The present invention relates in part to the discovery that benzodiazepines can be used to reactivate latent HIV-1 virus that is integrated into human genome. In other embodiments, the benzodiazepine is used in combination with a histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDACi), such as but not limited to SAHA (also known as N-hydroxy-N-phenyl-octanediamide, Suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid, Vorinostat). In yet other embodiments, the combination of benzodiazepine and the HDACi synergistically reactivates latent HIV-1 virus that is integrated into human genome, with minimal or no significant toxicity associated with the dose of either agent.

The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer or a metastasis thereof in a subject. In some embodiments, the methods involve administering a composition comprising therapeutically effective amount of at least one immune stimulator to the subject. In some embodiments, a combination of at least two immune stimulators is used for the treatment. In some embodiments, the combination includes an alpha thymosin peptide and an additional immune stimulator, and/or optionally one or more additional anti-cancer agents.

The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer or a metastasis thereof in a subject. In some embodiments, the methods involve administering a composition comprising therapeutically effective amount of at least one immune stimulator to the subject. In some embodiments, a combination of at least two immune stimulators is used for the treatment. In some embodiments, the combination includes an alpha thymosin peptide and an additional immune stimulator, and/or optionally one or more additional anti-cancer agents.

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) including primary and recurrent CDI. In particular, the compositions and methods described herein are capable of achieving a CDI clearance rate of at least 80% through a single oral dose of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a freeze-dried fecal microbiota preparation.

The present invention relates to safmamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in the treatment of a condition caused by pathological sarcolemma hyperexcitability, and/or of any other condition in which the restoration of normal sarcolemma excitability may produce a therapeutic benefit or improvement, wherein said condition is preferably a myotonic disorder.

The present invention relates to safmamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in the treatment of a condition caused by pathological sarcolemma hyperexcitability, and/or of any other condition in which the restoration of normal sarcolemma excitability may produce a therapeutic benefit or improvement, wherein said condition is preferably a myotonic disorder.

The disclosure includes compounds of Formula (I)

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The disclosure includes compounds of Formula (I)

##STR00001## wherein R.sub.0, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, and L are defined herein. Also disclosed is a method for treating a neoplastic disease, autoimmune disease, and inflammatory disorder with these compounds.

Described herein are nasal pharmaceutical compositions comprising a porous excipient and an active agent, wherein the active agent is loaded onto a surface of the porous excipient located inside pores of the porous excipient, and wherein the composition is adapted for nasal administration. Also described herein are methods of making and using nasal pharmaceutical compositions.

The present patent application relates to a transient receptor potential ankyrin-1 (“TRPA1”) antagonist for the treatment of neuropathic pain in a subject. Particularly, the present patent application relates to a method of treating neuropathic pain in a subject in need thereof by orally administering to the subject a thienopyrimidinedione Compound as a TRPA1 antagonist. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the TRPA1 antagonist, and a process for preparing such a pharmaceutical composition.