Abstract: A therapeutic method is described for treating cardiofibrosis or cardiac hypertrophy using a combination therapy comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and a therapeutically-effective amount of expoxymexrenone.

Abstract: Novel combinations, compositions, and therapeutic methods of treatment of a hypertension, cardiovascular disease, renal dysfunction, edema, cerebrovascular disease, or insulinopathy pathological condition in a subject, wherein the methods comprise the administration of a combination of one or more aldosterone receptor antagonists and one or more renin inhibitors.

Abstract: Novel combinations, compositions, and therapeutic methods of treatment and/or prophylaxis of a hypertension, cardiovascular disease, renal dysfunction, edema, cerebrovascular disease, or insulinopathy pathological condition in a subject, wherein the methods comprise the administration of a combination of one or more aldosterone receptor antagonists and one or more NEP inhibitors; a combination of one or more aldosterone receptor antagonists, one or more NEP inhibitors, and one or more ACE inhibitors; or a combination of one or more aldosterone receptor antagonists and one or more vasopeptidase inhibitors selected from a specific group of compounds described herein.

Abstract: Novel combinations, compositions, and therapeutic methods of treatment and/or prophylaxis of a hypertension, cardiovascular disease, renal dysfunction, edema, cerebrovascular disease, or insulinopathy pathological conditions in a subject, wherein the methods comprise the administration of a combination of one or more aldosterone receptor antagonists and one or more endothelin receptor antagonist and/or ECE inhibitors selected from a specific group of compounds described herein.

Abstract: A therapeutic method is described for treating cardiofibrosis or cardiac hypertrophy using a combination therapy comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of an epoxy-free spirolactone-type aldosterone receptor antagonist and a therapeutically-effective amount of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Preferred angiotensin II receptor antagonists are those compounds having high potency and bioavailability and which are characterized in having an imidazole or triazole moiety attached to a biphenylmethyl or pyridinyl/phenylmethyl moiety. A preferred epoxy-free spirolactone-type aldosterone receptor antagonist is spironolactone. A preferred combination therapy includes the angiotensin II receptor antagonist 5-[2-[5-[(3,5-dibutyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl]-2-pyridinyl]phenyl-1H-tetrazole and the aldosterone receptor antagonist spironolactone.

Abstract: Novel methods and combinations for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a pathologic condition in a subject, wherein the methods comprise the administration of one or more aldosterone receptor antagonists and one or more, nicotinic acid derivatives and the combinations comprise one or more of said aldosterone receptor antagonists and one or more of said nicotinic acid derivatives.

Abstract: A therapeutic method is described for treating cardiofibrosis or cardiac hypertrophy using a combination therapy comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of an epoxy-steroidal aldosterone receptor antagonist and a therapeutically-effective amount of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Preferred angiotensin II receptor antagonists are those compounds having high potency and bioavailability and which are characterized in having an imidazole or triazole moiety attached to a biphenylmethyl or pyridinyl/phenylmethyl moiety. Preferred epoxy-steroidal aldosterone receptor antagonists are 20-spiroxane steroidal compounds characterized by the presence of a 9&agr;, 11&agr;-substituted epoxy moiety. A preferred combination therapy includes the angiotensin II receptor antagonist 5-[2-[5-[(3,5-dibutyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl]-2-pyridinyl]phenyl-1H-tetrazole and the aldosterone receptor antagonist epoxymexrenone.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preventing an increase in matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity or reducing MMP activity in a subject in need thereof by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a selective aldosterone blocker. More particularly, the present invention is directed to attenuating or preventing an increase in MMP activity comprising administering eplerenone, or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Five independent transgenic founder lines were created which have all developed cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure. The line with the most severe phenotype was analyzed in detail. Transgenic cardiac 11&bgr;HSD2 mRNA expression is increased 4,000 fold over non-transgenic mice and the expressed enzyme was found to possess catalytic activity. At five months of age transgenic mice had developed severe myocardial hypertrophy in the absence of an increase in blood pressure. Interstitial fibrosis in the left ventricle of transgenic mice was revealed by picrosirius red staining. The hearts of the mice were severely dilated and cardiomyocyte size was increased.

Abstract: Novel methods and combinations for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a pathologic condition in a subject, wherein the methods comprise the administration of one or more aldosterone receptor antagonists and one or more, bile acid sequestering agents and the combinations comprise one or more of said aldosterone receptor antagonists and one or more of said bile acid sequestering agents.

Abstract: A combination therapy comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of an aldosterone receptor antagonist and a therapeutically-effective amount of an alpha-adrenergic modulating agent is described for treatment of circulatory disorders, including cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis and ascites. Preferred alpha-adrenergic modulating agents are those compounds having high potency and bioavailability. Preferred aldosterone receptor antagonists are 20-spiroxane steroidal compounds characterized by the presence of a 9&agr;,11&agr;-substituted epoxy moiety. A preferred combination therapy includes an alpha-1-adrenergic antagonist or an alpha-2-adrenergic agonist and the aldosterone receptor antagonist epoxymexrenone.

Abstract: Novel methods and combinations for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a pathologic condition in a subject, wherein the methods comprise the administration of one or more HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors and one or more aldosterone receptor antagonists, and the combinations comprise one or more HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors and one or more of said aldosterone receptor antagonists.

Abstract: A class of 8-azapurin-6-one derivatives is described for use in control of hypertension. A compound of particular interest is 8-aza-2-(2-n-propoxyphenyl)purin-6-one.