Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein R1 is a halogen, or an oxygen linked leaving group including an aromatic ether, an alkyl sulfonate, an aryl sulfonate, an alkyl phosphonate, an aryl phosphonate, an alkyl phosphate or aryl phosphate; R2 is COOR5, C(?O)NH(CHR5)m—COOR5, NH(CHR5)mCON(R5)R6, C(?O)N(R5)R6 or NH(CHR5)mOH; R3 is H or alkyl; R4 is H, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, heteroaryl or alkyl; R5 and R6 are independently H, lower alkyl, aryl, hydroxy alkyl, amino alkyl, heteroaryl, lower alkylene-aryl, lower alkylene-heteroaryl or lower cycloalkyl; and m=0–6; pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds; and a method for inhibiting interleukin-1? protease activity in a mammal utilizing the compounds and compositions.

Abstract: A compound of formula 1-[3,4-dihydroxy-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2-yl]pryimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione has inhibitory effects of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (gelatinase A) enzyme and binding of TNF? to TNF?-RI.

Abstract: Novel FBPase inhibitors of the formula I are useful in the treatment of diabetes and other conditions associated with elevated blood glucose.

Abstract: aP2 inhibiting compounds are provided having the formula wherein A, X, R and Z are as described herein. A method is also provided for treating diabetes and related diseases, especially Type II diabetes, employing such aP2 inhibitors alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, including other antidiabetic agent such as metformin, glyburide, troglitazone and/or insulin.

Abstract: The invention relates to new ?-arylethylpiperazine of the formula wherein Z represents 0 or S; n? represents 1 or 2; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; W, Ar1 and Ar2 represent various substituents as defined herein; or non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt, individual optical isomer, or individual diastereoisomer thereof, which are useful as neurokinin receptor antagonists (NK1 antagonists). It also relates to processes for their preparation and use in methods for treatment of asthma and/or allergic rhinitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dideoxynucleoside analog compounds containing a dideoxy ribofuranosyl moiety that exhibit selective anti-viral activity coupled with substantially low toxicity toward the host cells. In particular, the compounds according to the present invention show potent inhibition of the replication of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), while remaining substantially inert toward host cell DNA. Compounds according to the present invention exhibit primary utility as agents for inhibiting the growth or replication of retroviruses, particularly HIV. The compounds of the invention comprise a (2,3?-dideoxy-?-ribofuranosyl) ring coupled to a heterocyclic nucleobase that lacks an “O2 carbonyl”, that enables them to selectively react with and inhibit viral reverse transcriptase, while remaining substantially unreactive toward human DNA polymerases.

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

Abstract: Novel oligomers are disclosed which have enhanced ability with respect to forming duplexes or triplexes compared with oligomers containing only conventional bases. The oligomers contain the bases 5-(1-propynyl)uracil, 5-(1-propynyl)cytosine or related analogs. The oligomers of the invention are capable of (i) forming triplexes with various target sequences such as virus or oncogene sequences by coupling into the major groove of a target DNA duplex at physiological pH or (ii) forming duplexes by binding to single-stranded DNA or to RNA encoded by target genes. The oligomers of the invention can be incorporated into pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and can be constructed to have any desired sequence, provided the sequence normally includes one or more bases that is replaced with the analogs of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted pyrazole derivatives of the general formula (I) in which the substituents R1, R2, R3, A, X and Y are each as defined, and to processes for their preparation and to their use as medicaments, in particular as medicaments for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention aims to identify the molecule involved in mechanical allodynia, and to develop and provide a pharmaceutical composition to target this molecule such that the composition is effective in the treatment of mechanical allodynia. The present invention also aims to provide a screening method for compounds for use in such pharmaceutical compositions, a method of determining mechanical allodynia, and a treatment method of mechanical allodynia.

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Abstract: Provided are compounds represented by: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to nitroaryl-substituted phosphoramide prodrug compounds and methods of producing the same for use in targeting and inhibiting undesirable cell growth or proliferation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for treating leukemia and more particularly acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in a host comprising administering to the host a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the formula I: 1

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a pharmaceutical combination useful for the treatment of leukemia comprising at least one active compound of formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3′ substituted-2′, 3′-didehydro-2′, 3′-dideoxy-&bgr;-L-nucleosides and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, for the treatment of infectious viral diseases, in general, particularly HBV and HIV viral infections and more particularly, HBV and HIV viral infections that are resistant to other antiviral drugs.

