Abstract: This application describes quinone derivatives which target the redox site of Ape1/Ref1. Also included in the invention are pharmaceutical formulations containing the derivatives and therapeutic uses of the derivatives.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to complexes of a radionuclide with various heteroaryl ligands, e.g., imidazolyl and pyridyl ligands, and their use in radiopharmaceuticals for a variety of clinical diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Another aspect of the invention relates to imidazolyl and pyridyl ligands that form a portion of the aforementioned complexes. Methods for the preparation of the radionuclide complexes are also described. Another aspect of the invention relates to imidazolyl and pyridyl ligands based on derivatized lysine, alanine and bis-amino acids for conjugation to small peptides by solid phase synthetic methods. Additionally, the invention relates to methods for imaging regions of a mammal using the complexes of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the treatment of a central nervous system disorder related to or affected by the histamine-3 receptor.

Abstract: A Compound represented by the following general formula (1), salts thereof or hydrates of the foregoing is a novel compound useful for treatment and/or prevention of diseases associated with thrombus formation, and which is safer with suitable physicochemical stability. [wherein R1a, R1b, R1c and R1d each independently represent hydrogen, etc.; R2 represents optionally substituted phenyl, etc.; R3 represents optionally substituted C6-10 aryl, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (1): wherein R1 is group of the formula (2): (wherein X is nitrogen atom or C(R5), Y is nitrogen atom or C(R6), R5 and R6 are each independently hydrogen atom, etc.) etc., m is 1 to 6, L1 is single bond, etc., R2 is hydrogen atom, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, etc., R3 is hydrogen atom, etc., L2 is single bond, etc., R4 is hydrogen atom, substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, etc., or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, being useful for preventing or treating Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention is amido-borate compounds containing one or more anionic amido-borate moieties comprising an organoborate anion wherein the boron atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom of ammonia or an organic compound containing one or more nitrogen atoms, such as a hydrocarbyl amine, a hydrocarbyl polyamine, or an aromatic heterocycle containing one or more nitrogen atoms, and a cationic counter ion.

Abstract: Methods of preparing imidazole-based compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) and salts and physiologically functional derivatives thereof, wherein R1 is independently hydrogen; alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, arylalkyl or substituted arylalkyl; R2 is independently —NR3R4, R3 is independently alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylamine, —OH, —SH, alkylthio, hydroxyalkyl, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryl or heteroaryl, R4 is independently alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylamine, alkylthio, hydroxyalkyl, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryl or heteroaryl; R5 is independently H, COR6, CO2R6, SOR6, SO3R6, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, —NH2, alkylamine, —NR7COR6, halogen, —OH, —SH, alkylthio, hydroxyalkyl, haloalkyl, haloalkyloxy, aryl or heteroaryl; R6 is independently H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, —NH2, alkylamine, aryl or heteroaryl; R7 is independently H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, —OH, —SH, alkylthio, hydroxyalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; p is 0, or 1;

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel radioactively labeled bioreducible tracers of Formula I useful for detecting hypoxic tumors or ischemic tissue in vivo. In one embodiment, the tracers consist of a 2-nitroimidazole moiety, a triazole, metabolically stable linker with pharmacokinetics enhancing substituents, and a radioisotope. The preferred in vivo imaging modality is positron emission tomography.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of indolines as inhibitors of ?2C adrenergic receptor agonists, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more conditions associated with the ?2C adrenergic receptors using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to ionic liquids comprising a pendant Bronsted-acidic group, e.g., a sulfonic acid group. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an ionic liquid comprising a pendant Bronsted-acidic group to catalyze a Bronsted-acid-catalyzed chemical reaction. A third aspect of the present invention relates to ionic liquids comprising a pendant nucleophilic group, e.g., an amine. Still another aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an ionic liquid comprising a pendant nucleophilic group to catalyze a nucleophile-assisted chemical reaction. A fifth aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an ionic liquid comprising a pendant nucleophilic group to remove a gaseous impurity, e.g., carbon dioxide, from a gas, e.g., sour natural gas.

