Abstract: Disclosed are imidazole compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof. One embodiment is a compound having the structure Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and N-oxides thereof (and solvates and hydrates thereof), wherein A, Z, X, R1, R2 m, p and a are as described herein. In certain embodiments, a compound disclosed herein inhibits TGF-?, and can be used to treat disease by blocking TGF-? signaling.

Abstract: Provided herein are peptides having dual-site BACE1 inhibitory activity, useful for the treatment of, for example Alzheimer's disease and diabetes. One such peptide is a dual-site BACE1 inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, binding to both an enzymatic active site and an catalytic domain of the BACE enzyme, and an exosite inhibitory part is connected to an active-site inhibitory part of the dual site BACE1 inhibitor by a linker.

Abstract: An improved method is described for making single isomers of synthetic benzoprostacyclin analog compounds, in particular the pharmacologically active 314-d isomer of beraprost. In contrast to the prior art, the method is stereoselective and requires fewer steps than the known methods for making these compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed in the disclosure are a pyrazolo [1,5-a] pyrideine compound with structural features as shown in formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer or prodrug molecule thereof and a use thereof. Such compounds have a good in vitro antituberculosis activity, and the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the compounds is lower than 0.1 ?g/mL and partially achieves 0.01 ?g/mL, and have a very strong inhibiting effect on clinically selected multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) strains. In an in vivo experiment, the pyrazolo[1,5-a] pyrideine compounds of the present disclosure can effectively scavenge the infectious dose of H37Ra in a mouse body at 20 mg/kg/d does, thereby being a new type of antituberculosis compound.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide novel compounds having ACC2 inhibiting activity. In addition, the object of the present invention is to provide a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound. A compound of formula (I): wherein R1 is substituted or unsubstituted fused aromatic heterocyclyl etc., ring A is substituted or unsubstituted non-aromatic carbocycle etc., -L1- is —O—(CR6R7)m- etc., -L2- is —O—(CR6R7)n- etc., each R6 and R7 are independently hydrogen, halogen etc., R2 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, R3 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, R4 is substituted or unsubstituted alkylcarbonyl etc.

Abstract: Chemical compounds are provided which act on GPR17 receptors and are useful in the treatment or amelioration of chronic and/or acute neurodegenerative diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, inflammatory diseases, pathologies involving the immune system, cardiovascular diseases, and renal diseases.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to certain (2S)-N-[(1S)-1-cyano-2-phenylethyl]-1,4-oxazepane-2-carboxamide compounds (including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof), that inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase 1 (DPP1) activity, to their utility in treating and/or preventing clinical conditions including respiratory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to their use in therapy, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to processes for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: Polycondensation products of aminoguanidine and/or 1,3-diaminoguanidine with one or more diamines are provided including polyguanidine derivatives of the following formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein X is selected from —NH2, aminoguanidino and 1,3-diaminoguanidino; Y is selected from —H and —R1—NH2; or X and Y together represent a chemical bond to give a cyclic structure; R1 is selected from divalent organic radicals having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, in which optionally one or more carbon atoms are replaced by O or N; a and b are each 0 or 1, wherein a+b?2 if no 1,3-diaminoguanidine units are included; R2 is selected from —H and —NH2, wherein R2 is —NH2 if a+b=0, R2 is —H or —NH2 if a+b=1, and R2 is —H if a+b=2; and n?2. Production methods and uses of the polyguanidine derivatives are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to certain (2S)—N-[(1S)-1-cyano-2-phenylethyl]-1,4-oxazepane-2-carboxamide compounds (including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof), that inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase 1 (DPP1) activity, to their utility in treating and/or preventing clinical conditions including respiratory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to their use in therapy, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to processes for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are set forth herein: wherein R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, or —CH3; or R1 and R2 can join together in a ring by adding —(CH2)4—; R3 is hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl; Y and Z are independently a C6-C10-aryl group or a 5-10 membered heterocyclic group which can be further substituted with from 0-3 substituents selected from the group of halogen, hydroxy, amino, C1-4alkylamino, C1-4dialkylamino, haloC1-4 alkyl, CN, C1-C6 alkyl or cycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, —C?OC1-4alkyl, —SO2C1-4alkyl, and C2-C4 alkynyl; A is selected from the group of phenyl, benzyl, oxazolyl, thiazolyl, isoxazolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, pyridyl, pyrimidinyl, and pyrazinyl groups which can be further substituted with from 0-3 substituents selected from the group of halogen, hydroxy, amino, C1-4alkylamino, C1-4dialkylamino, haloC1-4 alkyl, hydroxyC1-6 alkyl, CN, C1-C6 alkyl or cycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, and C2-C4 alkynyl; L is —NHCO— or is a single bond; and L and Z

