Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating pain in a mammal that includes administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a pain treating effective amount of a compound of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: This invention provides novel bicyclic compounds of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: This invention provides 3&bgr;-hydroxy-5,7,9-estratriene-17-one and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of its 3-sulfate ester, which is useful as an estrogen.

Abstract: This invention relates to a highly thermally stable novel anhydrous crystalline polymorphic form of venlafaxine hydrochloride, methods for the preparation thereof, and its use.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating interleukin-21 (IL-21)/IL-21 receptor (MU-1) activity using agonists or antagonists of IL-21 or IL-21 receptor (“IL-21R” or “MU-1”), are disclosed. IL-21/IL-21R antagonists can be used to induce immune suppression in vivo, e.g., for treating or preventing immune cell-associated pathologies (e.g., pathologies associated with aberrant activity of one or more of mature T cells (mature CD8+, mature CD4+ T cells), mature NK cells, B cells, macrophages and megakaryocytes, including transplant rejection and autoimmune disorders). IL-21/IL-21R agonists can be used by themselves or in combination with an antigen, e.g., as an adjuvant (e.g., a vaccine adjuvant), to up-regulate an immune response in vivo, e.g., for example, for use in treating cancer and infectious disorders.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2-[alkyl(aryl)]sulfonylbenzene sulfonyl chlorides of the following formula is provided: 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: A process for the stereoselective synthesis of 2-hydroxymethyl-chromans of formula (II) is provided 1

Abstract: The present invention provides an efficient method of making O-desmethyl-venlafaxine.

Abstract: A process to excystate protozoal sporocysts involves treatment of an infected tissue sample with a sodium hypochlorite solution to stimulate excystation of the sporocysts from the tissue. Thereafter, removal of the sodium hypochlorite solution and treatment of the sample with a cell culture media as the excystation fluid eliminates incubation and subsequent washing steps using expensive reagents. The excystation fluid contains substantially no chelating agents, proteins, enzymes or bile acids.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: are useful for the treatment of depression and other diseases such as obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, obesity, addictive disorders caused by ethanol or cocaine abuse and related illnesses.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: This invention provides non-immunosuppressive rapamycin dialdehydes, which are useful as neurotrophic agents, in the treatment of solid tumors, and vascular disease.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for the stereospecific preparation of 2-yl-chroman and -chromene derivatives of the formula: 1

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure wherein, A, X, Y, Z, W, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined hereinbefore or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful in treating or inhibiting metabolic disorders related to insulin resistance or hyperglycemia (typically associated with obesity or glucose intolerance), atherosclerosis, gastrointestinal disorders, neurogenetic inflammation, glaucoma, ocular hypertension and frequent urination; and are particularly useful in the treatment or inhibition of type II diabetes.

Abstract: Novel proteins which contain a structural module conserved in the G protein coupled receptor superfamily, polynucleotides which encode these proteins, and methods for producing these proteins are provided. Diagnostic, therapeutic, and screening methods employing the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention are also provided.

Abstract: A homogenous, clear, veterinary gel composition which has a broad spectrum of efficacy against endoparasites over a prolonged period of time and which allows for higher concentrations of a mixture of parasiticidal agents in a single application. This composition is useful for treating and controlling endoparasiticidal infection and infestation in a homeothermic animal.

Abstract: Compounds of this invention increase plasma levels of high density lipoprotein or HDL, the “good” cholesterol and as such may be useful for treating diseases such as atherosclerosis.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 may be single substituents or fused to form spirocyclic or hetero-spirocyclic rings; R3 is H, OH, NH2, C1 to C6 alkyl, substituted C1 to C6 alkyl, C3 to C6 alkenyl, substituted C1 to C6 alkenyl, alkynyl, or substituted alkynyl, CORC; RC is H, C1 to C3 alkyl, substituted C1 to C3 alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, C1 to C3 alkoxy, substituted C1 to C3 alkoxy, C1 to C3 aminoalkyl, or substituted C1 to C3 aminoalkyl; R4 is H, halogen, CN, NO2, C1 to C6 alkyl, substituted C1 to C6 alkyl, alkynyl, or substituted alkynyl, C1 to C6 alkoxy, substituted C1 to C6 alkoxy, amino, C1 to C6 aminoalkyl, or substituted C1 to C6 aminoalkyl; and R5 is selected from a trisubstituted benzene ring of a five or six membered ring with 1, 2, or 3 heteroatoms from the group including O, S, SO, SO2 or NR6 and containing one or two independent substituents from the group including H, halogen, CN, NO2, amino, and C1 to C3 alky, C1 to C3 alkoxy, C1 to C3 a

Abstract: Adatanserin is useful for treating neurodegenerative disorders, chronic pain, and other disorders associated with dysfunctional glutamate release. Methods of treating the same comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of adatanserin or a pharmaceutical salt thereof, to a patient in need of said treatment.