Abstract: Octahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrrole derivatives are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Octahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrrole compounds, methods for using such compounds, compositions for making them, and processes for preparing such compounds are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to compound of the formula I wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification; in free base form or in acid addition salt form; to its preparation, to its use as medicament and to medicaments comprising it.

Abstract: Novel pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having superior antimycobacterial activity against clinically sensitive as well as resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis as well as having lesser toxicity compared to known compounds. The use of the novel compounds of formula (I) for treatment of latent tuberculosis including Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB). The methods for preparation of the novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds and method of treating MDR TB by administration of compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: Provided is a detergent-dispersant for a lubricant having excellent detergency and dispersibility effects. Specifically provided are: a detergent-dispersant including a heterocyclic compound having a heterocyclic skeleton derived from a compound selected from the group consisting of pyridines, pyrroles, pyrimidines, pyrazoles, pyridazines, imidazoles, pyrazines, triazines, triazoles, tetrazoles, oxazoles, oxadiazoles, thiazoles, thiadiazoles, furans, dioxanes, pyrans, and thiophenes; and an additive composition for a lubricant and a lubricant composition, each containing the detergent-dispersant.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing metal complexes containing carbene ligands by reacting metal compounds with ligand precursors II and/or III and to the use of the thus obtained metal complexes as catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel ionic liquids comprising a docusate, docusate variant, or other sulfonate anion. The ionic liquids may be conveniently made via, for example, metathesis. The ionic liquids are often hydrophobic and useful in many hydrocarbon compositions, polymer compositions, and in supercritical carbon dioxide applications. The ionic liquids are capable of hindering static electricity buildup in the hydrocarbon compositions and can therefore minimize flammability and/or explosiveness.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) wherein: R1 is hydroxymethyl; R2 is selected from —C(O)NR4R5, SO2NR4R5, S(O)pR4 and HET-2; HET-1 is a 5- or 6-membered, optionally substituted C-linked heteroaryl ring; HET-2 is a 4-, 5- or 6-membered, C- or N-linked optionally substituted heterocyclyl ring; R3 is selected from halo, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, methyl, methoxy and cyano; R4 is selected from for example hydrogen, optionally substituted (1-4C)alkyl and HET-2; R5 is hydrogen or (1-4C)alkyl; or R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached may form a heterocyclyl ring system as defined by HET-3; HET-3 is for example an optionally substituted N-linked, 4, 5 or 6 membered, saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl ring; p is (independently at each occurrence) 0, 1 or 2; m is 0 or 1; n is 0, 1 or 2; provided that when m is 0, then n is 1 or 2; or a salt, pro drug or solvate thereof, are described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a monomer (6, 14) carrying an imidazole-type heterocycle (3). According to the invention, the chemical structure of said monomer (6, 14) comprises at least one unit of formula (I) wherein R1 comprises an alkenyl grouping and R2 comprises a grouping for protecting one of the nitrogen atoms of the heterocycle. The invention also relates to a monomer carrying a benzimidazole-type heterocycle, and to protected polymers obtained from said monomers, deprotected polymers produced by the protected polymers, a proton exchange membrane based on deprotected polymers, and a fuel cell provided with said membrane. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods for producing the above-mentioned monomers and polymers.

Abstract: Novel compounds and methods of using those compounds for the treatment of inflammatory conditions are provided. In a preferred embodiment, modulation of the activation state of p38 kinase protein comprises the step of contacting the kinase protein with the novel compounds.

Abstract: The invention is a system for initiating free radical polymerization comprising: a) in one part, one or more amido-borate compounds containing one or more anionic amido-borate moieties comprising an organoborate wherein the boron atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom of ammonia or an organic compound containing one or more nitrogen atoms, such as a hydrocarbyl amine, a hydrocarbyl polyamine, or an aromatic heterocycle containing one or more nitrogen atoms and optionally containing one or more heteroatoms or heteroatom containing functional moieties, and one or more cationic counter ions and b) in a second part, a liberating compound which reacts with the nitrogen atom(s) bound to the boron atom(s) upon contact with the amido-borate to form an organoborane radical.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) inhibit the PARP enzyme and are useful for treating a disease or a disorder associated with PARP. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I), method of treatment comprising compounds of Formula (I), and methods of inhibiting the PARP enzyme comprising compound of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to diarylhydantoin compounds, including diarylthiohydantoins, and methods for synthesizing them and using them in the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer.

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the cytokine or biological activity of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) comprising contacting MIF with a compound of formula (I) as defined herein, is provided. The invention also relates to methods of treating diseases or conditions where MIF cytokine or biological activity is implicated comprising administration of compounds of formula (I), either alone or as part of a combination therapy. Novel heterocyclic compounds are also provided for.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 represents hydrogen or alkyl; R2 represents an unsubstituted or substituted heterocycle or R2 represents an unsubstituted or substituted aryl; R3 represents alkyl or halogen; X represents a single bond or an alkandiyl-group, optionally interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms or carbonyl groups or carbonyloxy groups in free base or acid addition salt form, processes for their preparation and their use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Several compounds of the disclosure are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors. Additionally some of the claimed compounds have no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity. The compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 which have no significant cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity are useful for treating pain and other conditions with minimal side effects.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I processes for their preparation, their use as pharmaceuticals and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: Novel benzenedicarboxamides of the formula (I) wherein X represents hydrogen, halogen atom, nitro, C1-6alkylsulfonyloxy, C1-6alkylsulfinyl, C1-6alkylsulfenyl or C1-6alkylsulfonyl, R1 represents C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkylthio-C1-6alkyl, or C1-6alkyl, m represents 0 or 1, A represents O, S, SO, SO2, CH2 or CH(CH3), and Q represents a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group that contains at least one hetero atom selected from the group consisting of N, O and S and can be optionally substituted; processes for their preparation, their intermediates and their use as insecticides.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel azacyclic derivatives and their use as pharmaceuticals. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.

Abstract: A method for treatment of multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases, disorders or conditions. An alkyl ester of imidazole carboxylic acid, preferably methyl 4-imidazolecarboxylate, is administered in a therapeutic amount. It is hypothesized that the alkyl ester of imidazole carboxylic acid serves to restore and/or maintain the intracellular/extracellular osmolyte gradient in the central nervous system (CNS). The methyl 4-imidazolecarboxylate may be administered transdermally, using PLO gel or other suitable transdermal carrier. The compound may also be administered orally, inhaler or by injection. The treatment is advantageously performed on a three day cycle, with a period of two days intervening between each day on which the compound is administered. Dosage ranges may be from about 0.01 mcg to about 3.0 mcg, with dosages in the range from about 0.1 mcg to about 0.2 mcg in generally preferred when using transdermal administration.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n1, n2, n3, n4, G1, Q1, Z, R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5a, and R5b are defined herein, inhibit the cytochrome P450RAI enzyme and are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases and conditions which respond to treatment by retinoids and by naturally occurring retinoic acid.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein z is SO2 or SO, useful as metalloproteinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of MMP12.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing R-(?)-sertaconazole mononitrate. The invention also relates to R-(?)-sertaconazole mononitrate hemiacetonate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of matter that are ionic liquids, the compositions comprising any of eleven cations combined with any of three fluorinated sulfonated anions. Compositions of the invention should be useful as solvents and, perhaps, as catalysts for many reactions, including aromatic electrophilic substitution, nitration, acylation, esterification, etherification, oligomerization, transesterification, isomerization and hydration.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds represented by Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates and prodrugs thereof. The present invention is also directed to methods of making and using such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds to treat or control a number of diseases mediated by PPAR such as glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism and insulin secretion, specifically Type 2 diabetes, hyperinsulinemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia, hypercholesteremia, atherosclerosis, one or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease, Syndrome X, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia, obesity and eating disorders.

