Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for topical administration for prevention and/or treatment of diseases associated with decrease in bone mass comprising an EP4 agonist as an active ingredient. An EP4 agonist, in which includes a compound possessing prostaglandin skeleton as a representative, possesses promoting action on bone formation, so it is useful for prevention and/or treatment of diseases associated with decrease in bone mass (bone diseases such as primary osteoporosis, secondary osteoporosis, bone metastasis of cancer, hypercalcemia, Paget's disease, bone loss and bone necrosis, postoperative osteogenesis, alternative therapy for bone grafting).

Abstract: The present invention provides novel piperazine derivatives which can be advantageously used for treating schizophrenia and related psychoses such as acute manic, bipolar disorder, autistic disorder and depression.

Abstract: The invention relates to new processes for the manufacture of N-{5-[4-(4-methyl-piperazino-methyl)-benzoylamido]-2-methylphenyl}4-(3-pyridyl)-2-pyrimidine-amine (compound of formula I, new processes for the manufacture of metabolites of N-{5-[4-(4-methyl-piperazino-methyl)-benzoylamido]-2-methylphenyl}-4-(3-pyridyl)-2-pyrimidine-amine observed after administration of the compound to warm-blooded animals as well as to intermediates used in said processes. New starting materials as well as processes for the preparation thereof are likewise the subject of this invention. The processes described herein are especially suitable to furnish said compounds having isotopic labeling. The such obtained labeled compounds are in particular suitable to track and to investigate into the metabolism of N-{5-[4-(4-methyl-piperazino-methyl)-benzoylamido]-2-methylphenyl}4-(3-pyridyl)-2-pyrimidine-amine and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts in clinical and pre-clinical studies.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel processes for the preparation of a cyclopentanone of Formula II and a lactone of Formula I, which are useful in the production of prostaglandins: wherein Z, R2, R3, X1, X2, and are as defined in the specification. The invention also provides novel enantiomerically enriched compounds.

Abstract: Amines and amine derivatives that improve the buffering range, and/or reduce the chelation and other negative interactions of the buffer and the system to be buffered. The reaction of amines or polyamines with various molecules to form polyamines with differing pKa's will extend the buffering range, derivatives that result in polyamines that have the same pKa yields a greater buffering capacity. Derivatives that result in zwitterionic buffers improve yield by allowing a greater range of stability.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I): useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases. These compounds include inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme that are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other diseases characterized by deposition of A beta peptide in a mammal. The compounds of the invention are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment to reduce A beta peptide formation.

Abstract: The present invention is related to 1-[(4-chlorophenyl)-phenylmethyl]-4-(2,2,2-trichloroethoxycarbonyl)-piperazine of the Formula (IV) and optically isomers thereof, process for preparation thereof and the use of the compound of the Formula (IV) in the preparation of 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-phenylmethyl-piperazine and optical isomers and salts thereof. 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-phenylmethyl-piperazine and optical isomers thereof are important intermediates in the preparation of non-sedating antihistamine-type active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, and their use as pharmaceuticals, particularly as p38 kinase inhibitors.

Abstract: If an organic solvent with a water content of 15% or less is used when an oxycarbonyl-substituted piperazine derivative is produced from a piperazine derivative, the piperazine derivative can be oxycarbonylated.

Abstract: In some embodiments, this invention pertains to isotopically enriched N-substituted piperazine acetic acids. In some embodiments, this invention pertains to methods for the preparation of isotopically enriched N-substituted piperazine acetic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel quaternized polymers, especially of chitin/chitosan type, and to carbohydrate polymers carrying quaternized ammonium groups, especially piperazinium groups. Such polymers are characterized i.a. by improved solubility characteristics.

Abstract: Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I): where x, y, W, V, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, R8a, R9 and R9a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.

Abstract: A polymer film includes: a wavelength dispersion regulator represented by formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an aryl group, provided that both R1 and R2 are not hydrogen atoms at the same time; and R3 and R4 each independently represents an electron-withdrawing substituent, and R1 and R2, or R3 and R4 may be bonded together to form a ring, and wherein the polymer film has a retardation value that satisfies the following formulae (1) and (2): 70 nm?Rth(548)?300 nm??Formula (1) Rth(628)<Rth(548)<Rth(446)??Formula (2) wherein Rth(?) represents a retardation value expressed in nm in a film thickness direction measured at a wavelength of ? nm.