Abstract: The present invention provides a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of beta-secretase enzyme (BACE) activity. The compounds have a general Formula (I); wherein variables A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A8, R2, R7, X and Y of Formula (I) are defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and corresponding uses of the compounds and compositions for treatment of disorders and/or conditions related to A-beta plaque formation and deposition, resulting from the biological activity of BACE. Such BACE mediated disorders include, for example, Alzheimer's Disease, cognitive deficits, cognitive impairments, schizophrenia and other central nervous system conditions. The invention further provides compounds of Formulas (II) and sub-formula embodiments of Formula (I) and (II), intermediates and processes and methods useful for the preparation of compounds of Formulas (I)-(II).

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,4 Oxazines of formula I having BACE1 and/or BACE2 inhibitory activity, their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as therapeutically active substances. The active compounds of the present invention are useful in the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of e.g. Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compound for treatment and/or prevention of one or more metabolic disorders utilizes an A-B-C tripartite structure, wherein A, B, and C are identical or non-identical structures, for example, but not limited to, heterocyclic, phenyl or benzyl ring structures with or without substitutions and are described in detail herein. Also provided are methods for the treatment and/or prevention of one or more metabolic disorders, for example, obesity or diabetes, utilizing fatostatin A and/or a derivative and/or analog thereof and/or the A-B-C tripartite compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula IA and IB wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and Z are as defined herein or to a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof. Compounds of formulas IA and IB have a good affinity to the trace amine associated receptors (TAARs), especially for TAAR1. The compounds can be used for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stress-related disorders, psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, migraine, hypertension, substance abuse and metabolic disorders such as eating disorders, diabetes, diabetic complications, obesity, dyslipidemia, disorders of energy consumption and assimilation, disorders and malfunction of body temperature homeostasis, disorders of sleep and circadian rhythm, and cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: A composition having BACE 1 inhibitory activity containing a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein ring A is an optionally substituted carbocyclic group or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group; E is lower alkylene; X is S, O, or NR1; R1 is a hydrogen atom or lower alkyl; R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4a, and R4b, is each independently a hydrogen atom, halogen, or hydroxyl etc.; n and m are each independently an integer of 0 to 3; n+m is an integer of 0 to 3; R5 is a hydrogen atom or substituted lower alkyl; its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein: W is O, N—H, N-alkyl, N-alkenyl, N-alkynyl, N-aryl, N-heteroaryl or S; each X is independently CH or N; R1 is formula (b) or R3 is H, alkyl, NH2, OH, =0 or halogen; each A and B are independently CH or N; D is NHR4; R4 is H, alkyl, —C(O)-alkyl.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein describes a novel therapeutic target for motoneuron diseases (altered dynamics of microtubules in neurons); a method for measuring the state of activity of this therapeutic target in subjects with established, incipient, or potential motoneuron disease; the discovery of drug agents that modulate neuronal microtubule dynamics in living subjects with motoneuron diseases; the discovery that administration of such agents, alone or in combinations, can provide marked neuroprotective therapy for living subjects with motoneuron diseases including delay in symptoms and prolongation of survival; and the discovery that monitoring of neuronal microtubule dynamics in subjects with motoneuron diseases, in response to therapeutic interventions, allows diagnostic monitoring for optimization of therapeutic regimen and strategy for individual subjects or for drug trials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,4 Oxazepines of formula I having BACE1 and/or BACE2 inhibitory activity, their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as therapeutically active substances. The active compounds of the present invention are useful in the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of e.g. Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula wherein and R1 to R3 are as described herein, or to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are BACE1 and/or BACE2 inhibitors and can be used as pharmaceuticals for the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): able to inhibit kinase activity, in particular Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases activity. The disclosure also relates to the use of compounds of Formula (I) for treatment of pathological conditions associated to alterations in Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula wherein and R1 to R3 are as described herein, or to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are BACE1 and/or BACE2 inhibitors and can be used as pharmaceuticals for the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I wherein the group R1 is defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the GPR40 receptor and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods, compounds, compositions and vehicles for delivering 3-amino-1-propanesulfonic acid (3APS) in a subject, preferably a human subject. The invention encompasses compound that will yield or generate 3APS, either in vitro or in vivo.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,4-Oxazepines of formula I having BACE1 and/or BACE2 inhibitory activity, their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as therapeutically active substances. The active compounds of the present invention are useful in the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of e.g. Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: Provided is a compound having a monoamine reuptake inhibitory activity, which is represented by the formula (I) wherein ring A is an optionally substituted 6-membered aromatic ring, ring B is the substituents on ring A are optionally bonded to form, together with ring A, an optionally substituted 9- or 10-membered aromatic fused ring, and other symbols are as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure 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 Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, X, Y, R2, R3 and R4 are as described herein, to methods for the preparation and use of the compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted tetrahydronaphthalenes and derivatives thereof, and also to the physiologically compatible salts and physiologically functional derivatives thereof, to preparation thereof, to medicaments comprising at least one inventive substituted tetrahydronaphthalene or derivative thereof, and to the use of the inventive substituted tetrahydronaphthalenes and derivatives thereof as medicaments.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula wherein A, B and R1 to R7 are as described below, or to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are BACE1 and/or BACE2 inhibitors and can be used as medicaments for the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic disorders.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treating Alzheimer's disease containing a compound represented by the general formula (I); wherein ring A is an optionally substituted carbocyclic group or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group; E is lower alkylene, etc.; X is S, O, or NR1; R1 is a hydrogen atom or lower alkyl; R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4a and R4b are each independently a hydrogen atom, halogen, hydroxy, etc.; n and m are each independently an integer of 0 to 3; n+m is an integer of 1 to 3; and R5 is a hydrogen atom, optionally substituted lower alkyl, etc.; its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or a solvate thereof as an active ingredient.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula wherein A, B and R1 to R7 are as described below, or to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are BACE1 and/or BACE2 inhibitors and can be used as medicaments for the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, R2 and m are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the GPR40 receptor and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.

Abstract: Provided are compounds that are capable of modulating the activity of the influenza A virus via interaction with the M2 transmembrane protein. Also provided are methods for treating an influenza A-affected disease state or infection comprising administering a composition comprising one or more compounds that have been identified as being capable of interaction with the M2 protein.

Abstract: The present disclosure 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 Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, X, Y, R2, R3 and R4 are as described herein, to methods for the preparation and use of the compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.

Abstract: Provided is a compound having a monoamine reuptake inhibitory activity, which is represented by the formula (I) wherein ring A is an optionally substituted 6-membered aromatic ring, ring B is the substituents on ring A are optionally bonded to form, together with ring A, an optionally substituted 9- or 10-membered aromatic fused ring, and other symbols are as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination comprising compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 to R3, A, X and n are as defined herein, and an additional active agent. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these combinations, and methods of using these combinations to treat various diseases and disorders.

