Disclosed are a compound as represented by general formula (I), a cis-trans isomer thereof, an enantiomer thereof, a diastereoisomer thereof, a racemate thereof, a solvate thereof, a hydrate thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug thereof, a preparation method therefor, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound and the use of the compound as an Lp-PLA.sub.2 inhibitor

##STR00001##

The present invention provides a heterocyclic compound having an orexin type 2 receptor agonist activity.

A compound represented by the formula (I):

##STR00001##

wherein each symbol is as described in the description, or a salt thereof has an orexin type 2 receptor agonist activity, and is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of narcolepsy.

The present invention relates to crystalline forms of N-[1-(5-cyano-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-2-[4-(1-trifluoromethyl-cyclopropyl)-phenyl]-acetamide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said crystalline forms and their use as T-type calcium channel blockers in the treatment or prevention of diseases or disorders where T-type calcium channels are involved.

Provided herein are compositions and methods to reduce toxicity resulting from pharmaceutical treatment, that can lead to increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD) and/or acceleration of PD-associated deterioration.

Provided herein are compositions and methods to reduce toxicity resulting from pharmaceutical treatment, that can lead to increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD) and/or acceleration of PD-associated deterioration.

Pharmaceutical or food supplement preparation including alpha-lactalbumin and at least one short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) or a precursor or derivative thereof for use in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system; the SCFA or its precursor or derivative may be contained in at least one first dosage unit together with a carrier acceptable from the pharmaceutical or food standpoint and the alpha-lactalbumin in at least one second dosage unit together with a carrier acceptable from the pharmaceutical or food standpoint, and said dosage units may be distinct units intended for simultaneous or separate administration or the preparation may consist of a pharmaceutical or food supplement composition comprising the at least one short-chain fatty acid or a precursor or derivative thereof and alpha-lactalbumin together with a carrier acceptable from the pharmaceutical or food standpoint.

Pharmaceutical or food supplement preparation including alpha-lactalbumin and at least one short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) or a precursor or derivative thereof for use in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system; the SCFA or its precursor or derivative may be contained in at least one first dosage unit together with a carrier acceptable from the pharmaceutical or food standpoint and the alpha-lactalbumin in at least one second dosage unit together with a carrier acceptable from the pharmaceutical or food standpoint, and said dosage units may be distinct units intended for simultaneous or separate administration or the preparation may consist of a pharmaceutical or food supplement composition comprising the at least one short-chain fatty acid or a precursor or derivative thereof and alpha-lactalbumin together with a carrier acceptable from the pharmaceutical or food standpoint.

The present disclosure provides certain N-Acylethanolamide derivatives, and uses relating thereto.

The invention relates to a derivative of a GLP-1 analogue of a general Formula I, which derivative comprises a side chain attached to a Lys residue at position 34, 35, 36, 37, or 38 of the GLP-1 analogue, which side chain comprises a Branched linker, a 1.sup.st and a 2.sup.nd Protractor selected from C18 diacid, C20 diacid, and sulfonic acid C16, and at least one Linker element-1 incorporating ethylene glycol units. Linker element-1 may be incorporated in an optional Pre-linker, and/or in a 1.sup.st or 2.sup.nd Post-linker. The invention also relates to novel GLP-1 analogues, novel side chain intermediate products and their manufacture and use to prepare derivatives of biologically active peptides and proteins, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and medical uses of the analogues and derivatives. The derivatives have very long half-lives while maintaining a satisfactory potency, which makes them potentially suitable for once-monthly administration.

The invention relates to acid addition salts of piperazine derivatives, as well as solid forms, such as polymorphic forms, thereof, which are useful as pharmaceutical ingredients and, in particular, as glycosidase inhibitors.