Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the compounds of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—e.g., for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one PPO inhibitor of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the compounds of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—e.g., for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one PPO inhibitor of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the benzoxazinones of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—i.e. for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one benzoxazinone of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the benzoxazinones of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—i.e. for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one benzoxazinone of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the compounds of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—e.g., for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one PPO inhibitor of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the benzoxazinones of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides – i.e. for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one benzoxazinone of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline derivatives of Formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof I wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I and to use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2, such as neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Crohn's disease or leprosy.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline derivatives of Formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof I wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I and to use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2, such as neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Crohn's disease or leprosy.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel cyclic substituted imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline derivatives of Formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; wherein R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, X and Z are as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I and to use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2, such as neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Crohn's disease or leprosy.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel cyclic substituted imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline derivatives of Formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, X and Z are as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I and to use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2, such as neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Crohn's disease or leprosy.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline and imidazo[4,5-c][1,5]naphthyridine derivatives of Formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R1, R1a, R1b, R2, R4, R5, R6, X and Z are as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula (I) and to use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2, such as neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Crohn's disease or leprosy.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 3,4-disubstituted-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine derivatives and 4,5-disubstituted-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyridazine derivatives of Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and X are as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I and to use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2, such as neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Crohn's disease or leprosy.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 4,5-disubstituted-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives of Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I and to use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2, such as neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Crohn's disease or leprosy.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline and imidazo[4,5-c][1,5]naphthyridine derivatives of Formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R1, R1a, R1b, R2, R4, R5, R6, X and Z are as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula (I) and to use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2, such as neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Crohn's disease or leprosy.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 3,4-disubstituted-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine derivatives and 4,5-disubstituted-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyridazine derivatives of Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and X are as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I and to use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2, such as neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Crohn's disease or leprosy.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 4,5-disubstituted-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives of Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I and to use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2, such as neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Crohn's disease or leprosy.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 4,5-disubstituted-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives of Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I and to use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2, such as neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Crohn's disease or leprosy.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 4,5-disubstituted-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives of Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I and to use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2, such as neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Crohn's disease or leprosy.

Abstract: The novel arylsulfonamide ether compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof as inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme and other cysteine proteases in the ICE family are described. In one embodiment, the compound is described by the generalized structure: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, amides, and prodrugs thereof. In addition, methods of treating stroke, inflammatory diseases, septic shock, repurfusion injury, Alzheimer's disease, and shigellosis, using a compound of the invention or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, are described.

Abstract: Novel arylsulfonamide ether compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are described. The use of the novel arylsulfonamide ether compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof as inhibitors of interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme and other cysteine proteases in the ICE family is also decribed. In addition, methods of treating stroke, inflammatory diseases, septic shock, repurfusion injury, Alzheimer's disease, and shigellosis using a compound of the invention or a pharmaceutical composition thereof are described.