Abstract: Disclosed are various discoveries concerning the angiogenic and angiostatic properties of the CXC chemokines, including the finding that the ELR motif controls the ability of these molecules to induce angiogenesis. Aspects of the invention include, for example, the identification of IP-10, MIG and certain IL-8 analogues as angiostatic agents, and their use in inhibiting angiogenesis in various systems.

Abstract: The invention includes methods and compositions for remodeling a peptide molecule, including the addition or deletion of one or more glycosyl groups to a peptide, and/or the addition of a modifying group to a peptide.

Abstract: The invention includes methods and compositions for remodeling a peptide molecule, including the addition or deletion of one or more glycosyl groups to a peptide, and/or the addition of a modifying group to a peptide.

Abstract: Disclosed are glycopeptide derivatives substituted at the C-terminus and/or the R-terminus with a substituent that comprises one or more saccharide groups and a carboxy group; and pharmaceutical compositions containing such glycopeptide derivatives. The disclosed glycopeptide derivatives are useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: A composition for the treatment of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) including a compound which binds to a receptor for glucagon-like peptide-1, and a pharmaceutical carrier. The amount of the compound present is an effective amount to improve pancreatic ?-cell sensitivity to blood glucose levels in a human with IGT. Also, a method for improving the pattern of insulin secretory responses in a human with IGT by administering to the human a composition comprising a compound which binds to a receptor for glucagon-like peptide-1 and a pharmaceutical carrier.

Abstract: Methods and compounds for increasing or decreasing mucus secretion in subjects, and particularly mucus secretion in the airways, are described. Methods of screening compounds for the ability to increase or decrease mucus secretion are also described.

Abstract: Compositions comprising keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) polypeptides and methods of using the same are described. The KGF polypeptides of the present invention display enhanced bioactivity relative to full-length KGF163. Accordingly, the KGF polypeptides of the present invention may be used in compositions in lesser amounts than would be necessary using KGF163.

Abstract: The invention discloses the nanoparticles composed of chitosan/poly-?-glutamic acid characterized with a positive surface charge and their enhanced permeability through Caco-2 cells for paracellular drug delivery.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preventing or treating male erectile dysfunction or female sexual arousal disorder by administering an effective amount of one or more factors from a group of factors including vascular endothelial growth factor, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, basic fibroblast growth factor, neurotrophin-3, neurotrophin-4, or angiopoietin-1, wherein the factor is a full length protein or a nucleic acid encoding the factor, or a functional derivative or fragment thereof, or an agent that enhances production and/or male erection or female sexual arousal stimulating function of the factor(s). Combinations, kits, and combinatorial methods are also provided.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation for a PKC modulatory peptide and a transport moiety comprising the aforementioned components and an anti-aggregant.

Abstract: Administering an effective dose of a tTGase inhibitor to a Celiac or dermatitis herpetiformis patient reduces the toxic effects of toxic gluten oligopeptides, thereby attenuating or eliminating the damaging effects of gluten.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula I, II, III, or IV, or a racemate, enantiomer, regioisomer, salt, ester or prodrug thereof: which exhibit antibacterial properties. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject in need of antibiotic treatment. The invention also relates to methods of treating a bacterial infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention. The invention further includes process by which to make the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-infectious nucleic acid (RNA and DNA) construct constructed to express a recombinant antibody or antibody fragment in a host cell. The antibody molecule confers protection to the host against a pathogen, allergen or toxin. The host may be any animal including a human or a fish. More specifically, the antibody may be against viral haemorrhagic septicaemia virus.

Abstract: The present invention provides gemcitabine prodrugs, methods of making gemcitabine prodrugs, pharmaceutical compositions of gemcitabine prodrugs and methods of using gemcitabine prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions thereof to treat or prevent diseases or disorders such as cancer or viral infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for delivering a therapeutic agent across a membrane that has limited permeability for the therapeutic agent. The method includes delivering the therapeutic agent to the membrane in a composition which includes a sulphated chitinous polymer as a primary carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved methods for delivering bioadhesive, bioresorbable, anti-adhesion compositions. Antiadhesion compositions can be made of intermacromolecular complexes of carboxyl-containing polysaccharides, polyethers, polyacids, polyalkylene oxides, multivalent cations and/or polycations. The polymers are associated with each other, and are then used as fluids, gels or foams. By providing a product bag, the compositions can be delivered as gels or as sprays. By dissolving propellant gases in the compositions, the materials can be delivered as foams, which have decreased density, and therefore can adhere to surfaces that previously have been difficult to coat with antiadhesion gels. Delivery systems can also provide mechanisms for expelling more product, and for directing the flow of materials leaving the delivery system. Bioresorbable, bioadhesive, anti-adhesion, and/or hemostatic compositions are useful in surgery to prevent the formation and reformation of post-surgical adhesions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of chemical chelators for the preparation of a medicament for the reversal of drug-induced neuromuscular block, to a kit for providing neuromuscular block and its reversal, and to cyclophane derivatives having general formula (A) wherein R is (a), (b) or (c); or general formula (B) wherein X is (a), (b) or (d), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the separation of regioisomeric mixtures of metal phthalocyanines of formula (I), to the regioisomers obtained by this process, and their use as phototherapeutic and photodiagnostic agents

