Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for reducing one or more symptoms of disease by administering compositions comprising SipA. The invention's compositions and methods are particularly advantageous in reducing symptoms of diseases that are associated with overexpression of P-gp and/or p53. The invention's compositions and methods are useful in reducing cancer symptom and/or cancer multidrug resistance (MDR). The invention provides a method for reducing one or more symptoms of cancer in a mammalian subject in need thereof, comprising administering to said subject a composition comprising purified SipA. In one embodiment, said SipA is operably conjugated to a nanoparticle. In another embodiment, said cancer comprises cancer cells resistant to at least one cytotoxin.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for reducing one or more symptoms of disease by administering compositions comprising SipA. The invention's compositions and methods are particularly advantageous in reducing symptoms of diseases that are associated with overexpression of P-gp and/or p53. The invention's compositions and methods are useful in reducing cancer symptom and/or cancer multidrug resistance (MDR). The invention provides a method for reducing one or more symptoms of cancer in a mammalian subject in need thereof, comprising administering to said subject a composition comprising purified SipA. In one embodiment, said SipA is operably conjugated to a nanoparticle. In another embodiment, said cancer comprises cancer cells resistant to at least one cytotoxin.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3-(2?,2?-dimethylpropanoylamino)-tetrahydropyridin-2-one, and its pharmaceutical compositions and its use for preparing a medicament intended to prevent or treat inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of formula II are described: wherein D, n, Ra, Rb, and Rc are as herein defined, along with pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using compounds of formula II for treating or reducing the risk of peritoneal carcinomatosis in a patient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preventing or treating inflammatory diseases using sulfonamide analogs of 3-aminolactam compounds, each with aromatic “tail groups”. Compounds as defined by formulae (I) and (I?), and the medical uses of the compounds, are described herein.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and uses of compounds of general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are 3-aminocaprolactam derivatives, for the preparation of a medicament intended to treat an inflammatory disorder: wherein X is —CO—Y—(R1)n or SO2—Y—(R1)n; and Y is a cycloalkyl or polycycloalkyl group (such as an adamantyl, adamantanemethyl, bicyclooctyl, cyclohexyl, cyclopropyl group); or is a cycloalkenyl or polycycloalkenyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to the generation of a library of compounds enriched in agonist and antagonists for members of the G-protein coupled class of receptors (GPCRs). The library contains compounds of general formula (II) wherein: y is any integer from 1 to 8; X is —CO—R1 or —SO2—R1; each R1 is independently selected from an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylaminoalkyl, alkylaminodialkyl, or charged alkylaminotrialkyl, radical of 1 to 20 carbon atoms; or each R1 is independently selected from oxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, aminodialkyl, or charged aminotrialkyl radical; and wherein the R1 radical has a “key” carbon next to the carbonyl of the carbon amide or the sulfonyl group of the sulfonamide which is di-substituted with the same or different groups selected from: alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl and alkylamino radicals.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preventing or treating inflammatory diseases using 3-aminolactam compounds, each with aromatic “tail groups”. Compounds as defined by formulae (I) and (I?), and the medical uses of the compounds, are described herein.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods for their use are described.

Abstract: A process for preparing compounds of formula I or a solvate or hydrate thereof, where R, R1, R2, R3 and R5 have the meanings as indicated in the specification. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of a number of conditions associated with substance P and neurokinin.

Abstract: Disclosed are N-substituted benzenesulfonamides for use in treating or preventing cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's Disease. In Formula (I), R1, R2, R3, R4, R3?, R10 and R11 are as described herein. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of treating cognitive disorders using compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: A process for preparing compounds of formula (I) or a solvate or hydrate thereof, where R, R1, R2, R3 and R5 have the meanings as indicated in the specification. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of a number of conditions associated with substance P and neurokinin.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to XIAP inhibitor compounds of the formula I.

Abstract: 3-aminopyrrolidone compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that are active as sodium and/or calcium channel modulators and therefore useful in preventing, alleviating and curing a wide range of pathologies, including, but not limited to cardiovascular, inflammatory, ophthalmic, urologic, metabolic and gastrointestinal diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Broad-Spectrum Chemokine Inhibitors (BSCIs), and in particular members of the acylaminolactam class of pharmaceutical agents, for the prevention, prophylaxis, treatment or amelioration of symptoms of inflammatory diseases. In particular, improved compositions consisting of BSCI agents combined with one or more additional active pharmaceutical agents in order to achieve improved anti-inflammatory efficacy with a reduced side-effect profile are described and claimed.

Abstract: This invention provides novel heterocyclic derived matrix metalloprotease inhibitors of the formula: and pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, useful for treating disorders ameliorated by antagonizing matrix metalloproteases. This invention also provides therapeutic and prophylactic methods using the instant pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods for their use are described.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods for treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer are provided.

Abstract: Methods, compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and kits are described for treating or preventing amyloid-+related disease.

Abstract: An efficient syntheses for the preparation of (3R,6S)-3-amino-6-(2,3-difluorophenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)azepan-2-one.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and uses of compounds of general formula (I) or (I?), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are 3-aminocaprolactam derivatives, for the preparation of a medicament intended to treat an inflammatory disorder.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and uses of compounds and salts thereof of general formula (I), for the preparation of a medicament for treatment of an inflammatory disorder, but excluding (S)-3-(r-methylcyclohexyl-carbonylamino)-caprolactam: wherein z is 1, 2, 3 or 4; A is —CO— or —SO2-; Q is linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, oxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkylamino, alkylaminoalkyl, haloalkyl, aryl or substituted aryl; T1 and T2 together constitute a cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or polycycloalkyl radical composed of n additional carbon atoms, where n is between 2 and 7; and each hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon atoms in the ring generated by T1 and T2 may be independently be substituted by a group R1, where R1 is independently selected from an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl or alkylamino radical of 1 to 20 carbon atoms; or each R1 is independently selected from fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, hydroxy, oxyalkyl, amino, aminoalkyl or aminodialkyl radi

Abstract: This invention relates to novel cyclic malonamides having the formula (I): to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of substituted caprolactams, a method for the preparation thereof, compositions containing them and the use thereof as a medicament, particularly as anticancer agents.

Abstract: A process for preparing compounds of formula (I) or a solvate or hydrate thereof, where R, R1, R2, R3 and R5 have the meanings as indicated in the specification. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of a number of conditions associated with substance P and neurokinin.

Abstract: The present application describes deuterium-enriched MK-0974, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula wherein R1, R2, R3/R3?, R4/R4? and R5/R5? are as defined in the specification and to pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, optically pure enantiomers, racemates or diastereomeric mixtures thereof. The compounds are ?-secretase inhibitors which can be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease or common cancers including, but not limited to, cervical carcinomas and breast carcinomas and malignancies of the hematopoietic system.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel methods and compositions for viral inhibition, particularly inhibition of HCV and SARS. The invention also provides compositions including novel oxoazepanylacetamide derivatives useful for viral inhibition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of substituted caprolactams, a method for the preparation thereof, compositions containing them and the use thereof as a medicament, particularly as anticancer agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel cyclic malonamides having the formula (I): to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and uses of compounds of general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are 3-aminocaprolactam derivatives, for the preparation of a medicament intended to treat an inflammatory disorder wherein X is —CO—Y—(R1)n or SO2—Y—(R1)n; and Y is 0 cycloalkyl or polycyloalkyl group (such as an adamantyl, adamantanemethyl, bicyclooctyl, cyclohexyl, cyclopropyl group); or is 0 cycloalkenyl or polycycloalkenyl group.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain substituted lactam compounds of the formula (I), particularly caprolactam compounds, which are useful for the treatment of cancer

Abstract: There are disclosed a novel ?-amino-N-(diaminophosphinyl)lactam derivative represented by general formula (1): wherein, for example, A is a hydrogen atom or a substituent such as a lower alkyl group or the like; W, X, Y and Z are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent such as a lower alkyl group, aryl group, arylacyl group, arylaminocarbonyl group or the like; and Q is —(CH2)n— wherein n is 0 to 3, or its salt, and a therapeutic agent and a prophylactic agent for myelosuppression, a therapeutic agent for infectious diseases, an agent for increasing the number of leukocytes and a dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor which comprise the above-mentioned derivative or salt thereof as an active ingredient.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having formula (I) to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit secretase and thereby inhibit the production of amyloid ? protein, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I) pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their methods of use for the treatment of neurological disorders related to amyloid ? protein production and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. These compounds inhibit ? secretase and thereby inhibit the production of amyloid ? protein, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R2?, R3?, R4?, R5, and X is —CHR— are as defined in the specification. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, optically pure enantiomers, racemates and diastereomeric mixtures of such compounds. The invention further provides methods for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease or common cancers.

Abstract: Disclosed are N-substituted benzenesulfonamides for use in treating or preventing cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's Disease. In Formula (I), R1, R2, R3, R4, R3?, R10 and R11 are as described herein. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of treating cognitive disorders using compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to bengamide derivatives which are formed, during fermentation, by the microorganism Myxococcus virescens ST200611 (DSM 15898), to their use for treating cancer diseases, to pharmaceuticals which comprise bengamide derivatives, to a process for preparing bengamides of the formula (V) and to the microorganism Myxococcus virescens ST200611 (DSM 15898)

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, compositions comprising said compounds, and uses thereof, said compounds having the formula: wherein each X is independently selected from: i) —C(W)2—; ii) —C(O)—; iii) —NR2—; iv) —S—; v) —S(O)—; vi) —S(O)2—; vii) two units, one from each adjacent X unit, can be taken together to form a substituted or unsubstituted double bond having the formula —CW?CW—; wherein each W is hydrogen of a unit having the formula —(L2)j—R2, the index j is 0 or 1; R is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aryl ring; R1 is a cysteine trap; each R2 is independently a suitable substituent; and L, L1, and L2 are linking units.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams having the formula (I): to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams having the Formula (I): to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by Formula: wherein ring A and ring B may be same or different and each is an optionally substituted homocyclic or heterocyclic ring and the like, each R1 may be same or different and is a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, an acyl group, an optionally substituted heterocyclic group or SR2, etc., X1 is a bond, an optionally substituted divalent C1-3 aliphatic hydrocarbon group or —NR3—, etc, X2 is a bond, an optionally substituted divalent C1-3 aliphatic hydrocarbon group, —NR4—, —O— or —S(O)p— (wherein p is 0, 1 or 2), each Y may be same or different and is a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, a halogen atom, a carboxyl group, an acyl group, an optionally substituted hydroxy group, an optionally substituted amino group, SR5, an oxo group, a thioxo group, an optionally substituted imino group, a nitro group, a cyano group, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel 3-mercaptoacetylamino-1,5-substituted-2-oxo-azepan derivatives useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase. Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as well as methods of treating various disease states responding to inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase are also claimed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit ?-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include a compound which inhibits ?-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to bisaryl derivatives of the formula I, wherein (R,R) is selected from (H,H), O, (H,CH3), (H,OH) and (H,CN); Ar is substituted phenyl and A is a group of formula II, III, IV or V: An example is (3S,6S)-1-N-(7-phenylheptyl)-3-(4-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)benzyl)-4-N-methyl-6-methyl-2,5-dioxo-1,4-piperazine: The compounds of the invention have FSH receptor modulatory activity and can be used for the control of fertility, for contraception or for treatment of hormone-dependent disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A&bgr;-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to &bgr;-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: N-formyl hydroxylamines are provided which have the structure wherein R is H, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl-(CH2)p—, heteroaryl-(CH2)p— or cycloheteroalkyl-(CH2)p— R1 is H or COR2 where R2 is alkyl, aryl-(CH2)p—, cycloheteroalkyl-(CH2)p—, heteroaryl-(CH2)p—, alkoxy or cycloalkyl-(CH2)p—, p is 0 to 8, and A is a dipeptide derived from an amino acid or is a conformationally restricted dipeptide mimic. The above compounds are useful in treating hypertension congestive heart failure, renal failure, and hepatic cirrhosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel 1-carboxymethyl-2-oxo-azepan derivatives of the formula useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). The compounds of formula (1) are especially useful as selective inhibitors of MMP-12. Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as well as methods of treating various disease states responding to inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase are also claimed herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams of Formula (I): 1