Abstract: According to the invention there is provided the use of melagatran, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or prodrug thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfanilide derivatives of formula (I), in which R1 and R2 are optionally substituted aryl and heteroaryl groups and the other variables are as defined in the claims, for use as pharmaceutically active compounds, as well as pharmaceutical formulations containing such sulfanilide derivatives. Said derivatives are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of preterm labor, premature birth, dysmenorrhea, inappropriate secretion of vasopressin, congestive heart failure, arterial hypertension, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome and ocular hypertension. In particular, the present invention is related to sulfanilide derivatives displaying a substantial modulatory, in particular antagonistic activity, of the oxytocin and/or vasopressin receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I), processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them as well as their use for the production of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to new therapeutically active and selective inhibitors of the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-IV, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and the use of such compounds for treating diseases that are associated with proteins that are subject to processing by DPP-IV, such as Type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, impaired glucose tolerance, metabolic syndrome (Syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome), glucosuria, metabolic acidosis, cataracts, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic cardiomyopathy, Type 1 diabetes, obesity, conditions exacerbated by obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, frailty, bone loss, bone fracture, acute coronary syndrome, infertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome, short bowel syndrome, anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic fatigue, epilepsy, eating disorders, chronic pain, alcohol addiction, diseases associated with intestinal motility, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, in

Abstract: The present invention relates to microbicides for agricultural or horticultural use containing sulfonamide derivative of, for example, a formula (I): 1

Abstract: There is provided a compound of formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are useful as protease inhibitors, particularly as serine protease inhibitors, and more particularly as hepatitis C NS3 protease inhibitors. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HCV NS3 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as therapeutic agents against the hepatitis C virus and other viruses that are dependent upon a serine protease for proliferation. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of proteases, including hepatitis C virus NS3 protease and other serine proteases, using the compounds of this invention and related compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prodrug that is capable of being converted into a drug by the catalytic action of human fibroblast activation protein (FAP&agr;), said prodrug is chemically stable under physiological conditions and can be used for the manufacture of physically stable aqueous formulations. It has a cleavage site which is recognised by FAP&agr;, and the drug released by the enzymatic activity of FAP&agr; is cytotoxic or cytostatic under physiological conditions.

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formulae I and IA 1

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of compounds of the Formula (I) for treating different types and symptoms of acute and chronic pain, especially non neuropathic inflammatory pain in mammals. The pain to be treated may be e.g. chronic inflammatory pain, rheumatoid arthritis pain and/or secondary inflammatory osteoarthritic pain. The compounds show an antinociceptive profile and differ from classical analgesics like opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and are useful as specific analgesics.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I, 1

Abstract: There is provided amino acid derivatives of formula I, wherein p, q, R1, R2, R3, R4, Y, n and B have meanings given in the description which are useful as competitive inhibitors of trypsin-like proteases, such as hirombin, and in particular in the treatment of conditions where inhibition of thrombin is required (e.g. thrombosis) or as anticoagulants.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention concerns the use of certain cyclic quaternary ammonium compounds as active ingredient in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment and/or prevention of cough in warm-blooded animals, including humans, such as compounds of formula (I) wherein n is an integer of from 0 to 4; R1 and E are independently selected from —CH2—R16 and a group represented by formula (II).

Abstract: There is provided a combination product comprising: (A) melagatran or a pharmaceutically-acceptable derivative thereof; and (B) a Factor Xa inhibitor or a pharmaceutically-acceptable derivative thereof, wherein each components (A) and (B) is formulated in admixture with a pharmaceutically-acceptable adjuvant, diluent or carrier, as well as the use of such a combination product in the treatment of a condition where anticoagulant therapy is indicated.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula I 1

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, Y, R3 and R4 have meanings given in the description which are useful as, or as prodrugs of, competitive inhibitors of trypsin-like proteases, such as thrombin, and in particular in the treatment of conditions where inhibition of thrombin is required (e.g. thrombosis) or as anticoagulants.

Abstract: The present application describes novel cyclic hydroxamic acids of formula I: 1

Abstract: A new oral IR formulation in solid form for a low molecular weight thrombin inhibitor having pH dependant dissolution, characterized in that the formulation comprises a filler or a combination of fillers having disintegrant properties in an amount higher than 35% W/W of the formulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides nitrogen heterocyclic compounds, compositions, and methods for controlling biofilms, i.e., disrupting biofilms, preventing biofilm formation, enhancing biofilms, or modifying biofilms. Methods for screening test compounds for control of biofilms and devices for use therein are also provided.

