Abstract: An agent for increasing the sugar-transporting capacity and an agent for preventing and/or treating diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macroangiopathy, impaired glucose tolerance or adiposis, which contains a lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable pharmaceutical composition of a combination of amlodipine and an ACE inhibitor; wherein the two active ingredients are not physically separated and the composition has a pH of more than 6.0. It also relates to a process for preparation, and a method for using such a composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a combination comprising (a) imatinib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and midostaurin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors, e.g. imatinib-resistant gastro-intestinal stromal tumors.

Abstract: The present invention describes an improved photodynamic treatment to treat subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV).

Abstract: A complex formulation for oral administration comprising a sustained release formulation of an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and a film layer for rapid release of an anti-hypertensive agent, the film layer being coated on the sustained release formulation, can achieve improved therapeutic effects of the anti-hypertensive agent by promptly releasing it, while maintaining a constant drug level of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor in blood through a slow release. Accordingly, the complex formulation is useful for preventing and treating diseases such as hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines of the formulae I and II: are disclosed. The compounds are useful to treat anxiety and insomnia. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to 1,4-substituted pyrazolopyrimidine compounds of the formula I, pharmaceuticals comprising a 1,4-substituted pyrazolopyrimidine compound, the use of a 1,4-substituted pyrazolopyrimidine compound in the treatment or the use thereof in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical formulation for the treatment of a disease that depends on inadequate activity of a protein kinase, methods of treatment comprising administering a 1,4-substituted pyrazolopyrimidine compound, methods for the manufacture of a novel compound of that class, and novel intermediates and partial steps for their synthesis.

Abstract: the N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein n represents an integer being 1 or 2; R1 and R2 each independently represents hydrogen C1-4alkyl, NR9R10, C1-4alkyloxy; or R1 and R2 taken together with the carbon atom with which they are attached form a C3-6cycloalkyl; and where n is 2, either R1 or R2 may be absent to form an unsaturated bond; R3 represents a C6-12cycloalkyl, preferably selected from cylo-octanyl and cyclohexyl or R3 represents a monovalent radical having one of the following formulae ?wherein said C6-12cycloalkyl or monovalent radical may optionally be substituted with one, or where possible two, three or more substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-4alkyl, C1-4alkyloxy, halo or hydroxy; Q represents Het1 or Ar2 wherein said C3-8cycloalkyl, Het1 or Ar2 are optionally substituted with one or where possible two or more substituents selected from halo, C1-4alkyl, C1-4alkyloxy, hydroxy, nitro, NR5R6

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to methods of treating mental illnesses or conditions characterized by a decreased function of NMDA receptors and/or excessively enhanced glutamate release and activity of non-NMDA receptors (AMPA and/or kainate). Specifically disclosed are methods utilizing BrPhe, or isomers of analogs thereof, for treating or preventing mental illness or conditions such as schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention relates olanzapine pamoate dihydrate, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and use in treating certain mental disorders, such as schizophrenia.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of pain and/or inflammation in a subject by the administration of N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) or derivative thereof and a pain and/or anti-inflammatory medication. The pain or anti-inflammatory medication is metabolized by the action of the cytochrome p450 system. The pain medication includes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist(s). NAC and the pain medicine can be administered concurrently or sequentially. The joint administration can result in the use of lower dosages than typical dosage of the pain and/or anti-inflammatory medication or in enhanced relief from the treated condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted bis-arylsulfonamide and arylsulfonamide compounds of the general formula (I) or the formula (II), which compounds are potentially useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of medical conditions relating to obesity, type II diabetes and/or disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and salts and pro-drugs thereof: Formula (I) wherein for example R1 is optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; Y is a linking group selected from, for example, a direct bond, and a (substituted) alkyl chain; R2 is an optionally substituted aryl, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group; are described. Processes to make such compounds and their use as DGAT inhibitors, for example in the treatment of obesity, are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to thiourea compounds of formula (II) shown below: Each variable in formula (I) is defined in the specification. These compounds can be used to treat hepatitis C virus infection.

Abstract: Substituted phenylalkynes of formula (I), compositions containing them, and methods of making and using them to treat histamine-mediated conditions.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a glucokinase activator useful as a pharmaceutical agent such as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes, obesity and the like. The present invention provides a glucokinase activator containing a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; R2 is a group represented by wherein each symbol is defined in the specification, or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula (I): (where variables A1, A2, B, J, K, m, n, R4, R5a, R5b and R5c are as defined herein) useful as antagonists of CGRP receptors and useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the CGRP is involved, such as headache, migraine and cluster headache. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which CGRP is involved.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel analogs of FR901464, as well as an improved methodology for preparing FR901464 and its analogs. These compounds display an anti-cancer activity and are candidates for therapies against a number of disease states associated with dysfunctional RNA splicing.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel uses of imidazo[1,2,4]triazinones for producing a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of coronary cardiopathy, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, bladder complaints, prostatic hyperplasia, nitrate-induced tolerance, or diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma, for the treatment or prophylaxis of central, retinal or posterior ciliary artery occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion, optical neuropathy, such as anterior ischaemic optical neuropathy and glaucomatous optical neuropathy, in addition to macular degeneration, diabetes, in particular diabetic gastroparesis, for the treatment of dysperistalsis of the stomach and oesophagus, female infertility, premature contractions, pre-eclampsia, alopecia, psoriasis associated with renal syndrome, cystic fibrosis, cancer and for improving cognition, powers of concentration, learning skills or hypermnesia, in particular if the disorder is a symptom of dementia.

Abstract: The invention concerns quinazoline derivatives of Formula (I): wherein each of R1, X1, R2, R3, R5, n and m have any of the meanings defined in the description; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the manufacture of a medicament for use as an antiproliferative agent in the prevention or treatment of tumours which are sensitive to inhibition of EGF and erbB receptor tyrosine kinases.

Abstract: The invention relates to new dihydrothienopyrimidine of formula 1, as well as pharmacologically acceptable salts, diastereomers, enantiomers, racemates, hydrates or solvates thereof, wherein X is SO or SO2, but preferably SO, and wherein R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings given in the description, and which are suitable for the treatment of respiratory or gastrointestinal complaints or diseases, inflammatory diseases of the joints, skin or eyes, diseases of the peripheral or central nervous system or cancers, as well as pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to trifluoromethyl substituted benzamide compounds of the formula (I), pharmaceuticals comprising these compounds, their use as or for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, particularly as inhibitors of protein kinases and/or the treatment of a condition, disorder or disease state mediated by a protein kinase activity and/or a proliferative disease, methods of treatment comprising administering the compounds, especially of therapeutic and prophylactic treatment, methods for the manufacture of the compounds and novel intermediates and partial steps for their synthesis.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase type IV (PDE4) and are of use in the treatment of inflammatory and/or allergic diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted quinoline-4-carboxylic acid hydrazides defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in treating diseases mediated by neurokinin-2 and/or neurokinin-3 (NK-3) receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of 1-alkyl or 1-cycloalkyl derivatives of 3-hydroxy-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-carboxamide of formula I. The process includes reacting an amine R2NH2 with a compound of formula II in a solution of metal hydroxide in water to give a compound of formula III. Subsequent reaction of the compound of formula III with an acid chloride formation reagent in an inert solvent gives compounds of formula I. The acid chloride formation reagent is selected from oxalyl chloride and dimethylformamide, dimethylchloromethylene-ammonium chloride and thionyl chloride and dimethylformamide. If desired, a compound of formula I where R5 is hydrogen may be formed when an intermediate substituent is used wherein R5 is an alcohol protective group removable by catalytic hydrogenation.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, n, Q1, Q2, Q3, Y, and X1-X4 are as defined herein. Compounds of Formula I are useful in the treatment of diseases and/or conditions related to cell proliferation, such as cancer, inflammation, arthritis, angiogenesis, or the like. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the invention and methods of treating the aforementioned conditions using such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel opioid receptor modulators of Formula (I). The invention further relates to methods for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use in the treatment of disorders that may be ameliorated or treated by the modulation of opioid receptors.

Abstract: New inhibitors of histone deacetylases having antitumor activity, and the process of preparation thereof are herein described. These compounds belong to the structural formula (I) where R1 is a linear or branched chain containing at least two conjugated double bonds, A is an optionally substituted phenyl or pyridyl ring, Ar is an aryl or heteroaryl group, and R3 is hydrogen or alkoxyalkyl. The application also describes the use of said compounds in the treatment of diseases associated to the deregulation of histone deacetylases activity, such as tumors, as well as the relevant pharmaceutical compositions for administration to patients requiring said treatment.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to triazine derivatives of general formula (I): Wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The invention also relates to a method for preparing these triazine derivatives and to the therapeutic application thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds for modulating protein kinase enzymatic activity for modulating cellu-lar activities such as proliferation, differentiation, programmed cell death, migration and chemoinvasion. Even more specifically, the invention provides compounds for modulating c-Kit kinase activity and methods of treating diseases mediated by c-Kit activity utilizing the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide dosage forms and methods for treating a patient with an inflammatory disorder with a therapeutically effective amount of aminopterin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, that achieve efficacy without concomitant toxicity. Within certain embodiments, the present invention provides a method for treating an inflammatory disorder in a patient with uninterrupted doses of aminopterin.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), or salts or solvates thereof, in vitro as inhibitors of growth of Gram-positive bacteria, where A is selected from formula (a).

Abstract: Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I): where x, y, G, J, K, L, M, V R2, R3, R4, R5, R5a, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8 and R8a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sodium channel blockers. The present invention also includes a variety of methods of treatment using these inventive sodium channel blockers.

Abstract: New Pyrimidinetrione derivatives represented by formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are defined in the description, composition thereof, and methods of preparation are described. The compounds are useful in the treatment of disease involving metalloproteinases.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I in free or salt form, wherein Ar, R1, R2, R3, X and T have the meanings as indicated in the specification, are useful for treating a condition mediated by CCR-3, particularly an inflammatory or allergic condition such as an inflammatory or obstructive airways disease. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and processes for preparing the compounds are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel N-phenyl-2-pyrimidine-amine derivative represented by the above formula (1) and its salt showing a superior effect on cancer in warm-blooded animals, such as lung cancer, gastric cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, hepatoma, prostatic cancer, breast cancer, chronic or acute leukemia, hematologic malignancy, encephalophyma, bladder cancer, rectal cancer, cervical cancer, lymphoma, etc. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing the compound, and to a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of the above various diseases, which comprises an effective amount of the compound as an active ingredient together with pharmaceutically acceptable inert carriers.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis, inflammation, thrombosis and other conditions and for decreasing or prevention of accumulation of cholesterol in a subject by modifying LCAT polypeptide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, processes for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for reversing and/or inhibiting inflammation, e.g., by inhibiting prostaglandin and/or COX-2 production, using one or more indolequinazoline alkaloids, preferably in combination with butylated hydroxytoluene. The preferred indolequinazoline alkaloids are rutaecarpine, evodiamine, and dehydroevodiamine, which are naturally found in unpurified form in the traditional Chinese medicine Wu Chu Yu made from the fruit of the herb, Evodia rutaecarpa.

