Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding an aveC gene product, which polynucleotide molecules can be used to alter the ratio or amount of class 2:1 avermectins produced in fermentation cultures of S. avermitilis. The present invention further relates to vectors, host cells, and mutant strains of S. avermitilis in which the aveC gene has been inactivated, or mutated so as to change the ratio or amount of class 2:1 avermectins produced.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: useful as inhibitors of PDE4 in the treatment of diseases regulated by the activation and degranulation of eosinophils.

Abstract: The present invention provides eletriptan hydrobromide monohydrate of the formula (I): together with processes for preparing, uses of, and compositions containing, said monohydrate.

Abstract: This invention provides a compound of the formula (I): wherein R1 represents a (C1–C6)alkyl group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, a (C1–C6)alkyl group or a (C1–C6)alkoxy group; R3, R4, R5 and R6 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1–C6)alkyl, or a halogen atom; R7 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, a (C1–C6)alkyl group optionally substituted with a piperidino group, a (C1–C6)alkoxy group optionally substituted with a 3–7 membered cycloalkyl ring, a hydroxy(C1–C6)alkoxy group, a (C1–C6)alkoxy-(C1–C6)alkyl group, a (C1–C6)alkoxy-(C1–C6)alkoxy group, a halo (C1–C6)alkyl group, a (C1–C6)alkylthio group, a (C1–C6)alkylsulfinyl group or a (C1–C6)alkylsulfonyl group; R8 represents a (C1–C6)alkyl group, a halo(C1–C6)alkyl group, a (C1–C6)alkoxy group, a hydroxy(C1–C6)alkoxy group, a (C1–C6)alkoxy-(C1–C6)alkyl group or a (C1–C6)alkoxy-(C1–C6)alkoxy group; or R7 and R8, when adjacent to each other, taken together with the carbon atoms to whic

Abstract: The invention provides compounds which are PDE7 inhibitors, having the following formula (I), (II) and (III) in which X1, X2, X3, X4, X, Y, Z, A and Z1 are as defined in the description, methods for preparing them and their use for the treatment of disorders for which therapy by a PDE7 inhibitor is relevant.

Abstract: Selective MMP-13 inhibitors are isophthalic acid derivatives of the formula wherein: R1, R2, and R3 independently are hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, C1–C6 alkyl, C1–C6 alkoxy, C2–C6 alkenyl, C2–C6 alkynyl, NO2, NR4R5, CN, or CF3; E is independently O or S; A and B independently are OR4 or NR4R5; each R4 and R5 independently are H, C1–C6 alkyl, C2–C6 alkenyl, C2–C6 alkynyl, (CH2)n aryl, (CH2)n cycloalkyl, (CH2)n heteroaryl, or R4 and R5 when taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached complete a 3- to 8-membered ring, optionally containing a heteroatom selected from O, S, or NH, and optionally substituted or unsubstituted; n is 0 to 6; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds are useful for treating diseases in a mammal that are mediated by MMP enzymes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purifying a hydrophobic or amphiphilic compound, by first mixing a starting material containing the hydrophobic or amphiphilic compound with a first polymeric material, water and at least one of a second polymeric material and a surfactant, wherein the first polymeric material and the second polymeric material and/or surfactant are immiscible in the resulting primary aqueous solution. The process further comprises maintaining the primary aqueous solution for a period of time sufficient for essentially separating the phases formed, and then removing the phase containing the main portion of the hydrophobic or amphiphilic compound and the second polymeric material and/or surfactant. The second polymeric material and/or surfactant are separated from the hydrophobic or amphiphilic compound, and subsequently recycled to the initial mixing step.

Abstract: The present invention provides benzamide inhibitors of the P2X7 receptor of the formula: wherein R1–R3 are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of IL-1 mediated disorders, including, without limitation, inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; allergies, asthma, COPD, cancer, reperfusion or ischemia in stroke or heart attack, autoimmune diseases and other disorders.

Abstract: Certain ?-amino acids that bind to the alpha-2-delta (?2?) subunit of a calcium channel are disclosed. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of a variety of psychiatric, pain and other disorders. Also disclosed are methods of making the ?-amino acids.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds defined by Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient. The invention also provides methods of treating osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: The present invention provides benzamide inhibitors of the P2X7 receptor of the formula: wherein R1–R3 are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of IL-1 mediated disorders, including, without limitation, inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; allergies, asthma, COPD, cancer, reperfusion or ischemia in stroke or heart attack, autoimmune diseases and other disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain resorcinol derivatives and their use as skin lightening agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of ?-polymorphic eletriptan hydrobromide.

Abstract: Methods of treating IL-6 involved diseases with EP4 receptor ligands, including EP4 receptor antagonists. Assays to determine the effect of test compounds on PGE2-induced whole blood cells activation.

Abstract: This invention relates to nicotinamide derivatives of formula (I) and to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, pharmaceutical compositions containing, and the uses of such derivatives: wherein each substituent is defined herein.

Abstract: Alcohol and water solvates of 6-(5-carboxy-5-methyl-hexyloxy)-2,2-dimethylhexanoic acid monocalcium salt are crystalline and have the formula wherein R1 is H or lower alkyl, and x is a number from 0 to 10, and are useful for treating dyslipidemia.

Abstract: This invention provides a compound of the formula (I): or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 are independently selected from N, CH, etc.; R1 is H, C1-8 alkyl, etc.; Q1 is a 5–12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, etc.; A is a 5–6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, etc.; B is C1-6 alkylene optionally substituted with an oxo group, etc.; W is NH, O, etc.; R2 is H, C1-4 alkyl, etc.; Z is a 5–12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, etc.; L is halo, C1-4 alkyl, etc.; m is 0, 1 or 2; R3 and R4 are independently selected from H and C1-4 alkyl; R5 is H, C1-4 alkyl, etc.; Q2 is a 5–12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring or tricyclic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating tinnitus by administering an alpha2delta ligand such as, for example, a compound of Formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen or straight or branched lower alkyl, and n is an integer of from 4 to 6.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds defined by Formula I R1-Q-D-(V1)m—R2I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, Q, D, V1, m, and R2 are as defined in the specification. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as defined in the specification, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient. The invention also provides methods of inhibiting an MMP-13 enzyme in an animal, comprising administering to the animal a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also provides methods of treating a disease mediated by an MMP-13 enzyme in a patient, comprising administering to the patient a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, either alone or in a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of a polymorph of eletriptan hemisulphate.