Abstract: The present application provides the preparation and use of a 3,4-dihydroxyl-N-(1?-benzyl-2?-hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl pyridine chloride. According to the present application, a 3,4-dihydroxyl-N-(1?-benzyl-2?-hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl pyridine chloride is directly synthesized by a one-step reaction, and the compound includes a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 3,4-dihydroxyl-N-(1?-benzyl-2?-hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl pyridine chloride has been proved to have a good antiparkinsonian activity by animal tests, and it is a class of novel antiparkinsonian drug candidates.

Abstract: Iron modulator compounds of formula (I) are provided for treating amyloidoses wherein R1 is selected from H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkenyl, C1-6 hydroxyalkyl, C1-6 hydroxyalkenyl, R2 is selected from H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkenyl, C1-6 hydroxyalkyl, C1-6 hydroxyalkenyl and C6-10 aralykyl in which the aryl group of the aralkyl group is optionally substituted by hydroxy, halo or C1-4 alkyl R3 is selected from H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkenyl and C1-12 acyl; R4 is selected from H and C1-3 alkyl R5, R6 and R7 are independently selected from H, C1-6 alkyl, C3-7 aryl, and C1-10 aralkyl; the alkyl, aryl and aralkyl groups being optionally substituted by one or more halo, hydroxy and nitro groups or R5 and R7 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form a heterocyclic ring optionally substituted by one or more hydroxyl groups or a pharmaceutically acceptable tautomer, ester or addition salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and analogues or derivatives thereof for the treatment of skin conditions, such as Vitiligo, which are treatable by the stimulation of melanocyte proliferation and also for treating skin cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and analogues or derivatives thereof for the treatment of skin conditions, such as Vitiligo, which are treatable by the stimulation of melanocyte proliferation and also for treating skin cancer. The compounds may also be used to cosmetically enhance the natural coloration of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to complexes comprising iron in the ferric state and a hydroxypyrone. The present invention is also directed to methods of making such complexes and to the use of such complexes in the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency disorders including iron deficiency anaemia.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to complexes comprising iron in the ferric state and a hydroxypyrone. The present invention is also directed to methods of making such complexes and to the use of such complexes in the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency disorders including iron deficiency anaemia.

Abstract: A novel 3-hydroxypyridin-4-one compound of formula I is provided wherein R is hydrogen or a group that is removed by metabolism in vivo to provide the free hydroxy compound, R1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group substituted by a hydroxy group or a carboxylic acid ester, sulpho acid ester or a C1-6 alkoxy, C6-aryloxy or C7-10aralkoxy ether thereof, R3 is selected from hydrogen and C1-6 alkyl; and R4 is selected from hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl and a group as described for R2; characterised in that R2 is selected from groups (i) —CONH—R5 (ii) —CH2NHCO—R5 (iii) —SO2NH—R5 (iv) —CH2NHSO2—R5 (v) —CR6R6OR7 (viii) —CONHCOR5  wherein R5 is selected from hydrogen and optionally hydroxy, alkoxy, or aralkoxy substituted C1-3 alkyl, aryl and C7-13 aralkyl, R6 is independently selected from hydrogen, C1-13 alkyl, aryl and C7-13 aralkyl, and R7 is selected from hydrogen, C1-13 alkyl, aryl and C7

Abstract: A compound of formula I wherein R is hydrogen or a group that is removed by metabolism in vivo to provide the free hydroxy compound, R1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group substituted by a hydroxy group or a carboxylic acid ester, sulpho acid ester or a C1-6 alkoxy, C6-aryloxy or C7-10aralkoxy ether thereof, and R3 is selected from hydrogen and C1-6 alkyl; characterized in that R2 is selected from groups (i) —CONH—R5 (ii)—CR6R6OR7 (iii) —CONHCOR5 and (iv) —CON(CnH2n+1)2 R4 is selected from hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl and a group as described for R2; R5 is selected from hydrogen and optionally hydroxy, alkoxy, aryloxy or aralkoxy substituted C1-13 alkyl, aryl and C7-13 alkyl R6 is independently selected from hydrogen and C1-13 alkyl, R7 is selected from hydrogen, C1-13 alkyl, aryl and C7-13 aralkyl or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any such compound and CnH2n+1 is C1-6alkyl with the proviso that the compound

Abstract: A novel 3-hydroxypyridinone compound of formula I is provided 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to complexes comprising iron in the ferric state and a hydroxypyrone. The present invention is also directed to methods of making such complexes and to the use of the complexes in the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency disorders including iron deficiency anaemia.

Abstract: A novel 3-hydroxypyridin-4-one compound of formula I is provided wherein R is hydrogen or a group that is removed by metabolism in vivo to provide the free hydroxy compound, R1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group substituted by a hydroxy group or a carboxylic acid ester, sulpho acid ester or a C1-6 alkoxy, C6-aryloxy or C7-10aralkoxy ether thereof, R3 is selected from hydrogen and C1-6alkyl; and R4 is selected from hydrogen, C1-6alkyl and a group as described for R2; characterised in that R2 is selected from groups —CONH—R5  (i) —CH2NHCO—R5  (ii) —SO2NH—R5  (iii) —CH2NHSO2—R5  (iv) —CR6R6OR7  (v) —CONHCOR5  (viii)  wherein R5 is selected from hydrogen and optionally hydroxy, alkoxy, or aralkoxy substituted C1-13 alkyl, aryl and C71-13 aralkyl, R6 is independently selected from hydrogen, C1-13 alkyl, aryl and C7-13 aralkyl,

Abstract: The invention provides a physiologically acceptable polymer comprising a backbone to which are attached guanidino groups, the polymer having a minimum molecular weight of 10,000. The invention also extends to foodstuffs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the physiologically acceptable polymer. Such foodstuffs and compositions are of value in controlling phosphate levels in the body.

Abstract: A polystyrene polymer crosslinked by 1.5% to 8% with divinylbenzene based on the total weight of the polymer and having a minimum weight average molecular weight of 10000 wherein 50 to 100% of the aromatic groups of the polystyrene are substituted by at least one --(R.sup.1).sub.n --NHR.sup.2 group wherein R.sup.1 represents a straight or branched chain alkylene or cycloalkylene group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and n is 0 or 1 and NHR.sup.2 represents a guanidino group of formula --NH--C(.dbd.NH)NH.sub.2 or a biguanidino group of formula --NH--C(.dbd.NH)--NH--C(.dbd.NH)--NH.sub.2 for use in therapy.

Abstract: The invention provides a physiologically acceptable polymer comprising a backbone to which are attached guanidino groups, the polymer having a minimum molecular weight of 10,000. The invention also extends to foodstuffs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the physiologically acceptable polymer. Such foodstuffs and compositions are of value in controlling phosphate levels in the body.

Abstract: The invention provides a physiologically acceptable polymer comprising a backbone to which are attached guanidino groups, the polymer having a minimum molecular weight of 10,000. The invention also extends to foodstuffs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the physiologically acceptable polymer. Such foodstuffs and compositions are of value in controlling phosphate levels in the body.

Abstract: The invention provides a physiologically acceptable polymer comprising a backbone to which are attached guanidino groups, the polymer having a minimum molecular weight of 10,000. The invention also extends to foodstuffs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the physiologically acceptable polymer. Such foodstuffs and compositions are of value in controlling phosphate levels in the body.