Abstract: The invention provides packaged pharmaceutical preparations of Aryl substituted imidazoles, pyrazoles, pyridizines and related compounds of the Formula where the variables are defined herein. Such compounds are ligands of C5a receptors. Preferred compounds of the invention act bind to C5a receptors with high affinity and exhibit neutral antagonist or inverse agonist activity at C5a receptors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. It further relates to the use of such compounds in treating a variety of inflammatory and immune system disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to low molecular weight, non-peptidic, non-peptidomimetic, organic molecules that act as modulators of mammalian complement C5a receptors, preferably ones that act as high affinity C5a receptor ligands and also to such ligands that act as antagonists or inverse agonists of complement C5a receptors. Preferred compounds of the invention possess some or all of the following properties in that they are: 1) multi-aryl in structure, 2) heteroaryl in structure, 3) a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dose can provide a detectable in vitro effect, 4) comprise fewer than four or preferably no amide bonds, and 5) capable of inhibiting leukocyte chemotaxis at nanomolar or sub-nanomolar concentrations. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and the use of such compounds in treating a variety of inflammatory and immune system disorders. Additionally, this invention relates to the use such compounds as probes for the localization of C5a receptors.

Abstract: Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands (especially 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperazines, 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperidines and related compounds), capable of modulating MCH receptor activity, are provided. Such ligands may be used to modulate MCH binding to MCH receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of metabolic, feeding and sexual disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting MCH receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).

Abstract: This invention relates to low molecular weight, non-peptidic, non-peptidomimetic, organic molecules that act as modulators of mammalian complement C5a receptors, preferably ones that act as high affinity C5a receptor ligands and also to such ligands that act as antagonists or inverse agonists of complement C5a receptors. Preferred compounds of the invention possess some or all of the following properties in that they are: 1) multi-aryl in structure, 2) heteroaryl in structure, 3) a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dose can provide a detectable in vitro effect, 4) comprise fewer than four or preferably no amide bonds, and 5) capable of inhibiting leukocyte chemotaxis at nanomolar or sub-nanomolar concentrations. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and the use of such compounds in treating a variety of inflammatory and immune system disorders. Additionally, this invention relates to the use such compounds as probes for the localization of C5a receptors.

Abstract: Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands (especially 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperazines, 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperidines and related compounds), capable of modulating MCH receptor activity, are provided. Such ligands may be used to modulate MCH binding to MCH receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of metabolic, feeding and sexual disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting MCH receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).

Abstract: This invention relates to low molecular weight, non-peptidic, non-peptidomimetic, organic molecules that act as modulators of mammalian complement C5a receptors, preferably ones that act as high affinity C5a receptor ligands and also to such ligands that act as antagonists or inverse agonists of complement C5a receptors. Preferred compounds of the invention possess some or all of the following properties in that they are: 1) multi-aryl in structure, 2) heteroaryl in structure, 3) a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dose can provide a detectable in vitro effect, 4) comprise fewer than four or preferably no amide bonds, and 5) capable of inhibiting leukocyte chemotaxis at nanomolar or sub-nanomolar concentrations. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and the use of such compounds in treating a variety of inflammatory and immune system disorders. Additionally, this invention relates to the use such compounds as probes for the localization of C5a receptors.

Abstract: Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands (especially 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperazines, 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperidines and related compounds), capable of modulating MCH receptor activity, are provided. Such ligands may be used to modulate MCH binding to MCH receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of metabolic, feeding and sexual disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting MCH receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).

