Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmacologically active combination and a method of enhancing cognitive performance in a patient suffering from Alzheimer's disease comprising administering to said patient a cognitive performance-enhancing amount of melatonin or a melatonin agonist in a combination therapy with a nicotine receptor agonist.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmacologically active combination, having utility in treating insomnia patients, which comprises: (a) at least one first active ingredient selected from melatonin, other melatonergic agents, melatonin agonists and melatonin antagonists; and (b) at least one second active ingredient selected from nicotine and nicotine receptor agonists; to use of a medicament containing component (a) with or without component (b) for alleviation of at least one adverse effect which occurs in a patient in the course of nicotine replacement therapy, or otherwise, selected from impairment of the quality of sleep, impairment of cognition and impairment of memory, as well as to a kit having utility in treating insomnia patients, which comprises components (a) and (b) in unit dosage form.

Abstract: Controlled release melatonin formulations are useful for imparting avoidance of mood depression which may be associated with administration of melatonin in conventional form comprising. Particular embodiments of methods use formulations designed to release melatonin according to a profile that simulates a normal endogenous melatonin nocturnal profile. The methods also include co-administration with additional medicaments.

Abstract: Neurological disorders and diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Down's syndrome, can be ameliorated or beneficially treated by administration of a formulation comprising an effective amount of a pyrone-indole derivative of formula (I) Ar—B—Ar???(I) wherein AR represents an indole nucleus ring system: Ar? represents an alpha-, beta- or gamma-pyrone nucleus ring system: and each of B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R1? and R2? are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a variety of maladies and conditions; which comprises administering a formulation comprising an effective amount of a pyrone-indole derivative of formula (I): Ar—B—Ar???(I) wherein Ar represents an indole nucleus ring system: Ar? represents an alpha-, beta- or gamma-pyrone nucleus ring system: and each of B, R1-4, and R1-2? are one of the groups as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a variety of maladies and conditions; which comprises administering a formulation comprising an effective amount of a pyrone-indole derivative of formula (I): Ar—B—Ar???(I) wherein Ar represents an indole nucleus ring system: Ar? represents an alpha-, beta- or gamma-pyrone nucleus ring system: and each of B, R1-4, and R1-2? are one of the groups as defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-aminobenzoyl-alkylamines, -alkylamides and -alkylthioamides, and their application for treatment or prevention of various physiological conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating insulin resistance, neuronal loss associated with stroke, ischemia, central nervous system trauma, a central nervous system disorder, a neurodegenerative disease, the adverse consequences of the over-stimulation of excitatory amino acids, a psychiatric disease, epilepsy or other convulsive disorder, chronic pain, CMV retinitis, urinary incontinence, or for inducing anesthesia; which comprises administering to an animal or human in need thereof an effective amount of a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an effective amount of a pyrone-indole derivative of formula (I): Ar—B—Ar???(I) wherein Ar represents an indole nucleus ring system: Ar? represents an alpha-, beta- or gamma-pyrone nucleus ring system: and each of B, R1-4, and R1-2? are one of the groups as defined herein.

Abstract: This invention is directed to substituted aryl compounds, which are linked to a substituted indole moiety by various linkers, and the kynurenine/kynuramine-like metabolites of these agents, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. This invention further is directed to the pharmaceutical use of the compounds for inhibiting GSK3? kinase and/or modulating N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) channel activities for the treatment of neurodegenerative and other disorders.

Abstract: A method for the prevention or treatment of symptoms of hypertension in a patient who is resistant to antihypertensive effects of an antihypertensive compound administered in the absence of melatonin comprises administering to said patient melatonin in an amount effective to ameliorate or prevent symptoms of hypertension in said patient.

Abstract: This invention is directed to substituted aryl compounds, which are linked to a substituted indole moiety by various linkers, and the kynurenine/kynuramine-like metabolites of these agents, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. This invention further is directed to the pharmaceutical use of the compounds for inhibiting GSK3? kinase and/or modulating N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) channel activities for the treatment of neurodegenerative and other disorders.

Abstract: A method for the prevention or treatment of symptoms of hypertension in a patient who is resistant to antihypertensive effects of an antihypertensive compound administered in the absence of melatonin comprises administering to said patient melatonin in an amount effective to ameliorate or prevent symptoms of hypertension in said patient.

Abstract: This invention is directed to substituted aryl compounds, which are linked to a substituted indole moiety by various linkers, and the kynurenine/kynuramine-like metabolites of these agents, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. This invention further is directed to the pharmaceutical use of the compounds for inhibiting GSK3? kinase and/or modulating N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) channel activities for the treatment of neurodegenerative and other disorders.

Abstract: There is provided a method of treating or preventing a neurodegenerative disease, which includes administration of a composition that includes a reagent capable of modulating expression of ribonucleic acid (RNA) encoded by a nucleic acid, wherein the nucleic acid is selected from a group that includes a contiguous nucleotide sequence being at least 90% homologous to at least 20 nucleotides of: SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 3, SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO: 7, or any combination thereof. There is further provided a method of treating or preventing a neurodegenerative disease, which includes administration of a composition that includes a reagent capable of modulating expression and/or activity of a polypeptide, wherein the sequence of the polypeptide is selected from a group that includes a contiguous amino acid sequence being at least 90% homologous to at least 10 amino acid of: SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 6, SEQ ID NO: 8, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrone-indole derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations containing them, and use of the compounds in the manufacture of Medicaments for treating or preventing various diseases.

Abstract: This invention is directed to substituted aryl compounds, which are linked to a substituted indole moiety by various linkers, and the kynurenine/kynuramine-like metabolites of these agents, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. This invention further is directed to the pharmaceutical use of the compounds for inhibiting GSK3? kinase and/or modulating N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) channel activities for the treatment of neurodegenerative and other disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrone-indole derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations containing them, and use of the compounds in the manufacture of Medicaments for treating or preventing various diseases.

Abstract: This invention is directed to substituted aryl compounds, which are linked to a substituted indole moiety by various linkers, and the kynurenine/kynuramine-like metabolites of these agents, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. This invention further is directed to the pharmaceutical use of the compounds for inhibiting GSK3? kinase and/or modulating N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) channel activities for the treatment of neurodegenerative and other disorders.

Abstract: This invention is directed to substituted aryl compounds, which are linked to a substituted indole moiety by various linkers, and the kynurenine/kynuramine-like metabolites of these agents, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. This invention further is directed to the pharmaceutical use of the compounds for inhibiting GSK3? kinase and/or modulating N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) channel activities for the treatment of neurodegenerative and other disorders.

Abstract: A method for the prevention or treatment of symptoms of hypertension in a patient who is resistant to antihypertensive effects of an antihypertensive compound administered in the absence of melatonin comprises administering to said patient melatonin in an amount effective to ameliorate or prevent symptoms of hypertension in said patient.