Abstract: The present invention relates to the prediction of antipsychotic treatment efficacy based on a patient's genotype at one or more single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) loci and to the treatment of a patient based on such prediction.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds and their use to treat cell proliferative diseases such as cancer. In general aspects, compounds of the present invention are tyrphostin-like in structure. Compounds of the present invention, in certain embodiments, display significant potency by causing, for example, inhibition of Stat3 activation, reduction in c-myc protein levels and/or induction of apoptosis in tumor cells. In general aspects, compounds of the present invention induce one or more of these activities at nanomolar concentrations and typically function through a unique mechanism involving the induction of stress granules that bind specific signaling molecules and prevent them from participating in signal transduction and oncogenesis.

Abstract: Methods for diagnosing a pelvic pain disorder that include analyzing samples for increased levels and/or nuclear accumulation of beta-catenin, which indicates presence of the pelvic pain disorder, particularly interstitial cystitis. Therapeutic treatment of a pelvic pain disorder, particularly interstitial cystitis, includes the administration to a patient of an effective amount of an inhibitor of beta-catenin activity. This can be carried out by direct administration of the therapeutic agent or via gene therapy.

Abstract: An alkyl ether derivative represented by the formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, m and n are as defined in the specification, or salts thereof exhibits synergistically improved anti-hypoxic activity when combined with a compound having an acetylcholine esterase inhibitory activity. Therefore, the combination according to the present invention is useful as a method for improving cerebral function. Further, a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound relating to the combination according to the present invention is useful for treatment and prevention of dysfunction of cerebral acetylcholine neurons in the sequelae of cerebrovascular dementia, senile dementia, Alzheimer's disease and ischemic cerebral lesion and in the cerebral apoplexy or the memory impairment caused by selective neuronal death.

Abstract: Provided are a histamine-H3 receptor antagonist; and a preventive and/or a remedy for metabolic system diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hormone secretion disorder, hyperlipemia, gout, fatty liver, circulatory system diseases, for example, stenocardia, acute/congestive cardiac insufficiency, cardiac infarction, coronary arteriosclerosis, hypertension, nephropathy, sleep disorder and various diseases accompanied by sleep disorder such as idiopathic hypersomnia, repetitive hypersomnia, true hypersomnia, narcolepsy, sleep periodic acromotion disorder, sleep apnea syndrome, circadian rhythm disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, REM sleep disorder, senile insomnia, night worker sleep insanitation, idiopathic insomnia, repetitive insomnia, true insomnia, electrolyte metabolism disorder; and central and peripheral nervous system diseases such as bulimia, emotional disorder, melancholia, anxiety, epilepsy, delirium, dementia, shinzophrenia, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, memory disorder, Alzheimer's diseas

Abstract: The present invention is directed to radiolabeled glycine transporter inhibitors which are useful for the labeling and diagnostic imaging of glycine transporters in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel carboxamide compounds and their use for the manufacture of a medicament. The carboxamide compounds are inhibitors of calpain (calcium dependant cysteine proteases). The invention therefore also relates to the use of these carboxamide compounds for treating a disorder associated with an elevated calpain activity. The carboxamide compounds are compounds of the general formula I in which R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4, Q, Y, A and X have the meanings mentioned in the claims and the description, the tautomers thereof and the pharmaceutically suitable salts thereof. In particular, the compounds have the general formula Ia and Ib in which R1, r, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4, Y and X have the meanings mentioned in the claims, including the tautomers thereof and the pharmaceutically suitable salts thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a method of increasing the stability of wild-type ?-glucocerebrosidase. Also provided are methods of treating and/or preventing an individual having a neurological disease in which increased expression or activity of ?-glucocerebrosidase in the central nervous system would be beneficial. This method includes administering an effective amount of a pharmacologic chaperone for ?-glucocerebrosidase, with the proviso that the individual does not have a mutation in the gene encoding ?-glucocerebrosidase. Further provided are ?-glucocerebrosidase inhibitors which have been identified as specific pharmacologic chaperones and which have been shown to increase activity of ?-glucocerebrosidase in vivo in the central nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of the general Formula (XIII): wherein A7 is C?O, C?S, SO2, CH—OR13, C?NR12, or CH2—CHOR13; A8 is C(R14)2, O, S, or NR12; A9 is C?O, C?S, SO2, CH—OR13, C?NR12, or CH2—CHOR13; m is 0, or 1 q is 0, or 1 r is 0, or 1 R12 is H, CH3, CH2—CH3, C6H5, OCH3, OCH2—CH3, OH, or SH; R13 is H, CH3, or CH2—CH3; R14 is H, alkyl, alkoxy, OH, or SH;

Abstract: The present invention provides N-substituted-2(1H) pyridones or the pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof, and the pharmaceutical preparations containing the compounds. The compounds of the present invention can be used to treat various fibrotic diseases effectively, e.g., hepatic fibrosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I in which A, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and n have the meanings stated in the claims. The compounds are particularly suitable as antiarrhythmic active ingredients, in particular for the treatment and prophylaxis of atrial arrhythmias, for example atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter.

