Abstract: Compounds of formula (Ia): where x, y, G, L, M, W, R2, R3, R5, R5a, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8 and R8a are defined herein, are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. These compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are useful in treating SCD-mediated diseases or conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful in the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of hyperglycemia and diabetes.

Abstract: Functionalized pyridazine derivatives having a low molecular weight and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful as alpha-helix mimetics and for treating conditions and/or disorders mediated by alpha-helix-binding receptors and proteins.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a topical formulation comprising the Compound 6-[[(3S,4R)-3,4-dihydro-3-hydroxy-6-[(3-hydroxyphenyl)sulfonyl]-2,2,3-trimethyl-2H-1-benzopyran-4-yl]oxy]-2-methyl-3(2H)-pyridazinone in a formulation comprising at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Particularly, the formulation may be used to promote hair growth, including alleviating alopecia.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for improved methods for treating pain, including pain associated with chronic inflammatory diseases, neuropathic pain and cancer by using ?-adrenergic antagonists and ?-adrenergic agonists (particularly ?2-adrenergic agonists) alone or in combination.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the discovery that (3S,4R)-3,4-dihydro-4-(2,3-dihydro-2-methyl-3-oxopyridazin-6-yl)oxy-3-hydroxy-6-(3-hydroxyphenyl)sulphonyl-2,2,3-trimethyl-2H-benzo[b]pyran may be used to promote hair growth and alleviate alopecia.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof which are useful for the modulation of the histamine-3 receptors in mammals and which are useful for the treatment of disorders ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preventing or reducing oxytocin-mediated action by using a thiazolidinedione, such as troglitazone, or thiazolidinedione-like compounds. These methods describe the employment of these compounds alone or in combination with at least one other agent, such as a tocolytic agent. This offers a novel therapeutic regimen for the treatment of oxytocin-mediated actions, for example induction of uterine contractions, prostaglandin release, and milk letdown. Accordingly, conditions such as preterm labor and labor prior to Caesarian delivery can be treated by these methods.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein R1, R2, R7, R8 and R9, W, X and Y are as defined in the specification. Such compounds are MEK inhibitors and useful in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer and inflammation, in mammals, and inflammatory conditions. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases in mammals and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to naphthalene derivatives of formula (I) that are modulators of the glucocorticoid receptor, and to processes for the preparation and use of the same.

Abstract: New pyridazin-e-(2H)-one derivatives having the chemical structure of general formula (I) are disclosed; as well as processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in therapy as inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 4.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds according to the general formula (I), where the definitions of the substituents X, R1 and R2 are detailed in the description, as well as their physiologically acceptable salts and solvate, methods for producing these compounds and their use as pharmaceuticals. These compounds are kinase inhibitors, in particular inhibitors of the kinase CDK2 (cyclin-dependent kinase 2).

Abstract: The present invention provides an amide derivative represented by the following general formula (1): wherein R1 represents a saturated cyclic amino group, R2 represents alkyl, halogen or haloalkyl, R3 represents hydrogen or halogen, Het 2 represents pyridyl or pyrimidinyl, and Het 1 represents a group of the formula [6], or a salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same as an active ingredient. The compound of the present invention is useful as a BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

Abstract: Pyridazin-3(2H)-one derivatives of formula (I) are found to inhibit PDE-4. R1, R2 and R4 are organic radicals, R3 is a cyclic group, and R5 is an ester or an aryl or heteroaryl group.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula where the variables are as defined in the specification, are useful for preventing or treating emphysema and related pulmonary conditions of mammals and other diseases and conditions which are responsive to RAR? agonist retinoids, such as skin related diseases, including but not limited to acne and psoriasis.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful in the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of hyperglycemia and diabetes.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): wherein: A and B together represent an optionally substituted, fused aromatic ring; D is selected from: (i) where Y1 is selected from CH and N, Y2 is selected from CH and N, Y3 is selected from CH, CF and N; and (ii) where Q is O or S; RD is: wherein RN1 is selected from H and optionally substituted C1-10 alkyl; X is selected from a single bond, NRN2, CRC3RC4 and C?O; RN2 is selected from H and optionally substituted C1-10 alkyl; RC3 and RC4 are independently selected from H, R, C(?O)OR, where R is optionally substituted C1-10 alkyl, optionally substituted C5-20 aryl or optionally substituted C3-20 heterocyclyl; Y is selected from NRN3 and CRC1RC2; RC1 and RC2 are independently selected from H, R, C(?O)OR, where R is optionally substituted C1-10 alkyl, optionally substituted C5-20 aryl or optionally substituted C3-20 heterocyclyl; RC1 and RC2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached may form an optionally substituted spiro-

