Abstract: This invention relates to newly identified compounds for treating and preventing tumors and cancers, and methods for treating proliferative diseases associated with the imbalance or inappropriate activity of tyrosine kinases implicated in proliferative diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel substituted aminotetrahydropyrans of structural formula I which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly Type 2 diabetes. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein R1, R2, R7, R8 and R9, W, X, Y and Z are as defined in the specification. Such compounds are MEK inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer and inflammation, in mammals, and inflammatory conditions. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases in mammals and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a condensed furan compound of the formula (I): wherein Ring X is benzene, pyridine, or the like; Y is an optionally substituted amino, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted aryl, an optionally substituted saturated heterocyclic group, an optionally substituted unsaturated heterocyclic group; A is a single bond, lower alkylene, lower alkenylidene, lower alkenylene or an oxygen atom; R3 is hydrogen or the like; and, R4 is hydrogen, or the like, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which is useful as a medicament, particularly, as an activated blood coagulation factor X inhibitor.

Abstract: Compounds, preferably 5-pyrimidinol and 3-pyridinol derivatives, that act as effective chain breaking antioxidants of both the lipid and water-soluble variety (analogous to the natural Vitamins E and C), many of which are more reactive toward peroxyl radicals than the most potent form of Vitamin E. These compounds may exhibit many chemopreventive effects associated with conditions in which free radical-mediated cellular damage or disruption is implicated and Vitamins E and C are shown to have protective effects. Additionally, these compounds should be excellent oxidation inhibitors as additives to fuels, lubricants, rubber, polymers, chemicals, solvents and foodstuffs.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof, which can be useful for the treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by MMPs, ADAMs, TACE, aggrecanase, TNF- or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Anti-viral agents of compounds of Formula (I): wherein A, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the specification, processes for their preparation and their use in HCV treatment are provided.

Abstract: A compound having the formula in racemic form, enantiomerically enriched form or enantiomerically pure form; wherein X is a radical precursor; R5 is a C1-10 alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, or a benzyl group; R6 is an alkyl group, —Si(R8R9R10) or —(R7)Si(R8R9R10), wherein R7 is an alkylene group, an alkenylene group, or an alkynylene group; and R8, R9 and R10 are independently a C1-10 alkyl group, a C2-10 alkenyl group, a C2-10 alkynyl group, an aryl group or a —(CH2)NR11 group, wherein N is an integer within the range of 1 through 10 and R11 is a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, an amino group, an alkylamino group, a dialkylamino group, a halogen atom, a cyano group, —SRc or a nitro group; and R13 is H, F or —CH3.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, A and m are as defined in the specification and optical isomers, racemates and tautomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; together with processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy. The compounds are inhibitors of microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) wherein W, n, X and W? are defined in the description; invention compounds are modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors—subtype 5 (“mGluR5”) which are useful for the treatment of central nervous system disorders as well as other disorders modulated by mGluR5 receptors.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds useful in the treatment of diseases associated with TRPV4 channel receptor. More specifically, this invention relates to certain acyclic diamines, which are agonists of TRPV4 channel receptors.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or N-oxides thereof, are agonists of GPR116 and are useful for the treatment of obesity, and for the treatment of diabetes.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benefit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a condensed furan compound of the formula (I): wherein Ring X is benzene, pyridine, or the like; Y is an optionally substituted amino, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted aryl, an optionally substituted saturated heterocyclic group, an optionally substituted unsaturated heterocyclic group; A is a single bond, lower alkylene, lower alkenylidene, lower alkenylene or an oxygen atom; R3 is hydrogen or the like; and, R4 is hydrogen, or the like, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which is useful as a medicament, particularly, as an activated blood coagulation factor X inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-isoxazolo[4,5-c]pyridine compound corresponding to formula I, methods for producing them, to medicaments containing these compounds, the use of these compounds for producing medicaments and related treatment methods

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide pharmaceutical composition that can be used as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic agent. Particularly, the pharmaceutical composition of the invention has significant therapeutic effect and survival benefit for the disease caused by parasitic protozoa, and selective toxicity against the causative protozoa. The pharmaceutical composition comprises a compound represented by general formula (1). Particularly, the invention relates to a composition that is an effective therapeutic/prophylactic agent for malaria, leishmania, African sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, toxoplasmosis lymphatic filariasis, babesiosis, and coccidiosis, and a novel compound contained therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted propiolic acid amides, to methods for the production thereof, to medicaments containing these compounds and to the use thereof for producing medicaments.

