Abstract: A tachykinin antagonist is useful, alone or in conjunction with other agents, for altering circadian rhythmicity and alleviating circadian rhythm disorders and for enhancing and improving the quality of sleep.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of suppressing the activation of Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor gamma in a mammalian body by administering an effective amount of bisphenol A diglycidyl ether to a mammal, methods of suppressing the accumulation of fat in the mammalian fat cell or adipose tissue by administering an effective amount of bisphenol A diglycidyl ether to a mammal, methods of preventing or alleviating mammalian obesity by administering an effective amount of bisphenol A diglycidyl ether to a mammal, bisphenol A diglycidyl ether for use as an active pharmaceutical substance or composition for the treatment of obesity, and uses of bisphenol A diglycidyl either for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of obesity.

Abstract: The use of benzamide and nicotinamide analogs, in particular N-substituted benzamides and nicotinamides, other than benzamides with N-pyridinyl substitutions, as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: A tyrosine-substituted hirudin analog has antithrombogenic activity. Further simultaneous reaction at native tyrosine residues is prevented by mutation at those sites to encode nonreactive amino acids. Several novel strategies for coupling the hirudin analog to solid surfaces while simultaneously conserving antithrombogenic activity are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for magnetorelaxometric quantitative detection of analytes in liquid and solid phases, compounds for magnetorelaxometric detection, and their use in analysis and immunomagnetography.

Abstract: The present invention provides glycosylated protein-liposome compositions which are useful for the targeted delivery of a therapeutic agent. The compositions contain an oxidized protein, typically an antibody, which is covalently attached to a lipid by means of a crosslinking agent having an acid hydrazide functionality on one terminus and a sulfhydryl functionality on the other terminus. The lipid is present in a liposome formulation. Methods for preparing the compositions are also provided. In the methods, a glycosylated protein is first oxidized then reacted with a lining group having an acid hydrazide on one end and a sulfhydryl or protected sulfhydryl group on the other end. The resultant modified protein is then reacted with a liposome formulation of a lipid having a sulfhydryl reactive functional group to covalently attach the protein to the liposome.

Abstract: Transfer-resistant cosmetic/dermatological compositions (e.g., lipcolors) formulated as supple and homogeneous doughs, advantageously via extrusion, include a fatty phase which comprises at least one volatile oil, at least one phenylated silicone oil and at least 12% by weight of at least one wax.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods of lowering serum cholesterol and inhibiting smoother muscle cell proliferation, particularly restenosis, in humans, and inhibiting uterine fibroid disease and endometriosis in women comprising administering to a human/woman in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, halo, or trifluoromethyl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each are the same or different C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group;n is an integer from 2 to 6; andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or combine to form a substituent selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidino, morpholino, piperidino, piperazino, 4-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl)piperazino, and 4-phenyl-piperazino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for peptides or protein fragments displayed on scaffolds and libraries of sequences encoding peptides or protein fragments displayed on scaffolds that permit the properties of the library to be easily and quantitatively monitored are disclosed. The scaffold is a protein that is capable of emitting light. Thus, analysis of the expression of individual members of the library when they are expressed in cells may be carried out using instruments that can analyze the emitted light, such as flow sorter (FACS), a spectrophotometer, a microtitre plate reader, a CCD, a fluorescence microscope, or other similar device. This permits screening of the expression library in host cells on a cell-by-cell basis, and enrichment of the library for sequences that have predetermined characteristics.

Abstract: A method is provided of inhibiting the narrowing of the vascular tubular walls of an animal by the proliferation of endothelial cells in the area of trauma after the vascular tubular walls have been traumatized, the method comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective non-toxic amount of a form of hyaluronic acid selected from the group consisting of hyaluronic acid and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof to the animal to inhibit the narrowing of the vascular tubular walls by the proliferation of endothelial cells into the area of trauma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a glutamate abnormality and a method of effecting a neuronal activity in an animal using a NAALADase inhibitor, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a NAALADase inhibitor for treating a glutamate abnormality and effecting a neuronal activity in an animal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating acne using short-term contact with an acetylenic retinoid, preferably tazarotene and related compounds.

Abstract: A dosage form for intranasal and/or inhalation administration of an analgesic having low opioid receptor binding activity to a warm blooded animal, that includes a pharmaceutically effective amount of the analgesic. A preferred analgesic is tramadol, a tramadol and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, metabolite or derivative thereof. Methods of making and using the formulation according to the invention are also provided.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions with heretofore unknown and enhanced physical, chemical, and biological properties are prepared by combining known biologically active parent compounds with oxo thia azabicyclo compounds, such as lactam and .beta.-lactam compounds, capable of rapidly transporting the parent compounds in undegraded form to their target sites of action. A process for combining the parent compound with .beta.-lactam compounds consists of dissolving the parent compound in a polar solvent, adding a .beta.-lactam compound, incubating the resulting mixture, followed by drying, and subjecting the remaining solid material to solvent washing or extraction to further purify the new pharmaceutical composition. The new pharmaceutical composition possesses the biological and therapeutic activity of the parent compound and the barrier penetrating characteristics of the .beta.

Abstract: A new and improved formulation of a dual chain quaternary ammonium chloride compound and iodine/potassium iodide complex to serve as a disinfectant and sanitizer on surfaces and tissue as well as being utilized as an immersion solution in health care areas. The dual-quat with iodine formulation of the present invention is more useful over a wide range of areas and uses and is also more stable over a wide variety of water combinations. It improves efficacy, reduces toxicity, increases the spectrum of the antimicrobial effectiveness and broadens the effective usage of the complex into new areas of application.

Abstract: The invention is humanized CT-M-01 monoclonal antibody molecule-drug conjugates prepared from the family of methyltrithio antitumor agents.

Abstract: Compounds used to treat cancer which inhibit carboxy terminal proteolysis of proteins having a carboxyl-terminal -CAAX motif (C=cysteine, A=aliphatic amino acid, and X=any amino acid). The compounds have the formula W--Y--CH.sub.2 --Q, where:1) W is a substituted or unsubstituted farnesyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted geranylgeranyl group, or a lipophilic alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or arylalkyl hydrocarbon group;2) Y is: ##STR1## wherein T.sub.1 is: --H, --CH.sub.3, --F, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --X.sub.1 ; in which n is an integer <20; and X.sub.1 is: --SH, --COOH, or --CONH.sub.2 ;T.sub.2 is: --N-benzxyloxycarbonyl (Boc), N--.phi.--, in which .phi. is an amino acid or a polypeptide reside; and ##STR2## wherein X.sub.2 is a peptide residue linked to carbon via the amino terminal nitrogen; and X.sub.3 is a peptide residue linked via an alpha carbon of the peptide; n is an integer <20, X.sub.4 is a halide and .beta. is an amino acid residue.

Abstract: Abtides are provided. Abtides are peptides identified by a two-step process of screening random peptide libraries. In the first step, the target ligand is an antibody or receptor (or derivative thereof). The peptides identified in the first screening step are used as target ligands in the second screening step. The peptides identified in the second screening step are abtides. Abtides possess binding specificities that are similar to the binding specificities of the antibodies or receptors that are used in the first screening step. Abtides may be used in place of antibodies in many assays or therapeutic applications.Abtides binding to polymorphic epithelial mucin (PEM) are provided.Also provided are methods of obtaining abtides as well as diagnostic and therapeutic compounds containing abtides.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds which mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetics have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetics of this invention are also disclosed, as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members.

Abstract: Kalahide F. of formula I below, may be isolated from a secoglossan. The compound may be used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions or in the treatment of tumors or viral conditions.