Abstract: The subject invention relates to compounds having the structure: ##STR1## wherein: (a) R is unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkanyl or alkenyl;(b) R' is selected from unsubstituted C.sub.1 14 C.sub.3 alkanyl or alkenyl; unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio or alkoxy; hydroxy; thiol; and halo; and(c) R" is selected from hydrogen; unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkanyl or alkenyl; methyl monosubstituted with hydroxy, thiol or amino; unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio or alkoxy; amino; unsubstituted amide; unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 substituted amido; halo; unsubstituted sulfoxide; unsubstituted sulfonyl; and cyano; pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and the use of such compounds for preventing or treating respiratory, ocular, and/or gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to methods for prevention or treatment of gingivitis or periodontitis comprising topical administration, to gingival tissues of the oral cavity, of a composition comprising a safe and effective amount of a selective histamine-2 receptor antagonist compound, and oral care compositions used therefore.

Abstract: The subject invention encompasses methods and compositions comprising N-acetylated amino acid complexes for reducing or preventing dental plaque, calculus, or gingival or periodontol diseases of the oral cavity in humans or lower animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compound cyproterone acetate thioacetate (CATA) and compositions comprising CATA. The present invention further relates to methods of treating acne and/or sebaceous gland activity comprising topical application of CATA. The present invention additionally relates to methods of regulating hair growth comprising application of compositions comprising CATA.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to methods for regulating wrinkles in mammalian skin comprising topical application of a lysophosphatidic acid compound having the structure: ##STR1## or a cyclic derivative thereof having the structure: ##STR2## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein --R is unsubstituted or substituted, saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched chain alkyl having from 12 to about 23 carbon atoms; each --X-- is independently --O-- or --S--; and --Y-- is --O-- or --CH.sub.2 --.