Abstract: The present invention provides N?-(2-halobenzylidene)sulfonylhydrazides of formula I Compounds of formula I are useful for the manufacture of 1-arylsulfonylindazole 5-HT6 ligands.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are useful in treatment of diseases associated with the deposition of ?-amyloid in the brain.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds which, are novel antagonists for melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH), as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising such MCH antagonists as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, metabolic disorders, eating disorders such as hyperphagia, and diabetes.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) where: {R1 is methyl, ethyl, cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl; Z is arylene or a group of formula —(CHR4)n-, where R4 is hydrogen, hydroxy or alkyl, and n is a number from 0 to 6; Y is carbonyl or a —CH2— group; Q is a residue of a mono- or poly-hydroxyl compound having from I to 6 hydroxy groups; and x is a number from I to 6; and esters thereof} are useful as sensitizers for use in radiationcurable compositions.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): wherein: R3 represents a hydrogen atom, and R1 and R2 together with the carbon atoms carrying them form a benzene, naphthalene or quinoline ring structure, each of the ring structures being optionally substituted, or R1 represents a hydrogen atom, and R2 and R3 together with the carbon atoms carrying them form a benzene, naphthalene or quinoline ring structure, each of the ring structures being optionally substituted, n represents 1 or 2, —X— represents a group selected from —(CH2)m—O-Ak-, —(CH2)m—NR4-Ak-, —(CO)—NR4-Ak- and —(CH2)m—NR4-(CO)—, m represents an integer between 1 and 6 inclusive, Ak represents an optionally substituted alkylene chain, and R4 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, Ar represents an aryl or heteroaryl group, its enantiomers, diasteroisomers, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel salts of flunarizine with improved properties. Also described herein are novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising such flunarizine salts, methods of making, and related methods of treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of 2-{2-[4-(bis(4-fluorophenyl)methyl)-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy}acetic acids, amides or related derivatives, of the general formula (I) wherein: Y represents hydroxy or —NR1R2; R1 and R2 each independently represent hydrogen or C?1-4#191 alkyl; m is 1 or 2, and n is 1 or 2, as well as the non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and mixtures thereof. The present invention concerns also a polymorphic form of efletirizine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted aryl cycloalkanoyl derivatives, compositions containing these derivatives, and methods of their use for the prevention and treatment of conditions ameliorated by monoamine reuptake including, inter alia, vasomotor symptoms (VMS), sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal and genitourinary disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromylagia syndrome, nervous system disorders, and combinations thereof, particularly those conditions selected from the group consisting of major depressive disorder, vasomotor symptoms, stress and urge urinary incontinence, fibromyalgia, pain, diabetic neuropathy, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: In some embodiments, this invention pertains to isotopically enriched N-substituted piperazine acetic acids. In some embodiments, this invention pertains to methods for the preparation of isotopically enriched N-substituted piperazine acetic acids.

Abstract: Dithiocarbonate derivatives are disclosed, along with a process for preparing the same. The dithiocarbonate compounds can be utilized as initators, chain transfer agents and/or terminators in controlled free radical polymerizations. The dithiocarbonates can be used to produce polymers having narrow molecular weight distribution. Advantageously, the compounds of the present invention can also introduce functional groups into the resulting polymers. The dithiocarbonate compounds have low odor and are substantially colorless.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel quaternary amino-functional chalcone derivatives and analogues exhibiting interesting antibacterial activity. The compounds have the general formula (Y1)m—Ar1(X1)—C(=O)VAr2(X2)?(Y2)p (I), wherein V designates —CH2—CH2—, —CH?CH— or —C?C—; Ar1 and Ar2 independently are aryl and heteroaryl; m=0, 1, 2, p=0, 1, 2, m+p>0; each Y1 and Y2 independently is -Z—N+(R1)(R2)R4 Q? (A); —NR3-Z—N+(R1)(R2)R4 Q? (B), or —O-Z—N+(R1)(R2)R4 Q? (C), R1, R2, R3, R4, X1, X2 are substituents, and Q? is an anion. The present invention also relates to the compounds for use as pharmaceutically active agents, in particular against bacterial infections (such as Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, including antibiotic-sensitive or resistant strains), and in the medical treatment of bacterial infections in mammals.

