Abstract: There are disclosed novel compounds of formula (Ia) or (Ib) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, X and Y are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; together with processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use in therapy. The compounds are inhibitors of the enzyme MPO and are thereby particularly useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of neuroinflammatory disorders.

Abstract: The invention concerns quinoline derivatives of Formula (I) wherein each of Z1, m, R1, n, R3, Z2 and R14 have any of the meanings defined hereinbefore in the description; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the manufacture of a medicament for use as an anti-invasive or anti-proliferative agent in the containment and/or treatment of solid tumour disease

Abstract: The invention relates to quinazoline derivatives of formula (I), wherein m is an integer from 1 to 3; R1 represents halogeno or C1-3alkyl; X1 represents —O—; R2 is selected from one of the following three groups: 1) C1-5alkylR3 (wherein R3 is piperidin-4-yl which may bear one or two substituents selected from hydroxy, halogeno, C1-4hydroxyalkyl and C1-4alkoxy; 2) C2-5alkenylR3 (wherein R3 is as defined hereinbefore); 3) C2-5alkynylR3 (wherein R3 is as defined hereinbefore); and wherein any alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group may bear one or more substituents selected from hydroxy, halogeno and amino; and salts thereof, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as a active ingredient. The compounds of formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof inhibit the effects of VEGF, a property of value in the treatment of number of disease states including cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: The invention concerns quinoline derivatives of Formula (I) wherein each of Z1, m, R1, n, R3, Z2 and R14 have any of the meanings defined hereinbefore in the description; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the manufacture of a medicament for use as an anti-invasive or anti-proliferative agent in the containment and/or treatment of solid tumour disease.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof Formula (I) wherein Ar, R1, R2, R3, Ra, Rb and X are as defined in the specificationas well as salts and pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds are prepared. They are useful in therapy, in particular in the management of pain.

Abstract: Heterocyclic amides of formula (1) wherein: is a single or double bond; A is phenylene or heteroarylene; m is 0, 1 or 2; n is 0, 1 or 2; R1 is selected from for example halo, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, carboxy; R2 is hydrogen, hydroxy or carboxy; R3 is selected from for example hydrogen, hydroxy, aryl, heterocyclyl and C1-4alkyl(optionally substituted by 1 or 2 R8 groups); R4 is independently selected from for example hydrogen, halo, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, C1-4alkyl, and C1-4alkanoyl; R8 is selected from for example hydroxy, —COCOOR9, —C(O)N(R9)(R10), —NHC(O)R9, (R9)(R10)N— and —COOR9; R9 and R10 are selected from for example hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-4alkyl (optionally substituted by 1 or 2 R13); R13 is selected from hydroxy, halo, trihalomethyl and C1-4alkoxy; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or pro-drug thereof; possess glycogen phosphorylase inhibitory activity and accordingly have value in the treatment of disease states associated with increased glycogen phosphorylase activity.

Abstract: The present invention releates to certain novel guanidine or amidine acid derivatives and analogs, to a process for preparing such compounds, having the utility in clinical conditions associated with insulin resistance, to methods for their therapeutic use and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I): which process comprises reaction of a compound of formula (II): with either a compound of formula (III): or acrylamide, followed, in the latter case, by reaction of the resulting intermediate of formula (IV): with an alcohol of formula R2—OH and an agent that promotes, or agents that in combination promote, rearrangement and oxidation of the compound of formula IV to an intermediate isocyanate, which may then react with the alcohol of formula R2—OH, and wherein R1, R2 and R16 have meanings given in the description

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for communicating with a voice-disabled person. The device includes, generally, a housing, a plurality of means for receiving physical input, each physical input receiving means generating a specified response signal upon being physically manipulated, a display means, and means for receiving the response signals and converting the response signals into a corresponding visual representation on the display means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new salts of the single enantiomers of omeprazole, i.e. salts of (S)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)-methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole ((S)-omeprazole) and (R)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)-methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole ((R)-omeprazole) respectively. More specifically, the present invention relates to 1-cyclohexylethyl ammonium salts of the compounds, formed by a reaction of (S)-omeprazole and (R)-omeprazole respectively and 1-cyclohexylethyl amine. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing the compounds of the invention, a pharmaceutical preparation and a method for treatment of gastric related disorders by administering the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted indoles of formula (I) useful as pharmaceutical compounds for treating respiratory disorders

Abstract: Heterocyclic amides of formula (1) wherein: m is 0, 1 or 2; n is 0, 1 or 2; B is phenyl or heterocyclyl; R1 is selected from for example halo, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, carboxy; R2 and R3 are independently selected from, for example, C5-7cycloalkyl, cyano(C1-4)alkyl, C1-4alkyl (optionally substituted with 1 or 2 R8 groups), —OR8 and R8; R4 is independently selected from for example hydrogen, halo, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, C1-4alkyl, and C1-4alkanoyl; R8 is selected from for example hydroxy, heterocyclyl, aryl, —COCOOR9, —C(O)N(R9)(R10), (R9)(R10)N— and —COOR9; R9 and R10 are selected from for example hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-4alkyl (optionally substituted by 1 or 2 R13); R13 is selected from for example, hydroxy, C1-4alkoxy, heterocyclyl and C1-4alkanoyl; R14 is selected from for example, hydrogen, halo, C1-4alkyl, C5-7cycloalkyl, C1-4alkoxy, cyano, cyano(C1-4)alkyl, —COR3, (R2)(R3)NCO—, and (R2)(R3)NSO2—; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or pro-drug thereof; possess glycogen phosphorylase inhibitory activ

Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical aerosol formulation comprising a surfactant that is an alkyl-polyglycoside of formula I, wherein DP is the average degree of polymerisation and has a value of from 1 to 4, and R is an alkyl chain or a mixture of alkyl chains having a chain length of from 6 to 22 carbon atoms; or a derivative thereof for the administration of a medicament for inhalation.

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R41 to R46, A, B and G have meanings given in the description, which are useful in the prophylaxis and in the treatment of arrhythmias, in particular atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) antagonists for the treatment or prevention of cough.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula (I) and to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of cancer.

Abstract: The invention related to novel compounds of Formula (I) or a salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, n and m are as described in the specification, useful in the treatment of a disease or condition mediated through glucokinase (GLK), such as type 2 diabetes. The invention also relates to methods for preparing compounds of Formula (I) and their use as medicaments in the treatment of diseases mediated by glucokinase.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of the quinazoline derivatives of Formula (I) wherein each of Q1, Z, m, R1, R2, R3 and Q2 have any of the meanings defined in the description in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the prevention or treatment of T cell mediated diseases or medical conditions in a warm-blooded animal

Abstract: The invention concerns quinazoline derivatives of Formula (I) wherein ring A is phenyl or a 5-or 6-membered heterocyclic ring which may be saturated, partially saturated or unsaturated and may be aromatic or non-aromatic and which contains 1, 2 or 3 ring heteroatoms selected from O, N and S; Z is —O—, —NH— or —S—; and X1, R1, R2, R3, m and R4 have any of the meanings defined in the description; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in producing an antiangiogenic and/or vascular permeability reducing effect in warm-blooded animals, and in the treatment of disease states such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and psorlasis.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of the quinazoline derivatives of Formula (I) Wherein each of m, R1, n, R2 and R3 have any of the meanings defined in the description in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the prevention or treatment of T cell mediated diseases or medical conditions such as autoimmune diseases like transplant rejection or rheumatoid arthritis in a warm-blooded animal.