Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions of hepatitis C viral protease inhibitors having improved bioavailability, and methods of using these compositions for inhibiting the replication of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and for the treatment of an HCV infection. These compositions include co-solvent systems, lipid based systems, solid dispersions and granulations, and all comprise the hepatitis C viral protease inhibitor, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable amine and optionally one or more additional ingredients.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I: wherein: X is CH or N; Y is O or S; Z is OH, NH2, NMeR3, NHR3; OR3 or 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, having 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, said heterocycle being optionally substituted with from 1 to 4 substituents; A is N, COR7 or CR5, wherein R5 is H, halogen, or (C1-6) alkyl and R7 is H or (C1-6 alkyl), with the proviso that X and A are not both N; R6 is H, halogen, (C1-6 alkyl) or OR7, wherein R7 is H or (C1-6 alkyl); R1 is selected from the group consisting of 5- or 6-membered heterocycle having 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N, and S, phenyl, phenyl(C1-3)alkyl, (C2-6)alkenyl, phenyl(C2-6)alkenyl, (C3-6)cycloalkyl, (C1-6)alkyl, CF3, 9- or 10-membered heterobicycle having 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said heterocycle, phenyl, phenyl(C2-6)alkenyl and phenyl(C1-3)alkyl), alkenyl, cycloalkyl, (C1-6)alkyl, and heterobicycle are all optionally substituted with from 1 to 4 substituents; R2 is selected from (C1-6)alkyl, (C

Abstract: This invention is directed to a fluorescence polarization assay useful in the detection and evaluation of soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitors. This invention also relates to novel fluorescent probes used in the fluorescence polarization assay, and methods of manufacturing such fluorescent probes. This fluorescent probe of the invention is a compound having the following formula (I): X-spacer-R1-Y  (I) wherein X is the radical of compound that binds to the active site of soluble epoxide hydrolase, Y is a fluorescent label, and “spacer” and R1 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of formula (I): wherein Ar1, Ra, R4, R5, X and Y are defined below, which are useful as inhibitors of certain protein tyrosine kinases and are thus useful for treating diseases associated with such kinases, for example, diseases resulting from inappropriate cell proliferation, which include autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, transplant rejection and cancer, as well as conditions resulting from cerebral ischemia, such as stroke. Also disclosed are processes for preparing these compounds, novel intermediates useful in these processes and compositions comprising compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Disclosed is a process which can be used on an industrial scale for preparing and purifying 1,7′-dimethyl-2′-propyl-2,5′-bi-1H-benzimidazole in which the crude product is subjected to charcoal treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are hepatitis C viral protease inhibitors of formula (I): wherein a is 0 or 1; b is 0 or 1; Y is H or C1-6 alkyl; B is H, an acyl derivative or a sulfonyl derivative; R6, when present, is C1-6 alkyl substituted with carboxyl; R5, when present, is C1-6 alkyl optionally substituted with carboxyl; R4 is C1-10 alkyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl or C4-10 (alkylcycloalkyl); R3 is C1-10 alkyl optionally substituted with carboxyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl or C4-10 (alkylcycloalkyl); R2 is CH2—R20, NH—R20, O—R20 or S—R20; wherein R20 is a saturated or unsaturated C3-7 cycloalkyl or C4-10 (alkyl cycloalkyl) being optionally mono-, di- or tri-substituted with R21, or R20 is a C6 or C10aryl, C7-16 aralkyl, Het or (lower alkyl)-Het, all optionally mono-, di- or tri-substituted with R21, wherein R21 is as defined herein; R1 is C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or C2-6 alkynyl, all optionally substituted with halogen; and W is hydroxy or a N-substituted amino: or W taken together with t

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or its enantiomers or diastereoisomers thereof: wherein: A,; X, W, R1, Y; R3; and R4 are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention may be used as inhibitors of the papilloma virus E1-E2-DNA complex. The invention further provides a method of treating or preventing human papilloma virus infection.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds of formula I or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 denotes 3-hydroxypropyl, 1,3-dihydroxyprop-2-yl or C3-C6-cycloalkylmethyl, and R2, R3, R4 and Ar have the meanings given in the specification, as well as the preparation and use thereof. The new compounds are valuable neurokinin (tachykinin) antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to corrosion resistant stainless steel canisters for propellant-containing aerosol forumlations for use in propellant gas-operated inhalers.

Abstract: A method for treating inflammatory and immune cell-mediated diseases by the administration of compounds of the formula I Exemplary are:

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydro-2,6-methano-3 -benzazocin-10-ols of general formula 1 wherein the groups R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 have the meanings as set forth herein, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and their use in treating or preventing a disease or disorder by blocking the voltage-dependent sodium channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds of formula I or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, X and Ar1 have the meanings given in the specification, as well as the preparation and use thereof. The new compounds are valuable neurokinin (tachykinin) antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new tablet for sucking containing the active substance ambroxol and having improved properties.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of formula (1): wherein R1 is hydroxy or NHSO2R1A wherein R1A is (C1-8)alkyl, (C3-7)cycloalkyl or {(C1-6)alkyl-(C3-7)cycloalkyl}, which are all optionally substituted from 1 to 3 times with halo, cyano, nitro, O—(C1-6)alkyl, amido, amino or phenyl, or R1A is C6 or C10 aryl which is optionally substituted from 1 to 3 times with halo, cyano, nitro, (C1-6)alkyl, O—(C1-6) alkyl, amido, amino or phenyl; R2 is (C4-6)cycloalkyl; R3 is t-butyl or (C5-6) cycloalkyl and R4 is (C4-6)cycloalkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of HCV NS3 protease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biphenyl derivatives of general formula wherein Ra to Rg and n are defined as in claim 1, the isomers and salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof, which are valuable inhibitors of the microsomal triglyceride-transfer protein (MTP), medicaments containing these compounds and their use, as well as the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Methods for removing soluble material from confined spaces within substrates such as containers, capsules and porous powders comprising extraction with supercritical fluids, the pressure of which is preferably modulated between an upper level and a lower level within a relatively narrow range of fluid pressure and density. The method permits enhanced extraction efficiency, catalytic reaction rates and ability to maintain catalyst activity.

Abstract: The present invention covers macrocyclic compounds of formula I active in-vitro and in cellular assays against the NS3 protease of the hepatitis C virus. wherein W, R21, R22, R3, R4, D and A are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts or ester thereof.

Abstract: Novel benzimidazoles having antithrombotic activity. Exemplary are: (a) 2-(4-amidinophenylaminomethyl)-1-methyl-5-[1-(ethoxycarbonylmethylamino)-1-(2,5-dihydropyrrolocarbonyl)-ethyl]-benzimidazole, (b) 2-[4-(N-phenylcarbonylamidino)-phenylaminomethyl]-1-methyl-5-[1-(ethoxycarbonylmethylamino)-1-(2,5-dihydropyrrolocarbonyl)-ethyl]-benzimidazole, and (c) (R)-2-[4-(N-phenylcarbonylamidino)-phenylaminomethyl]-1-methyl-5-[1-(isobutyloxycarbonylmethylamino)-1-(pyrrolidinocarbonyl)-ethyl]-benzimidazole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for producing powdered preparations for inhalation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a compound of formula (I) wherein a compound of formula (II),  wherein R1 denotes chlorine, bromine, iodine, —O—COCH3, tosylate or mesylate, is reacted with a compound of formula (III),  optionally in a suitable diluent and/or in the presence of a suitable added reagent or catalyst, the reaction being carried out in a temperature range from 20 to 80° C.