Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula where A1, A2, A3, A4, L, Q, R1, R2, R3, R4, Rx, Ry, Rz, X, Y1, Y2, Y4 and Z are as described herein, and compositions thereof that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and immune conditions and diseases. In particular, the invention provides aryl nitrile compounds which modulate the expression and/or function of a chemokine receptor.

Abstract: Sulfonamide lactams of the following formula wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R4a, R5, R5a, R6, R6a, R7 and R8 are as described herein, are provided which inhibitors of Factor Xa and are useful as anticoagulants in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases associated with thromboses.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel benzimidazole derivatives with general formula I, whereby radicals R1, R2, R3, A, B, Y and Z have the meanings that are indicated in the description and the claims, the use of these compounds for the production of a pharmaceutical agent for treatment and prevention of diseases associated with microglia activation as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain these compounds

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic dihydropyrimidine compounds useful as inhibitors of potassium channel function (especially inhibitors of the Kv1 subfamily of voltage gated K+ channels, especially inhibitors Kv1.5 which has been linked to the ultra-rapidly activating delayed rectifier K+ current IKur), methods of using such compounds in the prevention and treatment of arrhythmia and IKur-associated conditions, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: N-Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I): are described herein, as well as other N-heterocycles, as inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods of using these compounds as inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase and processes for synthesizing these compounds are also described herein.

Abstract: Novel biphenyl sulfonamide compounds which are combined angiotensin and endothelin receptor antagonists are claimed along with methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions such as hypertension and other diseases, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: Novel imidazoquinoxalines and salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of protein tyrosine kinase-associated disorders such as immunologic disorders.

Abstract: Acyl guanidines are provided which are sodium/proton exchange (NHE) inhibitors which have the structure wherein n is 0 to 4; X is a bond, O, S, SO, SO2, CO, or NR7; Y is a bond, O, S, SO, SO2, CO, or NR7′ wherein at least one of X and Y is other than a bond; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd are as defined herein, and are useful as antianginal, cardioprotective agents, antiischemic agents, and agents for peripheral vascular disease including intermittent claudication. In addition, a method is provided for preventing or treating angina pectoris, cardiac dysfunction, myocardial necrosis, arrhythmia, peripheral vascular diseases (PVD), including peripheral atherosclerotic disease (PAD), including intermittent claudication, Raynaud's diseases, and LeRiches Syndrome, pain, parethesia or discomfort in the lower limb and gluteal regions produced by vascular (e.g.

Abstract: Novel cyclic compounds and salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of protein tyrosine kinase-associated disorders such as immunologic and oncologic disorders.

Abstract: Sulfonamide lactams of the following formula wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R4a, R5, R5a, R6, R6a, R7 and R8 are as described herein, are provided which inhibitors of Factor Xa and are useful as anticoagulants in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases associated with thromboses.

Abstract: aP2 inhibiting compounds are provided having the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, X-Z and are as described herein. A method is also provided for treating diabetes and related diseases, especially Type II diabetes, employing such aP2 inhibitor or a combination of such aP2 inhibitor and another antidiabetic agent such as metformin, glyburide, troglitazone and/or insulin.

Abstract: Lactam inhibitors are provided which have the structure including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and all stereoisomers thereof, and prodrug esters thereof, wherein n is 1 to 5; and and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 , R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R10a, R11 and R12 are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of Factor Xa and thus are useful as anticoagulants. A method for treating cardiovascular diseases associated with thromboses is also provided.

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.

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.

Abstract: Methods for the preparation of biphenyl isoxazole sulfonamides and intermediates thereof. The present invention also relates to the novel intermediates prepared by these methods. The biphenyl isoxazole sulfonamides prepared by the present methods are endothelin antagonists useful, inter alia, for the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: Tetrahydroisoquinoline analogs 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 tetrahdroisoquinoline analogs thereof have the structure wherein R1, R2, R3, R3a, X1, X2, X3, X4, m and n are as described herein.

Abstract: Benzoazepines of the following formula wherein R1, R1a, R2, R9k, L, Q, X, Y and Z are as described herein, and analogs thereof 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.

Abstract: Methods for the preparation of biphenyl isoxazole sulfonamides and intermediates therof. The present invention also relates to the novel intermediates prepared by these methods. The biphenyl isoxazole sulfonamides prepared by the present methods are endothelin antagonists useful, inter alia, for the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure and male erectile dysfunction.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as described herein, inhibit the activity of endothelin.

Abstract: Prevention or treatment of erectile dysfunction by administration of an endothelin antagonist.