Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and methods that are useful in treating members of the Flaviviridae family of viruses. Compounds of the present invention will have a structure according to Formulas (I)-(VI) as recited throughout the application.

Abstract: Certain bis-(coumarin) compounds as well as the products of their intramolecular cyclization including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, clathrates, prodrugs, tautomers and stereoisomers thereof are disclosed. Certain processes and intermediates for the preparation of certain bis-(coumarin) compounds, as well as for the use of these compounds as therapeutically active agents in the prophylaxis and treatment of asthma and other inflammatory diseases and conditions in mammals, especially humans are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns nematicidal compounds, their formulation as nematicidal composition and their use for controlling nematodes, preferably plant parasitic nematodes.

Abstract: A subject of the present application is novel derivatives of benzimidazole and imidazo-pyridine which have a good affinity for certain sub-types of melanocortin receptors, in particular the MC4 receptors. They are particularly useful for treating pathological conditions and diseases in which one or more melanocortin receptors are involved. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said products.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating metabolic syndrome, or the specific disorders associated with metabolic syndrome, comprising the administration of norfluoxetine enriched for the (R) or (S) enantiomer conjointly with a statin, a calcium channel blocker, halofenate, captopril, or an imidazoline receptor agonist (e.g., an I1, I2, or I3 receptor agonist).

Abstract: Provided are MC4-R binding compounds of the formula XVII: wherein L2 is a linker group, and P1, P2, P3, P4, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5, t, s, and R are as described in the specification. Methods of using the compounds to treat MC4-R associated disorders, such as disorders associated with weight loss, are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a drug which inhibits BCRP. A breast cancer resistance protein inhibitor containing, as an active ingredient, a diphenylacrylonitrile derivative represented by the following formula (1): [wherein, each of 8 R's, which are the same or different from one another, represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a nitro group, an amino group, an acetylamino group (—NHCOCH3 group); a cyano group (—CN group); a formyl group (—CHO group), —COOR1 (R1 is hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl), —O(CH2)nCOOR2 (n=1?7: R2 is hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl), —OOCCH2CH2COOR3 (R3 is hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, (Z)-2-(3,4-dimethoxy-phenyl)-3-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-acrylonitrile, or glycopyranosyl), a C1-C8 alkoxy group, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a halogen atom, a C1-C4 alkoxy C1-C4 alkoxy C1-C4 alkoxy group, a C2-C8 acyloxy group, a C2-C8 halogenoacyloxy group, a methylenedioxy group, a trifluoromethyl group, a phosphate group (i.e., —OP(O) (OH)2) or a salt thereof, a sulfate group (i.e.

Abstract: A new class of imidazolines as 4-position acids or esters with very potent anti-inflammatory as well as antimicrobial activity is described. The synthesis of these imidazolines includes a multicomponent reaction applicable to a combinatorial synthetic approach. The combination of these two key characteristics provides an effective therapeutic drug in the treatment of septic shock as well as many other inflammatory (arthritis and asthma) and infectious disorders. The use of this novel class of non-steroidal agents as anti-inflammatory agents (for the treatment of asthma, etc.), antibacterial agents, and antiseptic agents is described. The compounds are also useful in the treatment of tumors (such as cancers). The imidazolines are potent inhibitors of the transcription factor NF-?B as well as potent activity against the Gram (+) bacterium. The compositions are also useful for treating autoimmune diseases and for inhibiting rejection of organ and tissue transplants.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition comprising 5 to 20% of an idazoxan salt or of idazoxan hydrate, 10 to 40% of microcrystalline cellulose, 1 to 5% of lubricant, 0.1 to 0.5% of colloidal silica and from 29.5% to 84.8% of lactose, with respect to the total mass.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.

Abstract: The present invention relates a method for treating depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, stress-related disorders, psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, migraine, hypertension, substance abuse and metabolic disorders such as eating disorders, diabetes, diabetic complications, obesity, dyslipidemia, disorders of energy consumption and assimilation, disorders and malfunction of body temperature homeostasis, disorders of sleep and circadian rhythm, and cardiovascular disorders which comprises administering to an individual a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I wherein R, R1, R2, A and n are as defined in the specification and to their pharmaceutically active salts. The invention also relates to novel compounds of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stress-related disorders, psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, migraine, hypertension, substance abuse and metabolic disorders such as eating disorders, diabetes, diabetic complications, obesity, dyslipidemia, disorders of energy consumption and assimilation, disorders and malfunction of body temperature homeostasis, disorders of sleep and circadian rhythm, and cardiovascular disorders which comprises administering to an individual a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I wherein R, X, A, and n are as defined in the specification and pharmaceutically active salts, racemic mixtures, enantiomers, optical isomers and tautomeric forms thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a disorder selected from depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, stress-related disorders, psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, migraine, hypertension, substance abuse and metabolic disorders such as eating disorders, diabetes, diabetic complications, obesity, dyslipidemia, disorders of energy consumption and assimilation, disorders and malfunction of body temperature homeostasis, disorders of sleep and circadian rhythm, and cardiovascular disorders which comprises administering to an individual a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I wherein R1, R2, Q, W, X, Y, m, and n are as defined in the specification d or not; and their pharmaceutically active salts, racemic mixtures, enantiomers, optical isomers and tautomeric forms.

Abstract: The inventions relates to the use of silica in the formulation of antifungal composition for the treatment of cutaneous mycoses, and method to manufacture an antifungal powder with boric acid and silica.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amphiphilic drug-oligomer conjugates capable of traversing the blood-brain barrier (“BBB”) and to methods of making and using such conjugates. An amphiphilic drug-oligomer conjugates comprise a therapeutic compound conjugated to an oligomer, wherein the oligomer comprises a lipophilic moiety coupled to a hydrophilic moiety. The conjugates of the invention further comprise therapeutic agents such as proteins, peptides, nucleosides, nucleotides, antiviral agents, antineoplastic agents, antibiotics, etc., and prodrugs, precursors, derivatives and intermediates thereof, chemically coupled to amphiphilic oligomers.

Abstract: A new class of imidazolines as 4-position acids or esters with very potent anti-inflammatory as well as antimicrobial activity is described. The synthesis of these imidazolines includes a multicomponent reaction applicable to a combinatorial synthetic approach. The combination of these two key characteristics provides an effective therapeutic drug in the treatment of septic shock as well as many other inflammatory (arthritis and asthma) and infectious disorders. The use of this novel class of non-steroidal agents as anti-inflammatory agents (for the treatment of asthma etc.), antibacterial agents and antiseptic agents is described. The compounds are also useful in the treatment of tumors (such as cancers). The imidazolines are potent inhibitors of the transcription factor NF-?B as well as potent activity against the Gram (+) bacterium B. subtillus and B. cereus with MIC values in the range of 50 ?m/mL.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are alpha-1 receptor agonists, preferably alpha-1A/L receptor agonists, and which are represented by Formula I: wherein X is —S(O)n— or —C(O)—, A is C1-6alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, hydroxyalkyl, or —(CH2)p—NRaRb, and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for their use as therapeutic agents, and methods of preparation thereof.

Abstract: Process for the protection of a building that has already been built or is going to be built, whereby an effective amount of an insecticidally active compound is spread around or under the said building at discrete locations. The insecticide may be an arylpyrazole.

Abstract: Nitric acid salts with medicines having an antihypertensive activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), in which A, B, X, Y, R1, R2, R3 and n have the meanings indicated in the claims. The compounds of formula (I) are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They are vitronectin receptor antagonists and inhibitors of cell adhesion and are suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of illnesses which are based on the interaction between vitronectin receptors and their ligands in cell-cell or cell-matrix interaction processes or which can be prevented, alleviated or cured by influencing such interactions. For example, they can be applied for inhibiting bone resorption by osteoclasts and thus for treating and preventing osteoporosis, or for inhibiting undesired angiogenesis or proliferation of cells of the vascular smooth musculature. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of formula (I), their use, in particular as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula: where R1-R6 are those defined herein and methods for producing the same. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a Compound of Formula I and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to IP receptor antagonists selected from the group of compounds represented by Formula I: 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R, Ar, A, n, R1 and R2 are defined herein. These compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAA brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAA brain receptors and are therefore useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, depression, Down Syndrome, sleep and seizure disorders, overdose with benzodiazepine drugs and for enhancement of memory. Pharmaceutical compositions, including packaged pharmaceutical compositions, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: Novel compounds, their salts and compositions related thereto having activity against mammalian factor Xa are disclosed. The compounds are useful in vitro or in vivo for preventing or treating coagulation disorders.

Abstract: Novel indolyl-2-phenyl bisamidines are described which are DNA methyltransferase inhibiting agents, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are used as antiproliferative agents for treating a disease, especially a neoplastic disease, characterized by abnormally rapid proliferation of tissue involved in said disease; said indolyl-2-phenyl bisamidines comprising a and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R1 is hydrogen or (C1-C3)alkyl; R3, R4, R5, R8, R9, and R10 are hydrogen or (C1-C3)alkyl, or R3 and R4 may be taken together, or R8 and R9 may be taken together with the nitrogen atoms to which they are attached, to form an imidazolinyl group; R14 is —H; —NHC(═O)(CH2)mR20; —(CH2)mR20; —CH(CH3)R20; —(CH2)m(C6H3)—R17; —(CH2)m(C6H3)—R20; —(CH2)m(heterocyclyl)—R17; —(CH2)m(heterocyclyl)—R20; —CH2CH═CHR20; —(CH2)mC(═O)NH—CHR20R21; or —(CH2)mC(═O)NH—CH2&m

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a compound or a salt thereof represented by the formula: wherein R1 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, the ring A is an optionally substituted divalent nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, X′ is an optionally substituted alkylene chain, Y is an optionally substituted divalent cyclic group, X is a chemical bond or an optionally substituted alkylene chain, and Z is (1) an optionally substituted amino group, (2) an optionally substituted imidoyl group or (3) an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, or a pro-drug thereof, which has activated coagulation factor X inhibitory activity and which are useful as anti-coagulants.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral heteroaryl aminoalcohols.

Abstract: This invention relates to IP receptor antagonists selected from the group of compounds represented by Formula I: 1

Abstract: Novel compounds, their salts and compositions related thereto having activity against mammalian factor Xa are disclosed. The compounds are useful in vitro or in vivo for preventing or treating coagulation disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fluorinated benzodioxane imidazoline derivatives, to their preparation and to their therapeutic applications. The invention is directed more particularly toward the compounds corresponding to the structure of general formula 1: in which: R represents a linear, branched or cyclized alkyl or alkenyl group containing 1 to 7 carbon atoms, or a benzyl group, and the fluorine atom can occupy position 5, 6, 7 or 8, in their racemic form and their dextrorotatory and levorotatory pure enantiomeric forms, and also the addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a method of treating or ameliorating hypertension in an animal comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of formula I:

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of &agr;1L-agonists for treating urinary incontinence.

Abstract: This invention is directed to novel indole and benzothiazole compounds which are selective for cloned human alpha 2 receptors. This invention is also related to uses of these compounds for any indication where use of an alpha 2 agonist may be appropriate. specifically, this includes use as analgesic, sedative and anaesthetic agents. In addition, this invention includes using such compounds for lowering intraocular pressure, presbyopia, treating migraine, hypertension, alcohol withdrawal, drug addiction, rheumatoid arthritis, ischemic pain, spasticity, diarrhea, nasal decongestion, urinary incontinence as well as for use as cognition enhancers and ocular vasoconstriction agents. The invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the above-defined compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed towards compounds of Formula I for the treatment of human erectile disorders including erectile dysfunction in men.

Abstract: The present invention provide compounds of Formula I The present invention also provides a method of treating cancer and treating or preventing restenosis or atherosclerosis. Also provided by the present invention is a pharmaceutically acceptable composition containing a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, A, X, T, Q, Z, U, Y, Ar, p and n are as defined in the specification. These compounds are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions mediated by nuclear receptors, in particular the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPAR).

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally IP receptor modulators, particularly IP receptor antagonists, and which are represented by Formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of Formula (1) wherein Ar1 represent (A) or (B) or (C); R1 is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl or C1-4alkanoyl; R12 and R13 are independently hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; Ar2 is phenyl or heteroaryl; p is 0 or 1; Ar3 is of formula (I) wherein W, X, Y and Z are independently CH or N, provided that at least two of W, X, Y and Z are CH and R2 and —(CH2)nR3 are attached to ring carbon atoms; R2 is a group of Formula (II) or R2 represents a lactone of Formula (III) the group of Formula (II) or (III) having L or D configuration at the chiral alpha carbon in the corresponding free amino acid; n is 0, 1 or 2; R3 is phenyl or heteroaryl; provided that: when n is 0, Ar3 is substituted by R2 in the 4-position and —(CH2)nR3 in the 3- or 5-position; and when n is 1 or 2, Ar3 is substituted by R2 in the 3- or 5-position and —(CH2)nR3 in the 4-position; and R5-R9, m and n are as defined in the specification; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, prodrug or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using pyrrolecarbonylimino derivatives to inhibit N-Acetylated &agr;-Linked Acidic Dipeptidase (NAALADase) enzyme activity, thereby effecting neuronal activities, inhibiting angiogenesis, and treating glutamate abnormalities, compulsive disorders, prostate diseases and cancers.