Abstract: Ophthalmically acceptable compositions used in arresting the development of macular degeneration, retinopathy, glaucoma, eyelid disorders, corneal disease, or uveitis are disclosed. The compositions comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent and at least one compound having the formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel TXNIP-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The TXNIP-modulating compounds may be used to enhance cellular anti-stress defense and prevent stress-induced damage to DNA, proteins and lipids. Therefore, TXNIP-modulating compounds may be used to treat or prevent a wide variety of stress-induced diseases and thus aging.

Abstract: The use of N-(3-methoxy-5-methylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-(4-[1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]phenyl)pyridine-3-sulphonamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in the treatment of cancer and/or pain in a warm blooded animal such as man is described.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling molluscs, members of the Gastropoda and Bivalvia classes which includes but is not limited to lactones, lactams, carbamates, amides, and/or carboxylic acid containing compounds as active ingredients and/or compounds derived from Pseudomonas and/or Erwinia. Also provided are methods and compositions for increasing the efficacy of chemical and biological control for invasive molluscs in open waters, power plants, and drinking water treatment facilities under coldwater conditions.

Abstract: Implantable devices formed of or coated with a material that includes a polymer having a non-fouling acrylate or methacrylate polymer are provided. The implantable device can be used for treating or preventing a disorder such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, restenosis, hemorrhage, vascular dissection or perforation, vascular aneurysm, vulnerable plaque, chronic total occlusion, patent foramen ovale, claudication, anastomotic proliferation for vein and artificial grafts, bile duct obstruction, ureter obstruction, tumor obstruction, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a class of autophagy inducing compounds that treat diseases caused by misfolded protein aggregates and a screening method for identifying these compounds.

Abstract: Sulphones of formula (I) are disclosed for use in treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides dosing regimens for administering pharmacological chaperones to a subject in need thereof. The dosing regimens can be used to treat disorders caused by improper protein misfolding, such as lysosomal storage disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preventing and/or treating lysosomal storage disorders using 5-(fluoromethyl)piperidine-3,4-diol, 5-(chloromethyl)piperidine-3,4-diol, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or prodrug thereof, or any combination of two or more thereof. In particular, the present invention provides methods for preventing and/or treating Gaucher's disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preventing and/or treating degenerative disorders of the central nervous system using 5-(fluoromethyl)piperidine-3,4-diol, 5-(chloromethyl)piperidine-3,4-diol, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or prodrug thereof, or any combination of two or more thereof. In particular, the present invention provides methods for preventing and/or treating Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I): wherein m, n, R0, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as described herein, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, to processes for their preparation, as well as to the use of the compounds for the preparation of a medicament against 5-HT6 receptor-related disorders.

Abstract: Method for enhancing in a mammalian cell the activity of an enzyme associated with Gaucher Disease by administering a competitive inhibitor of glucocerebrosidase in an amount effective to enhance the activity of the enzyme. Preferred compounds for use in the method are imino sugars and related compounds. In particular, C8-12-alkyl derivatives of N-alkyl-deoxynojirimycin, isofagomine compounds, and calystegine compoiunds are effective to enhance glucocerebrosidase activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is an external preparation composition having good transdermal absorbability. An external preparation composition having excellent transdermal absorbability can be produced by dissolving a medicinal substance or a salt thereof in a fatty acid-based ionic liquid to form a composite ionic composition of the medicinal substance. The external preparation composition can be used as a liquid preparation, an ointment, a cream, a plaster or the like, and enables to provide a preparation having excellent transdermal absorbability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use, as an agent for combating wrinkles, especially expression wrinkles, and/or for dencontracting the skin and/or relaxing the features, of at least one piperidine derivative chosen from the compounds of formula (I): and the salts and optical isomers thereof. The invention also relates to novel piperidine derivatives and also to cosmetic compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arylalkylamine compound represented by the following formula [I] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a process for preparing the same, and use of the above-mentioned compound as an activating compound (CaSR agonist) of a Ca sensing receptor, a pharmaceutical composition containing the above-mentioned compound as an effective ingredient, etc.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and uses of compounds and salts thereof of general formula (I), for the preparation of a medicament for treatment of an inflammatory disorder, but excluding (S)-3-(r-methylcyclohexyl-carbonylamino)-caprolactam: wherein z is 1, 2, 3 or 4; A is —CO— or —SO2-; Q is linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, oxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminoalkyl, haloalkyl, aryl or substituted aryl; T1 and T2 together constitute a cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or polycycloalkyl radical composed of n additional carbon atoms, where n is between 2 and 7; and each hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon atoms in the ring generated by T1 and T2 may be independently be substituted by a group R1, where R1 is independently selected from an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl or alkylamino radical of 1 to 20 carbon atoms; or each R1 is independently selected from fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, hydroxy, oxyalkyl, amino, aminoalkyl or aminodialkyl radi

