Abstract: Substituted pyridines, pyrimidines, pyrazines, pyridinones, pyrimidinones, pyrazinones and phenylacetamides useful in treating depression, stress and other disorders are disclosed. The compounds are of the formualae: Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: I selectively inhibit production of Ab(1-42) and hence find use in treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other conditions associated with deposition of A(b) in the brain.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: Selectively attenuate production of A?(1-42) and hence find use in treatment or prevention of diseases associated with deposition of A? in the brain, in particular Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: modulate the action of gamma secretase, and hence find use in treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions.

Abstract: Tetrahydroindole derivatives of formula (I): are disclosed. These compounds modulate the activity of gamma-secretase and hence find use in treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to (pyrrolidin-2-yl)phenyl derivatives having the general Formula I wherein R1 is (C1-4)alkyl, halo(C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, or halo(C1-4)alkyloxy; R2 is H, (C1-4)alkyl, halo(C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, halo(C1-4)alkyloxy or halogen; R3 is H, (C1-4)alkyl or halo(C1-4)alkyl; R4 is H, (C1-4)alkyl or halo(C1-4)alkyl; R5 is H, (C1-4)alkyl or halo-(C1-4)-alkyl; or R4 and R5, when bonded to the same carbon atom, can together with the carbon atom form a spiro(C3-6)cycloalkyl group, optionally substituted with halogen; R6 is H, (C1-4)alkyl, halo(C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, halo(C1-4)alkyloxy or halogen; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, as well as to the use of these (pyrrolidin-2-yl)phenyl derivatives for the treatment of pain, such as neuropathic pain or inflammatory pain.

Abstract: The invention encompasses 2-[4-(imidazolyl)-phenyl]vinyl-heterocycle derivatives which selectively attenuate production of Abeta(1-42) and are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also encompassed.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Ar, A, n and m are defined herein, is disclosed as a GlyT1 inhibitor; pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound of the formula (I) are also disclosed as are their use in medicine, for example in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heterocyclic derivative according to formula I wherein the variables are defined as in the specification, or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising said heterocyclic derivatives and to their use in therapy, for instance in the treatment or prevention of psychiatric diseases where an enhancement of synaptic responses mediated by AMPA receptors is required, including schizophrenia, depression and learning and memory disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the preparation of enantiomerically pure mirtazapine, said method comprising a step of ring closure of a compound of formula (II) wherein X is a leaving group, said step comprising treatment with an acid, whereby mirlazapine with enantiomeric excess is formed by the ring closure of the compound of formula (II) with enantiomeric excess by treatment with a suitable acid in the absence of a solvent or a suitable combination of an acid and an organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tetrahydroquinoline derivatives having general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 is formyl, (1-6C)alkylcarbonyl or (1-6C)alkylsulfonyl; R2 and R3 are H or (1-4C)alkyl; R4 is phenyl; R5 is (1-4C)alkyl; Y—X is (CO)—O, (SO)2—O, NHC(O)—O, NHC(S)—O, OC(O)—O, bond-O, C(O)—NH, S(O)2—NH, NHC(O)—NH, NHC(S)—NH, OC(O)—NH, bond-NH, NH—C(O), O—C(O), NH—S(O)2, or O—S(O)2 or Y—X is a bond; R6 is H, trifluormethyl, (1-6C)alkyl, 1- or 2-adamantyl(1-4C)alkyl, (2-6C)alkenyl, (3-9C)heteroaryl, (3-6C)cycloalkyl, (2-6C)heterocycloalkyl, (1-4C)alkylthio(1-4C)alkyl, (6-10C)aryl(1-4C)alkyl, (3-9C)heteroaryl(1-4C)alkyl, (3-6C)cycloalkyl(1-4C)alkyl, (2-6C)heterocycloalkyl(1-4C)alkyl, R8,R9-aminocarbonyl(1-4C)alkyl, R8,R9-amino(1-4C)alkyl, R8-oxycarbonyl(1-4C)alkyl, R8-oxy(1-4C)alkyl, R8-carbonyl(1-4C)alkyl or (6-10C)aryl; R7 is H, (1-4C)alkyl, (1-4C)alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro hydroxyl; and R8 and/or R9 is H, (1-4C)alkyl, (2-4C)alkenyl, (2-4C)alkyny

Abstract: The present invention relates to (pyrido/thieno)-[f]-oxazepine-5-one derivatives having the general Formula I wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently H or (C1-4)alkyl; Ar represents a fused thiophene or pyridine ring optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, (C1-4)alkyloxy(C1-4)alkyl, CF3, halogen, nitro, cyano, NR4R5, NR4COR6, and CONR4R5; R4 and R5 are independently H or (C1-4)-alkyl; or R4 and R5 form together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound a 5- or 6-membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from O, S or NR6; R6 is (C1-4)alkyl; A represents the residue of a 4-7 membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing an oxygen atom, the ring being optionally substituted with 1-3 substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)-alkyloxy, hydroxy, halogen and oxo; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-phenyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-4-carbonitrile derivatives having the general Formula I to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as to the use of these derivatives for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of cathepsin S related diseases such as atherosclerosis, obesity, inflammation and immune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, cancer, and chronic pain, such as neuropathic pain.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel gamma secretase inhibitors of the formula: Also disclosed are methods for inhibiting gamma secretase, for treating one or more neurodegenerative diseases, for inhibiting the deposition of beta amyloid protein, and for treating Alzheimer's disease using the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of mirtazapine precursors and mirtazapine preferably having a substantial enantiomeric excess.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) modulate the activity of gamma secretase and hence find use in treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides for compounds having the structure according to the formula I wherein: X is a carbon or nitrogen atom; Ar is phenyl or heteroaromatic ring; R1 is hydrogen, halogen, CN or (1C-4C)alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, halogen or optionally fluorinated (1C-3C)alkoxy; R3 and R5 are independently hydrogen, optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkyl, optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkoxy, optionally halogenated aryl(1C-4C)alkoxy, optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkenyl or hydroxylmethyl; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkoxy or optionally halogenated aryl(1C-4C)alkoxy; R6 is hydrogen, benzyl, optionally substituted with one or more halogens or (1C-4C)alkyl, or R6 is optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkyl; each R7 independently is hydrogen, halogen, optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkyl or optionally halogenated (1C-4C)alkoxy and pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salts thereof for use as glucocorticoid receptor modulators, in particular for treatment of central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to A 1-(biphenyl-4-ylmethyl)imidazolidine-2,4-dione derivative having the general Formula I wherein R1 is H, (C1-6)alkyl (optionally substituted with oxo, OR4, COOR5, halogen or CN), (C2-6)alkenyl, (C2-6)alkynyl, (C3-6)cycloalkyl or (C3-6)cycloalkyl(C1-3)alkyl; R2 and R2? are independently H or (C1-3)alkyl; or R2 and R2? form together with the carbon atom to which they are bound a (C3-5)cycloalkyl group; R3 represents H or 1 to 4 F substituents; Y represents or NR8R9; X represents CHR6, CF2, O, S, SO or SO2; R4 and R5 are (C1-6)alkyl; R6 is H, OR7 or CN; R7 is (C1-3)alkyl; R8 is (C5-7)cycloalkyl comprising a heteroatom selected from O, S, SO and SO2; R9 is H or (C1-4)alkyl; o and m represent the ortho or meta position of the substituent Y—CH2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; as well as to the use of said 1-(biphenyl-4-ylmethyl)imidazolidine-2,4-dione derivatives in the treatment of pain such as for example peri-operative pain, chronic pain, neuropathic pain, cance

Abstract: The present invention is directed to piperidine compounds that inhibit the glycine transporter GlyT1 and which are useful in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glycinergic or glutamatergic neurotransmission dysfunction and diseases in which the glycine transporter GlyT1 is involved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-phenyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-4-carbonitrile derivatives having the general Formula I to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as to the use of these derivatives for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of cathepsin S related diseases such as atherosclerosis, obesity, inflammation and immune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, cancer, and chronic pain, such as neuropathic pain.