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: The invention is based on the discovery that compounds of Formula I are unexpectedly highly potent and selective inhibitors of the adenosine A1 receptor. Adenosine A1 antagonists can be useful in the prevention and/or treatment of numerous diseases, including cardiac and circulatory disorders, degenerative disorders of the central nervous system, respiratory disorders, and many diseases for which diuretic treatment is suitable.

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: Compounds and compositions for treating disorders related to TRPA1 are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with new pharmaceutically acceptable salts of valacyclovir, polymorphic forms, processes for preparing the new pharmaceutically acceptable salts and new polymorphic forms, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, therapeutic uses thereof and methods of treatment employing the same.

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: The present invention relates to new substituted xanthines of general formula wherein R1, R2 and X are defined as in the claims, the tautomers, the enantiomers, the diastereomers, 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 application relates to new substituted xanthines of general formula wherein R1 and R2 are defined as in claims 1 to 11, the tautomers, the enantiomers, the diastereomers, 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: This invention relates to nicotinamide derivatives of general formula (I): in which R1, Z and R2 have the meanings defined herein, and to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, compositions containing and the uses of such derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted xanthines of general formula wherein R1 to R4 are defined hereinbelow, 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: 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: 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: 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: The present application describes isoindoles and derivatives thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, which are useful inhibitors of VEGFR.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a metabolite of a xanthine Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor having the following structure derivatives, and formulations thereof, and processes for preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel adenosine receptor antagonists, more particularly, A1 adenosine receptor antagonists of formula (I). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an A1 adenosine receptor antagonist of formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are further provided. Compositions also include diagnostic assay-type probes comprising a novel A1 adenosine receptor antagonist of formula (I) that is labeled or conjugated with radioactive or non-radioactive material. Methods for treating A1 adenosine receptor related disorders comprising administering an A1 adenosine receptor antagonist of formula (I) are also disclosed. The novel A1 adenosine receptor antagonist compositions of formula (I) find further use in diagnostic and imaging methods. wherein R3 is Alk14ArR16, and wherein Alk14 is C1-8 straight or branched alkylene or alkenylene.

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: 3,7-Dihydro-purine-2,6-dione derivatives of Formula (I) are provided wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are herein defined for use as CRF receptor ligands in the treatment of disorders characterized by overexpression of corticotropin releasing factor (CRF), such as anxiety, depression, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having selective hydrolytic potential. The disclosed compounds are useful as compounds having selective stability and are capable of undergoing programmed hydrolysis in biologic systems.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds having a six membered ring structure fused to a five membered ring structure are found to be useful for the treatment and prevention of symptoms or manifestations associated with disorders affected by Interleukin-12 (“IL-12”) intracellular signaling, such as, for example, Th1 cell-mediated disorders. The therapeutic compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives (e.g., resolved enantiomers, diastereomers, tautomers, salts and solvates thereof) or prodrugs thereof, have the following general formula: Each X, Y and Z are independently selected from a member of the group consisting of C(R3), N, N(R3) and S.

Abstract: Compounds or their salts having general formulas (I) and (II): wherein s is an integer equal to 1 or 2, A is the radical of a drug that satisfies certain pharmacological tests, C and C1 are bivalent radicals, and precursors of the radicals B and B1 satisfy certain pharmacological tests.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having selective hydrolytic potential. The disclosed compounds are useful as compounds having selective stability and are capable of undergoing programmed hydrolysis in biologic systems.

Abstract: A xanthine phosphodiesterase V inhibitor having the formula (I), with the variables defined herein, which is especially useful for treating male (erectile) and female sexual dysfunction and other physiological disorders: 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having selective hydrolytic potential. The disclosed compounds are useful as compounds having selective stability and are capable of undergoing programmed hydrolysis in biologic systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of the antiviral activity of exogenous leukotriene B4 (LTB4), variants and derivatives thereof as a therapeutic agent in viral infections caused by human and animal viruses. The present invention also relates to the use of LTB4 as an anti-neoplastic agent in the prophylaxis and treatment of cancers induced by tumor viruses and in other neoplasic diseases. The human and animal viruses are DNA viruses, such as parvoviridae, papovaviridae, adenoviridae, herpesviridae, poxyviridae and hepadnaviridae; RNA viruses, such as picornaviridae, togaviridae, orthomyxoviridae, paramyxoviridae, coronaviridae, reoviridae, and filoviridae in general, and Retroviridae such as HIV-1 and HIV-2.

Abstract: Methods for controlling intraocular pressure with propentofylline are disclosed.

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: This invention provides pharmacologically active compounds having neurological and other bio-active capability. These active compounds comprise the derivatives of guanidino, aminoguanidino, 2-imadazolino, 2-hydrazinoimidazolino or 2-guanidinobenzimidazolino groups.

Abstract: Purine derivatives represented by the following formula and salts thereof: wherein R1 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group or difluoromethyl group; R2 represents tetrahydrofuranyl group, a C1-C7 alkyl group and the like; X represents hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or nitro group; and A represents a group represented by the following formula: wherein R3 represents hydrogen atom, a halogen atom and the like; R4 and R5 represent hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxyl group and the like, which are useful as active ingredients of medicaments such as antiasthmatic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted xanthines of general formula 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain glycol derivatives of xanthines for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia.

Abstract: The present invention is a 1,3,8 substituted xanthine derivative of formula I 1

Abstract: Methods of treating IL-6 involved diseases with EP4 receptor ligands, including EP4 receptor antagonists. Assays to determine the effect of test compounds on PGE2-induced whole blood cells activation.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that compounds of Formula I are unexpectedly highly potent and selective inhibitors of the adenosine A1 receptor. Adenosine A1 antagonists can be usefull in the prevention and/or treatment of numerous diseases, including cardiac and circulatory disorders, degenerative disorders of the central nervous system, respiratory disorders, and many diseases for which diuretic treatment is suitable. In one embodiment, the invention features a compound of formula I: wherein: R3 is an optionally substituted bicyclic, tricylic, or pentacyclic group selected from:  and wherein R1, R2, R6, X1, X2, and Z are as described in the specification.

Abstract: A novel oral dosage to be delivered to the stomach comprising a safe and effective amount of an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of emepronium bromidebromide, doxycycline, and other tetracyclines/antibiotics, iron preparations, quinidine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, alprenolol, ascorbic acid, captopril, theophylline, zidovoudine (AZT), bisphosphonates and mixtures thereof and pharmaceutically-acceptable excipients, wherein said oral dosage form is a generally oval form and film coated to facilitate rapid esophageal transit and avoid irritation in the mouth, buccal cavity, pharynx, and esophagus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active and selective inhibitors of the enzyme DPP-IV, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and the use of such compounds for and the manufacture of medicaments for treating diseases that are associated with proteins that are subject to inactivation by DPP-IV, such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. The present inhibitors are novel purine derivatives, attached at position 8 of the purine skeleton to a diamine.

Abstract: Disclosed are (i) compounds of a steroid, a &bgr;-agonist, an anticholinergic, a mast cell stabilizer and a phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor directly or indirectly linked to a NO or NO2 group or a group which stimulates endogenous production of NO or EDRF in vivo; (ii) compositions of steroids, &bgr;-agonists, anticholinergics, mast cell stabilizers and PDE inhibitors, which can optionally be substituted with at least one NO or NO2 moiety or a group which stimulates endogenous production of NO or EDRF in vivo, and a compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide as a charged species, i.e., nitrosonium (NO+) or nitroxyl (NO−), or as the neutral species, nitric oxide (NO•) or that stimulates endogenous production of NO or EDRF in vivo; and (iii) uses for them in preventing and/or treating respiratory disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medicament having a gentle but strong defecation-promoting action without causing diarrhea. That is, it provides a defecation-promoting agent comprising a compound having an adenosine A2 receptor antagonism, preferably an adenosine A2b receptor antagonism, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I): wherein Z represents a 5 or 6 membered cycloalkyl, aryl, substituted cycloalkyl, or substituted aryl, said cycloalkyl, aryl, substituted cycloalkyl or substituted aryl optionally containing one or more heteroatoms selected from 0, N or S; k represents 0 or 1; n represents an integer of 1 to 50; X represents —O—, —N(H)—, —N(C1-6alkyl)-, —N(C3-8cycloalkyl)-, —N(C1-8alkyl)(C3-8 cycloalkyl), —N[(CH2CH2O)m(C1-12 alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl)]-, —CH2O—, —CH2NH—, —CH2N(C1-6alkyl)-, —CH2N(C3-8cycloalkyl)-, or —C1-12alkyl-; Q represents (—CH2)p, (—CH═CH—)p, (—C≡C—)p, (—(O)p1CH2—)p or (—CH2(O)p1)p R6 and R7 independently represent O or S; and all other variables are as defined herein; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations containing them, and their use in me

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that compounds of Formula I are unexpectedly highly potent and selective inhibitors of the adenosine A1 receptor. Adenosine A1 antagonists can be useful in the prevention and/or treatment of numerous diseases, including cardiac and circulatory disorders, degenerative disorders of the central nervous system, respiratory disorders, and many diseases for which diuretic treatment is suitable. In one embodiment, the invention features a compound of formula I: R3 is an optionally substituted group selected from: and wherein X1, X2, Z, R1, R2, and R6 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides A therapeutic method to enhance the efficacy of interferon treatment comprising administering to a mammal subject to interferon treatment a compound which is an antagonist of the IL-4 or IL-13 signal transduction pathway in an amount effective to enhance said efficacy. The method includes treatment of diseases such as cancer, proliferative fibrotic diseases, viral diseases, or autoimmune diseases. The invention also includes the use of chemotherapeutic agents, radiation or other treatments in conjunction with the method of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds that are A2B adenosine receptor antagonists, useful for treating various disease states, including asthma and diarrhea.

Abstract: Compositions are provided, which comprise at least one nucleoside analogue inhibitor, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or prodrugs thereof and fusaric acid, derivatives, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the above compositions are also provided that optionally further include another therapeutically effective compound, such as a carrier. Systemic and topical preparations comprising the above compositions are also provided as well as methods of treating viral diseases by the administration of the above antiviral agents to a patient.

Abstract: A screening method for identifying a drug-like compound or lead compound for the development of a drug-like compound in which (1) a xanthine or related compound is exposed to a histone deacetylase, (2) the binding of the compound to the histone deacetylase is measured or the change in the activity of the histone deacetylase is measured or the change in the binding of the histone deacetylase to activated glucocorticoid receptor (GR) is measured and (3) any compound capable of the required binding to the histone deacetylase or producing the required change in the activity of the histone deacetylase or its binding to activated glucocorticoid receptor is identified. Methods of treatment make use of compounds identifiable by the screening methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a powder comprising at least one active substance, at least one surfactant, at least one wetting agent and at least one diluent, for preparing a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition, this composition allowing rapid and immediate release of the active substance.

Abstract: Compounds provided herein are 3,7-dihydro-purine-2,6-dione derivatives of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of evaluating transplant rejection in a host comprising determining a heightened magnitude of gene expression of genes in rejection-associated gene clusters. The disclosed gene clusters include genes that are substantially co-expressed with cytotoxic lymphocyte pro-apoptotic genes, cytoprotective genes and several other cytokine and immune cell genes.

Abstract: A water in oil emulsion system and a process for preparing such a emulsion has been provided for topically applying aminophylline for reducing cellulite conditions.

Abstract: Adenosine receptor antagonists, especially aminophyllline, are used to treat or prevent acute renal failure. In the preferred embodiment, aminophylline is administered by infusion so that it does not exceed a serum theophylline level of 15-20 micrograms/ml, most preferably the aminophylline is administered to achieve a serum theophylline concentration of 3-10 micrograms/ml, with an infusion rate of 0.1-0.6 mg/kg IBW/hour (IBW=ideal body weight). The adenosine receptor antagonist can also be used to help sustain a kidney for transplant purposes. Preferably, aminophylline is loaded while the kidney is still part of the donor. A dose of aminophylline of 5 mg/kg lean body weight is infused into the donor over a 30-60 min period, with cardiac monitoring. The infusion dose is decreased in the event of supraventricular or ventricular tachycardias. The kidney is removed and placed in the standard “cold” bath, but containing aminophylline at a dose of 5-10 micrograms/ml (5-10 mg/l).

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted xanthines of general formula 1