Abstract:
Various embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions and methods that have multi-layer coating technology that provide improved taste masking. This technology enables taste masked drug substances to withstand hydration due to saliva in the mouth and aqueous solutions.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a delivery system comprising: (a) a container which is a formed body obtained from a film forming composition comprising at least one polysaccharide or polysaccharide derivative; (b) a liquid fill comprising a matrix composition of at least one solvent which is both polar and hygroscopic or a mixture of solvents each of which is both polar and hygroscopic; and (c) an active agent or a mixture of active agents wherein the active agent is soluble in said polar and hygroscopic solvent or mixture of polar and hygroscopic solvents, and a process for the preparation of said delivery system. Preferably the delivery system is a HPMC capsule filled with a matrix composition comprising glycerol and an active agent such as L-Carnitine .
Abstract:
Methods, devices, and systems for targeting and characterizing crystalline regions of solid-state samples using birefringence are disclosed. The information gained from a birefringence image serves to target crystalline regions with complementary techniques such as x-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and the like.
Abstract:
Compounds of formula 1 are disclosed, wherein G, D, A, Q, Y, Z, and R 1 through R 10 are defined in the specification. Also provided are descriptions of processes for preparing compounds of formula 1, intermediates used in making the same, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and their use in the treatment of central nervous system disorders and other disorders.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method for identifying a compound that modulates sebum production or that modulates the amount of at least one individual lipid component of a sebum sample utilizing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method for identifying a compound that modulates sebum production or that modulates the amount of at least one lipid component of a sebum sample utilizing mass spectrometry.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to the Form A polymorph of N-benzyl-N'-(2,6diisopropyl-phenyl)-N-isopropyl-malonamide and its use as a therapeutic/cosmetic agent.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods for determining the activity of an ammoniagenerating enzyme and methods for identifying a compound capable of modulating the activity of such an enzyme.
Abstract:
The invention relates to nucleic acid compositions encoding truncated FAAH polypeptides, methods of expressing recombinant FAAH, and methods of purifying recombinant FAAH. The nucleic acid compositions comprise sequences that are optimized for transcription in a prokaryotic host.