Abstract: The teachings herein relate to new methods of ameliorating the negative effects of a photosensitizer or sonosensitizer in a patient using a nitroxide.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, and uses for pre-treating patients who are susceptible to ischemia, including stroke, with nitroxides, in order to prevent or ameliorate the effects of stroke or other ischemic disease.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide compounds useful as preventives or remedies for circulatory diseases, nervous diseases, metabolic diseases, reproductive system diseases, and digestive diseases. [Means for Solving Problems] Compounds represented by the general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein R1 is C1-6 alkyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, or the like; R2 is phenyl, heteroaryl, or the like; Q is N or CH; and M1, M2, M3 and M4 are each independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, or alternatively M1 together with M2 or M3 forms —CH2-CH2- or the like, or M4 together with M2 or M3 forms —CH2-CH2- or the like, with the proviso that M1, M2, M3, and M4 are such that one —CH2- or —CH2-CH2- group is formed thereamong.

Abstract: Compositions comprising one or more unsaturated fatty acids and one or more nitric oxide releasing compounds, and methods for using such compositions for enhancing cognitive function, reducing or preventing a decline of social interaction, reducing or preventing age-related behavioral changes, increasing trainability, maintaining optimal brain function, facilitating learning and memory, reducing memory loss, retarding brain aging, preventing or treating strokes, and preventing or treating dementia in an animal. Preferably, the compositions are food compositions useful for enhancing cognitive function in humans and companion animals.

Abstract: This invention comprises the novel compounds of formula (I) wherein n, m, t, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, 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 the formulae (I) and (II): (wherein Q, X, E, G1, G2, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and Z are as defined herein) which are modulators of chemokine receptor activity and are useful in the prevention or treatment of certain inflammatory and immunoregulatory disorders and diseases, allergic diseases, atopic conditions including allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, and asthma, as well as autoimmune pathologies such as rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which chemokine receptors are involved.

Abstract: This invention relates to indol-3-yl-carbonyl-azaspiro derivatives which act as V1a receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein the azaspiro-head group A and the residues R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, their use for treating dysmenorrhea, hypertension, chronic heart failure, inappropriate secretion of vasopressin, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and depressive disorders, and methods of preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and kits for the selective ablation of pain-sensing neurons. The methods comprise administration of a vanilloid receptor agonist to a ganglion in an amount that causes death of vanilloid receptor-bearing neurons. Accordingly, the present invention provides methods of controlling pain and inflammatory disorders that involve activation of vanilloid receptor-bearing neurons.

Abstract: Provided are methods of treating a disease or condition caused by or associated with a virus belonging to the Arenaviridae family using iminosugars, such as DNJ derivatives.

Abstract: Provided are methods of treating or preventing viral infections caused by or associated with a Dengue virus using iminosugars.

Abstract: A novel class of substituted piperidines, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and use thereof in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and disorders related to the histamine H3 receptor. More particularly, the compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and disorders in which an interaction with the histamine H3 receptor is beneficial.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulphur containing pyrazole derivatives, and their S-oxidized active metabolites, as selective cannabinoid CB1 receptor antagonists having a high CB1/CB2 receptor subtype selectivity, to methods for the preparation of these compounds, to novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of these pyrazole derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of these pyrazole derivatives as active ingredients, as well as to the use of these pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of muscarinic receptors. The present invention also provides compositions comprising such modulators, and methods therewith for treating muscarinic receptor mediated diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides a class of dopamine transporter inhibitors of formula (I) (DAT inhibitors), packaged pharmaceuticals comprising such inhibitors, and their uses in treating, or manufacturing medicaments for treating disease conditions including Parkinson's disease, when assessed by one or more of Hoehn and Yahr Staging of Parkinson's Disease, Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), and Schwab and England Activities of Daily Living Scale. Related business methods such as marketing the inhibitors to healthcare providers are also provided.

