Abstract: The invention relates to compositions which exhibit anti-tumor activity and which comprise a toluene sulfonamide at a concentration not previously recognized as being efficacious for this purpose. The compositions exhibit the ability to inhibit tumor growth, shrink (i.e., necrotize) tumors, and prevent tumor formation in humans. The invention also includes methods of making and using the compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are a compound of tramadol and a sugar substitute, pharmaceutical compositions and sustained-release formulations comprising the compound, and methods of treatment using the compound. The tramadol compound according to the present invention has reduced bitter taste of tramadol and is more acceptable to the patient.

Abstract: Substituted heteroaromatic compounds, and in particular substituted bicyclic heteroaromatic compounds of formula (I), wherein X is N or CH; A represents a fused 5, 6 or 7-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 5 heteroatoms which may be the same or different and which are selected from N, O or S(O)m, wherein m is as defined above, the heterocyclic ring containing a total of 1, 2 or 3 double bonds inclusive of the bond in the pyridine or pyrimidine ring to which it is fused, with the provisos that the heterocyclic ring does not form part of a purine and that the fused heterocyclic ring does not contain two adjacent O or S(O)m atoms.

Abstract: A method for topically treating rosacea is disclosed. In this method, an active material having the formula given below is applied to the patient at the site of said rosacea: wherein R1 is selected from —OH and C1-C3 alkyl OH; and R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently selected from —H, —OH, C1-C6 alkyl, and C3-C6 cycloalkyl. Preferred active materials include 1,2-cyclohexanediol, 1,3-cyclohexanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanediol, and mixtures of those materials. Methods for treating acne vulgaris, as well as colds, flu, sinusitis, and ear infections, using these actives are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound having a Rho kinase inhibitory activity, such as (+)-trans-4-(1-aminoethyl)-1-(4-pyridylcarbamoyl)-cyclohexane, has a renal interstitial fibrosis inhibitory action in renal interstitial fibrosis model mice and various other actions, and therefore, is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of renal diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and use of heterocyclic amines, and phenylazacycloalkane compounds, and their pharmacologically acceptable salts for the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).

Abstract: The instant invention provides compositions and methods for modeling post-Amadori AGE formation and the identification and characterization of effective inhibitors of post-Amadori AGE formation, and such identified inhibitor compositions. The instant invention also teaches new methods to treat or prevent diabetic nephropathy, oxidative stress, and protein crosslinking, comprising administering an amount effective of one of the compounds of the invention to treat or prevent the disorder.

Abstract: There is described a method of treatment of a patient requiring analgesia which comprises the separate, simultaneous or sequential administration of a therapeutically effective amount of an opioid analgesic, devazepide and a surfactant. There is also described a monophasic pharmaceutical composition comprising an amount of devazepide effective in the enhancement of opioid analgesia and a pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant.

Abstract: A method of reducing or inhibiting mucositis in a patient, which includes administering an inflammatory cytokine inhibitor or a mast cell inhibitor, or a combination thereof, is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of naltrexone and naloxone analogs, which are neutral antagonists at the &mgr; opioid receptor, for the treatment of drug dependency in a drug-dependent individual. Surprisingly, it has been found that administration of a therapeutically effect amount of the naloxone or naltrexone analogs described herein for the treatment of a drug dependency, can result in reduction of undesirable side effects resulting from current treatments using naloxone and naltrexone. For example, the treatment described herein can result in a reduction in the withdrawal symptoms and aversion encountered in the use of naloxone and naltrexone in the treatment of drug dependency. In addition, the naltrexone and naloxone analogs of the invention can be used for the treatment of pain in an individual in need thereof by modulating opoid pain treatment using neutral antagonists, for example, reversing respiratory depression withough causing other adverse effects.

Abstract: A method for purifying heat shock protein complexes is provided which comprises the steps of adding a solution containing heat shock protein complexes, in which heat shock proteins are associated with peptides, polypeptides, denatured proteins or antigens, to a column containing an ADP matrix to bind the heat shock proteins complexes to the ADP matrix and adding a buffer containing ADP to the column to remove the heat shock protein complexes in an elution product. Additionally a method for synthesizing heat shock protein complexes and purifying the complexes so product is provided which comprises the steps of adding heat shock proteins to an ADP matrix column to bind them to the matrix, adding a solution of peptides, polypeptides, denatured proteins or antigens to the column to bind them to the heat shock proteins as heat shock protein complexes and adding a buffer containing ADP to the column to remove the complexes in all elution product.

