The present invention relates to methods for treating PCAF and GCN5 mediated disorders using a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

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wherein ring A, R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and each R.sup.e have any of the values defined in the specification. Also included are novel compounds of Formula (I) and salts thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Concentrated methotrexate solutions are described which are suitable for the use of an active substance in the production of a parenterally administered medicament for the treatment of inflammatory autoimmune diseases. The methotrexate is added to a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent at a concentration of more than 25 mg/ml.

Compounds of formula (II):

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wherein

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R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.5 and R.sup.13 are described herein, or a stereoisomer, enantiomer or tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, are described herein, as well as other compounds. These compounds have activity as SHIP1 modulators, and thus may be useful in treating a variety of diseases, disorders or conditions that would benefit from SHIP1 modulation. Compositions comprising a compound of the invention are also disclosed, as are methods of SHIP1 modulation by administration of such compounds to an animal in need thereof.

Disclosed are compositions and methods involving the use of PRG4 protein, also known as lubricin, to mechanically inhibit biological processes involving cell motility and adhesion. The methods and compositions may be used to develop a variety of specific therapies and compositions, often exploited through surgical procedures, where development of the pathology involves one or more of the following modes of action: 1) the passage of cells from one body compartment to another, 2) adherence of macrophages to substrates such as fibrin or exposed extra cellular matrix, 3) binding of platelets to fibrin, or 4) failure of function of the glycocalyx on exposed epithelial cell surfaces, e.g., within the vasculature. In these instances PRG4 glycoprotein adheres to extracellular matrix or cell surfaces and presents a glycol-surface of polysaccharide which blocks the mechanisms of cell motility, extravasation, or intravasation, inhibits sticking of macrophages and platelets, and/or serves as a substitute or mimic of native glycocalyx.

Compounds are provided according to Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof; wherein X, Y, R.sup.1, R.sup.2a, R.sup.2b, R.sup.4a, R.sup.4b, R.sup.5a, R.sup.5b, R.sup.6a, R.sup.6b, R.sup.7, and R.sup.8 are as defined herein. Compounds of the present invention are contemplated useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions.

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The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising collagen and hyaluronic acid, and optionally containing silver. Said compositions may be in the form of a hydrogel, pad or dry spray. The invention also relates to the preparation process of said compositions in pad form. Finally, the invention relates to the use of the compositions for the treatment of skin lesions.

Recombinant immunotoxins containing a cytotoxic RNAse fused to an antibody or antibody fragment may be produced in mammalian cell culture. Surprisingly, immunotoxins containing a cytotoxic RNAse fused to the N-terminus of one antibody variable domain can be prepared and retain the ability to specifically bind antigen. The immunotoxins may be used in a variety of therapeutic methods for treating diseases or syndromes associated with unwanted or inappropriate cell proliferation or activation.

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating and diagnosing disorders related to energy metabolism and the OST-PTP signaling pathway involving gamma-carboxylase, osteocalcin and adiponectin. Such disorders include, but are not limited to, metabolic syndrome, glucose intolerance, diabetes types 1 and 2, atherosclerosis and obesity.

The present invention relates to compounds of formula I ##STR00001##
or pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl optionally substituted with F, C.sub.3-C.sub.6cycloalkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy; X represents a bond or C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkylene optionally substituted with OH, ONO, ONO.sub.2; R.sub.2 is H, OH, ONO, ONO.sub.2, C(O)OH, C(O)OC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl, CHO, CN, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, OC(O)H, OC(O)—C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl, C(O)N(R.sub.6)OR.sub.7, OC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkylene-C(O)OH, OC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkylene-C(O)OC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl, OC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkylene-C(O)N(R.sub.6)OR.sub.7, S(O.sub.0-2)C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl, CR.sub.8═N—OR.sub.9, CR.sub.8═N—NR.sub.10R.sub.11, CR.sub.8═NR.sub.12 or CR.sub.8═N—ONO.sub.2; R.sub.3 is C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl optionally substituted with F, OH, ONO, ONO.sub.2, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.3-C.sub.6cycloalkyl; C.sub.3-C.sub.6cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-C.sub.6alkenyl, C.sub.2-C.sub.6alkynyl; R.sub.4 is C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl optionally substituted with C.sub.3-C.sub.6cycloalkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkoxy, F, ONO, ONO.sub.2; C.sub.2-C.sub.6alkenyl, C.sub.2-C.sub.6alkynyl, C.sub.3-C.sub.6cycloalkyl; R.sub.5 is H, SO.sub.2NR.sub.13R.sub.14, NHSO.sub.2NR.sub.13R.sub.14; R.sub.6 is H or C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl; R.sub.7 is H, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl substituted with phenyl, benzyl or a heterocyclic ring, wherein said phenyl, benzyl or said heterocyclic ring are independently optionally substituted by C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl, F; R.sub.8 is H, CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2H.sub.5; R.sub.9: H, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl optionally substituted with OH, ONO, ONO.sub.2, CN, COOH, COOC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, OC(O)H, OC(O)—C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl, C(O)N(R.sub.6)OR.sub.7, OC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkylene-C(O)OH, OC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkylene-C(O)OC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl, OC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkylene-C(O)N(R.sub.6)OR.sub.7, S(O.sub.0-2)C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl; R.sub.10 and R.sub.11 are each independently H, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl optionally substituted with OH, ONO, ONO.sub.2, CN, COOH, COOC.sub.1-C.sub.3, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, OC(O)H, OC(O)—C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl, C(O)N(R.sub.6)OR.sub.7, OC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkylene-C(O)OH, OC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkylene-C(O)OC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl, OC.sub.1-C.sub.3alkylene-C(O)N(R.sub.6)OR.sub.7, S(O.sub.0-2)C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkyl, or together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocyclic ring, wherein preferably said heterocyclic ring is selected from aziridine, azetidine, pyrollidine, piperidine, morpholine, piperazine and homopiperazine, wherein said heterocyclic ring is optionally substituted with C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alky

The present invention is directed to VEGFR-3 ligand binding molecules and uses thereof to modulate angiogenesis and/or lymphangiogenesis. A glycosylation sequon of wildtype VEGFR-3 has been modified to eliminate glycosylation in the ligand binding molecules.