Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising Sorafenib in combination with an inhibitor of a specific kinase inhibitor as a medicament for the treatment or prevention of liver cancer.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (II) wherein W is chloro or fluoro; R1 is phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents, selected from halo, —CN, —C1-C6 alkyl, —SOR3, —SO2R3, —SO2N(R2)2, —N(R2)2, —NR2C(O)R3, —CO2R2, —CONR2R3, —NO2, —OR2, —SR2, —O(CH2)pOR2, or —O(CH2)pO(CH2)qOR2 wherein each R2 is independently hydrogen, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; each R3 is independently, —C1-C6 alkyl, —C3-C8 cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; p and q are each independently an integer from 1 to 3; and R4 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkyl substituted with aryl, aryl, (CH2)mOC(?O)C1-C6alkyl, ((CH2)mO)nCH2CH2X, (CH2)mN(R5)2 or CH((CH2)mO(C?O)R6)2; m is 1 or 2; n is 1-4; X is OR5 or N(R5)2; R5 is hydrogen or methyl; and R6 is C1-C18 alkyl; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, complexes or prodrugs are useful in orally administrable compositions for the treatment of allergic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating a subject with malaria comprising administering a 2-aminoindole compound represented by Formula: (I)—The values and preferred values of the variables in Structural Formula I are defined herein.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes related thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel carboxamide compounds and their use for the manufacture of a medicament. The carboxamide compounds are inhibitors of calpain (calcium dependant cysteine proteases). The invention therefore also relates to the use of these carboxamide compounds for treating a disorder associated with an elevated calpain activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to picolinamide derivatives which have blocking activities of voltage gated sodium channels as the TTX-S channels, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of disorders and diseases in which voltage gated sodium channels are involved. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which voltage gated sodium channels are involved.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protectiong from neuron cell death.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions for use, inter alia, in methods of reducing Wnt-mediated effects and treating cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glucokinase activator containing a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof. According to the present invention, a glucokinase activator useful as a pharmaceutical agent such as agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes, obesity and the like, and the like can be provided.

Abstract: The invention provides molecular entities that bind with high affinity to PPARG (PPAR?), inhibit kinase-mediated, e.g., cdk5-mediated, phosphorylation of PPARG, but do not exert an agonistic effect on PPARG. Compounds of the invention can be used for treatment of conditions in patients wherein PPARG plays a role, such as diabetes, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, pre-diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, or inflammation. In methods of treatment of these conditions using a compound of the invention, the compound can avoid producing side effects of significant weight gain, edema, impairment of bone growth or formation, or cardiac hypertrophy, or any combination thereof, in the patient receiving the compound. Methods of preparation of the compounds, bioassay methods for evaluating compounds of the invention as non-agonistic PPARG binding compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula (I): or salts, tautomers, solvates and N-oxides thereof; wherein R1 is hydroxy or hydrogen; R2 is hydroxy; methoxy or hydrogen; provided that at least one of R1 and R2 is hydroxy; R3 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; cyano; optionally substituted C1-5 hydrocarbyl and optionally substituted C1-5 hydrocarbyloxy; R4 is selected from hydrogen; a group —(O)n—R7 where n is 0 or 1 and R7 is an optionally substituted acyclic C1-5 hydrocarbyl group or a monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group having 3 to 7 ring members; halogen; cyano; hydroxy; amino; and optionally substituted mono- or di-C1-5 hydrocarbyl-amino; or R3 and R4 together form a monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring of 5 to 7 ring members; and NR5R6 forms an optionally substituted bicyclic heterocyclic group having 8 to 12 ring members of which up to 5 ring members are heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur. The compounds have activity as Hsp90 inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of reversing and inhibiting liver fibrosis and hepatitis using a small indolinone molecule Hesperadin and related compounds. Methods of identifying such agents and using them to inhibit the expression of collagens and ECM proteins including MMPs and TIMPs in purified hepatic stellate cells are provided. In vivo data of Hesperadin in inhibiting induced collagen production are presented. This method of specifically targeting drugs to hepatic stellate cells in vivo, provides a novel therapy for liver diseases.

Abstract: The present description relates to compounds and forms and pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for use thereof to treat or ameliorate bacterial infections caused by wild-type and multi-drug resistant Gram-negative and Gram-positive pathogens.

Abstract: This invention relates to modulation of the ?7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) by a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein R1 is imidazolyl, pyridinyl or pyrimidinyl, any of which is optionally substituted by one group independently selected from C1-3alkyl and C1-3alkoxy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved processes for preparing 3-(4-amino-1-oxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione (I) (lenalidomide) and its intermediate 3-(1-oxo-4-nitro-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione. The present invention further relates to improved processes for preparing lenalidomide crystalline form A, use of said crystalline form A as an active pharmaceutical ingredient or as an intermediate in the preparation of further crystalline or amorphous forms of lenalidomide, compositions comprising lenalidomide crystalline form A and their use in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with substituted bicyclic heterocyclic compounds of Formula (I) wherein Het1, Het2, A1, A2, A3 and A4 have the meaning defined in the claims. The compounds according to the present invention are useful as gamma secretase modulators. The invention further relates to processes for preparing such novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds as an active ingredient as well as the use of said compounds as a medicament.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a mixture of at least two types of particles wherein a) the first type of particles comprise dabigatran etexilate in the form of the free base or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates or hydrates thereof; and b) the second type of particles comprise at least one pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid, use of said compositions in the reduction of the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and/or in the prevention of venous thromboembolic events in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip replacement surgery or total knee replacement surgery and processes for the preparation of said compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bicyclic himbacine derivatives of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: X is —O—, —N(R), —C(R8)(R9) or —C(O)—; and Y is —O—, —N(R), —C(R8)(R9) or —C(O)— and the remaining variables are described herein. The compounds of the invention are effective inhibitors of the PAR-1 receptor. The inventive compounds may be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of disease states such as ACS, secondary prevention of myocardial infarction or stroke, or PAD.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having a muscle cell or adipocyte differentiation regulating action, useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia and the like, and the like, and having superior efficacy. The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula: wherein each symbol is as defined in the description, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides pyridinonyl PDK1 inhibitors and methods of treating cancer using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having FGFR inhibitory activity or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same. Specifically, the present invention provides a compound represented by the following formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein n represents 0 to 2; A represents an arylene group or a heteroarylene group; G represents a single bond, an oxygen atom or —CH2—; E represents a nitrogen-containing non-aromatic heterocycle; R1 represents an alkoxy group or the like; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; and R3 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or the like, with the proviso that when E represents an azetidine ring and R2 or R3 is present on a nitrogen atom on the azetidine ring, the R2 or R3 does not represent a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: Agents for modulating methyl modifying enzymes, compositions and uses thereof are provided herein.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pro-drugs, biologically active metabolites, stereoisomers and isomers thereof wherein the variable are defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating immunological and oncological conditions.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes based on impaired telomerase function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic derivatives which are allosteric modulators of cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) and which are useful for the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with endocannabinoid dysfunction and diseases in which the CB1 subtype of cannabinoid receptor is involved; to processes for their preparation; to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them; and to methods of using them.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) have checkpoint kinase 1 (CHK1) inhibitory activity: wherein R1, R2, R5 and R6 are independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, methyl, trifluoromethyl, hydroxymethyl, methoxy, trifluoromethoxy, methylamino and dimethylamino; R3, and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-C3 alkyl, fluoro-(C1-C3)-alkyl, hydroxy-(C1C3)-alkyl, C1-C3 alkoxy, fluoro-(C1-C3)-alkoxy, hydroxy-(C1-C3)-alkoxy, -AIk-N(R11)—R12, -0-AIk-N(R11)—R12, —C(?O)OH, carboxy-(C1-C3)-alkyl, or —C(?O)—NH—R13; AIk is a straight or branched chain divalent C1-C6 alkylene radical; R7 and R8 are independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, or C1-C3 alkoxy; X is a straight chain divalent C1-C3 alkylene radical, optionally substituted on one or more carbons by R9 and/or R10; W is selected from —C(?O)—N(—R16)— or —N(—R17)—C(?O)—; Y is hydrogen, C1-C3 alkyl, C1-C3 alkoxy, or halo; and Q is selected from optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted cyclohexyl, or an optionally substituted 6-membered mon

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted triazole compounds and compositions comprising substituted triazole compounds. The invention further relates to methods of inhibiting the activity of Hsp90 in a subject in need thereof and methods for preventing or treating hyperproliferative disorders, such as cancer, in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a substituted triazole compound of the invention, or a composition comprising such a compound.

Abstract: Indole compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for using the compounds to treat human and animal disease, pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds, and kits including the compounds.

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: Novel small molecule compounds for reduction of A? 42 production and for treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, methods of making them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the provision of a multi-dose topical ophthalmic composition containing a 1H-indole-1-carboxamide and use thereof for treatment of ophthalmic disease. More specifically the present invention is directed to a multi-dose aqueous ophthalmic composition (e.g., a solution, a suspension, an emulsion or the like) containing a 1H-indole-1-carboxamide (e.g., N-(1-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-((6-((methylamino) methyl)pyrimidin-4-yl)oxy)-1H-indole-1-carboxamide) and use thereof for treatment of an ophthalmic disease at the back of the eye such as age related macular degeneration (AMD).

Abstract: Compounds and compositions for promoting smoking cessation or decreasing tobacco use or nicotine addiction are provided. The compounds are 2?-fluoro-3?-(substituted phenyl) deschloroepibatidine analogs. The compounds have been found to modulate neuronal nicotine acetylcholine receptors and are useful in methods for the treatment of conditions or disorders influenced by the modulation of neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods useful for treating cancer, systemic or chronic inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, obesity, T-cell mediated autoimmune disease, ischemia, and complications associated with these diseases and disorders.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide to a compound and a pharmaceutical composition, which have excellent Syk-inhibitory activity. The present invention provides a nicotinamide derivative represented by the following formula (I) (wherein R1 represents a halogen atom; R2 represents a C1-12 alkyl group, a C2-12 alkenyl group, a C2-12 alkynyl group, a C3-8 cycloalkyl group, an aryl group, an ar-C1-6 alkyl group or a heterocyclic group, each optionally having at least one substituent; R3 represents an aryl group or a heterocyclic group each optionally having at least one substituent; and R4 and R5 each independently represent a hydrogen atom; and R2 and R4 may form a cyclic amino group optionally having at least one substituent together with the nitrogen atom to which they bind) or a salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition for use in the treatment of a Syk-related disease which comprises the nicotinamide derivative or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides isoindolinone and pyrrolopyridinone derivatives, as well as their compositions and methods of use, that inhibit the activity of the serine/threonine kinase, Akt, and are useful in the treatment of diseases related to the activity of Akt including, for example, cancer and other diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of hydroxamic acid derivatives, their use as LpxC inhibitors, and more specifically their use to treat bacterial infections.

Abstract: 3-aza-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-6-carboxylic acid amide derivatives which are agonists of somatostatin receptor subtype 4 (SSTR4), useful for preventing or treating medical disorders related to SSTR4.

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: A compound of formula (I) useful for the treatment or prevention of hepatitis C viral infection, (Formula (I)) wherein: X1 and X2 are each independently CRB or N; RB is H, (C1-6)alkyl, (C1-6)haloalkyl, halo.

Abstract: This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like.

Abstract: Arylsulphonamide derivatives of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds may be useful for the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides materials and methods to induce cell death by methuosis, a non-apoptotic cell death mechanism. Small molecules herein are useful for treating cell proliferation disorders or anomalies, particularly, but not exclusively, cancer. Methods related to the research and pharmaceutical use of the small molecules are also provided herein.

Abstract: The invention provides 19-substituted geldanamycin derivatives, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that are potent Hsp90 binding agents useful for the treatment of, and/or the amelioration of symptoms of, cancer or neurodegenerative disorders.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethanol analogs and substituted 3,3a,8,8a-tetrahydro-2H-furo[2,3-b]indole analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as inhibitors of IL-6 mediated activation of the Jak2/STAT3 pathway; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating disorders of uncontrolled cellular proliferation associated with a IL6 dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, in particular novel pyridinone derivatives according to Formula (I) wherein all radicals are defined in the application and claims. The compounds according to the invention are positive allosteric modulators of metabotropic receptors—subtype 2 (“mGluR2”) which are useful for the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which the mGluR2 subtype of metabotropic receptors is involved. In particular, such diseases are central nervous system disorders selected from the group of anxiety, schizophrenia, migraine, depression, and epilepsy. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions and processes to prepare such compounds and compositions, as well as to the use of such compounds for the prevention and treatment of such diseases in which mGluR2 is involved.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using the same in the treatment or prevention of diseases mediated by the activation of ?3-adrenoceptor. (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating fibrotic diseases by administering a compound having the general structural formula (I)

Abstract: The invention provides novel, water-soluble 2-aminoimidazoline derivatives having general Formula (I) as well as some precursors of Formula (I), which are very potent inducers of G2/M cell cycle arrest. In treated tumor cells, compounds of Formula (I) give gene expression profile distinct from known antimitotic agents. The invention also provides methods for preparing the compounds, and methods of using the compounds for the treatment of cancer or other mammalian diseases characterized by undesirably high levels of cell proliferation. The compounds of the invention are also expected to have utility as research tools.