Abstract: The present application discloses methods of detecting and treating cancer which express MUC1 aberrantly.

Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated diuretic compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated diuretic compound, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions and kits comprising at least one diuretic compound of the invention, that is optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1 to R3 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 compounds of formula I wherein s, R1a and R1 to R3 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: Peptide-based compounds including heteroatom-containing, three-membered rings efficiently and selectively inhibit specific activities of N-terminal nucleophile (Ntn) hydrolases. The activities of those Ntn having multiple activities can be differentially inhibited by the compounds described. For example, the chymotrypsin-like activity of the 20S proteasome may be selectively inhibited with the inventive compounds. The peptide-based compounds include at least three peptide units, an epoxide or aziridine, and functionalization at the N-terminus. Among other therapeutic utilities, the peptide-based compounds are expected to display anti-inflammatory properties and inhibition of cell proliferation.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I R1 is selected from any one of phenyl, pyridinyl, thienyl, furanyl, imidazolyl, pyrrolyl, triazolyl, thiazolyl, and pyridine N-oxide; R2 is independently selected from ethyl and isopropyl; R3 is independently selected from hydrogen and fluoro; R4 is independently selected from —OH, —NH2 and —NHSO2R5; and R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, —CF3 and C1–C6 alkyl, or salts thereof or separate enantiomers and salts thereof; where each R1 heteroaromatic ring may optionally and independently be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from straight and branched C1–C6 alkyl, NO2, CF3, C1–C6 alkoxy, chloro, fluoro, bromo, and iodo.

Abstract: Certain novel N-acylated piperazine derivatives are agonists of the human melanocortin receptor(s) and, in particular, are selective agonists of the human melanocortin-4 receptor (MC-4R). They are therefore useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the activation of MC-4R, such as obesity, diabetes, sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction and female sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: This invention is directed generally to proteinase (also known as “protease”) inhibitors, and, more particularly, to piperidinyl- and piperazinyl-sulfonylmethyl hydroxamic acids that, inter alia, inhibit matrix metalloproteinase (also known as “matrix metalloprotease” or “MMP”) activity and/or aggrecanase activity. Such hydroxamic acids generally correspond in structure to the following formula: (wherein A1, A2, Y, E1, E2, E3, and Rx are as defined in this specification), and further include salts of such compounds. This invention also is directed to compositions of such hydroxamic acids, intermediates for the syntheses of such hydroxamic acids, methods for making such hydroxamic acids, and methods for treating conditions (particularly pathological conditions) associated with MMP activity and/or aggrecanase activity.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) inhibitors, and are useful in therapeutic and prophylactic treatment of persons infected with hepatitis C virus

Abstract: The present invention relates compounds of formula (I), wherein ring A is a phenyl or pyridyl ring; X represents a linker selected from the group consisting of formulae: (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e); and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, R21a and R21b are as defined herein. The compounds are of particular use in the treatment or prevention of depression, anxiety, pain, inflammation, migraine, emesis or postherpetic neuralgia.

Abstract: A compound having the general formula (I): wherein: X is N or C; R0 is H, a lower alkyl group, a lower O-alkyl group, lower alkyl group, a benzyl group, a phenyl group, a heterocyclic amine group, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkyl group substituted with O-alkyl or, a furyl group; R1 and R2 are, independently, H, an amine group, a lower alkyl group, a lower O-alkyl group, a lower S-alkyl group or a lower N-alkyl group, or R1 and R2 taken together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form a five-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, where the heteroatoms of the heterocyclic ring are one or two oxygen atoms, and/or where any substituent on said carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring is chosen from O, S and N; n is 0,1,2,3 or 4; m is 0 or 1; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; with the proviso that said compound is not 1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)sulfonyl]piperazine or 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylsulfonyl)piperazine.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula (I): where a, b, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R6 are described herein, are useful as inhibitors of platelet adenosine diphosphate. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods of using these compounds as antithrombotic agents and processes for synthesizing these compounds are also described herein.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein: R1–R4, A, D, and L have any of the values defined in the specification that are CCR-3 receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use, and methods and intermediates useful for preparing them.

Abstract: Compounds of formula IIA and IIB are novel guanidine compounds where the variables R1 through R10 have the values set forth herein. Such compounds have use in treating diseases such as obesity and type II diabetes, and may be provided as pharmaceutical formulations in conjunction with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Compounds useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases and disorders by modulating the activity of KSP are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which R2, X, Y, Cy, L and Lp(D)n have the meanings given in the specification, are inhibitors of the serine protease, Factor Xa and are useful in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dihydropyrones of Formula I wherein X is NH or NR8, which 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.

Abstract: The invention relates to new ?-arylethylpiperazine of the formula wherein Z represents 0 or S; n? represents 1 or 2; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; W, Ar1 and Ar2 represent various substituents as defined herein; or non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt, individual optical isomer, or individual diastereoisomer thereof, which are useful as neurokinin receptor antagonists (NK1 antagonists). It also relates to processes for their preparation and use in methods for treatment of asthma and/or allergic rhinitis.

Abstract: Novel piperazine and homopiperazine derivatives are agonists of melanocortin receptor(s) and are useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the activation of the melanocortin receptors. The compounds of the present invention are therefore useful for treatment or prevention of diseases and disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein: R1-R4, A, L, and X have any of the values defined in the specification that are CCR-3 receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use, and methods and intermediates useful for preparing them.

Abstract: New 3-substituted 4-(phenyl-N-alkyl)-piperazine and 4-(phenyl-N-alkyl)-piperidine compounds of Formula (1), wherein X N, CH, or C, however X may only be C when the compound comprises a double bond at the dotted line; R1 is OSO2CF3, OSO2CH3, SOR3, SO2R3, COR3, NO2, or CONHR3 and when X is CH or C R1 may also be CF3, CN, F, Cl, Br, or I; R2 is a C1-C4 alkyl, an allyl, CH2SCH3, CH2CH2OCH3, CH2CH2CH2F, CH2CF3, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, 4,4,4,-trifluorobutyl, or —(CH2)—R4; R3 is a C1-C3 alkyl CF3, or N(R2)2; R4 is a C3-C6 cycloalkyl, 2-tetrahydrofurane or 3-tetra-hydrofurane, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to bisaryl derivatives of the formula I, wherein (R,R) is selected from (H,H), O, (H,CH3), (H,OH) and (H,CN); Ar is substituted phenyl and A is a group of formula II, III, IV or V: An example is (3S,6S)-1-N-(7-phenylheptyl)-3-(4-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)benzyl)-4-N-methyl-6-methyl-2,5-dioxo-1,4-piperazine: The compounds of the invention have FSH receptor modulatory activity and can be used for the control of fertility, for contraception or for treatment of hormone-dependent disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted phenylalkynes of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and n are as defined, compositions containing them, and methods of making and using them to treat histamine-mediated conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to new piperazine derivatives of general formula I, in which V, W, n, R, R?, i, j, Y and Z have the meaning that is indicated in the description. The compounds according to the invention are distinguished by a diazacycloalkane substituent. They have at their disposal a special action with respect to the action that destabilizes the androgen receptor and can be used, for example, for treating prostrate cancer.

Abstract: Provided are antibacterial compounds having Formula I: In such compositions, X is O or S; Y is CH2; n is 0 or 1. One of R1 and R1? is —C(O)NR5R5?, —C(O)—Q—NR5R5?, —CH2NR5R5? or —S(O)2NR5R5? and the other is H or R3. One of R2 and R2? is —NHC(O)R6 or —NHS(O)2R6 and the other is H or R4. Q is an amino acid or peptide. R3 is H, halogen, —NR5R5? or —NHC(O)R6; and R4 is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl, alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl. R5 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl optionally substituted with halogen, OH, amino, amidinyl, guanidinyl, urea, alkyl, carboxyl, oxo, carboxamide; R5? is H or R5 and R5? together form a 5-16 member heterocycle optionally substituted with halogen, OH, amino, alkyl, carboxyl, carbonyl or carboxamide.

Abstract: (S)-3-(4-Phenyl-1-piperazinyl)-1,2-propanediol cyclic acetals useful as antitussive agents and as intermediates for the preparation of levodropropizine and the salts thereof, as well as a process for the preparation of said acetals, are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds which function as melanocortin receptor ligands and having utility in the treatment of melanocortin receptor-based disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain cyclic amine derivatives of Formula (I) that are CCR-3 receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides antibacterial agents having the formula I described herein.

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: 4-(4-(-Chlorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)sulfonylmethyl)-tetrahydor yran-4-carboxylic acid and the corresponding N-hydroxy amide, and derivatives thereof, are useful as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: (S)-3-(4-Phenyl-1-piperazinyl)-1,2-propanediol cyclic acetals useful as antitussive agents and as intermediates for the preparation of levodropropizine and the salts thereof, as well as a process for the preparation of said acetals, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present application describes compounds of general formula I where R1 is selected from any one of pyridinyl, thienyl, furanyl, imidazolyl, and triazolyl; and where each R1 heteroaromatic ring may optionally and independently be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from straight and branched C1-C6 alkyl, NO2, CF3, C1-C6 alkoxy, chloro, fluoro, bromo, and iodo. The substitutions on the heteroaromatic ring may take place in any position on the ring system. The invention also includes enantiomers, salts and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. The compounds may be used in treating patients for pain.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating with furanone derivatives and the phmaceutically acceptable salts therof, one or more conditions of the skin, in particular regulating skin condition, regulating signs of skin aging, treating a number of conditions suchas contact dermatitis, skin irritation, rosacea, acne, psoriasis, and preventing and protecting skin tissue against age-related damage or damage resulting from insults such as harmful (UV) radiation or environmental pollution, stress and fatigue.

Abstract: Novel epoxysuccinamide derivatives represented by the general formula (1) or physiologically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful particularly as remedies for bone diseases and arthritis, wherein R1 and R3 are each hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl, a heterocyclic group, or a heterocyclic-alkyl group; R2 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl, a heterocyclic group, or a hetericyclic-alkyl group; X is —O— or —NR4— (wherein R4 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, a heterocyclic group, or a heterocyclic-alkyl group; Y1 is OR5, SR6, or NR7R8 (wherein each of R5, R6 and R7 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, acyl, a heterocyclic group, or a heterocyclic-alkyl group, and R8 is the same as defined for R4); and Y2 is hydrogen or alkyl, or alternatively Y1 and Y2 can be combined to form ═O, ═S, ═N—R9, or ═N—OR10 (wherein each of R9 and R10 is the same as defined for R4), provided that each of the alkyl, aryl and heterocyclic groups defined fo

Abstract: A novel class of substituted piperazines and diazepanes, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and use thereof in the treatment of diseases and disorders related to the histamine H3 receptor. More particularly, the compounds are useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders in which an interaction with the histamine H3 receptor is beneficial.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds. The novel compounds of the formula (I) are useful in the management of pain.

Abstract: The invention encompasses novel compounds which are inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase, ADAM or ADAM-TS enzymes, and which are useful for the treatment of diseases mediated by those enzymes, including degenerative diseases and certain cancers.

Abstract: A compound of the formula or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein a, b, c, d, e, j, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined herein and are useful to treat inflammation and other immune disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I which have potent activities against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Abstract: Cathepsin S is a highly active cysteine protease belonging to the papain superfamily. It is found mainly in lymph nodes, spleen, and macrophages and this limited occurrence suggests the potential involvement of this enzyme in the pathogenesis of degenerative disease. The invention relates to novel protease inhibitors, particularly inhibitors of the cysteine proteases of the papain superfamily and more particularly to Cathepsin S. The inhibitors are Furanone derivatives of Formula (II) which have a characteristic non-hydrogen substituent R5. They are selective over other members of the family and in particular show selectivity over other members of the Cathepsin family such as L and K.

Abstract: Compounds of formula IA and IB are new where the variables R1 through R10 have the values set forth herein. Such compounds have use in treating diseases such as obesity and type II diabetes, and may be provided as pharmaceutical formulations in conjunction with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: of the formula (IV): 1

Abstract: (±) 3-(4-Phenyl-1-piperazinyl)-1,2-propanediol cyclic acetals, a process for the optical resolution thereof and their use as intermediates for the preparation of (−) 3-(4-phenyl-1-piperazinyl)-1,2-propanediol (levodropropizine) and salts thereof.

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

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 2-aminobenzamide thereof, represented by the general Formula I: where R1-R3, X, and A—D are defined herein. The present invention also relates to the discovery that compounds having Formula I are potent inhibitors of caspases and apoptotic cell death. Therefore, the inhibitors of this invention can retard or block cell death in a variety of clinical conditions in which the loss of cells, tissues or entire organs occurs.

Abstract: New N-acyl homoserine lactone compounds of the formula (I) in whichR is an acyl group of the formula (II) wherein one of R1 and R2 is H and the other is selected from OR4, SR4 and NHR4, wherein R4 is H or 1-6C alkyl, or R1 and R2 together with the carbon atom to which they are joined form a keto group, and R3 containing from 8 to 11 carbon atoms and is optionally substituted by one or more substituent groups selected from halo, 1-6C alkoxy, carboxy, 1-6C alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl optionally mono- or disubstituted at the N atom by 1-6C alkyl and NR5R6 wherein each of R5 and R6 is selected from H and 1-6C alkyl or R5 and R6 together with the N atom form a morpholino or piperazino group, or and enantiomer thereof, with the proviso that R is not a 3-oxododecanoyl group, having immuosuppressant properties are disclosed. The compounds are shown to have an inhibitory effect on lymphocyte proliferation and down-regulate TNF-&agr; secretion by monocytes/macrophages in the animal body, including the human body.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein X, Y, Z, R2 and R3 are as defined above, useful in treating or preventing migraine, depression and other disorders for which a 5-HT1, agonist or antagonist is indicated.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I 1

Abstract: New 3-substituted 4-(phenyl-N-alkyl)-piperazine and 4-(phenyl-N-alkyl)-piperidine compounds of Formula (1), wherein X N, CH, or C, however X may only be C when the compound comprises a double bond at the dotted line; R1 is OSO2CF3, OSO2CH3, SOR3, SO2R3, COR3, NO2, or CONHR3 and when X is CH or C R1 may also be CF3, CN, F, Cl, Br, or I; R2 is a C1-C4 alkyl, an allyl, CH2SCH3, CH2CH2OCH3, CH2CH2CH2F, CH2CF3, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, 4,4,4-trifluorobutyl, or —(CH2)—R4; R3 is a C1-C3 alkyl, CF3, or N(R2)2; R4 is a C3-C6 cycloalkyl, 2-tetrahydrofurane or 3-tetra-hydrofurane, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. Also pharmaceutical compositions comprising the above compounds and methods wherein the above compounds are used for treatment of disorders in the central nervous system are disclosed.