Abstract: Electrospun biodegradable poly(ester-amide) fabric is especially suitable as a scaffold for tissue engineering and to incorporate drug for burn or wound healing treatment to accelerate healing, or to prevent tissue adhesion after surgery.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I are provided: wherein R is: R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group; W1-4 are independently selected from hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl groups, substituted or unsubstituted haloalkyl groups, substituted or unsubstituted alkanoyl groups, substituted or unsubstituted aroyl groups, or substituted or unsubstituted haloalkanoyl groups; X1-5 are independently selected from H, NO2, N3, and NH2; Y is absent or is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-alkyl group, other than carbonyl; Z is selected from a bond or NH, provided that when Z is a bond, Y is absent, and provided that when Z is NH, Y is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-alkyl group, other than carbonyl. Also provided are D-arabinitol compounds, methods for preparing such compounds and compositions of such compounds, and methods of using such compounds.

Abstract: Provided are methods for treating, reducing, alleviating, and/or inhibiting neuropathic pain by orally, intravenously or intrathecally administering an effective amount of an inhibitor of soluble epoxide hydrolase (“sEH”), to a patient in need thereof. The neuropathic pain treated is selected from the group consisting of post-herpetic neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, focal peripheral nerve injury, and anesthesia dolorosa, central pain due to stroke or mass lesion, spinal cord injury, or multiple sclerosis, and peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes, HIV, or chemotherapy.

Abstract: A method for preventing stroke in a patient suffering from atrial fibrillation, wherein the patient has at least one risk factor for major bleeding events, the method comprising administering to the patient 110 mg b.i.d. of dabigatran etexilate, optionally in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Described are novel salts of the compound (3R,4R,5S)-5-(difluoromethyl) piperidine-3,4-diol, as well as methods of using the same for preventing and/or treating lysosomal storage disorders and/or degenerative disorders of the central nervous system. In particular, the present invention provides methods for preventing and/or treating Gaucher's disease and/or Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: Disclosed are bupivacaine transdermal delivery systems, and related methods.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for controlling plant pests, particularly weeds and/or plant phytopathogens using sarmentine and/or analogs thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which inhibit the activity of histone deacetylase 8 (HDAC8). Also described herein are methods of using such HDAC8 inhibitors, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of HDAC8 activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of molecules derived from 2,3-diaminopropionic acid (DAP), comprising or not comprising an 8-hydroxyquinoline (8-HQ) motif, and to the use of said molecules for trapping an alpha-oxoaldehyde resulting particularly from the degradation of the glucose or for trapping an alpha-beta-unsaturated aldehyde, resulting particularly from the oxidative degradation of fatty acids. These molecules can have a further application in the fields of cosmetics, food processing, and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Compounds of the invention are useful in inhibiting thrombin and associated thrombotic occlusions having the following structure: (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Q is CH2, NR4, O, S, S(O) or S(O2), wherein R4 is H, C1-6 alkyl, aryl, or C3-8 cycloalkyl; R1 is a heterocycle or —(CR5R6)1-2NH2, wherein R5 and R6, each time in which they occur, are independently H, C1-6 alkyl, —CH2F, —CHF2, CF3 or —CH2OH; R2 is OH, NH2 or NHSO2CH3; and R3 is C1-6 alkyl.

Abstract: Methods of preventing and treating gastrointestinal dysfunction, particularly postoperative ileus and post-partum ileus, in a patient undergoing surgery or other biological stress by administering 4-aryl-piperidine derivatives are disclosed.

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: 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 comprises 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: This invention relates to geranylgeranyl acetone (GGA) derivatives and the use of GGA, its isomers, and GGA derivatives in methods for inhibiting neural death, increasing neural activity, increasing axon growth and cell viability, and increasing the survival rate of subjects administered the GGA or GGA derivatives.

Abstract: A screening method for identifying compounds that alter the fidelity with which the initiation codon in mRNAs is recognized by the translational apparatus in eukaryotes is disclosed. This screening method was used to identify compounds having such activity. Methods of altering the fidelity of initiation codon selection are also disclosed. Methods of treating disorders characterized by single nucleotide mutations in initiation codons using compounds identified by the screening method, as well as methods of treating fungal and parasitic infections and hyperproliferative disorders using compounds identified by the screening method are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds, and methods and uses of compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, are described herein for treating leukemia. In particular, compounds, and methods and uses of compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, are described herein for treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in its various forms.

Abstract: A compound having formula I. R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently H or lower alkyl. R5 is aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, cycloalkyloxy, heterocycloalkyloxy, arylamino, heteroarylamino, cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkyl amino, arylthio, heteroarylthio, cycloalkylthio, heterocycloalkylthio, or cyclic olefin, any of which may be substituted or non-substituted; or substituted alkyl, substituted alkyl oxy or substituted alkyl amino wherein the substituent is an aryl, a heteroaryl, a cycloalkyl, a heterocycloalkyl or a cyclic olefin, any of which may be substituted or non-substituted. X is C or N. n and p are independently whole numbers selected from 0, 1 and 2. (CH2)n and (CH2)p may be substituted or non-substituted. Ar1 and Ar2 are independently aryl or heteroaryl groups which may be substituted or non-substituted. Certain specific compounds are excluded.

