Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that act as selective agents to protect against unintentional cell death or tissue damage and can relieve side effects of cancer treatment such as, for example, oral mucositis, hair loss, diarrhea due to damage to the gastrointestinal epithelium, and myelosuppression. In addition, these compounds can be used to prevent premature cell death when the cell death is caused by signals from damaged cells, for example, signals generated as the result of a traumatic incident or an ischemic episode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP/ABCG2) inhibitor. The invention provides an acrylonitrile derivative represented by formula (1): (wherein A represents an optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered heterocyclic ring) or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): are inhibitors of p38 kinase and are useful in the treatment of conditions or disease states mediated by p38 kinase activity or mediated by cytokines produced by the activity of p38.

Abstract: Chemokine receptor antagonists, in particular, compounds of Formula (I) that act as antagonists of the chemokine CCR2 receptor, including pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof to treat or prevent diseases associated with monocyte accumulation, lymphocyte accumulation or leukocyte accumulation are described herein.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a STAT3/5 activation inhibitor. The present invention provides a STAT3/5 activation inhibitor containing an aromatic compound represented by the general formula or a salt thereof as an active ingredient: wherein X1 represents a nitrogen atom or a group —CH?, R1 represents a group —Z—R6, in which Z represents a group —CO—, a group —CH(OH)— or the like, R6 represents a 5- to 15-membered monocyclic, dicyclic or tricyclic saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic group having 1 to 4 nitrogen atoms, oxygen atoms or sulfur atoms, R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, Y represents a group —O—, a group —CO—, a group —CH(OH)— or a lower alkylene group, and A represents a group wherein R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkoxy group or the like, p represents 1 or 2, R4 represents an imidazolyl lower alkyl group or the like.

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: The present application discloses a compound, or enantiomers, stereoisomers, rotamers, tautomers, racemates or prodrug of said compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or esters of said compound, or of said prodrug, said compound having the general structure shown in Formula 1: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and esters thereof. Also disclosed is a method of treating chemokine mediated diseases, such as, palliative therapy, curative therapy, prophylactic therapy of certain diseases and conditions such as inflammatory diseases (non-limiting example(s) include, psoriasis), autoimmune diseases (non-limiting example(s) include, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis), graft rejection (non-limiting example(s) include, allograft rejection, xenograft rejection), infectious diseases (e.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: which are modulators of chemokine receptors. The compounds of the invention, and compositions thereof, are useful in the treatment of diseases related to chemokine receptor expression and/or activity.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein.

Abstract: Compound of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, n and m are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula (I) are somatostatin sst1 receptor antagonists.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein m, n, X, Y, Z, Ar, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, methods of using, and methods of preparing the compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is at least one piperidine derivative, at least one pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one piperidine derivative disclosed herein for treating at least one histamine H3 receptor associated condition therewith

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating various diseases, syndromes, conditions and disorders, including pain. Such compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, RA, and RB are defined herein.

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: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: which are modulators of chemokine receptors. The compounds of the invention, and compositions thereof, are useful in the treatment of diseases related to chemokine receptor expression and/or activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and to their use in the treatment of gastrointestinal and other disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, m, n, q, r, W, Z1, Ar1, Z2, Y, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

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: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, m, n, q, r, W, Z1, Ar1, Z2, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel piperazine-piperidine compounds. The compounds are useful as 5-HT1A binding agents, particularly as 5-HT1A receptor antagonists and agonists. These compounds are useful in treating central nervous system disorders, such as cognition disorders, anxiety disorders, depression and sexual dysfunction. The invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of formula (I?): wherein R1-R16, Ra, Rb, and n are set forth in the specification. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of formula (I?).

Abstract: Urea containing compounds that inhibit MAP kinases, pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds and methods for using these compounds to treat inflammatory diseases and cancer are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methylenedioxy phenolic compounds and their derivatives, methods of making them and methods of using them to treat or prevent cardiovascular disease, vascular disease and/or inflammatory disease, as well as Type I and Type II Diabetes and Dyslipidemia patients at risk for hypertension, stroke, cardiovascular and renal disease.

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: A novel pyridyl non-aromatic nitrogen-containing heterocyclic-1-carboxylate compound and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt has a potent FAAH-inhibitory activity. Further, the pyridyl non-aromatic nitrogen-containing heterocyclic-1-carboxylate compound of the present disclosure is also useful in the treatment of urinary frequency and urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and/or pain.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof which are useful for the treatment of chemokine-mediated diseases such as acute and chronic inflammatory disorders and cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful for inhibiting the ADAM-10 protein, with selectivity versus MMP-1. Such compounds are useful in the in vitro study of the role of ADAM-10 (and its inhibition) in biological processes. The present invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more ADAM-10 inhibitors according to the invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Such compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, arthritis, and diseases related to angiogenesis. Correspondingly, the invention also comprises methods of treating forms of cancer, arthritis, and diseases related to angiogenesis in which ADAM-10 plays a critical role.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein: HetA is a C5 arylene group, wherein the two substituent groups are on adjacent ring atoms, and where the group is further optionally substituted by one halo, amino or C1-7 alkoxy group; Y is —CRC1RC2—(CH2)m—, where m is 0 or 1, RC1 is selected from H, CH3 and CF3, and RC2 is selected from H and CH3, or RC1 and RC2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form the 1,1-cyclopropylene group formula (A): RN1 and RN2 are independently selected from H and R, where R is optionally substituted C1-10 alkyl, C3-20 heterocyclyl and C5-20 aryl; or RN1 and RN2, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5-7 membered, nitrogen containing, heterocylic ring; HetB is selected from: (i), where Y1 and Y3 are independently selected from CH and N, Y2 is selected from CX and N and X is H, Cl or F; and (ii), (aa), (bb) Q is O or S.

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: Benzoimidazole compounds, compositions, and methods of using them in leukocyte recruitment inhibition, in modulating H4 receptor, and in treating conditions such as inflammation, H4 receptor-mediated conditions, and related conditions.

Abstract: A heterocyclic compound or a salt thereof represented by the formula (1): where R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; A represents a lower alkylene group or lower alkenylene group; and R1 represents an aromatic group or a heterocyclic group. The compound of the present invention has a wide treatment spectrum for mental disorders including central nervous system disorders, no side effects and high safety.

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: Certain substituted urea derivatives modulate diskeletal myosin, skeletal actin, skeletal tropomyosin, skeletal troponin C, skeletal troponin I, skeletal troponin T, and skeletal muscle, including fragments and isoforms thereof, as well as the skeletal sarcomere, and are useful in the treatment of obesity, sarcopenia, wasting syndrome, frailty, muscle spasm, cachexia, neuromuscular diseases (e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, familial or acquired myopathies or muscular dystrophies), post-surgical and post-traumatic muscle weakness, and other conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to CGRP antagonists of general formula wherein A, U, V, W, X and R1 to R3 are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, diastereomers, enantiomers, hydrates, mixtures thereof and the salts thereof as well as the hydrates of the salts, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel piperidine carbonyl piperazine derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Abstract: Novel piperazine derivatives are provided having the formula wherein R1 is cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl or halogen, or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, which are useful as 5-HT1A receptor antagonists.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are GPCR agonists and are useful as for the treatment of obesity and diabetes.

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: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) [Chemical formula should be inserted here. Please see paper copy] as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds are prepared or thereof: wherein, A1, A2, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 and n are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula (I) are useful in therapy.

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: Diaza heterocyclic amide derivatives according to Formula (I) have therapeutic utility, particularly in the treatment of diabetes, obesity and related conditions and disorders: where R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, m, Q, X, and Y are set forth in the description.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating and/or preventing endometriosis comprising administering a JNK inhibitor. The JNK inhibitor can also be administered combined with a hormonal suppressor.

Abstract: The present invention provides an cycloalkyl derivative of 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinone which is useful for the chelation of metal ions such as iron. Its preparation and use is described. In particular, the invention concerns the removal of iron in chemical and biological systems including chelating agents having the formula I wherein R1 is X with the proviso that R2 is Y; or R1 is T with the proviso that R2 is W; or R1 is X with the proviso that R2R5N when taken together form a heterocyclic ring selected from piperidinyl, morpholinyl, pyrrolidinyl or piperazinyl, wherein the group piperidinyl, morpholinyl, pyrrolidinyl or piperazinyl is either unsubstituted or substituted with one to three C1 to C6 alkyl groups.

Abstract: Certain N-heteroarylpiperazinyl urea compounds of Formula (I), as defined in the specification, 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. Thus, the compounds may be administered to treat, e.g., anxiety, pain, inflammation, sleep disorders, eating disorders, or movement disorders (such as multiple sclerosis).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein X, A and R1 to R4 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: The present invention relates to an inhibitor of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1. The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition that has an inhibitory action on PAI-1 activity and is useful in the prevention and treatment of various diseases whose onset is associated with PAI-1 activity. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a novel compound having PAI-1 inhibitory activity represented by the following general formula (I), and a salt thereof. Each symbol is defined as those in the specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to compound of the formula I wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification; in free base form or in acid addition salt form; to its preparation, to its use as medicament and to medicaments comprising it.

Abstract: Disclosed are diaryl piperazines and related compounds. These compounds are selective modulators of capsaicin receptors, including human capsaicin receptors, that are, therefore, useful in the treatment of a chronic and acute pain conditions, itch and urinary incontinence. Methods of treatment of such disorders and well as packaged pharmaceutical compositions are also provided. Compounds of the invention are also useful as probes for the localization of capsaicin receptors and as standards in assays for capsaicin receptor binding and capsaicin receptor mediated cation conductance. Methods of using the compounds in receptor localization studies are given.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug or solvate thereof, wherein ring B represents a monocyclic aryl ring having six ring atoms or a monocyclic heteroaryl ring having up to six ring atoms and containing one or more ring heteroatoms wherein each said heteroatom is nitrogen; R2 represents a group selected from C1-6 alkyl or aryl, which said group is substituted by one or more fluorine groups; n is 1, 2 or 3; and R1 represents an optionally substituted group selected from C1-6 alkyl, C5-7 cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, C1-6 alkyl-aryl, C1-6 alkyl-heteroaryl, C1-6 alkyl-cycloalkyl or C1-6 alkyl-heterocycloalkyl. Processes for their preparation; pharmaceutical compositions containing them; and their use in the treatment of a disease condition mediated by one or more metalloproteinase enzymes.

Abstract: Compounds as modulators of peroxisome proliferator activated receptors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treating disease using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which bind to serotonin receptors inside or outside the central nervous system, in particular compounds which bind to the 5-HT2 or 5-HT7 receptors, their preparation and use, compositions containing them, and methods of treatment using them.