Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a plurality of taste-masked high-dose/low-dose drug-containing microparticles, dosage forms comprising such pharmaceutical compositions (such as an orally disintegrating tablet), and methods of making the pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms of the present invention. Dosage forms comprising the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are improved homogeneous blends of high-dose and low-dose drugs which provide for more convenient and palatable administration of drug combinations, for example for treating pain, hyperglycemia, cardiovascular disease, and allergies.

Abstract: Compounds are provided which are activators of the enzyme glucokinase and thus are useful in treating diabetes and related diseases, which compounds have the structure where Q is and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A method for treating diabetes and related diseases employing the above compounds is also provided.

Abstract: DGAT-1 inhibitor compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and pro-drugs thereof are described, together with pharmaceutical compositions, processes for making them and their use in treating, for example, obesity wherein, for example, r is 0 or 1 and X1 is linear (1-3C)alkyl; q is 0 or 1 and X2 is fluoro, chloro or (1-3C)alkyl; Y1 is selected from fluoro, chloro, bromo, cyano, (1-3C)alkyl and (1-2C)alkoxy; n is 0, 1 or 2 and Y2 is fluoro, chloro or (1-3C)alkyl; p is 0, 1 or 2 and Y3 is (1-3C)alkyl or forms a (3-5C)cycloalkyl ring; Z is carboxy or —CONHSO2Me or —CONRbRc wherein Rb and Rc are independently selected, for example, from hydrogen and (1-4C)alkyl or Rb and Rc are linked so as to form a morpholine ring or a (4-6C)heterocyclic ring and when Z is —CONRbRc the Rb and Rc groups may be optionally substituted by carboxy.

Abstract: Enantiomerically pure compound of formula 1 are provided, as well as methods for their synthesis and use. Preferred compounds are potent inhibitors of the c-Met protein kinase, and are useful in the treatment of abnormal cell growth disorders, such as cancers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heterocyclic compound of the general formula (I) and their use and preparation, methods of making the compounds, compositions containing at least one of said compounds, and methods of treatment using at least one compound.

Abstract: Methods and compounds are disclosed for affecting gastrointestinal motility and gastric emptying, which comprise inhibiting tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) in patients in need thereof

Abstract: Crystalline forms of 1-benzoyl-4-[2-[4-methoxy-7-(3-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-1-[(phosphonooxy)methyl]-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyridin-3-yl]-1,2-dioxoethyl]-piperazine its salts and solvates thereof are herein set forth, as are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline form(s), as well of methods of using the crystalline form(s) in the treatment of HIV and/or AIDS, and methods for obtaining such crystalline form(s).

Abstract: Composition and methods of treating pain and reducing or reversing tolerance to opiate analgesics are disclosed. The composition and method utilize an opiate analgesic and an endothelin antagonist as active agents to treat pain in mammals, including humans.

Abstract: Acetamide derivatives, their stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates and formulations thereof for the prophylaxis, management, treatment, control of progression, or adjunct treatment of diseases and/or medical conditions where the activation of glucokinase would be beneficial, are disclosed. The disclosure also provides process of preparation of these acetamide derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazinoylguanidine compounds represented by the formula: where the structural variables are defined herein. The compounds are useful as sodium channel blockers.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula I below: and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salt, compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer Disease, neurodegeneration and dementia.

Abstract: A phenylacetamide derivative having sulfonyl group and cycloalkyl group on the phenyl group and having heteroaryl group on the nitrogen atom in the amide has an excellent GK activation action, thereby completing the present invention. The compound of the present invention is useful as an agent for treating diabetes, in particular, type II diabetes, since it has an excellent GK activation action.

Abstract: Lyophilized formulations comprising Salinosporamide A or analogs thereof are provided. In some aspects, lyophilized formulations comprising Salinosporamide A or analogs thereof and bulking agents are provided. Also provided are methods of lyophilizing Salinosporamide A or analogs thereof. In some aspects, a solvent or co-solvent system is utilized. Also provided are methods of administering Salinosporamide A or analogs thereof to patients.

Abstract: Provided are methods of increasing hydration of mucosal surfaces by topically administering sodium channel blocking pyrazinoylguanidine compounds.

Abstract: The main drawback in the use of most nucleoside anticancer agents originates from their hydrophilic nature, of which property requires a high and frequent dosage for an intravenous administration. Unlike other nucleoside anti-tumor agents, troxacitabine appears to predominantly enter tumor cells by passive diffusion rather then by using nucleoside transporters, although this may be model dependent. Accordingly, in the present work, a small library of twenty troxacitabine prodrugs has been synthesized using a parallel approach in order to evaluate the relationship between the lipophilicity of the prodrugs and their antitumor activity. Biological evaluation of the prodrugs on two non-small cell lung cancer cell lines (A549 and SW1573) and in pancreatic cell lines clearly showed better antitumor activity than that of troxacitabine, with IC50 values in the nanomolar range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I), a salt thereof, an N-oxide thereof, a solvate thereof or a prodrug thereof, and medical use thereof (the symbols in the formula are as described in the specification). The compound represented by formula (I) has chemokine receptor (especially in CCR4 and/or CCR5) antagonistic activity. Therefore it is useful for prevention and/or treatment of a chemokine receptor-mediated disease such as inflammatory and/or allergic diseases [systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reaction, allergic angiitis, transplant rejection reaction, hepatitis, nephritis, nephropathy, pancreatitis, rhinitis, arthritis, inflammatory ocular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, disease in cerebro and/or circulatory system, respiratory disease, dermatosis, autoimmune disease, and the like], infection [viral disease (human immunodeficiency virus infection, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, SARS, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides sodium channel blockers possessing beta-adrenergic receptor agonist activity.

Abstract: Conventional many fungicidal compositions have had practical problems such that either a preventive effect or a curing effect is inadequate, the residual effect tends to be inadequate, or the controlling effect against plant diseases tends to be inadequate depending upon the application site, and a fungicidal composition to overcome such problems has been desired.

Abstract: Conventional many fungicidal compositions have had practical problems such that either a preventive effect or a curing effect is inadequate, the residual effect tends to be inadequate, or the controlling effect against plant diseases tends to be inadequate depending upon the application site, and a fungicidal composition to overcome such problems has been desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of raising HDL cholesterol comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a compound of the formula wherein A, G, R1 to R8 and R17 are as defined in the description.

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: Disclosed herein are substituted pyrazine compounds and tautomers, stereoisomers, solvates, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for the treatment of conditions mediated by the blockade of an epithelial sodium channel, particularly an inflammatory or allergic condition, including compounds of formula I:

Abstract: This invention is directed to a [di(ether or thioether)heteroaryl or fluoro substituted aryl] compound or an N-oxide thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful for inhibiting the production or physiological effects of TNF in the treatment of a patient suffering from a disease state associated with a physiologically detrimental excess of tumor necrosis factor (TNF). Compounds within the scope of the present invention also inhibit cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase, and are useful in treating a disease state associated with pathological conditions that are modulated by inhibiting cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase, such disease states including inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, in particular type IV cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase. The present invention is therefore directed to their pharmacological use for inhibiting TNF and/or cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase, pharmacological compositions comprising the compounds and methods for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazine derivatives capable of absorbing and emanating spectral energy in the visible and/or near infrared spectrum. Pyrazine derivatives of the invention may be administered to a patient in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable composition and utilized in medical (e.g., diagnostic imaging) procedures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to vesicular formulations containing a prodrug, characterized for comprising the combination of a prodrug of weak organic acids having the following general formula: R1COOH (I) or R1SO2H (II) wherein R1 is preferably selected from the group containing a benzenic, pyridinic, pyrazinic or pyrimidinic aromatic ring, or a linear chain substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, such as benzoic, benzenesulphinic, cinnamic, salicylic, pyrazinoic, nicotinic, carboxylic pyridazine and carboxylic pyrimidine, caproic, caprylic, capric, lauric, myristic, palmitic and estearic acids; with a liposomal or micellar carrier, which protects the prodrug from plasma degradation. The invention further relates to the process of preparation of liposomal formulations, novel prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions intended for use in the treatment of tuberculosis and other mycobacterioses.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds according to formula (I) their use and methods for preparation wherein A, X, Y, R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The compounds of the invention inhibit specific serine/threonine kinases involved in inflammatory processes and aberrant cell proliferation, and are thus useful for treating associated diseases and pathological conditions such as Pim kinase-mediated diseases and pathological conditions involving inflammation, including Chron's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic inflammatory disease, or aberrant cell proliferation including various cancers.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the prevention or treatment of tuberculosis in a subject infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis by administering rhodanine derivatives of formula (I), as well as some novel such compounds. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Niacin drugs are frequently utilized as a therapeutic to treat CVD, increase HDL levels, and/or decrease TG levels. As disclosed herein, it has been found that administration of one or more sPLA2 inhibitors in combination with one or more niacin drugs unexpectedly results in a synergistic increase in HDL levels and a synergistic decrease in TG levels. Therefore, compositions, methods, and kits are provided for treating CVD, increasing HDL levels, decreasing TG levels, and improving HDL/LDL ratios.

Abstract: A method for treatment of bacterial infections with rifalazil administered once-weekly, or twice-weekly. A method for treatment of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, infections caused by Mycobacterium avium complex, infections caused by Chlamydia pneumoniae and infections caused by Helicobacter pylori by administering to a patient suffering from the bacterial infection 1-100 mg of rifalazil once or twice a week. In this dose regimen, the treatment is fast, efficacious and eliminates undesirable secondary symptoms observed with daily doses of 1-50 mg of rifalazil.

Abstract: The invention relates to formulations of an antimicrobial agent, a lipid, and optionally a surfactant, and uses thereof for reducing the proliferation and viability of microbial agents.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a number of photoactive compounds designed to bind and inhibit serine proteases. Compounds disclosed herein may be utilized in a number of appropriate medical diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures such as the monitoring of hemostasis, imaging and/or treatment of vulnerable plaques, and/or tumor imaging and/or treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I) wherein the R, R1, R2, R3, X, Y, A, Q, E, and G are defined herein. These compounds bind to aspartic proteases to inhibit their activity and are useful in the treatment or amelioration of diseases associated with aspartic protease activity. Also disclosed are methods of use of the compounds of Formula I for ameliorating or treating aspartic protease related disorders in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A composition and method of treating Alzheimer's disease or a dementia of vascular origin are disclosed. The composition and method utilize an endothelin antagonist as the active agent to treat Alzheimer's disease or a dementia of vascular origin in mammals, including humans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a substituted quinoline derivative for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of an infection with a drug resistant Mycobacterium strain wherein the substituted quinoline derivative is a compound according to Formula (Ia) or Formula (Ib) the pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base addition salts thereof, the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, the tautomeric forms thereof and the N-oxide forms thereof. Also claimed is a composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and, as active ingredient, a therapeutically effective amount of the above compounds and one or more other antimycobacterial agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating infectious diseases comprising administering to the animal, a therapeutically effective amount of a heterocyclic compound. The animal is a mammal, preferably a human or a rodent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to compositions comprising these compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a composition comprising a compound of this invention. The invention further relates to processes for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: Prophylactic treatment methods are provided for protection of individuals and/or populations against infection from airborne pathogens. In particular, prophylactic treatment methods are provided including administering a sodium channel blocker or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof to one or more members of a population at risk of exposure to or already exposed to one or more airborne pathogens, either from natural sources or from intentional release of pathogens into the environment.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting BTK activity by inhibiting phosphorylation of Y551 of BTK, methods of treating patients by inhibiting BTK activity by inhibiting phosphorylation of Y551 of BTK, chemical entities that bind to BTK and inhibited complexes are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable pharmaceutical composition of a poorly water-soluble drug with a view to increasing its solubility and bioavailability. The present invention relates to a solid dispersion of a poorly water-soluble drug.

Abstract: A method of treating spinal muscular atrophy. The method includes administering an effective amount of composition including a sodium-proton exchanger inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or salt, to a subject with spinal muscular atrophy to ameliorate a symptom of spinal muscular atrophy.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to certain 6-carboaryloxy-pyrazin-2-yl-carboaryl-amines of the following formula, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which, inter alia, inhibit RAF (e.g., B-RAF) activity, inhibit cell proliferation, treat cancer, etc., wherein Q is independently —N?; RP3 is independently a group of the formula -J1-L1-Z; -J1L1-Z is independently —NH—Z; Z is independently C6-14carboaryl and is independently unsubstituted or substituted; RP2 is independently —H; RP5 is independently a group of the formula —W—Y; W is independently —O—; Y is independently C6-14 carboaryl and is independently unsubstituted or substituted; and RP6 is independently —H. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinases of the following formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising those compounds and methods of using the compounds and compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, and disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of the inventions.

Abstract: The present invention concerns protection of an organ or tissue following an ischemic episode In particular aspects, the invention concerns organ preservation for transplantation, angina pectoris, kidney reperfusion injury, and so forth In specific embodiments, the organ is subjected to an inhibitor of an NCCa-ATP channel that is regulated by SUR1 Exemplary inhibitors include sulfonylurea compounds, such as glibenclamide, for example

Abstract: The invention provides N-(fluoro-pyrazinyl)-phenylsulfonamides of formula (I) wherein R1-R5 are as defined in the specification; processes and intermediates used in their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy

Abstract: The present invention relates to sodium channel blockers. The present invention also relates to a variety of methods of treatment using the sodium channel blockers.

Abstract: Melanocortin receptor-specific compounds of the general formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where J is a substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic or bicyclic ring structure, W is a heteroatom unit with at least one cationic center, hydrogen bond donor or hydrogen bond acceptor, Q is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic carbocyclic ring group, L, R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, r, x and y are as defined in the specification, and the carbon atoms marked with an asterisk can have any stereochemical configuration. Compounds disclosed herein bind to one or more melanocortin receptors and may be an agonist, a partial agonist, an antagonist, an inverse agonist or an antagonist of an inverse agonist as to one or more melanocortin receptors, and may be employed for treatment of one or more melanocortin receptor-associated conditions or disorders, including specifically treatment of obesity and related conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new phenylalanine amide inhibitors of ATP-sensitive potassium channels, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides aryl- or heteroaryl-diketo acid compounds effective to inhibit an activity of a Mycobacterial malate synthase enzyme or to inhibit a malate synthase activity in other bacteria having the enzyme. The compounds may be phenyl-naphthyl-, or thienyl-substituted diketo acids and carboxylate derivatives thereof. Also provided are methods of treating tuberculosis or other pathophysiological conditions associated with a malate synthase enzyme with the inhibitory compounds and methods of in silico design of the inhibitory compounds. In addition, the present invention provides the inhibitory compounds designed by this method. Furthermore, three-dimensional X-ray crystal structures of the Mycobacterial malate synthase complexed with the inhibitory compounds are provided. Further still a method for stabilizing an aromatic or heteroaromatic diketo acid or its prodrug or close analog in solution by derivatizing at least the ortho position on the aromatic ring is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to the general formula (I), wherein R1-R4 have the meanings given in the description, A is CH2, CHOH or CH—(C1-C3-alkyl), B, C and D are independently CH2 or CH—(C1-C3-alkyl), and R5 is an aryl or heteroaryl group, possibly substituted by the substituents listed in the description.