Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl group, an optionally substituted C7-C14 aralkyl group and —C(?O)Rx; Rx represents an optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl group, an optionally substituted aryl group, an optionally substituted heteroaryl group, an optionally substituted C1-C6 alkoxy group or —NReRf; Ar1 represents an optionally substituted aromatic carbocyclic ring or an optionally mono-substituted aromatic heterocyclic ring; Q represents —(CH2)m-(L)p- or -(L)p-(CH2)m—; m represents an integer selected from 0 to 2, n represents an integer selected from 1 and 2, and p represents an integer selected from 0 and 1; L represents —O—, —S— or —NR5—; and A represents an optionally substituted aryl group or an optionally substituted heteroaryl group, a prodrug thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as a pharmaceutical preparation or pharmaceutical co

Abstract: The invention provides a glucitol derivative having the function of reducing a blood sugar level and having preferable properties required of medicines, such as long-lasting drug activity; and a medicinal composition for use in the prevention or treatment of diseases attributable to hyperglycemia, such as diabetes, complications of diabetes, and obesity. The derivative is a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein m is an integer selected among 1-3; R1 to R4 each independently is optionally substituted alkyl, etc.; Ar1 is optionally substituted naphthyl; and A is optionally substituted heteroaryl, a prodrug of the compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of either. Also provided are a medicine, a medicinal composition, and the like each containing the compound.

Abstract: A cyclohexane derivative having the function of reducing a blood sugar level and having preferable properties required of medicines, such as long-lasting drug activity, metabolic stability, and safety; and a medicinal composition for use in the prevention or treatment of diseases attributable to hyperglycemia, such as diabetes, e.g., insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1 diabetes) or noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2 diabetes), complications of diabetes, and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds (I), their prodrugs, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds useful in treating certain metabolic diseases and diseases modulated by the inhibition of the enzyme malonyl-coenzyme A decarboxylase (malonyl-CoA decarboxylase, MCD). In particular, the invention relates to compounds and compositions and the methods for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, acidosis, cancers, and obesity through the inhibition of malonyl-coenzyme A decarboxylase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds (I), their prodrugs, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds useful in treating certain metabolic diseases and diseases modulated by the inhibition of the enzyme malonyl-coenzyme A decarboxylase (malonyl-CoA decarboxylase, MCD). In particular, the invention relates to compounds and compositions and the methods for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, acidosis, cancers, and obesity through the inhibition of malonyl-coenzyme A decarboxylase.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound consisting of a moiety and a group chemically bonded to said moiety, wherein said moiety contains a compound having low activity following oral administration or its parent scaffold and said group has the following general formula (1): in which R1 represents a hydrogen atom, etc., R2 represents a C1–C7 halogenoalkyl group, etc., m represents an integer of 2 to 14, and n represents an integer of 2 to 7, or enantiomers of the compound, or hydrates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compound or enantiomers thereof. The above compound is advantageous in pharmaceutical use because the group of general formula (1) allows compounds such as anti-estrogenic ones to show a significantly increased activity following oral administration when attached to the parent scaffolds of the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel benzopyran or thiobenzopyran derivative represented by formula (1): pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof, in which X, R1, R2, R3, R4 and A are defined as described in the specification, and to a process for preparation thereof and a pharmaceutical composition having anti-estrogenic activity which contains the compound (1) as an active component.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound consisting of a moiety and a group chemically bonded to said moiety, wherein said moiety contains a compound having low activity following oral administration or its parent scaffold and said group has the following general formula (1): in which R1 represents a hydrogen atom, etc., R2 represents a C1-C7 halogenoalkyl group, etc., m represents an integer of 2 to 14, and n represents an integer of 2 to 7, or enantiomers of the compound, or hydrates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compound or enantiomers thereof. The above compound is advantageous in pharmaceutical use because the group of general formula (1) allows compounds such as anti-estrogenic ones to show a significantly increased activity following oral administration when attached to the parent scaffolds of the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel benzopyran or thiobenzopyran derivative represented by formula (1): pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof, in which X, R1, R2, R3, R4 and A are defined as described in the specification, and to a process for preparation thereof and a pharmaceutical composition having anti-estrogenic activity which contains the compound (1) as an active component.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound consisting of a moiety and a group chemically bonded to said moiety, wherein said moiety contains a compound having low activity following oral administration or its parent scaffold and said group has the following general formula (1): in which R1 represents a hydrogen atom, etc., R2 represents a C1-C7 halogenoalkyl group, etc., m represents an integer of 2 to 14, and n represents an integer of 2 to 7, or enantiomers of the compound, or hydrates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compound or enantiomers thereof. The above compound is advantageous in pharmaceutical use because the group of general formula (1) allows compounds such as anti-estrogenic ones to show a significantly increased activity following oral administration when attached to the parent scaffolds of the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treatment of certain metabolic diseases, and to the use of compounds and their prodrugs, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds useful in treating such diseases. In particular, the invention relates to the use of compounds and compositions for treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers, acidosis, and obesity through the inhibition of malonyl-CoA decarboxylase (MCD). These compounds have the following formulae: (I) and (II) Wherein Y, C, R1, R2, R6, and R7 are defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds (I), their prodrugs, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds useful in treating certain metabolic diseases and diseases modulated by the inhibition of the enzyme malonyl-coenzyme A decarboxylase (malonyl-CoA decarboxylase, MCD). In particular, the invention relates to compounds and compositions and the methods for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, acidosis, cancers, and obesity through the inhibition of malonyl-coenzyme A decarboxylase.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel benzopyran compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and stereoisomers thereof where the benzopyran compounds of the invention are compounds according to Formula I: The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions which possess anti-estrogenic activity and comprise at least one benzopyran compound of the invention and a method of treating breast cancer by administration of an effective amount of a benzopyran compound provided by the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention includes a compound having the following general formula (1): in which x represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, m represents an integer of 2 to 14, and n represents an integer of 2 to 7, or hydrates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compound of general formula (1) is advantageous in pharmaceutical use because of its far superior anti-estrogenic activity over the corresponding racemic mixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound consisting of a moiety and a group chemically bonded to said moiety, wherein said moiety contains a compound having low activity following oral administration or its parent scaffold and said group has the following general formula (1): 1

Abstract: The present invention includes a compound having the following general formula (1): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound consisting of a moiety and a group chemically bonded to said moiety, wherein said moiety contains a compound having low activity following oral administration or its parent scaffold and said group has the following general formula (1): 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal salts of 3-methyl-chromane or thiochromane derivatives, stereoisomers or hydrates thereof, and an anti-estrogenic pharmaceutical composition which comprises the above compound as an active component and exhibits a highly improved solubility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-methyl-chromane or thiochromane derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, stereoisomers or hydrates thereof, and an anti-estrogenic pharmaceutical composition which comprises the above compound as an active component.

Abstract: A compound having the following general formula (1): in which R1 represents an ethyl group, etc.; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; R3 represents a C1-C5 perhalogenoalkyl group, etc.; each of R4 and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; m represents an integer of 2 to 14; and n represents an integer of 2 to 7; or an enantiomer of the compound, or a hydrate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound or its enantiomer is advantageous in pharmaceutical use because of its anti-estrogenic activity.