Abstract: Invented are non-peptide TPO mimetics. Also invented are novel processes and intermediates used in the preparation of the presently invented compounds. Also invented is a method of treating thrombocytopenia, in a mammal, including a human, in need thereof which comprises administering to such mammal an effective amount of a selected hydroxy-1-azobenzene derivative.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are provided where X1 and X2 are independently selected from H or hydroxy protecting groups. Such compounds are used in preparing pharmaceutical compositions and are useful in treating a variety of biological conditions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are provided where X1, X2 and X3 are independently selected from H or hydroxy protecting groups. Such compounds are used in preparing pharmaceutical compositions and are useful in treating a variety of biological conditions.

Abstract: 19-nor-vitamin D analogs having an additional dihydrofuran ring connecting the 3?-oxygen and carbon-2 of the A-ring of the analog, and pharmaceutical uses therefore, are described. These compounds exhibit selective in vitro and in vivo activities, making them therapeutic agents for the treatment or prophylaxis of autoimmune diseases, some types of cancers, metabolic bone diseases, osteomalacia, osteopenia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, psoriasis, or other skin diseases.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the compounds of formula (I) the N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein Z represents O, CH2, NH or S; in particular Z represents NH; Y represents —C3-9alkyl-, —C3-9alkenyl-, —C3-9alkynyl-, —C3-7alkyl-CO—NH— optionally substituted with amino, mono- or di(C1-4alkyl)amino or C1-4 alkyloxycarbonylamino-, —C3-7alkenyl-CO—NH— optionally substituted with amino, mono- or di(C1-4alkyl)amino- or C1-4alkyloxycarbonylamino-, C1-5alkyl-oxy-C1-5alkyl-, —C1-5alkyl NR13—, —C1-5alkyl-, —C1-5alkyl-NR14—CO—C1-5alkyl-, —C1-5alkyl-CO NR15—C1-5alkyl-, —C1-6alkyl-CO—NH—, —C1-6alkyl-NH—CO—, —C1-3alkyl-NH—CS-Het20-, —C1-3alkyl-NH—CO-Het20, —C1-2alkyl-CO-Het21-CO—, -Het22-CH2—CO—NH—C1-3alkyl-, —CO—NH—C1-6alkyl-, —NH—CO—C1-6alkyl-, —CO—C1-7alkyl-, —C1-7alkyl-CO—, —C1-6alkyl-CO—C1-6alkyl-, —C1-2alkyl-NH—CO—CR16R17—NH—, —C1-2alkyl-CO—NH—CR18R19—CO—, —C1-2alkyl-CO—NR20—C1-3alkyl-CO—, C1-2alkyl-NR21—CH2—CO—NH—C1-3alkyl-, or NR22—C

Abstract: Polymorphs and pharmaceutical formulations of 17-allylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin (17-AAG).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more of the following ruthenium oxalato compounds I, II, III and IV as an active ingredient. The pharmaceutical composition can be used for the treatment of viral-infected patients or prophylactic treatment of patients at risk from viral infection.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (I) or (II): and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, wherein m, p, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein, and additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof for the treatment of any of a number of diseases, disorders or conditions associated with HGF/SF or other cytokine activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein A, G and R1 to R3 are as defined in the description and claims, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases which are associated with the modulation of H3 receptors.

Abstract: Naphthyridine and related derivatives useful in the treatment of bacterial infections in mammals, particularly humans, are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An opioid formulation for pulmonary administration in the treatment or management of pain, a pulmonary drug delivery device containing, method of administering, kit containing, and uses of same. The formulation contains at least one rapid-onset opioid and preferably also contains a sustained-effect opioid to reduce the frequency of administration. The invention employs the side effects of the opioid formulation to permit patients to self-limit drug intake, thereby avoiding toxicity while achieving analgesia. A pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic model is employed to determine optimum drug formulations and optimum parameters for administration.

