Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R3, R4, and R5 are as described herein and enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof which are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides PLK1 inhibitor compounds of formula I: useful in the treatment or control of cell proliferative disorders, particularly oncological disorders. These compounds and formulations containing such compounds may be useful in the treatment or control of solid tumors, such as, for example, breast, colon, lung and prostate tumors and other oncological diseases such as non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Also provided are intermediate compounds useful in the synthesis of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Y, Q, Ring A and Ring B are as described. The compounds exhibit activity as anticancer agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine derivatives that are inhibitors of Raf kinase. These compounds and their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and esters are anti-proliferative agents useful in the treatment or control of proliferative disorders such as solid tumors, in particular breast tumor, colon tumor, lung tumor, prostate tumor, and melanoma. Also disclosed are a composition and a unit dose formulation comprising such a compound, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or ester thereof, methods for making such compounds, and methods for using such compounds, or their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts or esters, in the treatment of proliferative disorders.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula wherein X, Y and R1 to R8 are described herein along with the enantiomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R3, R4, and R5 are as described herein and enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof which are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of formula (1) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, methods for the preparation thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as described herein and enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides PLK1 inhibitor compounds of formula I: useful in the treatment or control of cell proliferative disorders, particularly oncological disorders. These compounds and formulations containing such compounds may be useful in the treatment or control of solid tumors, such as, for example, breast, colon, lung and prostate tumors and other oncological diseases such as non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Also provided are intermediate compounds useful in the synthesis of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Novel intermediate compounds are disclosed. These compounds are useful in the synthesis of 4-aminopyrimidine-5-one derivatives that inhibit cyclin-dependent kinases, in particular cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (Cdk4). The 4-aminopyrimidine-5-one derivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts have antiproliferative activity and are useful in the treatment or control of cancer, in particular solid tumors.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, Y, Z, V1, V2, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are herein described. These compounds are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine derivatives that are inhibitors of Raf kinase. These compounds and their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and esters are anti-proliferative agents useful in the treatment or control of proliferative disorders such as solid tumors, in particular breast tumor, colon tumor, lung tumor, prostate tumor, and melanoma. Also disclosed are a composition and a unit dose formulation comprising such a compound, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or ester thereof, methods for making such compounds, and methods for using such compounds, or their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts or esters, in the treatment of proliferative disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula which are useful in treating diseases characterized by the hyperactivity of MEK. Accordingly the compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases, such as, cancer, cognative and CNS disorders and inflammatory/autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: Novel 2,6-diaminopyridine derivatives of formula wherein R1 and R2 are as defined below, are disclosed. These compounds inhibit cyclin-dependent kinases. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters have antiproliferative activity and are useful in the treatment or control of cancer, in particular solid tumors. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and to methods of treating or controlling cancer, most particularly the treatment or control of breast, lung, colon and prostate tumors. Also disclosed are intermediates useful in the preparation of these novel 2,6-diaminopyridine derivatives.

Abstract: Novel 4-aminothiazole derivatives are disclosed. These compounds inhibit cyclin-dependent kinases. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters have antiproliferative activity and are useful in the treatment or control of cancer, in particular solid tumors. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and to methods of treating or controlling cancer, most particularly the treatment or control of breast, lung, colon and prostate tumors. Also disclosed are intermediates useful in the preparation of these novel 4-aminothiazole derivatives.

Abstract: Peptides of formulae I, II and III that selectively activate melanocortin-4 (MC-4) receptor activity.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Y, Q, Ring A and Ring B are as described. The compounds exhibit activity as anticancer agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula medicaments containing them and the use of these compounds as pharmaceutically active agents. The compounds exhibit activity as Raf kinase inhibitors and therefore may be useful for the treatment of diseases mediated by said kinases, especially as anticancer agents.

Abstract: Novel 4-aminopyrimidine-5-one derivatives are disclosed. These compounds inhibit cyclin-dependent kinases, in particular cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (Cdk4). These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters have antiproliferative activity and are useful in the treatment or control of cancer, in particular solid tumors. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and to methods of treating or controlling cancer, most particularly the treatment or control of breast, lung, colon and prostate tumors. Also disclosed are intermediates useful in the preparation of these novel 4-aminopyrimidine-5-one derivatives.

Abstract: Peptides cyclized via disulfide or lactam bridges are disclosed. The peptides exhibit melanocortin-4 receptor agonist activity and are useful for treating obesity.