Abstract: The present invention provides piperazine derivatives of formula (I) as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, wherein R1 to R5 have the significance given in the description. They can be used for the treatment of obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of unique diazabicyclo alkane derivatives having interesting neurokinin-NK1 receptor antagonistic activity represented by the general formula (1) wherein: R1 represents phenyl, 2-indolyl, 3-indolyl, 3-indazolyl or benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl, which groups may be substituted with halogen or alkyl (1–3C), R2 and R3 independently represent halogen, H, OCH3, CH3 and CF3, R4, R5 and R6 independently represent H, OH, O-alkyl(1–4C), CH2OH, NH2, dialkyl(1–3C)N, pyrrolidin-1-yl, piperidin-1-yl, morpholin-4-yl or morpholin-4-yl substituted with one or two methyl or methoxymethyl groups, morpholin-4-ylamino, morpholin-4-ylmethyl, imidazol-1-yl, thiomorpholin-4-yl, 1,1-dioxothiomorpholin-4-yl or 3-oxa-8-azabicyclo[3.2.

Abstract: Arylpyrazine compounds are provided, including arylpyrazines that can bind with high affinity and high selectivity to CRF1 receptors, including human CRF1 receptors. The invention thus includes methods for treatment of disorders and diseases associated with CRF1 receptors, including CNS-related disorders and diseases, particularly affective disorders and diseases, and acute and chronic neurological disorders and diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) the prodrugs thereof, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds and prodrugs, wherein Ra, Rb, R1, and R2 are as defined herein; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing an enantiomerically enriched ?-(phenoxy)phenylacetic acid compound of the formula (I): from its enantiomeric mixture, where R1 is alkyl or haloalkyl R7 is heteroalkyl and X is halide.

Abstract: Novel pyrazine compounds, including derivatives thereof, to intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use are described. The compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of transforming growth factor (“TGF”)-? signaling pathway. They are useful in the treatment of various TGF-related disease states including, for example, cancer and fibrotic diseases.

Abstract: A compound of formula: or an isomer, salt, solvate, chemically protected form, or prodrug thereof, wherein A and B together represent an optionally substituted, fused aromatic ring; RL is a C5-7 aryl group substituted in the meta position by the group R2, and optionally further substituted; wherein R2 is selected from: and its use as a pharmaceutical, in particular for the treatment of diseases ameliorated by inhibiting the activity of PARP.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I): in which at least one of R3 and R4 is a group represented by formula (A): where the structural variables are defined herein. The compounds are useful for blocking sodium channels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I): in which at least one of R3 and R4 is a group represented by formula (A): where the structural variables are defined herein. The compounds are useful for blocking sodium channels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): in which at least one of R3 and R4 is a group represented by formula (A): where the structural variables are as defined herein. The compounds are useful for blocking sodium channels.

Abstract: This invention pertains to compounds of Formula I: and all pharmaceutically-acceptable forms thereof. The variables R1, R2, R3, Z1, Z2, W, and X shown in Formula I are defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable form of such compounds, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients, or diluents. The invention further comprises methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases and disorders responsive to EphB4 kinase modulation, which comprise administering to such patients an amount of a compound of Formula I effective to reduce signs or symptoms of the disease or disorder. These diseases include cancer, including of breast neoplasma, endometrial cancer, colon cancer, and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): in which at least one of R3 and R4 is a group represented by formula (A): where the structural variables are as defined herein. The compounds are useful for blocking sodium channels.

Abstract: Processes for producing antibacterial agents and intermediates useful in producing antibacterial agents are provided and include producing compound (VI-a) in accordance with the following reaction schema, as well as production intermediates thereof

Abstract: The invention provides substituted quinoxalines having the general formulas where R1, R2, R3, and R4 are, inter alia, alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl groups; Z is NH or O; and X is, inter alia, COOH or CONH2. The compounds of the invention have antiviral and immunomodulatory activity and are useful for treating infectious diseases, particularly viral infections.

Abstract: Compounds according to general formula (1), wherein R1 is H or CN, X1 is S, O, SO2 or CH2, X2 is O, S or CH2, X3 is NR5 or a carbonyl or thiocarbonyl group and R4 is R6R7N, R8(CH2)qOC(?O), R8(CH2)qOC(?S), R6R7NC(?O), R6R7NC(?S); R8(CH2)qC(?O), R8(CH2)qC(?S) or R8(CH2)qSO2, m is 1–3 and n is 0–4 are new. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV.

Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidine derivatives of formula (I): R represents halogen or C1-4 alkyl R1 represents C1-4 alkyl; R2 or R3 independently represent hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl; R4 represents trifluoromethyl, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, trifluoromethoxy or halogen; R5 represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl or C3-7 cycloalkyl; R6 is hydrogen and R7 is a radical of formula (W): ?or R6 is a radical of formula (W) and R7 is hydrogen; X represents CH2, NR5 or O; Y represents Nitrogen and Z is CH or Y represents CH and Z is Nitrogen; A represents C(O) or S(O)q, provided that when Y is nitrogen and Z is CH, A is not S(O)q; m is zero or an integer from 1 to 3; n is an integer from 1 to 3; p and q are independently an integer from 1 to 2; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. The process for their preparation and their use in the treatment of a condition mediated by tachykinins.

Abstract: A method for preparing cyclic urea compounds from at least an activated carbamic acid derivative containing an unprotected primary or secondary amine function, includes a cyclization step which consists in a reaction between the primary or secondary amine function and the carbamic acid function of the carbamic acid derivative(s).

Abstract: Novel substituted hexahydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazines, octahydropyrido[1,2-a]-pyrazines and decahydropyrazino[1,2-a]azepines, use of these compounds as pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and a method of treatment employing these compounds and compositions. The compounds show a high and selective binding affinity to the histamine H3 receptor indicating histamine H3 receptor antagonistic, inverse agonistic or agonistic activity. As a result, the compounds are useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders related to the histamine H3 receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): in which at least one of R3 and R4 is a group represented by formula (A): where the structural variables are as defined herein. The compounds are useful for blocking sodium channels.

Abstract: Processes for preparing carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof in which an ammonium salt of the carboxylic acid is heated in the presence of an organic reagent to split the salt and form the acid or, where the organic reagent is an esterifying agent, the corresponding ester. Both the acid and the ester may be dehydrated to form unsaturated counterparts.