摘要:
The present invention relates to the delivery of compounds for the treatment of migraine and headache through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing rizatriptan or zolmitriptan that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, rizatriptan or zolmitriptan is administered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a thin layer of rizatriptan or zolmitriptan on a solid support to form a vapor; and, b) passing air through the heated vapor to produce aerosol particles having less than 5% drug degradation products. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering rizatriptan or zolmitriptan through an inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a thin coating of a rizatriptan or zolmitriptan composition; and, b) a device for dispending said thin coating as a condensation aerosol.
摘要:
The present invention provides a number of oligonucleotide sequences which can be used for a wide variety of analyses applicable to the diverse fields impacted by the nature of molecular interaction, including chemistry, biology, medicine, and medical diagnostics. In certain embodiments these oligonucleotides may be used as probes to be used in, for example, gene expression analysis.
摘要:
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
摘要:
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
摘要:
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
摘要:
The invention provides a method for analyzing the binding between a receptor and ligand using a probe array. The method generally involves contacting a labeled receptor with a substrate that includes a plurality of known locations to permit labeled receptor/ligand complexes to form. Intensity values based upon signal generated from bound labeled receptor are determined for a plurality of pixels within each of the known locations. A subset of pixels within each known location that fall within a statistical norm of intensity values for all the pixels within the known location is identified using a computer and then utilized to determine relative binding.
摘要:
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
摘要:
A synthetic strategy for the creation of large scale chemical diversity. Solid-phase chemistry, photolabile protecting groups, and photolithography are used to achieve light-directed spatially-addressable parallel chemical synthesis. Binary masking techniques are utilized in one embodiment. A reactor system, photoremovable protective groups, and improved data collection and handling techniques are also disclosed. A technique for screening linker molecules is also provided.
摘要:
Compositions and methods are provided for enhanced transdermal electrotransport of 17-hydroxy sterol compounds, including testosterone. The parent sterols are modified at the 17-hydroxy position by covalent attachment of a charged chemical modifier. The chemical modifier provides the parent sterol with enhanced transport properties and is hydrolyzed under physiological conditions to release the active parent compound.The composition comprises a 17-hydroxy sterol/chemical modifier complex, more generally represented by the formula (sterol--O--)C(O)--R--N(R.sup.1)(R.sup.2)(R.sup.3).sup.+. The portion of the complex derived from the chemical modifier is indicated by "C(O)--R--N(R.sup.1)(R.sup.2)(R.sup.3).sup.+ ", where N(R.sup.1)(R.sup.2)(R.sup.3).sup.+ represents a quaternary ammonium group and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl, heteroalkyl, and heteroarylalkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a substituted heterocycle and R.sup.3 is lower alkyl, and R is a linking moiety, linking the (sterol--O)--C(O)-- to the nitrogen atom.
摘要:
Aerosol drug delivery devices incorporating percussively activated heat packages are disclosed. The heat packages include a percussive igniter and a fuel capable of undergoing an exothermic oxidation-reduction reaction when ignited by the percussive igniter. The drug delivery devices disclosed can be activated by an actuation mechanism to vaporize a thin solid film comprising a drug disposed on the exterior of a hat package. Metal coordination complexes of volatile drugs, and in particular nicotine, from which the drug can be selectively vaporized when heated are also disclosed. The use of aerosol drug delivery devices comprising thin films of nicotine metal salt complexes for the treatment of nicotine craving and for effecting smoking cessation are also disclosed.