Abstract: The present invention concerns esters of R-enantiomers of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which is substantially free from the S-enantiomer. The compounds of the invention may be used in treating a disease or illness in a mammal. To this end, a composition comprising a compound mentioned above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof where salt formation occurs, is administered to the mammal in an amount sufficient to elicit a chemopreventative effect or a chemoprotective effect or a therapeutic effect or a prophylactic effect.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to the discovery of the therapeutic benefit of administering ?-tocopherol and ?-tocopherol derivatives. More specifically, the use of ?-tocopherol and racemic LLU-?, (S)-LLU-?, or ?-tocopherol derivatives as antioxidants and nitrogen oxide scavengers which treat and prevent high blood pressure, thromboembolic disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, natriuretic disease, the formation of neuropathological lesions, and a reduced immune system response are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for screening compounds for use in the treatment of, or the identification of a clinical or biological target for, a disease. The method comprises determining the ability of the compound to influence interactions involving alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for treating a disease or illness in a mammal, the method comprising administering to the mammal a composition comprising a compound in an amount effective to elicit a chemopreventative effect or a therapeutic effect or a prophylactic effect or a chemoprotective effect, the compound having the formula:

Abstract: The present invention concerns fat substitutes that are compounds, which are fatty acids whose yield energy from beta-oxidation is sufficiently low so that the compound is rendered metabolically low caloric or non-caloric, or a physiologically acceptable ester thereof or a metabolic precursor thereof. The compounds of the invention may be used as fat substitutes, either alone or in combination with other fats or in food compositions, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention concerns esters of R-enantiomers of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which is substantially free from the S-enantiomer. The compounds of the invention may be used in treating a disease or illness in a mammal. To this end, a composition comprising a compound mentioned above, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof where salt formation occurs, is administered to the mammal in an amount sufficient to elicit a chemopreventative effect or a chemoprotective effect or a therapeutic effect or a prophylactic effect.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to the discovery of the therapeutic benefit of administering &ggr;-tocopherol and &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives. More specifically, the use of &ggr;-tocopherol and racemic LLU-&agr;, (S)-LLU-&agr;, or &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives as antioxidants and nitrogen oxide scavengers which treat and prevent high blood pressure, thromboembolic disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, natriuretic disease, the formation of neuropathological lesions, and a reduced immune system response are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to the discovery of the therapeutic benefit of administering &ggr;-tocopherol and &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives. More specifically, the use of &ggr;-tocopherol and racemic LLU-&agr;, (S)-LLU-&agr;, or &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives as antioxidants and nitrogen oxide scavengers which treat and prevent high blood pressure, thromboembolic disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, natriuretic disease, the formation of neuropathological lesions, and a reduced immune system response are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to the discovery of the therapeutic benefit of administering &ggr;-tocopherol and &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives. More specifically, the use of &ggr;-tocopherol and racemic LLU-&agr;, (S)-LLU-&agr;, or &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives as antioxidants and nitrogen oxide scavengers which treat and prevent high blood pressure, thromboembolic disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, natriuretic disease, the formation of neuropathological lesions, and a reduced immune system response are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to the discovery of the therapeutic benefit of administering &ggr;-tocopherol and &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives. More specifically, the use of &ggr;-tocopherol and racemic LLU-&agr;, (S)-LLU-&agr;, or &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives as antioxidants and nitrogen oxide scavengers which treat and prevent high blood pressure, thromboembolic disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, natriuretic disease, the formation of neuropathological lesions, and a reduced immune system response are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of enantiomerically pure R-NSAIDs for the treatment of inflammation. Preferably, the R-NSAID used is R-flurbiprofen and is administered in a dose of at least 5 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The anti-inflammatory action of R-NSAIDs is due to their ability to interfere with the biosynthesis of COX-2 by inhibiting COX-2 mRNA synthesis, rather than by just blocking the action of the enzyme itself. In order to effect the inhibition of COX-2 mRNA synthesis, the R-NSAID must be present at relatively high doses. Because the R-NSAID is selective in its action, that is, it does not inhibit either COX-1 mRNA synthesis or the COX-1 enzyme itself, it can be administered in the required high doses because the tissue protective effects of prostaglandins made through the COX-1 pathway are not interfered with.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to the discovery of the therapeutic benefit of administering &ggr;-tocopherol and &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives. More specifically, the use of &ggr;-tocopherol and racemic LLU-&agr;, (S)-LLU-&agr;, or &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives as antioxidants and nitrogen oxide scavengers which treat and prevent high blood pressure, thromboembolic disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, natriuretic disease, the formation of neuropathological lesions, and a reduced immune system response are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to the discovery of the therapeutic benefit of administering &ggr;-tocopherol and &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives. More specifically, the use of &ggr;-tocopherol and racemic LLU-&agr;, (S)-LLU-&agr;, or &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives as antioxidants and nitrogen oxide scavengers which treat and prevent high blood pressure, thromboembolic disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, natriuretic disease, the formation of neuropathological lesions, and a reduced immune system response are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising enantiomerically pure R-NSAIDs and methods of their use for the treatment of inflammation. Preferably, the R-NSAID used is R-flurbiprofen and is administered in a dose of at least 2.5 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The anti-inflammatory action of R-NSAIDs is due to their ability to interfere with the biosynthesis of COX-2 by inhibiting COX-2 mRNA synthesis, rather than by just blocking the action of the enzyme itself. In order to effect the inhibition of COX-2 mRNA synthesis, the R-NSAID must be present at relatively high doses. Because the R-NSAID is selective in its action, that is, it does not inhibit either COX-1 mRNA synthesis or the COX-1 enzyme itself, it can be administered in the required high doses because the tissue protective effects of prostaglandins made through the COX-1 pathway are not interfered with.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to the discovery of the therapeutic benefit of administering &ggr;-tocopherol and &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives. More specifically, the use of &ggr;-tocopherol and racemic LLU-&agr;, (S)-LLU-&agr;, or &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives as antioxidants and nitrogen oxide scavengers which treat and prevent high blood pressure, thromboembolic disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, natriuretic disease, the formation of neuropathological lesions, and a reduced immune system response are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of preventing or delaying the onset of symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease includes the step of administering to a patient in need of such treatment a composition having an effective Alzheimer's Disease prophylactic amount of an enantiomerically stable R-NSAID or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, the composition being substantially free of the S-enantiomer of the selected R-NSAID.

