Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to a new class of small-molecules having a quindoline (or similar) structure which function as stabilizers of G-quadruplex (G4) formation, and their use as therapeutics for the treatment of cancer (e.g., castration-resistant prostate cancer), and other conditions mediated by G4 stabilization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,1,3-tri-substituted ureas which inhibit the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, said cytokines responsible for one or more human or higher mammalian disease states. The present invention further relates to compositions comprising said 1,1,3-tri-substituted ureas which inhibit the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, and methods for preventing, abating, or otherwise controlling enzymes which are understood to be the active components responsible for the herein described disease states.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,1,3-tri-substituted ureas which inhibit the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, said cytokines responsible for one or more human or higher mammalian disease states. The present invention further relates to compositions comprising said 1,1,3-tri-substituted ureas which inhibit the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, and methods for preventing, abating, or otherwise controlling enzymes which are understood to be the active components responsible for the herein described disease states.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2,6,7-substituted pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines which inhibit the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, said cytokines responsible for one or more human or higher mammalian disease states. The present invention further relates to compositions comprising said 2,6,7-substituted pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines and methods for preventing, abating, or otherwise controlling enzymes which are understood to be the active components responsible for the herein described disease states.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2,6,7-substituted pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines which inhibit the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, said cytokines responsible for one or more human or higher mammalian disease states. The present invention further relates to compositions comprising said 2,6,7-substituted pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines and methods for preventing, abating, or otherwise controlling enzymes which are understood to be the active components responsible for the herein described disease states.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2,8,9-substituted purines which inhibit the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, said cytokines responsible for one or more human or higher mammalian disease states. The present invention further relates to compositions comprising said 2,8,9-substituted purines and methods for preventing, abating, or otherwise controlling enzymes which are understood to be the active components responsible for the herein described disease states.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, compositions comprising said compounds, and uses thereof, said compounds having the formula: X is —CH2—, —O— or —NR9—; R is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; R1 is a cysteine trap; R2a, R2a?, R2b, and R2b? are each independently hydrogen, C1–C4 alkyl, C1–C4 alkoxy, and mixtures thereof; or R2a? and R2b? can taken together to form a double bond; R9 is hydrogen or a unit having the formula -L2-R10; L is the same as defined herein above; R10 is hydrogen; substituted or unsubstituted C1–C6 linear; branched, or cyclic hydrocarbyl; substituted or unsubstituted aryl; substituted or unsubstituted C1–C9 heterocyclic; and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compound which are capable of preventing the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, said compounds, including all enantiomeric and diasteriomeric forms and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, have the formula: wherein R comprises ethers or amines; R1 is: a) substituted or unsubstituted aryl; or b) substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; each R2 unit is independently selected from the group consisting of: a) hydrogen; b) —(CH2)jO(CH2)nR8; c) —(CH2)jNR9aR9b; d) —(CH2)jCO2R10; e) —(CH2)jOCO2R10 f) —(CH2)jCON(R10)2; g) —(CH2)jOCON(R10)2; h) two R2 units can be taken together to form a carbonyl unit; i) and mixtures thereof; R8, R9a, R9b, and R10 are each independently hydrogen, C1–C4 alkyl, and mixtures thereof; R9a and R9b can be taken together to form a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring comprising from 3 to 7 atoms; two R10 units can be take together to form a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring comprising from 3 to 7 atoms; j is an index from 0 to 5,

Abstract: The present invention relates to interleukin-1? converting enzyme inhibitors having the formula: R is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; R1 is a cysteine trap; R2a, R2a?, R2b, and R2b? are each independently hydrogen, C1–C4 alkyl, C1–C4 alkoxy, and mixtures thereof; or R2a? and R2b? can taken together to form a double bond; L and L1 are linking groups having the formula: T is selected from the group consisting of: i) —NR6—; ii) —O—; iii) —NR6S(O)2—; iv) —S(O)2NR6—; and v) mixtures thereof; R6 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C1–C20 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, C6–C20 aryl, C7–C20 alkylenearyl, and mixtures thereof; the indices w, w1, and w2 are each independently 0 or 1; i) hydrogen; ii) C1–C4 linear, branched, and cyclic alkyl; iii) R3a and R3b or R4a, and R4b can be taken together to form a carbonyl unit; iv) two R3a or two R3b units from adjacent carbon atoms or two R4a or two R4b units from adjacent carbon atoms can be taken together to form a double bond; and v) mixtures thereof;

