Abstract: The subject invention provides a drug delivery system comprising at least one compartment comprising (i) a drug-loaded thermoplastic polymer core layer, (ii) a drug-loaded thermoplastic polymer intermediate layer and (iii) a non-medicated thermoplastic polymer skin covering the intermediate layer, wherein said core layer is loaded with crystals of a first (pharmaceutically) active compound and said intermediate layer is loaded with, crystals of the second (pharmaceutically) active compound.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are capable of modulating the body's production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (“cGMP”) and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing compounds of the Formula I, to their use for the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and to pharmaceutical preparations which comprise compounds of the Formula I.

Abstract: Substituted spirocyclic amines of structural formula (I) are selective antagonists of the somatostatin subtype receptor 5 (SSTR5) and are useful for the treatment, control or prevention of disorders responsive to antagonism of SSTR5, such as Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, lipid disorders, obesity, atherosclerosis, Metabolic Syndrome, depression, and anxiety.

Abstract: The present invention features polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence structurally related to SEQ ID NO: 1 and uses of such polypeptides and compositions thereof. SEQ ID NO: 1 is a full length S. aureus sequence. A derivative of SEQ ID NO: 1 containing an amino terminus his-tag was found to produce a protective immune response against S. aureus.

Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising antagonists of IL-23 are provided for the treatment of infections, such as chronic bacterial, viral and fungal infections.

Abstract: Compounds having the structures of Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, are CETP inhibitors, and are useful for raising HDL-cholesterol, reducing LDL-cholesterol, and for treating or preventing atherosclerosis: In the compounds of Formula I, B or R2 is a phenyl group which has an ortho aryl, heterocyclic, benzoheterocyclic or benzocycloalkyl substituent, and one other position on the 5-membered ring has an aromatic, heterocyclic, cycloalkyl, benzoheterocyclic or benzocycloalkyl substituent connected directly to the ring or attached to the ring through a —CH2—.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel pyrimidine amines of formula (I) which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula: (I) wherein ring B, R1, R2, R3, Z, and L1 are selected independently of each other and are as defined herein, to compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds as glucagon receptor antagonists and for the treatment or prevention of type 2 diabetes and conditions related thereto.

Abstract: DNA clones encoding a receptor in the Ig superfamily and a related soluble variant have been isolated from a human monocyte library. The invention provides receptor polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding them, expression vectors, and transformed cells for recombinant production of the polypeptides.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds having structural Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are inhibitors of the Renal Outer Medullary Potassium (ROMK) channel (Kir1.1). The compounds of Formula I are useful as diuretics and natriuretics and therefore are useful for the therapy and prophylaxis of disorders resulting from excessive salt and water retention, including cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and chronic and acute heart failure.

Abstract: DNA clones encoding a receptor in the Ig superfamily and a related soluble variant have been isolated from a human monocyte library. The invention provides receptor polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding them, expression vectors, and transformed cells for recombinant production of the polypeptides.

Abstract: The invention relates to binding compounds that specifically bind to human TSLP, as well as uses thereof, e.g., in the treatment of inflammatory disorders and allergic inflammatory response.

Abstract: Provided are methods of modulating cytokine activity, e.g., for the purpose of treating immune and inflammatory disorders, including tumors and cancer. Also provided are methods of administering agonists or antagonists of IL-33 and IL-33 receptor.

Abstract: The instant invention provides compounds of formula I which are 5-lipoxygenase activating protein inhibitors. Compounds of formula I are useful as anti-atherosclerotic, anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tricyclic heterocyclic derivative according to Formula (I), wherein the variables are defined as in the specification, or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said tricyclic heterocyclic derivatives and to their use in therapy, for instance in the treatment or prevention of serotonin mediated disorders, such as obesity.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain iminothiadiazine dioxide compounds, including compounds Formula (I): (I) and include stereoisomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds stereoisomers, wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R9, ring A, ring B, m, n, p, -L1-, L2-, and L3- is selected independently and as defined herein. The novel iminothiadiazine dioxide compounds of the invention have surprisingly been found to exhibit properties which are expected to render them advantageous as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related to ?-amyloid (A?) production. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use in treating pathologies associated with amyloid beta (A?) protein, including Alzheimers disease, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides short interfering nucleic acids, either single-stranded or double-stranded, that cause RNAi-induced degradation of mRNA from the Nav1.8 sodium channel gene; to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such short interfering nucleic acids; recombinant vectors comprising such short interfering nucleic acids; a method for inhibiting translation of an mRNA; a method for inhibiting expression of a polypeptide; a method for blocking the membrane potential in a cell; a method for blocking the sodium current in a cell; and a method for inhibiting chronic pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Pyriraidine Derivatives of formula (I), compositions comprising a Pyrimidine Derivative, and methods of using the Pyrimidine Derivatives for treating or preventing obesity, diabetes, a diabetic complication, a metabolic disorder, a cardiovascular disease or a disorder related to the activity of a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the a method of inhibiting bone resorption in a mammal in need thereof with an oral pharmaceutical composition comprising a cathepsin K inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a mixture thereof, according to a continuous schedule having a dosage interval of once weekly, biweekly, twice monthly or once monthly.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula I or a stereoisomer, tautomer, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein Q is a bond or —N(R5)—; T is a bond, —O—, —C(O)—; S, —N(R5)—, or —C(R6?R7?); U is a bond or —C(R6)(R7)— Y is C or N; Z is C or N; ring A, including variables Y and Z, is a three to nine membered cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclenyl, aryl, and heteroaryl ring having 0 to 4, preferably 0 to 2, heteroatoms independently selected from the group consisting of O, S, N and —N(R)—, wherein ring A is unsubstituted or substituted with 1 to 5 independently selected R1 moieties and/or oxo when ring A is cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocyclyl or heterocyclenyl; and R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R6, R7 and R7? are as defined in the specification; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I and the method of inhibiting aspartyl protease, and in particular, the methods of treating cardiovascular diseases, cognitive and neurodegenerative diseases.