Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, which inhibit the poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARP) and therefore are useful for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions related to PARP. The present invention also discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I), and methods of using such compounds to inhibit PARP enzymes, and to treat diseases, disorders, and conditions related to PARP.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I), which can modulate the activity of protein kinases. The invention also relates to a composition containing a compound of formula (I), and a method for synthesizing and using such compound for preventing or treating ALK or cMet mediated disorders or conditions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, which inhibit the poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARP) and therefore are useful for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions related to PARP. The present invention also discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I), and methods of using such compounds to inhibit PARP enzymes, and to treat diseases, disorders, and conditions related to PARP.

Abstract: A method is provided for preventing, inhibiting or treating diseases or disorders associated with metabolism dysfunction or which are dependent upon the expression of a T3 regulated gene, wherein a compound as described in the general formula I below is administered in a therapeutically effective amount:

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I), which can modulate the activity of protein kinases. The invention also relates to a composition containing a compound of formula (I), and a method for synthesizing and using such compound for preventing or treating ALK or cMet mediated disorders or conditions.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), are provided where T is CHO, COR8, or C(OH)R1R2; R1 and R2 are hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, CF3, optionally substituted alkenyl, or optionally substituted alkynyl; R3 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl; R4 is (CF3)nalkyl, (CF3)n(substitutedalkyl), (CF3)nalkylphenyl, (CF3)nalkyl(substitutedphenyl), or (F)ncycloalkyl; n=1-3; R5 is hydrogen, halogen, CF3, diene fused to Y when Y=C, or substituted diene fused to Y when Y=C; W, Y and Z are C, CR6 or N where at least one of W, Y or Z are C; R6 is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted lower alkyl; X is O, S, SO2, or NR7; R7 is hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted benzyl, or optionally substituted phenyl; and R8 is lower alkyl, CF3, or optionally substituted phenyl. Methods of preparing and using these compounds for inhibiting beta amyloid production and for treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and Down's syndrome are also described.

Abstract: Thyroid receptor ligands are provided which have the general formula I wherein: R1 is R2 and R3 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 5 carbons, provided that at least one of R2 and R3 is other than hydrogen; R4 is R5 and R6 are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, aryl, heteroaryl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), are provided where T is CHO, COR8, or C(OH)R1R2; R1 and R2 are hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, CF3, optionally substituted alkenyl, or optionally substituted alkynyl; R3 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl; R4 is (CF3)nalkyl, (CF3)n(substitutedalkyl), (CF3)nalkylphenyl, (CF3)nalkyl(substitutedphenyl), or (F)ncycloalkyl; n=1-3; R5 is hydrogen, halogen, CF3, diene fused to Y when Y=C, or substituted diene fused to Y when Y=C; W, Y and Z are C, CR6 or N where at least one of W, Y or Z are C; R6 is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted lower alkyl; X is O, S, SO2, or NR7; R7 is hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted benzyl, or optionally substituted phenyl; and R8 is lower alkyl, CF3, or optionally substituted phenyl. Methods of preparing and using these compounds for inhibiting beta amyloid production and for treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and Down's syndrome are also described.

Abstract: Thyroid receptor ligands are provided which have the general formula I wherein: R1 is R2 and R3 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 5 carbons, provided that at least one of R2 and R3 is other than hydrogen; R4 is R5 and R6 are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, aryl, heteroaryl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or heteroaralkyl.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), are provided where T is CHO, COR8, or C(OH)R1R2; R1 and R2 are hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, CF3, optionally substituted alkenyl, or optionally substituted alkynyl; R3 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl; R4 is (CF3)nalkyl, (CF3)n(substituted alkyl), (CF3)nalkylphenyl, (CF3)nalkyl(substituted phenyl), or (F)ncycloalkyl; n=1-3; R5 is hydrogen, halogen, CF3, diene fused to Y when Y?C, or substituted diene fused to Y when Y?C; W, Y and Z are C, CR6 or N where at least one of W, Y or Z are C; R6 is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted lower alkyl; X is O, S, SO2, or NR7; R7 is hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted benzyl, or optionally substituted phenyl; and R8 is lower alkyl, CF3, or optionally substituted phenyl. Methods of preparing and using these compounds for inhibiting beta amyloid production and for treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and Down's syndrome are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-amino chromane derivatives; to compositions containing such compounds; to methods of synthesizing such compounds; and to methods of using such compounds and compositions containing such compounds in the treatment of serotonin disorders, such as depression and anxiety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula: or an enantiomer, diastereomer, tautomer, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, useful as modulators of 5-HT1A receptor activity and/or serotonin reuptake. These compounds are useful in treating nervous system disorders, such as anxiety-related disorders, cognition-related disorders, depression, schizophrenia, or sexual dysfunction and related illnesses.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), are provided where T is CHO, CON, or C(OH)R1R2; R1 and R2 are hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, CF3, optionally substituted alkenyl, or optionally substituted alkynyl; R3 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl; R4 is (CF3)nalkyl, (CF3)n(substitutedalkyl), (CF3)nalkylphenyl, (CF3)nalkyl(substitutedphenyl), or (F)ncycloalkyl; n=1-3; R5 is hydrogen, halogen, CF3, diene fused to Y when Y?C, or substituted diene fused to Y when Y?C; W, Y and Z are C, CR6 or N where at least one of W, Y or Z are C; R6 is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted lower alkyl; X is O, S, SO2, or NR7; R7 is hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted benzyl, or optionally substituted phenyl; and R8 is lower alkyl, CF3, or optionally substituted phenyl. Methods of preparing and using these compounds for inhibiting beta amyloid production and for treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and Down's syndrome are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), are provided where T is CHO, COR8, or C(OH)R1R2; R1 and R2 are hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, CF3, optionally substituted alkenyl, or optionally substituted alkynyl; R3 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl; R4 is (CF3)nalkyl, (CF3)n(substitutedalkyl), (CF3)nalkylphenyl, (CF3)nalkyl(substitutedphenyl), or (F)ncycloalkyl; n=1-3; R5 is hydrogen, halogen, CF3, diene fused to Y when Y?C, or substituted diene fused to Y when Y?C; W, Y and Z are C, CR6 or N where at least one of W, Y or Z are C; R6 is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted lower alkyl; X is O, S, SO2, or NR7; R7 is hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted benzyl, or optionally substituted phenyl; and R8 is lower alkyl, CF3, or optionally substituted phenyl. Methods of preparing and using these compounds for inhibiting beta amyloid production and for treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and Down's syndrome are also described.

