Abstract: Compounds represented by the following formula (I), are useful as hyperglycemic inhibitors having a serine protease inhibitory action and as prophylactic or therapeutic drugs for diabetes.

Abstract: Novel methods for the medical treatment and/or prevention of obesity, abdominal fat, and insulin resistance in susceptible warm-blooded animals including humans involves the administration of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). A combination of a SERM with an amount of estrogen or a sex steroid precursor selected from the group consisting of dehydroepiandrosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, androst-5-ene-3b,17b-diol and compounds converted in vivo to one of the foregoing precursors or estrogen is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds comprising a polymer conjugated with a pH-sensitive prodrug of beta-lapachone, wherein the compound is capable of forming a micelle, and wherein the pH-sensitive prodrug comprises a pH-sensitive linker selected from the group consisting of: an aryl imine and an aliphatic imine. Also provided are micelles comprised of such polymer-prodrug conjugates. Further provided are methods for treating cancer with the micelles.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are useful for the treatment of Flaviviridae virus infections, particularly hepatitis C infections.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula wherein X, Y, Z, R1, R2 and R3 are as described herein and enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plant disease control agent containing at least one of tetrazoyloxime dirivatives and salts thereof, and at least one selected from the group consisting of fosetyl, propamocarb, basic copper chloride, chlorothalonil, manzeb, cymoxanil, folpet, iminoctadine, cyazofamid, metalaxyl, fludioxonil, tebuconazole, prothioconazole, thiamethoxam, azoxystrobin and salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is related to pyrrole derivatives of formula I as the modulators of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors particularly the ?7 subtype. The invention includes pyrrole derivatives, analogues, their prodrugs, their isotopes, their metabolites, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates, optical isomers, clathrates, co-crystals, combinations with suitable medicament and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The present invention also includes process of preparation of the said compounds and intended use in therapy of them. Owing to the modulatory activity of the pyrrole derivatives on the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, the invention finds application in the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders encompassing the involvement of cholinergic transmission in the central and peripheral nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of specific cancers. Such compositions may generally comprise a compound of formula (I): wherein R1-R3 are as defined herein, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed are functionalized expanded porphyrins that can be used as spectrometric sensors for high-valent actinide cations. The disclosed functionalized expanded porphyrins have the advantage over unfunctionalized systems in that they can be immobilized via covalent attachment to a solid support comprising an inorganic or organic polymer or other common substrates. Substrates comprising the disclosed functionalized expanded porphyrins are also disclosed. Further, disclosed are methods of making the disclosed compounds (immobilized and free), methods of using them as sensors to detect high valent actinides, devices that comprise the disclosed compounds, and kits.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings indicated in Claim 1, are inhibitors of methionine aminopeptidase and can be employed for the treatment of tumours.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel P2X3 and/or P2X2/3 receptor antagonist. A compound represented by the formula (I): wherein Z1 is optionally protected hydroxy, etc.; Z2 is —C(?O)—, etc.; Z3a and Z3b are taken together ?O or ?S; t is an integer of 0 to 4; R4a and R4b are each independently, hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, etc.; m and n are each independently an integer of 0 to 2; k is an integer of 0 or 1; Ring A is an aromatic carbocyclic ring or a heterocyclic ring, etc.; B is aromatic carbocyclic ring-diyl or heterocyclic ring-diyl, etc.; R1a and R1b are each independently halogen, hydroxy, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, etc.; R2 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, etc.; R3 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group, etc.; or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or a solvate thereof is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating non-small cell lung cancer by administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrole-2,5-dione compound in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of an epidermal growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

Abstract: Molecular mimics of Smac are capable of modulating apoptosis through their interaction with cellular IAPs (inhibitor of apoptosis proteins). The mimetics are based on a monomer or dimer of the N-terminal tetrapeptide of IAP-binding proteins, such as Smac/DIABLO, Hid, Grim and Reaper, which interact with a specific surface groove of IAP. Also disclosed are methods of using these peptidomimetics for therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: Inhibitors of HIV-1 protease and compositions containing them are described. Use of the inhibitors and compositions containing them to treat HIV, AIDS, and AIDS-related diseases is described.

Abstract: IAP binding molecules and compositions including these are disclosed. The IAP binding molecules interact with IAPB (inhibitor of apoptosis proteins) in cells and may be used to modify apoptosis in cells treated with such molecules. Embodiments of these compounds have a Kd of less than 0.1 micromolar. Methods of using these IAP binding molecules for therapeutic, diagnostic, and assay purposed are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I), their tautomeric forms, their stereoisomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their preparation, use of these compounds in medicine and the intermediates involved in their preparation. The present invention is directed towards compounds which can be used to treat diseases such as Hyperlipidemia and also have a beneficial effect on cholesterol.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein X, Z, R1-R4, and m are as defined in the claims, exhibit alpha2C antagonistic activity, and are thus useful as alpha2C antagonists. Methods for the treatment of diseases and conditions of the peripheric system and the central nervous system are also disclosed.

Abstract: Serine hydrolases are implicated in malconditions such as cancer, central nervous system disorders, cardiovascular disorders, obesity, and metabolic disorders. Many serine hydrolases expressed in proteomic libraries are of unknown function in vivo. Compounds identified through library versus library screening can be used for treatment of malconditions associated with the specific serine hydrolase KIAA1363 (also known as AADACL1). A library of inhibitors of KIAA1363 was prepared and candidate compounds were identified as a potent inhibitors having submicromolar IC50 values. An exemplary compound of the invention was shown to be an effective inhibitor of prostate cancer pathogenesis. Other inhibitory compounds of the invention comprising fluorophore groups are shown to be effective in spatial and temporal localization of the serine hydrolase in cells and tissues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an enantiomerically pure (+)-trans enantiomer of a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R9 are as defined in the specification; enantiomerically pure intermediates thereof, to processes for the preparation of the enantiomerically pure compound and its intermediates, and to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the enantiomerically pure compound. The compound of formula (I) is useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders mediated by the inhibition of cyclin dependant kinase, such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plant disease control agent containing at least one of tetrazoyloxime dirivatives and salts thereof, and at least one selected from the group consisting of fosetyl, propamocarb, basic copper chloride, chlorothalonil, manzeb, cymoxanil, folpet, iminoctadine, cyazofamid, metalaxyl, fludioxonil, tebuconazole, prothioconazole, thiamethoxam, azoxystrobin and salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising a component A and a component B, wherein component A is a compound of formula I wherein one of Y1 and Y2 is S, SO or SO2 and the other is CH2; L is a direct bond or methylene; A1 and A2 are C—H, or one of A1 and A2 is C—H and the other is N; R1 is hydrogen or methyl; R2 is chlorodifluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl; R3 is 3,5-dibromo-phenyl, 3,5-dichloro-phenyl, 3,4-dichloro-phenyl, or 3,4,5-trichloro-phenyl, 3,5-dichloro-4-fluoro-phenyl, or 3,5-bis-trifluoromethylphenyl; R4 is methyl or chlorine; R5 is hydrogen; or R4 and R5 together form a bridging 1,3-butadiene group; and wherein component B is an insecticide. The invention also relates to methods of controlling insects, acarines, nematodes or molluscs which comprises applying to a pest, to a locus of a pest, or to a plant susceptible to attack by a pest a combination of components A and B.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to treatment of addictions and primary impulse-control disorders using phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE7) inhibitors, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 to R3, A, X and n are as defined herein. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as inhibitors of leukotriene A4 hydrolase (LTA4H) and treating LTA4H related disorder. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I), methods of using these compounds in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, and processes for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, R2 and m are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the GPR40 receptor and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.

Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) can be treated or prevented by administering to a subject who suffers from or is at risk of suffering from AF a composition comprised of an amount of an active agent, which is 4-methoxy-N-(3,5-bis(1-pyrrolidinyl)-4-hydroxy benzyl)benzene sulfonamide (sulcardine) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, such that the Cmax value the active agent in the subject is in the range from about 1 ?M to about 20 ?M.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ophthalmic composition which stabilizes the tear film during wearing contact lens, prevents eye dryness, imparts a favorable sensation in using, is highly convenient with no risk of misuse and shows a high efficiency in the course from manufacturing to sales. More specifically, the present invention provides a wetting solution—eye drops for contact lenses or an ophthalmic composition/solution for contact lenses, which comprises (A) one or more member(s) selected from the group consisting of a cellulose-based polymer, a vinyl-based polymer, polyethylene glycol and dextran; and (B) a terpenoid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical combination comprising paclitaxel, or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt; and at least one cyclin dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitor represented by a compound of formula I (as described herein) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). The present invention relates to a method for the treatment of breast cancer, particularly triple negative breast cancer, by administration to a patient in need thereof, a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical combination comprising a cytotoxic antineoplastic agent, paclitaxel, and at least one cyclin dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitor; wherein said combination on administration exhibits synergistic effects.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: where R1-6 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination comprising compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 to R3, A, X and n are as defined herein, and an additional active agent. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these combinations, and methods of using these combinations to treat various diseases and disorders.

Abstract: Pyrrolidinone carboxamide compounds are provided that are useful for inhibiting the binding of ligands to the ChemR23 receptor.

Abstract: The invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a composition, which comprises (A) an amidine compound of formula (I) and a further fungicidally (B-1), insecticidally (B-2) active or plant growth regulating compound (B-3). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or reducing the mycotoxin contamination of plant or plant parts, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

Abstract: Compounds of a certain formula I, in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meanings indicated in the description, are effective compounds with anti-proliferative and/or apoptosis inducing activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of infection by enveloped viruses, such as Ebola and Lassa fever viruses.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, esters, and prodrugs thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, ring A, and Z are as defined herein. The present teachings also provide methods of preparing compounds of Formula (I) and methods of use compounds of Formula (I) in treating pathologic conditions or disorders mediated wholly or in part by deacetylases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula I wherein R1/R2 are independently from each other hydrogen, (CR2)o-cycloalkyl, optionally substituted by lower alkyl or hydroxy, or are lower alkyl or heterocycloalkyl, and o is 0 or 1; and R may be the same or different and is hydrogen or lower alkyl; or R1 and R2 may form together with the N atom to which they are attached a heterocycloalkyl group, selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, 3-aza-bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-yl or 2-aza-bicyclo[3.1.

Abstract: A method of treating a glomerular disease selected from the group consisting of mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis, collapsing glomerulopathy, proliferative lupus nephritis, crescentic glomerulonephritis and membranous nephropathy in a subject comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds from Antrodia cinnamomea. The present invention also relates to a composition and a method for treating or prophylaxis of hepatitis C virus (HCV) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for reducing the frequency of urination are disclosed. One method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an analgesic agent formulated in a delayed-release formulation. Another method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising multiple active ingredients. Yet another method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a diuretic followed with another administration of an pharmaceutical composition comprising an analgesic agent.

Abstract: A composition and method of treating Alzheimer's disease or a dementia of vascular origin are disclosed. The composition and method utilize an endothelin antagonist as the active agent to treat Alzheimer's disease or a dementia of vascular origin in mammals, including humans.

Abstract: Provided is a compound represented by formula (1) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. (In the formula, A is C6-10 arylene, etc.; R1a, R1b and R1c each independently is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group, a C1-4 alkoxy group, etc.; R2 is an optionally substituted C6-10 aryl group, an optionally substituted 5- to 12-membered monocyclic or polycyclic heteroaryl group, an optionally substituted C7-16 aralkyl group, etc.; m is 0, etc.; n is an integer of 0 to 2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein A1 to A3 and R1 to R3 are defined as in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for reducing the frequency of urination are disclosed. One method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an analgesic agent formulated in an extended-release formulation. Another method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising multiple active ingredients formulated for extended-release. Yet another method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a diuretic followed with another administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an analgesic agent formulated for extended-release.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tetrazole compounds; to processes for their preparation; to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds; and to the use of the compounds in therapy to treat diseases for which blocking the Cav2.2 calcium channels is beneficial.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds represented by general formula (I): wherein, R1, R2, R3, L and T are as defined in the specification, in all their stereoisomeric and tautomeric forms and mixtures thereof in all ratios, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutically acceptable solvates, and prodrugs thereof. The invention also relates to processes for the manufacture of compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment of a condition or disorder mediated by one or more cytokines selected from Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-?) and interleukins such as IL-1, IL-6, and IL-8. The present invention further provides a method of treatment of inflammatory disorders by administering a therapeutically effective amount of the said compound of formula (I) or its pharmaceutical composition, to a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment and prevention of type I diabetes. More specifically, the invention relates to compounds that treat or prevent the body's immune system from destroying ?-cells (i.e., insulin-producing cells in the pancreatic islets of Langerhans) by inhibition of JNK2, selective inhibition of JNK2, or inhibition of the expression of the MAPK9 gene or gene product. In one embodiment, the present invention contemplates the diagnosis, identification, production, and use of compounds which modulate MAPK9 gene expression or the activity of the MAPK9 gene product including but not limited to, JNK2, the nucleic acid encoding MAPK9 and homologues, analogues, and deletions thereof, as well as antisense, ribozyme, triple helix, antibody, and polypeptide molecules as well as small inorganic molecules. The present invention contemplates a variety of pharmaceutical formulations and routes of administration for such compounds.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel indazole carboxamide derivatives. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds according to Formula I: wherein R1 and Z are defined below, and to pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of IKK2 and can be useful in the treatment of disorders associated with inappropriate IKK2 (also known as IKK?) activity, such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Accordingly, the invention is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the invention. The invention is still further directed to methods of inhibiting IKK2 activity and treatment of disorders associated therewith using a compound of the invention or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 to R3, A, X and n are as defined herein. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as inhibitors of leukotriene A4 hydrolase (LTA4H) and treating LTA4H related disorder. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I), methods of using these compounds in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, and processes for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of imidazole, triazole, and tetrazole derivatives for the modulation, notably the inhibition of the activity or function of fatty acid synthase (FAS). Suitably, the present invention relates to the use of imidazoles, triazoles, and tetrazoles in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: This invention is in the fields of immunology and autoimmunity. More particularly it concerns methods of treating patients with compounds which are useful agents for inhibiting the functions of TIP60 in the treatment of an individual suffering, for example, from ulcerative colitis and other irritable bowel diseases.