Abstract: Novel imidazole compounds, including derivatives thereof, to intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use are described. The compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of transforming growth factor (“TGF”)- signaling pathway. They are useful in the treatment of various TGF-related disease states including, for example, cancer and fibrotic diseases.

Abstract: Methods of synthesizing pharmacologically useful oxazolidinones are disclosed, and, in particular, a method of manufacturing a 5-(tert-butylcarbamoyl)-aminomethyl-oxazolidinone by condensing a carbamate with a tert-butylcarbamoyl protected derivative of glycidylamine or 3-amino-1-halopropanol.

Abstract: An unliganded form of Staphylococcus aureus NAD synthetase (S. aureus NadE) has been crystallized, and the three-dimensional x-ray crystal structure has been solved to 2.3 ? resolution. The x-ray crystal structure is useful for solving the structure of other molecules or molecular complexes, and designing inhibitors of S. aureus NadE activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain resorcinol derivatives as skin lightening agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a resorcinol derivative, i.e., 4-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)cyclohexanol, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as a skin lightening agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for preparing 4-substituted resorcinol derivatives, and intermediate compounds useful in the preparation of such resorcinol derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain resorcinol derivatives as skin lightening agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain resorcinol derivatives and their use as skin lightening agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to bicyclic heterocycles that inhibit cyclin-dependent kinase or tyrosine kinase enzymes, or both, and as such are useful to treat cell proliferative disorders such as angiogenesis, atherosclerosis, restenosis, and cancer as well as immunological disorders such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diabetes, and graft rejection associated with transplant surgery in mammals.

Abstract: The invention concerns a one-pot reaction for the preparation of (3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-[7-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propoxy)-6-nitroquinazolin-4-yl]-amine (I) or of (3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-[7-(3-morpholino-4-yl-propoxy)-6-aminoquinazolin-4-yl]-amine (VII)

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that are irreversible inhibitors of tyrosine kinases. Also provided is a method of treating cancer, restenosis, atherosclerosis, endometriosis, and psoriasis and a pharmaceutical composition that comprises a compound that is an irreversible inhibitor of tyrosine kinases.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that are irreversible inhibitors of tyrosine kinases. Also provided is a method of treating cancer, restenosis, atherosclerosis, endometriosis, and psoriasis and a pharmaceutical composition that comprises a compound that is an irreversible inhibitor of tyrosine kinases.

Abstract: This invention provides pyridopyrimidines and 4-aminopyrimidines that are useful for treating cell proliferative disorders, such as cancer and restenosis. We have now discovered a group of 7,8-dihydro-2-(amino and thio)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines and 2,4-diaminopyrimidines that are potent inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases (cdks) and growth factor-mediated kinases. The compounds are readily synthesized and can be administered by a variety of routes, including orally, and have sufficient bioavailability. This invention provides compounds of Formula I: and Formula II: where W is NH, S, SO, or SO2, R1 includes phenyl and substituted phenyl, R2 includes alkyl and cycloalkyl, R3 includes alkyl and hydrogen, R8 and R9 include hydrogen and alkyl, and Z is carboxy. This invention also provides pharmaceutical formulations comprising a compound of Formula I or II together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient therefor.

Abstract: Acetyldinaline in combination with gemcitabine, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, capecitabine, or cisplatin is synergistic for treating cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to the compound N-[4-(3-chloro4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propoxy)-quinazolin-6-yl]-acrylamide that is an irreversible inhibitor of tyrosine kinases. This invention also relates to a method of treating cancer, atherosclerosis, restenosis, endometriosis, and psoriasis using the compound N-[4-(3-chloro4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7-(3-morpholin4-yl-propoxy)-quinazolin-6-yl]-acrylamide, and to a pharmaceutical composition that comprises the compound N-[4-(3-chloro4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propoxy)-quinazolin-6-yl]-acrylamide.

Abstract: This invention provides liposomes containing one or more N-acylated phosphatidylethanolamines, such liposomes being useful for localizing the delivery of bioactive agents to cells.

Abstract: This invention provides a taxane derivative of the formula: wherein a hydrophobic organic moiety is attached to a taxane. R and R1 is each indepently H or a hydrophobic organic moiety, as long as at least one of R and R1 is not H. Attachment of a hydrophobic organic moiety to the taxane so as to obtain a taxane derivative generally stabilizes the association of the derivative with a lipid, including a liposomal lipid, carrier in the plasma of animals to which the derivative-carrier association is administered. Also provided herein is a composition containing the taxane derivative and a pharmaceutically acceptable medium; desirably, the medium also contains a lipid carrier, and the derivative is associated with the carrier. Further provided herein is a method of administering taxane derivatives to animals, for example, animals afflicted with cancers.

Abstract: For use in a lipid-dependent diagnostic assay, a stable aqueous suspension of a phospholipid which normally has a hexagonal (HII) organization when dispersed in an aqueous medium without detergent, the suspension containing the phospholipid, a detergent, and an aqueous phase. In the stable suspension, the phospholipid remains in suspension at a temperature of 25° C. for at least one hour. The suspension is suitable for providing the phospholipid to an assay for lupus anticoagulants which includes the step of pre-incubating a test sample with the phospholipid.

Abstract: Described herein are liposomes containing etherlipids of the formula: as well as a phosphatidylcholine, a sterol, and a headgroup-derivatized lipid. These liposomes are useful in a variety of therapeutic regimens, including the treatment of cancers and inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides lipids having: 1) a glycerol backbone; 2) a hydrocarbon chain, preferably saturated and containing 16 or 18 carbon atoms, attached to C-1 of the backbone by an ether linkage; 3) a methyl group attached to C-2 of the backbone, preferably by an ether linkage; and, 4) a sugar attached to C-3 of the glycerol backbone in either the alpha or beta anomeric configuration, the sugar being altered by modification of, or substitution for, one or more of its hydroxyl groups. Also provided herein are ether-lipid-containing compositions, as well as methods of administering such compositions to animals, for example, those afflicted with cancers, as well as various other diseases and disorders.