Abstract: A process for dissolving modified cellulose includes contacting modified cellulose with a solvent in a mixture to form swelled modified cellulose and then contacting the mixture with a salt to dissolve the swelled modified cellulose. The dissolved modified cellulose is used to form at least one of a predictably degrading coating, film, or a fiber.

Abstract: A process for forming microspheres is disclosed. The process includes contacting a solvent with a modified cellulose to form a solution; contacting the modified cellulose solution with at least one bioactive agent to form a discontinuous phase liquid; contacting the discontinuous phase liquid with a continuous phase liquid to form an emulsion; and contacting the emulsion with a third phase liquid to extract the solvent from the emulsion, thereby forming a plurality of modified cellulose microspheres.

Abstract: A process for forming microspheres is disclosed. The process includes: forming a first plurality microspheres comprising at least one bioactive agent and modified cellulose; contacting the first plurality of microspheres with a solution of a biodegradable polymer to form a discontinuous phase liquid; contacting the discontinuous phase liquid with a continuous phase liquid to form an emulsion; and extracting a second plurality of microspheres from the emulsion, the second plurality of microspheres comprising the first plurality of microspheres.

Abstract: Choice experiments are a type of survey which can be used to model user behaviour, in which survey respondents are presented with a choice of combinations of features and forced to one set of features. A computational system for performing choice modelling is described. This system comprises a user interface module, that allows an end users to specify what they set of features they wish to investigate (the attribute space), and constraints. A design generator module is used to generate an experimental design that matches the user defined attribute space. A range of different designs can be generated and compared to identify the optimum design. The design generator allows the user to specify their exact problem, rather than forcing them to modify their problem to match a known experimental design. An online survey assembly module is used to generate survey templates and a data collection and sampling uses the templates to display treatments to the respondents.

Abstract: Crosslinked polymers, methods for their preparation and use, are described in which the crosslinked polymers are formed from at least two polymer precursors, one of which is designed, upon degradation of the crosslinked polymer, to release the second polymer precursor in its original, unmodified chemical form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of novel pyrrolopyrazine derivatives of Formula I, wherein the variables are defined as described herein, which inhibit JAK and SYK and are useful for the treatment of auto-immune and inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Crosslinked polymers, methods for their preparation and use, are described in which the crosslinked polymers are formed from at least two polymer precursors, one of which is designed, upon degradation of the crosslinked polymer, to release the second polymer precursor in its original, unmodified chemical form.

Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds useful for treating an HIV infection, or preventing an HIV infection, or treating AIDS or ARC. The compounds of the invention are of formula I wherein A is A2 and R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5, R6, Ar, X1, X2, X4, X4 and X5 are as herein defined. Also disclosed in the present invention are methods of treating an HIV infection with compounds defined herein and pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, wherein R1, X1, X2 and A, are as defined herein or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, inhibit HIV-1 reverse transcriptase and afford a method for prevention and treatment of HIV-1 infections and the treatment of AIDS and/or ARC. The present invention also relates to compositions containing compounds of formula I useful for the prevention and treatment of HIV-1 infections and the treatment of AIDS and/or ARC.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, X and Ar, are as defined herein or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, inhibit HIV-1 reverse transcriptase and afford a method for prevention and treatment of HIV-1 infections and the treatment of AIDS and/or ARC. The present invention also relates to compositions containing compounds of formula I useful for the prevention and treatment of HIV-1 infections and the treatment of AIDS and/or ARC.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of making the compounds and using the compounds for treatment of diseases associated with calcium release-activated calcium channels (CRAC).

Abstract: This application discloses 5-phenyl-1H-pyridin-2-one and 6-phenyl-2H-pyridazin-3-one derivatives according to generic Formulae I-III: wherein, variables R, X, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, n and m are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions containing compounds of Formulae I-III and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds useful for treating an HIV infection, or preventing an HIV infection, or treating AIDS or ARC. The compounds of the invention are of formula I wherein A is A2 and R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5, R6, Ar, X1, X2, X4, X4 and X5 are as herein defined. Also disclosed in the present invention are methods of treating an HIV infection with compounds defined herein and pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds useful for treating an HIV infection, or preventing an HIV infection, or treating AIDS or ARC. The compounds of the invention are of formula I wherein A is A1, A2, A3 or A4 and R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5, R6, Ar, X1, X2, X4, X4 and X5 are as herein defined. Also disclosed in the present invention are methods of treating an HIV infection with compounds defined herein and pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: This application discloses 5-phenyl-1H-pyridin-2-one and 6-phenyl-2H-pyridazin-3-one derivatives according to generic Formulae I-III: wherein, variables R, X, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, n and m are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions containing compounds of Formulae I-III and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: This application discloses 5-phenyl-1H-pyridin-2-one and 6-phenyl-2H-pyridazin-3-one derivatives according to generic Formulae I-III: wherein, variables R, X, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, n and m are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions containing compounds of Formulae I-III and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds for treating or preventing an HIV infection, or treating AIDS or ARC comprising administering a compound according to Formulae I and II wherein Q, R1, R2, and R3 are defined as described herein.

Abstract: This application discloses 5-phenyl-1H-pyridin-2-one and 6-phenyl-2H-pyridazin-3-one derivatives according to generic Formulae I-III: wherein, variables R, X, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, n and m are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions containing compounds of Formulae I-III and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, wherein R1, X1, X2 and A, are as defined herein or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, inhibit HIV-1 reverse transcriptase and afford a method for prevention and treatment of HIV-1 infections and the treatment of AIDS and/or ARC. The present invention also relates to compositions containing compounds of formula I useful for the prevention and treatment of HIV-1 infections and the treatment of AIDS and/or ARC.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, X and Ar, are as defined herein or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, inhibit HIV-1 reverse transcriptase and afford a method for prevention and treatment of HIV-1 infections and the treatment of AIDS and/or ARC. The present invention also relates to compositions containing compounds of formula I useful for the prevention and treatment of HIV-1 infections and the treatment of AIDS and/or ARC.