Abstract: The invention provides Aryl substituted imidazoles, pyrazoles, pyridizines and related compounds of the Formula 1

Abstract: This invention relates to low molecular weight, non-peptidic, non-peptidomimetic, organic molecules that act as modulators of mammalian complement C5a receptors, preferably ones that act as high affinity C5a receptor ligands and also to such ligands that act as antagonists or inverse agonists of complement C5a receptors, preferably human C5a receptors, Preferred compounds of the invention possess one or more, and preferably two or more, three or more, four or more, or all of the following properties in that they are; 1) multi-aryl in structure (having a plurality of un-fused or fused aryl groups), 2) heteroaryl in structure, 3) orally available in vivo (such that a sub-lethal or preferably a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dose can provide a detectable in vitro effect such as a reduction of C5a-induced neutropenia), 4) comprised of fewer than four, preferably fewer than three, or fewer than two, or no amide bonds, and 5) capable of inhibiting leukocyte chemotaxis at nanomolar concentrations and preferably at

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: Certain aralkyl diazabicycloalkyl compounds are disclosed for treatment of CNS disorders, such as cerebral ischemia, psychosis, and convulsions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein: R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein; R6 is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; and Q represents a substituted azacycloalkylalkyl group, which compounds are useful in treating psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and other central nervous system diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: or the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 R7′ are variables defined herein, which compounds are modulators of Bradykinin B2 receptors. These compounds are therefore useful in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, heart failure, hypertension, Meniere's disease, vaginal inflammation and pain, peripheral circulatory disorders, climacteric disturbance, retinochoroidal circulatory disorders, myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, postmyocardial infarction syndrome, angina pectoris, restenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, ileus, diabetes, diabetic complications, male infertility, glaucoma, pain, asthma, and rhinitis, and for the increase of permeability of the blood-brain barrier or the blood-brain-tumor barrier.

Abstract: Provided are compounds (and pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salt of such compounds) of the formula: in which A and B are C1-C3 alkylene; R1 is C1-C6 alkyl; R2 and R3 are hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; U and V are C1-C6 alkyl or halogen; X, Y and Z are hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, trifluoromethoxy, halogen, or cyano; and W represents up to three substituents which are C1-C6 alkyl, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, trifluoromethoxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, or cyano. These compounds act as modulators of blood glucose levels and are useful for the treatment of diabetes, eating disorders, and obesity. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use of the compounds as pharmaceutical agents are also provided.

Abstract: A compound of formula (IA) or the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4akylthio, hydroxy, 1 amino, mono(C1-C6) alkylamino, di(C1-C6)alkylamino, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy; R6 is hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl; W is nitrogen, COH, or CH; Y and Z independently represent nitrogen or CH; and A represents an alkylene group of from 2-5 carbon atoms optionally substituted with one or more alkyl groups having from one to four carbon atoms. The compounds of the invention demonstrate high affinity and selectivity in binding to the D4 receptor subtype.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein the variables R5, R11, R12, R13, R1, R11, Ar, n, m and L are defined herein. These compounds are useful in treating various neuropsychochological disorders including, for example, schizophrenia, dementia, depression, anxiety, Parkinson-like motor disorders and motion disorders related to the use of neuroleptic agents affective disorders such as schizophrenia and depression as well as certain movement disorders such as Parkinsonism. Furthermore, compounds of this invention may be useful in treating the extrapyramidyl side effects associated with the use of conventional neuroleptic agents. The interaction of 1-(N′-(arylalkylaminoalkyl))aminoisoindole derivatives of the invention with dopamine receptor subtypes is described. This interaction results in the pharmacological activities of these compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: or the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein: Ar represents aryl or heteroaryl; R1 and R2 are the same or different and represent organic or inorganic substituents; R5 is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; W represents CH or nitrogen; X is oxygen or sulfur; and A represents an alkylene group, which compounds bind selectively with high affinity to the dopamine D4 receptor subtype and are therefore of use in treatment of various neuropsychological disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein: A is (un)substituted alkylene; R1 and R2 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, hydroxy, (un)substituted amino, cyano, nitro, sulfonamide, trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy; R3, R4, R5, R6, and R8 are independently hydrogen or alkyl; and X is sulfur, oxygen or NR7 where R8 is defined herein; m is an integer chosen from 0, 1 or 2; and Ar is an aryl or heteroaryl group as further defined herein, which compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of neuropsychological disorders including, but not limited to, schizophrenia, mania, dementia, depression, anxiety, compulsive behavior, substance abuse, Parkinson-like motor disorders and motion disorders related to the use of neuroleptic agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: 1