Abstract:
Methods for treating and preventing tissue injury and sepsis associated with a Yersinia pestis infection, particularly pneumonic plague, are provided. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an A 1 adenosine receptor antagonist alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent, including an antibiotic agent. The present methods find use in biodefense as a means of preventing and treating tissue injury and sepsis associated with Y. pestis infection, particularly pneumonic plague, in the event of a bioterrorist attack with this deadly bacterium.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions for treating and preventing respiratory disorders are provided. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of an A1 adenosine receptor antagonist, particularly 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid salts or 3- hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid salts, more particularly a 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid salt of 3-[2-(4-aminophenyl)ethyl]-8-benzyl-7- {2-[ethyl-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl} - 1 propyl-3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione (i.e., an L-97-1 xinafoic acid salt). Hydrates of the A1 adenosine receptor antagonist salts described herein are further provided. The invention further encompasses pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of an A1 adenosine receptor antagonist in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The compositions of the invention find use in methods for treating and preventing respiratory disorders.
Abstract:
Glycolipids are useful for enhancing the affinity of A1 adenosine receptor ligands for the A1 adenosine receptor. Glycolipids are accordingly useful in diagnostic and therapeutic methods that require the delivery or administration of A1 adenosine ligands.
Abstract:
This invention relates to compounds of formula (I), Wherein R 1 - R 4 are defined in the Specification, their uses in the practice of medicine, their medicinal formulations, their use in medical diagnosis, and their preparation.
Abstract:
Compounds of the general formula (I) are described wherein A is a 5- or 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring. Compositions comprising such compounds and methods of use thereof are also described.