Abstract: Disclosed are sulphones which modulate the action of gamma-secretase. The compounds are useful in the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use for the control of parasites in animals, of a compound which is a 5-substituted-alkylaminopyrazole derivative of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein the various symbols are as defined in the description, to novel 5-substituted-alkylaminopyrazole derivatives and pesticidal compositions thereof, and to processes for their preparation.

Abstract: 1-Arylpyrazole-3-substituted-amidoxime derivatives of formula (Ia) or (Ib): or salts thereof, wherein the various symbols are as defined in the description, and pesticidal compositions thereof, processes for their preparation, and methods for their use for the control of arthropods (including insects and arachnids) and helminths (including nematodes).

Abstract: Provided are compounds of the formula (and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof): wherein: R is hydrogen, methyl, hydroxymethyl or ?-hydroxyethyl; R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkenyl, C1-C6 alkynyl, amino, monoalkylamino, dialkylaminoalkyl, and pyrrolidin-1-ylalkyl; and Y is selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl, substituted and unsubstituted aryl; with the provisos that: (a) if Y is aryl, then at least one of R1 and R2 is other than hydrogen, and (b) if R2 is hydrogen R1 is other than methyl. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and methods for the preparation of the compounds. The compounds are useful, among other things, as prodrugs which can be converted under acidic conditions to thiazolium agents. The compounds can be administered to mammals, including humans, for treatment of various indications.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted phenylamino-benzene compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of those compounds or compositions for treating hyper-proliferative and/or angiogenesis disorders, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for the selective inhibition of cathepsin S. In a preferred aspect, cathepsin S is selectively inhibited in the presence of at least one other cathepsin isozyme. The present invention also provides methods for treating a disease state in a subject by selectively inhibiting cathepsin S. More particularly, the present invention provides compounds having Formula (I): wherein Q is thiomorpholinyl; and A, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and Ar are substituents.

Abstract: Methods of treating headache with antipsychotics are provided. A kit for treating headache is also provided, comprising an antipsychotic and a device for rapid delivery of the antipsychotic.

Abstract: Pyrrolopyrimidine derivatives of the formula I in which R3, R4, R5, R6 and X are as defined in claim 1, act as phosphodiesterase VII inhibitors and can be employed for the treatment of osteoporosis, tumours, cachexia, atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus, inflammatory processes, allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, myocardial diseases and AIDS.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the treatment or prevention of Extra Pyramidal syndrome (EPS), dystonia, restless leg syndrome (RLS) or periodic leg movement in sleep (PLMS) comprising the administration of an adenosine A2a receptor antagonist, alone or in combination with other agents useful for treating EPS, dystonia, RLS or PLMS.

Abstract: Therapeutically active compounds of formula (I) or (II): wherein the variables in formulas (I) and (II) are defined in the description, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are potent inhibitors of Na+/Ca2+ exchange mechanism.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (A), wherein R1 is C1-C5 alkyl, C3-C6 branched alkyl, C4-C7 cycloalkyl, C8-C12 fused or bridged polycycloalkyl, or heterocyclic ring, where any of the preceding alkyl, cycloalkyl or heterocyclic ring groups may be singly or multiply substituted with X; R2 is H or R1; and X is halo, carbonyl carboxylic acid, carboxylic ester, carboxamide, substituted carboxamide, hydroxy, alkoxy, thioalkyl, sulphoxide, sulphone, sulphonamide, substituted sulphonamide, phenoxy, substituted phenoxy, phenyl, substituted phenyl, amino, substituted amino (including quaternary ammonium salts), N-oxide, imino, 5-7 membered heterocycle, or substituted heterocycle.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound for use as an inhibitor of Hsp90, the compound having the formula (I): or salts, tautomers, solvates and N-oxides thereof; wherein R1 is hydroxy or hydrogen; R2 is hydroxy; methoxy or hydrogen; provided that at least one of R1 and R2 is hydroxy; R3 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; cyano; C1-5 hydrocarbyl and C1-5 hydrocarbyloxy; wherein the C1-5 hydrocarbyl and C1-5 hydrocarbyloxy moieties are each optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from hydroxy, halogen, C1-2 alkoxy, amino, mono- and di-C1-2 alkylamino, and aryl and heteroaryl groups of 5 to 12 ring members; R4 is selected from hydrogen; a group —(O)n—R7 where n is 0 or 1 and R7 is an acyclic C1-5 hydrocarbyl group or a monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group having 3 to 7 ring members; halogen; cyano; hydroxy; amino; and mono- or di-C1-5 hydrocarbyl-amino, wherein the acyclic C1-5 hydrocarbyl group and the mono and di-C1-5 hydrocarbylamino moieties in each instance are optionally substit

Abstract: Substituted phenylalkynes of formula (I), compositions containing them, and methods of making and using them to treat histamine-mediated conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to indole compounds of the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, A, E and X are as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the prevention and treatment of hepatitis C infections.

