Abstract: The present invention relates to new pentacyclic triterpenes, their preparation method and use. The compounds of the present invention could effectively treat psoriasis and selectively inhibit in vitro differentiation of the TH1 and TH17 cells, thereby could be used to treat the TH1- or TH17-mediated autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medicament in the form of daily units, which contain an active ingredient combination consisting of a hormone combination with contraceptive action consisting of at least one oestrogen selected from the group consisting of estradiol and ethinyl estradiol and at least one gestagen selected from the group consisting of chlormadinone acetate, 3-?-OH-chlormadinone acetate, 3-?-OH-chlormadinone acetate, 3-?-acetoxy-chlormadinone acetate and 3-?-acetoxy-chlormadinone acetate, and at least one insulin sensitiser and which are combined to provide a dosage form with daily units which only contain an insulin sensitiser as the sole active ingredient, and to the use of this dosage form for preventing or treating pathological disorders caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and for simultaneous contraception.

Abstract: The present invention provides heterocyclylamine derivatives of Formula I: wherein the variables are defined herein, that modulate the activity of phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks) and are useful in the treatment of diseases related to the activity of PI3Ks including, for example, inflammatory disorders, immune-based disorders, cancer, and other diseases.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods administering various compounds in conjunction with dextromethorphan to a human being. Dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and methods related to dextromethorphan or dextrorphan and bupropion, hydroxybupropion, erythrohydroxybupropion, threohydroxybupropion, or a metabolite or prodrug of any of these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition which comprises (a) a PDE3/PDE4 inhibitor which is 9,10-Dimethoxy-2-(2,4,6-trimethylphenylimino)-3-(N-carbamoyl-2-aminoethyl)-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrimido[6,1-a]isoquinolin-4-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof and (b) a muscarinic receptor antagonist.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods administering various compounds in conjunction with dextromethorphan to a human being. Dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and methods related to dextromethorphan or dextrorphan and bupropion, hydroxybupropion, erythrohydroxybupropion, threohydroxybupropion, or a metabolite or prodrug of any of these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory condition in a patient are disclosed. The pharmaceutical compositions and methods include the use of vincamine or a vincamine derivative, either alone or in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents, including a steroid (preferably a corticosteroid), an angiotensin II receptor (type 1) antagonist, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting drug-resistant HIV-1 integrase in a subject comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, having a structure of: wherein X is N, C(OH), or CH; Y is H or OH; each of Z1-Z5 is independently H or halogen; R4 is H, OH, NH2, NHR8, NR8R9 or R8; R5, R6, and R7 is each independently H, halogen, OR8, R8, NHR8, NR8R9, CO2R8, CONR8R9, SO2NR8R9, or R5 and R6 together with the carbon atoms to which R5 and R6 are attached form an optionally-substituted carbocycle or optionally-substituted heterocycle; and R8 and R9 is each independently H, optionally-substituted alkyl, optionally-substituted alkenyl, optionally-substituted alkynyl, optionally-substituted aryl, optionally-substituted cycloalkyl, optionally-substituted cycloalkylene, optionally-substituted heterocycle, optionally-substituted amide, optionally-substituted ester, or R8 and R9 together with the nitrogen t

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to the use of sapacitabine, or a metabolite thereof, in the preparation of a medicament for treating a proliferative disorder, wherein the sapacitabine or metabolite thereof is administered in a dosing regimen comprising at least one treatment cycle, wherein said treatment cycle comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of sapacitabine or metabolite thereof for about 2 to about 6 days per week, for 2 weeks out of 3 weeks. Another aspect of the invention relates to the use of sapacitabine, or a metabolite thereof, in the preparation of a medicament for treating cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more cannabinolds in the manufacture of medicaments for use in the treatment of diseases and conditions benefiting from neutral antagonism of the CB, cannabinoid receptor. Preferably the cannabinoid is tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV). Preferably the diseases and conditions to be treated are taken from the group: obesity, schizophrenia, epilepsy, cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's, bone disorders, bulimia, obesity associated with type II diabetes (non-insulin dependant diabetes) and in the treatment of drug, alcohol and nicotine abuse or dependency.

Abstract: Methods for modulating (inhibiting or stimulating) retinoid-related orphan receptor ? (ROR?) activity. This modulation has numerous effects, including inhibition of TH-17 cell function and/or TH-17 cell activity, and inhibition of re-stimulation of TH-17 cells, which are beneficial to treatment of inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Stimulation of ROR? results in stimulation of TH-17 cell function and/or activity which is beneficial for immune-enhancing compositions (e.g., vaccines).

Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing, as active ingredients, (a) a benzoylpyridine derivative represented by the following formula or its salt: wherein X is a halogen atom, a nitro group, a substitutable hydrocarbon group, a substitutable alkoxy group, a substitutable aryloxy group, a substitutable cycloalkoxy group, a hydroxyl group, a substitutable alkylthio group, a cyano group, a carboxyl group which may be esterified or amidated, or a substitutable amino group, n is 1, 2, 3 or 4; R1 is a substitutable alkyl group, R2? is a substitutable alkyl group, a substitutable alkoxy group, a substitutable aryloxy group, a substitutable cycloalkoxy group or a hydroxyl group, p is 1, 2 or 3, and R2? is a substitutable alkoxy group or a hydroxyl group, provided that at least two of R2? and R2? optionally form a condensed ring containing an oxygen atom and (b) at least one other fungicide.

Abstract: The invention relates to compound of the formula (I); or a salt thereof, wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification; to its preparation, to its use as medicament and to medicaments comprising it.

Abstract: In one aspect, compositions provide antimicrobial therapy as topical disinfectants. Particularly, one aspect relates to an alcohol containing antimicrobial composition that includes at least one paraben, a redox compound and an organic acid at a concentration of from about 1.5 percent to about 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other aspects, antimicrobial compositions are used to topically sanitize wounds, skin areas and/or to disinfect surgical instruments or other surfaces. Still, in further aspects, methods, devices and kits relating to an antimicrobial composition are provided.

Abstract: Compositions and their use in the treatment or prevention of hyperglycemia and related diseases or disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of treating diseases caused by cell division or that are treated by inhibiting mitosis by administering two doses of an inhibitor of mitosis between the biologically effective dose and the maximum tolerated dose in a dosing cycle that allows for the recovery or subsiding of side effects, wherein the second dose is administered 24 to 48 hours after the first dose.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds having the Formulae (Ia-Ie), (II), (IIIa-IIId), (IVa-IVc), (Va-Vb), (VIa-VIe), (VII), (VIIIa-VIIIc), and (IX), pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and solvates thereof, compositions of any of thereof and methods for the treatment of a condition associated with a dysfunction in proteostasis comprising an effective amount of these compounds.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for treating inflammation in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a modified hyaluronan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein said hyaluronan or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester comprises at least one sulfate group and the primary C-6 hydroxyl proton of at least one N-acetyl-glucosamine residue is substituted with a C1-C10 unsubstituted alkyl group or fluoroalkyl group.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating, ameliorating, or preventing immune disorders, allergic disorders, or inflammatory disorders, or combinations thereof, or providing hepatoprotection in subject. In one aspect, the method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a ?-hydroxy-?-aminophosphonate or ?-amino-?-aminophosphonate.

Abstract: A derivative of nicotinic acid N-oxide is described having formula (I): that acts as inhibitor of enzyme 3-hydroxyanthranilate-3,4-dioxygenase (3HAO), and is thus able to reduce QUIN biosynthesis in vivo under excitotoxic or pathological conditions, said compound being at the same time also chemically stable towards auto-oxidation.