Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprising a solid matrix of one or more biodegradable polymers, the solid matrix including a pharmaceutically active substance or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof distributed homogeneously or substantially homogeneously within the matrix; wherein the pharmaceutically active substance is, for example, a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), a GnRH agonist or a GnRH antagonist.

Abstract: A composition for use in the treatment of fistula, the composition comprising activated carbon.

Abstract: Good bioavailability of desmopressin can be obtained by means of an orodispersible pharmaceutical dosage form. Preferred dosage forms comprise desmopressin and an open matrix network which is an inert water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier material. Desmopressin formulated in this way is useful for voiding postponement, or the treatment or prevention of incontinence, primary noctural enuresis (PNE), nocturia or central diabetes insipidus. Peptides other than desmopressin can also be formulated in this way.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blister pack for pharmaceutical use comprising blisters containing a solid dosage form of desmopressin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and to said solid dosage form. In one embodiment it specifically relates to a blister pack for pharmaceutical use comprising blisters containing a solid dosage form of desmopressin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvant, diluent and/or carrier, wherein said solid dosage form is adapted to prevent moisture related degradation of said desmopressin.

Abstract: More efficient and/or economical methods for synthesizing heptapeptide alcohol analogs of oxytocin are provided along with novel intermediates which are useful in synthesizing such oxytocin analogs. Efficient and economical methods for synthesizing intermediates useful in synthesizing these oxytocin analogs are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds according to general formula (1), wherein R1 is H or CN, X1 is S, O, SO2 or CH2, X2 is O, S or CH2, X3 is NR5 or a carbonyl or thiocarbonyl group and R4 is R6R7N, R8(CH2)qOC(?O), R8(CH2)qOC(?S), R6R7NC(?O), R6R7NC(?S); R8(CH2)qC(?O), R8(CH2)qC(?S) or R8(CH2)qSO2, m is 1–3 and n is 0–4 are new. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV.

Abstract: Compounds according to general formulae (1 and 2), wherein G1 is an azepine derivative and G2 is a group according to general formulae (9–11) are new. Compounds according to the invention are vasopressin V2 receptor agonists.

Abstract: Compounds which are 1-(2?-aminoacyl)-2-cyanopyrrolidine derivatives according to general formula (1) are DP-IV inhibitors for treatment of impaired glucose tolerance or type 2 diabetes; wherein A is selected from groups (2, 3 and 4); X is selected from aminoacyl groups corresponding to the natural amino acids, acyl groups R3CO, groups R4COOC(R5)(R6)OCO, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl and benzyloxycarbonyl; R1 is selected from H, C1–C6alkyl residues, (CH2)aNHW1, (CH2)bCOW2, (CH2)cOW3, CH(Me)OW4, (CH2)d—C6H4—W5 and (CH2)eSW6, where a is 2–5, b is 1–4, c is 1–2, d is 1–2, e is 1–3, W1 is COW6, CO2W6 or SO2W6, W2 is OH, NH2, OW6 or NHW6, W3 is H or W6, W4 is H or W6, W5 is H, OH or OMe, and W6 is C1–C6 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or benzyl and R2 is selected from H and (CH2)n—C5H3N—Y, where n is 2–4 and Y is H, F, Cl, NO2 or CN, or R1 and R2 together are —(CH2)p— where p is 3 or 4; R3 is selected from H, C1–C6 alkyl and phenyl; R4 is selected from H, C1–C6 alkyl, benzy

Abstract: Novel proteins or polypeptides having significant sequence homology to DPPIV, nucleic acids coding therefor, cells which have been modified with such nucleic acid so as to express these proteins, antibodies to these proteins, screening methods for the discovery of new therapeutic agents which are inhibitors of the activity of these proteins or of related proteins, and therapeutic agents discovered by such screening methods, as well as new therapeutic treatments, are all provided.

Abstract: Compounds according to formula (1), wherein R1 is H or CN, X1 is S, O, SO2 or CH2, X2 is CO, CH2 or a covalent bond, Het is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle and n is 1–5 are new. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV.

Abstract: Inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors are useful in the treatment of infertility, and particularly human female infertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical composition as a solid dosage form comprising desmopressin as a therapeutically active ingredient, and to a method for manufacturing thereof. The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition as a solid dosage form comprising desmopressin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as a therapeutically active ingredient together with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, diluent or carrier, or mixture thereof, wherein at least one of said excipient, diluent and carrier is a substance selected from a monosaccharide, disaccharide, oligosaccharide and a polysaccharide, wherein the said substance has an average particle size in the range of from 60 to 1,000 ?m. A method according to the present invention provides an improved production of solid dosage forms of desmopressin.

Abstract: More efficient and/or economical methods for synthesizing heptapeptide alcohol analogs of oxytocin are provided along with novel intermediates which are useful in synthesizing such oxytocin analogs. Efficient and economical methods for synthesizing intermediates useful in synthesizing these oxytocin analogs are also provided.

