Abstract: Specified phenylalanine derivatives and analogues thereof have an antagonistic activity to ?4 integrin. They are used as therapeutic agents for various diseases concerning ?4 integrin.

Abstract: Cyclohexane and cyclohexene derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof useful in methods of treatment of bacterial infections in mammals, particularly man.

Abstract: This invention pertains to therapeutic antibacterial/antifungal-wound healing compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of antibacterial agents and/or antifungal agents and/or wound healing composition alone. In one embodiment, the wound healing composition comprises (a) zinc oxide; (b) calcium channel blocker, and (c) fat-soluble vitamins admixed with antibacterial and antifungal agents. The therapeutic antibacterial/antifungal-wound healing compositions may be utilized in a wide variety of pharmaceutical products and administered orally or topically.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel group of phenylpiperazines having interesting pharmacological properties such as a high affinity for the dopamine D2 receptor and/or the serotonin reuptake site, and the ability to treat conditions related to disturbances in the dopaminergic and/or the serotonergic systems such as aggression, anxiety disorders, autism, vertigo, depression, disturbances of cognition, disturbances of memory, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and psychotic disorders. The invention relates to a group of novel phenylpiperazine derivatives of the formula (I): wherein: X is a group of formula 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 as defined in the text, m has the value 2 to 6; n has the value 0–2; R5 and R6 are independently H or alkyl (1–3C); or R5+R6 represent a group —(CH2)—p wherein p has the value 3–5, and R7 is alkyl (1–3C), alkoxy (1–3C), halogen or cyano; or R6+R7 (R7 at position 7 of the indole group) represent a group —(CH2)q wherein q has the value 2–4, and salts thereof.

Abstract: Q is —N=or CR2 X is S, O or NOR3 Y is —O—, —S—, —SO— or —SO2— R and R1 are each, independently, H, a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic, aromatic, heteroaromatic or aralkyl group R2 is H or a substituent R3 is H, or —C(O)R4 R4 is a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic or aromatic group n is an integer from 0 to 1 Chemical compounds having structural formula I and physiologically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of serine/threonine and tyrosine kinase activity. Several of the tyrosine kinases, whose activity is inhibited by these chemical compounds, are involved in angiogenic processes. Thus, these chemical compounds can ameliorate disease states where angiogenesis or endothelial cell hyperproliferation is a factor. These compounds can be used to treat cancer and hyperproliferative disorders.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds which mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins having the following structure are disclosed: wherein A, B, X, R1, and R5 are as defined herein. Such compounds have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. In particular, compounds of this invention are useful in pharmaceutical compositions as anti-inflammatory agents as well as inhibitors of central nervous disorders. Libraries containing the compounds of this invention are also disclosed, as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to luminescent dyes and methods for covalently attaching the dyes to a component or mixture of components so that the components may be detected and/or quantified by luminescence detection methods. The dyes are cyanine and cyanine-type dyes that contain or are derivatized to contain a reactive group. The reactive group is covalently reactive with amine, hydroxy and/or sulfhydryl groups on the component so that the dye can be covalently bound to the component. In addition, the dyes are preferably soluble in aqueous or other medium in which the component is contained. The components to be labeled can be either biological materials, such as antibodies, antigens, peptides, nucleotides, hormones, drugs, or non-biological materials, such as polymers, glass, or other surfaces. Any luminescent or light absorbing detecting step can be employed in the method of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to luminescent dyes and methods for covalently attaching the dyes to a component or mixture of components so that the components may be detected and/or quantified by luminescence detection methods. The dyes are cyanine and cyanine-type dyes that contain or are derivatized to contain a reactive group. The reactive group is covalently reactive with amine, hydroxy and/or sulfhydryl groups on the component so that the dye can be covalently bound to the component. In addition, the dyes are preferably soluble in aqueous or other medium in which the component is contained. The components to be labeled can be either biological materials, such as antibodies, antigens, peptides, nucleotides, hormones, drugs, or non-biological materials, such as polymers, glass, or other surfaces. Any luminescent or light absorbing detecting step can be employed in the method of the invention.

