Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-(substituted phenyl)-N′-[&ohgr;-(3-substituted phenyl-4-isoxazolecarbonylamino)alkyl]piperazines, their N-oxides, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are endowed with enhanced selectivity for alpha1-adrenergic receptors and a low activity in lowering blood pressure. The compounds are useful in the treatment of obstructive syndromes of the lower urinary tract, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), and other conditions. The compounds may be administered alone or in combination with an anticholinergic compound.

Abstract: Light emitting compounds of the formula where R1 is a light-emitting moiety, R2 is a CRF-related peptide and fragment, derivative or analog thereof and L is a linker moiety, which may be present or absent. The peptide is linked at a first amino acid position to (C—X) which, in turn, is selected from the group including C═O, C═S, CH(OH), C═C═O, C═NH, CH2, CH(OR), CH(NR), CH(R), CR3R4, and C(OR3)OR4 where R, R3, and R4 are alkyl moieties or substituted alkyl moieties. Optionally the compound may include a linker moiety between the peptide and the C—X binding group. Preferably, the compound exhibits substantial biological activity in the presence of receptors having affinities for CRF-related peptides.

Abstract: Methods for treating cardiovascular and related diseases such as hypertrophy, hypertension, congestive heart failure, ischemia, ischemia reperfusion injuries in various organs, arrhythmia, and myocardial infarction, are described. The methods are directed to concurrently administering a compound such as pyridoxal-5′-phosphate, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal, or a 3-acylated pyridoxal analogue with a therapeutic cardiovascular compound.

Abstract: Light emitting compounds of the formula: where R1 is a light-emitting moiety and R2 is a motilin peptide and fragment, derivative or analog thereof The peptide is linked at a first amino acid position to (C—X) which, in turn, is selected from the group including C═O, C═S, CH(OH), C═C═O, C═NH, CH2, CH(OR), CH(NR), CH(R), CR3R4, and C(OR3)OR4 where R, R3, and R4 are alkyl moieties or substituted alkyl moieties. Optionally the compound may include a linker moiety between the peptide and the C—X binding group. Preferably, the compound exhibits substantial biological activity in the presence of receptors having affinities for motilin peptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods useful for the treatment of neoplastic diseases, tumor cells, and the treatment of cancer delivering compounds of the formula The invention provides various methods of delivering such compounds, combinations of treatments, and altering such compounds to enhance their effectiveness.

Abstract: A method of treating an anti-reflective coating on a substrate. The method includes exposing the anti-reflective coating to a dosage of ultraviolet radiation sufficient to result in the direct removal of at least a portion of the exposed anti-reflective coating.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of treating traumatic brain injury (TBI) or hypoxic or ischemic stroke, comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment an NR2B subtype selective N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist in combination with either: (a) a neutrophil inhibitory factor (NIF); (b) a sodium channel antagonist; (c) a nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor; (d) a glycine site antagonist; (e) a potassium channel opener; (f) an AMPA/kainate receptor antagonist; (g) a calcium channel antagonist; (h) a GABA-A receptor modulator (e.g., a GABA-A receptor agonist); or (i) an antiinflammatory agent.

Abstract: Regenerative growth of an adult mammalian central nervous system neuron axon subject to growth inhibition by endogenous, myelin growth repulsion factors is promoted by delivering to the axon a therapeutically effective amount of a specific inhibitor of protein kinase C, whereby regenerative growth of the axon is promoted and a resultant promotion of the regenerative growth of the axon is detected.

Abstract: The invention provides a therapeutic aqueous composition comprising: (i) a therapeutically effective amount of a hexahydro-5-pyrimidinamine compound, e.g. hexetidine; (ii) a salification acidic compound; and (iii) a polyalkoxylated fatty alcohol. The composition shows enhanced stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing unstimulated whole saliva in a patient. The method comprises orally administering an effective amount of a disaccharide, such as maltose, trehalose, or anhydrous crystalline maltose, to the patient in a dosage form such as a lozenge. The disaccharide can also be administered in combination with an effective amount of vitamin C, or a derivative thereof, such as a vitamin C ester. The invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a disaccharide in combination with vitamin C, or a derivative thereof, such as a vitamin C ester. The method is used to treat diseases such as Sjögren's syndrome and xerostomia.

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions against peptic ulcer as well as to a method of treating peptic ulcer. The compositions contain and the method of treatment employs zinc hyaluronate as an active ingredient having a molecular weight in the range of 500,000 to 1,200,000 daltons.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating an animal, preferably a human, suffering from or predisposed to a physical disorder by administering an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one RAR antagonist, preferably an RAR&agr; antagonist, and at least one RXR agonist. The combination of an RXR agonist, which has no therapeutic effects alone, with an RAR antagonist allows the use of lower doses of the RAR antagonist than were previously thought to be efficacious; this approach obviates many of the undesirable physiological side-effects of treatment with RAR antagonists.

Abstract: Invented are non-peptide TPO mimetics. Also invented is a method of treating thrombocytopenia, in a mammal, including a human, in need thereof which comprises administering to such mammal an effective amount of a selected hydroxy-1-azobenzene derivative.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of treating male impotence in a person in need of such treatment, which comprises enhancing the effectiveness of the person's immune system by the administration to such person of an effective amount of at least one water-soluble aminoacid represented by formula (I) X—CnH2n—CR(NH2)COOH  (I) wherein X represents a hydrogen atom (H) or a carbamoyl group (CONH2), R is hydrogen or a methyl (CH3) group, and n is a whole number from 1 to 4.

Abstract: The invention relates to piperazine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their medical use. The novel compounds are antagonists of tachykinins, including substance P and other neurokinins.

Abstract: This invention is a safe and effective composition and method for treating acute migraine attacks using pseudoephedrine, acetaminophen, and other agents in an orally administrated form to alleviate the pain and cluster of symptoms characteristic of migraine attacks such as nausea, photophobia, phonophobia, and functional disabilities as well as the prodrome phase of a migraine attack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition useful for qualitative screening of phosphate solubilizing microorganism, and also relates to a synergistic composition for qualitative screening of phosphate solubilizing microorganisms, based upon visual observation.

Abstract: A method and compositions for inhibiting excessive scar formation and adhesions by administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of an angiogenesis inhibitor. In the preferred embodiment, the angiogenesis inhibitor is selective, such as a fumagillol derivative like 0-chloroacetylcarbamoyl-Fumagillol (TNP-470, TAP Pharmaceuticals), thalidomide, or a selective drug having more than one activity, such as minocycline or penicilliamine which also have antibiotic activity. Less selective compounds can also be used, such as the cytokine IL12. Patients to be treated include those having experienced trauma, surgical intervention, burns, and other types of injuries. The inhibitor is administered in an amount effective to decrease excessive scarring, defined as formation of high density tissue including cells and connective tissue, without preventing normal wound closure. The inhibitors can be administered systemically and/or locally or topically, as needed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to various formulations of taxanes having improved solubility as compared to paclitaxel, particularly formulations of such taxane derivatives for oral or parenteral administration to a patient.

Abstract: The present invention describes a therapeutic method useful for treating or preventing a condition of platelet aggregation in a subject including administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound or composition that inhibits JAK-3 and/or tyrosine phosphorylation of STAT-3 and inhibits thrombin induced platelet aggregation. The condition of platelet aggregation includes hematopoietic and cerbrovascular diseases.