Abstract: Novel liquid cleansing products are disclosed. The cleansing products are comprised of a first colored structured liquid and a second colored structured liquid that when dispensed from a suitable dispenser, mix together to form a new colored cleansing product prior to, and during, use.

Abstract: The present invention is related to thickening shampoo compositions and its long-term stability.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous liquid detergent composition containing a long-chain fatty acid glycol ester represented by the following formula (1): R1COO(CH2CH2O)mA ??(1) wherein, A is H or COR2, R1 and R2 represents a C11-21 alkyl or alkenyl group, and m stands for a number of from 1 to 3, and a surfactant, wherein the fatty acid constituent of the long-chain fatty acid glycol ester contains 60 wt. % or greater of fatty acids having 18 or more carbon atoms, 40 wt. % or less of a fatty acid having 16 carbon atoms, and 5 wt. % or less of fatty acids having less than 16 carbon atoms; and the composition has a pH of from 1 to 5 at 25° C. when diluted to 20 times the weight with water. The detergent composition has benefits such as an elegant and expensive-looking pearl luster, is excellent in stability of a pearling agent, particularly long storage stability at high temperatures, and has good detergency and foaming property.

Abstract: A pearlizing composition containing: (a) from about 30 to 55% by weight of a pearlizing wax; (b) a nonionic emulsifier; (c) optionally, a zwitterionic emulsifier; (d) from about 0.1 to 5% by weight of a polyol ester; and (e) water, all weights being based on the weight of the composition, and wherein the sum of (a)+(b)+(c) is at least about 55% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, and wherein the sum of (b)+(c) is less than about 25% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, and wherein (b) and (d) are present in the composition in a ratio by weight of from about 5:1 to 10:1.

Abstract: The invention relates to peptides of formula (I) R-V1-Ala2-His3-X4-Y5-Trp5-NH2 wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a protective group which can be chosen from among a benzoyl group, a tosyl group, a benzene sulfonyl group, a benzyloxycarbonyl group or a pyridinepropionyl group; V represents a natural amino acid or not chosen from among norleucine, norvaline and 2-N-Me-norleucine, X represents a natural amino acid or not having an aromatic character chosen from among phenylalanine, 1-naphtylalanine, 2-naphtylalanine, phenylglycine, benzothienylalanine, 4,4?-biphenylalanine, 3,3-diphenylalanine, homophenylalanine, indanylglycine, 4-methylphenylalanine, thienylalanine, p-nitrophenylalanine, halogenophenylalanine of configuration L or D; Y represents a natural amino acid of configuration L, having a basic character chosen from among arginine, lysine or ornithine, the enantiometers or diastercoisomers, and the mixtures thereof, including racemic mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention is direct to a method of producing analgesia in a mammalian subject. The method includes administering to the subject an omega conopeptide, preferably ziconotide, in combination with an analgesic selected from the group consisting of morphine, bupivicaine, clonidine, hydromorphone, baclofen, fentanyil, buprenorphine, and sufentanil, or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the ?-conopeptide retains its potency and is physically and chemically compatible with the analgesic compound. A preferred route of administration is intrathecal administration, particularly continuous intrathecal infusion. The present invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an omega conopeptide, preferably ziconotide, in combination with an analgesic selected from the group consisting of morphine, bupivicaine, clonidine, hydromorphone, baclofen, fentanyl, buprenorphine, and sufentanil.

Abstract: Method of increasing blood platelet formation by administering a parathyroid hormone (PTH) or at least one PTH derivative as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention provides angiogenesis inhibitor compounds comprising a MetAP-2 inhibitory core coupled to a peptide, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the angiogenesis inhibitor compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention also provides methods of treating an angiogenic disease, e.g., cancer, in a subject by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of one or more of the angiogenesis inhibitor compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the treatment and repair of cartilage, including cartilage damaged by injury or cartilaginous disorders, including arthritis, comprising the administration of insulin and/or insulin variants. Optionally, the administration may be in combination with a cartilage agent (e.g., peptide growth factor, catabolism antagonist, osteo-, synovial, anti-inflammatory factor), in an extended- or sustained-release form. Alternatively, the method provides for the treatment and repair of cartilage damaged by injury or cartilaginous disorders comprising the administration of insulin and/or insulin in combination with standard surgical techniques. Alternatively, the method provides for the treatment and repair of cartilage damaged by injury or cartilaginous disorders comprising the administration of chondrocytes previously treated with an effective amount of insulin and/or insulin variant.

