Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of formula (1): wherein R1 is hydroxy or NHSO2R1A wherein R1A is (C1-8)alkyl, (C3-7)cycloalkyl or {(C1-6)alkyl-(C3-7)cycloalkyl}, which are all optionally substituted from 1 to 3 times with halo, cyano, nitro, O—(C1-6)alkyl, amido, amino or phenyl, or R1A is C6 or C10 aryl which is optionally substituted from 1 to 3 times with halo, cyano, nitro, (C1-6)alkyl, O—(C1-6) alkyl, amido, amino or phenyl; R2 is (C4-6)cycloalkyl; R3 is t-butyl or (C5-6) cycloalkyl and R4 is (C4-6)cycloalkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of HCV NS3 protease.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 2-(5-halopyridyl) and 2-(5-halopyrimidinyl) magnesium halides, processes of making and their use in the efficient synthesis in their respective 5-halo-2-substituted pyridines and pyrimidines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new medicament compositions based on anticholinergic compounds, which have a long-lasting effect, and salmeterol, processes for their production and their use in the therapy of respiratory ailments.

Abstract: Bicyclic heterocycles of general formula wherein: Ra to Rd, A to C and X are as defined herein, the tautomers, the stereoisomers and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibitory effect on signal transduction mediated by tyrosine kinases, the use thereof for treating diseases, particularly tumoral diseases, diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract, and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: A compound of Formula Ia wherein: R1 and R2, which are the same or different, are CF3; halogen; CN; branched or unbranched C1-8 alkyl; branched or unbranched C1-8 alkenyl; C3-8 cycloalkyl optionally substituted with OH, CN, or methoxy; C1-8 alkoxy; C1-4 alkyloxyalkyl; C1-8 alkylthio; C1-4 alkylthioalkyl; C1-8 dialkylamino; C1-4 dialkylaminoalkyl; CO2R4 where R4 is C1-4 alkyl or C1-4 alkenyl optionally substituted with carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl; or aryl or heterocyclyl connected to the imidazole in any position that makes a stable bond wherein the aryl or the heterocyclyl thereof is optionally substituted with halogen, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkenyl, CN, Me2N, CO2Me, OMe, aryl, heterocyclyl, or R4; L is —NHC(O)—; —NHC(O)O—; —NHC(O)C(O)—; —NHC(S)—; —NH—; —NHC(O)NH—; —NHC(S)NH—; —NHCH2—; —NHCH(R5)—, wherein R5 is H, CN, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkyloxyalkyl, C1-6 alkylthioalkyl, C1-6 alkylsulfinyl

Abstract: The invention relates to a prodrug that is capable of being converted into a drug by the catalytic action of human fibroblast activation protein (FAP&agr;), said prodrug having a cleavage site which is recognised by FAP&agr;, and said drug being cytotoxic or cytostatic under physiological conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 2-(5-halopyridyl) and 2-(5-halopyrimidinyl) magnesium halides, processes of making and their use in the efficient synthesis in their respective 5-halo-2-substituted pyridines and pyrimidines.

Abstract: Disclosed are cathepsin S reversible inhibitory compounds of the formulas (I),(Ia) and (II),(IIa) as defined herein. The compounds are useful for treating autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel aromatic compounds of the formula(I) wherein G, E, W, Ar, X, Y and Z. The compounds are useful for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing and processes of making such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel method of producing heteroaryl amines of the formula(I): wherein X, Y and Z are described herein, the heteroarylamines are useful in the production of heteroaryl ureas which are key component in pharmaceutically active compounds possessing a heteroaryl urea group.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 2-(5-halopyridyl) and 2-(5-halopyrimidinyl) magnesium halides, processes of making and their use in the efficient synthesis in their respective 5-halo-2-substituted pyridines and pyrimidines.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 2-(5-halopyridyl) and 2-(5-halopyrimidinyl) magnesium halides, processes of making and their use in the efficient synthesis in their respective 5-halo-2-substituted pyridines and pyrimidines.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel processes and novel intermediate compounds for preparing aryl- and heteroaryl-substituted urea compounds of the formula (I) wherein Ar1, Ar2, L, Q and X are described herein. The product compounds are useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: A formulation comprising, and process for preparing, improved oral dosage forms of 1-(5-tert-butyl-2-p-tolyl-2H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)-naphthalen-1-yl]-urea, a chemical entity with anti-inflammatory properties. Granulation of 1-(5-tert-but l-2-p-tolyl-2H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)-naphthalen-1-yl]-urea within specified ranges provides improved dissolution of 1-(5-tert-butyl-2-p-tolyl-2H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)-naphthalen-1-yl]-urea and oral bioavailability, as well as content uniformity. Incorporation into the formulation of an aqueous soluble inclusion compound capable of forming a complex with 1-(5-tert-butyl-2-p-tolyl-2H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)-naphthalen-1-yl]-urea, such as beta-cyclodextrin provides enhanced stability of 1-(5-tert-butyl-2-p-tolyl-2H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)-naphthalen-1-yl]-urea, in particular in highly ionic environments.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel aromatic heterocyclic compounds of the formula(I) wherein Ar1,Ar2,L,Q and X are described herein. The compounds are useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Also disclosed are processes of making such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cathepsin S, K, F, L and B reversible inhibitory compounds of the formula (Ia) and (Ib) where R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Het and X are defined herein. The compounds are useful for treating autoimmune and other diseases. Also disclosed are processes for making such novel compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel aromatic heterocyclic compounds of the formula(I) wherein Ar1,Ar2,L,Q and X are described herein. The compounds are useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Also disclosed are processes of making such compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for preparing optically active dihydropyrones, new intermediate products which may be obtained by this synthesis, and their use as starting compounds in the preparation of pharmaceutically active compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel aromatic compounds of the formula (I) wherein G, X, Ar, L and Q are defined herein. The compounds are useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Also disclosed are processes of making such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are aromatic heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) wherein Ar1, Ar2, L, Q and X are described herein, and intermediate compounds useful for making such compounds. The compounds are useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Also disclosed are processes of making compounds of the formula (I), their intermediates and processes of making such intermediates, including bis pyrazole-1H-pyrazole intermediates of the formula: wherein Alk, Rx and Rz are described herein.