Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to compositions and methods for treating subjects suffering from or at risk of developing neutropenia. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering to a subject suffering from or at risk of developing neutropenia, an effective amount of pirfenidone and one or more toll-like receptor (TLR) agonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of a general formula (I): wherein Ar1 is an optionally-substituted aryl or heteroaromatic group; R1 is an optionally-substituted lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl or cyclo-lower alkyl group, or is an aryl, aralkyl or heteroaromatic group optionally having a substituent; R2 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group or a lower alkynyl group, or is an aryl, aralkyl or heteroaromatic group optionally having a substituent; R3 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R4 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a lower alkyl group or a group of —N(R1k)R1m; T and U are a nitrogen atom or a methine group, etc. The compounds of the invention have excellent Weel kinase-inhibitory effect and are therefore useful in the field of medicines, especially treatment of various cancers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for reducing Distress Dysfunction by restoring and maintaining homeostatic balance in the neurotransmitter systems underlying the Stress Response and the experience of distress and hedonic tone. Distress Dysfunction refers to the experience of dysfunctional emotional and physical distress that interferes with the individual's quality of life and functioning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dermatological pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of skin inflammation diseases, such as dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, alopecia areata, acne, psoriasis and pruritus. The invention comprises a base anti-inflammatory agent, such as indometacin; one or more optional active ingredients selected alternatively from among at least a corticoid and an antibiotic; and a combination of topical antioxidants used to potentiate the anti-inflammatory effect, selected from among green tea, lipoic acid, curcumin, ascorbyl palmitate, Coenzyme Q10, resveratrol, Pycnogenol™, L-camosine, taurine, vitamin E, vitamin C, papaya extract, isoflavones, manganese, lycopene and quercetin. At least one of the topical antioxidants is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPAR-?) activator. The invention also includes at least one antioxidant substance with an antiproliferative effect on keratonocytes, e.g.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (II) wherein W is chloro or fluoro; R1 is phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents, selected from halo, —CN, —C1-C6 alkyl, —SOR3, —SO2R3, —SO2N(R2)2, —N(R2)2, —NR2C(O)R3, —CO2R2, —CONR2R3, —NO2, —OR2, —SR2, —O(CH2)pOR2, or —O(CH2)pO(CH2)qOR2 wherein each R2 is independently hydrogen, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; each R3 is independently, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; p and q are each independently an integer from 1 to 3; and R4 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl substituted with aryl, aryl, (CH2)mOC(?O)C1-C6alkyl, ((CH2)mO)nCH2CH2X, (CH2)mN(R5)2 or CH((CH2)mO(C?O)R6)2; m is 1 or 2; n is 1-4; X is OR5 or N(R5)2; R5 is hydrogen or methyl; and R6 is C1-C18 alkyl; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, complexes or prodrugs are useful in orally administrable compositions for the treatment of allergic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: A compound of general Formula (I) having histone deacetylase (HDAC) and/or CDK inhibitory activity, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound, and a method useful to treat diseases using the compound.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating macular degeneration, which comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of (+)-2-[1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4-acetylaminoisoindoline-1,3-dione, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: Compounds for the treatment of elevated blood glucose levels and the physiological and metabolic disorders arising therefrom are disclosed which are inhibitors of the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DDP-IV) and comprise novel substituted bicyclic 8-pyrrolidinoxanthines of formula I and their derivatives: wherein the various R-groups are defined herein. These compounds may be combined with other secondary active compounds which also are effective in the treatment of said disorders and the disease states or physiological manifestations arising therefrom.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising a trichogenic material and an anti-dandruff agent.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (II) wherein W is chloro or fluoro; R1 is phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents, selected from halo, —CN, —C1-C6 alkyl, —SOR3, —SO2R3, —SO2N(R2)2, —N(R2)2, —NR2C(O)R3, —CO2R2, —CONR2R3, —NO2, —OR2, —SR2, —O(CH2)pOR2, or —O(CH2)pO(CH2)qOR2 wherein each R2 is independently hydrogen, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; each R3 is independently, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; p and q are each independently an integer from 1 to 3; and R4 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl substituted with aryl, aryl, (CH2)mOC(?O)C1-C6alkyl, ((CH2)mO)nCH2CH2X, (CH2)mN(R5)2 or CH((CH2)mO(C?O)R6)2; m is 1 or 2; n is 1-4; X is OR5 or N(R5)2; R5 is hydrogen or methyl; and R6 is C1-C18 alkyl; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, complexes or prodrugs are useful in orally administrable compositions for the treatment of allergic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds as inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the CDKs using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of general formula (I-0): wherein R1 means a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C2-C6 alkenyl group, a C2-C6 alkynyl group, or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group; R2, R3, R4 and R5 mean a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, a halo-C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 alkoxy group, or a halo-C1-C6 alkoxy group; R6 means a hydrogen atom, or a C1-C6 alkyl group; R7a means a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, a halo-C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 alkoxy group, a hydroxy-C1-C6 alkyl group, -Q2-N(R1c)R1d or a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group; R8a means a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, a halo-C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 alkoxy group or a hydroxy-C1-C6 alkyl group; or R7a and R8a form, as taken together, a C2-C6 alkylene group, or R7a and R8a and the ring atoms to which they bond may form a spiro ring or a bicyclo ring; and X and Y mean a methine group or a nitrogen atom.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising in combination as component (a) at least one 3-(3-dimethylamino-1-ethyl-2-methyl-propyl)-phenol compound, and as component (b) at least one antiepileptic, a pharmaceutical formulation and a dosage form comprising said composition of matter, and a method of treating pain, e.g. neuropathic pain, in which components (a) and (b) are administered simultaneously or sequentially to a mammal, whereby component (a) may be administered before or after component (b) and whereby components (a) or (b) are administered to the mammal either via the same or a different pathway of administration.

