Abstract: Pyrazine compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein m, n, p, R1, R2, R3, R4, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8, X9, X10, X11, Y and Z are defined in the specification, and compositions containing them, and processes for preparing such compounds. Provided herein also are methods of treating disorders or diseases treatable by inhibition of PDE10, such as obesity, non-insulin dependent diabetes, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the like.

Abstract: Pyridine and pyrimidine compounds, and compositions containing them, and processes for preparing such compounds. Provided herein also are methods of treating disorders or diseases treatable by inhibition of PDE10, such as obesity, non-insulin dependent diabetes, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that are glycine transporter 1 (hereinafter referred to as GlyT-1) inhibitors and are therefore useful for the treatment of diseases treatable by inhibition of GlyT1 such as cognitive disorders associated with Schizophrenia, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), MCI (mild cognitive impairment), and the like. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: Pyrazine compounds, and compositions containing them, and processes for preparing such compounds. Provided herein also are methods of treating disorders or diseases treatable by inhibition of PDE10, such as obesity, non-insulin dependent diabetes, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that are glycine transporter 1 (hereinafter referred to as GlyT-1) inhibitors and are therefore useful for the treatment of diseases treatable by inhibition of GlyT1 such as cognitive disorders associated with Schizophrenia, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), MCI (mild cognitive impairment), and the like. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a triazole compound of the following formula: a prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The above-mentioned triazole compound has superior HSD1 inhibitory activity, and is useful as an HSD1 inhibitor, a therapeutic drug of diabetes or a therapeutic drug of obesity or a therapeutic drug of metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: Diaza heterocyclic amide derivatives according to Formula (I) have therapeutic utility, particularly in the treatment of diabetes, obesity and related conditions and disorders: where R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, m, Q, X, and Y are set forth in the description.

Abstract: Aniline sulfonamide derivatives according to formula I have therapeutic utility, particularly in the treatment of diabetes, obesity and related conditions and disorders: where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and L are set forth in the description.

Abstract: Pyrazine compounds, and compositions containing them, and processes for preparing such compounds. Provided herein also are methods of treating disorders or diseases treatable by inhibition of PDE10, such as obesity, non-insulin dependent diabetes, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides N-cyclohexyl benzamide and benzeneacetamide compounds according to formula (I): where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, m, n, p, and q are as defined in the description; as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, methods of use of the compounds and compositions of the invention for the treatment of conditions associated with hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases (e.g., 11?-HSD1), and the use of the compounds of the invention in the preparation of medicaments for the treatment of hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-associated conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to amide group containing pharmaceutical agents, and in particular, to amide containing heterobicyclic metalloprotease inhibitor compounds having the following formulas: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined in the specification. More particularly, the present invention provides a new class of heterobicyclic MMP-13 inhibiting and MMP-3 inhibiting compounds amide containing heterobicyclic compounds, that exhibit an increased potency in relation to currently known MMP-13 and MMP-3 inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to azatriocyclic containing pharmaceutical agents, and in particular, to azatricyclic metalloprotease inhibiting compounds. More particularly, the present invention provides a new class of azatricyclic MMP-3, MMP-8 and/or MMP-13 inhibiting compounds, that exhibit an increased potency and selectivity in relation to currently known MMP-13, MMP-8 and MMP-3 inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to azabicyclic containing pharmaceutical agents, and in particular, to azabicyclic metalloprotease inhibiting compounds. More particularly, the present invention provides a new class of azabicyclic MMP-3, MMP-8 and/or MMP-13 inhibiting compounds, which exhibit an increased potency and selectivity in relation to currently known MMP-13, MMP-8 and MMP-3 inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to pharmaceutical agents containing a heterocyclic moiety, and in particular, to heterocyclic metalloprotease inhibiting compounds. More particularly, the present invention provides a new class of heterocyclic MMP-13 inhibiting compounds with a modified benzoxazine moiety, that exhibit an increased potency and selectivity in relation to currently known MMP-13 inhibitors.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula below are poly(ADP-ribosyl)transferase (PARP) inhibitors, and are useful as therapeutics in treatment of cancers and the amelioration of the effects of stroke, head trauma, and neurodegenerative disease. As cancer therapeutics, the compounds of the invention may be used, e.g., in combination with cytotoxic agents and/or radiation.