Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for treating cancer disease by photodynamic therapy. The photodynamic therapy in the present invention uses a methylene blue nanoparticle as a therapeutic agent. The methylene blue nanoparticle of the present invention for use as a topical cancer targeting phototherapeutic agent is composed of only a material of which the composition is clinically used or derived from human bodies, and thus a nanopreparation in which a barrier to clinical entry is low and the possibility of commercialization is very high, exhibits near-infrared fluorescence along with cancer targeting property, capacity of generating a singlet oxygen and the like. Therefore, the methylene blue nanoparticle in the present invention is able to cure cancer cells by cell apoptosis in irradiation conditions.

Abstract: Provided are a composition for inhibiting growth or proliferation of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) cancer stem cells, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating CML, a method for preventing or treating CML, and a method of screening for a growth or proliferation inhibitor of CML cancer stem cells by blocking nutrient signaling in CML cancer stem cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides photosensitizer compounds for use in detecting beta-lactamase activity. Methods and kits that utilize the photosensitizer compounds of the invention for the detection of, quantitation of, and classification or typing of microbial beta-lactamases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating a patient suffering from a cognitive disorder using compounds of Formulas 1 and 2 wherein the variables have the meaning disclosed in the specification.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide antimicrobial metallodrugs comprising an antimicrobial peptide (“AMP”) and/or an antibiotic covalently bound to a metal binding moiety. These metallodrugs combine a metal binding domain which typically catalyzes oxido-reductase chemistry or acts as a Lewis-Acid catalyst, with a member of a diverse class of antimicrobial agents currently validated in preclinical and clinical settings for the treatment of a broad spectrum of pathogenic organisms.

Abstract: Broad spectrum beta-lactamase inhibitors. Certain inhibitors also exhibit potent antibiotic activity in addition to beta-lactamase inhibition. Compounds of the invention are designed such that on cleavage of the beta-lactam ring reactive moieties are generated which can inactivate beta-lactamase. Also provided are methods of making beta-lactamase inhibitors and beta-lactam antibiotics exhibiting such inhibition. Additionally provided are pharmaceutical compositions for treatment or prevention of bacterial infections and methods of treatment of such infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein P is P0, heterocyclyl or heterocyclyl substituted by one to five Z formula (II); Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 are independently of each other C—H, C—R5, or nitrogen; G1 is oxygen or sulfur; X4 is C1-C8 haloalkyl; R4 is aryl or aryl substituted by one to five R9, or heteroaryl or heteroaryl substituted by one to five R9; and R1, R2, R4, R5, R9 and Z are as defined in the claims. The invention also provides compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I), intermediates useful in the preparation of compounds of formula (I) and methods of using the compounds of formula (I) to control insects, acarines, nematodes or molluscs.

Abstract: New monobactam antibiotics compounds which contain an 3-amino-azetidin-2-one ring and are active against gram-negative bacteria, wherein the compounds include the compound 2-(2-amino-thiazol-4-yl)-2-[(Z)-(1H,4H-1,5-dihydroxy-4-oxo-pyridin-2-yl)methoxyimino]-N-[3(S)-1-oxysulfonyl-2,2-dimethyl-4-oxo-azetidin-3-yl]acetamide.

