Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 independently of one another are hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, C1-C10-haloalkyl, C3-C10-cycloalkyl, C3-C10-halocycloalkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl, C2-C10-haloalkenyl or together represent an aliphatic chain, or the like; R3 is halogen, cyano, C1-C8-alkyl, C1-C8-haloalkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, C3-C8-halocycloalkyl, C2-C8-alkenyl, C2-C8-haloalkenyl, C1-C8-alkoxy, phenyl, or the like; R4 is hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, C1-C10-haloalkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, C3-C8-halocycloalkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl, C2-C10-haloalkenyl, phenyl, or the like; t is 0 or 1; p is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing a compound of the formula (I) which comprises reacting a compound of the formula II with a compound of the formulae III or IV: where t, p, R1 R3, R3 and R4 are as defined in any of claims 1 to 6 and where A? is an equivalent of an anion having a pKB of at least 10 (determined under standard conditions in water).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): compositions comprising such compounds; the use of such compounds in therapy (for example in the treatment or prevention of a disease or condition in which plasma kallikrein activity is implicated); and methods of treating patients with such compounds; wherein R1 to R9 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 independently of one another are hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, C1-C10-haloalkyl, C3-C10-cycloalkyl, C3-C10-halocycloalkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl, C2-C10-haloalkenyl or together represent an aliphatic chain, or the like; R3 is halogen, cyano, C1-C8-alkyl, C1-C8-haloalkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, C3-C8-halocycloalkyl, C2-C8-alkenyl, C2-C8-haloalkenyl, C1-C8-alkoxy, phenyl, or the like; R4 is hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, C1-C10-haloalkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, C3-C8-halocycloalkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl, C2-C10-haloalkenyl, phenyl, or the like; t is 0 or 1; p is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing a compound of the formula (I) which comprises reacting a compound of the formula II with a compound of the formulae III or IV: where t, p, R1 R3, R3 and R4 are as defined in any of claims 1 to 6 and where A? is an equivalent of an anion having a pKB of at least 10 (determined under standard conditions in water).

Abstract: There are provided methods for controlling microbial or biofilm growth, comprising mixing a hypochlorite oxidant and at least one nitrogen-containing compound or salt thereof selected from a particular group of nitrogen-containing compounds and salts to form a biocide, and applying the biocide. Apparatus for practicing the methods are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R1a, R1b, R2, R3 and X, X1, X2, X3 have the meaning as cited in the description and the claims. Said compounds are useful as Bradykinin B1 antagonists. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions, the preparation of such compounds as well as the production and use as medicament.

Abstract: Agents of formula: where R1 and R2 vary independently and are acyl, sulfonyl, phosphoryl, alkyl, substituted alkyl, halogen, aryl, arylalkyl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycle, or heteroatoms; and R3 is H or a member of a ring structure which includes R2, are provided; as are agents of formula: where R1, R2 and R3 vary independently and: R1=OH, OR?, NHR?, NR?R? (with R? R?=alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, etc); R2=acyl, alkyl, aryl, sulfonyl, etc; R3=alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, etc; and R4 and R5 are (independently) H, methyl or alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, etc. Methods of using the agents to treat e.g. cardiovascular disease, stroke, shock, injuries caused by hypoxia, male erectile dysfunction, and Alzheimer's are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aminotetraline derivatives of the formula (I) or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof. The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such aminotetraline derivatives, and the use of such aminotetraline derivatives for therapeutic purposes. The aminotetraline derivatives are GlyT1 inhibitors.

Abstract: An herbal-based solution includes a first amount of wasabi comprising at least an allyl isothiocyanate component, and a second amount of saline solution. The saline solution and the organic material are combined to substantially dilute the wasabi in the saline solution to produce the herbal-based solution. The herbal-based solution further has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-coagulative properties. The wasabi may include Eutrema Wasabi. The herbal-based solution is deliverable as a nasal.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, i and j have the meanings given in claim 1, and to the use thereof as caspase-10 inhibitors, especially for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.

Abstract: Dihydroxyaryl compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable esters, their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use in the treatment of IAPP or amylin fibril diseases, and the manufacture of medicaments for such treatment.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and related methods useful for accelerating bone healing and growth. The compounds comprise a nitroxide-containing group attached to a mitochondria-targeting group. The compounds can be cross-linked into dimers without loss of activity.

