Abstract: Acetyl Coenzyme A Carboxylase inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of such compounds to treat for example, Metabolic Syndrome including atherosclerosis, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The invention relates to triamide MTP/ApoB inhibitors of the formula 1 wherein R1-R8 are as defined in the specification, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof, and processes for preparing the compounds. The compounds of the invention are useful for the treatment of obesity and lipid disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to stabilized protein compositions, methods for preparing such stabilized protein compositions, dosage forms for administering such stabilized protein compositions to mammals and methods for preventing or treating infections in mammals by administering such protein compositions to mammals. More particularly, the stabilized protein compositions of the present invention contain therapeutically effective amounts of G-CSF, such as bovine G-CSF, in combination with a stabilizing buffer, such as HEPES, TES or TRICINE, for treating and preventing infections, including mastitis, in cattle.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of the formula (I) and (II): or the pharmaceutically acceptable esters thereof, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein R1 is hydrogen or halo; R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; R4 and R5 are independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; R6 is hydrogen, C1-12 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy (C1-6)alkyl or C1-12 alkyl substituted by up to 3 substituents selected from the groups consisting of C3-8 cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl and heterocyclic; R7 and R8 are hydrogen or taken together may form alkylene chain having one or two carbon atoms; R9 is C1-6 alkyl or C3-8 cycloalkyl; R10 is C1-6 alkyl or NR11R12; L is (CR11R12)n or NR11; M is NR11 or (CR11R12)n; R11 and R12 are independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; n is an integer from 0 to 5; and m is an integer from 0 to 2; said heterocyclic, aryl and heteroaryl are unsubstituted or are substituted by at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of halo and C1-6 alkyl; with the proviso that when R9 i

Abstract: The invention relates to crystal forms of azithromycin, an antibiotic useful in the treatment of infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides benzamide inhibitors of the P2X7 receptor of the formula: wherein R1-R3 are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of IL-1 mediated disorders, including, without limitation, inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; allergies, asthma, COPD, cancer, reperfusion or ischemia in stroke or heart attack, autoimmune diseases and other disorders.

Abstract: A compound of the formula or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein X, Y, a, b, c, d, R1, R2, R3 and R5 are as defined above useful to treat inflammation and other immune disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides genetically engineered type I/type II hybrid BVDV viruses. The hybrid viruses, as well as the hybrid viral genome, can be used in immunogenic compositions and vaccines for protecting cattle from BVDV infection.

Abstract: Conventional spray-drying methods are improved by incorporation of a pressure nozzle and a diffuser plate to improve the flow of drying gas and a drying chamber extension to increase drying time, such improvements leading to the formation of homogeneous solid dispersions of drugs in concentration-enhancing polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination comprising (a) an adenosine A2a receptor agonist as defined herein and (b) an adrenergic ?2 receptor agonist, for simultaneous, sequential or separate administration by the inhaled route in the treatment of an obstructive airways or other inflammatory disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the use of antigenic peptides derived from the Fc portion of the epsilon heavy chain of IgE molecules from two unrelated species as vaccines for the treatment and prevention of IgE-mediated allergic disorders. In particular, the invention provides compositions for the treatment and prevention of IgE-mediated allergic disorders comprising an immunogenic amount of one or more antigenic peptides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating Alzheimer's disease using a compound of Formula (I). Also provided is a method of inhibiting the aggregation of amyloid proteins using a compound of the Formula (I) and a method of imaging amyloid deposits, as well as new compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of treating insulin resistance syndrome (IRS), hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal a cGMP PDE9 inhibitor or a pharmaceutical composition thereof. This invention is also directed to such methods wherein said cGMP PDE9 inhibitor is used in combination with other agents to treat IRS, hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel amorphous and crystallline forms of 3-{(3R,4R)-4-methyl-3-[methyl-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-amino]-piperidin-1-yl}-3-oxo-propionitrile mono citrate salt, useful as inhibitors of protein kinases, and to their methods of preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts and hydrates thereof, wherein X, Y, R1, R2 and R11 are as defined herein. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of formula 1 and to methods of treating hyperproliferative disorders in a mammal by administering the compounds of formula 1.

Abstract: The invention provides controlled-release formulations for oral administration containing a cGMP PDE-5 inhibitor. The formulations are useful, inter alia, in the treatment or prevention of sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: Compounds of formulae (IA) and (IB): wherein R1, R2, R3, Ar1 and X are as defined above, are endothelin antagonists. The compounds are therefore useful in the treatment of a variety of conditions mediated by endothelin, such as restenosis, renal failure and systemic and pulmonary hypertension.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above, useful as inhibitors of protein kinases, such as the enzyme Janus Kinase 3.

Abstract: CETP Inhibitors have improved solubility and bioavailability in a lipophilic vehicle comprising a digestible oil, a lipophilic solvent, or a surfactant. Preferred such compositions are self-emulsifying or self-microemulsifying, and comprise 1. a CETP inhibitor; 2. a cosolvent; 3. a surfactant having an HLB of 1 to 8; 4. a surfactant having an HLB of over 8 to 20; and 5. optionally, a digestible oil.

Abstract: The invention provides thiazolidinedione, oxadiazolidinedione, and triazolone compounds of Formula (I) which compounds are thyroid receptor ligands. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising such compounds and methods of treating obesity, overweight condition, hyperlipidemia, glaucoma, cardiac arrhythmias, skin disorders, thyroid disease, hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, diabetes, atherosclerosis, hypertension, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, hypercholesterolemia, depression, and osteoporosis using such compounds.