Abstract: This invention relates to urea compounds containing a pyridine, quinoline, or isoquinoline functionality which is oxidized at the nitrogen heteroatom and which are useful in the treatment of (i) raf mediated diseases, for example, cancer, (ii) p38 mediated diseases such as inflammation and osteoporosis, and (iii) VEGF mediated diseases such as angiogenesis disorders.

Abstract: A material and method for treating timber. The material comprises a preservative and a carrier. The carrier is selected such that it remains mobile within the wood and provides for migration of the preservative within the treated wood. By providing a carrier which is mobile within the wood, the timber has a ‘self healing’ effect wherein the carrier/preservative migrates to any freshly cut or exposed surface of the wood to thereby redistribute and treat such a surface within the preservative and hence maintain integrity of a treatment envelope surrounding the wood.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of retarding or preventing the transformation of a colonic adenoma to a colonic adenocarcinoma comprising the administration to a patient with FAP or a patient with one or more of said adenomas a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of NSAID, said amount effective to inhibit the PGHS-2 in said adenoma. The preferred method comprises the administration of a specific PGHS-2 inhibiting agent as defined herein.

Abstract: A heterocyclic imino compound of the formula (1) and an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof; and an agricultural chemical, fungicide and insecticide containing at least one member selected from the group of such compounds as an active ingredient: 1

Abstract: A synergistic biocidal composition comprising a mixture of 2-propenal polymer (APC) and 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one (CIT) and 2-methyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one (MIT).

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), where A is optionally substituted alkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene, cycloalkylene, alkylenoxy, oxy(C1-6)alkylene, alkylenethio, thio(C1-6)alkylene, C1-6alkylenamino, amino(C1-6)alkylene, [C1-6alkyleneoxy(C1-6)alkylene], [C1-6alkylenethio(c1-6)alkylene], [1-6alkylenesulfinyl(c1-6)alkylene], [c1-6alkylenesulfonyl(C1-6)alkylenc] or [C1-6alkyleneamino(C1-6)alkylene]; provided that A is not CH2 or CH2O; B is N, N-oxide or CR8; Y is O, S or NR9; Z is O, S or NR10; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 are specified radicals; compositions containing them; processes for making them; and their use as insecticides or fungicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that can be used as antiinflammatory, immunomodulatory and antiproliferatory agents. In particular the invention refers to new compounds which inhibit dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH), a process for their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use for the treatment and prevention of diseases, in particular their use in diseases where there is an advantage in inhibiting dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH).

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating an infection by Gram-positive bacteria in a mammal, by administering to the mammal an effective amount of a compound that binds noncovalently in the minor groove of duplex DNA, the compound being identified by a number of DNA binding parameters and, in many instances, being a polyaromatic compound.

Abstract: Peptide compositions and methods for inhibiting and controlling the growth of microbes using peptides possessing antimicrobial activity are described. The composition comprises at least one antimicrobial peptide in combination with at least one biocide, germicide, preservative or antibiotic. The method comprises administering an amount of the peptide composition effective for the prevention, inhibition or termination of microbes in industrial and clinical settings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-heteroarylidenyl-2-indolinone compounds that modulate the enzymatic activity of protein kinases and therefore are expected to be useful in the prevention and treatment of protein kinase related cellular disorders such as cancer. Furthermore, these compounds are expected to enhance the efficacy of other chemotherapeutic agents, in particular, fluorinated pyrimidines, in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel N-heterocyclic carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid isosteres, their preparation and use for treating neurological disorders including physically damaged nerves and neurodegenerative diseases, for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth, for treating vision disorders and/or improving vision, and for treating memory impairment and/or enhancing memory performance by administering such compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biocidal material containing a specific mixture of a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic biocides, dispersed in a water-permeable matrix. The invention further concerns a method that uses the biocidal material of the invention to prevent microorganisms from growing in an aqueous solution in which such microorganisms are liable to grow.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to C2-disubstituted indan-1-ol systems of the Formula I, 1

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heteroatom containing compounds and compositions thereof, and their use for the prevention and treatment of disease. The invention also provides for methods of making the compounds. The invention is based on the discovery that certain heteroatom containing compounds, 3-oxoacetamideindolyl compounds, have potent anticancer, cytotoxic, and anti-angiogenic activity.

Abstract: Pyrrole derivatives represented by the following formula: 1

Abstract: Novel isothiazolecarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula (I), in which A, Q, Z and k have the meanings mentioned in the specification, processes for the preparation of the new compounds and their use as microbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an indazole derivative, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvated product and isomer thereof substituted with 1,1-dioxoisothiazolidine which are useful as inhibitors for Cyclin Dependent Kinase(CDK). The present invention also relates to an agent for inhibiting and treating diseases involving cell proliferation, e.g., cancer, inflammation, restenosis, angiogenesis, etc. which comprises the compound of formula (1) as an active ingredient together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating non inflammatory cartilage damage by administering a GABA analog of Formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is related to new substituted pyrrolidine derivatives of formula (I). Said compounds are preferably for use as pharmaceutically active compounds. Specifically, pyrrolidine derivatives of formula (I) are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of neurodegenerative disorders, diseases associated with polygultamine tracts, epilepsy, ischemia, infertility, cardiovascular disorders renal hypoxia, hepatitis and AIDS. Said pyrrolidine derivatives display a modulatory and most notably a down-regulating-up to an inhibitory-activity with respect to the cellular death agonist Bax and/or the activation pathways leading to Bax and allows therefore to block the release of cytochrome (c).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aminomethylene substituted non-aromatic heterocycles and, specifically, to compounds of formula (Ia) or (Ib) wherein W, R1, R2, R3, A, X′, Y′ and Z′ are as defined in the specification, and to intermediates used in the syntheses of such compounds. The novel compounds of formulae (Ia) and (Ib) are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and central nervous system disorders, as well as other disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions containing biologically active compounds that slowly release the biologically active compound. These compositions may be directly incorporated into the locus to be protected or may be applied to a structure in a coating.

Abstract: The present invention is directed C2-disubstituted indan-1-ones of the Formula I, 1

Abstract: The invention concerns novel lipoic acid derivatives, which have an inhibiting action with respect to NO-synthase enzymes producing nitrogen monoxide NO and/or are agents enabling the regeneration of antioxidants or entities trapping reactive oxygen species (ROS) and intervening in a more general manner in the redox status of thiol groups. The invention also concerns methods for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use for therapeutic purposes, particularly their use as NO-synthase inhibitors and/or as agents acting more generally in the redox status of thiol groups.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compound of the formula (I): wherein, for example: T is of the formula (IA), (IB), or (IC); R1 is of the formula —NHC(═O)Rb wherein Rb is (1-4C)alkyl; R2 and R3 are hydrogen or fluoro; >A—B— is >C═CH— (but not when T is (IA)) or >CH—CH2—; wherein when T is of the formula (IA) or (IB); R6 is, for example, (1-4C)alkyl; R5 is hydrogen, R10CO—, R10SO2— or R10CS— wherein R10 is, for example, optionally substituted phenyl, or (1-10C)alkyl, or when T is of the formula (IA), (IB); or (IC): R5 and R6 are linked to give a 5- or 6-membered ring which is fused to the ring shown in (IA), (IB), or (IC) so as to give an optionally substituted bicyclic ring; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula 1 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to an indazole derivative, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvated product and isomer thereof substituted with 1,1-dioxoisothiazolidine which are useful as inhibitors for Cyclin Dependent Kinase (CDK). The present invention also relates to an agent for inhibiting and treating diseases involving cell proliferation, e.g., cancer, inflammation, restenosis, angiogenesis, etc. which comprises the compound of formula (1) as an active ingredient together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for inhibiting or preventing spermatogenesis in a male mammal. Also disclosed are compounds and formulations for use in such methods.

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

Abstract: Derivatives of C2-substituted indan-1-ol compounds of the formula I: 1

Abstract: A compound of the following formula or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: 1

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of retarding or preventing the transformation of a colonic adenoma to a colonic adenocarcinoma comprising the administration to a patient with FAP or a patient with one or more of said adenomas a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of NSAID, said amount effective to inhibit the PGHS-2 in said adenoma. The preferred method comprises the administration of a specific PGHS-2 inhibiting agent as defined herein.

Abstract: Polysubstituted indan-1-ol compounds of formula I, its physiologically acceptable salts and physiologically functional derivatives are disclosed 1

Abstract: A novel antirheumatic agent comprising as an active ingredient a compound of formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel 3-hydroxychromen-4-one derivative of formula (1), pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate or isomer thereof which is useful as an inhibitor for Cyclin Dependent Kinase (“CDK”); to a process for preparing the compound of formula (1); and to a composition for suppression or treatment of cancer and diseases induced by cell proliferation such as inflammation, angiostenosis, angiogenesis, etc. comprising the compound of formula (1) as an active component together with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.

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: An antifungal composition comprising 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate, 4,5-dichloro-2-octyl-isothiazolin-3-one and methyl 2-benzimidazolylcarbamate is useful as industrial antifungal composition, particularly for wood protection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of &agr;1L-agonists for treating urinary incontinence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel isoxazole and thiazole compounds having an excellent lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) receptor antagonistic activity represented by general formula [1] or salts thereof: 1

Abstract: A synergistic biocidal composition comprising a mixture of 2-propenal polymer (APC) and 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one (CIT) and 2-methyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one (MIT).

Abstract: Polysubstituted indan-1-ol compounds, methods for their preparation; and methods for their use are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Compounds of the structure I: 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a genus of non-peptidyl compounds, wherein said compounds are VLA-4 inhibitors useful in treating inflammatory, autoimmune, and respiratory diseases, and wherein said compounds comprise a compound of Formula (1.0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for modulating calcium sensitivity of cardiac muscle. In preferred aspects, the invention provides methods for enhancing myocardial contractility and cardiac performance, and methods for treatment of heart failure and other disorders associated with cardiac contractility by administration of one or more xanthine oxidase inhibitor compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isothiazolone-containing compositions comprising a) 3-isothiazolone compounds; b) a metal nitrate; c) magnesium chloride; d) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of iodic acid, periodic acid, an iodate salt, and a periodate salt; e) chlorite salts; and f) solvents. The invention further provides a method for stabilizing isothiazolone-containing compositions by inhibiting precipitation of by-products formed during production and precipitation of the compounds formed during storage. The compositions of the invention are useful for suppressing the growth of microorganisms.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-cancer compound represented by Structural Formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides novel PGI2 derivatives and an anti Helicobacter agent, a platelet function potentiating agent or a cervical ripening agent containing any of the derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition, comprising a combination of a dose of rofecoxib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a dose of oxcodone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, said combination in an amount sufficient to provide an analgesic effect in a human patient. Also disclosed is a method of effectively treating pain in humans or other mammals, comprising administering to the patient a combination of a dose of rofecoxib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a dose of oxycodone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof such that the dosing interval of the rofecoxib overlaps with the dosing interval of the oxycodone, said combination in an amount sufficient to provide an analgesic effect in a human patient.

Abstract: Isothiazolecarboxamides of the formula: wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings given in the specification, may be used as microbicides.

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: The present invention therefore provides, in a first aspect, a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: in which the group D is selected from a group of formula (A), (B) or (C) below: in which P is a monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic alicyclic ring containing up to 20 carbon atoms in the ring(s); A is a single bond, a C1-6alkylene or a C2-6alkenylene group; R1 is halogen, C1-6alkyl optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms, C3-6cycloalkyl, C1-6alkoxy, OCF3, hydroxy, hydroxyC1-6alkyl, hydroxyC1-6alkoxy, C1-6alkoxyC1-6alkoxy, C1-6alkanoyl, amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino, SR11 where R11 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl or R1 is aryl, arylC1-6alkyl, a bicyclic heterocyclic ring or is a 5 to 7-membered heterocyclic ring each containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur; n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and R2 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, aryl, arylC1-6alkyl or C3-6cycloalkyl; or in which Ra is an alkyl group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms o