Abstract: The present invention relates to piperazine derivatives of formula (I), wherein R represents halogen, C1-4 alkyl, trifluoromethoxy or trifluoromethyl; R1 is trifluoromethyl, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, halogen or trifluoromethoxy; R2 is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl or C2-6alkenyl; R3 represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; n and m are independently 0 or an integer from 1 to 3; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, process for their preparation and their use in the treatment of condition mediated by tachykinins and/or by selective inhibition of the serotonin reuptake transporter protein.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-aroyl piperazine derivatives of formula (I), wherein: Y represents NR2; m represents 1, 2 or 3; p represents 0 or 1; X is O, S, C═O, SO2, or CH═CH—; Ar1 is aryl, or a mono or bicyclic heteroaryl group containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; any of which may be optionally substituted; Ar2 represents phenyl or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclyl group containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S, wherein the phenyl heterocyclyl group is substituted by R1 and further optional substituents; or Ar2 represents an optionally substituted bicyclic aromatic or bicyclic heteroaromatic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; R1 represents optionally substituted (C1-4)alkoxy, halo, optionally substituted (C1-6)alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; R?2 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted (C1-4)alkyl, opt

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: Compounds having Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof. (I) are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (DP-IV), and are useful in the treatment of DP-IV mediated diseases and conditions, such as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), 1

Abstract: The synthesis of individual di- and tri-substituted-1,4-diazacyclic compounds having 6- to 8-atoms in the cyclic ring, their corresponding 1,6-diketo-2,5-diazacyclic compounds and similar 1,4-diazacyclic ring compounds having one ring carbonyl gorup and 6-8 atoms in the ring is disclosed, as are libraries of such compounds. Methods of preparing and using the libraries of compounds as well as individual compounds of the libraries are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to piperazine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their medical use. The novel compounds are antagonists of tachykinins, including substance P and other neurokinins.

Abstract: Arylcycloalkyl derivatives having branched side chains, processes for their preparation and their use as pharmaceuticals

Abstract: Sulfonamide and urea compounds having an inhibitory effect on Src kinase including enantiomers, stereoisomers and tautomers thereof, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates of said compound, said compound having the general structure shown in Formula II are disclosed and claimed: 1

Abstract: Compounds which function as melanocortin receptor ligands and having utility in the treatment of melanocortin receptor-based disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate or a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation thereof. Those compounds can be used for inhibiting factor Xa and for the prevention and/or treatment of thromboembolic conditions.

Abstract: Compounds of the present invention of the formula are thyromimetic agents which can be used to prevent and/or treat diseases associated with an imbalance of thyroid hormones, such as hypo- and hyper-thyroidism, obesity, osteoporosis and depression. The compounds of the invention are, in particular, hypolipedemic agents which enhance the clearance of cholesterol from circulation, particularly the clearance of cholesterol in the form of low density lipoproteins (LDL). The compounds are useful for reducing total cholesterol plasma levels in mammals, in particular for reducing levels of LDL-cholesterol. Furthermore, such compounds also lower elevated lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] levels, an independent cardiovascular risk factor, in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the production of &agr;-aryl-&bgr;-ketonitriles, which serve as synthetic intermediates in the preparation of a series of biologically important molecules such as corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) receptor antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to piperazine derivatives of formula (I) wherein R and R1 represent independently halogen or C1-4 alkyl; R2 is hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl; n and m are independently 1 or 2 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, to process for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medical use.

Abstract: Melanocortin receptor-specific piperazine or ketopiperazine compounds having the structure: 1

Abstract: A compound of formula (1), wherein: R5 is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, R6CH2— or R6C(O)—; R6 is aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, aminoC3-6alkyl, N-(C1-4alkyl)aminoC3-6alkyl, NN-(diC1-4alkyl)aminoC3-6alkyl, or R7; wherein the aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl rings may be optionally substituted with up to three substituents independently selected from nitro, C1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, halo, (C1-4alkyl)sulfanyl, C1-4alkoxycarbonyl, N-(C1-4alkyl)carbamoyl, NN-(diC1-4alkyl)carbamoyl, N-(C1-4alkyl)amino or NN-(diC1-4alkyl)amino; wherein R7 is either a group or formula (2) or formula (3); and wherein L1, L2, L3, L4, R1, R2, R3, R4, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, A1, n, p, q, r and s are as defined herein. The compounds of formula (1) inhibit the interactions between MDM2 and p53 and may be useful in the treatment of cancers.

Abstract: Substituted 4-phenyl-pyridine compounds with activity as antagonists of Neurokinin 1 receptors, methods of making these compounds and preparing.

Abstract: Certain piperazine substituted compounds are described which are useful in altering calcium channel activity.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a class of compounds (Formula I) including succinoyl amino pyrazoles, succinoyl amino thiadiazoles, succinoyl amino acid esters, succinoyl amino acid amides, succinoyl amino alcohols, succinoyl amino ketones, succinoyl amino hydantoins, succinoyl anilines, and succinoyl derivatives of privileged structures. The invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical formation comprising such compound in a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form or prodrug thereof. The invention is further directed to a method for inhibiting &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or synthesis, a method for inhibiting &ggr;-secretase activity and a method for treating neurological disorders associated with &bgr;-amyloid peptide production. The method comprises administering to a host a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The compounds of Formula I are useful in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Substituted piperazinyl and diazepanyl benzamides and benzthioamides of formula (I), compositions containing them, and methods of making and using them to treat histamine-mediated conditions.

Abstract: The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of alpha4 containing integrin-mediated binding to ligands such as VCAM-1 and MAdCAM.

Abstract: Arylpiperazines of formula (I) useful as metalloproteinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of MMP 13.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the general formulae (I) or (II), including their pharmaceutically acceptable isomers, salts, hydrates, solvates and prodrug derivatives having activity against mammalian factor Xa are described. Compositions containing such compounds are also described. The compounds and the compositions are useful in vitro or in vivo for preventing or treating conditions in mammals characterized by undesired thrombosis.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-(phenylsulphonyl)glycyl-glycine compounds, which are defined by formula I and the description, as well as their method of preparation and their use in therapeutics 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to melanocortin receptor agonists of formula I, which is useful in the treatment of obesity, diabetes and male and/or female sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: Compounds according to the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I), processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them as well as their use for the production of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula (formula 1) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and a process for preparing the same and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same are described wherein the substituents have the meaning as specified in the description. The compounds are used as thrombon inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to piperazine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their medical use. The novel compounds are antagonists of tachykinins, including substance P and other neurokinins.

Abstract: New process for the preparation of 1,5-disubstituted-3-amino-1,2,4-triazoles of the general formula (I), wherein the meaning of R is C1-5alkyl group; C3-13cycloalkyl-C0-4alkyl group, optionally substituted by one or more C1-3alkyl group; phenyl-C0-2alkyl-, (CH2)n-morpholino-, piperidino-, pyrrolidino- or piperazino-group, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atom, C1-3alkyl group, C1-3alkoxy group, n is 1-5, R1, R2, R3, and R4 stand independently for hydrogen, halogen, C1-6alkyl group, C1-3alkoxy group or trifuluoromethyl group, with the proviso that of the substituents R1, R2, R3, and R4 at least one stands for hydrogen.

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

Abstract: Certain piperazine substituted compounds are described which are useful in altering calcium channel activity.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing pure enantiomers of acylanalides such as Casodex® (bicalutamide) and its derivatives includes contacting a compound having a ring structure that, when opened, provides a substituent having the structure of Formula I: 1

Abstract: An NF-&kgr;B inhibitor having as an active ingredient a benzoquinone derivative represented by the general formula (1) wherein R1, R2, and R3 are each independently H, alkyl having 1 to 5 carbons, or alkoxy having 1 to 5 carbons; R4 is H, hydroxymethyl, alkyl, or carboxyl which is optionally esterified or amidated; Z is represented by the formula (A); and, n is an integer from 0 to 6, or its hydroquinone form or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A novel class of substituted piperazines and diazepanes, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and use thereof in the treatment of diseases and disorders related to the histamine H3 receptor. More particularly, the compounds are useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders in which an interaction with the histamine H3 receptor is beneficial.

