Abstract: Combinations of synthetic low molecular weight catalysts for the dismutation of superoxide and opioids are potent analgesics that are effective in elevating the pain threshold in hyperalgesic conditions.

Abstract: A method is described for providing a steroid-sparing benefit to a subject that is in need of, or that is presently receiving, a corticosteroid, the method comprising administering to the subject a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor in combination with a corticosteroid. Therapeutic compositions, pharmaceutical compositions and kits that are useful for implementing the present method are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of pain, inflammation or inflammation-mediated disorders in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of pain, inflammation or inflammation mediated disorders comprising the administration to a subject of a sodium ion channel blocker in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: A combination therapy comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of an aldosterone receptor antagonist and a therapeutically-effective amount of an anti-obesity agent is described for treatment of circulatory disorders, including cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis and ascites. Preferred anti-obesity agents are those compounds having high potency and bioavailability. Preferred aldosterone receptor antagonists are 20-spiroxane steroidal compounds characterized by the presence of a 9&agr;,11&agr;-substituted epoxy moiety.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for lowering intraocular pressure in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of an ophthalmic disorder mediated by an elevated intraocular pressure comprising administering to a subject an aquaporin modulating agent in combination with an aqueous humor modulating agent, where the aqueous humor modulating agent lowers intraocular pressure by a pathway other than the modulation of aquaporin.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of migraine. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of migraine comprising the administration to a subject of a 5-HT1B/1D agonist in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, suitable for use in the treatment of a cyclooxygenase-2 mediated disease is provided. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, and a method for treatment of a cyclooxygenase-2 mediated disease by administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically-effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Compounds are described which inhibit mitogen activated protein kinase-activated protein kinase-2 (MK-2). Methods of using such compounds for the inhibition of MK-2, and for the prevention or treatment of a disease or disorder that is mediated by TNF&agr;, are described, where the method involves administering to the subject an MK-2 inhibiting compound of the present invention. Therapeutic compositions, pharmaceutical compositions and kits which contain the present MK-2 inhibiting compounds are also described.

Abstract: A method for preventing or treating obesity and obesity-related complications in a subject involves a monotherapy with a Cox-2 inhibitor or a combination therapy with a Cox-2 inhibitor and a conventional weight-loss agent. Also described are therapeutic compositions comprising a Cox-2 inhibitor and a conventional weight-loss agent. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits for implementing the present method are also described.

Abstract: A method of treating, preventing, or inhibiting a CNS disorder and/or pain and inflammation, or an inflammation-associated disorder in a subject in need of such treatment, prevention, or inhibition provides for treating the subject with reboxetine and a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor or prodrug thereof, wherein the amount of reboxetine and the amount of a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor or prodrug thereof together constitute a CNS disorder and/or pain and inflammation or inflammation-associateed disorder suppressing treatment, prevention, or inhibition effective amount of the composition. Compositions and pharmaceutical compositions that contain reboxetine and a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preventing or treating otic disorders and otic disorder-related complications in a subject involves a monotherapy with a Cox-2 inhibitor or a combination therapy with a Cox-2 inhibitor and an otic agent. Also described are therapeutic compositions comprising a Cox-2 inhibitor and an otic agent. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits for implementing the present method are also described.

Abstract: Methods of treating or preventing carbonic anhydrase associated disorders or diseases in a subject in need of such treatment as prevention comprising the administration of cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, or structurally related compounds, having carbonic anhydrase inhibitory properties, as well as combinations of the cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, or structurally related compounds, with anti-inflammatory agents or drugs, antineoplastic agents or drugs or ophthalmic agents or drugs in methods of treatment and prevention of disorders or diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a method for inhibiting COX-2 in an organism. In particular, the method is preferably directed toward selectively inhibiting COX-2 in an organism. The method comprises administering to the organism an organic extract isolated from a plant wherein such extract inhibits COX-2. A method to purify a composition that exhibits COX-2 inhibition and COX-2 selective inhibition from the organic extract is also provided. In addition, a method for treating and/or preventing COX-2 mediated inflammation or inflammation-associated disorders in an organism is provided.

Abstract: A sulfamato hydroxamic acid compound that inter alia inhibits matrix metalloprotease activity is disclosed as are a process for preparing the same, intermediate compounds useful in those syntheses, and a treatment process that comprises administering a contemplated sulfamato hydroxamic acid compound in a MMP enzyme-inhibiting effective amount to a host having a condition associated with pathological matrix metalloprotease activity.

Abstract: Novel combinations, compositions, and therapeutic methods of treatment and/or prophylaxis of a hypertension, cardiovascular disease, renal dysfunction, edema, cerebrovascular disease, or insulinopathy pathological condition in a subject, wherein the methods comprise the administration of a combination of one or more aldosterone receptor antagonists and one or more NEP inhibitors; a combination of one or more aldosterone receptor antagonists, one or more NEP inhibitors, and one or more ACE inhibitors; or a combination of one or more aldosterone receptor antagonists and one or more vasopeptidase inhibitors selected from a specific group of compounds described herein.

Abstract: Novel combinations, compositions, and therapeutic methods of treatment and/or prophylaxis of a hypertension, cardiovascular disease, renal dysfunction, edema, cerebrovascular disease, or insulinopathy pathological conditions in a subject, wherein the methods comprise the administration of a combination of one or more aldosterone receptor antagonists and one or more endothelin receptor antagonist and/or ECE inhibitors selected from a specific group of compounds described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amidino compounds and salts and prodrugs thereof. In another embodiment the present invention also provides a use of the present compounds in therapy, particular as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors. In a further embodiment, the present invention provides methods of making the amidino compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a method for inhibiting COX-2 in an organism. In particular, the method is preferably directed toward selectively inhibiting COX-2 in an organism. The method comprises the step of administering to the organism an organic extract isolated from an edible plant wherein such extract inhibits COX-2. A method to purify a composition that exhibits COX-2 inhibition and COX-2 selective inhibition from the organic extract is also provided. In addition, a method for treating and/or preventing COX-2 mediated inflammation or inflammation-associated disorders in an organism is provided.

Abstract: A class of substituted pyridines that are useful for inhibiting the activity of cholesteryl ester transfer protein, and have the structural formula (IA), wherein R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are defined in the claims.

Abstract: This invention describes a method of removing N-terminal alanine residues from polypeptides, preferably recombinant proteins, using an aminopeptidase derived from the marine bacterium Aeromonas proteolytica. Accordingly, Aeromonas aminopeptidase (AAP; E.C. 3.4.11.10) can be used to remove N-terminal alanyl residues from derivatives of human somatotropin (hST, human growth hormone, or hGH), porcine somatotropin (pST), and bovine somatotropin (bST), for example, to yield proteins having their native amino acid sequences. The enzyme reactions can be carried out in free solution, or the AAP can be immobilized on a solid support, for reactions carried out in vitro. An efficient method for converting Ala-hGH to hGH, for example, comprises expression of Ala-hGH in E. coli, recovery of inclusion bodies, solubilization and refolding in detergent, detergent removal by ultrafiltration, selective precipitation, enzyme cleavage, followed by two column chromatography steps.