Abstract: This invention relates to a series of substituted aromatic ethers of the formula I 1

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 represents C1-4 alkoxy optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R2 represents H or C1-6 alkoxy optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R3 represents one or more groups independently selected from H, halogen, C1-4 alkoxy and CF3; in addition, R2 and one R3 group may together represent —OCH2—, the methylene group being attached to the ortho-position of the pendant phenyl ring; R4 represents a 4-, 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S, the ring being optionally fused to a benzene ring or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S, the ring system as a whole being optionally substituted; X represents CH or N; and L is absent or represents a cyclic group or an open chain group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention is directed to methods of treating conditions which present with low bone mass, particularly osteoporosis, frailty, an osteoporotic fracture, a bone defect, childhood idiopathic bone loss, alveolar bone loss, mandibular bone loss, bone fracture, osteotomy, bone loss associated with periodontitis, or prosthetic ingrowth comprising administering prostaglandin agonists which are EP4 receptor selective prostaglandin agonists. This invention is especially directed to those methods wherein the EP4 receptor selective agonist is a compound of Formula I: wherein the variables are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations for administering a growth hormone secretagogue. More specifically, the present invention relates to sustained release formulations for administering a growth hormone secretagogue and formulations for administering a growth hormone secretagogue that provide for a part of the dose of the growth hormone secretagogue to be administered using an immediate release formulation and part of the dose of the growth hormone secretagogue to be administered using a sustained release formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides and proteins useful in the diagnosis and prevention of disease caused by feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV) and feline enteric coronavirus (FECV).

Abstract: This invention provides novel methods for monitoring urine for type II collagen fragment using a combination of a capture antibody and a detection antibody, such that type II collagen is distinguished from other collagen fragments.

Abstract: Combinations of avermectins and milbemycins and their derivatives with bis-aryl compounds and their use in combating parasite, especially helminth, infections.

Abstract: The instant invention provides &bgr;3 adrenergic receptor agonists of structural Formula (I), 1

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for characterizing the genotoxicity of an agent.

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. They are useful in the treatment of thrombotic conditions and other pathologies associated with fibrin deposition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anhydrous crystal form of the tosylate salt of (R)-2-(2-(4-oxazol-4-yl-phenoxy)-ethylamino)-1-pyridin-3-yl-ethanol, and a crystal form of the monohydrate of such tosylate salt; processes useful in the preparation of such crystal forms; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such crystal forms; methods of treating &bgr;3-adrenergic receptor-mediated diseases, conditions, and disorders in a mammal using such crystal forms, or such pharmaceutical compositions; and methods of increasing the content of lean meat in edible animals using such crystal forms, or such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical for use in damaged tissue, such as wound, treatment (e.g. healing) is described. The pharmaceutical comprising a composition which comprises: (a) a growth factor; and (b) an inhibitor agent; and optionally (c) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent or excipient; wherein the inhibitor agent can inhibit the action of at least one specific adverse protein (e.g. a specific protease) that is upregulated in a damaged tissue, such as a wound, environment.

Abstract: Novel pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine compounds useful as inhibitors of the enzyme protein tyrosine kinases such as Janus Kinase 3 as well as immunosuppressive agents for organ transplants, 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 are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to stable pharmaceutical compositions of the NMDA receptor agonist, (1S,2S)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(4-hydroxy-4-phenylpiperidin-1-yl)-1-propanol], methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating stroke, spinal cord trauma, traumatic brain injury, multiinfarct dementia, CNS degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, pain, AIDS dementia, psychotic conditions, drug addictions, migraine, hypoglycemia, anxiolytic conditions, urinary incontinence and an ischemic event arising from CNS surgery, open heart surgery or any procedure during which the function of the cardiovascular system is compromised using the pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The instant invention provides crystal forms of 5-chloro-N-[(1S,2R)-3-[3R,4S]-3,4-dihydroxy-1-pyrrolidinyl]-2-hydroxy-3-oxo-1-(phenylmethyl)propyl]-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to PDE9 inhibitors for treating cardiovascular disorders. Preferred PDE9 inhibitors are compounds of formula I wherein R1 is H or C1-6 alkyl, wherein R1 is attached to either N1 or N2; R2 is C1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy or alkoxy; C3-7 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by alkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy; a saturated 5-6-membered heterocycle optionally substituted by alkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy; het1 or Ar1; R3 is C1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by 1 or 2 groups independently selected from: Ar2; C3-7cycloalkyl optionally substituted by C1-6alkyl; OAr2; SAr2; NHC(O)C1-6 alkyl; het2; xanthene; and naphthalene.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) inhibitors, and are useful in therapeutic and prophylactic treatment of persons infected with hepatitis C virus.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding an aveC gene product, which polynucleotide molecules can be used to alter the ratio or amount of class 2:1 avermectins produced in fermentation cultures of S. avermitilis. The present invention further relates to vectors, host cells, and mutant strains of S. avermitilis in which the aveC gene has been inactivated, or mutated so as to change the ratio or amount of class 2:1 avermectins produced.

Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical formulation comprising voriconazole, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, and a sulfobutylether &bgr;-cyclodextrin.