Abstract: A compound of the Formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to novel antiviral compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and their use. More specifically this invention is drawn to derivatives of monocyclic polyamines which have activity in standard tests against HIV-infected cells as well as other biological activity related to binding of ligands to chemokine receptors that mediate a number of mammalian embryonic developmental processes.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted pyrazole derivatives of the general formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3 and A are each as defined, and to processes for their preparation and to their use as medicaments, in particular as medicaments for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting virus replication of in a cell infected with a resistant strain of HIV that includes administering to the infected cell a virus replication inhibiting amount of an aryl phosphate derivative of d4T.

Abstract: Methods for treating hemorrhagic fever viral infections by administering an aryl phosphate derivative of d4T having an electron-withdrawing substituent on the aryl group and an amino acid substituent on the phosphate group are described. A preferred aryl phosphate derivative of d4T is d4T-5′-[p-bromophenyl methoxyalaninyl phosphate].

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrimidine nucleoside compounds and their use to treat viral infections of Varicella Zoster Virus, Epstein Barr Virus and Kaposi's Sarcoma virus, also known as HV-8 and related complications of these viral infections. In another aspect of the present invention, the use of one or more nucleoside compound to increase the retention or half-life of 5-fluorouracil (FU) in patients is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel &agr;-substituted-&bgr;-aminoethylphosphonate and &agr;-substituted-&bgr;-aminovinylphosphonate derivatives and their uses for lowering plasma levels of apo (a), Lp(a), apo B, apo B associated lipoproteins (low density lipoproteins and very low density lipoproteins) and for lowering plasma levels of total cholesterol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I): wherein A1 is methylene, ethylene or propylene group and A2 is N or CR5, or stereoisomeric forms, stereoisomeric mixtures, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of HCV NS3 protease, and to pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising the same, and methods of using the same for treating viral infection or as an assay standard or reagent.

Abstract: Compounds having kappa opioid agonist activity, compositions containing them and method of using them as analgesics and pruritic agents are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the syntheses and structural elucidation of Combretastatin A1-Phosphate Prodrugs and Combretastatin B1-Phosphate Prodrugs and the utilization of those prodrugs in the treatment of neoplastic diseases. The prodrugs described herein have the structure: Combretastin A-1 Phosphate Prodrug (I) and Combretastin B-1 Phosphate Prodrug (II).

Abstract: The invention relates to new &agr;-arylethylpiperazine derivatives, which are useful as neurokinin receptor antagonists (NK1antagonists). It also relates to processes for the preparation of said &agr;-arylethylpiperazine derivatives, to their use for the prevention and/or treatment of a condition associated with pathogical levels of substance P in a patient and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: NMDA receptor antagonists, especially mirtazapine, can be used to treat tension-type headaches.

Abstract: This invention provides methods of modifying feeding behavior, including increasing or decreasing food consumption, e.g., in connection with treating obesity, bulimia or anorexia. These methods involve administration of compounds that are selective agonists or antagonists for the Y5 receptor. One such compound has the structure: In addition, this invention provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a Y5 receptor, an isolated Y5 receptor protein, vectors comprising an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a Y5 receptor, cells comprising such vectors, antibodies directed to the Y5 receptor, nucleic acid probes useful for detecting nucleic acid encoding Y5 receptors, antisense oligonucleotides complementary to any unique sequences of a nucleic acid molecule which encodes a Y5 receptor, and nonhuman transgenic animals which express DNA encoding a normal or a mutant Y5 receptor.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (1): 1

Abstract: A method and composition for the treatment, prevention and/or prophylaxis of a host, and in particular, a human, infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), is provided that includes administering an effective amount of a 5-substituted uracil nucleoside or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or excipient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound, method and composition of treating or preventing viral infections, in particular, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections, in human patients or other animal hosts, comprising the administration of N4-acylcytosine-1,3-dioxolane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and other derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Novel oligomers are disclosed which have enhanced ability with respect to forming duplexes or triplexes compared with oligomers containing only conventional bases. The oligomers contain the bases 5-(1-propynyl)uracil, 5-(1-propynyl)cytosine or related analogs. The oligomers of the invention are capable of (i) forming triplexes with various target sequences such as virus or oncogene sequences by coupling into the major groove of a target DNA duplex at physiological pH or (ii) forming duplexes by binding to single-stranded DNA or to RNA encoded by target genes. The oligomers of the invention can be incorporated into pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and can be constructed to have any desired sequence, provided the sequence normally includes one or more bases that is replaced with the analogs of the invention.