Abstract: This invention provides novel compounds according to general formula (1) wherein A is a bicyclic or tricyclic azepine derivative, V1 and V2 are both H, OMe or F, or one of V1 and V2 is Br, Cl, F, OH, OMe, OBn, OPh, O-acyl, N3, NH2, NHBn or NH-acyl and the other is H, or V1 and V2 together are ?O, —O(CH2)pO— or —S(CH2)pS—; W1 is either O or S; X1 and X2 are both H, or together are ?O or ?S; Y is OR5 or NR6R7; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from H, lower alkyl, lower alkyloxy, F, Cl and Br; R5 is selected from H and lower alkyl; R6 and R7 are independently selected from H and lower alkyl, or together are —(CH2)n—; n=3, 4, 5, 6; and p is 2 or 3. The compounds are agonists at the vasopressin V2 receptor and are useful as antidiuretics and procoagulants. The invention further comprises pharmaceutical compositions incorporating these vasopressin agonists, which compositions are particularly useful in the treatment of central diabetes insipidus, nocturnal enuresis and nocturia.

Abstract: Compounds which are 1-(2?-aminoacyl)-2-cyanopyrrolidine derivatives according to general formula (1) are DP-IV inhibitors for treatment of impaired glucose tolerance or type 2 diabetes; wherein A is selected from groups (2, 3 and 4); X is selected from aminoacyl groups corresponding to the natural amino acids, acyl groups R3CO, groups R4COOC(R5)(R6)OCO, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl and benzyloxycarbonyl; R1 is selected from H, C1-C6 alkyl residues, (CH2)aNHW1, (CH2)bCOW2, (CH2)cOW3, CH(Me)OW4, (CH2)d—C6H4—W5 and (CH2)eSW6, where a is 2-5, b is 1-4, c is 1-2, d is 1-2, e is 1-3, W1 is COW6, CO2W6 or SO2W6, W2 is OH, NH2, OW6 or NHW6, W3 is H or W6, W4 is H or W6, W5 is H, OH or OMe, and W6 is C1-C6 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or benzyl and R2 is selected from H and (CH2)n—C5H3N—Y, where n is 2-4 and Y is H, F, Cl, NO2 or CN, or R1 and R2 together are —(CH2)p— where p is 3 or 4; R3 is selected from H, C1-C6 alkyl and phenyl; R4 is selected from H, C1-C6 alkyl, benz

Abstract: Novel proteins or polypeptides having significant sequence homology to DPPIV, nucleic acids coding therefor, cells which have been modified with such nucleic acid so as to express these proteins, antibodies to these proteins, screening methods for the discovery of new therapeutic agents which are inhibitors of the activity of these proteins or of related proteins, and therapeutic agents discovered by such screening methods, as well as new therapeutic treatments, are all provided.

Abstract: Compounds according to general formula (1), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein V is a covalent bond or NH, X is selected from CH2, O and N-alkyl, Z is either S or —CH═CH—, R1 and R2 are independently selected from H, F, Cl, Br and alkyl, R3 is selected from OH, O-alkyl and NR4R5, R4 and R5 are each independently H or alkyl, or together are —(CH2)q—, p is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, and q is 4 or 5, are new. They are agonists at the asopressin V2 receptor and are useful as antidiuretics and pro-coagulants.

Abstract: Inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors are useful in the treatment of short stature due to Growth-Hormone deficiency and for promoting GH-dependent tissue growth or regrowth.

Abstract: Peptides are provided which have improved duration of GnRH antagonistic properties. These antagonists may be used to regulate fertility and to treat steroid-dependent tumors and for other short-term and long-term treatment indications. These antagonists have a derivative of aminoPhe or its equivalent in the 5- or the 5- and 6-positions. This derivative is modified so as to contain a carbamoyl group or heterocycle, including a urea moiety, in its side chain. Decapeptides having the formula: Ac-D-2Nal-D-4Cpa-D-3Pal-Ser-4Aph(L-hydroorotyl)-D-4Amf(Q2)-Leu-Lys(isopropyl)-Pro-Xaa10, wherein Q2 is Cbm or MeCbm and Xaa10 is D-Ala-ol or Ala-ol are particularly effective and continue to exhibit very substantial suppression of LH secretion at 96 hours following injection.

Abstract: Peptides which exhibit high selectivity for the kappa opioid receptor (KOR) and long duration of peripheral action without significant entry into the brain are created which are sequences of four D-isomer amino acid residues having a C-terminus which is a mono or di-substituted amide. Representative compounds, which have an affinity for the KOR at least 1,000 times their affinity for the mu opioid receptor and an ED.sub.50 of not greater than about 0.5 mg/kg, includeH-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Nle-D-Arg-NHEt,H-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Nle-D-Arg-morpholinyl,H-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Nle-D-Arg-NH-4-picolyl,H-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Nle-D-Arg-NHPr,H-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Nle-D-Arg-thiomorpholinyl,H-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Nle-D-Arg-NEt.sub.2,H-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Nle-D-Arg-NHMe,H-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Leu-D-Orn-morpholinyl,H-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Nle-D-Arg-NHhEt,H-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Nle-D-Arg-NH-cyclopropyl,H-D-Ala(2Thi)-D-4Cpa-D-Leu-D-Arg-morpholinyl,H-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Nle-D-Arg-piperidinyl,H-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Leu-D-Orn-NHEt,H-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Leu-D-Lys-morpholinyl,andH-D-Phe-D-Phe-D-Nle-D-Arg-piperazinyl.