Abstract: The present invention is directed to crystalline forms of 6-[[(3S,4R)-3,4-dihydro-3-hydroxy-6-[(3-hydroxyphenyl)sulfonyl]-2,2,3-trimethyl-2H-1-benzopyran-4-yl]oxy]-2-methyl-3(2H)-pyridazinone, formulations containing at least one of these crystalline forms and their use to promote hair growth.

Abstract: An azole derivative of formula (I) a medicament that contains the azole derivative of formula (I), a method of treating a disease with the azole derivative of formula (I), and a method of preparing the azole derivative of formula (I).

Abstract: Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are described: preferably subject to the proviso that either (a) R2 and R3 together form —O—CH(R10)—O—, or (b) R5 and R6 together form —O—CH(R10)—O—, wherein R10 is H, halo, or loweralkyl. Pharmaceutical salts, formulations, and methods of using the same in the treatment of cancer are also described.

Abstract: New pyridazin-3(2H)-one derivatives having the chemical structure of general formula (I) are disclosed; as well as process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in therapy as inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 4.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): (formula) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful in the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of hyperglycemia and diabetes.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3- or 4-monosubstituted phenol and thiophenol derivatives of formula (I) and to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, compositions containing and the uses of, such derivatives. Said 3- or 4-monosubstituted phenol and thiophenol derivatives are H3 ligands and are useful in numerous diseases, disorders and conditions, in particular inflammatory, allergic and respiratory diseases, disorders and conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: Ring A is (4-12)-membered heterocyclyl; Ring B is a fused benzene ring selected from the group consisting of: Ring A, ring B, ring C, R1, R1a, R2, R3, R4, L2, n, t, w, and z are as defined in the specification. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) and methods of treating a condition that is mediated by the modulation of glucokinase, the method comprising administering to a mammal an effective amount of a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The invention is directed to pyridazinone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that are useful in treating infections by hepatitis C virus.

Abstract: Inhibitors of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase, ways to make them and methods of treating patients using them are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): wherein V represents NR5, O, S, SO or S(O)2; W and X each independently represent CH or N; Y represents N, CH or C—Ar2, with the proviso that at least one, but no more than two, of W, X and Y are N; Z represents CH or C—Ar2, with the proviso that when Y is N or CH then Z is C—Ar2, and with the further proviso that when Y is C—Ar2 then Z is CH; Ar1 represents a fused 9 or 10 membered heterobicyclic ring system containing one, two, three or four heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, wherein at least one of the rings in said ring system is aromatic; Ar2 represents an aromatic ring selected from phenyl, pyridyl, pyrimidinyl and pyridazinyl which is optionally fused and substituted; R1 represents halogen, hydroxy, oxo, C1-6alkyl, C2-6alkenyl, C2-6alkynyl, haloC1-6alkyl, hydroxyC1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, haloC1-6alkoxy, hydroxyC1-6alkoxy, C3-7cycloalkyl, C3-7cycloalkoxy, C3-5cycloalkylC1-4alkyl, cyano, nitro, SR6, SOR6, SO2R6, COR6, NR3COR6, CON

Abstract: Modulators of PPAR? activity are provided which are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of conditions such as type II diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: Invented is a method of inhibiting the activity/function of PI3 kinases using thiazolidinedione derivatives. Also invented is a method of treating one or more disease states selected from: autoimmune disorders, inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, allergy, asthma, pancreatitis, multiorgan failure, kidney diseases, platelet aggregation, cancer, sperm motility, transplantation rejection, graft rejection and lung injuries by the administration of thiazolidinedione derivatives.

