Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds having the general formula: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or tautomerism isomers, or enantiomers, or diastereomers thereof. The invention also contains compositions including the compounds and methods of using the compounds.

Abstract: A compound having a 7-membered nitrogen-containing ring skeleton represented by the formula (I), which is useful for the prevention or treatment of diseases, in which chymase is involved and a pharmaceutical containing the same for the prevention or treatment of a disease, in which chymase is involved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula 1, a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound, a method for its preparation as well as the use of the compound as hypnotic agent or anesthetic agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula 1, a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound, a method for its preparation as well as the use of the compound as neuromuscular blocker or skeletal muscle relaxant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of the inventions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of the inventions.

Abstract: A series of 5,5-dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-1,3-benzothiazol-7(4H)-one and 7,7-dimethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]azepin-4-one derivatives, and analogues thereof, which are substituted in the 2-position by an optionally substituted benzofused morpholin-4-yl moiety, being selective inhibitors of PI3 kinase enzymes, are accordingly of benefit in medicine, for example in the treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, metabolic, oncological, nociceptive or ophthalmic conditions. Formula (I).

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which inhibits the activity of PI3K to regulate many biological processes including the growth, differentiation, survival, proliferation, migration, metabolism, and the like of cells and is therefore useful for the prophylaxis/therapy of diseases including inflammatory diseases, arteriosclerosis, vascular/circulatory diseases, cancer/tumors, immune system diseases, cell proliferative diseases, infectious diseases, and the like. The above problem was solved by providing a ring-fused azole compound shown in the present specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula I or a stereoisomer, tautomer, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein Ar, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I. Also disclosed is the method of inhibiting aspartyl protease, and in particular, the methods of treating cardiovascular diseases, cognitive and neurodegenerative diseases. Also disclosed are methods of treating cognitive or neurodegenerative diseases using the compounds of formula I in combination with a cholinesterase inhibitor or a muscarinic m1 agonist or m2 antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of the inventions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula I or a stereoisomer, tautomer, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein Ar, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I. Also disclosed is the method of inhibiting aspartyl protease, and in particular, the methods of treating cardiovascular diseases, cognitive and neurodegenerative diseases. Also disclosed are methods of treating cognitive or neurodegenerative diseases using the compounds of formula I in combination with a cholinesterase inhibitor or a muscarinic m1 agonist or m2 antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a compound having superior pharmacological action, physicochemical properties and the like, which is useful for the prophylaxis or treatment s of circulatory diseases such as hypertension, cardiac diseases, arteriosclerosis, renal diseases, cerebral apoplexy and the like and/or metabolic diseases such as hyperlipidemia, obesity, diabetes and the like, central nervous disorders such as cerebral infarction and the like, mental diseases such as dementia, depression and the like, and the like. A compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of the inventions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic derivatives of 2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid, to a process for synthesizing them and to compositions containing them. The invention also relates to the use of at least one heterocyclic derivative of 2-oxathiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid in a composition or for the manufacture of a composition, the said derivative or the said composition being intended to induce active photoprotection of the skin, advantageously to prepare the skin to receive sunlight and/or to protect the skin and other epidermal growths during or after exposure to UV. Another subject of the invention also relates to a cosmetic process for treating the skin by oral administration or topical administration to the skin of a cosmetic composition as defined above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme (“ICE”). This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-? inducing factor-(IGIF), interferon-?-(“IFN-?”) mediated diseases, excess dietary alcohol intake diseases, or viral diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and decreasing IGIF production and IFN-? production and methods for treating interleukin-1, apoptosis- and interferon-?-mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to copper-catalyzed carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bond-forming methods. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to copper-catalyzed methods of forming a carbon-nitrogen bond between the nitrogen atom of an amide or amine moiety and the activated carbon of an aryl, heteroaryl, or vinyl halide or sulfonate. In additional embodiments, the present invention relates to copper-catalyzed methods of forming a carbon-nitrogen bond between a nitrogen atom of an acyl hydrazine and the activated carbon of an aryl, heteroaryl, or vinyl halide or sulfonate. In other embodiments, the present invention relates to copper-catalyzed methods of forming a carbon-nitrogen bond between the nitrogen atom of a nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic, e.g., indole, pyrazole, and indazole, and the activated carbon of an aryl, heteroaryl, or vinyl halide or sulfonate.

Abstract: Orally active benzodiazepine derivatives and their salts are disclosed. These compounds and their salts have anxiolytic and anticonvulsant activity with reduced sedative/hypnotic/muscle relaxant/ataxic effects.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to inhibitors of trypsin-like serine protease enzymes, especially factor Xa or thrombin, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same as anticoagulant agents for treatment and prevention of thromboembolic disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are described, their production and use in pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”). This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-&ggr; inducing factor-(IGIF), interferon-&ggr;-(“IFN-&ggr;”) mediated diseases, excess dietary alcohol intake diseases, or viral diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an improved process for the preparation of asymmetric cyclic ureas as well as intermediates in the preparation of asymmetric cyclic ureas. In the process, a diamine of formula (I-a) is selectively monoacylated to give an asymmetric monoacylated diamine which can be converted into asymmetric intermediates. The asymmetric intermediates can be further alkylated, cyclized, and/or modified to give compounds which are useful as HIV protease inhibitors for the treatment of HIV infection. The invention allows for scalable preparation of a wide variety of asymmetrical cyclic ureas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms or prodrugs thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of HIV 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: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are caspase inhibitors, in particular interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”) inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting caspase activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-&ggr; inducing factor-(IGIF), or interferon-&ggr;-(“IFN-&ggr;”) mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an improved process for the preparation of asymmetric cyclic ureas as well as intermediates in the preparation of asymmetric cyclic ureas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-IB converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are 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 ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-&ggr; production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms or prodrugs thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of HIV 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: A process for the preparation of asymmetric cyclic ureas of Formula (VI) starting from the diamine of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted pyridines/pyrimidines of the formula I where A is CH or N; X is NH, oxygen or S(O)q where q is 0, 1 or 2; Y is a direct bond or CH2; Z is oxygen, NR7 or S(O)m is 0, 1 or 2, and the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined in the description, to processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides, fungicides, ovicides or as veterinary medicaments.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula ##STR1## as described in the claims, or an optical isomer, diastereomer or enantiomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, or biohydrolyzable amide, ester, or imide thereof are useful as inhibitors of metalloproteases.Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases, disorders and conditions characterized by metalloprotease activity using these compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) and their salts ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.6, Y.sup.1, to Y.sup.2, Y.sup.3, m and n are as defined in claim 1 are suitable as herbicides and plant growth regulators. They can be prepared analogously to known processes using intermediates of the formula (V) (cf. claim 6).

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted oxadiazole, thiadiazole, and triazoles, in particular those including a cycloheptane structure, that are useful as serine protease inhibitors, including inhibitors for human neutrophil elastase. Compounds of the invention are useful in treating conditions such as adult respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock, and multiple organ failure.

Abstract: The present application describes N-(amidinophenyl)cyclourea analogs of formula I: ##STR1## which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

Abstract: There are disclosed certain novel compounds identified as heterocyclic-fused lactams which promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to increase the stature of those afflicted with a lack of a normal secretion of natural growth hormone. Growth promoting compositions containing such heterocyclic-fused lactams as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds and derivatives thereof containing a trioxepane protected diol in addition to a hydrazone, hydrazine, amine, or cyclic urea moiety; methods for the preparation of said compounds; and the use of said compounds in processes to prepare human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors which effectively inhibit HIV. The novel compounds provided by this invention have the formulae: ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined herein.

Abstract: Certain aralkyl diazabicycloalkyl compounds are described for treatment of CNS disorders such as cerebral ischemia, psychoses and convulsions. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R, R.sup.1, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 is independently selected from hydrido, lower-alkyl, benzyl, and haloloweralkyl; wherein each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.10 through R.sup.13 is independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, loweralkyl, benzyl, phenoxy, benzyloxy and haloloweralkyl; wherein each of R.sup.8 and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are 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 ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1 mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and methods for treating interleukin-1 mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.

