Abstract: This invention relates to phthalimido derivatives of the formula wherein X is —N═ or —CH═, and R1 to R4 and m are as defined in the specification, as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, a method of treating a disease by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one of these compounds, and a process for their preparation for the treatment or prevention of diseases in which MAO-B inhibitors might be beneficial.

Abstract: The compounds of formula 1, 1

Abstract: Hydroxamic and carboxylic acid derivatives having MMP and TNF inhibitory activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sulfonic acid derivative of hydroxamic acid or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a sulfonic acid derivative of hydroxamic acid or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful as an inhibitor of lipopolysaccharides (LPS). In addition, the present invention relates to a novel intermediate compound useful for the synthesis of this sulfonic acid derivative of hydroxamic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a commercially profitable process for producing a &bgr;-amino acid ester derivative

Abstract: The present invention includes a number of novel intermediates such as the (S)-secondary alcohol of formula (VIIIA)

Abstract: This invention provides a photographic element comprising at least one silver halide emulsion layer in which the silver halide is sensitized with a compound of the formula (a): &Dgr;−(t)m−XY′  (a) XY′−(t)m−&Dgr;  (b) &Dgr;−(t)m−XY′−(t)m−&Dgr;  (c) wherein &Dgr; is protective group that is eliminated during development of the photographic element, t is a timing group, m is an integer from 0 to 3, and XY′ is a fragmentable electron donor moiety in which X is an electron donor group and Y′ is a leaving proton H or a leaving group Y, with the proviso that if Y′ is a proton, a base, &bgr;−, is present in the emulsion or is covalently linked directly or indirectly to X, and wherein: 1) X—Y′ has an oxidation potential between 0 and about 1.

Abstract: Heterocyclically substituted benzamides of the formula I are described, where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, m and n have the meanings given in the description. The novel compounds are useful for controlling diseases.

Abstract: Novel imides are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor &agr; and can be used to combat cachexia, endotoxic shock, and retrovirus replication. A typical embodiment is 2-Phthalimido-3-(3′,4′-dimethoxyphenyl)propane.

Abstract: An intermediate for the synthesis of amlodipine, a process for the preparation thereof and the corresponding use are disclosed.

Abstract: Amide compounds of formula (I), combinatorial libraries of amide compounds and methods of preparing the same are provided. Libraries of the invention are useful for screening in biological assays in order to identify pharmaceutically useful compounds.

Abstract: Novel herbicidal compounds, compositions containing them, and methods for their use in controlling weeds are disclosed. The novel herbicidal compounds are represented by formula I: where J is a 1-substituted-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-pyrimidinedione-3-yl, a 1-substituted-6-trifluoromethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-dion-1-yl, a 3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimid-1-yl, a 4-difluoromethyl-4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-1,2,4-triazol-5(1H)-on-1-yl, a 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1H,3H-[1,3,4]thiadiazolo[3,5-a]pyridazineimin-1-yl, or a 1,6,8-triazabicyclo[4.3.0]-nonane-7,9-dion-8-yl ring attached at the 7 position of a benzofuran, benzoxazole, indole, 2,3-dihydrobenzimidazole or benzimidazole, and X is selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, and amino. Preferred R groups are optionally substituted alkyl groups.

Abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMps) are a group of enzymes that have been implicated in the pathological destruction of connective tissue and basement membranes. These zinc containing endopeptidases consist of several subsets of enzymes including collagenases, stromelysins and gelatinases. TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, catalyzes the formation of TNF-&agr; from membrane bound TNF-&agr; precursor protein. It is expected that small molecule inhibitors of MMPs and TACE therefore have the potential for treating a variety of disease states. The present invention provides low molecular weight, non-peptide inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE) for the treatment of arthritis, tumor metastasis, tissue ulceration, abnormal wound healing, periodontal disease, bone disease, diabetes (insulin resistance) and HIV infection.

