Abstract: A method for inhibiting ileal bile acid transporter activity in a subject, comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a compound represented by formula (1):

Abstract: The present invention is directed to oxo bridged diazepan compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

Abstract: Certain imidazopyrazines and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are provided herein. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases and disorders responsive to the inhibition of Syk activity, which comprises administering to such patients an amount of at least one chemical entity effective to reduce signs or symptoms of the disease or disorder are provided. Also provided are methods for determining the presence or absence of Syk kinase in a sample.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), their use as an inhibitor of a p53-MDM2 interaction as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds: wherein n, s, t, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, Y, Q, Z, G, E and D have defined meanings.

Abstract: The present invention provides 2-aryl or heteroaryl indole derivatives which are ASIC channel modulators, maceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods of using them as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxadiazole derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of various disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of formula I, or salts, solvates or solvated salts thereof, process for their preparation and to new intermediates used in the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and to the use of said compounds in the treatment of 5-HT6 mediated disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive disorders, cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia, obesity and Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention relates to a novel class of phenylmorpholine and phenylthiomorpholine compounds useful as ?2C adrenergic receptor agonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the ?2C adrenergic receptor agonists using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 1,4-benzothiazepine intermediates and derivatives, methods for synthesizing same, and methods for assaying same. The present invention also provides methods for using these novel compounds to limit or prevent a decrease in the level of RyR2-bound FKBP12.6 in a subject; to prevent exercise-induced sudden cardiac death in a subject; and to treat or prevent heart failure, atrial fibrillation, or exercise-induced cardiac arrhythmia in a subject. The present invention further provides methods for identifying an agent that enhances binding of RyR2 and FKBP12.6, and agents identified by these methods. Additionally, the present invention provides methods for identifying agents for use in treating or preventing heart failure, atrial fibrillation, or exercise-induced cardiac arrhythmia, and in preventing exercise-induced sudden cardiac death. Also provided are agents identified by such methods.

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted xanthines of general formula wherein R1 to R4 are defined hereinbelow, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures thereof, the prodrugs thereof and the salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibitory effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for limiting or preventing a decrease in the level of RyR2-bound FKBP12.6 in a subject. The present invention further provides methods for treating and preventing atrial and ventricular cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and exercise-induced sudden cardiac death in a subject. Additionally, the present invention provides use of JTV-519 in a method for limiting or preventing a decrease in the level of RyR2-bound FKBP12.6 in a subject who has, or is a candidate for, atrial fibrillation. Also provided are uses of 1,4-benzothiazepine derivatives in methods for treating and preventing atrial and ventricular cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure in a subject, and for preventing exercise-induced sudden cardiac death. The present invention also provides methods for identifying agents for use in treating and preventing atrial fibrillation and heart failure, and agents identified by these methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to azabicyclic containing pharmaceutical agents, and in particular, to azabicyclic metalloprotease inhibiting compounds. More particularly, the present invention provides a new class of azabicyclic MMP-3, MMP-8 and/or MMP-13 inhibiting compounds, which exhibit an increased potency and selectivity in relation to currently known MMP-13, MMP-8 and MMP-3 inhibitors.

