Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling pests and/or increasing the health of a plant as compared to a corresponding control plant by treating the cultivated plant, parts of a plant, seed, or their locus of growth with a carboxamide compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition containing quercetin, vitamin B3, vitamin C, and folic acid. Also disclosed is a method of using the composition for enhancing physical or mental performance or treating various diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to transdermal compositions including nifedipine, pentoxifylline, ketamine hydrochloride, gabapentin, lidocaine, and prilocaine that may be used to treat conditions such as circulatory disorders and peripheral neuropathy. Additionally, methods of the invention are directed to treating conditions such as circulatory disorders, peripheral neuropathy, wound healing, blood flow issues, or the like, comprising the steps of transdermal or topical administration of the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates, for example, to a liposome, which can be a basic liposome, a transferrin-conjugated liposome, or a pH-sensitive liposome, which encapsulates a compound that specifically inhibits the activity of a protein prenyltransferase, such as a RabGGTase and/or a GGTase I. The liposomes can be used as anti-cancer therapeutics including as part of methods for treating cancer, in assays, and in kits.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of natural medicine and pharmaceutical chemistry, and specifically relates to novel amidated derivatives of oleanolic acid according to formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a process for the preparation of these compounds, compositions containing such compounds and their use in preparing antineoplastic medicaments.

Abstract: A synergistic composition, or the use of that composition in the manufacture of a medicament, or a method of treatment including the use of that composition, for the treatment of hair loss and baldness, for combined, sequential or simultaneous administration, in any form, via any biological route. In its optimal embodiment the composition consists, in the form of a lotion: 1600-2400 IU/mL Vitamin A Palmitate, 0.64%-0.96% Thiamine Hydrochloride, 0.64%-0.96% Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, 4.8%-7.2% Niacinamide, 2.85%-5.2% D-Panthenol, 1.6%-2.4% L-Arginine, 3.6%-4.4% Methyl Sulphonyl Methane (MSM), 0.08%-0.12% Ginger Oil, 0.08%-0.12% Cinnamon Oil, 0.0996%-0.1494% Oleoresin Capsicum, 1.3%-1.95% Magnesium, 2.4%-3.6% Zinc, 0.192%-0.288% Manganese, 2.6%-3.9% Urea, 2.4%-3.6% Sodium Glycerophosphate, 4.8%-7.2% L-Lysine HCl, plus Preservatives, Co-solvent (Propylene Glycol), Fragrances, Anti-Oxidant, Cooling agent (Menthol), Emulsifier, and Vehicle (Purified water).

Abstract: Provided are novel heterocyclic sirtuin binding agents, e.g., N-aryl substituted pyridine dicarboxamides, which are useful as sirtuin modulators. Also provided are methods of using the pyridine dicarboxamide compounds for treating sirtuin mediated disorders and conditions, such as diabetes, cancers, and obesity and diseases related to aging.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition suitable for topical application, for example, is provided. In some examples, the cosmetic composition may include batyl alcohol, undecylenoyl phenylalanine, hexyldecanol, and bisabolol. A method of reducing the synthesis of melanin by using the cosmetic compositions is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of Vascular Associated Maculopathy, or a symptom thereof, in a subject. Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of one or more symptoms associated with Vascular Associated Maculopathy Disclosed in a subject. Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of severe maculopathy or last stage maculopathy in a subject. Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of resolving aberrant choriocapillaris lobules in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods to reduce or inhibit weight gain by administering inhibitors of the SirT1 protein to a subject. Methods to identify such inhibitors are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel triazole derivatives of formula (I) having insecticidal activity, to processes and intermediates for preparing them, to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode or mollusc pests wherein R1, R2, G1, G2, Q1 and Q2 are as defined in claim 1; or salts or N-oxides thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having an excellent controlling activity on plant disease. The composition comprising the compound represented by the formula (1) and one or more carboxamide fungicidal compound selected from the group (A) shows an excellent controlling activity on a plant disease. Group (A): a group consisting of thifluzamide, oxadixyl, pencycuron, benalaxyl-M, fenhexamid, furametpyr, isopyrazam, isotianil, mepronil, tecloftalam, boscalid, fluopyram, fluopicolide, carpropamid, diclocymet, mandipropamid, dimethomorph, flumorph, penthiopyrad, and bixafen.

Abstract: Methods for inhibiting the growth of ovarian cancer cells or other serosal cancer cells are disclosed. The method involves exposing the cells to a benzylidinebenzohydrazide of formula: wherein X is carbon or nitrogen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and compositions for the inhibition of NAMPT, their synthesis, applications and antidotes.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of quaternary pyridinium salts of formula (I), wherein R is NH2, CH3, or N(H)CH2OH group, and X is pharmaceutically acceptable counterion, for the preparation of vasoprotective agent for the treatment or prevention of conditions or diseases associated with dysfunction of vascular endothelium, oxidative stress, and/or insufficient production of endothelial prostacyclin PGI2, in particular but not exclusively if the above coincides with hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia or low HDL level.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising an emulsion comprising hydrophobically modified particles, amino functionalized silicone and water; the cosmetic composition further comprising a moisturizing agent and at least one component selected from the group consisting of vitamin, anti-dandruff agent and surfactant, wherein the composition comprises at least a vitamin or anti-dandruff agent. The invention further relates to a method of treating a skin condition comprising the step of topically applying to the skin the cosmetic composition of the invention.

