Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the activity of nuclear receptors are provided. In particular, heterocyclic compounds are provided for modulating the activity of nuclear receptors, including liver X receptor (LXR) and orphan nuclear receptors. In certain embodiments, the compounds are N-substituted pyridones.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating Flaviviridae family virus infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the following formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compound and methods of preparing and using the compounds. The compounds of the invention are useful in treating ?L?2 adhesion mediated conditions in a mammal.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating Flaviviridae family virus infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the following formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compound and methods of preparing and using the compounds. The compounds of the invention are useful in treating ?L?2 adhesion mediated conditions in a mammal.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the activity of nuclear receptors are provided. In particular, heterocyclic compounds are provided for modulating the activity of nuclear receptors, including liver X receptor (LXR) and orphan nuclear receptors. In certain embodiments, the compounds are N-substituted pyridones.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein A represents CH.dbd.CH; Q represents pyrazine having substituents R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 ; R.sup.1 represents H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sup.2 represents H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl or NH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CO--; R.sup.3 represents H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl or C.sub.3-6 alkynyl; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently represent H, OH, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halogen, trifluoromethyl or NR.sup.8 R.sup.9 ; R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently represent H, OH, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halogen, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1-6 hydroxyalkyl, amidino, CONH.sub.2 or NR.sup.8 R.sup.9 ; in addition, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 may independently represent O when substituted on N; R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 independently represent H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof. The compounds are useful as pharmaceuticals, in particular in the treatment of neurological disorders.

Abstract: There is provided a method of treatment of neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, stroke and cerebral ischaemia, which comprises the administration of a compound of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein, Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2, which may be the same or different, independently represent phenyl or phenyl substituted by one or more of amino, nitro, halogen, hydroxy, C1 to 6 alkoxy, C1 to 6 alkyl or cyano;R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, C1 to 6 alkyl, C1 to 6 alkoxycarbonyl;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or COCH.sub.2 NH.sub.2 ;R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or C1 to 6 alkyl;in addition, when R.sub.2 represents hydrogen either one or both of Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 may also represent 2-, 3- or 4-pyridinyl and R.sub.1 may also represent trihalomethyl;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Some of the compounds of formula I are novel, and these are also provided, together with pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or alkyl C.sub.1-3,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl C.sub.1-6, alkenyl C.sub.3-6 or alkynyl C.sub.3-6,n and m are integers from 1 to 3, provided that n+m=4, andone of X and Y represents CH.sub.2 and the other represents CHR.sup.3, C=CHR.sup.4 or C=NR.sup.5, in whichR.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13, R.sup.14, R.sup.15, R.sup.16 and R.sup.17 are as defined in the specification,and their saltsare useful as pharmaceuticals, in particular as central muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. The compounds are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases such as presenile and senile dementia, Huntington's chorea, tardive dyskinesia, hyperkinesia, mania and Tourette Syndrome, and also as analgesic agents for use in the treatment of severe painful conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, and terminal illness.

Abstract: There is provided a method of treatment of neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, stroke and cerebral ischaemia, which comprises the administration of a compound of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein, Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2, which may be the same or different, independently represent phenyl or phenyl substituted by one or more of amino, nitro, halogen, hydroxy, C1 to 6 alkoxy, C1 to 6 alkyl or cyano;R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, C1 to 6 alkyl, C1 to 6 alkoxycarbonyl;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or COCH.sub.2 NH.sub.2 ;R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or C1 to 6 alkyl;in addition, when R.sub.2 represents hydrogen either one or both of Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 may also represent 2-, 3- or 4-pyridinyl and R.sub.1 may also represent trihalomethyl;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Some of the compounds of formula I are novel, and these are also provided, together with pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently represent one or more radicals selected from hydrogen, OH, NH.sub.2, NO.sub.2, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy and n is an integer from 1-2 inclusive, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof are useful as pharmaceuticals; in particular, they possess N-methyl-(d)-aspartate(NMDA) blocking properties and are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of neurodegenerative conditions.

Abstract: (S)-.alpha.-phenyl-2-pyridineethanamine, and its pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, are useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, and exhibit linear pharmacokinetics.

Abstract: There is provided a method of treatment of neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, stroke and cerebral ischaemia, which comprises the administration of a compound of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein, Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2, which may be the same or different, independently represent phenyl or phenyl substituted by one or more of amino, nitro, halogen, hydroxy, C1 to 6 alkoxy, C1 to 6 alkyl or cyano;R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, C1 to 6 alkyl, C1 to 6 alkoxycarbonyl;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or COCH.sub.2 NH.sub.2 ;R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or C1 to 6 alkyl;in addition, when R.sub.2 represents hydrogen either one or both of Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 may also represent 2-, 3- or 4-pyridinyl and R.sub.1 may also represent trihalomethyl;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Some of the compounds of formula I are novel, and these are also provided, together with pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds.

Abstract: Compounds are provided of the following general structure: ##STR1## wherein B is hydrogen or lower alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 is lower alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), phenylmethyl or 2-(aminocarbonyl)ethyl, R.sub.3 is H or lower alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) and where W and Q are independently selected from phenyl or 4-fluorophenyl. They are useful for providing sedative and antiepileptic activity.

Abstract: There is provided a method of treatment of neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, stroke and cerebral ischaemia, which comprises the administration of a compound of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein, Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2, which may be the same or different, independently represent phenyl or phenyl substituted by one or more of amino, nitro, halogen, hydroxy, C1 to 6 alkoxy, C1 to 6 alkyl or cyano;R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, C1 to 6 alkyl, C1 to 6 alkoxycarbonyl;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or COCH.sub.2 NH.sub.2 ;R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or C1 to 6 alkyl;in addition, when R.sub.2 represents hydrogen either one or both of Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 may also represent 2-, 3- or 4-pyridinyl and R.sub.1 may also represent trihalomethyl;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Some of the compounds of formula I are novel, and these are also provided, together with pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I, ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-6 alkynyl or C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl,R.sub.3 represents one or more radicals selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, amino, lower alkylamino or dilower alkylamino,R.sub.4 represents one or more radicals selected from hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl,A represents an alpha-amino acid acyl group or an alkoxycarbonyl group,and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as pharmaceuticals, in particular they possess N-methyl-(d)-aspartate (NMDA) blocking properties and are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of neurological disorders such as stroke, cerebral ischaemia, cerebral palsy, hypoglycaemia, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's chorea, Olivo-ponto-cerebellar atrophy, perinatal asphyxia and anoxia.

Abstract: Compounds are provided of the following general structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 is lower alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4); R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.3 is lower alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) or cyclopropyl, and where R.sub.5 and Q are independently selected from phenyl or 4-fluorophenyl. They are useful for providing sedative and antiepileptic activity.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or alkyl C.sub.1-3,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or alkyl C.sub.1-6,n and m are integers from 1 to 3, provided that n+m=4, andone of X and Y represents CH.sub.2 and the other represents CHR.sup.3, C.dbd.O, C.dbd.CHR.sup.4 or C.dbd.NR.sup.5, in whichR.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are as defined in the specification,and their saltsare useful as pharmaceuticals, in particular as central muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. The compounds are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases such as presenile and senile dementia, Huntington's chorea, tardive dyskinesia, hyperkinesia, mania and Tourette Syndrome, and also as analgesic agents for use in the treatment of severe painful conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, and terminal illness.

Abstract: Compounds are provided of the following general structure: ##STR1## wherein A is 2-pyrrolidinyl, 2-piperidinyl or 4-thiazolidinyl and R and R.sub.1 are independently selected from hydrogen and methyl. They are useful for providing sedative and antiepileptic activity.

Abstract: 4-Dibenzocycloheptenyl, 4-dibenzocycloheptyl, and 4-dibenzoxepinylpiperidine compounds possessing antihistaminic activity.