Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations comprising niacin in a matrix comprising a hydrophobic polymer that modifies release of niacin.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of insulin resistance, diabetes, and/or diabetes associated dyslipidemia by administering niacin and meloxicam are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel bicyclic compounds of the formula (I), stereoisomers, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the novel bicyclic compounds, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the stereoisomers of the novel bicyclic compounds are provided. Additionally, methods of forming novel bicyclic compounds, stereoisomers, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the novel bicyclic compounds, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the stereoisomers of the novel bicyclic compounds are provided: wherein R1, R2, m, and n are defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compounds, methods and compositions for making the compounds and methods of treating a variety of diseases and disease states including atherosclerosis, arthritis, restenosis, diabetic nephropathy, or dyslipidemia, or disease states mediated by the low expression of Perlecan, comprising the administration of new heterocyclic compounds, particularly substituted pyrimidines.

Abstract: Novel bicyclic compounds, stereoisomers, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the novel bicyclic compounds, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the stereoisomers of the novel bicyclic compounds are provided. Additionally, methods of forming novel bicyclic compounds, stereoisomers, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the novel bicyclic compounds, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the stereoisomers of the novel bicyclic compounds are provided.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds, sstereoisomers thereof and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of formula (I) and its stereoisomers are provided. Additionally, methods of forming novel heterocyclic compounds, stereoisomers thereof and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of formula (I) and its stereoisomers are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, new bicyclic heterocyclic compounds, compositions comprising these heterocyclic compounds, methods of making the heterocyclic compounds, and methods of using these heterocyclic compounds for treating or preventing a variety of conditions or diseases associated with lipoprotein metabolism.

Abstract: A novel method of identifying compounds capable of upregulating GATA activity is disclosed. The method includes providing a sample of cells that express GATA, providing a sample of a candidate compound, contacting the cell sample and the compound sample, and measuring a quantitative indicator of GATA activity within the cell sample after the contacting step. GATA inducers identified by the method and uses therefore to upregulate GATA activity in subjects and to prevent or treat atherosclerosis or diabetes in subjects are also described.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of insulin resistance, diabetes, and/or diabetes associated dyslipidemia by administering niacin and meloxicam are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention shows that pharmacological up regulation of SRB-1, ABC-A1 and LCAT genes collectively can be used to promote reverse cholesterol transport and increase circulating HDL cholesterol as treatment for atherosclerosis and related cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, compounds, and compositions comprising compounds that treat pathophysiological conditions arising from inflammatory responses, and is directed to compounds that inhibit or block glycated protein produced induction of the signaling-associated inflammatory response in endothelial cells. The present invention also relates to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle proliferation, for example, by modulating HSPGs such as Perlecan. The present invention further relates to the use of compounds to treat vascular occlusive conditions characterized by smooth muscle proliferation such as restenosis and atherosclerosis. This invention also relates to medical devices, such as a stent, comprising a compound or composition of this invention disposed on or within the medical device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to triazine compounds and their analogs and derivatives, and methods and compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and compositions of this invention are useful for, among other things, treating pathophysiological conditions arising from inflammatory responses, inhibiting or blocking glycated protein produced induction of the signaling-associated inflammatory response in endothelial cells, inhibiting smooth muscle proliferation, treating vascular occlusive conditions characterized by smooth muscle proliferation such as restenosis and atherosclerosis, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising compounds that treat pathophysiological conditions arising from inflammatory responses. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit or block glycated protein produced induction of the signaling-associated inflammatory response in endothelial cells. The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle proliferation. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle cell proliferation by modulating HSPGs such as Perlecan. The present invention further relates to the use of compounds to treat vascular occlusive conditions characterized by smooth muscle proliferation such as restenosis and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising compounds that treat pathophysiological conditions arising from inflammatory responses. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit or block glycated protein produced induction of the signaling-associated inflammatory response in endothelial cells. The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle proliferation. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle cell proliferation by modulating HSPGs such as Perlecan. The present invention further relates to the use of compounds to treat vascular occlusive conditions characterized by smooth muscle proliferation such as restenosis and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising compounds that treat pathophysiological conditions arising from inflammatory responses. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit or block glycated protein produced induction of the signaling-associated inflammatory response in endothelial cells. The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle proliferation. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle cell proliferation by modulating HSPGs such as Perlecan. The present invention further relates to the use of compounds to treat vascular occlusive conditions characterized by smooth muscle proliferation such as restenosis and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for identification and development of compounds or therapeutic agents that treat pathophysiological conditions arising from inflammatory responses. In particular, the present invention is directed to methods for detecting compounds or therapeutic agents that inhibit or block glycated protein produced induction of the signaling-associated inflammatory response in cells. The present invention provides compositions for and methods of treatment of biological conditions including, but not limited to, vascular complications of type I and type II diabetic induced vasculopathies, other vasculopathies, microangiopathies, renal insufficiency, Alzheimer's syndrome, and inflammation-induced diseases such as atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising compounds that treat pathophysiological conditions arising from inflammatory responses. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit or block glycated protein produced induction of the signaling-associated inflammatory response in endothelial cells. The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle proliferation. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle cell proliferation by modulating HSPGs such as Perlecan. The present invention further relates to the use of compounds to treat vascular occlusive conditions characterized by smooth muscle proliferation such as restenosis and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising compounds that treat pathophysiological conditions arising from inflammatory responses. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit or block glycated protein produced induction of the signaling-associated inflammatory response in endothelial cells. The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle proliferation. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle cell proliferation by modulating HSPGs such as Perlecan. The present invention further relates to the use of compounds to treat vascular occlusive conditions characterized by smooth muscle proliferation such as restenosis and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising compounds that treat pathophysiological conditions arising from inflammatory responses. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit or block glycated protein produced induction of the signaling-associated inflammatory response in endothelial cells. The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle proliferation. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle cell proliferation by modulating HSPGs such as Perlecan. The present invention further relates to the use of compounds to treat vascular occlusive conditions characterized by smooth muscle proliferation such as restenosis and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, compounds, and compositions comprising compounds that treat pathophysiological conditions arising from inflammatory responses, and is directed to compounds that inhibit or block glycated protein produced induction of the signaling-associated inflammatory response in endothelial cells. The present invention also relates to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle proliferation, for example, by modulating HSPGs such as Perlecan. The present invention further relates to the use of compounds to treat vascular occlusive conditions characterized by smooth muscle proliferation such as restenosis and atherosclerosis. This invention also relates to medical devices, such as a stent, comprising a compound or composition of this invention disposed on or within the medical device.