Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions incorporate compounds that are capable of affecting nicotinic cholinergic receptors. A wide variety of conditions and disorders, and particularly conditions and disorders associated with dysfunction of the central and autonomic nervous systems can be treated using pharmaceutical compositions incorporating compounds in which an aromatic ring is bridged with an alkylene or alkylidene unit to an azabicyclic moiety.

Abstract: The present invention describes pyridazinone compounds which are cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors, and in particular, are selective inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). COX-2 is the inducible isoform associated with inflammation, as opposed to the constitutive isoform, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) which is an important “housekeeping” enzyme in many tissues, including the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the kidneys. The selectivity of these compounds for COX-2 minimizes the unwanted GI and renal side-effects seen with currently marketed non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Abstract: Novel methods for inhibiting angiogenesis and treating diseases associated with angiogenesis are described. The methods may comprise administering to a patient an effective amount of a 1,2-dithiol-3-thione derivative or metabolite thereof. Preferred compounds for use in the methods include 5-(2-pyrazinyl)-4methyl-1, 2-dithiol-3-thione (Oltipraz) and its metabolites.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds that inhibit the microbial NAD synthetase enzyme. For example, disclosed are compounds of the formula Ar1—X—Ar2—Y—L—Z—Q, wherein Q is Q1Ar3 or Ar3Q1; Ar1, Ar2, and Ar3 are independently aryl or heteroaryl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents; X, Y, and Z are independently selected from the group consisting of a covalent bond or groups containing one or more of C, H, N, O, S atoms; L is a linker and Q1 is an alkylenyl, alkylenyl carbonyloxy alkyl, or alkylenyl carbonylamino alkyl group, optionally having a substituent; a covalent bond; a group containing amidine or guanidine function wherein the amidine or guanidine may be optionally N-substituted with an alkyl; or a zwitterion; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a compound the formula I; 1

Abstract: Novel compounds having the Formulas 1 through 8, wherein the symbols have the meaning defined in the specification, and certain previously known compounds have been discovered to act as inhibitors of the cytochrome P450RAI (retinoic acid inducible) enzyme, and are used for treating diseases responsive to treatment by retinoids. The compound can also be used in co-treatment with retinoids.

Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women.

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: The invention concerns inhibitors of cell proliferation, angiogenesis, fertility, and muscle contraction, characterized by formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dihydropyrones with tethered heterocycles having improved pharmacologic properties which potently inhibit the HIV aspartyl protease blocking HIV infectivity. The dihydropyrones are useful in the development of therapies for the treatment of viral infections and diseases, including AIDS. The present invention is also directed to methods of synthesis of the dihydropyrones and intermediates useful in the preparation of the final compounds.

Abstract: aP2 inhibiting compounds are provided having the formula 1

Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic amides having a hydroxy group adjacent to the amide functionality are useful as antifungal agents, particularly for plants.

Abstract: Efficacious remedies for male sterility which are in the form of preparations containing as the active ingredient an adenosine A1 antagonist.

Abstract: Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) antagonists of formula I: and their use in treating anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric, neurological disorders as well as treatment of immunological, cardiovascular or heart-related diseases and colonic hypersensitivity associated with psychopathological disturbance and stress.

Abstract: This invention is directed to methods, pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising an aldose reductase inhibitor (ARI), a prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said ARI or said prodrug and a selective COX-2 inhibitor, a prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said selective COX-2 inhibitor or said prodrug. This invention further relates to methods of using those pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of diabetic complications such as diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy and diabetic cardiomyopathy.

Abstract: 3-Arylphenyl sulfide derivatives represented by general formula (I): (wherein R is a C2-C6 alkyl group, a C2-C6 alkenyl group, a C2-C6 alkynyl group or the like, B0 to B2 and B3 are hydrogen atoms, halogen atoms, cyano groups, C1-C4 haloalkyl groups or the like, n is 0, 1 or 2, and Ar is a phenyl ring, a pyridine ring, a thiophene ring, a pyrazole ring or the like), and insecticides and miticides containing the 3-arylphenyl sulfide derivatives as an active ingredient.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a [di(ether or thioether)heteroaryl or fluoro substituted aryl] compound or an N-oxide thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful for inhibiting the production or physiological effects of TNF in the treatment of a patient suffering from a disease state associated with a physiologically detrimental excess of tumor necrosis factor (TNF).

