Abstract: Processes for making and using compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5 and R6 are defined herein, as well as other indene derivatives are disclosed herein. These compounds are disclosed as being useful in treating inflammatory conditions or diseases.

Abstract: Processes for making and using compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5 and R6 are defined herein, as well as other indene derivatives are disclosed herein. These compounds are disclosed as being useful in treating inflammatory conditions or diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (Ia): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5, and R6 are defined herein, as well as other indene derivatives are disclosed herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (Ia): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5, and R6 are defined herein, as well as other indene derivatives are disclosed herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (Ia): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5 and R6 are defined herein, as well as other indene derivatives are disclosed herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (Ia): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5 and R6 are defined herein, as well as other indene derivatives are disclosed herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (Ia): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5 and R6 are defined herein, as well as other indene derivatives are disclosed herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (Ia): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5, and R6 are defined herein, as well as other indene derivatives are disclosed herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel multi-step process for the manufacturing Fulvestrant, which is economical and convenient to operate at commercial scale, and requires only simple chromatographic separations after the coupling step of adding the side chain to the 7 position of the steroid.

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, m, n, q and r have meanings given in the description, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, which compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases and conditions associated with inflammation.

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, m and n have meanings given in the description, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, which compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases and conditions associated with inflammation.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (Ia): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5 and R6 are defined herein, as well as other indene derivatives are disclosed herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (Ia): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5 and R6 are defined herein, as well as other indene derivatives are disclosed herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for reducing the emetogenic effects of PDE inhibitors, and more particularly is directed to compounds having PDE4 inhibition activity with little or no emetogenic side-effects, and chemical methods including benzylation for preparing such compounds. A benzyl group may be attached to either a carbon or nitrogen atom of a PDE4 inhibitor. Suitable benzylation chemistry is to extract a hydrogen from a PDE4 inhibitor, preferably with a base, and then react the resulting nucleophilic PDE4 inhibitor with a benzylating agent, e.g., benzyl bromide or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for reducing the emetogenic effects of PDE inhibitors, and more particularly is directed to compounds having PDE4 inhibition activity with little or no emetogenic side-effects, and chemical methods including benzylation for preparing such compounds. A benzyl group may be attached to either a carbon or nitrogen atom of a PDE4 inhibitor. Suitable benzylation chemistry is to extract a hydrogen from a PDE4 inhibitor, preferably with a base, and then react the resulting nucleophilic PDE4 inhibitor with a benzylating agent, e.g., benzyl bromide or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for reducing the emetogenic effects of PDE inhibitors, and more particularly is directed to compounds having PDE4 inhibition activity with little or no emetogenic side-effects, and chemical methods including benzylation for preparing such compounds. A benzyl group may be attached to either a carbon or nitrogen atom of a PDE4 inhibitor. Suitable benzylation chemistry is to extract a hydrogen from a PDE4 inhibitor, preferably with a base, and then react the resulting nucleophilic PDE4 inhibitor with a benzylating agent, e.g., benzyl bromide or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for reducing the emetogenic effects of PDE inhibitors, and more particularly is directed to compounds having PDE4 inhibition activity with little or no emetogenic side-effects, and chemical methods including benzylation for preparing such compounds. A benzyl group may be attached to either a carbon or nitrogen atom of a PDE4 inhibitor. Suitable benzylation chemistry is to extract a hydrogen from a PDE4 inhibitor, preferably with a base, and then react the resulting nucleophilic PDE4 inhibitor with a benzylating agent, e.g., benzyl bromide or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Steroids containing a cyclohexene moiety are efficiently oxidized to the corresponding ?,?-unsaturated ketone using copper iodide and t-butyl hydroperoxide. A steroid compound containing the ?,?-unsaturated ketone structure is efficiently converted to the corresponding vicinal diol using a hydroborating reagent followed by oxidative workup, e.g., borane followed by sodium perborate. Benzoyl and substituted benzoyls are superior protecting groups for hydroxyl groups present in the compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (Ia): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5 and R6 are defined herein, as well as other indene derivatives are disclosed herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Steroids containing a cyclohexene moiety are efficiently oxidized to the corresponding &agr;, &bgr;-unsaturated ketone using copper iodide and t-butyl hydroperoxide. A steroid compound containing the &agr;, &bgr;-unsaturated ketone structure is efficiently converted to the corresponding vicinal diol using a hydroborating reagent followed by oxidative workup, e.g., borane followed by sodium perborate. Benzoyl and substituted benzoyls are superior protecting groups for hydroxyl groups present in the compounds.