Abstract: Novel small molecule compounds for reduction of A? 42 production and for treatment of Alzheimer?s Disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, methods of making them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described.

Abstract: A method of measuring the effect of an active agent or a stressor on the baseline metabolic indicators of one or more hair follicles, the method including (a) obtaining one or more hair follicles; (b) placing the one or more hair follicles in a vessel, wherein the one or more hair follicles are positioned under one or more sensors; (c) using the one or more sensors to measure the one or more hair follicles' baseline metabolic indicators for both glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation; (d) exposing the one or more hair follicles to an active agent or a stressor; and (e) using the one or more sensors to measure the one or more hair follicles' respondent metabolic indicators for both glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for preparing a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor. It provides a synthetic procedure for the said substance namely 5-chloro-3-(4-methylsulphonyl)phenyl-2-(2-methyl-5-pyridinyl)pyridine of formula (I). The invention also relates to preparation of a new intermediate of formula (IV) and a process to prepare it. Furthermore, the invention describes a process for preparing another key intermediate of formula (II). Compounds of formula (IV) and formula (II) are useful intermediates in synthesis of the said cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor.

Abstract: Provide herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions suitable as modulators of hemoglobin, methods and intermediates for their preparation, and methods for their use in treating disorders mediated by hemoglobin and disorders that would benefit from tissue and/or cellular oxygenation.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed which inhibit SIR2 base exchange more than deacetylation, thus enhancing SIR2 deacetylation activity. Methods of using the compounds for enhancing SIR2 deacetylation activity and increasing longevity of an organism are also disclosed. Methods for screening for compounds that enhance SIR2 deacetylation activity and increase longevity of an organism are additionally disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions for preventing or reducing the flush and other unpleasant symptoms that sometimes accompany the consumption of alcoholic beverages, and methods for use of said compositions. The compositions comprise an agent, or combinations of various agents, such as an agent capable of increasing intracellular or intramitochondrial concentration of NAD in the subject; an agent capable of increasing glutathione concentration in the subject; an anti-oxidant; alpha-lipoic acid or a precursor to alpha-lipoic acid; and/or an agent capable of increasing the level of Coenzyme A in the subject; where the agent or agents are present or administered in amounts effective to prevent or reduce the alcohol reaction in a subject who has consumed one or more alcoholic beverages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): in which Y, Y1, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined in the Summary of the Invention; capable of inhibiting the activity of BCR-ABL1 and mutants thereof. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of compounds of the invention, pharmaceutical preparations comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of cancers.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.

Abstract: The invention relates to propionic acids, propionic acid esters, and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds for the treatment of various diseases or conditions, including but not limited to diseases and/or conditions of Central Nervous System (CNS).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the prophylaxis or treatment of deficiencies in essential amino acid absorption and metabolism and/or of a pathology or symptom associated there with. In particular the invention concerns the treatment and/or prevention of ADHD, ADD and autism spectrum disorders. The present inventors have developed a method for prophylaxis or treatment of such symptoms and/or pathologies associated with a deficiency in essential amino acid absorption and/or metabolism, which method, stated generally, relies on the administration of nicotinamide, typically in a long-acting formulation so as to overcome the deficiencies of existing formulations, which have proven unsuitable for effective treatment.

Abstract: A method of treating a psychiatric or cognitive developmental disorder in a subject, includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of at least one RXR agonist.

Abstract: A method of treating a mammalian subject afflicted with a disease characterized by a loss of protein function caused by a genetic abnormality associated with the disease comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a protein phosphatase 2A inhibitor or a histone deacetylase inhibitor.

