Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hydroxyl compounds, compositions comprising hydroxyl compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing a variety of diseases and conditions such as, but not limited to aging, Alzheimer's Disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, a disorder of glucose metabolism, dyslipidemia, dyslipoproteinemia, hypertension, impotence, inflammation, insulin resistance, lipid elimination in bile, obesity, oxysterol elimination in bile, pancreatitis, pancreatitius, Parkinson's disease, a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-associated disorder, phospholipid elimination in bile, renal disease, septicemia, metabolic syndrome disorders (e.g., Syndrome X), thrombotic disorder. Compounds and methods of the invention can also be used to modulate C reactive protein or enhance bile production in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel ether compounds, compositions comprising ether compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemias, dysproteinemias, and glucose metabolism disorders comprising administering a composition comprising an ether compound. The compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are also useful for treating and preventing Alzheimer's Disease, Syndrome X, peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-related disorders, septicemia, thrombotic disorders, obesity, pancreatitis, hypertension, renal disease, cancer, inflammation, and impotence. In certain embodiments, the compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are useful in combination therapy with other therapeutics, such as hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cycloalkyl-hydroxyl compounds, compositions comprising hydroxyl compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing a variety of diseases and conditions such as, but not limited to aging, Alzheimer's Disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, a disorder of glucose metabolism, dyslipidemia, dyslipoproteinemia, hypertension, impotence, inflammation, insulin resistance, lipid elimination in bile, obesity, oxysterol elimination in bile, pancreatitis, Parkinson's disease, a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-associated disorder, phospholipid elimination in bile, renal disease, septicemia, Syndrome X, thrombotic disorder. Compounds and methods of the invention can also be used to modulate C reactive protein or enhance bile production in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to ACE inhibitor-containing compositions stabilized by the presence of magnesium oxide. Preferably, the ACE inhibitor, quinapril, is protected from certain forms of degradation when prepared in a pharmaceutical composition consisting essentially of magnesium oxide as the stabilizing agent. The presence of magnesium oxide also lends itself to favorable processing conditions during the manufacture of ACE inhibitor-containing compositions, especially processing by wet granulation.

Abstract: What is disclosed are growth hormone secretagogues, and their uses, of the formula wherein R1 is C6H5CH2OCH2—, C6H5 (CH2)3— or indol-3-ylmethyl; Y is pyrrolidin-1-yl, 4-C1-C6 alkylpiperidin-1-yl or NR2R2; R2 are each independently a C1 to C6 alkyl; R3 is 2-napthyl or phenyl para-substituted by W; W is H, F, CF3, C1-C6 alkoxy or phenyl; and R4 is H or CH3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: A compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Also provided by the invention are methods of use of the above compounds, and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of formula I wherein A, B, D, E, G, J, L, X, V are as defined in the specification, and the compounds are useful in the modulation of endogenous growth hormone levels in a mammal.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting a physiological disorder associated with an excess of neuropeptide Y or its symptoms comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula wherein R1 and R3 are independently hydrogen,  or  wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of modulating NF-kB transcription factor comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula wherein R1 and R3 are independently hydrogen,  wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: This invention encompasses methods for the inhibition of a physiological disorder associated with amyloidogenic proteins, which method comprises administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of Formula I wherein R1 and R3 are independently hydrogen, wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamthylenemino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting auto immune diseases comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula wherein R1 and R3 are independently hydrogen, —CH3, or wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting one or more CNS disorders in a post-menopausal woman comprising administering to a female human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula wherein R1 and R3 are independently hydrogen, wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides methods which are useful for the inhibition of the various medical conditions associated with estrogen deprivation syndrome including osteoporosis and hyperlipidemia utilizing compounds of formula I:

Abstract: This invention provides methods which are useful for the inhibition of the various medical conditions associated with estrogen deprivation syndrome including osteoporosis and hyperlipidemia utilizing compounds of formula I:

Abstract: The present invention is directed to increasing levels of acetylcholine by the administration of 2-aryl-3-aroylbenzo[b]thiophenes.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a method for decreasing levels of homocysteine and/or C-reactive protein in humans comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutical salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for the modulation of cardiac function which comprise the administration of certain compounds, as defined herein, having growth hormone secretagogue activity.

Abstract: A method of preventing breast cancer comprising administering for a sufficient term to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a method for increasing levels of acetylcholine comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof, an effective amount of a compound of formula (I), and optionally an AChE inhibitor.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting ulcerative mucositis comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula wherein R1 and R3 are independently hydrogen, wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.