Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I that are useful in the treatment or inhibition of LXR mediated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of microbiology and in particular to compositions and methods for determining susceptibility of aerobic pathogens to antibiotics. The addition of adjuvants to the compositions of the invention stabilize the test medium and eliminates inconsistencies in susceptibility testing, most especially testing involving the tetracycline family of antibiotics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to selective adrenergica2B antagonists alone, selective adrenergic?2B antagonists in combination with norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (NRI) (as a single compound or as a combination of two or more compounds), or selective adrenergic?2B antagonists in combination with dual norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors/serotonin reuptake inhibitors (NRI/SRI) (as a single compound or as a combination of two or more compounds) and methods of their use in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms.

Abstract: Pantoprazole sodium multiparticulates are described which avoid sticking to nasogastric and gastronomy tubes. The pantoprazole multiparticulates have a spheroid core of pantoprazole or an enantiomer thereof, or a salt thereof, a surfactant, and a distintegrant; a sub coat which is comprised of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose) and water, an enteric coat on the sub-coat, and a final seal coat over the enteric coat, which is composed of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose) and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biaryl sulfonamides and their use as, for example, metalloproteinase inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of removing or masking odor associated with chondroitin derived from marine life. The method comprises blending the chondroitin with citric acid, silicon dioxide, and optionally a flavorant to yield a substantially non-malodorous blend.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula useful for the treatment of diseases such as depression (including but not limited to major depressive disorder, childhood depression and dysthymia), anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder attention deficit disorder (with and without hyperactivity), obsessive compulsive disorder (including trichotillomania), social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obesity, eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, vasomotor flushing, cocaine and alcohol addiction, sexual dysfunction and related illnesses.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the therapeutic treatment of a disorder relating to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor.

Abstract: Bicyclic indolyl derivatives and compositions containing such compounds are disclosed. Methods of using the bicyclic indolyl derivatives and compositions containing such composition as serotonergic agents, such as in the treatment of depression and anxiety, are also disclosed. In addition, processes for the preparation of bicyclic indolyl derivatives are disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of substituted amino alcohols HO—(CH2)n—NR1R2 from haloalcohols HO—(CH2)n—X, where X is Cl, Br or I, by reaction with an amine HNR1R2, in water as solvent at a temperature range of about 20° C. to about 90° C. optionally in the presence of a catalytic amount of an iodide source metal iodides. The haloalcohols are useful in the preparation of 6-[(substituted)phenyl]-triazolopyrimidine compounds which are useful in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof in the therapeutic treatment of disorders related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor.

Abstract: Compounds of formula 1 or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided: which are agonists and partial agonists of the 2c subtype of brain serotonin receptors. The compounds, and compositions containing the compounds, can be used to treat a variety of central nervous system disorders such as schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of 6-[(substituted)phenyl]-triazolopyrimidine dicarboxylic acid salt and as a hydrated salt having the structural formula (I) wherein: R1 is CF3 or C2F5; R2 is H or C1-C3 alkyl; n is an integer of 2, 3, or 4; X is Cl or Br; R3 and R4 are each independently H or C1-C3 alkyl; or R3 and R4 when optionally taken together with the nitrogen atom to which each is attached form a 4 to 6 membered saturated heterocyclic ring having 1-2 nitrogen atoms and 0-1 oxygen atoms or 0-1 sulfur atoms, and optionally substituted with R5; R5 is C1-C3 alkyl; wherein the dotted line is an optional bond.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, antherosclerosis. AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators of formula I, having the structure R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof in the therapeutic treatment of disorders related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor.

Abstract: A compound of the formulae (I) or (II): wherein: Y is a moiety selected from NR or —(CH2)n; wherein R is hydrogen or (C1-C6) lower alkyl, and n is 1; represents: (1) a phenyl ring optionally substituted with one or two substituents selected, independently, from the group comprising hydrogen, (C1-C6) lower alkyl, halogen, cyano, CF3, hydroxy, (C1-C6) lower alkoxy, (C1-C6) lower alkoxy carbonyl, carboxy, —CONH2, —CONH[(C1-C6) lower alkyl], —CON[(C1-C6) lower alkyl]2; or (2) a 6-membered aromatic (unsaturated) heterocyclic ring having one nitrogen atom, optionally substituted by (C1-C6) lower alkyl, halogen or (C1-C6) lower alkoxy; represents: (1) a phenyl ring optionally substituted with one or two substituents selected, independently, from the group comprising hydrogen, (C1-C6) lower alkyl, halogen, cyano, CF3, hydroxy, (C1-C6) lower alkoxy, or (C1-C6) lower alkoxy carbonyl, carboxy, —CONH2, —CONH[(C1-C6) lower alkyl], —CON[(C1-C6) lower alkyl]2; or (2) a 5-membered aromatic (unsaturated) hete

Abstract: Compounds of the formula useful for the treatment of such as depression (including but not limited to major depressive disorder, childhood depression and dysthymia), anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (also known as premenstrual syndrome), attention deficit disorder (with and without hyperactivity), obsessive compulsive disorder (including trichotillomania), social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obesity, eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, vasomotor flushing, cocaine and alcohol addition, sexual dysfunction (including premature ejaculation), and related illnesses.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tricyclic pyridyl carboxamides as well as methods and pharmaceutical compositions utilizing them compounds for the treatment and/or prevention and/or suppression of disorders which may be remedied or alleviated by oxytocin antagonist activity, including prevention and/or suppression of preterm labor, suppression of labor at term prior to caesarean delivery, and for the treatment of dysmenorrhea. These compounds are also useful in enhancing fertility rates, enhancing survival rates and synchronizing estrus in farm animals; and may be useful in the prevention and treatment of disfunctions of the oxytocin system in the central nervous system including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to substituted heteroaryl benzofuran acids and methods of using them.