Abstract: A dosage form of lacosamide and a pharmaceutical dosage form thereof is disclosed. The dosage form includes an extended release portion and optionally an immediate release portion. Also provided are methods of providing extended release of lacosamide and treatment of a neurological or psychiatric disease or condition.

Abstract: A dosage form of lacosamide and a pharmaceutical dosage form thereof is disclosed. The dosage form includes an extended release portion and optionally an immediate release portion. Also provided are methods of providing extended release of lacosamide and treatment of a neurological or psychiatric disease or condition.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions for modulating fibroblast activation protein (FAP) are described. The compounds and compositions may find use as therapeutic agents for the treatment of diseases, including hyperproliferative diseases.

Abstract: The following invention relates to (R)-4-(1-(1-(4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl) pyrrodiline-2-carboxamide) cyclopropyl benzoic acid (Compound 1) or a salt thereof. Advantageous methods for obtaining the Compound 1 are also described, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing it (R)-4-(1-(1-(4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl)pyrrodiline-2-carboxamide) cyclopropyl benzoic acid (Compound 1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is described for use as an EP4 receptor antagonist in the treatment of a pathology that involves the activities of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in its pathogenesis.

Abstract: The invention relates to diols derived from 5-hydroxymethyl furfural, diformyl furan, or derivatives thereof. The invention further relates to diglycidyl ethers derived from the diols of the invention, curable coating compositions containing the diglycidyl ethers, and objects coated with the curable coating compositions. The invention also relates to composites, composites, adhesives, and films containing the diglycidyl ethers of the invention. The invention also relates to methods of making the diols, diglycidyl ethers, and curable coating compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are potent immuno-DASH inhibitors and their use in the treatment of cell proliferative diseases.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related disease and, in particular, a method of reducing or preventing small dense LDL (“sdLDL”) oxidation in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising eicosapentaenoic acid or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Methods of modulating the interaction between ?-amyloid and ?7-nAChR are provided. Aspects of the methods include administering to the subject an effective amount of a naphthalene derivative active agent. Compositions and kits for practicing the subject methods are also provided. The methods, compositions and kits find use in treating a variety of applications, such as treating a subject for a neurodegenerative disease, e.g., Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: A dosage form of lacosamide and a pharmaceutical dosage form thereof is disclosed. The dosage form includes an extended release portion and optionally an immediate release portion. Also provided are methods of providing extended release of lacosamide and treatment of a neurological or psychiatric disease or condition.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising super-oxide dismutase and a soluble fiber. The compositions may additionally comprise other antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients. The compositions can be used as dietary supplements and for improving health and well-being.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions for treating heart conditions. In particular, the disclosure provides compositions comprising lithium, or a salt thereof, either alone or in combination with at least one additional anti-arrhythmia agent, and methods for treating heart conditions using such compositions.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds that inhibit pKal, a serine protease whose activity is responsible for proteolytically cleaving kininogen and generating the potent vasodilator and pro-inflammatory peptide bradykinin, which can lead to painful and debilitating inflammatory attacks (e.g., edema). Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the compounds, and methods of treating pKal-related diseases and disorders (e.g., edema) with the compounds in a subject, by administering the compounds and/or compositions described herein.

Abstract: A family of bioactive compounds identified in self-resolving inflammatory exudates is disclosed. The compounds give UV chromophores characteristics of a conjugated triene double bond system coupled to an auxochrome allylic to the triene. Further elucidation of the compounds reveals that they have an oxylipin backbone conjugated to a peptide or amino acid moiety via an auxochrome. In some embodiments the auxochrome is sulfur. However, the auxochrome may be NH, CH2 or O. The compounds have potent bioactivity, in vitro, and, in vivo, including promoting resolution of infection, stimulating macrophage phagocytosis of bacteria; protecting tissues from neutrophil mediated damage, promoting tissue repair and regeneration and preventing or limiting second organ reflow/reperfusion damage.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing a cardiovascular-related disease in subject in need thereof.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related disease and, in particular, a method of reducing triglycerides in a subject on rosiglitazone therapy, the method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising eicosapentaenoic acid or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Provided are pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising (i) trientine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of trientine, in a (ii) sealed packaging. The sealed packaging provides a high barrier protection against air, moisture and light and prevents exposure of the drug to conditions that facilitate its decomposition. The pharmaceutical dosage forms are useful for treating diseases or conditions where excess copper is not removed from the body, e.g., Wilson's disease.

Abstract: Amino acids compositions for use in the treatment of pain in patients who underwent elective arthroplasty.

Abstract: The present invention provides nanomaterials for the specific targeting of immune cells. Methods of treating cardiac disease and inflammatory disease are also described.

Abstract: The present invention thus relates to amide derivatives of polysubstituted quinic acids (abbreviated to “QPS”), of general formula (IA): (IA), in which —R1A and R2A are, independently of one another: H, with the proviso that R1A and R2A are not both a hydrogen atom, a butyl group, a C7-C30 alkyl group, —a C7-C30 alkylaryl or arylalkyl group, or a C7-C18 aryl group; and —Q1, Q3, Q4 and Q5 are, independently of one another, an OH, caffeoyl, maloyl, caffeoylmaloyl ou maloylcaffeoyl group, with the proviso that at least one of these radicals is not an OH group, or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer or hydrate thereof, and also to the process for producing same, to the use thereof as a medicament, in particular for the treatment and/or prevention of inflammation and of inflammatory diseases, and to the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutraceutical compositions containing same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to, in part, methods for the treatment of methanogen-associated disorders such as, for example, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) using at least one anti-methanogenic lovastatin analog or derivative. In addition, modified-release formulations comprising at least one anti-methanogenic lovastatin analog or derivative are provided which release the anti-methanogenic lovastatin analog or derivative in the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: Provided are nutritional supplements designed for enhancing the growth, particularly the linear growth, of pre-pubertal children with a stature measure short compared to the norm. The nutritional composition includes an energy source, arginine and a combination of micronutrients.

Abstract: Certain embodiments involve administering a residence structure to a subject (e.g., a patient) in a constrained configuration, then unconstraining the structure such that it is retained at a location internally of the subject for a period of time. The structure includes a loadable component that can carry an active substance for release internally of the subject.

Abstract: Certain embodiments involve gastric residence structures which can be administered to a subject (e.g., a patient) in a configuration constrained by a retaining element, and configured to mediate a change in shape when unconstrained by the retaining element to assume a configuration in the stomach in which is retained and unable to pass through the gastric pyloric orifice of the subject under gastrointestinal physiological conditions. The residence structures can be loaded with an agent for release in the stomach.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are defined as in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating a metabolic disorder or key elements of a metabolic disorder such method comprising the use of an agent(s) that increases central dopaminergic activity plus a first-phase insulin secretagouge.

Abstract: Obesity is inhibited by administering to a person in need thereof an effective amount of entacapone ((2E)-2-cyano-3-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)-N,N-diethylprop-2-enamide), or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, particularly in conjunction with a second, different anti-obesity medicament. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise entacapone copackaged or coformulated with a second, different anti-obesity medicament.

Abstract: Methods of treatment useful in the inducement or maintenance of anesthesia in a subject are provided. The methods comprise administering to a subject in need of anesthesia a compound disclosed herein. Also provided are novel compounds having anesthetic effects, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and packaged pharmaceuticals. Computer modeling of the compounds demonstrates favorable interactions with the GABA receptor type A. In addition, the compounds display reversible anesthetic effects in an animal model, with dose-response curves similar to those of known general anesthetics. GABA receptor-mediated effects are also demonstrated in a hippocampal brain slice preparation.

Abstract: Plant phenols, in particular, plant phenolic acids, like rosmarinic acid, ellagic acid, and chlorogenic acid, are used in preventing or reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and associated disorders and diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the treatment of paroxysmal extreme pain disorder (PEPD) comprising administering to a subject in need thereof, a therapeutically effective amount of 5-(4-{[(2-fluorophenyl)methyl]oxy}phenyl)-prolinamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof.

Abstract: Cyclic nitroxide compounds including, but not limited to, compounds having the general formula I: wherein the dashed line and R1-R8 are as defined herein, are disclosed herein for use in treating diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract and/or respiratory tract remodeling.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancer and neoplastic disease. Provided herein are substituted heterocyclic derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for inhibition of lysine specific demethylase-1. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer and/or melanoma and the like.

Abstract: Compositions comprising chelating agents, metal ion salts, gelling agents or a buffer, antimicrobials, antibiofilm agents and a pH adjuster or a buffer for the prevention and treatment of wound infections and food-borne diseases involving bacterial biofilms are disclosed. The anti-infective properties of a composition include reduction or killing of anaerobic/aerobic/facultative gram-negative and gram-positive wound infection associated bacteria occurring in polymicrobial biofilms. The composition may be in the form of lotion, cream, ointment, dressing, bandage, rinse, soak, gel, spray, or other suitable forms, including certain devices. Additionally, the invention offers an efficient method of delivering the formulated composition containing one or two chelating agents or chelating agents alone or in combination with a metal ion salt using either a nanoparticle or other efficient delivery systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by General Formula (I). The compound according to the present invention prevents the liquid crystal composition from being deteriorated due to light, has high compatibility with the liquid crystal composition, and does not impair the storage stability of the liquid crystal composition, thus the compound is useful as a constituent member of a liquid crystal composition. Since the liquid crystal composition and the liquid crystal display element containing the compound of the present invention exhibit UV resistance and have a high VHR, it is possible to obtain a liquid crystal display element with excellent display quality in which display defects such as burn-in and display unevenness do not occur or are suppressed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to, inter alia, pharmaceutical compositions comprising eicosapentaenoic acid and/or derivatives thereof and nicotinic acid, to methods of manufacturing such compositions, and to therapeutic methods for treating carious diseases and disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that inhibit creatine transport and/or creatine kinase, pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds, and methods of utilizing such compounds and compositions for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel extended release pharmaceutical compositions of levetiracetam and preparations and characterizations thereof. This invention further relates to using these extended release pharmaceutical compositions of levetiracetam for the treatment of cognitive impairment associated with central nervous system (CNS) disorders in a subject in need or at risk thereof.

Abstract: An active agent capable of reducing quinone reductase 2 activity, for use in improvement of cognition in a subject is provided. Such an active agent may be a nucleic acid molecule that reduces the gene expression level of quinone reductase 2 or an inhibitor of quinone reductase 2 activity. A vector comprising a nucleic acid molecule that reduces the gene expression level of quinone reductase 2 and a pharmaceutical composition comprising an active agent capable of reducing quinone reductase 2 activity or said vector are provided as well.

Abstract: The present invention provides a 4-methoxy pyrrole derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a preparation method thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same. The 4-methoxy pyrrole derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof according to the present invention have not only excellent proton pump inhibitory activity, gastric damage-inhibiting activity and defensive factor-enhancing effects, but also excellent eradication activity against H. pylori. Therefore, the 4-methoxy pyrrole derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof can be effectively used for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal damage due to gastrointestinal tract ulcer, gastritis, reflux esophagitis or H. pylori.

Abstract: Disclosed are salts, such as nitrates, of acetyl-L-carnitine and propionyl-L-carnitine and methods of making the compounds.

Abstract: Compounds having a structure of Structure I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer or stereoisomer thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, Y1 and Y2 are as defined herein, and wherein at least one of R3 or R4 is a straight-chain C1-C6 haloalkyl, are provided. Uses of such compounds for treatment of various indications, including prostate cancer, as well as methods of treatment involving such compounds are also provided.

Abstract: A dysphagia improving composition characterized in that a substance having an inhibitory action on an angiotensin converting enzyme, which is a degrading enzyme of substance P, is administered locally in a dosage not influencing blood pressure, and a pharmaceutical for improving dysphagia containing the composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to: (a) methods of using stabilized pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising atrasentan, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and, optionally, another therapeutic agent to treat type 2 diabetes, microalbuminuria or macroalbuminuria; and (b) methods for the preparation of such pharmaceutical dosage forms.

Abstract: A method includes a step of identifying a subject in need of diet modification; and administering a first diet to the subject for a first time period. The first diet provides 4.5 to 7 kilocalories per pound of subject for a first day and 3 to 5 kilocalories per pound of subject per day for a second to fifth day of the first diet. The first diet includes less than 30 g of sugar on the first day; less than 20 g of sugar on the second to fifth days; less than 28 g of proteins on the first day; less than 18 g of proteins on days the second to fifth days; 20 to 30 grams of monounsaturated fats on the first day; 10 to 15 grams of monounsaturated fats on the second to fifth days; and between 6 and 10 grams of polyunsaturated fats on the first day.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for controlling auxin responses in plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a. at least one aspartyl aminopeptidase inhibitor and at least one angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, or b. at least one aspartyl aminopeptidase inhibitor and at least one chymase inhibitor. In an embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition comprises at least one aspartyl aminopeptidase inhibitor and at least one angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and at least one chymase inhibitor. Furthermore, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition possessing inhibitory activity against a. aspartyl aminopeptidase and angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE), or b. against aspartyl aminopeptidase and chymase. In a third aspect, the invention relates to a kit of parts comprising a. a pharmaceutical composition comprising an aspartyl aminopeptidase inhibitor and a pharmaceutical composition comprising an angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, or b.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to statin formulations having improved solubility and/or stability and methods for the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition containing (A) and (B), which shows a decreased peculiar odor of acylproline and a salt thereof, has a moist feeling and is superior in the stability: (A) acylproline represented by the formula (1) or a salt thereof (wherein an acyl group represented by R1—CO— is an acyl group induced from saturated or unsaturated fatty acid having 3-23 carbon atoms) (B) a zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylate.

Abstract: Compounds having a structure of Structure I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer or stereoisomer thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, Y1 and Y2 are as defined herein, and wherein at least one of R3 or R4 is a straight-chain C1-C6 haloalkyl, are provided. Uses of such compounds for treatment of various indications, including prostate cancer, as well as methods of treatment involving such compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a production intermediate of an atropisomer of a pyrrole derivative having excellent mineralocorticoid receptor antagonistic activity, a method for producing the same, and a crystal thereof. A method for producing an atropisomer of a pyrrole derivative including a step of resolving a compound represented by the following general formula (I) [wherein R1 represents a methyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C3 alkoxy group, and n represents an integer selected from 1 to 3] into its atropisomers, characterized by using an optically active amine having a cinchonine skeletal formula, and a crystal of (S)-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-N-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-5-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hepatocyte-proliferating agent comprising pyroglutamic acid, aspartic acid, and glutamic acid as active ingredients, in particular, a hepatocyte-proliferating agent capable of selectively proliferating normal hepatocytes without proliferating cancer cells.