Abstract: The invention provides compounds that inhibit CK2 and/or Pim kinases and compositions containing such compounds. These tricyclic compounds and compositions containing them are useful for treating proliferative disorders such as cancer, as well as other kinase-associated conditions including inflammation, pain, pathogenic infections, and certain immunological disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing blood brain barrier permeability in a subject. This method involves selecting a subject who would benefit from increased blood brain barrier permeability and subjecting the selected subject to a treatment. That treatment increases adenosine level and/or bioavailability, modulates adenosine receptors, and/or increases CD73 level and/or activity under conditions effective to increase blood brain barrier permeability in the subject. Methods of decreasing blood brain barrier permeability in a subject, treatment of a subject for a disorder or condition of the central nervous system, and screening compounds effective in increasing blood brain barrier permeability, as well as pharmaceutical agents are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Polycyclic Guanine Derivatives, compositions comprising the Polycyclic Guanine Derivatives and methods of using the Polycyclic Guanine Derivatives to treat pain or an inflammatory disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted 2-alkylsulfanyl-3-(arylsulfonyl)-cycloalkyl[e and d]pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines, to serotonin 5-HT6 receptor antagonists, to novel drug substances and pharmaceutical compositions, comprising the said conpounds as active ingredients, to novel medicaments and methods for treatment and prophylaxis of CNS diseases of humans and warm blooded animals pathogenesis of which is associated with 5-HT6 receptors. In general formulas 1 and 2 R1 represents hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl; R2 represents C1-C3 alkyl; R3 represents hydrogen, one or more optionally identical halogens, C1-C3 alkyl or hydroxyl optionally substituted with C1-C3 alkyl; n represents the whole numbers 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: The present invention provides an HCV polymerase inhibiting compound having the formula (I) and a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of said compound. The present invention also provides a method for inhibiting hepatitis C virus (HCV) polymerase, a method for inhibiting HCV viral replication, and a method for treating or preventing HCV infection. Processes for making said compounds, and synthetic intermediates employed in said processes, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to purinone derivatives which are agonists of the HM74a receptor. Further provided are compositions and methods of using the compounds herein, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts for the treatment of disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to serotonin 5-HT6 receptor antagonists—novel 2-amino-3-arylsulfonyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrido[4,3-e]pyrimidines and substituted 2-amino-3-arylsulfonyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidines, drug substances and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the said drug substances as the said compounds, and also to method of prophylaxis and treatment of various diseases of central nervious system in humans and animals pathogenesis of which is associated with serotonin 5-HT6 receptors including cognitive and neurodegenerative diseases. Substituted 2-amino-3-arylsulfonyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrido[4,3-e]pyrimidines of the general formula 1 and substituted 2-amino-3-arylsulfonyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidines of the general formula 2 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and/or hydrates thereof.

Abstract: Novel methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of all forms of atherosclerosis with 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds are described. Also disclosed is the coating of prosthetic devices, such as stents, with the compounds of the invention for the prevention and/or treatment of restenosis.

Abstract: Disclosed are the ERK inhibitors of formula 1.0: [Formula (1.0)] and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and solvates thereof. Q is a piperidine or piperazine ring that can have a bridge or a fused ring. The piperidine ring can have a double bond in the ring. All other substitutents are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of treating cancer using the compounds of formula 1.0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to serotonin 5-HT6 receptor antagonists-novel substituted 3-sulfonyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrido[4,3-e]pyrimidines and substituted 3-sulfonyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidines, drug substances and pharmaceutical compositions comprising drug substances as the mentioned above compounds and to the method of prophylaxis and treatment of various conditions and diseases of central nervous system in humans and warm-blooded animals pathogenesis of which is associated with serotonin 5-HT6 receptors. In formulas 1 and 2 Ar is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heterocyclyl; R1 is hydrogen, optionally substituted lower C1-C3 alkyl, substituted hydroxyl group, substituted sulfanyl group; R2 is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C3 alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C3 alkyl or tert.-butyloxycarbonyl.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds and processes for their preparation, methods of treating diseases, particularly cancer, comprising administering said compounds, and methods of making pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of disorders, particularly cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel tricyclic benzo[4,5]thieno-[2,3-d]pyrimidine-4-yl-amin derivatives, as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The subject of the invention too the process for producing the compounds and their use as a pharmaceutically active agent and as pharmaceutical compositions for prophylaxis and/or treatment of proliferative diseases such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to targets of loss of imprinting (LOI) affected IGF2 gene products in pre-malignant tissues, where methods of inhibiting those targets, including IGFR1, are disclosed to prevent tumor development in subjects at risk for developing colorectal cancer (CRC). The present invention also relates to methods of identifying increased risk in developing CRC in a subject, including methods of assessing the efficacy of a chemotherapeutic regimen. Further, the present invention relates to methods for identifying anti-neoplastic agents.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for compounds, pharmaceutical preparations, kits and methods for the inhibition of the Hh pathway and the alleviation of cancer and developmental disorders associated with the Hh pathway.

Abstract: Tricyclic nitrogen containing compounds and their use as antibacterials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I and salts thereof, wherein the substituents are as defined in the description, to compositions and use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases ameloriated by inhibition of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase.

Abstract: This invention provides novel caspase inhibitors of formula I: wherein R1 is hydrogen, CHN2, R, or —CH2Y; R is an aliphatic group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, a heterocyclyl group, or a heterocyclylalkyl group; Y is an electronegative leaving group; R2 is CO2H, CH2CO2H, or esters, amides or isosteres thereof; X2-X1 is N(R3)—C(R3), C(R3)2—C(R3), C(R3)2—N, N?C, C(R3)?C, C(?O)—N, or C(?O)—C(R3); each R3 is independently selected from hydrogen or C1-6 aliphatic; Ring C is a fused aryl ring; n is 0, 1 or 2; and each methylene carbon in Ring A is optionally and independently substituted by ?O, or one or more halogen, C1-4 alkyl, or C1-4 alkoxy. The compounds are useful for treating caspase-mediated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to purinone derivatives which are agonists of the HM74a receptor. Further provided are compositions and methods of using the compounds herein, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts for the treatment of disease.

Abstract: Cyclopenta[g]quinazolines of the formula (I): —wherein: A is a group OR or NR0R1 wherein R0 and R1 are each independently hydrogen C1-4 alkyl, C3-4 alkenyl, C3-4 alkynyl, C2-4 hydroxyalkyl, C2-4 halogenoalkyl or C1-4 cyanalkyl, or R0 and R1 together with the intermediate N form a five- or six-membered heterocyclic ring; p is an integer in the range 1 to 4; R2 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, C3-4 alkenyl, C3-4 alkynyl, C2-4 hydroxyalkyl, C2-4 halogenoalkyl or C1-4 cyanoalkyl; Ar1 is phenylene, thiophenediyl, thiazolediyl, pyridinediyl or pyrimidinediyl which may optionally bear one or two substituents selected from halogeno, hydroxy, amino, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, C1-4 alkyl and C1-4 alkoxy; and R3 is a group of one of the following formulae: -A1-Ar2-A2-Y1-A5-CON(R)CH(Y4)Y5-A8-X—Ar4 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof are of therapeutic value particularly in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical compounds, methods for their discovery, and their therapeutic and research use. In particular, the present invention provides compounds as therapeutic agents against bacterial infections.

Abstract: The invention encompasses 2-[4-(imidazolyl)-phenyl]vinyl-heterocycle derivatives which selectively attenuate production of Abeta(1-42) and are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also encompassed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new use for compounds that inhibit phosphodiesterase 1 (PDE1), e.g., that inhibit PDE1-mediated suppression of the dopamine D1 receptor and/or progesterone signaling pathways, including, e.g., methods of treatment or prophylaxis for conditions which may be ameliorated by enhancing the progesterone signaling response, particularly female sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel substituted tricyclic heteroaromatic compounds of structural formula (I) which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly Type 2 diabetes. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of Tec family protein kinases. These compounds have the general formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, G, Cy1, and X are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating a microbial infection. In the present invention, RNase-L activity has been shown to play an integral role in innate immunity and for defense against invading microbes. The present invention is drawn to exploiting the role of RNase-L in innate immunity for methods of treating a microbial infection. The present invention is also drawn to exploiting the role of RNase-L in innate immunity for methods of treating an immune related disease or disorder.

Abstract: For example, an agent for preventing and/or treating movement disorder comprising, as an active ingredient, a triazolopyrimidine derivative having an adenosine A2A receptor antagonistic action, which is represented by the following formula (I): (wherein R1 represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group, R2 represents a hydrogen atom, or the like, R3 represents —WR4, or the like, and Q1 represents a hydrogen atom or 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and the like are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating a patient having a higher risk myelodysplastic syndrome, which comprises administering to a patient having a higher risk myelodysplastic syndrome a therapeutically effective amount of a cytidine analog.

