Abstract: The present invention relates to certain indole derivatives that are modulators of PPAR?, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in medicine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fused heterocyclic ring system compounds and methods for their use in the treatment and prevention of diseases or conditions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula (I), and tautomeric forms, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or solvates thereof. Preferably, the compounds of the invention are dual activators of hPPAR&ggr; and hPPAR{acute over (&agr;)}.

Abstract: The use of an N-substituted urea derivative for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a condition where there is an advantage in inhibiting the NO synthase enzyme, in particular cerebral ischemia, and pharmaceutical formulations therefor are disclosed. Novel N-substituted urea derivatives and processes for the preparation thereof are also described.

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula (1) and esters, salts, and physiologically functional derivatives thereof are disclosed. Methods for preparing and using the compounds are also disclosed. Many of these compounds are selective activators of PPAR alpha. The compounds are particularly useful for treating obesity.

Abstract: The use of an N-substituted urea derivative for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a condition where there is an advantage in inhibiting the NO synthase enzyme, in particular cerbral ischemia, and pharmaceutical formulations therefor are disclosed. Novel N-substituted urea derivatives and processes for the preparation thereof are also described.

Abstract: The use of an N-substituted urea derivative for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a condition where there is an advantage in inhibiting the NO synthase enzyme, in particular cerebral ischemia, and pharmaceutical formulations therefor are disclosed. Novel N-substituted urea derivatives and processes for the preparation thereof are also described.

Abstract: The use of an N-substituted urea derivative for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a condition where there is an advantage in inhibiting the NO synthase enzyme, in particular cerebral ischemia, and pharmaceutical formulations therefor are disclosed. Novel N-substituted urea derivatives and processes for the preparation thereof are also described.

Abstract: A class of acetamidine derivatives of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by halo, halo, nitro, cyano or a group XR.sup.3 wherein X is oxygen, C(O).sub.m wherein m is 1 or 2, S(O).sub.n wherein n is 0, 1 or 2, or a group NR.sup.4 wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or a group NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, provided that R.sup.3 is not NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 when X is oxygen or S(O).sub.n; R.sup.1a and R.sup.1b are independently selected from hydrogen and halo; R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1-14 hydrocarbyl group which may optionally contain one or two heteroatoms, the group R.sup.2 being optionally substituted by one or more groups independently selected from halo; N.sub.3 ; nitro; CF.sub.3 ; ZR.sup.7 wherein Z is oxygen, C(O).sub.m' wherein m' is 1 or 2, S(O).sub.n' wherein n' is 0, 1 or 2, or a group NR.sup.8 wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A class of acetamidine derivatives of general formula (I) wherein R1 is hydrogen, C1-6 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by halo, halo, nitro, cyano or a group XR3 wherein X is oxygen, C(O)m wherein m is 1 or 2, S(O)n wherein n is 0, 1 or 2, or a group NR4 wherein R4 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; and R3 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, or a group NR5R6 wherein R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, provided that R3 is not NR5R6 when X is oxygen or S(O)n; R1a and R1b are independently selected from hydrogen and halo; R2 is a C1-14 hydrocarbyl group which may optionally contain one or two heteroatoms, the group R2 being optionally substituted by one or more groups independently selected from halo; N3; nitro; CF3; ZR7 wherein Z is oxygen, C(O)m′ wherein m′ is 1 or 2, S(O)n′ wherein n′ is 0, 1 or 2, or a group NR8 wherein R8 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl and R7 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl or a group NR9R10 wherein R9 and R10 are independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; or R