Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptide fragments comprising an amino-terminal fragment of the PA subunit of a viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase or variants thereof possessing endonuclease activity, wherein said PA subunit is from a virus belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae family. This invention also relates to (i) crystals of the polypeptide fragments which are suitable for structure determination of said polypeptide fragments using X-ray crystallography and (ii) computational methods using the structural coordinates of said polypeptide to screen for and design compounds that modulate, preferably inhibit the endonucleolytically active site within the polypeptide fragment. In addition, this invention relates to methods identifying compounds that bind to the PA polypeptide fragments possessing endonuclease activity and preferably inhibit said endonucleolytic activity, preferably in a high throughput setting.

Abstract: Many fragrances that provide a scent of freshness tend to be highly volatile and are therefore not very economical when used in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes, so they have to be used in relatively large quantities to be able to produce adequate effects. The disclosed photolabile pro-fragrances provide a much longer-lasting sense of fragrance, in particular with a scent of freshness, when used in typical applications, thus allowing said fragrances to be used efficiently.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 2-phenyl-2-methyl propanoic acid derivatives, useful as intermediates in the preparation of fexofenadine hydrochloride.

Abstract: A process for oxidizing an alkyl-aromatic compound is described. The process includes oxidizing the alkyl-aromatic compound to produce a first oxidation product; contacting at least a portion of the first oxidation product, a solvent comprising an ionic liquid, a bromine source, a catalyst, and an oxidizing agent to produce a second oxidation product comprising at least one of an aromatic alcohol, an aromatic aldehyde, an aromatic ketone, and an aromatic carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Fragrances having a fresh character are usually very volatile and therefore not very economical in typical applications such as washing or cleaning processes for example. For that reason they have to be used in relatively large amounts in order to bring about appropriate effects. The present invention describes photolabile pro-fragrances of formula (I) that allow for a greatly improved persistence of the fragrance impression, in particular one having a fresh character, in typical applications. Said pro-fragrances attach very readily to target substrates, such as textiles for example. A more economical use of the fragrances in question can be ensured in this way.

Abstract: Benzylidene substituted 2,4-pentanedione compounds without having phenolic hydroxyl group(s) are found to provide photostability to otherwise photosensitive compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one compound, selected from the group consisting of tebuconazole, epoxiconazole, metconazole, cyproconazole, prothioconazole and any mixtures thereof, for increasing the resistance of plants to abiotic stress factors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions for in vivo imaging of hydrogen peroxide; and methods for detecting hydrogen peroxide in vivo. The compositions and methods find use in various diagnostic applications, which are also provided.

Abstract: A process for oxidizing an alkyl-aromatic compound is described. The process includes oxidizing the alkyl-aromatic compound to produce a first oxidation product; contacting at least a portion of the first oxidation product, a solvent comprising an ionic liquid, a bromine source, a catalyst, and an oxidizing agent to produce a second oxidation product comprising at least one of an aromatic alcohol, an aromatic aldehyde, an aromatic ketone, and an aromatic carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method for producing a pyridazinone compound and an intermediate thereof as shown in the following scheme: wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of enhancing the chemotherapeutic treatment of tumor cells, reducing resistance of a cancer cell to a chemotherapeutic agent, a method of inhibiting ABCG2, Pgp, or MRP1 in a mammal afflicted with cancer, and a method of increasing the bioavailability of an ABCG2 substrate drug in a mammal. The methods comprise administering effective amounts of certain compounds to the mammal, for example, a compound of the formula (I): Formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, X1, X2, X3, a, and b are as described herein. Uses of these compounds in the preparation of a medicament are also disclosed. Also disclosed are compounds of formula (II), pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and uses thereof.

Abstract: Topical compositions and methods of use to treat symptoms of reduced skin elasticity are provided comprising desthiobiotin and certain desthiobiotin analogues. These compounds are effective in stimulating LOXL-1 activity and can thus increase elastin remodeling and improve appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, skin sagging and other symptoms of reduced elastin function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an ?-ketocarboxylic acid, comprising a step of oxidizing an ?-ketoaldehyde by mixing a base, carbon dioxide, the ?-ketoaldehyde and a compound represented by formula (2-1).

Abstract: There is provided a novel loxoprofen derivative that has no side effect such as a gastrointestinal disorder and also has excellent anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects and is represented by the following formula (I) or (II): (wherein R1 and R2 each represent a halogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. In the derivative, the halogen atom is selected from a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a fluorine atom, and an iodine atom, and a substituent of the substituted phenyl group is a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl group, a lower alkylthio group, a lower alkoxy group, a nitro group, an amino group, or a carboxyl group.

