Abstract: In certain embodiments compounds (e.g., triazolopyrimidine(s) and/or triazolopyridine(s)) are provided that are effective to lower p-tau and/or to prevent or reduce elevation of p-tau, particularly in response to stress (e.g., elevated cortisol levels). The compounds are useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of pathologies characterized by abnormal amyloid plaque and or tangle formation and/or deposition.

Abstract: In various embodiments deformable nano-scale vehicles (DNV) are provided that are useful for the delivery of therapeutic agents. In certain embodiments the DNVs are capable of transdermal delivery and can additionally cross the blood-brain barrier.

Abstract: There are provided, inter alia, methods and compounds for activating a proliferative program in competent adult chondrocytes.

Abstract: In certain embodiments hydantoin compounds are provided herein that are effective to inhibit BACE activity against APP. Without being bound to a particular theory, it is believed the activity of the hydantoins identified herein appears to be associated with binding to BACE and/or to APP particularly when these moieties form a BACE/APP complex. Accordingly, it is believed the compounds described herein represent a new class of compounds designated herein as APP-Binding-BACE Inhibitors (ABBIs) and provide a new mechanism to modulate APP processing. The hydantoins described herein appear to show improved brain permeability and functional BACE inhibition.

Abstract: In certain embodiments hydantoin compounds are provided herein that are effective to inhibit BACE activity against APP. Without being bound to a particular theory, it is believed the activity of the hydantoins identified herein appears to be associated with binding to BACE and/or to APP particularly when these moieties form a BACE/APP complex. Accordingly, it is believed the compounds described herein represent a new class of compounds designated herein as APP-Binding-BACE Inhibitors (ABBIs) and provide a new mechanism to modulate APP processing. The hydantoins described herein appear to show improved brain permeability and functional BACE inhibition.

Abstract: A link between ApoE4 allele and sirtuins expression level is identified that is believed to be associated with elevated risk for the promotion of processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP) by the non-amyloidogenic pathway in a mammal leading to elevated risk for Alzheimer's disease. Compounds are identified that upregulate sirtuins (e.g., SirT1) expression levels and appear to be useful in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of MCI and/or Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: In certain embodiments compositions are provided that comprise a pentapeptide comprising the formula: C1-X2-X3-X4-C5 where C1 and C5 are independently selected cysteines or cysteine analogues, or other amino acids with sidechains suitable for cyclization, where the cysteines or cysteine analogs are attached to each other by a linkage that does not comprise X2, X3, and X4; where X2, X3, and X4 are independently selected amino acids; and the peptide, when administered to a cell alters APP signaling and/or switches APP processing from aberrant to normal. The compositions mitigate amyloid plaque formation.

Abstract: In certain embodiments hydantoin compounds are provided herein that are effective to inhibit BACE activity against APP. Without being bound to a particular theory, it is believed the activity of the hydantoins identified herein appears to be associated with binding to BACE and/or to APP particularly when these moieties form a BACE/APP complex. Accordingly, it is believed the compounds described herein represent a new class of compounds designated herein as APP-Binding-BACE Inhibitors (ABBIs) and provide a new mechanism to modulate APP processing. The hydantoins described herein appear to show improved brain permeability and functional BACE inhibition.

Abstract: The invention generally provides supplements and methods of using the same to improve cognitive functions such as learning, memory, concentration, focus, attention, and mood.

Abstract: In certain embodiments hydantoin compounds are provided herein that are effective to inhibit BACE activity against APP. Without being bound to a particular theory, it is believed the activity of the hydantoins identified herein appears to be associated with binding to BACE and/or to APP particularly when these moieties form a BACE/APP complex. Accordingly, it is believed the compounds described herein represent a new class of compounds designated herein as APP-Binding-BACE Inhibitors (ABBIs) and provide a new mechanism to modulate APP processing. The hydantoins described herein appear to show improved brain permeability and functional BACE inhibition.