Abstract: This invention relates to new amide compounds having the potentiation of the cholinergic activity, etc., and represented by general formula [I].

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a compound or a salt thereof represented by the formula: wherein R1 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, the ring A is an optionally substituted divalent nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, X′ is an optionally substituted alkylene chain, Y is an optionally substituted divalent cyclic group, X is a chemical bond or an optionally substituted alkylene chain, and Z is (1) an optionally substituted amino group, (2) an optionally substituted imidoyl group or (3) an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, or a pro-drug thereof, which has activated coagulation factor X inhibitory activity and which are useful as anti-coagulants.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a class of compounds (Formula I) including hydroxyalkanoyl amino pyrazoles, hydroxyalkanoyl amino thiadiazoles, hydroxyalkanoyl amino acid esters, hydroxyalkanoyl amino acid amides, hydroxyalkanoyl amino alcohols, hydroxyalkanoyl amino ketoes, hydroxyalkanoyl amino hydantoins, hydroxyalkanoyl anilines, and hydroxyalkanoyl derivatives of privileged structures. The invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical formation comprising such compound in a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form or prodrug thereof. The invention is further directed to a method for inhibiting &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or synthesis, a method for inhibiting &ggr;-secretase activity and a method for treating neurological disorders associated with &bgr;-amyloid peptide production. The method comprises administering to a host a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The compounds of Formula I are useful in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a series of compounds having structural formulas wherein n1 is 1 to 5, n2 is 1 to 4 and m is 1 to 3; X is O or NH; Y is CH2, O, S, NH, NR; R is selected from the group consisting a straight-chain aliphatic group, a branched-chain aliphatic group and an alicyclic group; wherein R′ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl and ethyl; when Y is O, n1 is not 1; and wherein X and R′ are independently optionally substituted at C2, C3 or C4 in compounds of Fomula IV or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided is a method of inactivating antigen-specific T cells in an individual.

Abstract: This invention is directed to sorbitol dehydrogenase inhibitory compounds of the formula I, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the specification. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing those compounds and methods of treating or preventing diabetic complications, particularly diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic microangiopathy, diabetic macroangiopathy and diabetic cardiomyopathy by administering such compounds to a mammal suffering from diabetes and therefore at risk for developing such complications. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a combination of a compound of formula I of this invention with an aldose reductase inhibitor and to methods of treating or preventing diabetic complications therewith.

Abstract: Diarylanines, such as 5-amide substituted diarylamines of formula (I) or formula (II) wherein A is hydroxy, C1-6 alkoxy, or NR6OR7; X is OR12, NR13R12, or NR14; inhibitors of MEK and are useful in the treatment of a variety of proliferative disease states, such as conditions related to the hyperactivity of MEK, as well as diseases modulated by the MEK cascade.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: Selected substituted piperazine compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as obesity and the like. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving activation of the melanocortin receptor. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted phenylcyclohexanecarboxamides of the formula (I) to processes for their preparation and to their use in medicaments, in particular for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: 1

Abstract: This invention relates to new propanolamine derivatives or salts thereof represented by the following formula [I]: Wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification or salts thereof which have gut selective sympathomimetic, anti-ulcerous, anti-pancreatitis, lipolytic, anti-urinary incontinence and anti-pollakiuria activities, to processes for the preparation thereof, to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same and to a method for the prevention and/or treatment diseases indicated in the specification to a human being or an animal.

Abstract: Symmetrically disubstituted aromatic compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that inhibit and/or modulate the activity of poly(ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase, also known as PARG, are described. The invention is also directed to the therapeutic or prophylactic use of such compounds and compositions, and to methods of treating diseases and disorders described herein, by administering effective amounts of such compounds.