Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted pyridizinone compounds of formula I which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.

Abstract: This invention relates to pyrazolopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are capable of modulating the body's production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (“cGMP”) and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing compounds of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for their use in the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and to pharmaceutical compositions which comprise compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I that are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase inhibitors, the synthesis of such compounds, and the use of such compounds for inhibiting HCV NS5B polymerase activity, for treating or preventing HCV infections and for inhibiting HCV viral replication and/or viral production in a cell-based system.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: are HIV reverse transcriptase inhibitors, wherein R1, R2, RE, L, M and Z are defined herein. The compounds of Formula I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase, the prophylaxis and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prophylaxis, delay in the onset or progression, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a method of treating a cancer, selected from the group consisting of breast cancer, melanoma, colorectal cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and ovarian cancer, by administering a combination of a WEE1 inhibitor and a CHK1 inhibitor, wherein the WEE1 inhibitor is MK-1775 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or MK-3652 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and the CHK1 inhibitor is MK-8776 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or SCH900444 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure of Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, are CETP inhibitors and are useful for raising HDL-cholesterol, reducing LDL-cholesterol, and for treating or preventing atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I that are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase inhibitors, the synthesis of such compounds, and the use of such compounds for inhibiting HCV NS5B polymerase activity, for treating or preventing HCV infections and for inhibiting HCV viral replication and/or viral production in a cell-based system.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of Flaviviridae infections, including HCV infections. In certain embodiments, the compounds are according to Formula 2001: where PD, Base, RA and RB are as provided herein. In certain embodiments, compounds and compositions of nucleoside derivatives are disclosed, which can be administered either alone or in combination with other anti-viral agents.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations comprising solid pharmaceutically acceptable organic acids, such as maleic acid or tartaric acid, that inhibit the disproportionation of pharmaceutically acceptable acid salts of active pharmaceutical ingredients, and methods of manufacturing such pharmaceutical compositions. The pharmaceutically acceptable acid salt of the active pharmaceutical ingredient has a pKa of less than about 6.0, and wherein the solid pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid has a pKa of less than about 4.0 and an aqueous solubility in the range of about 500 to about 2000 milligrams per milliliter. A pharmaceutical formulation comprising a pharmaceutical acceptable acid salt of pioglitazone, a solid pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid selected from the group consisting of maleic acid or tartaric acid, and an excipient that promotes disproportionation, wherein the ratio by weight of the solid pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid to excipient is from about 1:6 to about 1:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bicyclic himbacine derivatives of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: X is —O—, —N(R), —C(R8)(R9) or —C(O)—; and Y is —O—, —N(R), —C(R8)(R9) or —C(O)— and the remaining variables are described herein. The compounds of the invention are effective inhibitors of the PAR-1 receptor. The inventive compounds may be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of disease states such as ACS, secondary prevention of myocardial infarction or stroke, or PAD.

Abstract: Improved methods of measuring gene expression in intracellularly immunostained FACS-sorted cell populations are provided. Exemplary methods involve fixing cells with formalin and permeabilizing with mild detergent in the presence of ribonucleoside vanadyl complex prior to FACS sorting, followed by RNA extraction in the presence of de-crosslinking agents. The resulting RNA is suitable for gene expression analysis. The method allows for analysis of the gene expression pattern specifically associated with any sortable cell population or subpopulation.

Abstract: The invention encompasses a novel process for making piperidinone carboxamide indane and azainane derivatives, which are CGRP receptor antagonists useful for the treatment of migraine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I that are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase inhibitors, the synthesis of such compounds, and the use of such compounds for inhibiting HCV NS5B polymerase activity, for treating or preventing HCV infections and for inhibiting HCV viral replication and/or viral production in a cell-based system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to antigen binding proteins including, but not limited to, monoclonal antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof, that specifically bind to and preferably neutralize human cytomegalovirus (CMV). Also encompassed by the invention are antigen binding proteins that have been humanized. The antigen binding proteins of the invention are useful as a therapeutic agent for treating and/or preventing CMV infections in a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to methods for the treatment of B-cell lymphomas and leukemia by administering a SYK inhibitor. In another embodiment, the invention relates to a method for treating a patient diagnosed with a B-cell lymphoma or leukemia, comprising administering a SYK inhibitor, wherein the B-cells of said patient to be treated are characterized by elevated expression levels of CD86.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of N-protected 6-(piperidin-4-ylcarbamoyl)piperidin-3-yl sulfonates of Formula (III): which comprises contacting a lactone of Formula (II): with an azacycloalkylamine of formula (II-Am): followed by contact with a sulfonyl halide of formula (II-Su): R4—SO2W (II-Su) in the presence of tertiary amine base, wherein PG1 and PG2 are amine protective groups; k, p and q are 0, 1, or 2, and W, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are defined herein. Additional embodiments add a series of process steps leading to the synthesis of 7-oxo-1,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octanes suitable for use as ?-lactamase inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Cyclic Phosphonate Substituted Nucleoside Derivatives of Formula (I): (structure) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein B, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein, as well as to compositions and methods of using the Cyclic Phosphonate Substituted Nucleoside Derivatives for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to macrocyclic compounds of formula (I) that are useful as inhibitors of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3 protease, their synthesis, and their use for treating or preventing HCV infections.

Abstract: Methods of preparing a class of oxazolidinones useful to impede bacterial growth are disclosed.