Abstract: The invention relates to appetite-suppressing compositions obtained from botanical sources. More specifically, the invention relates to appetite-suppressing compositions comprising an extract product of an Asclepias plant, methods of making an appetite-suppressing composition, and methods of suppressing an appetite.

Abstract: Substituted pyrazoles of general formula methods of manufacturing them, compositions containing them, and methods of using them to, for example, treat autoimmune diseases mediated by cathepsin S, and inhibit cathepsin S activity, are described.

Abstract: The invention concerns substituted amino isoxazoline derivatives, more in particular tricyclic dihydrobenzopyranoisoxazoline, dihydroquinolinoisozazoline, dihydronaphthalenoisoxazoline and dihydrobenzothiopyranoisoxazoline derivatives substituted on the phenylpart of the tricyclic moiety with primary, secondary and/or tertiary amino groups, according to Formula (I) wherein X=CH2, N—R7, S or O, R1, R2 and R3 are certain specific substituents, with the proviso that at least one of R1 and R2 is an amino radical of formula N—R10R11 wherein R10 and R11 are each a variety of radicals, Pir is an optionally substituted piperidyl or piperazyl radical and R3 represents an optionally substituted aromatic homocyclic or heterocyclic ring system including a partially or completely hydrogenated hydrocarbon chain of maximum 6 atoms long with which the ring system is attached to the Pir radical and which may contain one or more heteroatoms selected from the group of O, N and S; a process for their preparation, pharmaceuti

Abstract: This invention relates to CCK-A agonists of Formula (I) wherein R1-R4, A, B, X, D, E and G are as defined in the specificiation, as well as, among other things, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of use of the compounds and compositions. The compounds are useful in treating obesity.

Abstract: A compound of the formula II: wherein: R?2 is CHR?2, where R?2 is H. R6 and R9 are H and R7 is OMe and the compound is a dimer with each monomer being the same and being of formula II, where the R8 groups of the monomers form together a bridge having the formula —O—(CH2)p—O—, where p is 5, linking the monomers.

Abstract: (R)-tofisopam, substantially free of the (S)-enantiomer of tofisopam, is obtained by separating the enantiomers of tofisopam by chromatography employing a chiral separation medium comprising (i) (2S)-2-{(1S)[(3,5-dinitrophenyl)carbonylamino]phenylmethyl}-3,3-dimethylbutanoate, covalently bound to silica through an alkylene ester linkage or (ii) an amylose derivative of formula I: wherein each R1 and n are defined herein; the amylose derivative being coated on a porous inorganic carrier or a porous organic carrier.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a series of rifamycin derivatives having antimicrobial activities, including activities against drug-resistant microorganisms, specifically, the 3,4-cyclo-rifamycin derivatives having an oxime group at the C-11 position.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the following general formula: [wherein X1, X2, X3 and X4 each independently represent a single bond, C1-6 alkylene, etc.; A2 represents optionally substituted phenyl, etc.; A1 represents an optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic group containing —C(=Q1)- (wherein Q1 represents oxygen, sulfur or ?N—R11 (wherein R11 represents hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl)) and nitrogen, etc.; and Z1 represents piperidin-diyl, etc.], salts thereof and hydrates of the foregoing.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, wherein the substituents have the significance given in the specification, and the compounds are neuropeptide Y(NPY) antagonists which are useful in the treatment of obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates compounds of the formula (I); wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R10 represent a variety of substituents; A represents NR9 or O; B represents a bond, CH2, NR9 or O, wherein one or both hydrogen atoms in said CH2 moiety may be replaced with one or both of R7 and R8, or alternatively, one of the hydrogen atoms in said CH2 moiety together with a hydrogen atom from an adjacent carbon are replaced by a double bond; with the proviso that when A is O, then B is NR9; n is zero, 1 or 2; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to the general formula (I) wherein X is selected from the group consisting of wherein n and p are independently 0, 1, 2, or 3, provided that n+p is a least 1; and unsubstituted and at least monosubstituted C1-C10-alkylene-Y, C2-C10-alkylene-Y, C3-C10-cycloalkylene-Y and C3-C10-cycloalkenylene-Y; and R1, A, B, Q, T, Y, E and W have the meanings given in the description. These compounds are useful for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, lipid disorders or cardiovasular disease or for providing an anti-lipolytic effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, wherein R1, R2 and B are as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein, and additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof for the treatment of any of a number of conditions or diseases in which HGF/SF or the activities thereof, or agonists or antagonists thereof have a therapeutically useful role.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The formula I compounds inhibit the tyrosine kinase activity of growth factor receptors such as VEGFR-2 and FGFR-1, thereby making them useful as anti-cancer agents. The formula I compounds are also useful for the treatment of other diseases associated with signal transduction pathways operating through growth factor receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising compounds that treat pathophysiological conditions arising from inflammatory responses. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit or block glycated protein produced induction of the signaling-associated inflammatory response in endothelial cells. The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle proliferation. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle cell proliferation by modulating HSPGs such as Perlecan. The present invention further relates to the use of compounds to treat vascular occlusive conditions characterized by smooth muscle proliferation such as restenosis and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for controlling synaptic transmission in mammals.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula (I): wherein R1-R8 are as described herein, R4 being phthalazinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, or quinoxalinyl. Such compounds are particularly useful in the treatment of a disorder which is created by or is dependent upon decreased availability of serotonin, norepinephrine, or dopamine.

