Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) from 0.1% to 20% of at least one compound comprising: (i) a five-, six-, or seven-membered ring containing a thiourea functional group; and (ii) at least one of (A) a carbocyclic ring system fused to the five-, six-, or seven-membered ring; and (B) an aryl, aralkyl, C4-C22 alkyl or C4-C22 alkenyl group attached to a ring carbon atom of the five-, six-, or seven-membered ring; and (b) a lubricating oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are useful for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds and methods of using them for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention can be used as therapeutic or prophylactic agents. They are particularly well-suited for treatment of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, compositions comprising said compounds, and uses thereof, said compounds having the formula: 1

Abstract: A method of synthesis of a bicyclic or polycyclic compound of formula (I) or formula (II) in which: E represents an electrophile; each of R, R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, R8, R9 and X independently represents the common organic substituent groups defined in claim 1; Y represents C(r12)R13, O, NR14, or S; Z represents O, NR15, S or CR16W; G represents W or X; W represents an electron withdrawing group; X has the same definition as R, and W═W; and each of n and m represents an integer from 0 to 100. The method comprises the steps of (a) activating a compound of formula (III); 8b) subjecting a compound of formula (IV) to nucleophilic addition with the activated form of compound III; (c) subjecting the product of step (b) to ring closing metathesis; and (d) subjecting the product of step (c) to stereoselective ring closure. The methods of invention are useful in the synthesis of candidate pharmaceutical agents or intermediates in drugs synthesis.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally muscarinic M2/M3 receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein X, Y, and Z are O, S or NR5, and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; and prodrugs, individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Described is a sulfonyl derivative represented by the following formula (I): 1

Abstract: Compounds according to general formula (1), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein V is a covalent bond or NH, X is selected from CH2, O and N-alkyl, Z is either S or —CH═CH—, R1 and R2 are independently selected from H, F, Cl, Br and alkyl, R3 is selected from OH, O-alkyl and NR4R5, R4 and R5 are each independently H or alkyl, or together are —(CH2)q—, p is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, and q is 4 or 5, are new. They are agonists at the asopressin V2 receptor and are useful as antidiuretics and pro-coagulants.

Abstract: This invention relates to 2-arylimino heterocycles, including 2-arylimino-1,3-thiazolidines, 2-arylimino-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1,3-thiazines, 2-arylimino-1,3-thiazolidin-4-ones, 2-arylimino-1,3-thiazolidin-5-ones, and 2-arylimino-1,3-oxazolidines, and their use in modulating progesterone receptor mediated processes, and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such therapies.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein R is carboxy, esterified carboxy or amidated carboxy; R1 and R3 are independently lower alkyl, (hydroxy, lower alkoxy, amino, acylamino, mono- or di-lower alkylamino or mercapto)-lower alkyl, lower alkyl-(thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl)-lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, biaryl, (cycloalkyl, aryl or biaryl)-lower alkyl, or (carboxy, esterified carboxy or amidated carboxy)-lower alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, biaryl, arylaminocarbonyl, or aryl-(oxy, thio or amino); n is 1 or 2; Y is lower-alkylene or lower alkenylene; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; which are useful as LFA-1 antagonists.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the formula: 1

Abstract: This invention relates to a series of imidazopyrimidines of Formula I, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds of the invention inhibit the production of a number of inflammatory cytokines and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases associated with the overproduction thereof.

Abstract: Certain substituted oxadiazole, thiadiazole and triazole peptoids which are useful as inhibitors of serine proteases, are prepared in various embodiments using Grignard reagents and alkyllithium reagents and various aldehydes to make oxadiazole, thiadiazole and triazole peptoid alcohols, which are then oxidized to the desired keto products.

