Abstract: Embodiments relate to compositions and methods for the treatment of hair loss, which can include treatment of alopecia, via an application of a composition including an alkalizing agent and/or a sulfotransferase enzyme. The composition can be formulated to be an orally administered composition. In some embodiments, the composition is used to increase the response of minoxidil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for prevention or treatment of hypercortisolemia, the composition comprising allithiamine, fursultiamine, and benfotiamine, which are all derivatives of thiamine, or a mixed composition thereof. The composition for prevention or treatment of hypercortisolemia of the present invention can effectively treat or alleviate symptoms or disorders resulting from excessive secretion of cortisol, without surgical operations, and does not exhibit side effects caused by conventional medications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having a cell degeneration inhibitory action, particularly a motor neuron degeneration inhibitory action, which is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of motor neuron diseases (e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, progressive bulbar paralysis, progressive muscular atrophy, primary lateral sclerosis, progressive pseudobulbar paralysis, spinal muscular atrophy, Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia, multiple-system atrophy, Friedreich's ataxia) and the like. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are salt and solvate forms of. (1S,3?R,6?R,7?S,8?E,11?S,12?R)-6-chloro-7?-methoxy-11?,12?-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H,15?H-spiro[naphthalene-1,22?-[20]oxa[13]thia[1,14]diazatetracyclo[14.7.2.03,6.019,24]pentacosa[8,16,18,24]tetraen]-15?-one 13?,13?-dioxide (AMG 176): such as crystalline salt and solvate forms thereof. Also disclosed are methods of making the salt and solvate forms, and methods of treating diseases and disorders with the salt and solvate forms.

Abstract: Methods for preparing a salt of urolithin A and, in turn, urolithin A. Combining in an alkaline aqueous solution a copper-containing catalyst, 2-bromo-5-hydroxybenzoic acid, and resorcinol produces a salt of urolithin A. Urolithin A has been prepared by protonating a salt of the compound.

Abstract: A kit provides for sustained release of therapeutic agents for local treatment of cancer diseases by providing lyophilized Mitomycin C in a slowly releasing biocompatible hydrogel to be applied to affected tissue. The hydrogel comprises poloxamer 407, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and water. A lyophilized composition comprises mitomycin C and urea as a bulking agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 6-6 bicyclic ring-containing compound derivative and use thereof. The compound according to the present invention acts as a PRMT5 inhibitor, and thus can be effectively used in the prevention or treatment of diseases caused by PRMT5.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing an acrylonitrile dimer including: supplying an acrylonitrile monomer, a phosphorus-based catalyst, and an alcohol solvent to a reactor to perform a dimerization reaction to produce dimerized reactants (S10); cooling the dimerized reactants to crystallize the phosphorus-based catalyst (S20); separating the crystallized phosphorus-based catalyst (S30); and supplying the dimerized reactants from which the phosphorus-based catalyst is separated to a distillation column to separate the acrylonitrile dimer (S40).

Abstract: The invention provides certain difluorocyclohexyl-imidazopyridazinyl-imidazolidinone compounds of formula II as IL-17A inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using a compound of formula II to treat certain symptoms of psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The combination of (S)-2-(5-((3-ethoxypyridin-2-yl)oxy)pyridin-3-yl)-N-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and 4-(4-(1-Isopropyl-7-oxo-1,4,6,7-tetrahydrospiro[indazole-5,4?-piperidine]-1?-carbonyl)-6-methoxypyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for treatment of diseases, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), in mammals are described herein.

Abstract: A compound of formula (Ic) wherein X2 represents a —CO—NRk— group, wherein Rk represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, a —NH—CO—NH— group, a —OCH2— group, a —CH(OH)— group, a —NH—CO— group, a —O— group, a —O—(CH2)s—O—, a —CO— group, a —SO2— group, a divalent 5-membered heteroaromatic ring comprising 1, 2, 3 or 4 heteroatoms, a —NH—SO2— or a —SO2—NH— group; Y2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a (C1-C4)alkoxy group, a a group, a group, a morpholinyl group, optionally substituted by a (C1-C4)alkyl group, a piperazinyl group, a piperidinyl group, or a —CR1R2R3 group, or any of its pharmaceutically acceptable salt.

Abstract: This invention teaches a class of fluorinated benzensulfonamides of general structure I, as shown: which are useful for inhibiting protein amyloid aggregation. The compounds taught can be used in pharmaceutical compositions in effective amounts to treat illnesses that result from protein amyloid aggregation.

Abstract: The invention provides aza-heterocyclyl carboxamide and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and their use in the treatment of medical conditions, such as bacterial infections, and in inhibiting LpxC activity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations and methods of administering formulations to starve cells of nutrients, such as amino acids. The formulations can be substantially devoid of one or more non-essential amino acids. A formulation disclosed herein can be given to a subject to treat a disease, for example, cancer. Removing a particular amino acid or a combination of amino acids from the diet of a subject can lead to improved treatment of various diseases, including cancer. Reduction of amino acid levels in a subject reduces the production of proteins, metabolites, lipids, or nucleic acid that can promote cancer growth and metastasis.

Abstract: A method of pain management is described, for use by individuals experiencing pain from musculoskeletal pain, osteoarthritis, and/or joint pain, including pain attributable to inflammation, comprising administration of a formulation comprising a plurality of cannabinoids. Primary cannabinoids are present in the formulation in amounts according to a weight ratio of THC:CBC:CBD ranging from 5:5:5 to 5:1:5. Methods of using the formulation, doses and dosage forms are described, including a formulation pairing in which a first formulation comprising CBC:CBD at 1:5 to 5:5 is utilized at certain times of day when psychoactive effects of THC are not desired, and a second formulation comprising THC:CBC:CBD is used at other times of day, typically evening or bedtime.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a crystalline salt comprising 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid and an amino acid ethyl ester like L-phenylalanine ethyl ester or L-methionine ethyl ester, wherein the molar ratio of 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid to amino acid ethyl ester is from 1:0.3 to 1:3.0 (in mol/mol) and/or hydrates and/or solvates thereof as well as to a process of obtaining the same.

Abstract: This invention related to compounds having activity as muscarinic M1 or M1 and M4 receptor agonists which are useful in the treatment of diseases mediated by the muscarinic M1 and M4 receptors. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and the therapeutic uses of the compounds. Compounds provided are of formula (I) where X1; X2; X3; X4; Y; Z; n, R1 and R2 are defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are modulators of NLRP3, which may be used as medicaments for the treatment of proliferative disorders, such as cancer in a subject (e.g., a human).

Abstract: A near-infrared absorbing dye includes a compound represented by formula (A). Each of R11 to R14 is independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, or an alkyl, aryl or alaryl group. Each of pairs R11 and R12, R12 and R13, and R13 and R14 may combine with one another to form a monocyclic ring or a polycyclic ring in which from 2 to 4 rings are fused. Each of R15 and R16 is independently an alkyl or alaryl group. R15 and R16 may combine with one another to form a cyclohetero ring having from 5 to 10 members together with the nitrogen atom.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for sustained release of therapeutic agents for local treatment of cancer diseases involve embedding lyophilized mitomycin C in a slowly releasing biocompatible hydrogel applied to affected tissue. The mitomycin C is lyophilized in a composition using urea as a bulking agent, and the mitomycin C and the bulking agent are present in a ratio of from about 1:7 to about 1:9 in the lyophilized pharmaceutical composition.