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic derivatives, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which possess antithrombotic and anticoagulant properties and are accordingly useful in methods of treatment of humans or animals. The, invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the heterocyclic derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in the manufacture of medicaments for use in the production of an antithrombotic or anticoagulant effect, formula (I).

Abstract: Disclosed are novel aromatic compounds of the formula (I) wherein G, X, Ar, L and Q are defined herein. The compounds are useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Also disclosed are processes of making such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition for modulating immunity, which comprises a benzimidazole, represented by the following general formula (I), a 3H tautomer, an optically active enantiomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid-addition salt thereof wherein, R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a hydroxyphenyl group or a methoxyphenyl group.

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

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally IP receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: 1

Abstract: Compounds that inhibit DNA-dependent protein kinase, compositions comprising the compounds, methods to inhibit the DNA-PK biological activity, methods to sensitize cells the agents that cause DNA lesions, and methods to potentiate cancer treatment are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided, among other things, is a method of decreasing intraocular pressure or improving ocular accommodation in an animal, including a human, comprising administering an intraocular pressure decreasing or ocular accommodation improving amount of a compound of the formula I:

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl uracil compounds useful as inhibitors of serine proteases of the coagulation cascade and compounds, compositions and methods for anticoagulant therapy for the treatment and prevention of a variety of thrombotic conditions including coronary artery and cerebrovascular diseases.

Abstract: This invention encompasses a method of treating or preventing urinary incontinence in a mammalian patient comprising administering to the patient a compound of formula I: 1

Abstract: Novel compounds having the Formulas 1 through 8, wherein the symbols have the meaning defined in the specification, and certain previously known compounds have been discovered to act as inhibitors of the cytochrome P450RAI (retinoic acid inducible) enzyme, and are used for treating diseases responsive to treatment by retinoids. The compound can also be used in co-treatment with retinoids.

Abstract: The invention involves the identification of a family of compounds which block calcium channels. The compounds can be formulated in pharmaceutical carriers and administered to subjects. The compounds are useful for treating disorders associated with calcium channel activity, such as, cardiovascular diseases, for example hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia and angina.

Abstract: The invention provides the use in combating fungi of compounds of general formula (I) wherein R1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, acyl, acyloxy, optionally substituted amino, Ra, Ra3Si, RaS or RaO, where Ra is optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkenyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heterocyclyl; R2 has the same meaning as Ra or can be hydrogen; Z is oxygen or sulfur, M is a thiophene ring, and R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, have the same meaning as Ra or can be optionally substituted amino, hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro or a group ORc or S(O)mRc, where Rc has the same meaning as Ra or is hydrogen or acyl and m is 0, 1 or 2; or R3 and R4 together with the atoms to which they are attached form an optionally substituted carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; together with tautomers of compounds where R1 is hydrogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to heteroaromatic carboxamides of formula (I), 1

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful in the treatment of pain. The compounds of the present invention are azaadamantanes, azanoradamantanes and azahomoadamantanes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula (1) or (2), any of its enantiomers or any mixture thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein n is 0, or 1; R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalky-alkyl, aryl or aralkyl; and R1 is aryl which may be substituted one or more times with substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, cyloalkylalkyl alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, thioalkoxy, thiocycloalkoxy, methylenedioxy, aryloxy, halogen, CF3, OCF3, CN, amino, nitro, aryl and a monocyclic 5 to 6-membered heteroaryl group a monocyclic 5 to 6-membered heteroaryl group which may be substituted one or more times with substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, thioalkoxy, thiocycloalkoxy, methylenedioxy, aryloxy, halogen, CF3, OCF3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-substituted cyclic aza compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of their use for effecting neuronal activities.