Abstract: Neuro-metabolic and endocrine-function regulating/modulating compositions, are disclosed. The compositions of the present invention comprise Selegiline Hydrochloride, Procaine Hydrochloride, Vinpocetine, trimethylglycine, and an ingredient selected from a group consisting of N-nicotinoyl-gamma-aminobutyric acid (N-GABA), niacin, niacinamide, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and combinations thereof. Methods of using the compositions, compositions, and compositions of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inhibiting opioid tolerance and opioid withdrawal-induced hyperalgesia are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the treatment of H4R modulated diseases and/or conditions comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a H4R agonist. The invention also provides a method for treating COPD comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a H4R agonist, a H1R antagonist and an anticholinergic drug. Further, the invention provides a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a H4R agonist, a second active agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: [Purpose] The present invention provides compounds useful as agents for the prevention or treatment of a sex hormone-dependent disease or the like. [Solution] The present invention provides nitrogen-containing fused ring derivatives represented by the following general formula (I) which has a GnRH antagonistic activity, prodrugs, salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, medicinal uses thereof and the like. In the formula (I), rings A and B are independently aryl or heteroaryl; RA and RB are independently halogen, cyano, alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, —OW1, —SW1, —COW2, —NW3W4, —SO2NW3W4, aryl, etc.; RC is H or alkyl; E is oxygen atom, etc.; U is single bond or alkylene; and X is Y, —CO—Y, —SO2—Y, —S-(alkylene)-Y, —O-(alkylene)-Y, —SO2-(alkylene)-Y, etc.; Y is Z or amino, etc.; and Z is cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new xanthine modulators of adenosine A1 receptors, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for decreasing the infectivity, morbidity, and rate of mortality associated with a variety of pathogenic organisms and viruses. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for decontaminating areas colonized or otherwise infected by pathogenic organisms and viruses. Moreover, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for decreasing the infectivity of pathogenic organisms in foodstuffs.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds useful in the modulation of blood uric acid levels, formulations containing them and methods of using them. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted indole cysteinyl leukotriene receptor modulators of Formula I, process of preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: A combination which comprises (a) a PDE4 inhibitor and (b) an antagonist of M3 muscarinic receplors which is (3R)-1-phencthyl-3-(9H-xanthene-9carbonyloxy)-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octanc, in the form of a salt having an anion X, which is a pharmaceutically acceptable anion of a mono or polyvalent acid.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds as inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the CDKs using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: An antitumor effect enhancer for enhancing the antitumor effects of an antitumor substance, which comprises a compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein each R independently represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, an aryl group, an allyl group, an aralkyl group, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an amino group, R?O—, R?(C?O)—, R?(C?O)O—, or R?O(C?O)—, wherein R? is an alkyl group containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds as inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the CDKs using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds as inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the CDKs using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating various cancers. Methods encompass the administration of an mTOR inhibitor in combination with a second drug selected from an ImiD, a PDE4 inhibitor, a p38 MAP kinase inhibitor, a xanthine anticytokine, a dual TACE/MMP inhibitor and a proteasome inhibitor. The methods are aimed at providing a desirable therapeutic window while maintaining prior, if not higher, dose levels of the mTOR inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of an association between the gene encoding FGF-BP1 (fibroblast growth factor-binding protein) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The invention identifies a role for FGF-BP1 in COPD. The present invention therefore relates to diagnostic techniques for the detection of COPD by detecting all or part of this gene, its precursors or products (mRNA, cDNA, genomic DNA, or protein). The present invention also provides methods and as-says for identifying compounds which modulate FGF-BP1 and which may be used for treating respiratory diseases such as COPD. Furthermore, the invention relates to polymorphisms in the genes encoding FGF-BP1. The invention also relates to the use of polymorphisms in the FGF-BP1-encoding genes in assessing predisposition and/or susceptibility of an individual to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Abstract: A method for healing a wound comprising the steps of: topically administering a wound healing composition to a wounded area, wherein the wound healing composition comprises: a first medicament characterized as a calcium channel blocker or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof; a second medicament characterized as a hemorrheologic agent or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof; and a dermal penetrating agent or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof.

