The present invention relates to particularly stable and soluble scFv antibodies and Fab fragments specific for TNF, which comprise specific light chain and heavy chain sequences that are optimized for stability, solubility, in vitro and in vivo binding of TNF, and low immunogenicity. The antibodies are designed for the diagnosis and/or treatment of TNF-mediated disorders. The nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expression of the recombinant antibodies of the invention, methods for isolating them and the use of the antibodies in medicine are also described.

The disclosure in some aspects relates to recombinant adeno-associated viruses having distinct tissue targeting capabilities. In some aspects, the disclosure relates to gene transfer methods using the recombinant adeno-associated viruses. In some aspects, the disclosure relates to isolated AAV capsid proteins and isolated nucleic acids encoding the same.

The invention relates to crystalline forms of the bis-HCl salt of a compound represented by Structural Formula 1, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising crystalline forms of the bis-HCL salt of a compound represented by Structural Formula 1 described herein. The crystalline forms of the bis-HCl salt of a compound of Structural Formula 1 and compositions comprising the crystalline forms of the compound of Structural Formula 1 provided herein, in particular, crystalline Form I, crystalline Form J, crystalline Form A, and crystalline Form B, or mixtures thereof, can be incorporated into pharmaceutical compositions, which can be used to treat various disorders. Also described herein are methods for preparing the crystalline forms (e.g., Forms I, J, B and A) of the bis-HCl salt of a compound represented by Structural Formula 1.

Genetically engineered bacteria, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treating or preventing autoimmune disorders, inhibiting inflammatory mechanisms in the gut, and/or tightening gut mucosal barrier function are disclosed.

The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent β-lactamase inhibitory effect. The present invention provides: a compound which has an excellent β-lactamase inhibitory effect, and is represented by formula (1a), (1b) or (11); or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. This compound provides a prophylactic or therapeutic agent effective for bacterial infections when used in combination with β-lactam-based drugs or used as a single agent. The present invention also provides a prophylactic or therapeutic agent effective for treating various diseases, by being used in combination with β-lactam-based drugs.

This document discloses novel cystine analogs, methods of making cystine analogs, compositions containing cystine analogs and methods of using such analogs for inhibiting cystine stone formation and treatment of cystinuria.

The invention relates to a derivative of a GLP-1 analogue of a general Formula I, which derivative comprises a side chain attached to a Lys residue at position 34, 35, 36, 37, or 38 of the GLP-1 analogue, which side chain comprises a Branched linker, a 1.sup.st and a 2.sup.nd Protractor selected from C18 diacid, C20 diacid, and sulfonic acid C16, and at least one Linker element-1 incorporating ethylene glycol units. Linker element-1 may be incorporated in an optional Pre-linker, and/or in a 1.sup.st or 2.sup.nd Post-linker. The invention also relates to novel GLP-1 analogues, novel side chain intermediate products and their manufacture and use to prepare derivatives of biologically active peptides and proteins, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and medical uses of the analogues and derivatives. The derivatives have very long half-lives while maintaining a satisfactory potency, which makes them potentially suitable for once-monthly administration.

A composition for the treatment of UTIs comprising: One of, a monosaccharide L-arabinose, L-frucose, D-mannose, L-rhamnose, L-xylose, lyxose or galactose; Extract from one of Boswellia serrata, Boswellia sacra or Boswellia carteri containing boswellic acids, terpenes and incensole acetate; Extract from the seeds of one of, Cucurbitaceae maxima, Cucurbitaceae pepo or Cucurbitaceae moschata; Turmeric extract; Green tea extract containing polyphenolic catechins; and, Piper nigrum.

A composition for the treatment of UTIs comprising: One of, a monosaccharide L-arabinose, L-frucose, D-mannose, L-rhamnose, L-xylose, lyxose or galactose; Extract from one of Boswellia serrata, Boswellia sacra or Boswellia carteri containing boswellic acids, terpenes and incensole acetate; Extract from the seeds of one of, Cucurbitaceae maxima, Cucurbitaceae pepo or Cucurbitaceae moschata; Turmeric extract; Green tea extract containing polyphenolic catechins; and, Piper nigrum.

Provided herein are inhibitors of SLC26A3, which is an anion (CV, HCO.sub.3, oxalate) exchanger expressed in intestinal epithelial cells. SLC26A3 inhibitors have potential utility for treatment of constipation including chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), opioid-induced constipation (OIC), constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C), cystic fibrosis-associated constipation, meconium ileus, distal intestinal obstruction syndrome, calcium oxalate kidney stone disease, enteric hyperoxaluria and primary hyperoxalurias.