Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention include substituted riluzole prodrugs useful for the treatment of cancers including melanoma, breast cancer, brain cancer, and prostate cancer through the release of riluzole. Prodrugs of riluzole have enhanced stability to hepatic metabolism and are delivered into systemic circulation by oral administration, and then cleaved to release riluzole in the plasma via either an enzymatic or general biophysical release process.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds for selectively inhibiting glycosidases, prodrugs of the compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds or prodrugs of the compounds. The invention also provides methods of treating diseases and disorders related to deficiency or overexpression of O-GlcNAcase, accumulation or deficiency of O-GlcNAc.

Abstract: Provided herein are heterocyclic compounds for treatment of CSF1R, FLT3, KIT, and/or PDGFR? kinase mediated diseases. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds and compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I, their use as inhibitors of the microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase-1 (mPGES-1), pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory diseases and associated conditions such as inflammatory/nociceptive pain. A, M, R1, R2, R7, Ra, Rb, Q3, Q4, Q6, Z2, Z4, Z5, Z6 and W have meanings given in the description.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds that are Syk inhibitors and to their use in the treatment of various disease states, including cancer and inflammatory conditions. In particular embodiments, the structure of the compounds is given by Formula I wherein X1, X2, X3, R2, R3, R4, R5, and Y are as described herein. The present disclosure further provides pharmaceutical compositions that include a compound of Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and methods of using these compounds and compositions to treat conditions mediated by Syk.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention comprise covalently closed circular DNA formation inhibitors having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with the formation of covalently closed circular DNA that include hepatitis B infection, and any disease involving formation of covalently closed circular DNA.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds effective as human protein tyrosine phosphatase beta (HPTP-?) inhibitors thereby regulating angiogenesis. The present disclosure further relates to compositions comprising said human protein tyrosine phosphatase beta (HPTP-?) inhibitors, and to methods for regulating angiogenesis.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of treating a mammal afflicted with an age-related disorder, comprising administering to the mammal a combination of liver X receptor (LXR) modulator and estrogen receptor (ER) modulator, in an amount effective to treat the mammal. Further disclosed are the LXR modulators and ER modulators used in the combination therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Definitions for the variables are provided herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are phenyl-oxazolyl derivatives having a general formula (I), a preparation method thereof, and an application of the phenyl-oxazolyl derivatives as an inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of substituted compounds having the general formula (I), including their stereoisomers and/or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods of making these compounds including intermediates. The compounds of this invention are effective at the kappa (?) opioid receptor (KOR) site. Therefore, the compounds of this invention are useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of central nervous system disorders (CNS), including but not limited to acute and chronic pain, and associated disorders, particularly functioning peripherally at the CNS.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1-R7 and W have any of the values defined in the specification, and salts thereof. The compounds have good solubility and are useful for treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: Compounds of the present disclosure are 2,2,2-tri-substituted acetamide derivatives of formula (I), its polymorphs, stereoisomers, prodrugs, solvates, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and formulations thereof, useful as Glucokinase activator. Processes of their preparation are also described in the disclosure. The disclosure also describes method to characterize partial glucokinase activators.

Abstract: A compound is represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A pharmaceutical composition comprises a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A method of treating a subject in need thereof comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The subject has type 2 diabetes; renal hypertrophy or hyperplasia associated with diabetic nephropathy; Tay-Sachs; Gaucher's; or Fabry's disease. Methods of decreasing plasma TNF-?, lowering blood glucose levels, decreasing glycated hemoglobin levels, inhibiting glucosylceramide synthase, and lowering glycosphingolipid concentrations in a subject in need thereof respectively comprise administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating macular degeneration and other forms of retinal disease whose etiology involves the accumulation of A2E and/or lipofuscin, and, more specifically, for preventing the formation and/or accumulation of A2E are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modulator of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including CF Transmembrane Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds such as: formula wherein linker is independently selected from the group consisting of —S—, —S—S—, —S—(CH2)n—, —NH—, —NH—(CH2)n—, —O—, —S02-, arylene, heteroarylene; R1 is selected from the group consisting of straight or branched C4-C20 alkyl, straight or branched C4-C20 alkenyl, straight or branched C4-C20 alkynyl, each optionally interrupted with at least one NH, C5-C7 saturated cycloalkyl or heteroalkyl ring, C5-C12 aromatic or heteroaromatic ring, each optionally substituted with at least one group selected from —COOH, —NH2, C1-C8 alkoxy, C1-C5 amidyle, C1-C5 carboxyl, halogen; and R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, OH, SH, NH2, NO2, halogen, CN, C1-C8 alkoxy, C1-C5 carboxylic acid, straight or branched C1-C8 alkyl, straight or branched C2-C10 alkenyl, straight or branched C2-C12 alkynyl each optionally substituted by at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of C1-C5 alkoxy, C1-C5 carboxylic acid, OH, SH, NH2, hal

Abstract: The invention relates to a group of 1H-imidazole derivatives which are modulators of cannabinoid CB2 receptors, to methods for the preparation of these compounds, to novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of said imidazole derivatives, to methods for the preparation of these intermediates, to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of these 1H-imidazole derivatives as active ingredient, as well as to the use of these pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of disorders in which cannabinoid CB2 receptors are involved. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein R1-R4 have the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 to R4 and X have the meaning according to the claims, are glucosidase inhibitors, and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating diseases associated with increased numbers of eosinophils basophils, and/or neutrophils with R(+) pramipexole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aryloxy substituted phenylamidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as in the description, their process of preparation, their use as fungicide or insecticide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide or insecticide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi or damaging insects, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions (I).

Abstract: The invention provides compounds for selectively inhibiting glycosidases, prodrugs of the compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds or prodrugs of the compounds. The invention also provides methods of treating diseases and disorders related to deficiency or overexpression of O-GlcNAcase, accumulation or deficiency of O-GlcNAc.

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: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) in free form or in pharmaceutically acceptable salt form a method for manufacturing the compound of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating a bacterial infection in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal a compound of formula I: wherein A, B, and X have any of the meanings defined in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as novel compounds of formula I and salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of DHA analogs and their pharmaceutical compositions for treating ALS, by administering these compounds or pharmaceutical compositions to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of cancers and other proliferative conditions that are for example characterized by cells that express cytochrome P450 1B1 (CYP1B1) and allelic variants thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds for use in medical therapy, for example in the treatment of prophylaxis of cancers or other proliferative conditions, as well as methods for treating cancers or other conditions in human or non-human animal patients. The invention also provides methods for identifying novel compounds for use in the treatment of prophylaxis of cancers and other proliferative conditions that are for example characterized by cells that express CYP1 B1 and allelic variants thereof. The invention also provides a method for determining the efficacy of a compound of the invention in treating cancer.

Abstract: Provided is a phenylimide-containing benzothiazole derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, a process for the preparation thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. The phenylimide-containing benzothiazole derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt can selectively inhibit the protein-protein interaction between KRS and a laminin receptor (LR), thereby inhibiting migration of cancer cells. Therefore, the phenylimide-containing benzothiazole derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt may be usefully applied for preventing or treating the diseases associated with cancer cell metastasis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photodynamic therapy to a patient having at least one tumor comprising the steps of: administering a compound of formula 6 (wherein R1 and R2 are defined as the above) in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to the patient; waiting for a sufficient time to allow the administered compound to be taken up by a target tissue having the at least one tumor; and irradiating a region of the patient containing the target tissue, wherein growth of the tumor is inhibited.

Abstract: The present invention provides isoxazoline FAAH inhibitors of the formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof, wherein each of G, Ra, Rb, Rc, and Rd are as defined herein. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The present invention also provides methods for treating an FAAH-mediated condition comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof, to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds for selectively inhibiting glycosidases, prodrugs of the compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds or prodrugs of the compounds. The invention also provides methods of treating diseases and disorders related to deficiency or overexpression of O-GlcNAcase, accumulation or deficiency of O-GlcNAc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transdermal or transmucosal non-occlusive, semi-solid pharmaceutical formulation that includes at least one systemically active agent that acts on the Central Nervous System (CNS) of a mammal; and a permeation enhancing solvent system present in an amount sufficient to solubilize the at least one active ingredient.

Abstract: The present patent application concerns new ligands of the H4-receptor, their process of preparation and their therapeutic use.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating Vascular Leak Syndrome. Further disclosed are methods for treating vascular leakage due to inflammatory diseases, inter alia, sepsis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease. Yet further disclosed are methods for treating renal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Still further disclosed are methods for reducing metastasis of malignant cells and/or preventing the proliferation of carcinoma cells via spreading due to vascular leakage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds having ?2 adrenergic agonist and M3 muscarinic antagonist dual activity, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, to the process for their preparation and to their use in respiratory therapies.

Abstract: The invention feature series of benzothiazole derivatives as potent immunosuppressive and antiinflammatory agents. Eight compounds 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 18 showed potent inhibitory activity on PHA-activated T-cell proliferation. Compounds 2, 4, 8, and 18 were found to have a potent inhibitory activity with IC50 values ranging <1.0-2.9 ?g/mL against IL-2. Studies on innate immune response revealed that compounds 2, 8, 9, and 10 have significant suppressive effect on ROS production with an IC50 values 1.9, <1, 3.7 and 1.1 ?g/mL, respectively. The LPS-induced nitrites in J774 macrophages cell line was inhibited by 4, 8, 9, and 18 at a concentration of 25 ?g/mL (56-91%). In addition compounds 5, 8, 12, and 18 showed potent suppression on interleukin 4 (IL-4), particularly 9 (IC50<1 ?g/mL). No cytotoxicity was found except for compound 9 and 18 (11.4 and 10.4 ?g/mL IC50), respectively.

Abstract: The invention features sublingual film formulations of dopamine agonists and methods of treating Parkinson's disease, tremors, restless leg syndrome, sexual dysfunction, and depressive disorders therewith.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having an excellent controlling activity on plant disease. The composition comprising the compound represented by the formula (1) and one or more carbamate fungicidal compound selected from the group (A) shows an excellent controlling activity on a plant disease. group (A): a group consisting of benthiavalicarb, iprovalicarb, propamocarb, and metam.

Abstract: Disclosed are compound of formula (I) and pharmaceutically accepted salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, X1 and X2 is as defined in the description. These compounds are protein kinases inhibitors, especially the inhibitors of Mek, which are useful in the treatment of cancers and inflammation of mammals. Disclosed are the treatment methods of cancers and inflammation of mammals as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds described herein. The preparation of benzoheterocyclic compounds are disclosed. Disclosed are the preparation of potential drug candidates, such as benzooxazol, benzothiazol, benzothiadiazol and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel combinatorial therapies for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or a related disorder.

Abstract: The invention provides specific small molecule compounds that allosterically regulate the activity or modulate protein-protein interactions of AGC protein kinases and the Aurora family of protein kinases, methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and prevention of diseases related to abnormal activities of AGC protein kinases or of protein kinases of the Aurora family.

Abstract: A fused heterocyclic compound the formula (1): wherein A1 represents —NR8—, and the like; A2 represents a nitrogen atom, and the like; A3 represents a nitrogen atom, and the like; R1 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group X, and the like; R2, R3, R4, and R5 are same or different and represent independently a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more halogen atoms, and the like; R6 and R7 are same or different and represent independently a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group X, and the like; R8 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group W, and the like; n represents 0, 1 or 2. The compound has an excellent activity of controlling pests.

Abstract: A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for slowing the development of mammalian organ, tissue and cellular damage and death by using a persistent sodium current blocker (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof). The present invention further relates to a method for preventing damage and death in mammalian organs, tissues and cells or reducing the extent of damage and death in mammalian organs, tissues and cells. In particular the invention relates to a method for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of non-neuronal and non-myocardial cell or tissue damage or death and for reducing the pain associated with non-neuronal and non-myocardial cell or tissue damage.

Abstract: A method of treating an ocular disorder in a subject includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a primary amine compound of formula: wherein R1 is an aliphatic and/or aromatic compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel compound of formula (I) or a stereoisomer, or a racemate or a mixture or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein: R is phenyl or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl ring containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from S, N and O, such rings may be optionally substituted with n groups Q; Q is selected from a group consisting of: C1-C4 alkyl, halogen, halo C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, CN, SO2CH3 or a group —O[(CR1R2]pQ1; or Q may be a group Q2; Q1 is phenyl, which may be optionally substituted with n substituents selected from a group consisting of: C1-C4 alkyl, halogen, halo C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, CN, or a group Q2; or corresponds to 2,2-difluoro-benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-4-yl; Q2 is a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl containing at least one nitrogen atom, which may optionally substituted with n substituents selected from a group consisting of: Cl C1-C4 alkyl, halogen, halo C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, CN; P is a 6-membered heteroaryl or a 8-1 1 membered bicyclic heteroaryl group, which

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds for selectively inhibiting glycosidases, uses of the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of treating diseases and disorders related to deficiency or overexpression of O-GlcNAcase, and/or accumulation or deficiency of O-GlcNAc.

Abstract: Topical formulations and method of using the same are provided. The topical formulation comprises a pyrazolylbenzothiazole derivative of the following formula (1) wherein X, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a family of compounds that comprise fluorescent cyanine dyes. The compounds are near infrared absorbing heptamethine cyanine dyes with a 4,4-disubstituted cyclohexyl ring as part of the polymethine chromophore. The compounds are generally hydrophilic and can be chemically linked to biomolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, and therapeutic small molecules. The compounds can be used for imaging in a variety of medical, biological and diagnostic applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds effective as human protein tyrosine phosphatase beta (HPTP-?) inhibitors thereby regulating angiogenesis. The present disclosure further relates to compositions comprising said human protein tyrosine phosphatase beta (HPTP-?) inhibitors, and to methods for regulating angiogenesis.