Abstract: This invention provides a progesterone receptor antagonist of formula 1 having the structure wherein T is O, S, or absent; R1, and R2 are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl; or R1 and R2 are taken together form a ring and together contain —CH2(CH2)nCH2—, —CH2CH2CMe2CH2CH2—, —O(CH2)pCH2—, —O(CH2)qO—, —CH2CH2OCH2CH2—, or —CH2CH2NR7CH2CH2—; n=1–5; p=1–4; q=1–4; R3 is hydrogen, OH, NH2, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkynyl, or CORA; RA is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, aminoalkyl, or substituted aminoalkyl; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, CN, NH2, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, aminoalkyl, or substituted aminoalkyl; R5 is hydrogen, alkyl, or substituted alkyl; R6 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, or CORB; RB is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, aminoalkyl, or substituted aminoalkyl; R7 is hydrogen or alkyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to luminescent dyes and methods for covalently attaching the dyes to a component or mixture of components so that the components may be detected and/or quantified by luminescence detection methods. The dyes are cyanine and cyanine-type dyes that contain or are derivatized to contain a reactive group. The reactive group is covalently reactive with amine, hydroxy and/or sulfhydryl groups on the component so that the dye can be covalently bound to the component. In addition, the dyes are preferably soluble in aqueous or other medium in which the component is contained. The components to be labeled can be either biological materials, such as antibodies, antigens, peptides, nucleotides, hormones, drugs, or non-biological materials, such as polymers, glass, or other surfaces. Any luminescent or light absorbing detecting step can be employed in the method of the invention.

Abstract: Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands (especially 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperazines, 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperidines and related compounds), capable of modulating MCH receptor activity, are provided. Such ligands may be used to modulate MCH binding to MCH receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of metabolic, feeding and sexual disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting MCH receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel amide derivative which is an N-({[4-(substituted thiazol-4-yl)phenyl]carbamoyl}methyl)amide derivative having a characteristic in that an aryl or heteroaryl group as an aromatic ring group is directly substituted on the N atom of amido group. Since said amide derivative has excellent anti-herpesvirus action, it is useful as medicaments and antiviral agents, particularly as preventive or therapeutic agents for various diseases accompanied by Herpesviridae virus infections, illustratively, varicella (chickenpox) accompanied by varicella zoster virus infection, shingles accompanied by the recurrent infection of latent varicella zoster virus, labial herpes and herpes encephalitis accompanied by HSV-1 infection, genital herpes accompanied by HSV-2 and the like various herpesvirus infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the Formula I, and methods of selectively antagonizing the ?V?3 and/or the ?V?5 integrin without significantly antagonizing the IIb/IIIa or ?V?6 integrin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-substituted-heteroaryloxy-aryloxy-2,4,6-trione metalloproteinase inhibitors of the formula wherein X, A, Y, B, G, and R1 are as defined in the specification, and to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating inflammation, cancer and other disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-pyridyl- and 2,4-pyrimidinyl-substituted pyrrole derivatives and their use in pharmacy, of the formula 1: in which the variables have the meanings indicated in the description. The compounds according to the invention have immunomodulating and/or cytokine release-inhibiting action and are therefore utilizable for the treatment of disorders which are connected with a disturbance of the immune system.

Abstract: Specified phenylalanine derivatives and analogues thereof have an antagonistic activity to ? 4 integrin. They are used as therapeutic agents for various diseases concerning ? 4 integrin.

Abstract: Novel pyridinones and their derivatives which are effective in treating or preventing Gram-negative bacterial infections are provided. The pyridinones are stable and easily derivatized; the methods by which these derivatizations occur is described. Two regioselective and functional group tolerant methods for the synthesis of the novel pyridinones are also provided. One such synthetic method involves reacting an imine and a Meldrum's acid derivative in solution. The other synthetic method is a solid phase synthesis of the pyridinones in which an imine is prepared bound to a solid support and a Meldrum's acid derivative is reacted with the imine. Novel imine intermediates useful in the solid phase and solution methods of synthesizing the pyridionones are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formulas (I) & (II) shown below which are active as anti-inflammatory agents. Also disclosed are methods of using and making such compounds. wherein G, X, A and Q are described herein.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula (I), in which D, W, X, Y, T and R1 are as defined in Patent Claim 1, are inhibitors of coagulation factor Xa and can be employed for the prophylaxis and/or therapy of thromboembolic diseases and for the treatment of tumours.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment or prevention of metabolic and cell proliferative diseases or conditions are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the activity of proteins involved in lipid metabolism and cell proliferation.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide excellent preventives and/or remedies for heart diseases. Specifically, the present invention provides heart muscle cell apoptosis inhibitors, preventives and/or remedies for heart diseases, comprising a compound represented by the following formula: wherein R represents an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, an optionally substituted aromatic heterocyclic group, or an optionally substituted amino group; or a salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to cyclic combination therapies and regimens utilizing indoline compounds which are antagonists of the progesterone receptor and having the general structure: A is O, S, or NR4; B is a bond or CR5R6; R4, to R6 are H, C1 to C6 alkyl, C2 to C6 alkenyl, C2 to C6 alkynyl, C3 to C8 cycloalkyl, aryl, or heterocyclic, or R4 and R5 are fused to form a ring; R1 is H, OH, NH2, C1 to C6 alkyl, C3 to C6 alkenyl, alkynyl, or CORA; RA is as defined; R2 is H, halogen, CN, NO2, C1 to C6 alkyl, C1 to C6 alkoxy, or C1 to C6 aminoalkyl; R3 is a substituted benzene ring, or heteroaromatic ring, in combination with a progestational agent and/or an estrogen to treat or prevent secondary amenorrhea, dysfunctional bleeding, uterine leiomyomata, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, carcinomas and adenocarcinomas, and contraception, among others.

Abstract: The use of bicyclic carbohydrates for the treatment of parasite infections is described. Different bicyclic carbohydrates have been tested in vitro against a number of protozoa. These compounds also have been screened against viruses, tumors, bacteria and fungi. Compound A1, a thiophenyl-containing bicyclic carbohydrate possessed significant activity against Trypanosoma brucei rhodiense, a parasite that causes the lethal sleeping sickness. Compound A2 and Compound A3, bicyclic carbohydrates with halogen containing aryl groups, possessed significant activity against Leishmania donovani, a parasite that causes leishmaniasis. Bicyclic carbohydrates in general, and Compound A1, Compound A2 and Compound A3 more specifically, could be possible treatments for the sleeping sickness and leishmaniasis in the future.

Abstract: The fused heterocyclic compound of the present invention, which is represented by the formula (I): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to hydroxamic and carboxylic acid derivatives.

Abstract: Compounds according to the formula A-Z-W as herein described, wherein A is selected from the groups consisting of: A′-(CH2)n—, A′-(CH2)nSO2—, and A′-(CH2)nCO—, where n is 0 to 4; and A═ is selected from

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating disorders responsive to the blockade of sodium ion channels using novel 2-substituted bicyclic benzoheterocyclic compounds of Formula I: 1

Abstract: Disclosed are the preparation and pharmaceutical use of novel noncyclic 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds of formula I, wherein ring A, ring B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, Y, Z, Q, Ar and n are as defined in the specification. These compounds, as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) dual agonists for both RXR/PPARgamma and RXR/PPARalpha heterodimers, are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of type 2 diabetes and associated metabolic syndrome such as hypertension, obesity, insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are modulators of STAT6 signal pathway activity, and can be used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis, urticaria, allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, a food allergy, allergic conjunctivitis, hayfever, bullous pemphigoid, industrial sensitization, chronic rejection of transplants or COPD.

