Abstract: The invention relates to a compound which is effective in inhibiting the function of the TRPM4 ion channel and the use of such compound in treating or preventing a neurodegenerative disease, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, or a myotrophic lateral sclerosis, in a subject. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a TRPM4 inhibitory compound. The invention further relates to in vitro methods for identifying pharmaceutically active compounds that are useful for treating or preventing a neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: The invention includes novel methods of treating or preventing fibrosis in a subject afflicted with scleroderma, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that inhibits formation of at least one inflammasome signaling product in the subject.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided that are utilized for treatment and/or prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage or progressive hemorrhagic necrosis (PHN), particularly following spinal cord injury. In particular, the methods and compositions are inhibitors of a particular NCca-ATP channel and include, for example, inhibitors of SURI and/or inhibitors of TRPM4. Kits for treatment and/or prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage or progressive hemorrhagic necrosis (PHN), particularly following spinal cord injury, are also provided. The present invention also concerns treatment and/or prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage in infants, including premature infants utilizing one or more inhibitors of the channel is provided to the infant, for example to brain cells of the infant.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for identifying a molecule that provides or enhances a sweet taste in the mouth and compositions containing such molecules. The methods involve determining the effect of a variety of known or new compounds on expression or functional activity of a glucose-transporter protein of the activity of an ATP-gated K+ channel (KATP) in a mammalian oral cell, taste cell, or heterologous cell that expresses the protein or channel.

Abstract: A method which can isolate plasma cells and plasmablasts efficiently and with high purity, from mammals and birds, without using a cell surface marker is provided. Further disclosed is a fluorescent probe wherein the staining selectivity for the endoplasmic reticulum of cells is higher than the staining selectivity for cell organelles other than the endoplasmic reticulum. Also disclosed is a method for identifying plasma cells and plasmablasts which includes staining cells derived from lymph node tissue or similar by using this probe, and identifying plasma cells and plasmablasts on the basis of the fluorescence intensity from the stained cells. Also disclosed is a fluorescent probe wherein the staining selectivity for cell nuclei is higher than the staining selectivity for cell organelles other than the cell nuclei.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel imaging probes and methods for using the probes in diagnostic imaging processes and other imaging processes to determine physiological functions.

Abstract: Benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas of the formula I where R(1) is H or (fluoro)methyl, R(2) is H, Hal or (fluoro) (mercapto)alk(oxy)yl, E is O or S; Y is —[CR(3)2]n—, where R(3)=H or alkyl and n=1-4, X is H, Hal or alkyl and Z is Hal, NO3 or alk(yl)oxy, are described. The compounds I are used for treatment of disturbances in cardiac rhythm and prevention of sudden cardiac death caused by arrhythmia, and can therefore be used an antiarrhythmics. They are particularly suitable for those cases where arrhythmias are a consequence of a narrowing of a coronary vessel, such as angina pectoris or acute cardiac infarction.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis.

Abstract: Substituted cinnamic acid guanidides, process for their preparation, their use as a medicament or diagnostic, and medicament comprising them. Compounds of the formula I which may be obtained by reaction of a compound II with guanidine.

Abstract: An antidiabetic external skin application composition containing glibenclamide and benzyl alcohol and optionally a nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: Benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas of the formula I ##STR1## where R(1) is H or (fluoro)methyl, R(2) is H, Hal or (fluoro)(mercapto)alk(oxy)yl, E is O or S; Y is --?CR(3).sub.2 !.sub.n --, where R(3)=H or alkyl and n=1-4, X is H, Hal or alkyl and Z is Hal, NO.sub.2 or alk(yl)oxy, are described.The compounds I are used for treatment of disturbances in cardiac rhythm and prevention of sudden cardiac death caused by arrhythmia, and can therefore be used as antiarrhythmics. They are particularly suitable for those cases where arrhythmias are a consequence of a narrowing of a coronary vessel, such as angina pectoris or acute cardiac infarction.

Abstract: Substituted benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas--processes for their preparation and their use as pharmaceuticalsBenzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas of the formula I ##STR1## where R(1) is H or (fluoro)methyl, R(2) is H, Hal or (fluoro)(mercapto)alk(oxy)yl, E is O or S; Y is --?CR(3).sub.2 !.sub.n --, where R(3)=H or alkyl and n=1-4, X is H, Hal or alkyl and Z is Hal, NO.sub.2 or alk(yl)oxy, are described.The compounds I are used for treatment of disturbances in cardiac rhythm and prevention of sudden cardiac death caused by arrhythmia, and can therefore be used as antiarrhythmics. They are particularly suitable for those cases where arrhythmias are a consequence of a narrowing of a coronary vessel, such as angina pectoris or acute cardiac infarction.

Abstract: A photothermographic element containing a support bearing at least one heat-developable, photosensitive, image-forming photothermographic emulsion layer is provided. The emulsion layer comprises:(a) a photosensitive silver halide;(b) a non-photosensitive, reducible source of silver;(c) a leuco dye reducing agent; and(d) a binder;wherein the leuco dye reducing agent comprises a blocked leuco dye compound of the general formula L-R.sup.1, which is capable of being oxidized to a colored form, wherein:(i) L is a group remaining after removal of a hydrogen from a leuco dye; and(ii) R.sup.1 is a C(O)-NH-SO.sub.2 -R.sup.5 group wherein R.sup.5 is an aliphatic group or an aromatic group.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas, processes for their preparation, their use as a medicament or diagnostic, and medicament containing them.Substituted benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas 1 ##STR1## exhibit effects on the cardiovascular system.

Abstract: Substituted benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas of the formula I ##STR1## exhibit outstanding effects on the cardiovascular system.

Abstract: Benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas of the formula I ##STR1## where R(1) is H or (fluoro)methyl, R(2) is H, Hal or (fluoro) (mercapto) alk (oxy) yl, E is O or S; Y is --[CR(3).sub.2 ]n-, where R(3)=H or alkyl and n=1-4, X is H, Hal or alkyl and Z is Hal, NO.sub.2 or alk(yl)oxy, are described.The compounds I are used for treatment of disturbances in cardiac rhythm and prevention of sudden cardiac death caused by arrhythmia, and can therefore be used as antiarrhythmics. They are particularly suitable for those cases where arrhythmias are a consequence of a narrowing of a coronary vessel, such as angina pectoris or acute cardiac infarction.

Abstract: There are described amino-substituted benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas of the formula I ##STR1## The compounds I are used for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and for the prevention of sudden heart death caused by arrhythmias and can therefore be used as antiarrhythmics. They are particularly suitable for those cases in which arrhythmias are a result of constriction of a coronary vessel, such as in angina pectoris or in acute cardiac infarct.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which "halogen" represents chlorine or fluorine and n is zero, one, two or three, that have useful pesticidal activity.

Abstract: Pesticidal benzoylurea compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a moiety --C(O)OR.sup.1 or --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3, and the meanings of each of the other symbols is described in the specification.

Abstract: Zinc and cerium salts of known oral hypoglycemic agents, particularly sulfonylureas, are effective in lowering elevated blood sugar levels, such as are associated with diabetes.