Abstract: This invention relates to novel derivatives of 4-hydroxybutyric acid and prodrugs thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the foregoing. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating narcolepsy, fibromyalgia, other disorders or conditions that are beneficially treated by improving nocturnal sleep or by administering sodium oxybate.

Abstract: Provided is a compound that is fluidized by light irradiation and reversibly non-fluidized, and is not significantly colored. Provided is a photoresponsive compound represented by the following general formula (1), the photoresponsive compound being fluidized by light irradiation and reversibly non-fluidized: R1—Z1?Z2—R2??General formula (1) wherein Z1 and Z2 are N or CH, while Z1?Z2, R1 contains an aromatic hydrocarbon structure, R2 contains an aromatic heterocyclic structure, and a hydrogen atom is bonded to at least one carbon atom bonded adjacent to a carbon atom in the aromatic heterocyclic structure bonded to the Z2.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound containing a specific structure having an azomethine part, the compound being reversibly fluidized and non-fluidized by being irradiated with light.

Abstract: An object is to provide a compound having ?-lactamase inhibitory activity. The object is achieved by a compound represented by formula (1), typified by a compound in which specific positions of a 5-membered ring having planarity are replaced by sulfamoyl and carboxy groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel derivatives of 4-hydroxybutyric acid and prodrugs thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the foregoing. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating narcolepsy, fibromyalgia, other disorders or conditions that are beneficially treated by improving nocturnal sleep or by administering sodium oxybate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders with igmesine.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating proliferative disorders.

Abstract: Described herein, inter alia, are compositions and methods for modulating mu opioid receptor activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to treating gastrointestinal dysfunction with erythropoietin (EPO) or its analog.

Abstract: Prostamide-containing biodegradable intraocular implants, prostamide compounds, prostamide-containing pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for making and using such implants and compositions for the immediate and sustained reduction of intraocular pressure and treatment of glaucoma in an eye of a patient are described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antimicrobial compounds compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, the use and preparation thereof. Some embodiments relate to cyclic boronic acid ester derivatives and their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R2 is a phenyl or pyridinyl moiety, useful as immunomodulators. Provided herein are compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of their use. The disclosure further pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound according to the disclosure that are useful for the treatment of various diseases, including cancer and infectious diseases.

Abstract: Method of treating or ameliorating a bacterial infection comprising administering a composition comprising a cyclic boronic acid ester compound in combination with a carbapenem antibacterial agent such as Biapenem, and the pharmacokinetics studies thereof are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I, II or III or a salt or prodrug or derivative thereof that is useful for skin-whitening by inhibiting melanin formation and removing existing melanin and the inhibition of melanoma growth and/or the removal of existing melanoma cells.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel derivatives of 4-hydroxybutyric acid and prodrugs thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the foregoing. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating narcolepsy, fibromyalgia, other disorders or conditions that are beneficially treated by improving nocturnal sleep or by administering sodium oxybate.

Abstract: A purified acid composition including 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid is prepared in a process, including oxidizing a feedstock containing 5-alkoxymethylfurfural to an oxidation product including 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and 2-formyl-furan-5-carboxylic acid (FFCA), and esters of FDCA and, optionally, esters of FFCA; hydrolyzing the at least part of the oxidation product in the presence of water, thereby hydrolyzing at least esters of FDCA and, optionally, esters of FFCA to obtain an aqueous solution of an acid composition including FDCA, FFCA and ester of FDCA in an amount below the amount of ester of FDCA in the solution of the oxidation product; contacting at least part of the solution of the acid composition with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to hydrogenate FFCA to hydrogenation products, yielding a hydrogenated solution; and separating at least a portion of the FDCA from at least part of the hydrogenated solution by crystallization.

Abstract: A process for a continuous production of a boronic acid derivative based on a Matteson boronic ester homologation and an apparatus of performing the process are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a patch containing beraprost or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which achieves high transdermal absorption of beraprost or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof and has excellent formulation properties.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds that modulate or inhibit the enzymatic activity of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and methods of treating proliferative disorders, such as cancer, viral infections and/or inflammatory disorders utilizing the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms of dimethyl fumarate containing low levels of certain impurities are disclosed.

Abstract: The present application relates to compounds represented by general formula (I), general formula (II) or general formula (III), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof, preparation methods thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds represented by general formula (I), general formula (II) or general formula (III) have inhibitory activities against isocitrate dehydrogenase 2 (IDH2), thereby being capable of treating IDH2 mutation-induced cancers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I, wherein R1 is not H when R2 is H and R2 is not H when R1 is H, further wherein R1 is CnH(2n+1)O, wherein n is 1-10, R2 is OH or CnH(2n+1)O, wherein n is 1-10, A, B and R1, R2, R5, R6, and R7 are separately and independently selected from a group consisting of H, alkyl, hydroxyl, halo, nitro and aryl groups, R11 is an alkyl or an aryl group and L is an optional linker or linking group, with x=0 or 1, i.e., if x=0, no linking group is present, or a salt or prodrug or derivative thereof that is a skin-lightening agent useful for the inhibition of melanin synthesis and/or the removal of existing melanin to function as a skin-lightening agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are beta and gamma-amino isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds. In particular, the invention provides compounds that affect the function of kinases in a cell and that are useful as therapeutic agents or with therapeutic agents. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions including eye diseases such as glaucoma, cardiovascular diseases, and diseases characterized by abnormal growth, such as cancers. The invention further provides compositions containing the beta or gamma-amino isoquinoline amide compounds or substituted benzamide compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel derivatives of 4-hydroxybutyric acid and prodrugs thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the foregoing. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating narcolepsy, fibromyalgia, other disorders or conditions that are beneficially treated by improving nocturnal sleep or by administering sodium oxybate.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A process for purifying a crude furan 2,5-dicarboxylic acid composition (cFDCA) by hydrogenation of a FDCA composition dissolved in a hydrogenation solvent such as water, and hydrogenating under mild conditions, such as at a temperature within a range of 130° C. to 225° C. by contacting the solvated FDCA composition with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst under a hydrogen partial pressure within a range of 10 psi to 900 psi. A product FDCA composition is produced having a low amount of tetrahydrofuran dicarboxylic acid, a low b*, and a low amount of 5-formyl furan-2-carboxylic acid (FFCA).

Abstract: Prostamide-containing biodegradable intraocular implants, prostamide compounds, prostamide-containing pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for making and using such implants and compositions for the immediate and sustained reduction of intraocular pressure and treatment of glaucoma in an eye of a patient are described.

Abstract: Provided herein are non-steroidal 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 and type 2 (17?-HSD1 and 17?-HSD2) inhibitors, their production and use, especially for the treatment and for prophylaxis of hormone-related diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel derivatives of 4-hydroxybutyric acid and prodrugs thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the foregoing. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating narcolepsy, fibromyalgia, other disorders or conditions that are beneficially treated by improving nocturnal sleep or by administering sodium oxybate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising administering a compound to a mammal suffering from an inflammatory bowel disease for the treatment of said disease, said compound having a structure according to Formula I wherein X, Y, B, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and n have the meanings found herein.

Abstract: Provided is an aromatic ring compound having a GPR40 agonist activity. A compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the DESCRIPTION, or a salt thereof has a GPR40 agonist activity, and is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes and the like.

Abstract: Provided herein are multiple solid forms of a defined ?,{acute over (?)}-disubstituted dihydroxy cyclopentyl compound, and methods for the preparation and use thereof. In one aspect, there are provided crystalline forms of said cyclopentyl compound, and methods for the preparation and use thereof. In another aspect, there are provided substantially amorphous forms of said dihydroxy cyclopentyl compound, and methods for the preparation and use thereof. In yet another aspect, there are provided compositions containing compounds according to the present invention. In certain aspects, such compositions are suitable for delivery of active agents according to the present invention to a subject in need thereof. In another aspect of the invention, there are provided methods for the treatment of a variety of indications, including glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antimicrobial compounds compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, the use and preparation thereof. Some embodiments relate to 1 cyclic boronic acid ester derivatives and their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Prostamide-containing biodegradable intraocular implants, prostamide compounds, prostamide-containing pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for making and using such implants and compositions for the immediate and sustained reduction of intraocular pressure and treatment of glaucoma in an eye of a patient are described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising administering a compound to a mammal suffering from an inflammatory bowel disease for the treatment of said disease, said compound having a structure according to Formula I wherein X, Y, B, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and n have the meanings found herein.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are disclosed: wherein A, R1, R2, R3, R4A, R4B, R5, R6 and R7 are defined herein. The compounds encompassed by Formula I include compounds which are HIV protease inhibitors. The compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to co-crystals of duloxetine and co-crystal formers selected from COX-INHIBITORS, processes for preparation of the same and their uses as medicaments or in pharmaceutical formulations, more particularly for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tetrahydropyridine derivatives of formula (1) which may be therapeutically useful as anti-bacterial agents, more particularly FabI inhibitors. in which X, Y, Z and “n” have the same meanings given in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable stereoisomers thereof that are useful in the treatment and prevention in diseases or disorder, in particular their use in diseases or disorder where there is an advantage in inhibiting Enoyl-ACP reductase enzyme (FabI) activity. The present invention also provides methods for synthesizing and administering the FabI inhibitory compounds. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical formulations comprising at least one of the FabI inhibitory compounds together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent or excipient therefor.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel derivatives of 4-hydroxybutyric acid and prodrugs thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the foregoing. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating narcolepsy, fibromyalgia, other disorders or conditions that are beneficially treated by improving nocturnal sleep or by administering sodium oxybate.

Abstract: Uses of a compound of any of Formulas I-VI as a cytotoxic inhibitor of undifferentiated cells are disclosed herein, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of any of Formulas I-VI, and methods for identifying a lead candidate for inhibiting undifferentiated cells. Further disclosed are uses of an SCD-1 inhibitor as a cytotoxic inhibitor of undifferentiated cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new salts of 6-(propyl-(2-thiophen-2-ylethyl)amino)tetralin-1-ol(rotigotine), their use as a medicament, for example for the treatment of CNS disorders like Parkinson Disease, RLS, fibromyalgia and/or depression, in particular through electromotive administration. The present invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations suitable for iontophoresis that provide enhanced iontophoretic delivery of rotigotine to at least one target tissue. The formulations are further characterized by good to excellent solubility of the salts in aqueous solutions.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclohexylamine derivatives and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and sleep disorder as well as methods for their synthesis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.

Abstract: The invention relates to alkylsulfide derivatives compounds of formula I as hereunder depicted or the enantiomers or veterinarily acceptable salts thereof which are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to methods for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to plant propagation material and to agricultural and veterinary compositions comprising said compounds. wherein U, R1, R2, R3U, X, n and p are defined as in the description.

Abstract: This application provides methods of increasing vascularization, muscle performance, muscle rehabilitation, and/or mitochondrial activity in subjects in need thereof, by administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more agents that increases ERR? activity to the subject. Such agents can include one or more ERR? agonists. In some examples the method does not require that the subject exercise, and as such, the subject may be sedentary (such as bedridden or in a wheelchair).

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to acamprosate formulations, methods of use of the formulations, to methods of using the formulations in combination with at least one other medication, and to combination products and compositions comprising the formulations and at least one other medication, such as neuroleptic (antipsychotic) and/or antidepressant drugs.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for preparing a preparation for percutaneous absorption, which includes rotigotine as an active ingredient, and more specifically, to a method for preparing a preparation for percutaneous absorption including mixing rotigotine and an ethylene-vinyl acetate adhesive so as to have a weight ratio of 1:(0.1 to 20), a preparation for percutaneous absorption manufactured by the method, and a percutaneous treatment system. The preparation and the system may prevent separation of the rotigotine, thereby increasing long-term storage stability, and effectively release the rotigotine, and thus can be effectively applied to preparing patch medication containing the rotigotine.

Abstract: A method for preventing the precipitation of rotigotine crystals, including a step of mixing rotigotine and one or more crystallization prevention agents selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty acid esters, fatty acid amides, and the derivatives thereof, and to a transdermally absorbable preparation that includes rotigotine and crystallization prevention agents.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antimicrobial compounds compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, the use and preparation thereof. Some embodiments relate to cyclic boronate compounds and their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pest control agent having a novel skeleton, which can be synthesized industrially, and also has excellent biological activity and residual effects. Specifically, the present invention provides a 1-heterodiene derivative represented by Formula (1) or a salt thereof, and a pest control agent including, as an active ingredient, a 1-heterodiene derivative or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein m, A, B, C, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of making the compounds and using the compounds for treatment of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.