Abstract: The present invention relates to prodrugs of NAALADase inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of using the same to treat glutamate abnormalities and prostate diseases.

Abstract: A compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, ester, solvate, prodrug, metabolite, stereoisomer, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A compound, compositions, methods of use, and processes of making formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, ester, solvate, prodrug, metabolite, stereoisomer, or mixtures thereof, wherein: R1, when present, is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R2 is lower alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, lower alkanoyl, or —(CH2)n—(CHOH)y(CH2)mA, wherein n is 1-4, y is 0 or 1, m is 0-5, and A is cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, lower alkanoyl, aryl, aralkyl, —NH2, —NH—(lower alkyl), Y represents the atoms necessary to form a fused 5- to 6-membered ring that is aromatic or nonaromatic and carbocyclic or heterocyclic; Z is (i) —CHR2CHR3— where R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or aralkyl; (ii) —R6C═CR3— where R6 and R3 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, chlorine, bromine or —NR7R8, where R7 and R8 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl, or, R6 and R3, taken together, form a fused 5- to 6-member

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using NAALADase inhibitors for treating glutamate-mediated diseases, disorders and conditions selected from the group consisting of anxiety, anxiety disorders and memory impairment.

Abstract: Biodegradable polymers are described comprising the recurring monomeric units shown in formula I or II: wherein X is —O— or —NR′—, where R′ is H or alkyl; L is a branched or straight chain aliphatic group having from 1-20 carbon atoms; M1 and M2 are each independently (1) a branched or straight chain aliphatic group having from 1-20 carbon atoms; or (2) a branched or straight chain, oxy-, carboxy- or amino-aliphatic group having from 1-20 carbon atoms; Y is —O—, —S— or —NR′—, where R′ is H or alkyl; R is H, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, heterocyclic or heterocycloxy; the molar ratio of x:y is about 1; the molar ratio n:(x or y) is between about 200:1 and 1:200; and the molar ratio q:r is between about 1:99 and 99:1; wherein said biodegradable polymer is biocompatible before and upon biodegradat.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to dipeptidase inhibitors, and more particularly, to novel methods of using phosphonate derivatives, hydroxyphosphinyl derivatives, and phosphoramidate derivatives to inhibit N-Acetylated &agr;-Linked Acidic Dipeptidase (NAALADase) enzyme activity, and to treat prostate diseases, especially using the compounds of the present invention for the inhibition of the growth of prostate cancer cells.

Abstract: Biodegradable polymer compositions suitable for intraperitoneal administration to treat a mammalian subject having ovarian cancer are described, wherein the polymer compositions provide extended release of the antineoplastic agent into the peritoneum of the subject. The subject compositions can increase the median survival rate from the cancer by at least about 10%, as compared with the median survival rate obtained by administration of a composition comprising the same dosage of the antineoplastic agent without the biodegradable polymer. Solid articles and methods for treating ovarian cancer are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using pyrrolecarbonylimino derivatives to inhibit N-Acetylated &agr;-Linked Acidic Dipeptidase (NAALADase) enzyme activity, thereby effecting neuronal activities, inhibiting angiogenesis, and treating glutamate abnormalities, compulsive disorders, prostate diseases and cancers.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of preventing, treating or lessening the severity of gout by administration of PARP inhibitors.

Abstract: Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (“PARP”) inhibitors and methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases, neural tissue damage related to cerebral ischemia and reperfusion injury, and cardiovascular in an animal.

Abstract: Biodegradable terephthalate polymers are described comprising the recurring monomeric units shown in formula I: wherein R is a divalent organic moiety; R′ is an aliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic residue; x is ≧1; and n is 0-5,000, wherein the biodegradable polymer is biocompatible before and upon biodegradation. Processes for preparing the polymers, compositions containing the polymers and biologically active substances, articles useful for implantation or injection into the body fabricated from the compositions, and methods for controllably releasing biologically active substances using the polymers, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metabotropic glutamate receptor ligand derivatives and methods of using the same to inhibit NAALADase enzyme activity, to effect neuronal activities, to inhibit angiogenesis, and to treat glutamate abnormalities, compulsive disorders, pain, diabetic neuropathy, and prostate diseases, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating a vision disorder, improving vision, treating memory impairment, or enhancing memory performance using pyrrolidine derivatives.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for the treatment or prevention of neural or cardiovascular tissue damage related to cerebral ischemia and reperfusion injury in an animal by administering Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (“PARP”) inhibitors.

Abstract: A method and a kit for detecting interactions between three or more proteins, in vivo, using reconstitution of the activity of a transcriptional activator is provided. Reconstitution of the transcriptional activator makes use of chimeric genes which express hybrid proteins. In one embodiment, three types of hybrid proteins are prepared. The first hybrid contains the DNA-binding domain of a transcriptional activator fused to the first test protein. The second hybrid protein contains a transcriptional activation domain fused to the second test protein. The third hybrid protein contains a nuclear localization peptide fused to a third test protein and mediates assembly of the three-protein complex involving the three hybrids. If the three test proteins are able to interact, they bring into close proximity the two domains of the transcriptional activator.

Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth using small molecule sulfonamides.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the disclosed compounds for inhibiting PARP.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphonic acid derivatives that inhibit N-Acetylated &agr;-Linked Acidic Dipeptidase (NAALADase) enzyme activity, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives, and methods of using such derivatives to inhibit NAALADase activity, to treat a glutamate abnormality and to treat a prostate disease in an animal.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using compounds of the formula; 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydroxamic acid derivatives that inhibit N-Acetylated &agr;-Linked Acidic Dipeptidase (NAALADase) enzyme activity, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives, and methods of using such derivatives to inhibit NAALADase activity, to treat a glutamate abnormality and to treat a prostate disease in an animal.