Abstract: Excellent tachykinin receptor antagonistic activity is provided by 2-phenylpiperazine derivatives. The piperazine derivatives exhibit a strong inhibitory action against a tachykinin-induced increase of vascular permeability in in vivo tests. Moreover, the derivatives show a preferred transfer into blood, a long half-life in blood in pharmacokinetic tests of oral administration to rats or guinea pigs, and are very stable in blood plasma of various animals. Consequently, a piperazine derivative of the present invention is very useful as a tachykinin antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for inhibiting proteases, particularly serine proteases, and more particularly HCV NS3 proteases. The compounds, and the compositions and methods that utilize them, can be used, either alone or in combination to inhibit viruses, particularly HCV virus.

Abstract: Provided are oligonucleotides for the quantitation of BK virus (BKV) viral loads in a sample and methods for the diagnosis and management of BKV-associated nephropathy using PCR or QPCR methods. In addition, a PCR method for quantitating the BKV viral load in urine, serum and tissue using the described nucleic acid primers is also disclosed. Furthermore, a method for the management of BKV-associated nephropathy in renal transplant recipients using cidofovir is disclosed. Lastly, a kit is provided containing the described PCR for use in diagnosing and managing BKV-associated nephropathy.

Abstract: Pyrazine derivatives represented by general formula [1]: 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for treating leukemia in a host that has been previously treated with a Brc-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor comprising administering to the host a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the formula I: 1

Abstract: Novel compounds are provided having formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention describes pyridazinone compounds which are cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors, and in particular, are selective inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). COX-2 is the inducible isoform associated with inflammation, as opposed to the constitutive isoform, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) which is an important “housekeeping” enzyme in many tissues, including the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the kidneys. The selectivity of these compounds for COX-2 minimizes the unwanted GI and renal side-effects seen with currently marketed non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds which have a pyrazinone or pyridinone ring at P3 and an optionally substituted heteroaryl group at P1. These compounds have biological activity as active and potent inhibitors of thrombin. Their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of using these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds as therapeutic agents for treatment of disease states in mammals which are characterized by abnormal thrombosis are also described.

Abstract: N-Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I): or salts or hydrates thereof, useful as beta-secretase inhibitors. The invention further relates to a method of reducing plaque formation, particularly useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I) wherein: L is (a) optionally substituted by replacement of one or more of the hydrogen atoms on the phenanthrene ring system by one or more groups other than hydrogen; A is CH2, SO2 or C═O; X is CO2H, PO3H2, PO2H2, PO2HR5, PO2HOR5, SO3H, SO2H, or tetrazole; and R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are independently selected from H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl and aralkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid salt or base addition salt or an in vivo hydrolysable ester or amide thereof. Compounds of formula (I) are selective NMDA receptor modulating agents and, therefore, may be used to advantage in vitro in neuroassays and in vivo in the treatment of disorders of the CNS.

Abstract: N-Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention describes pyridazione compounds having the formula (I), which are cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors The compounds are selective inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2-(COX-2), which is the inducible isoform associated with inflammation, as opposed to the constitutive isoform, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1), which is an important “housekeeping” enzyme in many tissues, including the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the kidneys. The selectivity of these compounds for COX-2 minimizes the unwanted GI and renal side-effects seen with currently marketed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).

Abstract: The subject invention provides pharmaceutical compounds useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes. These compounds are advantageous because they are readily metabolized by the metabolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, thiazolidinedione analogs that have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are provided. This invention is also drawn to methods of treating disorders, such as diabetes, comprising the administration of therapeutically effective compositions comprising compounds that have been designed to be metabolized by serum or intracellular hydrolases and esterases. Pharmaceutical compositions of the ester-containing thiazolidinedione analogs are also taught.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for promoting neural cell growth and/or regeneration. The general methods involve contacting with an activator of a cyclic nucleotide dependent protein kinase a neural cell subject to growth repulsion mediated by a neural cell growth repulsion factor. The activator may comprise a direct or an indirect activator of the protein kinase; the repulsion factor typically comprises one or more natural, endogenous proteins mediating localized repulsion or inhibition of neural cell growth; and the target cells are generally vertebrate neurons, typically injured mammalian neurons. The subject compositions include mixtures comprising a neural cell, an activator of a cyclic nucleotide dependent protein kinase and a neural cell growth repulsion factor.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel sulfonyl pyridazinone compounds useful as aldose reductase inhibitors in the treatment or prevention of certain complications arising from diabetes mellitus, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the sulfonyl pyridazinone, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a combination of the sulfonyl pyridazinone together with a second pharmaceutical agent, therapeutic methods comprising the administration of the sulfonyl pyridazinone compounds, therapeutic methods comprising the administration of the sulfonyl pyridazinone compounds in combination with a second pharmaceutical agent and compounds useful as intermediates for preparing the sulfonyl pyridazinone compounds of this invention.