Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of formula (I) and physiologically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are suitable, e.g., for treating hyperglycemia.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating conditions associated with a chemosensory receptor, including diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic diseases, disorders or conditions by administering a composition comprising a chemosensory receptor ligand. Also provided herein are chemosensory receptor ligand compositions and methods for the preparation thereof for use in the methods of the present invention.

Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular drug delivery systems include a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor therapeutic agent and a polymeric component in the form of an implant, a microparticle, a plurality of implants or microparticles, and combinations thereof. The therapeutic agent is released in a biologically active form, for example, the therapeutic agent may retain its three dimensional structure when released into an eye of a patient, or the therapeutic agent may have an altered three. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions, such as retinal damage, including glaucoma and proliferative vitreoretinopathy among others.

Abstract: A method for treating muscular deterioration is disclosed. Also disclosed are embodiments of a compound, and compositions comprising the compound, for inhibiting muscular deterioriation, including atrophy, dystrophy, and cachexia, such as may result from ventilation.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula I, compositions containing them, and methods of use for the compounds and compositions in the treatment of conditions in which modulation of the JAK pathway or inhibition of JAK kinases, particularly JAK 2 and JAK3, are therapeutically useful.

Abstract: Provided is a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof, which has an AMPA (?-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid) receptor potentiating action. The compound of the present invention is useful as a prophylactic or therapeutic drug for depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the like.

Abstract: Provided is a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof, which has an AMPA (?-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid) receptor potentiating action. The compound of the present invention is useful as a prophylactic or therapeutic drug for depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the like.

Abstract: Provided is a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof, which has an AMPA (?-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid) receptor potentiating action. The compound of the present invention is useful as a prophylactic or therapeutic drug for depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the like.

Abstract: Therapeutic agents that target the alpha3 expressing isozymes of the sodium pump at the peripheral terminals of cough receptors and methods of use thereof to prevent or treat cough are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of compounds with particular activity as inhibitors of the serine-threonine kinase AKT. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising same as well as methods for treating cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to inhibitors of mitotic kinesins, particularly KSP, and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing the inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.

Abstract: It now has been found that oral administration of pharmaceutical agents, including N-methylol transfer agents such as Taurolidine may be used to provide efficacious blood plasma concentration of the agents for treatment of diseases by providing release of the active agent into the duodenum or jejunum of a patient and/or at a pH of about 5.4 to about 6.5. Embodiments of the invention therefore provide oral dosage forms, compositions and methods for administration of pharmaceutical agents to the duodenum or jejunum of a patient, and/or which release at a pH of about 5.4 to about 6.5.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination comprising the N-hydroxy-3-[4-[[[2-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-ethyl]-amino]methyl]phenyl]-2E-2-propenamide; and one or more pharmaceutically active agents; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said combination; methods of treatment comprising said combination; processes for making said combination; and a commercial package comprising said combination.

Abstract: The invention is directed to amides of bicyclic amine compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that are useful in treating infections by hepatitis C virus.

Abstract: The present invention describes [1,2,4]thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful in lowering serum uric acid in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of a [1,2,4]thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) triazamate as insecticidal compound I; and 2) one fungicidal compound II selected from the group of strobilurines in synergistic effective amounts.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein A, X, Y, Z, R1 and R24 are described herein. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of potassium channel function and in the treatment and prevention of arrhythmia, IKur associated disorders, and other disorders mediated by ion channel function.

Abstract: Compositions containing epidithiodioxopiprazines and methods of their use are provided. Epidithiodioxopiprazines can be isolated from natural resources or synthesized de novo. Moreover, epidithiodioxopiprazines, including Verticillin A, are shown to effectively sensitize multiple types of tumor cells to TRAIL-induced apoptosis. In addition, epidithiodioxopiprazines, including Verticillin A, are shown to effectively overcome cancer cell resistance to existing drugs (i.e. Etoposide, Cisplatin, 5-FU and Doxorubicin). Therefore, compositions and methods are provided for use in sensitizing target cancer cells to death receptor- and other anticancer drugs-induced apoptosis. Methods of treating cancer in a subject in need thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hepcidin antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments for the use in the treatment of iron metabolism disorders, such as, in particular, iron deficiency diseases and anemias, in particular anemias in connection with chronic inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Certain imidazoquinolines with a hydroxymethyl or hydroxyethyl substituent at the 2-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, intermediates, methods of making and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for preferentially inducing IFN-? biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzoxathiazine derivatives of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each as defined in the description, to several processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof as insecticides and/or acaricides in combination with further compositions such as penetrants and/or ammonium or phosphonium salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the following formula [I] wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof and an anti-HCV agent and an HCV polymerase inhibitor containing this compound. The compound of the present invention shows an anti-HCV activity based on the HCV polymerase inhibitory activity, and useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of hepatitis C.

Abstract: A compound of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are described herein.

Abstract: Certain imidazoquinolines with a hydroxymethyl or hydroxyethyl substituent at the 2-position, and an aryl or heteroaryl substituent at the 7-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, intermediates, methods of making and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for preferentially inducing IFN-? biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof, which has an AMPA (?-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid) receptor potentiating action. The compound of the present invention is useful as a prophylactic or therapeutic drug for depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the like.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) and salts, preferably pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are provided in which R, R1, R2, Q, m and n have the meanings explained in detail in the description. Also provided are a process for their preparation and the use of these compounds as medicaments, in particular as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: Compounds derived from imidazo[4,5-c][1,2,6]thiadiazine 2,2-dioxides, for use as a drug or pharmaceutical composition for treatment of parasitic diseases, preferably of diseases caused by parasites of the Trypanosoma genus, and more preferably for treatment of the Chagas disease. Furthermore, the invention also relates to the pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of organic compounds, a pharmaceutical composition and a kit of parts comprising said combination of organic compounds and to a method of treatment or prevention of certain conditions or diseases.

Abstract: The invention is directed to [1,2,4]thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide compounds of formula I wherein A is B is and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that are useful in treating infections by hepatitis C virus.

Abstract: The present invention provides MDM2 inhibitor compounds of Formula I, wherein the variables are defined above, which compounds are useful as therapeutic agents, particularly for the treatment of cancers. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions that contain an MDM2 inhibitor.

Abstract: Antagonists of group 1 metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluR) potentiate the effect of positive AMPA receptor modulators on neurotrophin expression, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). The findings described herein suggest a combinatorial approach for drug therapies, using both positive AMPA receptor modulators and mGluR antagonists, to enhance brain neurotrophism.

Abstract: Described is a novel combination therapy for diabetes mellitus type I and/or for obesity and its concomitant and/or secondary diseases or conditions, in particular the metabolic syndrome and/or syndrome X, and/or diabetes mellitus type II, by administering a combination of at least one KATP channel opener as a first active agent and at least one CB1 cannabinoid receptor antagonist as a second active agent. The invention is further directed to such novel combination therapy wherein a dually acting compound with combined KATP channel opening and CB1 antagonistic properties is used.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein m, n, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods for identifying modifiers of chemosensory receptors and their ligands, e.g., by determining whether a test entity is suitable to interact with one or more interacting sites within the Venus flytrap domains of the chemosensory receptors, and modifiers capable of modulating chemosensory receptors and their ligands. The present invention also includes modifiers of chemosensory receptors and their ligands having Formula (I), its subgenus, and specific compounds. Furthermore, the present invention includes ingestible compositions comprising the modifiers of chemosensory receptors and their ligands and methods of using the modifiers of chemosensory receptors and their ligands to enhance the sweet taste of an ingestible composition or treat a condition associated with a chemosensory receptor. In addition, the present invention include processes for preparing the modifiers of chemosensory receptors and their ligands.

Abstract: Tricyclic compounds, protected intermediates thereof, and methods for inhibition of HIV-integrase are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound represented by the general formula (I): a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate of the compound or salt has an A? production inhibitory activity or BACE 1 inhibitory activity, and is thus useful as an agent for treating neurodegenerative diseases caused by A? as typified by Alzheimer's disease. In the formula, ring A represents a C6-14 aryl group or the like; L represents —NR1CO— (wherein RL represents a hydrogen atom or the like) or the like; ring B represents a C6-14 aryl group or the like; X represents a C1-3 alkylene group or the like; Y represents a C1-3 alkylene group or the like; Z represents an oxygen atom or the like; R1 and R2 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or the like; and R3, R4, R5 and R6 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or the like.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of Notch2 inhibitors for producing a medicament for the treatment of tumours, which tumours are characterized by ligand-independent Notch2 fragments.

Abstract: The present invention provides HCV polymerase inhibiting compounds having the formula (I): where R1 is cyclobutyl-N(Ra)—, n is 1, 2, 3 or 4, and at least one R5 is RaSO2N(Rj)alkyl-. In a non-limiting example, a compound of the present invention is N-[(3-{1-[(cyclobutyl)amino]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-3-yl}-1,1-dioxo-1,4-dihydro-1?6-thieno[2,3-e][1,2,4]thiadiazin-7-yl)methyl]methanesulfonamide. The present invention also features compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, stereoisomers or tautomers thereof, and methods of using the same to treat or prevent HCV infection.

Abstract: The invention related to compounds for formula I useful for inhibiting phosphodiesterase-4.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel gamma secretase inhibitors of the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or ester thereof, wherein L1, n, X, Ar, Y, Z, Q, and Q1 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods for inhibiting gamma secretase, methods for treating Alzheimer's disease, methods of treating one or more neurodegenerative diseases, and methods of inhibiting the deposition of amyloid protein (e.g., amyloid beta protein) in, on or around neurological tissue (e.g., the brain) using the compounds of formula 1.0.

Abstract: Condensed-ring aryl compounds of formula (I) and use of the same as a agrochemical for controlling noxious organisms wherein (X)mQ, A, R1, (Y)n and the grouping —W1—W2—W3—W4— are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclic inhibitors of stratum corneum chymotryptic enzyme (SCCE). More particularly, the invention relates to the use of compounds with the formula (I) or (II) for treatment of certain diseases, in particular skin diseases such as pruritus, as well as cancer such as ovarian cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are KCNQ potassium channels modulators of formula (I) wherein ring G1, X, R1, and R2 are as defined in the specification. Compositions comprising such compounds; and methods for treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions are also described.

Abstract: Use of 7-oxa-2-thia-1,5-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-2,2-dione (“cyclotaurolidin”) for the preparation of antimicrobial formulations, in particular antimicrobial solutions for technical or medical purposes and of aqueous lock solutions for catheters and port systems for preventing infections and sepsis of patients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzoxathiazine derivatives of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are each as defined in the description, to several processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof as insecticides and/or acaricides in combination with further compositions such as penetrants and/or ammonium or phosphonium salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spiro-piperidine compound represented by formula (I): wherein R1 represents hydrogen, an aliphatic hydrocarbon group which may have a substituent(s) or a cyclic group which may have a substituent(s); and ring A represents a 5- to 8-membered cyclic group which may have a substituent(s), a salt thereof, an N-oxide thereof, a quaternary ammonium salt thereof or a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof. The compounds represented by formula (I) have chemokine antagonistic action, so that they are useful for prevention and/or treatment of various inflammatory diseases, immune diseases such as autoimmune diseases or allergic diseases, or HIV infection.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, A1, A2, A3, A4, X and Y are as defined herein, are useful as inhibitors of HIV replication.

Abstract: Inhibitors of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) are provided as are pharmaceutical compositions containing such inhibitors as well as the use of such inhibitors and compositions for the treatment of a condition in a mammalian subject characterized by pathology of the IDO-mediated tryptophan metabolic pathway. Such conditions may involve suppression of T-cell mediated immune response or may directly result from depletion of tryptophan or accumulation of a product of tryptophan degradation. Specific disease conditions include cataracts, age-related yellowing in the eye, neurodegenerative disorders, mood disorders, cancer and various bacterial/viral infections. IDO inhibitors of this invention are substituted naphthalene and anthracene diones. Novel compounds of this invention include the following taurine-substituted naphthaquinone structure.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formulae (I) to (VIII), which more particularly include sulfonylurea derivatives, sulfonylthiourea derivatives, sulfonylguanidine derivatives, sulfonylcyanoguanidine derivatives, thioacylsulfonamide derivatives, and acylsulfonamide derivatives which are effective platelet ADP receptor inhibitors. These derivatives may be used in various pharmaceutical compositions, and are particularly effective for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular diseases, particularly those diseases related to thrombosis. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or treating thrombosis in a mammal comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formulae (I) to (VIII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a co-culture method of Sphingomonas sp. bacterial strain and Aspergillus sp. fungus strain, in which the novel Sphingomonas sp. bacterial strain KMK-001 is cultured in a liquid medium and the novel Aspergillus sp. strain KMC-901 separately cultured in another liquid medium is added to the above culture solution, a novel glionitrin biosynthesized therefrom and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the said glionitrin or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt as an active ingredient. The glionitrin herein has strong cytotoxic effect on cancer cells and has antibiotic effect on 10 pathogenic bacteria including the novel Sphingomonas sp. bacterial strain KMK-001, so that it can be effectively applied in antibiotics or anti-cancer agents.