Abstract: The present invention describes food supplements that contain one or more fruit extracts useful for pain relief and anti-inflammation. The food supplements may be used to inhibit inflammation mediated by cyclooxygenase and more particularly by cyclooxygenase-2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Echinacea as a cancer chemopreventive agent to block the formation of and to detoxify cancer-causing agents, or carcinogens. More particularly, the present invention relates to the induction of phase II enzymes by Echinacea, and specifically by lipid-soluble fractions isolated from Echinacea. The present invention also contemplates a novel method of extracting the desired lipid-soluble fractions from Echinacea.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a method of downloading data from a PC to a PHS or vice versa, which comprises the steps of commanding a PC to edit data (e.g., phonebook, picture, or ring data) by a PHS, sending the edited data complying with the data requirements of the PHS to a data packet sending mechanism of the PC, and dividing the data into a plurality of data packets, sequentially sending the data packets to the PHS via a transfer interface of the PC, assembling the data packets for verification and storing the data packets in a corresponding area of the PHS.

Abstract: The present invention describes food supplements that contain one or more fruit extracts useful for pain relief and anti-inflammation. The food supplements may be used to inhibit inflammation mediated by cyclooxygenase and more particularly by cyclooxygenase-2.

Abstract: Novel inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP IV), pharmaceutical compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of novel inhibitors of DPP IV, and novel methods of treating medical conditions are provided. The novel inhibitors of DPP IV described herein are useful in the treatment of neurological disorders, diabetes, inflammatory disorders such as arthritis, obesity, osteoporosis, and of such other enumerated conditions as can be treated with inhibitors of DPP IV.

Abstract: A method for distributing an equal volume of attached confluent living cells in each well of a multi-well plate used in a bioassay, comprising the following steps: (a) growing attached living cells on a medium until the cells are confluent; (b) treating the attached confluent living cells with an enzyme solution, whereby the solution and the attached confluent living cells make a cell suspension; (c) filtering the cell suspension with a filter; (d) collecting a cell suspension filtrate containing uniformly distributed attached confluent living cells therein; and (e) distributing an equal volume of the cell suspension filtrate into wells of a plate whereby each well has an equal volume of cells for use in any bioassay.

Abstract: The present invention describes food supplements that contain one or more fruit extracts useful for pain relief and anti-inflammation. The food supplements may be used to inhibit inflammation mediated by cyclooxygenase and more particularly by cyclooxygenase-2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, non-peptidic small organic compounds having an affinity for cyclophilin (CyP)-type immunophilin proteins, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the said compounds. The invention further relates to the uses of these compounds and compositions for binding CyP-type proteins, inhibiting their peptidyl-prolyl isomerase activity, and for research, development, and therapeutic applications in a variety of medical disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel N-linked sulfonamides of N-heterocyclic carboxylic acid and carboxylic acid isosteres, their preparation, and use for treating neurological disorders including physically damaged nerves and neurodegenerative diseases, and for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, non-peptidic small organic compounds having an affinity for cyclophilin (CyP)-type immunophilin proteins, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the said compounds. The invention further relates to the uses of these compounds and compositions for binding CyP-type proteins, inhibiting their peptidyl-prolyl isomerase activity, and for research, development, and therapeutic applications in a variety of medical disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel N-heterocyclic carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid isosteres, their preparation and use for treating neurological disorders including physically damaged nerves and neurodegenerative diseases, for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth, for treating vision disorders and/or improving vision, and for treating memory impairment and/or enhancing memory performance by administering such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, non-peptidic small organic compounds having an affinity for cyclophilin (CyP)-type immunophilin proteins, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the said compounds. The invention further relates to the uses of these compounds and compositions for binding CyP-type proteins, inhibiting their peptidyl-prolyl isomerase activity, and for research, development, and therapeutic applications in a variety of medical disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, non-peptidic small organic compounds having an affinity for cyclophilin (CyP)-type immunophilin proteins. In the compounds of this invention, at least two carbo- or heterocyclic groups are attached to a central saturated, partially saturated, or aromatic 5-6 membered carbocyclic ring by a combination of straight or branched linker chains. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the said compounds, and to the uses of these compounds and compositions for binding CyP-type proteins, inhibiting their peptidyl-prolyl isomerase activity, and for research, development, and therapeutic applications in a variety of medical disorders, such as neurological disorders, hair loss disorders, ischemic disorders, and disorders caused by viral or protozoan infection.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assay for detecting the presence of an array or a profile of antioxidant activity in any sources or products. In particular, the invention provides a method in which a sample is extracted with a polar, a non-polar and a semi-polar solvent to obtain three extracts; the extracts are chromatographed to get a chemical profile; and the profile is analyzed to determine the presence of antioxidants by directly reacting to a free-radical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-substituted cyclic aza compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of their use for effecting neuronal activities.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel N-linked sulfonamides of N-heterocyclic carboxylic acid and carboxylic acid isosteres, their preparation, and use for treating neurological disorders including physically damaged nerves and neurodegenerative diseases, and for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel N-linked sulfonamides of N-heterocyclic carboxylic acid and carboxylic acid isosteres, their preparation, and use for treating neurological disorders including physically damaged nerves and neurodegenerative diseases, and for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel carboxylic acids and isosteres of heterocyclic ring compounds which have multiple heteroatoms within the heterocyclic ring, novel derivatives containing N-linked diketos, sulfonamides, ureas and carbamates attached thereto, their preparation and use for treating neurological disorders including physically damaged nerves and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel ureas or carbamates of N-heterocyclic carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid isosteres, their preparation and use for treating neurological disorders including physically damaged nerves and neurodegenerative diseases, and for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-substituted cyclic aza compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of their use for effecting neuronal activities.