The present invention is a method of producing a lanthanum carbonate hydroxide or lanthanum oxycarbonate which has improved properties. The method involves the use of a water soluble lanthanum and a water soluble non-alkali metal carbonate or bicarbonate. The resulting material can be used as a phosphate binder individually or for treating patients with hyperphosphatemia.

The present invention is a method of producing a lanthanum carbonate hydroxide or lanthanum oxycarbonate which has improved properties. The method involves the use of a water soluble lanthanum and a water soluble non-alkali metal carbonate or bicarbonate. The resulting material can be used as a phosphate binder individually or for treating patients with hyperphosphatemia.

Provided are compounds and compositions for targeting macrophages and other mannose-binding c-type lectin receptor high expressing cells and methods of treatment and diagnosis using such compounds and compositions.

Provided are compounds and compositions for targeting macrophages and other mannose-binding c-type lectin receptor high expressing cells and methods of treatment and diagnosis using such compounds and compositions.

The present invention relates to novel microporous zirconium silicate compositions that are formulated to remove toxins, e.g. potassium ions, from the gastrointestinal tract at an elevated rate without causing undesirable side effects. The preferred formulations are designed avoid increase in pH of urine in patients and/or avoid potential entry of particles into the bloodstream of the patient. Also disclosed is a method for preparing high purity crystals of UZSi-9 exhibiting an enhanced level of potassium exchange capacity. These compositions are particularly useful in the therapeutic treatment of hyperkalemia.

The present invention relates to novel microporous zirconium silicate compositions that are formulated to remove toxins, e.g. potassium ions, from the gastrointestinal tract at an elevated rate without causing undesirable side effects. The preferred formulations are designed avoid increase in pH of urine in patients and/or avoid potential entry of particles into the bloodstream of the patient. Also disclosed is a method for preparing high purity crystals of UZSi-9 exhibiting an enhanced level of potassium exchange capacity. These compositions are particularly useful in the therapeutic treatment of hyperkalemia.

The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising PIC for treatment of cancer. More particularly, the present disclosure discloses a composition for treatment of cancer comprising polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid, an antibiotic or polyamine compound, a positive ion, and optionally a virus, and the use thereof in manufacture of a medicament for treatment of cancer. No figure for publication.

The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising PIC for treatment of cancer. More particularly, the present disclosure discloses a composition for treatment of cancer comprising polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid, an antibiotic or polyamine compound, a positive ion, and optionally a virus, and the use thereof in manufacture of a medicament for treatment of cancer. No figure for publication.

The present invention is directed to methods for the treatment of cancer with a combination of radiation, cerium oxide nanoparticles and at least one chemotherapeutic agent. Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CONPs) are nanometer-sized crystals of cerium oxide, typically ranging between about one nanometer to about 20 nanometers in longest dimension. The present methods use cerium oxide nanoparticles to enhance radiation-induced and chemotherapy-induced cancer cell death and also reduce the toxicity associated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

The present invention is directed to methods for the treatment of cancer with a combination of radiation, cerium oxide nanoparticles and at least one chemotherapeutic agent. Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CONPs) are nanometer-sized crystals of cerium oxide, typically ranging between about one nanometer to about 20 nanometers in longest dimension. The present methods use cerium oxide nanoparticles to enhance radiation-induced and chemotherapy-induced cancer cell death and also reduce the toxicity associated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy.