Abstract: A 4,5-bis(4-bromo-phenyl)-1-hexyl-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-imidazole compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A lyoprotectant composition includes one or more lyoprotective carbohydrates comprising a non-reducing polysaccharide. The non-reducing polysaccharide may be dextranol. The one or more lyoprotective carbohydrates may include a non-reducing disaccharide. The lyoprotectant composition may be free of or substantially free of reducing sugars. The composition may be in the form of a matrix including a non-woven web of fibers having an average diameter of 0.1 ?m to 2.5 ?m. A method of storing a liquid biospecimen includes mixing the liquid biospecimen with the lyoprotectant composition to prepare a specimen-loaded composition; drying the specimen-loaded composition; and storing the dried specimen-loaded composition.

Abstract: A 1-hexyl-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2,4-diphenyl-1H-imidazole compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A human anti-IL-23p19 antibody, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-IL-23p19 antibody, vectors, host cells, and methods of making and using thereof have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutically acceptable salts of [3-(4-{2-butyl-1-[4-(4-chloro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-1H-imidazol-4-yl}-phenoxy)-propyl]-diethylamine (“COMPOUND I”) useful in the treatment of RAGE mediated diseases.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of an untreated or treatment-resistant diabetes with a glucokinase activator, optionally in combination with a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a glucokinase-mediated disorder, disease, or condition in a renally impaired subject with a glucokinase activator (GKA), for example, dorzagliatin. Also provided herein is a method of treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a diabetes in a renally impaired subject with a GKA. Additionally, provided herein is a method of treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a chronic kidney disease with a GKA.

Abstract: The present disclosures are directed to chlorinated tetralin compounds and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A method of controlling a fungus infection in a plant susceptible to Botrytis infection is provided. The method comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a phenylalanine or an analog thereof for controlling said fungus infection in the plant.

Abstract: Compositions containing one or more amino acids selected from the group consisting of 25 mol % to 45 mol % of leucine, and 20 mol % to 40 mol % of phenylalanine relative to the total content of leucine, lysine, valine, isoleucine, phenylalanine, histidine, and tryptophan, are useful for improving cognitive function, for improving anxiety-like symptoms, and for suppressing cerebral atrophy and are highly safe and can be ingested or administered continuously.

Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides compounds of the formula: (I) or (II) wherein the variables are as defined herein. In some embodiments, these compounds may be used to treat cancer or other hyperproliferative diseases, as well as atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for providing a therapeutically acceptable dose of an active pharmaceutical agent for once a day delivery of the active pharmaceutical compound in an amount effective to treat at least one of: Sjogren's syndrome, Xerostomia, dry mouth, hypo-salivation, or dental carries due to reduced or compromised salivation, wherein both the peak and trough times in the blood level at 8 hours is greater than 25% of the peak value in the blood level concentration.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a pharmaceutical composition comprising N-butyloxycarbonyl-3-(4-imidazol-1-ylmethylphenyl)-5-iso-butylthiophene-2-sulfonamide (C21), or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, in which composition the C21 or salt thereof is protected by the presence of a coating comprising an enteric substance. Preferred dosage forms comprise capsules in which C21 or salt thereof is presented in the form of a dry powder mixture or a suspension of particles of C21 in a solvent in which it is insoluble. Such dosage forms find utility in the treatment of lung diseases, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis and respiratory virus-induced tissue damage.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods related to creatinine, for example, a method for its safe administration to a human, a method for using creatinine to improve the bioavailability of creatine, and a metn.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel deuterated Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme-2 (ACE-2) inhibitors of general structural formula I, their optically active enantiomers and diastereoisomers, and pharmaceutical salts and compositions thereof, as well as combination therapies which include compounds of the present invention, These compounds have high potency and selectivity for Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme-2 (ACE-2) inhibition, and are useful in the treatment of infectious respiratory diseases including the pandemic disease Covid-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV-2), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV), and other diseases caused by coronaviruses.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula Y-Z: The compounds target plexin domain containing 2 (PLXDC2). The compounds can be used to treat conditions such as inflammatory or immune-mediated diseases, diabetes, infectious diseases, and cancers. The compounds can be used to treat such specific conditions as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune encephalitis, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease, among other conditions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a composition is provided, comprising: 0.0005 wt % to 0.05 wt % of silver nitrate, based on a total weight of the composition; 0.01 wt % to 1.0 wt % of hyaluronic acid, based on the total weight of the composition; and 0.05 wt % to 2.5 wt % of allantoin, based on the total weight of the composition. In one embodiment, a method of treating a skin wound is provided, comprising: topically applying a sufficient amount of a composition to the skin wound of a patient to cover the skin wound, the composition comprising: 0.0005 wt % to 0.05 wt % of silver nitrate, based on a total weight of the composition; 0.01 wt % to 0.1 wt % of hyaluronic acid, based on the total weight of the composition; and 0.05 wt % to 2.5 wt % of allantoin, based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hair growth agent for external use comprising chiro-inositol, which is provided as an excellent hair growth agent.

Abstract: The subject of the application is protein hydrolyzates having specific amounts of the amino acids arginine and lysine, which demonstrate improved properties in hair treatment compositions and in cleansing compositions for skin and hair, and also enzymatic methods for the preparation thereof, and the cosmetic compositions comprising same.

Abstract: Provided herein are nutritional, or therapeutic, compositions and methods of use in primarily treating kidney patients suffering from low serum albumin. The compositions are divided into four formulations, comprising: 1) the magnesium salt and/or the calcium salt of the alpha keto acids of: ?-leucine, ?-valine, ?-isoleucine, ?-phenylalanine, ?-hydroxy methionine; and/or ?-tryptophan, and/or ?-tyrosine; 2) L-lysine monoacetate, L-threonine; and/or 3) histidine, tryptophan, and tyrosine, as amino acids or base acids. The specific formulation administered depends in part upon which stage 2-5 of renal disease the patient has. The invention further comprises methods of treatment of disorders associated with low serum albumin using the composition as an over-the-counter pill. The patient's serum albumin is tested on a periodic basis and the selected composition and dose are adjusted accordingly.

Abstract: Amino acid formulations for pancreatic vitality. The formulations comprise a mixture of a plurality of amino acids, wherein the mixture comprises at least one amino acid selected from the group consisting of serine, glutamic acid, and/or carnitine. Methods of enhancing pancreatic vitality, stabilizing blood glucose levels, and improving A1C levels in subjects in need thereof are also described.

Abstract: Vanillin derivative compounds that bind covalently with hemoglobin are provided. Methods of treating sickle cell disease and other hypoxia-related disorders by administering such compounds are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions containing one or more kinds of essential amino acids other than leucine and not less than 35 mol % of leucine, relative to the total content of essential amino acids, are useful for preventing or improving dementia or a depressive state, in particular, a depressive state caused by stress, have high safety, and can be continuously ingested or administered.

Abstract: Imidazole-based compounds as hepatitis C virus (HCV) inhibitors. The compounds have an imidazole core that is disubstituted via amide links. Also described are a pharmaceutical composition incorporating the imidazole-based compound, a method of preparing these compounds, and a method for using the pharmaceutical composition in the treatment of HCV infection.

Abstract: Ingesting an agent containing cystine or a salt thereof, as an active ingredient, is effective for improving exercise-induced gastrointestinal disorder, providing an improvement effect equal to or better than that by the conventional technology on exercise-induced gastrointestinal disorders including exercise-induced decline in gastrointestinal tract barrier function.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising beta-alanylhistidine peptides and/or beta-alanines, and methods for administering these peptides and amino acids. In one aspect, the compositions and methods cause an increase in the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine and/or creatine.

Abstract: Imidazole-based compounds as hepatitis C virus (HCV) inhibitors. The compounds have an imidazole core that is disubstituted via amide links. Also described are a pharmaceutical composition incorporating the imidazole-based compound, a method of preparing these compounds, and a method for using the pharmaceutical composition in the treatment of HCV infection.

Abstract: The present application relates to certain substituted imidazole and triazole compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of using them, including methods for treating pain, musculoskeletal inflammation, neuroinflammatory disorders, airway inflammation, itch, dermatitis, colitis and related conditions. The compounds are of Formula (I) where X is N or CH, Z and Y are N or C (but both not N) and R1-R3 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are derivatives of 1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxamide and use thereof in preparation of anticoccidial drugs. The derivatives have structural formulae as shown in formulae (I) to (VI). The derivatives of 1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxamide as disclosed in the present invention have significant anticoccidial effect, especially against coccidia that show a resistance to other anticoccidial drugs, and thus they can be used in preparation of anticoccidial drug.

Abstract: Ingesting a food etc. which is in a unit package form per meal and contains, in the unit, not less than 0.3 g of histidine as an ingestion amount per meal is effective for improving mental energy and biorhythm.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of a combination consisting of D-aspartic and L-aspartic acids or L-aspartic acid used alone to stimulate the procreative activity in the man by increment of spermatozoon number and motility.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel stable compounds having anti-oxidant properties and methods of using the compounds for the treatment of diseases or injuries associated with oxidative stress.

Abstract: A method and a pharmaceutical composition for increasing wound healing in an individual in need thereof, the method comprising administering an angiopoietin like 4 (ANGPTL4) polypeptide or a therapeutically active fragment thereof.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising beta-alanylhistidine peptides and/or beta-alanines, and methods for administering these peptides and amino acids. In one aspect, the compositions and methods cause an increase in the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine and/or creatine.