Abstract: [Purpose] The present invention provides compounds useful as agents for the prevention or treatment of a sex hormone-dependent disease or the like. [Solution] The present invention provides nitrogen-containing fused ring derivatives represented by the following general formula (I) which has a GnRH antagonistic activity, prodrugs, salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, medicinal uses thereof and the like. In the formula (I), rings A and B are independently aryl or heteroaryl; RA and RB are independently halogen, cyano, alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, —OW1, —SW1, —COW2, —NW3W4, —SO2NW3W4, aryl, etc.; RC is H or alkyl; E is oxygen atom, etc.; U is single bond or alkylene; and X is Y, —CO—Y, —SO2—Y, —S-(alkylene)-Y, —O-(alkylene)-Y, —SO2-(alkylene)-Y, etc.; Y is Z or amino, etc.; and Z is cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of formula (I), or salts, solvates or solvated salts thereof, process for their preparation and to new intermediates used in the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and to the use of said compounds in the treatment of 5-HT6 mediated disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive disorders, cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia, obesity and Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of Formula I and salts, hydrates, solvates, complexes, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention further provides methods for synthesizing compounds of Formula I. The invention additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I and methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions of Formula I to treat and prevent disorders and diseases associated with the RyR receptors that regulate calcium channel functioning in cells. Such disorders and diseases include, by way of example only, cardiac disorders and diseases, skeletal muscular disorders and diseases, cognitive disorders and diseases, malignant hyperthermia, diabetes, and sudden infant death syndrome.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the description [with the proviso that 9-chloro-7-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1,4-benz-oxazepine and N-[[(5S)-2-oxo-3-(2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1,4-benz-oxazepin-7-yl)-5-oxazolidinyl]methyl]acetamide are excluded], salts of the same, and prodrugs thereof have selective activation effect on serotonin 5-HT2C receptor and are useful as preventive and therapeutic agents for lower urinary tract diseases, obesity, and/or pelvic organ prolapse.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein X1, X2, Y, R1A, R1B, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset or progression of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se (or as hydrates or solvates thereof) or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Processes for making compounds of Formula I and intermediates thereof are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to azatriocyclic containing pharmaceutical agents, and in particular, to azatricyclic metalloprotease inhibiting compounds. More particularly, the present invention provides a new class of azatricyclic MMP-3, MMP-8 and/or MMP-13 inhibiting compounds, that exhibit an increased potency and selectivity in relation to currently known MMP-13, MMP-8 and MMP-3 inhibitors.

Abstract: The current invention provides a series of bicyclic nitroimidazole-substituted phenyl oxazolidinones in which a bicyclic nitroimidazole pharmacophore is covalently bonded to a phenyl oxazolidinone, their pharmaceutical compositions, and the method of use of the compositions for prevention and treatment of bacterial infections. The bicyclic nitroimidazole-substituted phenyl oxazolidinones possess surprising antibacterial activity against wild-type and resistant strains of pathogens, and are therefore useful for the prevention, control and treatment of a number of human and veterinary bacterial infections caused by these pathogens, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: Formula (I). The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, pain, inflammation, traumatic injury, and others.

Abstract: Thiazepine derivative or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof having an effect of inhibiting 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 and having a formula (1): wherein in one embodiment, R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group; R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 halogenated alkyl group, a C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl group; R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group; R4 represents a C6-C10 aryl group that may be substituted with 1 to 5 group(s) independently selected from Substituent Group a or a heterocyclic group that may be substituted with 1 to 3 group(s) independently selected from Substituent Group a; Substituent Group a consists of a halogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C6-C10 aryl group that may be substituted with 1 to 5 group(s) independently selected from Substituent Group b; Substituent Group b consists of a halogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, and a C1-C6 halogenated alkyl group.

Abstract: The present invention refers to pharmaceutical preparations including as active compounds 3-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane derivatives of general formula (I) and/or their dimers of general formula (II) and (III) acting as agonists of human neurotrophines. Therefore, such compounds of formula (I), (II) and (III) are useful for treatment of diseases in which the neurotrophine functions are involved in defect, particularly of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), such as neurodegenerative diseases of central nervous system (CNS), acquired immunodeficiency due to a reduced NGF biodisponibility, or morbous conditions in which the stimulus of neoangiogenesis process is convenient.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a TGR5 receptor agonist containing a fused ring compound represented by the following general formula, its salt or a prodrug thereof: (1) wherein ring A represents an optionally substituted aromatic ring; and the ring B? represents a 5- to 8-membered ring having one or more substituents; which is useful in treating various diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods for synthesizing novel benzothiazepine compounds. In particular, the invention relates to a new method that generally is used to make the substituted 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1,4-benzothiazepine compounds of a general formula which then may be used to make many other benzothiazepine compounds.

Abstract: Substituted sulfonamide compounds corresponding to formula I: a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such substituted sulfonamide compounds in pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of pain or other disorders or diseases that are mediated at least in part by B1R receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted imidazo-pyridinones and imidazo-pyridazinones of general formula wherein Y and R1 to R4 are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, enantiomers, diastereomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of FHV integrase and inhibitors of FHV replication (I), wherein m, n, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7; R8, R9 and R10 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HTV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HTV infection and ADDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.

