Abstract: The present invention is directed to prodrugs of certain 3-(pyrrol-2-yl-methylidene)-2-indolinone derivatives that modulate the activity of protein kinases (“PKs”). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, methods of treating diseases related to abnormal PK activity utilizing pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of preparing them are also disclosed.

Abstract: Indole derivatives represented by formula (I): (wherein all symbols are described in the description), a process for the preparation of the same and a DP receptor antagonist comprising it as an active ingredient. Since the compounds of formula (I) binds to and are antagonistic to a DP receptor, they are useful in for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases, for example, allergic diseases (allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis, bronchial asthma, food allergy, etc., systemic mastocytosis; disorders due to systemic mastocyte activation, anaphylactic shock, bronchoconstriction, urticaria, eczema, etc.), diseases accompanied with itching (atopic dermatitis, urticaria, etc.), secondary diseases caused by behaviors (scratching behaviors, beating, etc.) (cataract, retinal detachment, inflammation, infection, sleep disorder, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate, modulate and/or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation.

Abstract: Compositions for the inhibition of the formation of new vasculature by angiogenesis are provided comprising the combination of a vasculature damaging agent and an inhibitor of the formation or action of nitric oxide in mammalian systems. There are also provided the use of said combinations in medicaments and kits of said compounds and treatment employing said materials.

Abstract: The invention provides compound of the Formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, m and n are as defined herein. The invention also provides methods for preparing, compositions comprising, and methods for using compounds of formula I.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted indoline derivative compounds which are antagonists of the progesterone receptor, their preparation and pharmaceutical utility, particularly including contraception and treatment of benign or malignant neoplastic diseases, having the general structure: wherein R1 and R2 may be single substituents or fused to form spirocyclic rings.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of general formula (I) wherein: the group X represents a —NR4, —CH?N or —CHR5-NR4-group; the group Y represents an oxygen or sulphur atom or a NR, —CR5, —CHR5-, —CR5=CR6- or —CHR5-CHR6 group provided that when group X represents the —CH?N— or —CHR5-NR4-group, group Y represents an oxygen or a sulphur atom or a Nr, —CR5 or —CHR group; the group R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, aryl or aralkyl group; the groups R1, R5 and R6, identical or different, represent each a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl or alkoxy group; the group R2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; the group R3 represents an aryl group; and the group R4 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkylsulphonamide, arylsulphonamide or aralkylsulphonamide group; and their salt with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, in the form of a racemic mixture and their optically pure isomer.

Abstract: This invention is directed to indolone derivatives which are antagonists for the GALR3 receptor. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition made by combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention further provides a process for making a pharmaceutical composition comprising combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides indoles of Formula I: wherein R1 and R2 have any of the values defined therefor in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that are useful as agents in the treatment of diseases and conditions, including inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention is related to oxindole derivatives of structure (I), compositions containing the same, and methods of use and manufacture of the same. Such compounds generally are useful pharmacologically as agents in those disease states alleviated by the alteration of mitogen activated signaling pathways in general, and in particular in the inhibition or antagonism of protein kinases, which pathologically involve aberrant cellular proliferation. Such disease states include tumor growth, restenosis, atherosclerosis, pain and thrombosis, In particular, the present invention relates to a series of substituted oxindole compounds, which exhibit Trk family protein tyrosine kinase inhibition, and which are useful in cancer therapy and chronic pain indications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel themisone derivative compounds that have been modified to prevent the formation of the toxic metabolite, 2-phenyl-acrylamide. Compositions comprising such derivative compounds have activity as anesthetics and as neuroprotective agents.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for the treatment or inhibition of hyperactive gastrointestinal motility in a mammal utilizing compounds having the formula: where R, and R1 to R6 are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate, modulate and/or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sulfonic acid derivative of hydroxamic acid or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a sulfonic acid derivative of hydroxamic acid or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful as an inhibitor of lipopolysaccharides (LPS). In addition, the present invention relates to a novel intermediate compound useful for the synthesis of this sulfonic acid derivative of hydroxamic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a production method of an optically active form of a compound represented by formula (II) wherein ring A is a benzene ring optionally having substituent(s); R1 is H, a hydrocarbon group optionally having substituent(s), an acyl group or an acyloxy group; R2, R3 and R4 are each H, an alkyl group optionally having substituent(s), an alkoxy group optionally having substituent(s) or an amino group optionally having substituent(s); X is N or CH; Y is N or CH; and * shows an asymmetric center, or a salt thereof, which includes reacting a compound represented by the formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined above, or a salt thereof, with an excess amount of an oxidizing agent in the presence of a catalyst for asymmetric induction, and provides an efficient production method of an optically active sulfoxide derivative in high yield on an industrial large scale by a convenient method, while achieving an extremely high enantiomer excess.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ion channel activating agents. More particularly, the present invention relates to a particular class of chemical compounds that has proven useful as openers of SKCa and IKCa channels. In further aspects, the present invention relates to the use of these SK/IK channel activating agents for the manufacture of medicaments and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the SK/IK channel activating agents.