Abstract: A series of substituted aryl sulfone derivatives represented by Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, calcium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, urinary incontinence, itchiness, allergic dermatitis, epilepsy, diabetic neuropathy, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorder, bipolar disorder and stroke, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a DGAT inhibitor of formula (I), including any stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein A represents CH or N; the dotted line represents an optional bond in case A represents a carbon atom; X represents —O—C(?O)—; —C(?O)—C(?O)—; —NRX—C(?O)—; —Z—C(?O)—; —Z—NRX—C(?O)—; —C(?O)—Z—; —NRX—C(?O)—Z—; —C(?S)—; —NRX—C(?S)—; —Z—C(?S)—; —Z—NRX—C(?S)—; —C(?S)—Z—; —NRX—C(?S)—Z—; Z represents a bivalent radical selected from C1-6alkanediyl, C2-6alkenediyl or C2-6alkynediyl; wherein each of said C1-6alkanediyl, C2-6alkenediyl or C2-6alkynediyl may optionally be substituted; and wherein two hydrogen atoms attached to the same carbon atom in C1-6alkanediyl may optionally be replaced by C1-6alkanediyl; Y represents —C(?O)—NRX— or —NRX—C(?O)—; R1 represents adamantanyl, C3-6cycloalkyl; aryl1 or Het1; R2 represents C3-6cycloalkyl, phenyl, naphtalenyl, 2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxinyl, 1,3-benzodioxolyl, 2,3-dihydrobenzofuranyl or a 6-membered aromatic heterocycle containing 1 or 2 N atoms, wherein sai

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of MCP-1 of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the prevention of rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis, asthma, restinosis, organ transplantation, and cancer.

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of MIP-1? of formula (I) or stereoisomers or prodrugs or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein m, Q, T, W, Z, R1, R3, R4, R5, R5a and R5b, are as defined herein. In addition, methods of treating and preventing inflammatory diseases such as asthma and allergic diseases, as well as autoimmune pathologies such as rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis using the modulators of formula (I) are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-sulfamoyl-piperidineamides of Formula I and their physiologically acceptable acid addition salts, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, processes for their preparation, and their use for the treatment of obesity and its concomitant and/or secondary diseases and related or other conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of the compounds of formula ?wherein Q is —OH; —OR7; —NH2; —NHR7; —NR7R8; or —N?R9; T is —COR5; —CN; or —SO2—(C6-C12)aryl; R1 is hydrogen; —OR7, —SR7; —NHR7; —NR7R8; C1-C22alkyl; C2-C12Alkenyl; C2-C12alkinyl; C3-C12cycloalkyl; C3-C12cycloalkenyl; C7-C12aralkyl; C1-C12heteroalkyl, C2-C11heteroaralkyl; C6-C10aryl; or C1-C9heteroaryl; R2 and R3 independently from each other are C1-C22alkyl; C2-C12alkenyl; C2-C12alkinyl; C3-C12cycloalkyl, C3-C12cycloalkenyl; C7-C12aralkyl; C1-C12heteroalkyl; C3-C12cycloheteroalkyl; C2-C11heteroaralkyl, C6-C10aryl; or C1-C9heteroaryl; R4 is cyano; COR7, COOR7; CONH2; CONHR7; CONR7R8; SO2(C6-C12)aryl, C2-C12alk-1 -enyl; C3-C12cycloalk-1-enyl; C2-C12alk-1-inyl; C2-C12heteroalkyl, C3-C5heterocycloalkyl, C6-C10aryl; or C1-C9heteroaryl; R5 is —COR7; —COOR7; —OR7; —SR7, —NHR7, —NR7R8; C1-C22alkyl; C2-C12alkenyl; C2-C12alkinyl; C3-C12cycloalkyl; C3-C12cycloalkenyl; C7-C12aralkyl; C1-C12alkylphenyl; C1-C12alkoxy-C6-C10aryl; C1-C12heteroalkyl; C2-C11heteroaralk

Abstract: The present invention is related to chemical compositions, processes for the preparation thereof and uses of the composition. Particularly, the present invention relates to compositions of compounds of Formula (A): wherein Ar, Y, R1 and q are as defined herein; and their use in the treatment of diseases, including treatment of sleepiness, promotion of wakefulness, treatment of Parkinson's disease, cerebral ischemia, stroke, sleep apneas, eating disorders, stimulation of appetite and weight gain, treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (“ADHD”), enhancing function in disorders associated with hypofunctionality of the cerebral cortex, including, but not limited to, depression, schizophrenia, fatigue, in particular, fatigue associated with neurologic disease, such as multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and improvement of cognitive dysfunction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the provision of ophthalmic compositions such as multi-dose, topical, ophthalmic compositions. The compositions include a nitric oxide (NO) donor compound.

Abstract: A drug delivery system is provided for treatment of oxidative stress. The drug delivery system can include a therapeutic agent and a matrix. The therapeutic agent can include an antioxidant or steroid. The matrix can include a hydrogel, particle, microparticle, or nanoparticle. A method of treating injury, including peripheral nerve injury or spinal cord injury, is also provided. The method includes injecting the drug delivery system at the site of injury.