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: 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: Disclosed are substituted benzimidazole compounds of formula(I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and Xa are defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating diseases and pathological conditions involving inflammation, immunological disorders and allergic disorders. Also disclosed are processes for preparing these compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

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 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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.