Abstract: Provided are compounds for inhibiting Snail-p53 binding and therapeutic agents for cancer including the compounds as an effective component. The Snail-p53 binding inhibitors induce expression of p53 in K-Ras mutant cell lines, thereby enabling effective treatment or prevention of K-Ras mutant cancer, such as, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, cholangioma, and colon cancer, of which diagnosis or treatment is not easy.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to compositions and methods of use involving compounds (e.g., drugs) containing methylsulfinyl moieties. For example, a compound may be administered in an excess of either the R- or S-epimer of the methylsulfinyl moiety based on whether the compound exhibits higher biological activity when the methylsulfinyl moiety is present in the methylsulfinyl-oxidized form or the methylsulfide-reduced form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted sulfoximine derivatives of the general formula (I), their tautomeric forms, their stereoisomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their preparation, use of these compounds in medicine and the intermediates involved in their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for use as an NPY Y5 receptor antagonist comprising a compound of the formula (I): wherein R1 is lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or the like, R2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or the like, n is 1 or 2, X is lower alkylone, lower alkenylene, arylene, cycloalkylene or the like, Y is CONR7, CSNR7, NR7CO, NR7CS or the like, Z is lower alkyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl or the like and R7 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, prodrug, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-emulsifiable liquid composition intended to be diluted in an aqueous intermediate solution and then incorporated into the drinking water of livestock animals, and also to the use of such a composition. The invention is characterized in that the composition comprises at least—between 1% and 12% by weight of the florfenicol active ingredient, relative to the total volume of the composition; —at least 50% by weight, relative to the total volume of the composition (p/v), of a mixture of C8-C10 saturated polyglycosylated glycerides having an HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) of less than 16; and—at least 5% by weight, relative to the total volume of the composition (p/v), of a surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a delivery system for ophthalmic drugs, and more particularly, to a non aqueous oil delivery system. Low concentrations of ophthalmic drugs suspended in an oil vehicle delivery system are as therapeutically effective in man and animals as the corresponding higher concentrations of ophthalmic drugs that are commercially used in aqueous solutions. Eye drops that utilize this nonaqueous oil delivery system, when used in man, are comfortable to use and produce little ocular irritation, have a longer shelf-life, low systemic toxic potential, and only short term blurring of vision. Using this nonaqueous oil delivery system, a single drop of ophthalmic drug with a concentration that is 10 times less than the same drug used in commercially available aqueous eye drops is as effective as the commercially available aqueous ophthalmic eye drops that require many applications to be effective.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oral care composition Comprising a nitric oxide releasing particle and an orally-acceptable carrier. The nitric oxide releasing particle comprises at least one nitric oxide donor. Another aspect of the present invention provides a device for oral care comprising a nitric oxide releasing particle, wherein the device is configured to expose a targeted site in an oral cavity of a subject to nitric oxide. The present invention also provides methods and uses of providing oral health benefits by using the oral care compositions or devices as described above.

Abstract: The invention relates to aryl-sulphonamido compounds endowed with inhibitory activity against metallo proteases MMP, having formula (I) below wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n and m have the meanings reported in the specification; the invention also refers to the process for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and to their use as therapeutic agents, particularly in the treatment of degenerative disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of using soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitors for treating diseases related to cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: Low dose pharmaceutical dosage form comprising nimesulide or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, solvates or hydrates thereof, along with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipient(s) are provided. The present invention also provides process of preparing such dosage forms and therapeutic methods of using such dosage forms. The low dose compositions 10 are designed to exhibit such bioavailability, which is effective in the treatment of NSAID indicated disorders particularly, which require long-term treatment regimens such as arthritis. Such compositions reduce the cost of therapy in diseases, which require long-term therapies, are easy to manufacture, and also result in the reduction of dose related side effects associated with nimesulide therapy.

Abstract: Chemical compounds derived by in silico molecular modelling, having a well defined structure suitable for the blocking of the phosphorylation event, through the specific interaction of the chemical with the Casein Kinase 2 enzyme substrate phosphorylation domain or it's neighbourhood. This invention comprises also the pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and their use in the preparation of medicines or agents for the treatment of diseases or conditions related with neoplasic processes.