Abstract: Aromatic compounds exemplified by exhibit antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: 2H-chromen-2-one derivatives useful in the treatment of bacterial infections in mammals, particularly humans, are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a 3-unsubstituted, 3-monosubstituted or 3,3-disubstituted 9-acyloxy-1,5-dihydro-8-methylpyrido[3,4-e] [1,3]dioxepin (I) and optionally for manufacturing pyridoxine involves performing an addition reaction between a 4-methyl-5-alkoxy-oxazole (II) and a 2-unsubstituted, 2-monosubstituted or 2,2-disubstituted 4,7-dihydro-(1,3)-dioxepin (III) in the substantial absence of a solvent and a catalyst to give a product mixture consisting essentially of the appropriate Diels-Alder adduct (IV) in a major proportion and the appropriate 3-unsubstituted, 3-monosubstituted or 3,3-disubstituted 1,5-dihydro-8-methylpyrido[3,4-e] [1,3]dioxepin 9-ol (V) in a minor proportion, removal of a substantial proportion of the unreacted oxazole and dioxapin starting materials from the product mixture by distillation under reduced pressure, addition of a substantially anhydrous organic acid to said product mixture and rearrangement of the Diels-Alder adduct IV to further V in the presence of said substantially

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I), in which A, X, Y and R1 are defined in Claim 1. These compounds may be used in the treatment of pathologies associated with insulin resistane syndrome.

Abstract: Chemically reactive carbocyanine dyes incorporating an indolium ring moiety that is substituted at the 3-position by a reactive group or by a conjugated substance, and their uses, are described. Conjugation through this position results in spectral properties that are uniformly superior to those of conjugates of spectrally similar dyes wherein attachment is at a different position. The invention includes derivative compounds having one or more benzo nitrogens.

Abstract: Chemically reactive carbocyanine dyes incorporating an indolium ring moiety that is substituted at the 3-position by a reactive group or by a conjugated substance, and their uses, are described. Conjugation through this position results in spectral properties that are uniformly superior to those of conjugates of spectrally similar dyes wherein attachment is at a different position. The invention includes derivative compounds having one or more benzo nitrogens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyphenol-like compounds that are useful for inhibiting VCAM-1 expression, MCP-1 expression and/or SMC proliferation in a mammal. The disclosed compounds are useful for regulating markers of inflammatory conditions, including vascular inflammation, and for treatment and prevention of inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases and related disease states.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) wherein D, E, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined in the specification, as well as salts, enantiomers thereof and pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds are prepared. They are useful in therapy, in particular in the management of pain.

Abstract: It has now been found that certain novel heterocyclic derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (I): R Preferred are those compounds of formula (I) where R2 and R3 taken together is ?NCH(R6)CH(R7)N(R8)—, ?NC(R6)=C(R7)N(R8)-, or ?CHN?C(R7)N(R8)—, and tautomers thereof, and where R4 and R5 taken together is —C(R11)=C(R12)C(R13)=C(R14) 112, -, where R, R, R6, R7, R8, R11, R R13, R14, and X are described. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I), and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of a second compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds having the following Formula I: and methods of using them for the treatment of proliferative diseases.

Abstract: Compounds with antiplatelet aggregation characteristics for the treatment of cardiovascular and cardiovascular related disease, are described. The methods are directed to administering pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pyridoxine analogue.

