Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods useful as inhibitors of PPAR, particularly PPAR?, and for the treatment or prevention of PPAR-mediated diseases, including metabolic diseases.

Abstract: This invention is directed to bicyclic and tricyclic compounds which are selective antagonists for NPY (Y5) receptors. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition made by combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of this invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention provides a process for making a pharmaceutical composition comprising combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention further provides the use of a compound of the invention for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for treating an abnormality, wherein the abnormality is alleviated by decreasing the activity of a human Y5 receptor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are carbonyl compounds of Formula I, II, or III, and others as described herein. Also disclosed are methods of treating disease, such as cancer, neurological disorders, including polyglutamine-repeat disorders, anemias, thalassemias, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular conditions, using the compounds of the invention. In addition, methods of modulating the activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC) are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of selective modulation of peroxisome proliferator activated receptors (PPARs) over G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40), and the use of therapeutically effective amounts of compounds and pharmaceutical compositions which selectively modulate PPAR over GPR40 for the treatment of diseases in patients in need thereof. The methods disclosed herein are exceptionally useful in treating metabolic diseases whilst avoiding certain side effects common to modulators of PPAR previously disclosed in the art.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel method for preparing 3-imidazol-1-yl-[1,2,4]thiadiazole derivatives, particularly to a method of preparing 5-halo-3-imidazol-1-yl-[1,2,4]thiadiazole, more particularly (3 -imidazol-1-yl-[1,2,4]thiadiazol-5-yl)-dialkyl-amines, that afford a high yield of pure product.

Abstract: This invention is directed to triazine derivatives, bicyclic compounds and tricyclic compounds which are selective antagonists for a NPY (Y5) receptor. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition made by combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of this invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention provides a process for making a pharmaceutical composition comprising combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention further provides the use of a compound of the invention for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for treating an abnormality, wherein the abnormality is alleviated by decreasing the activity of a human Y5 receptor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are sulfonamide compounds of Formula VII as described herein. Methods and compositions are disclosed for treating disease states including, but not limited to cancers, autoimmune diseases, tissue damage, central nervous system disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, fibrosis, bone disorders, polyglutamine-repeat disorders, anemias, thalassemias, inflammatory conditions, cardiovascular conditions, and disorders in which angiogenesis play a role in pathogenesis, using the compounds of the invention. In addition, methods of modulating the activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC) are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds as modulators of peroxisome proliferator activated receptors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treating disease using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods useful as inhibitors of p38 kinase for the treatment or prevention and treatment of diseases such as inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, angiogenic disorders, infectious diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and viral diseases.

Abstract: Compounds as modulators of peroxisome proliferator activated receptors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treating disease using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds as modulators of peroxisome proliferator activated receptors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treating disease using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods useful as inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase. Certain compounds of the subject invention have the following structural formula: wherein T, X, and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of CR4, N, NR4, S, and O; U is selected from the group consisting of CR10 and N; V is selected from the group consisting of CR4 and N; W and W? are independently selected from the group consisting of CH2, CR7R8, NR9, O, N(O), S(O)q and C(O); n, m and p are independently an integer from 0 to 5; q is 0, 1, or 2; and other substituents are as defined herein. Other compounds of the subject invention have structural formulas as defined herein. Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the subject invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are carbonyl compounds of having the structural formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, amide, ester, or prodrug thereof, Methods and compositions are disclosed for treating disease states including, but not limited to cancers, autoimmune diseases, tissue damage, central nervous system disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, fibrosis, bone disorders, polyglutamine-repeat disorders, anemias, thalassemias, inflammatory conditions, cardiovascular conditions, and disorders in which angiogenesis play a role in pathogenesis, using the compounds of the invention. In addition, methods of modulating the activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC) are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are carbonyl compounds of Formula I as described herein. Methods and compositions are disclosed for treating disease states including, but not limited to cancers, autoimmune diseases, tissue damage, central nervous system disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, fibrosis, bone disorders, polyglutamine-repeat disorders, anemias, thalassemias, inflammatory conditions, cardiovascular conditions, and disorders in which angiogenesis play a role in pathogenesis, using the compounds of the invention. In addition, methods of modulating the activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC) are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to triazine derivatives, bicyclic compounds and tricyclic compounds which are selective antagonists for a NPY (Y5) receptor. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition made by combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of this invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention provides a process for making a pharmaceutical composition comprising combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention further provides the use of a compound of the invention for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for treating an abnormality, wherein the abnormality is alleviated by decreasing the activity of a human Y5 receptor.

Abstract: Aryl sulfonamide and sulfonyl compounds as modulators of peroxisome proliferator activated receptors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treating disease using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are novel mono- and bicyclic compounds compounds, including compounds capable of modulating the activity of human peroxisome proliferator activated receptor of the subtype delta (hPPAR-delta), and methods for utilizing such modulation to treat a disease or condition mediated or impacted by hPPAR-delta activity such as Type 2 diabetes, syndrome X, dyslipidemia, and atherosclerotic diseases including vascular disease, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vessel disease. Also described are compounds that mediate and/or inhibit the activity of hPPAR-delta, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, solvates, salts, esters, thioesters, or amides or pharmaceutically active metabolites thereof. Further described are methods for making and producing such compounds.

Abstract: This invention is directed to triazine derivatives, bicyclic compounds and tricyclic compounds which are selective antagonists for a NPY (Y5) receptor. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition made by combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of this invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention provides a process for making a pharmaceutical composition comprising combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention further provides the use of a compound of the invention for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for treating an abnormality, wherein the abnormality is alleviated by decreasing the activity of a human Y5 receptor.

Abstract: This invention is directed to bicyclic and tricyclic compounds which are selective antagonists for NPY (Y5) receptors. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition made by combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of this invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention provides a process for making a pharmaceutical composition comprising combining a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention further provides the use of a compound of the invention for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for treating an abnormality, wherein the abnormality is alleviated by decreasing the activity of a human Y5 receptor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are carbonyl compounds of Formula I, II, or III, and others as described herein. Also disclosed are methods of treating disease, such as cancer, neurological disorders, including polyglutamine-repeat disorders, anemias, thalassemias, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular conditions, using the compounds of the invention. In addition, methods of modulating the activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC) are also disclosed.