Abstract:
Prokayrotic FAB I polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such FAB I and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such FAB I for the treatment of infection, such as bacterial infections. Antagonists against such FAB I and their use as a therapeutic to treat infections, such as staphylococcal infections are also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to the presence of FAB I nucleic acid sequences and the polypeptides in a host. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting polynucleotides encoding FAB I and for detecting the polypeptide in a host.
Abstract:
Peptides exhibiting anti-viral and anti-fusogenic activity are modified to provide greater stability and improved half-life in vivo. The selected peptides include fusion inhibitors DP178 and DP107 and related peptides and analogs thereof. The modified peptides are capable of forming covalent bonds with one or more blood components, preferably a mobile blood component.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to hydroxyethylene compounds of formula (I), in which Ra represents a group of formula (a) or (b) where R1 represents —SO2R5, W1 represents CO or SO2, and the other variables are as defined in the claims, having Asp2 (β-secretase, BACE1 or Memapsin) inhibitory activity, processes for their preparation, compositions containing them, and their use in the treatment of diseases characterised by elevated β-amyloid levels or β-amyloid deposits, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Formula (I):
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods for inhibiting the progression of neurodegenerative disease. The methods include administering to a patient suffering from such a disease a composition comprising deuterated arachidonic acid or an ester thereof.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods or dosing protocols for administering deuterated arachidonic acid or a prodrug thereof to a patient in order to accelerate the time required to achieve of a therapeutic concentration of 13,13-D2-arachidonic acid in vivo.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel hydroxyethylene compounds having Asp2 (β-secretase, BACE1 or Memapsin) inhibitory activity, processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of diseases characterised by elevated β-amyloid levels or β-amyloid deposits, particularly Alzheimer's disease.
Abstract:
The subject invention provides pharmaceutical compounds useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes. These compounds are advantageous because they are readily metabolized by the metabolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, thiazolidinedione analogs that have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are provided. This invention is also drawn to methods of treating disorders, such as diabetes, comprising the administration of therapeutically effective compositions comprising compounds that have been designed to be metabolized by serum or intracellular hydrolases and esterases. Pharmaceutical compositions of the ester-containing thiazolidinedione analogs are also taught.