Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: These compounds may be in the form of pharmaceutical salts or compositions, racemic mixtures, or pure enantiomers thereof. The compounds of Formula I are useful in pharmaceuticals to treat diseases or conditions in which ?7 is known to be involved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dihydropyrones with tethered heterocycles having improved pharmacologic properties which potently inhibit the HIV aspartyl protease blocking HIV infectivity. The dihydropyrones are useful in the development of therapies for the treatment of viral infections and diseases, including AIDS. The present invention is also directed to methods of synthesis of the dihydropyrones and intermediates useful in the preparation of the final compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) where A, R1, R2, Y, Z, and n are defined in the disclosure, to processes for their preparation, and to their use as crop protection agents, in particular for controlling animal pests.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, hydrates, enantiomers, and diastereomers, and prodrugs thereof, 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I or Formula II: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a composition for use in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of one or more symptoms caused or exacerbated by consumption fo alcolhol which composition comprises: (1) fructose and (2) fructose-containing oligosacchraride.

Abstract: Methods, compounds, compositions and kits that relate to pretargeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents are disclosed. In particular, methods for radiometal labeling of biotin and for improved radiohalogenation of biotin, as well as related compounds, are described. Also, clearing agents, anti-ligand-targeting moiety conjugates, target cell retention enhancing moieties and additional methods are discussed.

Abstract: L-threo-&bgr;-benzyloxyaspartate derivatives having a substituent on the benzene ring, represented by the following formula (1): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of formula I 1

Abstract: A compound having the following formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that act as inhibitors of QC including those represented by the general formulae 1 to 9: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical or dietary unit dosage form, which can be swallowed easily, consisting essentially of vitamins, minerals and trace elements recommended for consumption by pregnant women, lactating women or women of childbearing potential that are attempting to become pregnant, DHA and a pharmaceutically or dietetically suitable carrier.

Abstract: Highly hydrophilic indole and benzoindole derivatives that absorb and fluoresce in the visible region of light are disclosed. These compounds are useful for physiological and organ function monitoring. Particularly, the molecules of the invention are useful for optical diagnosis of renal and cardiac diseases and for estimation of blood volume in vivo.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: According to the present invention, fused imidazole derivatives of the general formula: 1

Abstract: Dihydropyrroloindoles and tetrahydropyridoindoles are prostaglandin receptor antagonists useful for the treatment of prostaglandin-mediated diseases such as allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion and asthma.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of formula (I): wherein Ar1, Ra, R4, R5, X and Y are defined below, which are useful as inhibitors of certain protein tyrosine kinases and are thus useful for treating diseases associated with such kinases, for example, diseases resulting from inappropriate cell proliferation, which include autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, transplant rejection and cancer, as well as conditions resulting from cerebral ischemia, such as stroke. Also disclosed are processes for preparing these compounds, novel intermediates useful in these processes and compositions comprising compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of the acetyl L-carnitine in association with the biotin for the treatment of patients, with type 2 insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in Claim 1, are ligands of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and/or serotonergic ligands and are suitable for the prophylaxis or treatment of psychoses, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety states, dementia, in particular Alzheimer's disease and Lewy bodies dementia, neurodegenerative disorders, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Tourette's syndrome, learning and memory restrictions, bulimia, anorexia nervosa or other eating disorders, compulsive behaviour, pre-menstrual syndrome, age-induced memory impairment, amelioration of withdrawal symptoms in nicotine dependence. Strokes or brain damage by toxic compounds, and for the treatment of disorders which are characterised by an excess of circulating serotonin or by serotonergic hyperactivity.

Abstract: Imidazole derivatives of the formula I 1

Abstract: A vitamin and mineral supplement regimen for dialysis patients. The regimen comprises first and second formulations. The first formulation contains selenium, and no zinc, and is administered on days of dialysis. The second formulation contains zinc, and no selenium, and is administered on days between dialysis. In addition, the second formulation contains more vitamin C and folic acid than the first formulation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to small molecule inhibitors of the IgE response to allergens, which are useful in the treatment of allergy and/or asthma or any diseases where IgE is pathogenic. This invention also relates to benzimidazole molecules that are cellular proliferation inhibitors and thus are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: Derivatives of [6,7-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,2-a]imidazole-3-sulfonylamino]-propionamide which exhibit good inhibitory effect upon the interaction of CAMs and Leukointegrins and are thus useful in the treatment of inflammatory disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unique approach for the diagnosis and management of infections by Chlamydia species, particularly C. pneumoniae. The invention is based, in part, upon the discovery that a combination of agents directed toward the various stages of the chlamydial life cycle is effective in substantially reducing infection. Products comprising combination of antichlamydial agents, novel compositions and pharmaceutical packs are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fused pyrrole compounds of the formula 1.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted pyrazolyl derivatives, compositions comprising such, intermediates, methods of making substituted pyrazolyl derivatives, and methods for treating cancer, inflammation, and inflammation-associated disorders, such as arthritis.

