Abstract: Disclosed is the unexpected discovery that flavopiridol binds tightly to the transcription elongation factor, P-TEFb and dramatically inhibits its activity. As P-TEFb is required for HIV propagation and replication, this invention provides new methods, compositions and kits for the effective treatment of HIV infections and AIDS using flavopiridol, both alone and combination with other therapies.

Abstract: Provided are the compound (E)-4-carboxystyryl-4-chlorobenzyl sulfone, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed are methods for oral contraception, or a hormone replacement therapy, or for treating breast cancer, in a patient in need thereof involving administering to the patient, at a dosage of no greater than 200 &mgr;g/day per 70 kg subject, a compound having Formula (I): wherein X in combination with K form a steroidal ring and R5 is a sulphamate group that has of the formula: wherein each of R1 and R2 is H.

Abstract: Compositions and methods utilizing the optically pure (+) isomer of norcisapride are disclosed. This compound has surprisingly been found to be a potent drug for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system. The compound, (+) norcisapride, has also been found to be a potent antiemetic agent. Finally, the (+) isomer of norcisapride also avoids certain adverse side effects and certain adverse drug interactions.

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing (2S)-1-{(2R,3S)-5-chloro-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-(3,4-dimethoxybenzenesulfonyl)-3-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl}pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide, a selective V1a arginine vasopressin receptor antagonist, in combination with the equatorial isomer of 1-{4-(N-tert-butylcarbamoyl)-2-methoxybenzenesulfonyl}-5-ethoxy-3-spiro{4-(2-morpholinoethyloxy)cyclohexane}indol-2-one or one of its salts, a selective V2 arginine vasopressin receptor antagonist. The invention relates to the use of such compositions for the production of medicines designed to treat all diseases for which either arginine vasopressin or the V2 receptors are implicated or to treat all diseases related to a water overlead.

Abstract: Novel spermicidal compounds which are organometallic cyclopentadienyl metal complexes, particularly vanadium IV complexes, including their corresponding therapeutic compositions are described.

Abstract: Disclosed are enantiomerically pure cyclic aminoalcohol esters of arylcycloalkylhydroxycarboxylic acids with at least 90% enantiomeric excess of the (3R,2′R), (3S,2′R), (3R,2′S), or (3S,2′S) configured enantiomer.

Abstract: Compositions and kits comprising acyclovir and fusaric acid are provided.

Abstract: Sulfonylcarboxamide derivatives of formula I, their physiologically acceptable salts and/or physiologically functional derivatives, methods of making these compounds, their use for preparing medicines for the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerotic disorders. The compounds of formula I have the following structure: in which the radicals are as defined and their physiologically acceptable salts and physiologically functional derivatives are described.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of treating atherosclerosis by administering to a patient a compound of formula: and/or salts thereof with pharmaceutically acceptable organic or inorganic bases.

Abstract: A method for determining whether a compound is an insulin receptor kinase activator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemia, dyslipoproteinemia, and hypertension comprising administering a composition comprising an ether compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to cyclic combination therapies and regimens utilizing substituted indoline derivative compounds that are antagonists of the progesterone receptor having the structure: wherein: R1 and R2 are (i) H, OH, OAc, alkylaryl, alkylheteroaryl, 1-propynyl, 3-propynyl, and optionally substituted alkyl, O(alkyl), aryl, or heteroaryl; (ii) a ring or (iii) a double bond; R3 is H, OH, NH2, CORA; or optionally substituted alkenyl or alkynyl; RA=H or optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, or aminoalkyl groups; R4=H, halo, CN, NH2, or optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, or aminoalkyl; R5 is a benzene ring; heterocyclic ring; an indole or benzothiophene; or pharmaceutically acceptable salt. R6 and R7 are H, methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, iso-propyl, isobutyl, cyclohexyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, or substituted heteroaryl.

Abstract: Novel spermicidal compounds which are organometallic cyclopentadienyl metal complexes, particularly vanadium IV complexes, are described including corresponding contraceptive and therapeutic compositions and method for providing contraception and selective killing of testicular germ cells. Included among the vanadium complexes are bis(methyl cyclopentadienyl)vanadium dichloride, vanadocene di-pseudohalides, and others. Most active found was vanadocene diselenocyanate.

Abstract: There are disclosed methods of use and pharmaceutical compositions for two related genera of low molecular weight compounds comprising optionally substituted iminoquinone or orthoquinone ring systems. The compounds have MIF (macrophage migration inhibitory factor) antagonist activity and find utility as such. For example, the compounds are useful for treating a variety of diseases involving inflammatory activity or pro-inflammatory cytokine responses, such as autoimmune diseases (including rheumatiod arthritis, insulin-dependent diabetes, multiple sclerosis, graft versus host disease, lupus syndromes), asthma, arthritis, EAE, ARDS, psoriasis, interleukin-2 toxicity, proliferative vascular disease, and various forms of sepsis and septic shock, and other conditions characterized by underlying MIF responses including, for instance, tumor growth and neovascularization (angiogenesis).

Abstract: A method for treating a neurodegenerative disease or cerebral ischemia arising from conditions selected from the group consisting of Status epilepticus, hypoglycaemia, hypoxia, anoxia, brain trauma, brain oedema, amyotropic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, hypotonia, cardiac infarction, brain pressure (elevated intracranial pressure), ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke, global cerebral ischaemia with heart stoppage, diabetic polyneuropathy, tinnitus, perinatal asphyxia, psychosis, schizophrenia, depression, and Parkinson's disease, the method of treatment comprising administering to a host in need of such treatment a therapeutic amount of a compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting the etiology of disease in patients having a disease state caused by an excess of 12-lipoxygenase or its products. In particular, the invention provides for administration of a human leukocyte 12-lipoxygenase pathway inhibitor to inhibit disease etiology, to inhibit the proliferation of breast cancer and to increase insulin receptor phosphorylation in a patient having Type II diabetics.

Abstract: To prevent and/or alleviate the discomfort of mild-to-moderate chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities, the dietary supplement should be taken in dosages corresponding to 80-1000 mg of extract, preferably 300-800 mg, in particular 350-750 mg daily. The total amount of extract may be divided up in 1 to 3 capsules or tablets a day (or an equivalent dose by means of a liquid form). The daily dose should be taken at once, preferably in the morning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) enzyme inhibitors and to their use in methods of treating sexual dysfunction in individuals suffering from a retinal disease, class 1 congestive heart failure, or myocardial infarction.

Abstract: The present application relates to the use of 3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl) -4-neopentylcarbonyloxy-5,5-tetramethylene-&Dgr;3-dihydrofuran-2-one for controlling insects of the family Aleurodidae (white fly).