Abstract: A compound which is a biphenyl derivative of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein: R1 is a C1-C6 alkyl group or a moiety -A1, -L1-A1, -A1-A1?, -L1-A1-A1?, -A1-L1-A1?, -A1-Y1-A1?, -A1-Het1-A1?, -L1-A1-Y1-A1?, -L1-A1-Het1-A1?, -L1-Het1-A1, -L1-Y1-A1, -L1-Y1-Het1-A1, -L1-Het1-Y1-A1, -L1-Y1-Het1-L1?, -A1-Y1-Het1-A1?, -A1-Het1-Y1-A1?, -A1-Het1-L1-A1?, -A1-L1-Het1-A1? or -L1-Het1-L1?; -A and B are the same or different and each represent a direct bond or a —CO—NR?—, —NR?—CO—, —NR?—CO2—, —CO—, —NR?—CO—NR?—, —NR?—S(O)2—, —S(O)2—NR?—, —SO2—, —NR?—, —NR?—CO—CO—, —CO—O—, —O—CO—, —(C1-C2 alkylene)-NR?— or —(C1-C2 hydroxyalkylene)-NR?-moiety, wherein R? and R? are the same or different and each represent hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; —R2 and R3 are the same or different and each represent C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C1-C4 haloalkyl, C1-C4 haloalkoxy or halogen; n and m are the same or different and each represent 0 or 1; R4 is a C1-C6 alkyl group or a moiety -A4, -L4-A4, -A4-A4?, -L4-A4-A4?, -A4-L4

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted puleganic amides and compositions thereof, which are both useful as a topical treatment for skin, such as a repellant for insects and arthropods.

Abstract: This invention relates to crystalline polymorphs of (3S)-N-hydroxy4-({4-[(4-hydroxy-2-butynyl)oxy]phenyl}sulfonyl)-2,2-dimethyl-3-thiomorpholine carboxamide, and preparation and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of formula I, in which R0; R1; R2; R3; R4; Q; V, G and M have the meanings indicated below. The compound of formula I is a pharmacologically active compound. It exhibits a strong anti-thrombotic effect and is suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of a cardio-vascular disorder like a thromboembolic disease or restenosis. It is a reversible inhibitor of the blood clotting enzymes factor Xa (FXa) and/or factor VIIa (FVIIa), and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activity of factor Xa and/or factor VIIa is present or for the cure or prevention of which an inhibition of factor Xa and/or factor VIIa is intended. The invention furthermore is directed to a process for the preparation of the compound of formula I, and pharmaceutical preparation comprising it.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1 are suitable for use as microbiocides.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treatment of a liver disease by administering a combination of a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor and a caspase inhibitor. Also provided are methods for reducing liver damage associated with a liver disease by administering the MMP and caspase inhibitors described herein. Further provided are methods for lowering an elevated level of liver enzymes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the following formula: (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate thereof, or a combination thereof, wherein Ro, R1, R1?, R2, R2?, R3 and n are defined herein. The present invention further relates to a method of treating a patient from endometreosis or uterine fibroids.

