Abstract: The present application relates to a process for preparing a compound of formula I: wherein R1 is alkyl; R2 is alkyl; and R3 is optionally substituted cycloalklylalkyl which comprises oxidizing a compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are defined above to yield a compound of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a modified tumor necrosis factor-alpha converting enzyme (TACE) catalytic domain, that unlike the native TACE catalytic domain, is stable at high protein concentrations. The present invention further discloses methods for generating crystals of the modified TACE protein in protein-ligand complexes with a number of inhibitors. In addition, the present invention discloses methods of using the proteins, crystals and/or three-dimensional structures obtained to identify compounds that can modulate the enzymatic activity of TACE.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention describes the synthesis of (4-bromophenyl) (4-piperidyl)methanone-(Z)-O-ethyloxime and its acid salts, and similar compounds, in high stereochemical purity.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating infections, in a host, by viruses belonging to the Flaviviridae family, such as HCV, comprising administering an Ara-C homologue to the host.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or isomer thereof, which can be useful for the treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by MMPs, ADAMs, TACE, aggrecanase, TNF-? or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting metastasis or maintenance of various cancers are provided. In particular, the method makes use of fact that certain trafficking of cancers depend upon identified proteins, which serve as markers. Additional methods of screening are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a process to directly prepare pharmaceutically acceptable salts enriched with respect to selected rotameric salts of a basic compound, by creative choice of an acid and a solvent medium. The process is particularly useful in preparing specific rotamers of pharmaceutically useful salts in desired preponderance of a rotamer.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed comprising virus in a formulation comprising a polyhydroxy hydrocarbon buffered to maintain a pH in a range from about 7 to about 8.5 at a temperature in the range from about 2° C. to 27° C. Methods for concentrating and purifying virus preparations are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are methods of treatment for inflammatory and autoimmune disorders of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. Also provided are methods of diagnosis.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds as inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the CDKs using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Dendritic cells (DC) play a critical role in antigen-specific immune responses. Materials and Methods are provided for treating disease states, including cancer, by activating dendritic cells from the host which are rendered hypo-responsive to activation stimuli by the disease. In particular, methods are provided for treating cancer in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal an effective amount of a tumor-derived DC inhibitory factor antagonist in combination with an effective amount of a Toll-like receptor (TLR) agonist.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of imidazopyrazine compounds as inhibitors of protein and/or Aurora kinases, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations including one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the protein or Aurora kinases using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula I wherein Ar, Y, m, n, R1 and R4 are herein defined, said compounds being novel antagonists for melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH), as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising such MCH antagonists as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, metabolic disorders, eating disorders such as hyperphagia, and diabetes.

Abstract: Quinoline-based inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinase 2, compositions including the inhibitors, and methods of using the inhibitors and inhibitor compositions are described. The inhibitors and compositions including them are useful for treating disease or disease symptoms. The invention also provides for methods of making CDK-2 inhibitor compounds, methods of inhibiting CDK-2, and methods for treating disease or disease symptoms.

Abstract: Nucleic acids encoding mammalian, e.g., primate, receptors, purified receptor proteins and fragments thereof. Antibodies, both polyclonal and monoclonal, are also provided. Methods of using the compositions for both diagnostic and therapeutic utilities are described.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds as inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the CDKs using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention claims compounds of the formula wherein is a 5-membered heteroaryl; X is S or O; R1 is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cylcoalkylalkyl-, —CH2F, —CHF2, —CF3, —C(O)alkyl or —C(O)NR18R19; R3 and R4 H, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or —C(O)Oalkyl; R5 and R6 are H, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, mercaptoalkyl, —CH2F, —CHF2, —CF3, —C(O)OH or —C(O)Oalkyl; R7 is H, alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, (R17-phenyl)alkyl or —CH2—C(O)—O-alkyl; and R8 comprises alkyl, heteroaryl, phenyl or cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl, all optionally substituted, or a cycloalkyl- or heterocycloalkyl-substituted amide; or R7 and R8 and the nitrogen to which they are attached together form an optionally substituted ring; and the remaining variables are as defined in the specification. Also claimed are pharmaceutical compositions, the use of the compounds as PDE4 inhibitors, and combinations with other actives.

Abstract: A process for preparing substituted 5-amino-pyrazolo[4,3-e]-1,2,4-triazolo-[1,5-c]pyrimidine compounds having an aminoalkyl substituent at the 7-position is disclosed.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer of the compound or of said prodrug; which exhibit anti-inflammatory and immunodulatory activity. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and methods of using the compounds for the treatment of various diseases and conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester or isomer thereof, which can be useful for the treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by MMPs, ADAMs, TACE, aggrecanase, TNF- or combinations thereof.