Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally IP receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein: R1, R2, and R3 are each independently in each occurrence aryl or heteroaryl; R4 is —COOH or tetrazolyl; A, B, m, n, and r are as defined in the specification; or individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for their use as therapeutic agents, and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: This invention relates to IP receptor antagonists selected from the group of compounds represented by Formula I: where: R1 is a group represented by formula (A), (B) or (C); and other substituents as defined in the specification, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or crystal forms thereof; and pharmaceutical compositions containing them; and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Furanone derivatives and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have cytoprotective activity and protective activity for neuroinflammation, and neurodegenerative disorders; they are useful in the treatment of stroke, cerebral ischemia, myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia, chronic heart failure, inflammation and other oxidative stress-related conditions, as well as Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia; they are also useful in the manufacture of pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of such conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally muscarinic M2/M3 receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein X, Y, and Z are O, S or NR5, and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; and prodrugs, individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Cytoprotective compounds, many of which are benzofuran derivatives are useful in the treatment of certain ischemic or inflammatory conditions, including but not limited to stroke, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and skin disorders characterized by inflammation or oxidative damage. They are also useful in the manufacture of pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations for the treatment of such conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are IP receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula (I): wherein G2 is a heteroaryl group containing one or two nitrogen atoms substituted with a carboxylic acid group, said heteroaryl ring containing one or two nitrogen atoms, and G1 is as defined in the specification; or individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for their use as therapeutic agents, and methods of preparation thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally muscarinic M2/M3 receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein X, Y, and Z are O, S, or NR4, and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; and prodrugs, individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to IP receptor antagonists selected from the group of compounds represented by Formula I: where: R1 is a group represented by formula (A), (B) or (C); and other substituents as defined in the specification, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or crystal forms thereof; and pharmaceutical compositions containing them; and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, which are generally anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, and which are represented by Formula I: wherein A is a —CH2—, —C(O)—, —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)2— and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or prodrugs, individual isomers, mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) wherein R1-R7, A, Z and n are as described in the Summary of the Invention that are inhibitors of procollagen C-proteinase, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for their preparation.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally IP receptor modulators, particularly IP receptor antagonists, and which are represented by Formula I: wherein A, R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification; and individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally alpha1A/B-receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, or N-oxides thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for their use as therapeutic agents, and a process for their preparation.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally alpha1B-receptor antagonists, and which are represented by Formula (I): wherein X, Y, and R1 are as defined in the specification, or individual isomers or racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to muscarinic receptor antagonist compounds selected from the group of compounds represented by Formula I: wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, individual isomers or a racemic or non-racemic mixture; pharmaceutical compositions containing them; and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Compounds selected from the group of compounds represented by Formula I: as an individual isomer or as a racemic or non-racemic mixture of isomers, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and N-oxides thereof; are sodium channel blockers, and thus exhibit useful pharmacological properties, including utility for the treatment of neuropathic pain conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally alpha1A/B-receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, or N-oxides thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for their use as therapeutic agents, and a process for their preparation.

Abstract: This invention relates to IP receptor antagonists selected from the group of compounds represented by Formula I: where: R1 is a group represented by formula (A), (B) or (C); and other substituents as defined in the specification, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or crystal forms thereof; and pharmaceutical compositions containing them; and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.