Abstract:
Prodrug compounds which metabolize into 5-ASA or analogs thereof, and taurine or analogs thereof, in the colon site are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of treatment using the compounds, are also disclosed. Such compounds have utility for treating or preventing gastrointestinal disorders, including colon cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Abstract:
Compounds of formulae (VIII), (IX), (X), (XI), (XII) (XIII), (XIV) and (XV), in which the variables are as defined in the claims are described, as well as methods, pharmaceutical compositions and kits for treating or preventing amyloid-related disease.
Abstract:
Prodrug compounds which metabolize into 5-ASA or analogs thereof, and taurine or analogs thereof, in the colon site are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of treatment using the compounds, are also disclosed. Such compounds have utility for treating or preventing gastrointestinal disorders, including colon cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Abstract:
Methods of treating or preventing an amyloid-related disease in a subject by administering to a subject a therapeutic amount of a compound of the invention are described. Also included are methods for inhibiting epileptogenesis in a subject, by administering to a subject an effective amount of an anti-epileptogenic agent. Methods for treating a subject suffering from an epileptogenesis-associated condition, by administering to the subject an effective amount of an anti-epileptogenic agent are also included. Methods for treating convulsions in a subject by administering to the subject an effective amount of a therapeutic amount of a compound of the invention are also described.