Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R1a, R1b, R2, R3 and X, X1, X2, X3 have the meaning as cited in the description and the claims. Said compounds are useful as Bradykinin B1 antagonists. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions, the preparation of such compounds as well as the production and use as medicament.

Abstract: The application discloses ketoconazole derivatives that are antagonists of the human pregnane X receptor (PXR), methods of preparing the derivatives, uses of the derivatives with drug therapy, and methods of inhibiting tumor cell proliferation and multidrug resistance using inhibitors of PXR.

Abstract: The invention relates to pyrrole carboxamides bearing a fluoromethyl-moiety as voltage gated calcium channel blockers, to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and also to these compounds for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of pain and further diseases and/or disorders.

Abstract: A library of unnatural squarylated homoserine lactones (SHLs) and squarylated lactones that bear potential to modulate biofilm formation in Gram negative bacteria. At low concentrations (˜200 ?M), these small molecules inhibit biofilm formation of E. coli. Moreover, these compounds are not toxic up to 300 ?M and do not significantly attenuate E. coli growth. The SHLs have potential to disperse established biofilm and demonstrate an enhanced reduction (˜50%) of the maximum biofilm thickness by use of SHLs during biofilm growth.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a 2-deoxyribose-5-phosphate aldolase (DERA) chemoenzymatic process for making chiral compounds.

Abstract: A compound having TRPV4 inhibitory activity or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is provided. The present invention is related to a compound represented by the formula (I), wherein R1a is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or the like; R1b is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl; R1c is hydrogen, halogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted nonaromatic heterocyclic group or the like; -L- is —C(=0)—NR2? or the like; X is substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl or the like, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Chemical entities that are arctigenin derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment of cancer are described.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (7) or salts thereof: wherein R1 represents a hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group, R2 represents a hydrogen or substituent group, R3 represents a hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group, and X represents a hydrogen or substituent group which comprises a) cyanating a compound of formula (1): wherein Y represents a halo group, preferably CI or Br; P1 represents hydrogen or a protecting group, and W represents ?O or —OP2, in which P2 represents hydrogen or a protecting group, to give a compound of formula (2): b) reducing the compound of formula (2) to give a compound of formula (3): coupling the compound of formula (3) with a compound of formula (4): to give a compound of formula (5): when W represents —OP2, deprotecting and then oxidizing the compound of formula (5) to give a compound of formula (6): and e) subjecting the compound of formula (5) when W represents ?O, or compound of formula (6) to ring-opening, and removal of any remaining protecting

Abstract: Pyrrole compounds useful as allosteric potentiators/positive allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 4 (mGluR4); synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of using the compounds, for example, in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders or other disease state associated with glutamate dysfunction.

Abstract: A description is given of (4-haloalkyl-3-thiobenzoyl)cyclohexanediones of the formula (I) and of their use as herbicides. In this formula (I), X, Y, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are radicals such as hydrogen and organic radicals such as alkyl. A and Z are oxygen or alkylene.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula wherein X, Y, Z, R1, R2 and R3 are as described herein and enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for synthetizing a compound of the following formula (I): wherein R is a methyl or ethyl group, n is 1 or 2, and X is a CH2 or CD2 group, from a compound of the following formula (II): wherein R and n are as defined above, and also relates to a method for assaying the compounds of the formula (I) using a corresponding deuterated derivative as an internal reference, as well as to the use of ketal derivatives of compounds of the formula (I) as a stable precursor, in particular in a flavoring composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of novel rosuvastatin and atorvastatin analogues.

Abstract: A description is given of (4-trifluoromethyl-3-thiobenzoyl)cyclohexanediones of the formula (I) and of their use as herbicides. In this formula (I), X, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are radicals such as hydrogen and organic radicals such as alkyl. A and Z are oxygen or alkylene.

Abstract: Pyrrolidinone carboxamide compounds are provided that are useful for inhibiting the binding of ligands to the ChemR23 receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula I wherein R1/R2 are independently from each other hydrogen, (CR2)o-cycloalkyl, optionally substituted by lower alkyl or hydroxy, or are lower alkyl or heterocycloalkyl, and o is 0 or 1; and R may be the same or different and is hydrogen or lower alkyl; or R1 and R2 may form together with the N atom to which they are attached a heterocycloalkyl group, selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, 3-aza-bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-yl or 2-aza-bicyclo[3.1.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that are antiviral agents. Specifically the compounds of the present invention inhibit replication of HCV and are therefore useful in treating hepatitis C infections. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The invention provides processes for preparing intermediates useful for preparing compounds of the formula: or a tautomer or salt thereof, where R1-R5, a, b, X and P2, are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds represented by general formula (I): wherein, R1, R2, R3, L and T are as defined in the specification, in all their stereoisomeric and tautomeric forms and mixtures thereof in all ratios, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutically acceptable solvates, and prodrugs thereof. The invention also relates to processes for the manufacture of compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment of a condition or disorder mediated by one or more cytokines selected from Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-?) and interleukins such as IL-1, IL-6, and IL-8. The present invention further provides a method of treatment of inflammatory disorders by administering a therapeutically effective amount of the said compound of formula (I) or its pharmaceutical composition, to a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein A is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl, C1-3alkoxy, C1-3alkoxy C1-4alkyl, C1-2fluoroalkyl, halogen, NR6R7, optionally substituted heteroaryl (Het), or optionally substituted phenyl, and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined in the description. The compounds or salts are thought to modulate P2X7 receptor function and to be capable of antagonizing the effects of ATP at the P2X7 receptor. The invention also provides the use of the compound or salt in the treatment or prophylaxis of, for example, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, visceral pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or neurodegenerative disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Z, and n are as defined herein or to a pharmaceutically active salt thereof. Compounds of the invention are high potential NK-3 receptor antagonists for the treatment of depression, pain, psychosis, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Abstract: The present invention relates to fosamprenavir calcium (Ia) substantially free of isomer impurity, (3R) tetrahydro -3 -furanyl(1S,2R)-3-[[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl](isobutyl)amino]-1-benzyl-2-(phosphonooxy)propyl carbamate (Ib), and its process for preparation thereof. The present invention also provides fosamprenavir calcium intermediate, (S)-3-tetrahydrofuranyl-N-succinimidyl carbonate (IIa) substantially free of (R)-3-tetrahydrofuranylsuccinimidyl carbonate (IIb) and its process for preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (3) wherein R4 is allyl, 2-butyl, cyclohexyl, 3-methyl-2-butyl or 4-methyl-2-pentyl, a method for the preparation of compounds of general formula (3) and their use in the preparation of atorvastatin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel carboxamide compounds and their use for the manufacture of a medicament. The carboxamide compounds are inhibitors of calpain (calcium dependant cysteine proteases). The invention therefore also relates to the use of these carboxamide compounds for treating a disorder associated with an elevated calpain activity. The carboxamide compounds are compounds of the general formula I in which R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4, Q, Y, A and X have the meanings mentioned in the claims and the description, the tautomers thereof and the pharmaceutically suitable salts thereof. In particular, the compounds have the general formula Ia and Ib in which R1, r, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4, Y and X have the meanings mentioned in the claims, including the tautomers thereof and the pharmaceutically suitable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating cancer comprising inhibiting the activity of p300/CBP histone acetyltransferase (HAT). Also provided are p300/CBP HAT inhibitors for treating a subject having cancer. In addition, the present invention includes biomarkers for p300/CBP HAT inhibition, which are used to i) monitor the effectiveness of cancer therapy, and ii) identify anti-cancer agents for use in combination therapy.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: where R1-6 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides cycloalkyl pyrrolidine compounds and methods for their use in the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases, conditions and syndromes, including central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and sleep disorder as well as methods for their synthesis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds represented by formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, solvates thereof, and solvates of the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, W and are as defined in the present application.

Abstract: The present invention provides tertiary amine substituted peptides of Formula (I) useful as inhibitors of HCV replication. The variables R and R1-R12 in Formula I are described herein. The invention also includes methods for preparing such compounds. The present invention further includes pharmaceutical compositions containing tertiary amine substituted peptides and methods for using such compounds, including methods for using the compounds to treat hepatitis C infection.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing anti-leukemic epothilone analogues includes rigidifying a region between the macrolactone ring and the aromatic side-chain. The anti-leukemic compositions are non-naturally occurring epothilone analogue that are rigidified between the macrolactone ring and the aromatic side-chain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrrolidinyl-alkyl-amide derivatives of formula (I) or (IA) wherein the variables are as defined herein, to their preparation and to their therapeutic use as CCR3 receptor ligands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, Ar and n are as defined herein and pharmaceutically active salts, racemic mixtures, enantiomers, optical isomers or tautomeric forms thereof. The compounds can be used for the treatment of depression, anxiety or schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a series of substituted phenyl cycloalkyl pyrrolidine (piperidine) spirolactams and amides of formula (Ia) and formula (Ib). wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, X, m, l, n, p and s are as described herein. More specifically, the compounds of this invention are modulators of H3 receptors and are, therefore, useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of diseases modulated by H3 receptors including diseases associated with the central nervous system. Additionally, this disclosure relates to methods of preparation of substituted phenyl cycloalkyl pyrrolidine (piperidine) spirolactams and amides of formula (Ia) and (Ib), and intermediates therefor.

Abstract: The invention relates to processes and compounds useful for producing modified aspartic acid derivatives, such as aspartic acid aldehyde moieties. Aspartic acid derivatives are useful for preparing caspase inhibitors and/or prodrugs thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) and are useful for the prevention or treatment of diabetes, especially type II diabetes, as well as hyperglycemia, Syndrome X, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, atherosclerosis, and various immunomodulatory diseases.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides cycloalkyl pyrrolidine compounds and methods for their use in the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases, conditions and syndromes, including central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and sleep disorder as well as methods for their synthesis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.

Abstract: The invention relates to nitroso derivatives including carboxylic acid and phosphoric acid esters of hydroxy nitroso compounds that donate nitroxyl (HNO) under physiological conditions. The compounds and compositions of the invention are useful in treating and/or preventing the onset and/or development of diseases or conditions that are responsive to nitroxyl therapy, including heart failure, ischemia/reperfusion injury and cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, and prodrugs thereof which are inhibitors of Factor Xa. The present invention is also directed to and intermediates used in making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods to prevent or treat a number of conditions characterized by undesired thrombosis and methods of inhibiting the coagulation of a blood sample.

Abstract: Pyrrole compounds useful as allosteric potentiators/positive allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 4 (mGluR4); synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of using the compounds, for example, in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders or other disease state associated with glutamate dysfunction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the crystal structure of the serine protease kallikrein 7 and to the use of this crystal structure in drug discovery. The present invention also relates to compounds binding specifically to this active site of kallikrein 7.

Abstract: The invention related to a novel process, novel process steps and novel intermediates useful in the synthesis of pharmaceutically active compounds, especially renin inhibitors, such as Aliskiren, the invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a compound of the formula I, or a salt thereof, wherein R1 as well as Act are as defined in the specification, and processes of manufacturing this compound as well as intermediates in this process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds having the Formulae (Ia-Ie), (II), (IIIa-IIId), (IVa-IVc), (Va-Vb), (VIa-VIe), (VII), (VIIIa-VIIIc), and (IX), pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and solvates thereof, compositions of any of thereof and methods for the treatment of a condition associated with a dysfunction in proteostasis comprising an effective amount of these compounds.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: where R1-6 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating various diseases, syndromes, conditions and disorders, including pain. Such compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein R1, R2, R3, Ra, and Y are defined herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel phenyl amide or pyridyl amide derivatives of the formula wherein A1, A2, B1, B2 and R1 to R11 are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are GPBAR1 agonists and can be used as medicaments for the treatment of diseases such as type II diabetes.

Abstract: Compounds represented by formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the description, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as hyperglycemic inhibitors having a serine protease inhibitory action and as prophylactic or therapeutic drugs for diabetes.

Abstract: Provided herein are 5-demethoxyfumagillol and its derivatives. Also provided herein are methods of making the 5-demethoxyfumagillol and derivatives. Also provided herein are biological activities of the 5-demethoxyfumagillol and derivatives and methods of using same for treating diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of making and using compounds of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein n is an integer between 1 and 2 inclusively; m is an integer between 0 and 2 inclusively; X is selected from the group consisting of CH or N; R1 is selected from the group consisting of —CH2NH2, and R2 is selected from the group consisting of —H, —OH, —NH2 and acetyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of —H, benzyloxycarbonyl and benzylsulfonyl; and R4 is selected from the group consisting of —OH, wherein p is an integer between 0 and 2 inclusively, Y is selected from the group consisting of —O—, —S—, —S(?O)—, —SO2—, methylene, —CH(OH)—, —CH(NH2)—, —CH(CH2—OH)—, —CH(CH2—NH2)— or —N(R6)—, R5 is selected from the group consisting of —H or a simple (C1-C3) alkyl and R6 is selected from the group consisting of —H, a simple (C1-C3) alkyl or a simple (C1-C3) acyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), combinations and uses thereof for disease therapy, R1 represents heteroaryl, -carbocyclyl-heteroaryl, -alkenylheteroaryl or -alkylheteroaryl; R2 represents hydrogen; halogen; alkenyl; alkynyl; -alkenylaryl; -alkenylheteroaryl; alkyl, which may optionally be substituted by one or more groups selected from halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy-, -thioalkyl, —C(O)OH and —C(O)O-alkyl; carbocyclyl, which may optionally be substituted by one or more groups selected from alkyl, halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy-, -thioalkyl, —C(O)OH and —C(O)O-alkyl; -alkylcarbocyclyl; -alkylheterocyclyl; aryl; heteroaryl; heterocyclyl; -alkylaryl; -alkyl(aryl)2, -alkylheteroaryl; -aryl-heteroaryl; -heterocyclyl-aryl; -aryl-aryl; -heteroaryl-aryl; -heteroaryl-heteroaryl, and —C(O)R4; R3 represents halogen; alkyl optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, thioalkyl, —C(O)OH and —C(O)O-alkyl; aryl; heteroaryl; —C(O)R5; R4 and R5 independently repre

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: where R1-6 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.