Abstract: The present invention is directed to 4-cyclopentyl resorcinol monohydrate, its Form I polymorph, formulations containing at least one of these compounds, and their use to lighten skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof that specifically bind to a M-CSF, preferably human M-CSF, and that function to inhibit a M-CSF. The invention also relates to human anti-M-CSF antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof. The invention also relates to antibodies that are chimeric, bispecific, derivatized, single chain antibodies or portions of fusion proteins. The invention also relates to isolated heavy and light chain immunoglobulins derived from human anti-M-CSF antibodies and nucleic acid molecules encoding such immunoglobulins. The present invention also relates to methods of making human anti-M-CSF antibodies, compositions comprising these antibodies and methods of using the antibodies and compositions for diagnosis and treatment. The invention also provides gene therapy methods using nucleic acid molecules encoding the heavy and/or light immunoglobulin molecules that comprise the human anti-M-CSF antibodies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating central nervous system disorders and other disorders by administering an alpha2delta ligand such as, for example, a compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen or straight or branched lower alkyl, and n is an integer of from 4 to 6.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilized pharmaceutical preparation of a 4-amino-3-substituted-butanoic acid derivative which can be obtained by incorporating an amino acid as a stabilizer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of stimulating hair growth by administering particular benzopyran compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating central nervous system disorders and other disorders by administering an alpha2delta ligand such as, for example, a compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen or straight or branched lower alkyl, and n is an integer of from 4 to 6.

Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical composition containing pregabalin is described. The composition includes a matrix forming agent and a swelling agent and is suitable for once daily oral administration. Exemplary matrix forming agents include mixtures of polyvinyl acetate and polyvinylpyrrolidone, and exemplary swelling agents include cross-linked polymers of polyvinylpyrrolidone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to secreted soluble ?2?-2, ?2?-3 or ?2?-4 calcium channel subunit polypeptides and their preparation, corresponding nucleic acids, recombinant vectors and host cells, as well as screening assays using same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain resorcinol derivatives and their use as skin lightening agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 5-substituted-4-(substituted)phenylamino-2-pyridone derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to combinations of atomoxetine, and a 5HT1A receptor agonists, kits containing such combinations, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such combinations, and methods of using such combinations to treat patients suffering from ADHD, related disorders, and other central nervous system diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating central nervous system disorders and other disorders by administering an alpha2delta ligand such as, for example, a compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen or straight or branched lower alkyl, and n is an integer of from 4 to 6.

Abstract: The invention concerns compositions based on pullulan and a setting system for the use in pharmaceutical, veterinary, food, cosmetic or other products like films for wrapping food, aspics or jellies, preferably for predosed formulations like soft or hard capsules. The composition preferably further contains a surfactant. By using aqueous solution of the inventive compositions, the hard pullulan capsules are produced by a conventional dipping moulding process under the same process condition range than conventional gelatine capsules.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of benzonitriles and to their use as androgen receptor modulators. Other aspects of the invention are directed to the use of these compounds to decrease excess sebum secretions and to stimulate hair growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to combinations, compositions, and methods using or having a substituted dialkyl ether, substituted aryl-alkyl ether, substituted dialkyl thioether, substituted dialkyl ketone, or substituted-alkyl compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as an active component for preventing or treating osteoarthritis, preventing or inhibiting cartilage damage, preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis, improving joint function, alleviating pain, and the like in a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to three novel genes and polypeptides derived therefrom encoding “?2?-C” and/or “?2?-D” proteins which exist as a subunit in many calcium channels. The invention also describes methods for using the novel gene and polypeptides in the detection of genetic deletions of the gene, subcellular localization of the polypeptide, binding assays in connection with chemical databases, gene therapy.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel tetrazole and oxadiazalone ?-amino acids derivatives of the formula wherein G is wherein R1 through R4 are defined as in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use for the treatment of various central nervous system and other disorders. The cyclopropyl ?-amino acids derivatives of this invention exhibit activity as alpha2delta ligands (?2? ligands). Such compounds have affinity for the ?2? subunit of a calcium channel.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that alter PPAR activity. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds or their salts, and methods of using them as therapeutic agents for treating or preventing dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, hyperglycemia, atherosclerosis, hypertriglyceridemia and hyperinsulinemia in a mammal. The present invention also relates to methods for making the disclosed compounds.

Abstract: This invention discloses compounds that alter PPAR activity. The invention also discloses pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of their salts, and methods of using them as therapeutic agents for treating or preventing disipidemia, hypercholesteremia, obesity, eating disorders, hyperglycemia, atherosclerosis, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperinsulinemia and diabetes in a mammal as well as methods of suppressing appetite and modulating leptin levels in a mammal. The present invention also discloses methods for making the disclosed compounds.