Abstract: The invention relates to the compositions of formula I or its pharmaceutical acceptable polymorphs, solvates, enantiomers, stereoisomers and hydrates thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions comprises a salt of metformin and the methods for treating or preventing metabolic syndrome, prediabetes and diabetes may be formulated for oral, buccal, rectal, topical, transdermal, transmucosal, intravenous, parenteral administration, syrup, or injection. Such compositions may be used to treatment of diabetes mellitus, obesity, lipid disorders, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids that can be used in combination with other lipid components such as cholesterol and PEG-lipids to form lipid nanoparticles with oligonucleotides, to facilitate the cellular uptake and endosomal escape, and to knockdown target mRNA both in vitro and in vivo. The invention also relates to lipid particles comprising a neutral lipid, a lipid capable of reducing aggregation, a cationic lipid of the present invention, and optionally, a sterol. The lipid particle may further include a therapeutic agent such as a nucleic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid acylated salicylate derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid acylated salicylate derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid acylated salicylate derivative.

Abstract: New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes.

Abstract: The invention relates to Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative.

Abstract: The invention relates to Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative.

Abstract: The invention relates to Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of fragrance precursor compounds comprising one or more of the compounds derived from the reaction of X—OH and an aldehyde or ketone, said fragrance precursor compounds being of the formula X—O—C(R)(R*)(OR**) wherein R is a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R* is H or a C6-24 alkyl group, a C6-24 aralkyl group or a C6-24 alkaryl group; R** is H or X; X—O representing a moiety derived from X—OH, and wherein X—OH is a compound selected from the group consisting of surfactants, fabric softeners, softener precursor ester amines, softener precursor amido amines, hair conditioners, skin conditions, saccharides and polymers. In a second aspect it relates to a method of preparing such precursors. Further the invention relates to compositions, comprising the precursor of the invention.

Abstract: UV-absorbing compounds are disclosed that are derived from at least: (a) a UV absorber having at least one hydroxyl group, primary amine group, or secondary amine group, (b) a coupling agent having anhydride functionality, and (c) a graft host comprising an unsaturated fatty acid. These compounds absorb, scatter, deflect, or scatter ultraviolet radiation in a variety of personal care and performance chemical applications. R? and R?? are alkyl or alkenyl groups that naturally occur in oil.

Abstract: The description is directed to ionizable lipids useful for enhancing the delivery of therapeutic agents in liposomes.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel therapeutic agent and a novel treatment method for cancer. Specifically disclosed are: a targeting agent for a cell selected from the group consisting of a cancer cell and a cancer-associated fibroblast, which comprises a retinoid and/or derivative thereof; a substance delivery carrier for the cell, which comprises the targeting agent; an anti-cancer composition utilizing the targeting agent or the carrier; an anticancer-associated fibroblast composition; and a method for treatment of cancer.

Abstract: There are provided various polyunsaturated fatty acid monoglycerides and derivatives thereof. These compounds can be useful as cancer chemopreventive agents, cancer treating agent, inhibiting tumor growth or cell proliferation, reducing tumor growth or as radioenhencers for radiotherapy of cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wax that is added to a thermoplastic resin that undergoes a molding process at high temperatures. The wax does not thermally decompose when that thermoplastic resin composition undergoes the molding process. The wax also prevents mold fouling and provides superior lubricating properties and mold release properties. Also disclosed are a method for producing the wax with superior productivity, a lubricant and mold release agent for thermoplastic resin molding processes. The wax contains a dehydration condensed amide wax component. 99.98-5% by weight of which is an acid, which is formed from 2 mol of a C12-22 saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid by molar ratio and “a” mole of a C2-12 polybasic acid by molar ratio (0?“a”?5), and “b” mole of a C2-14 diamine by molar ratio (1?“b”?6), and 0.02-5% by weight of an oxidation inhibitor that has compatibility with this amide wax component.

Abstract: Novel polypeptide derivatives having protracted profile of action.

Abstract: The invention relates to Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative.

Abstract: The invention relates to Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer conjugated releasable lipids and nanoparticle compositions containing the same for the delivery of nucleic acids and methods of modulating gene expression using the same. In particular, this invention relates to releasable polymeric lipids containing an acid-labile linker based on a ketal or acetal-containing linker, or an imine-containing linker.

Abstract: Oligomeric acylated biosurfactants (“OABs”) having low critical micelle concentrations of from about 1.0 ppm to about 200 ppm, preferably less than about 50 ppm, in an aqueous solution of Minimal Essential Media that can lower the surface tension in the aqueous MEM environment to less than about 50 dynes/cm2 and have the ability to increase metabolic soluble proteins and/or increase synthesis of extracellular skin matrix proteins and/or increase rates of cell turnover while at the same time exhibiting comparatively low toxicity—preferably, an LD50 of greater 200 ppm in 37 year-old female fibroblast cells. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to the use of OABs in formulations that are topically-applied, by which is meant the formulation is placed in direct contact with the skin, hair and nails as well as mucosa of the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, anus and vagina.

Abstract: The present invention relates to releasable fusogenic lipids and nanoparticle compositions containing the same for the delivery of oligonucleotides and methods of modulating gene expression using the same. In particular, this invention relates to releasable fusogenic lipids containing an imine linker and a zwitterionic moiety.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel complex lipid having a cationic functional group derived from an amino acid. Namely, the present invention provides a cationic acid amino acid type lipid represented by the following formula: wherein, R1 is a hydrocarbon group having a cationic functional group derived from an amino acid, R2 and R3 are each independently a chain hydrocarbon group, A1 and A2 are each independently a linkage group selected from the group consisting of —COO—, —OCO—, —CONH— and NHCO—, and n is an integer of 2 to 4.

Abstract: UV-absorbing compounds are disclosed that are derived from at least: (a) a UV absorber having at least one hydroxyl group, primary amine group, or secondary amine group, (b) a coupling agent having anhydride functionality, and (c) a graft host comprising an unsaturated fatty acid. These compounds absorb, scatter, deflect, or scatter ultraviolet radiation in a variety of personal care and performance chemical applications. W? and R?? are alkyl or alkenyl groups that naturally occur in oil.

Abstract: Mutual prodrugs comprising retinoids and histone deacetylase inhibitors, methods for production of the mutual prodrugs, and methods of treatment comprising administration of the mutual prodrugs. The retinoids include all-trans retinoic acid, 13-cis retinoic acid, and retinoic acid analogs that have a substitution at C-4. Further, the mutual prodrugs of the present invention can be used as therapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer and dermatological diseases and conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the mutual prodrugs.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid acylated salicylate derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid acylated salicylate derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid acylated salicylate derivative.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel complex lipid having a cationic functional group derived from an amino acid. Namely, the present invention provides a cationic acid amino acid type lipid represented by the following formula: wherein, R1 is a hydrocarbon group having a cationic functional group derived from an amino acid, R2 and R3 are each independently a chain hydrocarbon group, A1 and A2 are each independently a linkage group selected from the group consisting of —COO—, —OCO—, —CONH— and NHCO—, and n is an integer of 2 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention describes compounds produced from a creatine molecule and a fatty acid molecule. The compounds being in the form of creatine-fatty compounds bound by an amide linkage, or mixtures thereof produced by reacting creatine or derivatives thereof with an appropriate fatty acid in the presence of dichloromethane and a pyridine catalyst, previously reacted with a thionyl halide. The administration of such molecules provides supplemental creatine with enhanced bioavailability and the additional benefits conferred by the specific fatty acid.

Abstract: Novel retro-anandamides are presented which have high affinities for the cannabinoid CB1 and/or CB2 receptor sites. Further, most of the analogs exhibit greater metabolic stability than arachidonylethanolamide. The improved receptor affinity and selectivity and/or greater metabolic stability make these analogs therapeutically useful as medications in individuals and animals for treatment of pain, glaucoma, epilepsy, nausea associated with chemotherapy, as well as suppression of the immune system, enhancement of appetite and in treatment of certain mental disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and use of polymeric urethane esters quats as an active ingredient for skin and hair contacting personal care compositions and products related thereto. These compositions are generally produced by the reaction of a trialkanolamine with a hydroxy fatty acid to produce a trialkanolamine fatty acid ester, which is then polymerized with a diisocyanate and in preferred embodiments, further reacted with a quaternizing agent to produce preferred quaternized compositions according to the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising polymeric tertiary amines of urethane esters and salts thereof. The compositions are generally derived from linear or branched chain compounds of synthetic or natural origin, preferably from trialkalnolamines that have been esterified with organic acids including long chain fatty acids and reacted with diisocyanate compounds to form urethane adducts. These adducts are in turn polymerized with organic acids to form polymeric urethane ester tertiary amine salts. The compositions of the present invention may be incorporated into personal care formulations such as cosmetics, toiletries and shampoos and into detergents to improve or modify at least two of the characteristics of such formulations.

Abstract: A quaternary surfactant comprising a cyclic diamine group, compositions comprising the quaternized amido cyclic amine surfactant, a gelled aqueous composition comprising the quaternized amido cyclic amine surfactant, use of the gelled aqueous well treatment applications and methods of preparation and intermediates used to prepare the quaternized amido cyclic amine surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a basic amino acid derivative represented by the formula (1): The present invention also provides a method of making a gelled product by employing the aforementioned compound, as well as a gel, perfumery, and/or cosmetic containing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and use of polymeric urethane ester quats as an active ingredient for skin and hair contacting personal care compositions and products related thereto. These compositions are generally produced by the reaction of a trialkanolamine with a hydroxy fatty acid to produce a trialkanolamine fatty acid ester, which is then polymerized with a diisocyanate and in preferred embodiments, further reacted with a quaternizing agent, to produce preferred quaternized compositions according to the present invention.

Abstract: A solid phase synthetic method for preparing arylretinamides is provided. The method comprises reacting hexachloroacetone with a solvent-suspended resin-bound triphenylphosphine to provide a suspension comprising an activated chlorinating reagent; reacting retinoic acid with the activated chlorinating reagent to provide retinoyl chloride; adding pyridine and a select arylamine to the resulting mixture; and stirring the resulting mixture for a time and at a temperature sufficient for the select arylamine to react with the retinoyl chloride and provide the arylretinamide. Also provided, are select arylretinamides that can be prepared by the present method, and methods of using such arylretinamides to induce apoptosis in cancer cells.

Abstract: This invention relates to chemical compositions comprising one or more urethane oligomers of at least two repeating units selected from the group consisting of fluorine-containing urethane oligomers and long-chain hydrocarbon-containing urethane oligomers. These urethane oligomers comprise the reaction product of (a) one or, more polyfunctional isocyanate compounds; (b) one or more polyols; (c) one or more monoalcohols selected from the group consisting of fluorochemical monoalcohols, optionally substituted long-chain hydrocarbon monoalcohols, and mixtures thereof; (d) one or more silanes; and optionally (e) one or more water-solubilizing compounds comprising one or more water-solubilizing groups and at least one isocyanate-reactive hydrogen containing group. The chemical compositions of the present invention can be applied as coatings and these coatings can impart stain-release characteristics and resist being worn-off due to wear and abrasion.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for protecting cells from injury due to intrinsic membrane lysis, oxidation and/or invasion by destructive agents. Even more particularly, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating or prophylactically inhibiting phospholipase mediated injury, injury due to oxidation, and inflammation. In a very specific sense, this invention provides compositions and methods of making these compositions that are inhibitors of phospholipase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to discodermolidate acid salts of formula I 1

Abstract: This invention relates to the synthesis of novel cationic, amphiphilic lipids and their application as gene transfer vehicles in vitro and in vivo. For this a series of different lipids (diglycerides, steroids) were synthesized by modification with variable cationic molecules (amino acids, biogenic amines). Compounds of this kind are, due to their capability of producing complexes with polynucleotides (DNA, RNA, Antisense oligonucleotides, ribozymes etc) suitable as vectors for gene transfer (transfection).

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided amphiphilic polyamine compounds and derivatives thereof having the property of promoting transfection of polynucleotides and polypeptides into cells, and formulations comprising said compounds.

Abstract: Amphiphilic polyamide compounds and derivatives thereof having the property of promoting transfection of polynucleotides and polypeptides into cells, and formulations comprising said compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to amino acid derivatives of general formula (I), wherein R1 is H or CH3, X is H or NR2R3, wherein R2 is H, CH3, COH or COCH3 and R3 is H, CH3 or COO—Z wherein Z is R2R3 NH+CHR1(CH2)nCOO(CH2)mCH2Y; Y is H, CH3 or NHR4, wherein R4 a COO—NH3+CH2(CH2)mOOC(CH2)nCH3, the meaning of group (CH2)m being selected from alkyls, secondary alkyls, monocycloalkyls, bicycloalkyls and tricycloalkyls having from 4 to 15 carbon atoms and n having a value of from 3 to 14.

Abstract: A [6-(substituted-methyl)-3-cyclohexenyl]formamide derivative or a salt thereof expressed by the following Formula (I): wherein one of A and B is a hydrocarbon group of C10-30 expressed by R1 and the other is—(CH2)n-NR2R3; Z is —O—, —OCO—, —OCONR6— or —NR6—; R2 and R3 individually represent a hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl or benzyl group, or together represent a heterocycle having 3-7 members; —NR5—(CH2)n-NR2R3 or —NR6—(CH2)n-NR2R3 may be Group W, and —OCONR6—(CH2)n-NR2R3 may be —OCO—W, wherein W is a formula of: wherein ring E is a heterocycle of 6 or 7 members including two nitrogen atoms and R2 is a hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl or benzyl group; R4 is a halogen, lower alkyl, lower acyl, nitro, cyano, lower alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, lower alkylcarbamoyl, lower alkylamino, lower acylamino, lower alkoxy or lower acyloxy group; each of R5 and R6 is a hydrogen, low

Abstract: Novel N-aryl-2-hydroxyalkylamido compounds having the formula (I): ##STR1## are well suited for inducing/stimulating hair growth and/or retarding hair loss and/or for therapeutically treating hyperseborrhea and/or acne.

