Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclic sulfone moiety-containing hydroxyethylamine protease inhibitor compounds and pharmaceutical or method of use therefor, particularly as an inhibitor of HIV protease.

Abstract: A class of pyrazole derivatives is described for use in treating p38 kinase mediated disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula IA wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: Treatment with a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor and a leukotriene B4 receptor antagonist is described as being useful in reducing recipient rejection of transplanted organs and for treatment of autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: A process for the qualitative preparation of 3-haloalkyl-1H-pyrazoles suitable for efficient, high payload commercial application.

Abstract: A steroid comprising a 17-spirolactone or corresponding open lactone structure is obtained by carbonylation of a 17-alkenyl or 17-alkynyl substrate. A 17-alkenyl intermediate may be prepared by semi-hydrogenation of a 17-alkynyl group. Multiple reaction schemes are disclosed for preparation of a 3-keto-9,11-epoxy-17-spirolactone steroid such as eplerenone. Novel intermediates are also disclosed, as well as steps for forming such novel intermediates, or converting them to further intermediates or products, by semi-hydrogenation, carbonylation, 6,7-dehydrogenation, furylation or other transformations or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one pharmaceutically acceptable bismuth-containing compound, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable non-clay-derived suspending agent, and water. The suspension exhibits reduced upward pH drift by comparison with an otherwise similar suspension which comprises a clay-derived suspending agent. Such compositions are useful in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and/or disorders.

Abstract: Multiple novel keto-substituted intermediates are provided for the synthesis of epoxymexrenone, useful as an Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist.

Abstract: There is provided a pharmaceutical composition suitable for topical administration to an eye, the composition comprising (a) a pharmacologically effective concentration of an active agent and (b) a combination of at least two ophthalmically compatible polymers comprising a novel gum system. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, the compositions increase the retention time of the active agent in the eye, when compared to compositions with other gums or gum systems.

Abstract: This invention is directed generally to proteinase (also known as “protease”) inhibitors, and, more particularly, to piperidinyl- and piperazinyl-sulfonylmethyl hydroxamic acids that, inter alia, inhibit matrix metalloproteinase (also known as “matrix metalloprotease” or “MMP”) activity and/or aggrecanase activity. Such hydroxamic acids generally correspond in structure to the following formula: (wherein A1, A2, Y, E1, E2, E3, and Rx are as defined in this specification), and further include salts of such compounds. This invention also is directed to compositions of such hydroxamic acids, intermediates for the syntheses of such hydroxamic acids, methods for making such hydroxamic acids, and methods for treating conditions (particularly pathological conditions) associated with MMP activity and/or aggrecanase activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I), and methods of selectively antagonizing the ???3 and/or the ???5 integrin without significantly antagonizing the IIb/IIIa integrin.

Abstract: A method for identifying and quantifying peptides resulting from enzyme cleavage of collagen type II by mass spectrometric analysis to detect characteristic peptide fragments of a carboxy-terminus having known mass to charge ratios to identify the peptide having that carboxy-terminus. Identification and quantification of the peptides in a biological sample is used to assess activity of proteolytic enzymes in diseases or physiological conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and to assess the efficacy of enzyme blocking agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the Formula I, and methods of selectively inhibiting or antagonizing the ?v?3 and/or the ?v?5 integrin without significantly inhibiting the ?v?6 integrin.

Abstract: Intermediates in the preparation of 9,11-epoxy steroids are disclosed. Particularly, disclosed are 11,12-epoxy steroid, 4,5-9,11-diepoxy steroid and 12-keto steroid intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention involves a novel crystal form of 17?-hydroxy-7?-(5?-methyl-2?-furyl)-pregna-4,9(11)-dien-3-one-21-carboxylic acid, ?-lactone, having the formula which is an intermediate useful in preparation of an important pharmaceutical, eplerenone.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are defined herein. These compounds are useful for treating diseases and conditions caused or exacerbated by unregulated p38 MAP Kinase and/or TNF activity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods of preparing the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A class of benzopyran, derivatives is described for use in treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I? wherein X, A1, A2, A3, A4, R, R?, R1 and R2 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, and prodrugs thereof, compositions and methods useful for preventing and treating thrombotic conditions in mammals. The compounds of the present invention, and prodrugs thereof, selectively inhibit certain proteases of the coagulation cascade.

Abstract: Method of making an alpha-amino acid compound having the structure of Formula 32: comprising treating under hydrolyzing conditions a hydantoin compound having the structure of Formula 33: where the substituents are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the formula (I) or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt, prodrug or ester thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the formula (I), and methods of selectively inhibiting or antagonizing ?v?3 integrin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of polyethylene glycol carbonate active esters useful for the PEGylation of biological active and pharmaceutically useful peptides and proteins. The invention involves the use of activated carbonate and oxalate esters in the formation of polyethylene glycol mixed carbonate active esters that then react with a linker or directly with a target peptide or protein.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dewatering an aqueous coal slurry includes imparting high shear forces to the aqueous coal slurry in the presence of a peptizing agent to render coal particles hydrophobic by stripping clay from the coal particles and peptizing the clay in the aqueous medium of the slurry. The slurry is separating to recover coal particles and the aqueous medium is draining medium from the hydrophobic surface of the coal particles.