Abstract: Substituted imidazolidine derivatives of the formula I, in which B, E, W, Y, R, R2, R3, R30, e and h have the meanings indicated in the claims. The compounds of the formula I are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds, which are suitable, for example, for the therapy of inflammatory disorders, for example of rheumatoid arthritis, or of allergic disorders. The compounds of the formula I are inhibitors of the adhesion and migration of leucocytes and/or antagonists of the adhesion receptor VLA-4 belonging to the integrins group. They are generally suitable for the therapy or prophylaxis of illnesses which are caused by an undesired extent of leucocyte adhesion and/or leucocyte migration or are associated therewith, or in which cell-cell or cell-matrix interactions which are based on interactions of VLA-4 receptors with their ligands play a part.

Abstract: A compound of formula I in which: ring A is one of the five alternative multi-cyclic rings as shown wherein a dotted line adjacent to a bond indicates that a single bond or a double bond may be present at that position; X is nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur; R is hydrogen, lower straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or lower straight or branched chain alkenyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, a cycloaliphatic ring of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl optionally mono- or di-substituted with hydroxy, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms or alkoxy of 1 to 2 carbon atoms, or methylenedioxyphenyl; or a stereoisomer, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have &agr;2 receptor blocking activity and hence find use in the treatment or palliation of elevated intraocular pressure, non insulin-dependent diabetes, male impotence and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nitric oxide-releasing amidine- and enamide-derived diazeniumdiolates, compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds and compositions, a method for the preparation of nitric oxide-releasing amidine- and enamide-derived diazeniumdiolates via the direct reaction of nitric oxide with amidines and enamides, and a method of converting amines into such compounds.

Abstract: The present application describes disubstituted pyrazolines and triazolines of formulae I and II: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein one of M1 and M2 maybe N and D may be a variety of N-containing groups, which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

Abstract: This invention provides a series of substituted 2-imidazolines which are useful in the treatment or prevention of a physiological disorder associated with an excess of tachykinins. This invention also provides methods for the treatment of such physiological disorders as well as pharmaceutical formulations which employ these compounds.

Abstract: This invention involves compounds having the following structure: ##STR1## wherein: a) R.sub.1 is hydrogen; or alkyl; bond (a) is a single or a double bond;b) R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently selected from hydrogen; unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkanyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; cycloalkanyl, cycloalkenyl; unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio or alkoxy; hydroxy; thio; nitro; cyano; amino; C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylamino or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 dialkylamino and halo;c) R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each independently selected from hydrogen; unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkanyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; cycloalkanyl, cycloalkenyl; unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio or alkoxy; hydroxy; thio; nitro; cyano; amino; C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylamino or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 dialkylamino; halo; and 2-imidazolinylamino; and wherein one and only one of R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is 2-imidazolinylamino;d) R.sub.7 is selected from hydrogen; unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: This invention is directed to novel indole and benzothiazole compounds which are selective for cloned human alpha 2 receptors. This invention is also related to uses of these compounds for any indication where use of an alpha 2 agonist may be appropriate. Specifically, this includes use as analgesic, sedative and anaesthetic agents. In addition, this invention includes using such compounds for lowering intraocular pressure, presbyopia, treating migraine, hypertension, alcohol withdrawal, drug addiction, rheumatoid arthritis, ischemic pain, spasticity, diarrhea, nasal decongestion, urinary incontinence as well as for use as cognition enhancers and ocular vasoconstriction agents. The invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the above-defined compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of efaroxan or therapeutically-acceptable salts, in its racemic form or in the form of an optically-active isomer, for treating Huntington's disease.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sup.2 is selected from hydrogen, straight-chain and branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, cyclohexylmethyl or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m Ar where Ar is phenyl, naphthyl, thienyl, furanyl or pyridinyl, each optionally substituted by one or two substituents selected independently from C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxide and trifluoromethyl;or NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 is 1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydroquinolin-1-yl or 1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl;m is 1-5;n is 1 or 2;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;Y is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are dopamine autoreceptor agonists and as such are useful in the treatment of schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, Tourette's syndrome, alcohol addiction and drug addiction.

Abstract: This invention is directed to novel imidazole and imidazoline derivatives which are selective agonists for cloned human a, adrenergic receptors. This invention is also related to the use of these compounds for the treatment of any disease where modulation of the .alpha..sub.2 receptors may be useful. The invention further provides for a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the above-defined compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.