Abstract: The invention relates to novel macrocyclic compounds of the formula in which R1, R3, V1, V2, X1, X2, Y, Z, Ar, AA and n are as defined in the specification, the number of ring atoms included in the macrocyclic ring being 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18, in free base form or in acid addition salt form, to their preparation, to their use as medicaments and to medicaments comprising them.

Abstract: Polyionic liquid salts are provided comprising polycationic or polyanionic molecules. Further provided are solvents comprising one or more polyionic liquid salts, and the use of such polyionic liquid salts as stationary phases in gas chromatography, and as a reagent in electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (ESI-MS).

Abstract: The invention relates to annelated phenyl piperazine and phenyl diazepane carboxamides of general formula (I) containing oxygen. The compounds are suitable for medical use.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of general formula (I), wherein n, X1, X2, X3, X4, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5 and W are as defined herein. Said compounds are ligands of the TRPV1 vanilloid receptor, and are therefore, useful for treating diseases associated with TRPV1 receptors, such as pain and inflammation.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 8-chloro-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of the general formula (I), wherein R stands for a lower alkyl group or a group of the general formula —NH—R?, wherein R? stands for a lower alkyl or a lower cycloalkyl group), and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The invention also encompasses a process for the preparation of said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and new intermediates useful for the preparation of the new 8-chloro-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives. The compounds according to the invention possess AMPA/kainate receptor inhibiting activity.

Abstract: (R)-tofisopam, substantially free of the (S)-enantiomer of tofisopam, is obtained by separating the enantiomers of tofisopam by chromatography employing a chiral separation medium comprising (i) (2S)-2-{(1S)[(3,5-dinitrophenyl)carbonylamino]phenylmethyl}-3,3-dimethylbutanoate, covalently bound to silica through an alkylene ester linkage or (ii) an amylose derivative of formula I: wherein each R1 and n are defined herein; the amylose derivative being coated on a porous inorganic carrier or a porous organic carrier.

Abstract: The invention refers to novel 2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same as the active ingredient. The novel compounds antipasmodic, muscle relaxant and neuroprotective activities. In formula I; X represents a hydrogen atom, a chloro atom or a methoxy group; Y stands for a hydrogen atom or a halo atom; Z means a methyl group or a chloro atom; R is a C1-4 alkyl group or a group of the formula —NR1R2, wherein R1 and R2 represent, independently, a hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group, a C1-4 alkoxy group or a C3-6 cycloalkyl group.

Abstract: Piperidine-2,6-diones heterocyclically substituted in the 3-position corresponding to formula I Also the production and use of such compounds in pharmaceutical formulations and related methods of treatment.

Abstract: Compounds according to general formulae (1 and 2), wherein G1 is an azepine derivative and G2 is a group according to general formulae (9–11) are new. Compounds according to the invention are vasopressin V2 receptor agonists.

Abstract: This invention comprises the novel compounds of formula (I) wherein r, s, t, X, Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 have defined meanings, having farnesyl transferase inhibiting activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.

Abstract: Compound of the Formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein: X is CH or N, Y is C or S, Z is —SO2— or —(CRaRb)r—, n is 1 or 2, R2 is aryl or heteroaryl, and R1, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, Ra, Rb, m, p, q and r, are as defined herein. The compounds are modulators of the 5-HT6 receptor and are useful for treatment of central nervous system disorders. Also provided are methods for preparing, compositions comprising, and methods for using Compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I-VII) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, in which A, L, R6, R7 and R8 are defined herein. The present invention also relates to methods of trating pain using these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions including these compounds.

Abstract: Novel compounds according to the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or hydrates thereof; wherein each occurrence of A is independently selected from CH or N; X is selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, —O—, —NH—, (C1-C6)alkylamino-, (C1-C6)alkylaminocarbonylamino-, (C1-C6)alkylcarbonylamino-, (C1-C6)alkylsulfonylamino-, phenylsulfonylamino-, carbonyl, —NH—C(O)—, —N(C1-C6)alkyl-C(O)—, —S(O)y— where y is 0, 1 or 2, and; n in —(CH2)n— is 1, 2 or 3; and R1, R2, and R3 are as described herein; pharmaceutical compositions that including these compounds, and methods for the treatment of autoimmune disease, inflammation, allergy, transplant rejection, and other circumstances where administration of an immunosuppressive agent is of therapeutic benefit.