Abstract: Cyclic pyrazole compounds are described which inhibit mitogen activated protein kinase-activated protein kinase-2 (MK-2). Methods of making such compounds are described, as well as a method of using them for the inhibition of MK-2 in a subject in need of such inhibition, where the method involves administering to the subject an MK-2 inhibiting compound of the present invention. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits which contain the present MK-2 inhibiting compounds are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fused pyrrole compounds of the formula 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of aza-anthrapyrazole compounds having antitumor activity, and processes for their preparation. Compositions containing the aza-anthrapyrazole compounds and methods of treating tumors and cancer in mammals with the compounds of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described in the present invention are a sulfonyl derivative represented by the following formula (I): Q1—Q2—T1—Q3—SO2—QA  (I) [wherein Q1 represents a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered cyclic hydrocarbon group, 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group, dicyclic fused ring or tricyclic fused ring group which may have a substituent; Q2 represents a single bond, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a linear or branched C1-6 alkylene group or the like; QA represents an arylalkenyl group which may have a substituent or a heteroarylalkenyl group which may have a substituent; and T1 represents a carbonyl group or the like] and a medicament comprising the same. The compound has strong FXa inhibitory action, provides prompt, sufficient and long-lasting anti-thrombus effects when orally administered, and has low side effects and is therefore useful as an excellent anticoagulant.

Abstract: Novel pyrrazole derivative compounds and their use as pharmaceutical agents, in particular their use as TGF-beta signal transduction inhibitors. The disclosed invention relates to compounds of the structure (I) wherein (I) is a four, five, or six membered saturated ring and X is C, O or S.

Abstract: The present application describes novel cyclic hydroxamic acids of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein ring B is a 5-7 membered cyclic system containing from 0-2 heteroatoms selected from O, N, NR1, and S(O)p, and 0-1 carbonyl groups and the other variables are defined in the present specification, which are useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP), TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE), aggrecanase or a combination thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I or II that are useful as anti-cancer agents and other diseases that can be treated by inhibiting tyrosine kinase enzymes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acylated, heteroaryl-condensed cycloalkenylamines, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, to methods for the stimulation of the expression of endothelial NO synthase, and methods of treatment comprising administering such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new 4-hydroxy-2H-thieno[2,3-e]-1,2-thiazine-3-carboxamide-1,1-dioxides of general formula 1

Abstract: A class of substituted or 6,7-ring fused [1, 2, 3]triazolo[1,5-&agr;]-pyrimidine derivatives, possessing an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, phenyl or heteroaryl substituent at the 3-position and an amino moiety at the 5-position, are selective ligands for GABAA receptors, in particular having high affinity for the &agr;2 and/or &agr;3 subunit thereof, and are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of the central nervous system, including anxiety and convulsions.

Abstract: Cefuroxime axetil in a non-gelatinous form on contact with an aqueous liquid, e.g., in the form of a solid dispersion on a carrier, e.g., useful for the production of pharmaceutical compositions comprising cefuroxime axetil as an active ingredient and use of cefuroxime axetil in the manufacture of an oral dosage form which does not exhibit an adverse food effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (IA): the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical formulations thereof, and their use in medicine as allosteric adenosine receptor modulators for uses including protection against hypoxia and ischemia induced injury and treatment of adenosine-sensitive cardiac arrhythmias.

Abstract: The invention relates to the mesylates of a group of piperazine derivatives and to a process for the preparation of these mesylates in an economic way in the high yield and of high purity. According to the process of the invention the synthesis of the piperazine ring and the mesylate formation are combined in a single reaction step. The invention relates to the mesylate of compounds of the formula (I) wherein X is a bicyclic heterocyclic phenyl group and Y is methyl, ethyl (optionally substituted with fluorine), cycloalkyl (3-7C) methyl, benzyl or m-phenyl benzyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical agent containing an anti-sepsis drug (e.g., cycloalkene compound), and at least one kind of drug selected from the group consisting of an antibacterial agent, an antifungal agent, a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug, a steroid and an anticoagulant in combination.

Abstract: A hydroxamic acid derivative represented by formula (1) or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has a matrix metalo-proteinase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the Formula I, and methods of selectively inhibiting or antagonizing the &agr;v&bgr;3 and/or &agr;v&bgr;5 integrin. The ring A-B, is selected from the group consisting of the formula II all optionally substituted and bonded to X and Z1 at any position.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a conjugate comprising an active substance and a native protein which is not recognized as foreign protein for the production of a pharmaceutical preparation for treating and/or diagnosing inflammatory, infectious and/or skin diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N,N-disubstituted fused-heterocyclo amines.