Abstract: Aryl sulfonic pyridoxine compounds with antiplatelet aggregation characteristics for the treatment of cardiovascular and cardiovascular related disease, are described. The methods are directed to administering pharmaceutical compositions comprising aryl sulfonic pyridoxines.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of general formula 1, wherein: A, B, D and E represent one or two nitrogen atoms, the others being carbon atoms; X represents a S or, a O, thereby forming a bicyclic fused heteroaromatic, such as thieno[2,3-b]pyridine, furo[2,3-b]pyridine, thieno[3,2-b]pyridine, furo[3,2-b]pyridine, thieno[2,3-b]pyrazine, furo[2,3-b]pyrazine, thieno[2,3-c]pyridine, furo[2,3-c]pyridine, thieno[3,2-c]pyridine and furo[3,2-c]pyridine; R1 represents a linear or branched C1-C6 alkoxy group, a linear or branched C1-C6 alkylthio group; R2 represents a linear, branched, cyclic C2-C8 group, a 2- or 3-thienylmethyl group, or a benzyl group optionally substituted by one or several halogens, F, Cl, Br, I, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, CF3, CN, NO2, OH; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. Said compounds are anti-dopaminergic agents.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds corresponding to the formula wherein A, X, Y, R, R1 and R2 are as defined within, pharmaceutical formulations, methods of making and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is related to fused pyridine methylene azolidinone derivatives of Formula (I) in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of autoimmune disorders and/or inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, bacterial or viral infections, kidney diseases, platelet aggregation, cancer, transplantation, graft rejection or lung injuries.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are antagonists and/or inverse agonists of the Cannabinoid-1 (CB1) receptor and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the CB1 receptor. The compounds of the present invention are useful as centrally acting drugs in the treatment of psychosis, memory deficits, cognitive disorders, Alzheimer's disease, migraine, neuropathy, neuro-inflammatory disorders including multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barre syndrome and the inflammatory sequelae of viral encephalitis, cerebral vascular accidents, and head trauma, anxiety disorders, stress, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, and schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds corresponding to formula wherein A, R, X, Y, R, R1 and R2 are as defined above, pharmaceutical formulations, methods of making and uses thereof.

Abstract: In general, the instant invention comprises compounds of Formulas I and II including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are useful as protein kinase inhibitors and therefore are useful for treating cancer and other protein kinase mediated diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of Formula (I) wherein Y is CH or N; Ar1 is phenyl or pyridyl each optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents each selected independently from (C1-C3)alkoxy halo, OH, CF3, CN, NO2 and (C1-C3)alkyl, said alkyl being optionally substituted with CF3; Ar2 is phenyl or pyridyl each optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents each independently selected from halo, OH, CN, NO2, CF3, (C1-C6)alkoxy, NR1R1, S(O)2R2, C(O)R3, and (C1-C6)alkyl optionally substituted with R4, and its use in treating hyper-proliferative disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) or general formula (II) wherein R1, P1, P2, Q, Y, (X)o, (W)n, (V)m, Z and U are as defined in the specification, are inhibitors of cruzipain and other cysteine protease inhibitors and are useful as therapeutic agents, for example in Chagas' disease, or for validating therapeutic target compounds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds of formula (I) a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, an N-oxide form thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, wherein -a1?a2-a3?a4- is a bivalent radical wherein one or two of a1 to a4 are nitrogen and the remaining a1 to a4 are —CH?; -Z1-Z2- is a bivalent radical; -A- is a bivalent radical of formula —N(R6)-Alk2- or a 5, 6 or 7-membered saturated heterocycle containing one or two nitrogen atoms; R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, hydroxy, halo and the like; Alk1 and Alk2 are optionally substituted C1-6alkanediyl; R5 is a radical of formula wherein n is 1 or 2; p1 is 0, and p2 is 1 or 2; or p1 is 1 or 2, and p2 is 0; X is oxygen, sulfur or ?NR9; Y2 is oxygen or sulfur; R7 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenylmethyl; R8 is C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl phenyl or phenylmethyl; R9 is cyano, C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl or aminocarbonyl; R10 is hydrogen or C1-6al

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that demonstrate protective effects on target cells from HIV infection in a manner as to bind to a chemokine receptor, and which affect the binding of the natural ligand or chemokine to a receptor such as CXCR4 of a target cell.

