis The invention provides methods of reducing the severity of mucositis, involving administration of a toll-like receptor 4 antagonist. ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7727973 | Lipid A-type compound and composition containing it Compounds of the formula: and compositions containing one or more such compounds, the compositions preferably being suitable for topical application to the skin. ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7700577 | Carbohydrate based anti-bacterials A method of inhibiting bacterial growth by contacting a bacteria with at least one disaccharide compound of General Formula I, ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7683038 | Percarboxylated polysaccharides, and a process for their preparation The present invention relates to percarboxylated polysaccharide selected from the group consisting of gellan, carboxymethylcellulose, pectic acid, pectin and hyaluronic acid derivatives; the process for their preparation and their use in the pharmaceutical, biomedic... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7674780 | Iron sucrose complexes and method of manufacture thereof A process is provided for preparing an iron sucrose complex, substantially free of excipients, for providing an iron sucrose complex co-precipitated with sucrose, and for providing iron sucrose complexes in aqueous solution. ... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7662799 | Powder of amino acids and method for producing the same Dry powders of amino acids which exhibit great oral meltability and solubility, may be produced by spray drying a hydrous liquid of amino acids to produce a powder of amino acids, where the hydrous liquid of amino acids is prepared into the form of microfine liquid ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7638503 | Small molecule stimulators of neuronal growth Provided herein are small molecule stimulators of neuronal growth, their preparation, and their use for treatment of neurological disorders. In one embodiment, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical conditions a... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7560443 | Mixtures of fructose, sucrose and lactose as a low-calorie bulk sweetener with reduced glycemic index Mixtures of fructose and lactose are useful for reducing caloric intake and glycemic index for individuals who are overweight, glucose-impaired, diabetic, or who just consume too large a fraction of their calories from “added sugars”. The fructose/lactose sweete... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7491707 | Synthetic lipid-a-analogs and uses thereof New synthetic Lipid-A analogs based on monosaccharide (1) and disaccharide (2) derivatives were designed and prepared in the present invention. Both structures (1) and (2) incorporate novel lipid structures (3) and (4) that are not found in nature. Also, novel disac... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7414037 | Hydrazide-containing CFTR inhibitor compounds and uses thereof The invention provides compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and methods for inhibition of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein (CFTR) that are useful for the study and treatment of CFTR-mediated diseases and conditions. The compositions a... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7402575 | Methods of treating inflammation Methods and compositions for treating myocardial dysfunction or inflammation are described. The methods of the invention involve administering an agent that can inhibit lysozyme to an animal in need thereof. Preferred lysozyme inhibitors include TAC and chitobiose. | 07/22/2008 |
| 7390793 | Micelles The present invention provides micelles, solutions comprising micelles, methods for preparing micelles, and methods for delivering micelles to patients. The micelles have fixed, preselected hydrodynamic diameters and are formed from basic or acidic amphiphilic compo... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7361644 | Specific antagonist for both E- and P-selectins Compounds and methods are provided for modulating in vitro and in vivo processes mediated by selectin binding. More specifically, selectin modulators and their use are described, wherein the selectin modulators that modulate (e.g., inhibit or enhance) a selectin-med... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354609 | Medication for hyperacidity A medication for hyperacidity is provided and consists of seven ingredients to bring about improvements in a patient with hyperacidity. The ingredients are soybeans, vegetables, milk, butter fats, whole wheat, fruits and magnesium citrate. ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351421 | Drug-eluting stent having collagen drug carrier chemically treated with genipin A method for treating vulnerable plaques of a patient, comprising: providing a biodegradable stent comprising a first supporting zone made of a first biodegradable material, wherein the supporting zone comprises at least a portion of continuous circumference of the ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7351844 | Bipolar trans carotenoid salts and their uses The invention relates to trans carotenoid salt compounds, methods for making them, methods for solubilizing them and uses thereof. These compounds are useful in improving diffusivity of oxygen between red blood cells and body tissues in mammals including humans.... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7351715 | Unit dosage forms for the treatment of herpes simplex The components of this invention are chosen because of their complementarity for the prevention or treatment of diseases caused by the herpes simplex virus. L-Lysine favorably increases the physiologic immunomodulation necessary for defense against this virus. Zinc ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7348316 | Use of an anti-endotoxin drug in the prevention and treatment of disease The invention provides methods for preventing and treating disease involving the use of an anti-endotoxin drug. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7332184 | Colonic cleansing composition and method A colonic cleansing kit comprises an osmotic colonic evacuant, and an oral rehydration mixture. The oral rehydration mixture comprises sugar, and salt. The sugar comprises a glucose containing saccharide, and the salt comprises sodium. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332480 | Compositions for the regulation of cytokine activity Substances comprising carboxylated and/or sulfated oligosaccharides in substantially purified form, including compositions containing same and methods of using same, are disclosed for the regulation of cytokine activity in a host. For instance, the secretion of Tumo... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332224 | Cleaning article containing hydrophilic polymers The invention relates to a cloth that can function as a moisturizing cleanser. When the cloth is moistened with water, it works up into a warm, sudsy cleansing lotion that feels great and works well as a facial cleansing cloth. The cloth contains water, at least one... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323452 | Method for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A method for accelerating the process of removing ethanol from the blood through the use of certain additives that accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others which in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. These additives... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7294739 | Basic amine esters or oleic acid and their use as anti-inflammatory or immunobodulatory agents This invention is directed to compounds of the following formula (I): wherein R is either: | 11/13/2007 |
| 7282221 | Antiviral product, use and formulation thereof An antiviral product is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antiviral product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosag... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276485 | Flowable nondigestible oil and process for making A flowable nondigestible oil composition having a Consistency in a temperature range of 20° C. to 40° C. of less than about 600 P.sec(n-1). The flowable nondigestible oil contains a liquid polyol polyester having a complete melt point less than 37° C.,... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7276535 | Intratesticular injection of chemical sterilant A low effective dose of a biologically acceptable chemical sterilant is injected into the dorsal cranial portion of a scrotal testis of a male animal for the purpose effecting sterilization of the animal. The injection of the chemical sterilant into the dorsal crani... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7265098 | Polyacid/polyalkylene oxide gels and methods for their delivery The present invention relates to improved methods for delivering bioadhesive, bioresorbable, anti-adhesion compositions. Antiadhesion compositions can be made of intermacromolecular complexes of carboxyl-containing polysaccharides, polyethers, polyacids, polyalkylen... | 09/04/2007 |
