Abstract:
Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula ( I ):
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R 1 , R 2 , R a , G, X, Y, Z, and n are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound described herein and methods of use and treatment, e.g., such for inducing sedation and/or anesthesia.
Abstract:
The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I):
wherein: , R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 and Y are as defined herein. The compounds are intermediates in the synthesis of synthetic bile acids which are useful in the treatment of conditions such as liver disease.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to C-20 steroid compounds, compositions and methods of use thereof to treat, minimize and/or prevent traumatic brain injury (TBI), including severe TBI, moderate TBI and mild TBI, including concussions.
Abstract:
Bile acids and related compositions and methods of synthesis and use. More specifically, deoxycholic acid and related compositions, said compositions being free of all moieties of animal origin and free of pyrogenic moieties.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for selective preparing 4,17 (20)- E -pregnadiene-3,16-dione ( E -guggulsterone) of the formula (III) and 4,17 (20)- Z -pregnadiene-3,16-dione ( Z -guggulsterone) of the formula (IV) having an effect of lowering the elevated low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high levels of the cholesterol effectively, and elevating the low levels of the high density lipoprotein (HDL) from a easy-available steroid of the following formula (I). Also, the present invention provides a method for preparation of the compound of the above formula (II).
Abstract:
A proliferation promoting agent for neural stem cells, which comprises a compound produced by Penicillium sp. CND1007 (FERM BP-10917) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as an active ingredient; a novel compound produced by Penicillium sp. CND1007 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a method for producing neural stem cells, which comprises culturing a neural stem cells to proliferate the neural stem cells in a presence of the compound produced by Penicillium sp. CND1007 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and harvesting the neural stem cells from the culture; and the like are provided.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to processes for the crystallisation and for the preparation and isolation of a novel crystalline form of fusidic acid, to the use of said processes in the manufacture of pharmaceutical formulation or medicament, and to the use of said crystalline fusidic acid form for the treatment of bacterial infections.