Abstract: This application describes compounds that can act as opioid receptor ligands, which compounds can be used in the treatment of, for example, pain and pain related disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of formula (I) which are inhibitors of an IDO enzyme: (I). Also disclosed herein are uses of the compounds in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising these compounds. Further disclosed herein are uses of the compositions in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.

Abstract: This application describes compounds that can act as opioid receptor ligands, which compounds can be used in the treatment of, for example, pain and pain related disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are a class of ?-opioid receptor agonists and a preparation method therefor and the use thereof in the field of medicine, belonging to the field of medicinal chemistry. The ?-opioid receptor agonists significantly increase the selectivity for a G protein signaling pathway, and not only can exhibit excellent pharmacodynamic effects, but also significantly improve safety.

Abstract: This application describes compounds that can act as opioid receptor ligands, which compounds can be used in the treatment of, for example, pain and pain related disorders.

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: This application describes compounds that can act as opioid receptor ligands, which compounds can be used in the treatment of, for example, pain and pain related disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having cytostatic activity against tumor cells. The compounds of the invention are of formula (I), or derivatives hereof, wherein R0, R1, R2, A, and X have defined meanings as described in claim 1.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating glaucoma are provided. In particular hydrophilic ester prodrugs and their use to reduce central corneal thickening is provided.

Abstract: Compounds having formulas (I) to (VIII), salts thereof, or combinations thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more these compounds are described herein for the treatment of HIV and neurodegenerative effects caused by HIV. Also provided herein are methods and a kit for inhibiting HIV-1, treating latent HIV in the brain, and preventing HIV-mediated cognitive decline and HIV dementia comprising administering the compounds having the formulas (I) to (VIII) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds having these formulas. The compounds having formulas I through VIII are curcumin analogs which are advantageously characterized as having anti-retroviral, neuroprotective, anti-glucosidase, and anti-HIV integrase properties. In one aspect, the pharmaceutical composition is delivered intranasally.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the following formula (I); wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, are useful as hyperglycemic inhibitors having a serine protease inhibitory action and as prophylactic or therapeutic drugs for diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for modulation of the quorum sensing of bacteria. In an embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act as replacements for naturally occurring bacterial quorum sensing ligands in a ligand-protein binding system; that is, they imitate the effect of natural ligands and produce an agonistic effect. In another embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act in a manner which disturbs or inhibits the naturally occurring ligand-protein binding system in quorum sensing bacteria; that is, they produce an antagonistic effect. The compounds of the present invention comprise N-acylated-homoserine lactones (AHLs) comprised of a wide range of acyl groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phenyl alkanoic acid derivatives (the compounds of Formula (I)); and their isotopic forms, stereoisomeric and tautomeric forms and mixtures thereof in all ratios, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutically acceptable solvates, prodrugs, polymorphs, N-oxides, S-oxides or carboxylic acid isosteres thereof. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the compounds of Formula (I). The said compounds and the pharmaceutical composition function as GPR (G-protein coupled receptor) agonists, particularly as GPR40 agonists, and are useful in the treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by GPR40. The present invention further relates to a method of treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by GPR40 comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of the compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acrylamide compounds which are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes, and to a method for producing them. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to plant propagation material and to an agricultural and a veterinary composition comprising said compounds.

Abstract: Sulphonamide derivatives of benzylamine of formula (I), wherein A represents phenyl unsubstituted or substituted; or 9- or 10-membered bicyclic group, linked to —(O)x—(CH2)y— through one of its aromatic carbon atoms, consisting of benzene ring fused with -membered heteroaromatic ring containing 1 or 2 heteroatoms independently selected from the group consisting of N and O, wherein such bicyclic group is unsubstituted or substituted or with 5- or 6-membered non-aromatic heterocyclic ring having 1 or 2 O atoms, wherein heterocyclic ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more C1-C3-alkyls; D represents a group selected from: phenyl unsubstituted or substituted; naphthyl unsubstituted or substituted; thiophene unsubstituted or substituted; bicyclic group consisting of imidazolering fused with 5-membered non-aromatic carbocyclic ring; bicyclic group consisting of benzene ring fused with 5-membered heteroaromatic ring, having 1 or 2 heteroatoms independently selected from the group consisting of N, O and

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the discovery of a method of inhibiting, preventing or treating bacterial infections. The invention also relates to a method of inhibiting bacterial capsule biogenesis.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), useful for the treatment of cancer, inflammation and inflammatory disorders, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound.

Abstract: The invention provides novel antimicrobial chemical entities based on a nitrothiazolide backbone that exhibit antibacterial and antiparasitic action against a wide range of human pathogens. The new classes of compounds show extended action against Gram positive bacteria including MRSA drug resistant pathogens. In the Gram-positive organisms, they specifically target and functionally inhibit microbial attachment to surfaces and biofilm formation. In Gram-negative bacteria, including enteroaggregative E. coli strains, these compounds function as pilicides by inhibiting the assembly of pilin subunits into adhesive filaments. Several of these compounds show potent antimicrobial action against Gram positive bacteria, perhaps involving novel targets. Many of the benzothiophene derivatives exhibit antimicrobial activity in the low micrograms per ml range and in blocking biofilm formation in the nanomolar range; ranges considered are well within the range of utility as therapeutics.

Abstract: Positive allosteric modulators of melanocortin receptors, especially allosteric potentiators of the receptors MC3R and MC4R are described herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the positive allosteric modulators and methods of treating obesity or an obesity-related disorder such as type 2 diabetes, comprising administering an effective amount of the positive allosteric modulator.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of cancers and other proliferative conditions that are for example characterized by cells that express cytochrome P450 1B1 (CYP1B1) and allelic variants thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds for use in medical therapy, for example in the treatment of prophylaxis of cancers or other proliferative conditions, as well as methods for treating cancers or other conditions in human or non-human animal patients. The invention also provides methods for identifying novel compounds for use in the treatment of prophylaxis of cancers and other proliferative conditions that are for example characterized by cells that express CYP1 B1 and allelic variants thereof. The invention also provides a method for determining the efficacy of a compound of the invention in treating cancer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds according to Formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, L, and the subscript m are as defined herein. The present invention relates to compounds and their use in the treatment of cystic fibrosis, methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment using the same, for the treatment of cystic fibrosis by administering a compound of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to macrocyclic compounds of formula I and their therapeutic use. More particularly, the invention relates to macrocyclic compounds that modulate the activity of IL-17 and/or are useful in the treatment of medical conditions, such as inflammatory diseases and other IL-17-associated disorders.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formulas (“Formula One” &“Formula Two” and “Formula Three”) The Ar1, Het, Ar2, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are further described herein.

Abstract: A method for treating or preventing a microbial infection in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject, a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula Ia, a compound of Formula IIa, one or more compounds of Formula Ia or Formula IIa complexed with a metal core, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug or hydrate thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and related compositions for the treatment of viral infection, including RNA viral infection, and compounds that can modulate the RIG-I pathway in vertebrate cells, including compounds that can activate the RIG-I pathway.

Abstract: Thiophene containing water-soluble oligomers were synthesized and characterized. The photophysical properties of these compounds were studied; transient absorption spectroscopy was used to probe the triplet excited state and their ability to sensitize singlet oxygen was spectroscopically monitored in deuterated methanol. The above compounds were tested for their light activated biocidal properties against S. aureus both under UV and visible radiation. Among the oligomers studied, the terthiophene derivative was found to kill the bacteria efficiently.

Abstract: Fused heterocyclic compounds useful for prevention, treatment or improvement of diseases against which activation of the thrombopoietin receptor is effective are provided. A compound represented by the formula (I) (wherein R1 is an aryl group fused to a saturated ring or the like, A, B, L1, R2, L2, L3, Y, L4, R3 and X are defined in the description), a tautomer, prodrug or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound or a solvate thereof.

Abstract: A process for the characterization of rosacea is disclosed. The process can include identifying for the first time new markers in leukocyte recruitment as well as the therapeutic applications targeting rosacea.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the general structural Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein, and additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof for the treatment of any of a number of conditions or diseases involving fibrosis or dysproliferation.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a class of compounds, including the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, having the structure of formula I: as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to compositions containing and uses of the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the benzimidazole-4-carboxamide derivatives, their preparation methods, pharmaceutical compositions and their uses; wherein X represents monosubstituted or bissubstituted or polysubstitued C1-C14 alkoxy, monosubstituted or bisubstituted or polysubstitued C1-C14 alkyl, monosubstituted or bisubstituted or polysubstitued C2-C14 alkenyl, monosubstituted or bisubstituted or polysubstitued C6-C14 aryl, or monosubstituted or bisubstituted or polysubstitued 5 to 6 membered heterocyclic group, or monosubstituted or bisubstituted or polysubstitued fused ring group containing nitrogen heteroatom; Y represents hydrogen, monosubstituted or bisubstituted or polysubstitued C1-C16 alkyl, monosubstituted or bisubstituted or polysubstitued C6-C12 aryl, or monosubstituted or bisubstituted or polysubstitued 5 to 6 membered heterocyclic group, or monosubstituted or bisubstituted or polysubstitued fused ring group containing nitrogen heteroatom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to macrocyclic compounds of Formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof or quaternary ammonium salts thereof wherein constituent members are provided hereinwith, as well as their compositions and methods of use, which are JAK/ALK inhibitors useful in the treatment of JAK/ALK-associated diseases including, for example, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, as well as cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides 19-substituted geldanamycin derivatives, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that are potent Hsp90 binding agents useful for the treatment of, and/or the amelioration of symptoms of, cancer or neurodegenerative disorders.

Abstract: Crystalline solid forms and the amorphous form of the anti-HCV compound 5-(3,3-dimethylbutyn-1-yl)-3-[(cis-4-hydroxy-4-{[(3S)-tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy]methyl}cyclohexyl){[(1R)-4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl]carbonyl}amino]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Compound I) were prepared and characterized in the solid state: Also provided are processes of manufacture and methods of using the crystalline forms.

Abstract: This document relates to inhibitors of G protein coupled receptor 6 kinase (GRK6) polypeptides as well as methods and materials for using such inhibitors to treat hematological malignancies, inflammation diseases, and autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel thiophene inhibitors of S-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR), pharmaceutical compositions comprising such GSNOR inhibitors, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are disclosed: wherein A, R1, R2, R3, R4A, R4B, R5, R6 and R7 are defined herein. The compounds encompassed by Formula I include compounds which are HIV protease inhibitors. The compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.

Abstract: The present invention is directed a pharmaceutical compositions for co-therapy treatment and prevention of glucose-related disorders such as Type 2 diabetes mellitus and Syndrome X.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aminochromane, aminothiochromane and amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline derivatives of the formula (I) or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof. The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such aminochromane, aminothiochromane and amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline derivatives, and the use of such aminochromane, aminothiochromane and amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline derivatives for therapeutic purposes. The aminochromane, aminothiochromane and amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline derivatives are GlyT1 inhibitors.

Abstract: Disubstituted 3,4-diamino-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione compounds are described that correspond to general formula (I). Also described, are pharmaceutical compositions that include these compounds and methods of using these compounds and compositions for the treatment of chemokine-mediated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 inhibitory activity, and an inhibitor of PAI-1 comprising the compound as an active ingredient. The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition having an inhibitory action on PAI-1 activity and being efficacious in the prevention and treatment of various diseases whose onset is associated with PAI-1 activity.

Abstract: Crystalline solid forms and the amorphous form of the anti-HCV compound 5-(3,3-dimethylbutyn-1-yl)-3-[(cis-4-hydroxy-4-{[(3S)-tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy]methyl}cyclohexyl){[(1R)-4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl]carbonyl}amino]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (Compound I) were prepared and characterized in the solid state: Also provided are processes of manufacture and methods of using the crystalline forms.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to inhibitors of S-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR), pharmaceutical compositions comprising such GSNOR inhibitors, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating of disorders that are affected by the modulation of the GPR120 receptor. Such compounds are represented by Formula (I) and Formula (II) as follows: wherein Y, R1, G, and Q are defined herein; and wherein R11, R21, R41, RB1 and G1, are defined herein.

Abstract: The synthesis and activity of novel LpxA inhibitors is described, these inhibitors present antibacterial activity. The compounds were designed based on a receptor model developed using the crystal structure of LpxA and are arranged to have a favorable binding interaction at the active site of the enzyme. In particular, the compounds present the following formula (I) where V, W, X, Y and Z can be independently C, S, N or O and P1, P2 and P3 are ligands to bind to the three points of the proposed pharmacophore model. They can be chosen from a variety of groups.

Abstract: This application describes compounds that can act as opioid receptor ligands, which compounds can be used in the treatment of, for example, pain and pain related disorders.

Abstract: Methods, compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and kits are described for treating or preventing amyloid-related disease.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and materials for decontamination of surfaces and fabrics, such as non-woven fabrics, that are contaminated with infestations of microorganisms such as bacteria. Biocidal oligomers having conjugated oligo-(aryl/heteroaryl ethynyl) structures and comprising at least one cationic group can be used to decontaminate infested surfaces in the presence of oxygen and, optionally, illumination. Fibers incorporating biocidal oligomers having conjugated oligo-(aryl/heteroaryl ethynyl) structures and comprising at least one cationic group, wherein the oligomer is physically associated with or covalently bonded to, or both, the fiber-forming polymer can be used to form non-woven mats. Biocidal non-woven mats prepared by methods of the invention, incorporating the biocidal oligomers, can be used to suppress bacterial growth in wound and surgical dressings and personal hygiene products.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein X1, X2, X3, R2, R4b, R1, and G have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.