Abstract: Presented herein are methods for preventing or treating tumor growth, tumor metastasis and/or abnormal proliferation of tumor cells in a subject, wherein the methods involve administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising methylnaltrexone. Also presented herein are methods for inhibiting or slowing the growth of a tumor in a subject, wherein the methods include selecting a subject who is a suitable candidate for treatment with methylnaltrexone, and administering a composition comprising methylnaltrexone to the subject.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the use of methylnaltrexone, or a salt thereof, and rifaximin for the treatment of increased gut permeability, or an associated disorder, e.g., NASH or NAFLD.

Abstract: Presented herein are methods for preventing or treating tumor growth, tumor metastasis and/or abnormal proliferation of tumor cells in a subject, wherein the methods involve administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising methylnaltrexone. Also presented herein are methods for inhibiting or slowing the growth of a tumor in a subject, wherein the methods include selecting a subject who is a suitable candidate for treatment with methylnaltrexone, and administering a composition comprising methylnaltrexone to the subject.

Abstract: Presented herein are methods for preventing or treating tumor growth, tumor metastasis and/or abnormal proliferation of tumor cells in a subject, wherein the methods involve administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising methylnaltrexone. Also presented herein are methods for inhibiting or slowing the growth of a tumor in a subject, wherein the methods include selecting a subject who is a suitable candidate for treatment with methylnaltrexone, and administering a composition comprising methylnaltrexone to the subject.

Abstract: Presented herein are methods for preventing or treating tumor growth, tumor metastasis and/or abnormal proliferation of tumor cells in a subject, wherein the methods involve administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising methylnaltrexone. Also presented herein are methods for inhibiting or slowing the growth of a tumor in a subject, wherein the methods include selecting a subject who is a suitable candidate for treatment with methylnaltrexone, and administering a composition comprising methylnaltrexone to the subject.

Abstract: The invention relates to formulations and dosage schedules of balsalazide. The invention further relates to methods of producing pharmaceutical formulations of balsalazide.

Abstract: The present invention provides new methods of treating bowel disease (BD) by increasing a durability of response; treating BD in males; treating BD in adolescent subjects; treating bloating due to BD in males; and methods of maintaining remission of BD.

Abstract: The instant application provides methods and compositions for the treatment of male subjects having ulcerative colitis.

Abstract: The instant application provides methods and compositions for the treatment of male subjects having ulcerative colitis.

Abstract: A method of increasing the bioavailability of 5-aminosalicylate compound by administration of an oral dosage form with food is provided, as well as an article of manufacture comprising an oral dosage form of 5-aminosalicylate compound in a suitable container and associated with printed labeling which describes the increased bioavailability of the medication in the container when taken with food.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of colon cancer chemoprevention or chemotherapy comprising administering to an individual suffering from colon cancer or at risk to develop colon cancer a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a 2-hydroxy-5-phenylazobenzoic acid derivative or an ester of an active metabolite or an oxidation product of an active metabolite thereof, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt of the 2-hydroxy-5-phenylazobenzoic acid derivative or an ester or an active metabolite or an oxidation product of an active matabolite thereof.

Abstract: Antibodies which react with the human phospholipase inhibitory protein/apolipoprotein AIV complex and hPIP are provided.

Abstract: Antibodies that specifically bind to and inhibit the enzymatic activity of synovial phospholipase A.sub.2 Type A are described. The antibodies may be used in assays for detection of synovial phospholipase A.sub.2 in biological samples.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of colon cancer chemoprevention or chemotherapy comprising administering to an individual suffering from colon cancer or at risk to develop colon cancer a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a 2-hydroxy-5-phenylazobenzoic acid derivative or an ester of an active metabolite thereof, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt of the 2-hydroxy-5-phenylazobenzoic acid derivative or an ester or an active metabolite thereof.

Abstract: Cloning and expression of the gene encoding human phospholipase inhibitory protein (hPIP) permits production of an anti-inflammatory protein in practical quantities using recombinant techniques.

Abstract: Cloning and expression of the gene encoding human phosphlipase inhibitory protein (hPIP) permits production of an anti-inflammatory protein in practical quantities using recombinant techniques.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions comprising synthetic analogs of Atrial Natriuretic Peptides are provided, together with methods for their production and use as natriuretics, diuretics and/or vasodilators, or as intermediates for or modulators of such useful compounds or of native Atrial Natriuretic Peptides.

Abstract: Mammalian synovial phospholipase A.sub.2 (sPLA.sub.2) enzymes are provided, as well as DNA constructs encoding these enzymes, methods of producing the enzymes recombinantly, and antibodies thereto. Therapeutic methods employing anti-synovial phospholipase antibodies are also provided, in addition to diagnositc methods and other applications of sPLA.sub.2.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions comprising cyclic synthetic analogs of Atrial Natriuretic Peptides are provided, together with methods for their production and use as natriuretics, diuretics and/or vasodilators, or as intermediates for or modulators of such useful compounds or of native Atrial Natriuretic Peptides.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions comprising synthetic analogs of Atrial Natriuretic Peptides are provided, together with methods for their production and use as natriuretics, diuretics and/or vasodilators, or as intermediates for or modulators of such useful compounds or of native Atrial Natriuretic Peptides.