Provided are therapeutic formulations and methods of use thereof.

The PKC activator bryostatin-1 and its analogs increase the survival of dermal fibroblast cells. Bryostatin and picolog, a synthetic analog, are used as candidate therapeutic agents for improving the appearance of aging skin, reducing scar tissue formation, and improving the acceptance of a clinical skin grafts.

The present invention relates to targeted microcapsules comprising a skin aging compound to target fibroblast with a peptide, which is a FGF receptor agonist, wherein said peptide is coupled to the outer surface of the microcapsule. It also relates to the use of said microcapsules for the cosmetic prevention and/or cosmetic treatment of cutaneous effects of skin aging and to the cosmetic compositions comprising said microcapsules. The invention also relates to the FGF receptor agonist peptide coupled to the microcapsule.

The present invention relates to targeted microcapsules comprising a skin aging compound to target fibroblast with a peptide, which is a FGF receptor agonist, wherein said peptide is coupled to the outer surface of the microcapsule. It also relates to the use of said microcapsules for the cosmetic prevention and/or cosmetic treatment of cutaneous effects of skin aging and to the cosmetic compositions comprising said microcapsules. The invention also relates to the FGF receptor agonist peptide coupled to the microcapsule.

The present invention relates to pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila or fragments thereof for treating a metabolic disorder in a subject in need thereof. The present invention also relates to a composition, a pharmaceutical composition and a medicament comprising pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila or fragments thereof for treating a metabolic disorder. The present invention also relates to the use of pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila or fragments thereof for promoting weight loss in a subject in need thereof.

The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for reducing localized fat, comprising drug-containing micelles made of surfactants, and curcumin encapsulated in said drug-containing micelles. This pharmaceutical composition for reducing localized fat can reduce the fat at the administration site, and has the advantages of high stability, high bioavailability for fat tissue, few side effects, and sustained release.

The present disclosure relates to a method for rating the severity of cellulite on a thigh or buttock in a human subject by utilizing a photonumeric scale that provides reliable results from physician-to-physician and patient-to-patient.

The present disclosure relates to a method for rating the severity of cellulite on a thigh or buttock in a human subject by utilizing a photonumeric scale that provides reliable results from physician-to-physician and patient-to-patient.

The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for reducing localized fat, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous solution, drug-containing micelles made of surfactants, and resveratrol encapsulated in said drug-containing micelles. This pharmaceutical composition for reducing localized fat can reduce the fat at the administration site, and has the advantages of high stability, high fat tissue bioavailability, few side effects, and sustained release.

Compositions and methods useful in the reduction of localized fat deposits and tightening of loose skin in subjects in need thereof using pharmacologically active detergents are disclosed. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions can additionally include anti-inflammatory agents, analgesics, dispersion or anti-dispersion agents and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions are useful for treating localized accumulations of fat including, for example, lower eyelid fat herniation, lipodystrophy and fat deposits associated with cellulite and do not require surgical procedures such as liposuction.