Abstract: The subject invention provides novel HMG-CoA-reductase inhibitors. In a preferred embodiment, the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors of the subject invention can be deactivated to a primary inactive metabolite by hydrolytic enzymes. Compounds of the present invention can be advantageously used to treat patients suffering hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for combining multiple processes for choosing features such as biomarkers in statistical data using consensus voting among the multiple processes and their chosen features.

Abstract: Isoquinolinone compounds are provided that are useful for the inhibition of ADP-platelet aggregation, particularly in the treatment of thrombosis and thrombosis related conditions or disorders.

Abstract: The subject invention provides useful and novel calcium channel blockers based upon mibefradil. The subject invention also provides methods for synthesizing the compounds of the invention. The invention also provides methods for the control or prevention of hypertension, angina pectoris, ischemia, arrhythmias, and cardiac insufficiency in a patient by administering a compound, or composition, of the invention to an individual in need of such treatment.

Abstract: The subject invention provides useful and novel 5-HT3 antagonists. The subject invention also provides methods for synthesizing the compounds of invention. The invention also provides methods for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and other such conditions.

Abstract: Provided are methods, pharmaceutical formulations and kits thereof for the treatment and/or prevention of conditions mediated by neovascularization, abnormal angiogenesis, vascular permeability, or combinations thereof, of posterior and/or anterior tissues and fluids of the eye, including conditions associated with proliferative retinopathies, for example, diabetic retinopathy, age-related maculopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, retinopathy associated with macular edema, or retinopathy associated with sickle cell disease, using the topical administration of mecamylamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to the eye. Methods of preparing the pharmaceutical formulations are also provided.

Abstract: This invention is drawn to compounds which are more easily metabolized by the metabolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, warfarin analogs which have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are taught. The invention teaches methods of reducing the toxicity of drugs comprising the introduction of ester groups into drugs during the synthesis of the drug. This invention is also drawn to methods of treating coagulation disorders comprising the administration of compounds which have been designed to be metabolized by serum or intracellular hydrolases and esterases. Pharmaceutical compositions of the ester containing warfarin, analogs are also taught.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel sulfonylurea compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives and polymorph and amorphous forms thereof. The compounds in their various forms are effective platelet ADP receptor inhibitors and may be used in various pharmaceutical compositions, and are particularly effective for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular diseases, particularly those diseases related to thrombosis. The invention also provides a method for preparing such compounds and forms and for preventing or treating thrombosis and thrombosis related conditions in a mammal comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or forms thereof.

Abstract: Substituted benzoxazin-4(3H)-ones are provided which are useful for treating thrombosis and for reducing the likelihood and/or severity of a secondary ischemic event in a patient.

Abstract: This invention is drawn to compounds which are more easily metabolized by the metabolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, warfarin analogs which have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are taught. The invention teaches methods of reducing the toxicity of drugs comprising the introduction of ester groups into drugs during the synthesis of the drug. This invention is also drawn to methods of treating coagulation disorders comprising the administration of compounds which have been designed to be metabolized by serum or intracellular hydrolases and esterases. Pharmaceutical compositions of the ester containing warfarin, analogs are also taught.

Abstract: The subject invention provides useful and novel 5-HT3 antagonists. The subject invention also provides methods for synthesizing the compounds of invention. The invention also provides methods for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and other such conditions.

Abstract: 2,4-Dioxo-3-quinazolinylaryl sulfonylurea compounds having the formula: wherein R is a member selected from the group consisting of H and C1-6 alkyl; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C3-5 cycloalkyl and C3-5 cycloalkyl-alkyl; R2 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, halogen, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, cyano and —C(O)R2a, wherein R2a is a member selected from the group consisting of C1-6 alkoxy and (C1-6 alkyl)0-2 amino; L is a 1 to 3 carbon linking group selected from the group consisting of —CH2—, —CH(CH3)—, —CH2CH2—, —CH2CH(CH3)— and —CH2CH2CH2—; L1 is a linking group selected from the group consisting of a bond and —CH2—; L2 is a linking group selected from the group consisting of a bond, —NH— and —CH2—; and Ar1 is an aromatic ring selected from the group consisting of benzene, pyridine and pyrimidine; are provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally alpha-1A/B adrenoceptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein Z is —C(O)— or —S(O)2—, X is carbon or nitrogen, Y is carbon, and X-Y considered together are two adjoining atoms of the ring A, said ring being a fused aromatic ring of five to six atoms per ring optionally incorporating one to two heteroatoms per ring, chosen from N, O, or S; and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for their use as therapeutic agents, and methods of preparation thereof.

Abstract: The subject invention provides novel HMG-CoA-reductase inhibitors. In a preferred embodiment, the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors of the subject invention can be deactivated to a primary inactive metabolite by hydrolytic enzymes. Compounds of the present invention can be advantageously used to treat patients suffering hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: Substituted benzoxazin-4(3H)-ones are provided which are useful for treating thrombosis and for reducing the likelihood and/or severity of a secondary ischemic event in a patient.

Abstract: The subject invention provides novel HMG-CoA-reductase inhibitors. In a preferred embodiment, the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors of the subject invention can be deactivated to a primary inactive metabolite by hydrolytic enzymes. Compounds of the present invention can be advantageously used to treat patients suffering hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally alpha-1A/B adrenoceptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein Z is —C(O)— or —S(O)2—, X is carbon or nitrogen, Y is carbon, and X—Y considered together are two adjoining atoms of the ring A, said ring being a fused aromatic ring of five to six atoms per ring optionally incorporating one to two heteroatoms per ring, chosen from N, O, or S; and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for their use as therapeutic agents, and methods of preparation thereof.

Abstract: Isoquinolinone compounds are provided that are useful for the inhibition of ADP-platelet aggregation, particularly in the treatment of thrombosis and thrombosis related conditions or disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally alpha-1A/B adrenoceptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein Z is —C(O)— or —S(O)2—, X is carbon or nitrogen, Y is carbon, and X-Y considered together are two adjoining atoms of the ring A, said ring being a fused aromatic ring of five to six atoms per ring optionally incorporating one to two heteroatoms per ring, chosen from N, O, or S; and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for their use as therapeutic agents, and methods of preparation thereof.

Abstract: 2,4-Dioxo-3-quinazolinylaryl sulfonylurea compounds are provided that are useful for the inhibition of ADP-platelet aggregation, particularly in the treatment of thrombosis and thrombosis related conditions or disorders.