A lactase bulk powder and a lactase preparation both have improved storage stability. The stability of a lactase bulk powder is improved by regulating the acceptable amount of glucose and/or galactose, generated during manufacturing the lactase bulk powder, within a preset range. The lactase bulk powder includes lactase, galactose and/or glucose. The total amount of galactose and glucose is more than 0 μmol and not more than 50 μmol per 100,000 U of lactase. The lactase preparation has the lactase bulk powder as an active ingredient.

The present disclosure provides methods for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or functional dyspepsia. In particular, the present disclosure provides methods for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or functional dyspepsia through administration of antibodies that bind to human Siglec-8 or compositions comprising said antibodies. The present disclosure also provides articles of manufacture or kits comprising antibodies that bind to human Siglec-8 for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or functional dyspepsia.

Chemical entities that modulate PI3 kinase activity, and chemical entities, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatments of diseases and conditions associated with P13 kinase activity are described herein.

An object of the present invention is to provide an intestinal-environment-improving agent. The object can be achieved by an intestinal-environment-improving agent including an acacia bark extract.

An object of the present invention is to provide an intestinal-environment-improving agent. The object can be achieved by an intestinal-environment-improving agent including an acacia bark extract.

Compositions for stabilizing and delivering proteins and/or other bioactive agents are disclosed. The bioactive agents are embedded or encapsulated in a crystalline matrix. Typically the bioactive agents are in the form of micro- or nanoparticles. The crystalline matrix confers enhanced stability to the agents embedded therein relative to other microparticulate or nanoparticulate bioactive agents. The carriers are especially useful for stabilizing bioactive macromolecules, such as proteins.

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition which contains activated charcoal, Carum carvi extract, papain and, optionally, α-galactosidase and β-galactosidase for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.

The disclosures herein relate to novel compounds of formula ##STR00001##
wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 and n are defined herein, and their use in treating, preventing, ameliorating, controlling or reducing the risk of inflammation, neurological or psychiatric disorders associated with modulating mGlu5 receptor function.

Disclosed is a combination of two or more lipase enzymes, and its use for treating a lipid digestion deficiency and/or a digestive disorder. At least one lipase enzyme has a pH optimum at an acidic pH value, while at least one other lipase enzyme has a pH optimum at an alkalic pH value.

The disclosure relates to a mixture of bacteria belonging to at least six or seven different and specific bacterial species preferably for use in preventing or treating gastro-intestinal disorders. Preferably, the mixture of bacteria is grown together in a fermenter prior to administering the mixture to a subject in order to prevent or treat the disorder.