Abstract: Thienodiazepine compounds of formula (1) wherein: R.sup.1 represents H, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl; R.sup.2 represents optionally substituted phenyl; or R.sup.2 represents a group (a) where W is CH.sub.2 or NR.sup.9 and W.sup.1 is CH.sub.2 or W and W.sup.1 are each O; R.sup.3 is C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, or R.sup.3 is NR.sup.11 R.sup.12, where R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 are each H; C.sub.1-12 alkyl optionally substituted by NR.sup.9 R.sup.9 or an azacyclic or azabicyclic group; C.sub.4-9 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups; C.sub.4-9 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl optionally substituted in the cycloalkyl ring by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups; optionally substituted aryl; optionally substituted arylC.sub.1-6 alkyl; or azacyclic or azabicyclic groups; or R.sup.11 and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention provides improved synthetic processes for the preparation of hydroxy-protected cyclic urea compounds of Formula (IX), ##STR1## which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of cyclic urea human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors, from N-protected aminoaldehydes. The processes of the present invention provide high yields, can be conducted on multikilogram scale, and eliminate the need for chromatographic purification of intermediates or final product.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds and derivatives thereof containing a trioxepane protected diol in addition to a hydrazone, hydrazine, amine, or cyclic urea moiety; methods for the preparation of said compounds; and the use of said compounds in processes to prepare human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors which effectively inhibit HIV. The novel compounds provided by this invention have the formulae: ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined herein.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with novel compounds represented by structural formulae I and II. ##STR1## which are useful in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.

Abstract: Thienodiazepine compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing said compound.Since the compounds possess excellent antagonistic actions on cholecystokinin and gastrin, and exhibit potent and durable suppressive actions on pancreatic enzyme secretion and gastric acid secretion, they are useful as medicaments acting on the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, as well as prophylactic and therapeutic medicines for pancreatic disorders and gastrointestinal ulcers. Furthermore, they are expected to exhibit anti-dementia actions based on their antagonistic actions on cholecystokinin, and are useful as an anti-dementia.

Abstract: Platelet activating factor antagonists of formula (I), (II) or (III): ##STR1## where A is optionally substituted benzene, pyridine, naphthalene, quinoline, thiophene, benzothiophene, pyrazole or isothiazole,X is O, S or NHY is 1,4 phenylene or a group of formula ##STR2## R.sup.1 is H or optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,B is an optionally fused 5- or 6-membered ring containing nitrogen atoms,Het is an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen or a pyridine ring, the ring optionally being fused to benzene or nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring.

Abstract: Thienodiazepine compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and respectively stand for a hydrogen atom, a halogen, an alkyl or an aralkyl, or mean a group wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 combinedly together form a ring; R.sup.3 stands for an oxygen atom, R.sup.4 stands for a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, an alkenyl or a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.m COOR.sup.6 (wherein R.sup.6 l stands for a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, an alkenyl or an aralkyl and m stands for an integer of 1-6), or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 stand for a group wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 combinedly together form a group of the formula .dbd.N--N.dbd.C(R.sup.5)-- [wherein R.sup.5 stands for a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, an alkenyl, an aralkyl or a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n COOR.sup.7 (wherein R.sup.

Abstract: Novel 1-azaspiro[4.4] lactams are produced by reaction of at least one hydroxy-containing primary amino compound with a 4-ketodiacid compound or a 1,6-dioxaspiro[4.4]lactone. Molar excesses of amion compound result in production of spirodilactams, while limited molar quantities of amino compound results in production of a spirolactam-lactone which reacts further with hydroxy-containing primary amino compound or with hydroxy-free primary amino compound to produce a spirodilactam. Certain of the spirolactams are useful as precursors for glycidyloxy derivatives which react with epoxy curing agents to form insoluble thermoset resins while others are useful as curing agents and yet others are converted to glycidyloxy derivatives useful as reactive diluents in epoxy resin applications.

Abstract: Novel epoxyalkoxy-containing [4.4] spirodilactams having ring nitrogen atoms in the 1- and the 6- ring positions and having a substituent on each ring nitrogen atom, at least one of which substituents contains an epoxyalkyl moiety. Such epoxy compounds are produced by reaction of a 1-halo-2,3-epoxyalkane and the corresponding hydroxy-containing spirodilactam followed by treatment with strong base.

Abstract: Benzofused lactams of the formula: ##STR1## and their use as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and antihypertensive agents are disclosed.

Abstract: There is presented compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A together with the two carbon atoms denoted by .alpha. and .beta. signifies one of the groups ##STR2## and the dotted line signifies the double bond present in cases (1), (2) and (4) and wherein R.sup.1 signifies a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic group or the group --C(R.sup.6).dbd.NOR.sup.7 (B), R.sup.2 signifies hydrogen and R.sup.3 signifies hydrogen or lower alkyl or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together signify dimethylene, trimethylene or propenylene, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each signify hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro, amino or lower alkyl, R.sup.6 signifies hydrogen or lower alkyl and R.sup.7 signifies lower alkyl, the compound of formula I having the (S) or (R,S) configuration with reference to the carbon atom denoted by .gamma. when R.sup.2 and R.sup.