Abstract: The present invention provides in vitro assays, e.g., FtsZ GTPase assays, and/or in vivo assays and methods of use thereof to identify particular compounds and combinations of compounds that affect microbial cell division. The invention further provides such compounds and compound combinations, including combinations that result in inhibition of cell survival or growth when present together at concentrations below their individual MICs. Certain of the compound combinations display synergism. Certain of the combinations include a compound that inhibits FtsZ GTPase activity and a compound that inhibits cell growth by a mechanism other than inhibition of FtsZ GTPase activity. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions that have anti-microbial activity and methods of treating microbial infections.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising an anticholinergic and at least one additional active ingredient selected from among corticosteroids, dopamine agonistes, PDE-IV inhibitors, NK1-antagonists, endothelin antagonists, antihistamines, and EGFR-kinase inhibitors, processes for preparing them and their use in the treatment of respiratory diseases.

Abstract: There is provided a compound of the formula (I?): wherein X is a nitrogen or CRx, Rx is a hydrogen, etc., R1 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, etc., R2 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, etc., ring A is 5- to -8-membered heterocyclic ring, etc., and each of Y1, Y2 and Y3 is an optionally substituted carbon or a nitrogen, etc.; or ‘a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof, which have CRF receptor antagonistic activity and use thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), wherein the variables are as disclosed in the specification, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, to methods of making the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions, and to methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing disorders, in particular cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in the modulation of PDZ domain interactions with cognate ligands. Methods of assessing and characterizing PDZ domain interactions from various polypeptides also are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted 2-alkylamino-3-(arylsulfonyl)cycloalkyl[e or d]pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines, to serotonin 5-HT6 receptor antagonists, to novel drug substances and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the said compounds as active ingredients, and to novel medicaments and method for treatment and prophylaxis of various CNS diseases. 2-Alkylamino-3-arylsulfonylcycloalkyl[e]pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines of general formula 1 and 2-alkylamino-3-arylsulfonylcycloalkyl[d]pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines of general formula 2, wherein: R1 is hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl; R2 is C1-C3 alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, one or more optionally identical halogen atoms, C1-C3 alkyl or hydroxyl group optionally substituted with C1-C3 alkyl; n is the whole numbers 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: The present invention discloses new uses of 2-[piperidinyl]methyl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazolin-5(6H)-one in providing an analgesic effect in a patient, treating passive cutaneous anaphylaxis in a patient, and in eliciting a histamine H1 receptor antagonism effect in a patient to treat a disease or disorder, such as allergy.

Abstract: Saxitoxin analogue compounds, compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of synthesis of saxitoxin analogues, methods of imaging, methods of treatment, including methods of treating pain, are provided. Saxitoxin (STX), gonyautoxin (GTX), and zetekitoxin, and variant STX compounds bind to sodium channels and are effective to reduce or block flow of sodium ions through such channels. Such channel block affects nerve and muscle action, and may be effective to reduce or block pain sensations, relax muscles, reduce muscle spasm, and reduce wrinkles. STX analogue binding to sodium channels may also be useful to locate, image, or mark sodium channels, and so be useful in studying sodium channels and sodium channel disorders, and in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from sodium channel disorders. In embodiments, the variant STX compounds include conjugates having increased serum half-life as compared to STX when administered to a subject.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula X) or XI) (X) (XI) wherein: each —R1, —R2 and —R3 is independently -Q1, —OH or —H, where at least one of —R1, —R2 and —R3 is not —H or —OH; each —R4 and —R5 is independently -Q2 or —H; each -Q1 is independently selected from: —F, —Cl, —RA, —ORA, —SH, —SRA, where each —RA is independently selected from methyl and ethyl, which may substituted by one or more fluoro or chloro groups; and each -Q2 is selected from: —F, —Cl, —RB, —ORB, —SH, —SRB, where each —RB is independently selected from methyl and ethyl, which may substituted by one or more fluoro or chloro groups; which are useful in the treatment of melanoma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides processes for preparing the compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.

Abstract: Cyclopenta[g]quinazolines of the formula (I):—wherein: A is a group OR or NR0R1 wherein R0 and R1 are each independently hydrogen C1-4 alkyl, C3-4 alkenyl, C3-4 alkynyl, C2-4 hydroxyalkyl, C2-4 halogenoalkyl or C1-4 cyanoalkyl, or R0 and R1 together with the intermediate N form a five- or six-membered heterocyclic ring; p is an integer in the range 1 to 4; R2 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, C3-4 alkenyl, C3-4 alkynyl, C2-4 hydroxyalkyl, C2-4 halogenoalkyl or C1-4 cyanoalkyl; Ar1 is phenylene, thiophenediyl, thiazolediyl, pyridinediyl or pyrimidinediyl which may optionally bear one or two substituents selected from halogeno, hydroxy, amino, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, C1-4 alkyl and C1-4 alkoxy; and R3 is a group of one of the following formulae: -A1-Ar2-A2-Y1-A5-CON(R)CH(Y4) Y5-A8-X—Ar4 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof are of therapeutic value particularly in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising the protein kinase inhibitor, MP470, and methods of using same in treating conditions involving undesirable cell proliferation, such as cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for use in the prevention and treatment of cerebral insufficiency, including enhancement of receptor functioning in synapses in brain networks responsible for basic and higher order behaviors.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, A1, A2, A3, A4, X and Y are as defined herein, are useful as inhibitors of HIV replication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrido[3,2-h]quinazolines and/or 5,6-dihydro derivatives thereof, methods for their production and doped organic semiconductor material which use such quinazolines.

Abstract: Tri-heterocyclic compound of formula (I) wherein each of W, X and Y is carbon or nitrogen; each of U and Z is CR2, NR13, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur etc.; A ring is carbocyclic ring, heterocyclic ring; R1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, NR4R5, OR6 etc.; R3 is carbocyclic ring, heterocyclic ring; and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a process for the preparation thereof, a pharmaceutical comprising them as an active ingredient. A compound of formula (I) is useful, in order to possess corticotropin releasing factor receptor antagonistic activity, for the prevention and/or treatment of depression, anxiety, eating disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, peptic ulcer, irritable bowl syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, drug addiction or alcohol dependence syndrome etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to azatriocyclic containing pharmaceutical agents, and in particular, to azatricyclic metalloprotease inhibiting compounds. More particularly, the present invention provides a new class of azatricyclic MMP-3, MMP-8 and/or MMP-13 inhibiting compounds, that exhibit an increased potency and selectivity in relation to currently known MMP-13, MMP-8 and MMP-3 inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted pyrazolo-pyrimidine compounds and methods of synthesizing these compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing substituted pyrazolo-pyrimidine compounds and methods of treating cell proliferative disorders, such as cancer, by administering these compounds or pharmaceutical compositions to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted imidazolyl-5,6-dihydrobenzo[n]isoquinoline compounds and methods of synthesizing these compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing substituted imidazolyl-5,6-dihydrobenzo[n]isoquinoline compounds and methods of treating cell proliferative disorders, such as cancer, by administering these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 5,6-dihydro-6-phenylbenzo[f]isoquinolin-2-amine compounds and methods of synthesizing these compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing substituted 5,6-dihydro-6-phenylbenzo[f]isoquinolin-2-amine compounds and methods of treating cell proliferative disorders, such as cancer, by administering these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides pyrimidine derivatives represented by a formula, in the formula, ring A stands for carbocyclic group or heterocyclic group, X1 stands for hydrogen, lower alkyl, amino, etc., X2 stands for hydrogen or lower alkyl, Y stands for a direct bond or sulfur or nitrogen, n stands for an integer of 0-4, and Ar stands for a group of the following formula, or a salt thereof, which concurrently exhibit 5-HT1A agonistic activity and 5-HT3 antagonistic activity and are useful for therapy and treatments of diseases such as IBS. The invention furthermore provides a therapeutic method of IBS, characterized by having 5-HT1A agonistic activity and 5-HT3 antagonistic activity work simultaneously and cooperatively in vivo, which comprises either administering 5-HT3 antagonistic agent which concurrently exhibits 5-HT1A agonistic activity, or administering 5-HT1A agonistic agent and 5-HT3 antagonistic agent simultaneously, in sequence or at an interval.

Abstract: Recombinant fission yeast cells and methods of using them are described, which provide for identification of chemical and biological inhibitors or activators of a target exogenous phosphodiesterase (PDE). The invention provides, in some aspects, compounds that inhibit cAMP PDE activity and compositions that include such compounds. The invention, in part, also includes methods of using cAMP PDE-inhibiting compounds in the treatment of cAMP PDE-associated diseases and/or disorders.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the use of sodium channel blockers such as tetrodotoxin or saxitoxin, its analogues/derivatives as well as their acceptable salts, for the production of a medicament for the treatment of neuropathic pain resulting from chemotherapy.