Abstract: The present invention provides novel methylenedioxy phenolic compounds and their derivatives, methods of making them and methods of using them to treat or prevent cardiovascular disease, vascular disease and/or inflammatory disease, as well as Type I and Type II Diabetes and Dyslipidemia patients at risk for hypertension, stroke, cardiovascular and renal disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (1): wherein R1-R6, A, J, D, A, G, Q, w, x, y, and z are as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein, and additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof in the treatment of cancer and/or inflammatory disorders, and more generally as proteasome inhibitors.

Abstract: The use of substituted amides for modulating the activity of 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11?HSD1) and the use of these compounds as pharmaceutical compositions, are described. Also a novel class of substituted amides, their use in therapy, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, as well as their use in the manufacture of medicaments are described. The present compounds are modulators and more specifically inhibitors of the activity of 11?HSD1 and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and/or prophylaxis of a range of medical disorders where a decreased intracellular concentration of active glucocorticoid is desirable.

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 diseases such as, for example, COPD.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I wherein R3 is C1-6-alkyloxy, C1-6-acyloxy or aroyloxy; R6 is hydrogen or C1-6-alkyloxy; R7 is C1-6-alkyloxy, C1-6-acyloxy, aroyloxy or arylacyloxy; R8 is hydrogen or C1-6-alkyloxy; or R7 and R8 form together a group O-L-O with L being (CR1R2)n, with R1 and R2 being independently from each other hydrogen or C1-5-alkyl and n being an integer from 1 to 3; R10 is hydrogen or N—C1-4-acyl, N—C1-5-alkyl-x-Cx-alkyl with x being an integer from 1 to 5, for use as medicament for the treatment of a disorder connected to impaired glucose metabolism and impaired insulin action such as syndrome X and diabetes type 1 and 2, especially for the treatment of (non-autoimmune) diabetes type 2.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide a neuronal cell death inhibitor and a therapeutic agent for a neurodegenerative disease, particularly Parkinson's disease. [Means for Solving Problems] It is known that DJ-1 protein is involved in Parkinson's disease and is capable of inhibiting neuronal cell death caused by oxidative stress. Based on this knowledge, screening is made for a low molecular weight molecule capable of binding to an active site of DJ-1 protein (i.e., a region around a cysteine residue at position-106) using an analysis softwear FastDock (Fujitsu Ltd.). When various tests are made using candidate low molecular weight compounds each having a binding energy of ?60 kcal/mol or lower, these compounds show a therapeutic effect on a neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides identification of inhibitors of inhibitors of differentiation (Id) for use in the treatment and prevention of diseases in mammals. The inhibitors of Id are effective alone in the treatment of a variety of cellular proliferative disorders including, but not limited to, diseases such as cancer, arthritis, age-related macular degeneration, psoriasis, neoplasms, angiomas, endometriosis, obesity, age-related macular degeneration, retinopathies, restenosis, scaring, fibrogenesis, fibrosis, cardiac remodeling, pulmonary fibrosis, scleroderma, failure associated with myocardial infarction, keloids, fibroid tumors and stenting.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), salts and solvates thereof are provided: wherein Ar is selected from phenyl, pyridyl and thienyl optionally substituted with one or more groups Y; and each Y group is independently selected from the group consisting of: halo, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, cyano, C(O)C1-4alkyl, NHSO2C1-4alkyl, NMeSO2C1-4alkyl, NHCOC1-4alkyl, NMeCOC1-4alkyl, SOC1-4alkyl, SO2C1-4alkyl and CO2C1-4alkyl, or two Y groups together form a cyclic group —O(CH2)O—. Processes for preparation, and uses thereof in the treatment of a disease or condition mediated by a reduction or imbalance in glutamate receptor function, such as schizophrenia or cognition impairment, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, or solvates of such salts, which compounds inhibit carboxypeptidase U and thus can be used in the prevention and treatment of diseases where inhibition of carboxypeptidase U is beneficial. In further aspects, the invention relates to compounds of the invention for use in therapy; to processes for preparation of such new compounds; to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, as active ingredient; and to the use of the active compounds in the manufacture of medicaments for the medical use indicated above.

