Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a compound that may be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of constipation and the like. The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl group, or an optionally substituted C1-6 alkoxy group; and ring A is an optionally further substituted ring, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Abstract: The present invention refers to compounds of formula (I). The present invention also relates to compounds of formula (I) for use as G Protein coupled Receptor 139 (GPR139) antagonists in methods of medical treatment of e.g. depression, Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, drug addiction, sleep disorders, pain, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Exemplary compounds are e.g. 3-((1H-pyrazol-4-yl)methyl)-6?-(phenyl)-2H-(1,2?-bipyridin)-2-one derivatives and related compounds. The present description discloses the synthesis and characterisation of exemplary compounds, pharmacological data thereof, as well as exemplary tablet formulations comprising the compounds of the invention (e.g. page 83 to page 110; examples 1 to 33; reference example 1; test examples 1 and 2; tables 1 to 4).

Abstract: The present invention refers to compounds of formula (I). The present invention also relates to compounds of formula (I) for use as G Protein coupled Receptor 139 (GPR139) antagonists in methods of medical treatment of e.g. depression, Alzheimer's disease schizophrenia, drug addiction, sleep disorders, pain, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Exemplary compounds are e.g. 1-(OH-pyrazol-4-yl)methyl)-3-(phenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazol-2-one derivatives and related compounds. The present description discloses the synthesis and characterisation of exemplary compounds, pharmacological data thereof, as well as exemplary tablet formulations comprising the compounds of the invention (e.g. page 100 to page 143; examples 1 to 167; test examples 1 and 2; tables 1 to 4).

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a compound that may be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of constipation and the like. The present invention provides a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heterocyclic compound having an antagonistic action on an NMDA receptor containing the NR2B subunit, and expected to be useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of major depression, bipolar disorder, migraine, pain, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and the like. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the description, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a compound that may be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of constipation and the like. The present invention provides a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having a glucosylceramide lowering action (e.g., promoting glucosylceramide metabolism, inhibition of glucosylceramide synthesis, promoting glucosylceramide catabolism, etc.), which is expected to be useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of lysosome diseases (e.g., Gaucher's disease), neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia, multiple-system atrophy) and the like. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having a glucosylceramide synthase inhibitory action, which is expected to be useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of lysosomal storage diseases (e.g., Gaucher's disease, Fabry's disease, GM1-gangliosidosis, GM2 activator deficiency, Tay-Sachs disease, Sandhoffs disease), neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia, multiple-system atrophy) and the like. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the description, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having a glucosylceramide synthase inhibitory action, which is expected to be useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of lysosomal storage diseases (e.g., Gaucher's disease, Fabry's disease, GM1-gangliosidosis, GM2 activator deficiency, Tay-Sachs disease, Sandhoffs disease), neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia, multiple-system atrophy) and the like. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the description, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a heterocyclic compound having an AMPA receptor potentiator effect, which is expected to be useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of depression, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the like. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a compound that may be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of constipation and the like. The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a compound that may be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of constipation and the like. The present invention provides a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a compound that may be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of constipation and the like. The present invention provides a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a compound that may be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of constipation and the like. The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl group, or an optionally substituted C1-6 alkoxy group; and ring A is an optionally further substituted ring, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a novel aromatic ring compound which may have a GPR40 agonist activity and a GLP-1 secretagogue action. A compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the DESCRIPTION, or a salt thereof may have a GPR40 agonist activity and a GLP-1 secretagogue action, may be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of cancer, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiac failure, diabetic complications, metabolic syndrome, sarcopenia and the like, and may afford superior efficacy.

Abstract: Provided is a heterocyclic compound having a superior RBP4-lowering action and useful as a medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease or symptom mediated by an increase in RBP4 or retinol supplied by RBP4. A compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the Description, or a salt thereof has a superior RBP4-lowering action, and is useful as a medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease or symptom mediated by an increase in RBP4 or retinol supplied by RBP4.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heterocyclic compound having an antagonistic action on an NMDA receptor containing the NR2B subunit, and expected to be useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of major depression, bipolar disorder, migraine, pain, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and the like. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the description, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a compound that may be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of constipation and the like. The present invention provides a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a compound that may be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of constipation and the like. The present invention provides a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a heterocyclic compound having a superior RBP4-lowering action and useful as a medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease or symptom mediated by an increase in RBP4 or retinol supplied by RBP4. A compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the Description, or a salt thereof has a superior RBP4-lowering action, and is useful as a medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease or symptom mediated by an increase in RBP4 or retinol supplied by RBP4.