Abstract: The use of a compound comprising formula (I), or a salt, ester, amide or prodrug thereof in the treatment of obesity and related disorders. The invention also relates to novel compounds within formula (I), to processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. In formula (I): A is an optionally substituted thienyl moiety, Y is O, S, or NR2, R1 is a branched or unbranched alkyl (optionally interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms), alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, reduced arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl, reduced aryl, reduced heteroaryl, reduced heteroarylalkyl or a substituted derivative of any of the foregoing groups and R2 is hydrogen or a group as defined for R1.

Abstract: The use of a compound comprising formula (I): or a salt, ester, amide or prodrug thereof in the inhibition of an enzyme whose preferred mode of action is to catalyse the hydrolysis of an ester functionality, e.g. in the control and inhibition of unwanted enzymes in products and processes. The compounds are also useful in medicine e.g. in the treatment of obesity and related conditions. The invention also relates to novel compounds within formula (I), to processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. In formula (I) A is a 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring; and R1 is a branched or unbranched alkyl (optionally interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms), alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, reduced arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl, reduced aryl, reduced heteroaryl, reduced heteroarylalkyl or a substituted derivative of any of the foregoing groups.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for data error checking and recovery in a data storage device. A redundancy check module creates a redundancy check for data on a data storage device in a SCSI End-to-End Checking Standard environment and a redundancy check storage module stores the redundancy check in a guard associated with the data.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a class of 5,7-diaminopyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidine compounds. These compounds are useful as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. The present invention further comprises compositions containing the compounds use of the compounds and compositions to treat hypertension and other conditions, processes for the preparation of the compounds, and intermediates used in the preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the production of [(±)-endo]-4-amino-5-chloro-2-methoxy-N-(1-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-4-yl)benzamide hydrochloride, compositions thereof, and intermediates thereto.

Abstract: The use of a compound, comprising formula (I) or a salt, ester, amide of prodrug thereof in the inhibition of an enzyme whose preferred mode of action is to catalyse the hydrolysis of an ester functionality e.g. in the control and inhibition of unwanted enzymes in products and processes. The compounds are also useful in medicine e.g. in the treatment of obesity and related conditions. The invention also relates to novel compounds within formula (I), to processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) 1

Abstract: The use of a compound comprising formula (I): or a salt, ester, amide or prodrug therof in the inhibition of an enzyme whose preferred mode of action is to catalyse the hydrolysis of an ester functionality, e.g. in the control and inhibition of unwanted enzymes in products and processes. The compounds are also useful in medicine e.g. in the treatment of obesity and related conditions. The invention also relates to novel compounds within formula (I), to processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. In formula (I) A is a 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring; and R1 is a branched or unbranched alkyl (optionally interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms), alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, reduced arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl, reduced aryl, reduced heteroaryl, reduced heteroarylalkyl or a substituted derivative of any of the foregoing groups.

Abstract: The use of a compound comprising formula (I): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to PDE9 inhibitors for treating cardiovascular disorders. Preferred PDE9 inhibitors are compounds of formula I wherein R1 is H or C1-6 alkyl, wherein R1 is attached to either N1 or N2; R2 is C1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy or alkoxy; C3-7 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by alkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy; a saturated 5-6-membered heterocycle optionally substituted by alkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy; het1 or Ar1; R3 is C1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by 1 or 2 groups independently selected from: Ar2; C3-7cycloalkyl optionally substituted by C1-6alkyl; OAr2; SAr2; NHC(O)C1-6 alkyl; het2; xanthene; and naphthalene.

Abstract: The use of a compound comprising formula (I): 1

Abstract: The use of a compound comprising formula (I): or a salt, ester, amide or prodrug therof in the inhibition of an enzyme whose preferred mode of action is to catalyse the hydrolysis of an ester functionality, e.g. in the control and inhibition of unwanted enzymes in products and processes. The compounds are also useful in medicine e.g. in the treatment of obesity and related conditions. The invention also relates to novel compounds within formula (I), to processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. In formula (I) A is a 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring; and R1 is a branched or unbranched alkyl (optionally interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms), alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, reduced arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl, reduced aryl, reduced heteroaryl, reduced heteroarylalkyl or a substituted derivative of any of the foregoing groups.

Abstract: The use of a compound, comprising formula (I) or a salt, ester, amide of prodrug thereof in the inhibition of an enzyme whose preferred mode of action is to catalyse the hydrolysis of an ester functionality e.g. in the control and inhibition of unwanted enzymes in products and processes. The compounds are also useful in medicine e.g. in the treatment of obesity and related conditions. The invention also relates to novel compounds within formula (I), to processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. In formula (I) A is an optionally substituted 6-membered aromatic or heteroaromatic ring; and R1 is a branched or unbranched alkyl (optionally interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms), alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, reduced arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl, reduced aryl, reduced heteroaryl, reduced heteroarylalkyl or a substituted derivative of any of the foregoing groups.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: wherein R1, Y, W, A and R2 are as defined above are inhibitors of rotamase enzymes in particular FKBP-12 and FKBP-52. The compounds therefore moderate neuronal regeneration and outgrowth and can be used for treating neurological disorders arising from neurodegenerative diseases and nerve damage.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein A, Y, R, X, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined above are inhibitors of rotamase enzymes in particular FKBP-12 and FKBP-52. The compounds therefore moderate neuronal regeneration and outgrowth and can be used for treating neurological disorders arising from neurodegenerative diseases or other disorders involving nerve damage.

Abstract: The use of a compound comprising formula (I): 1

Abstract: The use of a compound comprising formula (I): 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein A, Y, R, X, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined above are inhibitors of rotamase enzymes in particular FKBP-12 and FKBP-52. The compounds therefore moderate neuronal regeneration and outgrowth and can be used for treating neurological disorders arising from neurodegenerative diseases or other disorders involving nerve damage.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for: the control of mucosal cell proliferation; the reduction and/or treatment of damage caused by a cell-damaging agent; and for the reduction and/or treatment of a metabolic disorder.The methods comprise administering to an individual in need of control or reduction and/or treatment on effective amount of a lectin.The invention takes advantageous of the protective and repair capabilities of lectins. It is particularly useful in the prevention and treatment of animals undergoing radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy for cancer.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is a C1-6 straight or branched chain alkyl group, a C2-6alkenyl group, a C2-6 alkynyl group, a C3-6cycloalkyl group or a C3-6cycloalkylC1-6alkyl group, each optionally substituted by one to three groups independently selected from: —CN; —NO2; a group —COR2 wherein R2 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, —OR3 wherein R3 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl or NR4R5 wherein R4 and R5 are independently selected from hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; a group —S(O)mR6 wherein m is 0, 1 or 2, R6 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, hydroxy or NR7R8 wherein R7 and R8 are independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; a group PO(OR9)2 wherein R9 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; a group NR10R11 wherein R10 and R11 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, —COR12 wherein R12 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, or —S(O)m?R13 wherein m? is 0, 1 or 2 and R13 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; halo; or a group —OR14 wherein R14 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by one to three halo atoms, C6-10 aryl or —COR15 wherein R15 is hydroge