Abstract: The synthesis and use of a novel class of tumor necrosis factor (TNF?) inhibitors and immunomodulators are provided. Examples are those having the structures: wherein a, b and c are integers from 0 to 12, X equals NH or CHNH2, R1 and R2 each is a hydrogen or a C1 to C20 aliphatic; aliphatic amine; an alicyclic; aromatic; heterocycle; and halogenated forms thereof; and wherein, a, b and c are integers from 0 to 12; R1, R2, R3, and R4 each is a hydrogen or a C1 to C20; aliphatic amine; an alicyclic; aromatic; a heterocycle; and halogenated forms thereof.

Abstract: 3-amino-2-phenylpyrrolidine compounds useful as NK-1 antagonists, with pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment comprising same, are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds having the structures of Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, are CETP inhibitors, and are useful for raising HDL-cholesterol, reducing LDL-cholesterol, and for treating or preventing atherosclerosis: In the compounds of Formula I, B or R2 is a phenyl group which has an ortho aryl, heterocyclic, benzoheterocyclic or benzocycloalkyl substituent, and one other position on the 5-membered ring has an aromatic, heterocyclic, cycloalkyl, benzoheterocyclic or benzocycloalkyl substituent connected directly to the ring or attached to the ring through a —CH2—.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein substituents are as defined.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound having the general structure of formula (1): useful for the treatment, prevention or amelioration of a CXCR1 or CXCR2 chemokine-mediated disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the treatment of a central nervous system disorder related to or affected by the histamine-3 receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microbicide composition for plants, containing at least two active ingredient components in an amount producing synergistic activity, together with an appropriate filler, wherein component I is the compound 2-[?-{[(?-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)imino]-oxy}-o-tolyl]-glyoxylic acid-methylester-O-methyloxime, and component II is a compound selected from the group consisting of IIA) 5,7-dichloro-4-(4-fluorophenoxy)quinoline (“Quinoxyfen”); IIB) 4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-N-phenyl-2-pyrimidinamine (“Cyprodinil”); IIC) benzo(1,2,3) thiadiazole-7-carbothio-acid-S-methylester (“Acibenzolar-S-methyl”); IID) 3-anilino-5-methyl-5-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-1,3-oxazolidine-2,4-dione (“Famoxadone”); IIE) 8-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-N-ethyl-N-propyl-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compounds which are easily metabolized by the metabolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, fluvoxamine analogs which have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are taught. Also provided are methods of treating depression and affective disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder. Pharmaceutical compositions of the fluvoxamine analogs are also taught.

Abstract: New pyrrole based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted N-aryl heterocycles and to the physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives thereof. Compounds of the formula I in which the radicals have the stated meanings, the N-oxides and the physiologically tolerated salts thereof and process for the preparation thereof are described. The compounds are suitable for example as anorectic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to insecticidal mixtures for protecting plants against attack by pests comprising (a) compounds of the formula (I) ?in which W, X, Y, Z, A, B, D and G are each as defined in the disclosure, and (b) specified agonists or antagonists of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

Abstract: Medicinal preparations containing a drug 2-amino-3-cyano-5-2(2-fluorophenyl) -4-methylpyrrole wherein the QOL and compliance of patients taking this drug can be improved and an unnecessary increase in the drug concentration in the plasma can be prevented by sustaining the release speed of the drug in vivo and lowering the administration frequency of the drug. That is, sustained release oral preparations containing 2-amino-3-cyano-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-4-methylpyrrole as the active ingredient.

Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: (I) A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is a sulfonamide linkage selected from: —S(?O)2NR1— and —NR1S(?O)2—; R1 is a sulfonamido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; with the proviso that if J is —S(?O)2NR1—, then Q1 is an aryl leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of CCR3 of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the prevention of inflammatory diseases such as asthma and other allergic diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrrolidine derivative of formula (I), its geometrical isomers, its optically active forms as enantiomers, diastereomers, mixtures of these and its racemate forms, as well as salts thereof, wherein R1 is selected from the group comprising or consisting of H and C1–C6-alkyl, for the prevention and/or treatment of preterm labor, premature birth or dysmenorrhea

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-guanidinocarbonyl-1-heteroaryl-pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 to R3 and Ar are as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives, methods of treatment comprising administering such derivatives, and processes for their preparation

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of MCP-1 of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the prevention of rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis and asthma.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of general formula (I) wherein m, n, Z1, Z2, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined in the specification, process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward substituted hydroxyethylene compounds of formulas (XII) (XIII), and (XIV) useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel nitrile compounds of formula (I) further defined herein, which compounds are useful as reversible inhibitors of cysteine proteases such as cathepsin K, S, F, L and B. These compounds are useful for treating diseases and pathological conditions exacerbated by these proteases such as, but not limited to, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, asthma and other autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis. Also disclosed are processes for making such novel compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) wherein m is 0 or 1, and n is 1 or 2; are disclosed and claimed in the present application, as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds and their use in therapy, in particular in the management of pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aliphatic compounds of the formula I, or stereoisomers thereof, or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts: wherein A represents an optionally substituted CH3CnH(2n-2m)— (wherein n denotes an integer of 4 to 22, and m represents an unsaturation number which is an integer of 0 to 7), l represents an integer of 0 to 10, s represents 0 or 1, provided that when s is 0, p+q=4 or 5, but when s is 1, p+q=3 or 4, and in each case, either p or q is an integer of 1 or more, R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may be straight-chain or branched-chain, and RA represents hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may be straight-chain or branched-chain, and their use in suppression of platelet aggregation, in suppression of inflammation, and in prevention and treatment of circulatory diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to certain novel compounds having Vanilloid Receptor (VR1) antagonist activity, processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of various disorders.

Abstract: The synthesis and use of a novel class of tumor necrosis factor (TNF?) inhibitors and immunomodulators are provided. These compounds have pharmacological applications as well as uses in assays relating to TNF? and other involved cytokines. As pharmaceuticals, these compounds are used to treat inflammatory, infectious, autoimmune or other proliferative diseases and conditions related to the unwanted presence or activity of TNF? and/or one or more other involved cytokines, alone or in combination with other agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating certain cytokine mediated diseases or conditions using novel aromatic heterocyclic compounds of the formula(I) wherein Ar1,Ar2,L,Q and X are described herein.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of general formula (I) wherein m, n, Q, Z1, Z2, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined in the specification, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: The present invention features formulations of indolinones which compounds are ionizable as free acids or free bases. The formulation is suitable for parenteral or oral administration, wherein the formulation comprises an ionizable substituted indolinone, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefor. The term “ionizable substituted indolinone” includes pyrrole substituted 2-indolinones which, in addition to being otherwise optionally substituted on both the pyrrole and 2-indolinone portions of the compound, are necessarily substituted on the pyrrole moiety with one or more hydrocarbon chains which themselves are substituted with at least one polar group. The formulations and the compounds themselves are useful for the treatment of protein kinase related disorders as discussed herein.

Abstract: A cyclic amine compound represented by the following general formula (1): wherein, R1, R2 and R3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkoxy group; W1 and W2 each independently represent N or CH; X represents O, NR4, CONR4 or NR4CO; R4 represents a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl, or heteroaralkyl group; and l, m and n each represents a number of 0 or 1, a salt thereof and a hydrate thereof are provided. These compounds have inhibitory effects on both cell adhesion and cell infiltration and are useful as anti-asthmatic agents, anti-allergic agents, anti-rheumatic agents, anti-arteriosclerotic agents, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-Sjogren's syndrome agents or the like.

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of CCR3 of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the prevention of inflammatory diseases such as asthma and other allergic diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to insecticidal mixtures for protecting plants against attack by pests comprising (a) compounds of the formula (I) ?in which W, X, Y, Z, A, B, D and G are each as defined in the disclosure, and (b) agonists or antagonists of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cathepsin S, K, F, L and B reversible inhibitory compounds of the formula (Ia) and (Ib) where R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Het and X are defined herein. The compounds are useful for treating autoimmune and other diseases. Also disclosed are processes for making such novel compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are cysteine protease inhibitors, including but not limited to, inhibitors of Cathepsins K and L. These compounds are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 2-phenyl-3-heteroarylpropionic acid derivative or a salt thereof, and also relates to a pharmaceutical agent and a VLA-4 and/or LPAM-1 antagonist each of which contains the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Provided are 5-membered heterocycle-based p38 kinase, including p38&agr; and p38&bgr; kinase, inhibitors. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds are also provided. Methods of use of the compounds and compositions are also provided, including methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of one or more symptoms of p38 kinase mediated diseases and disorders, including, but not limited to, inflammatory diseases and disorders.

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

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of MCP-1 of formula (I): 1

Abstract: A carboxylic acid derivative of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to malonamide derivatives of formula 1

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) is provided which is able to interact with &bgr;-catenin/TCF-4 binding site, having a structure essentially equivalent to a pharmacophore (IA), as herein described.

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of MCP-1 of formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and their use in the treatment of inflammatory diseases caused by T-cell proliferation such as sepsis, inflammatory bowel diseases, autoimmune encephalomyelitis, or lupus.

Abstract: The invention is directed to modulators, e.g., inhibitors, of Pin1 and Pin1-related proteins and the use of such modulators for treatment of Pin1 associated states, e.g., for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Dithiocarbamate, particularly tetraethylthiuram disulfide, and thiocarbamate anions strongly inhibit the growth of cancer cells of a variety of cell types. Such inhibitory effect is enhanced by heavy metal ions such as copper ions, cytokines and ceruloplasmin. A method is presented for using tetraethylthiuram disulfide to reduce tumor growth, and to potentiate the effect of other anticancer agents.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed is a method for treating tumors using sulfonylamino-substituted N-aryl- or heteroarylcarboxamide derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula 1: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula 1, 1

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula (I) to (VI), which more particularly include sulfonylurea derivatives, sulfonylthiourea derivatives, sulfonylguanidine derivatives, sulfonylcyanoguanidine derivatives, thioacylsulfonamide derivatives, and acylsulfonamide derivatives which are effective platelet ADP receptor inhibitors. These derivatives may be used in various pharmaceutical compositions, and are particularly effective for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular diseases, particularly those diseases related to thrombosis. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or treating thrombosis in a mammal comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formulae (I)-(VI), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a class of androgen receptor targeting agents (ARTA). The agents define a new subclass of compounds, which are selective androgen receptor modulators (SARM). Several of the SARM compounds have been found to have an unexpected androgenic and anabolic activity of a nonsteroidal ligand for the androgen receptor. Other SARM compounds have been found to have an unexpected antiandrogenic activity of a nonsteroidal ligand for the androgen receptor.

Abstract: Chemical intermediates which are of use in the production of quinolone carboxylic acid derivatives having antibacterial activity.