Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein m, p, q, r, A, E, X, Y, R1, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and are as defined herein. The invention also provides methods for preparing, compositions comprising, and methods for using compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit ?-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include a compound which inhibits ?-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The use of benzazepin-N-acetic acid derivatives which contain an oxo group in the a position to the nitrogen atom and are substituted in the 3 position by a 1-(carboxyalkyl)-cyclopentyl-carbonyl-amino radical, and of their salts and biolabile esters, for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of heart damage caused by cardiotoxic doses of medicaments or chemicals, in larger mammals and in particular humans. The invention is particularly applicable to the prophylaxis and/or treatment of heart damage, in particular to the myocardium, which may occur during cytostatic chemotherapy. The invention also includes the use of the afore-mentioned benzazepin-N-acetic acid derivatives for adjuvant treatment in therapies in which medicaments having oxidative-toxic side-effects are used, and the preparation of medicaments suitable for this prophylaxis and/or treatment or adjuvant treatment.

Abstract: The present invention provides crystalline (N)—((S)-2-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyryl)-1-(L-alaninyl)-(S)-1-amino-3-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-3-benzazepin-2-one dihydrate, compositions thereof, and methods for using the same, processes for making the same, and processes for making intermediates thereof.

Abstract: Compounds having a benzodiazepinyl core structure are disclosed which are vitronectin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of osteoporosis, angiogenesis, tumor growth and metastasis, atherosclerosis, restenosis and inflammation.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted benzo[b]azepin-2-one compounds, to methods for the production thereof, to medicaments containing these compounds and to the use of these compounds for producing medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of acute MI and for the secondary prevention of acute MI.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a vitronectin receptor antagonist to inhibit adhesion formation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzazepinone derivatives, their synthesis, and their use as &agr;v integrin receptor antagonists. More particularly, the compounds of the present invention are antagonists of the integrin receptors &agr;v&bgr;3 and &agr;v&bgr;5 and are therefore useful for inhibiting bone resorption, treating and/or preventing osteoporosis, and inhibiting vascular restenosis, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, angiogenesis, atherosclerosis, inflammatory arthritis, cancer, and metastatic tumor growth.

Abstract: Stable tablets comprising benazepril hydrochloride are prepared by employing zinc stearate as the lubricant.

Abstract: The present invention provides ctystalline (N)-((S)-2-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyryl-1-(L-alaninyl)-(S)-1-amino-3-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-3-benzazcepin-2-one anhydrate, compositions thereof, and methods for using the same, processes for making the same, and processes for making intermediate thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A class of compounds is disclosed, comprising sulphonamido-substituted bridged bicycloalkyl structures. The compounds are inhibitors of gamma-secretase, and hence are useful in the treatment of and/or prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) is disclosed which is a vitronectin receptor antagonist and is useful in the treatment of osteoporosis: 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The compounds of formula I herein exhibit useful pharmacological activity and accordingly are incorporated into pharmaceutical compositions and used in the treatment of patients suffering from certain medical disorders. More specifically, they are inhibitors of the activity of Factor Xa. The present invention is directed to compounds of formula I, compositions containing compounds of formula I, and their use, which are for treating a patient suffering from, or subject to, physiological condition which can be ameliorated by the administration of an inhibitor of the activity of Factor Xa.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to integrin targeting compounds comprising an integrin targeting component linked to a functional component such as a therapeutic agent or antibody. Structures of various integrin targeting compounds are provided. Additionally provided are methods of delivering a functional component to integrin associated with cells or tissue of an individual using the integrin targeting compounds. Also provided are methods of treating or preventing a disease or condition in an individual using the wherein said disease or condition involves an integrin using the integrin targeting compounds.

Abstract: Compounds having a benzodiazepinyl core structure are disclosed which are vitronectin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of osteoporosis, angiogenesis, tumor growth and metastasis, atherosclerosis, restenosis and inflammation.

Abstract: Lactam derivatives of the formula 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of hymenialdisine or derivatives thereof of formula (I) in which R1 and R2, identical or different, represent H or Br, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament for use in inhibiting acceptable salt thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament for use in inhibiting cycline dependent kineases, GSK-3&bgr; and casein kinase 1. Application for preventing and treating neurodegenerative disorders, diabetes, inflammatory pathologies and cancers.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a novel class of bicyclic heterocyclic compounds of the Formula (I): 1

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) is disclosed which is a vitronectin receptor antagonist and is useful in the treatment of osteoporosis: 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inhibiting matrix metallo-proteinases (MMPs) in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to the patient an effective matrix metalloproteinase inhibiting amount of the N-carboxymethyl substituted benzolactams of formula (1): wherein A is —OH or —NRR′. Such inhibitors are useful in treating neoplasms, atherosclorosis, and chronic inflammatory diseases. The present invention also provides novel N-carboxymethyl substituted benzolactams of formula (1a): wherein A is —NRR′.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a prophylactic and/or therapeutic drug for obesity and obesity-associated diseasestor diabetes with a reduced risk for central side effects and high universality in usage. Another object of the present invention is to provide a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the following formula: wherein Ar represents phenyl which may be substituted and/or condensed; n represents an integer of 1 to 10; R represents hydrogen or a hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, which may not be the same in its n occurrences; R may be bound to either Ar or a substituent for Ar; Y represents an amino group which may be subsituted or a nitrogen-containing saturated heterocyclic group which may be substituted, or a salt thereof, which can be used for a thermogenic agent, an antiobesity agent, a lipolytic agent, or a prophylactic and/or treating drug for obesity-associated diseases.

