Abstract: The present invention relates to lactam derivatives of formula (I) wherein Y, R1, R2 and R3 are as described in the description, to their preparation, to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and to their use as pharmaceuticals, to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more compounds of formula (I), and especially to their use as orexin receptor antagonists.

Abstract: Compounds comprising a lactam moiety, and a urethane or urea functional group are presented. By a preferred synthesis route, they are prepared using at least one polymerizable compound comprising an isocyanate moiety and reacting it with at least one hydroxyalkyl lactam compound or one aminoalkyl lactam compound. In preferred embodiments the lactam moiety is a pyrrolidone or caprolactam ring, and the polymerizable compound is a functionalized aryl isocyanate. The compounds and homopolymers and non-homopolymers thereof find useful application in a wide variety of arts, including: adhesive, agricultural, biocides, cleaning, coating, electronics, encapsulation, membrane, microelectronics, oilfield, performance chemical, personal care, sealant, and sensor applications.

Abstract: Carbamate linked prodrugs of meptazinol and other opioid analgesics are provided. The prodrug moiety may comprise a single amino acid or short peptide. Additionally, the present invention relates to methods for reducing gastrointestinal side effects in a subject, the gastrointestinal side effects being associated with the administration of an opioid analgesic. The methods comprise orally administering an opioid prodrug or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a subject, wherein the opioid prodrug is comprised of an opioid analgesic covalently bonded through a carbamate linkage to a prodrug moiety, and wherein upon oral administration, the prodrug or pharmaceutically acceptable salt minimizes at least one gastrointestinal side effect associated with oral administration of the opioid analgesic alone. Compositions for use with the method are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 3-aminocaprolactam derivatives for preparing a medicament intended to prevent or treat inflammatory disorders, and uses compounds of general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; wherein X is —CO—R1 or —SO2—R2, and R1 and R2 are carbonaceous substituents.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally muscarinic M2/M3 receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein X, Y, and Z are O, S or NR5, and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; and prodrugs, individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds which bind to integrin receptors, their use as ligands of integrin receptors, in particular as ligands of the ?v?3 integrin receptor, their use, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising these compounds.

Abstract: A NK1 antagonist having the formula (I), wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are optionally substituted phenyl or heteroaryl, X1 is an ether, thio or imino linkage, R4 and R5 are not both H or alkyl, and the remaining variables are as defined in the in the specification, useful for treating a number of disorders, including emesis, depression, anxiety and cough. Pharmaceuticals compositions. Methods of treatment and combinations with other agents are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hydroxyethylene compounds having Asp2 (?-secretase, BACE1 or Memapsin) inhibitory activity, processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of diseases characterised by elevated ?-amyloid levels or ?-amyloid deposits, particularly Alzheimer's disease.

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 provides compounds of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: Compounds having a benzodiazepinyl core structure are disclosed which are vitronectin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of osteoporosis, angiogenesis, tumor growth and metastasis, atherosclerosis, restenosis and inflammation.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain alpha amino acid compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process wherein one or more polyamines, each with one or more —NH2 functions and one or more second amine functions, said second amine functions having a lower lactone reactivity than said —NH2 functions, is reacted in a first step with one or more lactones, hydroxyacids, cyclic carbonates, or mixtures thereof, to form a polyamine-derived compound with amide and/or urethane groups, which polyamine-derived compound is reacted in a second step with one or more at least bifunctional amine-specific reagents to form an intermediate optionally comprising ester and/or carbonate groups, wherein in the second step optionally an additional amine modifier is co-reacted and in the intermediate at least two polyamine residues, or if a modifier is co-reacted, at least one polyamine residue and at least one optional amine modifier residue, are linked by said bifunctional amine-specific reagent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly enantiomerically pure lactam-substituted propanoic acid derivatives and methods of making and using therefor. The invention involves a multi-step synthesis to produce the lactam compounds. In one step of the reaction sequence, asymmetric hydrogenation of a lactam-enamide was performed to produce an intermediate that can ultimately be converted to a series of pharmaceutical compounds. The invention also contemplates the in situ synthesis of an intermediate of the multi-step synthesis, which provides economic advantages to the overall synthesis of the lactam compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing active compounds, which inhibit the activity of the chemokines, MIP-1&agr; and RANTES. It also is directed to methods of treating inflammatory and immunoregulatory disorders and diseases using these pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, compositions comprising said compounds, and uses thereof, said compounds having the formula: 1

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally muscarinic M2/M3 receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein X, Y, and Z are O, S or NR5, and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; and prodrugs, individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of &egr;-caprolactam starting from 6-aminocaproic acid, 6-aminocaproamide, 6-aminocaproic ester, 6-aminocapronitrile, oligomers or polymers of these compounds or mixtures comprising at least two of these compounds, which process is performed in the presence of N-(5-carboxypentyl)-&egr;-caprolactam and/or derivative thereof in an amount of less than 50 wt. % and more than 0.1 wt. % (based on the total reaction mixture).

Abstract: A NK1 antagonist having the formula (I), with the variables defined herein, which is useful for treating a number of disorders, including emesis, depression, anxiety and cough.

