The invention provides methods, compositions, and medical kits for treating pancreatic cancer using (i) 6,8-bis(benzylsulfanyl)octanoic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with (ii) gemcitabine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (iii) nab-paclitaxel.

The invention features methods of treating cancer with 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid. The disclosure also provides methods of treating cancer including combinations of 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid and additional anti-cancer therapies.

The invention features methods of treating cancer with 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid. The disclosure also provides methods of treating cancer including combinations of 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid and additional anti-cancer therapies.

The invention features methods of treating cancer with 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid. The disclosure also provides methods of treating cancer including combinations of 2-[3-[(3R)-3-[[2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methyl-(2,2-diphenylethyl)amino]butoxy]phenyl]acetic acid and additional anti-cancer therapies.

Minimally invasive treatment methods for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tissue. A system includes a sustained release formulation comprising a cytostatic or cytotoxic drug, and an applicator or delivery system for local delivery of a composition comprising or consisting essentially of the sustained release formulation to the prostate. The applicator containing the composition is characterized by a KIR value of between 40 and 400 Centipoise per unit area.

Minimally invasive treatment methods for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tissue. A system includes a sustained release formulation comprising a cytostatic or cytotoxic drug, and an applicator or delivery system for local delivery of a composition comprising or consisting essentially of the sustained release formulation to the prostate. The applicator containing the composition is characterized by a KIR value of between 40 and 400 Centipoise per unit area.

Aspects of the disclosure relate to nanoparticle formulations and methods for generating nanoparticles. Embodiments include nanoparticles comprising an amphiphile and a polymer co-assembly agent. In some cases, polymers for use in therapeutic delivery are described. In some embodiments, the disclosed methods and compositions involve TLR agonists and formulations thereof capable of activating an immune response. Certain aspects relate to nanoparticles comprising linked TLR agonists for use in immunotherapy.

Aspects of the disclosure relate to nanoparticle formulations and methods for generating nanoparticles. Embodiments include nanoparticles comprising an amphiphile and a polymer co-assembly agent. In some cases, polymers for use in therapeutic delivery are described. In some embodiments, the disclosed methods and compositions involve TLR agonists and formulations thereof capable of activating an immune response. Certain aspects relate to nanoparticles comprising linked TLR agonists for use in immunotherapy.

Provided in the present invention are an anti-LAG3 monoclonal antibody and the use thereof. Further provided are a nucleotide molecule for encoding the antibody, an expression vector and a host cell for expressing the antibody, a composition containing the antibody, and the use of the antibody in the preparation of drugs for resisting tumors, treating autoimmune diseases, and treating infectious diseases and/or resisting transplantation rejection reactions.

Provided in the present invention are an anti-LAG3 monoclonal antibody and the use thereof. Further provided are a nucleotide molecule for encoding the antibody, an expression vector and a host cell for expressing the antibody, a composition containing the antibody, and the use of the antibody in the preparation of drugs for resisting tumors, treating autoimmune diseases, and treating infectious diseases and/or resisting transplantation rejection reactions.