Abstract: Disclosed are d-amphetamine compounds and compositions comprising at least one organic acid covalently bound to d-amphetamine, having the structure of a salt thereof, a derivative thereof, or a combination thereof. Methods of making and using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds having the general formula I: (i) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables RA, RAA, subscript n, ring A, X2, L, subscript m, X1, ring B, R1, and RN have the meaning as described herein, and compositions containing such compounds and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: A process for preparing the polymorph I of the anhydrate of 2-Chloro-N-(4?-chlorobiphenyl-2-yl)-nicotinamide (boscalid) of the formula I: is provided. The process comprises the steps of: a) dissolving the polymorph II of the anhydrate of boscalid in a first solvent in an amount and at conditions allowing dissolution of the polymorph II of the anhydrate of boscalid; b) combining the resulting solution with water; c) isolating the solid from the solvent mixture; and d) drying the solid to obtain the polymorph I of the anhydrate of boscalid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cocrystals of p-coumaric acid and nicotinamide. A 1:1 molar ratio and a 2:1 molar ratio of p-coumaric acid to nicotinamide are herein disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds having the general formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables RA, subscript n, ring A, X2, L, subscript m, X1, B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and RN have the meaning as described herein, and compositions containing such compounds and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a process for producing ?-fluoroacrylic acid ester at a high starting material conversion, high selectivity, and high yield. The present invention provides a process for producing the compound represented by the formula (1) wherein R represents alkyl optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms, the process comprising step A of reacting a compound represented by the formula (2) wherein X represents a bromine atom or a chlorine atom with an alcohol represented by the formula (3) wherein the symbol is as defined above, and carbon monoxide in the presence of a transition metal catalyst and a base to thereby obtain the compound represented by the formula (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide novel carboxamides which exhibit an excellent pesticidal activity as pesticides. Disclosed are the carboxamides represented by the following Formula (I): wherein each substituent is as defined in the specification, and use thereof as pesticides and animal parasite controlling agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new pharmaceutical composition containing nicotinic acid, nicotinamide, tryptophanor related compounds for positively influencing the intestinal microbiota. In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is partially or entirely released into the small intestine or large intestine.

Abstract: The invention provides bicyclic sulfone compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of inhibiting RORy activity, reducing the amount of iL-17 in a subject, and treating immune disorders and inflammatory disorders using such bicyclic sulfone compounds. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a medical disorder. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of one or more bicyclic sulfone compounds described herein. In certain other embodiments, the disorder is rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: Mew tranilast complexes and new tranilast cocrystals are disclosed. These include all tranilast nicotinamide complex, a 1:1 tranilast nicotinamide cocrystal, a 1:1 tranilast saccharin complex, a 1:1 tranilast saccharin cocrystal, a 1:1 tranilast gentisic acid complex, a 1:1 tranilast gentisic acid cocrystal, a 1:1 tranilast salicylic acid complex, a 1:1 tranilast salicylic acid cocrystal, a 1:1 tranilast urea complex, a 1:1 tranilast urea cocrystal, a 1:1 tranilast 4-amtnoben2oic acid complex, a 1:1 tranilast 4-am!nobers2oic acid cocrystal, a 1:1 tranilast 2,4-di?hydroxybenzoic acid complex and a 1:1 tranilast 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid cocrystal. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing a tranilast complex or cocrystal of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treatment using the tranilast complexes and cocrystais as well as the pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides diacylhydrazine ligands and chiral diacylhydrazine ligands for use with ecdysone receptor-based inducible gene expression systems. Thus, the present invention is useful for applications such as gene therapy, large scale production of proteins and antibodies, cell-based screening assays, functional genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and regulation of traits in transgenic organisms, where control of gene expression levels is desirable. An advantage of the present invention is that it provides a means to regulate gene expression and to tailor expression levels to suit the user's requirements.

