Abstract: The present invention relates to boron containing compounds of Formula (I) X—Y—Z ??Formula (I) that inhibit phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4). The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods for treating diseases, conditions, or disorders ameliorated by inhibition of PDE4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to boron containing compounds of Formula (IA): that inhibit phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4). The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods for treating diseases, conditions, or disorders ameliorated by inhibition of PDE4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to PDE4 inhibitor (R)-4-(5-(4-methoxy-3-propoxyphenyl)pyridin-3-yl)-1,2-oxaborolan-2-ol including the crystalline monohydrate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to boron containing compounds of Formula (I) X—Y—Z?? Formula (I) that inhibit phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4). The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods for treating diseases, conditions, or disorders ameliorated by inhibition of PDE4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to boron containing compounds of Formula (I) X—Y—Z?? Formula (I) that inhibit phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4). The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods for treating diseases, conditions, or disorders ameliorated by inhibition of PDE4.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Het and m are as defined in the description. The compounds of the present invention are modulators, especially antagonists, of the activity of chemokine CCR5 receptors.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, m and n are as defined hereinabove. The compounds of the present invention are modulators, especially antagonists, of the activity of chemokine CCR5 receptors. Modulators of the CCR5 receptor may be useful in the treatment of various inflammatory diseases and conditions, and in the treatment of infection by HIV and genetically related retroviruses.

Abstract: A method is provided for making an enantiomerically pure compound of the formula: in which R and R? represent C1?C10 alkyl, C2?C10 alkenyl or C3?C10 cycloalkyl and the wedges signify (S)- or (R)-stereochemistry, the substituents in compound (II) being trans. Conjugate addition is carried out between an organometallic nucleophile that provides a group R as defined above and (R)-4-acetoxycyclopent-2-en-1-one, (S)-4-acetoxycyclopent-2-en-1-one or a similar compound in which acetoxy is replaced by another leaving group to give, e.g.

Abstract: The instant invention is a route to stereospecific 3-substituted 5-membered ring isomers of Formula (A). The final products are useful as agents in the treatment of epilepsy, faintness attacks, hypokinesia, cranial disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, depression, anxiety, panic, pain, neuropathological disorders, gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammation especially arthritis, sleep disorders, premenstrual syndrome, and hot flashes. The invention provides novel routes to synthesize steroselectively analogs of gabapentin (Neurontin®) of Formulas (I), (II), (III) and (IV) wherein R is C1-C10 alkyl or C3-C10 cycloalkyl and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The compounds of the instant invention are bicyclic amino acids useful in the treatment of epilepsy, faintness attacks, hypokinesia, cranial disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, depression, anxiety, panic, pain, arthritis, neuropathological disorders, and sleep disorders. Processes for the preparation of the final products and intermediates useful in the process are included. Pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of the compounds are also included.

Abstract: The compounds of the instant invention are bicyclic amino acids useful in the treatment of epilepsy, faintness attacks, hypokinesia, cranial disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, depression, anxiety, panic, pain, arthritis, neuropathological disorders, and sleep disorders. Processes for the preparation of the final products and intermediates useful in the process are included. Pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of the compounds are also included.

Abstract: The compounds of the instant invention are bicyclic or tricyclic amino acids useful in the treatment of fibromylagia. Pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of the compounds for use in the treatment of fibromyalgia are also included.

Abstract: GABA-related pro-drugs of the formula (III) are provided that when administered to humans or other mammals provide an increased duration of active compound in the plasma compared to compounds of corresponding structure in which labile groups are not present. The compounds are of the formula (III) In the above formula: P represents hydrogen or methyl; Q represents a labile amine- or amide-forming organic group that becomes removed in the human or animal body; R1 represents straight or branched C2-C6 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl or phenyl; R2 represents hydrogen or methyl; and R3 represents hydrogen, methyl or carboxyl; and R4 represents hydrogen or a labile ester-forming group selected from substituted and unsubstituted C1-C6 alkyl, benzyl and phenyl groups that become removed in the human or animal body. In the above formula when R1 is phenyl, R2, R3 and R4 are not simultaneously hydrogen.

Abstract: The invention is a novel series of cyclic amino acids which are useful in the treatment of epilepsy, faintness attacks, neurodegenerative disorders, depression, anxiety, panic, pain, neuropathological disorders, gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammation, especially arthritis. A pharmaceutical composition containing a compound of the invention as well as methods of preparing the compounds and novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the final compounds are included.

Abstract: Pro-drug compounds of the formula (I) or (II) and compositions containing them are provided that when administered to humans or other mammals provide an increased duration of active compound in the plasma compared to compounds of corresponding structure in which labile groups are not present. In the above formulae n, P, Q, R1, R2; and R3; are as defined in the specification. The compounds may be used to treat a range of neurological conditions. e.g. epilepsy or pain.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (VII), (VIII) or (IX) 1

Abstract: A method is provided for making an enantiomerically pure of the formula: in which R and R′ represent C1?C10 alkyl, C2?C10 alkenyl or C3?C10 cycloalkyl and the wedges signify (S)- or (R)-stereochemistry, the substituents in compound (II) being trans. Conjugate addition is carried out between an organometallic nucleophile that provides a group R as defined above and (R)-4-acetoxycyclopent-2-en-1-one, (S)-4-acetoxycyclopent-2-en-1-one or a similar compound in which acetoxy is replaced by another leaving group to give, e.g.

Abstract: GABA-related pro-drugs of the formula (III) are provided that when administered to humans or other mammals provide an increased duration of active compound in the plasma compared to compounds of corresponding structure in which labile groups are not present.

Abstract: The compounds of the instant invention are bicyclic or tricyclic amino acids useful in the treatment of epilepsy, faintness attacks, hypokinesia, cranial disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, depression, anxiety, panic, pain, arthritis, neuropathological disorders, sleep disorders, visceral pain disorders, and gastrointestinal disorders. Processes for the preparation of the final products and intermediates useful in the process are included. Pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of the compounds are also included.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing (1&agr;,3&agr;,5&agr;)(3-aminomethyl-bicyclo[3.2.0]hept-3-yl)-acetic acid, or an acid addition salt thereof.