Compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or N-oxide thereof, that are inhibitors of SSAO activity:

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where V, W, X, Y, Z, R.sup.1, and R.sup.3 are as defined herein.

The present invention relates to the use of 5-amino-2,3-dihydro-1,4-phthalazinedione or one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts in the prevention or treatment of acute lung injury. The invention in particular relates to the use of 5-amino-2, 3-dihydro-1,4-phthalazinedione sodium salt for said purposes.

The first selective SuFEx antagonists to μ-opioid receptors (MOR) were developed by functionalizing an opioid scaffold with an SO.sub.2—F warhead. Our model, based on a MOR structure with antagonist β-FNA, indicates the naloxone carbonyl as an advantageous point for derivatization as it is chemically accessible and is not involved in interaction with receptors. Of the three accessible Tyr residues in MOR pocket, Tyr77, Tyr130 and Tyr150, Tyr150 in proximity to the carbonyl of the docked naloxone was selected as a target, which resulted in the development of highly potent antagonists.

The first selective SuFEx antagonists to μ-opioid receptors (MOR) were developed by functionalizing an opioid scaffold with an SO.sub.2—F warhead. Our model, based on a MOR structure with antagonist β-FNA, indicates the naloxone carbonyl as an advantageous point for derivatization as it is chemically accessible and is not involved in interaction with receptors. Of the three accessible Tyr residues in MOR pocket, Tyr77, Tyr130 and Tyr150, Tyr150 in proximity to the carbonyl of the docked naloxone was selected as a target, which resulted in the development of highly potent antagonists.

A method of treating acute respiratory distress syndrome. The method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a CXCR4 inhibitor.

Provided is a pharmaceutical agent for effective prophylaxis and/or treatment of a pathological condition with decreased lung compliance. The pharmaceutical agent for prophylaxis and/or treatment of a pathological condition with decreased lung compliance is characterized by having a polyamine. The polyamine includes at least one of spermine (Spm), spermidine (Spd), and putrescine (Put). The pharmaceutical agent improves lung compliance and ameliorates gas exchange dysfunction, and therefore, can ameliorate pathological conditions such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), acute lung injury (ALI), lung diseases caused by dysfunctional endogenous pulmonary alveolar surfactant, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.

This application is directed to the use of aminosteroid compounds for the selective inhibition of the enzyme PTP1B in a mammal for the treatment of diabetes.

The invention relates to compositions and methods for attenuating opioid induced respiratory depression. Such compositions comprise opioids and sequestered opioid antagonists in a multi-particulate dosage formulation.

The present invention relates to amino- or ammonium-containing sulfonic acid, phosphonic acid and carboxylic acid derivatives, in particular the compounds of formula 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, and their medical use, including their use in the treatment, prevention or amelioration of an inflammatory, autoimmune and/or allergic disorder. ##STR00001##

A method of reducing a symptom of a clinical disorder characterized by aberrantly elevated circulating aP2 is carried out by administering to a subject an inhibitor of secreted aP2, secretion of aP2, or a serum aP2 blocking agent. For example, glucose intolerance is reduced following administration of such an inhibitor or agent. Exemplary compositions inhibit cellular secretion of aP2 or bind to circulating aP2, thereby reducing the level or activity of aP2 in blood or serum.