Abstract: The present invention, as described above and as further defined by the claims, provides methods of administering an active agent via adhesion of a film to a mucous membrane in the oral cavity of a mammal, as well as and ODF formed therefore. An active agent may be ingested as the ODF dissolves resulting in systemic treatment of the mammal. In additional embodiments, an ODF may provide topical administration of an active agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to 6-cyclohexylamine-substituted isoquinolone derivatives of the formula (I) or isoquinoline derivatives of the formula (I?) useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases associated with Rho-kinase and/or Rho-kinase mediated phosphorylation of myosin light chain phosphatase, and compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of formula IB wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, L, Y1, Y2, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the claims, comprising reacting a compound of formula (II) wherein Y1, Y2, L, A1, A2, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined for the compound of formula (I); with hydroxylamine in the presence of water, a base and a chiral phase transfer catalyst, which chiral phase transfer catalyst is a quinine derivative. The invention also relates to compounds of formula IB and enantiomerically enriched mixtures comprising compounds of formula IB.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), wherein G1 is oxygen; R1 is hydrogen; R2 is group P (P) L is a bond, methylene or ethylene; one of A1 and A2 is S, SO or SO2 and the other is —C(R4)R4—R3 is hydrogen or methyl; each R4 is independently hydrogen or methyl; Y1 is C—R6, CH or nitrogen; Y2 and Y3 are independently CH or nitrogen; wherein no more than two of Y1, Y2 and Y3 are nitrogen and wherein Y2 and Y3 are not both nitrogen; R5 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, NH2, C1-C2alkyl, C1-C2haloalkyl, C3-C5cycloalkyl, C3-C5halocycloalkyl, C1-C2alkoxy, C1-C2haloalkoxy; R6 together with R5 forms a —CH?CH—CH?CH— bridge; X2 is C—X6 or nitrogen; X1, X3 and X6 are independently hydrogen, halogen or trihalomethyl, wherein at least two of X1, X3 and X6 are not hydrogen; X4 is trifluoromethyl, difluoromethyl or chlorodifluoromethyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein G1 is oxygen; R1 is hydrogen; R2 is group (P) L is a bond, methylene or ethylene; one of A1 and A2 is S, SO or SO2 and the other is —C(R4)R4—; R3 is hydrogen or methyl; each R4 is independently hydrogen or methyl; Y2 and Y3 are independently CH or nitrogen, wherein Y2 and Y3 are not both nitrogen; X2 is C—X6 or nitrogen; X1, X3 and X6 are independently hydrogen, halogen or trihalomethyl, wherein at least two of X1, X3 and X6 are not hydrogen; X4 is trifluoromethyl, difluoromethyl or chlorodifluoromethyl. The invention also provides intermediates useful for the preparation of compounds of formula (I), as well as methods of controlling insects, acarines, nematodes or molluscs using the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein A1, A2, A3 and A4 are independently of one another C—H, C—R5, or nitrogen; B1—B2—B3—B4 is —CH2—C?N—CH2—, —CH2—N—CH2—CH2—, —CH2—C?CH-0- or —CH?C—CH2-0-; G1 is oxygen or sulfur; L is a single bond or C1-C8alkylene; R1 is hydrogen, C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkylcarbonyl-, C1-C8alkoxy, C2-C8alkenyl, C2-C8alkynyl, C1-C8alkoxy-C1-C8alkyl, aryl or aryl substituted by one to three R6, or R1 is heterocyclyl or heterocyclyl substituted by one to three R6 or C1-C8alkoxycarbonyl-; R2 is hydrogen, C1-C8haloalkyl or C1-C8alkyl; R3 is C1-C8haloalkyl; R4 is aryl or aryl substituted by one to three R6, or R4 is heterocyclyl or heterocyclyl substituted by one to three R6; Y1 is CR7R8, C?O or C?S; Y2, Y3 and Y4 are independently CR7R8, C=0, C?S, N—R9, O, S, SO or SO2; wherein at least two adjacent ring atoms in the ring formed by Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 are heteroatoms; each R7 and R8 is independently hydrogen, halogen, C1-C8alkyl, or C1-C8haloalkyl; and R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 a

Abstract: Disclosed herein are materials, means and methods for sustained release of therapeutic agents for topical treatments. In particular, disclosed are means and methods for topical treatment of diseases of internal body cavities by embedding therapeutic agents in a slowly degrading biocompatible mixture applied to affected tissue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treatment of clinical disorders associated with protein aggregation comprising administering, to a subject, an effective amount of an anti-protein aggregate (“APA”) compound selected from the group consisting of pimozide, fluphenazine (e.g., fluphenazine hydrochloride), tamoxifen (e.g., tamoxifen citrate), taxol, cantharidin, cantharidic acid, salts thereof and their structurally related compounds. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that each of the aforelisted compounds were able to promote degradation of aggregated ATZ protein in a Caenorhabditis elegans model system. According to the invention, treatment with one or more of these APA compounds may be used to ameliorate the symptoms and signs of AT deficiency as well as other disorders marked by protein aggregation, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, and Huntington's Disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a low dose of zanamivir and a process for preparing the pharmaceutical composition comprising a low dose of zanamivir. The pharmaceutical composition comprising a low dose zanamivir may be used in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of influenza. The present invention also provides a method of treatment and/or prophylaxis of influenza which comprises administering a dry powder inhaler composition comprising a low dose zanamivir. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention comprises zanamivir and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, wherein the total daily dose of the zanamivir is less than 10 mg, preferably for administration at least once a day, and preferably wherein the composition delivers from 3 mg to 8 mg of zanamivir per administered dose.

Abstract: Cefodroxil monohydrate is formed by a processing which includes a) bringing an aqueous solution of cefadroxil monohydrate to a pH of between 7 to 9 with a suitable titrant; b) lowering the pH to a value of between 5 and 6.5 to obtain a suspension of cefadroxil monohydrate in crystal form; and c) isolating the cefadroxil monohydrate in crystal form from the suspension obtained in step b). The cefadroxil monohydrate thereby obtained exhibits a CIE b value of below 6, and advantageously a CIE b value of below 12 when stored at a temperature of 25° C. for at least 1 month.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide antimicrobial metallodrugs comprising an antimicrobial peptide (“AMP”) and/or an antibiotic covalently bound to a metal binding moiety. These metallodrugs combine a metal binding domain which typically catalyzes oxido-reductase chemistry or acts as a Lewis-Acid catalyst, with a member of a diverse class of antimicrobial agents currently validated in preclinical and clinical settings for the treatment of a broad spectrum of pathogenic organisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of inhibitors of FtsZ, an ancestral tubulin of prokaryotes, to restore susceptibility to ?-lactam antibiotics, including carbapenems and cephalosporins, particularly in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), methicillin-resistant Staphyloccus epidermis (MRSE), and other coagulase negative staphylococci (MRCNS).

