Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical agent having cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitory action and useful as a blood lipid lowering agent and the like. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula wherein Ar1 is an aromatic ring group optionally having substituents, Ar2 is an aromatic ring group having substituents, OR? is an optionally protected hydroxyl group, R is an acyl group, R? is a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group optionally having substituents, or a salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein: X is a group of formula (A) or (B): and R1, R2, R3, R4, n, x, y and z are as defined within are described. Processes for their preparation and their use in the treatment of disorders mediated by the neuropeptide Y5 receptor in a warm-blooded animal, such as a human being are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of reducing serum glucose and triglyceride levels and for inhibiting angiogenesis, the methods comprising administration of substituted indolealkanoic acids to patients in need of such treatment. Also disclosed are such compounds useful in the treatment of angiogenesis, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and chronic complications arising from diabetes mellitus. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions relating to novel pentafluorophenylsulfonamide derivatives and analogs and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly cancer, vascular restenosis, microbial infections, and psoriasis, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I): wherein R1, Y, (X)o, (W)n, (V)m, Z and U are as defined in the specification, are inhibitors of cruzipain and other cysteine protease inhibitors and are useful as therapeutic agents, for example in Chagas' disease, or for validating therapeutic target compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-cancer compound represented by Structural Formula (I): The variables in Structural Formula (I) are described hereinbelow. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent and a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) (preferably an effective amount). Also disclosed is a method of treating a subject with cancer by administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I).

Abstract: Treatment of warm-blooded animals having a tumor or non-malignant hypervascularation, by administering a sufficient amount of a cytotoxic agent formulated into a phosphate prodrug form having substrate specificity for microvessel phosphatases, so that microvessels are destroyed preferentially over other normal tissues, because the less cytotoxic prodrug form is converted to the highly cytotoxic dephosphorylated form.

Abstract: A method of preventing or treating either scarring or capsular contractures in subjects in need of such treatment comprising the administration of leukotriene receptor antagonists to said subject in need of treatment.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds, novel compositions, methods of their use, and methods of their manufacture, where such compounds are pharmacologically useful inhibitors of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases (PTPase's) such as PTP1B, CD45, SHP-1, SHP-2, PTP?, LAR and HePTP or the like. The compounds are useful in the treatment of type I diabetes, type II diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, obesity, immune dysfunctions including autoimmunity diseases with dysfunctions of the coagulation system, allergic diseases including asthma, osteoporosis, proliferative disorders including cancer and psoriasis, diseases with decreased or increased synthesis or effects of growth hormone, diseases with decreased or increased synthesis of hormones or cytokines that regulate the release of/or response to growth hormone, diseases of the brain including Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, and infectious diseases.

Abstract: New compounds represented by the formula or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein X1 and X2 are each independently selected from a CH group or a nitrogen atom; and R is an optionally substituted five or six membered nonaromatic carbocyclic ring or a nonaromatic or aromatic heterocyclic ring, whereby the ring is optionally condensed with a 6-membered, optionally substituted carbocyclic aromatic ring.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I) which are metabolically stable and have an antagonistic activity against PGD2 receptor: ? wherein Y is bicyclic ring; R1 is optionally substituted heteroaryl; R2 is hydrogen, etc.; R3 is —CH2—CH2—CH2—CH2—CH?CH—COOR4, —CH2—CH2—CH2—CH2—X1—CH2—COOR4, —CH2—CH?CH—CH2—X1—CH2—COOR4 or —CH2—CH2—CH2—COOR4; R4 is hydrogen, etc.; X1 is —O—, etc.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds of the formula I below: wherein the meaning of each substituent is defined in the application. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of the glycine transporter and useful in the treatment of diseases responsive to the inhibition of the glycine transporter. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula I as defined above and the use of compounds as above for the manufacture of medicaments for treatment of diseases responsive to ligands of the glycine transporter.

Abstract: The invention relates to bacterial antibiotic resistance and, in particular, to compositions and methods for overcoming bacterial antibiotic resistance. The invention provides novel ?-lactamase inhibitors, which are structurally unrelated to the natural product and semi-synthetic ?-lactamase inhibitors presently available, and which do not require a ?-lactam pharmacophore. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for inhibiting bacterial growth.

Abstract: The current invention provides methods and pharmaceutical formulations that are useful for inhibiting the loss of bone. These methods and formulations can be used without the associated adverse effects of estrogen therapy, and thus serve as an effective and acceptable treatment for osteoporosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases using compounds that are dibenzofuran sulfonamide derivatives having the Formula I More particularly, 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, arthritis, or other autoimmune or inflammatory diseases dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel mikanolide derivatives, their preparation method and their therapeutic uses, in particular as anti-cancer and anti-viral agents.