Abstract: A medicament for enhancing an effect of a cancer therapy based on a mode of action of DNA injury, which comprises as an active ingredient a compound represented by the general formula (I) or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R represents an aryl-substituted alkyl group, an heteroaryl-substituted alkyl group, a cycloalkyl-substituted alkyl group, or a cyclic hydrocarbon group wherein said cyclic hydrocarbon group may be saturated, partly saturated, or aromatic; or Z may bind to R to form a cyclic structure, Z represents a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C6 alkyl group. The medicament enhanced the effect of the cancer therapy and decreases a dose of an anticancer agent and/or radiation, and therefore, can reduce side effects resulting from the cancer therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to urea derivatives of formula (I) as inhibitors of glycogen synthase kinase 3?, GSK-3, to processes of preparation of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use for the treatment and or prophylaxis of a disease in which GSK-3 is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: The present invention provides antitumor compounds of the formula (I); and antitumor methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (1): wherein R1-R6, A, J, D, E, G, Q, w, x, y, and z are as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein, and additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof in the treatment of cancer and/or inflammatory disorders, and more generally as proteasome inhibitors.

Abstract: A method of conferring a cooling effect on the skin or mucous membranes by applying thereto at least one compound of the Formula I: (a) wherein B is selected from H, CH3, C2H5, OCH3, OC2H5; and OH; and (b) wherein A is a moiety of the formula —CO-D, wherein D is selected from the following moieties: (i) —NR1R2, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and C1-C8 straight or branched-chain aliphatic, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, araliphatic and cycloalkyl groups, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form part of an optionally-substituted, five- or six-membered heterocyclic ring; (ii) —NHCH2COOCH2CH3, —NHCH2CONH2, —NHCH2CH2OCH3, —NHCH2CH2OH, —NHCH2CH(OH)CH2OH and (iii) a moiety selected from the group consisting of: The compounds are useful for providing cooling effects in a variety of products, such as foodstuffs, confectionery, tobacco products, beverages, cosmetics, dentifrices, medicinal preparations, mouthwashes and toiletries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and compositions having antiviral activity. The invention also relates to methods for the therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of viral infections in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that function as modulators of mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2) activity; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The present invention provides therapeutic methods involving administering a subject compound, or a subject pharmaceutical composition. The present invention further provides assays for identifying agonists of ALDH2.

Abstract: Disclosed are amide, thioamide, urea and thiourea compounds and compositions that inhibit soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH), methods for preparing the compounds and compositions, and methods for treating patients with such compounds and compositions. The compounds, compositions, and methods are useful for treating a variety of sEH mediated diseases, including hypertensive, cardiovascular, inflammatory, and diabetic-related diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of derivatives of monosaccharides as 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of sulfonamides which are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as anti-viral agents against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of HIV aspartyl protease using the compounds of this invention and methods for screening compounds for anti-HIV activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a more effective gastrointestinal function promoter. The present invention also provides a method for the prophylaxis or improvement of functional gastrointestinal disorders, a method for appetite regulation and the like. The present invention also provides a method for screening for a substance capable of promoting a gastrointestinal function. The present invention provides a gastrointestinal function promoter containing a T1R agonist as an active ingredient and a method for the prophylaxis or improvement of functional gastrointestinal disorders, a method for appetite regulation and the like by administering a T1R agonist. The present invention also provides a method of screening for a substance capable of promoting a gastrointestinal function which method uses a cell expressing T1R receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treatment and/or prophylaxis of a microbial infection, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a compound of formula (I), in which X and Y are either the same or different and selected from a heteroatom; is a double or single bond depending on the heteroatoms X and Y; R1 to R5 are either the same or different and selected from hydrogen or a non-deleterious substituent; and R6 and R7 are either the same or different and selected from hydrogen and a non-deleterious substituent or one of R6 and R7 are absent when there is a double bond present, pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives, pro-drugs, tautomers and/or isomers thereof. The present invention also relates to a method for protecting a subject from radiation damage, a method of cancer radiotherapy and use as an antimicrobial or radioprotective agent of the compound of formula (I) defined above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Diphenylethylene Compounds and compositions comprising a Diphenylethylene Compound. The present invention also relates to methods for preventing or treating various diseases and disorders by administering to a subject in need thereof one or more Diphenylethylene Compounds. In particular, the invention relates to methods for preventing or treating cancer or an inflammatory disorder by administering to a subject in need thereof one or more Diphenylethylene Compounds. The present invention further relates to articles of manufacture and kits comprising one or more Diphenylethylene Compounds.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, pain, inflammation, traumatic injury, and others.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition having activity of inhibiting acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyltransf erase, which comprises retrofractamide A, pipercide, piperrolein B, piperchabamide D, pellitorin or combinations thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof . The composition is effective for preventing and treating vascular diseases, such as hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of sulfonamides which are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as anti-viral agents against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of HIV aspartyl protease using the compounds of this invention and methods for screening compounds for anti-HIV activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lidocaine derived compounds, which present less anesthetic activity than lidocaine itself, but with more anti-inflammatory and spasmolytic activity than said lidocaine as well as pharmaceutical compositions with at least one of these compounds or a salt of those as active principle and to the use of such compositions to treat, prevent or inhibit atopic diseases including asthma, rhinitis, allergic urticaria, chronic lung inflammation associated with eosinophilia, following the example of atopic asthma and chronic intestinal inflammation, as colitis for instance. The pharmaceutical composition may be available in spray form, solution, suspension, emulsion destinated to be applied by nebulization, or in any of the pharmaceutical available forms for oral or injectable use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aminoindane derivatives having the formula I wherein X, Y, U, R1-2, and R13-16 are as defined in the claims, or an acid addition salt thereof. The compounds of the invention posses the combined effect of serotonin reuptake inhibition and norepinephrine uptake inhibition.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and analogues or derivatives thereof for the treatment of skin conditions, such as Vitiligo, which are treatable by the stimulation of melanocyte proliferation and also for treating skin cancer.

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: Substituted cyclohexane-1,4-diamine compounds, methods for production thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treatment using these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for the treatment or prevention of migraine comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of one or more novel benzo-fused heterocycle sulfamide derivatives of formula (I) and formula (II) as herein defined. The present invention is directed to a method for the treatment and/or prevention of migraine, which includes mono-therapy and alternatively, co-therapy with at least anti-migraine 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: Compounds of formula wherein A1, A2 and A3 are each independently of the others a bond or a C1–C6alkylene bridge; A4 is a C1–C6alkylene bridge; D is CH or N; W is, for example, O, NR7 or S; T is, for example, a bond, O, NH or NR7; Q is O, NR7, S, SO or SO2; Y is O, NR7, S, SO or SO2; X1 and X2 are each independently of the other fluorine, chlorine or bromine; R1, R2 and R3 are, for example, H, halogen, CN, nitro, C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6haloalkyl, C1–C6alkylcarbonyl or C2–C6alkenyl; R4 is, for example, H, halogen, CN, nitro or C1–C6alkyl; R5 and R6 are, for example, H, CN, OH, C1–C6alkyl, C3–C8cycloalkyl, C3–C8cycloalkyl-C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6haloalkyl, C1–C6alkoxy or C1–C6haloalkoxy; R7 is H, C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6alkoxyalkyl or C1–C6alkylcarbonyl; k, when D is nitrogen, is 1, 2 or 3; or, when D is CH, is 1, 2, 3 or 4; and m is 1 or 2; and, where applicable, their possible E/Z isomers, E/Z isomeric mixtures and/or tautomers, in each case in free form or in salt form, a process for the preparation of those compounds and

Abstract: Novel pyraole derivatives of formula (I), wherein: X is oxygen or sufu, R1 is C1–C3alkyl, C1–C3haloalkyl, C1–C3alkoxy-C1–C3alkyl or C1–C3haloalkoxy-C1–C3alkyl; R2 is C1–C3haloalkyl; and R3 is halogen. The novel compounds have plant-protective properties and are suitable for protecting plants against infestations by phytopathogenic microorganisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a urea derivative of the formula (1) wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pharmaceutical use thereof. The compound of the present invention has a C5a receptor antagonistic action and is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of diseases or syndromes due to inflammation caused by C5a [e.g., autoimmune diseases such as rheumatism, systemic lupus erythematosus and the like, sepsis, adult respiratory distress syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergic diseases such as asthma and the like, atherosclerosis, cardiac infarction, brain infarction, psoriasis, Alzheimer's disease and serious organ injury (e.g., pneumonia, nephritis, hepatitis, pancreatitis and the like) due to activation of leukocytes caused by ischemia, trauma, burn, surgical invasion and the like].

Abstract: Prodrugs of carbidopa, derivatives of carbidopa prodrugs, methods of making prodrugs of carbidopa and derivatives thereof, methods of using prodrugs of carbidopa and derivatives thereof, and compositions of prodrugs of carbidopa and derivatives thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: An adjuvant composition comprising noscapine and its derivatives, for use in the treatment of tumors, cancer, as an adjuvant for vaccines.

