The present application relates to compositions corn-sing a bioactive lipophilic compound, an oil and at least one solubilizing agent that is a compound of Formula (I), to emulsions comprising such compositions and to uses thereof. The present application also relates to methods of preparing such emulsions. The methods comprise heating such compositions to form a homogeneous melt and combining the homogeneous melt with water to obtain the emulsion.

The present application relates to compositions corn-sing a bioactive lipophilic compound, an oil and at least one solubilizing agent that is a compound of Formula (I), to emulsions comprising such compositions and to uses thereof. The present application also relates to methods of preparing such emulsions. The methods comprise heating such compositions to form a homogeneous melt and combining the homogeneous melt with water to obtain the emulsion.

The present disclosure provides acaricidal compounds, i.e. compounds 3c {3,6}, 3c {4,6}, 3c {3, 3}, 3c {4,3} and 3c {6,6}, that are effective in killing Varroa destructor mites while being harmless to honey bees. ##STR00001##

An aqueous formulation for topical application to the skin comprising water, a water-miscible organic solvent, and benzoyl peroxide, wherein the concentration of the organic solvent is sufficient to provide a stable suspension of benzoyl peroxide in the aqueous formulation without the inclusion of a surfactant in the formulation, wherein the ratio of concentrations of water and organic solvent in the formulation is sufficient to maintain the benzoyl peroxide in saturated solubility in the formulation following application to the skin, and wherein the concentration of benzoyl peroxide in the formulation is less than 5.0% and at least 1.0% w/w. The formulation may further contain a chemical compound in addition to benzoyl peroxide that is effective in the treatment of acne. The aqueous formulations of the invention are useful in the treatment of acne and acne rosacea.

An aqueous formulation for topical application to the skin comprising water, a water-miscible organic solvent, and benzoyl peroxide, wherein the concentration of the organic solvent is sufficient to provide a stable suspension of benzoyl peroxide in the aqueous formulation without the inclusion of a surfactant in the formulation, wherein the ratio of concentrations of water and organic solvent in the formulation is sufficient to maintain the benzoyl peroxide in saturated solubility in the formulation following application to the skin, and wherein the concentration of benzoyl peroxide in the formulation is less than 5.0% and at least 1.0% w/w. The formulation may further contain a chemical compound in addition to benzoyl peroxide that is effective in the treatment of acne. The aqueous formulations of the invention are useful in the treatment of acne and acne rosacea.

An aqueous formulation for topical application to the skin comprising water, a water-miscible organic solvent, and benzoyl peroxide, wherein the concentration of the organic solvent is sufficient to provide a stable suspension of benzoyl peroxide in the aqueous formulation without the inclusion of a surfactant in the formulation, wherein the ratio of concentrations of water and organic solvent in the formulation is sufficient to maintain the benzoyl peroxide in saturated solubility in the formulation following application to the skin, and wherein the concentration of benzoyl peroxide in the formulation is less than 5.0% and at least 1.0% w/w. The formulation may further contain a chemical compound in addition to benzoyl peroxide that is effective in the treatment of acne. The aqueous formulations of the invention are useful in the treatment of acne and acne rosacea.

An aqueous formulation for topical application to the skin comprising water, a water-miscible organic solvent, and benzoyl peroxide, wherein the concentration of the organic solvent is sufficient to provide a stable suspension of benzoyl peroxide in the aqueous formulation without the inclusion of a surfactant in the formulation, wherein the ratio of concentrations of water and organic solvent in the formulation is sufficient to maintain the benzoyl peroxide in saturated solubility in the formulation following application to the skin, and wherein the concentration of benzoyl peroxide in the formulation is less than 5.0% and at least 1.0% w/w. The formulation may further contain a chemical compound in addition to benzoyl peroxide that is effective in the treatment of acne. The aqueous formulations of the invention are useful in the treatment of acne and acne rosacea.

This invention relates to inhibitors of UDP-glucose dehydrogenase, and more particularly to UDP-glucose dehydrogenase inhibitors that are useful in the treatment of prostate cancer. Methods of inhibiting UDP-glucose dehydrogenase and improving the efficacy of additional prostate cancer therapies are also provided.

This invention relates to inhibitors of UDP-glucose dehydrogenase, and more particularly to UDP-glucose dehydrogenase inhibitors that are useful in the treatment of prostate cancer. Methods of inhibiting UDP-glucose dehydrogenase and improving the efficacy of additional prostate cancer therapies are also provided.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an anti-obesity composition and an oral administration composition that can promote the gene expression of proteins such as PGC1α and UCP1 that are involved in brown adipocytes and the energy consumption activity of the brown adipocytes, and have the effect of promoting the energy consumption activity in the brown adipocytes. The compositions of the present invention contain a tectorigenin-like substance and pinitol. The tectorigenin-like substance is preferably tectorigenin. The compositions of the present invention can suitably be used as an anti-obesity composition or an oral administration composition.