Abstract: The instant invention provides compounds of formula I which are 5-lipoxygenase activating protein inhibitors. Compounds of formula I are useful as anti-atherosclerotic, anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective agents.

Abstract: The instant invention provides compounds of formula: (I) which are 5-lipoxygenase activating protein inhibitors: formula (I). Compounds of formula (I) are useful as anti-atherosclerotic, anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and cyto-protective agents.

Abstract: This invention encompasses a method for treating a prostaglandin E mediated disease or condition comprising administering to a mammalian patient in need of such treatment a compound of Formula (A) in an amount that is effective to treat the prostaglandin E mediated disease or condition

Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors useful in the treatment of asthma and inflammation and useful for the enhancement of cognition

Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are phosphodiesterrase 4 inhibitors useful in the treatment of asthma and inflammation and useful for the enhancement of cognition.

Abstract: 8-(biaryl) quinolines wherein the bi-aryl group at the 8-position is in a meta relationship to the quinoline group, are PDE4 inhibitors useful in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, eosinophilic granuloma, psoriasis and other benign or malignant proliferative skin diseases, endotoxic shock, laminitis in horses, colic in horses, septic shock, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, reperfusion injury of the myocardium and brain, inflammatory arthritis, chronic glomerulonephritis, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, adult respiratory distress syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in animals, diabetes insipidus, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, arterial restenosis, ortherosclerosis, atherosclerosis, neurogenic inflammation, pain, cough, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, transplant rejection, graft versus host disease, hypersecretion of gastric acid, bacterial, fungal induced sepsis, viral induced sepsis, fungal induced

Abstract: The instant invention provides compounds of formula: (I) which are 5-lipoxygenase activating protein inhibitors: formula (I). Compounds of formula (I) are useful as anti-atherosclerotic, anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and cyto-protective agents.

Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors useful in the treatment of asthma and inflammation and useful for the enhancement of cognition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of enhancing cognition in a healthy subject comprising administering a safe cognition enhancing amount of a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor. In particular, this invention is directed to a method of enhancing memory, learning, retention, recall, awareness and judgement in health subjects comprising administering a safe and effective amount of a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor.

Abstract: 8-(biaryl) quinolines wherein the bi-aryl group at the 8-position is in a meta relationship to the quinoline group, are PDE4 inhibitors useful in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, eosinophilic granuloma, psoriasis and other benign or malignant proliferative skin diseases, endotoxic shock, laminitis in horses, colic in horses, septic shock, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, reperfusion injury of the myocardium and brain, inflammatory arthritis, chronic glomerulonephritis, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, adult respiratory distress syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in animals, diabetes insipidus, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, arterial restenosis, ortherosclerosis, atherosclerosis, neurogenic inflammation, pain, cough, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, transplant rejection, graft versus host disease, hypersecretion of gastric acid, bacterial, fungal induced sepsis, viral induced sepsis, fungal induced

Abstract: This invention encompasses a method for treating a prostaglandin E mediated disease or condition comprising administering to a mammalian patient in need of such treatment a compound of Formula (A) in an amount that is effective to treat the prostaglandin E mediated disease or condition.

Abstract: 8-arylquinolines of formula (I) wherein the aryl group at the 8-position contains a meta two atom bridge to an optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl group, are PDE4 inhibitors useful to treat asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, arthritis, respiratory distress syndrome, allergic rhinitis, neurogenic inflammation, pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and other diseases. R1-R7 and Ar are as in claim 1.

Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are phosphodiesterrase 4 inhibitors useful in the treatment of asthma and inflammation and useful for the enhancement of cognition.

Abstract: 8-arylquinolines of formula (I) wherein the aryl group at the 8-position contains a meta two atom bridge to an optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl group, are PDE4 inhibitors useful to treat asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, arthritis, respiratory distress syndrome, allergic rhinitis, neurogenic inflammation, pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and other diseases. R1-R7 and Ar are as in claim 1.

Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are phosphodiesterrase 4 inhibitors useful in the treatment of asthma and inflammation.

Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): 1

Abstract: A PDE4 inhibiting compound is represented by

Abstract: Novel substituted 8-arylquinolines, wherein the aryl group at the 8-position contains a substituent substituted-alkenyl group, are PDE4 inhibitors.

Abstract: Novel substituted 8-arylquinolines, wherein the aryl group at the 8-position contains a substituent substituted-alkenyl group, are PDE4 inhibitors.

Abstract: A PDE4 inhibiting compound is represented by 1