Abstract: Novel fused indazoles and indoles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for the lowering and controlling of normal or elevated intraocular pressure as well as a method for the treatment of glaucoma using compositions containing one or more of the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The present application describes novel cyclic hydroxamic acids of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein ring B is a 5-7 membered cyclic system containing from 0-2 heteroatoms selected from O, N, NR1, and S(O)p, and 0-1 carbonyl groups and the other variables are defined in the present specification, which are useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP), TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE), aggrecanase or a combination thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: This invention relates to medicaments, particularly novel fused imidazolium derivatives useful for the treatment of cancers and novel synthetic intermediate compounds thereof. The novel imidazolium derivatives fused with an aryl or heteroaryl ring, characterized in that the 1- and/or 3-position is substituted by an alkyl group etc. having a substituent selected from the group consisting of —ORa, —SRa and the like, have excellent anti-tumor activity and low toxicity and are useful as anticancer agents having wide margins of safety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions without added iron and methods for prophylactic nutritional supplementation and therapeutic nutritional supplementation. Specifically, the method involves administering to an individual a composition comprising carotenoids, vitamin E, vitamin D, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, pantothenic acid, cobalamin, magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium, chromium, copper, alpha lipoic acid, and lutein, wherein the composition is free of added iron.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement tailored to men and post-menopausal women, pre-menopausal women, and athletes which supplies the right amount of the right micronutrients at the right time to assure adequate intake of micronutrients needed for disease prevention and protection against nutritional losses and deficiencies due to lifestyle factors and common inadequate dietary patterns. The multi-vitamin and mineral supplement is comprised of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacinamide, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, biotin, pantothenic acid, iron, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, chromium, potassium, choline, lycopene, and co-enzyme Q-10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-tumor compounds, compositions and methods. In particular, the invention relates to indolocarbazole analogues of the following general formulas that inhibit topoisomerase I activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and method for reducing cravings for a craved substance, particularly foods, with preparations containing 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). The 5-HTP is added to the same or similar substance that is actually craved to reduce the craving for the craved substance while further satisfying the craving by consumption of a reduced amount of the craved substance.

Abstract: Formula (I) compounds are described where the groups are as defined here below, processes for their preparation, and their uses for the preparation of conjugates with radionuclides for use in human and animal therapy and diagnostics, particularly for the diagnosis and therapy of pathological conditions such as tumours.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: A procedure for the manufacture of contact lenses for eye treatment, eye protection and eye-care wherein the lenses are impregnated with a suitable composition, a composition for the impregnation of a contact lens for the treatment and/or care and/or protection of the eye, and a kit containing such a composition and one or more contact lenses are disclosed herein. A method for the treatment and/or car and/or protection of the eye comprising wearing contact lenses impregnated with a suitable composition and a composition for disinfection and/or conservation of eye care products is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: This invention provides a compound of the formula (I): or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 are independently selected from N, CH, etc.; R1 is H, C1-8 alkyl, etc.; Q1 is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N, and S, etc.; A is 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected form O, N and S, etc.; B is C1-6 alkylene optionally substituted with an oxo group, etc.; W is NH, O, etc.; R2 is H, C1-4 alkyl, etc.; Z is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected form O, N and S, etc.; L is halo, C1-4 alkyl, etc.; m is 0, 1 or 2; R3 and R4 are independently selected from H and C1-4 alkyl; R5 is H, C1-4 alkyl; etc.; Q2 is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring or tricyclic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds represented by the general formula [I] 1

Abstract: A combination of chemical agents reduces reductive stress by limiting the accumulation of high-energy electrons potentially available to the electron transport chain. A method of metabolic uncoupling therapy comprises: analyzing a specific physiologic process involving reductive stress; identifying a plurality of MUT agents that modulate metabolic pathways by influencing electron flux; and formulating a combination of MUT agents that limits the accumulation of high-energy electrons potentially available to the electron transport chain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions containing a biotin compound and/or a complexing agent, one and/or the other bearing at least one reactive chemical function allowing covalent attachment to the hair, at least one cosmetic active agent being covalently attached to one of these two compounds, or to both of them.

Abstract: A novel bicyclic imidazo-5-yl-amine derivative of Formula I, 1

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of &agr;-lipoic acid in reduced or oxidized form or derivatives thereof with intact dithiolane structure in the form of enantiomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, amides, esters, thioesters, ethers or metabolites for the adjuvant therapy of dementias.

Abstract: A benzimidazole derivative or its medically acceptable salt, represented by the following formula (1), that is a human chymase activity inhibitor capable of being applied clinically: 1

Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel imidazoline compounds and analogues thereof, to their use for the treatment of diabetes, diabetic complications, metabolic disorders, or related diseases where impaired glucose disposal is present, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to processes for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new substituted benzimidazoles, their preparation and their use as agents against parasitic protozoa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising analogues of purine nucleosides containing a ring-expanded (“fat”) heterocyclic ring, in place of purine, and an unmodified or modified sugar residue, pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives of such compositions, as well as methods of use thereof. In particular, these compositions may be utilized in the treatment of certain cancers, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections, including, but not limited to, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis, Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus.

Abstract: A selective inhibitor of neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) and of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), which does not substantially inhibit endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), can be effectively used for the treatment, in human or other mammalian neonates, of the effects of complications during childbirth. Such effects include perinatal asphyxia and hypoxia-ischemia. A very useful example of such a selective inhibitor is 2-iminobiotin.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula I wherein the substitutents are as described herein. Further provided are methods of using such compounds for the treatment of nuclear hormone receptor-associated conditions, such as age related diseases, for example sarcopenia, and also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel indole derivatives useful to inhibit cancer or sensitize cancer cells to chemotherapeutic agents, radiation or other anti-cancer treatments.