Abstract: Systems and methods for adjusting bass levels of a multi-channel audio signal include, among other features, (i) receiving the multi-channel signal via a playback device; (ii) separating, from the multi-channel signal, low-frequency signals comprising frequencies less than a threshold frequency; (iii) determining electrical energies of the low-frequency signals; (iv) determining a first energy by summing the electrical energies of the low-frequency signals; (v) consolidating the low-frequency signals into a consolidated low-frequency signal; (vi) determining a second energy by determining an electrical energy of the consolidated low-frequency signal; (vii) generating a gain-adjusted low-frequency signal by adjusting a gain of the consolidated low-frequency signal based on both (a) the first energy and (b) the second energy; (viii) generating a gain-adjusted multi-channel signal by mixing the gain-adjusted low-frequency signal back into the multi-channel signal; and (ix) using the gain-adjusted multi-channel s

Abstract: Thalidomide analogs and methods of using the thalidomide analogs are disclosed. Some embodiments of the disclosed compounds exhibit anti-angiogenic and/or anti-inflammatory activity. Certain embodiments of the disclosed compounds are non-teratogenic.

Abstract: Provided is a compound that can have an effect of inhibiting MALT1 and is expected as useful as a prophylactic or therapeutic drug for cancer, etc. A compound represented by formula (I) [wherein each symbol is as defined in the description], a salt thereof, or a cocrystal, a hydrate or a solvate of the same.

Abstract: Provided herein are formulations, processes, solid forms and methods of use relating to salts of (Z)-5-((Z)-3-chloro-4-((R)-2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)benzylidene)-2-(propylimino)-3-(o-tolyl)thiazolidin-4-one.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to crystalline solid forms of a stimulator of soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC), Compound I: Also provided herein are methods for the preparation of these solid forms. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations and dosage forms comprising these solid forms and their uses thereof, alone or in combination with one or more additional agents, for treating and/or preventing various diseases or disorders; these diseases or disorders are ones that may benefit from sGC stimulation or from an increase in the concentration of nitric oxide (NO) and/or cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP).

Abstract: Thalidomide analogs and methods of using the thalidomide analogs are disclosed. Some embodiments of the disclosed compounds exhibit anti-angiogenic and/or anti-inflammatory activity. Certain embodiments of the disclosed compounds are non-teratogenic.

Abstract: Thalidomide analogs and methods of using the thalidomide analogs are disclosed. Some embodiments of the disclosed compounds exhibit anti-angiogenic and/or anti-inflammatory activity. Certain embodiments of the disclosed compounds are non-teratogenic.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition, including penethamate (PNT) or a pharmaceutical equivalent thereof; and at least one oily vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel crystal forms of arylalkylamine compounds. Specifically, the novel crystal forms of 4-(3S-(1R-(1-naphthyl)ethylamino)pyrrolidin-1-yl)phenylacetic acid have excellent stability and therefore are useful as pharmaceutical ingredients. The present invention also provides industrially advantageous processes for producing the arylalkylamine compounds.

Abstract: A reduced coenzyme Q10 derivative represented by formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 are each independently H or an alkoxycarbonyl group represented by formula (2), and at least one of them is an alkoxycarbonyl group represented by the formula (2); in the formula (2), R3 is an optionally substituted linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or an optionally substituted heteroaryl group having 4 to 20 carbon atoms, and when R3 is a group substituted with polyethylene glycol, the molecular weight of the polyethylene glycol is not more than 300.

Abstract: A topical composition comprises at least 5 wt % metronidazole or a pharmacologically acceptable derivative thereof in a non-aqueous vehicle. The composition may be used in the treatment of conditions of the colon, rectum, anorectum and perianal region, in particular inflammatory bowel disease and perianal Crohn's disease. The composition also relieves pain and inflammation and promotes healing of the colon, rectum, anorectum and perianal region following surgical operations. One advantage of the composition is that topical administration of metronidazole results in a primarily local effect and thus side effects observed from systemic administration are avoided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses anti-cancer compositions, and associated methods, including an anti-cancer composition comprising: a cellular energy inhibitor having the structure according to formula I wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: a nitro, an imidazole, a halide, sulfonate, a carboxylate, an alkoxide, and amine oxide; and R is selected from the group consisting of: OR?, N(R?)2, C(O)R??, C1-C6 alkyl, C6-C12 aryl, C1-C6 heteroalkyl, a C6-C12 heteroaryl, H, and an alkali metal; where R? represents H, alkali metal, C1-C6 alkyl, C6-C12 aryl or C(O)R??, R? represents H, C1-C6 alkyl, or C6-C12 aryl, and R?? represents H, C1-C20 alkyl or C6-C12 aryl. The anti-cancer composition can additionally comprise at least one sugar, which stabilizes the cellular energy inhibitor by substantially preventing the inhibitor from hydrolyzing. Also, the anti-cancer composition can comprise a hexokinase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved liquid antibiotic formulations. In some embodiments, the present invention is directed to a composition comprising an antibiotic in a liquid comprising triglycerides, wherein the composition has less than about 5% water (w/v).

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or formula (Ia) Wherein R1, Ra, R2, X, R3, Y1, Y2, A, B and C are as defined herein. Also, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and excipients, methods of treating bacterial infections comprising administering such compounds, methods for making such compounds and hydrates of such compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to products comprising antibiotics or probiotics and the use thereof for the treatment of gut motility disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Abstract: ?-lactamase resistant cephalosporin ester compound chosen from those represented by formula (I): wherein, and pharmaceutical salts thereof, composition thereof, and use thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of the toxic effects of therapeutic agents and methods of treating or preventing such toxicity using a toxicity reducing amount of N-acetylcysteine either alone or in combination with a therapeutically effective amount or, to achieve its therapeutic advantages, an amount larger than what is customarily given as a therapeutically effective amount, of a therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions of novel high penetration compositions (HPC) or high penetration prodrugs (HPP) of antimicrobials and antimicrobial-related compounds, which are capable of crossing biological barriers with high penetration efficiency. The HPPs are capable of being converted to parent active drugs or drug metabolites after crossing the biological barrier and thus can render treatments for the conditions that the parent drugs or metabolites can. Additionally, the HPPs are capable of reaching areas that parent drugs may not be able to access or to render a sufficient concentration at the target areas and therefore render novel treatments. The HPPs can be administered to a subject through various administration routes, e.g., locally delivered to an action site of a condition with a high concentration or systematically administered to a biological subject and enter the general circulation with a faster rate.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, especially Type 2 diabetes and conditions associated with diabetes mellitus in a mammal such as a human, which method comprises administering an effective, non-toxic and pharmaceutically acceptable amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor and another antidiabetic agent, to a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions and the use thereof for the treatment of bacterial infection or disease in a patient in need thereof. wherein one of A and B denotes hydrogen and the other an optionally substituted fused bicyclic heteroaryl group; and X is S.

Abstract: This invention pertains to therapeutic antibacterial/antifungal-wound healing compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of antibacterial agents and/or antifungal agents and/or wound healing composition alone. In one embodiment, the wound healing composition comprises (a) zinc oxide; (b) calcium channel blocker, and (c) fat-soluble vitamins admixed with antibacterial and antifungal agents. The therapeutic antibacterial/antifungal-wound healing compositions may be utilized in a wide variety of pharmaceutical products and administered orally or topically.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, especially Type 2 diabetes and conditions associated with diabetes mellitus in a mammal such as a human, which method comprises administering an effective, non-toxic and pharmaceutically acceptable amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor and another antidiabetic agent, to a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions and the use thereof for the treatment of bacterial infection or disease in a patient in need thereof. wherein one of A and B denotes hydrogen and the other an optionally substituted fused tricyclic heteroaryl group; and X is S.

Abstract: A nucleic acid sequence which regulates the autolytic activity of bacteria is provided. Methods for identifying and using agents which interact with the gene to inhibit bacterial growth and infectivity also are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides Helicobacter polypeptides that can be used in vaccination methods for preventing or treating Helicobacter infection, and polynucleotides that encode these polypeptides.

Abstract: A nucleic acid sequence which regulates the autolytic activity of bacteria is provided. Also provided are polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acid sequences or mutants thereof as well as vector and host cells for expressing these polypeptides. Methods for identifying and using agents which prevent or reduce multiple antibiotic resistance also are provided.

Abstract: The 6-(spirocyclopropyl)-penicillanic acid 4,4-dioxides of the general Formula (I): as defined herein above which exhibit beta-lactamase inhibiting activity, use of such compounds in combination with beta-lactam antibiotics for inhibiting beta-lactamases, pharmaceutical compositions and processes for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprises, in combination with a penem of formula (I): in which: R1 is hydrogen or an organic substituent group; R2 is a fused bicyclic heterocyclic ring system of general formula:  wherein R4 and R5 are independently hydrogen or one or more substituents replacing hydrogen atoms in the ring system shown; m is 2 or 3; p is zero, 1 or 2; and R3 is hydrogen, a salt-forming cation or an ester-forming group; and the symbol ═/═ indicates that the double bond may be in either the E or Z configuration; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; a &bgr;-lactam antibiotic selected from the group consisting of ceftazidime, cefotaxime, amoxycillin, and piperacillin, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Novel neuroprotectant methods are described. &bgr;-Lactamase inhibitors are used to prevent or reduce loss of neuronal cells and neuronal cell function in patients afflicted with or susceptible to disease states or conditions known to result in or cause neuronal tissue insult.

Abstract: A method for the prophylaxis or treatment of infectious diseases caused by helicobacter pyloir, by administering a pharmacologically effective amount of a 1-methoylcarbapenem coumpund of formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt or ester thereof: R1 represents a group of the following formula: R2 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group, and R3 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of compounds that are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as anti-viral agents against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting aspartyl protease activity and methods for treating viral infections using the compounds and compositions of this invention.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprises, in combination with a penem of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an organic substituent group;R.sup.2 is a fused bicyclic heterocyclic ring system of general formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or one or more substituents replacing hydrogen atoms in the ring system shown; m is 2 or 3; p is zero, 1 or 2; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, a salt-forming cation or an ester-forming group; and the symbol =/= indicates that the double bond may be in either the E or Z configuration; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; a .beta.-lactam antibiotic selected from the group consisting of ceftazidime, cefotaxime, amoxycillin, and piperacillin, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprises, in combination with a penem of formula (I), in which: R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an organic substituent group; R.sup.2 is a fused bicyclic heterocyclic ring system of general formula (a), wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or one or more substituents replacing hydrogen atoms in the ring system shown; m is 2 or 3; p is zero, 1 or 2; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, a salt-forming cation or an ester-forming group; and the symbol .dbd./.dbd. indicates that the double bond may be in either the E or Z configuration; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a .beta.-lactam antibiotic selected from the group consisting of ceftazidime, cefotaxime, amoxycillin, and piperacillin, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of compounds that are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as anti-viral agents against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting aspartyl protease activity and methods for treating viral infections using the compounds and compositions of this invention.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprises, in combination with a penem of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an organic substituent group;R.sup.2 is a fused bicyclic heterocyclic ring system of general formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or one or more substituents replacing hydrogen atoms in the ring system shown; m is 2 or 3; p is zero, 1 or 2; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, a salt-forming cation or an ester-forming group; and the symbol .dbd./.dbd. indicates that the double bond may be in either the E or Z configuration; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; a .beta.-lactam antibiotic selected from the group consisting of ceftazidime, cefotaxime, amoxycillin, and piperacillin, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of structure: ##STR1## as well as their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and biohydrolyzables esters, and hydrates thereof, are effective antiinfective agents, useful in treating and preventing infection.

Abstract: Polyvinyl butyrals (PVBs) with improved thermal stability and improved light resistance contain as stabilizers polynuclear phenols which phenolic radicals have a quaternary carbon atom in the para-position to the phenolic hydroxyl group and if desired in combination with synergistically acting, nitrogen-containing, sulfur-containing or phosphorus-containing co-stabilizers of the types a) to d). The use of the resulting films of low yellowness as interlayer films having substantially reduced yellowing for the production of laminated glasses and glass composites of silicate glass sheets is described.

Abstract: Therapeutically active organic compound exhibiting at least one group comprising a structure --S'--S"--R, wherein the group --S"--R is defined by R being an organic group comprised in a physiologically acceptable compound H--S"--R obtainable by the splitting of the disulfide bridge --S'--S"-- in said structure, in which compound H--S"--R the sulfur atom S" is bound to a carbon atom in a heterocyclic aromatic ring in R having a configuration being such that the compound H--S"--R, while maintaining physiological acceptability, is stabilized, by tautomerism or resonance involving the sulfur atom S" bound to R, so as to be mainly excluded from reaction involving thiol disulfide exchange; S' being bound to an aliphatic carbon atom; and said compound, in addition to the group or groups comprising the structure --S'--S"--R, consisting of a residue of a therapeutically active organic base compound of non-polypeptide structure bound to S'.

Abstract: The subject compounds, which are adapted for the site-specific/sustained delivery of centrally acting drug species to the brain, are:(a) compounds of the formula[D-DHC] (I)wherein [D] is a centrally acting drug species, and [DHC] is the reduced, biooxidizable, blood-brain barrier penetrating lipoidal form of a dihydropyridine.revreaction.pyridinium salt redox carrier, with the proviso that when [DHC] is ##STR1## wherein R is a lower alkyl or benzyl and [D] is a drug species containing a single NH.sub.2 or OH functional group, the single OH group when present being a primary or secondary OH group, said drug species being linked directly through said NH.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (II): ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and in-vivo hydrolysable esters thereof, in whichR denotes a hydrogen atom or an in vivo hydrolysable acyl group;and the wavy line denotes either the E- or Z-isometric position,are novel compounds which exhibit .beta.-lactamase inhibitory action and have antibacterial properties.

Abstract: The compounds, having a 4,10-dioxo-3-oxa-7-thia-1-azatricyclo[6,2,0,0.sup.2,6 ]decane-2-carboxylic acid skeleton as the base structure, their esters and their salts, are useful antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Beta-lactamase inhibiting compounds of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition or carboxylate salt thereof; where n is zero, 1 or 2; X.sub.3 is H or Br, R.sup.1 is H, the residue of certain carboxy-protecting groups or the residue of an ester group readily hydrolyzable in vivo; one of R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 is H and the other is vinyl, certain aryl, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl or certain heterocyclyl, aminomethyl, thiocarboxamido or amidino groups; one or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is H and the other is as disclosed for the other of R.sup.12 and R.sup.13, or is Cl or CH.sub.2 OH, and R.sup.18 is H or certain acyl groups; intermediates useful in their production, methods for their preparation and use, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Antibacterial penicillins of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R.sup.1 is a heterocyclic group and R is hydrogen, the residue of certian carboxy protecting groups or the residue of an ester group readily hydrolyzable in vivo having activity against resistant organisms.

Abstract: Acylcarnitine used as a nasal, buccal, sublingual and vaginal drug absorption enhancing vehicle for poorly absorbed drugs.

Abstract: Choline ester salts are used as drug absorption enhancing agents for orally and rectally administered drugs.

Abstract: Choline esters are used as drug absorption enhancing agents for drugs which are poorly absorbed from the nasal, oral, and vaginal cavities.

Abstract: A process for preparing 2-methyl substituted penems useful as antibiotics agent and/or as intermediates thereof, by reacting an appropriate 1-imido-3,4-disubstituted azetidinone derivative with a trivalent organophosphorus compound in an inert solvent at a temperature of from 110.degree. to 150.degree. C. for a period of from 2 hours to a few days.

Abstract: Certain 2-dioxacycloalkylthio-2-penem-3-carboxylic acid compounds are useful as antibacterials for treating mammals and have the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R is ##STR2## A is carbonyl, methylene or thiocarbonyl; B is alkylene having 2-5 carbon atoms;alk is alkylene having 1-6 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a group which results in an ester which is hydrolyzable in vivo; andn is zero or one.

Abstract: 6-(2-Amino-2-[4-acyloxyphenyl]acetamido)penicillanoyloxymethyl esters of penicillanic acid 1,1-dioxide are useful as antibacterial agents. Derivatives of the aforesaid antibacterial agents which have an amino protecting group on the amino function in the 2-amino-2-(4-acyloxyphenyl)acetamido side chain are useful intermediates to the antibacterial agents themselves.

Abstract: 6-(2-Amino-2-[4-acyloxyphenyl]acetamido)penicillanoyloxymethyl esters of penicillanic acid 1,1-dioxide are useful as antibacterial agents. Derivatives of the aforesaid antibacterial agents which have an amino protecting group on the amino function in the 2-amino-2-(4-acyloxyphenyl)acetamido side chain are useful intermediates to the antibacterial agents themselves.