Abstract: The compounds of a certain formula (1), in which R1, R2, R3 and R9 have the meanings as given in the description, are novel effective PDE4 inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) in which the substituents are as defined in the description, to the use of these compounds as plant treatment agents and pesticides, and to various processes for their preparation. Furthermore, the invention relates to novel intermediates for preparing compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides pyrazole derived compounds of formula (I) useful for treating p38 kinase-associated conditions, where G, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and m are as defined herein. The invention further pertains to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one compound according to the invention useful for treating p38 kinase-associated conditions, and methods of inhibiting the activity of p38 kinase in a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention makes available methods and reagents for modulating proliferation or differentiation in a cell or tissue comprising contacting the cell with a compound. In certain embodiments, the methods and reagents may be employed to correct or inhibit an aberrant or unwanted growth state, e.g., by antagonizing a normal patched pathway or agonizing smoothened or hedgehog activity.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain 3-(heteroaryl)alanine derivatives which bind VLA-4 and inhibit leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: Compounds having the general structure and compositions containing them, for the treatment of acute, inflammatory and neuropathic pain, dental pain, general headache, migraine, cluster headache, mixed-vascular and non-vascular syndromes, tension headache, general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, inflammatory pain and associated hyperalgesia and allodynia, neuropathic pain and associated hyperalgesia and allodynia, diabetic neuropathy pain, causalgia, sympathetically maintained pain, deafferentation syndromes, asthma, epithelial tissue damage or dysfunction, herpes simplex, disturbances of visceral motility at respiratory, genitourinary, gastrointestinal or vascular regions, wounds, burns, allergic skin reactions, pruritis, vitiligo, general gastrointestinal disorders, gastric ulceration, d

Abstract: The present invention provides pyrazole derived compounds of formula (I) useful for treating p38 kinase-associated conditions, where G, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and m are as defined herein. The invention further pertains to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one compound according to the invention useful for treating p38 kinase-associated conditions, and methods of inhibiting the activity of p38 kinase in a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that interact with ion channels. In particular, the invention relates to compounds having the structural Formula having the structural Formula I, II, III or IV, stereoisomers, tautomers, racemics, prodrugs, metabolites thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof, wherein X, Y1, Y2, R1, n, R3, R8, R9, R10, L1, L2, Ar1 and Ar2 are defined in claim 1. The invention also relates to methods for preparing said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, and to the use of said compounds in methods for treatment of the human and animal body.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 is a group selected from hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, aryalkil, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, arylalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, arylalkoxycarbonyl, heterocycloalkoxycarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, arylalkylsulfonyl, phosphonic and Si(Ra)2Rb, Y is a group selected from HN—NH and N—R2, R3 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl group, R4 is hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, enantiomers, diastereoisomers and the salts thereof

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are cysteine protease inhibitors, including but not limited to, inhibitors of cathepsins K, L, S and B. These compounds are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound capable of binding to a picornavirus capsid comprising two or more capsid binding moieties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sodium channel blockers. The present invention also includes a variety of methods of treatment using these inventive sodium channel blockers.

Abstract: Novel pyrazolopyridine derivative compounds are disclosed and their use as pharmaceutical agents, in particular their use as TGF-beta signal transduction inhibitors useful in the treatment of cancer and other disease states influenced by TGF beta.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination therapy for treating patients suffering from proliferative diseases or diseases associated with persistent angiogenesis. The patient is treated with a VEGF inhibitor compound; and one or more chemotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of utilizing those compounds and compositions in the treatment of various protein kinase mediated disorders.

Abstract: A method for treating an allergic condition, including an atopic allergic condition, using substituted pyrazoles.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein: X is a group of formula (B): and R1, R2, R4, n, x, y and z are as defined within are described. Processes for their preparation and their use in the treatment of disorders mediated by the neuropeptide Y5 receptor in a warm-blooded animal, such as a human being, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound represented by formula (1): (wherein R1 represents an alkyl group which may have a substituent or an alkenyl group which may have a substituent; and each of R2 and R3 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a hydroxyalkyl group, a dihydroxyalkyl group, or an alkynyl group, or R2 and R3 form, together with the nitrogen atom adjacent thereto, a nitrogen-containing saturated heterocyclic group which may have a substituent) and a drug composition containing the compound. The compound exhibits tumor necrosis factor (TNF-?) production inhibitory effect and improved absorption upon oral administration.

Abstract: Thiazolidinedione (TZD) and its pharmacologically active derivatives can be used in combination with agonists of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), to treat non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, optionally with other therapies, by improving glycemic control while minimizing side effects, such as heart hypertrophy and elevated fed-state plasma glucose, which are associated with both TZD and GLP-1 monotherapies. Thus, the co-administration of TZD and GLP-1 helps regulate glucose homeostasis in Type II diabetic patients.