Abstract: ?-Aminoamide derivatives useful as antimigraine agents, particularly for the treatment of head pain conditions such as migraine, cluster headache or other severe headache, are disclosed. The antimigraine agents of the invention are able to reduce or even stop the pain deriving from such conditions without, virtually, any side effects.

Abstract: Compounds represented by formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R1, X, Y, Y1, and Z are as defined herein, are useful for treating flaviviridae viral infections.

Abstract: Amidoaryl/amidoheteroaryl substituted thiophenes, further substituted with a heteroarylmethylamino group, are useful in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions, including pharmaceutical preparations, which comprise one or more substituted thiophene, benzofuran, pyrimidinetrione, dihydropyridine, tetrahydrocarbazol or anthraquinone compounds. The invention also features methods of use of such compositions in increasing activity of mutant-cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein in a cell, e.g. by increasing ion transport in a mutant-CFTR.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (IA) or (IB) are inhibitors of IkB kinase (IKK) activity, and are useful in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases: Formula (A) and (B) wherein R7 is hydrogen or optionally substituted (C1-C6)alkyl; ring A is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl ring of 5-13 ring atoms; Z is (a) a radical of formula R1R2CHNH—Y-L1-X1—(CH2)z— wherein: z is 0 or 1; R1 is a carboxylic acid group (—COOH), or an ester group which is hydrolysable by one or more intracellular esterase enzymes to a carboxylic acid group; R2 is the side chain of a natural or non-natural alpha amino acid; Y is a bond, —C(?O)—, —S(?P)2-, —C(?O)O—, —C(?O)NR3-, —C(?S)—NR3, —C(?NH)—NR3 or —S(?O)2NR3— wherein R3 is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl; L is a divalent linker radical of formula -(Alk1)m(Q)(Alk2)p- wherein m, n, p, Q, AIk1 and AIk2 are as defined in the claims.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (IA) or (IB) are inhibitors of IkB kinase (IKK) activity, and are useful in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases: wherein R7 is hydrogen or optionally substituted (C1-C6)alkyl; ring A is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl ring of 5-13 ring atoms; Z is a radical of formula R-L1-Y1—(CH2)z—, wherein: z is 0 or 1; R is a radical of formula (X) or (Y) R1 is a carboxylic acid group (—COOH), or an ester group which is hydrolysable by one or more intracellular esterase enzymes to a carboxylic acid group; R6 is hydrogen, or optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C7 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl or —(C?O)R3, —(C?O)OR3, or —(C?O)NR3 wherein R3 is hydrogen or optionally substituted (C1-C6)alkyl; Y1 is a bond, —(C?O)—, —S(O2)—, —C(?O)O—, —OC(?O)—, —(C?O)NR3—, —NR3(C?O)—, —S(O2)NR3—, —NR3S(O2)—, or —NR3(C?O)NR4—, wherein R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen or optionally substituted (C1-C6)alkyl, L1 is a divalent linker radical of formula -(Alk1)m(Q)n(Alk2)p- wherein

Abstract: Methods of treating tumors mediated by raf kinase, with substituted urea compounds, and such compounds per se.

Abstract: The invention discloses compounds of formula (I); wherein: R is a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof; R1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, halo or trihalomethyl; R2 is aryl, heteroaryl, arylalkyl or heteroarylalkyl; R3 is H or F; and L is a linking group comprising a chain of from 2 to 8 atoms linking R and the carbonyl group (A); and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, useful for treating disorders mediated by peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) subtype ? (PPAR?). The compounds of the invention are therefore useful in the treatment of metabolic syndrome, obesity, type-II diabetes, dyslipidemia, wound healing, inflammation, neurodegenerative disorders and multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, in which at least one of R5, R6 and R7 is SR12, S(O)R12 or S(O)2R12 group where R12 is a C1-6haloalkyl group, that act, as chemical uncouplers. Compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment, including prevention, of obesity, diabetes and a number of diseases or conditions associated therewith.

Abstract: Provided are compounds that are modulators of CCR9 receptor activity, compositions containing the compounds and methods of use of the compounds and compositions. In certain embodiments, provided are methods for treating or ameliorating diseases associated with modulation of CCR9 receptor activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to thiophene carboxamides of formula (I), wherein A, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and X are as defined in the specification, processes and intermediates used in their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: The present invention is a compound of formula (I) or formula (II) which are suitable as NP-1 antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to AMPA receptor potentiators of Formula I: formulations comprising them, methods for their use, and intermediates useful for their preparation.

Abstract: Methods of treating or preventing a disease or disorder in a subject are provided by the present invention which include administering a composition including a therapeutically effective amount of a protein kinase C (PKC) zeta inhibitor. A disease or disorder treated or prevented by administration of a PKC zeta inhibitor is characterized by abnormal vascular permeability. Diseases or disorders treated or prevented by administration of a composition including a therapeutically effective amount of a PKC zeta inhibitor include cancer, an ischemic condition and microvascular complications of a systemic or local condition in the subject, such as diabetes and/or diabetic macular edema. Additionally, methods of inhibiting PKC zeta are provided which include incubating PKC zeta in vivo, in vitro and/or in silico with a PKC zeta inhibitor.