Abstract: New thyroid receptor ligands are provided which have general formula (I) in which: n is an integer from 0 to 4; R1 is halogen, trifluoromethyl, or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbons; R2 and R3 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 5 carbons, at least one of R2 and R3 being other than hydrogen; R4 is a carboxylic acid amide (CONR?R?) or an acylsulphonamide (CONHSO2R?) derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and all stereolsom thereof; or when n is equal to or greater than one, R4 may be heteroaromatic moiety which may be substituted or unsubstituted, or an amine (NR?R?). R5 is hydrogen or an acyl (such as acetyl or benzoyl) or other group capable of bioconversion to generate the free phenol structure (wherein R5—H).

Abstract: Compounds having the formula, enantiomers, diastereomers, solvates and salts thereof, where R1, R2, R3, R4, A, X, and J are described herein, are inhibitors of calcium channel function, and are useful in treating calcium channel-dependent disorders, including hypertension.

Abstract: New thyroid receptor ligands are provided which have the general formula in which: X is —O—, —S—, —CH2—, —CO—, or —NH—; Y is —(CH2)n— where n is an integer from 1 to 5, or cis- or trans-ethylene; R1 is halogen, trifluoromethyl, or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbons; R2 and R3 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbons, at least one of R2 and R3 being other than hydrogen; R4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R6 is carboxylic acid, or esters or prodrugs; R7 is hydrogen or an alkanoyl or an aroyl. In addition, a method is provided for preventing, inhibiting or treating a disease associated with metabolism dysfunction or which is dependent upon the expression of a T3 regulated gene, wherein a compound as described above is administered in a therapeutically effective amount.

Abstract: New thyroid receptor ligands are provided which have general formula (I) in which: n is an integer from 0 to 4; R1 is halogen, trifluoromethyl, or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbons; R2 and R3 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 5 carbons, at least one of R2 and R3 being other than hydrogen; R4 is a carboxylic acid amide (CONR?R?) or an acylsulphonamide (CONHSO2R?) derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and all stereoisomers thereof; or when n is equal to or greater than one, R4 may be a heteroaromatic moiety which may be substituted or unsubstituted, or an amine (NR?R?). R5 is hydrogen or an acyl (such as acetyl or benzoyl) or other group capable of bioconversion to generate the free phenol structure (wherein R5=H).

Abstract: New thyroid receptor ligands are provided which have general formula (I) in which: n is an integer from 0 to 4; R1 is halogen, trifluoromethyl, or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 7 carbons; R2 and R3 are the same or differential hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons or cycloalkyl of 3 to 5 carbons, at least one of R2 and R3 being other than hydrogen; R4 is a carboxylic acid thereof; or when n is equal to or greater than one, R4 may be heteroaromatic moiety which may be substituted or unsubstituted, or an amine (NR?R?). R5 is hydrogen or an acyl (such as acetyl or benzoyl) or other group capable of bioconversion to generate the free phenol structure (wherein R5—H). In addition, a method is provided for preventing, inhibiting or treating a disease associated with metabolism dysfunction or which is dependant upon the expression of a T3 regulated gene, wherein a compound as described above is administered in a therapeutically effective amount.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula, enantiomers, diastereomers, solvates and salts thereof, where R1, R2, R3, R4, A, X, and J are described herein, are inhibitors of calcium channel function, and are useful in treating calcium channel-dependent disorders, including hypertension.