Abstract: The present invention provides cysteine and cystine prodrugs for the treatment of schizophrenia and drug addiction. The invention further encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing prodrugs and methods of using the prodrugs and compositions for treatment of schizophrenia and drug addiction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel piperazine and azepine derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with the activity of GPR119.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein: Y? is O or S, W? is optionally substituted, Z? is selected from the group consisting of wherein Q? is OR7 and R7 is C1-3alkyleneC3-8heterocycloalkyl useful in the treatment of diseases and conditions related to DNA damage or lesions in DNA replication are disclosed. Methods of making the compounds, and their use as therapeutic agents, for example, in treating cancer and other diseases characterized by defects in DNA replication, chromosome segregation, or cell division also are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-benzyl,N?-arylcarbonylpiperazine derivatives having the general formula I to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and to the use of a these N-benzyl,N?-arylcarbonylpiperazine derivatives for the manufacture of a medicament for treating or preventing atherosclerosis and related disorders associated with cholesterol and bile acids transport and metabolism.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds that inhibit protein kinases, such as JAK, Axl, or Syk kinases, compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds to inhibit protein kinase and treat and/or prevent diseases associated with inappropriate kinase activity.

Abstract: An series of 2,7-disubstituted anthraquinone derivatives including a formula I are provided. R is a first substituted group selected from a group consisting of a hydrogen, an amino group, a nitro group, a hydroxyl group, a C1-C12 alkyl group, a C1-C12 alkyl halide group (—(CH2)nX), a C3-C12 cycloalkyl group, a benzyl group, a C1-C12 alkylamino group, a C5-C12 nitrocycloalkyl group and a heterocyclic group, n satisfies 1?n?12 and X is an atom selected from a group consisting of a fluoride (F), a chloride (Cl), a bromide (Br) and an iodine (I). The preparation method of the 2,7-disubstituted anthraquinone derivatives includes the steps of acetylating 2,7-diaminoanthraquinone to be one 2,7-disubstituted anthraquinone derivative, which can be further aminated to be another 2,7-disubstituted anthraquinone derivative.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic substituted carbonyl derivatives that display selective binding to dopamine D3 receptors. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for treating central nervous system disorders associated with the dopamine D3 receptor activity in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of said compounds for alleviation of such disorder. The central nervous system disorders that may be treated with these compounds include Psychotic Disorders, Substance Dependence, Substance Abuse, Dyskinetic Disorders (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism, Neuroleptic-Induced Tardive Dyskinesia, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome and Huntington's Disease), Dementia, Anxiety Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm Disorders and Mood Disorders.

Abstract: Selective phenyl substituted aminopyrazine inhibitors of GSK3 useful for the prevention and/or treatment of cognitive disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides novel aryl piperazine derivatives having medical utility, in particular as modulators of dopamine and serotonin receptors, preferably the D3, D2-like and 5-HT2 receptor subtypes, and in particular useful for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders incl. schizophrenia.

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: The invention relates to novel oxindole derivatives of general formula (I), in which the substituents R1, R2, R3, Y1, Y2, m, n, W, X, B and Z are defined as cited in claim 1, to medicaments containing said derivatives and to the use of the latter for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of vasopressin-dependent and/or oxytocin-dependent diseases

Abstract: Derivatives of pyrazolopyrimidine compounds represented by Formula I are disclosed: These pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these derivatives are useful in the treatment of HIV mediated diseases and conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I their salts, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their use in the treatment of picornavirus infections in mammals, as well as novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (1) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymeric linkers containing branching moieties. Methods of making the polymeric linkers and methods of making conjugates using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymeric conjugates containing positively charged moieties. Methods of making the polymeric delivery systems and methods of treating mammals using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention concerns substituted 1-piperidin-3-yl-4-piperidin-4-yl-piperazine derivatives having neurokinin antagonistic activity, in particular NK1 antagonistic activity, a combined NK1/NK3 antagonistic activity and a combined NK1/NK2/NK3 antagonistic activity, their preparation, compositions comprising them and their use as a medicine, in particular for the treatment of schizophrenia, emesis, anxiety and depression, irritable bowel syndrom (IBS), circadian rhythm disturbances, visceral pain, neurogenic inflammation, asthma, micturition disorders such as urinary incontinence and nociception. The compounds according to the invention can be represented by general Formula (I) and comprises also the pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base addition salts thereof, the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, the N-oxide form thereof and prodrugs thereof, wherein all substituents are defined as in claim 1.

Abstract: Dihydrothienopyrimidines of formula 1 and the pharmacologically acceptable salts, enantiomers, racemates, hydrates, or solvates thereof, which are suitable for the treatment of respiratory or gastrointestinal complaints or diseases, inflammatory diseases of the joints, skin, or eyes, diseases of the peripheral or central nervous system or cancers, as well as pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing diseases or conditions mediated through the action of oxytocin which comprises administering to a human in need thereof of an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to selected fused pyrrolocarbazoles, including pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of treating diseases therewith. The present invention is also directed to intermediates and processes for making these fused pyrrolocarbazoles.

Abstract: The present application relates to new compounds of formula (I), to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, to processes for their preparation, and to the use of the compounds as leptin receptor modulator mimetics in the preparation of medicaments against conditions associated with weight gain, type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemias.

Abstract: Selected substituted piperazine compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as obesity and the like. 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 activation of the melanocortin receptor. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel fused-ring compound which has a FAAH inhibitory effect and is useful as an analgesic. The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): wherein symbols are as defined in the specification, or salt thereof.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following general formula (1) or (100), a salt thereof or a hydrate of the foregoing has excellent cell adhesion inhibitory action and cell infiltration inhibitory action. wherein R10 represents 5- to 10-membered cycloalkyl etc. optionally substituted with hydroxyl etc., R30, R31 and R32 may be the same or different and each represents hydrogen etc., R40 represents C1-10 alkyl etc. optionally substituted with hydroxyl etc., n represents an integer of 0, 1 or 2, X1 represents CH or nitrogen, and R20, R21, R22 and R23 may be the same or different and each represents hydrogen etc.

Abstract: Muscarinic Acetylcholine receptor antagonists and methods of using them are provided.

Abstract: Use of 1,4-bis(3-aminoalkyl)piperazine derivatives as defined in formula I or II for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition intended for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, related neurodegenerative diseases, developmental diseases or cancer. The instant invention is also directed to some specific 1,4-bis(3-aminoalkyl)piperazine derivatives and pharmaceutical composition including them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the description and claims, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases which are associated with the modulation of H3 receptors.

Abstract: Substituted urea compounds useful in the treatment of diseases and conditions related to DNA damage or lesions in DNA replication are disclosed. Methods of making the compounds, and their use as therapeutic agents, for example, in treating cancer and other diseases characterized by defects in DNA replication, chromosome segregation, or cell division, also are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treatment and prevention of disorders and conditions characterized by reduced TGF-? signaling are described.

Abstract: Methods of treating symptoms of dry eye by administering inhibitors of transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily V, member 1 (TRPV1) are disclosed. Methods of preventing or alleviating ocular pain by administering TRPV1 inhibitors are also disclosed.

Abstract: Certain substituted pyrazinyl amide compounds are histamine H3 receptor modulators useful in the treatment of histamine H3 receptor-mediated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) for the treatment of sexual dysfunction and to compositions containing compounds of formula (I) for the treatment of sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: The present invention concerns substituted pyrazinone derivatives according to the general Formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base addition salt thereof, a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, an N-oxide form thereof or a quaternary ammonium salt thereof, wherein the variables are defined in Claim 1, having selective ?2C-adrenoceptor antagonist activity. It further relates to their preparation, compositions comprising them and their use as a medicine. The compounds according to the invention are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of central nervous system disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, stress-related disorders associated with depression and/or anxiety, cognitive disorders, personality disorders, schizoaffective disorders, Parkinson's disease, dementia of the Alzheimer's type, chronic pain conditions, neurodegenerative diseases, addiction disorders, mood disorders and sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): M-L-M, wherein L is a linker and each M is independently a group of formula (II): is useful in therapy, e.g. of respiratory diseases.

Abstract: The invention-provides 2, 3-, 4- or 5-substituted-N1-(arylsulfonyl)indole and (heteroaryl)indole compounds of the general formula (I): in which Ar, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification. The compounds bind to the 5-HT6 receptor and are useful for the treatment and prophylaxis of disorders mediated by the 5-HT6 receptor, such as obesity and CNS disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel quinolone compounds and pharmaceutical composition thereof which may inhibit cell proliferation and/or induce cell apoptosis. The present invention also provides methods of preparing such compounds and compositions, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating diseases ameliorated by increased mucociliary clearance and mucosal hydration by administering an effective amount of a sodium channel blocker as defined herein and an osmolyte to a subject to a subject in need of increased mucociliary clearance and mucosal hydration.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I that inhibit Btk are described herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound of Formula I, together with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle chosen from carriers, adjuvants, and excipients, are described. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases responsive to inhibition of Btk activity and/or B-cell activity are described. Methods for determining the presence of Btk in a sample are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrimidine or pyridine carboxamides or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds that have been demonstrated to be modulators of the ghrelin receptor (growth hormone secretagogue receptor, GHS-R1a and subtypes, iso forms and variants thereof). These compounds are useful as antagonists of the ghrelin receptor as well as inverse agonist, partial agonist or a combination of these activities as medicaments for treatment and prevention of a range of medical conditions including, but not limited to, metabolic and/or endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders, obesity and obesity-associated disorders, diabetes, central nervous system disorders, genetic disorders, and hyperproliferative disorders.

Abstract: Certain heteroaryl-substituted piperidinyl and piperazinyl urea compounds are described, which are useful as FAAH inhibitors. Such compounds may be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) activity, such as anxiety, pain, inflammation, sleep disorders, eating disorders, insulin resistance, diabetes, osteoporosis, and movement disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis).

Abstract: The invention provides new oxazolidinone compounds of formula (I) wherein A is certain heterocycles optionally substituted; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from —H and halogen; X is selected from O, S, NR9 and CR9R10; R9 and R10 having different meanings; Y is selected from O, S, SO, SO2, NO, NR12 and CR12R13; R12 and R13 having different meanings. It also provides different processes for the preparation of such compounds. Oxazolidinone compounds of formula (I) are active against Gram-positive and some Gram-negative human and veterinary pathogens with a weak monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitory activity. They are useful for the treatment of bacterial infections.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with the activity of liver X receptors (LXRs).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing cerebral vasospasm that accompanies sub-arachnoid hemorrhage.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of 2,3 substituted pyrazine sulfonamides of formula (I) for the treatment and/or prevention of allergic diseases, inflammatory dermatoses and other diseases with an inflammatory component. Specifically, the present invention is related to the use of 2,3 substituted pyrazine sulfonamides for the modulation, notably the inhibition, of CRTH2 activity.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel piperazine amide derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 to R11, W, X and Y are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds bind to LXR alpha and LXR beta and can be used as medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pyrazole compound having potent CB1-antagonizing activity, having the following formula [I]: wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and an optionally substituted aryl group etc., R3 is an alkyl group etc., E is one of the following groups of the formula (i) to (iv): Q1 is a single bond, an alkylene group or a group of the formula: —N(R7)—, R7 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, Q2 is a single bond, an oxygen atom or an alkylene group, R4 is a cycloalkyl group, a group of the formula: —N(R5)(R6) etc., one of R5 and R6 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group and the other is an alkyl group, a group of the formula: —N(R8)(R9) etc., D is an oxygen atom etc., RA1 is an amino group etc., RA2 is an optionally substituted aliphatic heterocyclic group, R is an alkyl group optionally substituted by one to three halogen atom(s) etc., one of R8 and R9 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group and the other is an alkyl group etc.

Abstract: Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the structure (I) including stereoisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Z, L2 and w are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention, as well as methods relating to the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diaminopyrimidines of the general formula I, process for their preparation, and the use thereof for the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of disorders and indications connected with the EP2 receptor.