Abstract: The present invention provides novel heterocyclic amides and related derivatives having the general Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, A, B and Z are as defined in the specification, or a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof which are openers or activators of KCNQ potassium channels. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising said heterocyclic amides and to the method of treatment of disorders sensitive to KCNQ potassium channel opening activity such as migraine or a migraine attack, bipolar disorders, epilepsy, acute and chronic pain and anxiety.

Abstract: Novel pyridopyrimidine derivatives which have a binding affinity for the human 5-HT6 receptor and, therefore, are useful in treating disorders responsive to antagonism of the 5-HT6 receptor such as psychosis, schizophrenia, manic depression, depression, neurological disorder, memory disorder, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's chorea.

Abstract: There is provided novel cinnamide derivatives of Formula I: wherein R is C1-4 alkyl or trifluoromethyl; R1 is selected from the group consisting of pyridinyl, quinolinyl, thienyl, furanyl, 1,4-benzodioxanyl, 1,3-benzodioxolyl, chromanyl, indanyl, biphenylyl, phenyl and substituted phenyl in which said substituted phenyl is substituted with one or two substituents each independently selected-from the group consisting of halogen, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy and nitro; R2 and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, and halogen; R4 is selected from the group consisting of di(C1-4 alkyl)amino, trifluoromethoxy and optionally substituted morpholin-4-yl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, piperazinyl, and pyrazinyl with one or two substituents in which said substituent is independently selected from the group consisting of C1-4 alkyl, aminomethyl, hydroxymethyl, chloro or fluoro; R5 is hydrogen, chloro or fluoro; or R4 and R5 taken t

Abstract: Novel benzoxazole derivatives which have a binding affinity for the human melatonin receptor and, therefore, are useful as melatonergic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams of Formula (I): having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A&bgr;-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to &bgr;-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel [1,2,4]triazole-3-one derivatives having the general formula (I) wherein: Q is  and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined herein or a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof which are smooth muscle relaxants and useful in treating disorders responsive to relaxation of smooth muscle such as asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, male erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence.

Abstract: Novel benzofuran and dihydrobenzofuran derivatives which have a binding affinity for the human melatonin receptor and, therefore, are useful as melatonergic agents.

Abstract: There is provided novel 3-fluoro-3-phenyl oxindole derivatives of Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each are independently hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, halogen, fluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, phenyl, 4-methylphenyl or 4-trifluoromethylphenyl; R5 is C1-6 alkyl optionally substituted with one to three same or different groups selected from fluoro and chloro, provided R5 is not C1-6 alkyl when Y is O; Y is O or S; and R6 and R7 each are independently hydrogen, chloro, bromo or trifluoromethy; which are openers of the KCNQ potassium channels and are useful in the treatment of disorders which are responsive to the opening of the KCNQ potassium channels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 3-substituted-4-arylquinolin-2-one derivatives from a substituted coumarin and using a photochemical cyclization method on a dihydrofuran intermediate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the expoxidation of a protected 3-methylene-(trans)-1,2,-hydroxymethylcyclopropane with cyclohexanone and potassium peroxymonosulfate and subsequent rearrangement to provide the corresponding cyclobutanone.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel carbamate oxadiazolone derivatives having the general formula wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein, or a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof and are useful in the treatment of disorders which are responsive to the opening of the large conductance calcium-activated potassium channels.

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula 1 are useful to treat disorders responsive to openers of the large conductance calcium-activated potassium channels: wherein “Het” is one of a select group of heterocyclic moieties; Z is independently for each occurrence selected from O or S; Ra, Rb and Rc each are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF3, NO2, or provided Rc is not hydrogen; and when Ra and Rb are hydrogen, Rc may be a heterocyclic moiety selected from the group consisting of imidazol-1-yl, morpholinomethyl, N-methylimidazol-2-yl, and pyridin-2-yl; Rd and Re each are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, CF3, NO2 or imidazol-1-yl; m, n and p each are independently selected from an integer of 0 or 1; and Rf and Rg each are independently hydrogen; C1-4 alkyl; or Rf and Rg, taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, is a heterocyclic moiety selected from the group consisting of N-methylpiperazine, morpholine, thiomorpholine,

Abstract: There is provided a novel series of cis cyclopropane compounds of Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, X, Y, Z and m are as defined herein which bind to the human melatonin receptor and therefore are useful as melatonergic agents.

Abstract: There is provided a novel series of heterocyclic aminopyrrolidine compounds of Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, W, Z and the wavy bond are as defined herein which bind to the human melatonin receptor and therefore are useful as melatonergic agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 3-substituted-4-arylquinolin-2-one derivatives having the general formula wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined herein, or a non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which are modulators of the large conductance calcium-activated K+ channels and are useful in the treatment of disorders which are responsive to the opening of the potassium channels.

Abstract: The present invention provides a series of non-peptidergic antagonists of NPY comprising piperidine and piperazine derivatives of 4-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazines of the Formula I wherein R, R1 X, Y and Z are defined herein. As antagonists of NPY-induced feeding behavior, these compounds are expected to act as effective anorexiant agents in promoting weight loss and treating eating disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel carbamate oxadiazolone derivatives having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined herein, or a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof and are useful in the treatment of disorders which are responsive to the opening of the large conductance calcium-activated potassium channels.

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula 1 are useful to treat disorders responsive to openers of the large conductance calcium-activated potassium channels: ##STR1## wherein "Het" is one of a select group of heterocyclic moieties; Z is independently for each occurrence selected from O or S; R.sup.a, R.sup.b and R.sup.c each are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2, or ##STR2## provided R.sup.c is not hydrogen; and when R.sup.a and R.sup.b are hydrogen, R.sup.c may be a heterocyclic moiety selected from the group consisting of imidazol-1-yl, morpholinomethyl, N-methylimidazol-2-yl, and pyridin-2-yl; R.sup.d and R.sup.e each are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2 or imidazol-1-yl; m, n and p each are independently selected from an integer of O or 1; and R.sup.f and R.sup.g each are independently hydrogen; C.sub.1-4 alkyl; or R.sup.f and R.sup.

Abstract: Novel derivatives of benzopyran are provided which are useful as melatonergic agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel oxadiazolone derivatives having the general formula ##STR1## wherein A, B, D and R are as defined herein, or a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof and are useful in the treatment of disorders which are responsive to the opening of the large conductance calcium-activated potassium channels.