Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating a cancer in a subject involving administering to the subject a compound of formula (II) or (II?): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are independently H, OH, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided is a compound of formula (II) or (II)?, wherein R1 and R2 are independently OH, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy, R3 and R4 are independently H, OH, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy, R6 is H, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy, R5 is H, OH or alkylcarbonyloxy, R6 is H or alkoxy, and R7 is H, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating a cancer in a subject involving administering to the subject a compound of formula (II) or (II?): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are independently H, OH, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided is a compound of formula (II) or (II)?, wherein R1 and R2 are independently OH, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy, R3 and R4 are independently H, OH, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy, R6 is H, alkoxy or alkylcarbonyloxy, R5 is H, OH or alkylcarbonyloxy, R6 is H or alkoxy, and R7 is H, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present application relates to pharmaceutical compositions for reducing glucose excursions in a normal subject or a subject having an insulin-related disorder or dysglycemia. The pharmaceutical composition contains one or more active agent-containing layers, which each contain a dry blended mixture including a therapeutically effective amount of a polar ionizable insulin-sensitizing oral hypoglycemic agent or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an amphipathic compound in monomelic form consisting of an amphipathic ionic compound in monomelic form. Each dry blended mixture contains a sufficient amount of the amphipathic ionic compound such that upon contact with an aqueous fluid, the amphipathic ionic compound forms a reverse micelle comprising the polar ionizable insulin-sensitizing oral hypoglycemic agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrostatic delivery system including a hydrostatic couple and an agent of interest. The hydrostatic couple includes at least one hydrodynamic fluid-imbibing polymer, and at least one hydrostatic pressure modulating agent. This delivery system has the ability to control the release of one or more agents of interest within a fluid environment following zero-order kinetics.

Abstract: The present application relates to pharmaceutical compositions for reducing glucose excursions in a normal subject or a subject having an insulin-related disorder or dysglycemia. The pharmaceutical composition contains one or more active agent-containing layers, which each contain a dry blended mixture including a therapeutically effective amount of a polar ionizable insulin-sensitizing oral hypoglycemic agent or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an amphipathic compound in monomelic form consisting of an amphipathic ionic compound in monomelic form. Each dry blended mixture contains a sufficient amount of the amphipathic ionic compound such that upon contact with an aqueous fluid, the amphipathic ionic compound forms a reverse micelle comprising the polar ionizable insulin-sensitizing oral hypoglycemic agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrostatic delivery system including a hydrostatic couple and an agent of interest. The hydrostatic couple includes at least one hydrodynamic fluid-imbibing polymer, and at least one hydrostatic pressure modulating agent. This delivery system has the ability to control the release of one or more agents of interest within a fluid environment following zero-order kinetics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrostatic delivery system comprising a hydrostatic couple and an agent of interest. The hydrostatic couple comprises, at least one hydrodynamic fluid-imbibing polymer, and at least one hydrostatic pressure modulating agent. This delivery system has the ability to control the release of one or more agent of interest within a fluid environment following zero-order kinetics.

Abstract: The invention can be summarized as follows. The present invention provides a reverse-micellar delivery system for enhanced absorption of an agent of interest across biological membranes such as the gastro-intestinal tract of mammals. The reverse-micelles comprise at least one ionic amphipathic compound, and at least one polar active agent ionizable in aqueous or physiological media. The delivery system facilitates transportation of the agent across the gastro-intestinal tract or other membranes and enhances the in-vivo release and availability of the agent(s) of interest within a fluid environment.

Abstract: The invention can be summarized as follows. The present invention provides a reverse-micellar delivery system for enhanced absorption of an agent of interest across biological membranes such as the gastro-intestinal tract of mammals. The reverse-micelles comprise at least one ionic amphiphathic compound, and at least one polar active agent ionizable in aqueous or physiological media. The delivery system facilitates transportation of the agent across the gastro-intestinal tract or other membranes and enhances the in-vivo release and availability of the agent(s) of interest within a fluid environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrostatic delivery system comprising a hydrostatic couple and an agent of interest. The hydrostatic couple comprises, at least one hydrodynamic fluid-imbibing polymer, and at least one hydrostatic pressure modulating agent. This delivery system has the ability to control the release of one or more agent of interest within a fluid environment following zero-order kinetics.