Abstract: Disclosed are novel processes and novel intermediate compounds for preparing aryl-and heteroaryl-substituted urea compounds of the formula(I) wherein Ar1, Ar2, L, Q and X are described herein. The product compounds are useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for preparing 4-(6-bromohexyloxy)-butylbenzene by reacting 4-phenylbutanol with 1,6-dibromohexane in the presence of a base and a phase transfer catalyst, wherein 4-phenylbutanol in a diluent is metered into a mixture consisting of 1,6-dibromohexane, a base, a phase transfer catalyst and a diluent, and the use of the 4-(6-bromohexyloxy)-butylbenzene thus prepared for producing salmeterol in a method known per se.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula Ia and methods of using soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitors of the formulas I and Ia for diseases related to cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new formulation containing Bill 890 or one of the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for parenteral administration.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formulas (I) & (II) shown below which are active as anti-inflammatory agents. Also disclosed are methods of using and making such compounds. wherein G, X, A and Q are described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 2-(5-halopyridyl) and 2-(5-halopyrimidinyl) magnesium halides, processes of making and their use in the efficient synthesis in their respective 5-halo-2-substituted pyridines and pyrimidines.

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

Abstract: Fluorenecarboxylic acid esters of general formula 1 wherein X− and the groups A, R, R1, R2, R3, R3′, R4, and R4′ have the meanings given in the claims and in the specification, processes for the manufacture thereof and the use thereof as medicaments.

Abstract: A method for producing a refolded, inactive form of recombinantly produced NS2/3 protease which comprises the steps of: a) purifying the protease from inclusion bodies in the presence of a chaotropic agent; and b) refolding the purified protease by contacting it with a reducing agent and lauryldiethylamine oxide (LDAO) in the presence of reduced concentration of chaotropic agent or polar additive. The invention further comprises a method for activating this refolded inactive NS2/3 protease by adding an activation detergent. This method produces large amounts of the active NS2/3 protease to allow small molecules and ligands to be screened as potential inhibitors of NS2/3 protease, which may be useful as therapeutic agents against HCV.

Abstract: A method for measuring heterodimerization of HIV RT, which comprises the steps of: a) providing a first solution comprising p66 subunit homodimers in the presence of a dissociation agent; b) contacting the first solution with p51 RT subunits and incubating in the presence of a reassociation buffer to allow association of a complex of p66/p51 RT subunits, wherein one of the subunits comprises an affinity tag and the other of the subunits comprises a detectable label; c) contacting the incubate of step b) with an affinity medium under conditions that enable the p66/p51 complex to bind to the affinity medium; and d) determining the amount of complex formed by measuring the level of detectable label bound to the affinity medium (or by measuring the reconstituted RT polymerase activity).

Abstract: A formulation comprising, and process for preparing, improved oral dosage forms of 1-(5-tert-butyl-2-p-tolyl-2H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)-naphthalen-1-yl]-urea, a chemical entity with anti-inflammatory properties. Granulation of 1-(5-tert-butyl-2-p-tolyl-2H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)-naphthalen-1-yl]-urea within specified ranges provides improved dissolution of 1-(5-tert-butyl-2-p-tolyl-2H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)-naphthalen-1-yl]-urea and oral bioavailability, as well as content uniformity. Incorporation into the formulation of an aqueous soluble inclusion compound capable of forming a complex with 1-(5-tert-butyl-2-p-tolyl-2H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)-naphthalen-1-yl]-urea, such as beta-cyclodextrin provides enhanced stability of 1-(5-tert-butyl-2-p-tolyl-2H-pyrazol-3-yl)-3-[4-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)-naphthalen-1-yl]-urea, in particular in highly ionic environments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new dihydropteridinones of the formula (I) wherein the groups X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R7 have the meanings given in the claims and the specification, the isomers thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these dihydropteridinones as well as the use thereof as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Compounds represented by formula I: wherein R2 is selected from the group consisting of H, (C1-4)alkyl, halo, haloalkyl, OH, (C1-6)alkoxy, NH(C1-4alkyl) or N(C1-4alkyl)2; R4 is H or Me; R5 is H or Me; R11 is H, (C1-4)alkyl, (C3-4)cycloalkyl and (C1-4)alkyl-(C3-4)cycloalkyl; A is a connecting chain of (C1-3)alkyl; B is O or S; n is 0 or 1; wherein when n is 0: Ring C is 6- or 10-membered aryl or 5- or 6-membered heterocycle having from 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of O, N, and S, said aryl and said heterocycle being optionally substituted; and E is CONR12R13; CONHNR14R15; NR16COR17; NR18SO2(C1-6)alkyl; SO2NR19R20; or SO2R21; or when n is 1: Ring C is as defined above and E is a single bond or a connecting group; and Ring D is 6- or 10-membered aryl or 5- or 6-membered heterocycle having from 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of O, N, and S, said aryl and said heterocycle being optionally substituted with from 1 to 5 substituents; or a salt or

Abstract: A method for treating schizophrenia which comprises administering a compound of general formula (I)

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: The present invention relates to substituted indolinones of general formula wherein R1 to R6 and X are defined as in claim 1, the isomers and the salts thereof, in particular the physiologically acceptable salts thereof which have valuable pharmacological properties, especially an inhibitory effect on various receptor-tyrosine kinases, and cycline/CDK complexes as well as on the proliferation of endothelial cells and various tumor cells, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, their use and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: Flourenecarboxylic acid esters of general formula 1 wherein X− and the groups A, R, R1, R2, R3, R3′, R4, and R4′ have the meanings given in the claims and in the specification, processes for the manufacture thereof and the use thereof as medicaments.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cathepsin S, K, F, L and B reversible inhibitory compounds of the formula (Ia) and (Ib) where R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Het and X are defined herein. The compounds are useful for treating autoimmune and other diseases. Also disclosed are processes for making such novel compounds.