Abstract: Nitroderivatives of prostaglandin amides having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for prolonging longevity using and NPC1L1 antagonist. The present invention also provides a method for reducing weight in an individual who consumes a high-fat diet using an NPC1L1 antagonist.

Abstract: This invention describes novel tricyclic-bis-enone derivatives (TBEs), such as TBE-31, TBE-34, TBE-45 and water-soluble TBEs. The methods of preparing these compounds are also disclosed. The inventors demonstrate the ability of these new TBEs to inhibit proliferation of human myeloma cells, inhibit the induction of iNOS in cells stimulated with interferon-?, induce heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), induce CD11b expression—a leukemia differentiation marker, inhibit proliferation of leukemia cells, induce apoptosis in human lung cancer, and induce apoptosis in other cancerous cells. The TBEs of this invention are expected to be useful agents for the treatment and prevention of many diseases, including cancer, neurological disorders, inflammation, and pathologies involving oxidative stress.

Abstract: A substituted piperazine compound having the structure I: or the structure IX: or an enantomeric, stereoisomeric or diastereomeric form of the foregoing, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where J, L, Q, W, A, R6, R7, z and y are as defined in the specification, and the carbon atoms marked with an asterisk can have any stereochemical configuration, which compounds bind to one or more melanocortin receptors and may be employed in pharmaceutical preparations for treatment of one or more melanocortin receptor-associated conditions or disorders, and methods for the use of the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I) to (VII), and compositions thereof, useful in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating a lack of normal breathing control including the treatment of apnea and hypoventilation associated with sleep, obesity, certain medicines and other medical conditions. In an aspect, the invention is directed to treating disordered control of breathing by administering an composition comprising a single compound which treats lack of normal breathing. In another aspect, the invention is directed to treating disordered control of breathing by administering an composition comprising a combination of two or more compounds, at least one of which treats lack of normal breathing. In an aspect, a compound is an S-nitrosylating agent.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for enhancing endogenous insulin levels in a patient in need thereof which method comprises administering to the patient an insulin secretion-enhancing amount of racemic ranolazine or the R- or S-enantiomer of ranolazine. It is also directed to methods of treatment comprising racemic ranolazine or the R- or S-enantiomer of ranolazine for enhancing endogenous insulin levels in a patient in need thereof. It is also directed to a composition comprising an insulin secretion-enhancing amount of racemic ranolazine or the R- or S-enantiomer of ranolazine and at least one anti-diabetic agent.

Abstract: This invention comprises the novel compounds of formula (I) wherein n, m, t, R1, R2, R3, R4, L, Q, X, Y, Z and have defined meanings, having histone deacetylase inhibiting enzymatic activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or esters thereof, are useful in treating diseases or conditions mediated by CB1 receptors, such as metabolic syndrome and obesity, neuroinflammatory disorders, cognitive disorders and psychosis, addiction (e.g., smoking cessation), gastrointestinal disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfonamide derivative which is useful as an active ingredient of pharmaceutical preparations. The sulfonamide derivatives of the present invention have CCR3 (CC type chemokine receptor) antagonistic activity, and can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with CCR3 activity, in particular for the treatment of asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and other inflammatory/immunological disorders.

Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent.

Abstract: Methods of preventing or treating organ, hematopoietic stem cell or bone marrow transplant rejection are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having superior antimycobacterial activity against clinically sensitive as well as resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis as well as having lesser toxicity compared to known compounds. The use of the novel compounds of formula (I) for treatment of latent tuberculosis including Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB). The methods for preparation of the novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds and method of treating MDR TB by administration of compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: The novel benzamide derivative represented by formula (1) and the novel anilide derivative represented by formula (13) of this invention has differentiation-inducing effect, and are, therefore, useful a therapeutic or improving agent for malignant tumors, autoimmune diseases, dermatologic diseases and parasitism. In particular, they are highly effective as an anticancer drug, specifically to a hematologic malignancy and a solid carcinoma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds, ligands of the beta-3 adrenergic receptor, their preparation and their use in therapy or as research tools for said receptor; the invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the compounds of the invention and the use of inverse agonists of the beta-3 adrenergic receptor as medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment of atrial fibrillation comprising the coadministration of a synergistic therapeutically effective amount of amiodarone and synergistic therapeutically effective amount ranolazine. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations that are suitable for such combined administration.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a new phenylacetate derivative represented by Chemical Formula 1 or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a preparation method thereof, and a composition for prevention or treatment of diseases induced by the activation of T-type calcium ion channels containing the same. The composition containing the phenylacetate derivative according to the present invention effectively inhibits the activation of T-type calcium ion channels and may be useful in the prevention or treatment of diseases such as hypertension, cancer, epilepsy, and neurogenic pains induced by the activation of T-type calcium ion channels. wherein, X, R1, and R3 are as defined herein.

Abstract: A nasal delivery device for and method of delivering substance to the middle meatus in a nasal cavity of a subject in the treatment of a condition, in particular an inflammatory or infectious condition, thereof, the delivery device comprising: a nosepiece unit (17) including a nosepiece (20) for fitting to a nostril of a subject and a nozzle (25) through which substance is in use delivered to the respective nasal cavity; and a delivery unit (29) for delivering substance through the nozzle of the nosepiece; wherein the delivery device is configured to provide for deposition of a significant fraction of the delivered dose on, around and in the vicinity of the middle meatus.

