Oligonucleotide compounds modulate expression and/or function of Erythropoietin (EPO) polynucleotides and encoded products thereof. Methods for treating diseases associated with Erythropoietin (EPO) comprise administering one or more oligonucleotide compounds designed to inhibit the EPO natural antisense transcript to patients.

The present invention relates to salts of (R)-3-(6-(4-methylphenyl)-pyridin-3-yloxy)-1-aza-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane, to methods for making them or their precursors, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use as medicaments.

The invention provides a bacterial composition which comprises from 10.sup.4 to 10.sup.12 cfu/g of Pediococcus pentosaceus cells which have the ability to induce the production of interleukin-10 to reduce inflammation in the intestinal tract among other features. Thus, the bacterial composition is useful in the amelioration of excessive crying in infants. Particularly, Pediococcus pentosaceus cells are from the strain deposited as CECT 8330. The bacterial composition can be in the form of a food supplement, a medicament, an infant formula, an edible product and a food product. Particularly, the composition is in the form of an infant food supplement in the form of oily suspension.

The present invention relates to a buccal delivery dosage form and its use for administration of a therapeutic gas for buccal mucosal absorption of the therapeutic gas in the mouth of a subject. The buccal delivery dosage form comprises at least one crystallized excipient and at least one therapeutic gas entrapped within the crystallized excipient.

Described herein are nasal pharmaceutical compositions comprising a porous excipient and an active agent, wherein the active agent is loaded onto a surface of the porous excipient located inside pores of the porous excipient, and wherein the composition is adapted for nasal administration. Also described herein are methods of making and using nasal pharmaceutical compositions.

The invention discloses odor masking formulations for stench natural compounds, selected from the extracts, fraction and pure phytochemicals that are produced in combination with a natural or synthetic hydrocolloid polymer gum(s). The invention further discloses novel process of producing the odor and taste masking formulations. The invention also discloses taste masking formulations of valerian extracts with no characteristic stench odor & or negligible stench odor in combination with natural hydrocolloid gum such as guar gum, acacia or other polymers. The invention further discloses method of reducing insomnia, anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) using odor masking formulation of the current invention. Importantly, the said odor masked formulation of the present disclosure helps in improving sleep cycle and helps in efficient functioning of brain.

The present invention is directed to compositions comprising purified Bombyx mori cocoon silk peptide fiber, refined Buglossoides arvensis seed oil, and optionally Blueberry extract, and related methods for decreasing inflammation and providing neuroprotection. The compositions provide synergistic effects and may be used to treat relevant diseases and disorders.

The present invention is directed to compositions comprising purified Bombyx mori cocoon silk peptide fiber, refined Buglossoides arvensis seed oil, and optionally Blueberry extract, and related methods for decreasing inflammation and providing neuroprotection. The compositions provide synergistic effects and may be used to treat relevant diseases and disorders.

Disclosed are methods, compounds, and compositions useful for increasing autophagy and promoting longevity. The methods, compounds, and compositions relate to urolithins and urolithin precursors and use thereof. Certain urolithins are represented by Formula I, while certain urolithin precursors are represented by Formula IV. The urolithin may be urolithin A, urolithin B, urolithin C, or urolithin D. The urolithin precursor may be ellagic acid or an ellagitannin. The methods include in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro uses of the compounds and compositions.

The invention relates to a kit of parts comprising N,N-dimethyltryptamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and harmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also provided is a composition comprising N,N-dimethyltryptamine fumarate and harmine hydrochloride. Further, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising N,N-dimethyltryptamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and harmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.