Abstract: A method for treating osteoporosis and related methods are disclosed. The methods generally comprise administering to a patient in need of treatment an effective amount of tris(8-quinolinolato)gallium(III) or an analog thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to nitroso derivatives including carboxylic acid and phosphoric acid esters of hydroxy nitroso compounds that donate nitroxyl (HNO) under physiological conditions. The compounds and compositions of the invention are useful in treating and/or preventing the onset and/or development of diseases or conditions that are responsive to nitroxyl therapy, including heart failure, ischemia/reperfusion injury and cancer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of nicotine delivery. The disclosure teaches a nicotine meta-salicylate. More specifically, the disclosure teaches a condensation nicotine aerosol where nicotine meta-salicylate is vaporized. This disclosure relates to aerosol nicotine delivery devices. The delivery devices can be activated by actuation mechanisms to vaporize thin films comprising a nicotine meta-salicylate. More particularly, this disclosure relates to thin films of nicotine salt with meta salicylic acid for the treatment of nicotine craving and for effecting smoking cessation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for activating the AMP-dependent protein kinase (AMPK) in a subject comprising administering the subject with a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the general Formula I, preferably salsolinol or reticuline. The pharmaceutical composition is able to activate AMPK, and thus is effective in the regulation of cell growth and metabolism, and the treatment of AMPK associated diseases.

Abstract: Rodenticidal soft bait compositions are provided which consist of a mixture, in the form of a paste, comprising vegetable flour, a fat which is not completely liquid at a temperature of 35° C. and at least one rodenticidally-active substance. The vegetable flour is present in the mixture in an amount of at least 60%, preferably 62 to 78%, by weight based on the total weight of the mixture. The weight ratio of the vegetable flour to fat in the mixture is 4:1 to 8:1, preferably 5:1 to 7.5:1. The soft bait compositions are extremely palatable to rodents such that rodents are encouraged to consume a sufficient amount to deliver a lethal dose of rodenticide in a single sitting. Also provided is a method for manufacturing the soft bait composition of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrimidine and pyridine compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, Y and G are as defined in the description, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, a process for preparing them, and their use in therapy of a disease responsive to inhibition of FGFR, for example, cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a vesicle composition comprising the following components (A), (B) and (C): (A) 0.0001 to 20 mass % of an organic acid represented by general formula (1): wherein R1 represents a natural sterin having a single hydroxy group or a hydrogenated product thereof or a residue which remains after a hydrogen atom is removed from the hydroxy group of bile acid, R2 represents a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, M represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, an alkali earth metal, ammonium, an alkanolammonium having 2 to 9 carbon atoms in total, an alkylammonium or alkenylammonium having 1 to 22 carbon atoms in total, pyridinium substituted with an alkyl group or alkenyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms or a basic amino acid, (B) 0.0001 to 10 mass % of a sphingosine, and (C) water, and having a pH of 2 to 11.

Abstract: A method of controlling or adjusting release of an active ingredient from a dosage form comprising the active ingredient and a polysaccharide derivative has been found. The method comprises the steps of a) providing a composition comprising a polysaccharide derivative and a controlled amount of a liquid diluent, based on the dry weight of the polysaccharide derivative, b) subjecting the composition to a dry-grinding operation to provide a dry-ground polysaccharide derivative, and c) incorporating the dry-ground polysaccharide derivative and an active ingredient into a dosage form.