Abstract: Nano-constructs comprising nanoshells and methods of using the nano-constructs for treating or ameliorating a medical condition are provided.

Abstract: A method of treating a human patient afflicted with Huntington's disease, comprising periodically orally administering to the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising pridopidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof such that greater than 90 mg of pridopidine is administered to the patient per day.

Abstract: The invention provides combinations comprising (or consisting essentially of) one or more ancillary compound(s) and a compound of the formula (I): or salts, tautomers, solvates and N-oxides thereof; wherein R1 is hydroxy or hydrogen; R2 is hydroxy; methoxy or hydrogen; provided that at least one of R1 and R2 is hydroxy; R3 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; cyano; optionally substituted C1-5 hydrocarbyl and optionally substituted C1-5 hydrocarbyloxy; R4 is selected from hydrogen; a group —(O)n—R7 where n is 0 or 1 and R7 is an optionally substituted acyclic C1-5 hydrocarbyl group or a monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group having 3 to 7 ring members; halogen; cyano; hydroxy; amino; and optionally substituted mono- or di-C1-5 hydrocarbyl-amino; or R3 and R4 together form a monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring of 5 to 7 ring members; and NR5R6 forms an optionally substituted bicyclic heterocyclic group having 8 to 12 ring members of which up to 5 ring members are heteroatoms selected from oxyg

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: Provided herein is a prohealing piezoelectric coating and the method of making and using the same.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein m, n, p, q, r, A, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, Y, Z, G, R1a, R2a, R1b, R2b, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of making the compounds and using the compounds for treatment of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that modulate the bioactivity of an orexin receptor such as OX1 or OX2, or both; to pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising a compound of the invention; to methods of treatment of malconditions in patients wherein modulation of an orexin receptor is medically indicated; and to methods of preparation of compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of Darier disease. More particularly, the present invention relates to an agent that is able to restore E-cadherin trafficking in DK and the formation of adherens junctions for use in a method for treating patients with Darier disease. In particular, the present invention relates to an agent selected from the group consisting of molecular, chemical and pharmacologic chaperones for use in a method for treating patients with Darier disease.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating certain conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic diseases, disorders or conditions by administrating a composition comprising a biguanide or related heterocyclic compound, e.g., metformin. Also provided herein are biguanide or related heterocyclic compound compositions, and methods for the preparation thereof for use in the methods of the present invention. Also provided herein are compositions comprising metformin and salts thereof and methods of use.

Abstract: The invention relates to nitroso derivatives including carboxylic acid and phosphoric acid esters of hydroxy nitroso compounds that donate nitroxyl (HNO) under physiological conditions. The compounds and compositions of the invention are useful in treating and/or preventing the onset and/or development of diseases or conditions that are responsive to nitroxyl therapy, including heart failure, ischemia/reperfusion injury and cancer.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to solenopsin derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions, and therapeutic uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds of the following formula: or salts, esters or prodrugs thereof as described herein.

Abstract: Melanocortin receptor modulators, processes for preparing them and use thereof in human medicine and cosmetics are described. Melanocortin receptor modulators corresponding to formula (I): compositions containing them, processes for their preparation and their use in pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions are also described.