Abstract: Compounds, methods and compositions are provided for inducing natriuresis in a mammal. Methods for isolating and synthesizing the natriuretic compounds are also provided. Therapeutic methods using the natriuretic compounds are also provided. The natriuretic compounds are capable of inducing sodium excretion in a mammal without inducing corresponding prolongated potassium excretion.

Abstract: Compounds, methods and compositions are provided for inducing natriuresis in a mammal. Methods for isolating and synthesizing the natriuretic compounds are also provided. Therapeutic methods using the natriuretic compounds are also provided. The natriuretic compounds are capable of inducing sodium excretion in a mammal without inducing corresponding prolonged potassium excretion.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to the discovery of the therapeutic benefit of administering .gamma.-tocopherol and .gamma.-tocopherol derivatives. More specifically, the use of .gamma.-tocopherol and racemic LLU-.alpha., (S)-LLU-.alpha., or .gamma.-tocopherol derivatives as antioxidants and nitrogen oxide scavengers which treat and prevent high blood pressure, thromboembolic disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, natriuretic disease, the formation of neuropathological lesions, and a reduced immune system response are disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for use in preventing colorectal cancer and other neoplastic diseases, such as breast cancer, includes an enantiomerically stable R-NSAID or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount effective to elicit a chemoprotective effect. The composition is substantially free of the S-enantiomer of the R-NSAID. Therapeutic use of the composition is accompanied by reduced adverse side effects. A method of treating cystic fibrosis likewise includes the step of administering to a patient in need of such treatment a composition having an effective cystic fibrosis therapeutic amount of an enantiomerically stable R-NSAID or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, the composition being substantially free of the S-enantiomer of the selected R-NSAID.