Abstract: According to the present invention, when nicotinamide is added in a culture process for producing pluripotent stem cells from human differentiated cells, it can increase the efficiency of reprogramming and can significantly reduce the time required for induction of reprogramming. It was verified that nicotinamide inhibits the induction of senescence and oxidative stress in the reprogramming process and increases cell proliferation and mitochondrial activity to effectively improve culture conditions for induction of reprogramming. Particularly, the present invention will contribute to optimizing a process of producing induced pluripotent stem cells from a small amount of patient-specific somatic cells obtained from various sources, and thus it will significantly improve a process of developing clinically applicable personalized stem cell therapy agents and new drugs and will facilitate the practical application of these agents and drugs.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing an aromatic amide derivative represented by Formula (4), the method including a process in which an aromatic amide derivative represented by Formula (1) and a haloalkyl compound represented by Formula (3) are reacted with each other in the presence of a base and a metal or metal salt. In the formulae, each of X and Y represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or the like. A represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a group represented by Formula (2), or the like. Each of G1 and G2 represents an oxygen atom or the like. Q1 represents a phenyl group or the like. R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or the like. Z1 represents a haloalkyl group or the like. Xa represents an iodine atom or the like. m represents a number of from 1 to 4, n1 represents a number from 1 to 5, and n2 represents a number of from 1 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antagonists for CCR2 (CC chemokine receptor 2) of formula (Ia) and their use for providing medicaments for treating conditions and diseases, especially pulmonary diseases like asthma and COPD.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a nicotinamide powder, comprising the steps of providing an aqueous solution of nicotinamide and spray drying the solution. The invention also relates to a nicotinamide powder, devices for its production and uses.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which inhibit the activity of histone deacetylase 8 (HDAC8). Also described herein are methods of using such HDAC8 inhibitors, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of HDAC8 activity.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds having the general formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables RA, subscript n, ring A, X2, L, subscript m, X1, B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and RN have the meaning as described herein, and compositions containing such compounds and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Provided is niacin-peptide which has skin whitening activity. The peptide of the present invention has skin whitening activity by inhibiting melanogenesis, that is, by inhibiting the expression of a gene related to melanogenesis (for example, TRP-1, TRP2, or MIFT). The peptide of the present invention has high stability and skin permeability. Also provided is a cosmetic composition for skin whitening which contains the niacin-peptide.

Abstract: The invention relates to niacin conjugated fatty acid mixtures; compositions comprising an effective amount of a niacin conjugated fatty acid mixture; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a niacin conjugated fatty acid mixture.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds having the general formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables RA, subscript n, ring A, X2, L, subscript m, X1, B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and RN have the meaning as described herein, and compositions containing such compounds and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: This invention provides a medicament for the treatment of cancer, which cause a reduction of cancer. This invention relates to use of a compound which has inhibitory activities against prostaglandin E2 receptor (EP4 receptor) and is represented by the following general formula (I), (II), (III), or (IV), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound or the salt for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of cancer. The invention relates to a method for treatment of cancer comprising administering the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound or the salt to humans or animals. The compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or the pharmaceutical composition may be used in combination with one or more second active agents.

Abstract: Novel small molecule compounds for reduction of A? 42 production and for treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, methods of making them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): in which Y, Y1, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined in the Summary of the Invention; capable of inhibiting the activity of BCR-ABL1 and mutants thereof. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of compounds of the invention, pharmaceutical preparations comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of cancers.

Abstract: Provided are novel heterocyclic sirtuin binding agents, e.g., N-aryl substituted pyridine dicarboxamides, which are useful as sirtuin modulators. Also provided are methods of using the pyridine dicarboxamide compounds for treating sirtuin mediated disorders and conditions, such as diabetes, cancers, and obesity and diseases related to aging.

Abstract: The present application relates to known and novel aryl- and hetarylcarboxamides of the formula (I) and to their use as medicaments for controlling endoparasites in animals or humans, and also to parasiticidal compositions, in particular endoparasites, comprising aryl- and hetarylcyclylcarboxamides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to targeting an intracellular enzyme for release of covalently linked bioactives which results in a synergistic effect between the bioactives. The present invention relates to the use of bioactives that are directly connected covalently or through a covalent molecular linker which have increased therapeutic activity when released as the free bioactives by intracellular enzymes as compared to when the bioactives are administered individually (i.e. not covalently linked). Further, methods are described of administering to patients in need thereof, bioactives as linked bioactives having increased therapeutic activity. Accordingly, this invention also relates to methods of treating patients for certain diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed is a melanin production inhibitor which has an excellent inhibitory activity on the production of melanin and is highly safe. The melanin production inhibitor is represented by general formula (1) (excluding clotrimazole) and/or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. In the formula, A1, A2 and A3 are independently selected from a hydrogen atom, an aryl group which may have a substituent, and an aromatic heterocyclic group which may have a substituent.

Abstract: Novel small molecule compounds for reduction of A? 42 production and for treatment of Alzheimer?s Disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, methods of making them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described.

Abstract: Provide herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions suitable as modulators of hemoglobin, methods and intermediates for their preparation, and methods for their use in treating disorders mediated by hemoglobin and disorders that would benefit from tissue and/or cellular oxygenation.

Abstract: Salts with formula X?M+ wherein M+ is Li, Na, K, an ammonium, a phosphonium, an imidazolium, a pyridinium, or a pyrazolium and X? is an anion formed from covalent linking of two negative moieties to a positive onium-type core are provided. Also provided are electrolytes and batteries produced from these salts.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed which inhibit SIR2 base exchange more than deacetylation, thus enhancing SIR2 deacetylation activity. Methods of using the compounds for enhancing SIR2 deacetylation activity and increasing longevity of an organism are also disclosed. Methods for screening for compounds that enhance SIR2 deacetylation activity and increase longevity of an organism are additionally disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): in which Y, Y1, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined in the Summary of the Invention; capable of inhibiting the activity of BCR-ABL1 and mutants thereof. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of compounds of the invention, pharmaceutical preparations comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of cancers.

Abstract: The invention relates to propionic acids, propionic acid esters, and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds for the treatment of various diseases or conditions, including but not limited to diseases and/or conditions of Central Nervous System (CNS).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1-R5 and n are as defined herein. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, methods of using these compounds in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, processes for preparing these compounds and intermediates useful in these processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein A, Y, Z, R3 to R6, R20 to R22 and R50 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. Specifically, they are inhibitors of the endothelial differentiation gene receptor 2 (Edg-2, EDG2), which is activated by lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and is also termed as LPA1 receptor, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and heart failure, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention provides dihydroorotate dehydrogenase inhibitors, methods of preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods of treatment, prevention and/or amelioration of diseases or disorders wherein the inhibition of Dihydroorotate dehydrogenase is known to show beneficial effect.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor antagonists, compositions comprising the S1P receptor antagonists and methods for using and processes for making the S1P receptor antagonists. In particular, this disclosure relates to sphingosine-1-phosphate 1 (S1P1) receptor antagonists, compositions comprising the S1P1 receptor antagonist and methods for using the S1P1 receptor antagonist, such as in the treatment of cancer, and processes for making the S1P1 receptor antagonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.

Abstract: The invention relates to certain compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, clathrates, or prodrugs thereof, that are useful as immunosuppressive agents and for treating and preventing inflammatory conditions, allergic disorders, and immune disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing the production of methane emanating from the digestive activities of a ruminant and/or for improving ruminant animal performance by using, as active compound at least one organic molecule substituted at any position with at least one nitrooxy group, or a salt thereof, which is administrated to the animal together with the feed. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds in feed and feed additives such as premix, concentrates and total mixed ration (TMR) or in the form of a bolus.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is a process for the preparation of particles which comprise two agrochemical active ingredients in amorphous form, where a melt comprising the two molten agrochemical active ingredients is emulsified in an aqueous solution and cooled. A further object is the use of an agrochemical active ingredient for inhibiting the crystallization of another agrochemical active ingredient in a preparation process for particles which comprise the two agrochemical active ingredients in amorphous form, where a melt comprising the two molten agrochemical active ingredients is emulsified in an aqueous solution and cooled. A further object is particles which comprise two agrochemical active ingredients in amorphous form. The use in plant protection is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein A, D, E, L, G, R10, R30, R40, R50 and R60 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. They are inhibitors of the protease cathepsin A, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart failure, renal diseases, liver diseases or inflammatory diseases, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis and application of novel chiral/achiral substituted methyl formyl reagents to modify pharmaceutical agents and/or biologically active substances to modify the physicochemical, biological and/or pharmacokinetic properties of the resulting compounds from the unmodified original agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bi-substrate inhibitor molecules combining (i) a pyridine, pyridinium or dihydropyridine-type structure allied to active metabolites of isoniazide, or related structures, and (ii) a hydrophobic substituent. The invention also relates to the method for preparing said molecules, to the pharmaceutical compositions containing said molecules, and to the use thereof as inhibitors of enoyl reductase for the preparation of a drug, especially an anti-infective drug for the treatment of tuberculosis.

Abstract: A compound represented by Formula (1): The compound can be used as insecticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.