Topical compositions comprising a corticosteroid, at least one alcohol, and a penetration enhancing agent.

The present invention further provides method of preparing nanocrystals of a hydrophobic therapeutic gent such as fluticasone or triamcinolone, pharmaceutical compositions (e.g., topical or intranasal compositions) thereof and methods for treating and/or preventing the signs and/or symptoms of disorders such as blepharitis, Meibomian gland dysfuntion or skin inflammatiom or a respiratory disease (e.g., asthma).

The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancer and hypercortisolism. Provided herein are substituted steroidal derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for inhibition of glucocorticoid receptors. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer and hypercortisolism.

The present invention relates to the delivery of oligomers for treating patients with a 5′ mutation in their DMD gene other than a DMD exon 2 duplication. The invention provides methods and materials for activating an internal ribosome entry site in exon 5 of the DMD gene resulting in translation of a functional truncated isoform of dystrophin. The methods and materials can be used for the treatment of muscular dystrophies arising from 5′ mutations in the DMD gene such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy or Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

The present invention pertains to anti-MIF antibodies, in particular their use in combination with glucocorticoids, in the treatment of glucocorticoid receptive diseases.

The invention provides compositions comprising stem and/or progenitor cells that have been treated to enhance the therapeutic properties of the cells for treating ischemia. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of stem and/or progenitor cells having enhanced therapeutic properties to treat an ischemic tissue, a tissue damaged by ischemia, or at least one symptom associated with an ischemic tissue or a tissue damaged by ischemia.

The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: (I) wherein X, L, V, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of 11-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11-HSD-2) and are used to treat hyperkalemia.

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The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: (I) wherein X, L, V, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of 11-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11-HSD-2) and are used to treat hyperkalemia.

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Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.

The present invention further provides method of preparing nanocrystals of a hydrophobic therapeutic agent such as fluticasone or triamcinolone, pharmaceutical compositions (e.g., topical or intranasal compositions) thereof and methods for treating and/or preventing the signs and/or symptoms of disorders such as blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction or skin inflammation or a respiratory disease (e.g., asthma).