Abstract: In certain embodiments APP-specific BACE inhibitors (ASBIs) are provided as well as uses thereof. In certain embodiments methods of preventing or delaying the onset of a pre-Alzheimer's condition and/or cognitive dysfunction, and/or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a pre-Alzheimer's condition and/or cognitive dysfunction, or preventing or delaying the progression of a pre-Alzheimer's condition or cognitive dysfunction to Alzheimer's disease are provided where the method involves administering to a subject in need thereof an APP specific BACE inhibitor (ASBI) in an amount sufficient to prevent or delay the onset of a pre-Alzheimer's cognitive dysfunction, and/or to ameliorate one or more symptoms of a pre-Alzheimer's cognitive dysfunction, and/or to prevent or delay the progression of a pre-Alzheimer's cognitive dysfunction to Alzheimer's disease. In certain embodiments the ASBI is a flavonoid (e.g. galangin) or flavonoid progrug (e.g., galangin prodrug).

Abstract: In certain embodiments the methods of preventing or delaying the onset of a pre-Alzheimer's condition and/or cognitive dysfunction, and/or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a pre-Alzheimer's cognitive dysfunction, and/or preventing or delaying the progression of a pre-Alzheimer's condition or cognitive dysfunction to Alzheimer's disease, and/or of promoting the processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP) by the non-amyloidogenic pathway are provided. In certain embodiments the methods involve administering, or causing to be administered, to a subject in need thereof certain formulations comprising or more active agent(s) selected from the group consisting of tropisetron disulfiram, honokiol, nimetazepam, and/or derivatives or analogs thereof.

Abstract: In certain embodiments compositions are provided that comprise a pentapeptide comprising the formula: C1-X2-X3-X4-C5 where C1 and C5 are independently selected cysteines or cysteine analogues, or other amino acids with sidechains suitable for cyclization, where the cysteines or cysteine analogs are attached to each other by a linkage that does not comprise X2, X3, and X4; where X2, X3, and X4 are independently selected amino acids; and the peptide, when administered to a cell alters APP signaling and/or switches APP processing from aberrant to normal. The compositions mitigate amyloid plaque formation.

Abstract: In certain embodiments hydantoin compounds are provided herein that are effective to inhibit BACE activity against APP. Without being bound to a particular theory, it is believed the activity of the hydantoins identified herein appears to be associated with binding to BACE and/or to APP particularly when these moieties form a BACE/APP complex. Accordingly, it is believed the compounds described herein represent a new class of compounds designated herein as APP-Binding-BACE Inhibitors (ABBIs) and provide a new mechanism to modulate APP processing. The hydantoins described herein appear to show improved brain permeability and functional BACE inhibition.

Abstract: In various embodiments, compositions and methods are provided for treatment and/or prevention of amyloidogenic diseases. In certain embodiments, the methods entail administering an effective amount of a tropinol ester to a subject in need thereof for prophylactic or therapeutic effect. The methods are particularly useful for prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer's disease. In certain embodiments, methods of reducing the risk, lessening the severity, or delaying the progression or onset of a disease characterized by beta-amyloid deposits in the brain of a mammal are also provided. In certain embodiments, methods of directly or indirectly inhibiting the C-terminal cleavage of APP resulting in the formation of APP-C31 peptide and APPneo (AP-P664) in a mammal are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and for inhibiting, reducing, delaying and/or preventing the progression of MCI to Alzheimer's disease. The methods entail administering an effective amount of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of tropisetron, disulfuram, honokiol and nimetazepam. The methods also are useful for prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of amyloidogenic diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Disclosed are various forms of an active, isolated ?-secretase enzyme in purified and recombinant form. This enzyme is implicated in the production of amyloid plaque components which accumulate in the brains of individuals afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. Recombinant cells that produce this enzyme either alone or in combination with some of its natural substrates (?-APPwt and ?-APPsw) are also disclosed, as are antibodies directed to such proteins. These compositions are useful for use in methods of selecting compounds that modulate ?-secretase. Inhibitors of ?-secretase are implicated as therapeutics in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds and also to methods of treating at least one disease, disorder, or condition associated with amyloidosis using such compounds. Amyloidosis refers to a collection of diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with abnormal deposition of A-beta protein.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I). Useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases. These compounds include inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme that are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other diseases characterized by deposition of A beta peptide in a mammal. The compounds of the invention are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment to reduce A beta peptide formation.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: where variables Z, X, R15, R2, R3, and Rc are defined herein. Compounds disclosed herein are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and are therefore useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other diseases characterized by deposition of A beta peptide in a mammal.