Abstract: In some embodiments, this invention pertains to isotopically enriched N-substituted piperazines. In some embodiments, this invention pertains to methods for the preparation of isotopically enriched N-substituted piperazines.

Abstract: Substituted C-cyclohexylmethylamine derivatives, methods for the production thereof, pharmaceuticals containing said compounds, the use of substituted C-cyclohexylmethylamine derivatives for producing pharmaceuticals, and method of pain treatment using the pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for reacting (di)amines as substrates in the presence of a lysine oxidase arid a reducing agent, resulting in alcohols, diols or cyclic secondary amines. In a particular embodiment, the invention is directed to methods of preparing cyclic secondary amines suitable for ultimately synthesizing piperidine-2-carboxylic acid and proline derivatives, useful, for example as thrombin inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention pertains to methods, mixtures, kits and/or compositions for the determination of analytes by mass analysis using unique labeling reagents or sets of unique labeling reagents. The labeling reagents can be isomeric or isobaric and can be used to produce mixtures suitable for multiplex analysis of the labeled analytes.

Abstract: Probucol derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same to be employed in treatment or prophylaxis of diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel substituted heterocyclic derivatives having the structure of Formula I: The compounds are useful for the treatment of various disease states, in particular cardiovascular diseases such as atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, intermittent claudication, Prinzmetal's (variant) angina, stable and unstable angina, exercise induced angina, congestive heart disease, diabetes, and myocardial infarction.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aminothiol ester compounds having the general formula (I): and to a method for preparing them and to their use in pharmaceutical compositions intended for use in human or veterinary medicine (cancers and precancers, dermatological, rheumatic and ophthalmological complaints in particular) or in cosmetic compositions. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition, characterized in that it comprises, as active agent, a compound of general formula (I) in combination with a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable support.

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, Y, n and B have meanings given in the description which are useful as competitive inhibitors of trypsin-like proteases, such as thrombin, and in particular in the treatment of conditions where inhibition of thrombin is required (e.g. thrombosis) or as anticoagulants.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein: R1–R4, A, D, and L have any of the values defined in the specification that are CCR-3 receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use, and methods and intermediates useful for preparing them.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating Alzheimer's disease using a compound of Formula (I). Also provided is a method of inhibiting the aggregation of amyloid proteins using a compound of the Formula (I) and a method of imaging amyloid deposits, as well as new compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to new ?-arylethylpiperazine of the formula wherein Z represents 0 or S; n? represents 1 or 2; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; W, Ar1 and Ar2 represent various substituents as defined herein; or non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt, individual optical isomer, or individual diastereoisomer thereof, which are useful as neurokinin receptor antagonists (NK1 antagonists). It also relates to processes for their preparation and use in methods for treatment of asthma and/or allergic rhinitis.

Abstract: Benzamidine derivatives are useful delta-opioid receptor modulators, agonists useful as analgesics and antagonists useful as immunosuppressants, antiinflammatory agents, agents for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric conditions, medicaments for drug and alcohol abuse, agents for treating gastritis and diarrhea, cardiovascular agents and agents for the treatment of respiratory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel analogs of choline and methods of use or treatment of neurodegenerative disorders and/or conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington disease, Alzheimer's disease and related disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, Friedrich's ataxia, Pick's disease, Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome, Refsom's disease, retinal degeneration, Cruetzfelt-Jacob syndrome or prion disease (mad cow disease), dementia with Lewy bodies, schizophrenia, paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration and neurodegenerative conditions caused by stroke. The present compounds are effective to treat any neurological condition where acetylcholine transmission neurons and their target cells are affected.

Abstract: The novel arylsulfonamide ether compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof as inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme and other cysteine proteases in the ICE family are described. In one embodiment, the compound is described by the generalized structure: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, amides, and prodrugs thereof. In addition, methods of treating stroke, inflammatory diseases, septic shock, repurfusion injury, Alzheimer's disease, and shigellosis, using a compound of the invention or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising as an active ingredient a compound of formula (I), wherein Ring A is an aromatic or a heterocyclic ring; Q is a bond, carbonyl, lower alkylene, lower alkenylene, —O— -(lower alkylene)-, etc.; n is 0, 1 or 2; Z is oxygen or sulfur; W is oxygen, sulfur, —CH?CH—, —NH— or —N?CH—; R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and are hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl gorup, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkoxy group, a substituted or unsubstituted amino group, etc.; R4 is tetrazolyl, carboxyl group, amide or ester; R5 is hydrogen, nitro, amino, hydroxyl, lower alkanoyl, lower alkyl, etc.; R6 is selected from (a) a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, (b) a substituted or unsubstituted pyridyl group, (c) a substituted or unsubstituted thienyl group, (d) a substituted or unsubstituted benzofuranyl group, etc.; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) its tautomeric forms, its stereoisomers, its polymorphs, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts or its pharmaceutically acceptable solvates can be used to prevent or treat diabetes caused by insulin resistance or impaired glucose tolerance or complications of diabetes caused by insulin resistance or impaired glucose tolerance. The compounds can also be used to reduce cholesterol, body weight, blood glucose, triglycerides and free fatty acids in the blood.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to new polyol ester derivatives of polyamines for use as dispersant additives compatible in synthetic ester-based turbo oils. The dispersant additives of the present invention consist of a hydrocarbon acid, a polyol, an amine carrier such as diacid or cyclic anhydride and a polyamine. The hydrocarbon acid makes up the non-polar hydrocarbon portion of the dispersant and the polyamine functions as the polar headgroup. The diacid or cyclic anhydride provides a means for attaching the polar polyamine to the dispersant structure through an amide linkage. Different dispersant structures are obtained by varying the hydrocarbon acid, the polyol and the nature of the polyamine.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein when m is 0 to 4 R1 is selected from C1-6alkyl, C3-7cycloalkyl, C2-6alkenyl, —SO2NR4R5, —CONR4R5 and —COOR4; and when m is 2 to 4 R1 is additionally selected from C1-6alkoxy, hydroxy, NR4R5, —NR4SO2R5, —NR4SOR5, —NR4COR5, and —NR4CONR4R5; R2 is selected from hydrogen, C1-6alkyl and —(CH2)n-C3-7cycloalkyl; R3 is the group —CO—NH—(CH2)p-R6; U is selected from methyl and halogen; W is selected from methyl and chlorine; V and Y are each selected independently from hydrogen, methyl and halogen; m is selected from 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 wherein each carbon atom of the resulting carbon chain may be optionally substituted with one or two groups selected independently from C1-6alkyl; n is selected from 0, 1, 2 and 3; p and r are independently selected from 0, 1 and 2; s is selected from 0, 1 and 2; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, and their use as pharmaceuticals, particularly as p38 kinase inhibitors

Abstract: This invention relates to certain cyclic amine derivatives of Formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel class of ligands, complexes comprising such ligands and a metal ion, and adducts of these metal complexes and a macromolecule. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of making and using the ligand-metal complexes are also described. The invention also relates to the use of macromolecular adducts for enhancement of diagnostic imaging. In particular, the invention relates to (ethylene)-(propylene)-triaminepentaacetic acid (EPTPA) derivatives, a process for their production, and their use for the production of pharmaceutical agents for NMR diagnosis or radiodiagnosis or radiotherapy.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: Phenyl acetamide compounds are described, including compounds of Formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfonamide derivatives of formula (I) notably for use as pharmaceutically active compounds, as well as to pharmaceutical formulations containing such sulfonamide derivatives. Said sulfonamide derivatives are useful in the treatment of neuronal disorders, autoimmune diseases, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, said sulfonamide derivatives are efficient modulators of the JNK pathway, they are in particular efficient and selective inhibitors of JNK2 and -3. The present invention is furthermore related to novel sulfonamide derivatives as well as to methods of their preparation. Formula (I) IAr1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group; X is O or S, preferably O; Ar2 a substituted or unsubstituted arylene or heteroarylene group; R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a C1-C6-alkyl group.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for the selective inhibition of cathepsin S. In a preferred aspect, cathepsin S is selectively inhibited in the presence of at least one other cathepsin isozyme. The present invention also provides methods for treating a disease state in a subject by selectively inhibiting cathepsin S.

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

Abstract: Compounds useful for the treatment of various metabolic disorders, such as insulin resistance syndrome, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver disease, cachexia, obesity, atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis, are disclosed.