Abstract: A class of 7-phenylimidazo[1,2-b][1,2,4]triazine derivatives, substituted at the meta position of the phenyl ring by a (cyano)(fluoro)phenyl moiety, being selective ligands for GABAA receptors, in particular having good affinity for thee &agr;2 and/or &agr;3 subunit thereof, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of adverse conditions of the central nervous system, including anxiety and convulsions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) wherein R represents hydrogen, C1-10alkyl, haloC1-10alkyl or aryl; which are useful intermediates in the preparation of morpholine derivatives of formula (A). Compounds of formula (A) are useful as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The instant invention provides methods for preventing or reducing the risk of developing atherosclerosis, as well as for halting or slowing the progression of atherosclerotic disease once it has become clinically evident, comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of an HMG-CoA RI in combination with folic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof to a person who is at risk of developing atherosclerosis or who already has atherosclerotic disease.

Abstract: A combinatorial library comprises a plurality of ligand-bearing support units, where the ligand-bearing support units comprise (a) a solid carrier, (b) one or more ligands covalently bound to the solid carrier, and (c) one or more encoding metal salts impregnated on the support unit, where the distribution of the cations of the encoding metal salts provides a code for identifying the ligand or ligands that are attached to the support units, and the cations have been stabilized against dissolution by treatment with one or more anions that form insoluble or poorly soluble salts of the cations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of depression and/or anxiety by the administration of a combination of a specific class of NK-1 receptor antagonists and an antidepressant or anti-anxiety agent.

Abstract: Compounds of structural formula (I) as herein defined are disclosed as useful in a method for modulating the androgen receptor in a tissue selective manner in a patient in need of such modulation, as well as in a method of agonizing the androgen receptor in a patient, and in particular the method wherein the androgen receptor is antagonized in the prostate of a male patient or in the uterus of a female patient and agonized in bone and/or muscle tissue. These compounds are useful in the treatment of conditions caused by androgen deficiency or which can be ameliorated by androgen administration, including: osteoporosis, periodontal disease, bone fracture, bone damage following bone reconstructive surgery, sarcopenia, frailty, aging skin, male hypogonadism, post-menopausal symptoms in women, atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, aplastic anemia and other hematopoietic disorders, pancreatic cancer, renal cancer, arthritis and joint repair, alone or in combination with other active agents.

Abstract: A class of benzopyrancarboxylic acid derivatives comprises compounds that are potent agonists of PPAR alpha and/or gamma, and are therefore useful in the treatment, control or prevention of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerosis, obesity, vascular restenosis, inflammation, and other PPAR alpha and/or gamma mediated diseases, disorders and conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dry granulation capsule formulation of the HIV protease inhibitor, indinavir sulfate, which is useful in the treatment of AIDS, ARC or HIV infection. Processes for making the oral formulation are also disclosed.

Abstract: A class of 3-phenylimidazo(1,2-a)pyrimidine derivatives (of Formula I, or salt or prodrug thereof: I) wherein Y represents a chemical bond, an oxygen atom, or a —NH— linkage; Z represents an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group; R1 represents hydrogen, hydrocarbon, a heterocyclic group, halogen, cyano trifluoromethyl, nitro, —ORa, —SRa, —SORa, —SO2Ra, —SO2NRaRb, —NRaRb, —NRaCORb, —NRaCO2Rb, —CORa, CO2Ra, —CONRaRb or —CRa═NORb; and Ra and Rb independently represent hydrogen, hydrocarbon or a heterocyclic group.

Abstract: &ggr;-Hydroxy-2-(fluoroalkylaminocarbonyl)-1-piperazinepentanamide compounds are inhibitors of HIV protease and inhibitors of HIV replication. These compounds are useful in the prevention or treatment of infection by HV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described. These compounds are effective against HIV viral mutants which are resistant to HIV protease inhibitors currently used for treating AIDS and HIV infection.

Abstract: Compounds of general structural formula I are selective NPY Y5 receptor antagonists, useful in the treatment of obesity and the complications associated therewith.

Abstract: Substituted heterocycles of the general structural formula: are tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, asthma and emesis, and calcium channel blockers useful in the treatment of cardiovascular conditions such as angina, hypertension or ischemia.

Abstract: The instant invention describes a method for crystallizing (−)-6-chloro-4-cyclopropylethynyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1,4-dihydro-2H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-one from a solvent and anti-solvent system and producing the crystalline product. The desired final crystal form, Form I, can be produced when using methanol or ethanol. Form II is isolated from 2-propanol and can be converted to the desired crystal form at low drying temperatures, such as between about a temperature of 40° C. and 50° C.

Abstract: 7-(1,1 -Dimethylethyl)-6-(2-ethyl-2H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ylmethoxy)-3-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-b]pyridazine, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are selective ligands for GABAA receptors useful in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: A class of 7-phenylimidazo[1,2-b][1,2,4]triazine derivatives, substituted at the meta position of the phenyl ring by a (cyano)(fluoro)phenyl moiety, being selective ligands for GABAA receptors, in particular having good affinity for the &agr;2 and/or &agr;3 subunit thereof, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of adverse conditions of the central nervous system, including anxiety and convulsions.

Abstract: A class of 1,2,3a,4,x-pentaaza-cyclopenta[a]naphthalene compounds (x=6, 7, 8 or 9) is described. The compounds have a high affinity for the GABAA &agr;5 receptors and show inverse agonist activity thereat. The compounds are useful in therapy where cognition enhancement is required.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the treatment of major depressive disorders comprising oral administration of an orally active, long acting, CNS-penetrant NK-1 receptor antagonist and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a NK-1 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: Alpha-2 adrenoreceptor agonists are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of emesis in patients.

Abstract: Compounds of the invention are useful in inhibiting thrombin and associated thrombotic occlusions having the following structure: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein b is NY or O; c is CY2 or N; d is CY3 or N; e is CY4 or N; f is CY5 or N; g is CY6 or N; Y4, Y5, and Y6 are independently hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, or halogen; Y1 and Y2 are independently hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, halogen, NH2, OH or C1-4 alkoxy, and Y3 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, halogen, —CN, NH2, OH or C1-4 alkoxy; A is and W, W1, R1, R3, R4, R5, X and Z are defined in the specification.

Abstract: A class of substituted 1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-]pyridazine derivatives, possessing an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, phenyl or heteroaryl substituent at the 3-position, a substituted alkoxy moiety at the 6-position, and an optionally substituted bicycloalkyl ring system at the 7-position, are selective ligands for GABAA receptors, in particular having high affinity for the &agr;2 and/or &agr;3 subunit thereof, and are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of the central nervous system, including anxiety and convulsions.