The disclosure relates to the field of lymphedema therapy, more specifically, to a new pharmacological strategy to rescue the failed lymph pump system that can supplement, enhance or replace current therapies.

The present invention relates to amyloid-beta (Aβ) binding proteins. Antibodies of the invention have high affinity to Aβ(20-42) globulomer or any Aβ form that comprises the globulomer epitope. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided.

Described herein is a method of preventing or treating ocular vascular hyperpermeability including macular edema, in a subject comprising inhibiting Sema3A activity. Also disclosed are compositions and their use for preventing or treating Sema3A-dependent ocular vascular hyperpermeability.

The present invention provides an effective and less invasive approach for direct delivery of therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS). In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods including a step of administering intrathecally to a subject suffering from or susceptible to a lysosomal storage disease associated with reduced level or activity of a lysosomal enzyme, a composition comprising a replacement enzyme for the lysosomal enzyme.

Provided herein are materials and methods of reducing contamination in a biological substance or treating contamination in a subject by one or more toxins comprising contacting the biological substance with an effective amount of a sorbent capable of sorbing the toxin, wherein the sorbent comprises a plurality of pores ranging from 50 Å to 40,000 Å with a pore volume of 0.5 cc/g to 5.0 cc/g and a size of 0.05 mm to 2 cm and sorbing the toxin. Also provided are kits to reduce contamination by one or more toxins in a biological substance comprising a sorbent capable of sorbing a toxin, wherein the sorbent comprises a plurality of pores ranging from 50 Å to 40,000 Å with a pore volume of 0.5 cc/g to 5.0 cc/g and a size of 0.05 mm to 2 cm and a vessel to store said sorbent when not in use together with packaging for same.

The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising an iduronate-2-sulfatase (I2S) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Hunters Syndrome.

In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: ##STR00001##
where R.sup.1-R.sup.6, a, b, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

A compound indicated by formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof is provided as a compound that can be a therapeutic or prophylactic drug for TRPC6-related diseases, such as nephrotic syndrome, membranous nephropathy, acute renal failure, septicemia, chronic renal failure, diabetic nephropathy, pulmonary hypertension, acute lung injury, heart failure, malignant tumor, and muscular dystrophy. (In the formula, Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2, X.sup.1-X.sup.3, R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, L.sup.1, and L.sup.2 are as defined in the specifications.)

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The present invention relates to pyrrolidine sulfonamide analogs, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as TRPV4 antagonists.

The present invention features methods and compositions for the intranasal, sublingual, and subcutaneous administration of bumetanide for the treatment of subjects suffering from edema refractory to oral diuretics.