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 is directed to non-peptidic factor Xa inhibitors which are useful for the treatment of arterial and venous thrombotic occlusive disorders, inflammation, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrrole substituted 2-indolinone compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts which modulate the activity of protein kinases and therefore are expected to be useful in the prevention and treatment of protein kinase related cellular disorders such as cancer.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 may be single substituents or fused to form spirocyclic or hetero-spirocyclic rings; R3 is H, OH, NH2, C1 to C6 alkyl, substituted C1 to C6 alkyl, C3 to C6 alkenyl, substituted C1 to C6 alkenyl, alkynyl, or substituted alkynyl, CORC; RC is H, C1 to C3 alkyl, substituted C1 to C3 alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, C1 to C3 alkoxy, substituted C1 to C3 alkoxy, C1 to C3 aminoalkyl, or substituted C1 to C3 aminoalkyl; R4 is H, halogen, CN, NO2, C1 to C6 alkyl, substituted C1 to C6 alkyl, alkynyl, or substituted alkynyl, C1 to C6 alkoxy, substituted C1 to C6 alkoxy, amino, C1 to C6 aminoalkyl, or substituted C1 to C6 aminoalkyl; and R5 is selected from a trisubstituted benzene ring of a five or six membered ring with 1, 2, or 3 heteroatoms from the group including O, S, SO, SO2 or NR6 and containing one or two independent substituents from the group including H, halogen, CN, NO2, amino, and C1 to C3 alky, C1 to C3 alkoxy, C1 to C3 a

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 relates to certain substituted caprolactam compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, the use of said compounds in treating tumors and to a process for making said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by Formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to ester, ether and N-alkylcarbamoyl derivatives of compound (Ia) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds exhibit excellent antibacterial activity and are useful for the treatment or prevention of bacterial infections.

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: Lactam inhibitors are provided which have the structure including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and all stereoisomers thereof, and prodrug esters thereof, wherein n is 1 to 5; and and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 , R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R10a, R11 and R12 are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of Factor Xa and thus are useful as anticoagulants. A method for treating cardiovascular diseases associated with thromboses is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having a lactam ring at P3 and at P1 have a six-membered heterocyclic ring having two ring nitrogen ring atoms and the remainder of the ring atoms carbon atoms. These compounds have biological activity as active and potent inhibitors of thrombin. Their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of using these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds as therapeutic agents for treatment of disease states in mammals which are characterized by abnormal thrombosis are also described.

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 relates to certain substituted caprolactam carbonate and ether compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, the use of said compounds in treating tumors and to a process for making said compounds.

Abstract: Benzimidazole and indole derivatives that act as selective modulators of CRF 1 receptors are provided. These compounds are useful in the treatment of a number of CNS and periphereal disorders, particularly stress, anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disorders, and eating disorders. Methods of treatment of such disorders and well as packaged pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound having the formula (I): R1SO2—B—X—Z—C(O)—Y, B is a bond, an amino acid of the formula —NR—CH[(CH2)pC(O)OH]—C(O)— or an ester derivative thereof wherein p is 1, 2, or 3, Gly, D-1-Piq, D-3-Piq, D-1-Tiq, D-3-Tiq, D-Atc, Aic, or a L- or D-amino acid having a hydrophobic, basic or neutral side chain; X is an amino acid with a hydrophobic side chain, glutamine, serine, theronine, a cyclic amino acid optionally containing an additional heteroatom selected from N, O or S, and optionally substituted with (1-6C)alkyl, (1-6C)alkoxy, benzyloxy or oxo, or X is 2-amino-isobutyric acid, —NR2—CH2—C(O)— or the fragment (I) or (II), wherein n is 2, 3, or 4, W is CH or N and R3 is H, (1-6C)alkyl or phenyl which groups may optionally be substituted with hydroxy, (1-6C)alkoxy, COOH, COO(1-6C)alkyl, CONH2, or halogen; Z is lysine or 4-aminocyclohexylglycine.

Abstract: Compound of the formula are inhibitors of the enzyme Factor Xa. These compounds are useful as anticoagulants in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases associated with thromboses.

Abstract: Hydroxamic acids are provided which are ACE and/or NEP inhibitors and have the structure wherein R*, R and R1 are as defined herein and A is a dipeptide preferably derived from an amino acid, or is a conformationally restricted dipeptide mimic.

Abstract: Compounds having the following formula wherein L, M, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1 and X2 are as defined in the specification, pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, useful for treating depression, anxiety, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, schizophrenia, oedema, allergic rhinitis, inflammation, pain, gastrointestinal-hypermotility, emesis, Huntington's disease, psychoses, hypertension, migraine, bladder hypermotility, or urticaria, compositions including such compounds and processes for making such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 1,3-bis-(N-lactamyl)propane of general formula (I), wherein radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently stand for hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl and at least one of said radicals does not stand for hydrogen, (NLac) and (NLac′) are the same or different and stand for N-lactamyl radicals. The invention also relates to the use of said substances as a solvent in pharmaceutical and cosmetic agents. Disclosed are novel compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 and methyl and R2-R6 stand for hydrogen.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams having the Formula (I): to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A&bgr;-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to &bgr;-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of quinolone carboxylic acid formulations in the treatment of ocular and periocular infections. The present invention also relates to sustained release compositions comprising specific quinolone carboxylic acid compounds. The invention also relates to quinolone carboxylic acid compositions and methods of preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of quinolone carboxylic acid formulations in the treatment of ocular and periocular infections. The present invention also relates to sustained release compositions comprising specific quinolone carboxylic acid compounds. The invention also relates to quinolone carboxylic acid compositions and methods of preparing the same.

Abstract: Cyclic oxyguanidine pyrazinone compounds are described, including compounds of the Formula I: wherein R3, R4, R5, W, and A are as set forth in the specification, as well as hydrates, solvates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are potent inhibitors of proteases, especially trypsin-like serine proteases, such as chymotrypsin, trypsin, thrombin, plasmin and factor Xa. Certain of the compounds exhibit antithrombotic activity via direct, selective inhibition of thrombin. Compositions for inhibiting loss of blood platelets, inhibiting formation of blood platelet aggregates, inhibiting formation of fibrin, inhibiting thrombus formation, and inhibiting embolus formation are described.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to spirocyclic compounds. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the spirocyclic compounds as ligands for mammalian G-protein-coupled receptors or sigma receptors. The present invention also relates to methods of modulating the activity of a G-protein-coupled receptor or a sigma receptor in a mammal using the spirocyclic compounds of the present invention. The present invention also relates to methods of treating various diseases in a mammal using the spirocyclic compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides 4-amino-azepan-3-one protease inhibitors and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and solvates thereof which inhibit proteases, including cathepsin K, pharmaceutical compositions of such compounds, novel intermediates of such compounds, and methods for treating diseases of excessive bone loss or cartilage or matrix degradation, including osteoporosis; gingival disease including gingivitis and periodontitis; arthritis, more specifically, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; Paget's disease; hypercalcemia of malignancy; and metabolic bone disease, comprising inhibiting said bone loss or excessive cartilage or matrix degradation by administering to a patient in need thereof a compound of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for preparing certain substituted caprolactam compounds which comprises acylating an aminocaprolactam compound with a lactone compound in the presence of a weak base and a polar, organic solvent, and hydrolyzing the resultant diamide compound in a mixture of solvents to obtain the desired caprolactam compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to dihydropyrimidines of the general formula and to the use of dihydropyrimidines as medicaments for the treatment and prophylaxis of hepatitis B. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of medicaments comprising the corresponding dihydropyrimidines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclized amide derivatives for treating or preventing neuronal damage associated with neurological diseases. The invention also provides compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention and methods of utilizing those compositions for treating or preventing neuronal damage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted caprolactam carbonate and ether compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, the use of said compounds in treating tumors and to a process for making said compounds.

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

Abstract: This invention provides a method of providing contraception which comprises administering to a female of child bearing age a combination of a non-uterotrophic anti-estrogen and a progestin for 28 days per 28-day menstrual cycle.

Abstract: This invention relates a to a series of heterocyclic substituted piperazines of Formula I pharmaceutical compositions containing them and intermediates used in their manufacture. The compounds of the invention selectively inhibit binding to the &agr;-1a adrenergic receptor, a receptor which has been implicated in benign prostatic hyperplasia. As such the compounds are potentially useful in the treatment of this disease.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I in which R1, R2, R3 and A have the meaning set forth in the specification, are selective cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors useful as therapeutics in human and veterinary medicine. They are distinguished by low toxicity, good enteral absorption (high bioavailability), a wide therapeutic breadth and absence of significant side effects.

Abstract: Compound of the formula 1

Abstract: The present application describes novel lactams and derivatives thereof of formula I: 1

Abstract: Lactam inhibitors are provided which have the structure 1

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

Abstract: Lactam inhibitors are provided which have the structure X is wherein Y is O or S and R4 is  R7O— or R8 and R1, R2, R3, R5, R6, R7, and R8, are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of Factor Xa and thus are useful as anticoagulants, and are inhibitors of tryptase and thus are useful in treating asthma. Methods for treating cardiovascular diseases associated with thromboses and for treating asthma and related diseases are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulas are useful as inhibitors of cGMP PDE, especially type V.

Abstract: There is provided a method for controlling flies, that live in or come flying to livestock pens or poultry houses, by using a compound or salt thereof with an affinity for a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor of insects. Since having a very high activity against flies, the compound or salt thereof helps quickly and efficiently to control flies that live in or come flying to livestock pens or poultry houses. Also, since having an excellent control effect on flies that are resistant to conventional chemicals including a organo-phosphoric pesticide and a pyrethroid, the compound or salt thereof helps to prevent propagation, caused by flies, of various diseases to livestock, poultry and humans, and reduce discomfort of workers engaged in the livestock and poultry farming and a community. Still, it is possible with the present invention to keep livestock pens or poultry houses in a hygienic condition, which may greatly contribute to the development of the livestock and poultry farming.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted caprolactam compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, the use of said compounds in treating tumors and to a process for making said compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula are useful as inhibitors of cGMP PDE especially Type 5.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the formula [1] R1 is H or a substituent; R2 and R3 are C1-C3 alkyl; R4 is siderophore group e.g. CH3—(CH2)n—C(O)—N(OH)—(CH2)m— with n=10-22, m=2-6; X is O, S, or NH; X1 is O or NH; Y is H or alkyl; Z is H or substituted amino, e.g., t-BocNH or CbzNH, and r is 2-4; are useful in the method provided for treating tuberculosis. [1] is prepared by coupling [7], wherein HX1 is HO— or H2N—,  with [4] obtained as the free acid after saponification of the methyl ester.

Abstract: A triazole compound having the formula: wherein Ar1 represents a phenyl group which may be substituted; Ar2 represents a phenyl group which may be substituted; R0 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl; R1 represents a lower alkyl; R2 to R5 each represnet a hydrogen atom or an unsubstituted or halo substituted alkyl; n represnets 0 to 2; p represents 0 or 1; q, r and s each represent 0 to 2; A represents a 4- to 7-membered carbon ring or a 4- to 7-membered heterocyclic, not including 1,3-dioxan-5-yl. The compound of the present invention exhibits an excellent antifungal activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a series of arylsubstituted piperazines, of Formula I pharmaceutical compositions containing them and intermediates used in their manufacture. The compounds of the invention selectively inhibit binding to the &agr;-1a adrenergic receptor, a receptor which has been implicated in benign prostatic hyperplasia. As such the compounds are potentially useful in the treatment of this and other disease.

Abstract: Caprolactam inhibitors are provided which have the structure including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and all stereoisomers thereof, and prodrugs thereof, wherein n is 1 to 5; and and Y R1, R2, R3, R5, R5a, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of Factor Xa and thus are useful as anticoagulants. A method for treating cardiovascular diseases associated with thromboses is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidin-3-yl derivatives which are useful in the treatment of platelet aggregation disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to azepan-2-one compounds which inhibit prenyl-protein transferase, particularly farnesyl-protein transferase (Ftase), and the prenylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting prenyl-protein transferase and the prenylation of the oncogene protein Ras.

Abstract: Novel compounds, their salts and compositions related thereto having activity against mammalian factor Xa are disclosed. The compounds are useful in vitro or in vivo for preventing or treating coagulation disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted caprolactam compounds of formula (I), where R1 is (C1-6)alkyl or (C3-6)cycloalkyl; R2 hydrogen or (C1-6)alkyl; X is (C1-12)alkynylene; (C2-12)alkynylene; m is 0 or 1; and R3 is (C3-8)cycloalkyl; or an aromatic ring system selected from (II, III, IV and V), where R4 is hydrogen, chloro, or methoxy; R5 is hydrogen, chloro, (C1-18)alkyl or (C1-18)alkoxy, and Z is oxygen, sulfur, N—H, or N—CH3; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, where possible, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, the use of said compounds in treating tumors and to a process for making said compounds.