Abstract: Topical solution compositions of brimonidine tartrate are disclosed. The solution compositions lack an oxidative preservative.

Abstract: A method for regulating substrate activity in vivo is useful for the treatment of medical disorders such as inflammation, arteriolosclerosis and angiogenesis. The method involves the administration of an effective amount of a DPP-IV inhibitor to a patient in need of such treatment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the tartrate salts of 5,8,14-triazatetracyclo[10.3.1.02,11.04,9]-hexadeca-2(11),3,5,7,9-pentaene: and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The present invention in particular is directed to the L-tartrate salt, and further to the various polymorphs of the L-tartrate salt, including two distinct anhydrous polymorphs (referred to herein as Forms A and B) and a hydrate polymorph (referred to herein as Form C). In addition, the present invention is also directed to the D-tartrate salt of 5,8,14-triazatetracyclo[10.3.1.02,11.04,9]-hexadeca-2(11),3,5,7,9-pentaene and the various polymorphs thereof; as well as the D,L-tartrate salt thereof and its polymorphs, and the meso-tartrate salt thereof and its polymorphs.

Abstract: A pyrazine derivative of the following formula (I): wherein R1 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl; X is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, cyano, acyl, or amino, aryl, heterocyclic group or the like; Y is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, acyl, amino, or the like; Z is aryl or heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted; or a salt thereof. The pyrazine compound (I) and a salt thereof of the present invention are adenosine antagonists and are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of depression, dementia (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, cerebrovascular dementia, dementia accompanying Parkinson's disease, etc.), Parkinson's disease, anxiety, pain, cerebrovascular disease (e.g. stroke, etc.), heart failure and the like.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which R1, R2 and X4 have the meanings given in the specification are Factor Xa inhibitors useful in the treatment of thrombotic disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to urotensin II receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use.

Abstract: Heteroaromatic compounds are described, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of use, and their use in medicines. In particular, the invention relates to quinazoline and pyridopyrimidine derivatives which exhibit protein tyrosine kinase inhibition.

Abstract: The invention provides new forms of a chemical compound of formula (I). The invention relates to forms of a chemical compound (I), in particular to crystalline and amorphous forms, more particularly four crystalline forms and an amorphous form. The invention further relates to processes for the preparation of such forms, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound in crystalline and/or amorphous form and to therapeutic use of such forms.

Abstract: Quinoline and quinazoline derivatives can be used in the form of pharmaceutical preparations as Neuropeptide Y antagonists for the treatment or prevention of arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, renal failure, eating disorders and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula wherein A-B, R1, R2, R3, R4, and n are as defined herein; and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of formula I may be used in the treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine group containing ?3 adrenergic receptor agonists or pharmaceutical salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to 3-amino-4-phenylbutanoic acid derivatives of structural formula (I) which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (“DP-IV inhibitors”) and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the formula (I), where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and Q are as defined herein, exhibit activity against infectious pathogens

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for use as an NPY Y5 receptor antagonist comprising a compound of the formula (I): wherein R1 is lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or the like, R2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or the like, n is 1 or 2, X is lower alkylene, lower alkenylene, arylene, cycloalkylene or the like, Y is CONR7, CSNR7, NR7CO, NR7CS or the like, Z is lower alkyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl or the like and R7 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, prodrug, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein n, R1, R2, R3 and R7 are disclosed herein, are useful in treating disease-states associated with nuclear receptor activity. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising and methods of using said compounds are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are cathepsin S, K, F, L and B reversible inhibitory compounds of the formulas (I), (II), (Ia) and (Ib) further defined herein. The compounds are useful for treating autoimmune diseases.