The present invention relates to the field of therapeutics and, more in particular, to pharmaceutical compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of bacterial infections and antibacterial-induced dysfunctions. The invention is based on the identification of compounds that prevent antibacterial effects of antibiotics on microbiome-bacterial species, while retaining antibacterial effects of antibiotics on pathogenic bacteria. The invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising antibiotics and antibiotic antidotes for the protection of commensal microbiome-bacteria. Thus, this invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutical combinations useful to prevent antibiotic-induced adverse effects on the gut microbiome. Furthermore provided are methods for preventing an adverse effect on a gut microbiome using the compounds and/or pharmaceutical compositions of this invention.

The present invention relates to the field of therapeutics and, more in particular, to pharmaceutical compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of bacterial infections and antibacterial-induced dysfunctions. The invention is based on the identification of compounds that prevent antibacterial effects of antibiotics on microbiome-bacterial species, while retaining antibacterial effects of antibiotics on pathogenic bacteria. The invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising antibiotics and antibiotic antidotes for the protection of commensal microbiome-bacteria. Thus, this invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutical combinations useful to prevent antibiotic-induced adverse effects on the gut microbiome. Furthermore provided are methods for preventing an adverse effect on a gut microbiome using the compounds and/or pharmaceutical compositions of this invention.

Use of a compound in preventing or treating a graft versus host disease (GVHD), especially use of the compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in preparing a drug for preventing or treating GVHD.

Use of a compound in preventing or treating a graft versus host disease (GVHD), especially use of the compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in preparing a drug for preventing or treating GVHD.

Compositions of SGLT2 inhibitors and their use for treating primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) are described here. The SGLT2 inhibitor compositions, including oral dosage forms, contain a therapeutically effective dose of a SGLT2 inhibitor for preventing, partially ameliorating or fully ameliorating symptoms of PBC, including of the hepatic encephalopathy, development of varices, jaundice, variceal bleeding cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, evidence of cirrhosis, and colorectal cancer.

Compositions of SGLT2 inhibitors and their use for treating primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) are described here. The SGLT2 inhibitor compositions, including oral dosage forms, contain a therapeutically effective dose of a SGLT2 inhibitor for preventing, partially ameliorating or fully ameliorating symptoms of PBC, including of the hepatic encephalopathy, development of varices, jaundice, variceal bleeding cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, evidence of cirrhosis, and colorectal cancer.

Nanoparticles and formulations for treating prostate cancer in a subject are disclosed. The nanoparticles contain a cage, such as a zeolitic imidazolate framework (“ZIF”), a surface modifying agent, a targeting ligand, and an active agent. The surface modifying ligand is attached to the outer surface of the cage and the targeting ligand is exposed to the surrounding environment. The active agent is encapsulated in the cage. The targeting ligand binds to a reproductive hormone or a receptor of a reproductive hormone. The active agents can be a ribosome inactivating protein, an apoptosis inducer, a hormone, a receptor ligand, or a nucleic acid, or a chemotherapy drug or a combination thereof, that kill and/or reduce or prevent growth or proliferation of gonadotroph cells and/or tumor cells, regulate FSH and/or LH secretion, and/or interfere with androgen production. Uses for formulations incorporating the nanoparticles for treating cancer in a subject are also disclosed.

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical or veterinary composition for its use in preventing and/or treating a MERS-CoV (Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome) coronavirus infection, characterised in that it comprises, in a suitable pharmaceutical vehicle, at least one compound chosen from apigenin and berberine.

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical or veterinary composition for its use in preventing and/or treating a MERS-CoV (Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome) coronavirus infection, characterised in that it comprises, in a suitable pharmaceutical vehicle, at least one compound chosen from apigenin and berberine.

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical or veterinary composition for its use in preventing and/or treating a MERS-CoV (Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome) coronavirus infection, characterised in that it comprises, in a suitable pharmaceutical vehicle, at least one compound chosen from apigenin and berberine.