Abstract: New pyrrole based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a family of N-phenyl-prenylamine derivatives of formula (I), and to their use in the treatment of cognitive, neurodegenerative or neuronal diseases or disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's Disease. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. Further, the present invention is directed to the use of the compounds in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of a cognitive, neurodegenerative or neuronal disease or disorder.

Abstract: The invention relates to tetrahydronaphthalene derivatives, process for their production and their use as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases comprising administering an intravenous (IV) infusion of ranolazine. In one embodiment, the IV infusion of ranolazine is followed by an orally administered sustained release ranolazine dosage formulation to maintain human ranolazine plasma levels at therapeutic levels in patients.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula are apoptosis promoters. Also disclosed are methods of making the compounds, compositions containing the compounds, and methods of treatment using the compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel wrinkle-improving agent that has an effect of improving wrinkles, that does not entail problems of safety or pain even when applied to the skin, and that contains a very safe substance as an active component. A discovery was made that N-benzoyl-?-alanine, other specific ?-alanine derivatives, and salts thereof have a wrinkle-improving effect, whereby a wrinkle-improving agent containing as an active component one, two, or more types of compounds selected from the group composed of these specific ?-alanine derivatives and the salts thereof was developed.

Abstract: Described are a method and a composition for preventing and/or treating a disease related to mitochondrial dysfunction by inhibiting the fatty acid oxidation of one or more cells of an organism. Particularly, the fatty acid oxidation is inhibited by inhibiting the expression and/or activity of the enzyme Carnitin-Palmitoyl-Transferase-1 (CPT-1) by means of an arylalkyl- or arlyoxyalkyl-substitued oxirane carboxylic acid or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and derivatives of the arylalkyl-substituted oxirane carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hexafluoroisopropanol derivatives having the general formula I to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same and to the use of these hexafluoroisopropanol derivatives in the treatment of atherosclerosis.

Abstract: A compound having the formula I wherein the O—(CH2)n—N(R1,R2) substituent on the phenyl ring can be in meta or para position; n is 2-4 Re and ?Re are OH, optionally independently etherified or esterified; R1 and R2 are independently (1C-4C)alkyl, (2C-4C)alkenyl, hydroxy(2C-4C)alkyl, (1C-3C)alkoxy(2C-4C)alkyl, aryl or aryl(1C-2C)alkyl; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen form an aromatic or non-aromatic heterocyclic ring structure, optionally mono- or poly-substituted with (1C-4C)alkyl, (2C-4C)alkenyl, hydroxy(1C-2C)alkyl, (1C-2C)alkoxy(1C-3C)alkyl or aryl. These compounds can be used for estrogen receptor ? selective medical treatments.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating certain rheumatic conditions such as fibromyalgia syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, and Gulf War syndrome, among others, by administration of trimetazidine, along with related compositions and kits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, and compositions containing such compounds and the uses of such compounds for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of caffeic acid or a derivative thereof represented by the following general formula (1) wherein X is O, NH, or heterocyclyl; R may be present or absent and if present, is H, alkyl, aryl, or heterocyclyl; in all its stereoisomeric and tautomeric forms, and mixtures thereof in all ratios, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, pharmaceutically acceptable solvate, pharmaceutically acceptable polymorph or a prodrug, in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) which is resistant to treatment with GLEEVEC. The invention also relates to a method for reducing the proliferation of cells that are resistant to GLEEVEC by contacting the cells with a compound of general formula (1).

Abstract: Certain thienopyrrolyl and furanopyrrolyl compounds are disclosed as useful to treat or prevent disorders and conditions mediated by the histamine H4 receptor, including allergic rhinitis.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating arrhythmias including tachycardias, such as idiopathic ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and Torsade de Pointes (TdP) in a manner that minimizes undesirable side effects.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic protein family members, compositions containing the compounds and uses of the compounds for preparing medicaments for treating diseases during which occurs expression one or more than one of an anti-apoptotic protein family member.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula I a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate of the compound, which exhibit anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the use of compounds active on the sigma receptor for the production of a medicament for the treatment of diabetes-associated pain.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel crystals of 5-methyl-2-(piperazin-1-yl)benzenesulfonic anhydrate and monohydrate. The present invention provides type I crystal and type II crystal of 5-methyl-2-(piperazin-1-yl)benzenesulfonic anhydrate, which show particular diffraction peaks in powder X-ray diffraction pattern, as well as type II crystal and type III crystal of 5-methyl-2-(piperazin-1-yl)benzenesulfonic monohydrate, which show particular diffraction peaks in powder X-ray diffraction pattern.

Abstract: The present invention provides new method of treatment of Parkinson's disease, obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, dementia with Lewy bodies, vascular dementia with non-imidazole alkylamine derivatives that constitute antagonists of the H3-receptors of histamine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as Chemokine Receptor antagonists. Compounds of general formula I are provided: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compounds and compositions for the inhibition of Chemokine Receptors and also for the treatment of various diseases, conditions, or disorders, including acute or chronic inflammatory disease, cancer, and osteolytic bone disorders.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for treating HIV that includes administering ?-D-D4FC or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug to a human in need of therapy in combination or alternation with a drug that induces a mutation in HIV-1 at a location other than the 70(K to N), 90 or the 172 codons of the reverse transcriptase region. Also disclosed is a method for using ?-D-D4FC as “salvage therapy” to patients which exhibit drug resistance to other anti-HIV agents. ?-D-D4FC can be used generally as salvage therapy for any patient which exhibits resistance to a drug that induces a mutation at other than the 70(K to N), 90 or the 172 codons.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the Formula: wherein the substituents are as defined herein. Also disclosed are uses of the compounds of formula 1.0 for the manufacture of a medicament for treating cancer and for inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases comprising administering an intravenous (IV) infusion of ranolazine. In one embodiment, the IV infusion of ranolazine is followed by an orally administered sustained release ranolazine dosage formulation to maintain human ranolazine plasma levels at therapeutic levels in patients.

Abstract: The compound represented by the following formula (I) and the like have PAI-1 inhibition activity; wherein: R1 represents a C6-10 aryl group which may be substituted or the like; T represents a single bond or the like; m represents 0 or 1; when m is 0, G represents —N—C(?O)—CO2H or the like; when m is 1, G represents an oxygen atom or the like; R2 represents a C6-10 aryl group which may be substituted or the like; E represents the following formula (II) wherein one of R31, R32, R33 and R34 represents the formula R1-T-, each of the other three independently represents a hydrogen atom or the like, and R35 represents the formula —X—Y?, a hydrogen atom or the like; X represents —CH2— or the like; Y? represents a carboxy group or the like; M represents a single bond or the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating cognitive dysfunction and improving cognitive functioning comprising the administration of trans-4-((1R,3S)-6-chloro-3-phenylindan-1-yl)-1,2,2-trimethylpiperazine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need thereof. Moreover the invention relates to an improved binder in a composition comprising 4-((1R,3S)-6-chloro-3-phenylindan-1-yl)-1,2,2-trimethylpiperazine.

Abstract: This invention pertains to certain carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC (histone deacetylase) activity of the following formula: wherein: Cy is independently a cyclyl group; Q1 is independently a covalent bond or cyclyl leader group; the piperazin-1,4-diyl group is optionally substituted; J1 is independently a covalent bond or —C(?; O)—; J2 is independently —C(?O)— or —S(?O)2—; Q2 is independently an acid leader group; wherein: Cy is independently: C3-20carbocyclyl, C3-20heterocyclyl, or C5-20aryl; and is optionally substituted; Q1 is independently: a covalent bond; C1-7alkylene; or C1-7alkylene-X—C1-7alkylene, —X—C1-7alkylene, or C1-7alkylene-X—, wherein X is —O— or —S—; and is optionally substituted; Q2 is independently: C4-8alkylene; and is optionally substituted; and has a backbone length of at least 4 atoms; or: Q2 is independently: C5-20arylene; C5-20arylene-C1-7alkylene; C1-7alkylene-C5-20arylene; or, C1-7alkylene-C5-20arylene-C1-7alkylene; and is optionally substituted; and has a backbone le

Abstract: The present invention provides novel piperazine derivatives which can be advantageously used for treating schizophrenia and related psychoses such as acute manic, bipolar disorder, autistic disorder and depression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer-assisted method of a designing of a tubulin inhibitor comprising: a) determining an interaction between a tubulin protein and a chemical known to bind the tubulin protein by evaluating a binding of the tubulin protein to the chemical known to bind the tubulin protein; b) based on the interaction, designing a candidate tubulin inhibitor; c) determining an interaction between the tubulin protein and the candidate tubulin inhibitor by evaluating a binding of the tubulin protein to the candidate tubulin inhibitor; and d) concluding that the candidate tubulin inhibitor inhibits the tubulin protein wherein the conclusion is based on the interaction of step c). The invention also provides compositions and methods of treatment of diseases with the candidate tubulin inhibitors.

Abstract: Novel ortho-substituted N?-benzylidene-(3-hydroxyphenyl)acetohydrazides of the formula (I), in which R1-R9 have the meanings indicated in claim 1, are SGK inhibitors and can be used for the treatment of SGK-induced diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome (dyslipidaemia), systemic and pulmonary hypertonia, cardiovascular diseases and kidney diseases, generally in fibroses and inflammatory processes of any type.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of sulfonamide substituted diphenyl urea compounds to treat endometriosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of general formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, X, Z, R2, X1, Ar, n, R3 and R4 are defined generally and in subsets herein. Compounds of the invention are inhibitors of CCR8 and accordingly are useful for the treatment of a variety of inflammatory and allergic disorders.

Abstract: Novel aryl- and heteroarylpiperazines, use of these compounds as pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and a method of treatment employing these compounds and compositions. The compounds show a high and selective binding affinity to the histamine H3 receptor indicating histamine H3 receptor antagonistic, inverse agonistic or agonistic activity. As a result, the compounds are useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders related to the histamine H3 receptor.