Abstract: This invention provides compounds defined by Formula I R1-Q-D-(V1)m—R2I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, Q, D, V1, m, and R2 are as defined in the specification. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as defined in the specification, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient. The invention also provides methods of inhibiting an MMP-13 enzyme in an animal, comprising administering to the animal a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also provides methods of treating a disease mediated by an MMP-13 enzyme in a patient, comprising administering to the patient a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, either alone or in a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds defined by Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, Q, Y, R2, R3, R4, R5, and n are as defined in the specification. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as defined in the specification, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient. The invention also provides methods of inhibiting an MMP-13 enzyme in an animal, comprising administering to the animal a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also provides methods of treating a disease mediated by an MMP-13 enzyme in a patient, comprising administering to the patient a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, either alone or in a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): wherein W1 represents O, S, or —NR3 in which R3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, OH or CN; W2 represents a group selected from hydrogen, CF3, NH2, monoalkylamino, dialkylamino, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocycle, these groups being optionally substituted, or W1 and W2 form together a group of formula —N?X4—W3— as defined in the description, X1, X2 and X3 represent N or C optionally substituted, n is 0 to 8, Z represents —CR12R13, wherein R12 and R13 are as defined in the description, A represents a ring system, the groups R2 represent hydrogen or various chemical groups as defined in the description, q is 0 to 7; R1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or a ring system, and optionally, its optical isomers, N-oxide, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base, and medicinal products containing the same are useful as specific inhibitors of type-13 matrix metalloprotease.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) wherein Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Y1, Y2, and Z are as defined in the description, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and C1-C8 alkyl esters thereof, which are useful for the treatment of diseases responsive to the inhibition of the enzyme 15-lipoxygenase. Thus, the compounds of Formula (I) and their pharmaceuticalyl acceptable salts are useful for treating diseases with an inflammatory component, including atherosclerosis, diseases involving chemotaxis of monocytes, inflammation, stroke, coronary artery disease, asthma, arthritis, colorectal cancer, and psoriasis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases using compounds that are dibenzofuran sulfonamide derivatives having the Formula I More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of treating diseases in which matrix metalloproteinases are involved such as multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, restenosis, aortic aneurism, heart failure, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, burns, decubital ulcers, chronic ulcers or wounds, cancer metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, arthritis, or other autoimmune or inflammatory diseases dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R, Z, Y, W, R5, V, and X are as defined in the description, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful for the treatment of diseases responsive to the inhibition of the enzyme 15-lipoxygenase. Thus, the compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful for treating diseases with an inflammatory component, including atherosclerosis, diseases involving chemotaxis of monocytes, inflammation, stroke, coronary artery disease, asthma, arthritis, colorectal cancer, and psoriasis.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a tautomer thereof, wherein G1, G2, and B are as defined in the application, are selective inhibitors of MMP-13. The compounds are useful for treating diseases mediated by MMP-13, including cancer and arthritis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fused bicyclic metalloproteinase inhibitors of the formula wherein A, B, X, Y, and R1 are as defined in the specification, and to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating arthritis, inflammation, cancer and other disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R, Z, Y, W, R5, V, and X are as defined in the description, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful for the treatment of diseases responsive to the inhibition of the enzyme 15-lipoxygenase. Thus, the compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful for treating diseases with an inflammatory component, including atherosclerosis, diseases involving chemotaxis of monocytes, inflammation, stroke, coronary artery disease, asthma, arthritis, colorectal cancer, and psoriasis.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds defined by Formula I

Abstract: The present invention relates to fused bicyclic metalloproteinase inhibitors of the formula 1

Abstract: This invention provides compounds defined by Formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases using compounds that are dibenzofuran sulfonamide derivatives having the Formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) wherein Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Y1, Y2, and Z are as defined in the description, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and C1-C8 alkyl esters thereof, which are useful for the treatment of diseases responsive to the inhibition of the enzyme 15-lipoxygenase. Thus, the compounds of Formula (I) and their pharmaceuticalyl acceptable salts are useful for treating diseases with an inflammatory component, including atherosclerosis, diseases involving chemotaxis of monocytes, inflammation, stroke, coronary artery disease, asthma, arthritis, colorectal cancer, and psoriasis.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula; are useful for inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase enzymes in animals, and as such, prevent and treat diseases resulting from the breakdown of connective tissues. Also disclosed are methods for the preparation of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including the same, and methods of treating diseases in which matrix metalloproteinases are involved including multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, restenosis, aortic aneurysm, heart failure, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, burns, decubital ulcers, chronic ulcers or wounds, cancer metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid or osteoarthritis, renal disease, left ventricular dilation, or other autoimmune or inflammatory diseases dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes.

Abstract: Selective MMP-13 inhibitors are benzo thiadiazines of the Formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R2 is hydrogen or alkyl; R1 and R3 include hydrogen, alkyl, and aryl, with the proviso that R3 is not (CH2)m biphenyl or (CH2)m substituted biphenyl; X is O or NH, n is 0, 1, or 2. The compounds of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is useful for treating diseases mediated by an MMP-13 enzyme, including diseases selected from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, inflammation, and heart failure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases using compounds that are dibenzofuran sulfonamide derivatives having the Formula I More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of treating diseases in which matrix melatoproteinases are involved such as multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, restenosis, aortic aneurism, heart failure, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, burns, decubital ulcers, chronic ulcers or wounds, cancer metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, arthritis, or other autoimmune or inflammatory diseases dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases using compounds that are dibenzofuran sulfonamide derivatives having the Formula I More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of treating diseases in which matrix metalloproteinases are involved such as multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, restenosis, aortic aneurism, heart failure, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, burns, decubital ulcers, chronic ulcers or wounds, cancer metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, arthritis, or other autoimmune or inflammatory diseases dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I 1