Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein A, B, b, W, X, Y, Z, R1, R2, and R3 have the meanings given in claim 1, pharmaceutical compositions these compounds, and methods of preventing or treating metabolic disorders and/or eating disorders, particularly obesity, bulimia, anorexia, hyperphagia, and diabetes using these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of disubstituted aniline compounds. These compounds can inhibit hi-stone deacetylase and are suitable for use in selectively inducing terminal differentiation, and arresting cell growth and/or apoptosis of neoplastic cells, thereby inhibiting proliferation of such cells. Thus, the compounds of the present invention are useful in treating a patient having a tumor characterized by proliferation of neoplastic cells. The compounds of the invention may also be useful in the prevention and treatment of TRX-mediated diseases, such as autoimmune, allergic and inflammatory diseases, and in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), such as neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to non-steroidal compounds that are modulators of androgen, glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid, and progesterone receptors, and also to the methods for the making and use of such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are triarylmethane dyes of formula (1) D1-(Z1J)r-Y1—S-A, wherein A is hydrogen; a radical of formula (1b) *—S—Y2-(Z2)-D2; or a radical of formula (1c) *—S—Y3; Y1 and Y2 independently from each other are unsubstituted or substituted, straight-chain or branched, interrupted or uninterrupted C1-C10alkylene; C5-C10cycloalkylene; C5-C10arylene; or —C5-C10arylene-(C1-C10alkylene); Y3 is an unsubstituted or substituted, straight-chain or branched, interrupted or uninterrupted C1C10alkyl; C5-C10cycloalkyl; C5-C10aryl; or —C5-C10aryl-(C1-C10alkyl); Z1 and Z2 independently from each other are *—(CH2)p—C(O)—**; *—(CH2CH2—O)—**; *—(CH2)p—C(O)O—**; *—(CH2)p—OCO—**; —(CH2)p—N(R1)—**; —(CH2)p—CON(R1)—**; —(CH2)p—(R1)NC(O)—**; -0-; —S—; —S(O)—; —S(O)2—; or a cationic biradical of a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic or heteroaromatic compound of the formula (1a); (1b); (1c); (1d); or (1e); wherein the asterix * indicates the linkage to D1 and/or D2; the asterix ** indicates the linkage to Y1 and/or Y2; W1 is N o

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline polymorphic forms of monosodium N-[8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino] caprylate (“SNAC”), including two hydrates, a methanol solvate, and an ethanol solvate, of SNAC. More specifically, the present invention provide six polymorphic forms of SNAC (hereafter referred to as Forms I-VI). The present invention also provides an amorphous form of SNAC.

Abstract: The present invention provides a production method of 5-aminopyrimidine compound represented by the formula (5) by reacting a glycine compound represented by the formula (1) with t-butoxybisdimethylaminomethane, dimethylformamidedimethylacetal or dimethylformamidediethylacetal to produce a dialkylaminomethylene compound represented by the formula (2), reacting the compound of formula (2) in the presence of an acid to produce a hydroxymethylene compound represented by the formula (3), and reacting the compound of formula (3) with an amidine compound represented by the formula (4) or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a genus of biaryl compounds containing at least one further ring. The compounds are PDE4 inhibitors useful for the treatment and prevention of stroke, myocardial infarct and cardiovascular inflammatory diseases and disorders.

Abstract: Cycloalkylcarbonylamino acid derivatives, which are raw material intermediates of a novel cycloalkane carboxamide derivative that selectively inhibits cathepsin K, and a production process thereof, are provided. A cycloalkylcarbonylamino acid derivative represented by the following general formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: (wherein, R1 and R2 represent alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, alkynyl groups, aromatic hydrocarbon groups, heterocyclic groups or the like, and ring A represents a cyclic alkylidene group having 5, 6 or 7 carbon atoms).

Abstract: The anthranilic acid derivative or the salt thereof represented by the general formula wherein R1 and R2 are hydrogen atom, or the like; R3 is a phenyl, cycloalkyl or bicyclic heterocyclic group which may be substituted, or the like; R4 is a phenyl, cycloalkyl or pyridyl group which may be substituted, or the like; X1 is an alkylene or alkenylene group which may be substituted or a bond; X2 is the general formula -X3-X4- or -X4-X3-, wherein X3 is a sulfur atom, an imino group or a bond, or the like; X4 means an alkylene or alkenylene group which may be substituted or a bond; is useful for a remedy such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and carcinoma, because it shows MMP-13 production inhibitory effect.