Abstract: The invention features a method of treating or preventing a disease associated with the use of antibiotics in a patient in need thereof by administering to the patient ramoplanin in an amount and for a duration effective to treat said disease. The disease may be caused, for example, by the presence of a bacterium such as enterotoxin producing strains of C. difficile, C. perfringens, or S. aureus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising (a) a phosphodiesterase (PDE)-IV inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (b) an immunosuppressant, a therapeutic and/or preventive agent for chronic skin diseases comprising (a) a PDE-IV inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (b) an immunosuppressant, a therapeutic and/or preventive agent for chronic skin diseases to be administered simultaneously or separately with an interval comprising (a) a PDE-IV inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (b) an immunosuppressant, as active ingredients; and the like.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of chemical restructuring of pharmaceutical agents known to cause tissue toxicity as a side effect, by producing their orotate derivatives. More particularly, it concerns orotate derivatives of the anthracyclines, doxorubicin and daunorubicin, that are found to reduce levels of the pharmaceutical agent in noncancerous tissues. There orotate derivatives are equally efficacious in inhibiting the SCCAKI-1 kidney tumor in animals and the reduction in the heart tissue of doxorubicin compared with doxorubicin HCl suggests a reduction in toxicity induced by free radical generation by the anthrracyclines.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for treating inflammatory-related diseases and related disorders in a mammalian subject. The method provides administering to the mammalian subject one or more modulators of cyclin dependent kinase 4 (Cdk4) activity in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the inflammatory-related disease or disorder or prevent its occurrence or recurrence. Methods are also provided for reducing or eliminating ligand-induced adhesion in a mammalian subject. The method provides administering to the subject one or more modulators of cyclin dependent kinase 4 (Cdk4) activity in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate ligand-induced adhesion.

Abstract: Crystalline polymorphs of 1-ethyl-3,7-dihydro-8-[(1R,2R) -(hydroxycyclopentyl)amino]-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-7-[(3-bromo-4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-1H-Purine-2,6-dione in Form 1 and Form 2, which exhibit x-ray powder diffraction profiles substantially the same as those shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, respectively, and which exhibit differential scanning calorimtery profiles substantially the same as those shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, respectively, and are represented by the formula: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the polymorph Form 1 or 2 of Compound 13 and at least one excipient or carrier, and methods of using the polymorph Form 1 or 2 of Compound 13 to treat a variety of physiological disorders, such as erectile dysfunction.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting tumor growth in a mammal, by administering to the mammal composition containing taurolidine, taurultam, or a biologically active derivative thereof. The composition is administered to directly contact a tumor cell at a dose sufficient to induce cell death by apoptosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions including a sedating antihistamine and a stimulant, and methods of use thereof. The stimulant reduces the sedation caused by the antihistamine, thereby allowing potent, but sedating, antihistamines to be used effectively.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of promoting sleep by topically applying onto the skin a composition that comprises a non-hypnotic, vasoactive agent. The non-hypnotic, vasoactive agent is highly effective in providing for the improved quality of sleep through the use of topical application.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for treating diseases associated with aberrant silencing of gene expression such as cancer by reestablishing the gene expression through inhibition of DNA hypomethylation and histone deacetylase. The method comprises: administering to a patient suffering from the disease a therapeutically effective amount of a DNA methylation inhibitor such as a cysteine analog such as decitabine, in combination with an effective amount of histone deacetylase inhibitor such as hydroxamic acid, cyclic peptide, benzamide, butyrate, and depudecin.

