The direct delivery of antioxidant compounds (Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and Vitamin E) to the large intestine results in an increase in the population of Blautia spp. in the gut. People with lower amounts of Blautia spp. often experience obesity, insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, major depressive disorder as well as other conditions which can be helped by increasing their population of Blautia. An increase in the population of Blautia also increases the amount of beneficial short chain fatty acids in the intestine as well.

Certain embodiments provide a fusion protein comprising an iduronate 2-sulfatase (IDS) amino acid sequence, an IDS variant amino acid sequence, or a catalytically active fragment thereof; and an anti-transferrin receptor (TfR) antibody as described herein, as well as methods of use thereof.

The present invention relates generally to the field of recombinant fatty acid synthesis, particularly in transgenic plants. The application describes genes involved in fatty acid synthesis and provides methods and vectors for the manipulation of fatty acid composition of plant oils. In particular, the invention provides constructs for achieving the integration of multiple heterologous genes involved in fatty acid synthesis into the plant genome, such that the resulting plants produce altered levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Also described are methods for enhancing the expression of fatty acid biosynthesis enzymes by co-expressing a silencing suppressor within the plant storage organ.

The present invention provides compositions, systems, kits, and methods for preparation prior to a colonoscopy or other gastrointestinal procedure. In particular, the present invention provides a colon lavage system comprising an aqueous portion and a solid portion.

The present invention provides compositions, systems, kits, and methods for preparation prior to a colonoscopy or other gastrointestinal procedure. In particular, the present invention provides a colon lavage system comprising an aqueous portion and a solid portion.

L-serine, L-serine precursors, L-serine derivatives and L-serine conjugates for treatment, amelioration and/or prevention of protein aggregation/tangles/plaques and diseases associated with protein aggregation/tangles/plaques. In particular, treatments and uses for L-serine, L-serine precursors, L-serine derivatives and L-serine conjugates include Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and Huntington disease (HD).

Injectable compositions that can be added to parenteral nutrition are provided. In particular, a stable injectable composition is provided which includes water, and at least one of about 800 ?g to about 4,000 ?g of zinc, about 40 ?g to about 400 ?g of copper, from about 4 ?g to about 90 ?g of selenium, or from about 1 ?g to about 80 ?g of manganese per 1 mL of the injectable composition. Methods of preparing and using of the stable injectable composition are also provided.

Injectable compositions that can be added to parenteral nutrition are provided. In particular, a stable injectable composition is provided which includes water, and at least one of about 800 ?g to about 4,000 ?g of zinc, about 40 ?g to about 400 ?g of copper, from about 4 ?g to about 90 ?g of selenium, or from about 1 ?g to about 80 ?g of manganese per 1 mL of the injectable composition. Methods of preparing and using of the stable injectable composition are also provided.

The invention concerns a lipid composition that is self-emulsifying in the presence of a hydrophilic phase, comprising between 0.001% and 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one active substance; between 5% and 60% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of an oily phase; a first surfactant; a second surfactant; the ratio between the first surfactant and the second surfactant being between 0.5 and 6; said lipid composition is such that, after dispersion in the hydrophilic phase, it forms particles having, as an absolute value, a charge of between 10 mV and 100 mV. The invention also concerns a method for preparing a self-emulsifying lipid composition, and the use of said self-emulsifying lipid composition in the pharmacutical or nutraceutical veterinary field.

The invention relates to compositions for administering zinc, including nutritional supplement compositions, comprising ?-polyglutamic acid, a zinc salt, and a gastro-resistant material for use as a dietary supplement to provide zinc to persons desiring or in need thereof, and methods for preparing such compositions as solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules, and as liquid dosage forms.