Abstract: The present invention discloses a compound separated from Monascus-fermented rice, the preparation method and uses thereof. Specifically, the present invention discloses a compound represented by the Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein, R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, C1-6 straight or branched alkoxyl, (II), (III) and (IV); R2 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl and C1-6 straight or branched alkoxyl. The present invention further discloses a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound. The compound of the present invention has HMG-CoA reductase inhibition effects.

Abstract: The present invention discloses deuterated benzopyran compounds having structure features as shown in Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof, or prodrug molecules thereof. With excellent anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects and the capability to inhibit growth of tumor cells, such compounds are novel COX-2 selective inhibitors. The compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof disclosed by the present application can be applied in preparing anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs and drugs for treating or preventing tumors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cyclic sulphates of (poly)glycerol, particularly to the novel compound of 4-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3,2-dioxathiolane-2,2-dioxide. The present invention also relates to the preparation process of the cyclic sulphate compounds, and to the use thereof as an intermediate to prepare green surfactants containing sulphate groups.

Abstract: Potent low molecular weight, highly selective, competitive non-peptidic serine protease inhibitors and their use in treating serine protease-associated diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: A polymeric photoinitiator, most suitably a polyurethane photoinitiator, is obtained by step-growth co-polymerization of at least one monomer (A) with at least one monomer (B). Monomer (A) includes a photoinitiator moiety, while monomer (B) is a monomer reactive with monomer (A) to form a polymer. A method produces the polymeric photoinitiator, a method cross-links the polymeric photoinitiator, and the polymeric photoinitiator is used as a photoinitiator of radical polymerization.

Abstract: Polymorphic forms of 3-(4-amino-1-oxo-1,3 dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione are disclosed. Compositions comprising the polymorphic forms, methods of making the polymorphic forms and methods of their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: 3-(3-Chloro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine is prepared by coupling 3-bromopyridine with commercially available 3-aminopyrazole, purifying the 3-(3-amino-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)pyridine by crystallization, and converting the amino group to a chloro group by a Sandmeyer reaction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to benzoimidazol-2-yl pyrimidine derivatives useful as histamine H4 receptor modulators and processes for the preparation of such compounds.

Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of 6-O-(4-dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol and variants thereof.

Abstract: Provided are methods of producing proanthocyanidin (PAC)-containing solutions, powders, and beverages, as are PAC-containing solutions, powders, and beverages produced thereby and cranberry plant material products.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds, which are useful as protein kinase (PK) inhibitors and can be used to treat such diseases as cancer, blood vessel proliferative disorders, fibrotic disorders, mesangial cell proliferative disorders, metabolic diseases inflammatory disorders and neurodegenerative disorders.

Abstract: Salts of N-(tetrazol-5-yl)- and N-(triazol-5-yl)arylcarboxamides of the general formula (I) are described as herbicides. In this formula (I), W, X, Z and R represent radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl, and other radicals such as halogen. A and B each represent nitrogen or carbon. M+ represents a cation.

Abstract: The present application provides novel pyridine compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof. Also provided are methods for preparing these compounds. These compounds are useful in inhibiting CYP17 activity by administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more of the compounds to a patient. By doing so, these compounds are effective in treating conditions associated with CYP17 activity. A variety of conditions can be treated using these compounds and include diseases which are characterized by abnormal cellular proliferation. In one embodiment, the disease is cancer, such as prostate cancer.

