Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein M1 is M2 is N; X is a bond, optionally substituted alkylene, alkenylene, —O—, —CH2N(R12)—, —N(R12)CH2—, —N(R12)—, —NHC(O)—, —OCH2—, —CH2O—, or —S(O)0-2—; and Y is —(CH2)1-2—, —C(?O)—, —C(?NOR13)— or —SO0-2—; or M1 is N; M2 is N or CH; X is a bond, alkylene, alkenylene, —C(O)—, —NHC(O)—, —OC(O)— or —S(O)1-2—; Y is —(CH2)1-2—, —C(?O)— or —SO0-2—; and when M2 is CH, Y is also Y is —O— or —C(?NOR13)—; Z is a bond or optionally substituted alkylene or alkenylene; U and W are CH, or one is CH and one is N; R1 is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl; R2 is optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl; and the remaining variables are as defined in the specification; and compositions and methods of treating obesity, metabolic syndrome and a cognition deficit disorder, alone or in combinat

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: M1 and M3 are CH or N; M2 is CH, CF or N; Y is —C(?O)—, —C(?S)—, —(CH2)q—, —C(?NOR7)— or —SO1-2—; Z is a bond or optionally substituted alkylene or alkenylene; R1 is H, or alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, all optionally substituted, or a group of the formula: where ring A is a heteroaryl ring; R2 is optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl; R3 is H, —C(O)NH2, or alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl or heteroaryl, all optionally substituted; and the remaining variables are as defined in the specification; compositions and methods of treating allergy-induced airway responses, congestion, obesity, metabolic syndrome, alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatic steatosis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatacellular carcinoma and cognition deficit disorders using said compounds, alone or in combination with othe

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: M1 and M3 are CH or N; M2 is CH, CF or N; Y is —C(?O)—, —C(?S)—, —(CH2)q—, —C(?NOR7)— or —SO1-2—; Z is a bond or optionally substituted alkylene or alkenylene; R1 is H, or alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, all optionally substituted, or a group of the formula: where ring A is a heteroaryl ring; R2 is optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl; R3 is H, —C(O)NH2, or alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl or heteroaryl, all optionally substituted; and the remaining variables are as defined in the specification; compositions and methods of treating allergy-induced airway responses, congestion, obesity, metabolic syndrome, alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatic steatosis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatacellular carcinoma and cognition deficit disorders using said compounds, alone or in combination with oth

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: M1 and M3 are CH or N; M2 is CH, CF or N; Y is —C(?O)—, —C(?S)—, —(CH2)q—, —C(?NOR7)— or —SO1-2—; Z is a bond or optionally substituted alkylene or alkenylene; R1 is H, or alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, all optionally substituted, or a group of the formula: where ring A is a heteroaryl ring; R2 is optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl; R3 is H, —C(O)NH2, or alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl or heteroaryl, all optionally substituted; and the remaining variables are as defined in the specification; compositions and methods of treating allergy-induced airway responses, congestion, obesity, metabolic syndrome, alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatic steatosis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatacellular carcinoma and cognition deficit disorders using said compounds, alone or in combination with othe

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: n is 2-5; R is R3-aryl, R3-heteroaryl, R3-cycloalkyl, R3-heterocycloalkyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, —OR4, —SR4 or —S(O)1-2R5; R1 and R2 are H or optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted and X is —O— or —S—; or R1 and R2, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form optionally substituted and X is —O—, —S— or —NR7—; Z is and the remaining variables are as defined in the specification; also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I; also disclosed are methods of treating allergy, allergy-induced airway responses, congestion, obesity and metabolic syndrome using the compounds of Formula I, as well as combinations with other drugs useful for treating those diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: M1 and M3 are CH or N; M2 is CH, CF or N; Y is —C(?O)—, —C(?S)—, —(CH2)q—, —C(?NOR7)— or —SO1-2—; Z is a bond or optionally substituted alkylene or alkenylene; R1 is H, alkyl, alkenyl, or optionally substituted cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl or a group of the formula: where ring A is a monoheteroaryl ring; R2 is optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl; and the remaining variables are as defined in the specification; compositions and methods of treating allergy-induced airway responses, congestion, obesity, metabolic syndrome nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatic steatosis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatacellular carcinoma or cognition deficit disorders using said compounds, alone or in combination with other agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I. Also disclosed are methods of treating various diseases or conditions, such as, for example, allergy, allergy-induced airway responses, and congestion (e.g., nasal congestion) using the compounds of Formula I. Also disclosed are methods of treating various diseases or conditions, such as, for example, allergy, allergy-induced airway responses, and congestion (e.g., nasal congestion) using the compounds of Formula I in combination with a H1 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I. Also disclosed are methods of treating various diseases or conditions, such as, for example, allergy, allergy-induced airway responses, and congestion (e.g., nasal congestion) using the compounds of Formula I. Also disclosed are methods of treating various diseases or conditions, such as, for example, allergy, allergy-induced airway responses, and congestion (e.g., nasal congestion) using the compounds of Formula I in combination with a H1 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula wherein R1 is benzimidazolone derivative, M1 and M2 are optionally substituted carbon or nitrogen, R2 includes optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl, and the remaining variables are as defined in the specification, and the remaining variables are as defined in the specification; also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I and methods of treating various diseases or conditions, such as allergy, allergy-induced airway responses, and congestion (e.g., nasal congestion) using the compounds of formula I, as well as methods of treating said diseases or conditions using the compounds of formula I in combination with an H1 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula wherein R1 is optionally substituted benzimidazolyl or a derivative thereof; R2 is optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; M1 and M2 are C(R3) or N; and the remaining variables are as defined in the specification; also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I and methods of treating various diseases or conditions, such as allergy, allergy-induced airway responses, and congestion (e.g., nasal congestion) using the compounds of formula I, as well as methods of treating said diseases or conditions using the compounds of formula I in combination with an H1 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula In Formula I, M1 is carbon, M2, M3 and M4 are carbon or nitrogen and the remaining variables are as defined in the specification. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I. Also disclosed are methods of treating various diseases or conditions, such as, for example, allergy, allergy-induced airway responses, and congestion (e.g., nasal congestion) using the compounds of Formula I. Also disclosed are methods of treating various diseases or conditions, such as, for example, allergy, allergy-induced airway responses, and congestion (e.g., nasal congestion) using the compounds of Formula I in combination with a H1 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel substituted imidazole compounds which have H3 receptor antagonist or dual histamine-H1 and H3 receptor antagonist activity as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising such imidazoles as well as methods of using them to treat allergy, nasal congestion, inflammatory and CNS-related diseases and others.

Abstract: This invention discloses novel imidazoles substituted with a six or seven membered heterocyclic ring which contains two nitrogen atoms as part of the heterocyclic ring structure. These compounds have excellent histamine-H3 receptor antagonist activity. Also disclosed are methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising such imidazoles as well as methods of using them to treat allergy (for example asthma), inflammation, hypertension, raised intraocular pressure (such as glaucoma)—i.e., a method of lowering intraocular pressure, sleeping disorders, states of hyper and hypomotility and acidic secretion of the gastrointestinal tract, hypo and hyperactivity of the central nervous system (for example, agitation and depression) and other CNS disorders (such as Alzheimer's Disease, schizophrenia, and migraine).

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## These compounds are neurokinin antagonists. These compounds are useful in the treatment of chronic airway diseases such as asthma.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## These compounds are neurokinin antagonists. These compounds are useful in the treatment of chronic airway diseases such as asthma.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula I, methods for inhibiting tumor necrosis factor-.alpha. and methods for treating septic shock, inflammation, or allergic disease.