Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel retinoid-related orphan receptor gamma (ROR?) modulators of formula (I), processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing these modulators, and their use in the treatment of inflammatory, metabolic and autoimmune diseases mediated by ROR? wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, CF3, halo, C1-3alkyl and C1-3-alkoxy; R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, CF3, halo, CH3 and OCH3; R5 is selected from the group consisting of H, CF3, halo, OH, CH2OH, C1-4alkyl, CH2-cyclopropyl and C1-4alkoxy, wherein C1-4alkyl and C1-4alkoxy, may be optionally substituted with one or two OH substituents; R6 is selected from the group consisting of C3-5alkyl and —CH2—C3-4cycloalkyl; R7 is selected from the group consisting of R8 is selected from the group consisting of C1-3alkyl, C1-3alkoxy, CH2CN, CH2OH, OH, CN and halo; R9 is the group —(CHR10)s—(X)t—(CHR10)u—R11; each R10 is independently

Abstract: Antigen binding proteins which bind to human IL-7 receptor (CD127) are provided. The antigen binding proteins are typically antibodies, and are useful in the treatment of diseases or disorders in humans, particularly autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an anti-TGFbetaRII immunoglobulin single variable domain. Suitably, an anti-TGFbetaRII immunoglobulin single variable domain in accordance with the disclosure is one having an amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NO:1-28 having up to 5 amino acid substitutions, deletions or additions. The disclosure further provides a polypeptide and pharmaceutical composition for treating a disease associated with TGFbeta signalling and suitably a disease selected from the group of: tissue fibrosis, such as pulmonary fibrosis, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; liver fibrosis, including cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis; rheumatoid arthritis; ocular disorders; fibrosis of the skin, including keloid of skin; Dupuytren's Contracture; kidney fibrosis such as nephritis and nephrosclerosis; wound healing; scarring reduction; and a vascular condition, such as restenosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazole amide derivatives pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and to their use in therapy.

Abstract: Methods of using Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonists are provided.

Abstract: An oral dosage form comprising, (i) an erodable core, which core comprises a pharmaceutically active weak base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; and (ii) an erodable coating surrounding said core, which coating comprises one or more openings extending substantially completely through said coating but not penetrating said core and communicating from the environment of use to said core; characterized in that release of the pharmaceutically active weak base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof from the dosage form occurs through the said opening(s) by the erosion of said erodable core and through erosion of said erodable coating under pre-determined pH conditions; a process for preparing such a dosage form and the use of such a dosage form in medicine.

Abstract: A container system for mixing and dispensing a drink comprising water and one or more additional substance, comprising a lower substance compartment with an upper opening connectable to an upper dispensing compartment, and an upper dispensing compartment comprising a vessel with a bottom opening connectable to the opening of the lower compartment to form a drinking vessel, with a mixing means between the bottom opening and upper opening of the upper compartment.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein; R1 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, perhalomethylC0-5alkyl-O—, or C1-6alkoxy; R3 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, or C1-6alkoxyC1-6alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, perhalomethylC1-6alkyl; or unsubstituted C3-6cycloalkylC1-6 alkyl; A is C—R5 or N; B is C—R6 or N; D is C—R7 or N; with the proviso that at least one of A, B, and D, is N; R5 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R6 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R7 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, or hydroxy; R8 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl, with the proviso that one of R4 and R8 is hydrogen; R9 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R10 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; and salts thereof are PAD4 inhibitors and may be useful in the treatment of various disorders, for example rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, cancer, cystic fibrosis, asthma, cutaneous lupus erythematosis, and psoriasis.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an anti-TGFbetaRII immunoglobulin single variable domain. The disclosure also provides a polypeptide, ligand or pharmaceutical composition for treating a disease associated with TGFbeta signaling and a disease selected from the group of: tissue fibrosis, such as pulmonary fibrosis, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, liver fibrosis, including cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, ocular disorders, or fibrosis of the skin, including keloid of skin, and kidney such as nephritis, kidney fibrosis and nephrosclerosis, and a vascular condition, such as restenosis.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polymorphs and salts of a compound which is an inhibitor of kinase activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel chemical process for the synthesis of 2-ethyoxycarbonylamino-5-(4-fluorobenzylamino)-nitrobenzene and its use in the preparation of 2-amino-4-(4-fluorobenzylamino)-1-ethoxycarbonylaminobenzene (retigabine/ezogabine) and its polymorphic forms thereof.

Abstract: A dispenser for the delivery of a droplet of a liquid comprises a housing which defines an outlet orifice, a tip seal, biased against the housing to seal the outlet orifice, and a dosing pump for pumping a liquid to the outlet nozzle. The dispenser further comprises an actuation pump configured to provide a hydraulic opening force to the tip seal for opening of the outlet orifice. Preferably the actuation pump is configured to operate at a higher pressure than the dosing pump.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of treating elderly patients with Alitretinoin severe chronic hand eczema (CHE), refractory to treatment with potent topical corticosteroids. One embodiment of the invention is a method of improving the efficacy of Alitretinoin treatment for Severe Refractory Chronic Hand Eczema (CHE) comprising a) identifying and/or selecting a patient in need of treatment, wherein the age of the patient is 50 years old or greater; b) administering an effective amount of Alitretinoin to said patient; c) determining PGA score; and d) discontinuing treatment with Alitretinoin when said patient achieves the PGA score of 1 or 2; thereby. The improvement is also expected to reduce risks in the patient population as continuing treatment will not be necessary.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care compositions comprising certain alginates for the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity and to their use.

Abstract: A new pharmaceutical formulation for retinoid-containing soft gelatin capsules is disclosed. The new formulation comprises a soft gelatin capsule filled with a fill mass comprising a retinoid as an active ingredient, a natural vegetable oil, a partially hydrogenated natural vegetable oil and medium chain triglycerides. Optionally, the new formulation also comprises a natural wax. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the soft gelatin capsule comprises pig gelatin in the capsule shell in combination with the above fill mass.

Abstract: A new pharmaceutical formulation for retinoid-containing soft gelatin capsules is disclosed. The new formulation comprises a soft gelatin capsule filled with a fill mass comprising a retinoid as an active ingredient, a natural vegetable oil, a partially hydrogenated natural vegetable oil and medium chain triglycerides. Optionally, the new formulation also comprises a natural wax. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the soft gelatin capsule comprises pig gelatin in the capsule shell in combination with the above fill mass.

Abstract: The invention provides an isolated protein which is a member of the TNF ligand superfamily and comprises: i) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of FIG. 1; or ii) a variant of the polypeptide of i).

Abstract: A device for dispensing a substance having a dispensing outlet, a dispensing member mounted for movement in a dispensing direction U from a first position to a second position, such movement, in use, causing the substance to be dispensed from the dispensing outlet, and an actuator mechanism for moving the dispensing member from the first position to the second position. The actuator mechanism has a first member mounted for movement in a predetermined direction and a second member pivotally mounted on the first member for pivotal movement in a predetermined pivotal sense A. The actuator mechanism is adapted such that movement of the first member in the predetermined direction results in the second member moving therewith and pivoting in the predetermined pivotal sense and the pivotal movement of the second member in the predetermined pivotal sense results in the dispensing member moving from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bicyclic[5,6]imidazo pyrimidone compounds that inhibit Lp-PLA2 activity, processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of diseases associated with the activity of Lp-PLA2, for example atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease. In one aspect, this invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein different R groups are defined in the patent application.

Abstract: An oral care composition is described for use in the treatment or alleviation of the symptoms of dry mouth comprising polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) or a derivative thereof, an anionic mucoadhesive polymer and an orally acceptable carrier or excipient.