Abstract: A combination comprising a tricycle compound and use thereof in the preparation of a medicament for treating HBV. The combination is a combination of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and any one drug in the following groups a-c: a. a hepatitis B surface antigen inhibitor, b. a reverse transcriptase inhibitor, and c. a hepatitis B surface antigen inhibitor and a reverse transcriptase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions or formulations comprising the combination of a compound of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione or a salt thereof or hydrate of the foregoing, and a cyclodextrin; or in further combination with an excipient comprising L-Arginine or other additives, wherein the compositions or formulations increases water solubility and oral bioavailability of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione and its related compounds. The method of making or using the compositions or formulations is also disclosed. Such compositions or formulations may be used in treatment of certain diseases including asthma through inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase-12.

Abstract: A combination comprising a tricycle compound and use thereof in the preparation of a medicament for treating HBV. The combination is a combination of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and any one drug in the following groups a-c: a. a hepatitis B surface antigen inhibitor, b. a reverse transcriptase inhibitor, and c. a hepatitis B surface antigen inhibitor and a reverse transcriptase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions or formulations comprising the combination of a compound of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione or a salt thereof or hydrate of the foregoing, and a cyclodextrin; or in further combination with an excipient comprising L-Arginine or other additives, wherein the compositions or formulations increases water solubility and oral bioavailability of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione and its related compounds. The method of making or using the compositions or formulations is also disclosed. Such compositions or formulations may be used in treatment of certain diseases including asthma through inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase-12.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions or formulations comprising the combination of a compound of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione or a salt thereof or hydrate of the foregoing, and a cyclodextrin; or in further combination with an excipient comprising L-Arginine or other additives, wherein the compositions or formulations increases water solubility and oral bioavailability of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione and its related compounds. The method of making or using the compositions or formulations is also disclosed. Such compositions or formulations may be used in treatment of certain diseases including asthma through inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase-12.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions or formulations comprising the combination of a compound of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione or a salt thereof or hydrate of the foregoing, and a cyclodextrin; or in further combination with an excipient comprising L-Arginine or other additives, wherein the compositions or formulations increases water solubility and oral bioavailability of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione and its related compounds. The method of making or using the compositions or formulations is also disclosed. Such compositions or formulations may be used in treatment of certain diseases including asthma through inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase-12.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions or formulations comprising the combination of a compound of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione or a salt thereof or hydrate of the foregoing, and a cyclodextrin; or in further combination with an excipient comprising L-Arginine or other additives, wherein the compositions or formulations increases water solubility and oral bioavailability of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione and its related compounds. The method of making or using the compositions or formulations is also disclosed. Such compositions or formulations may be used in treatment of certain diseases including asthma through inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase-12.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions or formulations comprising the combination of a compound of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione or a salt thereof or hydrate of the foregoing, and a cyclodextrin; or in further combination with an excipient comprising L-Arginine or other additives, wherein the compositions or formulations increases water solubility and oral bioavailability of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione and its related compounds. The method of making or using the compositions or formulations is also disclosed. Such compositions or formulations may be used in treatment of certain diseases including asthma through inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase-12.

Abstract: Provided is a method for treating ALS in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of riluzole and a therapeutically effective amount of CK-2017357. Also provided are methods of reducing the variability of riluzole exposure (e.g., Cmax and/or AUC24h) in a subject, methods of reducing the variability of riluzole exposure (e.g., Cmax and/or AUC24h) between two or more subjects, methods of decreasing the total daily dose of riluzole in a subject, methods of increasing the half-life of riluzole in a subject, methods for decreasing the frequency of riluzole dosing in the subject, and methods for reducing the incidence and/or severity of adverse events in a subject treated with riluzole.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions or formulations comprising the combination of a compound of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione or a salt thereof or hydrate of the foregoing, and a cyclodextrin; or in further combination with an excipient comprising L-Arginine or other additives, wherein the compositions or formulations increases water solubility and oral bioavailability of 5-[3-(4-benzyloxyphenylthio)-fur-2-yl]-imidazolidin-2,4-dione and its related compounds. The method of making or using the compositions or formulations is also disclosed. Such compositions or formulations may be used in treatment of certain diseases including asthma through inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase-12.

Abstract: Provided is a method for treating ALS in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of riluzole and a therapeutically effective amount of CK-2017357. Also provided are methods of reducing the variability of riluzole exposure (e.g., Cmax and/or AUC24h) in a subject, methods of reducing the variability of riluzole exposure (e.g., Cmax and/or AUC24h) between two or more subjects, methods of decreasing the total daily dose of riluzole in a subject, methods of increasing the half-life of riluzole in a subject, methods for decreasing the frequency of riluzole dosing in the subject, and methods for reducing the incidence and/or severity of adverse events in a subject treated with riluzole.

Abstract: A method for facilitating remote support of an appliance is disclosed. A controlled client installed in an appliance is connected via a server to the controlling client installed in a remote computer. Upon proper initiation the controlled appliance display is shown on the controlling client. The controlling client is able to see and affect the necessary support at the controlled client.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to the structure: Where R is H or CH3; R2 is phosphate which can be free acid or salt; R3 is H, F, Cl, Br, I, OCH3, OCF3 , CF3 or a C1-C3 alkyl group; R4 is H, F, Cl, Br, I, OCH3, OCF3 or CF3; and R5 and R6 are each independently H, F, Cl, Br, I, OCH3, OCF3 or CF3, with the proviso that when any two of R3, R4, R5 or R6 are other than H, the other two of R3, R4, R5 or R6 are H which may be used to treat neoplasia, including cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to the structure: 1