Abstract: The present invention provides for novel compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and co-crystals thereof which have glucagon receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity. The present invention further provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as methods of treating, preventing, delaying the time to onset or reducing the risk for the development or progression of a disease or condition for which one or more glucagon receptor antagonist is indicated, including Type I and II diabetes, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. The present invention also provides for processes of making the compounds of Formula I, including salts and co-crystals thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, including enantiomerically pure forms thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or co-crystals and prodrugs thereof which have glucagon receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity. Further, provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as methods of treating, preventing, delaying the time to onset or reducing the risk for the development or progression of a disease or condition for which one or more glucagon receptor antagonist is indicated, including Type I and II diabetes, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. Moreover, provided herein are methods of making or manufacturing compounds disclosed herein, including enantiomerically pure forms thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or Co-crystals and prodrugs thereof.

Abstract: The invention pertains to use of DGAT-1 inhibitors to treat and/or prevent overweight, obesity and various diseases and disorders associated therewith. Other conditions also can be ameliorated or avoided, such as high postprandial triglycerides or diet-related hypertriglyceridemia, cardiovascular risk associated with excessive triglycerides, and insulin resistance/glucose intolerance in overweight patients, those with diabetes or other glucose metabolic disorders such as Syndrome X and/or polycystic ovary disease. Compounds and compositions suitable for use in the disclosed methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides for novel compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and co-crystals thereof which have glucagon receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity. The present invention further provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as methods of treating, preventing, delaying the time to onset or reducing the risk for the development or progression of a disease or condition for which one or more glucagon receptor antagonist is indicated, including Type I and II diabetes, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. The present invention also provides for processes of making the compounds of Formula I, including salts and co-crystals thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfonic acid containing compounds of formula IB, in which G, R1, R3 and T are as defined in the claims, that bind to thyroid receptors in the liver. Activation of these receptors results in modulation of gene expression of genes regulated by thyroid hormones. The compounds can be used to treat diseases and disorders including metabolic diseases such as obesity, NASH, hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, as well as associated conditions such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, impaired glucose tolerance, metabolic syndrome X and diabetes.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula I or II, wherein R1, R2, B, and V are as defined herein, are Hepatitis C virus NS5b polymerase inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for treating an HCV infection and inhibiting HCV replication.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula I or II wherein R1, R2, B, and V are as defined herein are Hepatitis C virus NS5b polymerase inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for treating an HCV infection and inhibiting HCV replication.

Abstract: This application provides compositions or compounds as disclosed herein that are suitable for treating hepatic viral diseases, such as hepatitis C(HCV).

Abstract: Novel florfenicol compounds having the chemical structure: or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof, or prodrug thereof, wherein R1 is CHCl2, CHClF, CHF2, CHBrCl, CH3, CH2N3, CH2CN, CH(R2)NH2 or CHX1X2; where R2 is H, CH3 or CH2OH, and X1 and X2 are independently selected halogens; and R3 is CH2Cl, CH2F, CHF2, CHCl2 or CH2OH are disclosed. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of bacterial infections in a broad range of patients such as, without limitation, birds, fish, shellfish and mammals.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula I or II wherein R1, R2, B, and V are as defined herein are Hepatitis C virus NS5b polymerase inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for treating an HCV infection and inhibiting HCV replication.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of using phosphate esters of florfenicol (prodrugs) and florfenicol analogs having superior water solubility that are hydrolyzed to florfenicol or the respective florfenicol analog in vivo, upon administration to an animal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to carbocephem ?-lactam antibiotics having the chemical structure: wherein the compounds are useful for the treatment of bacterial infections, in particular those caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus spp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel florfenicol compounds having the chemical structure: wherein the compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of bacterial infections in a broad range of patients such as, without limitation, birds, fish, shellfish and mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel florfenicol compounds having the chemical structure: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cephem prodrug having formula III or formula IV: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R′1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and —C(O)CH(NH2)CH3 and R′2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and an acyl group that is cleaved by an enzyme found in mammals, with the proviso that, when either R′1 or R′2 is hydrogen, the other is not. A, B, L, G, E, and J are each independently nitrogen or carbon such that the respective rings are selected from the group consisting of provided that the group —CH2—S—CH2CH2NHR′2 is attached only to a carbon atom of said heterocyclic group, and Q is selected from the group consisting of nitrogen and —CX, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and chlorine.

Abstract: The present invention includes novel compounds of formula ##STR1## where A, B, D, and E are selected from the group consisting of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur, R.sup.99 is selected from the group consisting of sulfur, SO, SO.sub.2, NH, N-alkyl, oxygen, C.dbd.C (cis or trans), and C.tbd.C, and R.sup.12 is NR.sup.13 R.sup.14, ##STR2## The invention also includes the pharmacologically acceptable salts which exhibit antibiotic activity against a wide spectrum of organisms including organisms which are resistant to .beta.-lactam antibiotics and are useful as antibacterial agents. The invention also relates to novel intermediates useful for making the novel compounds of the present invention and to novel methods for producing the novel compounds and intermediate compounds.

Abstract: The present invention includes novel compounds of formula ##STR1## where R.sup.99 is selected from the group consisting of sulfur, SO, SO.sub.2, NH, N-alkyl, oxygen, C.dbd.C (cis or trans), and C.tbd.C, and R.sup.12 is ##STR2## The invention also includes the pharmacologically acceptable salts which exhibit antibiotic activity against a wide spectrum of organisms including organisms which are resistant to .beta.-lactam antibiotics and are useful as antibacterial agents. The invention also relates to novel intermediates useful for making the novel compounds of the present invention and to novel methods for producing the novel compounds and intermediate compounds.

Abstract: The present invention includes novel compounds of formula ##STR1## where G, H, J, L and M are carbon or nitrogen, R.sup.99 is selected from the group consisting of sulfur, SO, SO.sub.2, NH, N-alkyl, oxygen, C.dbd.C (cis or trans), and C.tbd.C, and R.sup.12 is NR.sup.13 R.sup.14, ##STR2## The invention also includes the pharmacologically acceptable salts which exhibit antibiotic activity against a wide spectrum of organisms including organisms which are resistant to .beta.-lactam antibiotics and are useful as antibacterial agents. The invention also relates to novel intermediates useful for making the novel compounds of the present invention and to novel methods for producing the novel compounds and intermediate compounds.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein a, V, X, Y, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined above, useful in (a) the treatment of myelosuppression including suppression associated with cancer chemotherapy as well as activation of the immune system for the treatment of cancer or (b) prevention and treatment of viral, fungal, bacterial and parasitic infectious diseases.

Abstract: The present invention includes novel compounds of formula where A, B, D, and E are selected from the group consisting of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur, R.sup.99 is selected from the group consisting of sulfur, SO, S0.sub.2, NH, N-alkyl, oxygen, C.dbd.C (cis or trans), and C.tbd.C, and R.sup.12 is NR.sup.13 R.sup.14, ##STR1## The invention also includes the pharmacologically acceptable salts which exhibit antibiotic activity against a wide spectrum of organisms including organisms which are resistant to .beta.-lactam antibiotics and are useful as antibacterial agents. The invention also relates to novel intermediates useful for making the novel compounds of the present invention and to novel methods for producing the novel compounds and intermediate compounds.