Abstract: This document provides methods and materials related to anti-Pyk2 antibodies. For example, anti-Pyk2 antibodies, methods for making anti-Pyk2 antibodies, and methods for using an anti-Pyk2 antibody to inhibit glioma cell migration are provided.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials related to anti-Pyk2 antibodies. For example, anti-Pyk2 antibodies, methods for making anti-Pyk2 antibodies, and methods for using an anti-Pyk2 antibody to inhibit glioma cell migration are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and compositions comprising the same, that are useful in modulating lyn kinase activity, treating obesity, type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and in reducing blood glucose level, weight gain, or fat depot level, or treating a disease or condition associated with the same.

Abstract: An image analysis system which can take an image, especially a brain image obtained by CT scan, transform the image by calculating a gradient matrix, and provide information which can form the basis of a diagnosis for a particular pathology, especially ischemic stroke in the brain, and a method for using the system is disclosed. The image analysis system can analyze an image to determine the presence and size of a region of edema, acute free blood, a mass, sulcal effacement, and other conditions to generate a diagnosis or probability of ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, a mass or other pathology in the brain.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inhibiting oxidative-stress induced cell death in a cell comprising contacting the cell with a composition comprising a benzoquinoid ansamycin. The present invention further provides a method of reducing neurological injury resulting from cardiac arrest or stroke comprising administering to a patient a composition comprising a benzoquinoid ansamycin.

Abstract: Spiro-heteroazolones are disclosed which are useful as aldose reductase inhibitors and as therapeutic agents for the treatment of complications arising from diabetes. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the spiro compounds and a method of treating diabetic complications are also disclosed.

Abstract: Racemic and chiral (2R,4R)-4-c-hydroxy-2-4-(substituted)chroman(and thiochroman)-4-acetic acids and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their use in the treatment of diabetic complications and intermediates therefor.

Abstract: Spiro-succinimides are disclosed which are useful as aldose reductase inhibitors and as therapeutic agents for the treatment of complications arising from diabetes. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the spiro- compounds and a method of treating diabetic complications are also disclosed.

Abstract: Spiro-imidazolones are disclosed which are useful as aldose reductase inhibitors and as therapeutic agents for the treatment of complications arising from diabetes. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the spiro compounds and a method of treating diabetic complications are also disclosed.

Abstract: A series of 2-guanidino-4-heteroarylthiazoles, wherein the heteroaryl substituent is selected from thiazolyl, triazolyl, imidazolyl, and 2-alkyl, 2-amino and 2-carboxamido derivatives thereof, are disclosed. The novel compounds have activity as antisecretory agents and histamine H.sub.2 antagonists and are useful for the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds of this invention and a method of using the compounds in the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the novel antisecretory compounds are also described.

Abstract: Compounds related to 3',4'-dihydrospiro[imidazolidine-4,1'(2'H)-naphthalene]2,3',5-trione, spiro[chroman-4,4'-imidazolidine]2,2',5'-trione and 1',2'-dihydrospiro[imidazolidine-4,4'-(3'H)-quinoline 2,2'5-trione and reduced products thereof as aldose reductase inhibitors.

Abstract: Spiro-oxazolidones, -thiazolidones and -imidazolidones are disclosed which are useful as aldose reductase inhibitors and as therapeutic agents for the treatment of complications arising from diabetes. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the spiro compounds and a method of treating diabetic complications are also disclosed.

Abstract: A series of 2-guanidino-4-heteroarylthiazoles, wherein the heteroaryl substituent is selected from thiazolyl, triazolyl, imidazolyl, and 2-alkyl, 2-amino and 2-carboxamido derivatives thereof, are disclosed. The novel compounds have activity as antisecretory agents and histamine H.sub.2 antagonists and are useful for the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds of this invention and a method of using the compounds in the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the novel antisecretory compounds are also described.

Abstract: A series of 2-guanidino-4-heteroarylthiazoles, wherein the heteroaryl substituent is selected from thiazolyl, triazolyl, imidazolyl, and 2-alkyl, 2-amino and 2-carboxamido derivatives thereof, are disclosed. The novel compounds have activity as antisecretory agents and histamine H.sub.2 antagonists and are useful for the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds of this invention and a method of using the compounds in the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the novel antisecretory compounds are also described.

Abstract: Heretofore unavailable 2-guanidino-4-(2-substituted-amino-4-imidazolyl)thiazoles; a novel process therefor, also advantageous for the preparation of known antiulcer 2-guanidino-4-(2-substituted-amino-4-imidazolyl)thiazoles; intermediate compounds therefor; and a method for treatment of ulcers in mammals therewith.

Abstract: A series of 2-guanidino-4-heteroarylthiazoles, wherein the heteroaryl substituent is selected from thiazolyl, triazolyl, imidazolyl, and 2-alkyl, 2-amino and 2-carboxamido derivatives thereof, are disclosed. The novel compounds have activity as antisecretory agents and histamine H.sub.2 antagonists and are useful for the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds of this invention and a method of using the compounds in the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the novel antisecretory compounds are also described.

Abstract: A series of 2-substituted-4-(4-imidazolyl)pyridines and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof as histamine H.sub.2 -receptor inhibitors for controlling gastric acidity.

Abstract: A series of novel 3-amino-5-(4-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole derivatives has been prepared, including their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts. These particular compounds are useful in therapy as anti-ulcer agents. Preferred member compounds include 3-amino-5-[2-(N-monomethylamino)-4-pyridyl]-1,2,4-triazole, 3-amino-5-[2-(N-monoethylamino)-4-pyridyl]-1,2,4-triazole and 3-amino-5-[2-(N,N-dimethylamino)-4-pyridyl]-1,2,4-triazole. Alternate methods of preparation are provided and the principal synthetic routes leading to the preferred compounds are described in some detail.

Abstract: 5-M-Tolyloxyuracil, in substantially pure form and also in unit dosage form in a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent. Its use in the treatment of peptic ulcer is claimed.