Abstract: The present invention provides according to a first of its aspects, new compounds that have a flexible scaffold with various degrees of conformational restriction and accordingly are useful as drug candidates. These compounds may be used to produce new combinatorial libraries that will permit to screen for and select drug candidates for a variety of uses in human medicine, veterinary medicine and in agriculture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which inhibit, regulate and/or modulate tyrosine kinase signal transduction, compositions which contain these compounds, and methods of using them to treat tyrosine kinase-dependent diseases and conditions, such as angiogenesis, cancer, tumor growth, atherosclerosis, age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, inflammatory diseases, and the like in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which inhibit, regulate and/or modulate tyrosine kinase signal transduction, compositions which contain these compounds, and methods of using them to treat tyrosine kinase-dependent diseases and conditions, such as angiogenesis, cancer, tumor growth, atherosclerosis, age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, inflammatory diseases, and the like in mammals.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds comprising urea functionality. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the novel heterocyclic compounds comprising urea functionality as ligands for various cellular receptors, including opioid receptors, other G-protein-coupled receptors and ion channels. An additional aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the novel heterocyclic compounds comprising urea functionality as analgesics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a preventive or therapeutic agent of a new type for diabetes mellitus and diabetic complications on the basis of an adenosine A2 receptor antagonistic action. A purine compound represented by the formula (I), its pharmacologically acceptable salt or hydrates thereof has an adenosine A2 receptor antagonistic action and is useful for prevention or therapy of diabetes mellitus and diabetic complications. In addition, adenosine A2 receptor antagonists having different structures from those of the compounds described above, for example KW6002, are also effective for prevention or therapy of diabetes mellitus and diabetic complications. In the formula, W is —CH2CH2—, —CH═CH— or —C≡C—; R1 is: (in the formula, X is hydrogen atom, hydroxyl group, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel class of imidazolidinones of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: A method for treating diseases in which tryptase inhibitors may be of thereapeutic value, which comprises the administration of a thereapeutic amount of a compound of the formula   The invention also comprises novel compounds of the formula (I). Exemplary is 2-[2-(4-amidinophenyl)ethyl]-1-methyl-benzimidazol-5-yl-carboxylic acid-N-(pyridin-3-yl-methyl)-N-methyl-amide-hydrochloride.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted cyclic carbonyls and derivatives thereof useful as retroviral protease inhibitors, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to methods of using these compounds for treating viral infection. A representative compound of the invention is the compound of formula: wherein R22 and R23 are allyl.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are antibacterial agents wherein: R3 and R4, taken together with the carbon atoms to which they are respectively attached, form an optionally substituted saturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring of 5 to 16 atoms, which may be benz-fused or fused to a second optionally substituted saturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring of 5 to 16 atoms; and R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Compounds having the following formula wherein L, M, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1 and X2 are as defined in the specification, pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, useful for treating depression, anxiety, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, schizophrenia, oedema, allergic rhinitis, inflammation, pain, gastrointestinal-hypermotility, emesis, Huntington's disease, psychoses, hypertension, migraine, bladder hypermotility, or urticaria, compositions including such compounds and processes for making such compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally muscarinic M2/M3 receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein X, Y, and Z are O, S, or NR4, and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; and prodrugs, individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: is disclosed as an HIV protease inhibitor. Methods and compositions for inhibiting an HIV infection are also disclosed.

Abstract: Antibiotics RK-1061s having a novel chemical structure and a method of production thereof. They have a structural formula represented by general formula(I) wherein A represents R1 or R1CH(OR2)CH2. R2 represents 3-methylglutaric acid residue and R3 represents a sulfate group or a hydrogen atom. The process comprises culturing a ray fungus belonging to the genus Streptomyces and isolating RK-1061s from the culture. Streptomyces sp. SN-1061Ms (FERM BP-5800) is capable of stably producing RK-1061 at a high productivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms or prodrugs thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of HIV protease, and to pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising the same, and methods of using the same for treating viral infection or as an assay standard or reagent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing piperidine derivative compounds by converting, with a piperidine compound, regioisomers having the formula: where Z is or and where m is 1 or 4-6; Q and Y are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of O, S, and NR5; R6 and R7 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl moiety, an aryl moiety, OR8, SR8, and NR8R9; X3 is halogen, OR15, SR15, NR15R16, OSO2R15, or NHSO2R15; R5, R8, R9, R15, and R16 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl moiety, and an aryl moiety; and A is a substituent of its ring and is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogens, alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, and other substituents.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula wherein R1, R2 are independently from each other aryl or heteroaryl, wherein the heteroaryl group contains one or two heteroatoms, selected from N, O, or S, and wherein the aryl or heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents, which are independently from each other halogen, CF3, lower alkoxy or lower alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, —(CH2)nN(R)2, —(CH2)n-heteroaryl or is a —(CH2)n-non aromatic heterocycle, which heterocycles are optionally substituted by halogen, CF3, lower alkoxy or lower alkyl; R4 is ═O, ═N(CH2)nCH3 or ═N(CH2)nN(R)2; R3 and R4 may be together with the N and C atoms to which they are attached the group —CR5═N—N═; R5 is hydrogen, —(CH2)nN(R)2, —(CH2)n-heteroaryl or is a —(CH2)n-non aromatic heterocycle, which heterocycles are optionally substituted by halogen, CF3, lower alkoxy or lower alkyl; R is hydrogen or lower alkyl;

Abstract: The present invention concerns an improved process for the preparation of asymmetric cyclic ureas as well as intermediates in the preparation of asymmetric cyclic ureas. In the process, a diamine of formula (I-a) is selectively monoacylated to give an asymmetric monoacylated diamine which can be converted into asymmetric intermediates. The asymmetric intermediates can be further alkylated, cyclized, and/or modified to give compounds which are useful as HIV protease inhibitors for the treatment of HIV infection. The invention allows for scalable preparation of a wide variety of asymmetrical cyclic ureas.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein G, J, L, M, m and D have any of the meanings given in the specification, their N-oxides, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are nonpeptide antagonists of neurokinin A and useful for the treatment of asthma, etc. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing piperidine derivative compounds by converting, with a piperidine compound, regioisomers having the formula: where Z is and where m is 1 or 3-6; Q and Y are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of O, S, and NR5; R6 and R7 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl moiety, an aryl moiety, OR8, SR8, and NR8R9; and R5, R8, and R9 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hyrogen, an alkyl moiety, and an aryl moiety.

