Abstract: Novel sulfon amide derivatives are chemical uncouplers useful e.g. for the treatment of obesity.

Abstract: Described herein are derivatives of arylsulfonamido-substituted hydroxamic acid of formula (I) having good solubility in water and inhibitory activity of matrix metalloproteinases, useful for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of diseases associated to a pathologic activity and/or an over-expression of metalloproteinases, and of cosmetic preparations having anti-ageing properties in particular for hair and skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that modulate various chemokine receptors. These compounds are useful for treating asthma.

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: This invention pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising certain carbamic acid compounds (e.g., which inhibit HDAC (histone deacetylase) activity) (e.g., PXD-101, N hydroxy-3-(3-phenylsulfamoyl-phenyl)-acrylamide)) and one or more additional ingredients selected from cyclodextrin, arginine, and meglumine. The present invention also pertains to the use of such compositions, for example, in the inhibition of HDAC, and in the treatment of conditions mediated by HDAC, cancer, proliferative conditions, psoriasis, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, i and j have the meanings given in claim 1, and to the use thereof as caspase-10 inhibitors, especially for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) as defined herein and salts or solvates thereof. Processes for preparing these compounds and pharmaceutical formulations containing them are also disclosed, as well as methods for the prophylaxis of treatment of a clinical condition using such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the general formula (I) as defined herein, the preparation thereof, and the use thereof for the prophylaxis or treatment of any disease involving a dysfunction associated with the orexin 2 receptor such as obesity, appetite or taste disorders including cachexia, anorexia and bulimia, diabetes, metabolic syndromes, vomiting and nausea, depression and anxiety, addictions, mood and behaviour disorders, schizophrenia, sleep disorders, restless legs syndrome, memory learning disorders, sexual and psychosexual dysfunctions, pain, visceral or neuropathic pain, hyperalgesia, allodynia, digestive disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, neuronal degenerescence, ischaemic or haemorrhagic attacks, Cushing's disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome, myotonic dystrophy, urinary incontinence, hyperthyroidism, pituitary function disorders, hypertension or hypotension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that modulate various chemokine receptors. These compounds are useful for treating inflammatory and immune diseases.

Abstract: N-aryl arylsulfonamide derivatives are bradykinin B1 antagonists or inverse agonists useful in the treatment or prevention of symptoms such as pain and inflammation associated with the bradykinin B1 pathway.

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

Abstract: Novel PDF inhibitors and novel methods for their use are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel arylsulphonamide compounds, defined by formula I and the description, as well as their method of preparation and their therapeutic use

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, m, and n are as defined. Compounds of the Formula I have activity inhibiting production of A?-peptide. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating disorders and diseases, for example, neurodegenerative and/or neurological disorders, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, in a mammal comprising compounds of the Formula I.

Abstract: Selected bis-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, compositions, and methods for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods are provided that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and immune-related diseases and conditions. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the function and/or expression of proteins involved in atopic diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. The subject compounds are carboxylic acid derivatives.

Abstract: A composition comprising a novel Ca2+-activated, [ATP]i-sensitive nonspecific cation (NCCa-ATP) channel is described. The channel is found in mammalian neural cells and exhibits a different sensitivity to block by various adenine nucleotides, and is activated by submicromolar [Ca]i. The NCCa-ATP channel is activated under conditions of ATP depletion, which causes severe cell depolarization, followed by cell swelling. The NCCa-ATP channel is regulated by a sulfonylurea receptor and is inhibited by sulfonylurea compounds glibenclamide and tolbutamide. Methods employing compositions comprising the NCCa-ATP channel to screen for compounds that block the channel and the use of such antagonists as therapeutics in preventing brain swelling and damage are described. In addition, methods employing compositions comprising the Kir2.3 channel to screen for compounds that open the channel and the use of such antagonists as therapeutics in preventing brain swelling and damage are described.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents aryl, heteroaryl or alkyl which is optionally substituted, or a group of formula —(CO)—CR6R7NR8R9 wherein R6, R7, R8 and R9 are as defined in the description, R2 represents hydrogen or alkyl, R3 represents hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl, R4 represents a saturated or unsaturated, 7- to 15-membered bicyclic system or optionally substituted alkyl, or R3 and R4, together with the carbon atom carrying them, form a saturated or unsaturated, 3- to 18-membered, mono-, bi- or tri-cyclic system optionally containing one or more hetero atoms selected from O, S and N and optionally substituted, n represents 1 or 2, Ar represents aryl or heteroaryl, R5 represents amino, guanidino, cyano or amidino which is optionally substituted, its optical isomers, and also addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in pathological conditions involving activated protein C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound having the formula (I) pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, wherein the structural variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention is related to anthranilamides of formula I, in which R(1) to R(7) have the meanings indicated herein, a process for their preparation, their use as medicaments, and pharmaceutical preparations containing them. The compounds act on the Kv1.5 potassium channel and inhibit a potassium current which is referred to as the ultra-rapidly activating delayed rectifier in the atrium of the human heart. The compounds are therefore suitable for use as novel antiarrhythmic agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of atrial arrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compounds of formula I: their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters, enantiomeric forms, diastereoisomers and racemates, the preparation of the above compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their manufacture, as well as the use of such compounds in the control or prevention of illnesses such as cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-propargyloxy-benzyl dervatives of the general formula (I) including the optical isomers thereof and mixtures of such isomers, wherein R1 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl; R2, R3, R5, R6, and R7 are each independently of each other hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl; R4 is optionally substituted alkyl; X is O or N—R7; and R8 is a group R9 is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; R10 and R11 are each independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl or optionally substituted alkynyl; R12 is optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; R13 is hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; and R14 is optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted amino.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, wherein R1–R8 are defined herein are provided, together with pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, metabolites, and/or prodrugs thereof. Uses of these compounds for inhibiting beta amyloid production and for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and Down's syndrome are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, m, and n are as defined. Compounds of the Formula I have activity inhibiting production of A?-peptide. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating disorders and diseases, for example, neurodegenerative and/or neurological disorders, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, in a mammal comprising compounds of the Formula I.

Abstract: Compounds useful as antiproliferative agents, including, for example, anticancer agents, are provided according to formula I: wherein: Ar, X, X1, g, R and R3 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula: These compounds show affinity for the bradykinin receptors with selectivity towards the B1 receptors; they may be used for the preparation of medicinal products intended for treating or preventing inflammation pathologies and persistent or chronic inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: ?-Amino hydroxamic acid derivative of formula (I), in which R is C2–C7-alkyl, which is mono-, di- or trisubstituted by halogen, nitro, lower acyloxy, trifluoromethoxy, cyano, C3–C5-cycloalkyl or unsubstituted or substituted C3–C4-heteroaryl comprising one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of O, S and N; or C3–C7-alkenyl or C3–C7-alkynyl, which in each case is unsubstituted or mono-, di- or trisubstituted by halogen, nitro, lower acyloxy, trifluoromethoxy, cyano, C3–C5-cycloalkyl or unsubstituted or substituted C3–C6-heteroaryl comprising one or two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of O, S and N; and the other symbols are as defined in claim 1, are described. These compounds are MMP and in particular MMP2 inhibitors and can be used for treatment of MMP dependent diseases, in particular inflammation conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, tumors (tumor growth, metastasis, progression or invasi n) and pulmonary disorders (e.g. emphysema, COPD).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for the selective inhibition of cathepsin S. In a preferred aspect, cathepsin S is selectively inhibited in the presence of at least one other cathepsin isozyme (e.g., cathespin K). The present invention also provides methods for treating a disease state in a subject by selectively inhibiting cathepsin S.

Abstract: Sulfonamide derivitives of the formula I wherein R1-R6 are as defined in the description, processes for their production, their use as pharmaceuticals, particularly for use in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which bradykinin B1 receptor activation plays a role or is implicated, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them

Abstract: A series of N-cycloalkylcarboxamide derivatives of N-benzyl benzenesulfonamides of Formula I are described. The compounds inhibit ?-amyloid peptide (?-AP) production and are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and other conditions characterized by aberrant extracellular deposition of ?-amyloid. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment using these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, Y, n and B have meanings given in the description which are useful as competitive inhibitors of trypsin-like proteases, such as thrombin, and in particular in the treatment of conditions where inhibition of thrombin is required (e.g. thrombosis) or as anticoagulants.

Abstract: Arylsulfonamidobenzyl alcohols, amines and sulfonamides are provided which are useful in treating lipid disorders, metabolic diseases and cell-proliferative diseases.

Abstract: ?- and ?-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivative compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

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 present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein R1, R2 and R3 each represents a lower alkyl group.

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: The present invention provides, inter alia, triphenylethylene derivatives, such as, 3-{4-[6-(3-Methoxy-phenyl)-8,9-dihydro-7H-benzocyclohepten-5-yl]-phenyl}-acrylic acid, as selective estrogen receptor modulators. Also provided are methods for the treatment and/or prevention of estrogen stimulated diseases in mammals including breast, uterine, ovarian, prostrate and colon cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and benign proliferative disorders, as well as pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for elevating high density lipoprotein (HDL) plasma levels, decreasing the absorption of dietary cholesterol in the intestine, decreasing the plasma level of low density lipoprotein (LDL), and increasing the conversion of cholesterol to bile acids, utilizing LXR? selective agonists, usually without elevating the plasma levels of triglycerides. Also provided are methods of using such agonists to treat metabolic diseases alone or in combination with other active agents. Also provided are methods for decreasing hyperglycemia and insulin resistance methods for treating type II diabetes, and methods for treating type II diabetes and reducing the cardiovascular complications of type II diabetes, utilizing an LXR agonist. Further provided are methods for treating obesity and methods for treating the complications of obesity including type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension, administering an LXR?-selective antagonist.

Abstract: ?- and ?-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

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: Compounds having a metalloproteinase inhibitory activity, represented by the formula (I), its optically active isomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or hydrates thereof.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure shown below are useful to inhibit serine protease enzymes, such as TF/factor VIIa, factor Xa, thrombin and kallikrein. These compounds may be used in methods of preventing and/or treating clotting disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides certain sulfonamide derivatives useful for potentiating glutamate receptor function in a patient and therefore, useful for treating a wide variety of conditions, such as psychiatric and neurological disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, in which X1, X2, X3, X4, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, R(3), R(4) and R(5) have the meanings mentioned in the specification, their preparation and their use, in particular in pharmaceuticals. The compounds effect the potassium channel or the IKs channel opened by cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and are outstandingly suitable as pharmaceutical active compounds, for example for the prophylaxis and therapy of cardiovascular disorders, in particular arrhythmias, for the treatment of ulcers of the gastrointestinal region or for the treatment of diarrheal disorders.

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 present invention relates a series of compounds of Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, and B are as defined in the specification. The compounds are useful for the inhibition of HIV integrase and for the treatment of AIDS or ARC by administering compounds of the formula.

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: Indanes, benzopyrans and analogues thereof are potassium channel inhibitors and blockers of IKur and have the structure: where A, B, D, Q, X1, R, R1, X2 and R2 are as defined herein. These compounds are useful as antiarrhythmic agents. In addition, a method is provided for preventing cardiac arrhythmia employing the above compounds.

Abstract: Selected bis-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfonamides, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as antagonists of urotensin II.