Disclosed are compositions comprised of Oxidized Cellulose (OC), such as oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC), and an antibiotic comprised of minocycline, methods of preparation thereof and uses thereof.

Disclosed are compositions comprised of Oxidized Cellulose (OC), such as oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC), and an antibiotic comprised of minocycline, methods of preparation thereof and uses thereof.

The invention relates to a method of customizing a nail-biting and/or finger sucking treatment solution, and a kit for providing a nail-biting and finger sucking treatment that is customizable for a wide range of afflicted users seeking to break a persistent nail-biting and/or finger sucking habit. In exemplary embodiments, the composition kit includes two separate containers, a first container having a nail growth-promoting, waterproofing composition that may be applied directly on a user's nails; and a second container may include an additive for customizing a bitterness factor of the first composition. Typically, the first container includes an applicator such as a brush. To facilitate adding the additive in a manner that is easily customizable, the second container may include a dropper for adding small doses of the additive composition to the first composition. The customizable kit allows the user to safely adjust the bitterness so that the treatment remains effective.

The invention relates to a method of customizing a nail-biting and/or finger sucking treatment solution, and a kit for providing a nail-biting and finger sucking treatment that is customizable for a wide range of afflicted users seeking to break a persistent nail-biting and/or finger sucking habit. In exemplary embodiments, the composition kit includes two separate containers, a first container having a nail growth-promoting, waterproofing composition that may be applied directly on a user's nails; and a second container may include an additive for customizing a bitterness factor of the first composition. Typically, the first container includes an applicator such as a brush. To facilitate adding the additive in a manner that is easily customizable, the second container may include a dropper for adding small doses of the additive composition to the first composition. The customizable kit allows the user to safely adjust the bitterness so that the treatment remains effective.

The present disclosure relates to a composition to aid in heavy metal detox. Metallothioneins (MT) are a family of cysteine-rich enzymes in the body that help remove and regulate heavy metals, copper, and other metals. Amino Acids in combination with zinc and/or molybdenum may provide improved production of MT over amino acid or zinc supplements alone. Additionally, Vitamin B6, Molybdenum, and Boron may be included to further enhance the efficacy of the composition.

The present disclosure relates to a composition to aid in heavy metal detox. Metallothioneins (MT) are a family of cysteine-rich enzymes in the body that help remove and regulate heavy metals, copper, and other metals. Amino Acids in combination with zinc and/or molybdenum may provide improved production of MT over amino acid or zinc supplements alone. Additionally, Vitamin B6, Molybdenum, and Boron may be included to further enhance the efficacy of the composition.

The present disclosure relates to a composition to aid in heavy metal detox. Metallothioneins (MT) are a family of cysteine-rich enzymes in the body that help remove and regulate heavy metals, copper, and other metals. Amino Acids in combination with zinc and/or molybdenum may provide improved production of MT over amino acid or zinc supplements alone. Additionally, Vitamin B6, Molybdenum, and Boron may be included to further enhance the efficacy of the composition.

A process for preparing an aqueous solution of a methylcellulose having anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is 0.36 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups, comprises the step of mixing the methylcellulose with an aqueous liquid at a temperature of not higher than 10° C. at a shear rate of at least 1000 s.sup.−1.

A process for preparing an aqueous solution of a methylcellulose having anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is 0.36 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups, comprises the step of mixing the methylcellulose with an aqueous liquid at a temperature of not higher than 10° C. at a shear rate of at least 1000 s.sup.−1.

Several embodiments of NO releasing structures are disclosed. In some embodiments, the structures are covalently modified to store and release nitric oxide. Some embodiments pertain to methods of making and use of these structures. The covalently modified polymer structures may be tailored to release nitric oxide in a controlled manner and are useful for treatment of various medical conditions.