Abstract: Eleven synthetic neurokinin A peptide analogs are provided as therapeutic compounds for inducing voluntary “on-demand” voiding of urine and feces in mammals who cannot void without external invasion of the bladder and bowel or those who void involuntarily (i.e., those having urinary and/or fecal incontinence). This control over when and where individuals void offers a drastic improvement in quality of life.

Abstract: Eleven synthetic neurokinin A peptide analogs are provided as therapeutic compounds for inducing voluntary “on-demand” voiding of urine and feces in mammals who cannot void without external invasion of the bladder and bowel or those who void involuntarily (i.e., those having urinary and/or fecal incontinence). This control over when and where individuals void offers a drastic improvement in quality of life.

Abstract: [Problem ] To provide a pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing urinary incontinence on the basis of a novel mechanism of action, and a method for screening a compound to be comprised in the pharmaceutical composition as an active ingredient. [Means for Solution] The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing stress urinary incontinence or mixed urinary incontinence, comprising a compound having a melatonin receptor activation action as an active ingredient. Examples of the active ingredient include melatonin, ramelteon, agomelatine, tasimelteon, TIK-301, and the like.

Abstract: A method is provided for using ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators or other compounds that interact with the ?2? calcium channel subunit in combination with one or more compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects to treat and/or alleviate the symptoms associated with painful and non-painful lower urinary tract disorders in normal and spinal cord injured patients. According to the present invention, ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators include GABA analogs (e.g. gabapentin and pregabalin), fused bicyclic or tricyclic amino acid analogs of gabapentin, and amino acid compounds. Compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects include antimuscarinics, ?3 adrenergic agonists, spasmolytics, neurokinin receptor antagonists, bradykinin receptor antagonists, and nitric oxide donors.

Abstract: A method is provided for treatment of non-painful bladder disorders, particularly non-painful overactive bladder without loss of urine. The method comprises administration of an ?2? subunit calcium channel modulator, including gabapentin, pregabalin, GABA analogs, fused bicyclic or tricyclic amino acid analogs of gabapentin, amino acid compounds, and other compounds that interact with the ?2? calcium channel subunit.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of using Cav2.2 subunit calcium channel modulators to treat painful and non-painful lower urinary tract disorders and the related genitourinary tract disorders vulvodynia and vulvar vestibulitis in normal and spinal cord injured patients.

Abstract: A method is provided for using ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators or other compounds that interact with the ?2? calcium channel subunit in combination with one or more compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects to treat and/or alleviate the symptoms associated with painful and non-painful lower urinary tract disorders in normal and spinal cord injured patients. According to the present invention, ?2? subunit calcium channel modulators include GABA analogs (e.g. gabapentin and pregabalin), fused bicyclic or tricyclic amino acid analogs of gabapentin, and amino acid compounds. Compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects include antimuscarinics, ?3 adrenergic agonists, spasmolytics, neurokinin receptor antagonists, bradykinin receptor antagonists, and nitric oxide donors.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of using Cav2.2 subunit calcium channel modulators, particularly thiazolidinone, oxazolidinone, and imidazolone derivatives, to treat lower urinary tract and related disorders.

Abstract: A method is provided for using Cav2.2 subunit calcium channel modulators to treat non-inflammatory gastrointestinal tract disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of using Cav2.2 subunit calcium channel modulators to treat painful and non-painful lower urinary tract disorders and the related genitourinary tract disorders vulvodynia and vulvar vestibulitis in normal and spinal cord injured patients.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of using sodium channel modulators, particularly TTX-R sodium channel modulators and/or activity dependent sodium channel modulators to treat a gastrointestinal tract disorders, particularly inflammatory bowel disorders and irritable bowel syndrome.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of using sodium channel modulators, particularly TTX-R sodium channel modulators and/or activity dependent sodium channel modulators to treat gastrointestinal tract disorders, particularly inflammatory bowel disorders and irritable bowel syndrome.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of using sodium channel modulators, particularly TTX-R sodium channel modulators and/or activity dependent sodium channel modulators to treat painful and non-painful lower urinary tract disorders, particularly painful and non-painful overactive bladder with and/or without loss of urine.

Abstract: A method is provided for using &agr;2&dgr; subunit calcium channel modulators or other compounds that interact with the &agr;2&dgr; calcium channel subunit in combination with one or more compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects to treat and/or alleviate the symptoms associated with painful and non-painful lower urinary tract disorders in normal and spinal cord injured patients. According to the present invention, &agr;2&dgr; subunit calcium channel modulators include GABA analogs (e.g. gabapentin and pregabalin), fused bicyclic or tricyclic amino acid analogs of gabapentin, and amino acid compounds. Compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects include antimuscarinics, &bgr;3 adrenergic agonists, spasmolytics, neurokinin receptor antagonists, bradykinin receptor antagonists, and nitric oxide donors.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of using Cav2.2 subunit calcium channel modulators to treat painful and non-painfull lower urinary tract disorders and the related genitourinary tract disorders vulvodynia and vulvar vestibulitis in normal and spinal cord injured patients.

Abstract: A method is provided for treatment of non-painful bladder disorders, particularly non-painful overactive bladder without loss of urine. The method comprises administration of an &agr;2&dgr; subunit calcium channel modulator, including gabapentin, pregabalin, GABA analogs, fused bicyclic or tricyclic amino acid analogs of gabapentin, amino acid compounds, and other compounds that interact with the &agr;2&dgr; calcium channel subunit.

Abstract: Human P2X2 and P2X4 purinergic receptor polypeptides are provided. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the aforementioned human P2X receptor polypeptide, and vectors and host cells containing such nucleic acid molecules, are also provided. In addition, methods are provided for producing these P2X receptor polypeptide, as are methods of using such polypeptides and host cells that express the same to screen for compounds having activity on P2X2 and P2X4 receptors. Further, therapeutic uses involving aspects of these receptors are contemplated.

Abstract: Human P2X3 and P2X6 purinergic receptor polypeptides are provided. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the aforementioned human P2X receptor polypeptide, and vectors and host cells containing such nucleic acid molecules, are also provided. In addition, methods are provided for producing these P2X receptor polypeptide, as are methods of using such polypeptides and host cells that express the same to screen for compounds having activity on P2X3 and P2X6 receptors. Further, therapeutic uses involving aspects of these receptors are contemplated.