Abstract: Phenoxy carboxylic acid compounds and compositions for the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula or salts or bioisosteres thereof. Therapeutic methods, medicaments, and compositions related thereto are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a compound having a difluoromethylene group at an even lower cost and with excellent yield. The production method of the present invention is a method for producing an aromatic difluoroacetic acid ester, which comprises reacting an iodobenzene containing an electro attracting group and an ?-silyl difluoroacetic acid ester in the presence of a metal halide.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are suitable for use as herbicides: wherein R is methyl, ethyl, vinyl, ethynyl or cyclopropyl, R1 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C7cycloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy, vinyl, propenyl, ethynyl, propynyl, halogen, or optionally substituted phenyl, R2 is methyl, ethyl, vinyl, ethynyl or methoxy, R3 and R4 are hydrogen or together form a double bond, A is C3-C7cycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted once or twice by C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6alkylcarbonyloxy, C2-C6alkenyl, ?O or ?N—R10, or A is cyclohexyl substituted once, at the 4-position, by one (C3-C6cycloalkyl)methoxy, C3-C6cycloalkyloxy, C2-C5alkenyl-CH2-oxy, or benzyloxy substituent, or A is decahydro-1-naphthyl or decahydro-2-naphthyl, or A is optionally substituted phenyl, and G is hydrogen or an agriculturally acceptable metal, sulfonium, ammonium or a latentiating group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptide fragments comprising an amino-terminal fragment of the PA subunit of a viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase or variants thereof possessing endonuclease activity, wherein said PA subunit is from a virus belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae family. This invention also relates to (i) crystals of the polypeptide fragments which are suitable for structure determination of said polypeptide fragments using X-ray crystallography and (ii) computational methods using the structural coordinates of said polypeptide to screen for and design compounds that modulate, preferably inhibit the endonucleolytically active site within the polypeptide fragment. In addition, this invention relates to methods identifying compounds that bind to the PA polypeptide fragments possessing endonuclease activity and preferably inhibit said endonucleolytic activity, preferably in a high throughput setting.

Abstract: There is provided a prodrug of a pharmaceutically active agent, such prodrug comprising a beta-keto carboxylic acid, a beta-keto carboxylic acid salt or a beta-keto carboxylic acid ester functional group, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the prodrug, and to the use of the prodrug or composition for treatment of a mammalian subject suffering from a condition which can be cured or alleviated by administration of the pharmaceutically active agent. There is further provided a method of inhibiting decarboxylation of a compound comprising a beta-keto carboxylic acid or a salt thereof with a monovalent cation, characterized in that a dry salt of the beta-keto carboxylic acid with a divalent or polyvalent cation is prepared.

Abstract: There is provided a novel loxoprofen derivative that has no side effect such as a gastrointestinal disorder and also has excellent anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects and is represented by the following formula (I) or (II): (wherein R1 and R2 each represent a halogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. In the derivative, the halogen atom is selected from a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a fluorine atom, and an iodine atom, and a substituent of the substituted phenyl group is a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl group, a lower alkylthio group, a lower alkoxy group, a nitro group, an amino group, or a carboxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a specific photoreactive polymer that shows excellent alignment stability and thermal stability together with excellent liquid crystal alignment, thereby being desirably used in an alignment film of a liquid crystal display device, a compound having a photoreactive functional group that is used as a monomer for the preparation of the photoreactive polymer, and an alignment film.

Abstract: (R) and (S) 2-Aryl-propionic acids, and pharmaceutical compositions that contain them, are useful in inhibiting chemotactic activation of neutrophils (PMN leukocytes) induced by the interaction of Interleukin-8 (IL-8) with CXCR1 and CXCR2 membrane receptors. The acids are used for the prevention and treatment of pathologies deriving from said activation. In particular, the (R) enantiomers of said acids are lacking cyclo-oxygenase inhibition activity and are particularly useful in the treatment of neutrofil-dependent pathologies such as psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, melanoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bollous pemphigo, rheumatoid arthritis, idiopathic fibrosis, glomerulonephritis and in the prevention and treatment of damages caused by ischemia and reperfusion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and compounds for the preparation of clevidipine butyrate, a very short acting hypertensive calcium antagonist, as well as the synthesis of these compounds useful for the preparation of clevidipine (also known as clevidipine butyrate). Moreover the invention also discloses polymorphic forms of clevidipine butyrate, useful for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions, and processes to prepare them.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of aromatic and heteroaromatic carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid esters and carboxamides by the reaction of aromatic or heteroaromatic halides R—Xn, in which n=integer from 1 to 6, R=substituted or unsubstituted and aromatic or heteroaromatic radical and X=chlorine, bromine or iodine atom, with carbon monoxide and water, ammonia, alcohols or amines in the presence of bases and zero-valent or divalent palladium compounds and bidentate diphosphanes or complexes of zero-valent or divalent palladium with bidentate diphosphanes, in which use is made of bidentate diphosphanes (R1—)(R2—)P—Y—P(—R3)(—R4) in which R1 to R4=unsubstituted aryl radicals or aryl radicals substituted with at least one radical exhibiting a positive resonance effect or a positive inductive effect, or unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkyl radicals, and Y=hydrocarbon group with a total of 2 to 20 carbon atoms, in which at least one of the carbon atoms carries only one or no hydrogen atom as substituent; except f