Abstract: The compound of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: This invention is directed to N-acylpyrrolidin-2-ylalkylbenzamidine derivatives which useful for inhibiting the activity of Factor Xa, by contacting said derivatives with a composition containing Factor Xa. The present invention is also directed to compositions containing said derivatives, methods for their preparation, their use, such as in inhibiting the formation of thrombin or for treating a patient suffering from, or subject to, a disease state associated with a physiologically detrimental excess amount of thrombin.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds and novel pharmaceutical compositions for use in medical therapy, as well as intermediates and processes for preparing such compounds. Therapeutic methods for preventing or treating glutamate-related disorders in a mammal and methods to inhibit or prevent glutamate binding in mammalian tissue are also disclosed.

Abstract: N-[1-oxo-(optionally 2-aza)-2-alkyl-3-(carboxyl or thiol or hydroxyaminocarbonyl or N-hydroxyformamido)-propyl]-(aryl or heteroaryl)-azacyclo4-7alkanes or thiazacyclo4-7alkanes, salts or prodrugs thereof have interesting properties, e.g., in the treatment or prevention of disorders amenable to treatment by PDF inhibitors, such as treatment of bacterial infections.

Abstract: It has been discovered that certain selected probucol monoesters, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs, are useful for increasing circulating HDL cholesterol. These compounds may also improve HDL functionality by (a) increasing clearance of cholesteryl esters, (b) increasing HDL-particle affinity for hepatic cell surface receptors or (c) increasing the half life of apoAI-HDL.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel enantiomeric synthesis cermamide-like inhibitors of UDP-glucose: N-acylsphingosine glucosyltransferase. Also disclosed are novel intermediates formed during the synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cyclopropane-containing diaryl sulfide compounds that are useful for treating inflammatory and immune diseases, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and to methods of inhibiting inflammation or suppressing immune response in a mammal.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure 1

Abstract: Compounds of the invention are useful in inhibiting thrombin and associated thrombotic occlusions having the following structure: 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula: in which R represents a CR1R2, C═C(R5)SO2R6 or C═C(R7)SO2alk radical, their preparation and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention makes available methods and reagents for inhibiting aberrant growth states resulting from hedgehog gain-of-function, ptc loss-of-function or smoothened gain-of-function comprising contacting the cell with a hedgehog antagonist, such as a small molecule, in a sufficient amount to aberrant growth state, e.g., to agonize a normal ptc pathway or antagonize smoothened or hedgehog activity.

Abstract: The present invention thus provides compounds of Formula I: 1

Abstract: The present application describes novel 1,1-disubsituted cyclic derivatives of formula I: 1

Abstract: Compounds having therapeutic utility are of the formula wherein NB2 is heterocycloalkyl and R1 and R2 are each various substituents or a cyclic group.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are suitable for the production of pharmaceuticals for the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders in the course of which an increased activity of matrix-degrading metalloproteinases is involved.

Abstract: Novel hydroxamic acid compounds are disclosed. These hydroxamates inhibit peptide deformylase (PDF), an enzyme present in prokaryotes and are therefore useful as antimicrobials and antibiotics. Methods of synthesis and of use of the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, activate the insulin receptor kinase, which leads to an increased sensitivity to insulin and an increase in glucose uptake, and are therefore useful for the treatment of animals, especially humans, with hyperglycemia, especially for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Processes for preparation of the compounds, and their use in assays, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and methods of use thereof for modulating lysosome function. Also disclosed is use of the compounds to treat neurodegenerative events and to study lysosomal function.

Abstract: A compound of formula (1), wherein: R1 is aryl; R2 is H, alkyl or aryl; and R3 is hydrogen or alkyl; pharmaceutically acceptable addition compounds thereof; and the use of the compounds in therapy, particularly for the treatment and prophylaxis of CNS disorders such as anxiety and epilepsy.

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula I, 1

Abstract: Disclosed are a series of phenylalanine derivatives, to compositions containing them, to processes for their preparation, and to their use in medicine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to prodrug compounds of inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DP IV), which prodrug compounds have the general formula A-B-C, wherein

Abstract: There is provided amino acid derivatives of formula I, 1

Abstract: An agent for preventing and/or treating Parkinson's disease or Parkinson's syndrome, comprising, as an active ingredient, an astrocyte function-improving agent is disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula I, 1

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure 1

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula I, 1

Abstract: A compound of the formula 1