Abstract: The present invention provides for the improved uptake of feed additives, pigments for use in coloring the flesh and the like. This improved intestinal uptake of foodstuffs and additives is effected through enhancing the development of the intestinal tract. Specifically the present method comprises of feeding fish with a diet which has an augmented level of nucleotides present therein. The nucleotides may be selected from the group consisting of nucleotides of uridine, guanosine, cytidine, thymindine, adenosine and mixtures thereof. The resultant improvement in the development of the intestinal tract leads to an improvement of the intestinal surfaces to absorb nutrients and/or dietary additives, this increase being at least partly due to an increase in gut surface area, for example through an increase in villus height.

Abstract: A method and composition for the treatment of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, and other inflammatory skin conditions comprises the oral administration of a composition comprising a dose of nicotinamide delivered at levels substantially in excess of normal dietary levels, the nicotinamide being delivered in combination with zinc. The composition may also include quantities of copper and folic acid. In a most preferred embodiment, the nicotinamide and copper each are present in immediate release formats, while the zinc is present in a sustained release format.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination comprising (a) an adenosine A2a receptor agonist as defined herein and (b) an adrenergic ?2 receptor agonist, for simultaneous, sequential or separate administration by the inhaled route in the treatment of an obstructive airways or other inflammatory disease.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the discovery of a novel hepatitis C virus (HCV) isolated from a human patient. Embodiments of the inevntion include HCV peptides, nucleic acids encoding said HCV peptides, antibodies directed to said peptides, compositions containing said nucleic acids and peptides, as well as, methods of making and using the aforementioned compositions including, but not limited to, diagnostics and medicaments for the treatment and prevention of HCV infection.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical prodrug compositions are provided comprising azide derivatives of drugs which are capable of being converted to the drug in vivo. Azide derivatives of drugs having amine, ketone and hydroxy substituents are converted in vivo to the corresponding drugs, increasing the half-life of the drugs. In addition azide prodrugs are often better able to penetrate the blood-brain barrier than the corresponding drugs. Especially useful are azide derivatives of cordycepin, 2?-F-ara-ddI, AraA, acyclovir, penciclovir and related drugs. Useful azide prodrugs are azide derivatives of therapeutic alicyclic amines, ketones, and hydroxy-substituted compounds, including aralkyl, heterocyclic aralkyl, and cyclic aliphatic compounds, where the amine or oxygen moiety is on the ring, or where the amine or oxygen moiety is on an aliphatic side chain, as well as therapeutic purines and pyrimidines, nucleoside analogs and phosphorylated nucleoside analogs.

Abstract: The present invention includes compounds and compositions of ?-halonucleosides, as well as methods to treat HIV, HBV or abnormal cellular proliferation comprising administering said compounds or compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds that are partial and full A1 adenosine receptor agonists, useful for treating various disease states, in particular tachycardia and atrial flutter, angina, and myocardial infarction.

Abstract: 2-(6-Cyano-1-hexyn-1-yl)adenosine, 2-(6-cyano-1-hexyn-1-yl)adenosine 5?-monophosphate, or salts thereof; and drugs containing the same as an active ingredient. The compounds have excellent effects of lowering ocular tension, promoting blood flow in retina, and protecting optic nerve failure and are highly soluble in water. Owing to these characteristics, the compounds are useful as drugs such as remedies for glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Abstract: The production of a purified extracellular bacterial signal called autoinducer-2 is regulated by changes in environmental conditions associated with a shift from a free-living existence to a colonizing or pathogenic existence in a host organism. Autoinducer-2 stimulates LuxQ luminescence genes, and is believed also to stimulate a variety of pathogenesis related genes in the bacterial species that produce it. A new class of bacterial genes is involved in the biosynthesis of autoinducer-2.

Abstract: Chronic obstructive airway diseases are treated by administering an osmotically active compound such as a salt, sugar, sugar alcohol, or organic osmolyte to the afflicted airway surface. The compound may be administered as a liquid or dry powder aerosol formulation. Diseases that can be treated by the method include cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, and ciliary dyskinesia. The formulations of the invention can also be used in conjunction with other active agents such as bronchodilators, sodium channel blockers, antibiotics, enzymes, or purinoceptor agonists on airway surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, and compositions containing such compounds and the uses of such compounds as adenosine A2a receptor agonists.

Abstract: Compositions are proposed which comprise folic acid in combination with 5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, and also compositions which comprise folic acid, 5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid and/or 5-methyltetrahydrofolylpolyglutamate and also comprise a dietary component and/or a nutrient preparation, and their use is also proposed.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising 2?-deoxyribonucleosides. The invention also relates to methods of accelerating the healing of wounds, abrasions, cuts, incisions, and superficial burns induced by heat, sunlight, chemical agents, or infections, and methods for ameliorating the effects of aging of the epidermal tissues comprising administering the compositions of the present invention to an animal.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel adenosine A3 receptor agonists of Formula I: wherein: R is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R1 is optionally substituted lower alkoxy or optionally substituted cycloalkyloxy; R2 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, or optionally substituted trialkylsilyl; and R3 is hydroxymethyl or R4R5NC(Q)—; in which R4 and R5 are hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl.

Abstract: Adenosine and active agent which interact with the adenosine system are used to treat conditions of weakened, immune system, as an anti-cancer therapy and for improving the therapeutic index of a variety of therapeutic drugs.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel class of substituted nucleoside derivatives having the formula: A-Z1-L-Z2-G wherein: A and G are connected via Z1 and Z2 respectively, to a linker, L; and A is: wherein: X1 and X2 are N; X3 is —N?CH; R1 and R2 are independently H, alkyl, NH2, OH, SH, Cl, NHR9, or N?NR9, where R9 is alkyl, aryl, or arylalkyl; R5 and R6 are independently alkyl, or R5 and R6 taken together form a —C(CH3)2— group; Z1 is —CH2O—, —CH2NR10—, —CH2NR10C(O)—, —CONR10—, —CO2—, —CH2NHCONH—, —CH2—, —CH2NHCSNH—, —CO—, —CH2CO2—, —NHCO2—, —S—, —SO2—, —CH2S—, or —SO—; Z2 is —NR10CO—, —C(O)NR10—, —NHCONH—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, NHCS, —CSNH—, —NHCSNH—, —O—, —CO—, —OCO—, —OCONH—, —NH—, —CH2—, —CH—alkyl—, —NHCO2—, —S—, —SO2—, CS—, or —SO—; L is H, O, S, C1-15 alkylene chain optionally substituted in one or more positions, a 5, 6 or 7 membered carbocycle, piperidine, piperazine, pyrole, imidazole, benzimidazole, tetrazoles, indole, isoquinoline, quinoline, or pyrrolidine, any of the 5, 6 or 7 membered carbocycl

Abstract: Compositions comprising inositolphosphoglycans (IPGs) and ribose are disclosed, and their use in the prevention or treatment of ischaemic-reperfusion injury. This treatment increases the energy generating systems of cells by employing the mitochondrial oxidative restoration system. The use of the compositions in preserving organs for transplantation is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, and to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, compositions containing and the uses of, such compounds as adenosine A2a receptor agonists.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds capable of treating against hepatitis infections, particularly hepatitis B viral infections. Compounds of the invention are nucleic acid-based and preferably comprise 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 nucleoside units.

Abstract: Aziridine derivatives of formula (I) are disclosed which can be used as cofactor for S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent methyltransferases.

Abstract: This invention provides therapeutic compositions and combinations for the protection, treatment and repair of liver tissue. The invention relates to novel compositions and combinations comprising two or more compounds selected from the group consisting of S-adenosylmethionine, L-ergothioneine, and a substance selected from the group consisting of constituents of Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), silymarin and active components of silymarin, whether naturally, synthetically, or semi-synthetically derived, and to methods of preventing and treating liver disease and of repairing damaged liver tissue. The invention also provides a method of administering these compositions and combinations to humans or animals in need thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing the effect of vaccines in animals, such as domestic, sport, or pet species, and humans are disclosed. More particularly, vaccine compositions comprising ribavirin and an antigen, preferably an antigen that has an epitope present in Hepatitis C virus (HCV), are disclosed for use in treating and preventing disease, preferably HCV infection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula I 1

Abstract: Composition and methods are disclosed that include a synergistic combination of an inhibitor of Herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase, and an antiherpes substance.

Abstract: This invention provides broad-spectrum antibiotics that are inhibitors of bacterial adenine DNA methyltransferases.

Abstract: Conformationally restricted 2′, 4′-bridged nucleoside analogues are described herein. The compounds can be prepared by cyclization at C2′ and C4′ of nucleosides through a linker or linking molecule. These novel nucleosides have a desired, locked sugar pucker and are potentially useful as pharmaceutical ingredients, and especially for use in treatment of HCV.

Abstract: A composition for accelerating the disposal of ethanol from bodily fluid. Certain additives can accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. Additives include the oxidant Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide and a variety of other additives such as transition metal ions and complexes thereof which favor the oxidation reaction. The compositions described can act as a sobriety inducer and/or as an effective palliative for the unpleasant effects of overuse of ethanol.

Abstract: The ingestible supplement for treating muskuloskeletal disorders is made of per supplement from about 250 mg to about 2500 mg of 2-amino-2-deoxyglucose sulfate, 2-amino-2-deoxyglucose sulfate hydrochloride, n-acetyl 2-amino-2-deoxyglucose sulfate, or combinations thereof; from about 40 mg to about 750 mg of acetyl myristoleate; from about 40 mg to about 800 mg of s-adenosylmethionine; from about 200 mg to about 2000 mg of a protein; from about 100 mg to about 2500 mg of Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, or complexes thereof; and from about 1000 mg to about 9000 mg of a fiber. A method for improving joint mobility in a subject comprising administering to the subject an amount of the supplement involves administering to a subject an amount of the supplement on a regular basis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for use in treating or preventing infections. More particularly, the invention relates to methods for screening for modulators that inhibit cyclin-dependent kinase and the use of these putative inhibitors to control proliferation of a DNA virus that is dependent upon events associated with cell proliferation for replication. The DNA virus includes any of the herpesvirus family, and most particularly human cytomegalovirus.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method to produce 8-amino-2′deoxyadenosine by treating 8-azido-2′deoxyadenosine with an aqueous solution of methylamine or dimethylamine.

Abstract: There is described a process for the preparation of tablets comprising S-adenosylmethionine which comprises blending S-adenosylmethionine with calcium sulfate and/or phosphate, calcium and/or magnesium carbonate, glycerol behenate and or palmtostearate and silica and compressing the resulting mixture. The tablets obtainable by the process of the invention are stable and show a low relative humidity and hygroscopicity.

Abstract: The compositions of this invention comprise a mixture of (1) phenylalanine and a dietary food supplement, (2) leucine and a dietary food supplement, and (3) hydrocinnamic acid and a dietary food supplement. The compositions are used for medicinal purposes to alleviate a variety of maladies.

Abstract: A novel sordarin derivative was isolated from fungal cultures. The compound is useful in the treatment and/or prevention of human and animal fungal infections, as well as in the control of phytopathogenic fungi in crops. Two novel cultures of fungi, ATCC No. PTA-3862 and ATCC No. PTA-3861 can be used to ferment and produce the present compound.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for treating heart rhythm disturbances in a mammal in need thereof by the administration of N6-substituted-5′-(N-substituted)carboxamidoadenosines.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a pharmaceutical composition useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections comprising a compound of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a pharmaceutical composition useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections comprising tipranavir and at least one antiviral active compound of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one active compound having cytostatic activity, at least one biological electron acceptor and customary pharmaceutical additives, and to its use for the treatment of tumor diseases, in particular for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a pharmaceutical composition useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections comprising nevirapine and at least one antiviral active compound of formula (I) 1

Abstract: A method of increasing the number of activated astrocytes in a subject. The method involves identifying a subject suffering from or being at risk for developing a neurodegenerative disease and administering to the subject an effective amount of an agonist of the A2A-adenosine receptor. Also disclosed are a method of treating a neurodegenerative disease, a packaged product for treating a subject suffering from or being at risk for developing a neurodegenerative disease, and a method of identifying an agonist of the A2A-adenosine receptor for treating a neurodegenerative disease.

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

Abstract: Compounds having the structure: 1

Abstract: A3 agonists, methods of using such A3 agonists and pharmaceutical compositions containing such A3 agonists. The A3 agonists are useful for the reduction of tissue damage resulting from tissue ischemia or hypoxia.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds that are partial and full A1 adenosine receptor agonists, useful for treating various disease states, in particular tachycardia and atrial flutter, angina, and myocardial infarction.

Abstract: A3 agonists, methods of using such A3 agonists and pharmaceutical compositions containing such A3 agonists. The A3 agonists are useful for the reduction of tissue damage resulting from tissue ischemia or hypoxia.

Abstract: 2-adenosine C-pyrazole compounds having formula (a) and methods for using the compounds as A2A receptor agonists to stimulate mammalian coronary vasodilatation for therapeutic purposes and for purposes of imaging the heart.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating an HIV-infected host including administering to the host a therapeutic agent that is cytotoxic or cytostatic with respect to CD4+ T cells, but has reduced cytotoxic or cytostatic activity with respect to T lymphocyte stem cells, in a CD4+ T cell cytotoxic or cytostatic effective amount. Also disclosed is a method of treating an HIV-infected host including administering highly active antiretroviral therapy; and coadministering to the host a therapeutic agent that is cytotoxic or cytostatic with respect to CD4+ T cells, but has reduced cytotoxic or cytostatic activity with respect to T lymphocyte stem cells, in a CD4+ T cell cytotoxic or cytostatic effective amount.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising acyl derivatives of 2′-deoxyribonucleosides. The invention also relates to methods of treating or preventing radiation, mutagen and sunlight-induced cellular damage, methods for improving wound healing and tissue repair, and methods for ameliorating the effects of aging comprising administering the compositions of the present invention to an animal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an immunological test kit for predicting the risk of transplant rejection by detecting anti-AT1 receptor auto-antibodies in biological materials of a patient to be examined, e.g. by an immune reaction with the AT1 receptor or functionally analogous peptides or proteins thereof. The invention is also directed to the use of the AT1 receptor or functionally analogous peptides or proteins in order to predict (diagnose) the risk of transplant rejection. Said risk exists if anti-AT1 receptor auto-antibodies can be detected in such biological materials, e.g. in body fluids or tissues.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an inosine. L-arginine salt, compositions containing the salt, and methods of using the salt and said compositions for cell activation and/or plant growth promotion. The salt can be stored and transported as a solid and dissolves quickly and efficiently when needed.

Abstract: A liquid formulation comprising ribavirin having a longer shelf life and improved taste is disclosed.