Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the Formula I: (Formular I should be inserted here) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or ester thereof, wherein R, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The compounds are ERK inhibitors. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the above compounds and methods of treating cancer using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition having disinfectancy & residual antimicrobial activity, where the antimicrobial composition comprises an organosilane quaternary compound and a quaternary ammonium compound and other formulations. Also provided are methods of disinfecting an article or providing an antimicrobial coating to an article using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal N-[(het)arylalkyl)]pyrazolecarboxamide or thiocarboxamide and their heterosubstituted analogs, their process of preparation and intermediate compounds for their preparation, their use as fungicides, particularly in the form of fungicidal compositions and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi of plants using these compounds or their compositions.

Abstract: The present application relates to organosilicones and compositions such as consumer products comprising such organosilicones, as well as processes for making and using such organosilicones and such compositions. Such compositions comprising such organosilicones are easier to formulate, and provide more economical and superior care benefits when compared to current silicone containing compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to macrocyclic picolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: Particulate ceragenin materials may be manufactured by (i) providing a ceragenin feed material comprised of ceragenin molecules, each having a sterol backbone and a plurality cationic groups attached thereto; (ii) fracturing the ceragenin feed material in a milling apparatus to produce a ceragenin particulate material having a particle size distribution with a median particle size in a range from 5 nm to 20 ?m; and (iii) during fracturing, maintaining the ceragenin feed with a moisture content of less than or equal to 10% by weight.

Abstract: Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection.

Abstract: The invention provides indole and indoline derivatives and slats thereof, compositions comprising them and uses thereof for the treatment of diseases and disorders.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition for application for plants comprises Titanium Dioxide (TiO2), Zinc Oxide (ZnO), Silicon Dioxide (SiO2), a surfactant, wetting agent, dispersant (SWD) and water. The composition forms a suspension concentrate when combined that when diluted in water provides a solution that provides uniform coverage using convention spraying equipment. A method of protecting plants including turfgrass from ultraviolet radiation, heat stress and/or sunburn comprises combining TiO2, ZnO, SiO2, SWD and water to form a suspension concentrate. The suspension concentrate is then diluted in water and applied to an area in which sun protection is desired.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a pest control composition capable of exerting a high effect on pests such as spider mites and aphids even at low concentration using a food/food additive with high safety to the human body and the environment. The present inventors have intensively studied to solve the above problem and found that, among polyglycerol fatty acid esters widely used as a food additive, a composition containing a polyglycerol fatty acid ester which has an HLB of 5 or less and is liquid at ordinary temperature and also a nonionic surfactant has a high effect on pests even at low concentration, and that the possibility for pests to develop resistance to the composition is extremely low, and the present invention has been completed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one lipophilic thickener and at least one silane corresponding to formula (I) below and/or oligomers thereof: R1Si(OR2)z(R3)x(OH)y (I) in which: *R1 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C22 hydrocarbon-based chain, which may be substituted with a hydroxyl group, a thiol group, an aryl group (more particularly benzyl), which is substituted or unsubstituted; R1 possibly being interrupted with a heteroatom (O or S) or a carbonyl group (CO), *R2 and R3, which may be identical or different, represent a linear or branched alkyl group comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, *y denotes an integer ranging from 0 to 3, and *z denotes an integer ranging from 0 to 3, and *x denotes an integer ranging from 0 to 2, * with z+x+y=3, the silane(s) of formula (I) and/or oligomers thereof being present in an active material content ranging from 2% to 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal N-cycloalkyl-N-[(trisubstitutedsilylphenyl)methylene]carboxamide derivatives and their thiocarbonyl derivatives, their process of preparation and intermediate compounds for their preparation, their use as fungicides, particularly in the form of fungicidal compositions and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi of plants using these compounds or their compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, which are useful for regulating the expression of apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I), and their use for treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease and related disease states, including cholesterol- or lipid-related disorders, such as, for example, atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Silyl-Containing Heterocyclic Compounds of Formula (I): (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, C, D and R2 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Silyl-Containing Heterocyclic Compound, and methods of using the Silyl-Containing Heterocyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.

