Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of serving as moderators of human and mammalian appetite and as such provides a means for reducing body mass. The compounds of the present invention are selective against melanin concentrating hormone and do not have the pernicious side effects resulting from compounds which interact with other appetite related brain receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process suitable for large-scale production of phenyl propane derivatives as well as to novel intermediates in the process.

Abstract: Substituted biaryl amides of Formula I are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate C5a receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological C5a receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals.

Abstract: Topical compositions of amide derivatives of carboxylic acid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents are disclosed. The compositions have a reduced potential to cause mitochondrial swelling when topically administered to the eye.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to chemical compositions of substituted thioacetamides, processes for the preparation thereof and uses of the compositions in the treatment of diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I: I which are agonists of the M-1 muscarinic receptor

Abstract: The present invention provides new amyloidogenesis inhibiting compounds of formula (I): in which R1 is a —NRaRb group, where Ra and Rb, independently, are a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group; —ORC group, where RC is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group; a glycosyl; a C1-C6 polyhydroxyalkyl; or a —NH—CH(Rd)—COORe group, where Rd is a side chain of one of the 20 natural alpha-amino acids in either of their two enantiomerically pure forms L or D, and Re is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group; and R2 is a hydrogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, a glycosyl; a C1-C6 polyhydroxyalkyl; —C(?O)—Rf group, where Rf is a C1-C6 alkyl group; or a —CH2—COO—Rg group, where Rg is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, among others.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of amidine compounds in the treatment of amyloid-related diseases. In particular, the invention relates to a method of treating or preventing an amyloid-related disease in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutic amount of an amidine compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aromatic diamide derivative represented by the general formula (I): [A1 is optionally substituted (C1-C8)alkylene group, (C3-C8)alkenylene group or the like, B is —O— or —N(R4)— (wherein R4 is H, (C1-C6)alkyl, halo(C1-C6)alkyl or the like), R1 is H, (C1-C6)alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted heterocyclic group, or the like, R2 and R3 are each H, (C3-C6)cycloalkyl or —A2—R8 (A2 is —C(?O)—, —C(?S)— or —C(?NR9)—, R8 and R9 are each H, (C1-C6)alkyl or the like), Q1 to Q5 are each carbon or nitrogen, X and Y are each halogen, cyano, nitro, (C3-C6)cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted heterocyclic group, or the like, n is 0 to 4, m is 1 to 5, and Z1 and Z2 are each O or S] or a salt thereof, an agricultural and horticultural chemical, and a usage of the chemical.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to amino acid derivatives and to methods of making the same. In particular, the invention relates to compounds bearing a stereochemical identity, that is, the same stereochemistry, with the chiral ?-carbon of D-?-amino acids and their use in methods of therapy, including the treatment of inflammatory diseases, and to compositions and enantiomeric mixtures containing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n, m, and o are as defined in the specification. The compounds are selective monoamine oxidase ? inhibitors and are useful for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia, as well as other CNS disorders. The invention also relates to processes for preparing such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: A process for the industrial synthesis and a new crystalline form of the compound of formula (I): Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating disorders of the melatoninergic system.

Abstract: Amide compounds of the formula: wherein R1 and R2 are taken together to form lower alkenylene, etc., R3 is aryl, etc., X is N, etc., Y is a single bond, etc., and Q is and salt thereof, which are useful as medicament.

Abstract: Isolated and purified chemokine peptides, variants, and derivatives thereof, as well as chemokine peptide analogs, are provided.

Abstract: Substituted propane-1,3-diamine derivatives, methods for producing such derivatives, and medicaments and pharmaceutical compositions containing such derivatives useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of pain, urinary incontinence, itching, tinitus aurium, or diarrhea are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases. These compounds include inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme that are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other diseases characterized by deposition of A beta peptide in a mammal. The compounds of the invention are also useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment to reduce A beta peptide formation.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I in which R1, R2, R3, each X, L, Y, Cy, Lp, D and n have the meanings as set out in the specification, and corresponding compounds in which the unsubstituted or substituted amidine group is replaced with an unsubstituted or substituted aminomethyl group, are useful as serine protease inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention relates to new propanolamine derivatives or salts thereof represented by the following formula [I]: Wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification or salts thereof which have gut selective sympathomimetic, anti-ulcerous, anti-pancreatitis, lipolytic, anti-urinary incontinence and anti-pollakiuria activities, to processes for the preparation thereof, to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same and to a method for the prevention and/or treatment diseases indicated in the specification to a human being or an animal.

Abstract: The present invention is substituted amines of formula (X) and of the formula (X?) useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases.

Abstract: Novel inhibitors of polyamine transport having inhibition constants two orders of magnitude lower than those of known compounds are disclosed. These polyamine analogues are useful pharmaceutical agents for treating diseases where it is desired to inhibit polyamine transport or other polyamine binding proteins, for example cancer and post-angioplasty injury. Novel chemical synthetic methods to obtain polyamine analogues are disclosed, including the production of a combinational polyamine library. These approaches yield analogues with desirable activities both for diagnostic and research assays and therapy. The assays of the invention are useful for high throughput screening of targets in the discovery of drugs that interact with the polyamine system.

Abstract: The present invention provides ethyl (?)-2-[4-[2-[[(1S,2R)-2-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]amino]ethyl]-2,5-dimethylphenoxy]acetate hydrochloride, crystalline forms thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, which have excellent ?3-adrenoceptor stimulating effects, therapeutic effects on pollakiuria or urinary incontinence and storage stabilities and are useful as a medicament.

Abstract: N-acylethanolamines (NAEs) that can deliver an ethylene- or cytokinin-like effect to a plant, plant part or fungus are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of using the NAEs.

Abstract: There is described compounds of Formula I, and salts, solvates and hydrates thereof: wherein: R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from OH, C1-6alkyl, OC1-6alkyl, OC(O)C1-6alkyl, C(O)OC1-6alkyl, NH2, NH—C1-6alkyl, N(C1-6alkyl)(C1-6alkyl), C(O)NHC1-6alkyl, C(O)N(C1-6alkyl)(C1-6alkyl), SH, SC1-6alkyl, NO2, CF3, OCF3 and halogen; and Ar is an aromatic or heteroaromatic group chosen from benzene, naphthalene, quinoline, isoquinoline, indole, pyridine, pyrasine, pyrimidine, imidazole, furan and thiophene, unsubstituted or substituted with 1–4 substituents independently selected from OH, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, C1-3alkylenedioxy, NH2, NH—C1-6alkyl, N(C1-6alkyl)(C1-6)(C1-6alkyl), SH, S—C1-6alkyl, NO2, CF3, OCF3 and halogen. The compounds of Formula I are useful: in therapeutic methods and compositions for modulating cell proliferation, in diagnostic assays and as research tools.

Abstract: A method of stimulating the expression of endothelial NO-synthase in a mammal, which method comprises administering a physiologically active amount of 4-fluoro-N-indan- 2-yl benzamide according to the formula (I) to the said mammal.

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: The present invention relates to novel microbicidal compositions based on biphenylbenzamide derivatives of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3 and m are as defined in the disclosure, to novel biphenylbenzamides, to a plurality of processes for preparing these substances and their use for controlling pests, and to novel intermediates and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Z-substituted acrylamides of formula (I), where the substituents have the following meanings: X?H, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, with X in the 3- or 4-position, n=1 or 2, where X can be different if n=2, R1=alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, aziridine and oxirane and R2?H, alkyl, haloalkyl, allyl, propargyl or CH2C?C-alkyl. Methods for production thereof, agents comprising the above and the use thereof for the treatment of plant-pathogenic fungal pests.

Abstract: Novel mono- and dihydroxy phenylethylamine derivatives useful in treating melanoma are provided having the formulae (Ia, Ib or Ic). In the above formulae, Ra is hydrogen or —COORb, Rb is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; Re and Re independently represent hydrogen and hydroxy, Rf is hydrogen, C1–4? alkyl or halogen, X is —CHOH—, —CH2-oxygen or sulphur, m is zero or 1, W is oxygen or sulphur, and —ODrug, —NHDrug and —N(Drug)2 each represent a residue of a therapeutically active agent. The above compounds are prodrugs which are inactive until metabolised by enzymes expressed by host melanoma cells.

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

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: Methods for the treatment of a proliferative disorder are provided in which a subject in need of such treatment is administered an effective amount of a compound selected from: compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X1 and X2 are independently H, Cl, F, Br, I, CN, CF3 or NO2, and Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl or a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; and compounds of formula (II) wherein X3 and X4 are each independently H, Cl, F, Br, I, CN, CF3 or NO2; Y is (C2–C6)alkylene or (C2–C6)heteroalkylene; and Z is Cl, F, Br, I, CN, CF3 or NO2.

Abstract: A drug based on a metabolite of fenretinide, or N-(4hydroxyphenyl) retinamide (4-HPR), specifically 4-oxo-N-(4-hydroxyphenyl) retinamide (4-oxo-4-HPR), is used in the treatment of different kinds of tumors, in particular in the treatment of ovarian carcinoma, breast tumor and neuroblastoma. The drug is more potent than fenretinide alone, and enhances the effects of fenretinide when administered together with fenretinide.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-bisaryl- and N-aryl-cycloalkylidenyl-a-hydroxy- and a-alkoxy acetic acid amides of the general formula (I) including the optical isomers thereof and mixtures of such isomers, wherein R1 is hydrogen, C1–C12alkyl; C2–C12alkenyl; C2–C12alkynyl; C1–C12haloalkyl; R2 is hydrogen; optionally substituted alkyl; or optionally substituted alkynyl; R3 is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; A is an optionally substituted saturated or unsaturated C3–C8-cycloalkylidene, optionally substituted phenylidene or optionally substituted saturated or unsaturated heterocyclylidene bridge, R4 and R5 are each independently hydrogen or an organic radical, and R6 is hydrogen; tri-C1–C4alkyl-silyl; di-C1–C4alkyl-phenylsilyl; C1–C4alkyl-diphenylsilyl; triphenylsilyl; optionally substituted alkyl; optionally substituted alkenyl or optionally substituted alkynyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein: B represents a hydrogen atom, a COOR group, a CONRR? group, or a (C1–C6)alkyl group substituted by a COOR, CONRR? or OR group, G1 represents a —X?—(CH2)n—X—(CH2)m—X?— chain wherein X, X?, X?, n and m are as defined in the description, Cy represents a grouping of formula (II) or (III): G2 represents an alkylene chain as defined in the description, and A represents a NRCOR?, NRCSR?, CONRR?, CSNRR?, NRCONR?R? or NRCSNR?R? group.

Abstract: Novel inhibitors of polyamine transport having inhibition constants two orders of magnitude lower than those of known compounds are disclosed. These polyamine analogues are useful pharmaceutical agents for treating diseases where it is desired to inhibit polyamine transport or other polyamine binding proteins, for example cancer and post-angioplasty injury. Novel chemical synthetic methods to obtain polyamine analogues are disclosed, including the production of a combinatiorial polyamine library. These approaches yield analogues with desirable activities both for diagnostic and research assays and therapy. The assays of the invention are useful for high throughput screening of targets in the discovery of drugs that interact with the polyamine system.

Abstract: Energy-reversible acyl conjugates, intermediates, and related compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to devices, kits, and methods for eliminating termite colonies. The kits, devices, and methods employ a termiticidal bait matrix containing a) a termiticide selected such that the termiticide causes death to about 50 to about 100% of termites within about 24 to about 84 days after the termites begin to ingest the termiticide or the bait matrix comprising the termiticide, b) a cellulose containing material, and c) water. The termiticidal bait matrix can be used in a bait station installed in the ground. The kits are suitable to be used by consumers in their homes.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, and their use as pharmaceuticals, particularly as p38 kinase inhibitors.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insect repellent composition. The composition has an amount of an insect repellent active effective to repel insects when the composition is applied to the skin, and an amount of a urethane polymer sufficient to form a film on the surface of the skin. The composition also has a cosmetically-acceptable vehicle. Also disclosed is a method of repelling insects from the skin by applying the composition to the skin.

Abstract: The present application is directed to the use of X-ray contrast media that act as universal antigens that are labeled herein as “pseudoantigens.” X-ray contrast media have the potential to exist in an aggregated state that is greater in increased concentrations. In this aggregated state, contrast media assume the role of multivalent antigens and can successfully compete with any other antigens involved in antibody-antigen reactions that lead to anaphylaxis. In this competition, the large quantity of contrast media serves to inhibit the adverse effects of antibody-antigen reactions without the contrast media itself creating antibodies or creating toxicity problems.

Abstract: Substituted biaryl amides of Formula I are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate C5a receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological C5a receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions for the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an androgen receptor alkylating compound, wherein the compound may include, inter alia, an active functional group, which permits the alkylation of the androgen receptor.

Abstract: The invention provides small molecules that act as catalytic antioxidants and methods of use thereof. The compounds can repeatedly bind and destroy reactive oxygen species by serving as substates for enzymes of the methionine sulfoxide reductase (Msr) class. Some embodiments of the catalytic antioxidant compounds are derived from drugs with anti-inflammatory activity due to inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological composition characterized in that it comprises a combination of an elastase inhibitor of the N-acylaminoamide family and at least one myorelaxing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-[(1-dimethylaminocycloalkyl)methyl]benzamide derivatives having the general formula I wherein n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; R1 and R2 are independently H, (C1-4)alkyl or (C1-4)alkyloxy; R3 is (C3-8)alkyl, (C4-7)cycloalkyl, (C4-7)cycloalkyl (C1-3)alkyl, (C6-12)aryl(C1-3)alkyl (wherein the aryl moiety is optionally substituted with 1–3 substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl and methoxycarbonyl), or (C4-9)heteroaryl(C1-3)alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivatives, and to the use of these N-[(1-dimethylaminocycloalkyl)methyl]benzamide derivatives in the treatment of disorders or conditions which are responsive to inhibition of the GlyT-2 transporter, such as muscle spasticity, epilepsy and, particularly, acute, chronic and neuropathic pain.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which have been identified as inhibitors of phosphate transport. Many of the compounds are represented by Structural Formula (I): Ar1—W—X—Y—Ar2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Ar1 and Ar2 are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or an optionally substituted five membered or six membered non-aromatic heterocylic group fused to an optionally substituted monocylic aryl group. W and Y are independently a covalent bond or a C1–C3 substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group. X is a heteroatom-containing functional group, an aromatic heterocyclic group, substituted aromatic heterocyclic group, non-aromatic heterocyclic group, substituted non-aromatic heterocyclic group, an olefin group or a substituted olefin group. Also disclosed are methods of treating a subject with a disease associated with hyperphosphatemia, as well as a disease mediated by phosphate-transport function.

Abstract: Colchicine derivatives represented by the formula (I) with a halogen or nitric ester group, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are described. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the same as effective components are also described. The colchicine derivatives were found to have anticancer, anti-proliferous and immunosuppressive function. Methods for preparing the colchicines derivatives are also provided.

Abstract: Angiogenesis, tumor growth, and metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) interaction with integrin-?v?3 are inhibited by an inhibitor compound of formula (I): wherein G1 and G2 are each independently NH—C(O)—O—R1, —NH—C(O)—O—(CH2)v—(C6H4)—X3, —NH—C(O)—NH—(CH2)v—(C6H4)—X3, —O—C(O)—NH—(CH2)v—(C6H4)—X3, —O—C(O)—O—(CH2)v—(C6H4)—X3, or NH—C(O)—CH2—(C6H4)—X3; Y1 and Y2 are each independently OH, C1–C4 alkyl, C1–C4 hydroxyalkyl, C1–C4 alkoxy, phenyl, benzyl, or NH2; R1 is C1–C4 alkyl; X1 and X2 are each independently halo or C1–C4 alkoxy; X3 is halo, nitro, C1–C4 alkyl, C1–C4 alkoxy, or C1–C4 perfluoroalkyl; Z is —C?C—, —C6H4—, cis-CH?CH—, trans CH?CH—, cis-CH2—CH?CH—CH2—, trans —CH2—CH?CH—CH2—, 1,4-naphthyl, cis-1,3-cyclohexyl, trans-1, 3-cyclohexyl, cis-1,4-cyclohexyl, or trans-1,4-cyclohexyl; A is H or a covalent bond; m and n are each independently an integer having a value of 0 or 1; t is an integer having a value of 0 or 1; and p, r, and v are each independently an integer having a value of 1 or 2; with provisos that when A