Abstract: The present invention provides serotonergic aminoalkylbenzofurans of Formula (I): where R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R4?, R5, R5?, and R12 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: ACE-2 inhibitors for the treatment of body weight and related disorders are disclosed. ACE-2 inhibitors include peptides and small molecules. Examples of small molecule ACE-2 inhibitors include compounds of formula (I): Z-???(I) Wherein Z is a zinc coordinating moiety and ? is an amino-acid mimicking moiety, and pharmaceutically acceptabale salts thereof. Methods of using the inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions containing the inhibitors to treat a body weight disorder, to decrease appetite, to increase muscle mass, to decrease body fat, to treat diabetes and to treat a state associated with altered lipid metabolism, are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to phenoxypropanolamines, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, to processes for preparing them, and to the method of use thereof in the treatment of diseases that are improved by beta-3 agonist action.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, process for their synthesis, compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. In particular, the present invention provides novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment or prevention of HCV infection. The present invention also provides processes and intermediates for the synthesis of these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) process for their preparation starting from the plant Beilschmiedia fulva, PLA 101037, and the use thereof for producing a medicament, in particular for the treatment of allergic disorders, of asthmatic disorders, of inflammatory concomitant symptoms of asthma and/or of diseases which can be treated by inhibiting c-maf and NFAT.

Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical for treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders comprising a compound of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Chemical compounds which are antagonists of Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 (MCP-1) function, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, methods of treatment employing these compounds and compositions, and processes for preparing these compounds. The compounds are useful in the prevention or treatment of chronic or acute inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, especially those associated with aberrant lymphocyte or monocyte accumulation such as arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetic nephropathy, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, nephritis, pancreatitis, pulmonary fibrosis, psoriasis, restenosis, and transplant rejection.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the structural formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and hydrates thereof: Formula I (a) R1, R2 and R6 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C8 alkyl substituted C1-C8 alkyl, aryl-C0-4-alkyl, substituted aryl-C0-4-alkyl, heteroaryl-C0-4-alkyl, substituted heteroaryl-C0-4-alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkylaryl-C0-2-alkyl, and substituted C3-C6 cycloalkylaryl-C0-2-alkyl; (b) X is an optionally substituted C1-C5 alkylene linker wherein one carbon atom of the linker may be replaced with O, NH or S; (c) Y is C, O, S, NH or a single bond; and (d) E is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C(R3)(R4)A, A, (CH2)n COOR19 and substituted (CH2)n COOR19.

Abstract: A compound of the formula [I] wherein R1 is optionally substituted aryl group or optionally substituted heteroaryl group; R2 is optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl group, C3-7 cycloalkyl group and the like; R3 is hydrogen atom, C1-6 alkyl group, hydroxyl group and the like; R4 is hydrogen atom, C1-6 alkyl group and the like; R5 and R6 are each C1-6 alkyl group and the like; R7 is optionally substituted aryl group or optionally substituted heteroaryl group; X1, X2 and X3 are each C1-6 alkylene group and the like; and X4 and X5 are each a single bond, methylene group and the like, a salt thereof, a solvate thereof or a prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound, particularly a calcium receptor antagonist and a therapeutic agent for osteoporosis, are provided.

Abstract: Amidino derivatives represented by the following general formula (I): {where X is a group represented by R1SO2NR2— (wherein R1 represents optionally substituted C6-14 aryl, etc. and R2 represents hydrogen atom, etc.), etc., Ar1 represents 2,6-naphthylene, etc., R3 represents hydrogen atom, etc. and Y represents carboxyphenyl, etc.} and their pharmacologically acceptable salts or solvates.

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

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising an inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme and neutral endopeptidase, such as sampatrilat, and at least one bioavailability enhancer such as an organic acid, e.g., ascorbic acid. Such a composition has improved systemic bioavailability.

Abstract: FK506 and geldanamycin promote nerve regeneration by a common mechanism that involves the binding of these compounds to polypeptide components of steroid receptor-complexes other than the steroid hormone binding portion of the complex (FKBP52 and hsp90, respectively). These and other agents cause hsp90 dissociation from steroid receptor complexes or block association of hsp90 with steroid receptor complexes.