Abstract: Method for in-vivo plasmapheresis utilizing a plurality of elongated hollow microporous filter fibers periodically interrupt diffusion of blood plasma from a patient, and, for a selected time, directing backflush fluid into the fibers at a pressure and interval sufficient to cleanse the fiber pores, after which plasma diffusion is resumed. The backflush fluid, preferably a normal saline solution, may contain an anticoagulant such as heparin, citrate or NO donor in suitable concentration for systemic anti-coagulation or for treating the fiber for thromboresistance.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a novel therapeutical use of liver X receptor (LXR) agonsits. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of LXR agonist for the preparation of a medicament useful for the treatment and/or the prevention of a disease associated with beta cells degeneration, such as diabetes, and a method for increasing ex vivo viability of pancreatic islet cells, comprising contacting said islet cells with a LXR agonist.

Abstract: The present invention provides a more effective gastrointestinal function promoter. The present invention also provides a method for the prophylaxis or improvement of functional gastrointestinal disorders, a method for appetite regulation and the like. The present invention also provides a method for screening for a substance capable of promoting a gastrointestinal function. The present invention provides a gastrointestinal function promoter containing a T1R agonist as an active ingredient and a method for the prophylaxis or improvement of functional gastrointestinal disorders, a method for appetite regulation and the like by administering a T1R agonist. The present invention also provides a method of screening for a substance capable of promoting a gastrointestinal function which method uses a cell expressing T1R receptor.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the modulation of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) using the compounds and methods disclosed herein. These compounds and methods can be applied to the prevention, pretreatment, and/or treatment of conditions or states associated with HIF, such as hypoxia- and ischemia-related conditions and the induction of stasis.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts and all stereoisomers and tautomeric forms of the compounds of formula I can be used as agrochemical active ingredients and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to amides, aryl sulphonamides, aryl ureas, and ?,?-diketones derivatives useful as carboxylesterase esterase inhibitors. The disclosure is also directed to the use of these compounds as selective human intestinal carboxylesterase inhibitors and insect carboxylesterase inhibitors. The disclosure is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions and pesticide formulations containing these compounds, and to methods for treating or ameliorating the toxic effects following administration of drugs such as cancer therapy drugs, treating or ameliorating the effects of a drug overdose, and to the use of the compounds for increasing the effectiveness of insecticides and pesticides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new uses of S-2-(3-aminopropylamino)ethyl dihydrogen phosphorothioate, (amifostine) and other aminothiol compounds to treat and reverse toxicities caused by therapeutic agents, radiation treatment or diabetes. In particular, the invention provides a method for treating neurotoxicity and nephrotoxicity associated with the administration of chemotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: An emulsion composition containing a compound represented by the formula: wherein R, R0, Ar and n are as defined in the specification or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof, wherein the composition is adjusted to have a pH of not more than about 6, shows improved stability of the compound, a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof, and realizes expression of superior efficacy.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, U, V, W, m, n and p are as indicated in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with 2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase such as hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipemia.

Abstract: Preeclampsia and preterm labor in a pregnant female mammal are treated by administering thereto a combination of a progestin and a nitric oxide synthase substrate, a nitric oxide donor or both, optionally in further combination with one or more of a cyclooxygenase inhibitor, a PGI2-mimetic, a thromboxane (TXA2) inhibitor, a compound possessing TXA2-agonistic and TXA2-inhibiting properties, a compound possessing TXA2-antagonistic and PGI2-memetic activities, and a TXA2 antagonist.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as propargyl glycine amino propargyl diol derivatives are useful for treatment of renal failure.

Abstract: Phenyl sulfamate derivatives represented by the following formula or salts thereof have a powerful inhibitory effect on steroid sulfatase and are hence useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of diseases associated with steroids such as estrogens, such as breast cancer, corpus uteri cancer, endometrial hyperplasia, infertility, endometriosis, adenomyosis uteri, autoimmune disease, dementia or Alzheimer's disease. wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, —OSO2NR1R2, a lower alkanoylamino group, a nitro group or a cyano group; and A represents a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a group of the formula —X—NR4R5, or the like.

