Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. The compounds of formula (I) can act as PAR-2 inhibitors, which renders these compounds highly advantageous for use in therapy, particularly in the treatment or prevention of pain, an autoimmune disorder, an autoinflammatory disorder, an inflammatory disorder, a central nervous system disorder, spinal cord injury, a metabolic disorder, a gastrointestinal disorder, a cardiovascular disorder, a fibrotic disorder, a respiratory disorder, a skin disorder, an allergic disorder, or cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. The compounds provided herein can act as prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) EP4 receptor antagonists, which renders them highly advantageous for use in therapy, particularly in the treatment or prevention of cancer, a neovascular eye disease, inflammatory pain, or an inflammatory disease, such as, e.g., multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis or endometriosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I), including novel compounds of formula (Ia), and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. Moreover, the compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them are provided for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of conditions associated with altered glutamatergic signalling and/or functions, and/or conditions which can be affected by alteration of glutamate level or signalling in mammals. The compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) can act as modulators of nervous system receptors sensitive to glutamate, in particular as modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs), which makes them particularly suitable for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of acute and chronic neurological and/or psychiatric disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel quinazolinone derivatives of formula (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. The compounds of formula (I) as provided herein can act as positive allosteric modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 4 (mGluR4), and can thus be used as therapeutic agents, particularly in the treatment or prevention of conditions associated with altered glutamatergic signalling and/or functions or conditions which can be affected by alteration of glutamate level or signalling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 5-azaindazole derivatives of formula (I), as described and defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and prodrug thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The 5-azaindazole derivatives according to the invention have been found to be highly effective dual A2A/A2B adenosine receptor antagonists, and can thus be used as therapeutic agents, particularly in the treatment or prevention of hyperproliferative or infectious diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 5-azaindazole derivatives of formula (I), as described and defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and prodrug thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The 5-azaindazole derivatives according to the invention have been found to be highly effective dual A2A/A2B adenosine receptor antagonists, and can thus be used as therapeutic agents, particularly in the treatment or prevention of hyperproliferative or infectious diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I), including novel compounds of formula (Ia), and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. Moreover, the compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them are provided for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of conditions associated with altered glutamatergic signalling and/or functions, and/or conditions which can be affected by alteration of glutamate level or signalling in mammals. The compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) can act as modulators of nervous system receptors sensitive to glutamate, in particular as modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs), which makes them particularly suitable for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of acute and chronic neurological and/or psychiatric disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides small molecule modulators of retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptors such as ROR?, ROR?, or ROR?, of formula with the variable atoms as defined herein and R1 comprising a hydroxyl- or alkoxyl-substituted fluoroalkyl group. Compounds of the invention can be effective modulators at concentrations ineffective to act on LXR receptors, or on other nuclear receptors, or other biological targets. Methods of modulation the RORs and methods of treating metabolic disorders, immune disorders, cancer, and CNS disorders wherein modulation of an ROR is medically indicated are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides molecular entities that bind with high affinity to PPARG (PPAR?), and inhibit kinase-mediated (e.g., cdk5-mediated) phosphorylation of PPARG, but do not exert an agonistic effect on PPARG. Compounds of the invention can be used for treatment of conditions in patients wherein PPARG plays a role, such as diabetes, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, pre-diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, or inflammation. Side effects such as significant weight gain, edema, impairment of bone growth or formation, or cardiac hypertrophy, or any combination thereof, can be avoided in the mammal receiving the compound. Methods of preparation of the compounds, bioassay methods for evaluating compounds of the invention as non-agonistic PPARG binding compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides molecular entities that bind with high affinity to PPARG (PPAR?), inhibit kinase-mediated, e.g., cdk5-mediated, phosphorylation of PPARG, but do not exert an agonistic effect on PPARG. Compounds of the invention can be used for treatment of conditions in patients wherein PPARG plays a role, such as diabetes, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, pre-diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, or inflammation. In methods of treatment of these conditions using a compound of the invention, the compound can avoid producing side effects of significant weight gain, edema, impairment of bone growth or formation, or cardiac hypertrophy, or any combination thereof, in the patient receiving the compound. Methods of preparation of the compounds, bioassay methods for evaluating compounds of the invention as non-agonistic PPARG binding compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides small molecule modulators of retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptors such as ROR?, ROR?, or ROR?. Compounds of the invention can be effective modulators at concentrations ineffective to act on LXR receptors, or on other nuclear receptors, or other biological targets. Methods of modulation the RORs and methods of treating metabolic disorders, immune disorders, cancer, and CNS disorders wherein modulation of an ROR is medically indicated are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel triazole derivatives with improved receptor activity and bioavailability properties as ghrelin analogue ligands of growth hormone secretagogue receptors according to formula (I) that are useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of physiological and/or pathophysiological conditions in mammals, preferably humans, that are mediated by GHS receptors.

Abstract: The invention provides molecular entities that bind with high affinity to PPARG (PPAR?), inhibit kinase-mediated, e.g., cdk5-mediated, phosphorylation of PPARG, but do not exert an agonistic effect on PPARG. Compounds of the invention can be used for treatment of conditions in patients wherein PPARG plays a role, such as diabetes, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, pre-diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, or inflammation. In methods of treatment of these conditions using a compound of the invention, the compound can avoid producing side effects of significant weight gain, edema, impairment of bone growth or formation, or cardiac hypertrophy, or any combination thereof, in the patient receiving the compound. Methods of preparation of the compounds, bioassay methods for evaluating compounds of the invention as non-agonistic PPARG binding compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides molecular entities that bind with high affinity to PPARG (PPAR?), and inhibit kinase-mediated (e.g., cdk5-mediated) phosphorylation of PPARG, but do not exert an agonistic effect on PPARG. Compounds of the invention can be used for treatment of conditions in patients wherein PPARG plays a role, such as diabetes, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, pre-diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, or inflammation. Side effects such as significant weight gain, edema, impairment of bone growth or formation, or cardiac hypertrophy, or any combination thereof, can be avoided in the mammal receiving the compound. Methods of preparation of the compounds, bioassay methods for evaluating compounds of the invention as non-agonistic PPARG binding compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel triazole derivatives with improved receptor activity and bioavailability properties as ghrelin analogue ligands of growth hormone secretagogue receptors according to formula (I) that are useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of physiological and/or pathophysiological conditions in mammals, preferably humans, that are mediated by GHS receptors.