Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of Formula 1, 2 or 3: wherein A is N or —CR0—, where R0 is hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc., Z is —CRe—, or, —N—, where Re is hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.; R1 is hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.; R2 are independently hydrogen or C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl; R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.; R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen or C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.; R8 is hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.; R9 and R10 are independently hydrogen or C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of Formula 1, 2 or 3: wherein A is N or —CR0—, where R0 is hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc., Z is —CRe—, or, —N—, where Re is hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl,etc.; R1 is hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.; R2 are independently hydrogen or C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl; R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.;. R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen or C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.; R8 is hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.; R9 and R10 are independently hydrogen or C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.

Abstract: Compounds according to the formula A-Z-W as herein described, wherein A is selected from the groups consisting of: A′-(CH2)n—, A′-(CH2)nSO2—, and A′-(CH2)nCO—, where n is 0 to 4; and A═ is selected from

Abstract: Compounds according to the formula A—Z—W as herein described, wherein A is selected from the groups consisting of: A′—(CH2)n—, A′—(CH2)nSO2—, and A′—(CH2)nCO—, where n is 0 to 4; and A′ is selected from (a) (C6-C10)aryl-, or (b) (C1-C9)heteroaryl-; which groups may be optionally substituted; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or hydrates thereof; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; and methods useful to facilitate secretion of growth hormone(GH) in mammals.

Abstract: Compounds according to the formula: 1

Abstract: Compounds according to the formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or hydrates thereof; wherein group Ar is optionally substituted (C6-C10)aryl or (C1-C9)heteroaryl; X is a direct link, —CH2—, —SO2—, —CO—, —CHR1— where R1 is (C1-C6) alkyl, or —CR1′R1″— where both R1′ and R1″ are, independently, (C1-C6)alkyl; Y is N or CH; and Z and W are as herein defined, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods useful to facilitate secretion of growth hormone(GH) in mammals.

Abstract: Treating or preventing inflammatory processes and diseases in dogs associated with the activity of inducible cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2), while at the same time reducing or eliminating undesirable side effects associated with simultaneous inhibition of the activity of constitutive cyclo-oxygenase-1 (COX-1) by selectively inhibiting COX-2 activity with reference to COX-1 activity, wherein the selectivity ratio or COX-2:COX-1 activity inhibition is at least 3:1 based on ex vivo inhibition levels measured in whole blood; the inhibitor is a member selected from the group of anti-inflammatory compounds consisting essentially of salicylic acid derivatives, p-aminophenol derivatives, indole and indene acetic acids, heteroaryl acetic acids, arylpropionic acids, anthranilic acids, enolic acids, and alkanones; the inhibitor in particular is comprised of (+)(S)-enantiomer of 6-chloro-&agr;-methyl-9H-carbazole-2-acetic acid.

Abstract: Treating or preventing the early stages of degeneration of articular cartilage or subchondral bone in the affected joint of a mammal is accomplished by administering a chondroprotective compound of Formula (I): where A is hydroxy, (C1-C4)alkoxy, amino, hydroxy-amino, mono-(C1-C2)alkylamino, di-(C1-C2)alkylamino; X and Y are independently H or (C1-C2)alkyl; and n is 1 or 2; R6 is halogen, (C1-C3)alkyl, trifluoromethyl, or nitro; R9 is H; (C1-C2)alkyl; phenyl or phenyl-(C1-C2)alkyl, where phenyl is optionally mono-substituted by fluoro or chloro; —C(═O)—R, where R is (C1-C2)alkyl or phenyl, optionally mono-substituted by fluoro or chloro; or —C(═O)—O—R′, where R1 is (C1-C2)alkyl. This treatment ameliorates, diminishes, actively treats, reverses or prevents any injury, damage or loss of articular cartilage or subchondral bone subsequent to said early stage of said degeneration.

Abstract: Treating or preventing the early stages of degeneration of articular cartilage or subchondral bone in the affected joint of a mammal is accomplished by administering a chondroprotective compound of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: Compounds according formula (I) A—G—Z—W and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or hydrates thereof; wherein, A is (C6-C10)aryl, (C6-C10)aryl-SO2, (C6-C10)aryl-CH2—, (C6-C10)arylcarbonyl, (C1-C9)heteroaryl, (C1-C9)heteroaryl-SO2—, (C1-C9)heteroaryl-CH2—; or (C1-C9)heteroarylcarbonyl; G is selected from the group consisting of:  where B is (C6-C10)aryl or (C1-C9)heteroaryl, and X is CH2, SO2, or carbonyl;  where X is CH2, SO2, or carbonyl; and R1 and R1′ are each independently selected from H, CN, (C1-C8)alkyl-, and phenyl(CH2)—, wherein said alkyl and phenyl groups are optionally substituted; and  where Z and W are as defined in the present Specificiation; and pharmaceutical compositions and methods useful to increase secretion of growth hormone(GH) from the anterior pituitary of mammals, including on a sustained release basis.

Abstract: Compounds according to the formula: 1

Abstract: Compounds according to the formula A-B-Z-W, wherein

Abstract: Compounds according to the formula A-Z-W as herein described, wherein A is selected from the groups consisting of: A′—(CH2)n—, A′—(CH2)nSO2—, and A′—(CH2)nCO—, where n is 0 to 4; and A′ is selected from

Abstract: Compounds according to the formula: 1

Abstract: Compounds according formula (I)