A61P15/02

VAGINAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS CONTAINING SELECTIVE ESTROGEN RECEPTOR MODULATOR (SERM) AND USES THEREOF

The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions that include one or more selective estrogen receptor modulator(s) (SERM(s), e.g., Lasofoxifene) and four or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The pharmaceutical compositions may be able to form nanodroplets (e.g., by self-nanoemulsifying) in vaginal fluid and to deliver the one or more SERM(s) to the vagina of a female subject. The pharmaceutical compositions may be useful in treating or preventing vulvovaginal atrophy, dyspareunia, sexual dysfunction, osteoporosis, or breast cancer in a female subject.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAINTAINING OR ENHANCING HOMEOSTASIS OR FUNCTION OF FEMALE LOWER REPRODUCTIVE TRACT
20170296610 · 2017-10-19 ·

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for making and using topical compositions comprised of an isotonic, biome-friendly solution containing xylose and/or a Salvia extract. The compositions are useful for, for example, maintaining or enhancing female lower reproductive tract (LRT) homeostasis and physiological function. In particular, topical compositions of this disclosure can be formulated for use as a freshening, menopausal, fertility, and/or perineal composition.

STABLE APREMILAST CRYSTALLINE FORM II FREE OF SOLVATE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
20170298018 · 2017-10-19 ·

A stable Crystalline Form II of non-solvate of Apremilast (Formula I), methods of making Form II, pharmaceutical compositions comprising Form II, and their uses are disclosed. Also discloses are mixed crystals comprising Form Hand Form B and methods of making the same. The crystalline forms are characterized using X-ray powder diffractometry (XRPD), infrared spectroscopy (IR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TG). As compared with Forms A, B, C, D, E, F, and G reported in prior art references, Apremilast Form II of the present invention is more stable to temperature, light, and humidity, and is more suitable for long term storage; the crystallization solvents are safe and can be easily removed; the Form II has a white or off white appearance, and can be directly used in preparation processing; the preparation methods are simple and easy to reproduce, and are suitable for industrialized production.

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Pharmaceutical delivery system

A pharmaceutical formulation to treat vaginal conditions in a human patient comprises: at least one active agent; a modified release dosage form which provides extended release of the anti-infective agent upon vaginal administration to the patient; and wherein the formulation, when containing a total dose of the anti-infective agent of about 25 μg to about 500 mg based on the active agent will produce a plasma concentration versus time curve (ng/mL versus hours) having an area under the curve (AUC) of less than about 600 ng/mL.Math.hr.

Substituted benzimidazoles and benzopyrazoles as CCR(4) antagonists

Benzimidazole, benzopyrazole and benzotriazole compounds are provided which bind to CCR(4) and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, graft rejection and cancer.

Substituted quinolines as modulators of sodium channels

The invention relates to compounds of formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful as inhibitors of sodium channels: ##STR00001##
The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders, including pain.

Glutaminase inhibitors

The present disclosure provides compounds of formula (I) to (III) as glutaminase inhibitors, methods of preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods of treatment, prevention and/or amelioration of diseases or disorders involving glutamine.

AZA-ARYL 1H-PYRAZOL-1-YL BENZENE SULFONAMIDES

Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR(9) receptor. Animal testing demonstrates that these compounds are useful for treating inflammation, a hallmark disease for CCR(9). The compounds are generally aryl sulfonamide derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR(9)-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of CCR(9) antagonists.

METHOD OF TREATMENT AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A DUAL PI3K DELTA-GAMMA KINASE INHIBITOR AND A CORTICOSTEROID
20170281630 · 2017-10-05 ·

This present disclosure relates to a method of treating autoimmune, respiratory and/or inflammatory diseases or conditions, e.g., asthma, COPD, rheumatoid arthritis and idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). The method comprises administering a dual PI3K delta and gamma inhibitor and a corticosteroid. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing a dual PI3K delta and gamma inhibitor and a corticosteroid.

METHODS FOR COLLECTING CERVICAL-VAGINAL FLUIDS AND ISOLATING EXOSOME AND MICROVESICLES FOR MOLECULAR ANALYSIS

The present disclosure relates to methods of collecting cervical-vaginal fluid exosomes and microvesicles and isolating corresponding mRNA. In particular, certain embodiments relate to the method of collecting the cervical-vaginal fluids with a tampon and releasing the cells, exosomes and microvesicles using excess buffer and a syringe or syringe-like device. The resulting expunged fluid can be applied to a filter device that is capable of capturing exosomes and microvesicles. Nucleic acids such as mRNA can be isolated from the cervical-vaginal fluid exosome and microvesicles using an oligo(dT)-coated plate designed to accommodate the filter device and then used for further molecular analysis. Quantification of the collected nucleic acids may then be used in the diagnosis and/or treatment of gynecological diseases or conditions.