Abstract: There is provided a series of novel neuropeptide Y-cytotoxic conjugates, compositions comprising the same, and methods relating to their therapeutic use for the treatment of disease or condition states associated with aberrant or undesirable proliferation of cells that express NPY-Y1 receptors.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating or ameliorating hypercholemia or a cholestatic liver disease by administering to an individual in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an Apical Sodium-dependent Bile Acid Transporter Inhibitor (ASBTI) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided are methods for treating or ameliorating a liver disease, decreasing the levels of serum bile acids or hepatic bile acids, treating or ameliorating pruritis, reducing liver enzymes, or reducing bilirubin comprising administering to an individual in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of ASBTI or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions for modifying psyllid behavior. In addition, the disclosure provides methods and volatile odorants useful for repelling or attracting psyllids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Formula (I), wherein—if X=NH, each of R1, R2, R3, R4 represents a hydrogen atom; if X=N, the core is aromatic, and R2, R3 and R4 represent hydrogen atoms, and R1=H, halogen, aryl, heteroaryl, alkenyl or acetylenyl; or R1, R2, R3, R4 are defined such that R1 or R2 or R3 or R4 represents a methyl group, and the three other radicals represent a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: Compositions comprising isolated ido-BR1 are described for use in therapy or prophylaxis, including the treatment of inflammatory diseases (for example as anti-inflammatory drugs) and to reduce inflammation. Also described are methods for monitoring the quality of a Cucurbitaceae extract, to processes for producing a Cucurbitaceae extract as well as to Cucurbitaceae extracts obtainable by such processes.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein R represents various substituent groups, are useful as inhibitors of glucosylceramide synthase.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to iminosugar derivatives and processes for the preparation thereof. The disclosed compounds have glycosidase inhibiting properties, and are useful in the treatment of various diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases or lysosomal storage disorders. The present disclosure also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the disclosed compounds and to their use as biochemical tools.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyacrylate-based active compound-comprising particles which bind to hair, and to the use of these particles for preparing medicaments, in particular for veterinary medicine. The particles comprise uncharged and cationic polyacrylate and are at most 10 um big.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel anesthetic compositions containing a non-polymeric carrier material and an anesthetic, where the compositions are suitable for providing a sustained local anesthesia without an initial burst and having a duration for about 24 hours or longer. Certain compositions are also provided that include a first anesthetic and a second anesthetic. In such compositions, the second anesthetic is a solvent for the first anesthetic and provides an initial anesthetic effect upon administration to a subject. The non-polymeric carrier may optionally be a high viscosity liquid carrier material such as a suitable sugar ester. The compositions can further include one or more additional ingredients including active and inactive materials. Methods of using the compositions of the invention to produce a sustained anesthetic effect at a site in a subject are also provided.

Abstract: There is described a method for increasing the maximal tolerated dose and thus the efficacy of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI) in a patient suffering from an Alzheimer type dementia by decreasing concomitant adverse effects by administration of said AChEI in combination with a non-anticholinergic antiemetic agent, whereby an enhanced acetylcholinesterase inhibition in the CNS of said patient is achieved and alleviation of the symptoms of Alzheimer type dementia in said patient is thereby improved to a greater extent. The use of a non-anticholinergic antiemetic agent for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of Alzheimer type dementia in combination with an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising (a) a 5HT3 receptor antagonist, a dopamine antagonist, a H1-receptor antagonist, a cannabinoid agonist, aprepitant or casopitant as an antiemetic agent and (b) an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor are also described.

Abstract: A compound having an ability to bind to an S1P receptor and represented by formula (I), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof or a prodrug thereof is useful for prevention and/or treatment of rejection of transplantation, graft-versus-host disease, autoimmune disease, allergic disease and the like: wherein ring A is a cyclic group; ring B is a cyclic group which may have substituent(s); X is a spacer having 1 to 8 atoms in its main chain, etc.; Y is a spacer having 1 to 10 atoms in its main chain, etc.; n is 0 or 1, wherein when n is 0, m is 1 and R1 is a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and wherein when n is 1, m is 0 or an integer of 1 to 7 and R1 is a substituent, and wherein m is 2 or more, R1s are the same or different.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new biphenyl-3-carboxylic acid modulators of beta-3-adrenoceptor activity, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I: and compositions comprising compounds of general formula I that modulate pyruvate kinase are described herein. Also described herein are methods of using the compounds that modulate pyruvate kinase in the treatment of diseases.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of restoring vitamin D sensitivity in tumor cells that are vitamin D resistant. Also provided are methods of treating, preventing or managing cancer using an immunomodulatory compound in combination with a vitamin D agent. Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms suitable for use in the methods provided herein are also disclosed.

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 compounds are effective to enhance glucocerebrosidase activity.

Abstract: Compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain novel semicarbazides, sulfonyl carbazides, ureas and related compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by hemorrhagic fever viruses is disclosed, i.e., including but not limited to Arenaviridae (Junin, Machupo, Guanavito, Sabia and Lassa), Filoviridae (ebola and Marburg viruses), Flaviviridae (yellow fever, omsk hemorrhagic fever and Kyasanur Forest disease viruses), and Bunyaviridae (Rift Valley fever).

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating or ameliorating primary sclerosing cholangitis and inflammatory bowel disease by administering to an individual in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an Apical Sodium-dependent Bile Acid Transporter Inhibitor (ASBTI) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided are methods for treating or ameliorating primary sclerosing cholangitis comprising administering to an individual in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of ASBTI or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Spin-traps and spin labels and their reduction products are claimed for the treatment of peri- and post-menopausal syndrome.

Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a GGA derivative in the form of an eye drop. Also provided herein are methods of treating neural diseases or disorders by administering such pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: Clay composite sheets, mats, films or membranes without polymers. Methods of preparing clay composite sheets, mats, films or membranes without using polymers in the method. Methods of using clay composite sheets, mats, films or membranes prepared without using polymers. Antimicrobial dressing having organo-modified clay product. Transdermal delivery of drugs using organo-modified clay product and methods.