Abstract: The invention provides in vitro and cell-based assays for parkin activity, in which parkin-mediated ubiquitination of the S5a subunit of the 26S proteasome is measured, or ubiquitination of troponin 1. The assays may be used to screen for agents that modulate parkin protein ligase activity.

Abstract: The invention provides agents and methods for treatment of diseases associated with Lewy body diseases (LBDs) in the brain of a patient. Preferred agents include inhibitors of PLK2 kinase.

Abstract: Disclosed are in vitro methods for evaluating the in vivo redispersibility of dosage forms of poorly water-soluble active agents. The methods utilize media representative of in vivo human physiological conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a platelet aggregation inhibitor, for example, cilostazol, or a salt or derivative thereof, useful in the treatment and prevention of ischemic symptoms. The invention provides a composition which comprises nanoparticulate particles comprising the platelet aggregation inhibitor and at least one surface stabilizer. The nanoparticulate particles have an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm. The invention provides also a composition that delivers a platelet aggregation inhibitor, or nanoparticles comprising the same, in a pulsatile or continuous manner.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a nanoparticulate antibiotic having improved bioavailability. Preferably, the antibiotic comprises nanoparticulate cephalosporin particles with an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm and are useful in the treatment of bacterial infection. The invention also relates to a controlled release composition comprising a cephalosporin or a nanoparticulate cephalosporin that in operation delivers the drug in a pulsed or bimodal manner for the treatment of bacterial infection. The nanoparticulate cephalosporin particles may be formulated as a controlled release drug delivery system whereby the particles are coated one or more times with one or more natural or synthetic hydrophilic or hydrophobic polymer coating materials or dispersed throughout a natural or synthetic hydrophilic and/or hydrophobic polymer matrix.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a nanoparticulate prostaglandin derivative, preferably limaprost or a salt or derivative thereof, having improved bioavailability. The nanoparticulate prostaglandin derivative particles of the composition have an effective average particles size of less than about 2000 nm and are useful in the treatment of ischemic symptoms. The invention also relates to a controlled release composition comprising a prostaglandin derivative, such as limaprost alfadex, or a nanoparticulate prostaglandin derivative, such as limaprost or a salt or derivative thereof, that in operation delivers the drug in a pulsed or bimodal manner for the treatment of ischemic symptoms.

Abstract: The invention provides an oral formulation for administering to a subject comprising an imatinib compound and an enteric matrix or enteric coating or a combination thereof, whereby at least 80% of the imatinib compound is released in the small intestine of the subject. Methods of using such formulation is also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides improved agents and methods for treatment of diseases associated with amyloid deposits of A? in the brain of a patient. Such methods entail administering agents that induce a beneficial immunogenic response against the amyloid deposit. The methods are useful for prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Preferred agents including N-terminal fragments of A? and antibodies binding to the same.

Abstract: The invention provides improved agents and methods for treatment of diseases associated with amyloid deposits of A? in the brain of a patient. Preferred agents include humanized antibodies.

Abstract: The invention provides improved agents and methods for treatment of diseases associated with amyloid deposits of A? in the brain of a patient. Such methods entail administering agents that induce a beneficial immunogenic response against the amyloid deposit. The methods are useful for prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Preferred agents including N-terminal fragments of A? and antibodies binding to the same.

Abstract: The invention provides improved agents and methods for treatment of diseases associated with amyloid deposits of A? in the brain of a patient. Such methods entail administering agents that induce a beneficial immunogenic response against the amyloid deposit. The methods are useful for prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Preferred agents including N-terminal fragments of A? and antibodies binding to the same.

Abstract: The invention provides agents and methods for treatment of diseases associated with Lewy body diseases (LBDs) in the brain of a patient. Preferred agents include inhibitors of PLK2 and GRK6 kinases.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of immunotherapy of Alzheimer's and similar diseases in which the regime administered to a patient depends on the ApoE genotype of the patient.

Abstract: Described are injectable formulations of particulate olanzapine that produce a prolonged duration of action upon administration, and methods of making and using such formulations. The injectable formulations comprise particulate olanzapine.

Abstract: Methods and kits are provided enabling a twice daily dosing regimen that achieves daily patient blood levels of active pharmaceutical ingredient comparable to a dosing regimen requiring the same active ingredient to be administered three times a day.

Abstract: The invention provides improved agents and methods for treatment of cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) and methods to effect prophylaxis of CAA. The methods can treat CAA concurrently with Alzheimer's disease or separately. The methods can effect prophylaxis of CAA concurrently with Alzheimer's disease or separately. The methods involve administering antibody that is specific for the N-terminus of A? or an agent that can induce such an antibody.

Abstract: A needle device has a needle retraction mechanism that retracts the needle upon removing the device from the skin surface (either intentionally or unintentionally). Once the needle is retracted, the device is rendered inoperative. The needle can be further made inoperative by bending it when one attempts to reuse the device. In another embodiment, a needle opening formed in the base of the housing can be covered to render the needle inoperative when one attempts to reuse the device. In another embodiment, the needle device instead has a needle shield that automatically covers the needle after use.

Abstract: A multiparticulate controlled release selective serotonin reuptate inhibitor (SSRI) formulation for oral administration is provided. The formulation includes particles of an SSRI or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are coated with a rate-controlling polymer that allows controlled release of the SSRI over a period of not less than about 12 hours after oral administration. The rate controlling polymer includes a film-forming water-insoluble polymer, or a mixture of a film-forming water-insoluble polymer and a film-forming water-soluble polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nanoparticulate active agent compositions comprising lysozyme as a surface stabilizer. Also encompassed by the invention are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a nanoparticulate active agent composition of the invention and methods of making and using such nanoparticulate and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation for the treatment of acute manic episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder comprising an antipsychotic agent selected from the group consisting of: a dibenzothiazepine derivative; lithium; and divalproex. The formulation comprises a first component which comprises a first population the antipsychotic agent and at least one subsequent component which comprises a subsequent population of the antipsychotic agent and which allows for the modified release of the agent. The combination of the first and the subsequent components in operation deliver the antipsychotic agent in a pulsed or controlled manner over a period of up to twenty-four hours.