Abstract: A C-nitroso compound having a molecular weight ranging from about 225 to about 1,000 (from about 225 to about 600 for oral administration) on a monomeric basis wherein a nitroso group is attached to a tertiary carbon, which is obtained by nitrosylation of a carbon acid having a pKa less than about 25, is useful as an NO donor. When the compound is obtained from a carbon acid with a pKa less than about 10, it provides vascular relaxing effect when used at micromolar concentrations and this activity is potentiated by glutathione to be obtained at nanomolar concentrations. When the compound is obtained from a carbon acid with a pKa ranging from about 15 to about 20, vascular relaxing effect is obtained at nanomolar concentrations without glutathione. The compound is preferably water-soluble and preferably contains a carbon alpha to the nitrosylated carbon which is part of a ketone group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,3-benzodiazepin-2-ones and 1,3-benzoxazepin-2-ones of formula I: or stereoisomeric forms, stereoisomeric mixtures, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of HIV reverse transcriptase, 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 invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1 to R5 have any of the values defined in the specification, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds, compositions, or salts to treat cancer. In embodiments, R4 and R5 taken together can be a 3, 4, or 5 membered saturated or unsaturated chain comprising members selected from the group consisting of non-peroxide oxygen, sulfur, N(X), and carbon, optionally substituted by oxo; wherein each X is independently absent or is H, O, (C1–C4)alkyl, phenyl or benzyl; and wherein at least one of the chain members is an N—H group.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide soluble ?-amyloid precursor protein secretory stimulators, which are effective in treating neurodegenerative diseases as well as cerebrovascular disorder-induced neuronopathy. More specifically, the present invention provides a novel compound of the following Formula (I) or a salt or prodrug thereof: [wherein R1 and R2 each represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, etc., Ar1 and the ring B each represent an optionally substituted aromatic group, the ring A represents an optionally substituted benzene ring, the ring C represents an optionally substituted 4- to 8-membered ring which may further be condensed with an optionally substituted ring, X represents CH or N, and Y represents CH or N].

Abstract: Compounds of formula wherein the substituents have the meanings given in claim 1, and agronomically tolerable salts, isomers and enantiomer of those compounds, are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: Substituted benzodiazepine compositions are provided which are active as non-NMDA ionotropic excitatory amino acid (EAA) receptor antagonists. The compounds are generally 7- or 8-mono substituted 5H-2,3-benzodiazepines. The compositions are useful for treating disorders associated with excessive activation of the non-NMDA subtype of the ionotropic EAA receptor. The compounds further are useful as testing agents to identify and characterize other compounds for the treatment of these disorders. The compounds are useful therapeutically as sedatives or for the treatment of neurosychopharmacological disorders such as stroke, ischemia and epilepsy. The compositions may be provided in combination with a suitable carrier for oral or parenteral administration. The compounds may be administered orally or parenterally for the treatment of a variety of disorders associated with non-NMDA EEA receptor function.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of formula (I), isomers and acid addition salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the same suitable for treating conditions associated with muscle spasms, epilepsy, acute and chronic forms of neurodegenerative diseases as well as preventing, treating or alleviating the symptoms of acute and chronic inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: (R)-tofisopam, substantially free of the (S)-enantiomer of tofisopam, is obtained by separating the enantiomers of tofisopam by chromatography employing a chiral separation medium comprising (i) (2S)-2-{(1S)[(3,5-dinitrophenyl)carbonylamino]phenylmethyl}-3,3-dimethylbutanoate, covalently bound to silica through an alkylene ester linkage or (ii) an amylose derivative of formula I: 1

Abstract: Disclosed are certain 3-(heteroaryl)alanine derivatives which bind VLA-4 and inhibit leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of formula (I), isomers and acid addition salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the same suitable for treating conditions associated with muscle spasms, epilepsy, acute and chronic forms of neurodegenerative diseases as well as preventing, treating or alleviating the symptoms of acute and chronic inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel diazabicyclic biaryl derivatives, which are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.

Abstract: The invention refers to novel 2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same as the active ingredient. The novel compounds antipasmodic, muscle relaxant and neuroprotective activities. In formula I; X represents a hydrogen atom, a chloro atom or a methoxy group; Y stands for a hydrogen atom or a halo atom; Z means a methyl group or a chloro atom; R is a C1-4 alkyl group or a group of the formula —NR1R2, wherein R1 and R2 represent, independently, a hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group, a C1-4 alkoxy group or a C3-6 cycloalkyl group.

Abstract: This invention provides new benzothiophene derivatives of general formula (I) and a process for preparing them, the corresponding compositions and their use for manufacturing a medicine for the treatment of neurological disorders. These new compounds behave as serotonin reuptake inhibitors and show high affinity towards the 5-HT1A receptor.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1 to R5 have any of the values defined in the specification, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds, compositions, or salts to treat cancer. In embodiments, R4 and R5 taken together can be a 3, 4, or 5 membered saturated or unsaturated chain comprising members selected from the group consisting of non-peroxide oxygen, sulfur, N(X), and carbon, optionally substituted by oxo; wherein each X is independently absent or is H, 0, (C1-C4)alkyl, phenyl or benzyl; and wherein at least one of the chain members is an N—H group.

Abstract: The present application describes glycinamidic compounds and derivatives thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aryl and heteroaryl diazabicycloalkane derivatives, which are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new highly functionalized heterobicycle derivatives of general formula (I), prepared by a process which involves only two steps by using, as starting products, commercially available, or easily prepared, &agr;-amino ketones and &agr;,&bgr;-dihydroxy acids or &agr;-amino-&bgr;-hydroxy acids or &agr;-hydroxy-&bgr;-amino acids or &agr;,&bgr;-dithiol acids derivatives and to libraries containing compounds of formula (I) and to the generation of such combinatorial libraries composed of compounds of formula (I), in individual synthesis, mixture synthesis, split and recombine synthesis and parallel synthesis either in manual or automated fashion.

Abstract: Two new crystalline forms of 1S-[1alpha(2S*,3R*),9alpha]6,10-dioxo-N-(2-ethoxy-5-oxo-tetrahydro-3-furanyl)-9[[(1-isoquinolyl)carbonyl]amino]octahydro-6H-pyridazino[1,2-a][1,2]diazepin-1-carboxamide (anhydrous or hydrated), their preparation process and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compound which are capable of preventing the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, said compounds, including all enantiomeric and diasteriomeric forms and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, have the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compound which are capable of preventing the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, said compounds, including all enantiomeric and diasteriomeric forms and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, have the formula: wherein R comprises ethers or amines; R1 is: a) substituted or unsubstituted aryl; or b) substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; two R2 units on the same carbon atom are taken together to form a spirocyclic ring having from 4 to 7 atoms, the balance of the R2 units are independently selected from the group consisting of: a) hydrogen; b) —O(CH2)jR8; c) —(CH2)jNR9aR9b; d) —(CH2)jCO2R10; e) —(CH2)jOCO2R10 f) —CH2)jCON(R10)2; and g) two R2 units can be taken together to form a carbonyl unit; R8, R9a, R9b, and R10 are each independently hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, and mixtures thereof; R9a and R9b can be taken together to form a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring comprising from 3 to 7 atoms; two R10 uni

Abstract: This invention is a dihydro-benzo [b] [1,4] diazepin-2-one derivative of the formula 1

Abstract: This invention is a dihydro-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-2-one derivative of the formula 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating disorders of the central nervous system (CNS) and other disorders in a mammal, including a human, by administering to the mammal a CNS-penetrant &agr;7 nicotinic receptor agonist. It also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a CNS-penetrant &agr;7 nicotinic receptor agonist.

Abstract: 1

Abstract: The azepine compound capable of emitting a light by light-irradiation or action of an electric field is represented by the following formula (I) or (II): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to 1,4-diazabicyclo[3.2.2]nonane derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to methods for the treatment or prevention of disorders associated with a dysfunction of the nicotinic receptors utilizing them.

Abstract: Certain aralkl diazabicycloalkyl compounds are described for treatment of CNS disorders such as cerebral ischemia, psychoses and convulsions.

Abstract: Disclosed are thiazolobenzoheterocycles of the general formula Including their isomers, racemates, enantioners and salts thereof, as well as processes for preparing these compounds and medicaments containing them.

