Abstract: Fused heterocylic compounds of the following Formula wherein R1, R2, R5, Z, J1 and J2 are described herein which are useful in treating leukocyte activation-associated disorders.

Abstract: Pyrimidine phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE 7) inhibitors of the following formula wherein R1, R2, Z, J and L are described herein, and analogs thereof are provided which are useful in treating T-cell mediated diseases.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, hydrates, enantiomers, and diastereomers, and prodrugs thereof, are useful as inhibitors of LFA-1/ICAM and as anti-inflammatory agents, wherein L and K are O or S; Z is N or CR4b; Ar is an optionally-substituted aryl or heteroaryl; G is a linker attached to T or M or is absent; J, M and T are selected to define a three to six membered saturated or partially unsaturated non-aromatic ring; and R2, R4a, R4b, and R4c are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), G is a novel side chain selected from C2-6alkenyl, A3-aryl, —OR18, heteroaryl, A1-cyano, A2—OR17, A1—C(?O)R18, A1—CO2R18, A1—C(?O)NR18R19, A1—OC(?O)R18, A1—NR18C(?O)R19, A1—OC(?O)NR18R19, A1—NR18CO2R19, A1—NR18SO2R17, A1—SO2R17, A1—NR20C(?O)NR18R19, and A1—SR18; or when y is 0 or when W is not NHR22, G may be A1-heterocyclo, wherein A1 is a bond, C1-6alkylene or C2-alkenylene, A2 is C1-6alkylene or C2-6alkenylene, and A3 is C2-6alkenylene; W is selected from —NR21R22, —OR23, —NR21C(?O)R24, —NR21CO2R24, amidino, guanidino, or a heteroaryl, heterocyclo or C3-7cycloalkyl as defined in the specification, and X and R1 through R24 are as defined in the specification, are effective as modulators of melanocortin-receptors, particularly MC-1R and MC-4R.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the identification of the novel inhibitors of IMPDH (inosine-5?-monophosphate dehydrogenase). The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein are useful in treating or preventing IMPDH associated disorders, such as transplant rejection and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the identification of the novel inhibitors of IMPDH (inosine-5?-monophosphate dehydrogenase). The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein are useful in treating or preventing IMPDH associated disorders, such as transplant rejection and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: Quinazoline and pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE 7) inhibitors of the following formula wherein R1, R2, L, Y1, Y2, Y3 and Z are as described herein, are provided which are useful in treating T-cell mediated diseases.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, hydrates, enantiomers, and diastereomers, and prodrugs thereof, are useful as inhibitors of LFA-1/ICAM and as anti-inflammatory agents, wherein L and K are O or S; Z is N or CR4b; Ar is an optionally-substituted aryl or heteroaryl; G is a linker attached to T or M or is absent; J, M and T are selected to define a three to six membered saturated or partially unsaturated non-aromatic ring; and R2,R4a, R4b, and R4c are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds having the formula (I): useful in treating inflammatory and immune diseases, in which K is O or S; Q is —C(?O)— or optionally substituted C1-4alkylene; Ar is optionally-substituted aryl or heteroaryl; J1, J2, J3, and Y are selected so that ring A is a five-to-six membered optionally-substituted cycloalkenyl or heterocyclo ring having 0 to 2 nitrogen heteroatoms; Z is N or C(R9); and R1, R2, R3 and R9 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein X1 is C(O), —S(O)—, or —S(O)2—; X2 is CR3 or N; X3 is —NH—, —O—, or —S—; X4 is CR4 or N; X5 is CR5 or N; and X6 is CR6 or N are useful as inhibitors of IMPDH enzyme. Thus, these compounds can be used as therapeutic agents for IMPDH-associated disorders.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for modulating mitochondrial F1F0 ATPase activity and treating ischemic conditions including myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), are useful as inhibitors of mitochondrial F1F0 ATP hydrolase, wherein R1-R8, X, A, Z, n and m are defined herein.

Abstract: Purine phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE 7) inhibitors of the following formulas wherein R1, Z, Y and J are described herein, and analogs thereof are provided which are useful in treated T-cell mediated diseases. R2 is defined by the following (a) heteroaryl, or heterocyclo, either of which may be optionally substituted with one to three groups T1, T2, T3; (b) aryl substituted with one to three groups T1, T2, T3 provided that at least one of T1, T2, T3 is other than H; or (c) aryl fused to a heteroaryl or heterocyclo ring wherein the combined ring system may be optionally substituted with one to three groups T1, T2, T3.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) are useful as inhibitors of cGMP PDE especially Type 5.

Abstract: This invention relates to a finishing process for cellulosic textiles which provides a textile having a desirable combination of inherent durable press properties, improved moisture content and improved wicking properties.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), —NR11R12; G is a novel side chain selected from C2-6alkenyl, A3-aryl, —OR18, heteroaryl, A1-cyano, A2—OR17, A1—C(═O)R18, A1—CO2R18, A1—C(═O)NR18R19, A1—OC(═O)R18, A1—NR18C(═O)R19, A1—OC(═O)NR18R19, A1—NR18CO2R19, A1—NR18SO2R17, A1—SO2R17, A1—NR20C(═O)NR18R19, and A1—SR18; or when y is 0 or when W is not NHR22, G may be A1-heterocyclo, wherein A1 is a bond, C1-6alkylene or C2-alkenylene, A2 is C1-6alkylene or C2-6alkenylene, and A3 is C2-6alkenylene; W is selected from —NR21R22, —OR23, —NR21C(═O)R24, —NR21CO2R24, amidino, guanidino, or a heteroaryl, heterocyclo or C3-7cycloalkyl as defined in the specification, and X and R1 through R24 are as defined in the specification, are effective as modulators of melanocortin-receptors, particularly MC-1R and MC-4R.

Abstract: Urazole compounds having the formula (I), or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, are effective as anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive agents, wherein L and K are O or S; Q is a linker such as —O—, —S—, C(═O), and so forth, R1 is an aryl or heteroaryl group, and R3, R4a, R4c, Z, r, s and t are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Compounds are provided having the formula: wherein A, Q, and X are as described herein. A method is also provided for treating diabetes and related diseases, especially Type II diabetes, employing such compounds alone or in combination with other antidiabetic agents such as metformin, glyburide, troglitazone and/or insulin.

Abstract: There is provided a coating composition that masks the undesirable taste of a pharmaceutically active ingredient, i.e. drug or medicine, that is taken orally. The coating composition is comprised of dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate and neutral methacrylic acid ester, a cellulose ester polymer, and an alkaline modifier.

Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic compounds are provided which are useful in stimulating endogenous production or release of growth hormone and in treating obesity, osteoporosis (improving bone density) and in improving muscle mass and muscle strength. The heterocyclic aromatic compounds have the structure including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and all stereoisomers thereof, wherein Xa is heteroaryl, preferably,  and R1, R1a, R6, Y, Xb, A, B, Z, R3, R4, R4a, R5 and R5a are as defined herein.