Abstract: Phenoxy carboxylic acid compounds and compositions for the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.

Abstract: Compounds comprising formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a dashed line represent the presence or absence of a double bond, are disclosed, wherein J1, J2, U1, B, Y, and A are as described in claims 1-12. Methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed, for treating glaucoma, inflammatory bowel disease and baldness.

Abstract: This invention is a method of using a class of excipients for protein formulation to reduce and/or eliminate protein aggregation in solutions or solids. This class of compounds contains carbonyl group(s) to form Schiff base(s) with amino groups of proteins and also contains moieties to keep protein molecules spatially separated. This method has never been disclosed anywhere in the literature.

Abstract: The invention provides polymers that include a biologically active molecule and methods for their use.

Abstract: A method for conveniently preparing 2,2-dichloro-12-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-hydroxydodecanoic acid useful as an active ingredient of therapeutic agents for diseases such as diabetes at a high yield, which comprises the step of reacting a compound represented by the following general formula (A): wherein X represents a halogen atom, and a compound represented by the following general formula (B): CHCl2COOR1 wherein R1 represents hydrogen atom or a protective group of carboxyl group, to prepare a compound represented by the following general formula (C): wherein R1 has the same meaning as that defined above.

Abstract: Derivatives of dicarbonyl compounds having antitumor and antibiotic activity which can be used as anticancer agents.

Abstract: Novel ligand compounds having the structural formula (I): in which: Ar is a radical selected from among the radicals of formulae (a)-(c) below: are formulated into pharmaceutical compositions suited for administration in human or veterinary medicine, or, alternatively into cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: Novel trans-1,2-diphenylethylene derivatives are synthesized which can be used to form nanoparticles-monomer-nanomolecule-receptor nanosensors. These trans-1,2-diphenyl-ethylene derivatives are soluble in both water and organic solvents, highly fluorescent and can be synthesized in high yields. The trans-1,2-diphenylethylene derivatives are bonded to a nanoparticle, a nanomolecule bonded to the derivative and a receptor bonded to the nanomolecule to form a nanosensor that can be used to detect chemical and biological agents.

Abstract: There is provided a novel process intermediate represented by the general formula (1) or (2): (where, X represents halogen atom, cyano group or the like, Y represents halogen atom, cyano group or the like, R1 represents C1-C6 haloalkyl group or C3-C8 halocycloalkyl group, R2 represents methyl group, halogen atom, cyano group or the like, m represents an integer of 1 to 5, and n represents an integer of 1 to 4).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a metal enolate initiator for polymerizing isocyanates and a method for polymerizing isocyanates by anionic polymerization using the same, in which the initiator forms a cluster upon the initiation and protects stability of terminal anions at the end of the chain to cause controlled polymerization, thus preventing depolymerizaton and improving reaction time and efficiency without the use of a separate additive.

Abstract: The compounds of a certain formula (1), in which R1, R2, R3 and R9 have the meanings as given in the description, are novel effective PDE4 inhibitors.

Abstract: There is provided a novel process intermediate represented by the general formula (1) or (2): (where, X represents halogen atom, cyano group or the like, Y represents halogen atom, cyano group or the like, R1 represents C1-C6 haloalkyl group or C3-C8 halocycloalkyl group, R2 represents methyl group, halogen atom, cyano group or the like, m represents an integer of 1 to 5, and n represents an integer of 1 to 4).

