Abstract:
A composition comprising, per litre of aqueous solution, from 30 to 350 g polyethylene glycol, from 3 to 20 g of an ascorbic acid component selected form the group consisting of ascorbic acid, a salt of ascorbic acid, or a mixture thereof, an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal sulphate, preferably from 1 to 15 g thereof, and optionally one or more electrolytes selected from sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and sodium hydrogen carbonate, and preferably also comprising flavourings, is effective in cleansing the gut in preparation for a endoscopy, especially colonoscopy. It is safer than conventional sodium phosphate-based gut cleansing compositions, and hence can be used for patients who would be at risk with sodium phosphate-based compositions, and is better tolerated than conventional PEG-based compositions, leading to better patient compliance and enabling effective out-patient use.
Abstract:
Stable pharmaceutical compositions comprising recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV) virions are described. The compositions provide protection against loss of recombinant AAV vector genomes and transduceability under conditions such as exposure to cycles of freezing and thawing and storage in glass or polypropylene vials. The compositions comprise recombinant AAV virions in combination with one or more dihydric or polyhydric alcohols, and, optionally, a detergent, such as a sorbitan ester. Also described are methods of using the compositions.
Abstract:
Use of a non-fermented osmotic laxative as an active agent for preparation of a medicinal product for treating and/or preventing colon and/or rectum cancers. A method of treating or preventing colon or rectum cancer comprising administering to a mammal a therapeutically effective amount of a non-fermented osmotic laxative.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a polynucleotide and at least 2% (weight/volume), preferably 2 to 10%, of a nonionic copolymer of formula (I)OH(CH2CH2O)a(CH(CH3)CH2O)a(CH2CH2O)cH, in which a, b, and c are such that the polyoxypropylene portion has a molecular weight of between 1450 and 2050, and the polyoxyethylene portions constitute between 75 and 85% (weight:weight) of the copolymer. The composition is preferably free of cationic lipid or of sodium phosphate. The copolymer is intended to improve the transfer of the polynucleotide into, or the expression of the polynucleotide in, eukaryotic cells. A typical example of a copolymer corresponding to formula (I) is F68. A composition according to the invention is in particular useful in the gene therapy, vaccination and immunotherapy fields.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for suppressing human activity in enclosed spaces. More particularly, the invention provides a method for the introduction of anesthesia into an enclosed space for the purpose of rendering occupants of the enclosed space unconscious.
Abstract:
An ophthalmic composition which contains a component A consisting of at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyoxyalkylene block copolymers and their derivatives, and a component B consisting of at least one member selected from the group consisting of glycyrrhizic acid and its salts.
Abstract:
A developer composition having a pH of 2.5 to 6.9, for use in oxidative dyeing of hair comprising 0.01-20% of a primary thickening agent which is an aqueous solution of acrylic polymer comprised of A and B monomers wherein the A monomer is selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and mixtures thereof; and the B monomer is selected from the group consisting of a C1-22 alkyl methacrylate, and a C1-22 alkyl acrylate, and mixtures thereof; 0.01-20% of a nonionic surfactant, 0.01-25% hydrogen peroxide, and 65-99.9% water; a hair dye mixture for coloring hair; a two component kit for coloring hair; and a method for coloring hair.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an anesthetic composition containing a fluoroether compound and a physiologically acceptable Lewis acid inhibitor. This composition exhibits improved stability and does not readily degrade in the presence of a Lewis acid.
Abstract:
A method is disclosed to stabilize compositions comprising airborne viruses, particularly Adenoviruses; and more particularly recombinant Adenoviruses, by adding to the compositions a non-ionic detergent which comprises an alkyl moiety and a polyethylene glycol (PEG). Pharmaceutical and other compositions of Adenoviruses, particularly recombinant Adenoviruses suitable for methods of gene therapy, which comprise such detergents are also disclosed.