Provided are a novel compound that effectively antagonizes P2X3 receptor, a preparation method thereof, and use thereof in the preparation of drugs. The compound is a compound represented by Formula I, or a tautomer, a stereoisomer, a hydrate, a solvate, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or a prodrug thereof.

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In one aspect, described herein is an intronic recognition element for splicing modifier (iREMS) that can be recognized by a compound provided herein. In another aspect, described herein are methods for modulating the amount of a product of a gene, wherein a precursor RNA transcript transcribed from the gene contains an intronic REMS, and the methods utilizing a compound described herein. More particularly, described herein are methods for modulating the amount of an RNA transcript or protein product encoded by a gene, wherein a precursor RNA transcript transcribed from the gene comprises an intronic REMS, and the methods utilizing a compound described herein. In another aspect, provided herein are artificial gene constructs comprising an intronic REMS, and uses of those artificial gene constructs to modulate protein production. In another aspect, provided herein are methods for altering endogenous genes to comprise an intronic REMS, and the use of a compound described herein to modulate protein produced from such altered endogenous genes.

Provided is a novel compound that has an excellent β-lactamase inhibitory effect. More specifically, provided is a compound represented by formula (1a), (1b) or (11) having an excellent β-lactamase inhibitory effect or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. By using this compound either in combination with a β-lactam drug or alone, a useful preventive or therapeutic agent for bacterial infections is provided. Also provided are useful preventive or therapeutic agents for treating various diseases with the combined use of the aforesaid compound and β-lactam drugs.

A composition for the treatment of UTIs comprising: One of, a monosaccharide L-arabinose, L-frucose, D-mannose, L-rhamnose, L-xylose, lyxose or galactose; Extract from one of Boswellia serrata, Boswellia sacra or Boswellia carteri containing boswellic acids, terpenes and incensole acetate; Extract from the seeds of one of, Cucurbitaceae maxima, Cucurbitaceae pepo or Cucurbitaceae moschata; Turmeric extract; Green tea extract containing polyphenolic catechins; and, Piper nigrum.

A composition for the treatment of UTIs comprising: One of, a monosaccharide L-arabinose, L-frucose, D-mannose, L-rhamnose, L-xylose, lyxose or galactose; Extract from one of Boswellia serrata, Boswellia sacra or Boswellia carteri containing boswellic acids, terpenes and incensole acetate; Extract from the seeds of one of, Cucurbitaceae maxima, Cucurbitaceae pepo or Cucurbitaceae moschata; Turmeric extract; Green tea extract containing polyphenolic catechins; and, Piper nigrum.

Disclosed is a family of intranasal spray dispensers for administering uniform low doses of desmopressin so as to achieve safe antidiuresis in human patients. The dispensers of the invention may be used in the treatment of nocturia, primary nocturnal enuresis, incontinence, urinary frequency, diabetes insipidus, or any disease or syndrome where desmopressin therapy is useful or where safe temporary suppression of urine production may lead to beneficial health effects or increased convenience in voiding control.

The invention provides a method for treating one or more complications of diabetes in a mammal. The method comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide having at least one net positive charge; a minimum of four amino acids; a maximum of about twenty amino acids; a relationship between the minimum number of net positive charges (p.sub.m) and the total number of amino acid residues (r) wherein 3 p.sub.m is the largest number that is less than or equal to r+1; and a relationship between the minimum number of aromatic groups (a) and the total number of net positive charges (p.sub.t) wherein 2a is the largest number that is less than or equal to p.sub.t+1, except that when a is 1, p.sub.t may also be 1.

Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

Method for treating a disease, condition, or syndrome in a subject comprising administering, to a subject in need thereof, a solid or liquid pharmaceutical composition comprising: (a) a high purity botulinum neurotoxin or a complex comprising botulinum neurotoxin, wherein the botulinum neurotoxin is of type A, B, C, D, E, F or G; and (b) a surfactant;
wherein the composition does not comprise albumin or a polysaccharide.

This disclosure is directed to agonists of the apelin receptor (APJ) and uses of such agonists.