Abstract: A method of controlling or adjusting release of an active ingredient from a dosage form comprising the active ingredient and a polysaccharide derivative has been found. The method comprises the steps of a) providing a composition comprising a polysaccharide derivative and a controlled amount of a liquid diluent, based on the dry weight of the polysaccharide derivative, b) subjecting the composition to a dry-grinding operation to provide a dry-ground polysaccharide derivative, and c) incorporating the dry-ground polysaccharide derivative and an active ingredient into a dosage form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) in the treatment of nausea and vomiting. Preferably the THCV is isolated and/or purified from cannabis plant extracts. Preferably the nausea and/or vomiting is caused by the effects of a medication such as a chemotherapeutic agent.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of inhibiting or reversing the progression of cataract formation or presbyopia in an eye by administering a ?-crystallin charge masking agent. Both presbyopia and cataracts are caused by aggregation of the soluble crystalline lens proteins called the crystallins.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds that are sodium channel inhibitors and to their use in the treatment of various disease states, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In particular embodiments, the structure of the compounds is given by Formula I: wherein Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, X, Y, R2, R3 and R4 are as described herein, to methods for the preparation and use of the compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.

Abstract: The present invention inter alia provides a method, and uses thereof, of predicting statin-induced muscle toxicity or its complications, such as myalgia, myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, by detecting the lipid concentrations or lipid ratios of a biological sample and comparing it to a control. This method has identified lipid markers that are more specific and sensitive in detecting these statin-induced muscle toxicity than the currently utilized clinical markers. Also provided is an antibody towards said lipids, and the use thereof for predicting, diagnosing, statin-induced muscle toxicity. The invention additionally relates to kits comprising lipids and/or an antibody thereto, for use in the prediction and/or diagnosis of statin-induced muscle toxicity.

Abstract: The invention relates to the compound of or its pharmaceutical acceptable salts, as well as polymorphs, solvates, enantiomers, stereoisomers and hydrates thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of compounds of formula I, and methods for treating or preventing neuromuscular disorders and neurodegenerative diseases may be formulated for oral, buccal, rectal, topical, transdermal, transmucosal, intravenous, or parenteral-administration, or syrup, or injection. Such compositions may be used to treatment or management of neuromuscular disorders and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, scleroderma, restless leg syndrome, hypertension and gestational hypertension.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating conditions, which may be associated with elevated levels of plasma cells and/or B-cells, with a therapeutically effective amount of dexpramipexole or pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the tartrate salt of 5-chloro-thiophene-2-carboxylic acid [(S)-2-[2-methyl-3-(2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-benzenesulfonylamino]-3-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-3-oxo-propyl]amide, to its crystalline form, to its preparation and to its therapeutic use.

Abstract: Synthetic noribogaine preferably free of ibogaine and, optionally, one or more of other naturally occurring Tabernanth iboga alkaloids, is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antibacterial agent composition which is highly safe and has excellent antibacterial abilities, by using a silicon-containing compound that is obtained by a specific manufacturing method. The antibacterial agent composition has a more stable antibacterial component, and is capable of imparting antibacterial abilities to teeth, while being also capable of cleaning an article or the mouth. Also disclosed are: an antiviral agent composition which is highly safe and has excellent virus deactivation abilities; an antibacterializing method, a cleaning/mouth rinsing method, each using the antibacterial agent composition or the antiviral agent composition; and a method for fixing an antibacterial agent or an antiviral agent. The antibacterial agent composition may contain a silicon-containing compound which is represented by general formula (1) and obtained by reacting a specific triethoxysilyl compound in an ethanol solvent.

Abstract: The invention features a method for inhibiting one or more voltage-gated ion channels in a cell by contacting the cell with (i) a first compound that activates a channel-forming receptor that is present on nociceptors and/or pruriceptors; and (ii) a second compound that inhibits one or more voltage-gated ion channels when applied to the internal face of the channels but does not substantially inhibit said channels when applied to the external face of the channels, wherein the second compound is capable of entering nociceptors or pruriceptors through the channel-forming receptor when the receptor is activated. The invention also features a quarternary amine derivative or other permanently or transiently charged derivative of a compound that inhibits one or more voltage-gated ion channels when applied to the internal face of the channels but does not substantially inhibit said channels when applied to the external face of the channels.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds that are sodium channel inhibitors and to their use in the treatment of various disease states, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In particular embodiments, the structure of the compounds is given by Formula I: wherein Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, X, Y, R2, R3 and R4 are as described herein, to methods for the preparation and use of the compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.