Abstract: Novel compounds and methods related to the activation of the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering in vivo or in vitro a therapeutically effective amount of 7,8-dihydroxyflavone or derivative thereof. Specifically, methods and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurologic disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, and metabolic disorders (e.g., obesity) are provided. For example, a first method is provided of treating or reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, or obesity in a subject, which includes selecting a subject with or at risk of developing depression, anxiety, or obesity, and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of 7,8-dihydroxyflavone or a derivative thereof. A further method of promoting neuroprotection in a subject also is provided, which includes selecting a subject in need of neuroprotection, and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of 7,8-dihydroxyflavone or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Several embodiments provided herein relate to histamine dosing regimens are and uses of such regimens in the restoration of histamine balance in subjects suffering from, for example, histapenia and/or histadelia. Several embodiments also relate to the use of histamine dosing regimens for the treatment and/or prevention of migraine headaches.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystals of 5-({[2-amino-3-(4-carbamoyl-2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propionyl]-[1-(4-phenyl-1h-imidazol-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-2-methoxy-benzoic acid and methods of making the zwitterion of 5-({[2-amino-3-(4-carbamoyl-2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propionyl]-[1-(4-phenyl-1h-imidazol-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-2-methoxy-benzoic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides combinations comprising a sedating antihistamine and selected indole-based natural products such as L-tryptophan, 5-hydroxytryptophan and melatonin, along with pharmaceutically acceptable calcium and magnesium salts and selected B vitamins. These combinations are useful in providing a medicament for improving sleep in mammals, especially humans.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising beta-alanylhistidine peptides and/or beta-alanines, and methods for administering these peptides and amino acids. In one aspect, the compositions and methods cause an increase in the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine and/or creatine.

Abstract: A method of treating chronic kidney disease by administering to a subject a composition that includes L-arginine, glycine, L-glutamine, L-histidine, L-aspartic acid L-glutamic acid, and L-carnosine.

Abstract: The present invention concerns gastroretentive formulation comprising an active substance granulated with a mixture of a weak gelling agent, a strong gelling agent, and a gas generating agent and process for manufacturing said formulation.

Abstract: It has been found that high amounts of aspartate equivalents in combination with vitamin B12 and/or biotin, especially in relative absence of glutamate equivalents, improve the metabolism of ketobodies and/or lactate in a mammal's body, especially in diseased or traumatic conditions. As a result, levels of ketobodies and lactate can be decreased and unphysicologically high acidity normalised. Thus, it is an object of the invention to provide an enteral nutritional or a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and/or prevention of disturbed ketone and lactate metabolism, i.e. elevated concentrations of ketone bodies, lactate and/or other organic acids and/or insufficient pH homeostasis, especially elevated concentrations of ketone bodies and/or lactate, in a mammal's blood, wherein the composition comprises high amounts of aspartate equivalents in combination with vitamin B12 and/or biotin, preferably in relative absence of glutamate equivalents.

Abstract: Several embodiments provided herein relate to histamine dosing regimens are and uses of such regimens in the restoration of histamine balance in subjects suffering from, for example, histapenia and/or histadelia. Several embodiments also relate to the use of histamine dosing regimens for the treatment and/or prevention of migraine headaches.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of highly pathogenic infectious diseases, such as highly pathogenic influenza A (in particular, subtypes H5 and H7) and severe acute respirator syndrome caused by the genotype IV coronavirus. The agent is in the form of glutaryl histamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition based on glutaryl histamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and to a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of highly pathogenic infectious diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of nutrition and health. In particular, the present invention relates to a new biomarker, its use and a method that allows it to diagnose the likelihood to resist diet induced weight gain, and/or to be susceptible to a diet induced weight gain. For example, the biomarker may be isovalerylglycine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method comprising the administration of a 3% amino acid and 3% glycerin solution for the use of prevention and disruption of bacterial biofilms. Also disclosed is method comprising the administration of L-cysteine 0.4 g per 100 ml for the prevention and destruction of fungal biofilms.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I) wherein: X1, X2 and X3 are heteroatoms; R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are independently selected from H, halo, —OH, —NO2, —CN and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; and Z is optionally substituted C1-8 straight-chained or branched aliphatic, optionally containing 1 or more double or triple bonds, wherein one or more carbons are optionally replaced by R* wherein R* is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; an amino acid residue, H, —CN, —C(O)—, —C(O)C(O)—, —C(O)NR1—, —C(O)NR1NR2—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NR1CO2—, —O—, —NR1C(O)NR2—, —OC(O)NR1—, —NR1NR2—, —NR1C(O)—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —NR1—, —SO2NR1—, —NR1R2, or —NR1SO2—, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; or where R* is NR1R2, R1 and R2 optionally together with the nitrogen atom form an optionally substituted 5-12 me

Abstract: Provided herein, in part, is a method of treating a neurological or movement disorder in a patient in need thereof, comprising subcutaneously administering to said patient a pharmaceutically acceptable composition comprising levodopa and optionally carbidopa and optionally entacapone or tolcapone, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein said composition is administered substantially continuously, and compositions that can be used in the disclosed methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystals of 5-({[2-amino-3-(4-carbamoyl-2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propionyl]-[1-(4-phenyl-1h-imidazol-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-2-methoxy-benzoic acid and methods of making the zwitterion of 5-({[2-amino-3-(4-carbamoyl-2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propionyl]-[1-(4-phenyl-1h-imidazol-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-2-methoxy-benzoic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to medicine and comprises an agent for the treatment of a viral hepatitis C, which is glutaryl histamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. This agent can also be administered in combination with a pegylated interferon and ribavirin. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a viral hepatitis C. This invention solves the problem of providing a novel agent, which is effective in the treatment of a viral hepatitis C and makes it possible to produce a sustained virologic response.