Abstract: The present invention describes rapid noninvasive methods for measuring vasodilation or changes in blood flow in a patient following administration of at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one vasoactive agent. The method comprises the administration of at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one vasoactive agent to the patient followed by monitoring the temperature change of an area of interest using infrared thermography.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as propargyl glycine amino propargyl diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new uses of S-2-(3-aminopropylamino)ethyl dihydrogen phosphorothioate, (amifostine) and other aminothiol compounds to treat and reverse toxicities caused by therapeutic agents, radiation treatment or diabetes. In particular, the invention provides a method for treating neurotoxicity and nephrotoxicity associated with the administration of chemotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods relating to novel aromatic derivatives and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly cancer, psoriasis, vascular restenosis, infections, atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I shown below. The present invention also provides methods of treating or preventing 3 inflammation or atherosclerosis, and a pharmaceutical composition that contains a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: A two-part disinfecting systems, as well as disinfecting compositions and methods for making and using the same. The two-part disinfecting system contains a first part and a second part adapted to be mixed to yield an aqueous disinfecting composition, wherein the first part comprises a chlorite and the second part comprises an acid and an optional oxidizable colorant, and wherein the first part, the second part, or both the first and second parts comprise an alpha olefin sulfonate.

Abstract: The invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of migraine. The compositions contain metoclopramide and one or more NSAIDs in unit dosage form. By selecting NSAIDs that are non-acidic or segregating the metoclopramide and NSAID, the storage life of the compositions has been increased. Also disclosed are coordinated dosage forms for the sequential release of drugs. The invention encompasses methods of treating migraine using any of these dosage forms.

Abstract: &agr;-Sulfenimino acid derivatives of formula I including the optical isomers thereof and mixtures of such isomers, wherein A is cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or heteroaryl, each optionally substituted, B is a direct bond or optionally substituted alkylene, E is hydrogen or optionally substituted aryl, R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl or arylalkyl, each optionally substituted, and T is NH or oxygen, have been found to be useful for controlling or preventing the infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, especially fungi. The invention relates the novel compounds and also to the preparation thereof and to the use of the compounds for plant protection, and to compositions suitable for applying the novel compounds in agricultural techniques.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating ocular hypertension or glaucoma which comprises administering to an animal having ocular hypertension or glaucoma a therapeutically effective amount of a 3, 7 or 3 and 7 thia or oxa prostanoic acid derivative.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel methoximinophenylacetamides, to a process for their preparation and to their use as fungicides.

Abstract: The present invention provides certain alkenyl sulphonamide derivatives useful for potentiating glutamate receptor function in a mammal and therefore, useful for treating a wide variety of conditions, such as psychiatric and neurological disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to inhibit bacteria from adhering to a submergible surface. The method contacts the submergible surface with an effective amount of at least one sulfamic acid or salt thereof to inhibit bacterial adhesion to the submergible surface. The invention also relates to a method for controlling biofouling of an aqueous system. This method adds an effective amount of at least one sulfamic acid or salt thereof to inhibit bacteria from adhering to a submerged surface within the aqueous system. This method effectively controls biofouling without substantially killing the fouling organisms. The sulfamic acid used in the method of the invention has the formula R1R2NS(O)2(OH). In this formula, R1 and R2 are independently a hydrogen, a C4-C20 alkyl group or a cyclohexyl group. However, R1 and R 2 are not both hydrogen.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as propargyl glycine amino propargyl diol derivatives are useful for treatment of a disorder mediated by inhibiting plasma renin activity.

Abstract: &agr;-Amino acid amides of formula (I) wherein the substituents are defined as follows: n is a number zero or one; R1 to R7 are as defined herein; R8 is C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6alkenyl or C3-C6alkynyl; R9 is C3-C8cycloalkyl; a C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6alkenyl or C3-C6alkynyl group substituted by one or more halogen atoms; or a group (a) wherein p and q are identical or different and are each independently of the other a number zero or one; and R13, R14, R15 and R16 are identical or different and are each independently of the others hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl; X is hydrogen, in which case p and q must have the value zero; phenyl, unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxy, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6alkenyloxy, C3-C6alkynyloxy, C3-C7cycloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkoxy, C1-C6alkylthio, C1-C6alkoxycarbonyl, C3-C6alkenyloxycarbonyl, C3-C6alkynyloxycarbonyl, C1-C6or by C1-C6alkoxy, cyano, —COOR17; —COR18 or a group (b) wherein R17 and R21 are each independently of the other

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods relating to novel aromatic derivatives and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly cancer, psoriasis, vascular restenosis, infections, atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as ethynyl alanine amino diol derivatives are useful to treat disorders mediated by plasma renin activity.