Abstract: A process for improving the health of a subject, the process comprising orally administering a composition comprising hydroxytyrosol to the subject to provide the subject with a daily dose of about 0.1 to about 750 ?g hydroxytyrosol per kg of body weight, and a dietary supplement in dosage unit form for oral administration, the dosage unit form comprising a composition containing about 1 microgram to about 50 milligrams hydroxytyrosol or an ester or salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling insects in the family Curculionidae, using at least one active ingredient selected from (I) N-(cyanomethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide (flonicamid), (II) N-[[[2,5-Dichloro-4-(1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropoxy)phenyl]amino]carbonyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide (lufenuron) and (III) 1-acetyl-3,4-dihydro-3-[(3-pyridinylmethyl)amino]-6-[1,2,2,2-tetrafluo-ro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl]-2(1H)-quinazolinone (pyrifluquinazon) in free form or in agrochemically acceptable salt form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein A, Y, Z, R3 to R6, R20 to R22 and R50 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. Specifically, they are inhibitors of the endothelial differentiation gene receptor 2 (Edg-2, EDG2), which is activated by lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and is also termed as LPA1 receptor, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and heart failure, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to insecticidal Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1 and Cry2 polypeptides. Methods for using the polypeptides and nucleic acids of embodiments of the invention to synergistically enhance resistance of plants to insect predation are encompassed in embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: A substantially dry nonwoven pad is provided containing a formulation comprising nicotinamide in an amount between about 1% to about 10% w/w based on the total weight of the formulation and at least one water-soluble gritty polymer in an amount between about 10% to about 75% w/w based on the total weight of the formulation. The nicotinamide-containing pad is used topically for treatment of skin inflammation, in one easy step. In a method for treating skin inflammation, including acne, rosacea, and acne scars (hyperpigmentation), the nicotinamide-containing pad is moistened, then applied to the skin treatment area using gentle scrubbing, followed by rapid absorption of the formulation by the skin, and rinsing the skin with water.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions for and methods of improving wound healing, including compositions for and methods of treating chronic wounds, and compositions for the inhibition and treatment of necrosis and extended quiescence that result in cellular necrosis instead of normal proliferation. The methods for wound healing administer one or more compositions including hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein with cells derived from umbilical cord blood.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor antagonists, compositions comprising the S1P receptor antagonists and methods for using and processes for making the S1P receptor antagonists. In particular, this disclosure relates to sphingosine-1-phosphate 1 (S1P1) receptor antagonists, compositions comprising the S1P1 receptor antagonist and methods for using the S1P1 receptor antagonist, such as in the treatment of cancer, and processes for making the S1P1 receptor antagonists.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of improving renal function by administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition containing quercetin, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and folic acid.

Abstract: Some embodiments of this invention include methods for treating disease and methods for administering a compound of Formula (I). In some aspects of the invention, diseases can be treated by administration of compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I). Pharmaceutical compositions of some embodiments of the present invention comprise a compound of Formula (I).

Abstract: The disclosure provides a solid form and a method for preparing the same. The solid form consists essentially of a biodegradable copolymer and an amide-containing compound. The biodegradable copolymer is semi-crystalline due to the dipole-dipole interaction between the biodegradable copolymer and the urea. The method for preparing the above solid form includes: dissolving a biodegradable copolymer and an amide-containing compound in water at a first temperature, obtaining a solution; cooling the solution at a second temperature to form a solid mixture; and the solid mixture is subjected to a freeze-drying process at a third temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions for and methods of repairing the stratum corneum, compositions and methods for inhibiting excessive transepidermal water loss, compositions for and methods of treating skin that is distressed or wounded as a result of a disease or other biological condition or process (as distinguished from wounds resulting from trauma), compositions for and methods of treating chronic wounds, and compositions for the inhibition and treatment of necrosis and extended quiescence that result in cellular necrosis instead of normal proliferation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active components 1) at least one cyanosulfoximine compound I of the formula I wherein R1, R2 and G are defined as in the description; and 2) at least one fungicidal compounds II selected from azoles, strobilurins, carboxamides, carbamates, heterocyclic and various other compounds as defined in the description, in synergistically effective amounts. The invention relates further to methods and use of these mixtures for combating insects, arachnids or nematodes and harmful fungis in and on plants, and for protecting such plants being infested with pests, especially also for protecting seeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to certain compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, clathrates, or prodrugs thereof, that are useful as immunosuppressive agents and for treating and preventing inflammatory conditions, allergic disorders, and immune disorders.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of N-substituted 3-acylated pyridinium compounds by reacting a pentamethine precursor with a primary amine.

Abstract: To provide a pesticidal composition which controls a pest undesirable for cultivation of a useful crop plant or a useful plant. A pesticidal composition comprising the following (component A) and the following (component B) as active ingredients: (component A): one or more compounds selected from 3-arylphenyl sulfide derivatives represented by the formula [I]: (component A): wherein R is a C2-C6 alkyl group which may be substituted, or the like, each of B0, B1, B2 and B3 which are independent of one another, is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a haloalkyl group, n is an integer of from 0 to 2, and Ar is a phenyl group, a pyrazolyl group or a triazolyl group, (component B): one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of triazamate, butocarboxim, butoxycarboxim, chromafenozide, halofenozide, cyflumetofen, prallethrin, acetoprole, ethiprole, methamidophos, flonicamid, pyridalyl, flufenerim, flubendiamide, tebufenozide, fenazaquin and cyenopyrafen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing the production of methane emanating from the digestive activities of a ruminant and/or for improving ruminant animal performance by using, as active compound at least one organic molecule substituted at any position with at least one nitrooxy group, or a salt thereof, which is administrated to the animal together with the feed. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds in feed and feed additives such as premix, concentrates and total mixed ration (TMR) or in the form of a bolus.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is a process for the preparation of particles which comprise two agrochemical active ingredients in amorphous form, where a melt comprising the two molten agrochemical active ingredients is emulsified in an aqueous solution and cooled. A further object is the use of an agrochemical active ingredient for inhibiting the crystallization of another agrochemical active ingredient in a preparation process for particles which comprise the two agrochemical active ingredients in amorphous form, where a melt comprising the two molten agrochemical active ingredients is emulsified in an aqueous solution and cooled. A further object is particles which comprise two agrochemical active ingredients in amorphous form. The use in plant protection is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.