Abstract: An opioid formulation for pulmonary administration in the treatment or management of pain, a pulmonary drug delivery device containing, method of administering, kit containing, and uses of same. The formulation contains at least one rapid-onset opioid and preferably also contains a sustained-effect opioid to reduce the frequency of administration. The invention employs the side effects of the opioid formulation to permit patients to self-limit drug intake, thereby avoiding toxicity while achieving analgesia. A pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic model is employed to determine optimum drug formulations and optimum parameters for administration.

Abstract: The present invention provides BACE inhibitors of Formula I: methods for their use, and intermediates and methods for their preparation.

Abstract: Naphthalene, quinoline, quinoxaline and naphthyridine derivatives useful in the treatment of bacterial infections in mammals, particularly humans, are disclosed herein.

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R41 to R46, A, B and G have meanings given in the description, which are useful in the prophylaxis and in the treatment of arrhythmias, in particular atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and derivatives thereof their synthesis, and their use as Rho-kinase inhibitors. These compounds of the present invention are useful for inhibiting tumor growth, treating erectile dysfunction, and treating other indications mediated by Rho-kinase, e.g., coronary heart disease.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, R1, and Q1 are defined herein, inhibit protein kinase enzymes and are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer, inflammation, psoriasis, allergy/asthma, disease and conditions of the immune system, disease and conditions of the central nervous system.

Abstract: Described are new pteridine compounds of the formula 1, where the variables are as described herein. The compounds are useful 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; and cancers. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to PKC inhibitors which are able to selectively inhibit e.g. the and optionally 0, isoforms of PKC, and their use in particular in transplantation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the treatment of emesis in a mammal being treated with an opiod analgesic.

Abstract: Crystalline base of compound trans-1-((1R,3S)-6-chloro-3-phenylindan-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylpiperazine, processes for the preparation of purified free base or salts of this compound, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the base and medical use thereof, including for treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification; processes for their preparation; pharmaceutical compositions containing them; a process for preparing the pharmaceutical compositions; and their use in therapy.

Abstract: mGluR5 antagonists are used for the treatment and prevention of disorders, including Fragile X, autism, mental retardation, schizophrenia and Down's Syndrome. The methods of the invention can be used to treat epilepsy and anxiety in a human having Fragile X syndrome, autism, mental retardation, schizophrenia and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to steroidal alkaloids that can be used in the treatment of hedgehog pathway related disorders, particularly cancer.

Abstract: The invention features derivatives of R(—)-11-hydroxyaporphines and methods of treating Parkinson's disease, sexual dysfunction, and depressive disorders therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 39-desmethoxyrapamycin derivatives, methods for their production, and uses thereof. In a further aspect the present invention provides for the use of these 39-desmethoxyrapamycin derivatives in the treatment of cancer and/or B-cell malignancies, the induction or maintenance of immunosuppression, the treatment of transplantation rejection, graft vs. host disease, autoimmune disorders, diseases of inflammation, vascular disease and fibrotic diseases, the stimulation of neuronal regeneration or the treatment of fungal infections.

Abstract: Imidazo-containing compounds (e.g., imidazoquinolines, imidazonaphthyridines, imidazopyridines) with a hydrox-ylamine substituent at the 1-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, intermediates, and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prevention of viral infections comprising as an active principle at least one imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine prodrug having the general Formula (A) wherein the substituents are described in the specification. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation and screening ofcompounds according to the invention having above mentioned general Formula and their use in the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following general formula (I): (wherein R1 represents phenyl, etc. which can have substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkyl having halogen, halogen, hydroxyl, etc.; R2 represents C1-8 alkyl, etc.; A represents oxygen, sulfur, etc.; X represents C1-8 alkylene chain, etc.; Y represents C(?O), CH?CH, etc.; R3, R4, and R5 each represents hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl, etc.; B represents CH or nitrogen; Z represents oxygen or sulfur; R6 and R7 each represents hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl, etc.; and R8 represents hydrogen or C1-8 alkyl; provided that at least one of R3, R4, and R5 is not hydrogen) or a salt of the compound; and a PPAR-? activator which contains the compound or salt as the active ingredient.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 is selected from H, lower alkyl, R4—CO, R4—O2CCH2, R5—OCO and R5—SO2; R2 is selected from lower alkyl, cycloalkyl optionally substituted with an alkyl or alkyloxy group, (C5-C12)cycloalkylalkyl optionally substituted with an alkyl or alkyloxy group, aralkyl optionally substituted with up to three groups chosen from F, Cl, Br, I, OH, lower alkyl, O-(lower alkyl), O-benzyl, NH2, NO2, NH-acyl, CN and CF3, and aralkyloxymethyl optionally substituted with up to three groups chosen from F, Cl, Br, OH, lower alkyl and O-(lower alkyl); or R1 and R2 together are an o-xylylene group optionally substituted on the aromatic ring with a group selected from F, Cl, Br, OH, lower alkyl and O-(lower alkyl); R3 is selected from H, OH and O-lower alkyl; R4 is selected from H, lower alkyl and phenyl; and R5 is selected from lower alkyl, phenyl and benzyl. The compounds are useful as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the general formula: [wherein Ring A represents an optionally substituted 5- to 8-membered ring, Ring B represents a further optionally substituted 4- to 10-membered ring, Ring C represents a further optionally substituted benzene ring, X1 represents carbon atom, X2 represents a carbon atom, an oxygen atom, etc., W represents a nitrogen atom, etc., Y11 represents a group represented by the formula CR2R3? (wherein R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, etc., and R3? represents a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, etc., respectively), Y21 represents a group represented by the formula CR4R5? (wherein R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, etc., and R5? represents a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, etc., respectively), etc., and R1 represents an electron-withdrawing group, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of melanocortin MCR4 agonists of general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein and especially to selective MCR4 agonist compounds, to their use in medicine, to compositions containing them, to processes for their preparation and to intermediates used in such processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of substituted 1,2,4-triazoles of formula (1) with activity as oxytocin antagonists, uses thereof, processes for the preparation thereof and compositions containing said inhibitors. These inhibitors have utility in a variety of therapeutic areas including sexual dysfunction, particularly premature ejaculation (P.E.).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, and compositions containing such compounds and the uses of such compounds for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: This invention is related to compounds of general formula (I) wherein X is oxygen or sulphur or a NR7 group; R1 is C3-C8 alkyl, or C1-C8 alkyl substituted by phenoxy or phenyl, both phenoxy or phenyl being optionally substituted by one or more fluoro, chloro, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 alkyl, hydroxyl, C1-C6 alkoxy; R2, R3 are independently hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, halogen, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy or C1-C6 alkoxy; R4 is hydrogen, C1-C8 alkyl; R5, R6 are independently hydrogen, C1-C3 alkyl, optionally substituted by hydroxy or phenyl; R7 is hydrogen or straight or branched C1-C3 alkyl; Het is a five to seven membered, saturated or unsaturated heteromonocyclic or an eight to ten membered, saturated or unsaturated heterobicyclic group, containing one or more heteroatoms chosen independently from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur, said mono- or bicyclic groups being optionally substituted by C1-C6alkyl, halogen, hydroxyl or C1-C6 alkoxy; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof, that are active as sodiu

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein. The present invention additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and provides methods of treating cancer comprising administering a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: Compounds of the following structure are described: wherein R1-R6, m, V, W, X, Y, Z and Q are described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, metabolite or prodrug thereof. These compounds are useful for treating a variety of hormone-related conditions including contraception, treating or preventing fibroids, endometriosis, dysfunctional bleeding, uterine leiomyomata, polycystic ovary syndrome, or hormone-dependent carcinomas, providing hormone replacement therapy, stimulating food intake or synchronizing estrus.

Abstract: Various crystal forms of 4-(1-((4-methylbenzothiophen-3-yl)methyl)benzimidazol-2-ylthio)butanoic acid from a solvent, and a process for production thereof are provided.