Abstract: A method of enhancing regional body fat reduction is disclosed. The method includes topically applying a fat reduction topical composition on a region of a human body where a regional fat reduction is desired for a treatment period, and administering an amount of a fat reduction oral composition daily during the treatment period. The topical composition includes hydroglycolic fluid extract of Palmaria palmata, Laminaria digitata extract, mannitol, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The oral composition includes synephrine, methylxanthine, chromium, a herbal combination having diuretic effect and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A series of beverages and/or foods, which have protecting and enhancing effects on human's joints and bones and can therefore prevent and treat osteoarthritis, is provided. The beverages and/or foods comprise one or more cartilage- and synovial fluid-enhancing active ingredients or combinations of these ingredients with bone-enhancing calcium and phosphorus additives. Active ingredients in these beverages and/or foods are taken in liquid forms. So they can be easily absorbed and utilized thoroughly by human body.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a process for producing mixed crystals of disodium 5′-guanylate and disodium 5′-inosinate which comprises precipitating mixed crystals of disodium 5′-guanylate and disodium 5′-inosinate (I+G mixed crystals) by adding an aqueous mixed solution of disodium 5′-guanylate and disodium 5′-inosinate and a hydrophilic organic solvent at the same time into a crystallization vessel in such manner that the ratio of the hydrophilic organic solvent to the liquid phase in the crystallization vessel is maintained in a range of 30 to 70 vol %, as well as such process for producing I+G mixed crystals wherein said producing of I+G mixed crystals is carried out by seeding crystallization wherein crystals of 5′-IMP2Na or/and I+G mixed crystals are used as seed crystals.

Abstract: A composition comprising the tannate of an opioid. Suitable opioids include alfentanil, buprenorphine, butorphanol, carfentanil, cocaine, codeine, dezocine, diacetylmorphine, dihydrocodeine, dihydromorphine, diphenoxylate, diprenorphine, etorphine, fentanyl, heroin, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, &bgr;-hydroxy-3-methylfentanyl, levo-&agr;-acetylmethadol, levorphanol, lofentanil, meperidine, methadone, morphine, nalbuphine, nalmefene, o-methylnaltrexone, naloxone, naltrexone, oxycodone, oxymorphone, pentazocine, pethidine, propoxyphene, remifentanil, sufentanil, tilidine and tramadol. The opioid tannate may be readily prepared by reacting an opioid free base with tannic acid, either neat or in the presence of up to about 30 wt. % water, at a temperature of about 60 to about 150° C. and thereafter recovering the resultant opioid tannate. The opioid tannate may also be prepared by an alternative process that involves reacting the opioid free base with water at a temperature such that not more than about 10 wt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a topical composition comprising about 6% to about 15% nifedipine and about 6% to about 15% pentoxifylline for treating severe vascular occlusive wounds. The present invention also provides a method and a kit for treating the vascular occlusive wound by applying the composition to the open wound, and cleaning and dressing the wound at least once daily.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the topical or transdermal treatment of neuropathy. More particularly, transdermal or topical compositions including a combination of ingredients that provide a surprising degree of effective relief from the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy and methods for administering the compositions to treat various neuropathies.

Abstract: A method of treating gastric acid disorders by administering to a patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A composition for human consumption, comprising creatine and creatinine, the latter being in sufficient quantity to render creatine in an aqueous medium substantially stable, and a methyl xanthine; and a method of making the composition is provided.

Abstract: A method of treating gastric acid disorders by administering to a patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of suppressing immune disorders such as allograft rejection in a patient by a combination of inhibition of the binding of LIGHT to HVEM and immunosuppressive therapy. Various therapeutic regimens are provided. The present invention further provides kits and pharmaceutical compositions useful in the present methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to promoters, enhancers and other regulatory elements that direct expression within tumor cells, comprising nucleotide sequences from the 5′ regulatory region, and transcriptionally active fragments thereof, that control expression of a testicular carcinoma related protein, &bgr;-HCG. Specifically provided are expression vectors, host cells and transgenic animals wherein an &bgr;-HCG regulatory region is capable of controlling expression of a heterologous gene, over-expressing an endogenous gene or an inhibitor of a pathological process or knocking out expression of a specific gene believed to be important in cancer development and/or progression. The invention also relates to methods for using said vectors, cells and animals for screening candidate molecules for agonists and antagonists of cancer development and/or progression.

Abstract: A weight reduction and inhibition of Hypertriglyceridemia medicine contain ATP as an effective ingredient, and more particularly to one that takes advantage of a cyclic adenosine monophosphate, Cyclic AMP) produced from the decomposed ATP in human body to promote the increase of lipase, thus to activate the metabolism and decomposition of triglyceride in the human body.