The present invention relates to SS-31 or composition comprising SS-31 for use in the treatment and/or prevention of aneurysm.

The present invention relates to a combination product comprising a limonoid compound (or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, ester, stereoisomer, salt or prodrug thereof), and a sulfonylurea compound (e.g., glibenclamide, gliclazide, glipizide, gliquidone and glimepiride). The present invention further relates to a use of the combination product for prevention and/or treatment of a disease associated with diabetes and the like.

The present invention relates to a combination product comprising a limonoid compound (or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, ester, stereoisomer, salt or prodrug thereof), and a sulfonylurea compound (e.g., glibenclamide, gliclazide, glipizide, gliquidone and glimepiride). The present invention further relates to a use of the combination product for prevention and/or treatment of a disease associated with diabetes and the like.

The present invention relates to a combination product comprising a limonoid compound (or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, ester, stereoisomer, salt or prodrug thereof), and a sulfonylurea compound (e.g., glibenclamide, gliclazide, glipizide, gliquidone and glimepiride). The present invention further relates to a use of the combination product for prevention and/or treatment of a disease associated with diabetes and the like.

The invention provides preparations comprising at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid salt for use in enhancing the solubility in aqueous media for a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical active ingredient in comparison to the pharmaceutical or nutraceutical active ingredient alone by at least 100%, preferably at least 300%. Moreover, a method for preparing a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical dosage form comprising at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid salt and at least one pharmaceutical or nutraceutical active ingredient is disclosed.

Relaxin (RLN) analogs are disclosed including modifications that increase half-life when compared to native, human RLN, that maintain selectivity to the RXFP1 receptor and that provide in vitro and in vivo stability for improved druggability properties and less immunogenicity. Pharmaceutical compositions also are disclosed that include one or more of the RLN analogs described herein in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of making and using the RLN analogs also are disclosed, especially for treating cardiovascular, pulmonary and/or renal conditions, diseases or disorders.

The disclosure is directed to methods of treating bile acid diarrhea by administering a CFTR chloride channel inhibitor (CFTR-CCI). The CFTR chloride channel inhibitor can be benzopyrimido-pyrrolo-oxazine-dione-CFTR-CCI (e.g., BPO-27), a PPQ-CFTR-CCI, a thiazolidinone-CFTR-CCI, or a glycine hydra-zide-CFTR-CCI.

The disclosure is directed to methods of treating bile acid diarrhea by administering a CFTR chloride channel inhibitor (CFTR-CCI). The CFTR chloride channel inhibitor can be benzopyrimido-pyrrolo-oxazine-dione-CFTR-CCI (e.g., BPO-27), a PPQ-CFTR-CCI, a thiazolidinone-CFTR-CCI, or a glycine hydra-zide-CFTR-CCI.

Compositions, methods, and kits are provided for determining whether a subject is at risk of developing insulin resistance. In particular, phosphorylated Akt, reactive oxygen species (ROS), SIRT1, eNOS, CDH13, IRS1 and NO production have been identified as biomarkers associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The diagnostic methods comprise measuring the level of at least one biomarker in induced pluripotent stem cells derived from somatic cells of the subject, which have been differentiated into endothelial cells (IPSC-ECs).

Compositions, methods, and kits are provided for determining whether a subject is at risk of developing insulin resistance. In particular, phosphorylated Akt, reactive oxygen species (ROS), SIRT1, eNOS, CDH13, IRS1 and NO production have been identified as biomarkers associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The diagnostic methods comprise measuring the level of at least one biomarker in induced pluripotent stem cells derived from somatic cells of the subject, which have been differentiated into endothelial cells (IPSC-ECs).