Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to novel cytochrome P450 inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions thereof having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with the production of cortisol that include metabolic syndrome, obesity, headache, depression, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, Cushing's Syndrome, pseudo-Cushing syndrome, cognitive impairment, dementia, heart failure, renal failure, psoriasis, glaucoma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke or incidentalomas.

Abstract: The invention provides an isolated nucleic acid having a sequence encoding a spermidine/spermine acetyltransferase (“SSAT”), wherein translation of an mRNA comprising the encoded SSAT has increased basal translation and increased stimulated translation, compared to a wild-type mRNA encoding SSAT. Methods of use for the nucleic acid are also provided. Methods and compositions are also provided for reducing ischemia-reperfusion injury in organs or tissue for transplantation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising furan-2-sulfonamide derivatives. The present invention further relates to methods of treatment of diseases or conditions associated with endothelial lipase activity, including coronary artery disease and low HDL-C.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions described in this document comprise 5-(phenoxymethyl)-1,3-dioxane analogs having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with the production of cortisol that include metabolic syndrome, obesity, headache, depression, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, Cushing's Syndrome, pseudo-Cushing syndrome, cognitive impairment, dementia, heart failure, renal failure, psoriasis, glaucoma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, incidentalomas, or any diseases involving the overproduction of cortisol.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention comprise compounds, compositions, methods useful for the treatment of drug addiction, drug withdrawal, and diseases or conditions that involve dysregulation of glutamate homeostasis in it etiology.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to novel cytochrome P450 inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions thereof having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with the production of cortisol that include metabolic syndrome, obesity, headache, depression, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, Cushing's Syndrome, pseudo-Cushing syndrome, cognitive impairment, dementia, heart failure, renal failure, psoriasis, glaucoma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke or incidentalomas.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to 4-(phenoxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane analogs and pharmaceutical compositions thereof having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with the overproduction of cortisol that include metabolic syndrome, and any involving the overproduction of cortisol.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to novel cytochrome P450 inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions thereof having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with the overproduction of cortisol that include metabolic syndrome, and any involving the overproduction of cortisol.

Abstract: The invention provides an isolated nucleic acid having a sequence encoding a spermidine/spermine acetyltransferase (“SSAT”), wherein translation of an mRNA comprising the encoded SSAT has increased basal translation and increased stimulated translation, compared to a wild-type mRNA encoding SSAT. Methods of use for the nucleic acid are also provided. Methods and compositions are also provided for reducing ischemia-reperfusion injury in organs or tissue for transplantation.

Abstract: Novel piperazine derivatives are provided having the formula wherein R1 is cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl or halogen, or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, which are useful as 5-HT1A receptor antagonists.

Abstract: Adatanserin is useful for treating neurodegenerative disorders, chronic pain, and other disorders associated with dysfunctional glutamate release. Methods of treating the same comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of adatanserin or a pharmaceutical salt thereof, to a patient in need of said treatment.

Abstract: Bicyclic indolyl derivatives and compositions containing such compounds are disclosed. Methods of using the bicyclic indolyl derivatives and compositions containing such composition as serotonergic agents, such as in the treatment of depression and anxiety, are also disclosed. In addition, processes for the preparation of bicyclic indolyl derivatives are disclosed.

Abstract: Bicyclic amide derivatives of formula (I) or tautomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof or both are provided: Also provided are processes for preparing the bicyclic amide derivatives as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and therapeutic uses. The bicyclic amide derivatives are useful for treating a variety of conditions associated with the abnormal modulation of one or more Kv1.1 voltage-gated potassium channels.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which have activity as 5-HT1A agonists and antagonists which may be useful for the treatment of anxiety, depression, cognitive deficits, and prostate cancer, having the formula wherein: X is a moiety selected from the group of: n is selected from the integers 1 through 5; R1 is optionally substituted aryl or mono or bicyclic heteroaryl, with a proviso that heteroaryl is not thiadiazole; R2 is H or alkyl; R3 is H, COR5, COOR5, and CONR5R6; R4 is H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, mono or bicyclic heteroaryl, aralkyl, and mono or bicyclic heteroaralkyl, wherein the aryl or heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted; R5 and R6 are H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, adamantyl, and noradamantyl or R5 and R6 taken together may form a 5–7 membered azacyclic ring, optionally containing an additional heteroatom selected from O, S, or NR4; when R5 or R6 are chosen from cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, the cyclic group may optionally be substituted at the 1-pos

Abstract: Novel piperazine derivatives are provided having the formula wherein R1 is cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl or halogen, or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, which are useful as 5-HT1A receptor antagonists.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula have a long duration of action and are useful for the treatment of chronic diseases resulting from the dysfunction of the serotonergic 5-HT1A system, such as schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders such as paranoia and mano-depressive illness.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds and methods using them to provide neuroprotection and prevent or limit processes of neurodegeneration in mammals, including Alzheimer's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, AIDS dementia, retinal disease, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, acute thromboembolic stroke, focal ischemia, global ischemia, transient ischemic attack, ischemia resulting from surgery, head trauma, spinal trauma, hypoxia, fetal hypoxia, and neuroprotection, the compounds having the structure: wherein X is —CH2— or a bond; Y is —(CH2)m— or —(CH2)—O—(CH2)—; m 0 or 1; n is 0 or 1; R1 and R2 are independently selected from optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; the optical isomers and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds and methods using them to provide neuroprotection and prevent or limit processes of neurodegeneration in mammals, including Alzheimer's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, AIDS dementia, retinal disease, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, acute thromboembolic stroke, focal ischemia, global ischemia, transient ischemic attack, ischemia resulting from surgery, head trauma, spinal trauma, hypoxia, fetal hypoxia, and neuroprotection. The compounds having the structure: wherein X is —CH2— or a bond; Y is —(CH2)m— or —(CH2)—O—(CH2)—; m 0 or 1; n is 0 or 1; R1 and R2 are independently selected from optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; the optical isomers and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Adatanserin is useful for treating neurodegenerative disorders, chronic pain, and other disorders associated with dysfunctional glutamate release. Methods of treating the same comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of adatanserin or a pharmaceutical salt thereof, to a patient in need of said treatment.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds and methods using them to provide neuroprotection and prevent or limit processes of neurodegeneration in mammals, including Alzheimer's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, AIDS dementia, retinal disease, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, acute thromboembolic stroke, focal ischemia, global ischemia, transient ischemic attack, ischemia resulting from surgery, head trauma, spinal trauma, hypoxia, fetal hypoxia, and neuroprotection.