Abstract: The invention relates to new derivatives of 2-(iminomethyl)amino-phenyl which are NO synthase inhibitors and can trap reactive oxygen species. These compounds can notably be used for the treatment of stroke, of neurodegenerative diseases and of ischemic or hemorragic cardiac of cerebral infarctions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (I): [wherein R is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, p is 0, 1 or 2, and when p is 2, each R may be the same or different, R1 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, R2 is an optionally substituted aromatic group, Ring A is an optionally substituted monocyclic aromatic ring or optionally substituted bicyclic aromatic fused ring, X1 is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, X2 is a bond, an oxygen atom or —S(O)n— (wherein n is 0, 1 or 2), Y is a bond, an oxygen atom, —S(O)m—, —C(?O)—N(R3)— or —N(R3)—C(?O)— (R3 is a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, and m is 0, 1 or 2), M1, M2 and M3 may be the same or different and are each independently a bond or an optionally substituted divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group, and M4 is an optionally substituted divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group] or a

Abstract: This invention provides new compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds for inhibiting NAALADase enzyme activity, detecting diseases where NAALADase levels are altered, inhibiting angiogenesis, effecting a TGF-? activity or a neuronal activity, and treating a glutamate abnormality, a compulsive disorder, neuropathy, pain, a prostate disease, cancer, Huntington's disease, diabetes, a retinal disorder or glaucoma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods useful in the prevention or treatment of diseases or conditions associated with Toll-like receptor 2 activation.

Abstract: An improved thrombopoietin mimetic, the bis-(monoethanolamine) salt of 3?-[(2Z)-[1-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-1,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-4H-pyrazol-4-ylidene]hydrazino]-2?-hydroxy-[1,1?-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to potent potassium channel blocker compounds of Formula I or a formulation thereof for the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which leads to elevated intraocular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: Compounds of Formulae I-VI and derivatives thereof having anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties and to compositions that include one or more of compounds and their derivatives or analogs having anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of treating cancer, inflammatory conditions, and microbial infections with the disclosed compounds or the disclosed pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, Formula (I), and stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, wherein: (a) R2 is selected from the group consisting of C0-C8 alkyl and C1-4-heteroalkyl; (b) X is selected from the group consisting of a single bond, O, S, S(O)2 and N; (c) U is an aliphatic linker wherein one carbon atom of the aliphatic linker is optionally replaced with O, NH or S, and wherein such aliphatic linker is optionally substituted with from one to four substituents each independently selected from R30; (d) Y is selected from the group consisting of C, O, S, NH and a single bond; and (e) E is C(R3)(R4)A or A.

Abstract: The present invention is comprised of improved methods in the preparation of oxazoles which results in higher yields with less impurities and contaminants. Oxazoles constitute valuable intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceutically active substances such as, for example peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) agonists which are pharmaceutical actives which can have a positive influence on both lipid and glucose metabolism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrazolylcarboxanilides of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, G, R3 and n are as defined in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for preparing these substances and their use for controlling undesirable microorganisms and to novel intermediates and their preparation.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula (I), which are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases or disorders mediated by T lymphocytes and/or PKC, e.g. acute or chronic rejection of organ or tissue allo- or xenografts, graft versus host diseases, atherosclerosis, vascular occlusion due to vascular injury such as angioplasty, restenosis, obesity, syndrome X, impaired glucose tolerance, polycystic ovary syndrome, hypertension, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, CNS diseases such as Alzheimer disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cancer, infectious diseases such as AIDS, septic shock or adult respiratory distress syndrome, ischemia/reperfusion injury e.g. myocardial infraction, stroke, gut ischemia, renal failure or hemorrhage shock, or traumatic shock, e.g. traumatic brain injury. The compounds of (I) are also useful in the treatment and/or prevention of T-cell mediated acute or chronic inflammatory diseases or disorders or autoimmune diseases e.g.

Abstract: To provide a process for producing monatin where steric configuration of 2-position is in an R configuration or a salt thereof by isomerization of 2-position of monatin where steric configuration of 2-position is in an S configuration. A process for producing monatin where steric configuration of 2-position is in an R configuration or a salt thereof, characterized in that, the process contains a step where isomerization reaction of 2-position of monatin in which steric configuration of 2-position is in an S configuration is carried out in a mixed solvent of water and organic solvent in the presence of an aldehyde and, after that, a step where monatin in which steric configuration of 2-position is in an R configuration or a salt is crystallized.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): and additionally provides methods for the synthesis thereof and methods for the use thereof in the treatment of cancer, wherein R1-R7, X1, X2, R, Q, and n are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treatment by modulating a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor by employing a compound of Structural Formula (I). The variables in I are defined herein. Also included are compounds, methods of making compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the present invention are believed to be effective in treating and preventing Syndrome X, Type H diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, coagaulopathy, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and other disorders related to Syndrome X and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel derivatives of formula (I) in which A is, if it is present, a (C1-C6) alkyl, a (C3-C6) alkenyl, a (C3-C6) alkynyl, a (C3-C7) cycloalkyl or a (C5-C7) cycloalkenyl, R1 is an NR6R7, (C4-C7) azacycloalkyl, (C5-C7) azacycloalkenyl, (C5-C9) azabicycloalkyl or (C5-C9) azabicycloalkenyl group; A-R1 is such that the nitrogen of R1 and the nitrogen in the 1-position of the pyrazole are necessarily separated by at least two carbon atoms, R3 is an H, halogen, OH, SH, NH2, ORc, SRc, SORa, SO2Ra, NHCHO, NRaRb, NHC(O)Ra, NHC(S)Ra or NHSO2Ra, R4 is an aryl or heteroaryl; and R5 is an H, halogen, CF3, CHF2, CH2F, linear or branched (C1-C6) alkyl or (C3-C7) cycloalkyl, to their racemates, enantiomers and diastereoisomers and to their mixtures, their tautomers and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salts.

Abstract: Disclosed compounds of formula (I) which inhibit production of cytokines involved in inflammatory processes and are thus useful for treating diseases and pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory disease. Also disclosed are processes for preparing these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are analogs of Salinosporamide A, having the Formulae Ia-IVa as follows: Like Salinosporamide A, the compounds of the present invention will inhibit the proteasome, an intracellular enzyme complex that destroys proteins the cell no longer needs. Without the proteasome, proteins would build up and clog cellular machinery. Fast-growing cancer cells make especially heavy use of the proteasome, so thwarting its action is a compelling drug strategy.

Abstract: Methods for synthesis of 1-(acyloxy)-alkyl carbamates, particularly, the synthesis of 1-(acyloxy)-alkyl carbamate prodrugs of primary or secondary amine-containing drugs are described. Also described are methods for synthesis of 1-(acyloxy)-alkyl N-hydroxysuccinimidyl carbonates which are useful intermediates in the synthesis of 1-(acyloxy)-alkyl carbamates are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, Formula I: and stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, wherein: (a) X is selected from the group consisting of O, S, S(O)2, N, and a bond; (b) U is an aliphatic linker wherein one carbon atom of the aliphatic linker may be replaced with O, NH or S, and wherein such aliphatic linker is optionally substituted with R30; (c) Y is selected from the group consisting of C, O, S, NH and a single bond; and (d) E is C(R3)(R4)A or A.

Abstract: Aromatic compounds exemplified by exhibit antimicrobial activity.