Abstract:
The present invention relates to myostatin or activin antagonists, dose regimen and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, for the treatment of sarcopenia, in particular age- related sarcopenia. Especially, the myostatin or activin antagonist bimagrumab was found to be beneficial in the treatment of older adults with sarcopenia with respect to increasing their skeletal muscle strength and function.
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 present 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 medicaments.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method of increasing testosterone levels and treating hypogonadism and related diseases with the aromatase inhibitor 4,4'-[fluoro-(1-H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methylene]bisbenzonitrile. The present invention further relates to a method of increasing testosterone levels and treating hypogonadism and related diseases with the aromatase inhibitor 4,4'-[fluoro-(1-H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methylene]bisbenzonitrile in a particular dosing regimen. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said aromatase inhibitor 4,4'-[fluoro-(1-H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methylene]bisbenzonitrile, optionally in combination with other active ingredients. Furthermore, the present invention relates to kits comprising said pharmaceutical compositions together with instructions how to administer them.