Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising 1,2-dihydropiridin-2-one compounds and an immunoregulatory or anti-inflammatory agent. The compositions are useful for the prevention or the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, for example demyelinating disorders.

Abstract: Multi-substituted pyridyl sulfoximines are useful as insecticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel chemical compounds of the formula (I): (I) in free or salt form, its use in the treatment of NET and/or SERT mediated conditions, e.g., depression, vasomotor symptoms, e.g., hot flashes and other diseases or conditions mediated by NET and/or SERT.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and compositions useful for reducing the risk of epileptic occurrences and/or for alleviating epileptic phenomena in patients. In accordance with the invention, the compounds and compositions have at least the following two components: a) vitamin B6-based component selected from pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, pyridoxine, their pharmaceutically acceptable functional derivatives and salts; and b) at least one antiepileptic drug (AED) or anticonvulsive, neuro-protective drug or nootrope compound or moiety. The invention further relates to methods for preventing epileptic episodes and for alleviating epileptic episodes, as well as methods for reducing side effects of antiepileptic drugs.

Abstract: A clear, water based, homogeneous insect repellent sunscreen composition, comprising an oil soluble hydrophobic sunscreen component, an amido insect repellent component, an alcohol component, and water.

Abstract: Compounds incorporating aryl substituted olefinic amine are provided. Representative compounds are (4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-pyrimidinyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-methoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(6-amino-5-methyl-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2R)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2R)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-bromo-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-ethoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine and (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine.

Abstract: An indene derivative for selectively modulating the activities of peroxisome proliferator activated receptors (PPARs) having the following formula (I): wherein, R1 is C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkenyl, or C3-6 cycloalkyl, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more phenyl groups; R2 is H, CN, CO2Ra, CH2CO2Ra, CONRbRc, or phenyl; R3 is C1-6 alkyl, C3-6 cycloalkyl, naphthyl, phenyl, being each unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NH2, NO2, ORa, phenyloxy, C1-6 alkyl, and C3-6 cycloalkyl; and R4, R5, R6, and R7 are each independently H, OH, OSO2CH3, O(CH2)mRe, CH2Rf, OCOCH2ORg, OCH2CH2ORg, OCH2CH?CHRg, or pyridine-2-yloxy, or R5 and R6 together form OCH2O.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclyl-substituted-ethylamino-phenyl compounds of general formula (I), wherein K-L-M-N, Z and R1, R2, R3, R4 are as described in the claims methods for their preparation, medicaments comprising these compounds as well as their use for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of humans or animals.

Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women. The compounds of this invention have the structure, wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2, R2a, and A are as defined herein, including stereoisomers, esters, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for antagonizing gonadotropin-releasing hormone in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Novel substituted benzamide based inhibitors, their use in therapy, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, the use of said compounds in the manufacture of medicaments, and therapeutic methods comprising the administration of said compounds are described. The present compounds modulate the activity of 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11?HSD1) and are accordingly useful in the treatment of diseases in which such a modulation is beneficial, such as the metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel skin-friendly dermally applicable liquid formulations comprising permethrin and agonists or antagonists of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors of insects for controlling parasitic insects on animals.

Abstract: Compound of general formula (I): Process for preparing this compound. Fungicidal composition comprising a compound of general formula (I). Method for treating plants by applying a compound of general formula (I) or a composition comprising it.

Abstract: Modulators of PPAR? activity are provided which are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of conditions such as type II diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula I wherein R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R3c, R4, R5 and p are as defined herein are Hepatitis C virus NS5b polymerase inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for treating an HCV infection and inhibiting HCV replication.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are activators of AMP-protein kinase and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the AMPK-activated protein kinase. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension.

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: N-Substituted sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects.

Abstract: 4-pyridone (4-pyridinone) derivatives of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations thereof and their use in chemotherapy of certain parasitic infections such as malaria, are provided.

Abstract: Novel benzenedicarboxamides of the formula (I) wherein X represents hydrogen, halogen atom, nitro, C1-6alkylsulfonyloxy, C1-6alkylsulfinyl, C1-6alkylsulfenyl or C1-6alkylsulfonyl, R1 represents C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkylthio-C1-6alkyl, or C1-6alkyl, m represents 0 or 1, A represents O, S, SO, SO2, CH2 or CH(CH3), and Q represents a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group that contains at least one hetero atom selected from the group consisting of N, O and S and can be optionally substituted; processes for their preparation, their intermediates and their use as insecticides.

Abstract: Polymorph forms of (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-[3-(5-isopropoxypyridin)yl]-4-penten-2-amine p-hydroxybenzoate, and methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical composition containing said polymorph(s) and use, are disclosed. The polymorphs can be administered to patients susceptible to or suffering from conditions and disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, to treat and/or prevent such disorders.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula are apoptosis promoters. Also disclosed are methods of making the compounds, compositions containing the compounds, and methods of treatment using the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the intranasal, buccal, or sublingual administration of metanicotine analogs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for controlling a house insect pest, such as termites, ants or cockroaches, which comprises, as active ingredients, at least two compounds selected from the group consisting of (a) a certain pyridine compound, (b) a benzoylurea compound, (c) a pyrethroid compound and (d) a certain hydrazone compound; and a composition for controlling a house insect pest, which comprises, as an active ingredient, a certain hydrazone compound.

Abstract: The sulfoneamide compounds having the following Formula (1), which can be used as an effective component of a CaSR antagonizing agent useful for prophylaxis and/or treatment of bone disorders including osteoporosis and etc., are provided. The compounds have an excellent activity of promoting PTH secretion. In addition, the compounds are useful as an effective component of a medicament for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of bone disorders such as osteoporosis, bone fracture, hypoparathyroidism and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pyridone derivative which can be used as a caspase inhibitor, process for the preparation thereof, and pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting caspase comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a genus of biaryl compounds containing at least one further ring. The compounds are PDE4 inhibitors useful for the treatment and prevention of stroke, myocardial infarct and cardiovascular inflammatory diseases and disorders.

Abstract: 3-Chloro-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-5-[4-({4-[(trifluoromethyl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)phenyl]-4(1H)-pyridinone, having the following formula: is described along with its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, processes for its preparation, pharmaceutical formulations thereof and its uses in treatment of certain parasitic infections such as malaria.

Abstract: A compound of general formula (I): A process for preparing this compound. A fungicidal composition comprising a compound of general formula (I). A method for treating plants by applying a compound of general formula (I) or a composition comprising it.

Abstract: Compounds are provided which bind to and are agonist, antagonists or inverse agonists of the CB2 receptor, the compounds having the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, X and Ar have the meanings given in the specification, and the preparation and use thereof. The compounds are valuable CB2 receptor modulators, and are useful for treating inflammation. Those compounds which are agonists are additionally useful for treating pain.

Abstract: Described herein are solid, stable pharmaceutical formulations of cannabinoid receptor inverse agonists, such as taranabant, and processes of making such formulations. Additionally, described herein are solid stable pharmaceutical formulations of cannabiniod inverse agonists, such as taranabant, and an additional therapeutic agent, as well as processes for making such pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: Effective treatments of pain and/or inflammation are provided. Through the administration of an effective amount of at least one beta adrenergic agonist at or near a target site, one can reduce, prevent or treat pain and/or inflammation.

Abstract: Described herein are solid, stable pharmaceutical formulations of cannabinoid receptor inverse agonists, such as taranabant, and processes of making such formulations. Additionally, described herein are solid stable pharmaceutical formulations of cannabinoid inverse agonists, such as taranabant, and an additional therapeutic agent, as well as processes for making such pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: Certain substituted benzamide derivatives selectively modulate the cardiac sarcomere, for example by potentiating cardiac myosin, and are useful in the treatment of systolic heart failure including congestive heart failure.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are antagonists and/or inverse agonists of the Cannabinoid-1 (CB1) receptor and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the CB1 receptor. The compounds of the present invention are useful as centrally acting drugs in the treatment of psychosis, memory deficits, cognitive disorders, migraine, neuropathy, neuro-inflammatory disorders including multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barre syndrome and the inflammatory sequelae of viral encephalitis, cerebral vascular accidents, and head trauma, anxiety disorders, stress, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, and schizophrenia. The compounds are also useful for the treatment of substance abuse disorders, the treatment of obesity or eating disorders, as well as the treatment of asthma, constipation, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and cirrhosis of the liver.

Abstract: The present invention relates to semicarbazide derivatives of formula I, the use of the compounds of formula I as inhibitors of one or more kinases, the use of the compounds of formula I for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition and a method of treatment, comprising administering said pharmaceutical composition to a patient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted pyridines, methods for their preparation and methods for their use in the treatment and/or prevention of mast cell related conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) in which A1, A2, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and X are as defined in the description, to processes and intermediates for their preparation, and to their use for controlling pests.

Abstract: Methods for treating and/or preventing at least one symptom of a disorder associated with oxidative stress, carbonyl stress, or combinations thereof in a subject. In some embodiments, the methods include administering to the subject an effective amount of pyridoxamine, an analog or derivative thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing. Also provided are methods for treating or preventing a nephropathy, acute renal injury, acute renal failure, or combinations thereof in a subject, and formulations adapted for intravenous administration comprising pyridoxamine, an analog or derivative thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for synthesizing 1-(acyloxy)-alkyl derivatives from 1-acyl-alkyl derivatives, which typically proceeds stereospecifically, in high yield, does not require the use of activated intermediates and/or toxic compounds and is readily amendable to scale-up. The current invention also provides 1-acyl-alkyl derivatives of known drug components and methods for synthesizing these 1-acyl-alkyl derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the preparation and pharmaceutical use of novel benzamide derivatives as defined in the specification of formula (I) as histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACI), their preparations and the methods of using these compounds or their pharmaceutically acceptable salt in the treatment of cell proliferative diseases, e.g. cancer and psoriasis.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of application employing B5/B6 vitamins in molecular transport creams or gels to deliver B6 in a high dose to bring about therapeutic ways in human or mammal tissues to reverse a disease process or injury to bring about normal function of the affected tissues. Examples of disease changes to normal include, but are not limited to strokes, cellulitis, facial acne, precancerous lesions, nerve injury like paresthesia, periorbital hematoma, pentathol general anesthesia recovery, headaches, improved sight, hypothyroidism, dental pain, dental gingivitis, insect bites, delayed hypersensitivity states, phlebitis of veins and synergism of steroid activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composition comprising at least one L-type calcium channel blocker, particularly the compound (+)-isopropyl 2-methoxyethyl 4-(2-chloro-3-cyano-phenyl)-1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, in combination with at least one cholinesterase inhibitor, particularly donepezil, and uses thereof in methods of treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Kv1.5 inhibitors for the therapy or prophylaxis of respiratory disorders, sleep-related respiratory disorders, central and obstructive sleep apneas, upper airway resistance syndrome, Cheyne-Stokes respiration, snoring, disrupted central respiratory drive, sudden child death, postoperative hypoxia and apnea, muscle-related respiratory disorders, respiratory disorders after long-term ventilation, respiratory disorders during adaptation in high mountains, acute and chronic lung disorders with hypoxia and hypercapnia, neurodegenerative disorders, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, cancer disorders, breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer.

Abstract: The compounds of the present invention are prodrugs of modulators of the Cannabinoid-1 (CB 1) receptor and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the Cannabinoid-1 (CB 1) receptor. In particular, compounds of the present invention are 5 prodrugs of antagonists or inverse agonists of the CB 1 receptor. The invention is concerned with the use of these compounds to be converted to compounds that modulate the Cannabinoid-1 (CB 1) receptor. As such, the compounds of the present invention are useful as centrally acting drugs in the treatment of psychosis, memory deficits, cognitive disorders, Alzheimer's disease, migraine, neuropathy, neuro-inflammatory disorders including multiple sclerosis and Guillain-10 Barre syndrome and the inflammatory sequelae of viral encephalitis, cerebral vascular accidents, and head trauma, anxiety disorders, stress, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, and schizophrenia.

Abstract: This invention provides novel compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, that are useful as caspase inhibitors. These compounds have the general formula I: where R1, R2, and R3 are as described herein, Ring A contains zero to two double bonds, each X is independently selected from nitrogen or carbon, at least one X in Ring A is a nitrogen, Ring A is optionally substituted as described, and may be fused to a saturated or unsaturated five to seven membered ring containing zero to three heteroatoms, and provided that when X3 is a carbon, a substituent on X3 is attached by an atom other than nitrogen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to selected (R)-arylalkylamino derivatives of formula (I), in which R, R1 and Ar are as defined in the claims. These compounds show a surprising potent inhibitory effect on C5a induced human PMN chemotaxis. The compounds of the invention absolutely lack of CXCL8 inhibitory activity. Said compounds are useful in the treatment of pathologies depending on the chemotactic activation of neutrophils and monocytes induced by the fraction C5a of the complement. In particular, the compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of sepsis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, idiopathic fibrosis, glomerulonephritis and in the prevention and treatment of injury caused by ischemia and reperfusion.

Abstract: The present application describes lactam-containing compounds and derivatives thereof of Formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein ring P, if present is a 5-7 membered carbocycle or heterocycle and ring M is a 5-7 membered carbocycle or heterocycle. Compounds of the present invention are useful as inhibitors of trypsin-like serine proteases, specifically factor Xa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of voltage-gated sodium channels. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): and salts, solvates, and physiologically functional derivatives thereof, useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of a clinical condition for which a selective ?2-adrenoreceptor agonist is indicated, for example asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Abstract: The novel benzamide derivative represented by formula (1) and the novel anilide derivative represented by formula (13) of this invention has differentiation-inducing effect, and are, therefore, useful a therapeutic or improving agent for malignant tumors, autoimmune diseases, dermatologic diseases and parasitism. In particular, they are highly effective as an anticancer drug, specifically to a hematologic malignancy and a solid carcinoma.