Abstract: This invention relates to growth hormone releasing factor (GRF) derivatives. In particular, this invention relates to GRF peptide derivatives having an extended in vivo half-life, for promoting the endogenous production or release of growth hormone in humans and animals.

Abstract: A protein having amino acid sequence in SEQ ID NO: 1 of the Sequence Listing derived from human MP52, and a dimer protein thereof. A homodimer protein described above can be obtained by constructing a plasmid containing DNA coding amino acid sequence in SEQ ID NO: 1 of the Sequence Listing with a methionine at the N-terminus, introducing the plasmid into E. coli for transformation, solubilizing inclusion bodies obtained by culturing the transformant, purifying the monomer protein from the solubilized solution, refolding the monomer protein into a dimer protein and purifying the same. The homodimer protein described above is useful as a pharmaceutical composition for treating cartilage and bone diseases.

Abstract: Peptidomimetics of cyclic peptides, and compositions comprising such peptidomimetics are provided. The peptidomimetics have a three-dimensional structure that is substantially similar to a three-dimensional structure of a cyclic peptide that comprises a cadherin cell adhesion recognition sequence HAV. Methods for using such peptidomimetics for modulating cadherin-mediated cell adhesion in a variety of contexts are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for producing secreted soluble receptors and biologically active polypeptides in trimeric forms are disclosed. The process involves fusing the DNA template encoding a soluble receptor with a ligand binding domain or biologically active polypeptide to a DNA sequence encoding a C-propeptide of collagen, which is capable of self-assembly into a covalently linked trimer. The resulting fusion proteins are secreted as trimeric soluble receptor analogs, which can be used for more efficient neutralization of the biological activities of their naturally occurring trimeric ligands.

Abstract: The invention relates to newly discovered marker polypeptides associated with endometriosis. Compositions, kits, and methods for detecting, characterizing, preventing, and treating endometriosis are provided.

Abstract: A composition with a polypeptide including amino acid sequence LKKTET [SEQ ID NO:1] or a conservative variant thereof, the composition further including a carrier for application to a surface of a body.

Abstract: Nucleosides and nucleotides containing a tricyclic base portion thereof are useful for treating infectious diseases and proliferative disorders, such as viral infections or cancer respectively.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition, comprising a non-infectious, non-integrating polynucleotide construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding an interferon ? and one or more cationic compounds. The present invention also provides methods of treating cancer in a mammal, comprising administering into a muscle of the mammal a non-infectious, non-integrating DNA polynucleotide construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding a cytokine. In addition, the present invention also relates to the methodology for selective transfection of malignant cells with polynucleotides expressing therapeutic or prophylactic molecules in intra-cavity tumor bearing mammals. More specifically, the present invention provides a methodology for the suppression of an intra-cavity dissemination of malignant cells, such as intraperitoneal dissemination.

Abstract: Antisense oligonucleotides which hybridize with nuclear factor-?B(NF-?B) mRNA and methods of using these oligonucleotides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of N,O oversulfated K5 derivatives having a degree of sulfation higher than 3.2 or of their pharmaceutically acceptable salts for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for treating the infection and the consequent HIV/ADS disease.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided: wherein: A is alkylenyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or alkenylenyl of 2 to 4 carbon atoms; R1 and R2 are, independently, hydrogen or a C5 to C7 aryl optionally substituted with 1 to 2 substituents, independently, selected from the group consisting of —C(O)R3, halogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, C1-C6 alkyl, and C1-C6 alkoxy, with the proviso that at least one of R1 and R2 is not hydrogen; R3 is, independently, hydrogen, —OR4, alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; R4 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; R5 and R6 are, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyl, alkoxy, or C5 to C7 aryl; wherein any R3 to R6 group having an aryl or heteroaryl moiety can optionally be substituted on the aryl or heteroaryl moiety with 1 to about 5 substituents, independently, selected from the group consisting of halogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, C1-C6 alkyl, and C1-C6 alkoxy.

Abstract: The invention provides novel pyrophosphate synthase inhibitors of formula I as well as compositions comprising such inhibitors and methods for their use.

Abstract: Novel 2-(azetidin-2-on-1-yl)alkanedioic acid derivatives and 2-(azetidin-2-on-1-yl)alkoxyalkanoic acid derivatives are described for use in the treatment of disease states responsive to antagonism of the vasopressin V1a receptor

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polymorphic and amorphous forms of a phosphate salt of 8-fluoro-2-{4-[(methylamino)methyl]phenyl}-1,3,4,5-tetrahydro-6H-azepino[5,4,3-cd]indol-6-one, and to processes for their preparation. Such polymorphic forms may be a component of a pharmaceutical composition and may be used to treat a mammalian disease condition mediated by poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase activity including the disease condition such as cancer.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds with affinity for the 5-HT6 receptor, which have the general formula I: Wherein A, B, D, E, R1 to R3 and n are described herein. Also described is the use of these compounds as pharmaceuticals to treat indications where inhibition of the 5-HT6 receptor is implicated, such as schizophrenia.

Abstract: Pyrazolopyrimidinone derivatives expressed by the following general formula (IA) or (IB): where the symbols are as disclosed in the specification, are provided as desired compounds. These compounds selectively inhibiting PDE7, thereby increasing the intracellular cAMP level and inhibiting the activation of T cells. Thus, these compounds are useful for prevention and treatment of various allergic diseases and inflammatory or immunological diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein: RF represents monofluoro- or polyfluoro-alkyl or monofluoro- or polyfluoro-cycloalkylalkyl, R1 represents hydrogen or a group selected from alkylaminocarbonyl and optionally substituted alkyl, R2 represents hydrogen, halogen or a group selected from cycloalkyl and optionally substituted alkyl, R3 to R6, which may be the same or different, each represent an atom or group selected from hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, alkylsulphonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, optionally substituted alkyl and optionally substituted amino, its optical isomers when they exist, and also their addition salts with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful as AMPA modulators.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents alkyl substituted by one or more halogen atoms, R2 represents hydrogen, halogen or hydroxy, R3 represents unsubstituted or substituted aryl, their isomers, and also addition salts thereof. and medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating or preventing disorders associated with AMPA flux.

Abstract: Substituted [1,4]oxazino[2,3-g]indazols for lowering intraocular pressure and treating glaucoma are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to chemical compositions of substituted thioacetamides, processes for the preparation thereof and uses of the compositions in the treatment of diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) that act as cannabinoid receptor ligands and their uses in the treatment of diseases linked to the mediation of the cannabinoid receptors in animals are described herein

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: The present invention relates to biaryl sulfonamides and their use as, for example, metalloproteinase inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are inhibitors of protein kinases, particularly inhibitors of PIM-1, CDK-2, GSK-3, and SRC mammalian protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of utilizing those compounds and compositions in the treatment of various protein kinase mediated disorders.

Abstract: A method for treating a subject suffering from epiretinal membrane formation or retinal detachment due to epiretinal membrane formation is disclosed. The method comprises administering a compound of the formula: wherein n is 0 to 2, R is H or lower alkyl; X is imino, oxa, or thia; Y is aryl; and Z is unsubstituted or substituted pyridyl, an N-oxide thereof, wherein 1 or more N atoms carry an oxygen atom, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds which inhibit poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (“PARP”), compositions containing these compounds and methods for using these PARP inhibitors to treat, prevent and/or ameliorate the effects of the conditions described herein.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods of bone healing by administering a p38 MAP kinase inhibitor. The invention is directed to methods of treating bone fractures, bone diseases, bone grafting, especially enhancing bone healing following facial reconstruction, maxillary reconstruction, mandibular reconstruction or tooth extraction, enhancing long bone extension, enhancing prosthetic ingrowth, and increasing bone synostosis by administering a p38 MAP kinase inhibitor.

Abstract: This invention is directed to acyl piperazine derivatives which are useful as anti-inflammatory agents. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds to treat inflammatory disorders in humans.

Abstract: A xanthine phosphodiesterase V inhibitor having the formula (I), with the variables defined herein, which is especially useful for treating male (erectile) and female sexual dysfunction and other physiological disorders: For example, a representative compound of the invention is:

Abstract: The invention pertains to substituted quinazoline and isoquinoline compounds that serve as effective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. In particular, the invention relates to said compounds which are selective inhibitors of PDE-10. The invention also relates to intermediates for preparation of said compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds; and the use of said compounds in a method for treating certain central nervous system (CNS) or other disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides novel classes of Isoquinoline Derivatives. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of making and using the compounds, are also described.

Abstract: A method for the regiospecific synthesis of rapamycin 42-ester derivatives is described. The method involves lipase-catalyzed acetylation of 42-hydroxy of rapamycin with an acyl donor such as a vinyl ester, an isopropenyl ester or an anhydride in a suitable organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention is a thiobenzimidazole derivative represented by the following formula (1) or a medically acceptable salt thereof wherein said thiobenzimidazole derivative and a medically acceptable salt thereof have a potent activity of inhibiting human chymase. Thus, they are potential preventive and/or therapeutic agents clinically applicable to various diseases in which human chymase is involved.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally CRF-1 receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I or Formula II: wherein Ar is optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl, R1-R4 are as defined in the specification; or individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention further relates to processes for preparing such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and to methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (1) and to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, compositions containing and the uses of, such derivatives. The compounds according to the present invention are useful in numerous diseases, disorders and conditions, in particular inflammatory, allergic and respiratory diseases, disorders and conditions.

Abstract: Acne-affected skin has been found to be accompanied by the presence of matrix-degrading enzymes such as MMPs and neutrophil elastase, induction of neutrophils, and a reduction in procollagen biosynthesis. This invention treats scarring and inflammation accompanying acne by administering, topically or systemically, at least one of (i) an inhibitor of the matrix degrading enzymes and (ii) a cytokine inhibitor that alleviates inflammation and thus also alleviate neutrophil infiltration. Alleviating the matrix degradation and renormalizing procollagen biosynthesis allows for reduced inflammation and better natural repair of acne-affected skin. Inhibiting cytokines alleviates induction of MMPs in resident skin cells, and also alleviates inflammation with its concommitant induction of neutrophils from the blood stream bringing MMPs and elastase into the acne lesion.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating skin disorders includes delivering to a mammal a composition containing a compound of formula I, or tautomers thereof, in a regimen, wherein formula I is: and wherein R1-R5 and Q1 are defined as described herein. Specifically, methods for treating acne, hirsutism, and conditioning the skin are described. Also provided are novel PR modulators of formula II.

Abstract: Provided is a compound having excellent dipeptidyl peptidase IV-inhibiting activity, and a remedy based on the activity for insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 diabetes), especially for non insulin-dependent diabetes (type 2 diabetes), insulin-resistant disorders, and obesity.

Abstract: Novel triazole compounds represented by Formula (1): (where A, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B, R11, W, X, Y and Z are as defined herein) in which the triazole is substituted directly, or by a bridge, with i) a heteroaryl moiety containing N adjacent to the point of connection of the heteroaryl and ii) another heteroaryl or aryl ring, with at least one of the rings being further substituted with another ring, are mGluR5 modulators useful in the treatment of psychiatric and mood disorders such as, for example, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, panic, and bipolar disorder, as well as in the treatment of pain, Parkinson's disease, cognitive dysfunction, epilepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, drug addiction, drug abuse, drug withdrawal, obesity and other diseases

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (IA) and Formula (IB) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined herein for Formula (IA) or Formula (IB), or a tautomer, prodrug, solvate, or salt thereof; pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods of modulating the glucocorticoid receptor function and methods of treating disease-states or conditions mediated by the glucocorticoid receptor function or characterized by inflammatory, allergic, or proliferative processes in a patient using these compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner.