Abstract: Composite structures composed of a device as a core structure, being a medical device or article, and a porous polymeric coat and designed capable of encapsulating bioactive agents while retaining the activity of these agents are disclosed. Further disclosed are processes of preparing such composite structures.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds for reducing or inhibiting a biological function mediated by LIMK1 or LIMK2, wherein the compounds are selected to bind the ATP-binding site and/or the substrate-binding site of LIMK.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating lung cancer by administering to a human in need thereof effective amounts of FTS, or various analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally, in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent. Chemotherapeutic agents, and combinations thereof, for use with FTS, its analogs, or its salts are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating a mammalian subject afflicted with a non-autoimmune inflammatory condition, comprising administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of S-farnesylthiosalicylic acid (FTS) or a structural analog thereof, and compositions useful in the practice of the methods.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating a mammalian subject afflicted with a delayed cutaneous hypersensitivity condition, comprising administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of S-farnesylthiosalicylic acid (FTS) or a structural analog thereof, and compositions for use in the methods.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating multiple sclerosis patients that entail co-administration of effective amounts of a Ras antagonist which is farnesylthiosalicylic acid or an analog thereof, and a second active agent selected from glatiramer acetate, laquinimod and combinations thereof. Therapeutic compositions and methods of making them are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are alkoxyalkyl S-prenylthiosalicylates and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods for treating a human afflicted with cancer, including solid tumors, or a hematological malignancy by administering to the human in need thereof an effective amount of an alkoxyalkyl S-prenylthiosalicylate are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating lung cancer by administering to a human in need thereof effective amounts of FTS, or various analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally, in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent. Chemotherapeutic agents, and combinations thereof, for use with FTS, its analogs, or its salts are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of treating cancer by administering effective amounts of a Ras antagonist comprising FTS, or analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and 2-deoxyglucose (2DG) to a patient are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions useful in treating cancer containing a Ras antagonist comprising FTS, or analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and 2DG are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating ovarian cancer by administering an effective amount of FTS (farnesylthiosalicylic acid), or various analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, optionally with, a platinum-based chemotherapy drug to a human diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating lung cancer by administering to a human in need thereof effective amounts of FTS, or various analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally, in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent. Chemotherapeutic agents, and combinations thereof, for use with FTS, its analogs, or its salts are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for reducing the extent of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury, comprising administering to a human prior to reperfusion of the ischemic myocardium or pre-angioplasty, coronary artery bypass surgery, or thrombolytic therapy an effective amount of FTS, or various analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Methods of treating ischemia/reperfusion injury, comprising administering to a human after reperfusion of the ischemic myocardium or post-angioplasty, coronary artery bypass surgery, or thrombolytic therapy an effective amount of FTS, or various analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: Composite structures composed of a device as a core structure, being a medical device or article, and a porous polymeric coat and designed capable of encapsulating bioactive agents while retaining the activity of these agents are disclosed. Further disclosed are processes of preparing such composite structures.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating neurofibromatosis by administering to a human in need thereof effective amounts of FTS, or various analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally, in combination with colchicine. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising FTS, or various analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; colchicine; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed are alkoxyalkyl S-prenylthiosalicylates and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods for treating a human afflicted with cancer, including solid tumors, or a hematological malignancy by administering to the human in need thereof an effective amount of an alkoxyalkyl S-prenylthiosalicylate are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating myocarditis by—administering to a human in need thereof effective amounts of FTS, or various analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating lung cancer by administering to a human in need thereof effective amounts of FTS, or various analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally, in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent. Chemotherapeutic agents, and combinations thereof, for use with FTS, its analogs, or its salts are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating a hematological malignancy by administering to a human in need thereof effective amounts of FTS (Farnesylthiosalicylic Acid), or various analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally in combination with a Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising FTS, or various analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor, preferably Imatinib and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Methods of treating cancer by administering effective amounts of a Ras antagonist comprising FTS, or analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and 2-deoxyglucose (2DG) to a patient are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions useful in treating cancer containing a Ras antagonist comprising FTS, or analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and 2DG are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating ovarian cancer by administering an effective amount of FTS (farnesylthiosalicylic acid), or various analogs thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, optionally with, a platinum-based chemotherapy drug to a human diagnosed with ovarian cancer.