Abstract: Disclosed are novel gamma secretase inhibitors of the formula. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting gamma-secretase, methods of treating neurodegenerative diseases, and methods of treating Alzheimer's Disease. Also disclosed are processes for preparing alkenes in one reaction step using a mixture of an aldehyde (or ketone) and an alkyl substituted with two electron withdrawing groups, and reacting the mixture with: (a) a sulfonyl halide (e.g., a sulfonyl chloride) and a basic tertiary amine, or, (b) a sulfonyl anhydride and a basic amine, or (c) an aryl-C(O)-halide and a basic tertiary amine, or (d) an aryl-C(O)—O—C(O)-aryl and a basic tertiary amine, or (e) an heteroaryl-C(O)-halide and a basic tertiary amine, or (f) a heteroaryl-C(O)—O—C(O)-heteroaryl and a basic tertiary amine.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel gamma secretase inhibitors of the formula. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting gamma-secretase, methods of treating neurodegenerative diseases, and methods of treating Alzheimer's Disease. Also disclosed are processes for preparing alkenes in one reaction step using a mixture of an aldehyde (or ketone) and an alkyl substituted with two electron withdrawing groups, and reacting the mixture with: (a) a sulfonyl halide (e.g., a sulfonyl chloride) and a basic tertiary amine, or, (b) a sulfonyl anhydride and a basic amine, or (c) an aryl-C(O)-halide and a basic tertiary amine, or (d) an aryl-C(O)—O—C(O)-aryl and a basic tertiary amine, or (e) an heteroaryl-C(O)-halide and a basic tertiary amine, or (f) a heteroaryl-C(O)—O—C(O)-heteroaryl and a basic tertiary amine.

Abstract: This application discloses a novel process to synthesize 3-amino-4-substituted pyrazole derivatives, which may be used, for example, as intermediates to prepare compounds having, for example, pharmaceutical utility.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compounds which have HCV protease inhibitory activity as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds as well as methods of using them to treat disorders associated with the HCV protease.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of Formula 1.0: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: AR.sup.1 represents ##STR2## AR.sup.2 represents ##STR3## or a five-membered heterocyclic aromatic group selected from the group consisting of Formulas I to XII, wherein the substitutable carbon atoms of the five-membered heterocyclic group can optionally be substituted with a group R.sup.1.Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula 1.0.Further disclosed is a method for treating asthma, allergy and inflammation by administering an anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic or anti-inflammatory, respectively, effective amount of a compound of Formula 1.0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of Formula 1.0: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: AR.sup.1 represents ##STR2## AR.sup.2 represents ##STR3## or a five-membered heterocyclic aromatic group selected from the group consisting of Formulas I to XII, wherein the substitutable carbon atoms of the five-membered heterocyclic group can optionally be substituted with a group R.sup.1.Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula 1.0.Further disclosed is a method for treating asthma, allergy and inflammation by administering an anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic or anti-inflammatory, respectively, effective amount of a compound of Formula 1.0.

Abstract: The invention is drawn to bridged bis-aryl carbinol compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein, a, b, c, d, Q, Z, L and R.sup.1 -R.sup.9 are as defined in the specification, their pharmaceutical composition and method of using them in treating asthma, allergy and inflammation.

Abstract: Benzopyrido piperidylidene compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is H, Cl, Br, F or I, which are useful in treating asthma, allergy and/or inflammation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: R is selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, Br, F, and I; T represents C or N with the dotted line attached to T representing a double bond when T is C and being absent when T is N; and X represents O or S with the proviso that T is N when X is O.Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.Further disclosed is a method of treating asthma, allergy and/or inflammation comprising administering to a mammal in need of such treatment an anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic and/or an anti-inflammatory, respectively, effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: Bis-benzo cyclohepta piperidine, piperidylidene and piperazine compounds of the general formula, ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed, which possess anti-allergic and/or anti-inflammatory activity. Methods for preparing and using the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Novel benzopyrido piperidiene, piperidylidene and piperazine compounds of the generalized formula ##STR1## are disclosed as useful for the treatment of asthma, allergy and inflammation. Novel pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for producing the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel compounds and compositions which inhibit SRS-A in mammals are disclosed. Methods for preparing said compounds and compositions and methods for their use for treating allergic reactions, inflammation and for reducing the severity of myocardial infarction resulting from heart attack are disclosed.Useful intermediates for preparing said compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel compounds and compositions which inhibit SRS-A in mammals are disclosed. Methods for preparing said compounds and compositions and methods for their use for treating allergic reactions, inflammation and for reducing the severity of myocardial infarction resulting from heart attack are disclosed.Useful intermediates for preparing said compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Derivatives of 6,11-dihydro-11-(4-piperidylidene)-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof are disclosed, which possess anti-allergic activity, making them effective as anti-allergic compounds. Methods for preparing and using the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Novel compounds and compositions which inhibit SRS--A in mammals are disclosed. Methods for preparing said compounds and compositions and methods for their use for treating allergic reactions, inflammation and for reducing the severity of myocardial infarction resulting from heart attack are disclosed.Useful intermediates for preparing said compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel compounds and compositions which inhibit SRS-A in mammals are disclosed. Methods for preparing said compounds and compositions and methods for their use for treating allergic reactions, inflammation and for reducing the severity of myocardial infarction resulting from heart attack are disclosed.Useful intermediates for preparing said compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are 7- and/or 8-(halo or trifluoromethyl)-substituted-6,11-dihydro-11-(4-piperidylidene)-5H-benzo[5 ,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridines and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which possess antihistaminic properties with substantially no sedative properties. Methods for preparing and using the compounds and salts are described.