Abstract: Kappa opioid receptor antagonists are provided that yield significant improvements in functional binding assays to kappa opioid receptors relative to nor-BNI, and the use of these antagonists in treatment of disease states that are ameliorated by binding of the kappa opioid receptor such as heroin or cocaine addictions.

Abstract: The present application describes intermediates for nitrogen containing heteroaromatics and derivatives thereof of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein rings D—E represent guanidine mimics, which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, are useful in treating inflammatory and immune diseases and disorders, wherein X, Y1, Y2, and R2-4 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present application describes nitrogen containing heteroaromatics and derivatives thereof of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein rings D-E represent guanidine mimics, which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

Abstract: Polymorphs of N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-?]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide (Compound 1), and use of the same as a sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and skeletal muscle relaxant agent. Processes for making the same, as well as related compositions and methods are also disclosed, particularly with regard to treatment of insomnia. A polymorph Form I possessing exception physical and heat stability is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have inhibitory activity on the phosphorylation of kinases, which inhibits the activity of such kinases. The invention is also related to a method of inhibiting kinases and treating disease states in a mammal by inhibiting the phosphorylation of kinases. In a particular aspect the present invention provides nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which inhibit phosphorylation of a PDGF receptor to hinder abnormal cell growth and cell wandering, and a method for preventing or treating cell-proliferative diseases such as arteriosclerosis, vascular reobstruction, cancer and glomerulosclerosis.

Abstract: Pyrmidinone compounds of formula (I) are inhibitors of the enzyme Lp-PLA2 and of use in therapy, in particular for treating atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and a process for making thereof. The compounds have inhibitory activity on the phosphorylation of kinases, which inhibits the activity of such kinases. The invention also provides intermediate compounds useful in the process, as well as final products produced by the process, and salts or prodrugs thereof. The invention further provides a method of inhibiting kinases and treating disease states in a mammal by inhibiting the phosphorylation of kinases comprising administering an effective amount of a compound according to the invention to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: An NF-?B inhibitor having as an active ingredient a benzoquinone derivative represented by the general formula (1) wherein R1, R2, and R3 are each independently H, alkyl having 1 to 5 carbons, or alkoxy having 1 to 5 carbons; R4 is H, hydroxymethyl, alkyl, or carboxyl which is optionally esterified or amidated; Z is represented by the formula (A); and, n is an integer from 0 to 6, or its hydroquinone form or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Selective MMP-13 inhibitors are pyrimidine derivatives of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R2 is hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, NO2, NR4R5, CN, or CF3; E is independently O or S; A and B independently are OR4 or NR4R5; R4 and R5 independently are H, C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, (CH2)n aryl, (CH2)n cycloalkyl, (CH2)n heteroaryl, or R4 and R5 when taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached complete a 3- to 8-membered ring containing carbon atoms and optionally containing a heteroatom selected from O, S, or NH, and optionally substituted or unsubstituted; n is an integer of from 0 to 6.

Abstract: A novel process for the manufacture of compounds of the formula wherein R1 and R2 independently represent aroyl. The present invention also concerns novel intermediates used in the novel process for making compounds of formula I.

Abstract: A serine protease inhibitor having the formula (I), in which J is H, R1, R1—O—C(O)—, R1—C(O—, R1—SO2—, R3OOC—(CHR2)p—, (R2a,R2b)N—CO—(CHR2)p— or Het-CO—(CHR2)p—; W is an amino-acid of the formula —NH—CHR1—C(O)—, —NR4—CH((CH2)qC(O)OR1)—C(O)—, —NR4—CH((CH2)qC(O)N(R2a,R2b))—C(O)—, —NR4—CH((CH2)qC(O)Het)-C(O)—, D-1-Tiq, D-3-Tiq, D-Atc, Aic, D-1-Piq, D-3 Piq, glutanyl or a (C1-C6) alkylester thereof; E is —NR2—CH2— or the fragment ?which is unsubstituted or substituted with (1-6C)alkyl, (1-6C)alkoxy or benzyloxy; R1 is selected form (1-12C)alkyl, (2-12C)alkenyl, (2-12C)alkynyl, (3-12C)cycloalkyl and (3-12C)cycloalkyl(1-6C)alkylene, which groups are unsubstituted or substituted with (3-12C)cycloalkyl, (1-6C)alkoxy, oxo, OH, CF3 or halogen, and from (6-14C)aryl, (7-15C)aralkyl, (8-16C)aralkenyl and (14-20C)(bisary)alkyl, wherein the aryl groups are unsubstituted or substituted with (1-6C)alkyl, (3-12C)cycloalkyl, (1-6C)alkoxy, OH, CF3 or halogen; R2, R2a and R2b are each independently selected from H, (1-

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally alpha-1A/B adrenoceptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein Z is —C(O)— or —S(O)2—, X is carbon or nitrogen, Y is carbon, and X—Y considered together are two adjoining atoms of the ring A, said ring being a fused aromatic ring of five to six atoms per ring optionally incorporating one to two heteroatoms per ring, chosen from N, O, or S; and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for their use as therapeutic agents, and methods of preparation thereof.

Abstract: A method for producing ? crystals of ethyl (R)-2-[4-(6-chloro-2-quinoxalin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]propionate, which is characterized by heating ? crystals, or ? crystals and ? crystals, within a range of from 50° C. to lower than the melting point of the ? crystals.

Abstract: Quinazolinones of formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, R3, R4, Y, Z, and m have the meaning indicated in patent claim 1, and their salts or solvates as glycoprotein IbIX antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic antagonists of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antagonists of the corticotropin releasing factor receptor (“CRF receptor”) useful for the treatment of depression, anxiety, affective disorders, feeding disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, headache, drug addiction, inflammatory disorders, drug or alcohol withdrawal symptoms and other conditions the treatment of which can be effected by the antagonism of the CRF-1 receptor.

Abstract: The invention relates in its first aspect to a rapidly decomposing tablet for pain therapy containing meloxicam [4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(5-methyl-2-thiazolyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide-1,1-dioxide] in the form of a salt with an inorganic or organic base providing rapid absorption of the active substance, the process of its preparation by direct tabletting, and furthermore relates in a second aspect to the crystalline meloxicam meglumin salt mono- and dihydrate and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl pyridone compounds useful inhibitors of serine proteases of the coagulation cascade and compounds, compositions and methods for anticoagulant therapy for the treatment and prevention of a variety of thrombotic conditions including coronary artery and cerebrovascular diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl pyridone compounds useful as inhibitors of serine proteases of the coagulation cascade and compounds, compositions and methods for anticoagulant therapy for the treatment and prevention of a variety of thrombotic conditions including coronary artery and cerebrovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-pyridyl- and 2,4-pyrimidinyl-substituted pyrrole derivatives and their use in pharmacy, of the formula 1: in which the variables have the meanings indicated in the description. The compounds according to the invention have immunomodulating and/or cytokine release-inhibiting action and are therefore utilizable for the treatment of disorders which are connected with a disturbance of the immune system.