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It has been discovered that certain selected ethers of probucol, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs, are useful for increasing circulating HDL cholesterol. These compounds may also improve HDL functionality by (a) increasing clearance of cholesteryl esters, (b) increasing HDL-particle affinity for hepatic cell surface receptors or (c) increasing the half life of apoAI-HDL.
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The invention treats proteinase-related disorders by interfering with the binding of the metal needed by matrix metalloproteinases, such as PLA-2. The compounds used are known microbial-based chelators of known high solubility. For example, dipicolinic acid has a high affinity to calcium and is soluble in both water and glycerin, as might be expected due to its role in the formation of bacterial endospores. Thus, unlike most chelation agents, the compounds are intended to be permeable enough to cross a vertebrate's cell membrane, a prerequisite for meaningful inhibition of protein-regulated cellular functions such as the inflammatory cascade and accompanying formation of free fatty acids. In addition, because six-ring aromatic chemical structures are inherently durable, it is likely that these compounds will be long-acting, an important attribute because most proteinase-related disorder/diseases are chronic
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The present invention relates to compounds that are capable of modulating CD154 mobilization and that are useful for stabilizing the thrombotic process and reducing the activation of cells involved in an inflammatory response. The present invention also relates to methods useful for identifying such compounds. The present invention also relates to the treatment of platelets for transfusion with metalloproteinase inhibitors to treat or prevent inflammation. The present invention also includes compositions and methods to treat injury and disease related to such biological processes.
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A method for minimizing scarring and preventing excessive scar formation at an injury site is disclosed. The method involves the topical and/or local application of a therapeutically effective amount of a defibrinogenating agent or of a fibrinolytic agent that may be delivered in an appropriate vehicle in a controlled- or timed-release manner. In accordance with the principles of the invention, the defibrinogenating agent or fibrinolytic agent is applied as a coating on, or is irradiated or impregnated into or onto a delivery vehicle such as, for example, sutures, dissolvable sutures, bandages, gauze pads, or other types of first aid bandaging materials. Such application may take the form of a controlled- or timed-release aspect of either the vehicle, the delivery material or the therapeutic agent, such that the release of the therapeutic agent may be regulated to produce an appropriate therapeutic pattern or defibrinogenation or fibrinolysis. In a preferred aspect of the invention, the defibrinogenating agent is ancrod, and the mode of application is as ancrod-coated sutures.
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The invention provides a method of topically treating a dermatological disorder. The method includes topically applying a therapeutically effective amount of a cosmetic or dermatological composition to an affected area of the skin. The composition includes at least one compound that is (i) a polyhydroxy-aldonic acid, (ii) a polyhydroxy-aldonic lactone, (iii) a polyhydroxy-alduronic acid, (iv) a polyhydroxy-alduronic lactone, (v) a polyhydroxy-aldaric acid; (vi) a polyhydroxy-aldaric lactone, and (vii) an organic acid lactone having two or more hydroxyl or ketohydroxyl groups. The dermatological disorder treated is one associated with reactive or dilated blood vessels. Also included in the invention are methods of treating dermatological disorders associated with reactive blood vessels that include topical application of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition. The composition includes at least one compound selected from a compound represented by formula (I): 1 by formula (II): 2 and by formula (III) 3 and a lactone derived from an organic acid having two or more hydroxyl or ketohydroxyl groups.
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This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula(l) wherein: A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is an amide linkage selected from: nullNR1C(nullO)null and nullC(nullO)NR1null; R1 is an amido substituent; X is an ether heteroatom, and is nullOnull or nullSnull; and, R2 and R3 are each independently an ether group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ether chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis. 1
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The present invention relates to a new pharmaceutical combination for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or for treating abacterial prostatitis.
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A nutritional supplement is provided that is designed to provide nutritional benefits as well as to assist the body with detoxification. By providing a supplement that serves both of these functions, the present invention may enable persons to improve their overall wellness.
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The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing nullCa2nullnulli levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.
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The subject invention provides methods of inducing the loss of adipose tissue by providing a diet high in calcium. In one aspect of the invention, the calcium is provided in the form of dairy products. In yet another aspect of the invention, calcium is provided in the form of a dietary supplement, such as calcium carbonate, of vitamin supplements. Methods of suppressing nullCa2nullnulli levels in individuals are also provided. The subject invention also provides methods of stimulating lipolysis, inhibiting lipogenesis, and increasing the expression of white adipose tissue uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). The subject invention also provides methods of increasing the core temperature of an individual.