Abstract: 2-arylbenzothiophene derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, a preparation method thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition for the diagnosis or treatment of degenerative brain disease containing the same as an active ingredient. Since the 2-arylbenzothiophene derivatives of Formula 1 have a relatively high binding affinity for ?-amyloid, they can be used as diagnostic reagents for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease at an early stage by non-invasive techniques when they are labeled with radioisotopes: wherein R1-R4, V, W, X, Y and Z are as defined in the Detailed Descript of the specification. Further, when the pharmaceutical composition containing the 2-arylbenzothiophene derivative binds with a low-molecular weight ?-amyloid peptide binding compound, generation of malignant high-molecular weight ?-amyloid deposits is minimized. Accordingly, the pharmaceutical composition can be used as a therapeutic agent of degenerative brain disease such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: A method for improving sexual function is described. A mammal suffering from sexual dysfunction or otherwise in need of enhanced sexual function is administered a compound selected from those that are capable of inhibiting the activity of ?-lactams, penicillin-binding protein, carboxypeptidase. Such compounds, including particularly ?-lactam ring-containing compounds, can be used to formulate pharmaceutical formulations useful for improving sexual function.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating infections of bacteria of the Chlamydiaceae family using a ?-lactam. The invention also relates to a method for treating diseases caused by an infection of bacteria of the Chlamydiaceae family using a ?-lactam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treatment of clinical disorders associated with protein aggregation comprising administering, to a subject, an effective amount of an anti-protein aggregate (“APA”) compound selected from the group consisting of pimozide, fluphenazine (e.g., fluphenazine hydrochloride), tamoxifen (e.g., tamoxifen citrate), taxol, cantharidin, cantharidic acid, salts thereof and their structurally related compounds. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that each of the aforelisted compounds were able to promote degradation of aggregated ATZ protein in a Caenorhabditis elegans model system. According to the invention, treatment with one or more of these APA compounds may be used to ameliorate the symptoms and signs of AT deficiency as well as other disorders marked by protein aggregation, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, and Huntington's Disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cephalosporin derivatives having ?-lactamase inhibitory activity. The compounds are useful in preventing or treating bacterial resistance to an antibiotic, e.g. a ?-lactam antibiotic. Disclosed herein are compounds that are inhibitors of class B metallo-?-lactamases, as well as class A, C, and D serine ?-lactamases. In some preferred embodiments, the compounds are 3?-thiobenzoate derivatives of a cephalosporin. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods, uses, kits and commercial packages comprising the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds formula (I), wherein P is P1, P2, heterocyclyl or heterocyclyl substituted by one to five Z; and wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, G1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R17, R18, R19 and R20 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of formula (I), to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal and molluscicidal compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) and to methods of using the compounds of formula (I) to control insect, acarine, nematode and mollusc pests.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method for enhancing the efficacy of antimicrobial, anti-protozoa and anti-cancer treatments by co-administering an inhibitor of endogenous NO production and/or NO scavenger.

Abstract: A pH dependent drug delivery system comprising a pH sensitive graft copolymer, a therapeutically active agent and other pharmaceutically acceptable ingredients. More specifically, a composition which is capable of suppressing the drug release in the acidic pH prevalent in the stomach and releasing the drug over an extended period of time at pH prevalent in the intestinal region.

Abstract: A pulsatile release composition which releases the content rapidly after a predetermined lag time comprising a drug containing a core, coated with a pH sensitive graft copolymer. The coating suppresses the drug release at acidic pH prevalent in the stomach and releases it either immediately or after a lag time in the intestinal region. Combinations of multiple numbers of coated and uncoated units provide a sequential pulsatile release of same or different therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition useful for treating bacterial infections in humans and animals which comprises administering to a human or animal in need thereof, an antibacterially effective combination of a ?-lactam antibiotic and an inhibitor of any bacterial peptidoglycan biosynthesis enzyme, especially GlmU, GlmU, MurA, MurB, MurC, MurD, MurE, MurF, MurG, MraY, and UppS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of medical treatments for diseases and disorders. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of the lanthionine synthetase component C-like (LANCL) proteins as therapeutic targets for novel classes of anti-inflammatory, immune regulatory and antidiabetic drugs.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of diagnosing autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and systemic lupus erythematosus, which involves detecting the presence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in a human subject having at least one symptom associated with a suspected diagnosis an autoimmune disease. Also disclosed is a method of treating these autoimmune diseases, which involves at least partially eradicating a SIBO condition in the human subject. The method includes administration of antimicrobial or probiotic agents, or normalizing intestinal motility by employing a prokinetic agent. Also disclosed is a kit for the diagnosis or treatment of autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides photosensitizer compounds for use in detecting beta-lactamase activity. Methods and kits that utilize the photosensitizer compounds of the invention for the detection of, quantitation of, and classification or typing of microbial beta-lactamases.

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: A pharmaceutically composition, comprising a combination of an antibiotically active compound of the formula (I): with a ?-lactamase inhibitor of one of the formulae (II) to (XIII) are active against Gram-negative bacteria, in particular such bacteria which have become resistant against antibiotics such as aztreonam, carumonam and tigemonam. Optionally the compositions may comprise another ?-lactamase inhibitor of one of the formulae (II) to (XIII), particularly of formula (V) or formula (VI).

Abstract: The invention provides methods of screening agents, conjugates or conjugate moieties, linked or linkable to agents, for capacity to be transported as substrates through the PEPT2 transporter. The invention also provides methods of treatment involving delivery of agents that either alone, or as a result of linkage to a conjugate moiety, are substrates of the PEPT2 transporter. The invention also provides conjugates comprising a pharmaceutical agent which is linked to a conjugate moiety that is a substrate for a PEPT2 transporter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising gaboxadol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and one or more inhibitors of PAT1 and/or one or more inhibitors of OAT. The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising from about 0.5 mg to about 50 mg gaboxadol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the composition provides an in vivo plasma profile comprising a mean Tmax which is longer than about 20 minutes.

Abstract: Peptide-based compounds including heteroatom-containing, three-membered rings efficiently and selectively inhibit specific activities of N-terminal nucleophile (Ntn) hydrolases. The activities of those Ntn having multiple activities can be differentially inhibited by the compounds described. For example, the chymotrypsin-like and PGPH activities of the 20S proteasome can be selectively inhibited with the inventive compounds. The peptide-based compounds include an electron withdrawing group adjacent to the ring functionality, and the peptide include at least three peptide units. Among other therapeutic utilities, the peptide-based compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory and inhibition of cell proliferation, involving therapeutic applications for these compounds.

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

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for determining the smoothness index of the interior of a metered dose container.

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: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula I and IV: wherein R1-R11 and A have any of the values defined in the specification, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The pharmaceutical compositions are useful for inhibiting ?-lactamase enzymes, for enhancing the activity of ?-lactam antibiotics, and for treating ?-lactam resistant bacterial infections in a mammal.

Abstract: Peptide-based compounds including heteroatom-containing, three-membered rings efficiently and selectively inhibit specific activities of N-terminal nucleophile (Ntn) hydrolases. The activities of those Ntn having multiple activities can be differentially inhibited by the compounds described. For example, the chymotrypsin-like and PGPH activities of the 20S proteasome can be selectively inhibited with the inventive compounds. The peptide-based compounds include an electron withdrawing group adjacent to the ring functionality, and the peptide include at least three peptide units. Among other therapeutic utilities, the peptide-based compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory and inhibition of cell proliferation, involving therapeutic applications for these compounds.

Abstract: This invention pertains to methods and compositions for inhibiting endothelial cell tube formation, the initial step of tumor angiogenesis. More specifically, the present invention relates to tripeptides that show inhibition of angiogenesis-mediated processes.

Abstract: Derivatives of 7-alkylidene cephalosporanic acid sulfone and the pharmaceutically active salts thereof are found to be potent inhibitors of &bgr;-lactamase enzymes.

Abstract: N-Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: Administration of inhibitors of carboxypeptidase E provides significant neurotropic effects in warm-blooded vertebrates evidenced inter alia by anxiolytic and anti-aggressive behavior and enhanced cognition. Certain &bgr;-Lactam antibiotics, most significantly, certain 1-oxa-1-dethia cephems with blood brain barrier transport, exhibit potent therapeutic neurologic activity.

Abstract: Synthetic polymer compositions contain antibiotics as antidegradants. Antibiotics from classes of glycopeptides and &bgr;-lactams have been found to prevent or inhibit synthetic polymer degradation.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (1) wherein: R is methyl substituted by one to three groups from alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, and alkynyl; n is ) or 1; R1 is arylmethyl or heterocyclylmethyl; R2 is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl; and R3 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aryl; are useful in the treatment of disorders mediated y s-CD23.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I and IV: wherein R1-R11 and A have any of the values defined in the specification, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are useful for inhibiting &bgr;-lactamase enzymes, for enhancing the activity of &bgr;-lactam antibiotics, and for treating &bgr;-lactam resistant bacterial infections in a mammal. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing compounds of formula I and IV, and novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of compounds of formula I and IV. The A can be, for example, thio, sulfinyl, or sulfonyl.