Abstract: Piperazine derivatives, containing a quinoline analog moiety, of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof useful in methods of treatment of bacterial infections in mammal, particularly in man.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: 1

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula 1 1

Abstract: Compounds having the general structure 1

Abstract: A use for agents that disrupt actin cytoskeletal organization is provided. In the instant invention, agents that disrupt actin cytoskeletal organization are found to upregulate endothelial cell Nitric Oxide Synthase activity. As a result, agents that disrupt actin cytoskeletal organization are useful in treating or preventing conditions that result from the abnormally low expression and/or activity of endothelial cell Nitric Oxide Synthase. Such conditions include hypoxia-induced conditions. Subjects thought to benefit mostly from such treatments include nonhyperlipidemics and nonhypercholesterolemics, but not necessarily exclude hyperlipidemics and hypercholesterolemics.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I′), wherein A, R1 to R3 and t are as defined in the disclosure, exhibit COMT enzyme inhibiting activity so that they are useful as COMT inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating individuals suffering from depression. The methods are based on the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a substance that lowers the circulating concentration of a purinergic compound or that acts as an antagonist to a purinergic receptor.

Abstract: Compounds that modulate the estrogen receptor (ER) are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. In a specific embodiment, the compounds are selective modulators for ER-&bgr; over ER-&agr;. Methods are disclosed for modulating ER-&bgr; in cell and/or tissues expressing the same, including cells and/or tissue that preferentially express ER-&bgr;. More generally, methods for treating estrogen-related conditions are also disclosed, including conditions such as is breast cancer, testicular cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic carcinomas, obesity, hot flashes, skin effects, mood swings, memory loss, urinary incontinence, hairloss, cataracts, natural hormonal imbalances, and adverse reproductive effects associated with exposure to environmental chemicals.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for suppressing the growth of cancer cells in a mammal in need of such treatment comprising administering to said mammal a cancer cell suppressing amount of a diphenylmethylpiperazine represented by the following general formula [1]: wherein R represents: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Compared with conventional anticancer agents, these agents are less toxic and exert an excellent carcinostatic effect on various solid cancers. Moreover, these anticancer agents inhibit the proliferation of fibroblasts, which makes them efficacious against pulmonary fibrosis and proliferative keloid lesions.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and method of use. In particular, the invention is concerned with amido piperazine derivatives. These compounds possess unique antiviral activity, whether used alone or in combination with other antivirals, antiinfectives, immunomodulators or HIV entry inhibitors. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: 1

Abstract: An indole derivative having the formula 1

Abstract: The present invention provides nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which inhibit phosphorylation of PDGF receptor to hinder abnormal cell growth and cell wandering and thus are useful for the prevention or treatment of cell-proliferative diseases such as arteriosclerosis, vascular reobstruction, cancer and glomerulosclerosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a triazole derivative with an activity inhibiting glycine transporter and for use as a pharmaceutical drug, and a novel triazole derivative. The inventive triazole derivative has an excellent activity inhibiting glycine transporter and is useful as a therapeutic agent of dementia, schizophrenia, cognitive disorders, or cognitive disorders involved in various diseases such as Alzheimer disease, Parkinson's disease, or Huntington disease or the like, or spasm involved in diseases such as nerve degenerative diseases and cerebrovascular disorders, or the like. Particularly, the pharmaceutical drug is useful for the amelioration of learning disability of dementia and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of p38, a mammalian protein kinase involved cell proliferation, cell death and response to extracellular stimuli. The invention also relates to methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the formula: 1

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein A, B and R are as defined herein and the preparation thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as somatostatin antagonists.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: Regenerative growth of an adult mammalian central nervous system neuron axon subject to growth inhibition by endogenous, myelin growth repulsion factors is promoted by delivering to the axon a therapeutically effective amount of a specific inhibitor of protein kinase C, whereby regenerative growth of the axon is promoted and a resultant promotion of the regenerative growth of the axon is detected.

Abstract: Regenerative growth of an adult mammalian central nervous system neuron axon subject to growth inhibition by endogenous, myelin growth repulsion factors is promoted by delivering to the axon a therapeutically effective amount of a specific inhibitor of protein kinase C, whereby regenerative growth of the axon is promoted and a resultant promotion of the regenerative growth of the axon id detected.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I) 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are novel VR1 antagonists that are useful in treating pain, inflammatory thermal hyperalgesia, urinary incontinence and bladder overactivity.

Abstract: A melanin-concentrating hormone antagonist comprising a compound of the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds according to formula I and formula II and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, having the designations provided herein and which inhibit the interaction of MDM2 protein with a p53-like peptide and have antiproliferative activity.

Abstract: Triazole compounds of the following formula where R1, R2, A and B have the meanings given in the description are described. The compounds according to the invention possess a high affinity for the dopamine D3 receptor and can therefore be used for treating diseases which respond to the influence of dopamine D3 ligands.

Abstract: Compounds that modulate the estrogen receptor (ER) are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. In a specific embodiment, the compounds are selective for ER-&bgr; over ER-&agr;. Methods are disclosed for modulating ER-&bgr; in cell and/or tissues expressing the same, including cells and/or tissue that preferentially ER-&bgr;. Methods for treating estrogen-related conditions are also disclosed, including conditions such as is breast cancer, testicular cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic carcinomas, obesity, hot flashes, skin effects, mood swings, memory loss, urinary incontinence, hairloss, cataracts, natureal hormonal imbalances, and adverse reproductive effects associated with exposure to environmental chemicals.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating cancer of the liver, ovarian cancer, a desmoid tumor, glioma, pancreatic cancer, or renal cell carcinoma using an estrogen agonist/antagonist. The present invention also provides kits that contain an estrogen agonist/antagonist for treating cancer of the liver, ovarian cancer, a desmoid tumor, glioma, pancreatic cancer, or renal cell carcinoma.

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

Abstract: Methods for treating CMV and CMV-related diseases are provided that use compounds having the formula: 1

Abstract: Compounds, compositions containing compounds, methods of sing compounds, and processes of making compounds, of formula I containing at least one ring nitrogen: 1

Abstract: The invention comprises substituted indoleoxoacetic piperazine derivatives of general Formula I, compositions thereof and their use as antiviral agents, and particularly for treating HIV infection.

Abstract: Compounds that modulate the estrogen receptor (ER) are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. In a specific embodiment, the compounds are selective modulators for ER-&bgr; over ER-&agr;. Methods are disclosed for modulating ER-&bgr; in cell and/or tissues expressing the same, including cells and/or tissue that preferentially express ER-&bgr;. More generally, methods for treating estrogen-related conditions are also disclosed, including conditions such as is breast cancer, testicular cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic carcinomas, obesity, hot flashes, skin effects, mood swings, memory loss, urinary incontinence, hairloss, cataracts, natural hormonal imbalances, and adverse reproductive effects associated with exposure to environmental chemicals.

Abstract: Sympathetically maintained pain is treated topically by administering to the site where sympathetically maintained pain is present an &agr;-1-adrenergic antagonist, &agr;-2-adrenergic agonist, or other drug that depletes or blocks synthesis of sympathetic norepinephrine, known collectively as sympatholytic agents. Chemical formulas for several sympatholytic agents are given.

Abstract: N-Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: This invention provides compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and method of use. In particular, the invention is concerned with indoleoxoacetyl piperazine derivatives. These compounds possess unique antiviral activity, whether used alone or in combination with other antivirals, antiinfectives, immunomodulators or HIV entry inhibitors. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I): wherein R1a, R1b, R2, R3, R4, R5, X and n are defined herein. The compounds are of particular use in the treatment or prevention of depression, anxiety, pain, inflammation, migraine, emesis and postherpetic neuralgia.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which have activity as 5-HT1A agonists and antagonists which may be useful for the treatment of anxiety, depression, cognitive deficits, and prostate cancer, having the formula wherein: X is a moiety selected from the group of: n is selected from the integers 1 through 5; R1 is optionally substituted aryl or mono or bicyclic heteroaryl, with a proviso that heteroaryl is not thiadiazole; R2 is H or alkyl; R3 is H, COR5, COOR5, and CONR5R6; R4 is H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, mono or bicyclic heteroaryl, aralkyl, and mono or bicyclic heteroaralkyl, wherein the aryl or heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted; R5 and R6 are H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, adamantyl, and noradamantyl or R5 and R6 taken together may form a 5-7 membered azacyclic ring, optionally containing an additional heteroatom selected from O, S, or NR4; when R5 or R6 are chosen from cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, the cyclic group may optionally

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 4-phenyl-1-piperazinyl derivatives having the formula I 1

Abstract: A use for agents that disrupt actin cytoskeletal organization is provided. In the instant invention, agents that disrupt actin cytoskeletal organization are found to upregulate endothelial cell Nitric Oxide Synthase activity. As a result, agents that disrupt actin cytoskeletal organization are useful in treating or preventing conditions that result from the abnormally low expression and/or activity of endothelial cell Nitric Oxide Synthase. Such conditions include hypoxia-induced conditions. Subjects thought to benefit mostly from such treatments include nonhyperlipidemics and nonhypercholesterolemics, but not necessarily exclude hyperlipidemics and hypercholesterolemics.

Abstract: N-Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: Triazole compounds of the following formula: where Ar1, A, B and Ar2 have the meanings given in the description, possess a high affinity for the dopamine D3 receptor and can therefore be used for treating diseases which respond to dopamine D3 ligands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lactam derivatives of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, A, X, Z, n and the dashed line are defined herein, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, to processes and intermediates for their preparation, and to their medicinal use as selective agonists and antagonists of serotonin 1 (5-HT1) receptors, specifically, of one or both of the 5-HT1A and 5-HT1D receptors. These compounds are useful in treating or preventing migraine, depression and other disorders for which a 5-HT1 agonist or antagonist is indicated.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel water-soluble azole compounds of formula (I), the N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and stereochemically isomeric forms thereof; as antifungals; their processes for preparation, composition containing them and their use as a medicine.

Abstract: Compounds that modulate the estrogen receptor (ER) are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. In a specific embodiment, the compounds are selective modulators for ER-&bgr; over ER-&agr;. Methods are disclosed for modulating ER-&bgr; in cell and/or tissues expressing the same, including cells and/or tissue that preferentially express ER-&bgr;. More generally, methods for treating estrogen-related conditions are also disclosed, including conditions such as is breast cancer, testicular cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic carcinomas, obesity, hot flashes, skin effects, mood swings, memory loss, urinary incontinence, hairloss, cataracts, natural hormonal imbalances, and adverse reproductive effects associated with exposure to environmental chemicals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phenoxypropylamine compound of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: A use for agents that disrupt actin cytoskeletal organization is provided. In the instant invention, agents that disrupt actin cytoskeletal organization are found to upregulate endothelial cell Nitric Oxide Synthase activity. As a result, agents that disrupt actin cytoskeletal organization are useful in treating or preventing conditions that result from the abnormally low expression and/or activity of endothelial cell Nitric Oxide Synthase. Such conditions include pulmonary hypertension, ischemic stroke, impotence, heart failure, hypoxia-induced conditions, insulin deficiency, progressive renal disease, gastric or esophageal motility syndrome, etc. Subjects thought to benefit mostly from such treatments include nonhyperlipidemics and nonhypercholesterolemics, but not necessarily exclude hyperlipidemics and hypercholesterolemics.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds represented by formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. The compounds can inhibit the biosynthesis of triglycerides in the liver and can inhibit the secretion of lipoprotein containing apolipoprotein B from the liver. Therefore, they are useful for the prevention or treatment of hyperlipidemia (particularly hyper-very-low-density-lipoproteinemia) and arteriosclerotic diseases, such as cardiac infarction, or pancreatitis induced by hyperlipidemia.

Abstract: Sulfonylcarboxamide derivatives of formula I, their physiologically acceptable salts and/or physiologically functional derivatives, methods of making these compounds, their use for preparing medicines for the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerotic disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treatment or prophylaxis of obesity, comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of an aryl sulfonamide compound of formula (I) or formula (II) wherein the substituents are as described in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides sustained-release derivatives of hydroxylated analogs of substituted 1-[2[bis(aryl)methoxy]ethyl]-piperazines and -homopiperazines, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and a method of using such sustained-release derivatives to bind the dopamine transporter to achieve a desired effect, such as antagonism of dopamine reuptake inhibitors, such as cocaine, or dopamine releasers or norepinephrine and/or serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as methamphetamine.