Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) as antagonists of calcitonin gene-related peptide receptors (“CGRP-receptor”), pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, methods for identifying them, methods of treatment using them and their use in therapy for treatment of neurogenic vasodilation, neurogenic inflammation, migraine and other headaches, thermal injury, circulatory shock, flushing associated with menopause, airway inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other conditions the treatment of which can be effected by the antagonism of CGRP-receptors.

Abstract: Novel azetidinyl and pyrrolidinyl compounds are ligands of melanocortin-4 receptors and are useful for treating conditions responsive to the modulation of melanocortin-4 receptors such as obesity, diabetes, and sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a novel class of sulfonamide compounds. Compounds of the invention contain a core sulfonamide group. Variable moieties connected to the sulfur atom and nitrogen atom of the sulfonamide group include substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl moieties, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle moieties, polycyclic moieties, halogen, alkoxy, ether, ester, amide, sulfonyl, sulfonamidyl, sulfide, carbamate, and the like. Invention compounds are capable of a wide variety of uses. For example sulfonamide compounds can act to modulate production of amyloid ? protein and are useful in the prevention or treatment of a variety of diseases. Pharmaceutical compositions containing invention compounds are also provided. Such compositions have wide utility for the prevention or treatment of a variety of diseases.

Abstract: Novel azetidinyl and pyrrolidinyl compounds are ligands of melanocortin-4 receptors and are useful for treating conditions responsive to the modulation of melanocortin-4 receptors such as obesity, diabetes, and sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for inhibiting interleukin-1&bgr; protease activity, the compounds having the formula (I).

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions, and methods for inhibiting interleukin-1&bgr; protease activity, wherein the compounds are &agr;-substituted methyl ketones having formula (I) as set forth herein. These compounds are inhibitors of IL-1&bgr; converting enzyme and as such are useful as therapeutic agents for certain infectious diseases.

Abstract: There is provided a series of arylacetamidoalanyl derivatives of benzodiazepinones of Formula I wherein R1 through R7 and n are defined herein, which are inhibitors of &bgr;-amyloid peptide (&bgr;-AP) production and are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and other conditions characterized by aberrant extract cellular deposition of amyloid.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for inhibiting interleukin-1&bgr; (IL-&bgr;) protease activity. The compounds, N-(pyrimidinyl)-aspartic acid &agr;-substituted methyl ketones and aspartic acid aldehydes, have the formula (I) set out herein. These compounds are inhibitors of 1&bgr;-converting enzyme and as such are useful whenever such inhibition is desired. For example, they may be used as research tools in pharmacological, diagnostic and related studies and in the treatment of diseases in mammals in which 1L-&bgr; protease activity is implicated.

Abstract: There is provided a series of arylacetamidoalanyl derivatives of benzodiazepinones of Formula I 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for inhibiting interleukin-1&bgr; (IL-&bgr;) protease activity. The compounds, N-(pyrimidinyl)-aspartic acid &agr;-substituted methyl ketones and aspartic acid aldehydes, have the formula (I) set out herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for inhibiting interleukin-1.beta. (IL-.beta.) protease activity. The compounds, N-(pyrimidinyl)-aspartic acid .alpha.-substituted methyl ketones and aspartic acid aldehydes, have the formula (I) set out herein. These compounds are inhibitors of 1.beta.-converting enzyme and as such are useful whenever such inhibition is desired. For example, they may be used as research tools in pharmacological, diagnostic and related studies and in the treatment of diseases in mammals in which 1L-.beta. protease activity is implicated.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for inhi.beta.iting interleukin-1.beta. protease activity, the compounds .alpha.-substituted methyl ketones having the formula (I) set forth herein. These compounds are inhibitors of IL-1.beta. converting enzyme and as such are useful as therapeutic agents for certain infectious diseases.

Abstract: Compounds which Inhibit interleukin-1.beta. protease activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods using the compounds are provided. The compounds have the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0-2; each AA is Independently L-valine or L-alanine;R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of N-?4(N,N-dimethylaminomethyl)!benzoyl, N-benzoyloxycarbonyl, N-methyl-N-?4-(pyridyl)methyl!, N-?4-(pyddyl)methyl!carbonyl, N-3-(piperidinopropionyl), N-?4-(morpholinoethoxy)benzoyl, N-2-(quinuclidinyl)carbonyl, N-(3-pyridyl)methoxy carbonyl, N-(2-pyddyl)methoxy carbonyl, N-methyl-N-benzyl carbonyl, N-methyl-N-?2-(4-pyridyl)ethyl!carbonyl, and N-(N-phenylpiperazino) carbonyl; andR.sub.8, R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 are as defined below.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for inhibiting interleukin-1.beta. (1L-.beta.) protease activity. The compounds, N-(pyrimidinyl)-aspartic acid .alpha.-substituted methyl ketones and aspartic acid aldehydes, have the formula (I) set out herein.These compounds are inhibitors of 1.beta.-converting enzyme and as such are useful whenever such inhibition is desired. For example, they may be used as research tools in pharmacological, diagnostic and related studies and in the treatment of diseases in mammals in which IL-.beta. protease activity is implicated.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for inhibiting interleukin-1.beta. protease activity. The compounds, bicyclic derivatives of aldehydes and .alpha.-substituted methyl ketones, have the formula (A) set out herein.

Abstract: Compounds which inhibit interleukin-1.beta. protease activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods using the compounds are provided. The compounds have the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0-2; each AA is independently L-valine or L-alanine; R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of N-[4-(N,N-dimethylaminomethyl)]benzoyl, N-benzyloxycarbonyl, N-methyl-N-[4-(pyridyl)methyl], N-[4-(pyridyl)methyl]carbonyl, N-3-(piperidinopropionyl), N-[4-(morpholinoethoxy)benzoyl, N-2-(quinuclidinyl)carbonyl, N-(3-pyridyl)methoxy carbonyl, N-(2-pyridyl)methoxy carbonyl, N-methyl-N-benzyl carbonyl, N-methyl-N-[2-(4-pyridyl)ethyl]carbonyl, and N-(N-phenylpiperazino)carbonyl; and R.sub.8, R.sub.9, R.sub.10 are each independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, halo substituted methyl, carbalkoxy, benzyl, phenyl, or phenyl mono or disubstituted with fluoro, nitro, methoxy, chloro, trifluoromethyl or methanesulfonyl.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for inhibiting interleukin-1.beta. protease activity. The compounds, bicyclic derivatives of aldehydes and .alpha.-substituted methyl ketones, have the formula (A) set out herein.