Abstract: The present application describes novel lactams and derivatives thereof of formula I: 1

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

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are disclosed useful for enhancing penetration of a pharmacologically active substances across skin or tissue membranes. Compounds for use in such compositions and methods are highly water-soluble N-substituted polyalkylene oxide derivatives of cyclic amides. A compound of the invention has the structural formula: wherein m is an integer from 2 to about 6, n is an integer from 1 to about 8, and R is hydrogen, trimethylsilyl or lower alkyl.

Abstract: A compound having the formula: wherein all variables are as defined in the specification, for use as a neuramninidase inhibitor.

Abstract: Homoiminopiperidinyl Hexanoic Acid derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof useful in the inhibition of the inducible isoform of nitric oxide synthase are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: is disclosed as an HIV protease inhibitor. Methods and compositions for inhibiting an HIV infection are also disclosed.

Abstract: Homoiminopiperidinyl Hexanoic Acid derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof useful in the inhibition of the inducible isoform of nitric oxide synthase are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds represented by general formula (1) or salts thereof which have a matrix metalloprotease inhibitory activity and are useful as drugs, wherein the rings A and B represent each an optionally substituted homocycle or heterocycle, etc.; R1s are the same or different and each represents hydrogen, optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, acyl, etc.; X1 represents a bond, optionally substituted divalent aliphatic hydrocarbyl, etc.; X2 represents a bond, optionally substituted divalent aliphatic hydrocarbyl, —O—, etc.; Ys are the same or different represents hydrogen, optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, oxo, etc.; m is 0 or 1; n is an integer of 1 to 3; q1 is an integer of 1 to 2n+4; and q2 is an integer of 0 to 2n+3, provided that q1+q2 is 2n+4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Disclosed are certain alpha amino acid compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: N-Alkoxymethylactams are obtained by reacting lactams with formaldehyde and hydroxyl-containing compounds selected from diol monoethers. The substituted lactams are useful as an additive to melamne impregnating resings.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to azepan-2-one compounds which inhibit prenyl-protein transferase, particularly farnesyl-protein transferase (Ftase), and the prenylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting prenyl-protein transferase and the prenylation of the oncogene protein Ras.

Abstract: Copolymers containing N-vinyllactam derivatives protected at 3-position are provided and represented by the following formula. The copolymers are used as a photoresist material suitable for deep uv process so that high sensitivity and resolution can be obtained. In addition, ultrafine circuits can be formed and an exceptional improvement in PED stability can be accomplished by use of the photoresist.

Abstract: Therapeutically active hydroxamic acid derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and the use of such compounds in medicine. The compounds are inhibitors of metalloproteinases involved in tissue degradation.

Abstract: Therapeutically active hydroxamic acid derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and the use of such compounds in medicine. The compounds are inhibitors of metalloproteinases involved in tissue degradation.

Abstract: Copolymers containing N-vinyllactam derivatives protected at 3-position are provided and represented by the following formula. The copolymers are used as a photoresist material suitable for deep uv process so that high sensitivity and resolution can be obtained. In addition, ultrafine circuits can be formed and an exceptional improvement in PED stability can be accomplished by use of the photoresist.

Abstract: Piperidine derivatives, process for obtaining them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, of formula ##STR1## used as neurokinin receptor antagonists, which are, in particular, useful for the treatment of all substance P- and neurokinin-dependent pathologies.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition containing the reaction product of:(A) a cyclic compound containing a 5, 6, or 7-member ring, the ring containing at least one nitrogen and at least one carbonyl group, at least one carbonyl group being adjacent to at least one said nitrogen;(B) an aldehyde or ketone of 1 to about 15 carbon atoms, or a reactive equivalent thereof; and(C) an etheramine represented by the formulaR.sup.4 (O(CH.sub.2 CH(R)O).sub.n --R.sup.3 --NH.sub.2).sub.y(C-I)wherein in formula (C-I), each n independently is a number from 0 to about 50; each R independently is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydrocarbyl groups of 1 to about 16 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbylene groups of about 2 to about 18 carbon atoms and groups represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.5 and each R.sup.

Abstract: An improved process for the catalytic hydrogenation of nitriles. The basic process comprises contacting the nitrile with hydrogen in the presence of a sponge or Raney cobalt catalyst under conditions for effecting conversion of the nitrile group to the primary amine. The improvement in the hydrogenation process resides in effecting the hydrogenation in the presence of a catalytic amount of lithium hydroxide and water. To achieve a catalytic amount of lithium hydroxide, the catalyst may be pretreated with the lithium hydroxide and/or the reaction may be carried out with the lithium hydroxide present in the reaction medium.