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 degenerative diseases and disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dispersion comprising a liquid or semi-solid continuous phase, a dispersed solid phase comprising a plurality of organic, inorganic or inorganic-organic particles, and an alkyl ketal ester having the structure wherein a is 0 or an integer of 1 to 12, specifically 1 to 6, more specifically 1 to 4; b is 0 or 1; R2 is a divalent C1-8 group optionally substituted with up to 5 hydroxyl groups; and R1 is C1-6 alkyl, and wherein at least a portion of the alkyl ketal ester is present in the continuous phase, on a surface of at least some of the dispersed particles, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: and stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1 and X2 have the meanings given in the specification, are inhibitors of one or more JAK kinases and are useful in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, rejection of transplanted organs, tissues and cells, as well as hematologic disorders and malignancies and their co-morbidities.

Abstract: To provide an external skin agent that prevents onset of atopic skin inflammations and is low irritant to skin, which is characterized by including: 1) clay modified by a compound having a quaternary amino group; and 2) a polymer or copolymer that has a side chain including a structure similar to a biological component.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having an excellent efficacy for controlling pests. A tetrazolinone compound of a formula (1): [wherein R1 represents an C6-C16 aryl group, an C1-C12 alkyl group, or a C3-C12 cycloalkyl group, etc., which each optionally be substituted; R2, R3, R4 and R5 represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, etc.; R6 represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, a halogen atom, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, an C2-C6 alkenyl group, an C1-C6 alkoxy group, or a C1-C6 haloalkoxy group, etc.; R7, R8 and R9 represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an C1-C4 alkyl group, etc.; X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; and R10 represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, etc.] shows an excellent controlling efficacy on pests.

Abstract: Stable aqueous compositions of silane quaternary ammonium compounds are provided by diluting an alkanol solution of the silane quaternary ammonium compound in water with at least one nonionic surfactant. The weight ratio of the silane quaternary ammonium compound and nonionic surfactant is provided to yield a composition which can remain stable in dilute aqueous compositions, can be applied to any surface and dry quickly to provide an anti-microbial film. The addition of an alkali metal bicarbonate salt to the composition improves the anti-microbial properties as well as the drying time of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heteroaryl substituted benzothiazole derivatives, precursors thereof, and therapeutic uses for such compounds, having the structural formula (I) below: and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salt, compositions and methods of use. Furthermore, the invention relates to novel heteroaryl substituted benzothiazole derivatives that are suitable for imaging amyloid deposits in living patients, their compositions, methods of use and processes to make such compounds. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of imaging amyloid deposits in brain in vivo to allow antemortem diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease as well as measuring clinical efficacy of Alzheimer's disease therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of Formula I: wherein A, Y, R1, R2 and the subscript b each has the meaning as described herein and compounds of Formula I, and stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, solvates, metabolites, isotopes, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or prodrugs thereof. Compounds of Formula I and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful in the treatment of disease and disorders in which undesired or over-activation of NF-kB signaling is observed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new antifungal compositions and their use in the treatment of agricultural products.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a process or method for the preparation of prasugrel and several novel crystalline forms of prasugrel hydrochloride. The process comprises preparation of prasugrel by acetylation in solvents which have low boiling point and/or low toxicity, and the process not only avoids using solvents which have high boiling point and/or high toxicity such as toluene, acetonitrile and so on, but also resolves the problem about thermal instability of prasugrel, and the loss of prasugrel is reduced, as well as the yield is raised. The yield of prasugrel is higher than 85% and the purity is higher than 99.5%. The process can prepare prasugrel and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The novel crystalline forms of prasugrel hydrochloride are crystalline form H1, H2 and H3, and their performance in oral absorbability, activating metabolism and inhibiting platelet aggregation is excellent.

Abstract: Insecticidal compositions suitable for use in preparation of insecticidal liquid fertilizers are disclosed. The compositions include bifenthrin, a polymeric dispersant, a suspension agent, a freeze-thaw stabilizer, and optionally a preservative.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 5-aminothieno[2,3-c]pyridazine-6-carboxamide analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4); synthesis methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate, modulate and/or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation.

Abstract: A thermal triple-responsive polymer, along with methods of its formation and use, is generally provided. The thermal triple-responsive polymer can comprise poly[(2-(pyridin-2-yldisulfanyl)-co-[poly(ethylene glycol)]-co-[N-isopropyl methacrylamide], which contains both disulfide bonds and ester bonds that are labile to high redox potential and acidic pH, respectively, and temperature sensitive segments. The thermal triple-responsive polymer can be modified with 4-methoxybenzoic acid to endow tumor targeting effect. Nanoparticles and nanogels that include such a thermal triple-responsive polymer are also provided, along with their methods of formation and use.

Abstract: Methods for treating arthropods comprising depositing at least one drop of a liquid formulation containing at least one surfactant on a solid surface of an arthropod at a contact angle sufficient to cause rapid and enhanced knockdown (KD) of the arthropod. The contact angle comprises an angle formed between a resting drop of the liquid formulation and the solid surface on which the drop rests measured, after a period of about 80 milliseconds (ms) or more from the time that a drop of the liquid formulation is deposited on the solid surface, at a contact point between a tangent line drawn on a liquid/vapor interface surface of the resting drop in contact with the solid surface and a tangent to the solid surface on which the drop rests.

Abstract: The present invention provides cyclobutyl substituted pyrrolopyrimidines and pyrrolopyridines of Formula I: wherein X, Y, Z, L, A, R5, n and m are defined above, as well as their compositions and methods of use, that modulate the activity of Janus kinases (JAKs) and are useful in the treatment of diseases related to the activity of JAKs including, for example, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and other diseases.

Abstract: Controlled release particles are obtained by dissolving a hydrophobic antibiotic compound with a hydrophobic polymerizable vinyl monomer to prepare a hydrophobic solution, blending water with an emulsifier to prepare an aqueous emulsifier solution, emulsifying the hydrophobic solution in the aqueous emulsifier solution, and polymerizing the polymerizable vinyl monomer by mini-emulsion polymerization in the presence of a polymerization initiator, thereby producing a polymer containing an antibiotic compound and having an average particle size of below 1 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-steroidal ligands for use in nuclear receptor-based inducible gene expression system, and a method to modulate exogenous gene expression in which an ecdysone receptor complex comprising: a DNA binding domain; a ligand binding domain; a transactivation domain; and a ligand is contacted with a DNA construct comprising: the exogenous gene and a response element; wherein the exogenous gene is under the control of the response element and binding of the DNA binding domain to the response element in the presence of the ligand results in activation or suppression of the gene.

Abstract: An arylalkyloxypyrimidine derivative represented by the formula (I) wherein R1 is an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a haloalkyl group, a haloalkenyl group, a haloalkynyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, a dioxolane group and the like; R2 and R3 are each a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group and the like; X is an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a haloalkyl group, a haloalkenyl group, a haloalkynyl group, a trialkylsilyl group and the like; Y is CH or a nitrogen atom; q is an integer of 1 to 3; m is an integer of 0 to 5; and n is 0 or 1 or a salt thereof, and an agrohorticultural insecticide containing the compound as an active ingredient and a method of use thereof.

Abstract: A diglycerin derivative-modified silicone, wherein the diglycerin derivative-modified silicone contains a long chain alkyl group as a lipophilic group in a molecule, does not have an oxyalkylene structure wherein an average value of the number of repetitions of the oxyalkylene unit is two or more, has only a glycerin derivative group with an average value of the number of repetitions of glycerin units of 1.1 to 2.9 as a hydrophilic group, and does not have other hydrophilic group in the molecule; a surfactant and dispersing agent, an emulsifier for a water-in-oil emulsion, an external use preparation, and a cosmetic composition containing the same.

Abstract: The present invention features the use of a synthetic triterpenoid to induce gene expression and differentiation of stem or progenitor cells in the treatment of bone/cartilage diseases or conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound represented by a general formula (1) as shown below, which has a glucokinase-activating action in the liver and pancreatic ?-cells and which is useful as an agent for preventing and/or treating diseases caused by hyperglycemia, such as diabetes. A spiroindoline compound represented by the general formula (1), or a salt thereof, or a solvate of the compound or the salt: [wherein ring A represents a nitrogen-containing 5-10 membered heteroaryl group; R1 and R2, which are the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a halo C1-6 alkyl group, a C6-10 aryl group, a cyano group, a C1-6 alkyl group optionally having a substituent, a C2-6 alkenyl group optionally having a substituent, etc.; R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group optionally having a substituent, etc.; and R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group optionally having a substituent, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Substituted Biphenylene Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Y1, Y2, R1, R2, R4, Ra and Rb are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Substituted Biphenylene Compound, and methods of using the Substituted Biphenylene Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention is related to silicon nanoparticles, a pharmaceutical composition comprising silicon nanoparticles, a method for synthesis of the silicon nanoparticles and their use for in vivo diagnostics, visualization of drug delivery or staining of cells, biological processes or pathways. The silicon nanoparticles are characterised that they comprise a silicon core of a size of 1 to 10 nm and are terminated with allylamine or poly(allylamine) comprising up to 10 allylamine groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Silyl-Containing Heterocyclic Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, C, D, E, F and L are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Silyl-Containing Heterocyclic Compound, and methods of using the Silyl-Containing Heterocyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.

