Abstract: The present invention provides a 2-amino-5-heteroaryl-5-phenylimidazolone compound of formula I The present invention also provides methods for the use thereof to inhibit ?-secretase (BACE) and treat ?-amyloid deposits and neurofibrillary tangles.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel themisone derivative compounds that have been modified to prevent the formation of the toxic metabolite, 2-phenyl-acrylamide. Compositions comprising such derivative compounds have activity as anesthetics and as neuroprotective agents.

Abstract: This invention features a compound of formula (I): R1 is aryl or heteroaryl; each of R2 and R4, independently, is H, halogen, CN, alkyl, ORa, or NRaRb; R3 is H, halogen, CN, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cyclyl, heterocyclyl, ORa, OC(O)Ra, OC(O)NRaRb, NRaRb, NRaC(O)Rb, NRaS(O)RbNRaS(O)2Rb, NRaC(O)NRbRc, NRaC(S)NRbRc, NRaC(NRb)NRcRd, NRaC(O)ORb, S(O)NRaRb, S(O)2NRaRb, S(O)Ra, S(O)2Ra, C(O)Ra, C(O)ORa, or C(O)NRaRb; R5 is H or alkyl; n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6; A is O, S, S(O), S(O)2, or NRe; B is N or CRf; X is O, S, S(O), S(O)2, NRe, or C(O); Y is a covalent bond, C(O), C?NRa, O, S, S(O), S(O)2, or NRe; Z is N or CH; each of U and V, independently, is N or CR; and W is O, S, or NRe; in which each of Ra, Rb, Rc, and Rd, independently, is H, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cyclyl, or heterocyclyl; Re is H, alkyl, aryl, acyl, or sufonyl; and Rf is H, alkyl, aryl, acyl, sulfonyl, alkoxyl, amino, ester, amide, CN, or halogen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and methods that are useful in treating members of the Flaviviridae family of viruses. Compounds of the present invention will have a structure according to Formulas (I)-(VI) as recited throughout the application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and methods that are useful in treating members of the Flaviviridae family of viruses. Compounds of the present invention will have a structure according to Formulas (I)-(VI) as recited throughout the application.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing an optically active phosphorus heterocyclic dimer including reacting, in the presence of a base, primary phosphine represented by formula (1) R—PH2 ??(1) is reacted with a compound represented by formula (2) Y—CnH2n—Y ??(2) in the presence of a base; the product is reacted with boron trihydride, oxygen, or sulfur to obtain a phosphorus heterocyclic compound represented by formula (3): the resultant compound is dimerized to produce a phosphorus heterocyclic dimer represented by formula (4): and then oxygen, sulfur, or borane is removed from the resultant phosphorus heterocyclic dimer to obtain an optically active phosphorus heterocyclic dimer represented by formula (5):

Abstract: This invention generally relates to the derivatives of 3,6 disubstituted azabicyclo[3.1.0] hexanes. The compounds of this invention are muscarinic receptor antagonists which are useful, inter-alia, for the treatment of various diseases of the respiratory, urinary and gastrointestinal systems mediated through muscarinic receptors. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the compounds of the present invention, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the present invention and the methods for treating the diseases mediated through muscarinic receptors.

Abstract: Disclosed are 2-bromoaniline or 2-chloroaniline compounds of formula (I): wherein R, R1 and X are as defined. The compounds are useful as intermediates for preparing indole compounds.

Abstract: Novel isoindoline compounds are disclosed. Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer, diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis, and diseases and disorders mediated by PDE 4, using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Heterocycle substituted ketoamide derivatives of Formula (I), wherein the substitutes A, D, A and R are defined as in claim in, which are useful as cathepsin K inhibitors are described herein. The described invention also includes methods of making such heterocycle substituted ketoamide derivatives as well as method of using the same in the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment of disorders, including osteoporosis, associated with an imbalance between bone resorption and formation which can ultimately lead to fracture.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to the derivatives of novel 3,6 disubstituted azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes. The compounds of this invention are muscarinic receptor antagonists which are useful, inter-alia for the treatment of various diseases of the respiratory, urinary and gastrointestinal systems mediated through muscarinic receptors. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the present invention and the methods of treating the diseases mediated through muscarinic receptors.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel fused tricyclic heterocycle of the formula and its use for the treatment of hyper-proliferative disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, Formula I: wherein (a) X is selected from the group consisting of a single bond, O, S, S(O)2 and N; (b) U ia an aliphatic linker; (c) Y is selected from the group consisting of C, O, S, NH and a single bond; (d) E is C(R3) (R4) A or A and wherein (i) A is selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, tetrazole, C1-C6 alkylnitrile, carboxamidek, sulfonamide and acylsulfonamide; (e) B is selected from the group consisting of S, O, C, and N; (f) Z is selected from the group consisting of N and C; with the proviso that when B is C then Z is N.

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of MCP-1 of formula (I): or stereoisomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, Z, a, b, c, d, n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R10, R10a, and R12, are as defined herein. In addition, methods of treating and preventing inflammatory diseases such as asthma and allergic diseases, as well as autoimmune pathologies such as rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis using modulators of formula (I) are disclosed.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing spiro-hydantoin compounds of the formula II wherein Z is N or CR4b; K and L are independently O or S; Ar is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; A2 is a linker, G? is a linker; Q is a linker; and R2, R4a, R4c, and Rh are defined in the specification. The process optionally includes the enantiomeric separation of intermediates to allow preparation of enantiomers of the spiro-hydantoin compounds of formula II. Substituted spiro-hydantoin compounds may be prepared from the spiro-hydantoin compounds of formula II. The spiro-hydantoin compound of formula II and the substituted spiro-hydantoin compounds are useful in the treatment of immune or inflammatory diseases. Also, provided are products made by the instant inventive process and crystalline forms (prepared by any process) of the substituted spiro-hydantoin compound, 5-[(5S,9R)-9-(4-Cyanophenyl)-3-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-1-methyl-2,4-dioxo-1,3,7-triazaspiro[4.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) where R5, R6a, each X, L, Cy and Lp are as defined in the specification, are tryptase inhibitors useful as antiinflammatory agents.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a compound useful for the prevention and treatment of viral infectious diseases, and particularly liver diseases caused by HCV infection due to its having a high degree of replication inhibitory activity against HCV, its production method, an intermediate compound useful for its production and a pharmaceutical composition containing these compounds, and the present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I): (wherein A represents —(CH2)n—, etc.; B represents —(C?O)—, etc.; D represents —(CH2)m—R?, etc.; E represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; G represents —(CH2)p-J, etc.; bond Q represents a single bond or double bond; and R1, R2 and R3 may be the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom, etc.), a prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are inhibitors of the serine/threonine kinase Akt, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such inhibitors, and a method of preventing or treating a disease or condition in an animal by the use of such inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to compositions comprising these compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a composition comprising a compound of this invention. The invention further relates to processes for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multifunctional ?-agonist compounds comprising a reactive oxygen species scavenger group and a nitric oxide donor, and their use for the treatment of respiratory diseases involving airway obstruction, such as asthma and chronic bronchitis. The invention further relates to methods and devices for administering the compounds.