Abstract: A method of conferring a cooling effect on the skin or mucous membranes by applying thereto at least one compound of the Formula I: (a) wherein B is selected from H, CH3, C2H5, OCH3, OC2H5; and OH; and (b) wherein A is a moiety of the formula —CO-D, wherein D is selected from the following moieties: (i) —NR1R2, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and C1-C8 straight or branched-chain aliphatic, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, araliphatic and cycloalkyl groups, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form part of an optionally-substituted, five- or six-membered heterocyclic ring; (ii) —NHCH2COOCH2CH3, —NHCH2CONH2, —NHCH2CH2OCH3, —NHCH2CH2OH, —NHCH2CH(OH)CH2OH and (iii) a moiety selected from the group consisting of: The compounds are useful for providing cooling effects in a variety of products, such as foodstuffs, confectionery, tobacco products, beverages, cosmetics, dentifrices, medicinal preparations, mouthwashes and toiletries.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing enantiomeris form of 2, 3-diaminopropionic acid derivatives of formula (I) by asymetric hydrogenation from compounds of formula (II).

Abstract: Novel biphenylcarboxamides of the formula (I) There is further provided a plurality of processes for preparing these compounds and their use for controlling unwanted microorganisms, and also novel intermediates and their preparation.

Abstract: The present application describes deuterium-enriched amibegron, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same.

Abstract: This invention provides alignment materials for liquid crystal display device of vertical alignment mode and methods for the preparation of the same, and more particularly, it provides diaminobenzene derivatives represented by the following formula 1: wherein n is an integer of 1 to 5 and R is an alkyl or alkoxy group of 3 to 5 carbon atoms, which align liquid crystal in uniform and vertical way, have not only excellent mechanical properties such as heat resistance and surface strength but also high pretilt angles of liquid crystal and in particular, can make response rate of liquid crystal fast, methods for the preparation of the same and liquid crystal alignment films using the same.

Abstract: A new class of non-glycosidic and non-peptidic inhibitors of selectins with low molecular weight according to the general formula 1 is described, as well as methods for their production. These compounds represent a new class of non-toxic, in vivo anti-inflammatory effective inhibitors of selectins, and do not exhibit the disadvantages of the glycosidic inhibitor complexes, and are furthermore more potent in vitro, compared to the known drug bimosiamose. Furthermore, medicaments containing the compounds and their uses in the treatment of diseases are described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to prodrugs of hydroxamic acid based histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors, e.g., suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA). The prodrugs are acylated derivatives having increased aqueous solubility and cellular permeability as compared with the free hydroxamic acid, and are useful for inhibiting HDACs, and for selectively inducing terminal differentiation, cell growth arrest and/or apoptosis of neoplastic cells, thereby inhibiting proliferation of such cells. Thus, the prodrugs of the present invention are useful in treating a patient having a tumor characterized by proliferation of neoplastic cells. The prodrugs of the invention are also useful in the prevention and treatment of thioredoxin (TRX)-mediated diseases, such as autoimmune, allergic and inflammatory diseases, and in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), such as neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel iminecalixarene derivatives, method of preparation thereof, and self-assembled monolayer prepared by the method, fixing method of oligo-DNA by using the self-assembled monolayer, and oligo-DNA chip prepared by the method. Also, the present invention relates to novel aminocalixarene derivatives, method of preparation thereof, and self-assembled monolayer prepared by the method, fixing method of oligo-DNA wherein the oligo-DNA is voluntarily fixed by molecular recognition on said self-assembled monolayer in a liquid phase, and oligo-DNA chip prepared by the method.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (1): wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, and a salt thereof and a prodrug thereof unexpectedly have superior GPR40 receptor agonist activity, superior in the properties as a pharmaceutical product such as stability and the like, and can be a safe and useful pharmaceutical agent as a drug for the prophylaxis or treatment of GPR40 receptor related pathology or diseases such as diabetes and the like.

Abstract: The present invention discloses processes for the preparation and isolation of the individual stereoisomers of 1-amino, 3-substituted phenylcyclopentane-carboxylates.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound of the formulas (Ia) or (Ib) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier which is useful in a medicine wherein the symbols, indices and substituents have the following meaning R1?H, CN, NO2, CF3, F, Cl, Br, I, CH3 R2?H, CN, NO2, CF3, F, Cl, Br, I, CH3, Et, n-Pr, i-Pr, n-Bu, t-Bu, phenyl, thienyl, furyl, thiazolyl and either R1 or R2 must be H R3?H, CN, NO2, CF3, F, Cl, Br, I, CH3, Et, n-Pr, i-Pr, n-Bu, t-Bu, phenyl, thienyl, furyl, thiazolyl then X is e.g. with R4 being H, CH3, CH2CH3 or and Y being or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or amides and prodrugs of the above identified compounds of formulas (Ia) or (Ib). The compounds are applied to modulate the in-vitro and in-vivo binding processes mediated by E-, P- or L-selectin binding.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, solvate or salt thereof, including a salt of such an ester or amide, and a solvate of such an ester, amide or salt. The invention also provides the use of such compounds in the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition mediated by a thyroid receptor. Formula (I), wherein R1, R2, n, Y, Y?, R3, R4, W and R5 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Invented are non-peptide TPO mimetics. Also invented are novel processes and intermediates used in the preparation of the presently invented compounds. Also invented is a method of treating thrombocytopenia, in a mammal, including a human, in need thereof which comprises administering to such mammal an effective amount of a selected hydroxy-1-azobenzene derivative.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of formula wherein R1 is t-octyl, AR is phenyl, R2 is an alkyl substituted carboxyl and m is 0, 1, or 2. Lubricating oils and hydraulic fluids comprising a polyol ester lubricant in combination with one or more compounds of formula I and methods for their use are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions useful in treating hepatitis C infection. The present invention also provides methods of treating hepatitis C infection by administering to a mammal the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: Certain poly(oxyalkylene) colorants are disclosed along with method of preparation thereof. A method of using these colorants as fluorescent security taggants is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of the formula and dimers thereof, wherein R, R2, X and Z are as described herein. The compounds are useful as colorants, particularly in applications such as phase change inks.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compounds represented in Formula I, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and methods of treating of diseases or disorders related to the function of the calcium sensing receptor. The invention also relates to processes for making such compounds and to intermediates useful in these processes.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to hexafluoroleucine and congeners thereof, and methods of making the compounds. Another aspect of the invention relates to the synthesis of protein cores comprising hexafluoroleucine and congeners thereof. Certain peptides comprising hexafluoroleucine and congeners thereof have been characterized using comparative biophysical studies. In general, the fluorinated peptides show higher thermal stability and enhanced resistance to chemical denaturation. Further, mixed hydrocarbon-fluorocarbon cores self-sort into homogeneous bundles, suggesting new avenues for the design and manipulation of protein-protein interfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amide compounds of general formula I wherein the groups and residues A, B, b, W, X, Y, Z, R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings given in claim 1. Moreover the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one amide according to the invention. In view of the MCH receptor-antagonistic activity the pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of metabolic disorders and/or eating disorders, particularly obesity, bulimia, anorexia, hyperphagia and diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a method for producing the desired optically active ?-amino acid derivatives of high optical purities in high yields, without requiring a step of deprotection. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for producing an optically active ?-amino acid derivative or a salt thereof represented by the formula (2): which comprises reacting an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative or a salt thereof represented by the formula (1): with an amines or a salt thereof in the presence of a chiral catalyst and in the presence or absence of an acid.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of delapril and intermediates useful in its preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compounds that inhibit serine proteases. In particular it is directed to novel 3,4-disubstituted benzamidines and benzylamines, or a stereoisomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof, which are useful as selective inhibitors of serine protease enzymes of the coagulation cascade; for example thrombin, factor Xa, factor XIa, factor IXa, and/or factor VIIa. In particular, it relates to compounds that are factor VIIa inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I), wherein R represents a 2,3-dihydroxy-1-propyl or a 1,3-dihydroxy-2-propyl radical, via direct amidation of a dialkyl ester of 5-amino-1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid of formula (V), wherein R1 represents a straight or branched (C1-C4)-alkyl group, with at least the stoichiometric amount of an amine of formula H2NR.

Abstract: The present invention provides an effective method for the production of optically active N-aryl-?-amino acid compounds, which at the same time is suitable for industrial production. In the method of the present invention optically active sulfonylated ?-hydroxycarboxylic acid compounds, which are readily derived from ?-keto carboxylic acid compounds, are reacted with aromatic amines to produce optically active N-aryl-?-amino acid compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel colorant compounds which contain one or more ethylenically-unsaturated (vinyl), photopolymerizable radicals which may be copolymewrized (or cured) with ethylenically-unsaturated monomers to produce colored compositions such as colored acrylic coatings and polymers, e.g., coatings and polymers produced from acrylate and methacrylate esters, colored polystyrenes, and similar colored polymeric materials derived from other ethylenically-unsaturated monomers. The present invention also pertains to processes for the preparation of certain of the photopolymerizable colorant compounds.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to hexafluoroleucine and congeners thereof, and methods of making the compounds. Another aspect of the nvention relates to the synthesis of protein cores comprising hexafluoroleucine and congeners thereof. Certain peptides comprising hexafluorleucine and congeners thereof have been characterized using comparative biophysical studies. In general, the fluorinated peptides show higher thermal stability and enhanced resistance to chemical denaturation. Further, mixed hydrocarbonfluorocarbon cores self-sort into homogeneous bundles, suggesting new avenues for the design and manipulation of protein-protein interfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 represents a polymer, aryl or alkyl group, R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a radical CN, CF3, OH, OCF3, COOH, R7, OR7 or OCOR7, R3 represents an represents an alkyl radical. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising said compounds and to the use thereof to reduce and/or curb hair loss i.e.

