Compositions including a collagen glycosaminoglycan scaffold and osteoprotegerin are described. The compositions are useful in methods for promoting osteogenesis and attenuating bone resorption.

A method of treating a mammal comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a poly-oxygenated aluminum hydroxide composition to the mammal to improve mitochondrial function and efficiency, wherein the poly-oxygenated aluminum hydroxide composition comprises a clathrate containing available free oxygen gas (O.sub.2) molecules. The poly-oxygenated aluminum hydroxide composition mitigates the development and the progression of sarcopenia, reduces muscle atrophy, and generates triphosphate (ATP). The poly-oxygenated aluminum hydroxide composition may have a particle size under 1 micron allowing it to improve the mitochondrial function.

A wound dressing including a hydropolymer matrix crosslinked with genipin and a plurality of thymol nanoparticles loaded into the hydropolymer matrix. The plurality of thymol nanoparticles has a concentration between 0.01 wt. % and 1 wt. % of dry weight of the wound dressing. The hydropolymer matrix includes gelatin, chitosan, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC).

Disclosed herein is a micro particle with a diameter of 10-100 microns, wherein the micro particle is coated with silver nanoparticles; and wherein the nanoparticles are coated with a polysaccharide; and wherein the polysaccharide coating is digestible by bacteria. Also, disclosed is a method of making silver nanoparticles using an ascorbic acid derivative or an alpha-hydroxyl carboxylic acid derivative as a reducing agent. The silver nanoparticles may be coated onto micro particles, embedded in hydrogel particles or coated with polysaccharide. The silver nanoparticles may be used in a wound dressing, a bandage, a fungal treatment product, a deodorant, a floss product, a toothpick, a dietary supplement, dental X-ray, a mouthwash, a toothpaste, acne or wound treatment product, skin scrub, and skin defoliate agent.

A material including a plurality of fatty acid chains cross-linked together and a silver fatty acid salt formed with the fatty acid chains within the material. Methods for forming a material are also included. The silver-containing materials can be utilized alone or in combination with a medical device for the release and local delivery of one or more anti-infective agents.

The present invention is an inflatable balloon which is enclosed by an expandable cover which becomes increasingly porous/permeable during expansion. The balloon is coated or enclosed with a matrix which contains a pharmaceutically active agent. During expansion of the balloon, the pharmaceutically active agent is released or extruded through the expandable cover into a body cavity such as an artery or vein. The present invention also provides for a method of treating a disease or condition by delivering the inflatable balloon to a particular body cavity.

Nanostructures having a lipid layer which are useful for delivering nitric oxide are provided herein. Methods of treating disease using the nanostructures are also provided, including methods of treating vascular diseases, angiogenesis, ischemia- reperfusion, etc. Implantable devices coated with the nanostructures are also encompassed within the invention.

The present invention is an inflatable balloon which is enclosed by an expandable cover which becomes increasingly porous/permeable during expansion. The balloon is coated or enclosed with a matrix which contains a pharmaceutically active agent. During expansion of the balloon, the pharmaceutically active agent is released or extruded through the expandable cover into a body cavity such as an artery or vein. The present invention also provides for a method of treating a disease or condition by delivering the inflatable balloon to a particular body cavity.

Crosslinked particles including an essential oil and gelatin are described. At least a portion of the gelatin is crosslinked. A method of making the crosslinked particles includes emulsifying a mixture of an essential oil and an aqueous solution, and exposing the resulting particles to conditions effective to crosslink the gelatin to provide the crosslinked particles. The crosslinked particles and compositions including the crosslinked particles can be particularly useful in the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections.

Decellularized matrix microspheres comprising a polymeric material and a donor tissue are provided. Also disclosed are structures containing a plurality of decellularized matrix microspheres incorporating a first polymer and a donor tissue; and a second polymer, wherein the decellularized matrix microspheres and the second polymer are in the form of a filament. Methods of treating a tissue injury employing the matrix microspheres and structures described as well as their methods of manufacture are also provided.