Abstract: Certain nitrogen-containing cyclohetero cycloalkylaminoaryl 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.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.8 through R.sup.11 is independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, loweralkyl, benzyl, phenoxy, benzyloxy and haloloweralkyl; wherein n is an integer of from four to six; wherein m is an integer of from two to four; wherein A is selected from phenyl, naphthyl, benzothienyl, benzofuranyl and thienyl; wherein any of the foregoing A groups can be further substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, halo, haloloweralkyl, amino, monoloweralkylamino and diloweralkylamino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: N-vinyllactam derivatives protected at the 3-position are provided and represented by the following formula (I). These are polymerized into homo- and copolymers for use in microlithography of semiconductor manufacture. The polymers are used as a photoresist material suitable for a deep UV process so that pictures of high sensitivity and high resolution can be obtained. In addition, ultrafine circuits can be formed and an exceptional improvement in pattern formation can be accomplished through the use of the photoresist of the invention.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Z is a saturated or unsaturated 3 to 6 carbon chain,m is 2 or 3,R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, or a straight or branched C.sub.1-4 alkyl group,R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.13 are situated in the ortho, meta, or para position of the phenyl ring and are the same or different and selected from the following groups: H, OH, OR.sub.14, halogen, CO.sub.2 R.sub.9, CN, CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, COCH.sub.3,OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3,OSO.sub.2 CH.sub.3,CONR.sub.10 R.sub.11, OCOR.sub.12, whereinR.sub.9, R.sub.12 and R.sub.14 is a straight or branched C.sub.1-4 alkyl group,R.sub.10 and R.sub.11 are the same or different and represents hydrogen or a straight or branched C.sub.1-6 alkyl group,R is 1) ##STR2## processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical preparations containing them and the use of the compounds in the treatment psychiatric disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel carbamazepine hydrazide compound suitable for covalent attachment to a polymer particle reagent, having the general formula ##STR1## The present invention also provides a novel carbamazepine acid compound suitable for attachment to proteins for the production of carbamazepine immunogens. The carbamazepine antigen of the present invention has the following general structure: ##STR2## where X is C.dbd.O, CH.sub.2 or SO.sub.2 ; Y is C.dbd.O, CH.sub.2, SO.sub.2 ; R is an alkyl and P is a protein or a hapten.

Abstract: Disclosed are the compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.1 together with the chain to which they are attached or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a ring; pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug derivatives and pharmaceutically salts thereof; methods of preparation thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds; and a method of inhibiting matrix-degrading metalloproteinase and of treating matrix-degrading metalloproteinase dependent conditions in mammals using such compounds.

Abstract: The invention is a highly efficient synthesis for making compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein n=0, 1, R is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or benzyl; andR.sup.1, when present, is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, OH, O--C.sub.1-4 alkyl or S--C.sub.1-4 alkyl. The process involves silane-mediated conjugation of 4-vinylpyridine to a substituted lactam.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which: m is 2 or 3;n is 0, 1 or 2;Am is ##STR2## R.sub.1 is a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl or a benzyl; R.sub.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl;x is zero or one;Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, a naphthyl or an indolyl;Z is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; andA.sup..crclbar. is an anion;the salts thereof, where appropriate, with mineral or organic acids and the solvates thereof, where appropriate.These compounds have a strong affinity for the NK.sub.1 receptor and are useful for preparing drugs for the treatment of substance P-dependent pathological conditions.

Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions, comprising particular quaternary-substituted bleach activators, are provided. More specifically, the invention relates to granular automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the selection of quaternary-substituted bleach activators having specific features, such as caprolactam or valerolactam leaving groups and/or the ability to form particular cationic aliphatic peracid structures in solution. Preferred automatic dishwashing compositions comprise amylase enzymes. Included are preferred activator compounds and methods for washing tableware in domestic automatic dishwashing appliances using the activators.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas, processes for their preparation, and uses of the pharmaceutical products based on these compounds. The substituted benzenesulfonylureas and -thioureas are of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 E, and y are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I have antiarrhythmic activity.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for preparing a compound containing a persalt activators and salts thereof which are derived from imidocarboxylic acids and sulfimidocarboxylic acids of the formula I: ##STR1## in which A is a group of the formula ##STR2## n is the number 0, 1 or 2, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -alkenyl, aryl, or alkylaryl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, --SO.sub.3 M, --CO.sub.2 M or --OSO.sub.3 M, X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.19 -alkylene or arylene,B is a group of the formula C.dbd.O or SO.sub.2,L is a leaving group.

Abstract: New nonionic radiographic contrast agents having the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is a single bond, ##STR2## R.sub.1, R.sub.1 ' and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen, alkyl or hydroxyalkyl.Hydroxyalkyl refers to such alkyl groups having 1 or more hydroxy groups. Preferred hydroxyalkyl groups include: ##STR3## R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen, methyl or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH; R.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 OH or OH and R.sub.6 is alkyl, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 OH, OH or hydrogen and may be the same or different than R.sub.5 and m is zero or one, with the proviso that no methylene or methine carbon atom of the heterocyclic ring is attached to both a nitrogen and an oxygen atom with the additional proviso that when Y is a single bond, m is not zero. These new contrast agents are water soluble and have desirable low osmolality and anticoagulant properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of formula I ##STR1## pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; methods for preparation thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds; and a method of inhibiting matrix-degrading metalloproteinase and of treating matrix-degrading metalloproteinase dependent conditions in mammals using such compounds.