Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof used in the form of pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for decreasing cellular DNA repair in a target patient; decreasing cellular NAD+ biosynthesis in a target patient; increasing efficiency of radiation therapy in a target patient; modulating nicotinamide phosphoribosyl transferase activity in a patient; or sensitizing a patient to a DNA damaging therapy. The invention relates to methods for treating a patient who received a toxic dose of an nicotinamide phosphoribosyl transferase inhibitor. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a physiologically acceptable carrier; an effective amount of a NMPRT inhibitor; and nicotinic acid. The invention also relates to methods for treating a patient diagnosed with or suspected to have a cancer deficient in nicotinic acid pathway.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a aminopyridine dispersed in a release matrix, including, for example, a composition that can be formulated into a stable, sustained-release oral dosage formulation, such as a tablet which provides, upon administration to a patient, a therapeutically effective plasma level of the aminopyridine for a period of at about 12 hours and the use of the composition to treat various neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis. A method of selecting individuals based on responsiveness to a treatment, including, for example, identifying individuals who responded to treatment with a sustained release fampridine composition.

Abstract: A cyclopropane derivative represented by the following formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof has orexin receptor inhibitory action, and thus, is extremely useful as an agent for preventing or treating sleep disorder or dyssomnia caused by orexin, including insomnia as a typical example: wherein A1, A2 and A3 each independently represent an aryl group, a heterocyclyl group or the like, R1, R2 and R3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group or the like, X represents an oxygen atom or the like, and L represents a bond or the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: or salt thereof, which are modulators of the glucocorticoid receptor. The compounds and salts of the invention are useful in the treatment of conditions mediated by glucocorticoid receptor activity.

Abstract: One aspect of this disclosure relates generally to lipid compounds that exert diverse effects in the endocannabinoid system, such as regulating CB1 and CB2 receptor or moderating other bio-macromolecules within the endocannabinoid system. Some of the compounds showed improved receptor binding affinity, and/or improved receptor subtype selectivity, and improved bio-stability. Some of the compounds exhibit activities to regulate the enzymes that moderate the bio-disposal of endogenous cannabinoids, such as the fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH). Some of the compounds exhibit activities to inhibit the anandamide transporter. Other aspects of the invention are pharmaceutical preparations employing these ligands and methods of administering therapeutically effective amounts of the preparations to provide a physiological effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inhibiting bacterial IMPDH comprising administering compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds. These compounds, and compositions thereof, are useful in treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing one or both of neural anoxia and reperfusion injury, which includes a pharmacological activator of the PKG pathway, and methods of treating or preventing medical conditions using a pharmacological activator of the PKG pathway.

Abstract: Disclosed are 4-amino-2-butenamides of Formula (I) having pharmacological activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods for the treatment of diseases mediated by the cathepsin C enzyme such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Abstract: The preparation of flupirtine carboxylate acid addition salts having the following formula (2), wherein R represents hydrogen or a C1-C6 alkyl group, with the proviso that RCOOH is neither maleic acid nor gluconic acid, is described.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the composition and methods of manufacture of orally-dissolvable, edible films as a vehicle for the non-invasive administration of nitroglycerin, as well as other therapeutic agents either with or without nitroglycerin, through the mucosal tissues of the oral cavity. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.

Abstract: Ischemia-reperfusion injury remains a primary cause of morbidity and mortality in individuals who experience disruption of normal blood flow to one or more major organs. For example, there are no clinically proven strategies that prevent acute renal failure following cardiac surgery. The present invention provides a variety of methods for the treatment or prevention of ischemia-reperfusion injury. In one aspect of the invention, a method for treating or preventing ischemia-reperfusion injury includes administering to a subject an effective amount of a sphingosine kinase inhibitor. Sphingosine kinase inhibitors are very effective in the protection against IR-induced acute renal failure and liver failure. Moreover, the effects occur very early after administration, requiring only a very short time of treatment. Toxicology studies with sphingosine kinase inhibitors demonstrate that they have low toxicity, even in long-term treatment.

Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, and stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 4-(p-quinolyl)-2-hydroxybutanamide derivatives. Methods and compounds useful in treating other disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and pervasive developmental disorders such as autism are also disclosed. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for modulating the activity of the hedgehog signaling pathway. In particular, the invention provides a method for inhibiting aberrant growth states resulting from phenotypes such as Ptc loss-of-function, hedgehog gain-of-function, smoothened gain-of-function or Gli gain-of-function, comprising contacting a cell with a sufficient amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel 3-aminobenzamide, compound represented by the following formula which effectively inhibits vanilloid receptor subtype 1 (VR1) activity (wherein, for example, R1 is a C1-6 alkyl group which may be substituted, R2 is a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group or a C1-6 alkoxy group which may be substituted, R3 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group, R4 is a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 alkoxy group, or a halo C1-6 alkyl group, m is an integer of 1 to 5 and P is a carbon or hetero ring) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The pharmaceutical composition comprising as active ingredients the 3-aminobenzamide, compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is useful for treating diseases involved in VR1 activity such as pain, acute pain, chronic pain, neuropathicpain, rheumatoid arthritis pain, and neuralgia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for decreasing cellular DNA repair in a patient diagnosed with or suspected to have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL); decreasing cellular NAD+ biosynthesis in a patient diagnosed with or suspected to have CLL; or sensitizing a patient diagnosed with or suspected to have CLL to a DNA damaging therapy. The invention relates to methods for treating a patient diagnosed with or suspected to have CLL.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I wherein A1, A2, R1, R3, X and n are as defined in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutically active compounds for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases, for example of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac insufficiency, thromboses or atherosclerosis. The compounds of the formula fare capable of modulating the body's production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing compounds of the formula I, to their use for the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and to pharmaceutical preparations which comprise compounds of the formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, m, and n are defined in the specification are TRPV1 antagonists. Compositions comprising such compounds and methods for treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R2?, L, Het, p and p? are as defined herein, compositions containing them, and their use as medicinal products.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof wherein the residues have the significance given in claim 1 and which can be used in the form of pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: or salt thereof, which are modulators of the glucocorticoid receptor. The compounds and salts of the invention are useful in the treatment of conditions mediated by glucocorticoid receptor activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfamoyl benzoic acid derivatives of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of various disorders which are mediated via the TRPM8 receptor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds that are tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase inhibitors. The disclosed compounds are used to treat, prevent, or abate vascular calcification, arterial calcification and other cardiovascular diseases.

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: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: or salt thereof, which are modulators of the glucocorticoid receptor. The compounds and salts of the invention are useful in the treatment of conditions mediated by glucocorticoid receptor activity.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for enhancing the ability of hypoxia-activated bioreductive agents to kill tumor cells within solid tumors are provided. Local regions of hypoxia are created within a tumor, or within a region containing a tumor, resulting in enhanced activation of hypoxia-activated bioreductive agents (e.g. tirapazamine) within the local region. The activated hypoxia-activated bioreductive agents kill tumor cells in the hypoxic region by catalyzing DNA stand breakage within the tumor cells. Because the activity is localized, side effects that typically occur as a result of systemic administration of bioreductive agents are reduced.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds represented by the formula (I), each of which compounds may have sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist and or antagonist biological activity: wherein: A, m, n, p, a, X, Y and Z are defined in the specification. These compounds are useful for treating a disease or condition selected from the group consisting of glaucoma, dry eye, angiogenesis and pulmonary edema.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: or salt thereof, which are modulators of the glucocorticoid receptor. The compounds and salts of the invention are useful in the treatment of conditions mediated by glucocorticoid receptor activity.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: Formula (I). The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, pain, inflammation, traumatic injury, and others.

Abstract: Provided is a novel control agent for soft rot and a novel control method for the same. The control agent for soft rot of a plant contains 3-chloro-N-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyl)-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-2,6-dinitro-p-toluidine as an active ingredient, which is applied to plant cultivation soil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) azolylmethyloxiranes of the general formula I wherein the variables have the meanings described in the application, 2) a fungicidal compound II, and 3) optionally a further fungicidal compound II, where the compounds II of components 2 and 3 independently of one another are selected from the group consisting of the compounds described in the application, with the proviso that components 2 and 3 are not identical, and to the use of the fungicidal mixtures for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and to the compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: or salt thereof, which are modulators of the glucocorticoid receptor. The compounds and salts of the invention are useful in the treatment of conditions mediated by glucocorticoid receptor activity.

Abstract: Novel formulations containing a fluorinated chloramphenicol or thiamphenicol derivative antibiotic such as florfenicol, and methods for using such formulations in the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases of bovines and swine, including bovine respiratory disease.

Abstract: Provided herein are crystalline forms of a maleate salt of betrixaban, compositions and methods of preparation or use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with new polymorphic forms of flupirtine maleate, processes for preparing the new polymorphic forms, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, therapeutic uses thereof and methods of treatment employing them.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a aminopyridine dispersed in a release matrix, including, for example, a composition that can be formulated into a stable, sustained-release oral dosage formulation, such as a tablet which provides, upon administration to a patient, a therapeutically effective plasma level of the aminopyridine for a period of at about 12 hours and the use of the composition to treat various neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis. A method of selecting individuals based on responsiveness to a treatment, including, for example, identifying individuals who responded to treatment with a sustained release fampridine composition.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and methods for use in preventing or treating a viral infection mediated by a virus comprising an IRES-containing RNA molecule or cancer related to an increase or decrease in IRES-mediated translation of an RNA molecule. Also provided are methods of inhibiting or promoting IRES-mediated translation. Also provided are methods of screening for an agent that inhibits IRES-mediated translation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein A is (1); X is selected from CH, CF and N; R5 is selected from H, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 fluoroalkyl, and —OR12; R9 is selected from H —NR13C(O)R14 and —C(O)NR10R11; R12 is selected from H, C1-C6 alkyl and C3-C6 cycloalkyl, for use as inhibitors of the DPP-IV enzyme in the treatment or prevention of conditions including Type II diabetes.

Abstract: Septic shock is known to lead to, at the end stage, systematic inflammatory reaction syndrome and multiple organ failure (MOF) and cause the patients' death. In both diseases, the patient dies finally of MOF, and the infiltration by inflammatory cells plays a key role for MOF. Thus, development of therapeutic agents for septic shock by suppressing the infiltration by inflammatory cells has been desired. To provide a therapeutic or preventive agent for shock, comprising as an active ingredient a diaminotrifluoromethylpyridine derivative represented by the formula (I) or its salt: wherein X is a cycloalkylcarbonyl group, an alkenylcarbonyl group, a thiophenecarbonyl group or a benzoyl group which may be substituted by a halogen atom; and Y is an alkylsulfonyl group.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of pain management. More particularly, the present invention relates to analgesic combinations of an opioid and flupirtine or retigabine which reduce the risk of substance abuse in pain management. Such combinations are referred to as abuse-deterrent fixed dose combinations (FDC).

Abstract: Invented is a method of treating thrombocytopenia in a human, in need thereof which comprises the in vivo administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a peptide or a non-peptide TPO receptor agonist and an anti-clotting agent or agents, and optional further active ingredients, to such human.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease associated with chronic bronchitis in a patient at risk of exacerbations. The method includes administering to a patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease associated with chronic bronchitis and at risk of exacerbations, a maintenance dose of 500 micrograms per day of roflumilast. Also disclosed is a method of increasing pre-bronchodilator FEV1 or post-bronchodilator FEV1 in such a patient, and increasing pre-bronchodilator FVC or post-bronchodilator FVC in such a patient. Further disclosed is a method of reducing the rate of exacerbations in such a patient.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and process for making softgel capsules having incorporated therein other solid dosage forms selected from the group consisting of pellets, smaller capsules, smaller tablets, sustained release solid dosage forms, immediate release solid dosage forms, extended release solid dosage forms and zero order release solid dosage forms, said apparatus comprising: (a) two spreader boxes; (b) two casting drums; (c) a pair of rotary dies having means for suction; (d) a liquid fill system; (e) a wedge for heating gelatine ribbons and feeding said fill; and (f) two lateral dispensing devices said lateral dispensing devices including hoppers having said solid dosage forms, channelguides for transporting said solid dosage forms and a grasping claw for dispensing said solid dosage form into the softgel pocket formed in the rotary dies.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of using combination therapies containing [2-({4-[(dimethylamino)iminomethyl]phenyl}carbonylamino)-5-methoxyphenyl]-N-(5-chloro(2-pyridyl))carboxamide for the treatment of thrombotic disease(s) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: There is disclosed aminopyridine-and aminopyrimidinecarboxamide compounds useful as pharmaceutical agents, synthesis processes, and pharmaceutical compositions which include aminopyridine- and aminopyrimidinecarboxamides compounds. More specifically, there is disclosed a genus of CXCR2 inhibitor compounds that are useful for treating a variety of inflammatory and neoplastic disorders.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a aminopyridine dispersed in a release matrix, including, for example, a composition that can be formulated into a stable, sustained-release oral dosage formulation, such as a tablet which provides, upon administration to a patient, a therapeutically effective plasma level of the aminopyridine for a period of at least 12 hours, preferably 24 hours or more and the use of the composition to treat various neurological diseases.

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula I, wherein Y, ring A, D1, D2a, D2b, D3, L1, Y1, L2 and Y2 have meanings given in the description, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases in which inhibition of leukotriene C4 synthase is desired and/or required, and particularly in the treatment of a respiratory disorder and/or inflammation.

Abstract: Benzanilides of the formula: in which X represents hydrogen, halogen, nitro, C1-6 alkylthio, C1-6 alkylsulfinyl, C1-6 alkylsulfonyl or C1-6 alkylsulfonyloxy; Y represents halogen or C1-6 alkyl; R1 represents C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkylthio-C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkylsulfinyl-C1-6 alkyl or C1-6 alkylsulfonyl-C1-6 alkyl; R2 represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl or C1-6 haloalkyl; R3 represents hydrogen or hydroxy; W represents CH or N; and Q represents optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted pyridyl wherein the substituent is at least one group selected from the group consisting of halogen, C1-6 haloalkyl, C1-6 haloalkoxy, C1-6 haloalkylthio, C1-6 haloalkylsulfinyl and C1-6 haloalkylsulfoxy; provided that when R3 is hydroxy, R2 is not C1-6 alkyl, or when R2 is C1-6 haloalkyl, R3 is hydroxy, W is CH, and the substituents of Q are two or more C1-6 haloalkyl. Insecticides comprising the benzanilides are herein provided.

Abstract: The present invention includes salts and polymorphs of flupirtine including, but not limited to carboxylic acid salts and sulfonic acid salts and their polymorphs. The present invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions comprising the salts and polymorphs of flupirtine. The invention also relates to the therapeutic use of the flupirtine salts and polymorphs to treat nervous system disorders, pain disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, and other diseases and conditions.