Abstract: This invention relates to 1-diphenylmethyl-pyrazole derivatives of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are defined herein, as ligands for opioid receptors, particularly the delta opioid receptor. The compounds of the invention have a broad range of therapeutic uses in the area of addictions, analgesia, immunotherapy, shock and brain injuries, neurological dysfunction, gastrointestinal dysfunction, among others.

Abstract: The invention provides new methods for treating certain disorders resulting from neurodegeneration and for treating depression which comprise administration of NR2B subunit selective NMDA antagonists. The disorders that can be treating by the invention include hearing loss, vision loss, neurodegeneration caused by epileptic seizures, neurotoxin poisoning, Restless Leg Syndrome, multi-system atrophy, non-vascular headache, and depression.

Abstract: The present invention provides NPY-5 receptor antagonists having a Formula (I) Methods and pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating diseases, conditions and/or disorders modulated by the above NPY-5 receptor antagonists are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds according to formula (I) wherein n is 0-3, R1 is optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, or C2-6 alkynyl, Heterocycle, Aromatic heterocycle, Aryl or hydrogen and R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are each independently selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, or R5 and R8 are an alkylene chain, are novel.

Abstract: Novel pyrazole 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: Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) antagonists having the formulae wherein the dashed lines, A, B, Y, Z, G, R3, R4, R5, R6, R16 and R17 are as defined in the application, and processes for preparing them. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment disorders including CNS and stress-related disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides a compound of the formula (I): wherein: R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, etc.; R3 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.; R4 represents an aryl group, etc.; A represents an aryl1, etc; B represents an alkylene etc.; X represents NH, etc.; or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester of such compound, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are useful for the treatment of medical conditions mediated by prostaglamndin such as pain, fever or inflammation, etc. This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising the above compound.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above, which are inhibitors of the enzyme protein kinases such as Janus Kinase 3 and as such are useful therapy as immunosuppressive agents for organ transplants, xeno transplation, lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Type I diabetes and complications from diabetes, cancer, asthma, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune thyroid disorders, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Leukemia and other autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel assays for assessing the degree to which a cell is metabolically active. Also provided, are mutagenicity assays and, more specifically, methods for determining whether a given agent is genotoxic. Embodiments of the assays employ a microorganism, or a mammalian cell, that has been genetically modified to produce light when the presence of test agent results in a mutation, e.g., reversion or forward, in the DNA of such microorganism or cell.

Abstract: Compounds useful as inhibitors of PDE4 in the treatment of diseases regulated by the activation and degranulation of eosinophils, especially asthma, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructuive pulmonary disease, of the formula: where j is 0 or 1 provided that when j is 0, n must be 2; k is 0 or 1; m is 0, 1, or 2; n is 1 or 2; W1 is —O—; or —S(?O)t—, where t is 0, 1, or 2; or —N(R3)—; W2 is —O—CRARB— or is absent; Y is ?C(R1a)— or —[N?(O)k]— where k is 0 or 1; RA and RB are —H; —F; —CF3; —(C1-C4)alkyl; —(C3-C7) cycloalkyl; phenyl; or benzyl substituted with 0 to 3 substituents R10; or RA and RB are taken together, but only in the case where m is 1, to form a spiro moiety; RC and RD have the same meaning as RA and RB except that one of them must be —H, R1 and R2 are —H; —F; —Cl; —CN; —NO2; —(C1-C4)alkyl; —(C2-C4)alkynyl; fluorinated-(C1-C3)alkyl; —OR16; and —C(?O)NR22aR22b; R3 is —H; —(C1-C3)alkyl; phenyl; benzyl; or —OR16; R4, R5 and in addition to other meanings may be taken together to form, e.g.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of the formula and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, where the substituents are as defined in the Specification, which are growth hormone secretogogues and which increase the level of endogenous growth hormone. The compounds of this invention are useful for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and/or frailty, congestive heart failure, frailty associated with aging, obesity; accelerating bone fracture repair, attenuating protein catabolic response after a major operation, reducing cachexia and protein loss due to chronic illness, accelerating wound healing, or accelerating the recovery of burn patients or patients having undergone major surgery; improving muscle strength, mobility, maintenance of skin thickness, metabolic homeostasis or renal homeostasis.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the formula and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are defined as in the specification, in combination with another therapeutic agent and methods of using such combinations in the treatment of neurological and psychological disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides a compound of the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, amide or ester thereof, wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; R3 represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms; said alkyl group of R3 is substituted by at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of substituents ?; said substituents ? is aryl, hydroxy, oxo, etc.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: wherein Azabicyclo is any of: These compounds may be in the form of pharmaceutical salts or compositions, and racemic mixtures or pure enantiomers thereof. The compounds of Formula I are useful in pharmaceuticals in which ?7 is known to be involved.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of age-related behavioral disorders in companion animals are disclosed. These comprise administering to a companion animal in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. A preferred acetylcholinesterase inhibitor is a compound of Formula 1: Pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms comprising a compound of Formula 1 are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of the formula and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, where the substituents are as defined in the Specification, which are growth hormone secretogogues and which increase the level of endogenous growth hormone. The compounds of this invention are useful for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and/or frailty, congestive heart failure, frailty associated with aging, obesity; accelerating bone fracture repair, attenuating protein catabolic response after a major operation, reducing cachexia and protein loss due to chronic illness, accelerating wound healing, or accelerating the recovery of burn patients or patients having undergone major surgery; improving muscle strength, mobility, maintenance of skin thickness, metabolic homeostasis or renal homeostasis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein A and R1 are each an optionally substituted 5 to 6-membered heteroaryl, wherein the heteroaryl is optionally fused to a carbocyclic ring or 5 to 6-heteroaryl; R2 is NH2; R3 and R4 are each hydrogen, halo, (C1-C4)alkyl optionally substituted with halo and the like; and X1 to X4 are each hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, (C1-C4)alkyl optionally substituted with halo and the like. These compounds have COX-2 inhibiting activity and thus useful for treating or preventing inflammation or other COX-2 related diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to nicotinamide derivatives and to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, compositions containing and the uses of, such derivatives. The nicotinamide derivatives according to the present invention are useful in numerous diseases, disorders and conditions, in particular inflammatory, allergic, respiratory diseases, disorders and conditions, as well as wounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are heterocyclic compounds of the formula and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein the variables A, V, Y, J, E, X, T, G, Q, W, Z, b, n and m are defined herein. These compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAA brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAA brain receptor.

Abstract: A liquid, water-repellent, substantially anhydrous, spray-pumpable skin protectant composition is disclosed. The composition is designed for spraying directly onto skin, has suitable adherence to the skin, and resists running. The composition contains one or more actives, one or more rheology modifiers, and a carrier. The rheological modifiers can be waxes and/or associative thickeners such as some forms of silica. The carrier can be mineral oil or a mineral oil replacement (e.g., isohexadecane, cyclomethicone). Film-forming components also help the composition resist running. One indication for which the composition may be formulated is diaper rash. The active ingredient for diaper rash may be dimethicone and preferably also zinc oxide.