Abstract: The problem of the present invention is to provide a compound useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of diseases related to the control of the differentiation of muscle cell or adipocyte differentiation, such as diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and having a superior efficacy. The present invention provides an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes, obesity or dyslipidemia, containing a compound represented by the formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined in the DESCRIPTION, or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides adamantyl diamide derivatives of formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and pharmaceutical compositions and methods using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple unit pellet system (MUPS) in form of a tablet containing a pharmaceutically active ingredient, characterized in that the MUPS is an optionally coated immediate release pharmaceutical dosage form for oral administration.

Abstract: Aspirin is one of the most widely used drugs in the treatment of inflammation, pain and fever. It has more recently found application in the prevention of heart attacks and stroke and is being studied as a cancer chemopreventative agent. Despite its value aspirin continues to be underutilized because it causes gastric bleeding. The technology under development potentially removes this problem. It is designed to reduce contact between the drug and the intestinal lining. An isosorbide aspirinate prodrug compound is thus provided. The compound has the general structure as shown in general formula (I) wherein Y is a C1-C8 alkyl ester, a C1-C8 alkoxy ester, a C3-C10 cycloalkyl ester, an arylester, a C1-C8 alkylaryl ester or —C(O)ORring, wherein Rring is a 5-membered aromatic or nonaromatic 5-member ring having at least one heteroatom substituted for a carbon of the ring system, which can be unsubstituted or substituted with at least one nitric oxide releasing group.

Abstract: Hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrrole derivatives, preparation methods and pharmaceutical uses thereof are provided. Specifically, dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors presented by following formula (I) are provided. Such compounds can be used for treating or preventing the diseases associated with dipeptidyl peptidase IV, such as diabetes, obesity and hyperlipemia. The compounds presented by formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, a method for preparing a pharmaceutical composition thereof and their uses in the manufacture of medicaments for treating or preventing the disease associated with dipeptidyl peptidase IV are provided.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are described. They are useful as stimulators of sGC, particularly NO-independent, heme-dependent stimulators. These compounds may be useful for treating, preventing or managing various disorders that are herein disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ethynyl compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, R2?, R3, R3?, R4, R4?, U, V, W, Y, m, and n are as defined herein and to a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, to a racemic mixtures, or to its corresponding enantiomers and/or optical isomers and/or stereoisomers thereof. Compounds of formula I are allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGluR5).

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical oral dosage forms of the active substance ethyl 3-[(2-{[4-(hexyloxycarbonylamino-imino-methyl)-phenylamino]-methyl}-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-carbonyl)-pyridin-2-yl-amino]-propionate (dabigatran etexilate) and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, in particular dabigatran etexilate methanesulfonate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I useful in the inhibition of c-Met protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative disorders.

Abstract: Derivatives of 6,7-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,2-a]imidazole-3-carboxylic acid amide exhibit good inhibitory effect upon the interaction of CAMs and Leukointegrins and are thus useful in the treatment of inflammatory disease.

Abstract: The present invention concerns derivatives of heteroarylsulfonamides, notably as blockers of Kv potassium channels, and more particularly of channels Kv1.5, Kv4.3 or Kv11.1, their application in clinical therapy and their preparation methods. These compounds correspond to the following general formula (I): where R1 represents one or more substituents of the phenyl core X such as: hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl, or linear or branched C1-C4 alkoxy, A represents oxygen or sulphur, B represents nitrogen when n=1 or 2 and D represents —C(?O)—, or B represents CH when n=0 and D represents —CH2O— or when n=1 and D represents —O—, R2 represents a hydrogen, a methyl, a fluorine or chlorine atom or a methoxy, HetAr represents a pyridyl or quinolyl group, possibly substituted by a group such as a linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl, a linear or branched C1-C4 alkoxy, a halogen, or a trifluoromethyl, and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1a to R1e, R2, R3 and R5 are as defined in the description and claims and R4 signifies a bicyclic heteroaryl group or a cyanophenyl group, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are glucocorticoid receptor antagonists useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, adrenal imbalance or depression.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, m, and n are as defined herein, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compound, and to methods of treating diseases or conditions mediated by elevated persistent sodium current, such as an ocular disorder, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorder, and chronic pain.

Abstract: Disclosed are the ERK inhibitors of Formula (I): (Formula (I)) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. All substitutents are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of treating cancer using the compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.

Abstract: The invention related to N-[(piperazinyl)hetaryl]arylsulfonamide compounds of the general formula (I) in which Q is a bivalent, 6-membered heteroaromatic radical which possesses 1 or 2 N atoms as ring members and which optionally carries one or two substituents Ra which is/are selected, independently of each other, from halogen, CN, NO2, CO2R4, COR5, C1-C4-alkyl and C1-C4-haloalkyl; Ar is phenyl or a 6-membered heteroaromatic radical which possesses 1 or 2 N atoms as ring members and which optionally carries one or two substituents Rb, which is/are selected from halogen, NO2, CN, CO2R4, COR5, C1-C6-alkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C2-C6-alkynyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl-C1-C4-alkyl and C1-C4-haloalkyl, with it also being possible for two radicals Rb which are bonded to adjacent C atoms of Ar to be together C3-C4-alkylene; R1 is hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl-C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-hydroxyalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy-C1-C4-alkyl, C3-C4-alkenyl or C3-C4-alkynyl; with the radicals n

Abstract: The invention provides a novel compound having a structure corresponding to Formula (I): (A)-(B)—(C)-(D)??(I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof and methods for using them.

Abstract: Benzimidazole, benzopyrazole and benzotriazole compounds are provided which bind to CCR(4) and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, graft rejection and cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Tricyclic Compounds, compositions comprising at least one Tricyclic Compound, and methods of using Tricyclic Compounds for treating or preventing a viral infection or a virus-related disorder in a patient. The present invention provides Tricyclic Compounds of Formula (I): Non-limiting examples of the Compounds of Formula (I) include compound 44 The Compounds of Formula (II) can be useful for inhibiting HCV viral replication or replicon activity, and for treating or pre-venting HCV infection in a patient.

Abstract: Therapeutic agents that target the alpha3 expressing isozymes of the sodium pump at the peripheral terminals of cough receptors and methods of use thereof to prevent or treat cough are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain compounds of Formula Ia and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the cannabinoid CB2 receptor. The present invention further relates to certain compounds of Formula Ia and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activities of both the CB1 receptor and the CB2 receptor.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of finding a compound having both PPAR activation activity and angiotensin receptor antagonistic activity. The present invention is a benzo- or pyrido-imidazole derivative represented by general formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a ester or amide thereof (where A is biphenyl methyl-imidazolyl, biphenyl methyl-benzimidazolyl, or the like, B is divalent benzimidazolyl or the like, C is carboxyl or the like, E is divalent phenyl, naphthyl, or the like, G is a dangling bond, oxygen, or the like, Q is oxygen or sulfur, n is an integer from 1 to 6, p is an integer from 1 to 6, V is a dangling bond, oxygen, or the like, and R is hydrogen, alkyl, or the like).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): (Chemical formula should be inserted here as it appears on abstract in paper form) (I) and tautomers, isomers, and esters of said compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and prodrugs of said compounds, wherein each of R, R1, X, Y, Z, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R18, R19, and n is selected independently and as defined herein. Compositions comprising such compounds are also provided. The compounds of the invention are effective as inhibitors of HCV, and are useful, alone and together with other therapeutic agents, in treating or preventing diseases or disorders such as viral infections and virus-related disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are useful as antagonists of TRPM8. Such compounds are useful in treating a number of TRPM8 mediated disorders and conditions and may be used to prepare medicaments and pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating such disorders and conditions. Examples of such disorders include, but are not limited to, migraines and neuropathic pain. Compounds of Formula I have the following structure: where the definitions of the variables are provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to 5-substituted 1,3-dihydro-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole 2,2-dioxide and 1,3-dihydro[1,2,5]thiadiazolo[3,4-b]pyridine 2,2,-dioxide derivatives which are potentiators of metabotropic glutamate receptors, particularly the mGluR2 receptor, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved. 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 metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved.

Abstract: The present invention features compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for treating trauma, ischemia, stroke, degenerative diseases associated with cellular necrosis, and other conditions. Screening assays for identifying compounds useful for treating these conditions are also described.

Abstract: This invention is directed to methods of using spiro-oxindole compounds of formula (I): wherein k, j, Q, R1, R2a, R2b, R2c, R2d, R3a, R3b, R3c, and R3d are as defined herein, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of hypercholesterolemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, pruritis and cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel form of the (?)-enantiomer of 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)-methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole, i.e. S-omeprazole. More specifically, it relates to a novel form of the magnesium salt of the S-enantiomer of omeprazole trihydrate. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing such a form of the magnesium salt of S-omeprazole and pharmaceutical compositions containing it. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to new intermediates used in the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oral administration form for pyridin-2-ylmethylsulfinyl-1H-benzimidazoles and their salts, which comprises the active compound together with tablet disintegrants and is provided with a film coating customary per se for sustained-release compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzisothiazol-3(1H)-one-5-sulfonyl derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of chemokine receptors.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein m, R1, R2, R3, X and Y are defined herein, are useful as inhibitors of HIV replication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing dabigatran etexilate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as active ingredient.

Abstract: A first aspect of the invention relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, complex or pro-drug thereof, wherein: one of R3 and R4 is H, and the other is selected from C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-haloalkyl, C1-6-alkoxy, and C6-12-aralkyl; or R3 and R4 are each independently selected from C1-6-alkyl and halo; R9 is a substituted 5 or 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl group or a 6,5- or 6,6-fused biaryl or heterobiaryl group. Compounds of formula (I) exhibit surprisingly high efficacies for human cathepsin S, excellent selectivity verses other mammalian cathepsins and are useful for treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, transplant rejection, diabetes, Sjogrens syndrome, Grave's disease, systemic lupus erythematosis, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, allergic rhinitis, asthma, atherosclerosis, obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic pain.

Abstract: A fused heterocyclic compound of formula (1): wherein, A1 and A2 represent a nitrogen atom or the like, R1, R2, R3 and R4 represent a halogen atom or the like, R2 and R3 represent a halogen atom or the like, R5 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms, or the like, R6 and R7 represent a C1-C4 chain hydrocarbon group substituted with one or more halogen atoms, or the like, and n represents 0 or 1, has an excellent noxious arthropod controlling effect.

Abstract: Herein provided are dosage forms (variously referred to as “formulations”) comprising a PPI that is released from the dosage form as a first and a second dose. Each dose of PPI is present in an amount sufficient to raise the plasma levels of the PPI to at least 100 ng/ml.

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 benzimidazolone derivatives which are positive allosteric modulators of the mGluR2 receptor, useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which the mGluR2 receptor is involved. 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 metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved, such as schizophrenia.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.

Abstract: Formulations are provided, comprising: a compound of Formula I, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; and an ingredient selected from a hydrophilic solvent, a lipophilic solvent, an emulsifier, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; wherein the compound of Formula I is: In some embodiments, the formulations are liquids. In other embodiments, the formulations are solids. Also provided are methods of preparing such formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of sulfonamides which are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as anti-viral agents against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of HIV aspartyl protease using the compounds of this invention and methods for screening compounds for anti-HIV activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I; a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Derivatives of 1-phenyl-2-pyridinyl alkyl alcohols are useful as inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, n, Q1, Q2, Q3, Y, and X1-X4 are as defined herein. Compounds of Formula I are useful in the treatment of diseases and/or conditions related to cell proliferation, such as cancer, inflammation, arthritis, angiogenesis, or the like. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the invention and methods of treating the aforementioned conditions using such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1a to R1e, R2, R3 and R5 are as defined in the description and claims and R4 signifies a bicyclic heteroaryl group or a cyanophenyl group, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are glucocorticoid receptor antagonists useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, adrenal imbalance or depression.

Abstract: Granule, fine particle or tablet of excellent leaching property, comprising a drug active ingredient in high content realized by forming a layer containing drug active ingredient on core particles through a combination of a method of dispersing and adhering an active ingredient while spraying or adding a binder with a method of spraying or adding a solution or suspension wherein an active ingredient and a binder are contained so as to effect adhesion. Further, there are provided a drug composition containing such a granule, fine particle or tablet and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for use as a harmful organism control agent comprising as an active ingredient one or more of compounds represented by formula (I) or salts thereof and an agriculturally or zootechnically acceptable carrier. wherein Het represents pyridyl; X represents an oxygen atom; R1, R2, R3, R7, R10a, R10b, R11, and R12 represent a hydrogen atom; R4, R5, and R6 represent a hydrogen atom, hydroxyl, optionally substituted C1-18 alkylcarbonyloxy, optionally substituted C1-18 alkylsulfonyloxy, optionally substituted arylcarbonyloxy, C1-6 alkyloxy-C1-6 alkyloxy, C1-6 alkyloxy-C1-6 alkyloxy-C1-6 alkyloxy; R8 represents a hydrogen atom; and R13a, R13b, and R13c represent methyl.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are modulators of TRPV3 of formula (II): wherein G1, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, G2, Ra, Rb, and u are as defined in the specification. Compositions comprising such compounds and methods for treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions are also presented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of derivatives of indoles having a general formula (I) as follow: for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition intended for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Psoralen compounds of Formula (I): wherein (N+ Aryl) is a member selected from the group consisting of nitrogen containing aromatic heterocycles of formulae (i)-(iii): wherein Z is a group of formula: wherein R is C1-C30 hydrocarbyl, which may be linear, branched or cyclic and contains from 1 to 15 carbon-carbon double bonds, which may be conjugated or unconjugated with one another or may include an aryl ring, and may contain one or more substituents; R1 is hydrogen, aryl, heteroaryl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkene-aryl, alkene-heteroaryl, alkene-heterocyclyl, alkene-cycloalkyl, fused cycloalkylaryl, fused cycloalkylheteroaryl, fused heterocyclylaryl, fused heterocyclyheteroaryl, alkylene-fused cycloalkylaryl, alkylene-fused cycloalkylheteroaryl, alkylene-fused heterocyclylaryl, alkylene-fused heterocyclyheteroaryl; n is an integer from 1 to 8 and X is a pharmaceutically acceptable counter ion; and their use in methods for the treatment of a cell proliferat

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), methods for preparing these compounds, compositions, intermediates and derivatives thereof and for treating a condition including but not limited to ankylosing spondylitis, artherosclerosis, arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis, infectious arthritis, childhood arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis), bone-related diseases (including those related to bone formation), breast cancer (including those unresponsive to anti-estrogen therapy), cardiovascular disorders, cartilage-related disease (such as cartilage injury/loss, cartilage degeneration, and those related to cartilage formation), chondrodysplasia, chondrosarcoma, chronic back injury, chronic bronchitis, chronic inflammatory airway disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, disorders of energy homeostasis, gout, pseudogout, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome, multiple myeloma, obesity, osteoarthritis, osteogenesis imperfecta, osteolytic bone metastasis, osteomalac