Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds and compositions of formula (I): having inhibitory activity on activation of STAT6, wherein X represents quinoline, isoquinoline, quinazoline or imidazopyridine; Y represents phenyl, piperazine, pyridine, thiophene, thiazole, oxathiazole or oxathiadiazole; and variables Z, n, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the claims.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain 2-indolinone compounds which modulate the activity of protein kinases (“PKs”) and phosphatases. The compounds of this invention are therefore useful in treating disorders related to abnormal PK activity. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, methods of treating diseases utilizing pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of preparing them are also disclosed.

Abstract: Melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) receptor antagonists are disclosed having utility for the treatment of MCH receptor-based disorders such as obesity. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: including stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of this invention, as well as methods relating to the use thereof, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides estrogen receptor (ER) ligands of structural formula (I) the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, and prodrugs thereof, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the prodrugs, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, and Q are as defined herein. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I), and methods for treating or preventing diseases, disorders, conditions, or symptoms mediated by an ER which comprise administering to a mammalian subject in need of treatment therewith, an effective amount of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer, or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the prodrug, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer, or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the prodrug.

Abstract: Provided is a novel method of making 2-butyl-3-[[2?(1-trityl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphen-4-yl]methyl]-1,3-diazaspiro[4.4]non-1-ene-4-one, which can be converted to irbesartan. Also provided are methods of making irbesartan.

Abstract: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel synthetic intermediates for the production of indoline derivatives, which exhibit excellent ACAT inhibitory activity, and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I): wherein variables R, R1, R2, R3 and A are as defined in the

Abstract: This invention provides a heterocyclic compound having potent tyrosine kinase-inhibiting activity represented by the formula: wherein m is an integer of 1 to 3; n is an integer of 1 or 2; R1 is a halogen atom or an optionally halogenated C1-2 alkyl group; each of R2 and R3 is, same or different, a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; R4 is a group represented by the formula: wherein p is an integer of 2 to 5; R5 is a C1-4 alkyl group substituted by alkoxycarbonyl group, carbamoyl group, carbamoyloxy group, alkylsulfonyl group, alkylsulfinyl group, sulfamoyl group, carbamoylamino group, alkylsulfonylamino group, acylamino group, and the like; or a salt thereof and a pharmaceutical composition comprising thereof.

Abstract: A 1,2-dioxetane derivative of the formula (I): wherein R1–R3 and Ar are defined in the claims is provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds having the formula (I): useful in treating inflammatory and immune diseases, in which K is O or S; Q is —C(?O)— or optionally substituted C1-4alkylene; Ar is optionally-substituted aryl or heteroaryl; J1, J2, J3, and Y are selected so that ring A is a five-to-six membered optionally-substituted cycloalkenyl or heterocyclo ring having 0 to 2 nitrogen heteroatoms; Z is N or C(R9); and R1, R2, R3 and R9 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of anti-infective, anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, and prokinetic agents. More particularly, the invention relates to a family of compounds having both a biaryl moiety and at least one heterocylic moiety that are useful as such agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 2-amino-thiazoline derivatives of formula (I): in which either Y is a methylene (CH2) and X is chosen from the following groups: O, NH, (C1-C4) N-Alkyl, N—Bn, N—Ph, N-(2-Py), N-(3-Py), N-(4-Py), N-2-pyrimidyl, N-5-pyrimidyl, S, SO, SO2, CH2 or CHPh; or Y is a carbonyl (C?O) and X is chosen from the following groups: NH, N—Ph, N-(2-Py), N-(3-Py), N-(4-Py), N-2-pyrimidyl or N-5-pyrimidyl or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof as inhibitors of inducible NO-synthase.

Abstract: This invention relates to morpholine derivatives of formula (I) and their use as antagonists of orexin receptors.