Abstract: Disclosed are 4-arylamino-quinazolines and analogs thereof effective as activators of caspases and inducers of apoptosis. The compounds of this invention are useful in the treatment of a variety of clinical conditions in which uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells occurs.

Abstract: In general, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical dose having R-flurbiprofen as the active ingredient that upon oral administration of a single dose to a fasting subject provides a Cmax of about 30-95 ?g per mL. When the dose is administered to an individual having mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease (or desiring protection against Alzheimer's disease) twice daily for at least 4 months according to the described guidelines, an improvement or lessening in decline of cognitive function as characterized by cognition tests is observed in the patient. The composition of the invention is formulated with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, salts or carriers.

Abstract: In general, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical dose having R-flurbiprofen as the active ingredient that upon oral administration of a single dose to a fasting subject provides a Cmax of about 30-95 ?g per mL. When the dose is administered to an individual having mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease (or desiring protection against Alzheimer's disease) twice daily for at least 4 months according to the described guidelines, an improvement or lessening in decline of cognitive function as characterized by cognition tests is observed in the patient. The composition of the invention is formulated with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, salts or carriers.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative disorders. The method of the invention involves administering to an individual in need of treatment a composition having an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor and another therapeutic agent. The methods and compositions of the invention are useful for treating and preventing neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative disorders. The method of the invention involves administering to an individual in need of treatment a composition an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor in combination with another therapeutic agent. The methods and compositions of the invention are useful for treating and preventing neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative disorders. The method of the invention involves administering to an individual in need of treatment a composition having an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor and another therapeutic agent. The methods and compositions of the invention are useful for treating and preventing neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and compositions for treating neurological disorders and diseases. In addition, methods for selecting therapeutic agents useful for treating neurological disorders and diseases are provided.

Abstract: Methods for inhibiting HIV propagation and treating HIV infection are provided which include administering to cells infected with HIV a compound capable of inhibiting viral budding from the infected host cells. The methods are especially useful in treating HIV infection and in treating and preventing AIDS.

Abstract: Disclosed are 4-arylamino-quinazolines and analogs thereof effective as activators of caspases and inducers of apoptosis. The compounds of this invention are useful in the treatment of a variety of clinical conditions in which uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells occurs.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating, preventing, delaying the onset, slowing the progression, or reversing the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases characterized by the accumulation of amyloid plaques comprising the A?42 peptide. The invention also provides compounds that reduce the production or secretion of the A?42-peptide by cells, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases characterized by the accumulation of amyloid plaques comprising the A?42 peptide.

Abstract: Variants in TLK1, WARS2, ARTS2, MSR, AKAP9, DNAJD1, GOLPH4, RABEP1, TAP2, NARG2, DDX58, CD39, FKBP1a, SRI, XRRA1, IRF5 and AMFR genes are disclosed which are useful as biomarkers for predicting the TLK1, WARS2, ARTS2, MSR, AKAP9, DNAJD1, GOLPH4, RABEP1, TAP2, NARG2, DDX58, CD39, FKBP1a, SRI, XRRA1, IRF5 or AMFR gene expression level and the biological functions associated thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to combinations of one or more A?42 lowering agents and one or more hormonal modulating agents.

Abstract: A specific region of chromosome 10 (10q23.3) has been implicated by series of studies to contain a tumor suppressor gene involved in gliomas, as well as a number of other human cancers. One gene within this region was identified, and the corresponding coding region of the gene represents a novel 47 kD protein. A domain of this product has an exact match to the conserved catalytic domain of protein tyrosine phosphatases, indicating a possible functional role in phosphorylation events. Sequence analyses demonstrated the a number of exons of the gene were deleted in tumor cell lines used to define the 10q23.3 region, leading to the classification of this gene as a tumor suppressor. Further analyses have demonstrated the presence of a number of mutations in the gene in both glioma and prostate carcinoma cells. Methods for diagnosing and treating cancers related to this tumor suppressor, designated as TS10q23.3, also are disclosed.

Abstract: A specific region of chromosome 10 (10q23.3) has been implicated by series of studies to contain a tumor suppressor gene involved in gliomas, as well as a number of other human cancers. One gene within this region was identified, and the corresponding coding region of the gene represents a novel 47 kD protein. A domain of this product has an exact match to the conserved catalytic domain of protein tyrosine phosphatases, indicating a possible functional role in phosphorylation events. Sequence analyses demonstrated the a number of exons of the gene were deleted in tumor cell lines used to define the 10q23.3 region, leading to the classification of this gene as a tumor suppressor. Further analyses have demonstrated the presence of a number of mutations in the gene in both glioma and prostate carcinoma cells. Methods for diagnosing and treating cancers related to this tumor suppressor, designated as TS10q23.3, also are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to high drug load formulations containing (R)-2-(2-fluoro-4-biphenylyl)propionic acid as an active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating or slowing the onset of overactive bladder or urinary incontinence, or a symptom thereof selected from urinary frequency, urinary urgency, nocturia, or enuresis comprising identifying and administering to a subject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to Formulae I-V, as defined herein.

Abstract: There are disclosed ?-sheet mimetics and methods relating to the same for imparting or stabilizing the ?-sheet structure of a peptide, protein or molecule. In one aspect, ?-sheet mimetics are disclosed having utility as protease inhibitors in general and, more specifically, as serine protease inhibitors such as thrombin, elastase and Factor X inhibitors. In one embodiment, the ?-sheet mimetic is a thrombin inhibitor.

Abstract: A method for laser ablation of doped fluorocarbon materials, such as fluorocarbon resins, and article fabrication applications using the laser ablation are disclosed. More specifically, a UV absorbing additive, such as carbon black, is compounded with a fluorocarbon resin which is then subjected to laser ablation. The present invention is particularly useful for bulk structure fabrication, for example microstructure micro fabrication.

Abstract: A screening method for identifying an individual having a pre-disposition towards having a cancer is disclosed, which screening method comprises the steps of: (a) obtaining a test sample comprising a nucleotide sequence comprised in the MYH gene of the individual or an amino acid sequence of a polypeptide expressed thereby; and (b) comparing a region of the test sample sequence with the corresponding region of the wild type sequence, whereby a difference between the test sample sequence and the wild type sequence signifies that the individual is pre-disposed to having the cancer; and wherein the difference comprises a specified variation.

Abstract: Compounds having the following structure: including pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof, wherein A, A?, B, X, Y, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. Such compounds have utility over a wide range of applications, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. In particular, compounds of this invention, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, are tryptase antagonists.