Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating an ocular disease such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy (DR) or macular edema (ME), which comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of beauvericin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating an ocular disease such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy (DR) or macular edema (ME), which comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of beauvericin.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for wound healing comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the general Formula I, preferably salsolinol.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for activating the AMP-dependent protein kinase (AMPK) in a subject comprising administering the subject with a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the general Formula I, preferably salsolinol or reticuline. The pharmaceutical composition is able to activate AMPK, and thus is effective in the regulation of cell growth and metabolism, and the treatment of AMPK associated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for diabetic wound healing comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the general Formula I, preferably salsolinol.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for activating the AMP-dependent protein kinase (AMPK) in a subject comprising administering the subject with a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the general Formula I, preferably 1,10-dihydroxyaporphine. The pharmaceutical composition is able to activate AMPK, and thus is effective in the regulation of cell growth and metabolism, and the treatment of AMPK associated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for activating the AMP-dependent protein kinase (AMPK) in a subject comprising administering the subject with a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the general Formula I, preferably 1,10-dihydroxyaporphine. The pharmaceutical composition is able to activate AMPK, and thus is effective in the regulation of cell growth and metabolism, and the treatment of AMPK associated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for activating the AMP-dependent protein kinase (AMPK) in a subject comprising administering the subject with a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the general Formula I, preferably salsolinol or reticuline. The pharmaceutical composition is able to activate AMPK, and thus is effective in the regulation of cell growth and metabolism, and the treatment of AMPK associated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to therapeutic methods and compositions for treating insulin resistant diabetes or diabetes with inflammation in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of borapetoside A, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, metabolite, solvate or prodrug thereof, to said subject.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to therapeutic methods and compositions for treating type 1 diabetes in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of borapetoside A or C, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, metabolite, solvate or prodrug thereof, and insulin to said subject.

Abstract: A compound is provided.

Abstract: A compound is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating a chronic heart disease, comprising a compound of a formula (I): wherein: R1 is one independently selected from a group consisting of a hydrogen, a methyl and an ethyl; R2 is one of a hydrogen and a methyl; and R3 is one selected from a group consisting of a hydrogen, (CH2)nAr and (CH2)nArR?R?, wherein n is one of 1 and 2, R? and R? is located at C-3 and C-4 positions, respectively, R? is a hydrogen and R? is one of a hydroxy, a fluorine, a bromine and a OMe, or R?+R?=—OCH2O—; or R2+R3 is one of wherein n is one of 4 and 5.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catechol-based derivative and a pharmaceutical acceptable salt therefrom and a solvate therefrom. A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating diabetes and ischemia, comprising a catechol-based derivative of formula (I) and at least one selected from the group consisting of a pharmaceutical excipient, a diluent and a carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catechol-based derivative and a pharmaceutical acceptable salt therefrom and a solvate therefrom. A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating diabetics and ischemics, comprising a catechol-based derivative of formula (I) and at least one selected from the group consisting of a pharmaceutical excipient, a diluent and a carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catechol-based derivative and a pharmaceutical acceptable salt therefrom and a solvate therefrom. A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating diabetes and ischemia, comprising a catechol-based derivative of formula (I) and at least one selected from the group consisting of a pharmaceutical excipient, a diluent and a carrier.

Abstract: A method for lowering the plasma glucose level in a subject and for treating diabetes with a diterpenoid compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catechol-based derivative and a pharmaceutical acceptable salt therefrom and a solvate therefrom. A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating diabetics and ischemics, comprising a catechol-based derivative of formula (I) and at least one selected from the group consisting of a pharmaceutical excipient, a diluent and a carrier.

Abstract: The present invention discloses thaliporphine and its derivatives for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiac diseases, including cardiac arrhythmia, myocardial ischemia or myocardial infarction, and sudden death caused by cardiac arrhythmia or acute myocardial infarction.

Abstract: Novel secoaporphine compounds having the formula I ##STR1## wherein a) R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, R.sub.4 are each methyl group; or b) R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.4 are each methyl group; R.sub.3 is benzyl, ethyl or allyl; or c) R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are each hydrogen, R.sub.4 is methyl; or d) R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen, R.sub.3 is benzyl, R.sub.4 is methyl; or e) R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen, R.sub.3 is cyano, R.sub.4 is methyl group, and a salt thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid. The novel compounds are useful in the treatment of arrhythmia.