Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of general formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X, n, Y, and R1 are defined generally and in subsets herein. Compounds of the invention are inhibitors of CCR2 and accordingly are useful for the treatment of a variety of inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune diseases, disorders, or conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. More particularly, the invention relates to combined therapies that modulate synapse function for treating said disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): in which R1, R2, R3, X, Y and A are as defined in the specification. The compounds are modulators of the estrogen receptors.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to methods and pharmaceutical formulations useful in treating patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Treatment of OSAS is effected by administering a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to the patient in combination with at least one additional active agent. Examples of additional active agents include modafinil, eszopiclone, zolpidem, zaleplon, and phentermine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or mixtures thereof that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3—NS4A protease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to N-hydroxyamidino compounds which are modulators of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), as well as compositions and pharmaceutical methods thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): in which R1, R2, R3, X, Y and A are as defined in the specification. The compounds are modulators of the estrogen receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yl-amine compounds, methods for their production, medicaments containing these compounds and the use of these compounds to produce medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or mixtures thereof that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel substances in Formula (I): wherein Het is a heterocycle optionally substituted by one or a plurality of radicals R1 or R?1; R is selected from the group comprising Formula (A?), (B), (C), (D), or (E), with R1 and/or R?1 selected from H, halogen, CF3, nitro, cyano, alkyl, hydroxyl, mercapto, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkoxy, phenylalcoxy, alkylhio, or carboxy that is free or esterified by an alkyl, carboxamide, CO—NH(alkyl), CON(alkyl)2, NH—CO-alkyl, sulfonamide, NH—S02-alkyl, S(0)2-NHalkyl, or S(02)-N(alkyl)2 radical; all these radicals are optionally substituted; W1, W2, and W3 independently are CH or N; X is 0, S, NR2, C(O), S(O), or S(0)2; Z is optionally substituted H, Hal, -0-R2 or —NH—R2 with R2 being H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl; and these substances are all isomeric forms and salts thereof, used as drugs.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to N-hydroxyamidino compounds which are modulators of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), as well as compositions and pharmaceutical methods thereof.

Abstract: The compounds disclosed herein are isoxazole derivatives that are useful as antimicrobial compounds, particularly as anti-bacterial compounds. The disclosed methods comprise incubating at least two different substrates in the presence of at least one oxygenase to provide the disclosed compounds, or to prepare and identify compounds that have antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: The invention is directed to indole amide derivatives as EP4 receptor antagonists useful for the treatment of EP4 mediated diseases or conditions, such as acute and chronic pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, kits, and uses of inhibitors of LCMV mediated NF-?B activation to treat viral infections and inflammatory conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of ligands for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), activation of nAChRs, and the treatment of disease conditions associated with defective or malfunctioning nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, especially of the brain. Further, this invention relates to novel compounds for example, indoles, 1H-indazoles, 1,2-benzisoxazoles, and 1,2-benzisothiazoles, which act as ligands for the ?7 nAChR subtype, methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns novel compounds of Formula (I) as defined in the specification and compositions comprising such novel compounds. These compounds are useful antiviral agents, especially in inhibiting the function of the NS5A protein encoded by Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Thus, the disclosure also concerns a method of treating HCV related diseases or conditions by use of these novel compounds or a composition comprising such novel compounds.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula (I): as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment of metabolic diseases and disorders such as, for example, type II diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds which are antagonist or inverse agonists at an opioid receptor. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of obesity and related diseases and/or conditions in mammals, particularly humans. Methods of making and using such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of treating obesity and minimizing metabolic risk factors associated therewith using, for example, zonisamide or other weight loss-promoting anti-convulsant either alone or in combination with bupropion or metabolites thereof or other compound that enhances the activity of norepinephrine and/or dopamine via uptake inhibition or other mechanism.

Abstract: The compounds disclosed herein are isoxazole derivatives that are useful as antimicrobial compounds, particularly as anti-bacterial compounds. The disclosed methods comprise incubating at least two different substrates in the presence of at least one oxygenase to provide the disclosed compounds, or to prepare and identify compounds that have antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: Presently provided are methods for (a) modulating an activity of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase comprising contacting an indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase with a modulation effective amount of a compound as described in one of the aspects described herein; (b) treating indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) mediated immunosuppression in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering an effective indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase inhibiting amount of a compound as described in one of the aspects described herein; (c) treating a medical conditions that benefit from the inhibition of enzymatic activity of indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase comprising administering an effective indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase inhibiting amount of a compound as described in one of the aspects described herein; (d) enhancing the effectiveness of an anti-cancer treatment comprising administering an anti-cancer agent and a compound as described in one of the aspects described herein; (e) treating tumor-specific immunosuppression associated with cancer compris

Abstract: The present invention relates to an orally disintegrating tablet containing (1) an active ingredient, (2) mannitol, (3) crystalline cellulose and (4) at least two kinds of particular ingredients selected from the group consisting of low-substituted hydroxypropylcellulose, cornstarch and carmellose, wherein the blending ratio of each ingredient relative to 100 wt % of the disintegrating tablet is (1) 0.01 to 50 wt %, (2) 20 to 86 wt %, (3) 10 to 30 wt %, and (4) 1 to 20 wt % for each particular ingredient and 3 to 60 wt % as the total of the particular ingredients to be blended, and an assembly of (3) crystalline cellulose to be blended has a bulk density of not more than 0.18 g/cm3, and can provide an orally disintegrating tablet having both suitable hardness and rapid disintegrability in oral cavity, which maintains orally disintegrability even under moist conditions, and hardness of not less than a predetermined level necessary for using in an automatic packaging machine.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to new inhibitors of the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase having the general formula (I), processes for preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are use of a benzophenone derivative represented by general formula (I) or a salt thereof and one or more immunosuppressing agents in combination, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the benzophenone derivative or a salt thereof and one or more immunosuppressing agents. The use and the composition are useful for treatment or prevention of autoimmune diseases and the like. (In the formula, R1 represents an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, a substituted phenyl group or the like; Z represents an alkylene group or the like; R2 represents a carboxyl group, which may be protected by an alkyl group, or the like; R3 represents an optionally protected hydroxyl group or the like; R4 represents an optionally substituted cycloalkyloxy group or the like; and R5 represents a hydrogen atom or the like.

Abstract: A process for preparing a crystalline form compound of 3-benzyl-2-methyl-2,3,3a,4,5,6,7,7a-octahydrobenzo[d]isoxazol-4-one is described, comprising the step of reacting 3-benzyl-2-methyl-2,3,3a,4,5,6,7,7a-octahydrobenzo[d]isoxazol-4-one and fumaric acid in one or more solvents, wherein at least one solvent is a solvent having a carbon atom number of from 3 to 6, said solvent being non-halogenated and having a dielectric constant ? in the range from 4 to 25. The process of the invention enables to obtain a co-crystal comprising 3-benzyl-2-methyl-2,3,3a,4,5,6,7,7a-octahydrobenzo[d]isoxazol-4-one and fumaric acid.

Abstract: A process for preparing a crystalline form compound of 3-benzyl-2-methyl-2,3,3a,4,5,6,7,7a-octahydrobenzo[d]isoxazol-4-one is described, comprising the step of reacting 3-benzyl-2-methyl-2,3,3a,4,5,6,7,7a-octahydroben-zo[d]isoxazol-4-one with oxalic acid in one or more solvents, wherein at least one solvent is a solvent having a carbon atom number of from 3 to 6, said solvent being non-halogenated and having a dielectric constant ? within the range from 4 to 25. The process of the invention enables a co-crystal comprising 3-benzyl-2-methyl-2,3,3a,4,5,6,7,7a-octahydrobenzo[d]isoxazol-4-one and oxalic acid to be obtained.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating binge eating disorders, obesity resulting from binge eating behavior, and depression. The invention includes methods of treating certain co-morbidities in ADHD and ADD patients; for example the invention includes methods of treating generalized anxiety disorder, obsessional and ruminative thought disorders, and obsessive/compulsive behavior in ADHD and ADD patients. The invention also includes combination methods of treatment in which an amphetamine prodrug, methylphenidate prodrug, or methylphenidate analog is administered with one or more other active agents. Packaged pharmaceutical compositions containing an amphetamine or methylphenidate prodrug, instructions for using the prodrug to treat certain disorders, and optionally one or more other active agents are provided by the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are a use of a benzophenone derivative or a salt thereof and one or more TNF? inhibitors in combination, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the benzophenone derivative or a salt thereof and one or more TNF? inhibitors. The use and the composition are useful for treatment or prevention of autoimmune diseases and the like.

Abstract: The tetracycline class of antibiotics has played a major role in the treatment of infectious diseases for the past 50 years. However, the increased use of the tetracyclines in human and veterinary medicine has led to resistance among many organisms previously susceptible to tetracycline antibiotics. The modular synthesis of tetracyclines and tetracycline analogs described provides an efficient and enantioselective route to a variety of tetracycline analogs and polycyclines previously inaccessible via earlier tetracycline syntheses and semi-synthetic methods. These analogs may be used as anti-microbial agents or anti-proliferative agents in the treatment of diseases of humans or other animals.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides transient receptor potential vanilloid (TRPV) modulators. In particular, compounds described herein are useful for treating or preventing diseases, conditions and/or disorders modulated by TRPV3. Also provided herein are processes for preparing compounds described herein, intermediates used in their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for treating or preventing diseases, conditions and/or disorders modulated by TRPV3.

Abstract: The present invention is embodied by a composition capable inducing weight loss in a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is related to azolidinedione-vinyl fused-benzene derivatives of formula (I) for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of autoimmune disorders and/or inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, bacterial or viral infections, kidney diseases, platelet aggregation, cancer, graft rejection or lung injuries. Formula (I), wherein A, X, Y, Z, R1, R2 and n are as described in the description.

Abstract: 1,3-Dipole-functional compounds (e.g., azide functional compounds) can be reacted with certain alkynes in a cyclization reaction to form heterocyclic compounds. Useful alkynes (e.g., strained, cyclic alkynes) and methods of making such alkynes are also disclosed. The reaction of 1,3-dipole-functional compounds with alkynes can be used for a wide variety of applications including the immobilization of biomolecules on a substrate.

Abstract: This invention concerns to N-(2-aylamino)aryl sulfonamides, which are inhibitors of MEK, methods of using such compounds in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating epilepsy by administering to patients therapeutically effective amounts of AMPA receptor antagonists in combination with zonisamide useful for treating epilepsy. The invention also provides pharmaceutical combinations, kits, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of AMPA receptor antagonists, and optionally, zonisamide that are useful for treating epilepsy.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of heterocyclic compounds as modulators of gamma secretase, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the central nervous system using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel isoxazole compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, therapeutic uses and processes for preparing the same.

Abstract: A compound of formula I wherein m, n, A, B, D, E, G, H, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R8, are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of ligands for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), activation of nAChRs, and the treatment of disease conditions associated with defective or malfunctioning nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, especially of the brain. Further, this invention relates to novel compounds for example, indoles, 1H-indazoles, 1,2-benzisoxazoles, and 1,2-benzisothiazoles, which act as ligands for the ?7 nAChR subtype, methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I in which R, X and n are as defined herein, are inhibitors of tyrosine kinase and can be employed for the treatment of tumours, for neuroprotection and for protection of the stress proteins of the skin.

Abstract: A benzophenone derivative represented by the following formula: wherein R1 represents, for example, an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, or a substituted phenyl group; Z represents, for example, an alkylene group; R2 represents, for example, a carboxyl group optionally protected with alkyl; R3 represents, for example, an optionally protected hydroxyl group; R4 represents, for example, an optionally substituted cycloalkyloxy group; and R5 represents, for example, a hydrogen atom, or a salt thereof has anti-arthritic activity, inhibits bone destruction caused by arthritis, and provides high safety and excellent pharmacokinetics and thus is useful as therapeutic agent for arthritis. These compounds have inhibitory effect on AP-1 activity and are useful as preventive or therapeutic agent for diseases in which excessive expression of AP-1 is involved.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising in combination as component (a) at least one 3-(3-dimethylamino-1-ethyl-2-methyl-propyl)-phenol compound, and as component (b) at least one antiepileptic, a pharmaceutical formulation and a dosage form comprising said composition of matter, and a method of treating pain, e.g. neuropathic pain, in which components (a) and (b) are administered simultaneously or sequentially to a mammal, whereby component (a) may be administered before or after component (b) and whereby components (a) or (b) are administered to the mammal either via the same or a different pathway of administration.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to obesity, and, in particular, to a method of treating obesity and minimizing metabolic risk factors associated therewith using, for example, zonisamide or other weight-loss promoting anticonvulsant either alone or in combination with bupropion or other compound that enhances the activity of norepinephrine and/or dopamine via uptake inhibition or other mechanism.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating depressive disorders, in particular major depression but other depressive orders also, with prodrug stimulants or analogs including amphetamine prodrugs, methylphenidate prodrugs, and methylphenidate analogs, Such methods of treatment may utilize the prodrug stimulant or analog as monotherapy or, more commonly, as an adjunct to antidepressant medication treatment to augment their effect. The invention includes combination methods of treatment in which an amphetamine prodrug, methylphenidate prodrug, or methylphenidate analog is administered to an individual in need with one or more other active agents, either in separate forms or as a single pharmaceutical formulation. Packaged pharmaceutical compositions containing an amphetamine or methylphenidate prodrug, instructions for using the prodrug to treat certain disorders, and optionally one or more other active agents are provided by the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel benzisoxazole derivatives that are found to be potent modulators of potassium channels and, as such, are valuable candidates for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those which are responsive to the modulation of potassium channels e.g. a respiratory disease, epilepsy or convulsions. X represents a substituent selected from the group consisting of CO—NR?R?, CO—O—R?, CO—NH—S, CO—NH—SO2R??, CO—NH—C?N, SO2—NR?R?, 2,3-dihydro-1-H-tetrazol-5-yl and [1,2,4]oxadiazolidin-5-one; wherein R? and R?, independently of each other, represent hydrogen or alkyl or phenyl; and R?? represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, haloalkyl or phenyl, which phenyl may optionally be substituted one or more times with substituents selected from halo, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, cyano and nitro.

Abstract: Derivatives of 1,2-benzisoxazole-3-methanesulfonic acid, which are non-hygroscopic and non-hydrated and their use as intermediates from the preparation of zonisamide are disclosed. Further disclosed are processes of preparing zonisamide from these 1,2-benzisoxazole-3-methanesulfonic acid derivatives, processes of preparing exemplary 1,2-benzisoxazole-3-methanesulfonic acid derivatives and crystalline forms of exemplary 2-benzisoxazole-3-methanesulfonic acid derivatives. A novel process of preparing zonisamide is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 5-oxoisoxazole derivatives of the formula I, the pharmaceutically usable salts thereof and the use thereof as medicinal substances.

Abstract: There is provided a series of heterocyclic-containing macrocyclic acyl guanidines of Formula (I) or a stereoisomer; or a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n and X as defined herein, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP) by ?-secretase and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide. The present disclosure is directed to compounds useful in the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production, such as Alzheimer's disease and other conditions affected by anti-amyloid activity.

Abstract: Fused aromatic compounds of Formula I are PPAR gamma agonists or partial agonists and are useful for weekly dosing in the treatment or control of type II diabetes, including hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and obesity that are often associated with type 2 diabetes.