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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8084504 | High-clarity aqueous concentrates of 4-hexylresorcinol The present invention relates to hexylresorcinol/water concentrates that are high in clarity, easily handled, and readily blended with other ingredients to form skin care compositions. ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7868047 | Anti-inflammatory and psoriasis treatment and protein kinase inhibition by hydroxy stilbenes and novel stilbene derivatives and analogues The present invention provides novel methods of treating psoriasis, protein tyrosine kinase-associated disorders, inflammation, epidermal hyperproliferation, diabetes, immune and autoimmune diseases, eczema, and inflammatory bowel disease, inhibiting protein kinase,... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7846974 | Method of lowering blood glucose and method of treating diabetes and obesity The compound represented by the general formula (I) is administered to a subject suffering from diabetes or obesity. In the formula (I), R1 and R2 independently represent an aliphatic hydrocarbon group... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7419998 | Therapeutic methods and compositions involving isoflavones Therapeutic methods of treatment, compositions and foodstuffs are described which contain isoflavone compounds described by general formula (I), in which Z is H, R1 is H, or RACO where RA is C1-10alkyl or an amino acid, R | 09/02/2008 |
| 7371871 | Inhibitors of glutaminyl cyclase The present invention relates to compounds that act as inhibitors of QC including those represented by the general formulae 1 to 9: and combinations thereof for the treatment of neuronal disorders, especially Alzheimer's di... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368421 | Use of dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors in the treatment of multiple sclerosis The present invention provides a new use of DP IV-inhibitors. The compounds of the present invention, and their corresponding pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt forms, are useful in treating conditions mediated by DP IV or DP IV-like enzymes, such as imm... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7368576 | Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors and their uses as anti-cancer agents The present invention provides new uses of DPIV-inhibitors of the present invention, and their corresponding pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt forms, for treating conditions mediated by DPIV or DPIV-like enzymes, such as cancer and tumors. In a more pre... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7365099 | Animal body fat control A method for controlling body fat in a human or nonhuman animal includes the step of reducing lipoxygenase activity in an animal. Lipoxygenase activity can be reduced by reducing the enzyme activity or by lowering the enzyme level. Reduced lipoxygenase activity corr... | 04/29/2008 |
| RE40246 | Method for the suppression of viral growth A method for suppressing undesired viral growth in a host which comprises administering to the host an effective amount of a compound of the formula: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are indep... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7335645 | Effectors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV for topical use The invention relates to compounds for topically influencing the activity of dipeptidyl peptidase of the general formula wherein A is an amino acid having at least one f... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7323496 | Compounds for treatment of inflammation, diabetes and related disorders Novel acyl urea, thiourea, carbamate, thiocarbamate and related compounds are provided which are effective in inhibiting the cytokine-mediated inflammatory response in cultured cells, in ameliorating bone destruction in an animal model of arthritis and in lowering b... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7241808 | Composition for treatment of skin and method for stabilizing the composition A composition for the treatment of skin comprises a carboxylated, acidic amino acid obtained by acidifying an acidic amino acid with a carboxylic acid. The resultant material, which is also referred to as a tricarboxylic acid or an amino fruit acid, has significant ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7226610 | Compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of disease in plants Non-toxic, naturally derived and economical compositions for treating and preventing bacterial or fungal disease in plants, especially citrus canker, wherein such compositions include various combinations of d-limonene, wax and monohydric alcohol are provided. Metho... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7199159 | Use of biguanide derivatives for making a medicine having a wound healing effect The present invention relates to the use of biguanide derivatives of general formula I below: in which: the groups R1 and R2 represent, independently of each other, a hydrogen a... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7166579 | Prodrugs of DP IV-inhibitors Prodrug compounds of unstable inhibitors of the serine peptidase dipeptidyl peptidase IV, are used in the treatment of various disorders, especially of metabolic disorders. The Prodrug compounds can be used in the treatment of impaired glucose tolerance, glucosuria,... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7157078 | Devices and methods for eliminating termite colonies This invention relates to devices, kits, and methods for eliminating termite colonies. The kits, devices, and methods employ a termiticidal bait matrix containing a) a termiticide selected such that the termiticide causes death to ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7144856 | Inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase I The present invention relates to specific inhibitors of the cysteine protease dipeptidyl peptidase I (DP I)which can be used in the treatment of malignant cell degeneration, immune diseases impaired wound healing and metabolic diseases of humans and are represented ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7109347 | Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors and their uses as anti-cancer agents The present invention provides new uses of DPIV-inhibitors of the present invention, and their corresponding pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt forms, for treating conditions mediated by DPIV or DPIV-like enzymes, such as cancer and tumors. In a more pre... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094809 | Method of treating subject infected with The present invention provides a method of inhibiting the formation of infectious herpes virus particles, particularly infectious herpes simplex virus (HSV) particles, in a host cell. The method involves administering an effective amount of a hydroxylated tolan, par... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7037945 | Method of inhibiting formation of and The present invention provides a method of inhibiting the formation of pseudorabies particles in a host cell. The method involves administering an effective amount of a poly-hydroxylated stilbene, particularly resveratrol, to a herpes virus infected host cell. The p... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7034013 | Formulations containing propofol and a sulfoalkyl ether cyclodextrin An injectable formulation of a sedative hypnotic drug, such as the anesthetic drug propofol, that is pharmaceutically stable and demonstrates a reduced incidence of pain upon injection. The formulation of the present invention employs a sulfoalkyl ether cyclodextrin... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6974794 | Hemoglobin-antioxidant conjugates There are provided biocompatible chemical compositions having oxygen transporting capability and comprising oxygen transporting molecules chemically bound to antioxidants, to form compositions capable of protecting a mammalian body from oxidative damage. An example ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6964782 | Stable hydrogen peroxide compositions, products and methods of use Disclosed are several preferred embodiments of hydrogen peroxide which are packaged with ease of use and extended shelf-life in mind. The embodiments include foam, mist, gel, and disposable towelette forms of H2O2. Optional ingredients of topic... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6949515 | Effectors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV for topical use The invention relates to compounds for topically influencing the activity of dipeptidyl peptidase of the general formula wherein A is an amino acid having at least ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6946480 | Glutaminyl based DPIV inhibitors The present invention provides compounds of the formula: wherein X═CH2 or S or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof useful for treating conditions mediated by DPIV or DPIV-like enzymes, such as arthriti... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6894077 | Preventive or remedy for hypertension Provided is a method of treating hypertension, which comprises administering an effective amount of a compound represented by the following formula (1) or (2): wherein, R1 and R2 are the same or d... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6878751 | Administration of resveratrol to treat inflammatory respiratory disorders A method is provided for treating inflammatory respiratory disorders such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The method involves administration, preferably oral or pulmonary administration, of an active agent selected from the group consisti... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6855353 | Method for producing antioxidant and prevention of cancer A pharmaceutical composition for prevention and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease and antioxidation contains resveratol. The new method of process for producing resveratol is extracted resveratol from oil residue and stems of peanuts or stems of other chea... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6733764 | Immunostimulator anti-cancer compounds and methods for their use in the treatment of cancer The present invention comprises a method for the treatment of cancerous tumors in mammals comprising the administration of an effective amount of an immunostimulator which enhances and potentiates the mammals own immune system to selectively attack and kill the canc... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6730294 | Method of forming a water soluble biocidal film on a solid surface A method of forming a water soluble biocidal film on a solid household, food preparation, or medical surface, which protects the solid surface against reinfection by microorganisms, includes providing a liquid biocidal composition comprised of, based on total weight... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6730329 | Zinc containing compositions for anti-viral use One aspect of the invention relates to anti-viral composition containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients such as at least one analgesic) at least one hydrocarbyl containing compound, and water. Anoth... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6716421 | Devices and methods for eliminating termite colonies This invention relates to devices, kits, and methods for eliminating termite colonies. The kits, devices, and methods employ a termiticidal bait matrix containing a) a termiticide selected such that the termiticide causes death to about 50 to about 100% of te... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6716884 | Pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration of phloroglucinol and preparation thereof A pharmaceutical composition for the administration of phloroglucinol includes phloroglucinol in combination with a buffer system capable of buffering the composition when placed in an aqueous medium to a pH between 3 and 7. ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6710077 | Use of thiocarboxanilide derivatives for the preparation of a medicament for preventing the transmission of HIV to uninfected cells and contraceptive compositions comprising the said derivatives Method for preventing or inhibiting the transmission of HIV to susceptible uninfected cells by administering to the HIV, to cells infected with HIV, and/or to the uninfected cells, an effective amount of a compound of formula (I), wherein X is O or S, prior to the H... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6649193 | Prophylactic therapeutic and industrial antioxidant compositions enhanced with stabilized atomic hydrogen/free electrons and methods to prepare and use such compositions The invention is directed to therapeutic antioxidant compositions which are enhanced by the stabilized atomic hydrogen; one of the most potent antioxidants. Such products can be used for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes in treatment of cancer, diabet... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6641800 | Pressurized aerosol compositions comprising powdered medicament dispersed in hydrofluoroalkane Pressurized aerosol composition for administration by inhalation comprising a liquefied hydrofluoroalkane, a powdered medicament dispersed therein, and a suspending agent comprising a polymer soluble in the liquefied hydrofluoroalkane which is selected fr... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6610750 | Treatment of osteoarthritis A method of treating osteoarthritis, which is effective not only at targeting the symptoms of the disease, but also in interrupting, preventing, and controlling cartilage destruction, to thereby favorably alter the course of the disease, comprising the ad... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6610749 | Polyhydroxylated benzene-containing compounds A method for reducing food intake in a subject and a method for reducing the levels of an endocrine in a subject comprising administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is alkenyl, a... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6585989 | Mixtures of phenolic and inorganic materials with antimicrobial activity Plastic films, fibers and articles are provided long-term antimicrobial activity with a combination of certain phenolic and inorganic antimicrobial agents. The plastic films, fibers and articles with antimicrobial activity exhibit superior resistance to d... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6572882 | Compositions based on resveratrol The invention relates to compositions based on derivatives of resveratrol having in particular a high stability as regards air and light.... | 06/03/2003 |
