A microneedle applicator is provided. A microneedle applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a microneedle array; an operation member disposed on the upper portion of the microneedle array and operating such that a user applies an external force so as to insert a microneedle into skin; a housing for accommodating the microneedle array and the operation member; a first guide member disposed in at least one position on a lateral portion of the operation member or on a lateral portion of an interworking member of the operation member; and a second guide member which is disposed on the inner surface of the housing in a position corresponding to the first guide member so as to be engaged with the first guide member, and allows the first guide member to slide so as to prevent the microneedle array from rotating or horizontally distorting when the microneedle array uniformly vertically descends due to the external force.

Methods for generating human committed midbrain neural stem cells (NSCs) and midbrain neural progenitor cells (midbrain NPCs) from human pluripotent stem cells are provided using chemically-defined culture media that allow for generation of the midbrain NPCs in as little as six days. The midbrain NPCs can be further differentiated to mature dopaminergic neurons. Culture media, isolated cell populations and kits are also provided.

Methods for generating human committed midbrain neural stem cells (NSCs) and midbrain neural progenitor cells (midbrain NPCs) from human pluripotent stem cells are provided using chemically-defined culture media that allow for generation of the midbrain NPCs in as little as six days. The midbrain NPCs can be further differentiated to mature dopaminergic neurons. Culture media, isolated cell populations and kits are also provided.

The present invention relates to a novel isoquinoline derivative, a preparing method thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating autophagy related diseases containing the same as an active ingredient. The novel isoquinoline furanone derivative according to the present invention is capable of regulating autophagy activity, and thus, by using this derivative as an active ingredient, there is a useful effect that can be used as a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating autophagy-related diseases such as neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, metabolic diseases, inflammatory diseases or melanogenesis-related diseases, a health functional food composition for ameliorating thereof, or a cosmetic composition with a whitening function.

The present invention relates to a novel isoquinoline derivative, a preparing method thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating autophagy related diseases containing the same as an active ingredient. The novel isoquinoline furanone derivative according to the present invention is capable of regulating autophagy activity, and thus, by using this derivative as an active ingredient, there is a useful effect that can be used as a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating autophagy-related diseases such as neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, metabolic diseases, inflammatory diseases or melanogenesis-related diseases, a health functional food composition for ameliorating thereof, or a cosmetic composition with a whitening function.

The present invention relates to use of biomarkers of dry eye disease, and use of the biomarkers for selection of subjects for treatment and treatment of dry eye disease.

The present invention relates to use of biomarkers of dry eye disease, and use of the biomarkers for selection of subjects for treatment and treatment of dry eye disease.

The present invention provides for the treatment, prevention, and/or reduction of a risk of a disease, disorder, or condition in which aldehyde toxicity is implicated in the pathogenesis, including ocular disorders, skin disorders, conditions associated with injurious effects from blister agents, and autoimmune, inflammatory, neurological and cardiovascular diseases by the use of a primary amine to scavenge toxic aldehydes, such as MDA and HNE.

The present invention provides for the treatment, prevention, and/or reduction of a risk of a disease, disorder, or condition in which aldehyde toxicity is implicated in the pathogenesis, including ocular disorders, skin disorders, conditions associated with injurious effects from blister agents, and autoimmune, inflammatory, neurological and cardiovascular diseases by the use of a primary amine to scavenge toxic aldehydes, such as MDA and HNE.

Compounds, tautomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds are disclosed, wherein the compounds have the structure of Formula Ia, ##STR00001##
as defined in the specification. Corresponding pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, methods of synthesis, and intermediates are also disclosed.