Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating dry eye condition in an individual comprising administrating to said individual an amount of A3 adenosine receptor (A3AR) agonist, the amount being effective to ameliorate symptoms of dry eye in the individual. In accordance with one embodiment, the dry eye condition is manifested by one or more opthalmologic clinical symptoms selected from foreign body sensation, burning, itching, irritation, redness, eye pain, blurred vision, degraded vision and excessive tearing. A preferred A3RAg in accordance with the invention is N6-(3-iodobenzyl)-adenosine-5?-N-methyluronamide (IB-MECA).

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds a compound of Formula I that are partial and full A1 adenosine receptor agonists, useful for treating various disease states, in particular dyslipidemia, diabetes, decreased insulin sensitivity, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Stein-Leventhal syndrome, and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention is related to compounds represented by the following formula, or salts or hydrates thereof wherein, T1 represents a 4- to 12-membered heterocyclic group containing one or two nitrogen atoms in the ring, which is a monocyclic or bicyclic structure that may have one or more substituents; X represents a C1-6 alkyl group which may have one or more substituents, or such; Z1 and Z2 each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a group represented by the formula —CR2—; R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group which may have one or more substituents, or a C1-6 alkoxy group which may have one or more substituents, or such. These are novel compounds that exhibit an excellent DPPIV-inhibiting activity.

Abstract: A dietary supplement or animal feed includes at least one Cordyceps species or extract thereof. The dietary supplement and/or animal feed is preferably for oviparous animals and in particular for the production of eggs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and compositions for expanding the number of CD34+ cells for transplantation. The invention further relates to a cell population comprising expanded hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and its use in autologous or allogeneic transplantation for the treatment of patients with inherited immunodeficient and autoimmune diseases and diverse hematopoietic disorders to reconstitute the hematopoietic cell lineages and immune system defense.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) which are xanthine derivatives, processes for the manufacture of said derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations containing these active compounds and the use of the compounds in therapy, for example, in the treatment of diseases where under-activation of the HM74A receptor contributes to the disease or where activation of the receptor will be beneficial

Abstract: A drug for topically administration which is effective as an antiallergic agent. The drug for topically administration contains as an active ingredient an adenine compound represented by the general formula (1): [wherein ring A represents a 6 to 10 membered, mono or bicyclic, aromatic hydrocarbon or a 5 to 10 membered, mono or bicyclic, aromatic heterocycle containing one to three heteroatoms selected among 0 to 2 nitrogen atoms, 0 or 1 oxygen atom, and 0 or 1 sulfur atom; n is an integer of 0 to 2; m is an integer of 0 to 2; R represents halogeno, (un)substituted alkyl, etc.; X1 represents oxygen, sulfur, NR1 (R1 represents hydrogen or alkyl), or a single bond; Y1 represents a single bond, alkylene, etc.; Y2 represents a single bond, alkylene, etc.; Z represents alkylene; and at least one of Q1 and Q2 represents —COOR10 (wherein R10 represents (un)substituted alkyl, etc.), etc.] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides treatment methods involving modulating a sirtuin activity and/or a sirtuin mRNA and/or a sirtuin polypeptide level. In some embodiments, the present invention provides treatment methods involving modulating SIRT1 activity and/or SIRT mRNA and/or polypeptide level. The present invention provides methods of inhibiting SIRT1 Tat deacetylase activity. Methods of inhibiting SIRT1 Tat deacetylase activity are useful for treating immunodeficiency virus infections, particularly human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Thus, the present invention provides methods of treating an immunodeficiency virus infection, generally involving inhibiting SIRT1 Tat deacetylase activity. The present invention further provides methods of identifying agents that modulate sirtuin activity (e.g., SIRT1 activity), particularly ability of sirtuins to interact with (e.g., bind and/or deacetylate) a substrate, e.g., a viral substrate such as a Tat polypeptide.

Abstract: This document involves methods and materials related to inhibiting cyclin D polypeptide activity. For example, this document provides methods and materials that can be used to (1) identify mammals or cells in need of cyclin D polypeptide inhibition and (2) administer an agent capable of inhibiting cyclin D polypeptide activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods use as inhibitors of c-Met. Certain compounds of the subject invention have the following structural formula (I). Other compounds of the subject invention have structural formulas as defined herein. Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the subject invention.