Abstract: The present invention includes compounds having structural formula (I), or salts or solvates thereof. These compounds are useful as sweet flavor modifiers. The present invention also includes compositions comprising the present compounds and methods of enhancing the sweet taste of compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) described herein act both as muscarinic receptor antagonists and beta2 adrenergic receptor agonists and are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of broncho-obstructive or inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain pyrrolopyridineamino derivatives (hereinafter referred to as “PPA derivatives”), particularly 1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridine-6-amino derivatives, to inhibit the spindle checkpoint function of Monospindle 1 (Mps1—also known as TTK) kinases either directly or indirectly via interaction with the Mps kinase itself. In particular, the present invention relates to PPA derivatives for use as therapeutic agents for the treatment and/or prevention of proliferative diseases, such as cancer. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the PPA derivatives, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having a superior JAK inhibitory action, which is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, Sjogren's syndrome, Behcet's disease, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc.), cancer (leukemia, uterine leiomyosarcoma, prostate cancer, multiple myeloma, cachexia, myelofibrosis, etc.) and the like, or a salt thereof. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, and R10 are defined in the specification. This disclosure also relates to materials and methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1, to pharmaceutical compositions which contain them, and to their use for treating immunological disorders, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other diseases, disorders or conditions associated with PI3K?.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) having a bicyclic aza-amides scaffold, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one of these compounds together with pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, excipient and/or diluents. Said bicyclic aza-amides compounds can be used for prophylaxis and/or treatment of psychiatric disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, disorders and conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain spirocyclic compounds that are inhibitors of 11-? hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11?HSD1), compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same for the treatment of diabetes, obesity and other diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to particular substituted heterocycle fused gamma-carbolines, of Formula I as described herein, their prodrugs, in free, solid, pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or substantially pure form as described herein, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use in the treatment of diseases involving 5-HT2A receptor, serotonin transporter (SERT) and/or pathways involving dopamine D2 receptor signaling systems, such as diseases of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The purinone derivative 6-amino-9-[(3R)-1-(2-butynoyl)-3-pyrrolidinyl]-7-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-7,9-dihydro-8H-purin-8-one hydrochloride has Btk-selective inhibitory activity and, in addition to having excellent metabolic stability, it is a compound that exhibits a high level of solubility and absorption with respect to the free base and can be crystallized, hence it can serve as a therapeutic agent for diseases involving B cells and mast cells.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for synthesizing sapropterin dihydrochloride. The present disclosure reduces a synthesis route of the sapropterin dihydrochloride, and resolves a racemate intermediate or an intermediate having a low antimer isomerism value by using a chiral resolving reagent, thereby obtaining an intermediate having a high antimer isomerism value. Raw materials are cheap and readily available, and the cost is significantly reduced, hence providing an effective scheme for mass industrial production of the sapropterin dihydrochloride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to optionally substituted (5- or 7-oxy)-3,4-dihydro-(optionally 4-oxo, 4-thioxo or 4-imino)-1H-pyrrolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-2(3H,6H)-ones, e.g., Compounds of Formula II-A? or II-B? as described herein, processes for their production, their use as pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The Formula (I) imidazopyridazines inhibit protein kinase activity thereby making them useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are sodium channel inhibitors and to their use in the treatment of various disease states, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In particular embodiments, the structure of the compounds is given by Formula I: wherein W1, W2, W3, R1, Q, X1, X2 and X3 are as described herein, to methods for the preparation and use of the compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.

Abstract: Provided are: composition and methods for: treating aging or an age-related condition, symptom or disease; stimulating hair growth, regrowth or pigmentation (or preventing hair loss); for increasing adenosine receptor expression in dermal cells (in combination with hair growth); for treating a condition or disease of the skin or at least one symptom thereof, including cosmetic treatment (e.g., wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, redness, rosacea, dryness, cracking, loss of firmness, loss of elasticity, thinning, and loss of vibrancy). The methods comprise administering a sufficient amount of the disclosed CBP/catenin (e.g., CBP/(?-catenin) antagonist compositions, and particularly wherein administration is in an amount and manner sufficient to provide for increasing the number of asymmetric renewing divisions relative to, or at the expense of symmetric divisions in relevant somatic stem cell population. In particular aspects, the CBP/catenin (e.g.

Abstract: Agents for modulating methyl modifying enzymes, compositions and uses thereof are provided herein.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of retinal degenerative diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, Leber's congenital Amaurosis, Syndromic retinal degenerations, age-related macular degeneration and Usher Syndrome, and hearing loss associated with Usher Syndrome are described herein.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (IIc); wherein X3 and X4 independently from each other are N or CR8 wherein R8 may be same or different; Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 independently from each other are N or CR9 wherein R9 may be same or different and wherein up to 3 of the group Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 may be N; their solvates, hydrates, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their use for modulating the Wnt signalling pathway activity and their use as a medicament, preferably for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Among other things, the present invention encompasses methods of synthesizing salicylaldehyde derivatives comprising the steps of: a) providing salicylaldehyde or a derivative thereof, b) forming an anhydro dimer of the provided salicylaldehyde compound, c) performing one or more chemical transformations on the anhydro dimer and d) hydrolyzing the anhydro dimer to provide a salicylaldehyde derivative different from that provided in step (a).

Abstract: The use of ORL-1 receptor antagonists of the formula: for the treatment of alcohol use disorders is described.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions thereof and uses therewith for treating spinal muscular atrophy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein inter alia are Boron containing compounds and methods for treating infections related to antibiotic resistant microorganisms.

Abstract: Disclosed are Si-containing thin film forming precursors, methods of synthesizing the same, and methods of using the same to deposit silicon-containing films using vapor deposition processes for manufacturing semiconductors, photovoltaics, LCD-TFT, flat panel-type devices, refractory materials, or aeronautics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the synthesis of saturated and unsaturated silahydrocarbons using iron-containing or cobalt-containing catalysts. The processes of the invention can produce tetraalkylsilanes, phenyltrialkylsilanes, substituted phenyltrialkylsilanes and their mixtures, which are useful as lubricants and hydraulic fluids, as well as alkyl alkenylsilanes, phenyl alkenylsilanes and substituted phenyl alkenylsilanes and their mixtures, which are useful in the synthesis of saturated silahydrocarbons and other organofunctional silanes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cobalt complexes containing terdentate pyridine di-imine ligands and their use as efficient and selective dehydrogenative silylation, hydrosilylation, and crosslinking catalysts.

