Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for stimulating the growth and repair of bone and cartilage using synthetic triterpenoids and tricyclic-bis-enones. Examples of suitable triterpenoids include CDDO, CDDO-Me, CDDO-Im, and CDDO-Ethylamide. Examples of tricyclic-bis-enones include TBE-31 and TBE-34.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for stimulating the growth and repair of bone and cartilage using synthetic triterpenoids and tricyclic-bis-enones. Examples of suitable triterpenoids include CDDO, CDDO-Me, CDDO-Im, and CDDO-Ethylamide. Examples of tricyclic-bis-enones include TBE-31 and TBE-34.

Abstract: Flavanoid components of the Ginkgo biloba tree are useful to stimulate the growth of hair and are thus useful in treatment of alopecia or baldness.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for stimulating the growth and repair of bone and cartilage using synthetic triterpenoids and tricyclic-bis-enones. Examples of suitable triterpenoids include CDDO, CDDO-Me, CDDO-Im, and CDDO-Ethylamide. Examples of tricyclic-bis-enones include TBE-31 and TBE-34.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for use in treating skeletal system disorders in a vertebrate at risk for bone loss, and in treating conditions that are characterized by the need for bone growth, in treating fractures, and in treating cartilage disorders. More specifically, the invention concerns the use of NO-bisphosphonate assembly for enhancing bone growth.

Abstract: Flavanoid components of the Ginkgo biloba tree are useful to stimulate the growth of hair and are thus treatment of alopecia or baldness.

Abstract: This inventions relates to compounds that inhibit the activity of the proteasome and both promotes hair growth and stimulates the production of hair follicles. The compounds provided herein are thus useful in stimulating hair growth, including hair density, in subject where this is desirable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit the activity of the proteasome or the production of proteasomal proteins and promote bone formation and are thus useful in treating osteoporosis, bone fracture or deficiency, primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism, periodontal disease or defect, metastatic bone disease, osteolytic bone disease, post-plastic surgery, post-prosthetic joint surgery, and post-dental implantation, in subject where this is desirable.

Abstract: Compounds that inhibit the activity of NF-?B or inhibit the activity of the proteasome or both promote bone formation and hair growth and are thus useful in treating osteoporosis, bone fracture or deficiency, primary or secondary hyperparathyrdidism, periodontal disease or defect, metastatic bone disease, osteolytic bone disease, post-plastic surgery, post-prosthetic joint surgery, and post-dental implantation; they also stimulate the production of hair follicles and are thus useful in stimulating hair growth, including hair density, in subject where this is desirable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit the activity of the proteasome or the productions of proteasomal proteins and promote bone formation and are thus useful in treating osteoporosis, bone fracture or deficiency, primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism, periodontal disease or defect, metastatic bone disease, osteolytic bone disease, post-plastic surgery, post-prosthetic joint surgey, and post-dental implantation, in subject where this is desirable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit the activity of the proteasome or the production of proteasomal proteins and promote the production of hair follicles and are thus useful in stimulating hair growth, including hair density, in subject where this is desirable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit the activity of the proteasome or the production of proteasomal proteins and promote hair growth and the production of hair follicles and are thus useful in stimulating hair growth, including hair density, in subject where this is desirable.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein X in each of formulas (1) and (2) represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, alkenylene, or alkynylene linker of 2-6C; Y is of the formula  or a stereoisomer thereof, wherein R1 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl; each R2 is independently H, hydroxy, alkoxy (1-6C) or lower alkyl (1-4C); R3 is H, hydroxy, or alkoxy (1-6C); or Y is of the formula  wherein each n is 1, Z is N, K comprises a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring system which may optionally be spaced from the linkage position shown in formula (7) by a linker of 1-2C, or in formula (7), Z may be spaced from the carbon bonded to X by ═CR6— wherein R6 is H or linear, branded or cyclic alkyl (1-6C), R5 is H or linear, branched or cyclic alkyl, and R′ represents a cation, H or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group of 1-6C, promote bone formation and are thus useful in treating oste

Abstract: The present invention involves the identification and use of compositions for treating myeloma bone disease. The compositions inhibit proteasomal activity and decrease the activity of the transcription factor NF-&kgr;B. Assessment of a candidate compound for its ability to inhibit production or activity of proteasomal enzymes or NF-&kgr;B provides a useful means to identify agents to treat myeloma bone disease.

Abstract: Compounds that inhibit the activity of NF-&kgr;B or inhibit the activity of the proteasome or both promote bone formation and are thus useful in treating osteoporosis, bone fracture or deficiency, primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism, periodontal disease or defect, metastatic bone disease, osteolytic bone disease, post-plastic surgery, post-prosthetic joint surgery, and post-dental implantation.

Abstract: Compounds containing two aromatic systems covalently linked through a linker containing one or more atoms, or “linker” defined as including a covalent bond per se so as to space the aromatic systems at a distance 1.5-15 Å, are effective in treating conditions associated with bone deficits. The compounds can be administered to vertebrate subjects alone or in combination with additional agents that promote bone growth or that inhibit bone resorption. They can be screened for activity prior to administration by assessing their ability to effect the transcription of a reporter gene coupled to a promoter associated with a bone morphogenetic protein and/or their ability to stimulate calvarial growth in model animal systems.

Abstract: Compounds that inhibit the activity of NF-&kgr;B or inhibit the activity of the proteasome or both promote hair growth and stimulate the production of hair follicles and are thus useful in stimulating hair growth, including hair density, in subject where this is desirable.

Abstract: A food or food supplement which comprises a compound that enhances bone growth in vertebrates is described wherein the food or foodstuff is formulated so as to provide the desired bone growth enhancing effect.

Abstract: Various embodiments of statin compounds are shown to enhance the formation of bone and are thus useful in treating osteoporosis, bone fracture or deficiency, primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism, periodontal disease or defect, metastatic bone disease, osteolytic bone disease, post-plastic surgery, post-prosthetic joint surgery, and post-dental implantation.

Abstract: Compounds containing two aromatic systems covalently linked through a linker containing one or more atoms, or “linker” defined as including a covalent bond per se so as to space the aromatic systems at a distance 1.5-15 Å, are effective in treating conditions associated with bone deficits. The compounds can be administered to vertebrate subjects alone or in combination with additional agents that promote bone growth or that inhibit bone resorption. They can be screened for activity prior to administration by assessing their ability to effect the transcription of a reporter gene coupled to a promoter associated with a bone morphogenetic protein and/or their ability to stimulate calvarial growth in model animal systems.