Abstract: A method for repelling arthropods involving treating an object or area with an arthropod repelling effective amount of at least one compound having the formula wherein X is O, S, NH, N-NH2, N-CH3 or CH2, R? is H or alkyl, R? is alkyl, n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, and mixtures thereof, optionally including a carrier material or canier. The compound is preferably selected from homopiperazine, 1-methylhomopiperazine, 1-methylpyrrolidine, (R)-(?)-2-methylpiperazine, (S)-(+)-2-methylpiperazine, 2-methylpiperazine, 1-methylpiperazine, pyrrolidine, 1-methylpiperidine, piperidine, 1-ethylpiperazine, 1-methylimidazolidine, 1-methylthiomorpholine, 1,4-dimethylpiperazine, homopiperidine, imidazolidine, 4-methylpiperidine, thiomorpholine, 1-amino-4-methylpiperazine, 4-methylmorpholine, azocane, 2,6-dimethylpiperazine, 2,5-dimethylpiperazine, piperazine, 1-methlyhomopiperidine, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Selected compounds are effective for treatment of pain and diseases, such as inflammation mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving pain, inflammation, and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to 5-Aminopyrazole derivatives of formula (I) or salts thereof, a process for their preparation, to compositions thereof and to their use for the control of pests, including arthropods and helminths.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) wherein the variables X1 to X10, R1 to R7 including R3?, E, v, y, z, A and B are as described, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, enantiomer, racemate, diastereomer or mixtures thereof, useful for the treatment, prevention or amelioration of obesity and Related Diseases is disclosed

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I in which R1, R2, R3 and Het are as defined herein, which are inhibitors of tyrosine kinases and/or Raf kinases and can be employed for the treatment of tumours, for neuroprotection and for protection of the stress proteins of the skin.

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of MCP-1 of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the prevention of asthma, multiple sclerosis, artherosclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for the treatment of Disruptive Behavior Disorders including both Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of one or more carbamate compounds of Formula 1 and/or Formula 2 as herein defined and shown below. The present invention is directed to a method for the treatment of Disruptive Behavior Disorders including both Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, which includes mono-therapy and alternatively, co-therapy with at least one additional psychoactive medication.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to methods of treating mental illnesses or conditions characterized by a decreased function of NMDA receptors and/or excessively enhanced glutamate release and activity of non-NMDA receptors (AMPA and/or kainate). Specifically disclosed are methods utilizing BrPhe, or isomers of analogs thereof, for treating or preventing mental illness or conditions such as schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which A1, A2, R2 and R3 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases, for example of cardiovascular disorders such as high blood pressure, angina pectoris, cardiac insufficiency, thromboses or atherosclerosis. The compounds of the formula I have the ability to modulate the endogenous production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of disease states which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula I for the therapy and prophylaxis of the designated disease states and for the production of pharmaceuticals therefor, novel compounds of the formula I, pharmaceutical preparations comprising them and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have inhibitory activity on the phosphorylation of kinases, which inhibits the activity of such kinases. The invention is also related to a method of inhibiting kinases and treating disease states in a mammal by inhibiting the phosphorylation of kinases. In a particular aspect the present invention provides nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which inhibit phosphorylation of a PDGF receptor to hinder abnormal cell growth and cell wandering, and a method for preventing or treating cell-proliferative diseases such as arteriosclerosis, vascular reobstruction, cancer and glomeruloscierosis.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of bacterial infections in humans and non-human mammals, which comprises inhibiting bacterial growth by administering to a subject an antibacterially effective dose of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically or veterinarily acceptable salt thereof:

Abstract: Certain substituted butyl and butynyl benzyl amine compounds are histamine H3 receptor and/or serotonin transporter modulators useful in the treatment of histamine H3 receptor- and/or serotonin-mediated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts wherein formula I is: wherein X, Y, Z, R1 and R2 are as defined in the description and claims. The compounds of the present invention act as antagonists and/or inverse agonists at the histamine 3 receptor and are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases such as obesity, metabolic syndrome (syndrome X), and other eating disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted 6-membered N-Herterocyclic neurotrophic compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof, wherein R1, R2, X, Y, and Z are as defined in the description; their preparation methods, compositions comprising the same, and their use as inhibitors of FK560 binding proteases activity for treating and preventing neurodegenerative diseases and other nerve disorders associated with nerve injuries or other related diseases

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds, to a process for their preparation, their use in therapy and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds.