Abstract: A compound represented by the following general formula (I) or a salt thereof, or a hydrate thereof or a solvate thereof having an inhibitory action against plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1): wherein R1 represents a C6-10 aryl group; or a substituted C6-10 aryl group, R2 represents a C6-10 aryl group; or a C6-10 aryl group substituted with a group or groups selected from the group consisting of a halogen atom, nitro group, a C1-6 alkyl group, a halogenated C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 alkoxy group, a halogenated C1-6 alkoxy group, a phenyl group and carboxy group, X represents —CH2—, —CH2CH2—, —CH?CH— or —N(R3)—C(?O)—, Y represents carboxy group or a bioisostere of carboxy group, R3 represents hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group or a C7-12 aralkyl group, m represents 0 or 1.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula or salts or bioisosteres thereof. Therapeutic methods, medicaments, and compositions related thereto are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described are ortho carboxy phenol derived acetals and compositions containing ortho carboxy phenol derived acetals which are useful for delivering biologically active compounds to cells. The acetals can be used to reversibly link up to three different molecules and have rapid hydrolysis kinetics in conditions which are present in a cell as well as in vivo. Cleavage of the acetal enhances delivery of the biologically active compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted 1,3-diphenylprop-2-en-1-one derivative compounds, pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic compositions containing same, and the applications thereof in therapeutics and cosmetics. The invention also relates to a method for preparing said derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed and described herein are compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof. Therapeutic methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed and described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-cyano-2,4,5-trifluorobenzoyl fluoride and to intermediates for its preparation and to the process for the preparation of 3-cyano-2,4,5-trifluoro-benzoyl fluoride, which starts from 5-fluoro-1,3-xylene (VIII); which is bichlorinated in the ring in the presence of a catalyst under ionic conditions to give 2,4-dichloro-5-fluoro-1,3-dimethylbenzene (VII). The latter is chlorinated in the side chains under free-radical conditions to give 2,4-dichloro-5-fluoro-3-dichloromethyl-1-trichloromethylbenzene (VI).

Abstract: A process for preparing unsaturated esters useful as intermediates for HDAC inhibitors, by reacting an aldehyde or ketone having the following formula I: wherein R1 is an aromatic group or a combined aliphatic and aromatic group; X is —O—, —S—, —COO—, —OOC—, —CONR7—, or —R7NCO—; L1 an aliphatic linking group, an aromatic linking group, or a combined aliphatic and aromatic linking group; R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, an amino group, a carboxyl group, an amide group, an ester group, a carbamate group, an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, a combined aliphatic and aromatic group, R2 and R3 together are ?O, or one of R2 and R3 form a double bond with one of R4 and R5; R4 and R5 are each independently hydrogen, a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, an amino group, a carboxy group, an amide group, an ester group, a carbamate group, an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, a combined aliphatic and aromatic group, or one of R4 and R5 form a double bond with one of R2 and

Abstract: Diketoacids of Formula A are useful as inhibitors of viral polymerases. In particular hepatitis C virus RNA dependent RNA polymerase (HCV RdRp), hepatitis B virus polymerase (HBV pol) and reverse transcriptase of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV RT): The group R may be broadly chosen and is an organic moiety which contains 2 to 24 carbon atoms and includes an optionally cyclic or heterocyclic group in which the atom directly bonded to the adjacent carbonyl in the diketoacid is part of the ring structure.

Abstract: An NF-?B inhibitor having as an active ingredient a benzoquinone derivative represented by the general formula (1) wherein R1, R2, and R3 are each independently H, alkyl having 1 to 5 carbons, or alkoxy having 1 to 5 carbons; R4 is H, hydroxymethyl, alkyl, or carboxyl which is optionally esterified or amidated; Z is represented by the formula (A); and, n is an integer from 0 to 6, or its hydroquinone form or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Phenylalanine enamide derivatives of formula (1) are described: wherein R1 is a group Ar1L2Ar2Alk- in which: Ar1 is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group; L2 is a covalent bond or a linker atom or group; Ar2 is an optionally substituted arylene or heteroarylene group; and Alk is a chain —CH2—CH(R)—, —CH?C(R)— or ?in which R is a carboxylic acid (—CO2H) or a derivative or biostere thereof; X is an —O— or —S— atom or —N(R2)— group in which: Rx, Ry and Rz which may be the same or different is each a hydrogen atom or an optional substituent; or Rz is an atom or group as previously defined and Rx and Ry are joined together to form an optionally substituted spiro linked cycloaliphatic or heterocycloaliphatic group; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof.

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: The present invention provides a method for the preparation of carbonaceous materials comprising a plurality of gamma-keto-carboxyl containing functional groups surface bonded thereto, and further provides several surface modified carbonaceous materials resulting therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as estrogen receptor modulators. The compounds of the instant invention are ligands for estrogen receptors and as such may be useful for treatment or prevention of a variety of conditions related to estrogen functioning including: bone loss, bone fractures, osteoporosis, metastatic bone disease, Paget s disease, periodontal disease, cartilage degeneration, endometriosis, uterine fibroid disease, hot flashes, increased levels of LDL cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, impairment of cognitive functioning, cerebral degenerative disorders, restenosis, gynecomastia, vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, obesity, incontinence, and cancer, in particular of the breast, uterus and prostate.