A gemfibrozil salt and composition thereof comprising a gemfibrozil salt having a solubility greater than at least that of free-form gemfibrozil in artificial saliva. A method of making a gemfibrozil salt by combining a free form of gemfibrozil with a pharmacologically acceptable salt former. A pharmaceutical composition and a method of treating a patient in need thereof with a gemfibrozil salt.

Provided herein are compositions and methods for eliciting a desired immune response in a subject in need thereof. The compositions and methods are particularly useful as anti-cancer immune therapy by exploiting a subject's propensity for drug (e.g small molecule) hypersensitivity. Of particular significance is the application in personalized immune therapy for cancer patients utilizing or repurposing existing FDA approved drugs.

Provided herein are compositions and methods for eliciting a desired immune response in a subject in need thereof. The compositions and methods are particularly useful as anti-cancer immune therapy by exploiting a subject's propensity for drug (e.g small molecule) hypersensitivity. Of particular significance is the application in personalized immune therapy for cancer patients utilizing or repurposing existing FDA approved drugs.

A method for treating cancer is disclosed. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof, an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising monoethanolamine, its prodrug or hybrid molecule or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically effective carrier. Also disclosed is a composition comprising monoethanolamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a pharmaceutically effective carrier, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is formulated for oral, intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, dermal, or intranasal administration.

A method for treating cancer is disclosed. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof, an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising monoethanolamine, its prodrug or hybrid molecule or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically effective carrier. Also disclosed is a composition comprising monoethanolamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a pharmaceutically effective carrier, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is formulated for oral, intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, dermal, or intranasal administration.

Method of increasing platelet counts in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound that inhibits Biliverdin reductase B (BLVRB) activity by blocking a binding site of BLVRB or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the compound does not contain xanthene or acridine moiety is provided.

Lysosomally accumulated substances that release a nitroxy group, or a short chain fatty acid or a product of anaerobic metabolism or a thiol or a sulfide often from an ester or similar labile linkage have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-bacterial activity. They are useful in treating infectious, inflammatory and malignant disease and are immune stimulatory, promote zinc uptake, disable endosomal reactions and synergise anti-viral action of protease inhibitors. The compounds are useful for the treatment of bacterial, viral and mixed pneumonias.

Lysosomally accumulated substances that release a nitroxy group, or a short chain fatty acid or a product of anaerobic metabolism or a thiol or a sulfide often from an ester or similar labile linkage have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-bacterial activity. They are useful in treating infectious, inflammatory and malignant disease and are immune stimulatory, promote zinc uptake, disable endosomal reactions and synergise anti-viral action of protease inhibitors. The compounds are useful for the treatment of bacterial, viral and mixed pneumonias.

Provided herein is a group of sphingosine analogs, useful in the treatment of bacterial infections in mucosal surfaces such as lungs, caused by pathogenic bacteria which are typical to disorders and diseases such as CF and COPD.

Provided herein is a group of sphingosine analogs, useful in the treatment of bacterial infections in mucosal surfaces such as lungs, caused by pathogenic bacteria which are typical to disorders and diseases such as CF and COPD.