Abstract: A composition containing therapeutic agents and/or breath freshening agents for use in the oral cavity is disclosed. The carrier comprises water-soluble polymers in combination with certain ingredients and provides a therapeutic and/or cosmetic effect. The film is coated and dried utilizing existing coating technology and exhibits instant wettability followed by rapid dissolution/disintegration upon administration in the oral cavity.

Abstract: The invention refers to liquid pharmaceutical compositions containing hCG stabilised with a polyalcohol or a non-reducing sugar. Preferably, the compositions are stabilised with mannitol. In the preferred embodiments such compositions are aqueous solutions in a phosphate buffer at pH 7. Such compositions are ready to be injected and, therefore, the step of reconstitution of the lyophilised powder is avoided, thus simplifying the way of use.

Abstract: In a method for controlling sample introduction in microcolumn separation techniques, more particularly in capillary electrophoresis (CE), where a sample is injected as a sample plug into a sampling device which comprises at least a channel for the electrolyte buffer and a supply and drain channel for the sample. The supply and drain channels discharge into the electrolyte channel at respective supply and drain ports. The distance between the supply port and the drain port geometrically defines a sample volume. The injection of the sample plug into the electrolyte channel is accomplished electrokinetically by applying an electric field across the supply and drain channels for a time at least long enough that the sample component having the lowest electrophoretic mobility is contained within the geometrically defined volume. The supply and drain channels each are inclined to the electrolyte channel. Means are provided for electrokinetically injecting the sample into the sample volume.

Abstract: Compounds represented by formula (Ia) are disclosed by the invention, along with compositions and complexes thereof, optionally in combination with compounds of formula (Ib). Pharmaceutical formulations and methods of making and using such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new approach for cancer treatment by utilizing gene therapy combined with radiation therapy to enhance cytotoxicity in malignant cells. Specifically, the present invention demonstrates that molecular chemotherapy with the cytosine deaminase gene and 5-fluorocytosine is an effective radiosensitizing strategy which may lead to substantial improvement in tumor control, with less normal tissue toxicity than conventional systemic administration of 5-fluorouracil, that would translate into improved cure rates and better survival. A noninvasive method is described for continuous in vivo monitoring of 5-fluorouracil production via magnetic resonance spectroscopy An adenovirus encoding cytosine deaminase gene which selectively replicates in tumor cells with a defective p53 pathway was constructed. Also provided is an adenovirus which encodes a fusion protein of cytosine deaminase and uracil phosphoribosyltransferase.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating or preventing a disease in mammals having the characteristics of Type 1 diabetes comprising administering insulin or disease suppressive fragments of insulin or analogs thereof in oral or aerosol dosage forms to said mammals. Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical formulation or dosage forms for use in the methods.

Abstract: An enzyme in a dosage form for oral use in mammals is provided, wherein the enzyme has an activity of converting fat in a food material into 1,3-diglyceride and/or 1-monoglyceride. The enzyme has never been used conventionally for oral dosing to mammals. The enzyme in an oral dosage form can effectively decrease the body fat and/or internal fat in mammals in the course of general dietary life.

Abstract: In a method for controlling sample introduction in microcolumn separation techniques, more particularly in capillary electrophoresis (CE), where a sample is injected as a sample plug into a sampling device which comprises at least a channel for the electrolyte buffer and a supply and drain channel for the sample. The supply and drain channels discharge into the electrolyte channel at respective supply and drain ports. The distance between the supply port and the drain port geometrically defines a sample volume. The injection of the sample plug into the electrolyte channel is accomplished electrokinetically by applying an electric field across the supply and drain channels for a time at least long enough that the sample component having the lowest electrophoretic mobility is contained within the geometrically defined volume. The supply and drain channels each are inclined to the electrolyte channel. Means are provided for electrokinetically injecting the sample into the sample volume.

Abstract: Methods of treating cancer by administration of FMdC followed by administration of a platinate are disclosed.