Solid, stable formulations of linaclotide suitable for oral administration are described herein as are methods for preparing such formulations. The formulations described herein contain a polypeptide consisting of the amino acid sequence Cys Cys Glu Tyr Cys Cys Asn Pro Ala Cys Thr Gly Cys Tyr (“linaclotide”; SEQ ID NO:1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The linaclotide formulations described herein are stable and have a sufficient shelf life for manufacturing, storing and distributing the drug.

The present invention provides recombinant adenoviral compositions and methods for their use in treating disorders associated with epithelial tissues.

The present invention relates to an opioid receptor antagonist conjugate and a use thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to a covalent coupling conjugate of a hydrophilic polymer and an opioid receptor antagonist and the use thereof.

The present invention relates to an opioid receptor antagonist conjugate and a use thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to a covalent coupling conjugate of a hydrophilic polymer and an opioid receptor antagonist and the use thereof.

The present invention provides a method for promoting defecation, comprising administering a composition which includes: a fermentation powder of lactic acid bacteria and a physiologically acceptable excipient, diluent, or carrier. The fermentation powder includes: a fermentation product of lactic acid bacteria, the fermentation product is obtained by incubating lactic acid bacterial strains in a culture medium containing milk, milk powders, casein, soy beans, bean products, or whey, and the lactic acid bacterial strains include: a Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius AP-32 strain, a Lactobacillus plantarum LPL28 strain, a Lactobacillus acidophilus TYCA06 strain, and a Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis BLI-02 strain.

The present invention provides a method for promoting defecation, comprising administering a composition which includes: a fermentation powder of lactic acid bacteria and a physiologically acceptable excipient, diluent, or carrier. The fermentation powder includes: a fermentation product of lactic acid bacteria, the fermentation product is obtained by incubating lactic acid bacterial strains in a culture medium containing milk, milk powders, casein, soy beans, bean products, or whey, and the lactic acid bacterial strains include: a Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius AP-32 strain, a Lactobacillus plantarum LPL28 strain, a Lactobacillus acidophilus TYCA06 strain, and a Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis BLI-02 strain.

The present invention features peptides, compositions, and related methods for treating gastrointestinal disorders and conditions, including but not limited to, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), duodenogastric reflux, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, functional heartburn, dyspepsia, visceral pain, gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (or colonic pseudo-obstruction), disorders and conditions associated with constipation, and other conditions and disorders are described herein. using peptides and other agents that activate the guanylate cyclase C (GC-C) receptor.

The present invention relates to edible webs comprising microorganisms, such as probiotics. In particular, the present invention relates to an edible web having microorganisms, such as bacteria, probiotic bacteria, bacteriophages or viruses printed thereon, e.g. by the use of inkjet printing. In addition the invention relates to methods of producing such edible webs, to various products comprising the edible webs as well as to use of the edible webs comprising microorganisms.

A single-dose composition and related kits and methods, including powder mannitol at an amount from 50 to 200 grams, wherein the powder mannitol has a bulk density ranging from 0.4 g/ml to 0.65 g/ml is described. A percentage ranging from 90% to 100% by weight of the particles of powder mannitol has a particle size distribution ranging from 1 μm to 500 μm.

A single-dose composition and related kits and methods, including powder mannitol at an amount from 50 to 200 grams, wherein the powder mannitol has a bulk density ranging from 0.4 g/ml to 0.65 g/ml is described. A percentage ranging from 90% to 100% by weight of the particles of powder mannitol has a particle size distribution ranging from 1 μm to 500 μm.