Abstract: An effervescent chewable dosage form that comprises a pH neutralization agent, an acid, and an effervescent agent. The chewable dosage form can also further comprise simethicone, a sweetener, and a lubricant. The pH neutralization agent can be calcium carbonate, the acid can be citric acid and the effervescent agent can be sodium bicarbonate.

Abstract: A subject matter of the present invention is a composition for topical application comprising hydrophobic silica aerogel particles and at least one emulsifying silicone elastomer. Another subject matter of the invention is a method for the cosmetic treatment of keratinous substances which consists in applying, to the keratinous substances, a composition as defined above, and also the use of this composition in the cosmetic or dermatological field and in particular for caring for, protecting and/or making up the skin of the body or face or for caring for the hair. The composition of the invention makes it possible to improve the sensory properties of cosmetic compositions provided in the anhydrous or emulsified form by making possible more complete absorption, without a greasy or unpleasant residual film on the skin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyranyl aryl methyl benzoquinazolinone compounds of formula (I) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.

Abstract: A liquid organopolysiloxane having fluidity at least 100° C., a silicon-bonded glycerin derivative group, and a crosslinked structure comprising a carbon-silicon bond at the crosslinking portion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel piperidinyl-carboxamide derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as inhibitors of SCD1, useful in the treatment of obesity, type-II diabetes and other related metabolic disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including anhydrous compositions which include dimethicone crosspolymer and/or dimethicone elastomer gum and one or more skin care products which may include retinoic acid, retinoic acid derivatives, retinal, retinol and/or retinyl esters.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for urea silicone gels for treating hyperkeratotic skin diseases that may benefit from barrier protection and from urea silicone gel's ability to return water balance to the skin are disclosed. Skin conditions that may be treated with urea silicone gels may be excessive dryness, callus, corns, old and new scars, and keloids, among others. Disclosed urea silicone gels may include micronized urea USP, and an anhydrous silicone base, among other ingredients. Anhydrous silicone base may include Amazonian oils such as pracaxi oil and seje oil, which are rich in oleic, linolenic, linoleic acids, and sterols, particularly beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol, which may increase skin permeability to urea. Additionally, because of the high content of unsaturated fatty acids of pracaxi oil and seje oil, disclosed urea silicone gel may exhibit an enhanced hydrating effect on skin cells, over-moisturizing and hydrating tough, thick hyperkeratotic conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides fungicidal 4-substituted-3-{phenyl[(heterocyclylmethoxy)imino]methyl}-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5(4H)-one derivatives of formula (I) wherein A represents a pyridyl or thiazole group and X1, Y1 to Y5 represent independently different substituents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel alkoxyimino derivative or a salt thereof, as well as to a pest control agent containing the derivative or salt thereof as an active ingredient, which shows an excellent pest control effect on a wide range of pests in the agricultural and horticultural field and is also capable of controlling resistant pests. The novel alkoxyimino derivative is characterized by being represented by general formula [I] (in the formula, X, R1, R2 and Q are as defined in the specification) and the post control agent is characterized by containing as an active ingredient the alkoxyimino derivative or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a highly safe and effective compound represented by the following general formula (1) or a salt thereof which acts on tubulin and has an anticancer effect, wherein Ar represents an aryl group or a heteroaryl group; Z1, Z2, Z3, and Z4 each independently represent CH, a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, or a sulfur atom; R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, or the like; R2 and R3 are the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a carboxyl group, or the like; n units of R4 are the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or the like; and n represents a number of 0 to 4.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition, in particular a composition for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, preferably a nail makeup, comprising the compound of chemical formula (I) below: (I) in which: a and b independently represent an integer between 0 and 20; R1, R2, R11 and R12 independently represent an ethoxy group, a group (C1-C20)alkyl optionally substituted with an amino group; R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 independently represent a hydrogen atom or a group (C1-C10)alkyl; X1 and X2 independently represent a carboxyl, carbamate, amide, carbonate, ureido or sulfonate group, an oxygen atom or a NH group; Y represents a hydrocarbon-based group comprising from 2 to 800 carbon atoms, the said hydrocarbon-based group being a linear or branched divalent group, bearing one or more aromatic or non-aromatic rings.