Abstract: Provided herein are 2-phenoxy- and 2-phenylsulfonamide derivatives with CCR3 antagonistic activity. These compounds are useful for the treatment of diseases associated with CCR3 activity, including but not limited to, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Grave's disease, HIV infection, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis and other inflammatory and/or immunological disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfonamide derivative which is useful as an active ingredient of pharmaceutical preparations. The sulfonamide derivatives of the present invention have CCR3 (CC type chemokine receptor) antagonistic activity, and can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with CCR3 activity, in particular for the treatment of asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and other inflammatory/immunological disorders.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a method of determining the presence of a target in a sample comprising an allosteric DNAzyme; rolling circle amplification dependent on the activity of the allosteric DNAzyme in the presence of target and a detection system. The methods further comprise quantifying the amount of target in the sample by comparing the detection with a control. Also included herein are kits for practicing the methods described herein and methods of designing biosensor systems.

Abstract: 7-Hydroxy-benzoimidazole-4-yl-methanone Derivatives, which are useful for PBK inhibitors, are provided.

Abstract: Benzoimidazole Derivatives are provided. The compounds of the present invention are useful for Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 Beta Inhibitors.

Abstract: Methods for the selection of novel signaling allosteric DNA enzymes are provided. In particular, fluorescent signaling allosteric DNA enzymes are described. The selection system is based on the cleavage of an ribonucleotide flanked by a fluorophore modified nucleotide and a quencher modified oligonucleotide. Both cis-acting and trans-acting allosteric DNA enzymes are identified, as well as aptamer/DNA enzyme conjugates.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for attaching bioactive agents to paper products by contacting the paper with a solution comprising colloidal support particles where said colloidal support particles are associated with bioactive agents. In specific embodiment of the disclosure, the colloidal support particles are functionalized poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) microgels. The disclosure further covers the bioactive paper produced by this method as well as uses thereof, in particular for pathogen detection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfonamide derivative which is useful as an active ingredient of pharmaceutical preparations. The sulfonamide derivatives of the present invention have CCR3 (CC type chemokine receptor) antagonistic activity, and can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with CCR3 activity, in particular for the treatment of asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and other inflammatory/immunological disorders.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to water-soluble stable gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and methods for making the same. The present disclosure also includes the use of AuNPs, for example, in biological, medical and environmental assays for the detection of analytes, as well as biological and medical imaging.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds and processes for their preparation, methods of treating diseases, particularly hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer, comprising administering said compounds, and methods of making pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of disorders, particularly hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the selection of aptamer sequences and aptamers identified using the method. The method comprises immobilizing a library oligonucleotide by forming a duplex with an antisense oligonucleotide, reating the duplex molecule with a target and collecting oligonucleotide molecules which dissociate from the duplex structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfonamide derivative which is useful as an active ingredient of pharmaceutical preparations. The sulfonamide derivatives of the present invention have CCR3 (CC type chemokine receptor) antagonistic activity, and can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with CCR3 activity, in particular for the treatment of asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and other inflammatory/immunological disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a benzenesulfonamide derivative of formula (I), which is useful as an active ingredient of pharmaceutical preparations. The benzenesulfonamide derivatives of the present invention have CCR3 (CC type chemokine receptor) antagonistic activity, and can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with CCR3 activity, in particular for the treatment of asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and other inflammatory/immunological disorders. In said formula, X represents O or S; R4 represents formulae (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j), the other substituents are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: Provided herein are 2-phenoxy- and 2-phenylsulfonamide derivatives with CCR3 antagonistic activity. These compounds are useful for the treatment of diseases associated with CCR3 activity, including but not limited to, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Grave's disease, HIV infection, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis and other inflammatory and/or immunological disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted phenylamino-benzene compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of those compounds or compositions for treating hyper-proliferative and/or angiogenesis disorders, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds and processes for their preparation, methods of treating diseases, particularly hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer, comprising administering said compounds, and methods of making pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of disorders, particularly hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the selection of aptamer sequences and aptamers identified using the method. The method comprises immobilizing a library oligonucleotide by forming a duplex with an antisense oligonucleotide, reating the duplex molecule with a target and collecting oligonucleotide molecules which dissociate from the duplex structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a benzenesulfonamide derivative of formula (I), which is useful as an active ingredient of pharmaceutical preparations. The benzenesulfonamide derivatives of the present invention have CCR3 (CC type chemokine receptor) antagonistic activity, and can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with CCR3 activity, in particular for the treatment of asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and other inflammatory/immunological disorders. In said formula, X represents O or S; R4 represents formulae (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j), the other substituents are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: Methods for the selection of novel signaling allosteric DNA enzymes are provided. In particular, fluorescent signaling allosteric DNA enzymes are described. The selection system is based on the cleavage of an ribonucleotide flanked by a fluorophore modified nucleotide and a quencher modified oligonucleotide. Both cis-acting and trans-acting allosteric DNA enzymes are identified, as well as aptamer/DNA enzyme conjugates.

Abstract: Methods for monitoring chemical reactions in real time are provided. The methods involve the use of a signaling aptamer that has a different affinity for the substrate and the product of the chemical reaction. The conversion from substrate to product is detected a change in signal, in particular a change in fluorescent signal. The methods of the present invention are also useful to measure enzyme activity and to screen for enzyme inhibitors.