Abstract: There is provided novel compounds that demonstrate protective effects on target cells from HIV infection in a manner as to bind to a chemokine receptor, and which affect the binding of the natural ligand or chemokine to a receptor such as CXCR4 of a target cell.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the Pd catalysed formation of C—N bonds between an aryl halide or an aryloxysulphonyl compound and an amine in specific solvent systems, and also to the use of these solvent systems for C—N couplings.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are antagonists and/or inverse agonists of the Cannabinoid-1 (CB1) receptor and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the CB1 receptor. The compounds of the present invention are useful as centrally acting drugs in the treatment of psychosis, memory deficits, cognitive disorders, Alzheimer's disease, migraine, neuropathy, neuro-inflammatory disorders including multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barre syndrome and the inflammatory sequelae of viral encephalitis, cerebral vascular accidents, and head trauma, anxiety disorders, stress, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease movement disorders, and schizophrenia.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, wherein: R1 represents a group selected from H, CF3, and C1-6 alkyl (optionally substituted by C1-6 alkyloxy or triazolyl); R2 represents halo; Ring A represents a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing at least one N atom (the ring being optionally bridged with two or more carbon atoms); R3 represents a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing at least one atom selected from N, O or S, the heterocyclic ring being optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from C1-6 alkyl oxo or NH2, the heterocyclic ring being further optionally fused to a 5- or 6-membered aryl or heterocyclic ring containing at least one atom selected from N, O or S, the fused aryl or heterocyclic ring being substituted by one or more halo atoms; are useful for treating a disorder for which a V1a antagonist is indicated, in particular, dysmenorrhea.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for modulating smoothened-dependent pathway activation. The present invention provides analogs of cyclopamine that can be used to counteract the phenotypic effects of unwanted activation of a hedgehog pathway, such as resulting from hedgehog gain-of-function, Ptc loss-of-function or smoothened gain-of-function mutations. The compounds of the present invention are particularly useful in treating cancers.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds which have an inhibitory effect on hormone-sensitive lipase or endothelial lipase. The compounds of the invention are azolopyridin-2-one derivatives of the general formula I wherein the substituents are as defined herein. The compounds of formula I wherein R2 is hydrogen are distinguished by favorable effects on disorders of lipid metabolism. They beneficially influence the HDL to LDL ratio and increase in particular the HDL level and are suitable for the prevention and treatment of dyslipidemias and metabolic syndrome and their diverse sequelae such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, heart failure, obesity and diabetes. The compounds of formula I wherein R1 and R2 together form a ring system are distinguished by favorable effects on metabolic disorders.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a compound represented by the following formula (I) having a superior PPAR? agonist action and concurrently showing a hypolipidemic action can be provided, and further, a compound useful as a synthetic intermediate for the compound can be provided.

Abstract: Provided is a novel heterocyclic compound which is useful as a material for an organic electroluminescent device. The heterocyclic compound is represented by the general formula [I]: wherein X represents a nitrogen atom or a carbon atom; Y represents O or S; R1 and R2 each represent, independently of one another, a group selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group and the like; a represents 0 or more and 3 or less; b represents 0 or more and 3 or less; and Ar1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring or the like; and n represents an integer of 2 to 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclic hydroxylamine esters and to the use of known hydroxylamine esters selected from the group consisting of HALS (sterically hindered amine) compounds and the novel hydroxylamine esters achieving a controlled increase in the molecular weight of polyethylene.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula: wherein the variables R1, b, R6, Y, Z, X, R and a are defined in the specification. Said compound may be used in a method for treating diseases related to unregulated tyrosine kinase signal transduction, wherein said disease is selected from the group consisting of cancer, blood vessel proliferative disorders, fibrotic disorders, mesangial cell proliferative disorders, and metabolic diseases.

Abstract: Heterocyclic substituted aminoazacyclic compounds of formula I Z-R3I, wherein Z is a defined aminoazacycle and R3 is a defined heterocycle moiety, pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds, and use of said compositions to control synaptic transmission in mammals.