Abstract: The process for the preparation of bicyclic amidines of the general formula: 1

Abstract: Substituted benzodiazepine compositions are provided which are active as non-NMDA ionotropic excitatory amino acid (EAA) receptor antagonists. The compounds are generally 7- or 8-mono substituted 5H-2,3-benzodiazepines. The compositions are useful for treating disorders associated with excessive activation of the non-NMDA subtype of the ionotropic EAA receptor. The compounds further are useful as testing agents to identify and characterize other compounds for the treatment of these disorders. The compounds are useful therapeutically as sedatives or for the treatment of neurosychopharmacological disorders such as stroke, ischemia and epilepsy. The compositions may be provided in combination with a suitable carrier for oral or parenteral administration. The compounds may be administered orally or parenterally for the treatment of a variety of disorders associated with non-NMDA EEA receptor function.

Abstract: Benzodiazapine derivatives of formula (1) are described: wherein Ar1 is an aromatic or heteroaromatic group; L1 is a linker atom or group; Ar2 is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group; R5 is a carboxylic acid (—CO2H) or a derivative thereof; The compounds are able to inhibit the binding of alpha 4 integrins to their ligands and are of use in the prophylaxis and treatment of immune in inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: The process for the preparation of bicyclic amidines of the general formula: wherein A is selected from the group consisting of —CR1R2—CR3R4—CR5R6—, —CR1R2—CR3R4—CR5R6—CR7R8— and —CR1R2—CR3R4—CR5R6—CR7R8—CR9R10—, wherein the substituents in A are in each case numbered starting from the nitrogen atom, and B is selected from the group consisting of —CR11R12—CR13R14—, —CR11R12—CR15R16—CR13R4— and —CR11R12—CR15R16—CR17R18—CR13—R14—, and R1, R2 and R11 to R14 are, in each case independently of one another, hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, aryl, or are C1-C4-alkyl which is substituted with hydroxyl, amino, C1-C4-alkylamino or mercapto, and R3 to R10 and R15 to R18 are, in each case independently of one another, hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, aryl, hydroxyl, amino, C1-C4-alkylamino or mercapto, or are C1-C4-alkyl which is substituted with hydroxyl, am

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for synthesizing piperazic acid and similar, ring-containing acids. The invention also relates to a process for simultaneously N(2)-acylating piperazic acid or an ester thereof and forming a bicyclic ring structure. The invention also relates to the use of either or both processes in a method of synthesizing a bicyclic compound useful as an intermediate for the production of an inhibitor of a caspase, particularly an inhibitor of interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”).

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula ##STR1## as described in the claims, or an optical isomer, diastereomer or enantiomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, or biohydrolyzable amide, ester, or imide thereof are useful as inhibitors of metalloproteases.Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases, disorders and conditions characterized by metalloprotease activity using these compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1 mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and methods for treating interleukin-1 mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 1-[2-(substituted vinyl)]-3,4-dihydro-5H-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them. The new 1-[2-(substituted vinyl)]-3,4-dihidro-5H-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives according to the invention correspond to the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein the variables are hereinbelow defined: The new compounds according to the invention affect the central nervous system and can be used to advantage in the therapy.

Abstract: Novel benzoheterocyclic compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is H, halogen, alkyl, optionally substituted amino, alkoxy; R.sup.2 is H, halogen, alkoxy, phenylalkoxy, OH, alkyl, optionally substituted amino, carbamoyl-alkoxy, optionally substituted amino-alkoxy, optionally substituted benzoyloxy; R.sup.3 is a group: --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 or --CO--NR.sup.11 R.sup.12 ; R.sup.4 is H, optionally substitued benzoyl, alkyl; R.sup.5 is a group: ##STR2## [R.sup.16 is halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, OH, alkoxy, alkanoyloxy, alkylthio, alkanoyl, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, CN, NO.sub.2, optionally substituted amino, phenyl, cycloalkyl, etc., or a group: --O--A--NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 ; m is 0 to 3], phenyl-alkoxycarbonyl, alkanoyl, phenylalkanoyl, etc.; R.sup.11 is H or alkyl; R.sup.12 is cycloalkyl or optionally substituted phenyl; and W is a group: --(CH.sub.2).sub.p (p is 3 to 5) or --CH.dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.q (q is 1 to 3), the carbon atom of these groups beign optionally replaced by O, S, SO, SO.sub.