Abstract: Aryl-benzimidazole compounds according to the formula 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: where; R1 is O, S; R2 is an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocycle, wherein the nitrogen is located at the 2 position relative to the (thio)urea bond; R3 is H, C1-C3 alkyl, R4-R7 are independently selected from H, C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, haloC1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkanoyl, haloC1-C6 alkanoyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, haloC1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 alkyloxy-C1-C6 alkyl, haloC1-C6 alkyloxy-C1-C6 alkyl hydroxy-C1-C6 alkyl, amino-C1-C6 alkyl, carboxy-C1-C6 alkyl, cyano-C1-C6 alkyl, amino, carboxy, carbamoyl, cyano, halo, hydroxy, keto; X is —(CR8R9)n— R8 and R9 are independently H, C1-C3 alkyl, OH or R8 and R9 together are ═O n is 1, 2 or 3 and prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, have utility as inhibitors of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase, particularly drug escape mutants.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods relating to novel arylsulfonanilide 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.

Abstract: The present application describes oxygen and sulfur containing heteroaromatics and derivatives thereof of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug forms thereof, wherein J is O or S and D may be C(═NH)NH2, which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

Abstract: The present application describes inhibitors of factor Xa of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein W, W1, W2, and W3 may be N or C and J, Ja, and Jb combine to form a substituted carbocycle or heterocycle.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: compounds of the Formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic combinations of 3S-[3R*(1R*,2S*)-[3 -[[(4-aminophenyl)sulphonyl](2-methylpropyl)-amino]-2-hydroxy-1-phenylmethyl)propyl]carbamic acid, tetrahydro-3-furanyl ester (141W94), 3′-azido-3′-deoxythymidine (zidovudine) and (2R, cis)-4-amino-1-(2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)-(1H)-pyrimidin-2-one (3TC) (or, alternatively to 3TC, (2R,cis)-4-amino-5-fluoro-1-(2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)-(1H)-pyrimidin-2-one (FTC) which have anti-HIV activity. The present invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical compositions containing said combinations and their use in the treatment of HIV infections including infections with HIV mutants bearing resistance to nucleoside and/or non-nucleoside inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preventing or treating alopecia induced by chemotherapy or radiotherapy by administering to a mammalian specie in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I or II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions for use in inhibiting egg production by parasitic trematode worms comprising administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of an agent which transiently inhibits the influx of calcium through a cell membrane calcium channel. Inhibition of egg production in the worms ameliorates many of the symptoms and pathology related to infection by trematode related diseases, including Schistosomiasis. The methods can also effect disease transmission by reducing the number of eggs released into the environment available to continue the worm life cycle.

Abstract: A series of activated iodo-benzamide derivatives are described as antineoplastic and antiviral drug compounds. The compounds generally possess a chelating group, a thiol trapping group and an activating group. The presumptive mechanism of action in preventing cancer cell and virus replication is through inhibition of the binding of transcription factors to zinc finger binding domains. The compounds are effective in inhibiting growth of a variety of human and animal tumor and leukemia cell lines at low concentrations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of p38, a mammalian protein kinase involved cell proliferation, cell death and response to extracellular stimuli. The invention also relates to methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula (I), wherein, for example, R1 is of the formula —NHC(═O)Ra wherein Ra is (1-4C)alkyl; R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen or fluoro; R5 and R6 are, for example, hydrogen; R4 is —X—Y—Het.; wherein, for example, X is a direct bond and Y is —(CH2)m— or —CONH—(CH2)m—; or X is —(CH2)n— and Y is —S(O)p—(CH2)m—; or X is —CH2O—or —CH2NH— and Y is —CO—(CH2)m—; wherein n is 1, 2 or 3; m is 0, 1, 2 or 3 and p is 0, 1 or 2; wherein Het. is a heterocyclic ring, unsaturated or saturated, optionally substituted by, for example, (1-4C)alkyl, halo, cyano, nitro or amino; pharmaceutically acceptable salts and in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof; processes for their preparation; pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic combinations of [3R*(1R*,2S*)]-[3[[(4-aminophenyl)sulphonyl](2-methylpropyl)-amino]-2-hydroxy-1-phenylmethyl)propyl]carbamic acid, tetrahydro-3-furanyl ester (141W94), 3′-azido-3′-deoxythymidine (zidovudine) and (1S,4R)-cis-4-[2-amino-6(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]-2-cyclopentene-1-methanol (1592U89) which have anti-HIV activity. The present invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical compositions containing said combinations and their use in the treatment of HIV infections including infections with HIV mutants bearing resistance to nucleoside and/or non-nucleoside inhibitors.

Abstract: Substituted benzene acetamide compounds which are glucokinase activators and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Treatment of Protozoan Infections with new diphenylurea derivatives.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Compounds having Formulas 5 and 6 wherein the symbols have the meaning defined in the specification are inhibitors of the cytochrome P450RAI (retinoic acid inducible) enzyme, and are used for treating diseases responsive to treatment by retinoids.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting and treating HIV and related viruses, and methods for cocrystallizing reverse transcriptase in vitro, inhibition of the replication of HIV and related viruses thereof.

Abstract: Oxazolidinones and methods for their synthesis are provided. Further provided are methods of making biologically active oxazolidinones as well as pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the oxazolidinones. Oxazolidinones as disclosed herein can be readily synthesized and used in a variety of applications including use as antimicrobial agents. In one embodiment, a variety of thioamidomethyloxazolidinones and methods for their synthesis and use are provided.

Abstract: 3-(Substituted phenyl)-5-(substituted heterocyclyl)-1,2,4-triazole compounds are useful as insecticides and acaricides. New synthetic procedures and intermediates for preparing the compounds, pesticide compositions containing the compounds, and methods of controlling insects and mites using the compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The current invention discloses aminotetrazole derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided.

Abstract: Tetrazolyl-phenyl acetamides are active as glucokinase activators, and are able to increase insulin secretion, which makes them useful for treating type II diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cholecystokinin (CCK)-agonist substituted thiazoles of formula: in which R1 is a substituted phenyl group, R2 is a group chosen from CH2—R7, (CH2)2—R7, S—CH2—R7, CH2—S—R7 and (C5-C8)alkyl with R7 being a (C5-C7)cycloalkyl group, and R3 is a group with R8 being a group (CH2)nR15 or and R15 being COOH or COO(C1-C4)alkyl. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their uses for the preparation of medicines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to prodrug compounds of inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DP IV), which prodrug compounds have the general formula A-B-C, wherein

Abstract: The present invention provides 5-carboxanilido-2,4-bis-trifluoromethylthiazoles and their compositions. The compounds and compositions are effective for controlling fungal diseases on plants. They are particularly effective for controlling rice blast.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel aromatic compounds which are useful for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing and processes of making such compounds.

Abstract: The preparation and use of a protected organic aldehyde is described wherein bioavailability of the orally administered therapeutic aldehyde is improved. The protected aldehyde is prepared by reacting the aldehyde with a protecting group, for example, condensing the aldehyde chemically with a thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid. The improved bioavailability of such orally administered drugs increases the feasibility of delivering sufficient amounts of vanillin or other therapeutic organic aldehydes in vivo to prevent sickling in sickle cell anemia. Combination therapy is also described wherein a protected organic aldehyde is administered to a subject in treatment of sickle cell anemia in conjunction with one or more other drugs, such as pain killers, used in treatment of the symptoms of sickle cell anemia or sickle cell disease.

Abstract: The invention comprises the use of activity-reducing effectors of dipeptidyl peptidase (DP IV) and DP IV-analogous enzyme activity in the blood of a mammal to lower the blood sugar level and the blood pressure in mammalian organisms.

Abstract: Methods for treating diseases associated with the activity of the insulin growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R), such as cancer, are provided. Methods for inhibiting cell growth and proliferation, especially of tumor cells, and promoting apoptosis are also provided. Each of these methods employs the use of a heteroaryl-aryl urea compound as an antagonist for IGF-1R.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds which can inhibit platelet derived growth factor receptor (PDGF-R) activity, preferably such compounds also inhibit the activity other members of the PDGF-R super family and are selective for members of the PDGF-R super family. The PDGF-R super family includes PDGF-R and PDGF-R related kinases Flt, and KDR. The featured compounds are active on cell cultures to reduce the activity of the PDGF-R and preferably one or more PDGF-R related kinases. An example of a featured compound, A10 (see FIG. 1a), and its ability to inhibit growth of tumor cells in vivo is described below. Using the present application as guide other compounds able to inhibit PDGF-R and preferably Flt and/or KDR can be obtained. Such compounds are preferably used to treat patients suffering from cell proliferative disorders characterized by inappropriate PDGF-R activity.

Abstract: Phenylalanine derivatives of formula (1) are described: wherein R is a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof; L1 is a linker atom or group; Het is an optionally substituted heteroaromatic group; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof. The compounds are able to inhibit the binding of alpha4 integrins to their ligands and are of use in the prophylaxis and treatment of immune or inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: as well as pharmaceutically usable salts and esters thereof, wherein R1, R2 and R3 have the significance ascribed herein, inhibit binding of adhesive proteins to the surface of different types of cell and accordingly influence cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. These compounds can be used in the form of pharmaceutical preparations for the control or prevention of neoplasms, tumor metastasing, tumor growth, osteoporosis, Paget's disease, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, restenosis following vascular intervention, psoriasis, arthritis, fibrosis, kidney failure, as well as infection caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the effects of LXR in a cell. The compounds and compositions are useful both as diagnostic indicators of LXR function and as pharmacologically active agents. The compounds and compositions find particular use in the treatment of disease states associated with cholesterol metabolism, particularly atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula I: or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein X is a carbonyl, sulfonyl, methylene, or methylene substituted with optionally substituted phenyl; Z is nitrogen or CH; Ar1 and Ar2 independently represent aryl groups; and Y is hydrogen; or Y and R1 or R2 together represent CH2; CH2CH2; CH20; CH2S forming a five or six membered ring and such ring may be optionally substituted with loweralkyl or phenyl; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the treatment of neoplastic diseases, and bacterial or fungal infections, and for preventing or decreaseing the production of abnormally phosphorylated paired helical filament (PHF) epitopes associated with Alzheimer's Disease and, therefore for treating Alzheimer's Disease.

Abstract: A series of activated iodo-benzamide derivatives are described as antineoplastic and antiviral drug compounds. The compounds generally possess a chelating group, a thiol trapping group and an activating group. The presumptive mechanism of action in preventing cancer cell and virus replication is through inhibition of the binding of transcription factors to zinc finger binding domains. The compounds are effective in inhibiting growth of a variety of human and animal tumor and leukemia cell lines at low concentrations.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) as well as pharmaceutically usable salts and esters thereof, wherein R1, R2 and R3 have the significance described in the specification, inhibit the binding of adhesive proteins to the surface of different types of cell and accordingly influence cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. They can be used in the form of pharmaceutical preparations in the control or prevention of neoplasms, tumor metastasizing, tumor growth, osteoporosis, Paget's disease, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, restenosis following vascular intervention, psoriasis, arthritis, fibrosis, kidney failure as well as infections caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I that inhibit matrix metalloproteinases and to a method of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases using the compounds. wherein Q is an un-natural amino acid. More particurlarly, the present invention relates to a method of treating diseases in which matrix metalloproteinases are involved such as multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, restenosis, aortic aneurism, heart failure, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, burns, decubital ulcers, chronic ulcers or wounds, cancer metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, arthiritis, or other autoimmune or inflammatory diseases dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the imidazole derivative of the following formula (I) wherein R1 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl and the like, R2 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl and the like, R3is optionally substituted heteroaryl, R4 is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl and the like, provided that when R1 is hydrogen, and R2 and R4 are the same or different and each is phenyl or phenyl substituted by halogen atom, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, R3 is benzothiazolyl or thiazolyl substituted by phenyl, the imidazole derivative of the following formula (XII) wherein R6 is optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted heteroaryl and R7 is substituted phenyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure wherein R1, R2 are both hydrogen or form a bond, or are each, independently, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms or aryl of 6-12 carbon atoms; m=0-10; n=1-3; and p=0-10; with the proviso that m+p is less than or equal to 15; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful in treating metabolic disorders related to insulin resistance or hyperglycemia.

Abstract: Methods of treating tumors mediated by raf kinase, with substituted urea compounds, and such compounds per se.

Abstract: The preparation and use of a protected organic aldehyde is described wherein bioavailability of the orally administered therapeutic aldehyde is improved. The protected aldehyde is prepared by reacting the aldehyde with a protecting group, for example, condensing the aldehyde chemically with a thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid. The improved bioavailability of such orally administered drugs increases the feasibility of delivering sufficient amounts of vanillin or other therapeutic organic aldehydes in vivo to prevent sickling in sickle cell anemia. Combination therapy is also described wherein a protected organic aldehyde is administered to a subject in treatment of sickle cell anemia in conjunction with one or more other drugs, such as pain killers, used in treatment of the symptoms of sickle cell anemia or sickle cell disease.

Abstract: Oxazolidinones and methods for their synthesis are provided. Also provided are combinatorial libraries comprising oxazolidinones, and methods to prepare the libraries. Further provided are methods of making biologically active oxazolidinones as well as pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the oxazolidinones. The methods of library preparation include the attachment of oxazolidinones to a solid support. The methods of compound preparation in one embodiment involve the reaction of an iminophosphorane with a carbonyl containing polymeric support.

Abstract: A series of activated iodo-benzamide derivatives are described as antineoplastic and antiviral drug compounds. The compounds generally possess a chelating group, a thiol trapping group and an activating group. The presumptive mechanism of action in preventing cancer cell and virus replication is through inhibition of the binding of transcription factors to zinc finger binding domains. The compounds are effective in inhibiting growth of a variety of human and animal tumor and leukemia cell lines at low concentrations.

Abstract: Compounds related to lactacystin and lactacystin &bgr;-lactone, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and methods of use.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I), and a novel use of these compounds in treating chemokine mediated diseases, wherein the chemokine binds to an IL-8 a or b receptor.

Abstract: A family of compounds having the general structural formula where W is a reverse hydroxamic acid group, and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as described in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, biohydrolyzable ester, biohydrolyzable amide, affinity reagent, or prodrug thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the general structural formula I are selective NPY Y5 receptor antagonists. The compounds and compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment of obesity and complications associated therewith.

Abstract: Methods of treating tumors mediated by raf kinase, with substituted urea compounds, and such compounds per se.

Abstract: Compounds of formula in which R1 represents H, an alkyl or a substituted alkyl, R2 represents H or alkyl and R3 represents an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or an optionally substituted aromatic group, which can be a phenyl or a heterocyclic group comprising one or more hetero-atoms chosen from O, S and N, or R2 and R3 considered together represent the group which is optionally substituted on the phenyl ring, and Z represents a heterocycle comprising one or more heteroatoms chosen from O, S and N, fused with an aromatic ring which can comprise a hetero-atom and can be substituted, the said heterocycle being optionally substituted on N, when it comprises such an atom, by an alkyl or a substituted alkyl group, and the salts of these compounds with acids or bases. Use of these compounds as medicaments. No figure.