Abstract: The use of cholecalciferol is described as an active agent or adjuvant in muscle regeneration and in the protection of muscle tissue in subjects suffering from muscular dystrophies. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions or food supplements including cholecalciferol and suitable excipients for use in the regeneration and protection of muscle tissue in subjects suffering from muscular dystrophies.

Abstract: The use of cholecalciferol is described as an active agent in the treatment of celiac disease, in the reduction of intestinal villous atrophy, and in the protection and regeneration of the intestinal epithelium. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions or food supplements, as well as foods for celiacs, including cholecalciferol and suitable excipients for use in the treatment of celiac disease, in the reduction of intestinal villous atrophy and in the protection and regeneration of the intestinal epithelium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA), wherein said composition comprises from 5 to 40 mg of sodium chlodronate, or an equivalent amount of chlodronic acid, or other pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and wherein said composition is administered intra-articularly in a unitary dosage form once monthly, once biweekly or once weekly. Single-dose medicaments and kits comprising them are also described.

Abstract: The use of xibornol as an active agent in the treatment of Acne vulgaris is disclosed, said xibornol having shown a remarkable bacteriostatic and bactericidal action on the bacterium mainly responsible of the onset and worsening of Acne vulgaris, i.e. the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes. Pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions comprising xibornol and suitable pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable excipients, for use in the treatment of Acne vulgaris are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing clodronic acid and hyaluronic acid or their salts as active constituents, mixed with suitable vehicles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA), wherein said composition comprises from 5 to 40 mg of sodium chlodronate, or an equivalent amount of chlodronic acid, or other pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and wherein said composition is administered intra-articularly in a unitary dosage form once monthly, once biweekly or once weekly. Single-dose medicaments and kits comprising them are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing clodronic acid and hyaluronic acid or their salts as active constituents, mixed with suitable vehicles.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing clodronic acid and hyaluronic acid or their salts as active constituents, mixed with suitable vehicles.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing clodronic acid and hyaluronic acid or their salts as active constituents, mixed with suitable vehicles.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): in which— X represents O or CH2; R3 and R4 each independently represent hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; p represent 0 or 1; and R represents a five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated ring selected from: or R represents a five- or six-membered oxo-substituted unsaturated ring selected from: wherein R1 and R2 together represent an oxo group, or R1 and R2 each represent hydrogen, methoxy or ethoxy, or R1 and R2 together with the interjacent carbon atom represent a 1,3-dioxolane or 1,3-dioxane ring, attached via the 2 position and optionally bearing one or more methyl or ethyl groups; or a salt thereof, is suitable for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): in which X represents O or CH2; R3 and R4 each independently represent hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; p represent 0 or 1; and R represents a five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated ring selected from: formula (II), (III) and (IV); or R represents a five- or six-membered oxo-substituted unsaturated ring selected from: (V) and (VI); wherein R1 and R2 together represent an oxo group, or R1 and R2 each represent hydrogen, methoxy or ethoxy, or R1 and R2 together with the interjacent carbon atom represent a 1,3-dioxolane or 1,3-dioxane ring, attached via the 2 position and optionally bearing one or more methyl or ethyl groups; or a salt thereof, is suitable for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): in which X represents O or CH2; R3 and R4 each independently represent hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; p represent 0 or 1; and R represents a five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated ring selected from: formula (II), (III) and (IV); or R represents a five- or six-membered oxo-substituted unsaturated ring selected from: (V) and (VI); wherein R1 and R2 together represent an oxo group, or R1 and R2 each represent hydrogen, methoxy or ethoxy, or R1 and R2 together with the interjacent carbon atom represent a 1,3-dioxolane or 1,3-dioxane ring, attached via the 2 position and optionally bearing one or more methyl or ethyl groups; or a salt thereof, is suitable for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Abstract: A compound of formula (II): in which— R3 and R4 each independently represent hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; p represent 0 or 1; and R represents a five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated ring selected from: R represents a five- or six-membered substituted or unsubstituted unsaturated ring selected from: wherein R1 and R2 together represent an oxo group, or R1 and R2 each represent hydrogen, methoxy or ethoxy, or R1 and R2 together with the interjacent carbon atom represent a 1,3-dioxolane or 1,3-dioxane ring, attached via the 2 position and optionally bearing one or more methyl or ethyl groups; or a salt thereof, which is suitable for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): in which X represents O or CH2; R3 and R4 each independently represent hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; p represent 0 or 1; and R represents a five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated ring selected from: formula (II), (III) and (IV); or R represents a five- or six-membered oxo-substituted unsaturated ring selected from: (V) and (VI); wherein R1 and R2 together represent an oxo group, or R1 and R2 each represent hydrogen, methoxy or ethoxy, or R1 and R2 together with the interjacent carbon atom represent a 1,3-dioxolane or 1,3-dioxane ring, attached via the 2 position and optionally bearing one or more methyl or ethyl groups; or a salt thereof, is suitable for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a procedure for the large-scale amplification of human lymphocytic cell lines for therapeutic use, consisting of a homogeneous culture system. The claimed invention also refers to the production of therapeutic doses of lymphocytic cells cultured homogeneously.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): in which X represents O or CH2; R3 and R4 each independently represent hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; p represent 0 or 1; and R represents a five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated ring selected from: formula (II), (III) and (IV); or R represents a five- or six-membered oxo-substituted unsaturated ring selected from: (V) and (VI); wherein R1 and R2 together represent an oxo group, or R1 and R2 each represent hydrogen, methoxy or ethoxy, or R1 and R2 together with the interjacent carbon atom represent a 1,3-dioxolane or 1,3-dioxane ring, attached via the 2 position and optionally bearing one or more methyl or ethyl groups; or a salt thereof, is suitable for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing clodronic acid and hyaluronic acid or their salts as active constituents, mixed with suitable vehicles.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): in which X represents O or CH2; R3 and R4 each independently represent hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; p represent 0 or 1; and R represents a five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated ring selected from: formula (II), (III) and (IV); or R represents a five- or six-membered oxo-substituted unsaturated ring selected from: (V) and (VI); wherein R1 and R2 together represent an oxo group, or R1 and R2 each represent hydrogen, methoxy or ethoxy, or R1 and R2 together with the interjacent carbon atom represent a 1,3-dioxolane or 1,3-dioxane ring, attached via the 2 position and optionally bearing one or more methyl or ethyl groups; or a salt thereof, is suitable for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a procedure for the large-scale amplification of human lymphocytic cell lines for therapeutic use, consisting of a homogeneous culture system. The claimed invention also refers to the production of therapeutic doses of lymphocytic cells cultured homogeneously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising as an effective ingredient an oligopeptide identical or analogous to the C-terminal portion of OGP, having stimulatory activity on the production of hematopoietic cells. Preferred oligopeptides that are used are Tyr-Gly-Phe-Gly-Gly, Tyr-Gly-Phe-His-Gly, Gly-Phe-Gly-Gly or Met-Tyr-Gly-Phe-Gly-Gly. More specifically, these oligopeptides enhance the engraftment of bone marrow transplants, hemopoietic reconstruction, bone marrow re-population and peripheral stem cell mobilization, preferably after chemotherapy or irradiation. The invention further provides methods of treatment and for using these oligopeptides in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions.