Abstract: There are provided novel compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, T, U, X, Y, V and W are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; together with processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use in therapy. The compounds are inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase and are thereby particularly useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of inflammatory disease, CNS disorders and pain.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) a process for their preparation and their use as medicaments are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel florfenicol compounds having the chemical structure: wherein the compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of bacterial infections in a broad range of patients such as, without limitation, birds, fish, shellfish and mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that are novel VR1 antagonists useful in treating pain, inflammatory thermal hyperalgesia, urinary incontinence, or bladder overactivity.

Abstract: Selective MMP-13 inhibitors are pyridine derivatives of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R1 and R2 independently are hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, C1–C6 alkyl, C1–C6 alkoxy, C2–C6 alkenyl, C2–C6 alkynyl, NO2, NR4R5, CN, or CF3; E is independently O or S; A and B independently are OR4 or NR4R5; R4 and R5 independently are H, C1–C6 alkyl, C2–C6 alkenyl, C2–C6 alkynyl, (CH2)n aryl, (CH2)n cycloalkyl, (CH2)n heteroaryl, or R4 and R5 when taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached complete a 3- to 8-membered ring containing carbon atoms and optionally containing a heteroatom selected from O, S, or NH, and optionally substituted or unsubstituted; n is an integer of from 0 to 6.

Abstract: Pyridine compounds of general formula: wherein —R1 represents in which R11 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, halogen, hydroxy, C1-12 alkoxy, nitro, amino, C1-6 alkylsulfonylamino, C1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, C1-6 alkylamino, di (C1-6 alkyl)amino, C1-6 alkanoylamino, phenyl C1-6 alkylamino, phenylsulfonylamino, or —O—(CH2)n—R111; R2 represents hydrogen or halogen; R3 represents 1.2.3.6-tetrahydro-pyridine, or —CR31R32R33 wherein R31 represents H or C1-6 alkyl and R32 and R33 are joined to form a 5-8 membered saturated ring optionally containing up to three heteroatoms; R4 is carbamoyl, CN, carboxyl, etc.; R5 is amino, C1-6 alkylamino, di C1-6 alkylamino, etc. or salt thereof. The compound has an excellent anti-inflammatory activity, and other biological activity.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to nicotinic compounds, in the form of aryl substituted olefinic compounds, as well as pro-drug, N-oxide, metabolite and pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof. Methods of modulating neurotransmitter release via administration of the compounds, pro-drugs, N-oxides and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted polyketides of formula I, wherein A, B, C, D, E, F and m are as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, and the use of said compounds in treating tumors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (I), wherein R1-R4 have the meanings given in the specification, A is CH2, CHOH or CH—(C1-C3-alkyl), B and C are independently CH2 or CH—(C1-C3-alkyl), and R5 is an aryl or heteroaryl group optionally substituted by the substituents listed in the specification.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) are effective in the treatment of a microbial infection.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) are effective in the treatment of a microbial infection.

Abstract: Phenylalanine derivatives of formula (1) are described: wherein L1 is a linker atom or group; X1 is a group selected from —N(R3)CO—, —N(R3)SO2—, —N(R3)C(O)O— or —N(R3)CON(R3a)—; and R is a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof. The compounds are able to inhibit the binding of a 4 integrins to their ligands and are of use in the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases or disorders involving inflammation.

Abstract: Novel calcilytic compounds and methods of using them are provided.

Abstract: Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) antagonists having the formulae wherein the dashed lines, A, B, Y, Z, G, R3, R4, R5, R6, R16 and R17 are as defined in the application, and processes for preparing them. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment disorders including CNS and stress-related disorders.

Abstract: Fungicidal compositions comprising:

Abstract: Process for the protection of a building that has already been built or is going to be built, whereby an effective amount of an insecticidally active compound is spread around or under the said building at discrete locations. The insecticide may be an arylpyrazole.

Abstract: Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) antagonists having the formulae wherein the dashed lines, A, B, Y, Z, G, R3, R4, R5, R6, R16 and R17 are as defined in the application, and processes for preparing them. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment disorders including CNS and stress-related disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that possess inhibitory activity against PDE-3 and L-type calcium channels. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds for treating cardiovascular disease, stroke, epilepsy, ophthalmic disorder or migraine.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel diaryl ureas, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of those compounds or compositions for treating hyper-proliferative and angiogenesis disorders, as a sole agent or in combination with cytotoxic therapies.

Abstract: A class of substituted pyridines that are useful for inhibiting the activity of cholesteryl ester transfer protein, and have the structural formula (IA), wherein R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are defined in the claims.

Abstract: There are provided novel compounds of formula (I) [Chemical formula should be inserted here. Please see paper copy] wherein R1, R2, R3, T, U, X, Y, V and W are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; together with processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use in therapy. The compounds are inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase and are thereby particularly useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of inflammatory disease, CNS disorders and pain.

Abstract: Ortho, ortho-substituted nitrogen-containing bisaryl compounds, processes for their preparation, their use as medicaments, and pharmaceutical preparations including their use as antiarrhythmic active compounds, for example, for the treatment and prophylaxis of atrial arrhythmias, e.g. atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutters.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted nicotinamides and analogs thereof, represented by Formula V: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein: Ar′ and Ar are independently optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl, provided that the ring structure of said optionally substituted heteroaryl comprises not more than two nitrogen atoms; and R11 is hydrogen; or alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted. The present invention also relates to the discovery that compounds having Formula V are activators of caspases and inducers of apoptosis. Therefore, the compounds of this invention may be used to induce cell death in a variety of clinical conditions in which uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells occurs.

Abstract: There are provided novel compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, Q, T, U, X, Y, V and W are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and enantiomers and racemates thereof; together with processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use in therapy. The compounds are inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase and are thereby particularly useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of inflammatory disease and pain.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of antiinflammatory pharmaceutical agents and specifically relates to compounds, compositions and methods for treating disorders mediated by cyclooxygenase-2 or 5-lipoxygenase, such as inflammation.

Abstract: Aminocyanopyridine compounds are described which can inhibit mitogen activated protein kinase-activated protein kinase-2. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits that contain these compounds are also described.

Abstract: A triazolone compound of the formula [I]: wherein; R1 represents optionally substituted phenyl or the like, T represents m-phenylene optionally substituted by methyl or the like; and a fungicidal composition containing it as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A method is described for inhibiting mitogen activated protein kinase-activated protein kinase-2 in a subject in need of such inhibition, where the method involves administering to the subject an anminocyanopyridine MK-2 inhibiting compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: 1) Fungicidal compositions comprising:

Abstract: A class of substituted compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by formula (II), wherein R1 is selected from hydrido, halo, alkoxy, aryl, alkylthio, alkylamino, aralkoxy, azido and alkenyloxy; wherein R2 is selected from hydrido, cyano, hydroxyalkyl, haloalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, aminocarbonyl and alkylcarbonylaminoalkyl; and wherein R5 and R6 are one more radicals independently selected from halo, alkylsulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, alkoxy and alkylthio; provided one of R5 and R6 is substituted with alkysulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, or haloalkylsulfonyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: It was found that the compound having a binding activity to the cannabinoid type 2 receptor represented by the formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): useful for potentiating glutamate receptor function in a mammal and therefore, useful for treating a wide variety of conditions, such as psychiatric and neurological disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds Formula I 1

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of derivatives of F-type prostaglandins as ocular hypotensives.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I as well as a method of treating COX-2 mediated diseases comprising administration to a patient in need of such treatment of a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2,4-disubstituted pyridine-N-oxide compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides 2-aminopyridine compound having an excellent adenosine receptor (A1, A2a, A2b receptors) antagonism, which is represented by the following formula: 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or solvate of either entity, wherein R4 is a guanidinyl moiety and the other substituents are as defined in the text, are urokinase inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention provides an NF-kappa B activation inhibitor, an inflammatory cytokine production inhibitor, a matrix metalloprotease production inhibitor, an inflammatory cell adhesion factor expression inhibitor, and an anti-inflammatory agent, an antirheumatic agent, an immuno-suppressive agent, an antiallergic agent, an antiviral agent, or a therapeutic agent for arteriosclerosis, which comprise, as the active ingredient, a cyclopropanecarboxylic acid amide compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof effective for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Compounds having a high conductance-type of calcium-activated K channel opening effect and a smooth muscle relaxant effect for bladder based on the K-channel opening effect, which can be used in treating pollakiuria and urinary incontinence, are provided. 3,5-Dicyanopyridine derivatives or their salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (I) or salt thereof 1

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds and compositions thereof, useful in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8).

Abstract: The present invention relates to Glutathione S-transferase (GST)/Reduced Glutathione (GSH) as a means for the in-vivo release of a drug that has been conjugated to specific electrophilic moieties via a sulfonamide bond. The drug may be an anticancer agent (or one with other therapeutic properties) carrying a free —NH— which has been derivatized by the attachment of an electrophile containing a moiety, such as p-CN— or p-NO2-pyridinylsulfonyl groups, or p-NO2- or 2,4 dinitrophenylsulfonyl groups, or suitable derivatives thereof, to make a prodrug. Optionally, the sulfonamide moiety may have attached to it a targeting molecule. The present invention also provides Glutathione S-transferase (GST)/Reduced Glutathione (GSH) as a means for the release of a protected amino derivative that has been conjugated to specific electrophilic moieties via a sulfonamide bond.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fungicide containing a novel benzoylpyridine derivaitive or its salt. The present invention provides a fungicide containing a benzoylpyridine derivative represented by formula (I) or its salt: wherein X is a halogen atom, a nitro group, a substitutable alkoxy group, a substitutable aryloxy group, a substitutable cyclo(alkoxy group, a hydroxyl group, a substitutable hydrocarbon group, a substitutable alkylthio group, a cyano group, a carboxyl group which may he esterified or amidated, or at substitutable amino group; n is 1, 2, 3 or 4; R1 is a substitutable alkyl group, R2 is a substitutable alkyl group, it substitutable alkoxy group, a substitutable aryloxy group, a substitutable cycloalkoxy group or a hydroxyl group; and m is 1, 2, 3 or 4, provided that when m is at least 2, R2 may contain an oxygen atom to form a condensed ring.

Abstract: A method of modulating the level of activated, NF-&kgr;B in cells by contacting cells with a cyanoguanidine compound of general formula I wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; each R independently represents halogen, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 alkoxycarbonyl, nitro, cyano, amino, sulfo or carboxy groups; Q is a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated C4-20 divalent hydrocarbon radical; X is a bond, O, S, amino, carbonyl, carbonylamino, aminocarbonyl, oxycarbonyloxy, oxycarbonyl, carbonyloxy, aminocarbonyloxy, aminothiocarbonyloxy, oxycarbonylamino or oxythiocarbonylamino; A is di-(C1-4 alkoxy)phosphinoyloxy, C1-4 alkoxycarbonyl, C1-4 alkoxycarbonylamino, saturated or unsaturated C3-12 carbocyclic ring or C3-12 heterocarbocyclic ring optionally substituted with one or more R1; R1 being independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 alkoxycarbonyl, nitro, cyano, amino, carboxy, sulfo, carboxamido,

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to methods of reducing weight in mammals and for the prophylaxis or treatment of obesity comprising administration of of C2-substituted indan-1-ol systems and their physiologically acceptable salts and physiologically functional derivatives.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I), wherein R1 is hydrogen, halogen, carbymoyl, cyano, formuly, or lower alkyl optionally substituted with halogen, amino or a protected amino, R2 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano or lower alkoxy, R3 is phenyl or pyridyl, each of which is substituted with lower alkoxy, and R4 is lower alkoxy; provided that either R1 or R2 is hydrogen, then the other is other than hydrogen, or its salts, which are useful as a medicament.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or solvate of either entity, wherein R4 is a guanidinyl moiety and the other substituents are as defined in the text, are urokinase inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods relating to novel aromatic derivatives and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly cancer, psoriasis, vascular restenosis, infections, atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.