Abstract: The invention relates to methods, compounds, and compositions for delivering 1,3-propanedisulfonic acid (1,3PDS) in a subject, preferably a human subject. The invention encompasses compounds that will yield or generate 1,3PDS, either in vitro or in vivo. The invention also relates to sulfonate ester prodrugs of 1,3PDS as well as Gemini dimmers and oligomers of 1,3PDS for the prevention or treatment of associated diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods, compounds, and compositions for delivering 1,3-propanedisulfonic acid (1,3PDS) in a subject, preferably a human subject. The invention encompasses compounds that will yield or generate 1,3PDS, either in vitro or in vivo. The invention also relates to sulfonate ester prodrugs of 1,3PDS as well as Gemini dimmers and oligomers of 1,3PDS for the prevention or treatment of associated diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of competitive AMPA receptor antagonists for the treatment, prevention or delay of progression of Rasmussen's encephalitis and/or certain forms of epilepsy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1H-Quinazoline-2,4-diones of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, their preparation, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. Further, intermediates for the manufacture of compounds of formula (I) are and combinations comprising compounds of formula (I) are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of formula (1): wherein R1, R2, R3 and Y are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable and -cleavable ester, or acid addition salt thereof, useful for promoting the release of parathyroid hormone, e.g. for preventing or treating bone conditions which are associated with increased calcium depletion or resorption or in which stimulation of bone formation and calcium fixation in the bone is desirable.

Abstract: The invention relates to compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification; to its preparation, to its use as medicament and to medicaments comprising it.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1H-Quinazoline-2,4-diones of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, their preparation, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. Further, intermediates for the manufacture of compounds of formula (I) are and combinations comprising compounds of formula (I) are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1H-Quinazoline-2,4-dione derivatives of formula(I) wherein the substituents are defined as in the specification, their preparation, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods, compounds, and compositions for delivering 1,3-propanedisulfonic acid (1,3PDS) in a subject, preferably a human subject. The invention encompasses compounds that will yield or generate 1,3PDS, either in vitro or in vivo. The invention also relates to sulfonate ester prodrugs of 1,3PDS as well as Gemini dimmers and oligomers of 1,3PDS for the prevention or treatment of associated diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1H-Quinazoline-2,4-diones of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, their preparation, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. Further, intermediates for the manufacture of compounds of formula (I) are and combinations comprising compounds of formula (I) are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1H-Quinazoline-2,4-diones of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, their preparation, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. Further, intermediates for the manufacture of compounds of formula (I) are and combinations comprising compounds of formula (I) are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1H-Quinazoline-2,4-diones of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, their preparation, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. Further, intermediates for the manufacture of compounds of formula (I) are and combinations comprising compounds of formula (I) are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3 and Y are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable and -cleavable ester, or acid addition salt thereof, useful for promoting the release of parathyroid hormone, e.g. for preventing or treating bone conditions which are associated with increased calcium depletion or resorption or in which stimulation of bone formation and calcium fixation in the bone is desirable.

Abstract: A compound of formula (1): wherein R1, R2, R3 and Y are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable and -cleavable ester, or acid addition salt thereof, useful for promoting the release of parathyroid hormone, e.g. for preventing or treating bone conditions which are associated with increased calcium depletion or resorption or in which stimulation of bone formation and calcium fixation in the bone is desirable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1H-Quinazoline-2,4-diones of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, their preparation, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. Further, intermediates for the manufacture of compounds of formula (I) are and combinations comprising compounds of formula (I) are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1H-Quinazoline-2,4-diones of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, their preparation, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. Further, intermediates for the manufacture of compounds of formula (I) are and combinations comprising compounds of formula (I) are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for detecting micro-organisms constituting a flora of micro-organisms, whereof at least part of the elements has a common operon. The invention is characterised in that it consists in identifying the elements of said flora by studying the intergenetic sequence of said operon, and the support exhibiting nucleic acids capable of hybridizing said intergenetic sequence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1H-Quinazoline-2,4-dione derivatives of formula(I) wherein the substituents are defined as in the specification, their preparation, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Benzopyranone Compounds having the following structure: wherein R1, R2, X, Y and n are as defined herein, are disclosed. The Benzopyranone Compounds are useful for treating or preventing a bone-resorbing disease, a neoplastic disease, arthritis, a disease exacerbated by the presence of estrogen or a disease improved by the presence of estrogen, comprising administering an effective amount of a Benzopyranone Compound to a patient in need of the treating or preventing; activating the function of estrogen receptor (“ER”) in a bone cell; inhibiting the function of ER in a cancer cell; inhibiting the expression of interleukin-6 (“IL-6”) in a cell; and inhibiting the growth of a neoplastic cell, comprising contacting the cell with an effective amount of a Benzopyranone Compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to Benzopyranone Compounds, compositions comprising a Benzopyranone Compound and methods for treating or preventing cancer or inhibiting the growth of a cancer cell or neoplastic cell comprising administering an effective amount of a Benzopyranone Compound to a patient in need thereof. The Benzopyranone Compounds have the formula: including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 and n are as defined herein.