Abstract: This invention is directed to treating disease states or conditions associated with the treatment and prevention of neurodegeneration and neurodegenerative disease states, and treatment of radiation damage. The invention relates to novel phytonutrient compositions and compounds comprising L-ergothioneine and/or selenium. The invention also provides a method of administering these compositions and combinations to humans or animals in need thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides novel compounds useful for the synthesis of peptide mimetics, and describes the use of these compounds for the synthesis of novel reverse turn mimetics. The reverse turn mimetics of the invention have the general structure X wherein the variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: Provided is an ionic liquid, represented by the formula K+A?, having a very low content of impurities, especially a low content of halogen ions and/or a low content of alkali metal, wherein K+is a quaternary ammonium ion, for example an imidazolium ion. Also provided is a quaternarization process for making the ionic liquid in reacted with an acid ester such as a sulfate or phosphate.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I): or a salt thereof, wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or the like; R2 is NHSO2R3 or the like; R3 is a (C1-C6)alkyl group or the like; R5 is a hydrogen atom or the like; R6 and R7 may be the same or different and are each independently a hydrogen atom or the like; X is an oxygen atom or the like; Y is an oxygen atom or the like; Z1 to Z6 are a carbon atom or the like; n is an integer of 0 to 6; *1 is an asymmetric carbon atom; and *2 is an asymmetric carbon atom when R5 is other than a hydrogen atom.

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

Abstract: This invention relates to novel imidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of treatment therewith. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders, which are responsive to modulation of the GABAA receptor complex, and in particular for combating anxiety and related diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds, to methods of using the compounds and to the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also relates to processes for preparing compounds of the inventions.

Abstract: Derivatives of 6,7-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,2-?]imidazole-3-sulfonyl]-azetidine-carboxylic acids, esters and amides which exhibit good inhibitory effect upon the interaction of CAMs and Leukointegrins and are thus useful in the treatment of inflammatory disease.

Abstract: An enantiomer, diastereoisomer or tautomer of a compound, represented by formula I: wherein A, B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, and R10 are as defined herein, or a salt or ester thereof, as an inhibitor of HCV NS5B polymerase.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein W, R1, R2, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are as defined in the specification. Such compounds are MEK inhibitors and useful in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer and inflammation, in mammals. Also disclosed is a method of using such compounds in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases in mammals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds having the structure wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and m are as defined herein. The compounds of this invention are novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer, metabolic diseases and skin disorders in mammalian subjects. These compounds are also useful modulators of gene expression. They exert their activity by interfering with certain cellular signal transduction cascades. The compounds of the invention are thus also useful for regulating cell differentiation and cell cycle processes that are controlled or regulated by various hormones or cytokines. In particular, the invention relates to compounds that induce apoptosis of cancer cells and therefore may be used for the treatment or prevention of cancer, including advanced cancers and pre-cancerous cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polycationic monochromophoric hydrazone compounds of following formula (I): wherein W1 is a heteroaromatic radical comprising 5 or 6 ring members, optionally condensed with an aromatic ring comprising 6 ring members, comprising a quaternized nitrogen atom and optionally another heteroatom which may or may not be identical to nitrogen; X, which may or may not be identical, is a nitrogen atom or a CR2 group; Z is a cationic group comprising at least one quaternized nitrogen atom. 1The present disclosure also relates to a composition for dyeing human keratin fibers comprising the polycationic compounds disclosed herein, and to a dyeing process using the composition of the present disclosure, and ever further to multicompartment device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel modulator of the TRPV1-receptor function, comprising a compound of the formula; wherein ring A is an optionally substituted carbocycle or heterocycle, ring B is an optionally substituted benzene ring or an optionally substituted 6-membered heteroaromatic ring containing N atom, a dashed line means existence or absence of a bond, n is 1 or 2, R1 and R2 are hydrogen etc., R3 is lower alkyl, R4 is lower alkyl or aryloxy, or R3 and R4 taken together may form optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered non-aromatic heterocycle.