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, compositions comprising said compounds, and uses thereof, said compounds having the formula: wherein each X is independently selected from: i) —C(W)2—; ii) —C(O)—; iii) —NR2—; iv) —S—; v) —S(O)—; vi) —S(O)2—; vii) two units, one from each adjacent X unit, can be taken together to form a substituted or unsubstituted double bond having the formula —CW?CW—; wherein each W is hydrogen of a unit having the formula —(L2)j—R2, the index j is 0 or 1; R is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aryl ring; R1 is a cysteine trap; each R2 is independently a suitable substituent; and L, L1, and L2 are linking units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,1,3-tri-substituted ureas which inhibit the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, said cytokines responsible for one or more human or higher mammalian disease states. The present invention further relates to compositions comprising said 1,1,3-tri-substituted ureas which inhibit the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, and methods for preventing, abating, or otherwise controlling enzymes which are understood to be the active components responsible for the herein described disease states.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,1,3-tri-substituted ureas which inhibit the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, said cytokines responsible for one or more human or higher mammalian disease states. The present invention further relates to compositions comprising said 1,1,3-tri-substituted ureas which inhibit the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, and methods for preventing, abating, or otherwise controlling enzymes which are understood to be the active components responsible for the herein described disease states.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which are inhibitors of metalloproteases and which are effective in treating conditions characterized by excess activity of these enzymes. In particular, the compounds have a structure according to the following Formula (I): where R1, R2, R3, n, A, E, X, G, G?, M and Z have the meanings described in the specification and the claims, as well as optical isomers, diastereomers and enantiomers of Formula I, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, biohydrolyzable amides, esters, and imides thereof. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of treating metalloprotease-related maladies using the compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Isoxazolone compounds having the generic structure: are used to treat disease associated with unwanted cytokine activity, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, congestive heart, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, septic shock syndrome, tuberculosis, adult respiratory distress, asthma, atherosclerosis, muscle degeneration, periodontal disease, cachexia, Reiter's syndrome, gout, acute synovitis, anorexia and bulimia nervosa fever, malaise, myalgia and headaches.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds which are useful as inhibitors of metalloproteases, and which are effective in treating conditions characterized by excess activity of these enzymes. In particular, the present invention relates to a compound having a structure according to Formula (I). Also disclosed are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases characterized by metalloprotease activity using these compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds which are useful as inhibitors of metalloproteases, and which are effective in treating conditions characterized by excess activity of these enzymes. In particular, the present invention relates to a compound having a structure according to Formula (I). Also disclosed are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases characterized by metalloprotease activity using these compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds which are useful as inhibitors of metalloproteases, and which are effective in treating conditions characterized by excess activity of these enzymes. In particular, the present invention relates to a compound having a structure according to Formula (I). Also disclosed are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases characterized by metalloprotease activity using these compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds which are useful as inhibitors of metalloproteases, and which are effective in treating conditions characterized by excess activity of these enzymes. In particular, the present invention relates to a compound having a structure according to Formula (I). Also disclosed are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases characterized by metalloprotease activity using these compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds which are useful as inhibitors of metalloproteases, and which are effective in treating conditions characterized by excess activity of these enzymes. In particular, the present invention relates to a compound having a structure according to Formula (I). Also disclosed are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases characterized by metalloprotease activity using these compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Compounds having the general structure: which are useful for the treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions, such as bone disorders.