Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: in which A, B, R1, R1a, R2, R3, R4, R5 R6, R7 and R8 have the meanings given in the specification, are receptor tyrosine inhibitors useful in the treatment of diseases mediated by class 3 and class 5 receptor tyrosine kinases. Particular compounds of this invention have also been found to be inhibitors of Pim-1.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): in which A, B, X, Ar1, R8 and R4 have any of the meanings given in the specification, are inhibitors of p38 useful in the treatment and prevention of various disorders mediated by p38.

Abstract: The compound of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof are useful in the treatment and prevention of various disorders mediated by kinases.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of novel aryl and heteroaryl substituted fused pyrrole compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases or conditions, such as TNF-&agr;, IL-1&bgr;, IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, such as pain and diabetes. In particular, the compounds of the invention are useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases or conditions involving inflammation. Accordingly, the invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, methods for the prophylaxis and treatment of inflammation and other maladies, such as pain and diabetes, using the compounds and compositions of the invention, and intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of the invention. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of novel aryl and heteroaryl substituted fused pyrrole compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases or conditions, such as TNF-&agr;, IL-1&bgr; , IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, such as pain and diabetes. In particular, the compounds of the invention are useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases or conditions involving inflammation. Accordingly, the invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, methods for the prophylaxis and treatment of inflammation and other maladies, such as pain and diabetes, using the compounds and compositions of the invention, and intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of the invention. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1-R9 and Ar are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidemrolysis bullosa, scleritis and other disease characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, as well as AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of novel aryl and heteroaryl substituted fused pyrrole compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases or conditions, such as TNF-&agr;, IL-1&bgr;, IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, such as pain and diabetes. In particular, the compounds of the invention are useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases or conditions involving inflammation. Accordingly, the invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, methods for the prophylaxis and treatment of inflammation and other maladies, such as pain and diabetes, using the compounds and compositions of the invention, and intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of the invention. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein n, X, R3, R4 and Ar are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are capable of inhibiting the activity of tryptase. Such compounds are useful in the treatment or prevention of inflammatory disease, particularly those disease states which are mediated by mast cell activation. Also encompassed by the invention are formulations comprising the noted compounds, processes for preparing such compounds and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are capable of inhibiting the activity of tryptase. Such compounds are useful in the treatment or prevention of inflammatory disease, particularly those disease states which are mediated by mast cell activation. Also encompassed by the invention are formulations comprising the noted compounds, processes for preparing such compounds and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disease.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of novel aryl and heteroaryl substituted fused pyrrole compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases or conditions, such as TNF-&agr;, IL-1&bgr;, IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, such as pain and diabetes. In particular, the compounds of the invention are useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases or conditions involving inflammation. Accordingly, the invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, methods for the prophylaxis and treatment of inflammation and other maladies, such as pain and diabetes, using the compounds and compositions of the invention, and intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of the invention. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n, X, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Ar are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n, X, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Ar are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n, p, q, X, Y, Z and Ar are as defined herein, useful in the treatment of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis or other diseases characterized by matrix metalloprotenase activity, as well as AIDS, sepsis, septic shock or other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), wherein n, X, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Ar are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 R.sup.3, R.sup.4 R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and Ar are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition seiected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tisuue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis and other disease characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, as well as AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: Hypoglycemic thiazolidine-2,4-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein the dotted line represents a bond or no bond;A and B are each independently CH;X is S, SO, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2, CHOH or CO;n is 0 or 1;Y is CHR.sup.1 or NR.sup.2, with the proviso that when n is 1 and Y is NR.sup.2, X is SO.sub.2 or CO;Z is CHR.sup.3, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.dbd.CH, ##STR2## OCH.sub.2, SCH.sub.2, SOCH.sub.2 or SO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 ; R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen or methyl; andX.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are each independently hydrogen, methyl, trifluoromethyl, phenyl, benzyl, hydroxy, methoxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, bromo, chloro or fluoro;a pharmaceutically-acceptable cationic salt thereof; ora pharmaceutically-acceptable acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: Hypoglycemic thiazolidine-2,4-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein the dotted line represents a bond or no bond; A and dB are each independently CH or N, with the proviso that when A or B is N, the other is CH;X is S, SO, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2, CHOH or CO;n is 0 or 1;Y is CHR.sup.1 or NR.sup.2, with the proviso that when n is 1 and Y is NR.sup.2, X is SO.sub.2 or CO;Z is CHR.sup.3, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.dbd.CH, ##STR2## OCH.sub.2, SCH.sub.2, SOCH.sub.2 or SO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 ; R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen or methyl; andX.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are each independently hydrogen, methyl, trifluoromethyl, phenyl, benzyl, hydroxy, methoxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, bromo, chloro or fluoro; a pharmaceutically-acceptable cationic salt thereof; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid addition salt thereof when A or B is N.

Abstract: Hypoglycemic thiazolidine-2,4-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein the dotted line represents a bond or no bond; A and B are each independently CH or N, with the proviso that when A or B is N, the other is CH;X is S, SO, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2, CHOH or CO;n is 0 or 1;Y is CHR.sup.1 or NR.sup.2, with the proviso that when n is 1 and Y is NR.sup.2, X is SO.sub.2 or CO;Z is CHR.sup.3, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH.dbd.CH, ##STR2## OCH.sub.2, SCH.sub.2, SOCH.sub.2 or SO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 ; R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen or methyl; andX.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are each independently hydrogen, methyl, trifluoromethyl, phenyl, benzyl, hydroxy, methoxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, bromo, chloro or fluoro; a pharmaceutically-acceptable cationic salt thereof; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid addition salt thereof when A or B is N.

Abstract: Heterocyclicguanidines as 5HT.sub.3 antagonists useful in the treatment of nausea, anxiety, pain, schizophrenia and gastrointestinal disorders.