摘要:
DNA encoding a novel human GABAB receptor subunit, HG20, as well as the protein encoded by the DNA, is provided. Also provided is DNA encoding a novel murine GABAB receptor subunit, GABABR1a, as well as the protein encoded by the DNA. Heterodimers of HG20 protein and GABABR1a protein that form a functional GABAB receptor are disclosed. Methods of identifying agonists and antagonists of the GABAB receptor are also provided.
摘要:
The invention encompasses the novel compound of formula (I) as well as a method of treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising administration to a patient in need of such treatment of a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I). The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of formula (I).
摘要:
The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula (I) as well as a method of treating COX-2 mediated diseases comprising administration to a patient in need of such treatment of a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I). The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of COX-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula (I).
摘要:
Disclosed is a binding assay for proteases and phosphatases, which contain cysteine in their binding sites or as a necessary structural component for enzymatic binding. The sulfhydryl group of cysteine is the nucleophilic group in the enzyme's mechanistic proteolytic and hydrolytic properties. The assay can be used to determine the ability of new, unknown ligands and mixtures of compounds to competitively bind with the enzyme versus a known binding agent for the enzyme, e.g., a known enzyme inhibitor. By the use of a mutant form of the natural or native wild-type enzyme, in which serine, or another amino acid, e.g., alanine, replaces cysteine, the problem of interference from extraneous oxidizing and alkylating agents in the assay procedure is overcome. The interference arises because of oxidation or alkylation of the sulfhydryl, -SH (or -S-), in the cysteine, which then adversely affects the binding ability of the enzyme. Specifically disclosed is an assay for tyrosine phosphatases and cysteine proteases, including capsases and cathepsins, e.g., Cathepsin K(O2), utilizing scintillation proximity assay (SPA) technology. The assay has important applications in the discovery of compouds for the treatment and study of, for example, diabetes, immunosuppression, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis. The novel feature of the use of a mutant enzyme can be extended to its use in a wide variety of conventional colorimetric, photometric, spectrophotometric, radioimmunoassay and ligand-binding competitive assays.
摘要:
The invention encompasses novel compounds of Formula (I) and Formula (II), which are nitric oxide-releasing prodrugs useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising the use of compounds of Formula (I) or Formula (II). The above compounds may be used as a combination therapy with low-dose aspirin to treat chronic cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases or conditions while simultaneously reducing the risk of thrombotic cardiovascular events.
摘要:
Pyridopyrrolizine and pyridoindolizine derivatives are prostaglandin receptor antagonists useful for the treatment of prostaglandin-mediated diseases such as allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion and asthma.
摘要:
Di-aryl substituted ethane pyridones, particularly ethane pyridones substituted with i) a phenyl, ii) a pyridyl, iii) a thiazole, iv) a pyrimidinyl, v) a pyridazinyl, vi) a furyl, vii) a thienyl, viii) an oxazolyl, ix) an isoxazolyl, or x) an isothiazolyl moiety are phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors useful in the treatment or prevention of asthma; chronic bronchitis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; adult respiratory distress syndrome; infant respiratory distress syndrome; cough; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in animals; adult respiratory distress syndrome; ulcerative colitis; Crohn's disease; hypersecretion of gastric acid; bacterial, fungal or viral induced sepsis or septic shock; endotoxic shock; laminitis or colic in horses; spinal cord trauma; head injury; neurogenic inflammation; pain; reperfusion injury of the brain; psoriatic arthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; ankylosing spondylitis; osteoarthritis; inflammation; or cytokine-mediated chronic tissue degeneration. Formula (I) wherein X is phenyl, pyridinyl, thiazolyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, furyl, thienyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl.