Abstract: The present invention provides methods of regulating physiological and metabolic parameters and of treating diseases by administering metadichol to a subject in need of such regulation and/or treatment. Metadichol can be administered as a liquid or gel formulation.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions for treating disorders related to TRPA1 are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-nitrogen-heterocyclic-2-carboxamides and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, the use of these derivatives as pharmaceutically active agents, especially for the treatment and/or prevention of Axl receptor tyrosine kinase subfamily induced disorders, including cancer and primary tumor metastases, and pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one of said 1-nitrogen-heterocyclic-2-carboxamide derivatives and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agrochemical composition having excellent efficacy, which comprises, as active ingredient, 2-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-4-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-ethoxyphenyl]-4,5-dihydrooxazole. The aqueous agrochemical suspension composition comprising 2-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-4-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-ethoxyphenyl]-4,5-dihydrooxazole, at least one kind of alcohol selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol and glycerin, an inorganic thickener and a dispersant shows excellent efficacy.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for weight management in an individual in need thereof by determining the level of renal sufficiency of the individual and prescribing or administering a therapeutically effective amount of (R)-8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof to the individual, provided that the individual has a level of renal sufficiency selected from the group consisting of: no renal impairment, mild renal impairment, and moderate renal impairment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new use of citral for manufacturing a medicament for treating focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Particularly, the present invention discloses that citral is effective in alleviating symptoms of FSGS, including reducing glomerular epithelial hyperplasia lesions (EPHLs), peri-glomerular inflammation or glomerular hyalinosis or sclerosis, and also reducing proteinuria or hematuria or lowering serum urea nitrogen level or serum creatinine level in the subject.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising beta-alanylhistidine peptides and/or beta-alanines, and methods for administering these peptides and amino acids. In one aspect, the compositions and methods cause an increase in the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine and/or creatine.

Abstract: Methods are provided for reducing copper values for, by way of example, treating, preventing or ameliorating tissue damage such as, for example, tissue damage that may be caused by (i) disorders of the heart muscle (for example, cardiomyopathy or myocarditis) such as idiopathic cardiomyopathy, metabolic cardiomyopathy which includes diabetic cardiomyopathy, alcoholic cardiomyopathy, drug-induced cardiomyopathy, ischemic cardiomyopathy, and hypertensive cardiomyopathy, (ii) atheromatous disorders of the major blood vessels (macrovascular disease) such as the aorta, the coronary arteries, the carotid arteries, the cerebrovascular arteries, the renal arteries, the iliac arteries, the femoral arteries, and the popliteal arteries, (iii) drug induced, and metabolic (including hypertensive and/or diabetic disorders of small blood vessels (microvascular disease) such as the retinal arterioles, the glomerular arterioles, the vasa nervorum, cardiac arterioles, and associated capillary beds of the eye, the kidney, the h

Abstract: Travoprost medicament compositions for non-daily topical application are useful for simulating or inducing the growth and/or decreasing the loss and/or increasing the density and/or reducing the heterogeneity in the diameter of human hair shafts/follicles, e.g., for the treatment of androgenic alopecia, such medicament compositions being at least twice applied over a time interval of greater than 24 hours.

Abstract: Sodium channel blockers represented by the formula: are provided where the structural variables are defined herein. The invention also includes a variety of compositions, combinations and methods of treatment using these inventive sodium channel blockers.

Abstract: Methods for promoting osteogenesis to accelerate or enhance bone fracture healing, treat bone defects, and enhance bone formation are disclosed. The methods modulate an arachidonic acid metabolic or signaling pathway in general, and, in particular, utilize 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors. These molecules can be delivered alone or in combination with one or more agents that inhibit bone resorption, regulate calcium resorption from bone, enhance bone accumulation, enhance bone formation, induce bone formation, impair growth of microorganisms, reduce inflammation, and/or reduce pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a parasitic infection in an animal, particularly a filarial endoparasitic infection, comprising administering an effective amount of a Formula (I) compound or a Formula (II) compound stereoisomer thereof, or veterinarily acceptable salt of said compound or stereoisomer thereof, or in combination with at least one additional veterinary agent, wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R1e are as described herein.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or an N-oxide, a salt, a tautomer or a stereoisomer of said compound, or a salt of said N-oxide, tautomer or stereoisomer, wherein ring B and the pyrimidine to which it is fused, R4, R5, R6, R7, m and n have the meanings as given in the description and the claims, which are effective inhibitors of the Pi3K/Akt pathway, processes for their production and their use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth including valproic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. The composition may be applied to various industrial fields, including pharmaceutical, cosmetic and beauty aid industries.

Abstract: The problems of the present invention are to find a pharmaceutical composition and a method for treating cancer that exhibit excellent anti-tumor effect. Excellent anti-tumor effect is achieved when 4-(3-chloro-4-(cyclopropylaminocarbonyl)aminophenoxy)-7-methoxy- 6 quinolinecarboxamide or an analogous compound thereof, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof is used in combination with an anti-tumor platinum complex.

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods and compositions for treating Raynaud's disease and Raynaud's phenomenon are provided. Topical administration of a semisolid composition comprising a prostaglandin E1 compound provides the desired relief of the Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's phenomenon without the possible complications of systemic administration. The semisolid composition can be administered as needed, or in a regimen of several doses per day.

Abstract: Foaming alcohol compositions with selected dimethicone surfactants are disclosed. The dimethicone surfactants are PEG-8 to PEG-12 linear dimethicone surfactants and in particular PEG-10 linear dimethicone surfactant. The compositions are useful as antimicrobial products and in particular handcare or skincare products.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds of Formula (IA) and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that are tyrosine kinase inhibitors, in particular BTK, and are potentially useful for the treatment of diseases treatable by inhibition of tyrosine kinases such as cancer, inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, and the like. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and processes for preparing such compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Non-aqueous, ethanol-free taxane nanodispersion formulations are provided. Nanodispersion formulations of embodiments of the invention include a taxane, an oil, a non-ionic surfactant, a non-aqueous solvent, and an organic acid component, wherein the organic acid component is soluble in the non-aqueous solvent and the amount by weight of non-ionic surfactant is equal to or greater than the amount by weight of non-aqueous solvent. Also provided are methods of using the nanodispersion formulations, as well as kits that include the nanodispersion formulations. Non-aqueous, ethanol-free docetaxel nanodispersion formulations are provided. Nanodispersion formulations of embodiments of the invention include docetaxel, an oil, a non-ionic surfactant, a non-aqueous solvent, and an organic acid which is soluble in the non-aqueous solvent and is substantially free of any conjugate base. Also provided are methods of using the nanodispersion formulations, as well as kits that include the nanodispersion formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dipyridyl thiosemicarbazone compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 is cyclohexyl or ethyl; as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing those compounds, and the use of those compounds and compositions in the treatment of cancer.