Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula wherein X, Y, Z, R1, R2 and R3 are as described herein and enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 or Bcl-xL proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which are expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of chemical formula 1 and having CCR2 (chemokine receptor 2) antagonistic effects, and salts or isomers thereof. These compounds are very useful for treating, preventing, or relieving rheumatoid arthritis, arteriosclerosis, multiple sclerosis, asthma, and various diseases related to CCR2. wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 is the same as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in the claims, including pharmaceutical compositions thereof and for their use in the treatment and/or prevention and/or amelioration of one or more symptoms of disease or disorders related to the activity of FXR. The invention is also directed to intermediates and to a method of preparation of compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: To find a therapeutic and/or prophylactic agent for gastrointestinal disorders and so on, the agent having excellent activity and high safety. A compound represented by the following general formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. In the formula, A represents an optionally substituted phenylene group; B represents an optionally substituted 4- to 10-membered heterocyclic group, an optionally substituted C6-C10 aryl group, or an optionally substituted C3-C10 cycloalkyl group; R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C3 alkyl group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C3 alkyl group; R3 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C3-C10 cycloalkyl group, a C1-C3 alkoxy C1-C3 alkyl group, or a C1-C3 hydroxyalkyl group; R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, or a halogen atom; n represents an integer of 1 to 4; and X represents methylene, —O—, —NH—, —N(C1-C3 alkyl)-, —C(?O)—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O2)—, or a single bond.

Abstract: In some embodiments, this invention pertains to active esters of N-substituted piperazine acetic acid, including isotopically enriched versions thereof. In some embodiments, this invention pertains to methods for the preparation of active esters of N-substituted piperazine acetic acid, including isotopically enriched versions thereof.

Abstract: Chemical compounds that disrupt retroviral assembly and maturation are presented herein. More particularly, this disclosure provides small molecule compounds that disrupt the formation and maturation of virus particles and methods of using such small molecules to treat HIV-1 infection.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula wherein X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as described herein and enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: A compound represented by formula (I) and the pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof are disclosed, wherein, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and Ar are defined as those in the specification.

Abstract: Pyrrolidinone carboxamide compounds are provided that are useful for inhibiting the binding of ligands to the ChemR23 receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of HCV replication of formula (I), the N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts, the quaternary amines and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein R1; R3; and R4 have the meaning defined in the claims. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in HCV therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein A1 to A3 and R1 to R3 are defined as in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidine and -piperazine derivatives of the formula (I), in which the symbols have the meanings given in the description and agrochemically active salts thereof and their use for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi and also processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Aniline compounds are provided which bind to CCR(4) and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, graft rejection and cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as Chemokine Receptor antagonists. Compounds of general formula I are provided: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compounds and compositions for the inhibition of Chemokine Receptors and also for the treatment of various diseases, conditions, or disorders, including acute or chronic inflammatory disease, cancer or osteolytic bone disorders.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method of inhibiting, suppressing or preventing retroviral infection in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more of the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that interact with glucokinase regulatory protein. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of treating type 2 diabetes, and other diseases and/or conditions where glucokinase regulatory protein is involved using the compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclylamide-substituted thiazoles, pyrroles and thiophenes and processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for the use as antiviral agents, especially against cytomegaloviruses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, Ar and n are as defined herein and pharmaceutically active salts, racemic mixtures, enantiomers, optical isomers or tautomeric forms thereof. The compounds can be used for the treatment of depression, anxiety or schizophrenia.

Abstract: Novel N-alkyl substituted piperazines have been discovered, which are useful as insecticides or fungicides. Such compounds are of Formula (I) wherein X, Y, R1 and R2 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, are disclosed as ROR?t modulators that have a formula represented by the following: and wherein n1, n2, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as described herein. These compounds may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and graft-versus-host disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), useful for treating disorders mediated by the 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor IB (5-HT1B), e.g. vascular disorders, cancer and CNS disorders. The invention also provides methods of treating such disorders, and compounds and compositions etc. for their treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein R1; R2; R3; R4; R5, R13, R16, X and M have the meanings indicated in the claims. The compounds of formula I are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They exhibit a strong anti-thrombotic effect and are suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of cardio-vascular disorders like thromboembolic diseases or restenoses. They are reversible inhibitors of the blood clotting enzymes factor Xa (FXa) and thrombin and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activity of factor Xa and/or thrombin are present or for the cure or prevention of which an inhibition of factor Xa and thrombin are intended. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula I, their use, in particular as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.

Abstract: Provided are a novel low-molecular-weight compound that suppresses production of induction type MMPs, particularly MMP-9, rather than production of hemostatic type MMP-2, as well as a prophylactic/therapeutic drug for autoimmune diseases or osteoarthritis. An amide derivative represented by the following formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions comprising compounds useful in the treatment of cancer are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the crystal structure of the serine protease kallikrein 7 and to the use of this crystal structure in drug discovery. The present invention also relates to compounds binding specifically to this active site of kallikrein 7.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I is set forth, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein Het is a 5 or 6-membered heterocycle with —N, —O, or —S adjacent to the —Ar substituent or adjacent to the point of attachment for the —Ar substituent; Ar is aryl or heteroaryl; R is —CH3, —CH2F, or —CH?CH2; W is —NO2, —Cl, —Br, —CHO, —CH?CH2, or —CN; X is —Cl, —CH3, or —CN; Y is —CH or —N; and Z is C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl, OR1, or NHR1, wherein R1 is selected from the group of H, aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6 alkyl and C3-C6 cycloalkyl. This compound is useful in compositions for the prevention and treatment of influenza virus.

Abstract: Novel benzamide derivatives of formula (I) wherein W1, W2, R1 to R7, R8, X and Y have the meaning according to the claims, are positive allosteric modulators of the FSH receptor, and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of fertility disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein R1 is R is —C(O)—N(R27)(R28) or and the remaining variables are as defined in the specification. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I. Also disclosed are methods of treating cognitive or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating cognitive or neurodegenerative diseases comprising the compounds of formula I in combination with a ?-secretase inhibitor other than those of formula I, an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, a gamma-secretase inhibitor, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist, a cholinesterase inhibitor or an anti-amyloid antibody.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to compounds with physiological effects, such as the activation of hematopoietic growth factor receptors. The present embodiments also relate to use of the compounds to treat a variety of conditions, diseases and ailments such as hematopoietic conditions and disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-benzyl,N?-arylcarbonylpiperazine derivatives having the general formula I to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and to the use of a these N-benzyl,N?-arylcarbonylpiperazine derivatives for the manufacture of a medicament for treating or preventing atherosclerosis and related disorders associated with cholesterol and bile acids transport and metabolism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the crystal structure of the serine protease kallikrein 7 and to the use of this crystal structure in drug discovery. The present invention also relates to compounds binding specifically to this active site of kallikrein 7.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having formula 3 as well as the synthesis, intermediates and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound having a good agonistic activity to melanocortin receptor, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or isomer thereof, and an agonistic composition for melanocortin receptor comprising the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I is set forth, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein Het is a 5 or 6-membered heterocycle with —N, —O, or —S adjacent to the —Ar substituent or adjacent to the point of attachment for the —Ar substituent; Ar is aryl or heteroaryl; R is —CH3, —CH2F, —CHF2 or —CH?CH2; V is —H, —CH3 or ?O; W is —NO2, —Cl, —Br, —CH2OH, or —CN; X is —Cl, —Br, —F, —CH3, —OCH3, or —CN; Y is —CH or —N; and Z is —CH or —N. This compound is useful in compositions for the prevention and treatment of influenza virus.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: their use as H3 antagonists/inverse agonists, processes for their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a 3-(amido or sulphamido)-4-(4-substituted-azinyl)benzamide or benzsulphonamide compound as defined herein. The 3-(amido or sulphamido)-(4-substituted-azinyl)benzamide or benzsulphonamide compound is useful as a inhibitor of the chemokine receptor CxCR3, and for preventing or treating a CxCR3 chemokine receptor mediated disease or condition related thereto in a patient in need of such.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that interact with glucokinase regulatory protein. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of treating type 2 diabetes, and other diseases and/or conditions where glucokinase regulatory protein is involved using the compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, Ar and n are as defined herein and pharmaceutically active salts, racemic mixtures, enantiomers, optical isomers or tautomeric forms thereof. The compounds can be used for the treatment of depression, anxiety or schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound having a good agonistic activity to melanocortin receptor, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or isomer thereof, and an agonistic composition for melanocortin receptor comprising the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Certain substituted pyrrolidine amide compounds are histamine H3 receptor modulators useful in the treatment of histamine H3 receptor-mediated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of chemical formula 1 and having CCR2 (chemokine receptor 2) antagonistic effects, and salts or isomers thereof. These compounds are very useful for treating, preventing, or relieving rheumatoid arthritis, arteriosclerosis, multiple sclerosis, asthma, and various diseases related to CCR2. wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 is the same as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Inhibitors of Bcl-2/Bcl-xL and compositions containing the same are disclosed. Methods of using the Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitors in the treatment of diseases and conditions wherein inhibition of Bcl-2/Bcl-xL provides a benefit, like cancers, also are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound having a good agonistic activity to melanocortin receptor, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or isomer thereof, and an agonistic composition for melanocortin receptor comprising the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2,5-piperazinedione of formula (I) are apoptotic peptidase activating factor 1 (Apaf-1) inhibitors, therefore they are useful as active pharmaceutical ingredients for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of a pathological and/or physiological condition associated with an increase of apoptosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) which are ligands binding to the HDM2 protein, inducing apoptosis and inhibiting proliferation, and having therapeutic utility in cancer therapy and prevention. Compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) can be used as therapeutics for treating stroke, myocardial infarction, ischemia, multi-organ failure, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's Disease, injury from ischemic events and heart valvular degenerative disease. Moreover, compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) can be used to decrease the side effects from cytotoxic cancer agents, radiation and to treat viral infections.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have histamine—H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods and intermediates for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of using these compositions to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein A, R1-R6 are as defined in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.

Abstract: The invention provides for methods of upregulating endogenous GDNF by inhibiting Shh signaling. The invention further provides a method for increasing the production of cholinergic neurons and dopamine neurons by subventricular zone (SVZ) neurogenesis in a subject. The invention further provides methods for treating a neurodegenerative disorder in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula wherein each symbol is as defined in the present specification, which has a superior RBP4-lowering action and is useful as a pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease or condition mediated by an increase in RBP4.