Abstract: The invention provides a topical formulation adapted for treatment of a skin condition comprising (i) at least one retinoid; and (ii) salicylic acid or an ester, amide, salt, or solvate thereof. The invention also includes a kit for treatment of skin conditions comprising a retinoid and salicylic acid, as well as a method of treating skin conditions utilizing the inventive formulation and kit.

Abstract: The invention provides a topical formulation adapted for treatment of a skin condition comprising (i) at least one retinoid; and (ii) salicylic acid or an ester, amide, salt, or solvate thereof. The invention also includes a kit for treatment of skin conditions comprising a retinoid and salicylic acid, as well as a method of treating skin conditions utilizing the inventive formulation and kit.

Abstract: The invention provides ?3-adrenoreceptor agonists, pharmaceutical compositions comprising ?3-adrenoreceptor agonist compounds, and methods of using such compounds for stimulating, regulating or modulating metabolism of fats in adipose tissue in animals.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed towards compounds of Formula I for the treatment of human erectile disorders including erectile dysfunction in men. wherein: R1 is hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, phenyl, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, carboxy, amino, cyclohexyl, C1-C6 alkylamino, or (C1-C6 alkyl)2amino; R2 is hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, carboxy, amino, C1-C6 alkylamino, or (C1-C6 alkyl)2amino; R3 is a group of the formula R4 is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; R5 is hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, phenyl, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, carboxy, amino, C1-C6 alkylamino, or (C1-C6 alkyl)2amino; and R6 is hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, carboxy, amino, C1-C6 alkylamino, or (C1-C6 alkyl)2amino; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides &bgr;3-adrenoreceptor agonists, pharmaceutical compositions comprising &bgr;3-adrenoreceptor agonist compounds, and methods of using such compounds for stimulating, regulating or modulating metabolism of fats in adipose tissue in animals.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula: wherein R1 is —NHS(O)mR, wherein R is alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, heterocycle, or substituted heterocycle; X is independently selected from the group consisting of halo, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, hydroxy, nitro, amino, and substituted amino; R2 is benzyl or benzyl substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of halo, CF3, hydroxy, nitro, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, alkyl, substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, heterocycle, substituted heterocycle, amino, and substituted amino of formula —NHR' or —NR′R′, wherein each R′ is alkyl, substituted alkyl, —C(O)Y, —C(O)NHY, or —C(O)SY, wherein Y is alkyl or substituted alkyl; R3 is H or alkyl; n

Abstract: The invention provides compounds useful as &bgr;3-adrenorecptor agonists and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The invention further includes a method for stimulating, regulating, and modulating metabolism in fats of adipose tissue in mammals by administering an effective amount of a compound of the invention.

Abstract: The dermal use of non-irritating retinoids such as the esters and amides of 13-cis and 13-trans-retinoic acid for effecting the reduction and reversal of photoaging and skin cancer is disclosed.

Abstract: The dermal use of non-irritating retinoids such as the esters and amides of 13-cis and 13-trans-retinoic acid for effecting the reduction and reversal of photoaging and skin cancer is disclosed.