Abstract: The present invention provides modified amino acids for delivering active agents, and particularly biologically or chemically active agents. The preferred modified amino acids of the present invention include N-acylated or sulfonated amino acids. These modified amino acids are used as carriers to facilitate the delivery of a cargo to a target. Such modified amino acids are well suited to form non-covalent mixtures with biologically-active agents for oral administration to animals. Methods for the preparation and administration of the modified amino acids and compositions including the same are also provided.

Abstract: A solid phase synthesis method and intermediates useful in the process are disclosed for the preparation of diamino diol and diamino alcohol inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: Carrier compounds and compositions therewith which are useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.

Abstract: A pigment-dispersible polyallylamine derivative represented by formula (I), and a pigment dispersant containing the same as an active ingredient exhibit excellent compatibility with a wide variety of resins and excellent pigment dispersibility. ##STR1## In formula (I), R.sup.1 represents a residue in which a free amino group or an amino group of a polyallylamine is bound to a polyester, a polyamide or a copolycondensate of an ester and an amide by a covalent bond (acid amide bond) or by salt (primary ammonium salt) formation through terminal carboxyl groups, and at least one of the R.sup.1 's is a residue that has the covalent bond, n is an integer of from 2 to 1,000, and X and Y, independently from each other, are hydrogen, a polymerization initiator residue or a chain transfer catalyst residue.

Abstract: A class of pseudoceramide having the formula shown in which: R1 is a hydrocarbon group; R2-R8 are each independently H or CH.sub.3 ; R9 and R10 are each independently H or hydrocarbon group of up to 24 C atoms; X1 and X2, are independently H or OH; Y1 and Y2 are H or OH, at least one of Y1 and Y2 being OH; wherein the C atom Z, with associated R9 and R10, can be absent; and the C atoms W, with associated R7 and Y2, can be absent, is disclosed. These find use in compositions, particularly cosmetic compositions, suitable for topical application to skin, hair or nails.

Abstract: The invention relates to cyclopentane ether derivatives of Formula I ##STR1## their salts with physiologically compatible bases, as well as the .alpha.-, .beta.- or .gamma.-cyclodextrin clathrates, and also the liposome-encapsulated compounds of Formula I, processes for their production, and their pharmaceutical usage.

Abstract: A new epoxy hardener composition is the product of the reaction of (A) a poly(alkylene oxide) monoamine or diamine with a molecular weight (Mn) of about 500 to 3000 and (B) a di- or polycarboxylic acid, in a ratio of moles of carboxylic acid to equivalents of amine of about 1:1 to 6:1 to yield an intermediate (C), which in a second step is reacted with (D) a di- or polyamine. The compositions of the invention are excellent emulsifiers of liquid epoxy resins in aqueous media without the addition of added surfactants or acidic compounds, and can be used to prepare water resistant water-borne coatings and related products from both liquid and solid epoxy resins, that possess long pot lives and contain relatively small amounts of volatile organic compounds.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of betaines of the general formula ##STR1## by quaternizing the fatty acid amide dialkylamines of the general formula ##STR2## with .omega.-halogenalkylcarboxylic acids of the formula X-(CH.sub.2).sub.y COOH, wherein X is a halogen group, or their salts in aqueous solution, the reaction being carried out within a temperature range of 115.degree. to 180.degree. C., until organically bound chlorine can no longer be detected, the fatty acid amide dialkylamine optionally being quaternized partially or completely in a first step at 80.degree. to 100.degree. C.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be identical or different, represent a linear or branched (C.sub.1 C.sub.6) alkyl radical, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl radical, a pyridyl radical or a thienyl radical, or, with the carbon atom to which they are attached, a substituted or unsubstituted (C.sub.4 -C.sub.7) cycloalkyl ring,R.sub.3 representsa substituted or unsubstituted phenylsulfonyl radical,a linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl radical,an alkylaminocarbonyl radical,or a linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) acyl radical,R.sub.4 represents any one of the radicals:--CH.dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.p --CO.sub.2 H or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --(CH.sub.2)p--CO.sub.2 Hin which p is equal to 0, 1, 2 or 3, n and m, which may be identical or different, represent 0, 1 or 2,their isomers, enantiomers, diastereoisomers and epimers as well as their addition salts with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base.