Abstract: Provided herein are Aminopurine Compounds having the following structure: wherein R1, R2 and and R3 are as defined herein, compositions comprising an effective amount of an Aminopurine Compound and methods for treating or preventing cancer, a cardiovascular disease, a renal disease, an autoimmune condition, an inflammatory condition, macular degeneration, ischemia-reperfusion injury, pain and related syndromes, disease-related wasting, an asbestos-related condition, pulmonary hypertension or a condition treatable or preventable by inhibition of the JNK pathway comprising administering an effective amount of an Aminopurine Compound to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 is C1-8alkylamino, C1-8alkoxy, C3-7cycloalkylC1-6alkylamino, C3-7cycloalkylC1-6alkoxy, C1-3alkoxyC2-3alkoxy, or Hetb-C1-3alkoxy; Hetb is a 5- or 6-membered saturated aliphatic heterocycle containing one oxygen atom; R2 is —(CH2)n-Het; n is an integer having a value of 1 to 4; Het is a 5- or 6-membered saturated aliphatic heterocycle containing one oxygen heteroatom, which heterocycle may be substituted by one or two C1-4alkyl groups, and salts and solvates thereof, are inducers of human interferon and may be useful in the treatment of various disorders in particular infectious diseases, cancer, and allergic diseases and other inflammatory conditions for example allergic rhinitis and asthma, and as vaccine adjuvants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of preventing airway remodeling using A2B adenosine receptor antagonists. This invention finds utility in the treatment and prevention of asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema, and other pulmonary diseases. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions for use in the method.

Abstract: Substituted heteroaryl nitrile salt of Formula I, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and use of the compounds as cysteine protease inhibitors are provided.

Abstract: The present invention comprises compounds useful as antiviral or antitumor agents. The compounds comprise nucleotide analogues that comprise tetrahydrofuranyl or tetrahydrothienyl moeities with quaternary centers at the 3? position. The nucleotide analogues can be used to inhibit cancer or viruses. Accordingly, the compounds of the present invention are useful for treating, preventing, and/or inhibiting diseases or conditions associated with cancers and viruses. Thus, the present invention also comprising pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds and formulations to inhibit viruses or tumors and treat, prevent, or inhibit the foregoing diseases.

Abstract: A method for treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension comprising administering to a patient a pharmacologically effective amount of a compound represented by the following (1) or a salt thereof: wherein X represents CH or N; R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkoxy group, a (cycloalkyl)methoxy group, or ?R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkylcarbonyl group or an alkyloxycarbonyl group; and Ra and Rb are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a cycloalkyl group or a cycloalkoxy group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted xanthines of general formula wherein R1 and R2 are defined as in the claims, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures thereof, and the salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel arylalkyl carboxylic acid derivatives, more specifically, with acylates of arylalkyl carboxylic acids with naturally occurring, non-toxic hydroxy, sulfhydryl, amino or imino compounds, and to compositions containing them. The compositions are preferably cosmetic preparations.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an aldosterone inhibitor and an adenosine A1 receptor antagonist (AA1RA) and methods of treating cardiovascular disease comprising identifying a patient in need of such treatment, and administering a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein to said patient are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound having the formula (I): or salts, solvates, tautomers or N-oxides thereof, wherein T is N or CR5; J1-J2 is N?C(R6), (R7)C?N, (R8)N—C(O), (R8)2C—C(O), N?N or (R7)C?C(R6); A is an optionally substituted saturated C1-7 hydrocarbon linker group having a maximum chain length of 5 atoms extending between R1 and NR2R3 and a maximum chain length of 4 atoms extending between E and NR2R3, one of the carbon atoms in the linker group being optionally replaced by oxygen or nitrogen; E is a monocyclic or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group or an acyclic group X-G wherein X is CH2, O, S or NH and G is a C1-4 alkylene chain wherein one of the carbon atoms is optionally replaced by O, S or NH; R1 is hydrogen or an aryl or heteroaryl group; R2 and R3 are each hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-4 hydrocarbyl or optionally substituted C1-4 acyl; or NR2R3 forms an imidazole group or a saturated monocyclic heterocyclic group having 4-7 ring members; or NR2R3 and A together form a satur

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds a compound of Formula I that are partial and full A1 adenosine receptor agonists, useful for treating various disease states, in particular dyslipidemia, diabetes, decreased insulin sensitivity, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Stein-Leventhal syndrome, and obesity.

Abstract: A method for the combined treatment of neuronal and non-neuronal pain in mammals is provided comprising administration of adenylyl cyclase 1 inhibitors having the following general formula (1): (1) wherein: G, H, J and M are each N, or H and J are each C, and G and M are each N, S or O, or H, J and M are each C and G is N, S or O.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) which are useful as therapeutic compounds, particularly in the treatment of pain and other conditions ameliorated by the modulation of the function of the vanilloid-1 receptor (VR1, also known as TRPV1).

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of agonists of the adenosine receptor system, for inhibiting viral replication in cells. In particular, the invention provides a composition and method for inhibiting viral replication in cells, the method comprising presenting to the cells an effective amount of the active ingredient. According to one embodiment, the adenosine agonist is an A3 receptor agonist (A3RAg). The invention is particularly useful, for although not limited to, inhibiting the replication of HIV virus in human cells.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions include compounds with cytokinin activity to modulate glucose and/or lipid metabolism in a mammal. Especially preferred compounds include those comprising a purine scaffold, and it is further preferred that contemplated compositions are employed to prevent and/or treat various diseases, including pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, type-2 diabetes, Syndrome X, and dyslipidemia. In still further preferred aspects, compounds with cytokinin activity are used to activate AMPK and/or Akt. Consequently, various diseases associated with dysregulation of AMPK and/or Akt may be treated using the compounds of the present inventive subject matter.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating hepatitis B virus infection in humans comprising administering a synergistically effective amount of agents having known anti-hepatitis B virus activity in combination or alternation. Specifically, the invention is directed to a method for treating hepatitis B virus infection comprising administering FTC in combination or alternation with penciclovir, famciclovir or Bis-POM-PMEA. Additionally, the invention is directed to a method for treating hepatitis B virus infection comprising administering L-FMAU in combination or alternation with DAPD, penciclovir or Bis-POM-PMEA. The invention is further directed to a method for treating hepatitis B virus infection comprising administering DAPD in combination or alternation with Bis-POM-PMEA.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel strategy for the synthesis of Locked Nucleic Acid derivatives, such as ?-L-oxy-LNA, amino-LNA, ?-L-amino-LNA, thio-LNA, ?-L-thio-LNA, seleno-LNA and methylene LNA, which provides scalable high yielding reactions utilizing intermediates that also can produce other LNA analogues such as oxy-LNA. Also, the compounds of the formula X are important intermediates that may be reacted with varieties of nucleophiles leading to a wide variety of LNA analogues.

Abstract: The invention relates to new purine derivatives of general formula wherein R1 to R4 are defined as in the claims, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures, the prodrugs thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV), the preparation thereof, the use thereof for the prevention or treatment of diseases or conditions associated with an increased DPP-IV activity or capable of being prevented or alleviated by reducing the DPP-IV activity, particularly type I or type II diabetes mellitus, the pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of general formula (I) or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof as well as processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted xanthines of general formula the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures thereof, the prodrugs thereof and the salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibitory effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: The present invention includes novel compounds useful in the treatment of various disorders in particular infectious diseases, cancer, and allergic diseases and other inflammatory conditions for example allergic rhinitis and asthma, and as vaccine adjuvants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, compositions for use in reversing multidrug resistance in cancer cells, process for the preparation thereof and their uses in treating cancers. More particularly, the present invention relates to 3?,4?-aromatic acyloxy substituted 7,8-pyranocoumarins compounds for use in reversing P-glycoprotein overexpression mediated multidrug resistance in cancer cells, pyranocoumarins containing compositions, process for the preparation thereof and their uses in treating cancers.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease state or condition mediated by protein kinase B, the compound having the formula (I): or salts, solvates, tautomers or N-oxides thereof, wherein T is N or CR5; J1-J2 is N?C(R6), (R7)C?N, (R8)N—C(O), (R8)2C—C(O), N?N or (R7)C?C(R6); A is an optionally substituted saturated C1-7 hydrocarbon linker group having a maximum chain length of 5 atoms extending between R1 and NR2R3 and a maximum chain length of 4 atoms extending between E and NR2R3, one of the carbon atoms in the linker group being optionally replaced by oxygen or nitrogen; E is a monocyclic or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group or an acyclic group X-G wherein X is CH2, O, S or NH and G is a C1-4 alkylene chain wherein one of the carbon atoms is optionally replaced by O, S or NH; R1 is hydrogen or an aryl or heteroaryl group; R2 and R3 are each hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-4 hydrocarbyl or optionally substituted C1-4 acyl; or NR2R3 forms an imidazole g

Abstract: The present invention provides novel purinones and purines useful for the prevention and treatment of autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disease, mast cell mediated disease and transplant rejection.

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted xanthines of the formula wherein R is defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: The invention relates to Purine Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Purine Derivative; and methods for reducing an animal's rate of metabolism, protecting an animal's heart against myocardial damage during cardioplegia; or for treating or preventing a cardiovascular disease, a neurological disorder, an ischemic condition, a reperfusion injury, obesity, a wasting disease, or diabetes, comprising administering an effective amount of a Purine Derivative to an animal in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the treatment or prevention of an LXR mediated disease or condition, including cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis, novel compounds of formula (I) for use in such methods and pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds for use in such methods.

Abstract: Provided are cyclobutyl nucleosides and methods for their use in treatment of infections including Retroviridae (including HIV), Hepadnaviridae (including HBV), or Flaviviridae (including BVDV and HCV) infection, or conditions related to abnormal cellular proliferation, in a host, including animals, and especially humans.

Abstract: Solid forms comprising 4-[9-(tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)-8-(2,4,6-trifluoro-phenylamino)-9H-purin-2-ylamino]-cyclohexan-1-ol, compositions comprising the solid forms, methods of making the solid forms and methods of their use for the treatment of various diseases and/or disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I): and their use in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Abstract: A dietary supplement composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one sirt 1 activating agent, a therapeutically effective amount of at least one Qi activating agent, and a therapeutically effective amount of at least one adaptogen is disclosed. An optional herbal treatment for stress-related deep wrinkles comprises chronic oral administration for at least two weeks of a beverage containing an effective amount of a valerian root extract sufficient to provide a desired reduction in the appearance of the deep wrinkles. A photoprotective agent may also be included. Also included are a microcirculation increasing agent. Also optional are an herbal toner and topical cellulite product.

Abstract: Use of a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is selected from alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, aryloxy, 0thioalkyl, thioaryl, CN, halo, NR5R6, NR4COR5, NR4CONR5R6, NR4CO2R7 and NR4SO2R7; R2 is selected from N, O or S-containing heteroaryl groups, wherein the heteroaryl group is attached via an unsaturated carbon atom which is adjacent to one or two N, O or S-heteroatom(s), other than ortho, ortho-disubstituted heteroaryl groups; R3 is selected from H, alkyl, COR8, CONR9R10, CONR8NR9R10, CO2R11 and SO2R11; R4, R5 and R6 are independently selected from H, alkyl and aryl or where R5 and R6 are in an (NR5R6) group then R5 and R6 may be linked to form a heterocyclic ring; R7 is selected from alkyl and aryl; R8, R9 and R10 are independently selected from H, alkyl and aryl, or R9 and R10 may be linked to form a heterocyclic ring, or where R8, R9 and R10 are in a (CONR8NR9R10) group, R8 and R9 may be linked to form a heterocyclic group; and R11, is selected from alkyl and aryl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or pro

Abstract: The present invention provides antioxidant compositions comprising S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), vitamin E and vitamin C and uses thereof for the treatment of liver injury and insulin resistance.

Abstract: Methods for treating neoplasia with a chemotherapeutic agent and radiation are provided. Radiation therapies used in conduction with a compound described herein presents a synergistic effect in the treatment of cancers. A compound of formula (I): wherein X, Y, Z, R1 and R2 are defined herein, sensitize cells making them more susceptible to radiation therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating recurrent tumor metastases following liver resection that includes administration of an effective amount of an agonist of A2A adenosine receptors (ARs).

Abstract: Compounds of (I) or stereoisomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where W, R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings as indicated in the specification, are useful for treating conditions mediated by activation of the adenosine A2A receptor, especially inflammatory or obstructive airways diseases. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and a process for preparing the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) are described: wherein A is a 5- or 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring. Compositions comprising such compounds and methods of use thereof are also described.

Abstract: Substituted bicyclic imidazo-3-yl-amine compounds are provided, as well as processes for the production thereof and pharmaceutical formulations containing these compounds. The use of these compounds for the production of pharmaceutical formulations and related methods of treatment are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to enteric coated didanosine compositions having a subcoat comprising hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and process for preparation thereof. The enteric coating ranges from 19-25% w/w of the composition. The compositions are stable and have acceptable acid resistance and release profile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted xanthines of general formula wherein R1 to R3 are defined as in claims 1 to 16, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures, the prodrugs thereof and the salts thereof which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: Compounds represented by the formula: A is (CH2)nR2, —CH?CH2, CH2—CH?CH2, O(CH2)nR2, CH(OH)CH3, CH(OH)CH2OH, CH2—CH(OH)CH3, CH2CH(OH)CH2OH, or CH(OH)CH(OH)CH3, R,R1 individually is H, NH2OH, Cl, Br, I, aryl, substituted aryl, heterocycle, NR3R4, OR3 or SR3, R2 is H, OH, F, N3, NH2, CO2H, SH, alkyl, substituted alkyl, S-alkyl, O-acyl, CONH2, or CONH-alkyl, n is 1-3, y is O, S or NH, W is O or S, Z, Z? individually is OR3, OR4, O(CH2)m—O—(CH2)xCH3, NH—CH(alkyl)CO2R3, alkyl, substituted alkyl, OCH2CH2S—C(O)CH3, OCH2CH2S—C(O)CH(CH3)2, OCH2CH2S—C(O)C(CH3)3, OCH2CH2—SC(O)aryl, OCH2CH2—S—S—OCH2CH2OH, OCH2OC(O)C(CH3)3, OCH2—O—C(O)OCH(CH3)2, or OCH2—O—C(O)CH(CH3)2 R3, R4 individually is H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, or substituted aryl; Both R3 and R4 can form a monocyclic ring of 4-7 atoms with N or optionally a further heteroatom in the ring; m is 1-3, x is 0-19; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and prodrugs thereof are provided.