Abstract: Substituted bicyclic compounds for treating multidrug resistance are disclosed. Compositions and methods of use for the substituted bicyclic compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Phenyl urea and phenylthiourea derivatives, processes for their production and their uses as pharmaceuticals are disclosed.

Abstract: Benzamidine derivatives of the following formula, analogs thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided. These compounds have an effect of inhibiting activated blood-coagulation factor X, and they are useful as agents for preventing or treating various diseases caused by thrombi or emboli.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention discloses that a substituted acetic acid derivatives containing a N-alkylpiperazino moiety are useful as pro-libido agents for males and females, and may be used for the treatment of sexual dysfunction including impotence and to enhance sexual performance.

Abstract: Heteroaryl butyric acid compounds and derivatives are described as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical compositions of same, which are useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases, particularly gelatinase A, collagenase-3, and stromelysin-1 and for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, aortic aneurism, heart failure, restenosis, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, treatment of burns, decubital ulcers, wound healing, cancer, inflammation, pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, or other autoimmune or inflammatory disorders dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes or other activated migrating cells, acute and chronic neurodegenerative disorders including stroke, head trauma, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, AIDS, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, prion diseases, myasthenia gravis, and Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical formulations thereof and the use of such compounds for treating endothelin mediated diseases or conditions are described herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a Fc receptor modulating compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention also relates to a method for treating a variety of diseases using a Fc receptor modulating compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, 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: 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: The present application describes novel substituted aryl hydroxamic acids of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein ring A is a 5-8 membered ring containing from 0-1 additional heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S, which are useful as metalloprotease inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to medicaments comprising at least one compound of formula: wherein either R1 represents a —CH(Ra)—CHOH—CHOH—CH2OH chain and R2 represents a —CH2—CHOH—CHOH—CH2OH chain, or R1 represents a —CHOH—CHF—CHOH—CH2OH chain and R2 represents a —CH2—CHF—CHOH—CH2OH chain, or R1 represents a —CHOH—CHOH—CHOH—Rb chain and R2 represents a —CH2—CHOH—CHOH—Rb chain, or R1 represents a —CH2—CHOH—CHOH—CH2OH chain and R2 represents a —CH2—CHOH—CHOH—CH2OH chain, or R1 and R2 are identical and each represent a —(CHOH)n—CH2OH chain in which n is equal to 1, 2, 3 or 4, Ra represents an alkoxy radical (1-6 C in a straight or branched chain) or a fluorine atom, and Rb represents a carboxyl, —CO—NH2 or —CH2—NH2 radical, or one of their stereoisomers or thei

Abstract: The invention relates to polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl substituted 4-pyrone compounds useful as inhibitors of serine proteases of the coagulation cascade and compounds, compositions and methods for anticoagulant therapy for the treatment and prevention of a variety of thrombotic conditions including coronary artery and cerebrovascular diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to pyridazine derivatives represented by the formula (1): wherein R1 represents a (substituted) aryl group, R2 represents a phenyl group substituted at 4-position by a lower alkoxyl group or a lower alkylthio group, R3 represents a lower alkoxyl group, a halogenated lower alkyl group, a lower cycloalkyl group, a (subsituted) aryl group, a (substituted) aryloxy group, a (substituted) nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring residue, a (substituted) aminocarbonyl group or a lower alkylcarbonyl group, A represents a single bond, a lower alkylene group or a lower alkenylene group, X represents O or S, and the dashed line indicates that the carbon-carbon bond between the 4-position and the 5-position is a single bond or a double bond, or salts thereof; and also to medicines containing them as effective ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention is substituted amines of formula (XV) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to acylguanidine derivatives of the formula I in which R1, R2, R4, Ar, X and n have the meanings indicated in the claims, their physiologically tolerable salts and their prodrugs. The compounds of the formula I are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They are vitronectin receptor antagonists and inhibitors of cell adhesion. They inhibit, for example, bone resorption by osteoclasts and are suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases which are caused at least partially by an undesired extent of bone resorption, for example osteoporosis. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula I, their use, in particular as active ingredients in pharmaceutical preparations, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.