Abstract: The present invention is related to oxindole derivatives of structure (I), compositions containing the same, and methods of use and manufacture of the same. Such compounds generally are useful pharmacologically as agents in those disease states alleviated by the alteration of mitogen activated signaling pathways in general, and in particular in the inhibition or antagonism of protein kinases, which pathologically involve aberrant cellular proliferation. Such disease states include tumor growth, restenosis, atherosclerosis, pain and thrombosis. In particular, the present invention relates to a series of substituted oxindole compounds, which exhibit Trk family protein tyrosine kinase inhibition, and which are useful in cancer therapy and chronic pain indications.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of co-administering compounds of formula 1 which are agonists of the progesterone receptor which have the general structure: wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and Q1 are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with estrogen, an estrogen, or an estrogen receptor agonist for contraception, hormone replacement therapy, or treating progesterone-related carcinomas and adenocarcinomas.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) in which R5 is chosen from the group consisting of: in which R2 is a C1-C3 alkyl group in which X may be Cl, Br, or F in which n is between 1 and 3, in the E or Z form, or a mixture of the two isomeric forms, possessing antimitotic, antiproliferative and antivascular properties through inhibition of the polymerization of tubulin into microtubules

Abstract: The invention relates to bacterial antibiotic resistance and, in particular, to compositions and methods for overcoming bacterial antibiotic resistance. The invention provides novel ?-lactamase inhibitors, which are structurally unrelated to the natural product and semi-synthetic ?-lactamase inhibitors presently available, and which do not require a ?-lactam pharmacophore. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for inhibiting bacterial growth.

Abstract: The invention provides the use of certain isatin and oxindole derivatives in the preparation of a medicament for use in the treatment of mycobacterial disease.

Abstract: The intention relates to bacterial antibiotic resistance and, in particular, to compositions and methods for overcoming bacterial antibiotic resistance. The invention provides novel ?-lactamase inhibitors, which are structurally unrelated to the natural product and semi-synthetic ?-lactamase inhibitors presently available, and which do not require a ?-lactam pharmacophore. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for inhibiting bacterial growth.

Abstract: The present invention features formulations of indolinones which compounds are ionizable as free acids or free bases. The formulation is suitable for parenteral or oral administration, wherein the formulation comprises an ionizable substituted indolinone, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefor. The term “ionizable substituted indolinone” includes pyrrole substituted 2-indolinones which, in addition to being otherwise optionally substituted on both the pyrrole and 2-indolinone portions of the compound, are necessarily substituted on the pyrrole moiety with one or more hydrocarbon chains which themselves are substituted with at least one polar group. The formulations and the compounds themselves are useful for the treatment of protein kinase related disorders as discussed herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, which are generally anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, and which are represented by Formula I: wherein A is a —CH2—, —O—, —S—, or —S(O)—; and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or individual isomers, mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula: and to solvates and/or hydrates thereof, with affinity for and selectivity towards the Vreceptors or both the V1b and V1a receptors of arginine-vasopressin. The invention also relates to a process for preparing them, to the intermediate compounds of formula (II) which are useful for preparing them, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use for preparing medicinal products.

Abstract: The invention relates to insecticidal mixtures for protecting plants against attack by pests comprising (a) compounds of the formula (I) ?in which W, X, Y, Z, A, B, D and G are each as defined in the disclosure, and (b) agonists or antagonists of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the fields of immunology and medicine, and more specifically to the field of cellular signal transduction. The present invention relates, inter alia, to methods for diagnosis, treatment, and identification of therapeutics for particular inflammation-related diseases or disorders characterized by an interaction between a PYK2 polypeptide and a natural binding partner.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cathepsin S, K, F, L and B reversible inhibitory compounds of the formula (Ia) and (Ib) where R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Het and X are defined herein. The compounds are useful for treating autoimmune and other diseases. Also disclosed are processes for making such novel compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to indolinones substituted in the 6-position of general formula wherein R1 to R5 and X are defined as in claim 1, the isomers and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular an inhibiting effect on various receptor tyrosine kinases and cyclin/CDK complexes and on the proliferation of endothelial cells and various, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, their use and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating fibromyalgia and/or chronic fatigue syndrome by administering an antagonist or partial agonist of 5HT1a receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 3-methylidenyl-2-indolinone compounds and physiologically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof which modulate the activity of protein kinases and therefore are expected to be useful in the prevention and treatment of protein kinase related cellular disorders such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new substituted indolinones of general formula wherein X and R1 to R5 are defined as in claim 1, the isomers and the salts thereof which have valuable properties. The above compounds of general formula I wherein R1 denotes a hydrogen atom, a C1-3-alkyl group or a prodrug group have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on various kinases, on viral cyclin and on receptor tyrosine kinases, and the other compounds of the above general formula I wherein R1 does not represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-3-alkyl group or a prodrug group are valuable intermediate products for the preparation of the abovementioned compounds.

Abstract: Compositions comprising 5-methoxy-carbonylamino-N-acetyltryptamine compounds and derivatives thereof for the treatment of depression are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating diseases and disorders related to unregulated angiogenesis and/or vasculogenesis. More specifically, this invention relates to methods for treating diseases and disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, endometriosis, ocular neovascularization, solid tumor growth and metastases, and excessive scarring during wound healing, with indolinone compounds.

Abstract: The production of a purified extracellular bacterial signal called autoinducer-2 is regulated by changes in environmental conditions associated with a shift from a free-living existence to a colonizing or pathogenic existence in a host organism. Autoinducer-2 stimulates LuxQ luminescence genes, and is believed also to stimulate a variety of pathogenesis related genes in the bacterial species that produce it. A new class of bacterial genes is involved in the biosynthesis of autoinducer-2.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the fields of immunology and medicine, and more specifically to the field of cellular signal transduction. The present invention relates, inter alia, to methods for diagnosis, treatment, and identification of therapeutics for particular inflammation-related diseases or disorders characterized by an interaction between a PYK2 polypeptide and a natural binding partner.

Abstract: A medicament having inhibitory activity against NF-&kgr;B activation, which comprises a compound represented by the following general formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt as an active ingredient: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to protein kinase inhibitors and to the use thereof for the treatment of diseases induced by pathological signal transduction cascades.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypeptide multimer comprising a first polypeptide having associated therewith a label and a second polypeptide, wherein a) at least one of the polypeptides is susceptible to protease digestion; b) association of the polypeptides to form a multimer is detectable via a signal emitted by the label; and c) digestion of at least one polypeptide results in dissociation of the multimer and modulation of the signal emitted by the label, and The method of detecting or monitoring the activity of a protease enzyme based on such a multimer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating the motor, behavioral, and cognitive deficits resulting from brain injury comprising administering a safe and effective amount of a dopamine agonist to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating interstitial cystitis, comprising administering a tyrosine kinase inhibitor to a human in need of such treatment, more particularly a non-toxic, potent and selective c-kit inhibitor, wherein said inhibitor is unable to promote death of IL-3 dependent cells cultured in presence of IL-3.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted indoles, method for production thereof, medicaments containing said compounds and use of said compounds for the production of medicaments.

Abstract: Substituted aza-oxindole derivatives useful as cyclin dependent kinase II inhibitors, for preventing/reducing the severity of epithelial cytotoxicity side-effects (e.g., alopecia, plantar-palmar syndrome, mucositis) induced by chemoptherapy and/or radiation therapy in a patient receiving such therapy.

Abstract: Cyclic and heterocyclic N-substituted &agr;-iminohydroxamic and -carboxylic acids Compounds of the formula I are suitable for preparing pharmaceuticals for the treatment of disorders in the course of which is involved an increased activity of matrix-degrading metalloproteinases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate, modulate and/or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for inhibiting c-jun activation in mammalian or avian cells comprising contacting the cells with a substance that inhibits the activity of Janus family kinase 3 (JAK-3). The invention also provides a therapeutic method for preventing or treating a pathological condition in a mammal wherein c-jun activation is implicated and inhibition of its activation is desired comprising administering to a mammal in need of such therapy, an effective amount of a substance that inhibits the activity of JAK-3. Novel compounds that are JAK-3 inhibitors, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds are also provided.

Abstract: A method of treating a therapeutic condition comprising administering to a mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of at least one compound of the formulas: 1

Abstract: A method for treating circadian rhythm phase disorders is described. The invention provides methods to specifically advance or delay the phase of certain circadian rhythms in humans. The disclosed methods relate to the administration of melatonin at times determined with relation to the time of dim light endogenous melatonin onset. Embodiments capable of alleviating the effects of jet lag, winter depression and shift-work sleep disturbance are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted indolinones of general formula wherein R1 to R6 and X are defined as in claim 1, the isomers and the salts thereof, in particular the physiologically acceptable salts thereof which have valuable pharmacological properties, especially an inhibitory effect on various receptor-tyrosine kinases, and cycline/CDK complexes as well as on the proliferation of endothelial cells and various tumor cells, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, their use and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting cell proliferation in a patient suffering from such disorder comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of a composition comprising, in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is a substituted styrene compound which can also be a naphthalene, an indane or a benzoxazine; including nitrile and molononitrile compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising, in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a pharmaceutically-effective amount of such compound.