Abstract: Polydiallylamine copolymers are copolymers comprising monomers of polydiallylamine and either polyvinlyamine or polyallylamine. Polydiallylamine copolymers are often crosslinked. The polydiallyamine copolymers are useful as pharmaceutical compositions and may be used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and for mitigating the complications of type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conjugate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof comprising an GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist, a linker and a hyaluronic acid hydrogel bearing -L1-L2-L-L-Y—R20 groups, wherein Y represents an GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist moiety; and -L is a linker moiety—by formula (Ia), wherein the dashed line indicates the attachment to one of the amino groups of the GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist moiety by forming an amide bond. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the conjugate or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as well as their use as a medicament for treating or preventing diseases or disorders which can be treated by GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conjugate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof comprising an GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist, a linker and a hyaluronic acid hydrogel bearing -L1-L2-L-Y—R20 groups, wherein Y represents an GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist moiety; and -L is a linker moiety—by formula (Ia), wherein the dashed line indicates the attachment to one of the amino groups of the GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist moiety by forming an amide bond. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the conjugates as well as their use as a medicament for treating or preventing diseases or disorders which can be treated by GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conjugate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof comprising an GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist, a linker and a hyaluronic acid hydrogel bearing -L1-L2-L-Y—R20 groups, wherein Y represents an GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist moiety; and -L is a linker moiety—by formula (Ia), wherein the dashed line indicates the attachment to one of the amino groups of the GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist moiety by forming an amide bond. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said conjugates as well as their use as a medicament for treating or preventing diseases or disorders which can be treated by GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-mercurial preservatives, including antimicrobial polyamide polymers and octenidine, and to methods of use thereof to produce preservative-containing multi-dose formulations. The preservative-containing multi-dose formulations exhibit resistance to one or more contaminating microorganisms, and have advantageous properties with respect to long term stability of biological and small molecule active ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crosslinked polyamine particles and/or pharmaceutical compositions comprising, at least in part, crosslinked polyamine particles and aggregates of such particles (including cured aggregates of crosslinked polyamine particles). The compositions may be in the form of tablets comprising, for example, particles larger than 500 ?m, and used for treating patients, for example, patients with hyperphosphatemia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to veterinary compositions and methods of treating and/or preventing mastitis in non-human mammals. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of mastitis in cows. The veterinary composition comprises a water soluble, locally-acting, antimicrobial amine functional polyamide polymer.

Abstract: Sequestrants of AGE precursors comprise amines separated by 2, 3 or 4 carbons. Sequestrants of AGE precursors can be used as pharmaceutical agents and in pharmaceutical compositions. The sequestrants of AGE precursors are particularly useful binding AGE precursors and dietary dicarbonyls in mammals in the gastrointestinal tract for the treatment of ailments such as diabetic nephropathy, chronic renal disease, atherosclerosis, stroke, cataracts, and Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conjugate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof comprising an GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist, a linker and a hyaluronic acid hydrogel bearing -L1-L2-L-Y—R20 groups, wherein Y represents an GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist moiety; and -L is a linker moiety—by formula (la), wherein the dashed line indicates the attachment to one of the amino groups of the GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist moiety by forming an amide bond. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said conjugates as well as their use as a medicament for treating or preventing diseases or disorders which can be treated by GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist.

Abstract: Main chain polyamines comprise amine and ammonium groups along the polymer backbone. Main chain polyamines can be used as pharmaceutical agents and in pharmaceutical compositions. The main chain polyamines are particularly useful in the treatment or prevention of mucositis and infection, specifically oral mucositis and surgical site infection.

Abstract: Amide compounds, amide polymers, compositions including amide compounds and amide polymers may be used to bind target ions, such as phosphorous-containing compounds in the gastrointestinal tract of animals. In some cases, amide compounds and amide polymers may include a core derived from an amide polyol and an organic polyacid or ester.

Abstract: Polydiallylamine copolymers are copolymers comprising monomers of polydiallylamine and either polyvinlyamine or polyallylamine. Polydiallylamine copolymers are often crosslinked. The polydiallyamine copolymers are useful as pharmaceutical compositions and may be used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and for mitigating the complications of type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crosslinked polyamine particles and/or pharmaceutical compositions comprising, at least in part, crosslinked polyamine particles and aggregates of such particles (including cured aggregates of crosslinked polyamine particles). The compositions may be in the form of tablets comprising, for example, particles larger than 500 ?m, and used for treating patients, for example, patients with hyperphosphatemia.

Abstract: Sequestrants of AGE precursors comprise amines separated by 2, 3 or 4 carbons. Sequestrants of AGE precursors can be used as pharmaceutical agents and in pharmaceutical compositions. The sequestrants of AGE precursors are particularly useful binding AGE precursors and dietary dicarbonyls in mammals in the gastrointestinal tract for the treatment of ailments such as diabetic nephropathy, chronic renal disease, atherosclerosis, stroke, cataracts, and Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Amide compounds, amide polymers, compositions including amide compounds and amide polymers may be used to bind target ions, such as phosphorous-containing compounds in the gastrointestinal tract of animals. In some cases, amide compounds and amide polymers may include a core derived from an amide polyol and an organic polyacid or ester.

Abstract: Polymers and compositions utilizing such polymers are disclosed for treating hyperphosphatemia and other illnesses associated with elevated serum phosphate levels. Phosphate binding polymers, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the polymers, comprise pendent groups extending from a backbone of the polymer. Each pendent group comprises at least two nitrogen-bearing functional groups which bind phosphate. Variations of such polymer and compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Amide compounds, amide polymers, compositions including amide compounds and amide polymers may be used to bind target ions, such as phosphorous-containing compounds in the gastrointestinal tract of animals. In some cases, amide compounds and amide polymers may include a core derived from an amide polyol and an organic polyacid or ester.

Abstract: Amine compounds, amine polymers, crosslinked amine polymers and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same may include polyhydroxy-containing cores that may be substituted with amine groups and may be used to treat hyperphosphatemia or to remove ions from the gastrointestinal tract of animals, including humans.

Abstract: Polymers and compositions utilizing such polymers are disclosed for treating hyperphosphatemia and other illnesses associated with elevated serum phosphate levels. Phosphate binding polymers, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the polymers, comprise pendent groups extending from a backbone of the polymer. Each pendent group comprises at least two nitrogen-bearing functional groups which bind phosphate. Variations of such polymer and compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Ion binding compounds and compositions may include compounds, polymers and compositions that include amine moieties. Ion binding polymers may be crosslinked amine polymers and may be used to remove ions, such as phosphate ions, from the gastrointestinal tract of animals, such as humans. Such compounds, polymers and compositions may be used therapeutically to treat a variety of medical conditions, such as hyperphosphatemia.