Abstract: Described herein are transdermal delivery devices composed of at least one resealable injection port and at least one local anesthetic reservoir. The device effectively delivers anesthetic to the skin of the subject prior to puncturing the skin by syringes, needle sticks, or other instruments intended to be inserted into the skin. In addition, this device can be used to deliver various therapeutic agents for either locally or systemically.

Abstract: An improved pesticide delivery system is disclosed. The system is based on a microblend comprising (a) an amphophilic compound containing at least one hydrophilic group and at least one hydrophobic group and (b) a second compound. Compositions based on the microblend and methods of using the compositions to control pests are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the general formula (I) below: are useful in a wide variety of applications in human or veterinary medicine (in dermatology, and also in the fields of cardiovascular diseases, immune diseases and/or diseases associated with lipid metabolism), or, alternatively are formulated into cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising sucralose and 4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2(1H)-one or salts, solvates, and/or esters thereof and methods of making the compositions by spray drying. The present invention also provides ingestible compositions comprising compositions of the present invention and methods of making such foods. The present invention also includes a process of preparing 2-amino-thiophene derivatives, which are key intermediates for preparing 4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2(1H)-one.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein W, R1, R5 and R6 have a meaning as defined herein in the specification. The compounds of formula (I) are allosteric enhancers of the A1 adenosine receptor and, thus, may be employed for the treatment of conditions mediated by the A1 adenosine receptor. Accordingly, the compounds of formula (I) may be employed for treatment of pain, in particular, chronic pain such as neuropathic pain, and inflammatory pain, cardiac disease or disorder such as cardiac disarrhythmias, e.g., peroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, angina, myocardial infarction and stroke, neurological disease or injury, sleep disorders, epilepsy and depression.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP/ABCG2) inhibitor. The BCRP inhibitor contains, as an active ingredient, an acrylonitrile derivative represented by formula (1): wherein one of R1 and R2 represents a cyano group and the other represents a hydrogen atom; Ar1 represents a group selected from among the groups represented by formulas (2) to (4): and Ar2 represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group having a condensed ring which may be substituted by a halogen atom, or a group selected from among the groups represented by the following formulas (5) to (15): or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of strontium ranelate or a hydrate thereof is provided comprising (a) reacting a tetraester compound of Formula II: wherein R, R1, R2, and R3 are independently a linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted C3-C12 cyclic group, in the presence of a lithium base and in a solvent with an inorganic acid salt of strontium.

Abstract: The invention relates to thiophene carboxamides of formula (I), wherein Ar, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, m and n are as defined in the specification, processes and intermediates used in their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: A medicine containing, as an active ingredient, a cyclic amine derivative represented by the following formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable C1 to C6 alkyl addition salt thereof. The medicine has an action for treating or preventing diseases in which CCR3 participates, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Abstract: The invention relates to thiophene carboxamides of formula (I), wherein A, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and X are as defined in the specification, processes and intermediates used in their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: Compounds represented by formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R1, X, Y, Y1, and Z are as defined herein, are useful for treating flaviviridae viral infections.

Abstract: The invention relates to heteroaromatic carboxamides of formula (I), wherein A, R1, R2, and X are as defined in the specification, processes and intermediates used in their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses compounds of Formula I: as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts and hydrates thereof, that are useful for treating atherosclerosis, dyslipidemias and the like. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.

Abstract: The invention relates to thiophene carboxamides of formula (I) wherein Ar, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, m and n are as defined in the specification, processes and intermediates used in their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of the distrontium salt of 2-[N,N-di(carboxymethyl)amino]-3-cyano-4-carboxymethyl-thiophene-5-carboxylic acid in obtaining medicaments intended for the treatment of gastro-duodenal pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to di(amido-substituted)-heteroarene compounds and their use as osteoblastogenesis agents. The invention provides a method for inducing osteogenesis in a precursor cell capable of undergoing osteogenesis.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for administering drugs through a dermal or mucosal layer such that the treatment device may be applied to the mammal for the transdermal or transmucosal administration of various drugs, pharmaceuticals, salts and prodrugs thereof is taught herein. The magnetic device has at least one magnet to provide an effective magnetic sphere of influence of the magnetic field at the desired site of action. The tissue-permeable drug formulation is positioned on the site of action and the magnetic device is positioned adjacent to tissue-permeable drug formulation wherein the magnetic sphere of influence of the magnetic field moves the drug through the dermal or mucosal layer by interaction with the magnetic moment (induced or permanent) of the drug sufficient to increase the movement of the drug beyond the movement caused by diffusion alone.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula (I) and to their pharmaceutical salts, compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds with formula (I) and their use in stabilization of Factor VIIa or other Factor VII polypeptides, particularly in aqueous liquid compositions thereof.