Abstract: Multimodal particulate formulations of medicaments and methods for their use, e.g. by nasal or pulmonary administration for the treatment of various medical conditions, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 to R3, A, X and n are as defined herein. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as inhibitors of leukotriene A4 hydrolase (LTA4H) and treating LTA4H related disorder. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I), methods of using these compounds in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, and processes for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating bladder disease, including urinary incontinence, which involves intravesical administration of quaternary antimuscarinic compounds having longer duration of effect and fewer side effects than standard treatments.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extended release pharmaceutical composition comprising nevirapine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel biaryl amide derivative represented by formula (1) and having an affinity for the aldosterone receptor; also disclosed is a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. (In the formula, A is any of the groups represented by formula (a); L is —CONH—, etc.; R1 is a substitutable aminosulfonyl group, etc.; R2 is a hydrogen atom, etc.; R3 is a hydrogen atom, etc.; R4 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, hydroxy group, a substitutable amino group, a substitutable C1-6 alkoxy group, a substitutable 4- to 7-membered cyclic amino group, etc.; R5a, R5b and R5c are each independently hydrogen atoms, etc.; R6 is a halogen atom, a cyano group, etc.; R7 and R8 are each independently a hydrogen atom, etc.; and m is an integer such as 0.

Abstract: The use of aryl piperazines of formula (I) in manufacturing a medicament for treating acute pain, neuropathic pain or receptive nociceptive pain in mammals including human beings is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula wherein and R1 to R3 are as described herein, or to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are BACE1 and/or BACE2 inhibitors and can be used as pharmaceuticals for the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic disorders.

Abstract: In one embodiment the invention provides a method of combating cyanide poisoning, which comprises administering to a subject a compound capable of releasing 3-mercapto-pyruvate in vivo. In other embodiments the invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound capable of releasing 3-mercaptopyruvate in vivo, as well as novel compounds that are capable of releasing 3-mercaptopyruvate in vivo.

Abstract: The present invention provides spiro-[1,3]-oxazines and spiro-[1,4]-oxazepines of formula I having BACE1 and/or BACE2 inhibitory activity, their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as therapeutically active substances. The active compounds of the present invention are useful in the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of e.g. Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: Loxapine, amoxapine, or salts or prodrugs of either, is effective in alleviating pain, particularly headache pain such as migraine, cluster headaches and tension headaches. Preferably the loxapine or amoxapine is administered systemically, most preferably by inhalation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,4-Oxazepines of formula I having BACE1 and/or BACE2 inhibitory activity, their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as therapeutically active substances. The active compounds of the present invention are useful in the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of e.g. Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: [Problem] The present invention provides a compound which is useful as an active ingredient of a pharmaceutical composition, in particular, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating VAP-1-related diseases. [Means for Solution] The present inventors have conducted intensive studies on a compound having a VAP-1 inhibitory activity, and as a result, they have found that a compound of the present invention or a salt thereof exhibits an excellent VAP-1 inhibitory activity and is useful for preventing and/or treating VAP-1-related diseases, in particular, diabetic nephropathy or diabetic macular edema, thereby completing the present invention. The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition, in particular, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating VAP-1-related diseases, which comprises the compound of the present invention or a salt thereof, and an excipient.

Abstract: Provided is a compound having a monoamine reuptake inhibitory activity, which is represented by the formula (I) wherein ring A is an optionally substituted 6-membered aromatic ring, ring B is the substituents on ring A are optionally bonded to form, together with ring A, an optionally substituted 9- or 10-membered aromatic fused ring, and other symbols are as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, The compounds of formula I are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They exhibit a strong anti-thrombotic effect and are suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of cardio-vascular disorders like thromboembolic diseases or restenoses. They are inhibitors of the blood clotting enzymes, especially factor VIIa and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activity of factor VIIa is present or for the cure or prevention of which an inhibition of factor VIIa is intended. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I, their use, in particular as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.

Abstract: There is provided a VLA-4 inhibitory drug having good oral absorbability and exhibiting sufficient anti-inflammatory effects when administered orally.