Abstract: Described herein are crystalline forms of pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the lysyl oxidase-like 2 (LOXL2) inhibitor (3-(4-(aminomethyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl)((3R,4R)-3-fluoro-4-hydroxypyrrolidin-1-yl)methanone. Also described are methods of making the LOXL2 inhibitor, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising the LOXL2 inhibitor, and methods of using the LOXL2 inhibitor in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders associated with LOXL2 activity.

Abstract: Provided are novel compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful for treating a variety of diseases, disorders or conditions which can be affected by potassium channel modulation. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and methods for their use in treating one or more diseases, disorders or conditions, associated with potassium channels.

Abstract: There is described a method of producing (?)-levoglucosenone, said method comprising, heating lignin to a temperature in excess of 150° C. for a time sufficient to convert a proportion of the lignin to (?)-evoglucosenone.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug thereof:

Abstract: The present invention discloses processes comprising a) reacting ethyl isonipecotate with 1-bromo-2-chloroethane in the presence of an organic base in a solvent to form ethyl 1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidine-4-carboxylate (II) or a salt thereof. Process step a) may be included in a process for preparing umeclidinium bromide that comprises further process steps: b) reacting ethyl 1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidine-4-carboxylate (II) or a salt thereof with lithium diisopropylamide in a solvent to form ethyl 1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-4-carboxylate (III); c) reacting ethyl 1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-4-carboxylate (III) with phenyl lithium in a solvent to form 1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-4-yl(diphenyl)methanol (IV); and d) reacting 1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-4-yl(diphenyl)methanol (IV) with ((2-bromoethoxy)methyl) benzene in a solvent to form 4-[hydroxyl(diphenyl)methyl]-1-[2-(phenylmethyl)oxy]ethyl]-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane bromide (I), umeclidinium bromide. A process comprising d) reacting 1-azabicyclo[2.2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new pharmaceutical composition containing a combination of 5-aminosalicylic acid and nicotinamide or related compounds. The combination is believed to beneficially influence the intestinal microbiota and/or reduce gastrointestinal inflammation. In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is partially or entirely released into the small intestine or large intestine.

Abstract: A composite polymeric material includes one or more repeating backbone units; one or more polarizable units incorporated into or connected to one or more of the one or more repeating backbone units; and one or more resistive tails connected to one or more of the repeating backbone units or to the one or more polarizable units as a side chain on the polarizable unit, on a hydrocarbon chain linking a polarizable unit to a backbone unit, or directly attached to a backbone unit. The composite polymeric material may be used to form a metadielectric, which may be sandwiched between to electrodes to form a metacapacitor.

Abstract: Methods for treating or relieving at least one symptom of urticarial disorders including chronic idiopathic urticaria, angioedema, and anaphylaxis, or a combination of these disorders in a mammal, including humans. The method comprises administering to the mammal a therapeutically effective amount of pramipexole, dexpramipexole or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to deuterated analogs of etifoxine of Formula 1, solvates, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as to methods for their preparation and use, and to pharmaceutical compositions. Briefly, this invention is generally directed to deuterated analogs of etifoxine as well as to methods for their preparation and use, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2,2,5,5-tetramethyltetrahydrofuran (TMTHF) includes contacting a TMTHF precursor with a solid catalyst, where the TMTHF precursor is 2,5-dimethylhexane-2,5-diol and/or 2,5-dimethyl-4-hexen-2-ol, and where the solid catalyst is a beta zeolite. TMTHF produced by the process may be used as a solvent.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that are agonists of the muscarinic M1 receptor and/or M4 receptor and which are useful in the treatment of muscarinic M1/M4 receptor mediated diseases. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and the therapeutic uses of the compounds. Compounds include those according to formula 1 or a salt thereof, wherein q, r, s, Q, R1, R2?, R2?, R3 and R4 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Pharmaceuticals which are effective for treatment, prevention, and the like of cancer and have less side effects are disclosed. The antitumor agent of the present invention comprises as an effective ingredient at least one leukotriene inhibitor. Examples of the leukotriene inhibitor includes leukotriene production inhibitors and leukotriene receptor antagonists, and preferred specific examples of the leukotriene inhibitor include montelukast, zafirlukast, pranlukast, and zileuton; pharmaceutically acceptable salts of these compounds; and pharmaceutically acceptable solvates of these compounds and the salts. The leukotriene inhibitor can also be used as a relieving agent for pain accompanying a tumor(s), and as a stromal hyperplasia inhibitor.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formulas (I), (II), (III), (IV), and (V): and/or a salt thereof, wherein R1 is —OH or —OP(O)(OH)2, and X1, X2, X3, R2, R2a, Ra, Rb, and Rc are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds as selective agonists for G protein-coupled receptor S1P1, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases or disorders in a variety of therapeutic areas, such as autoimmune diseases and vascular disease.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel cannabionid receptor-2 (CB2) agonists and inverse agonists represented by Formula (I), and method of modulating the activity of CB2 by contacting the CB-2 receptor with a compound of Formula (I). Also, disclosed are methods for treating multiple myeloma or osteoporosis in a mammal in need thereof by modulating the activity of a cannabinoid receptor-2 (CB2).

Abstract: The invention relates to benzimidazole-carboxamide 5-HT4 receptor agonist compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate or stereoisomer thereof. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat diseases associated with 5-HT4 receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted heterocyclylderivatives of formula (I), which are therapeutically useful, particularly as selective transcriptional CDK inhibitors including CDK7, CDK9, CDK12, CDK13 and CDK18, more particularly transcriptional CDK7 inhibitors. These compounds are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases and/or disorders associated with selective transcriptional CDKs in a mammal. The present invention also provides preparation of the compounds and pharmaceutical formulations comprising at least one of the substituted heterocyclyl derivatives of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a stereoisomer thereof.

Abstract: In a process for the epoxidation of an olefin with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a solvent, where a mixture comprising olefin, an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution and a solvent is continuously passed through a fixed bed of an epoxidation catalyst comprising a titanium zeolite, addition of a chelating agent to the aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution before mixing it with solvent reduces or prevents formation of deposits on the catalyst and blocking of orifices of a liquid distributor.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are inhibitors of LMP7 and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of an autoimmune disorder or hematological malignancies.

Abstract: Compounds for use in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are disclosed. The compounds have the following Formula (I): including stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, X, Y1, Y2, or L are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to rotigotine behenate, methods for preparing the same and use of the same for treating diseases associated with dopamine receptor. The rotigotine behenate, the structure of which is shown below, is capable of reducing fluctuation in blood drug concentrations, improving the bioavailability of the drug in vivo, and achieving smooth and extended release of rotigotine.