The invention provides a substantially antigen-free composition for induction of innate immune response in a bird or a mammal, the composition comprising a saponin, a sterol, a quaternary amine, and a polyacrylic polymer to the mammal or bird. Methods of using the composition are also provided.

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a combination of an FXR agonist and at least one lipid lowering agent (e.g., PPAR-alpha agonist, PPAR-delta agonist, PPAR-alpha and delta dual agonist, and/or statin). Also disclosed is use of the combination for the treatment or prevention of a FXR mediated disease or condition, such as primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), portal hypertension, bile acid diarrhea, NAFLD (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease), NASH (non-alcohol-induced steatohepatitis), and other chronic liver diseases. The combination of the present invention is useful for the treatment or prevention of conditions related to elevated lipid and liver enzyme levels. The present invention also relates to packs or kits including the pharmaceutical combination.

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a combination of an FXR agonist and at least one lipid lowering agent (e.g., PPAR-alpha agonist, PPAR-delta agonist, PPAR-alpha and delta dual agonist, and/or statin). Also disclosed is use of the combination for the treatment or prevention of a FXR mediated disease or condition, such as primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), portal hypertension, bile acid diarrhea, NAFLD (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease), NASH (non-alcohol-induced steatohepatitis), and other chronic liver diseases. The combination of the present invention is useful for the treatment or prevention of conditions related to elevated lipid and liver enzyme levels. The present invention also relates to packs or kits including the pharmaceutical combination.

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a combination of an FXR agonist and at least one lipid lowering agent (e.g., PPAR-alpha agonist, PPAR-delta agonist, PPAR-alpha and delta dual agonist, and/or statin). Also disclosed is use of the combination for the treatment or prevention of a FXR mediated disease or condition, such as primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), portal hypertension, bile acid diarrhea, NAFLD (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease), NASH (non-alcohol-induced steatohepatitis), and other chronic liver diseases. The combination of the present invention is useful for the treatment or prevention of conditions related to elevated lipid and liver enzyme levels. The present invention also relates to packs or kits including the pharmaceutical combination.

The present invention provides a compound of formula (I):

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or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or amino acid conjugate thereof, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6 are as described herein. The present invention relates generally to selective FXR agonists and to methods of making and using them.

The present invention provides a compound of formula (I):

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or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or amino acid conjugate thereof, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6 are as described herein. The present invention relates generally to selective FXR agonists and to methods of making and using them.

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory systemic sex hormone-dependent gynecological disease, characterized by the presence and growth of endometrial tissue (glands and stroma) outside the uterine cavity, predominantly, but not exclusively, in the pelvic compartment. Here, the inventors show that the use of Neuropilin/VEGF binding inhibitors, so called, Neuropilin antagonist (NRPa), bring new perspective to treat and cure endometriosis in women suffering thereof. NRPa alone is efficient to inhibit primary endometrial cell proliferation and apoptosis/necrosis program cell death of targeted cells. The effective NRPa concentration needed is very low (NRPa-48 IC.sub.50=10.sup.−7M) and is dependent of the NRPa structure. Moreover, the association of NRPa with progestogen drug increases the anti-proliferative effect. Therefore, the present invention relates to the use of neuropilin antagonists for the treatment of endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory systemic sex hormone-dependent gynecological disease, characterized by the presence and growth of endometrial tissue (glands and stroma) outside the uterine cavity, predominantly, but not exclusively, in the pelvic compartment. Here, the inventors show that the use of Neuropilin/VEGF binding inhibitors, so called, Neuropilin antagonist (NRPa), bring new perspective to treat and cure endometriosis in women suffering thereof. NRPa alone is efficient to inhibit primary endometrial cell proliferation and apoptosis/necrosis program cell death of targeted cells. The effective NRPa concentration needed is very low (NRPa-48 IC.sub.50=10.sup.−7M) and is dependent of the NRPa structure. Moreover, the association of NRPa with progestogen drug increases the anti-proliferative effect. Therefore, the present invention relates to the use of neuropilin antagonists for the treatment of endometriosis.

Some embodiments pertain to nanoparticle-based compositions and their use in methods for the delivery of therapeutic ingredients to subjects. In some embodiments, the compositions are stable for prolonged periods of time and provide enhanced bioavailability.

Some embodiments pertain to nanoparticle-based compositions and their use in methods for the delivery of therapeutic ingredients to subjects. In some embodiments, the compositions are stable for prolonged periods of time and provide enhanced bioavailability.