Abstract: Novel benzamide 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: Compounds of the formula are useful in treating disease conditions mediated by TNF-?, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, sepsis, AIDS, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, degenerative cartilage loss, graft rejection, cachexia, inflammation, fever, insulin resistance, septic shock, congestive heart failure, inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, inflammatory bowel disease and HIV.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula (I): as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment of diseases such as, for example, type II diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention includes benzophenone compounds (I) which are useful in the treatment of HIV infections.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-soluble derivatives of 2,6-diisopropylphenol (Propofol). The compounds act as prodrugs of 2,6-diisopropylphenol and metabolize rapidly to Propofol thereby providing an alternative to the water-insoluble 2,6-diisopropylphenol. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, methods of induction and maintenance of anesthesia or sedation as well as methods of treating neurodegenerative diseases utilizing pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of preparing them are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hydroxyformamidine compound represented by the following formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof [wherein R1 represents a substituted morpholino group, a substituted piperidino group, a piperazin-1-yl group, a substituted piperazin-1-yl group, a thiomorpholin-1-yl group, a perhydroazepin-1-yl group, a perhydroazocin-1-yl group, a tetrahydropyridin-1-yl group, a pyrrolin-1-yl group, etc.; X represents a nitrogen atom or a group represented by CR5; and R2 to R5 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group, a C1-4 alkoxy group, a trifluoromethyl group or a halogen atom.] There is provided a drug which inhibits an enzyme producing 20-HETE participating in a contracting or dilating action for microvessels and an inducing action for cell proliferation in main organs such as kidney and cerebrovascular vessels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound which is represented by the following general formula and has type 4 phosphodiesterase inhibitory action, and uses and an intermediate compound thereof. (wherein R1, R2: hydrogen, a halogen, a lower alkyl, a lower alkoxy, or the like, R3, R4: hydrogen, a (substituted) lower alkyl, a halogen, or the like, R5: hydrogen, a lower alkyl, a lower alkoxycarbonyl, or the like, and n: 0 or 1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising compounds that treat pathophysiological conditions arising from inflammatory responses. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit or block glycated protein produced induction of the signaling-associated inflammatory response in endothelial cells. The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle proliferation. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit smooth muscle cell proliferation by modulating HSPGs such as Perlecan. The present invention further relates to the use of compounds to treat vascular occlusive conditions characterized by smooth muscle proliferation such as restenosis and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Pyrimidine-4,6-dicarboxylic acid diamides of the formula I are suitable for selectively inhibiting collagenase (MMP 13). The pyrimidine-4,6-dicarboxylic acid diamides can therefore be used for treating degenerative joint diseases.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): [wherein R1 is (substituted) alkyl, alkoxy, phenyl, hetero ring etc.; A is bond, CO, SO2; R2 is H, (substituted) alkyl etc.; D is alkylene etc.; E is COO, OCO, O, S, SO, SO2 etc.; R3 is (substituted) alkyl, carbocyclic ring, hetero ring; J is O, NR16 (R16 is H, substituted alkyl); R4 is (substituted) alkyl, carbocyclic ring, hetero ring.] or non-toxic salt thereof, and an N-type calcium channel blocker comprising it as an active ingredient. The compounds of the formula (I) possess an inhibitory action on N-type calcium channel, so they are useful as agent for the prevention and/or treatment of cerebral infarct, transient ischemic attack, encephalomyelopathy after cardiac operation, spinal angiopathy, hypertension with stress, neurosis or epilepsy etc. or agent for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new crystalline modification of 2-(3,5-bis-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-N-[6-(1,1-dioxo-1?6-thiomorpholin-4-yl)-4-(4-fluoro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-N-methyl-isobutyramide characterized by the following X-ray diffraction pattern obtained with a CuK?, radiation at 2? (2Theta)=4.5, 6.4, 7.5, 7.7, 8.0, 8.2, 10.0, 10.2, 10.9, 11.1, 12.9, 13.4, 14.0, 14.5, 15.1, 15.6, 16.2, 16.5, 17.3, 17.5, 18.0, 18.9, 19.3, 19.5, 19.9, 20.1, 20.6, 21.0, 21.4, 22.7, 23.1 and 23.6 and an infrared spectrum having sharp bands at 2925, 2854, 1637, 1604, 1484, 1395, 1375, 1285, 1230, 1172, 1125, 1082, 999, 943, 893, 868, 860, 782, 705, 684 cm?1, and wherein the extrapolated melting point (DSC) is 137.2° C.

Abstract: S-alkylsiothiouronium derivatives such as S-ethylisothiouronium diethylphosphate are used for the treatment of headaches, in particular, migraines, as well as for the prevention or treatment of nausea and vomiting. The compositions of the invention are also effective in preventing or alleviating emesis associated with migraines or other medical conditions such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, as well as other symptoms of migraines including phonophobia and photophobia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alanine 2,6-dialkoxyphenyl ester derivatives having the general formula I The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivatives, and to the use of these alanine 2,6-dialkoxyphenyl ester derivatives as hypnotics for the induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia.