Abstract: This invention relates to racemic and stereomerically pure 4-amino-2-(3-methyl-2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-isoindole-1,3-dione, and prodrugs, salts and solvates thereof. Synthesis, methods of use, and pharmaceutical compositions of racemic and stereomerically pure 4-amino-2-(3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-piperidine-3-yl)-isoindole-1,3-dione, and prodrugs, salts and solvates thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides new methods for inhibiting the activity of the enzyme cycloxygenase-2 (or COX-2). Inhibitors of COX-2 are known to be useful anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-angiogenic agents. The compounds in the present case are heterocyclic substituted 4-aminoglutarimides. Methods of using the compounds to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis are claimed.

Abstract: Methods of treating, managing or preventing psoriatic arthritis are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of (+)-2-[1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4-acetylaminoisoindoline-1,3-dione alone or in combination with a second active agent. Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms are also disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted 2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)phthalimides and 1-oxo-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindolines are disclosed. The compounds are useful, for example, in reducing the levels of TNF? in a mammal.

Abstract: Methods of treating, managing or preventing exercise-induced asthma are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of (+)-2-[1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4-acetylaminoisoindoline-1,3-dione alone or in combination with a second active agent. Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms are also disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted 2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)phthalimides and 1-oxo-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindolines are disclosed. The compounds are useful, for example, in reducing the levels of TNF? in a mammal.

Abstract: Substituted 2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)phthalimides and 1-oxo-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindolines are disclosed. The compounds are useful, for example, in reducing the levels of TNF? in a mammal.

Abstract: The invention encompasses isoindoline compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods of their use for the treatment, prevention or management of various diseases and disorders. Examples include, but are not limited to, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and myelodysplastic syndrome.

Abstract: Isoindolin-1-one and Isoindoline-1,3-dione substituted in the 2-position with a 2,6-dioxo-3-hydroxypiperidin-5-yl group, which may be further substituted in the 5-position with alkyl or halogeno, and in the 4-position with alkyl or a nitrogen-containing group are inhibitors of, and thus useful in the treatment of disease states mediated by, TNF?. A typical embodiment is 2-(2,6-dioxo-3-hydroxy-5-fluoro-piperidin-5-yl)4-aminoisoindolin-1-one.

Abstract: The invention encompasses 7-amido-isoindolyl compounds and methods of using these compounds and compositions in mammals for treatment, prevention or management of various diseases and disorders. Examples inlcude, but are not limited to, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and myelodysplastic syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention concerns new processes for the preparation of substituted 2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1-oxoisoindolines which are useful for preventing or treating diseases or conditions related to an abnormally high level or activity of TNF?. The invention provides processes for the commercial production of substituted 2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1-oxoisoindolines including, but not limited to, the therapeutically active 3-(4-amino-1-oxoisoindolin-2-yl)piperidine-2,6-dione.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted heterocyclic compounds and compositions comprising a substituted heterocyclic compound. The present invention also relates to methods for preventing or treating various diseases and disorders by administering to a subject in need thereof one or more substituted heterocyclic compounds. In particular, the invention relates to methods for preventing or treating cancer or an inflammatory disorder by administering to a subject in need thereof one or more substituted heterocyclic compounds. The present invention further relates to articles of manufacture and kits comprising one or more substituted heterocyclic compounds.

Abstract: Isoindolin-1-one and Isoindoline-1,3-dione substituted in the 2-position with a 2,6-dioxo-3-hydroxypiperidin-5-yl group, which may be further substituted in the 5-position with alkyl or halogeno, and in the 4-position with alkyl or a nitrogen-containing group are inhibitors of, and thus useful in the treatment of disease states mediated by, TNF?. A typical embodiment is 2-(2,6-dioxo-3-hydroxy-5-fluoropiperidin-5-yl)-4-aminoisoindolin-1-one.

Abstract: 1-Oxo- and 1,3-dioxo-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindolines substituted in the 4- and/or 7-position of the isoindoline ring and optionally further substituted in the 3-position of the 2,6-dioxopiperidine ring reduce the levels of inflammatory cytokines such as TNF? in a mammal.

Abstract: The invention relates to isoindole-imide compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, clathrates, enantiomers, diastereomers, racemates, or mixtures of stereoisomers thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these isoindole-imide compounds, and methods for reducing the level of cytokines and their precursors in mammals. In particular, the invention pertains to isoindole-imide compounds that are potent inhibitors of the production of TNF-? in mammals. The isoindole-imides described herein are useful for treating or preventing diseases or disorders in mammals, for example, cancers, such as solid tumors and blood-born tumors; heart disease, such as congestive heart failure; osteoporosis; and genetic, inflammatory; allergic; and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: Novel isoindoline compounds are disclosed. Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer, diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis, and diseases and disorders mediated by PDE 4, using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel amides and imides are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factors and phosphodiesterase and can be used to combat cachexia, endotoxic shock, retrovirus replication, asthma, and inflammatory conditions.

Abstract: Stereomerically pure (+)-2-[1-(3-Ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4-acetylaminoisoindoline-1,3-dione, substantially free of its (?) isomer, and prodrugs, metabolites, polymorphs, salts, solvates, hydrates, and clathrates thereof are discussed. Also discussed are methods of using and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the (+) enantiomer of 2-[1-(3-Ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4-acetylaminoisoindoline-1,3-dione are disclosed. The methods include methods of treating and/or preventing disorders ameliorated by the reduction of levels of TNF-? or the inhibition of PDE4.

Abstract: The invention encompasses novel N-alkyl-hydroxamic acid-isoindolyl compounds, pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds, and methods of using these compounds and compositions for treatment or prevention of various diseases and disorders, for example, diseases associated with PDE4.

Abstract: Stereomerically pure (+)-2-[1-(3-Ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4-acetylaminoisoindoline-1,3-dione, substantially free of its (?) isomer, and prodrugs, metabolites, polymorphs, salts, solvates, hydrates, and clathrates thereof are discussed. Also discussed are methods of using and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the (+) enantiomer of 2-[1-(3-Ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4-acetylaminoisoindoline-1,3-dione are disclosed. The methods include methods of treating and/or preventing disorders ameliorated by the reduction of levels of TNF-? or the inhibition of PDE4.