A recombinant vector having an expression cassette is provided which comprises a modified human low density lipoprotein receptor (hLDLR) gene is provided, wherein said hLDLR gene encodes a modified hLDLR comprising (a) one or more of the following amino acid substitutions: L318H, N295D, H306D, V307D, N309A, D310N, L318H, and/or L318D; or (b) an amino acid substitution of any of (a) in combination with one or more of the following amino acid substitutions: K796, K809R and/or C818A. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing this vector and uses therefor in lowering cholesterol and/or treating familial hypercholesterolemia.

Regimens useful in reducing the frequency of apheresis in a human patient having familial hypercholesterolemia are described. The method involves administering to the human subject via a peripheral vein by infusion of a suspension of replication deficient recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV).

Regimens useful in reducing the frequency of apheresis in a human patient having familial hypercholesterolemia are described. The method involves administering to the human subject via a peripheral vein by infusion of a suspension of replication deficient recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV).

Sodium, piperazine, and hydrochloride salts or co-crystals of {2-[3-cyclohexyl-3-(trans-4-propoxy-cyclohexyl)-ureido]thiazol-5-ylsulfanyl}-acetic acid (“Compound 1”) are provided herein.

The present disclosure relates to a) crystalline forms of {2-[3-cyclohexyl-3-(trans-4-propoxy-cyclohexyl)-ureido]-thiazo 1-5-ylsulfanyl}-acetic acid (“Compound I”); b) pharmaceutical compositions, comprising one or more crystalline forms of Compound I, and optionally, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; c) methods of treating a type of diabetes mellitus or other disorders by administering one or more crystalline forms of Compound I; and d) methods for the preparation of crystalline forms of Compound I.

Oligonucleotides are provided herein that inhibit NR1H3 expression. Also provided are compositions including the same and uses thereof, particularly uses relating to treating diseases, disorders and/or conditions associated with NR1H3 expression.

Oligonucleotides are provided herein that inhibit NR1H3 expression. Also provided are compositions including the same and uses thereof, particularly uses relating to treating diseases, disorders and/or conditions associated with NR1H3 expression.

Methods of treating anti-inflammatory conditions through the use of boron-containing small molecules are disclosed.

The invention relates to compounds of formula ##STR00001##
wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, X, and Y are as defined herein and to a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof. Compounds of formula I have a good affinity to the trace amine associated receptors (TAARs), especially for TAAR1. The compounds can be used for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stress-related disorders, psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, migraine, hypertension, substance abuse and metabolic disorders such as eating disorders, diabetes, diabetic complications, obesity, dyslipidemia, disorders of energy consumption and assimilation, disorders and malfunction of body temperature homeostasis, disorders of sleep and circadian rhythm, and cardiovascular disorders.

The invention discloses a composition exhibiting enhanced bioavailability comprising tri-molecular complex of a natural compound or a natural compound containing component, a divalent or tri-valent metal ion and a phospholipid embedded in natural matrix. The composition of the invention further exhibits a sustained release profile for the natural compound or natural compound containing component. The invention further discloses a process for manufacturing the tri-molecular complex containing composition.