Abstract: Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I): where x, y, W, V, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, R8a, R9 and R9a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) inhibitors, and are useful in therapeutic and prophylactic treatment of persons infected with hepatitis C virus.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compound of the formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, Y, and are as defined herein. These compounds are useful for inhibiting the activity of a metalloproteinase by contacting the metalloproteinase with an effective amount of the inventive compounds.

Abstract: The identification, isolation and modification of human ERAB or HADH2 is described. A crystal structure of ERAB or HADH2 is described which may be used in the discovery, identification and characterization of inhibitors or modulators of ERAB or HADH2. This structure provides a three-dimensional description of binding sites of ERAB or HADH2 for structure-based design of inhibitors or modulators thereof as therapeutic agents, for example in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease).

Abstract: Pyrazole compounds represented by the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compound of the formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compound of the formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R 5, X, Y, and are as defined herein. These compounds are useful for inhibiting the activity of a metalloproteinase by contacting the metalloproteinase with an effective amount of the inventive compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compound of the formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, Y, and  are as defined herein. These compounds are useful for inhibiting the activity of a metalloproteinase by contacting the metalloproteinase with an effective amount of the inventive compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compound of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, X, Y, and ##STR2## are as defined herein. These compounds are useful for inhibiting the activity of a metalloproteinase by contacting the metalloproteinase with an effective amount of the inventive compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein Y is O or S, Ar is an aryl group or a heteroaryl group, R is H, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a heterocycloalkyl group, an aryl group, a heteroaryl group, or --C(O)R.sub.1, wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a heterocycloalkyl group, an aryl group, a heteroaryl group, or NR.sub.2 R.sub.3, wherein R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently are hydrogen, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a heterocycloalkyl group, an aryl group, or a heteroaryl group, and X is --NH--OH or --OH. Pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, salts and solvates of these compounds. Methods of inhibiting the activity of metalloproteinases by administering a compound of the formula I or a prodrug, salt of solvate thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of these compounds, prodrugs, salts, and solvates.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic ether compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n, *, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and y are specifically defined, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, which are useful in selectively controlling neurotransmitter release; therapeutically-effective pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds; and use of said compositions to selectively control neurotransmitter release in mammals.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic ether compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein *, A,B, n, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and X are specifically defined, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, which are useful in selectively activating or inhibiting neurotransmitter release; to therapeutically-effective pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds; and to the use of said compositions to activate or inhibit neurotransmitter release in mammals.