1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1,1,4,4-tetramethyl-6-(.alpha.-methylstyryl)naphthalene possesses antihyperplastic, antimetaplastic, antineoplastic tumor-preventative and tumor-therapeutic properties and can accordingly be used in the treatment of precancerous or premalignant lesions as well as in the treatment of malignant tumors of epithelial and mesenchymal nature.

1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1,1,4,4-tetramethyl-6-(alpha-methylstyryl)naphthalene possesses antikeratinizing, antiinflammatory and immunomodulatory properties and can be used in the treatment or prevention of dermatoses which are accompanied by a pathological cornification as well as inflammatory, autoimmune, rheumatic and allergic illnesses.

1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1,1,4,4-tetramethyl-6-(alpha-methylstyryl)naphthalene possesses antikeratinizing, antiinflammatory and immunomodulatory properties and can be used in the treatment or prevention of dermatoses which are accompanied by a pathological cornification as well as inflammatory, autoimmune, rheumatic and allergic illnesses.

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of active anti-inflammatory agent selected from the group consisting of 1-phenyl-1 cyclohexene, 4-phenylcyclohexanone, and mixtures thereof. The active agent may be formulated in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. These compositions are useful in the treatment in mammals of inflammation and other related symptoms, including pain.

An organic extract of Geum japonicum thunb var. (EGJ), and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. The organic EGJ has been identified to show potent dual effects on stimulating early growth (less than 48 hours) of new vessels both in ischemic heart muscles and in infracted heart muscles, and on triggering myocardial regeneration in myocardial infarction, and therefore, may be used in the treatment of ischemic diseases in human being or animals including ischemic heart disease and isch...

The invention relates to a method for inhibiting angiogenesis and proliferation of endothelial cells by administering an inhibitory amount of a 7-halogen-9-[hydrogen or [(substituted glycyl)amido]]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein X and W are as defined in the specification. The invention also relates to a method for inhibiting proliferation of tumor cells and tumor growth by administering an inhibitory amount of a compound of Formula I in combination with a chemothe...

The present invention concerns new substituted 3,4-bis(phenyl)-3-hexenes and pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds as active substances.

The invention relates to a method for inhibiting angiogenesis and proliferation of endothelial cells by administering an inhibitory amount of 7-[substituted amino]-9-[(substituted glycyl)amido]-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and W are as defined in the specification. The invention also relates to a method for inhibiting proliferation of tumor cells and tumor growth by administering an inhibitory amount of a compound of Formula I in combination ...

A psoriasis treatment composition derived from the plant Asphodelus Microcarpus includes 3-methylanthralin, chrysophanol, aloe-emodin, aloe-emodin monoacetate, and/or derivatives thereof. The composition is prepared by extracting a liquid from the Asphodelus Microcarpus root and mixing the liquid with acetic acid. A method of treatment includes applying the composition to an affected area of skin at a frequency sufficient to effect an alleviation of symptoms, typically once per day for 14-56 day...

Methods for raising or maintaining the level of T4 cells in humans having a depressed T4 cell level and particularly in humans infected with HIV are provided. In these embodiments, T4 enhancing amounts of beta-carotene are administered. Methods are also provided for lowering or maintaining the levels of neopterin and/or .beta..sub.2 -microglobulin in humans having elevated levels of these indices and particularly in those infected with HIV. Beta-carotene is administered, respectively, in neopter...