Abstract: The present invention relates to a transcription regulatory region of a myostatin gene. In particular, the invention relates to a 2.5 kb polynucleotide immediately 5′ to the myostatin coding sequence, its nucleotide sequence and methods of using this regulatory region, and fragments thereof. The present invention relates to the use of the myostatin promoter of the present invention to direct expression of a target gene in a tissue specific manner, i.e. muscle tissue. The present invention relates to the use of the myostatin promoter of the present invention in high throughput screens to identify test compounds which inhibit myostatin promoter activity or myostatin expression.

Abstract: Novel compounds having general formula (I), and pharmaceutically and veterinarily acceptable salts thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, W, Y1, Y2, X, n and y are as defined above and processes for their preparation and intermediate compounds prepared therein. The novel compounds are useful for having utility in the treatment of pruritic dermatoses including allergic dermatitis and atopy in animals and humans.

Abstract: The following invention relates to a process for oxidizing alkyl groups attached directly or via a linker, to a sulfonamide moiety (II) by the use of cytochrome P450 enzymes, to give the corresponding alcohol or carboxylic acid (I). wherein R is an organic radical, X is a linker, Y is —C(CH3)2— or —CH(CH3)— and Z is —CH2OH or —COOH.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of certain pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrazine derivatives, also described as bis-azabicyclic compounds and defined by the formula (I) herein, in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and microadenomas in mammals, and to related compositions.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1-R13, X, Z and Q are as defined above, useful in the treatment of arthritis, cancer, and other diseases involving the dysregulated production/release of reprolysins such as Aggrecanase and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity. In addition, the compounds of the present invention may be used in combination therapy with standard non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's), COX-2 inhibitors and analgesics, and in combination with cytotoxic drugs such as adriamycin, daunomycin, cis-platinum, etoposide, taxol, taxotere and other alkaloids, such as vincristine, in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: This invention provides a compound of the following formula: or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein Z is OH, C1-6 alkoxy, —NR2R3 or heterocycle; Q is selected from the following: (a) an optionally substituted phenyl, (b) an optionally substituted 6-membered monocyclic aromatic group containing one, two, three or four nitrogen atom(s), (c) an optionally substituted 5-membered monocyclic aromatic group containing one heteroatom selected from O, S and N and optionally containing one, two or three nitrogen atom(s) in addition to said heteroatom, (d) an optionally substituted C3-7 cycloalkyl and (e) an optionally substituted benzo-fuzed heterocycle; R1 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl or halo; R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, OH, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 alkyl or C1-4 alkyl substituted with halo, OH, C1-4 alkoxy or CN; X is independently selected from H, halo, C1-4 alkyl, halo-substituted C1-4 alkyl, OH, C1-4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 alkylthio, NO2, NH2, di-(C1-4 al

Abstract: Isolated polynucleotide molecules contain a nucleotide sequence that encodes a L. intracellularis HtrA, PonA, HypC, LysS, YcfW, ABC1, or Omp100 protein, a substantial portion of the sequences, or a homologous sequence. Related polypeptides, immunogenic compositions and assays are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides the amino acid and nucleotide sequences of a CCV spike gene, and compositions containing one or more fragments of the spike gene and encoded polypeptide for prophylaxis, diagnostic purposes and treatment of CCV infections.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 R3, R4 R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and Q are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, macular degeneration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis, and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF. In addition, the compounds of the present invention may be used in combination therapy with standard non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID'S) and analgesics, and in combination with cytotoxic drugs such as adriamycin, daunomycin, cis-platinum, etoposide, taxol, taxotere and other alkaloids, such as vincristine, in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The compounds of the instant invention are bicyclic or tricyclic amino acids useful in the treatment of epilepsy, faintness attacks, hypokinesia, cranial disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, depression, anxiety, panic, pain, arthritis, neuropathological disorders, sleep disorders, visceral pain disorders, and gastrointestinal disorders. Processes for the preparation of the final products and intermediates useful in the process are included. Pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of the compounds are also included.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula: and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof wherein Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, and R10 have the meanings defined in the specification. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and to the use of said compounds for inhibiting abnormal cell growth in mammals. The compounds of the above formula have activity as farnesyl protein transferase inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel improved process for preparing the (+) enantiomer of N-[4(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenylidene]methanamine by reacting the (+) enantiomer of 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone with monomethylamine and titanium chloride or molecular sieves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula 1 and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof, wherein n is 0 or 1 and R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein. The above compounds of formula 1 are useful in the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders, such as cancer, in mammals. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of formula 1, to methods of inhibiting abnormal cell growth, including cancer, in a mammal by administering the compounds of formula 1 to a mammal requiring such treatment, and to methods of preparing compounds of formula 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein Z1, Z2, X, Q, R1, R2 and R3 are defined as in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds the use of such compounds to treat neurological and gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrimidine-2,4,6-trione metalloproteinase inhibitors of the formula wherein X, Y, Ar1, Z, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the specification, and to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating inflammation, cancer and other disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula 1 and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and solvates thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, and R11 are as defined herein. The above compounds of formula 1 are useful in the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders, such as cancer, in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R10, R11, b, m, n, p and v are as defined herein. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the above compounds and methods of treating hyperproliferative disorders in mammals by administering the above compounds.

Abstract: Compounds are of the formula: and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of formula 1 are potent antibacterial agents that can be used to treat various bacterial infections and disorders related to such infections. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds of formula 1 and to methods of treating bacterial infections by administering the compounds of formula 1. The invention also relates to methods of preparing the compounds of formula 1 and to intermediates useful in such preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method for the preparation of dialkylpyridylboranes by reacting a pyridine Grignard reagent with an alkoxydialkylborane or a trialkylborane. The reaction can be conducted at a temperature ranging from about 0° C. to about 40° C. The pyridine Grignard reagent is preferably prepared in situ by the reaction of a Grignard reagent (RMgX) and a halopyridine in a suitable solvent, such as tetrahydrofuran, followed by the addition of an alkoxydialkylborane or a trialkylborane to form a dialkylpyridylborane.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process for the preparation of the mesylate trihydrate of the compound of formula (I), (1S,2S)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(4-hydroxy-4-phenylpiperidin-1-yl)-1-propanol: The present invention is further directed to a process for the preparation of a (2S)-(+)-compound of formula (II): wherein R1 is a protecting group. In addition, the present invention relates to intermediates useful in said processes.