Abstract: Compounds having heterocyclic groups containing two nitrogen atoms are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating multidrug resistance. The compounds can be formulated in compositions with a carrier and, optionally, a therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to prodrugs of a class of sulfonamides which are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of prodrugs of HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by favorable aqueous solubility, high oral bioavailability and facile in vivo generation of the active ingredient. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these prodrugs. The prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for decreasing the pill burden and increasing patient compliance. This invention also relates to methods of treating mammals with these prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are caspase inhibitors, in particular interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”) inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting caspase activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-&ggr; inducing factor-(IGIF), or interferon-&ggr;-(“IFN-&ggr;”) mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein n is 1, 2 or 3; R1 is H, C1-4alkyl, aryl, or aryl-C1-4alkyl; Y is C1-4alkylene, —CO—C1-4alkylene, —CO—C2-5alkenylene, —CO—NH—, —CO—C1-3alkylene-NH—, or —CO—O—; R2 is an aromatic or heteroaromatic residue, each being optionally substituted by CF3, halogen, OH, C1-4alkoxy, amino, mono- or di-C1-4alkyl substituted amino, phenyl, benzyl or C1-4alkyl optionally substituted by amino; R3is the side chain present on the C&agr; of an &agr;-amino acid; R4 is biphenylyl, benzyl, hydroxy-benzyl, &agr;- or &bgr;-naphthyl-methyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-&bgr;-naphthyl-methyl or indolyl-methyl, each being optionally substituted on the ring by CF3, halogen, OH, C1-4alkoxy, amino, mono- or di-C1-4alkyl substituted amino, phenyl, benzyl or C1-4alkyl optionally substituted by amino; and X is —CN, —NR5R6 or —O—R8 wherein R5 is H, C1-6alkyl, aryl or aryl-C1-4alkyl; R6 is H or C1-6alkyl;

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: Cyclic oxyguanidine compounds, including compounds of Formulae I and II: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of the formula wherein the substituents are defined as set forth in the specification and its salts with non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable acids and bases useful for treating loss of bone matrix.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally muscarinic M2/M3 receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: 1

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally muscarinic M2/M3 receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms or prodrugs thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of HIV protease, and to pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising the same, and methods of using the same for treating viral infection or as an assay standard or reagent.

Abstract: Ureins are obtained by reaction, in basic medium, between an N&ohgr;-(aryloxycarbonyl)diamino acid and a compound containing a free amino group. The chirality of the compounds is outstandingly well preserved.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein the substituents are as defined in the application and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid and base salts thereof which are useful for preventing loss of bone matrix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: 1

Abstract: Described are compound of the formula (I) defined herein which are useful, for example, in the treatment of diabetes. Also described is a method for preparing the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms or prodrugs thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of HIV protease, and to pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising the same, and methods of using the same for treating viral infection or as an assay standard or reagent.

Abstract: 4-Aryl-1-(indanmethyl, dihydrobenzofuramethyl or dihydrobenzothiophenemethyl) piperidine, -tetrahydropyridine or -piperazine compounds of general formula (I) wherein one of X and Y is CH2, and the other one is CH2, O or S; Z is N, C, CH or COH; Ar is an optionally substituted aryl group; R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, acyl, thioacyl, alkylsulfonyl, trifluoromethylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, a group R9VCO— where V is O or S and R9 is alkyl or aryl, or a group R10R11NCO— or R10R11NCS— wherein R10 and R11 are hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, or R10 and R11 are linked to form a ring; R2 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl; or R1 and R2 are linked to form a ring; R3-R5 are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, phenylcarbonyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, hydroxy, alkylsulfonyl, cyano, trifluoromethyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl or nitro; R6 and R7 are hydrogen or alkyl or they are linked to constitute a 3-7-membered ring; R8 is hydrogen or alkyl

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted cyclic carbonyls and derivatives thereof useful as retroviral protease inhibitors, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to methods of using these compounds for treating viral infection. A representative compound of the invention is the compound of formula: wherein R22 and R23 are allyl.

Abstract: The middle value selection circuit includes three high value selection circuits and one low value selection circuit. Each high value selection circuit consists of a pair of first NPN transistors and a first constant current circuit. The emitter of each first NPN transistor of the high value selection circuit is connected to the first constant current circuit and the base of the second NPN transistor of the low value selection circuit. The base of this second NPN transistor is connected to the second constant current circuit and to an output terminal. The collector of the second NPN transistor is connected to its base. The first constant current circuit produces a current whichis twice the output current of the second constant current circuit. Two analog signals having mutually different combination among three input analog signals are applied to the NPN transistors of one high value selection circuit.