Abstract: Compounds of which the following are exemplary: These have tryptase-inhibiting activity and are useful for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic disease conditions.

Abstract: Crystalline monohydrate of (1&agr;,2&bgr;,4&bgr;,5&agr;,7&bgr;)-7-[(hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.02,4]nonane bromide (tiotropium bromide monohydrate), processes for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substances which modulate receptors involved in inflammatory processes and whose modulated functions positively influence inflammatory diseases.

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: A dietary supplement consisting essentially of a combination of Ginseng and Ginkgo to improve the speed of memory and memory quality in normal, healthy subjects and to prevent deterioration of the speed of memory in people with decreased cognitive functions, and to counteract cognitive fatigue.

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 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: Compounds of formula 1, wherein: R1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, CF3, NO2, CN, halogen, C1-C8-alkyl, or C1-C8-alkoxy; R2, R3, and R4 independently of one another are hydrogen, C1-C8-alkyl, hydroxy, NO2, CN, C1-C8-alkoxyl, CF3, or halogen; R5 and R6 independently of one another are hydrogen or a group consisting of C1-C8-alkyl, C2-C8-alkenyl, C3-C8-alkynyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl-C1-C6-alkylene, C5-C8-cycloalkenyl, C5-C8-cycloalkenyl-C1-C6-alkylene, C6-C10-aryl, and C6-C10-aryl-C1-C6-alkylene, each optionally substituted by a group consisting of C1-C6-alkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, halogen, C1-C6-alkyloxy, —NH2, —NH(C1-C4-alkyl), —N(C1-C4-alkyl)2, hydroxy, ═O, —COOH, —CO—OC1-C4-alkyl, —CONH2, —CONH(C1-C4-alkyl), —CON(C1-C4-alkyl)2, and CF3, or R5 and R6 together with the nitrogen atom are a saturated or unsaturated 5-, 6-, 7-, or 8-membered heterocyclic group optionally containing one or two further heteroatoms consisting of sulfur, o

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: Disclosed are novel 1,4-disubstituted benzo-fused compounds wherein G, X, L, Q, n and Y are defined herein. The compounds are useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Also disclosed are processes of making such compounds.

Abstract: Indolinones of the formula having an inhibitory effect on receptor tyrosine kinases and cyclin/CDK complexes, as well as on the proliferation of endothelial cells and various tumor cells. Exemplary are: (a) 3-Z-[1-(4-(piperidin-1-yl-methyl)-anilino)-1-phenyl-methylene]-6-ethoxycarbonyl-2-indolinone, (b) 3-Z-[(1-(4-(piperidin-1-yl-methyl)-anilino)-1-phenyl-methylene]-6-carbamoyl-2-indolinone, and (c) 3-Z-[1-(4-(piperidin-1-yl-methyl)-anilino)-1-phenyl-methylene]-6-metboxycarbonyl-2-indolinone.

Abstract: A process and novel intermediates for making compounds of the formula I: wherein: R2 is selected from the group consisting of H, F, Cl, C1-4 alkyl, C3-4 cycloalkyl and CF3; R4 is H or Me; R5 is H, Me or Et, with the proviso that R4 and R5 are not both Me, and if R4 is Me then R5 cannot be Et; R11 is Me, Et, cyclopropyl, propyl, isopropyl, or cyclobutyl; and Q is selected from the group consisting of:

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 present invention relates to new cinnamic acid salts of salmeterol, processes for the preparation thereof as well as the use thereof as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cathepsin S, K, F, L and B reversible inhibitory compounds of the formulas (I), (II), (Ia) and (Ib) further defined herein. The compounds are useful for treating autoimmune diseases. Also disclosed are processes for making such novel compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes, polymorph and 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: An apparatus for fabricating small compacts of formulations of a drug candidate, and a method for determining if a drug candidate, alone or in a formula mix, is suitable for dry granulation by a roller compactor based on physical measurements generated in part from such small compact.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for coating a branded pharmaceutical dosage form for the purpose of covering any embossed or printed matter or any colored coating by the application of an amount of a sugar based coating which is sufficient to obscure any identifying indicia without compromising the stability or releasability of the drug that is contained in the dosage form.