Abstract: A method for increasing the generation of non-amyloidogenic soluble APP comprising activation of protein kinase C (PKC) by administering an effective amount of at least one PKC activator. Also provided is a method for altering conditions associated with amyloid processing in order to enhance an &agr;-secretase pathway to generate soluble &agr;-amyloid precursor protein (&agr;-APP) so as to prevent &bgr;-amyloid aggregation comprising administering an effective amount of a benzolactam.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The use of benzazepin-N-acetic acid derivatives which contain an oxo group in the a position to the nitrogen atom and are substituted in the 3 position by a 1-(carboxyalkyl)-cyclopentyl-carbonyl-amino radical, and of their salts and biolabile esters, for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of heart damage caused by cardiotoxic doses of medicaments or chemicals, in larger mammals and in particular humans. The invention is particularly applicable to the prophylaxis and/or treatment of heart damage, in particular to the myocardium, which may occur during cytostatic chemotherapy. The invention also includes the use of the afore-mentioned benzazepin-N-acetic acid derivatives for adjuvant treatment in therapies in which medicaments having oxidative-toxic side-effects are used, and the preparation of medicaments suitable for this prophylaxis and/or treatment or adjuvant treatment.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted 1-benzazepines and derivatives thereof useful as antibacterial agents, to compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, comprising such compounds, to processes for making these compounds and to methods of using these compounds for killing bacteria or inhibiting bacterial growth.

Abstract: The invention comprises novel compounds that are effective in the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as integrin receptors mediated diseases, in particular, diseases or conditions mediated by integrin receptors, such as &agr;v&bgr;3, &agr;v&bgr;5, &agr;v&bgr;6 and the like. The invention encompasses novel compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of such diseases and disorders. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A bicyclolactam compound of the formula (1) is disclosed, which has an excellent anxiolytic effect, is high in safety, and is useful as an effective component of medicinals which are greatly diminished in side effects such as hypnotic, muscle relaxant and sedative effects A bicyclolactam derivative represented by the following formula (1) is also disclosed, and is useful as an effective component of an anxiolytic agent

Abstract: Stable tablets comprising benazepril hydrochloride are prepared by employing zinc stearate as the lubricant.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) is disclosed which is a vitronectin receptor antagonist and is useful in the treatment of osteoporosis: 1

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) is disclosed which is a vitronectin receptor antagonist and is useful in the treatment of osteoporosis: 1

Abstract: A bicyclolactam compound of the formula (1) is disclosed, which has an excellent anxiolytic effect, is high in safety, and is useful as an effective component of medicinals which are greatly diminished in side effects such as hypnotic, muscle relaxant and sedative effects 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inhibiting matrix metallo-proteinases (MMPs) in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to the patient an effective matrix metalloproteinase inhibiting amount of the N-carboxymethyl substituted benzolactams of formula (1): 1

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams having the Formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of achieving a therapeutic effect including, but not limited to, the treatment of congestive heart failure or hypertension in an animal, preferably a mammal including a human subject or a companion animal, using a corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) antagonist and a renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitor.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) are disclosed which are dual fibrinogen receptor and vitronectin receptor antagonists and are useful in the treatment of atherosclerosis, in the prevention of restenosis and in the prevention of tumor metastasis and tumor growth: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of benzazepine-N-acetic acid derivatives which contain an oxo-group in the &agr;-position to the nitrogen atom and are substituted in position 3 by a 1-(carboxyalkyl)cyclo-entylcarbonylamino radical, and their salts and biolabile esters for the treatment of hypertension, particularly for the treatment of certain forms of secondary hypertension, in larger mammals and particularly humans, and for the production of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for this treatment. The cause of the hypertension to be treated may have a wide variety of origins. The invention particularly relates to the treatment of those forms of secondary hypertension which may occur as a result of various non-cardiac diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 4-aryl-4-hydroxy-tetrahydropyrans and 3-aryl-3-hydroxy-tetrahydrofurans for the treatment or prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) is disclosed which is a vitronectin receptor antagonist and is useful in the treatment of osteoporosis: 1

Abstract: A method for stimulating bone formation by administering integrin binding compounds which cause the release of osteocalcin from osteoblasts is disclosed.