Abstract:
The present invention relates to myostatin antagonists, for the treatment of cancer cachexia, and cancer cachexia due to chemotherapeutic treatment. In particular, the myostatin antagonist bimagrumab was found to be beneficial in the treatment of cancer cachexia by reducing body weight loss. The present invention also relates to combinations and uses of a myostatin antagonist and an mTOR inhibitor for treating cancer cachexia by reducing, maintaining or increasing body weight loss or for use in treating age-related conditions.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods for modulating the activity of farnesoid X receptors (FXRs) using compounds of Formula (I) or (II). In particular, the invention provides for the use of compounds of Formula (I) or (II), or a stereoisomer, enantionmer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for treating or preventing liver and gastrointestinal diseases.
Abstract:
The invention relates to low-dose pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aromatase inhibitor 4,4′[fluoro-(1-H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methylene]bisbenzonitrile, as the active ingredient in a suitable carrier. The present invention also relates to a process for their preparation and to their use as therapeutic agents.