Abstract: Pyrazole amides are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a salt of carvedilol, corresponding compositions containing such a carvedilol salt or corresponding solvates thereof, and/or methods of using the aforementioned compound(s) in the treatment of certain disease states in mammals, in particular man. The present invention further relates to a novel crystalline form of carvedilol hydrobromide, which is the hydrobromide salt of 1-(carbazol-4-yloxy-3-[[2-(o-methoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino]-2-propanol, and/or other carvedilol solvates thereof, compositions containing salts or solvates of carvedilol hydrobromide, and methods of using the aforementioned compound(s) to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure, and angina, etc.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing organic compounds or salts thereof that serve as modulators for the SDF-1 or I-TAC chemokines are disclosed. The compounds and compositions are useful in the treatment of cancer, especially in the inhibition of cancer proliferation, growth, and metastasis. Methods of interfering with SDF-1 and/or I-TAC binding to the CCXCKR2 receptor and treating cancer using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutical diluent and a compound of formula IV wherein R21=H, C1-C20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, —CH2OR25, —C(O)R25, —CO(O)R25, —C(O)NR25R26, —CH2C(O)R25, or —CH2C(O)NHR25, where R25 and R26 are each independently H, C1-C10 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, optionally containing one or more halogen atoms. R22=—OH, —OR27, —OCH2C(O)R27, —OCH2C(O)NHR27, —OC(O)R27, —OC(O)OR27, —OC(O)NHNH—R5, or —OC(O)NR27R28, where R27 and R28 are each independently H, C1-C20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, and where R27 and R28 can each optionally contain halogen atoms; R23 and R24, the same or different from each other, are C1-C20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl. Methods of using such formulations for the treatment of cancer, to effect weight loss, to treat microbially-based infections, to inhibit neuropeptide-Y and/or fatty acid synthase, and to stimulate CPT-1.

Abstract: Administration of a modulator of cell cycle checkpoint activation, which is preferably ?-lapachone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, metabolite, analog or derivative thereof, protects normal cells against radiation injury. The invention includes methods of preventing radiation damage. The invention also provides methods for treating conditions such as cancer with radiotherapy, by administering a modulator of cell cycle checkpoint activation to a subject, prior to administration of radiotherapy.

Abstract: Genipin derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that inhibit the activity of uncoupling protein-2 (UCP2) and are useful in treating deficient first-phase insulin secretion, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, and ischemia in a mammal are disclosed.

Abstract: Phosphonate substituted compounds with HIV protease inhibitory properties having use as therapeutics and for other industrial purposes are disclosed. The compositions inhibit HIV protease activity and/or are useful therapeutically for the treatment of AIDS and other antiviral infections, as well as in assays for the detection of HIV protease.

Abstract: There is provided an antitumor medicine comprising 1,5-D-anhydrofructose and/or ascopyrone. The antitumor medicine has effects of ascopyrone in inhibiting the growth and metastasis of tumors, is expected to inhibit inflammation and exerts an excellent effect on prognosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical fields of biology, pharmacology and medicine. The invention is suitable for use in particular in the human and animal health fields. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of a cAMP modulator in the preparation of compositions that are intended for the prevention or treatment of peripheral neuropathies. The invention further relates to tools and kits to prepare the aforementioned compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula II wherein each R1 and R2 is independently selected from H and —P(O)(R3)(R4), provided that at least one of R1 and R2 is —P(O)(R3)(R4); each R3 and R4 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, —OH, C1-C6 alkyl, and C1-C6 alkoxy; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula II, and methods of administering such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions, formulations and medicaments comprising a bupropion salt, in particular, modified-release tablets comprising an effective amount of bupropion hydrobromide, and the use of the bupropion salt to prepare a medicament to treat a condition.

Abstract: Polymorphic forms of modafinil racemate, methods of preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of therapeutic treatment involving modafinil polymorphic forms.