Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating an inflammatory skin disease or disorder, such as dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, or rosacea. The method comprises administering to the subject 3, 4-bis-benzylsulfonylbutyronitrile in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of the inflammatory skin disease or disorder. Topical administration and oral administration are preferred route of administration.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for making folic acid derivatives, intermediates, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and 3-(methylthio)propionitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention is directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering ?-(methylthio)alkylnitriles such as 3-(methylthio)propionitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and ?-(methylsulfonyl)alkylamine or ?-(methylsulfonyl)alkylamide. The present invention is also directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering ?-(methylsulfonyl)alkylamine or ?-(methylsulfonyl)alkylamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and diethyl (2-cyanoethyl)phosphonate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention is directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering diethyl (2-cyanoethyl)phosphonate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof. The present invention is also directed to a method of treating an inflammatory skin disease or disorder, such as dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, or rosacea, by administering to the subject (2-cyanoethyl)phosphonate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of the inflammatory skin disease or disorder. Topical administration and oral administration are preferred route of administration.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) and compounds of formula I, methods of making compounds of formula (I) and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating skin inflammatory diseases such as dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne, and rosacea, by administering 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof. The method alleviates the symptoms of the disease treated. The active compound can be administered by a systemic route or topical route. Topical administration is a preferred route of administration.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) and compounds of formula I, methods of making compounds of formula (I) and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and disorders.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition) and compounds of formula I, and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating skin inflammatory diseases such as dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne, and rosacea, by administering 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof. The method alleviates the symptoms of the disease treated. The active compound can be administered by a systemic route or topical route. Topical administration is a preferred route of administration.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and ?-(methylsulfonyl)alkylamine or ?-(methylsulfonyl)alkylamide. The present invention is also directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering ?-(methylsulfonyl)alkylamine or ?-(methylsulfonyl)alkylamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and diethyl(2-cyanoethyl)phosphonate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention is directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering diethyl(2-cyanoethyl)phosphonate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and 3-(methylthio)propionitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention is directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering ?-(methylthio)alkylnitriles such as 3-(methylthio)propionitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing 3-methylsulfonylpropionitrile. The processes provide a good yield and a good purity of the final product and provide a controllable reaction. The present invention also relates to a crystalline form of 3-methylsulfonylpropionitrile having X-ray diffraction peaks at 13.9±0.1, 19.2±0.1, 20.0±0.1, 22.5±0.1, 23.2±0.1, 25.7±0.1, 28.1±0.1, 29.9±0.1, and 30.6±0.1 degrees 20, and wherein the most intense peak is the peak at 13.9±0.1 degrees 20.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for making folic acid derivatives, intermediates, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof.

Abstract: A process for the large-scale chemoenzymatic production of (6S)-5-methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid, also known as (6S)-5-methylTHFA, the process comprising the steps of: (1) reducing folic acid (FA) so as to yield dihydrofolic acid (DHFA); (2) stereoselectively reducing DHFA with dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) in the presence of NADP/NADPH, glucose and GluDH so as to yield (6S)-THFA; (3) converting (6S)-THFA to (6S)-5-methlTHFA; and (4) isolating (6S)-5-methylTHFA.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating skin inflammatory diseases such as dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne, and rosacea, by administering 3-methanesulfonylpropionitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof. The method alleviates the symptoms of the disease treated. The active compound can be administered by a systemic route or topical route. Topical administration is a preferred route of administration.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and an ?-(methanesulfonyl)alkenylnitrile compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention is also directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering an ?-(methanesulfonyl)alkenylnitrile compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof. Oral and topical administration are preferred.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing 3-methylsulfonylpropionitrile. The processes provide a good yield and a good purity of the final product and provide a controllable reaction. The present invention also relates to a crystalline form of 3-methylsulfonylpropionitrile having X-ray diffraction peaks at 13.9±0.1, 19.2±0.1, 20.0±0.1, 22.5±0.1, 23.2±0.1, 25.7±0.1, 28.1±0.1, 29.9±0.1, and 30.6±0.1 degrees 2?, and wherein the most intense peak is the peak at 13.9±0.1 degrees 2?.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and 3-(methylthio)propionitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention is directed to a method for treating inflammation, inflammatory-related disorders, or pain, by administering ?-(methylthio)alkylnitriles such as 3-(methylthio)propionitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need thereof.