Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of conditions related to mitochondrial function. In various aspects, the present invention comprises administering one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of epicatechin, an epicatechin derivative, catechin, a catechin derivative, nicorandil, and a nicorandil derivative in an amount effective to ameliorate mitochondrial toxicity caused by administration of a chemical, food, or drug.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the enhanced activity of (+) epicatechin over (?) epicatechin. The present invention is related to novel analogs of (+) epicatechin of the formula (I), which enhances the pharmacokinetics and therefore the pharmacodynamics of (+) epicatechin. The present invention is related to analogs of (+) epicatechin of the formula (I). The general structure of the analogs of the present invention may be represented by Formula (I): Formula (I) wherein A and B are independently OR1 and C and D are independently OH; wherein R1 is independently C1 to C10 lower straight or branched chain acyclic or cyclic alkyl, or is selected from the group comprising, hydroxy butyric acid, dichloroacetic acid; phenyl butyric acid; valproic acid.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the enhanced activity of (+) epicatechin over (?) epicatechin. The present invention is related to novel analogs of (+) epicatechin of the formula (I), which enhances the pharmacokinetics and therefore the pharmacodynamics of (+) epicatechin. The present invention is related to analogs of (+) epicatechin of the formula (I). The general structure of the analogs of the present invention may be represented by Formula (I): Formula (I) wherein A and B are independently OR1 and C and D are independently OH; wherein R1 is independently C1 to C10 lower straight or branched chain acyclic or cyclic alkyl, or is selected from the group comprising, hydroxy butyric acid, dichloroacetic acid; phenyl butyric acid; valproic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of conditions related to mitochondrial function. In various aspects, the present invention comprises administering one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of epicatechin, an epicatechin derivative, catechin, a catechin derivative, nicorandil, and a nicorandil derivative in an amount effective to ameliorate mitochondrial toxicity caused by administration of a chemical, food, or drug.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the enhanced activity of (+) epicatechin over (?) epicatechin. The present invention is related to novel analogs of (+) epicatechin of the formula (I), which enhances the pharmacokinetics and therefore the pharmacodynamics of (+) epicatechin. The present invention is related to analogs of (+) epicatechin of the formula (I). The general structure of the analogs of the present invention may be represented by Formula (I): Formula (I) wherein A and B are independently OR1 and C and D are independently OH; wherein R1 is independently C1 to C10 lower straight or branched chain acyclic or cyclic alkyl, or is selected from the group comprising, hydroxy butyric acid, dichloroacetic acid; phenyl butyric acid; valproic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of conditions related to mitochondrial function. In various aspects, the present invention comprises administering one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of epicatechin, an epicatechin derivative, catechin, a catechin derivative, nicorandil, and a nicorandil derivative in an amount effective to ameliorate mitochondrial toxicity caused by administration of a chemical, food, or drug.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of conditions related to mitochondrial function. In various aspects, the present invention comprises administering one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of epicatechin, an epicatechin derivative, catechin, a catechin derivative, nicorandil, and a nicorandil derivative in an amount effective to ameliorate mitochondrial toxicity caused by administration of a chemical, food, or drug.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of 11?-hydroxy steroids and compositions and their application as pharmaceuticals for preventing or reversing injury to mitochondria, for treating or preventing diseases relating to mitochondrial dysfunction or depletion, and for inducing regeneration or restructuring of mitochondria as a means of treating diseases relating to abnormalities in mitochondrial structure and function in a human or animal subject. Also disclosed herein are methods for diagnosing injury to mitochondria and for diagnosing the success or failure of therapeutics designed to treat, prevent, or reverse injury to or depletion of mitochondria.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for determining recovered heart function in a subject based in the biomarker ceruloplasmin in patient samples. Also disclosed are computer systems, kits and software.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of conditions related to mitochondrial function. In various aspects, the present invention comprises administering one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of epicatechin, an epicatechin derivative, catechin, a catechin derivative, nicorandil, and a nicorandil derivative in an amount effective to ameliorate mitochondrial toxicity caused by administration of a chemical, food, or drug.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for generating modulators capable of binding to antigens presented by a cell that has been exposed to cellular conditioning. The present invention also includes methods and compositions for the prevention, treatment and diagnosis of disorders using the antigen modulators. The present invention further provides methods for identifying novel molecular targets for the treatment of different disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to treat multiple myeloma by the co-administration of one or more p38 MAP kinase inhibitors with one or more proteosome inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention concerns methods for treating cardiac remodeling in a subject who has undergone myocardial injury, said method comprising the administration of natriuretic peptide to said subject. Preferably the natriuretic peptide is brain natriuretic peptide. The invention also concerns methods for treating structural heart disorders arising from myocardial injury, said method comprising the administration of a natriuretic peptide to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns methods of treating malignant gliomas, by administering inhibitors of TGF-? the TGF-? signaling pathway, including molecules preferably binding to the type I TGF-? receptor (TGF?-R1). Preferably, the inhibitors are non-peptide small molecules, including quinazoline derivatives. The invention also concerns methods for reversing the TGF-?-mediated effect on glioma cells to make them less refractile to signaling and other immune cells, comprising contacting a glioma cell or tissue in vivo or in vitro, with an inhibitor of TGF-?.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods to inhibit TGF-? and/or p38-? kinase using compounds of the formula or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R3 is a noninterfering substituent; each Z is CR2 or N, wherein no more than two Z positions in ring A are N, and wherein two adjacent Z positions in ring A cannot be N; each R2 is independently a noninterfering substituent; L is a linker; n is 0 or 1; and Ar? is the residue of a cyclic aliphatic, cyclic heteroaliphatic, aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety optionally substituted with 1-3 noninterfering substituents.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods to inhibit TGF-? and/or p38-? kinase using compounds of the formula or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R3 is a noninterfering substituent; each Z is CR2 or N, wherein no more than two Z positions in ring A are N, and wherein two adjacent Z positions in ring A cannot be N; each R2 is independently a noninterfering substituent; L is a linker; n is 0 or 1; and Ar? is the residue of a cyclic aliphatic, cyclic heteroaliphatic, aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety optionally substituted with 1-3 noninterfering substituents.

Abstract: A coated stent or intra-luminal prosthesis containing a MAP kinase inhibitor controls, reduces, or prevents restenosis, inflammation, and complications associated with stent or intra-luminal prosthesis implantation and/or cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for administration of natriuretic peptide that are especially useful for treatment of a CHF patient. The methods are characterized by the serial and intermittent administration of a composition that provides a dose of natriuretic peptide. The methods of the invention are also useful for the treatment of chronic CHF patients, especially chronically decompensated CHF patients.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and compositions that differentially inhibit the ?-isoform of p38 MAP kinase.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for restoring diuretic and renal function