Abstract: Alpha crystalline form of strontium ranelate of formula (I): characterised by its powder X-ray diffraction diagram and by a water content of from 22 to 24%. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in the treatment of osteoporosis and arthrosis.

Abstract: Compounds represented by formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R1, X, Y, and Z are as defined herein, are useful for treating flaviviridae viral infections.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a group of aryl ureas in treating cytokine mediated diseases other than cancer and proteolytic enzyme mediated diseases other than cancer, and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such therapy.

Abstract: A method of treating a condition associated with the CB-1 receptor, in particular obesity, by administering an effective amount of an aryl urea CB-1 receptor modulating compound to a subject in need of such treatment.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): wherein R1 is C1-C6 alkyl, amino, (C1-C6 alkyl)amino, di(C1-C6 alkyl)amino or a nitrogen-containing saturated heterocyclic; R2 and R3 are hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; Arom is phenyl, idenyl, napthyl, phenanthrenyl, furyl, thiolyl, pyrrolyl, azepinyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, 1,2,3 oxadiazolyl, pyranyl, pyridyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl or quinolyl; A is C1-C6 alkylene; Ra is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or C2-C6 alkenyl; E is a single bond, oxygen, sulfur or —NR4—, wherein R4 is hydrogen or C1-C7 alkanoyl; X1 and X2 are oxygen or sulfur; or a pharmacologically acceptable salt or ester thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drug delivery device for providing local analgesia, local anesthesia or nerve blockade at a site in a human or animal in need thereof, the device comprising a fibrillar collagen matrix; and at least one drug substance selected from the group consisting of amino amide anesthetics, amino ester anesthetics and mixtures thereof, the at least one drug substance being substantially homogeneously dispersed in the collagen matrix, and the at least one drug substance being present in an amount sufficient to provide a duration of local analgesia, local anesthesia or nerve blockade which lasts for at least about one day after administration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drug delivery device for providing local analgesia, local anesthesia or nerve blockade at a site in a human or animal in need thereof, the device comprising a fibrillar collagen matrix; and at least one drug substance selected from the group consisting of amino amide anesthetics, amino ester anesthetics and mixtures thereof, the at least one drug substance being substantially homogeneously dispersed in the collagen matrix, and the at least one drug substance being present in an amount sufficient to provide a duration of local analgesia, local anesthesia or nerve blockade which lasts for at least about one day after administration.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula (I) and to their pharmaceutical salts, compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of cancer.

Abstract: It has now been found that certain novel heterocyclic derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (I): R Preferred are those compounds of formula (I) where R2 and R3 taken together is ?NCH(R6)CH(R7)N(R8)—, ?NC(R6)?C(R7)N(R8)—, or ?CHN?C(R7)N(R8)—, and tautomers thereof, and where R4 and R5 taken together is —C(R11)?C(R12)C(R13)?C(R14) 1 12, —, where R,R,R 6, R 7, R8, R I1, R R 13, R 14, and X are described.

Abstract: Therapeutically active heteroaryl carboxylic acid derivatives of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, W, X, Y and Z are as defined in the specification, processes for the preparation of said derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations containing the active compounds and the use of the compounds in therapy, particularly in the treatment of diseases in which under-activation of the HM74A receptor contributes to the disease or in which activation of the receptor will be beneficial, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the identification of a human autism susceptibility gene, which can be used for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of autism and related disorders, as well as for the screening of therapeutically active drugs. The invention more specifically discloses that the PRKCB1 gene of chromosome 16 and certain alleles thereof are related to susceptibility to autism and represent novel targets for therapeutic intervention. The present invention relates to particular mutations in the PRKCB1 gene and expression products, as well as to diagnostic tools and kits based on these mutations.

Abstract: Compounds represented by formula: wherein X, Y and Z are as defined herein, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and related compounds, are suitable for use in treating or preventing a Flaviviridae viral infection in a host.

Abstract: The present invention relates to AMPA receptor potentiators of Formula I: formulations comprising them, methods for their use, and intermediates useful for their preparation.

Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or N-oxide thereof, wherein A and J are defined herein, are useful in the treatment of tumors and cancers such as mastocytosis/mast cell leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), germ cell tumors, small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC), sinonasal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, testicular cancer (seminoma), thyroid carcinoma, malignant melanoma, ovarian carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), breast carcinoma, pediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, neuroblastoma, mast cell leukemia, angiosarcoma, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, endometrial carcinoma, and prostate carcinoma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that interact with ion channels. In particular, the invention relates to compounds having the structural Formula having the structural Formula I, II, III or IV, stereoisomers, tautomers, racemics, prodrugs, metabolites thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof, wherein X, Y1, Y2, R1, n, R3, R8, R9, R10, L1, L2, Ar1 and Ar2 are defined in claim 1. The invention also relates to methods for preparing said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, and to the use of said compounds in methods for treatment of the human and animal body.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compounds represented in Formula I, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and methods of treating of diseases or disorders related to the function of the calcium sensing receptor. The invention also relates to processes for making such compounds and to intermediates useful in these processes.