Abstract: The intention relates to bacterial antibiotic resistance and, in particular, to compositions and methods for overcoming bacterial antibiotic resistance. The invention provides novel ?-lactamase inhibitors, which are structurally unrelated to the natural product and semi-synthetic ?-lactamase inhibitors presently available, and which do not require a ?-lactam pharmacophore. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for inhibiting bacterial growth.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating ocular hypertension or glaucoma which comprises administering to an animal having ocular hypertension or glaucoma therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by the general formula I; wherein the dashed line indicates the presence or absence of a bond, the hatched wedge indicates the ? (down) configuration, and the solid triangle indicates the ? (up) configuration; B is a single, double, or triple covalent bond; n is 0-6; X is CH2, S or O; Y is any pharmaceutically acceptable salt of CO2H, or CO2R, CONR2, NHCH2CH2OH, N(CH2CH2OH)2, CH2OR, P(O)(OR)2, CONRSO2R, SONR2, or R is H, C1-6 alkyl or C2-6 alkenyl; R2 and R3 are C1-6 linear alkyl which may be the same or different, and may be bonded to each other such that they form a ring incorporating the carbon to which they are commonly attached; R4 is hydrogen, R, C(?O)R, or any group that is easily removed under physiological conditions such that R4 is effectively hydrogen; R5 is hydrogen

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel fused pyrrolocarbazoles and isoindolones, including pharmaceutical compositions, diagnostic kits, assay standards or reagents containing the same, and methods of using the same as therapeutics. The invention is also directed to intermediates and processes for making these novel compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted benzofurans and benzothiophenes compounds that are antagonists of alpha V (?v) integrins, for example ?v?3 and ?v?5 integrins, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds may be used in the treatment of pathological conditions mediated by ?v?3 and ?v?5 integrins, including such conditions as tumor growth, metastasis, restenosis, osteoporosis, inflammation, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and rheumatoid arthritis. The compounds have the general formula I: where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, m, n, i, j and k are defined herein.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to novel compounds (and salts thereof), and compositions comprising the compounds, for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The subject invention further concerns methods of making the novel compounds. The novel compounds are rapidly metabolized analogs of amiodarone, having the distinct and advantageous characteristic of being metabolized to a less lipophilic compound. This results in an improved safety profile. The new compounds have particular utility for treating life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias, especially in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The compounds also provide effective management for ventricular arrhythmias and supraventricular arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation and re-entrant tachyarrhythmias involving accessory pathways.

Abstract: New compounds represented by the formula or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein X1 and X2 are each independently selected from a CH group or a nitrogen atom; and R is an optionally substituted five or six membered nonaromatic carbocyclic ring or a nonaromatic or aromatic heterocyclic ring, whereby the ring is optionally condensed with a 6-membered, optionally substituted carbocyclic aromatic ring.

Abstract: An inhibitor for 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid production which comprises as the active ingredient a specific hydroxyformamidine derivative or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. It is useful especially as a remedy for kidney diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, or circulatory diseases. The novel hydroxyformamidine derivative or pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof is also provided.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I): or a salt thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen, hydroxyl or halogen; R2 is NHSO2CH3, SO2NHCH3 or the like; R5 and R6 each independently is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted benzyl; X is NH, sulfur, oxygen or methylene; Y is oxygen, NR7, sulfur, methylene or a bond; and * represents an asymmetric carbon atom. The compounds are useful as a medicine for treating or preventing diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, digestive diseases, depression or urinary disturbances.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds related to lactacystin and lactacystin ?-lactone, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and methods of use.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel fungicidally active compound combinations of

Abstract: The present invention provides improved treatment methods by the administration of both an inhibitor of indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase in addition to the administration of an additional therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present invention features calcilytic compounds. “Calcilytic compounds” refer to compounds able to inhibit calcium receptor activity. Also described are the use of calcilytic compounds to inhibit calcium receptor activity and/or achieve a beneficial effect in a patient; and techniques which can be used to obtain additional calcilytic compounds.

Abstract: Bi-aromatic compounds linked via a heteroethynylene radical are provided along with pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing these compounds and methods for their use.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; and R1 is bicyclyl or heterobicyclyl; are useful in the treatment and prophylaxis of conditions mediated by s-CD23 or TNF.

Abstract: The synthesis and study of biological activity of a series of new molecules with potential antimicrobial activity are described. The molecules are bicyclic carbohydrates, based on furanose sugars. Their antimicrobial activity against viruses is demonstrated, next to cytostatic effects. Significantly, a high and selective activity against Cytomegalovirus was observed.

Abstract: The invention relates to tyrosine kinase inhibitors of the bis-indolyl compound type of the general formula I: pharmaceuticals containing them and their use for the treatment of malignant and other diseases based on pathological cell proliferation.

Abstract: Novel diketoacid compounds of Formula I are provided which are useful as HIV integrase inhibitors and for the treatment of AIDS or ARC.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts having useful antiviral activity against viruses of the herpes family. Wherein: X=O, (CH2)m, S, SO, SO2, NH, NR8; Y=O, (CH2)m, S, SO, SO2, NH, NR8 or a chemical bond; Z=NH, O, NR8, S, SO, SO2; The remaining substituents are described in the specification.

Abstract: New compounds represented by the formula 1

Abstract: This invention provides methods for utilizing a PTPase inhibiting compounds and one or more insulins in methods for use in control and maintenance of type II diabetes in a mammal, for improving the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risk profiles, reduction of hyperlipidemia, lowering low density lipoprotein blood levels, lowering free fatty acid blood levels and triglyceride levels and inhibition, prevention or reduction of atherosclerosis in a type II diabetic, or the risk factors thereof.

Abstract: An N-alkoxyalkyl-N,N-dialkylamine derivative represented by the following general formula [1]: wherein the ring D represents a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring or hydrocarbon ring; R3 and R4, which are the same or different, represent an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl group; and R1, R2, R5, R6, R7, R8, m and n are as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof has an anti-hypoxic activity, a nerve-protecting activity and a nerve regeneration promoting activity and is useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to novel compounds (and salts thereof), and compositions comprising the compounds, for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The subject invention further concerns methods of making the novel compounds. The novel compounds are rapidly metabolized analogs of amiodarone, having the distinct and advantageous characteristic of being metabolized to a less lipophilic compound. This results in an improved safety profile. The new compounds have particular utility for treating life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias, especially in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The compounds also provide effective management for ventricular arrhythmias and supraventricular arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation and re-entrant tachyarrhythmias involving accessory pathways.

Abstract: There is provided a heretoaryloxy 3-substituted propanamine compound of formula (I): wherein A is selected from —O— and —S—; X is selected from phenyl optionally substituted with up to 5 substituents selected from halo, C1-C4 alkyl and C1-C4 alkoxy, and thienyl optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents selected from halo and C1-C4 alkyl; Y is selected from benzothienyl, indolyl and benzofuranyl, optionally substituted with up to 5 substituents selected from halo, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, nitro, acetyl and cyano; and when Y is indolyl it may be substituted or further substituted by an N-substituent selected from C1-C4 alkyl; R1 and R2 are each independently H or C1-C4 alkyl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain sulfonamide derivatives that are inhibitors of procollagen C-proteinase, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a series of substituted aromatic ethers of the formula I wherein ring A and X and Y are defined as in the specification, that exhibit activity as glycine transport inhibitors, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use for the enhancement of cognition and the treatment of the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychoses in mammals, including humans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as estrogen receptor modulators. The compounds of the instant invention are ligands for estrogen receptors and as such may be useful for treatment or prevention of a variety of conditions related to estrogen functioning including: bone loss, bone fractures, osteoporosis, cartilage degeneration, endometriosis, uterine fibroid disease, hot flashes, increased levels of LDL cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, impairment of cognitive functioning, cerebral degenerative disorders, restenosis, gynecomastia, vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, obesity, incontinence, and cancer, in particular of the breast, uterus and prostate.

Abstract: Mono-acylated o-phenylendiamines derivatives of formula I 1

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed which are Fab I inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating ocular hypertension or glaucoma which comprises administering to an animal having ocular hypertension or glaucoma therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by the general formula I; wherein hatched lines represent the &agr; configuration, a triangle represents the &bgr; configuration, a wavy line represents the &agr; configuration or the &bgr; configuration and a dotted line represents the presence or absence of a double bond; A and B are independently selected from the group consisting of O, S and CH2; provided that at least one of A or B is S; D represents a covalent bond or CH2, O, S or NH; X is CO2R, CONR2, CH2OR, P(O)(OR)2, CONRSO2R SONR2 or Y is O, OH, OCOR2, halogen or cyano; Z is CH2 or a covalent bond; R is H or R2; R1 is H, R2, phenyl, or COR2; R2 is C1-C5 lower alkyl or alkenyl and R3 is benzothienyl, benzofuranyl, naphthyl or substituted derivatives thereof, wherein the substituents may

Abstract: Benzothiophene compounds such as 1

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods of administering compounds to a subject taht can reduce &bgr;APP production and that is not toxic in a wide range of dosages. The present invention also provides non-carbamate compounds and methods of administering such compounds to a subject that can reduce &bgr;APP production and that is not tocix in a wide range of dosages. It has been discovered that either the racemic or enantiomerically pure non-carbamate compounds can be used to decrease &bgr;APP production.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I): 1

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I: 1

Abstract: Arylaminopropane analogues are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for the lowering and controlling of normal or elevated intraocular pressure as well as a method for the treatment of glaucoma using compositions containing one or more of the compounds of the present invention.