Abstract: The present invention is related to compounds of formula (I), or a therapeutically suitable salt or prodrug thereof, the preparation of the compounds, compositions containing the compounds and the use of the compounds in the prevention or treatment of disorders regulated by ghrelin including anorexia, cancer cachexia, eating disorders, age-related decline in body composition, weight gain, obesity, and diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Processes for producing antibacterial agents and intermediates useful in producing antibacterial agents are provided and include producing compound (VI-a) in accordance with the following reaction schema, as well as production intermediates thereof

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel class of aminobenzophenones derivatives, to pharmaceutical preparations comprising said compounds, to dosage units of such preparations, to methods of treating patients comprising administering said compounds, and to the use of said compounds in the manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: where the formula variables are as defined in the disclosure, advantageously inhibit or block the biological activity of the picomaviral 3C protease. These compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, are useful for treating patients or hosts infected with one or more picornaviruses, such as RVP. Intermediates and synthetic methods for preparing such compounds are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) and a method of treating Alzheimer's disease using a compound of Formula (I), wherein: R1 and R2 include alkyl and phenylalkyl; R3 is hydrogen or alkyl; and R4 and R5 include alkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, and nitro. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the aggregation of amyloid proteins using a compound of Formula (I) and a method of imaging amyloid deposits using compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: Trifluoromethyl-substituted spirocyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) are provided wherein Het represents one of the groups and G, V, W, X, Y, and Z are as defined in the specification. Also provides are processes for the preparation of the compounds. The compounds of formula (I) find use as pesticides.

Abstract: The novel compound of the disclosure is 4-chloro-4-(4-ethoxy-phenyl)-2-(fluoren-9-ylidene-hydrazono)-but-3-enoic acid methyl ester (3F-19), and it alone or in combination with 4-(4-Ethoxy-phenyl)-2-(N?-fluoren-9-ylidene-hydrazino)-2-hydroxy-4-oxo-butyric acid methyl ester (OF-13), appears useful in humans as therapeutic means for the eradication of tumors from the human's colon.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 represents a polymer, aryl or alkyl group, R2 presents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a radical CN, CF3, OH, OCF3, COOH, R7, OR7 or OCOR7, R3 represents an aryl or alkyl halogen, R4 represents an alkyl radical. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising said compounds and to the use thereof to reduce and/or curb hair loss i.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and industrially advantageous one-pot process for the preparation of alkyl 3-cyclopropyl amino-2-[2,4-dibromo-3-(difluoromethoxy) benzoyl]-2-propenoates of in which R represents methyl or ethyl, which are valuable intermediates for the production of highly active antibacterial quinolone medicaments.

Abstract: Provided are processes for the synthesis of aniline derivatives, specifically certain aniline derivatives which have activity as thyroid receptor ligands.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I; useful for the treatment of pain wherein A, Z, B, R1, X and D are as defined in the specification, methods of making such compounds, methods of using such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: Enamine derivatives of formula (1) are described: wherein R1 is a group Ar1L2Ar2Alk- in, which Ar1 is an aromatic or heteroaromatic group, L2 is a covalent bond or a linker atom or group, Ar2 is an arylene or heteroarylene group and Alk is a chain —CH2—CH(R)—, —CH═C(R)— or in which R is a carboxylic acid or a derivative or biostere thereof; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-6alkyl group; Cy is a cycloaliphatic or heterocycloaliphatic ring in which X is a N atom or a C(Rw) group; Rx is a oxo, thioxo, or imino group; Rw and Rz is each a hydrogen atom or optional substituent; provided that Cy is not a cyclobutenedione group; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof. The compounds are able to inhibit the binding of integrins to their ligands and are of use in the prophylaxis and treatment of immune or inflammatory disorders, or disorders involving the inappropriate growth or migration of cells.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I having the structure wherein: B, D, C, and R1 as defined herein.