Abstract:
The present invention relates to myostatin or activin antagonists, dose regimen and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, for the treatment of sarcopenia, in particular age- related sarcopenia. Especially, the myostatin or activin antagonist bimagrumab was found to be beneficial in the treatment of older adults with sarcopenia with respect to increasing their skeletal muscle strength and function.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods for modulating the activity of farnesoid X receptors (FXRs) using compounds of Formula (I) or (II). In particular, the invention provides for the use of compounds of Formula (I) or (II), or a stereoisomer, enantionmer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for treating or preventing liver and gastrointestinal diseases.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to low-dose pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aromatase inhibitor 4,4'-[fluoro-(1-H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methylene]bisbenzonitrile, as the active ingredient in a suitable carrier. The present invention also relates to a process for their preparation and to their use as medicaments.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method of increasing testosterone levels and treating hypogonadism and related diseases with the aromatase inhibitor 4,4'-[fluoro-(1-H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methylene]bisbenzonitrile. The present invention further relates to a method of increasing testosterone levels and treating hypogonadism and related diseases with the aromatase inhibitor 4,4'-[fluoro-(1-H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methylene]bisbenzonitrile in a particular dosing regimen. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said aromatase inhibitor 4,4'-[fluoro-(1-H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methylene]bisbenzonitrile, optionally in combination with other active ingredients. Furthermore, the present invention relates to kits comprising said pharmaceutical compositions together with instructions how to administer them.
Abstract:
Provided herein are compositions and methods for subcutaneous administration of a fixed unit dose of an ActRII antibody for disease treatment, wherein the treatment is administered across a range of subject body weights. As provided herein, the ActRII antibody fixed unit dose may include about 25 mg to about 600 mg, e.g., about 150 mg of an ActRII antibody, e.g., in a volume of about 1 ml.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the C3b/C4b receptor (CR1) gene and its encoded protein. The invention also relates to CR1 nucleic acid sequences and fragments thereof comprising 70 nucleotides and their encoded peptides or proteins comprising 24 amino acids. The invention further provides for the expression of the CR1 protein and fragments thereof. The genes and proteins of the invention have uses in diagnosis and therapy of disorders involving complement activity, and various immune system or inflammatory disorders. In specific embodiments of the present invention detailed in the examples sections infra, the cloning, nucleotide sequence, and deduced amino acid sequence of a full-length CR1 cDNA and fragments thereof are described. The expression of the CR1 protein and fragments thereof is also described. Also described is the expression of a secreted CR1 molecule lacking a transmembrane region. The secreted CR1 molecule is shown to be useful in reducing damage caused by inflammation and in reducing myocardial infarct size and preventing reperfusion injury.