Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for reversing advanced glycosylation end product-mediated cross-linking and protein aging. Accordingly, compositions are described which comprise thiazolium compounds substituted with heterocyclic groups which are capable of reversing the formation of advanced glycosylation end product cross-links. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are disclosed, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated. Such compounds have particular application in the treatment of protein aging such as is responsible for the complications of aging and diabetes.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to compounds and compositions including pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and associated methods that uncouple sugar-mediated coupling of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and other biomaterials, and any combination thereof. In another embodiment, the compositions and associated methods have utility in vivo to reduce the deleterious effects of sugar-mediated coupling processes in an organism, when the organism is exposed to the compound or composition internally, by ingestion, transdermal application, or other means. In yet another embodiment, the compositions and associated methods are useful for the ex-vivo treatment of organs, cells and tissues and external treatment of hair, nails and skin to rejuvenate them by changing deformability and increase the tissue diffusion coefficient. In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for reversing advanced glycosylation end product-mediated cross-linking and protein aging. Accordingly, compositions are described which comprise thiazolium compounds substituted with heterocyclic groups which are capable of reversing the formation of advanced glycosylation end product cross-links. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are disclosed, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated. Such compounds have particular application in the treatment of protein aging such as is responsible for the complications of aging and diabetes.

Abstract: Provided, among other things, is a compound of the formula:

Abstract: Provided are, among other things, lipid-lowering or glucose-lowering methods and compounds, particularly lipid-lowering or glucose-lowering compounds, with an A-B ring structure as follows: wherein the dotted line between carbons 5 and 6, the dotted line between carbon 4 and R2, and the dotted line between carbon 11 and R3 each independently represent an optional double bond from the respective numbered carbon to a linked carbon, and wherein X is hydroxy or, together with Y is oxy linking carbon 8 and carbon 12.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to compounds and compositions including pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and associated methods that uncouple sugar-mediated coupling of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and other biomaterials, and any combination thereof. In another embodiment, the compositions and associated methods have utility in vivo to reduce the deleterious effects of sugar-mediated coupling processes in an organism, when the organism is exposed to the compound or composition internally, by ingestion, transdermal application, or other means. In yet another embodiment, the compositions and associated methods are useful for the ex-vivo treatment of organs, cells and tissues and external treatment of hair, nails and skin to rejuvenate them by changing deformability and increase the tissue diffusion coefficient. In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for reversing advanced glycosylation end product-mediated cross-linking and protein aging. Accordingly, compositions are described which comprise thiazolium compounds substituted with heterocyclic groups which are capable of reversing the formation of advanced glycosylation end product cross-links. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are disclosed, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated. Such compounds have particular application in the treatment of protein aging such as is responsible for the complications of aging and diabetes.

Abstract: Provided are, among other things, lipid-lowering or glucose-lowering methods and compounds, particularly lipid-lowering or glucose-lowering compounds, with an A-B ring structure as follows: 1

Abstract: Provided, among other things, is a compound of the formula: 1

Abstract: Provided are, among other things, lipid-lowering or glucose-lowering methods and compounds, particularly lipid-lowering or glucose-lowering compounds, with an A-B ring structure as follows: wherein the dotted line between carbons 5 and 6, the dotted line between carbon 4 and R2, and the dotted line between carbon 11 and R3 each independently represent an optional double bond from the respective numbered carbon to a linked carbon, and wherein X is hydroxy or, together with Y is oxy linking carbon 8 and carbon 12.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for reversing advanced glycosylation end product-mediated cross-linking and protein aging. Accordingly, compositions are described which comprise thiazolium compounds substituted with heterocyclic groups which are capable of reversing the formation of advanced glycosylation end product cross-links. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are disclosed, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated. Such compounds have particular application in the treatment of protein aging such as is responsible for the complications of aging and diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for reversing advanced glycosylation end product-mediated cross-linking and protein aging. Accordingly, compositions are described which comprise thiazolium compounds substituted with heterocyclic groups which are capable of reversing the formation of advanced glycosylation end product cross-links. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are disclosed, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated. Such compounds have particular application in the treatment of protein aging such as is responsible for the complications of aging and diabetes.

Abstract: Compounds useful in the production and analysis of monoclonal antibodies to advanced glycosylation endproducts are 6-(N-carboxymethylamino)caproates of the formulaXO.sub.2 C--(CH.sub.2).sub.5 --NH--CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 X (I)wherein X is hydrogen or an alkali metal salt cation. These compounds can be used in the production of such monoclonal antibodies, and to assess the purity and reactivity of AGE-antibodies produced for diagnostic purposes.

Abstract: A caster structure for cases including a coupling frame and a plurality of rollers. The coupling frame is comprised of a curved plate and two protective covers extending from the lateral edges of the bottom side of the plate such that they define a clearance therebetween. The rollers are pivotally mounted on the protective covers in the clearance. The outer circumferences of every two adjacent rollers form a level line and may come into contact with the ground surface simultaneously to facilitate pulling and provide a steadier movement.

Abstract: A retractable handle positioning structure including two sleeves connected between a top mounting frame and a bottom mounting frame, two inner tubes joined by a hand grip and moved in and out of the sleeves, a control bar mounted in the top mounting frame and turned on its own axis, two longitudinal racks respectively mounted on the inner tubes inside the sleeves, and two locating blocks mounted around two opposite ends of the control bar and moved between the locking position in which the locating blocks are meshed with the racks to hold the inner tubes in position, and the unlocking position in which the locating blocks are disengaged from the racks for permitting the inner tubes to be moved relative to the sleeves.