Abstract: A motion control system that includes a support motion control system and a body motion control system. The body motion control system includes passive motion control components and active motion control components.

Abstract: A method for determining colorectal cancer risk includes obtaining a blood sample of the subject, isolating serum or EDTA plasma from the blood sample, analyzing the serum or EDTA plasma to determine plasma levels of very long chain dicarboxylic acid (VLCDCA 28:4), comparing the determined plasmas level of VLCDCA 28:4 of the subject with a predetermined range of plasma levels of VLCDCA 28:4 of diagnosed subjects having colorectal cancer, and determining a colorectal cancer risk exists when the determined plasma level of VLCDCA 28:4 is within the predetermined range of plasma levels of VLCDCA.

Abstract: The structures of very long chain dicarboxylic acids from blood samples may be validated through chemical derivatization of the dicarboxylic functionality with 2-picolylamine before positive ESI mass spectroscopy analysis. Laboratory standards may be used to quantify the concentration of the selected very long chain dicarboxylic acid in a blood sample.

Abstract: The structures of very long chain dicarboxylic acids from blood samples may be validated through chemical derivatization of the dicarboxylic functionality with 2-picolomine before positive ESI mass spectroscopy analysis. Laboratory standards may be used to quantify the concentration of the selected very long chain dicarboxylic acid in a blood sample.

Abstract: A method for determining colorectal cancer risk includes obtaining a blood sample of the subject, isolating serum or EDTA plasma from the blood sample, analyzing the serum or EDTA plasma to determine plasma levels of very long chain dicarboxylic acid (VLCDCA 28:4), comparing the determined plasmas level of VLCDCA 28:4 of the subject with a predetermined range of plasma levels of VLCDCA 28:4 of diagnosed subjects having colorectal cancer, and determining a colorectal cancer risk exists when the determined plasma level of VLCDCA 28:4 is within the predetermined range of plasma levels of VLCDCA.

Abstract: Described herein are routes of synthesis and therapeutic uses of 1-alkyl, 2-acyl glycerol derivatives of formula I: which when administered to mammalian biological systems result in increased cellular concentrations of specific sn-2 substituted ethanolamine plasmalogens independent of the ether lipid synthesis capacity of the system. Elevating levels of the specific sn-2 substituted species in this way can cause lowering of membrane cholesterol levels and the lowering of amyloid secretion. These compounds can be used for the treatment or prevention of diseases of aging associated with increased membrane cholesterol, increased amyloid, and decreased plasmalogen levels, such as neurodegeneration (including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and age-related macular degeneration), cognitive impairment, dementia, cancer (e.g. prostate, lung, breast, ovarian, and kidney cancers), osteoporosis, bipolar disorder and vascular diseases (such as atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia).

Abstract: A method for preparing plasmalogens and derivatives thereof represented by Formula B, wherein R1 and R2 are similar or different, derived from fatty acids; R3 is selected from hydrogen and small alkyl groups. The synthetic route involves production of novel cyclic plasmalogen precursors of Formula A and their conversion to plasmalogens and plasmalogen derivatives of Formula B. Also disclosed is the therapeutic use of plasmalogens and derivatives thereof as produced by the synthetic route of the present invention.

Abstract: A method for preparing 13C labeled iodotridecane represented by Formula A: The method comprises the conversion of 13C labeled propargyl alcohol to 13C labeled iodotridecane via alkylation of propargyl alcohol with iododecane.

Abstract: A method for preparing 13C labeled plasmalogens as represented by Formula B: The method involves producing a 13C labeled cyclic plasmalogen precursor of Formula A: and conversion of the precursor to a plasmalogen of Formula B.

Abstract: A method for preparing 13C labeled docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) represented by Formula A: The method comprises the conversion of 2-pentyn-1-ol to 13C labeled DHA by reaction with propargyl alcohol, 13C labeled propargyl alcohol and methyl pent-4-ynoate. The various steps involved include tosylation, coupling, bromination, selective hydrogenation and ester hydrolysis to obtain the final product.

Abstract: A method for preparing 13C labeled plasmalogens as represented by Formula B: —The method involves producing a 13C labeled cyclic plasmalogen precursor of Formula A, and conversion of the precursor to a plasmalogen of Formula B. These plasmalogens may potentially be useful in the determination of both the mechanism of action as well as the fate of plasmalogens in the body.

Abstract: A method for preparing 13C labeled iodotridecane represented by Formula A. The method comprises the conversion of 13C labeled propargyl alcohol to 13C labeled iodotridecane via alkylation of propargyl alcohol with iododecane.

Abstract: A method for preparing plasmalogens and derivatives thereof represented by Formula B, wherein R1 and R2 are similar or different, derived from fatty acids; R3 is selected from hydrogen and small alkyl groups. The synthetic route involves production of novel cyclic plasmalogen precursors of Formula A and their conversion to plasmalogens and plasmalogen derivatives of Formula B. Also disclosed is the therapeutic use of plasmalogens and derivatives thereof as produced by the synthetic route of the present invention.

Abstract: A method for preparing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The method comprises coupling a compound represented by Formula I with a compound represented by Formula II followed by partial hydrogenation to obtain a compound represented by Formula III. The compound represented by Formula III acts as a DHA precursor and thus can be hydrolysed to obtain DHA. Novel starting materials represented by Formula I and Formula II, and synthetic routes for preparing the same are also provided.

Abstract: Described herein are routes of synthesis and therapeutic uses of 1-alkyl, 2-acyl glycerol derivatives of formula I: which when administered to mammalian biological systems result in increased cellular concentrations of specific sn-2 substituted ethanolamine plasmalogens independent of the ether lipid synthesis capacity of the system. Elevating levels of the specific sn-2 substituted species in this way can cause lowering of membrane cholesterol levels and the lowering of amyloid secretion. These compounds can be used for the treatment or prevention of diseases of aging associated with increased membrane cholesterol, increased amyloid, and decreased plasmalogen levels, such as neurodegeneration (including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and age-related macular degeneration), cognitive impairment, dementia, cancer (e.g. prostate, lung, breast, ovarian, and kidney cancers), osteoporosis, bipolar disorder and vascular diseases (such as atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia).

Abstract: Disclosed are nitrone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The nitrone compounds have one to six additional carbons bridging between the nitrone functionality and the nitrone aryl ring. The disclosed compositions are useful as therapeutics for inflammation-related conditions and analgesia in mammals, such as arthritis, and for neuropathic pain and traumatic injuries such as traumatic brain injury and acute spinal cord injury.

Abstract: 3,4,5-trisubstituted aryl nitrone compounds having the formula: where R1-R4 are as defined in the specification are useful as therapeutics for neuropathic pain conditions in mammals.

Abstract: 3,4,5-trisubstituted aryl nitrone compounds having the formula: 1

Abstract: Disclosed are nitrone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The nitrone compounds have one to six additional carbons bridging between the nitrone functionality and the nitrone aryl ring. The disclosed compositions are useful as therapeutics for inflammation-related conditions and analgesia in mammals, such as arthritis, and for neuropathic pain and traumatic injuries such as traumatic brain injury and acute spinal cord injury.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use are described which are effective in inhibiting cell death, particularly apoptotic cell death. The compositions may be used for prevention and treatment of injuries associated with cell death, including ischemia, such as results from stroke or myocardial infarction, trauma, neurodegeneration, and inflammation.