Abstract: Sulfamoyl-containing compounds are disclosed, having utility as inhibitors of disease-related targets, such as Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90), and which are useful for treating disorders, e.g., proliferative disorders, including HSP90-mediated disorders. Methods for preparing and using the disclosed compounds are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of delaying the onset or treating diabetes that comprises administering a uric acid lowering agent. The inventors have made the remarkable discovery that elevated uric acid levels are not a corollary to insulin resistance, but rather a primary mediator of insulin resistance. Specifically exemplified are methods that involve administering to a patient susceptible to development of diabetes a composition comprising a uric acid lowering agent in a regimen that maintains serum uric acid levels below at least 5.2 to 5.5 mg/dl.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method of preparing of 2,4,8-trisubstituted pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one pharmacophores of Formula (II) wherein G1 is CH2 or NH: G2 is CH or nitrogen; Rx is chloro, bromo, iodo, or O—S(O)2CF3; Rg is a C1-10alkyl; m is 0, or an integer having a value of 1, or 2; R3 is a C1-10alkyl, C3-7cycloalkyl, C3-7cycloalkyl C1-10alkyl, aryl, arylC1-10alkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylC1-10alkyl, heterocyclic or a heterocyclylC1-10alkyl moiety, and wherein each of these moieties may be optionally substituted. which comprises reacting a compound of the formula: wherein Ry is chloro, bromo, iodo, O—S(O)2CF3; and Rg is a C1-10alkyl; with a olefin forming reagent in a suitable base to yield a compound of Formula (II), wherein m=0 and oxidizing the sulphur as necessary or desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkyl substituted by hydroxy, lower alkyl substituted by halogen, —(CH2)x—S-lower alkyl, —(CH2)x—O-lower alkyl, —(CH2)x—NHC(O)O-lower alkyl, —(CH2)x-aryl, and —(CH2)x-heteroaryl; each R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl substituted by halogen, —O—(CH2)m-aryl, —O—(CH2)m-heteroaryl, —(CR2)m-aryl, and —(CR2)m-heteroaryl; each R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl and hydroxy; Ar is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, pyrimidin-2-yl, pyrimidin-4-yl and pyridin-3-yl; n is 0, 1 or 2; x is 0, 1, 2 or 3; m is 0 or 1; and to their pharmaceutically active salts.

Abstract: Substituted aryl pyrimidyl compounds responding to formula (I) and their use for the preparation of a medicament for the prevention and/or treatment of a pathology caused by a mycobacteria.

Abstract: Statin nitroderivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for treating and/or preventing several diseases, in particular coronary syndromes, neurodegenerative disorders as well as for reducing cholesterol levels.

Abstract: Described is a new class of small molecule inhibitors of amyloid ? protein (A?) aggregation, based on apomorphine. These molecules target the nucleation phase of A? self-assembly and interfere effectively with aggregation of A? 1-40 into amyloid fibrils in vitro as determined by transmission electron microscopy, Thioflavin T (ThT) fluorescence, and velocity sedimentation. Structure-activity studies using apomorphine analogues demonstrate that 10,11-dihydroxy substitutions of the D ring are preferred for the inhibitory effectiveness of these aporphines, and that methylation of these hydroxyl groups reduces their inhibitory potency. The ability of these small molecules to inhibit A? amyloid fibril formation appears to be linked to their ability to undergo auto-oxidation in solution, implicating an auto-oxidation product as the active A? inhibitor.

Abstract: Pellets containing an analgesic uniformly dispersed in a lipid carrier such as cholesterol mixed with fatty acid esters, can be used to provide long term pain relief. 5 mg cholesterol-tryglyceride-buprenorphine pellets released the majority of drug in 24-48 hours after implant and provide clinically significant plasma levels of analgesia in mice for 3-9 days. Blood levels of analgesia peak at day-1 and are substantially complete by day-5 depending on the level of buprenorphine. These results demonstrate that post surgical implants provide clinically significant levels of analgesia in the 24-48 hour period following surgery and thus obviate the time consuming, expensive, and high-risk need to inject mice post surgery. The pellets are safe and easy to use. Placed in the surgical wound at the end of surgery, they provide 2-3 days of analgesia and obviate the need for subsequent handling of the animal for pain therapy. The implants have no detectable effect on mouse behavior, hematology, or liver chemistry.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7a, R7b, W, G1, G2, a, b, c, d and m are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate or stereoisomer thereof. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.