Abstract: The present disclosure relates to HIF-1? prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors, compositions which comprise the HIF-1? prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors described herein and to methods for controlling, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, in particular novel pyridinone derivatives according to Formula (I) wherein all radicals are as defined in the application and claims. The compounds according to the invention are positive allosteric modulators of metabotropic receptors—subtype 2 (“mGluR2”) which are useful for the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which the mGluR2 subtype of metabotropic receptors is involved. In particular, such diseases are central nervous system disorders selected from the group of anxiety, schizophrenia, migraine, depression, and epilepsy. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions and processes to prepare such compounds and compositions, as well as to the use of such compounds for the prevention and treatment of such diseases in which mGluR2 is involved.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel substituted aminopiperidines of structural formula I which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-ÏV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly Type 2 diabetes. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.

Abstract: There is provided a novel oxazolone derivative having inhibitory activity against casein kinase 1? and casein kinase 1?. In addition, the present inhibitor inhibits casein kinase 1? and casein kinase 1?, and thus there is also provided a pharmaceutical agent useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, with the pathological conditions of which the activation mechanism of casein kinase 1? or casein kinase 1? is associated. There is further provided a pharmaceutical agent useful for the treatment of, particularly, circadian rhythm disorder (including sleep disorder), central neurodegenerative disease, and cancer. An inhibitor of casein kinase 1? and casein kinase 1? comprising, as an active ingredient, an oxazolone derivative represented by the following general formula (1), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a hydrate thereof: wherein X represents a halogen atom which is fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel cationic amphiphiles containing mannose-mimicking shikimic and quinic acid head-groups and a process for preparing cationic amphiphiles with mannose-mimicking polar head-groups such as, shikimic and quinic acids. The findings described herein also demonstrate that compounds of the present invention can target model DNA vaccines to antigen presenting cells (APCs) such as macrophages and dendritic cells (DCs), via mannose receptors expressed on the cell surface of APCs. The cationic amphiphiles disclosed herein show enhanced cellular and humoral immune response compared to their mannosyl counterpart in dendritic cell (DC, the most professional APC) based genetic immunization in mice. Cationic amphiphiles with mannose-mimicking quinic and shikimic acid head-groups described in the present invention are likely to find future applications in the field of genetic immunization.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds having photoremovable protecting groups which are removed after the compounds absorbs light of a given wavelength and undergo an electrocyclic reaction between a chromophore in the compound attached via an anilide to a benzothiophene ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fluorinated piperidine derivatives having antagonistic activity at the 5-HT2B receptor, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their use as a medicine.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of aryl substituted olefinic amines such as (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-[3-(5-isopropoxypyridin)yl]-4-penten-2-amine and (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-[3-(5-methoxypyridin)yl]-4-penten-2-amine and new intermediates used in said process.

Abstract: 4-(azacycloalkyl)benzene-1,3-diol compounds are described corresponding to general formula (I) below: Also described, are compositions including the same, processes for preparation thereof and uses thereof in pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions to treat pigmentary disorders.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of the formula (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer, salt, hydrate or prodrug thereof that modulate tyrosine kinase activity, compositions comprising the compounds and methods of their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Pyridin-2-yl sulfanyl acid ester compounds having antiinflammatory properties. The present invention particularly relates to novel anti-inflammatory heterocyclic acid esters of Pyridin-2-yl sulfanyl having the structure of general formula 1 which have been screened for their antiinflammatory activity with respect to inhibition of adhesion of neutrophils, isolated from human peripheral blood, onto the surface of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HU-VEC) as a result of inhibition of the cytokine-stimulated expression of cell adhesion molecule ICAM-1. The compound RS—Z, 3-(Pyridin-2-yl sulfanyl)-propionic acid pentyl ester (structure 1a, R1=H, R2=H, R3=CH2-COOC5H11) was found to be most effective for ICAM-1 and neutrophil adhesion inhibition and was found to effectively alleviate inflammation mediated by excessive leukocyte infiltration leading to inflammatory disorders or like conditions, such as acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome in mice.

Abstract: Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment or prophylaxis of certain neurologic disorders, including disorders related to NMDA receptor activation, neuropsychiatric disorders, neurodegenerative disorders and other neurologic diseases, disorders and related conditions. The compounds are of the Formulas I and Ia-Ij as described herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of the Formula (I), (I*), (Ia), (Ib), (Ic), (Id), (Ie), (If), (If*), (Ig), (Ih), (Ij), (Ik), (ll1-3 ), (Im1-3), (In1-3), (lo1-2), (Ip1-9), (Iq1-9), (Ir1-9) and (Is1-3) pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are useful for the therapeutic treatment of diseases associated with the modulation or inhibition of 11?-HSD1 in mammals. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions of the novel compounds and methods for their use in the reduction or control of the production of cortisol in a cell or the inhibition of the conversion of cortisone to Cortisol in a cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing CCR3 inhibitors of formula 1, wherein R1 is H, C1-6-alkyl, C0-4-alkyl-C3-6-cycloalkyl, C1-6-haloalkyl; R2 is H, C1-6-alkyl; X is an anion selected from the group consisting of chloride or ½ dibenzoyltartrate j is 1 or 2.

Abstract: Compositions containing neurogenic agents for inhibition of neuron death and inducing proliferation of neural cells are disclosed.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to crystalline forms of Compound A, an inhibitor of c-MET kinase. Specifically, the instant invention relates to hydrochloride salts of Compound A.

Abstract: N-Substituted (6-haloalkylpyridin-3-yl)alkyl sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects.

Abstract: An intermediate for preparing (meth)acrylated photoinitiators according to Formula (I): wherein: R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a methyl group; A represents a group including at least one photoinitiating moiety; L represents a n+o-valent linking group including at least one carbon atom; n and o each independently represent an integer from 1 to 4; p is equal to 0 or 1; X represents a group selected from the group consisting of CI, Br, I, and R2SO3; and R2 represents an optionally substituted group selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an alkaryl group-, an aralkyl group, an aryl group and a heteroaryl group. Also, a method for the preparation of (meth)acrylated photoinitiators by ?-elimination of HX from the intermediate according to Formula (I).

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases which are pathophysiologically mediated by the ghrelin receptor.

Abstract: Described herein are enhanced N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their methods of use and treatment, e.g., of Formula (I): wherein one or more of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, or the ring formed by the joining of R1 and R2, is a hydrophobic moiety which confers enhanced antagonist activity as compared to existing NMDA receptor antagonists, e.g., ifenprodil. Compounds described herein are designed based on the discovery that ifenprodil binds within the allosteric domain of the GluN1/GluN2B NMDA receptor, particularly at the interface between GluN1 and GluN2B subunits. In silico methods are further described herein.