The whole preparation process of the sustained-release microparticles is at normal or low temperature, which is highly advantageous for the preparation of a polymer-based composition from a high-temperature-sensitive drug, particularly a protein, nucleic acid and peptide drug, and the bioactivity of the active substance can be maintained to the greatest extent throughout the process compared to the disclosed technology; at the same time, the prepared sustained-release microparticles have an excellent sustained-release effect close to zero order, and the drug concentration is stabilized during the release, which overcomes the defects that the microparticles obtained by the conventional S/O/W process of pre-preparing the drug microparticles have no drug release in the earlier stage and a rapid release of the drug in the later stage; and in addition, the sustained-release microparticles have higher drug loading rate and drug encapsulation rate.

In the present invention, the whole preparation process of the sustained-release microparticles is at normal or low temperature, which is highly advantageous for the preparation of a polymer-based composition from a high-temperature-sensitive drug, particularly a protein, nucleic acid and peptide drug, and the bioactivity of the active substance can be maintained to the greatest extent throughout the process compared to the disclosed technology; at the same time, the prepared sustained-release microparticles have an excellent sustained-release effect close to zero order, and the drug concentration is stabilized during the release, which overcomes the defects that the microparticles obtained by the conventional S/O/W process of pre-preparing the drug microparticles have no drug release in the earlier stage and a rapid release of the drug in the later stage; and in addition, the sustained-release microparticles have higher drug loading rate and drug encapsulation rate.

In the present invention, the whole preparation process of the sustained-release microparticles is at normal or low temperature, which is highly advantageous for the preparation of a polymer-based composition from a high-temperature-sensitive drug, particularly a protein, nucleic acid and peptide drug, and the bioactivity of the active substance can be maintained to the greatest extent throughout the process compared to the disclosed technology; at the same time, the prepared sustained-release microparticles have an excellent sustained-release effect close to zero order, and the drug concentration is stabilized during the release, which overcomes the defects that the microparticles obtained by the conventional S/O/W process of pre-preparing the drug microparticles have no drug release in the earlier stage and a rapid release of the drug in the later stage; and in addition, the sustained-release microparticles have higher drug loading rate and drug encapsulation rate.

Pharmaceutical compositions for treating, mitigating or preventing autoimmune diseases and associated conditions are described herein. Methods for fabricating the compositions and using them are also described.

Pharmaceutical compositions for treating, mitigating or preventing autoimmune diseases and associated conditions are described herein. Methods for fabricating the compositions and using them are also described.

Provided herein are methods of treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome comprising administration of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). or fragment, analog, complex or aggregate thereof, or any combination thereof, to an individual in need thereof.

Provided herein are methods of treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome comprising administration of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). or fragment, analog, complex or aggregate thereof, or any combination thereof, to an individual in need thereof.

The present invention relates to protein nanocages comprising a melanocyte-targeting moiety and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the protein cages as well as methods for treating or diagnosing hyperpigmentation disorders or other melanocyte-related disorders using the protein nanocages or pharmaceutical compositions. In the preferred embodiment, the protein nanocage is composed of Bacillus stearothermophilus E2 protein of pyruvate dehydrogenase multi-enzyme complex (E2), with a skin penetrating and cell permeating SPACE moiety, and a melanocyte-targeting moiety of alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone.

The present invention relates to protein nanocages comprising a melanocyte-targeting moiety and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the protein cages as well as methods for treating or diagnosing hyperpigmentation disorders or other melanocyte-related disorders using the protein nanocages or pharmaceutical compositions. In the preferred embodiment, the protein nanocage is composed of Bacillus stearothermophilus E2 protein of pyruvate dehydrogenase multi-enzyme complex (E2), with a skin penetrating and cell permeating SPACE moiety, and a melanocyte-targeting moiety of alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone.

The present invention provides use of an oral pharmaceutical formulation containing adrenocorticotropic hormone or its derivatives in the preparation of medications for the treatment of arthritis. In particular, the oral pharmaceutical formulation is used for the treatment of gout caused by a high uric acid level.