Described herein is a multiplexed and high content screening assay using primary neurons for identifying small molecule modulators of neuronal mitochondrial mitostasis (MnMs). Also described is a high throughput screening assay using primary neurons for identifying small molecules that increase mitochondrial function, identified by measuring the electrochemical potential across the inner mitochondrial membrane and ATP generation. Most MnMs that increased mitochondrial content, length and/or health also increased mitochondrial function without altering neurite outgrowth. Some MnMs protect mitochondria in primary neurons from Aβ(1-42) toxicity, glutamate toxicity, increased oxidative stress and the toxic cellular environment associated with Alzheimer's disease. Some MnMs target mitochondria directly. An MnM also increases the synaptic activity of hippocampal neurons and is potent in vivo, increasing the respiration rate of brain mitochondria after administering the compound to mice. The MnMs were demonstrated to protect the mitochondrial population in neurons in an in vivo model of Alzheimer's Disease. Also described is a method for treating a patient suffering from a disorder characterized by dysfunction of neuronal mitostasis, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound (MnM), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Described herein is a multiplexed and high content screening assay using primary neurons for identifying small molecule modulators of neuronal mitochondrial mitostasis (MnMs). Also described is a high throughput screening assay using primary neurons for identifying small molecules that increase mitochondrial function, identified by measuring the electrochemical potential across the inner mitochondrial membrane and ATP generation. Most MnMs that increased mitochondrial content, length and/or health also increased mitochondrial function without altering neurite outgrowth. Some MnMs protect mitochondria in primary neurons from Aβ(1-42) toxicity, glutamate toxicity, increased oxidative stress and the toxic cellular environment associated with Alzheimer's disease. Some MnMs target mitochondria directly. An MnM also increases the synaptic activity of hippocampal neurons and is potent in vivo, increasing the respiration rate of brain mitochondria after administering the compound to mice. The MnMs were demonstrated to protect the mitochondrial population in neurons in an in vivo model of Alzheimer's Disease. Also described is a method for treating a patient suffering from a disorder characterized by dysfunction of neuronal mitostasis, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound (MnM), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Provided are a pharmaceutical composition, a quasi-drug composition, a feed additive, a drinking water additive, a feed, and a drinking water for preventing, ameliorating, or treating porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus infection, each including, as an active ingredient, a complex including a curcuminoid-based compound and a licorice extract or a fraction thereof.

Disclosed herein compositions of polysaccharides chemically cross-linked by aromatic dialdehydes. The compositions may be in form of polymeric sheets for a variety of applications. Disclosed also nano-sized particles comprising the polysaccharide chemically cross-linked by aromatic dialdehydes. The nano-sized particles may further comprise lipids and surfactants. Intranasal delivery of the nano-sized particles enables delivery of biologically active agents into the brain. Topical and transdermal delivery of the nano-sized particles enables delivery of biologically active agents for treatment of systemic or dermatological disorders. Methods of manufacturing and uses of the compositions are also disclosed.

Disclosed herein compositions of polysaccharides chemically cross-linked by aromatic dialdehydes. The compositions may be in form of polymeric sheets for a variety of applications. Disclosed also nano-sized particles comprising the polysaccharide chemically cross-linked by aromatic dialdehydes. The nano-sized particles may further comprise lipids and surfactants. Intranasal delivery of the nano-sized particles enables delivery of biologically active agents into the brain. Topical and transdermal delivery of the nano-sized particles enables delivery of biologically active agents for treatment of systemic or dermatological disorders. Methods of manufacturing and uses of the compositions are also disclosed.

Disclosed herein compositions of polysaccharides chemically cross-linked by aromatic dialdehydes. The compositions may be in form of polymeric sheets for a variety of applications. Disclosed also nano-sized particles comprising the polysaccharide chemically cross-linked by aromatic dialdehydes. The nano-sized particles may further comprise lipids and surfactants. Intranasal delivery of the nano-sized particles enables delivery of biologically active agents into the brain. Topical and transdermal delivery of the nano-sized particles enables delivery of biologically active agents for treatment of systemic or dermatological disorders. Methods of manufacturing and uses of the compositions are also disclosed.

It is provided a catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor for use in the prevention and/or treatment of transthyretin-associated amyloidosis. It is also provided a catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor for use in the prevention and/or treatment of transthyretin-associated amyloidosis in combination therapy with another COMT inhibitor, a benzoxazole derivative, iododiflunisal, diflunisal, resveratrol, tauroursodeoxycholic acid, doxocycline, or epigallocatechin-3-gallate.

It is provided a catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor for use in the prevention and/or treatment of transthyretin-associated amyloidosis. It is also provided a catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor for use in the prevention and/or treatment of transthyretin-associated amyloidosis in combination therapy with another COMT inhibitor, a benzoxazole derivative, iododiflunisal, diflunisal, resveratrol, tauroursodeoxycholic acid, doxocycline, or epigallocatechin-3-gallate.

It is provided a catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor for use in the prevention and/or treatment of transthyretin-associated amyloidosis. It is also provided a catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor for use in the prevention and/or treatment of transthyretin-associated amyloidosis in combination therapy with another COMT inhibitor, a benzoxazole derivative, iododiflunisal, diflunisal, resveratrol, tauroursodeoxycholic acid, doxocycline, or epigallocatechin-3-gallate.

The invention provides compounds for use in inhibiting a microbial alternative oxidase (AOX) and/or cytochrome bc.sub.1 complex. The invention extends to the use of such inhibitors in agrochemicals and in pharmaceuticals, for treating microbial infections, including fungal infections.