Abstract: The present invention relates to 8-Hydroxyquinoline Compounds; compositions comprising an 8-Hydroxyquinoline Compound; and methods for treating or preventing a metalloproteinase-related disorder, such as, an arthritic disorder, osteoarthritis, malignant neoplasm, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atherosclerosis, age-related macular degeneration, myocardial infarction, a corneal ulceration, an ocular surface disease, hepatitis, an aortic aneurysm, tendonitis, a central nervous system disorder, abnormal wound healing, angiogenesis, restenosis, cirrhosis, multiple sclerosis, glomerulonephritis, graft versus host disease, diabetes, an inflammatory bowel disease, shock, invertebral disc degeneration, stroke, osteopenia or a periodontal disease or comprising administering an effective dose of an 8-Hydroxyquinoline Compound to a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 8-Hydroxyquinoline Compounds; compositions comprising an 8-Hydroxyquinoline Compound; and methods for treating or preventing a metalloproteinase-related disorder, such as, an arthritic disorder, osteoarthritis, malignant neoplasm, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atherosclerosis, age-related macular degeneration, myocardial infarction, a corneal ulceration, an ocular surface disease, hepatitis, an aortic aneurysm, tendonitis, a central nervous system disorder, abnormal wound healing, angiogenesis, restenosis, cirrhosis, multiple sclerosis, glomerulonephritis, graft versus host disease, diabetes, an inflammatory bowel disease, shock, invertebral disc degeneration, stroke, osteopenia or a periodontal disease or comprising administering an effective dose of an 8-Hydroxyquinoline Compound to a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula are useful for treating the cognitive deficits due to aging, stroke, head trauma, Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative diseases, or schizophrenia and are also useful for the treatment of disorders such as anxiety, aggression and stress, and for the control of various physiological phenomena, such eating disorders, disorders of thermoregulation, and sleep and sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Thiadiazole Compounds; compositions comprising an effective dose of a Thiadiazole Compound; and methods treating or preventing a metalloproteinase-related disorder, such as, an arthritic disorder, osteoarthritis, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atherosclerosis, age-related macular degeneration, myocardial infarction, a corneal ulceration, an ocular surface disease, hepatitis, an aortic aneurysm, tendonitis, a central nervous system disorder, abnormal wound healing, angiogenesis, restenosis, cirrhosis, multiple sclerosis, glomerulonephritis, graft versus host disease, diabetes, an inflammatory bowel disease, shock, invertebral disc degeneration, stroke, osteopenia or a periodontal disease or comprising administering an effective dose of a Thiadiazole Compound to a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula are useful for treating the cognitive deficits due to aging, stroke, head trauma, Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative diseases, or schizophrenia, and are also useful for the treatment of disorders such as anxiety, aggression and stress, and for the control of various physiological phenomena, such eating disorders, disorders of thermoregulation, and sleep and sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula are useful for treating the cognitive deficits due to aging, stroke, head trauma, Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative diseases, or schizophrenia and are also useful for the treatment of disorders such as anxiety, aggression and stress, and for the control of various physiological phenomena, such eating disorders, disorders of thermoregulation, and sleep and sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: are useful for treating the cognitive deficits due to aging, stroke, head trauma, Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative diseases, or schizophrenia and also treatment of disorders related to excessive serotonergic stimulation, such as anxiety, aggression and stress, and for the control of various physiological phenomena, such as appetite, thermoregulation, sleep and sexual behavior, which are known to be, at least in part, under serotonergic influence.

Abstract: The present invention includes compounds of formula I wherein A, X, n, Ar1, and Ar2 are defined as set forth herein. These compounds may be used to treat depression. The invention also includes formulations containing these compounds, and methods for making and using compounds of this invention.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention includes compounds of formula I 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Compounds are provided which are useful for the treatment of serotonin-affected neurological disorders which comprise Wherein: R1, R2 and R3 are each, independently, hydrogen, halogen, CF3, alkyl, alkoxy, MeSO2, or together can form a 5-7 membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, or alkyl; R5 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkylaryl, or aryl; R6 is hydrogen, halogen, CF3, CN, carbamide, or alkoxy; X1, X2 and X3 are each carbon or one of X1, X2 or X3 may be nitrogen; Y is carbon or nitrogen; and Z is carbon or nitrogen; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds are provided which are useful for the treatment of serotonin-affected neurological disorders which comprise 1

Abstract: This invention provides novel compounds and methods and compositions using them in the treatment of central nervous system disorders, including depression and anxiety, the compounds having the formula: wherein Ar is an aryl group of 4 to 10 carbon atoms or a heteraryl group of 4 to 10 carbon atoms; R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen, straight chain alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, branched alkyls of 3 to 10 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon atoms; R3 is H, straight chain, branched or cyclic alkyl, halogen, alkoxy, haloalkyl, OH, nitro, nitrile, amino, CN, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, aminocarbonyl and alkylaminocarbonyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds are provided which are useful for the treatment of serotonin-affected neurological disorders which comprise Wherein: R1, R2 and R3 are each, independently, hydrogen, halogen, CF3, alkyl, alkoxy, MeSO2, or together can form a 5-7 membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, or alkyl; R5 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkylaryl, or aryl; R6 is hydrogen, halogen, CF3, CN, carbamide, or alkoxy; X1, X2 and X3 are each carbon or one of X1, X2 or X3 may be nitrogen; Y is carbon or nitrogen; and Z is carbon or nitrogen; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides new compounds having anti-diabetic and/or antihyperglycemia and/or anti-obesity activity, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment utilizing the compounds and processes for making the compounds, the compounds having the formula (II): ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, trifluoromethyl, cyano, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkoxy, or halogen;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 trialkylsilyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl;or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are joined to form a ring: ##STR2## wherein R' is hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, or aryl; R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are independently OR.sub.9 or NR.sub.10 R.sub.11 ;R.sub.9 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 silylalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, heteroaryl, --CHR.sub.12 COOR.sub.13, --CHR.sub.12 C(O)R.sub.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is straight chain alkyl, branched chain alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, fluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, independently, hydrogen or an acyl substituent selected from the group consisting of formyl, alkanoyl, alkenoyl, alkylsulfonyl, aroyl, arylalkenoyl, arylsulfonyl, arylalkanoyl or arylalkylsulfonyl; A is a substituted phenyl group of the following formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 is F, perfluoroalkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms or perfluoroalkoxy of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof relax smooth muscles.