Provided herein are compositions comprising a nanoparticle and a D20 tag. The D20 tag comprises dibenzocyclooctyne (DBCO) covalently attached to a protein. Also provided are diagnostic and therapeutic methods utilizing the nanoparticle composition.

The disclosure relates generally to polyglutamated antifolates, formulations containing liposomes filled with the polyglutamated antifolates, methods of making the polyglutamated antifolates and liposome containing formulations, and methods of using the polyglutamated antifolates and liposome containing formulations to treat hyerproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis).

A method for producing exosomes in a large-scale by using a cyclic tensile bioreactor to stimulate cells to release exosomes. In addition, the exosome having an anti-HLA-G protein specific for cancer is used as a delivery vehicle to deliver therapeutic agents for treating cancer.

Cancer treatment methods using thermotherapy and/or enhanced immunotherapy are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method comprising the steps of: (i) applying controlled thermal energy at 40-43° C. for a first predetermined time period to damage and weaken tumor cells of a tumor in a patient; (ii) administering pulsed high intensity focused ultrasound (pHIFU) in a first ultrasound mode to the tumor cells in the patient so as to damage the tumor cells without increasing the thermal energy; and (iii) administering low intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) in a second ultrasound mode to further damage the tumor cells at a temperature of 39-43° C. for a second predetermined time period while performing observation of the tumor cells by ultrasonic thermometry.

Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising carotenoids, including liposomes that encapsulate carotenoids including ionizable carotenoids such as trans-crocetin. The provided compositions have uses in treating diseases, disorders and conditions associated with, but not limited to, infection, endotoxemia, inflammation, sepsis, ischemia, hypoxia, shock, stroke, lung injury, wound healing, traumatic injury, reperfusion injury, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, liver disease, inflammatory disease, metabolic disease, pulmonary disorders, blood related disorders and hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer. Methods of making, delivering, and using the pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

The disclosure relates generally to polyglutamated antifolates, formulations containing liposomes filled with the polyglutamated antifolates, methods of making the polyglutamated antifolates and liposome containing formulations, and methods of using the polyglutamated antifolates and liposome containing formulations to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis).

Provided are a method for preparing liposomes comprising ultrasound reactive microbubbles for drug delivery, comprising (a) a step of producing ultrasound reactive microbubbles comprising an inert gas therein and having a first shell formed on the outer surface thereof, followed by forming a uniform size distribution of the ultrasound reactive microbubbles through an extruder; and (b) a step of producing liposomes comprising the ultrasound reactive microbubbles distributed in a uniform size and a medicament therein and having a second shell formed on the outer surface thereof, followed by forming a uniform size distribution of the liposomes through an extruder; and a liposome using same.

A natural immune agonist complex, consisting of an immune agonist and a targeted liposome, where the immune agonist is M(cGAMP)L.sub.n. The targeted liposome is formed by a nanobody targeting a tumor microenvironment, a cell membrane-targeted penetrating peptide, or a blood-brain barrier-targeted penetrating peptide with a liposome through chemical bonding. This application further provides a preparation and application of the natural immune agonist complex.

Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating disease or condition caused or exacerbated by S100A9 activity, such as myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) using a composition comprising an effective amount of a CD33/S100A9 inhibitor.

New aminooxylipids of general formula I, wherein n.sub.1=5-30 and X is polymethylene linker of the general formula II where n.sub.2=2-10, or X is polyethylene glycol linker of the general formula III, wherein n.sub.3=1-14 are provided. A method of preparation of the aminooxylipids of general formula I characterized in that the acylation of N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-polymethylenediamine {(CH.sub.3).sub.3C—O—(C═O)—HN—(CH.sub.2).sub.n—NH.sub.2, n=2-13}, or N-tert-butoxycarbonyl-polyethyleglycoldiamine {(CH.sub.3).sub.3C—O—(C═O)—HN—(CH.sub.2).sub.2—[O—(CH.sub.2)].sub.n—O—(CH.sub.2).sub.2NH.sub.2, n=1-14} with in position C(2) symmetrically branched fatty acids of general formula IV, wherein n.sub.1=5-30, in the presence of condensation reagent, or from acid of general formula IV derived acylchloride of general formula V wherein n.sub.1=5-30, produces N-Boc-aminolipids of general formula VI, wherein n.sub.1=5-30 a X is polymethylene linker of the general formula II or X is polyethylene glycol linker of the general formula III.