Abstract: This invention relates to &agr;-ketoamide inhibitors of multicatalytic protease (MCP), to compositions including such inhibitors, and to methods for the use of MCP inhibitors. The MCP inhibitors of the present invention are useful, for example, to retard loss of muscle mass incident to various physiological states.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of general formula (I): in which Ar is a group selected from: A1, A2, B, C, D, E, Q1-Q3, R1-R9, Z1 and Z2 are as defined in the disclosure, and Y represents carboxy or an acid bioisostere. These compounds inhibit the production or physiological effects of TNF and inhibit cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I), their pharmaceutical use and methods for their preparation.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula are matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors. Also disclosed are matrix metalloproteinase-inhibiting compositions and methods of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase in a mammal.

Abstract: Inhibitors for matrix metalloproteases, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and a process for using them to treat a variety of physiological conditions. The compounds of the invention have the generalized formula (T)xA—B—D—E—G wherein A is an aryl or heteroaryl rings; B is an aryl or heteroaryl ring or a bond; each T is a substituent group; x is 0, 1, or 2; the group D represents the group E represents a two or three carbon chain bearing one to three substituent groups which are independent or are involved in ring formation, possible structures being shown in the text and claims; and the group G represents and with the proviso that when G is each of the substituents on E is an independent substituent; and include pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula wherein W is —OH or —NHOH; X is a heterocycle with the proviso that when X is a nitrogen containing heterocycle, the heterocycle is attached to the (CH2)m moiety by a ring nitrogen, —CONR2R3, —NR1COR2, —NR1SO2R2, —NR1CONR2R3, —NR1COOR4, heteroarylthio, alkylthio, arylalkylthio, heteroarylalkylthio, heterocycloalkylalkylthio, heterocycloalkylthio or arylthio; Y is carbon, nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur, provided that when Y is carbon, n is 2; Z is alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkoxyaryl, aralkoxyheteroaryl, heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryloxy, —CONR2R3, —NR1COR2, —NR1CONR2R3, —OCONR2R3, —NR1COOR4, or —SO2R2; R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, heterocycloalkylalkyl, aralkyl or heteroarylalkyl; R2 and R3 are independently R1, aryl or heteroaryl; or R2 and R3 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 5- to 7-membered ring, which may optionally contain another heteroat

Abstract: Fluorine-substituted biphenyl butyric acid compounds and derivatives are described as well as acid methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical compositions of same, which are useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases, particularly gelatinase A, stromelysin-1, and collagenase-3, and for the treatment of atherosclerotic plaque rupture, aortic aneurism, heart failure, restenosis, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, treatment of bums, decubital ulcers, wound healing, cancer, inflammation, pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, renal disease, and other autoimmune or inflammatory disorders dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes or other activated migrating cells, acute and chronic neurodegenerative disorders including stroke, head trauma, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, AIDS, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, prion diseases, myasthenia gravis, and Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.

Abstract: Biphenyl butyric acid compounds and derivatives are described as well as acid methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical compositions of same, which are useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases, particularly gelatinase A (72 kD gelatinase) and stromelysin-1 and for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, aortic aneurism, heart failure, restenosis, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, treatment of bums, decubital ulcers, wound healing, cancer, inflammation, pain, arthritis, or other autoimmune or inflammatory disorders dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes or other activated migrating cells, acute and chronic neurodegenerative disorders including stroke, head trauma, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, AIDS, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, prion diseases, myasthenia gravis, and Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.

Abstract: Compounds having the following formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, including dual inhibitors of ACE and NEP and selective ACE inhibitors: wherein: Y1 and Y2 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, halogen, or alkoxy; X is O or S(O)t; A is t is zero, one or two; m and n are independently zero or one; and wherein R, R5, R5a, R5b, R6, R7, R11, q and r are defined herein.

Abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of enzymes that have been implicated in the pathological destruction of connective tissue and basement membranes. These zinc containing endopeptidases consist of several subsets of enzymes including collagenases, stromelysins and gelatinases. TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, catalyzes the formation of TNF-&agr; from membrane bound TNF-&agr; precursor protein. It is expected that small molecule inhibitors of MMPs and TACE therefore have the potential for treating a variety of disease states. The present invention provides low molecular weight, non-peptide inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE) for the treatment of arthritis, tumor metastasis, tissue ulceration, abnormal wound healing, periodontal disease, bone disease, diabetes (insulin resistance) and HIV infection.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: wherein R1 and R2 each represents hydrogen, lower alkyl which may be substituted or acyl; R3, R4 and R5 each represents lower alkyl which may be substituted or lower alkoxy which may be substituted or R4 and R5 taken together represent a 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic group; R6 represents lower alkyl; Ar represents an aromatic group which may be substituted; ring A represents a 5- to 8-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring which may be substituted; X represents lower alkylene which may be substituted; Y represents carbon or nitrogen; Za represents CH2, COCH2, OCH2, SCH2, NHCH2, etc.; Zb represents a bond or a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted and may contain O, N or S; and m represents an integer of 1 to 3, or a salt thereof is useful for a pharmaceutical composition for modulating sodium channel.

Abstract: Fluorine-substituted biphenyl butyric acid compounds and derivatives are described as well as acid methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical compositions of same, which are useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases, particularly gelatinase A, stromelysin-1, and collagenase-3, and for the treatment of atherosclerotic plaque rupture, aortic aneurism, heart failure, restenosis, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, treatment of burns, decubital ulcers, wound healing, cancer, inflammation, pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, renal disease, and other autoimmune or inflammatory disorders dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes or other activated migrating cells, acute and chronic neurodegenerative disorders including stroke, head trauma, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, AIDS, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, prion diseases, myasthenia gravis, and Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.

Abstract: Novel Intermediates ##STR1## wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon residue or acyl group; X is an electron withdrawing group; Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2, which are the same or different, are each independently oxygen or sulfur; and A is a substituted or unsubstituted, divalent hydrocarbon residue have potent reactivity, this being useful in preparing guanidine derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention provides non-peptide cathepsin D binding compounds and methods for using such compounds in the detection, labelling and inhibition of cathepsin D.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) having MMP and TNF inhibitory activity.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns mercaptoalkylacyl compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## The compounds of the subject invention can be used to inhibit matrix metalloproteinases and/or TNF.alpha.- and L-selectin sheddase-mediated diseases including degenerative diseases and cancers. The subject invention also concerns methods of using the compounds of the invention to treat or prevent conditions associated with matrix metalloproteinases or that are mediated by TNF.alpha. or L-selectin sheddase.

Abstract: A method for the solventless synthesis of a phthalimide or phthalimide mixture is provided comprising contacting at least one amine reactant and at least one anhydride reactant in a solventless environment at a first temperature sufficient to allow the reactants to at least partially condense; and increasing the temperature to a second temperature sufficient to melt the reaction mixture, thereby allowing the reaction to go essentially to completion and form the reaction product.

Abstract: Matrix metalloproteinase inhibiting compounds of formula (I), wherein X is a --CO.sub.2 H or --CONHOH group; and one of the groups proximate to the amide bonds is a steric bulky group, showing enhanced oral absorption.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for preparing a 2-isoxazoline compound represented by formula (1) and a 2,5-diamino-1,6-diphenyl-3-hydroxyhexane compound obtainable by reducing the 2-isoxazoline compound and represented by formula (6): ##STR1## wherein Ph is phenyl; and each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represents hydrogen, acyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, arylalkyloxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, arylalkylaminocarbonyl, arylaminocarbonyl, alkyl, arylalkyl, aryl, alkylsulfonyl, acylalkylsulfonyl, or arylsulfonyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are linked to each other to form divalent acyl. These compounds are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of medicines such as retrovirus protease inhibitors including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors.

Abstract: Matrix metalloproteinase inhibiting compounds of formula (I), wherein X is a --CO.sub.2 H or --CONHOH group; and one of the groups proximate to the amide bonds is a steric bulky group, showing enhanced oral absorption.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## which have MMP and TNF inhibitory activity.

Abstract: Inhibitors for matrix metalloproteases, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and a process for using them treat a variety of physiological conditions. The compounds of the invention have the generalized formula ##STR1## wherein each T is a substituent group; x is 0, 1, or 2; the group D represents ##STR2## the group R6 represents a variety of possible substituent groups on the carbon chain between D and G, and the group G represents M, ##STR3## in which M represents --CO.sub.2 H, --CON(R.sup.11).sub.2, or --CO.sub.2 R.sup.12 ; and R.sup.13 represents any of the side chains of the 19 noncyclic naturally occurring amino acids.

Abstract: Inhibitors for matrix metalloproteases, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and a process for using them to treat a variety of physiological conditions. The compounds of the invention have the generalized formula ##STR1## wherein each T is a substituent group; x is 0, 1, or 2; the group D represents ##STR2## the group R6 represents a variety of possible substituent groups on the carbon chain between D and G, and the group G represents M, ##STR3## in which M represents --CO.sub.2 H, --CON(R.sup.11).sub.2, or --CO.sub.2 R.sup.12 ; and R.sup.13 represents any of the side chains of the 19 noncyclic naturally occurring amino acids.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing compounds having a straight or branched aliphatic hydrocarbon structure of formula I: ##STR1## In formula I, n is an integer from one to four and m is an integer from four to twenty. Independently, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, a straight or branched chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl of up to twenty carbon atoms in length or --(CH.sub.2).sub.w R.sub.5. If R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.w R.sub.5, w may be an integer from one to twenty and R.sub.5 may be an hydroxyl, halo, C.sub.1-8 alkoxyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted carbocycle or heterocycle. Alternatively, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may jointly form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated heterocycle having from four to eight carbon atoms, N being a hetero atom of the resulting heterocyle. R.sub.3 may be either hydrogen or C.sub.1-3. In the compounds, a total sum of carbon atoms comprising R.sub.1 or R.sub.2, (CH.sub.2).sub.n and (CH.sub.2).sub.m does not exceed forty. R.sub.

Abstract: Novel nitriles are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor .alpha. and phosphodiesterase and can be used to combat cachexia, endotoxic shock, retrovirus replication, asthma, and inflammatory conditions. A typical embodiment is 3-Phthalimido-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)propionitrile.

Abstract: Novel amides are inhibitors of TNF.alpha. and phosphodiesterase and can be used to combat cachexia, endotoxic shock, retrovirus replication, asthma, and inflammatory conditions. A typical embodiment is 3-phthalimido-3-(3-cyclopentyloxy-4-methoxyphenyl)propionamide.

Abstract: A new nitro compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each lower alkyl or lower alkoxy(lower)-alkyl, or ##STR2## is cyclized to form ##STR3## X is --O--, --S-- or --NH--, m is an integer 0 or 1, andR.sup.3 is carbamoyl, lower alkylcarbamoyl, lower alkanoyl, di-lower alkylaminosulfonyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, oxamoyl or a group of the formula: --(Y).sub.n --R.sup.4 wherein Y is --CO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --COCH.sub.2 -- or ##STR4## n is an integer of 0 or 1, and R.sup.4 is heterocyclic group which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, phenyl, carbamoyl, halogen, amino, lower alkylthio, hydroxy, lower alkylsulfonylamino and carbamoylmethyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful as vasodilators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzoquinazoline thymidylate synthase inhibitors, processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical formulations containing them.

Abstract: Acaricidal, insecticidal and nematicidal substituted (hetero)arylalkyl ketone oxime O-ethers, processes for their preparation, agents containing them, and their use as pesticides.The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 are aryl or heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted, and R is an optionally substituted aliphatic or alicyclic radical, to processes for their preparation, and to agents containing these compounds, and to their use for controlling animal pests.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for preparing a compound containing a persalt activators and salts thereof which are derived from imidocarboxylic acids and sulfimidocarboxylic acids of the formula I: ##STR1## in which A is a group of the formula ##STR2## n is the number 0, 1 or 2, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -alkenyl, aryl, or alkylaryl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, --SO.sub.3 M, --CO.sub.2 M or --OSO.sub.3 M, X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.19 -alkylene or arylene,B is a group of the formula C.dbd.O or SO.sub.2,L is a leaving group.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which the variables are as defined in the claims and which are suitable diazo components for the synthesis of fibre-reactive dyes are described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein Q is optionally substituted phenyl or benzhydryl; X and Y are each H or together form a group=O; Z is O, S or NR.sup.9, where R.sup.9 is H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sup.1 represents H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sup.2 represents C.sub.1-6 alkyl substituted by CONR.sup.7 (CH.sub.2).sub.p R.sup.8 (where R.sup.7 is H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, R.sup.8 is optionally substituted heteroaryl and p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6); R.sup.3 represents H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.2-6 alkynyl; R.sup.4 represents H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or optionally substitute phenyl; R.sup.5 represents optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.6 is H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and q is 0, 1, 2 or 3; are tachykinin antagonists useful in therapy.

Abstract: Bleaching agents constituted by at least one imidearomatic (poly)peroxyacid, having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents a residue of a substituted or unsubstituted benzene or naphthalene ring, R is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, an OH group, a COOH group, a COOOH group or a COOR' group wherein R' represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group, and n is an integer from 1 to 5.

Abstract: N-acyldipeptides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R represents a rest of formula ##STR2## and R.sub.4, Y, m, n and Z have the meaning as defined in the description, R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a 1-10 C. alkyl, an optionally substituted methyl or benzyl,R.sub.2 represents a --CO--A group,wherein A has the meanings as defined in the description,R.sub.3 represents a --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --CO--W group,wherein p and W have the meaning as defined in the description.

Abstract: Nitriles of formula ##STR1## wherein R3 is acetoxy or benzyloxycarbonyl, useful as intermediates in the production of beta-aminoalcohols.

Abstract: A Novel N-substituted peptidyl compound represented by the general formula (1): ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a straight-chained or branched acyl group having 2-10 carbon atoms, a branched, cyclic or bridged cyclic alkyloxycarbonyl group having 4-15 carbon atoms; a benzyloxycarbonyl group which is unsubstituted or substituted with a halogen atom, nitro group or methoxy group; a 2,2,2-trichloroethyloxycarbonyl group, a 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyloxycarbonyl group, a p-toluensulfonyl group, an o-nitrophenylsulfenyl group, a diphenylphosphonothioyl group, a triphenylmethyl group, a 2-benzoyl-1-methylvinyl group;R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or when taken together with R.sub.1, may form a phthaloyl group;R.sub.3 is an isobutyl group, a n-butyl group or an isopropyl group;R.sub.4 is a butyl group, andR.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom;provided that R.sub.1 can be an unsubstituted benzyloxycarbonyl group only when R.sub.3 is a n-butyl group.

Abstract: A new nitro compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each lower alkyl or lower alkoxy(lower)alkyl, or ##STR2## is cyclized to form ##STR3## X is --O--, --S-- or --NH--, m is an integer 0 or 1, andR.sup.3 is carbamoyl, lower alkylcarbamoyl, lower alkanoyl, di-lower alkylaminosulfonyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, oxamoyl or a group of the formula: --(Y).sub.n --R.sup.4whereinY is --CO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --COCH.sub.2 -- or ##STR4## n is an integer of 0 or 1, and R.sup.4 is heterocyclic group which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, phenyl, carbamoyl, halogen, amino, lower alkylthio, hydroxy, lower alkylsulfonylamino and carbamoylmethyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful as vasodilators.

Abstract: The compound of the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen, lower-alkanoyl or benzyloxycarbonyl and R.sup.2 is lower-alkyl or acid-addition salts thereof, useful as intermediates in the production of beta-aminoalcohols.