Abstract: Disclosed is a fused-ring or tricyclic aryl pyrimidine compound used as a mutation selectivity EGFR inhibitor. Specifically, disclosed is a compound represented by formula (I) and used as an EGFR inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a laminate comprising a thermoplastic resin substrate and a polyvinyl alcohol based resin layer formed on the thermoplastic resin substrate, being used to form a polarizing film of the polyvinyl alcohol based resin layer treated with a post-process comprising at least a dyeing step of dyeing the polyvinyl alcohol based resin layer with a dichroic material, the post-process being performed after the polyvinyl alcohol based resin layer formed on the thermoplastic resin substrate is stretched together with the thermoplastic resin substrate, wherein the polyvinyl alcohol based resin layer comprises a polyvinyl alcohol based resin and a halide.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein X is O, S or NR10, wherein R10 is H, C1-30-alkyl, substituted C1-30-alkyl, C2-30-alkenyl, substituted C2-30-alkenyl, C2-30-alkynyl, substituted C2-30-alkynyl or C(0)-OR11, R1 and R11 are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of C1-30-alkyl, substituted C1-30-alkyl, C2-30-alkenyl, substituted C2-30-alkenyl, C2-30-alkynyl, substituted C2-30-alkynyl, C5-8-cycloalkyl, substituted C5-8-cycloalkyl, C5-8-cycloalkenyl, and substituted C5-8-cycloalkenyl, and an electronic device comprising the compounds as semiconducting material.

Abstract: An organic thin film transistor containing a compound represented by the formula (1) in a semiconductor active layer has a high carrier mobility, a small change in the threshold voltage after repeated driving and a high solubility in an organic solvent. A1 and A2 represent S, O or Se; at least one of R1 to R6 represents a substituent represented by *-L-R wherein L represents a divalent linking group and R represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an oligooxyethylene group, an oligosiloxane group or a trialkylsilyl group.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of biologically active compounds and specifically to phaeofungins, of the general formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate or a pharmacologically acceptable formulation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, methods for the production of the phaeofungins and their use as fungicide, antibiotic as well as antitumor agent.

Abstract: A novel photochromic compound which develops a color of a neutral tint (double peak characteristic) and has high color optical density, high fading speed and excellent durability. Like a compound represented by the following formula (20), the photochromic compound having a group (methylthio group in the following formula 20) which has a sulfur atom bonded to the 7-position carbon atom is a photochromic compound having high color optical density, high fading speed and excellent durability.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of biologically active compounds and specifically to phaeofungins, of the general formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate or a pharmacologically acceptable formulation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, methods for the production of the phaeofungins and their use as fungicide, antibiotic as well as antitumor agent.

Abstract: Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are adrenergic receptor ?2B antagonists. The compounds may also bind to and antagonize adrenergic receptor ?2B. The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to (i) reduce blood pressure and/or (ii) promote renal blood flow and/or (iii) decrease or inhibit sodium reabsorption. The compounds may also be used to treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to a decrease in blood pressure. Use of the compounds to treat cardiovascular and renal disorders is particularly described.

Abstract: Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are antagonists of the adrenergic receptor ?2A. The compounds may also bind to and are an antagonist of the adrenergic receptor ?2B; or the compounds are not antagonists of the adrenergic receptor ?2B and the compounds are administered in conjunction with a second agent that reduces, or is expected to reduce, blood pressure in an individual. The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to regulate blood glucose level, increase insulin secretion and treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to an increase in insulin production. Use of the compounds to treat type 2 diabetes is particularly described.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a charge transporting material which allows for a low driving voltage and is superior in luminous efficiency and durability. [Means for resolution] A charge transporting material comprising a compound represented by any one of the following general formula (1-1) to general formula (1-3): wherein R111 to R114, R121 to R125 and R131 to R135 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and may be bound together to form a ring; L111 to L113 each independently represent O or S; L121 to L123 each independently represent a single bond or a divalent linking group; and Ar111 to Ar113 each independently represent an aryl group or a heteroaryl group.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to fused tetracyclic pyrido[4,3-b>]indole and pyrido[3,4-b]indole derivatives. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds are also provided, as are methods of using the compounds in a variety of therapeutic applications, including the treatment of a cognitive disorder, psychotic disorder, neurotransmitter-mediated disorder and/or a neuronal disorder.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to fused tetracyclic pyrido[4,3-b]indoles and pyrido[3,4-b]indoles. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds are also provided, as are methods of using the compounds in a variety of therapeutic applications, including the treatment of a cognitive disorder, psychotic disorder, neurotransmitter-mediated disorder and/or a neuronal disorder.

Abstract: The invention pertains to new materials based on sterically inhibited donor arylboranes for the improvement of electron injection and electron transport in organic electronic components like organic light-emitting diodes (OLED's), organic field effect transistors (OFET's), and on organic photovoltaics based components, in particular, organic solar cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electronic devices, in particular organic electroluminescent devices, comprising compounds of the formula (1), and the corresponding compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermosetting resin having a benzoxazine ring structure represented by the following formula (I): wherein X is a residue of a diol compound having a molecular weight or a number average molecular weight in terms of polystyrene measured by GPC of 5,000 or less; Y is a residue of a diamine compound; and n is an integer of 2 to 200.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (1) or (2) and to the use thereof in electronic devices, and to electronic devices which comprise these compounds. The invention furthermore relates to the preparation of the compounds of the formula (1) or (2) and to formulations comprising one or more compounds of the formula (1) or (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hepcidin antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments for the use in the treatment of iron metabolism disorders, such as, in particular, iron deficiency diseases and anemias, in particular anemias in connection with chronic inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted phenothiazines with a double bond and physiologically acceptable salts thereof, and their use as a medicament.

Abstract: The present invention relates to quinobenzoxazines analogs having the general formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and prodrugs thereof; wherein A, U, V, W, X and Z are substituents. The present invention also relates to methods for using such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tetracyclic fused heterocyclic compound represented by the following formula [I] wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable a salt thereof, and a hepatitis C virus (HCV) polymerase inhibitor and a therapeutic agent for hepatitis C containing this compound. The compound of the present invention shows an anti-HCV activity based on the HCV polymerase inhibitory activity, and useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of hepatitis C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds with activity as BACE1 and NF?B modulators, and methods for treating, preventing, or ameliorating neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. The present invention is also directed to the treatment of diseases related to dysfunction of cell proliferation, the immune system and/or inflammation using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions containing such candidate compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides an OLED device including a cathode, an anode, and having there between a light-emitting layer, further including, between the cathode and the light emitting layer, a first layer containing a fluoranthene compound including one and only one fluoranthene nucleus and having no aromatic rings annulated to the fluoranthene nucleus, the fluoranthene nucleus having independently selected aromatic groups in the 7,10-positions and an azine group in the 8- or 9-position, provided that the azine group is not a phenanthroline group. The OLED device desirably includes a second layer containing an alkali metal or alkali metal compound, located between the cathode and the first layer. The OLED device can also include a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compound in the first layer or in a third layer located between the first layer and the light-emitting layer. Devices of the invention provide improvement in features such as efficiency and drive voltage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel unsymmetrical cyanine dyes and to methods of performing nucleic acid analysis in the presence of such dyes. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel unsymmetrical cyanine dyes that have high affinity to double-stranded nucleic acids and that do not inhibit amplification reactions, particularly the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Abstract: Disclosed are novel gamma secretase inhibitors of the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or ester thereof, wherein L1, n, X, Ar, Y, Z, Q, and Q1 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods for inhibiting gamma secretase, methods for treating Alzheimer's disease, methods of treating one or more neurodegenerative diseases, and methods of inhibiting the deposition of amyloid protein (e.g., amyloid beta protein) in, on or around neurological tissue (e.g., the brain) using the compounds of formula 1.0.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of inclusion complexes of a drug (piroxicam or ibuprofen) and a cyclodextrin, characterised in that: a) the drug and cyclodextrin, in the form of finely divided powders, are mixed in the presence of aqueous or hydroalcoholic solutions, ammonia solutions or acid solutions; b) the resulting mixture is treated in a microwave oven; c) the resulting product is dried under vacuum at room temperature or with heating.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the synthesis of catalysts and precursors thereof. Methods of the invention may comprise combining a catalyst precursor and at least one ligand to generate a catalytically active species, often under mild conditions and in high yields. In some cases, a wide variety of catalysts may be synthesized from a single catalyst precursor. Methods of the invention may also include the preparation of catalysts which, under reaction conditions known in the art, may have been difficult or impossible to prepare and/or isolate due to, for example, steric crowding at the metal center. The present invention also provides catalyst compositions, and precursors thereof, which may be useful in various chemical reactions including olefin metathesis. In some cases, methods of the invention may reduce the number of synthetic and purification steps required to produce catalysts and/or other reaction products, as well as reducing time, cost, and waste production.

Abstract: This application relates to certain novel polycyclic compounds that interact with quadruplex-forming regions of polynucleotides and thereby inhibit translation of genetic information into polypeptides. These compounds can thus provide anticancer and antibacterial and antiviral effects. The invention includes novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using them to treat cancer and other conditions.

Abstract: A photosensing soluble organic semiconductor material is disclosed, which includes a Diels-Alder adduct which is a polycyclic aromatic compound with a dienophile. The polycyclic aromatic compound is pentacene. And the dienophile is represented by the formula of O?S?N—R1, wherein R1 is SO2R2, SO3R2, SO2?, or SO3?; and wherein R2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, acyl, aryl, aralkyl, chloroalkyl, fluoroalkyl, and substituted aryl with 1-12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A bifunctional compound comprising a molecular unit (I) intercalating between nucleobases (B) of nucleic acids, an active molecular unit (AD) capable of emitting a detectable signal, and optionally a spacer unit, in which the active molecular unit (AD) is selected from amongst chemical entities having a structure such as to interact electronically with the intercalating molecular unit (I) in such a way that, during the reaction of oxidation, the reduction-oxidation potential (EI+/I) of the semicouple I+/I defined by the intercalating molecular unit (I) is lower than the reduction-oxidation potential (EB+/B) of the semicouple B+/B defined by the nucleobases (B), and in such a way that, during the reaction of reduction, the reduction-oxidation potential (EI/I?) of the semicouple I/I? defined by the intercalating molecular unit (I) is higher than the reduction-oxidation potential (EB/B?) of the semicouple B/B? defined by the nucleobases (B).

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating neurological diseases and disorders. Compounds that replace or enhance the function of SMN or alleviate or reduce a phenotype of cells with low SMN protein levels are provided. Screening methods and kits for identifying such compounds also are provided.

Abstract: New materials for the n-doping of the elctron-transporting layer in organic electronic components, their utilization, and organic electronic components The invention pertains to new materials based on sterically inhibited donor arylboranes for the improvement of electron injection and electron transport in organic electronic components like organic light-emitting diodes (OLED's), organic field effect transistors (OFET's), and on organic photovoltaics based components, in particular, organic solar cells.

Abstract: HIV inhibitory compounds of formula: salts and stereoisomers thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-10alkyl; R3 is n is 1, 2 or 3; R3a is nitro, cyano, amino, halo, hydroxy, C1-4alkyloxy, hydroxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, C 1-4alkyloxycarbonyl, mono- or di(C1-4alkyl)aminocarbonyl, C1-4alkylcarbonyl, methanimidamidyl, mono- or di(C1-4alkyl)methanimidamidyl, N-hydroxy-methanimidamidyl or Het; or R3 is a monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic heterocyclic ring system, wherein one, two, three or four ring members are nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, and wherein the remaining ring members are carbon atoms; and wherein each of said heterocyclic ring systems may optionally be substituted; X is —NR7—, —O— or —S—; pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods for preparing these compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Inhibitors of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) are provided as are pharmaceutical compositions containing such inhibitors as well as the use of such inhibitors and compositions for the treatment of a condition in a mammalian subject characterized by pathology of the IDO-mediated tryptophan metabolic pathway. Such conditions may involve suppression of T-cell mediated immune response or may directly result from depletion of tryptophan or accumulation of a product of tryptophan degradation. Specific disease conditions include cataracts, age-related yellowing in the eye, neurodegenerative disorders, mood disorders, cancer and various bacterial/viral infections. IDO inhibitors of this invention are substituted naphthalene and anthracene diones. Novel compounds of this invention include the following taurine-substituted naphthaquinone structure.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, A, and B are as defined herein, for use in methods for treating, preventing or ameliorating hyperproliferative disorders, such as cancer and other diseases and conditions. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and formulations comprising a compound having Formula I, and in combination with one or more other active agents and/or treatments.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of substituted benzothiazinoindoles of general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen, chloro, fluoro, amino, nitro, cyano, CHO, (C1-C3)alkyl, perhalo(C1-C3)alkyl, (C1-C3)alkoxy, aryl, aralkyl, aralkoxy, (C5-C7)heterocyclyl, (C5-C7)heterocyclylalkyl, (C5-C7)heterocyclyloxy, acyl, acetyl, alkylamino, aminoalkyl, amide, hydroxyalkyl, carboxylic acid and its derivatives. The process comprises cyclization of compound of general formula-II (i.e. substituted 1-benzenesulfonyl-7-bromo-1H-indole), formula (II) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are attached using suitable catalyst and solvents.

Abstract: A photosensing soluble organic semiconductor material is disclosed, which includes a Diels-Alder adduct which is a polycyclic aromatic compound with a dienophile. The polycyclic aromatic compound is selected from the group consisting of oligothiophene, perylene, benzo[ghi]perylene, coronene and polyacene. And the dienophile is represented by the formula of O?S?N—R1, wherein R1 is SO2R2, SO3R2, SO2?, or SO3?; and wherein R2 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, acyl, aryl, aralkyl, chloroalkyl, fluoroalkyl, and substituted aryl with 1-12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention describes organic solvent-soluble Diels-Alder adducts of polycyclic aromatic compounds, such as, oligothiophene, perylene, benzo[ghi]perylene, coronene and polyacenes, with variety of dienophiles containing at least one heteroatom and in some cases two heteroatoms bonded to aromatic moiety, such as, thioxomalonates, azodicarboxylates, thialdehyde, acylnitroso and N-sulfinylamides. The Diels-Alder adducts are prepared by a simple, one step cycloaddition reaction of the polycyclic aromatic compounds, such as, pentacene, or other fused aromatic compounds, with heterodienophiles. The Diels-Alder adducts according to the present invention all form soluble adducts with pentacene and can be converted back to pentacene by retro-Diels-Alder reaction at moderate (60–250° C.) temperatures both in bulk, in solution or as thin-films.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n, and m, are as defined herein, or an enantiomer or diastereomer thereof, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, processes for preparing these compounds, and their use in pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds which mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins having the following structure are disclosed: wherein A, B, X, R1, and R5 are as defined herein. Such compounds have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. In particular, compounds of this invention are useful in pharmaceutical compositions as anti-inflammatory agents as well as inhibitors of central nervous disorders. Libraries containing the compounds of this invention are also disclosed, as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members.

Abstract: The invention features compounds that act as antimicrobial agents and/or antimicrobial enhancer agents, compositions that include the antimicrobial enhancer agents of the invention, and methods for treating microbial infections using those compositions.

Abstract: Novel non-steroidal compounds are provided which are glucocorticoid receptor modulators which are useful in treating diseases requiring glucocorticoid receptor agonist or antagonist therapy such as obesity, diabetes, inflammatory and immune disorders, and have the structure 1

Abstract: Sulfoderivatives of perylenetetracarboxylic acid dibenzimidazole are provided. These compounds form liquid crystal systems possessing high quality optical properties. The resulting liquid crystal systems are readily applicable onto a substrate to obtain optically isotropic or anisotropic, at least partially crystalline films applicable in various fields.

Abstract: A compound having the structural formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein X is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or a heteroatom; n is 4, 5 or 6; Y is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or wherein R1 and R2 are each independently, H, a heteroatom, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; and wherein each ring structure are independently substituted or unsubstituted is disclosed. Also disclosed are chemosensitizing agents and methods of modulating, attenuating, reversing, or affecting a cell's or organism's resistance to a given drug such as an antimalarial.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds represented by structural Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein is R1, R6a, R6b, R7, R8, R9, X, b, m, and n are described herein. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these novel compounds as active ingredients and the use of the novel compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders. The compounds of this invention are serotonin agonists and antagonists and are useful in the control or prevention of central nervous system disorders including obesity, anxiety, depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, sleep disorders, sexual disorders, migraine, conditions associated with cephalic pain, social phobias, and gastrointestinal disorders such as dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract motility.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: Cyclic pyrazole compounds are described which inhibit mitogen activated protein kinase-activated protein kinase-2 (MK-2). Methods of making such compounds are described, as well as a method of using them for the inhibition of MK-2 in a subject in need of such inhibition, where the method involves administering to the subject an MK-2 inhibiting compound of the present invention. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits which contain the present MK-2 inhibiting compounds are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fused pyrrole compounds of the formula 1.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds represented by structural Formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I or II that are useful as anti-cancer agents and other diseases that can be treated by inhibiting tyrosine kinase enzymes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds represented by structural Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein R1, R5, R6a, R6b, R7, R8, R9, X, b, k, m, and n, and the dashed lines are described herein. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these novel compounds as active ingredients and the use of the novel compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders. The compounds of this invention are serotonin agonists and antagonists and are useful in the control or prevention of central nervous system disorders including obesity, anxiety, depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, sleep disorders, sexual disorders, migraine, conditions associated with cephalic pain, social phobias, and gastrointestinal disorders such as dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract motility.