A method of promoting the generation of oligodendrocytes from oligodendrocyte precursor cells by enhancing their survival and/or maturation includes administering to the cell an effective amount of an agent that enhances and/or induces accumulation of Δ8,9-unsaturated sterol intermediates of the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway in the oligodendrocyte precursor cells.

The invention relates to a method of enhancing the solubility and/or the rate of dissolution of a Class II or Class IV low solubility molecule, a method of producing a spray-dried composition, and a spray-dried composition comprising a Class II or Class IV low solubility molecule, albumin and an agent that prevents self-aggregation of albumin.

The invention relates to a method of enhancing the solubility and/or the rate of dissolution of a Class II or Class IV low solubility molecule, a method of producing a spray-dried composition, and a spray-dried composition comprising a Class II or Class IV low solubility molecule, albumin and an agent that prevents self-aggregation of albumin.

The present invention provides stabilized cream formulations of oxymetazoline and uses thereof. The present invention also provides a method of treating facial erythema associated with rosacea in a patient in need of such treatment, comprising topically administering once or twice daily to the site of erythema on the face of the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising 0.5%, 1.0% or 1.5% oxymetazoline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the sole active ingredient.

The present invention provides stabilized cream formulations of oxymetazoline and uses thereof. The present invention also provides a method of treating facial erythema associated with rosacea in a patient in need of such treatment, comprising topically administering once or twice daily to the site of erythema on the face of the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising 0.5%, 1.0% or 1.5% oxymetazoline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the sole active ingredient.

The application relates to substituted hydantoinamides of formula (I) as ADAMTS7 antagonists, to processes for their preparation, their use alone or in combination for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral vascular disease (PAD), arterial occlusive disease or restenosis after angioplasty. R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl or phenyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, cyano, halogen, alkylsulfonyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkoxy; R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy; most groups being optionally substituted; with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 is H; X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4, X.sup.5 and X.sup.6 are independently N or C; with the proviso that in each ring maximal one X is N.

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The application relates to substituted hydantoinamides of formula (I) as ADAMTS7 antagonists, to processes for their preparation, their use alone or in combination for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral vascular disease (PAD), arterial occlusive disease or restenosis after angioplasty. R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl or phenyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, cyano, halogen, alkylsulfonyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkoxy; R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy; most groups being optionally substituted; with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 is H; X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4, X.sup.5 and X.sup.6 are independently N or C; with the proviso that in each ring maximal one X is N.

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The invention relates to a compound of formula (I), a salt thereof or a composition containing same as an acaricide, a method for reducing or preventing an infestation of an animal by a mite, comprising exposing the mite to a compound of formula (I), to a composition comprising a compound of formula (I), to one or more attractants for bees and a polymer, to a strap adapted for use in apiculture comprising a compound of formula (I) and to a hive comprising a compound of formula (I).

A therapeutic hoof treatment composition includes clay, copper sulfate, zinc oxide, triple antibiotic ointment, Tea Tree oil, Clotrimazole cream, and water.

A therapeutic hoof treatment composition includes clay, copper sulfate, zinc oxide, triple antibiotic ointment, Tea Tree oil, Clotrimazole cream, and water.