Abstract:
Provided here are nitric oxide-releasing compounds that include at least two different NO donor functional groups of the same class. In some embodiments, such nitric oxide-releasing compounds are macromolecules such as dendrimer and co-condensed silica. Pharmaceutical compositions, wound dressings, kits and methods of treatments are also provided herein.
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods of using gaseous nitric oxide and/or at least one nitric oxide source to or decrease sebum production in the skin of a subject. In some embodiments, the nitric oxide source includes small molecule and/or macromolecular NO-releasing compounds.
Abstract:
Provided according to some embodiments of the invention are methods of manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition. In some embodiments, such methods include homogenizing at a first excipient composition that includes a viscosity agent and at least one solvent to form a first premix composition; separately homogenizing at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and a second excipient composition to form a second premix composition; and combining the first premix composition and the second premix composition to form the composition. The pre-mixing of constituents may increase the stability of the API and provide uniformity of the dispersion of the constituents throughout the final topical composition.
Abstract:
Provided according to some embodiments of the invention are methods of forming co-condensed silica particles. In some embodiments, the methods include reacting a thiol-containing silane and a backbone alkoxysilane in a reaction solution that comprises water to form thiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles, wherein the thiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles include a polysiloxane matrix and at least some of thiol groups are present within the polysiloxane matrix; and reacting the thiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles with a nitrosating agent to provide the S-nitrosothiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles. In some embodiments, provided are S-nitrosothiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles.
Abstract:
Provided according to some embodiments of the invention are methods of forming co-condensed silica particles. In some embodiments, the methods include reacting a thiol-containing silane and a backbone alkoxysilane in a reaction solution that comprises water to form thiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles, wherein the thiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles include a polysiloxane matrix and at least some of thiol groups are present within the polysiloxane matrix; and reacting the thiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles with a nitrosating agent to provide the S-nitrosothiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles. In some embodiments, provided are S-nitrosothiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles.
Abstract:
Provided herein are anhydrous compositions that include at least one viscosity increasing agent, at least one organic solvent and at least one humectant. Such compositions may also include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and/or at least one water repellant. Related compositions, methods and kits are also provided.
Abstract:
Provided according to some embodiments of the invention are methods of making co-condensed macromolecules that include forming a reaction mixture by combining at least one reactant and at least one reagent at a first temperature at which the at least one reactant is substantially unreactive in the presence of the at least one reagent; raising the temperature of the reaction mixture to a second temperature at which the at least one reactant is reactive in the presence of the at least one reagent, wherein the reaction of the at least one reactant in the presence of the at least one reagent produces co-condensed macromolecules such as co-condensed silica macromolecules.
Abstract:
The presently disclosed subject matter relates to nitric oxide-releasing particles for delivering nitric oxide, and their use in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.
Abstract:
Provided according to some embodiments of the invention are wound dressings that include a polymer matrix and nitric oxide-releasing polysiloxane macromolecules within and/or on the polymer matrix. Also provided are wound dressing kits and methods of using and forming such wound dressings.
Abstract:
Provided according to some embodiments of the invention are topical gels that may release nitric oxide. Also provided are methods of using such topical gels in the treatment of wounds and other skin ailments. The topical gels comprise diazeniutndiolate-functionalized polysiloxane macromolecules.