Abstract: A method for producing a cyclic aminoorganoxysilane compound is provided. The method comprises the step of conducting dehydrochlorination coupling of a chloroalkylalkoxysilane compound represented by the formula: wherein R1 is a straight or branched divalent C1-10 hydrocarbon group, R2 is hydrogen atom or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-10 monovalent hydrocarbon group, R3 and R4 are respectively a C1-10 monovalent hydrocarbon group, and n is 0, 1, or 2 and an aminoalcohol represented by the formula: wherein R5 is a straight or branched C2-10 divalent hydrocarbon group which may contain a heteroatom and R6 is hydrogen atom or a straight or branched C1-10 monovalent hydrocarbon group, and promoting intramolecular transesterification to thereby produce a cyclic aminoorganoxysilane compound represented by the formula: wherein R1 to R6 and n are as defined above.

Abstract: The invention relates to an isoprene oligomer that contains a trans structural moiety and a cis structural moiety, which can be represented by the following formula (1), wherein at least 1 atom or group in the trans structural moiety is replaced by another atom or group. The invention also relates to a polyisoprene, which is biosynthesized using the isoprene oligomer and isopentenyl diphosphate. Further, this invention provides a rubber composition comprising the isoprene oligomer and/or the polyisoprene, and a pneumatic tire, including tire components (e.g., treads and sidewalls) formed from the rubber composition.

Abstract: Nickel-metal-containing solids for use in manufacturing nickel metal complexes are disclosed. The nickel-metal-containing solids are made by reducing basic nickel carbonates. By varying the molar ratios of carbonates and bicarbonates to nickel salts, the methods provide basic nickel carbonates that produce superior nickel metal-containing solids that react more effectively with phosphorous-containing ligands. The phosphorous containing ligands can be both monodentate and bidentate phosphorous-containing ligands.

Abstract: The disclosure describes methods of synthesis of phosphonate ester compounds. The methods according to the disclosure allow for large-scale preparation of phosphonate ester compounds having high purity and stability. Also disclosed are morphic forms of phosphonate ester compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a general method for the preparation of complexes containing a quaternary onium group in an inert ligand. Some of these complexes may be represented by formula 1: Methods for the preparation of complexes of formula 1, the preparation of intermediates and the use of complexes of formula 1 in metathesis reactions and a method for conducting an olefin metathesis reaction are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a nickel complex including nickel and at least one phosphorus-containing ligand by reacting at least a portion of a nickel metal with at least one phosphorus-containing ligand. The nickel metal is prepared from a nickel composition including nickel(II).

Abstract: A method of ?-hydride elimination and subsequent 2,1-insertion from a transient nickel(II) acrylate hydride intermediate (Structure I). Also addressed is treatment of (dppe)Ni(CH(CH3)CO2BArf3) with a nitrogen containing base to produce a diphosphine nickel(0) ?2-acryl borate adduct.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions of oligonucleotide constructs having a photocleavable linker. Specifically, provided herein are methods and compositions utilizing a photocleavable linker, which when exposed to light modulates the expression of genes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of chlorinating a carbohydrate or derivative thereof, for example, a sucrose-6-ester at the 4,1?, and 6? positions, with irreversible removal of HCl formed during the reaction to form the chlorinated carbohydrate or derivative thereof, for example, a 4,1?,6?-trichloro-4,1?,6?-trideoxy-6-O-ester of galactosucrose (TGS-6E). The irreversible removal of HCl can be carried out by an irreversible physical process and/or an irreversible chemical process. Sucralose, an artificial sweetener, can be prepared by deesterification of the TGS-6E. The chlorination reaction takes place at low temperatures and the desired chlorinated product is obtained in high yields and in high purities.

Abstract: The invented inositol and trehalose derivatives, prepared by introducing multiple units of the guanidine group to the backbone molecules, show excellent blood-brain barrier permeability, and accordingly, it can be easily transported to the brain tissues and utilized for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fucose- and mannose-derived glycomimetics and their general use in prophylaxis or treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, nosocomial infections and chronic wound infections in a patient encompassing a patient suffering already from cystic fibrosis. Said glycomimetics are inhibitors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa lectin LecB.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compositions and methods related to proteins that are physically associated with ceramide-like glycolipids for use as activators of NKT cells. The compositions and methods of the present invention are useful for the prevention and treatment of diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protected nucleotide for elongation, which can be purified efficiently and in a high yield by a liquid-liquid extraction operation, and can achieve an oligonucleotide production method by a phosphoramidite method. It has been found that the above-mentioned problem can be solved by a particular oligonucleotide comprising a protected base and/or particular oligonucleotide protected by a branched chain-containing aromatic group at 3?-position.