Abstract: This invention provides progesterone receptor modulators having the structure: wherein R1 to R7, X, and Q are as defined in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro[1,4]benzothiazepine of formula: by reacting a [2-(acylaminoethyl)thio]arene of formula with an aldehyde or a multimer thereof, and with an acid. The invention also provides for first reacting the [2-(acylaminoethyl)thio]arene with the aldehyde or multimer thereof and a base to form an [N-hydroxymethyl-2-[acylaminoethyl)thio]arene of formula then treating the [N-hydroxymethyl-2-(acylaminoethyl)thio]arene with the acid to form the 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro[1,4]benzothiazepine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted imidazo-pyridinones and imidazo-pyridazinones of general formula wherein Y and R1 to R4 are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, enantiomers, diastereomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: An alicyclic heterocyclic compound represented by the following formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein ring A is a heterocyclic ring, ring B is a carbocyclic ring, a heterocyclic ring etc., P1 and P2 are CH or N, q and r are 0 to 2, X is —NH—, —O—, —CH2—, etc., Y is —CH2—, —CO—, —SO2—, etc., Z is —CO—, —SO2—, etc., and R3 is carbocyclic group, heterocyclic group, hydroxyl, alkoxy or amino, is useful as a controlling agent of the function of CCR4 useful for the prevention or treatment for bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 1,4-benzothiazepine intermediates and derivatives, methods for synthesizing same, and methods for assaying same. The present invention also provides methods for using these novel compounds to limit or prevent a decrease in the level of RyR2-bound FKBP12.6 in a subject; to prevent exercise-induced sudden cardiac death in a subject; and to treat or prevent heart failure, atrial fibrillation, or exercise-induced cardiac arrhythmia in a subject. The present invention further provides methods for identifying an agent that enhances binding of RyR2 and FKBP12.6, and agents identified by these methods. Additionally, the present invention provides methods for identifying agents for use in treating or preventing heart failure, atrial fibrillation, or exercise-induced cardiac arrhythmia, and in preventing exercise-induced sudden cardiac death. Also provided are agents identified by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a serotonin 5-HT2C receptor activator containing a compound represented by the formula wherein ring A is a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocycle optionally having substituent(s), and ring B is a 7- to 9-membered ring optionally having substituent(s) other than an oxo group wherein the combination of m and n (m,n) is (1,2), (2,1), (2,2), (3,1), (3,2) or (4,1), or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof, and a fused heterocyclic compound having a serotonin 5-HT2C receptor activating action and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula I or a single isomer thereof; where the compound is optionally as a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate or combination thereof, in addition to methods of preparing a Compound of Formula I, and methods of using a Compound of Formula I to treat cancer.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R4, HET-1 and HET-2 are as described in the specification, and their salts and pro-drugs, are activators of glucokinase (GLK) and are thereby useful in the treatment of, for example, type 2 diabetes. Processes for preparing compounds of formula (I) are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides benzo-fused heterocyclic compounds having the structure of formula I, as well as prodrugs, stereoisomers, racemates, salts, hydrates, solvates, acid salt hydrates and isomorphic crystalline forms thereof. The compounds directly or indirectly modulate the activity of one or more cannabinoid receptors and can be incorporated into pharmaceutical preparations that are useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions, including pain, inflammation and pruritis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods useful as modulators of CB2 for the treatment or prevention of disease states including, but not limited to pain, autoimmune disease, malabsorption syndrome, pulmonary disease, osteoporosis, muscle spasm in cancer, neuromuscular disorder, and atherosclerosis progression.

Abstract: Quinoline and naphthridine derivatives useful in the treatment of bacterial infections in mammals, particularly humans.

Abstract: A pyridazinone derivative compound shown by the following formula (I): wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen, etc.; R2 is selected from substituted or unsubstituted aryl, etc.; R3 is hydrogen, etc.; p is 0, 1 or 2; R4 and R5, are each hydrogen, etc.; R6 and R7, are taken together to form a group of the formula: wherein R8 is hydrogen; X is selected from oxygen, etc; R10 is selected from hydrogen, etc.; R11 is selected from hydrogen, etc.; R12 is selected from hydrogen, etc.; R13 is selected from hydrogen, etc.; R14 is selected from hydrogen, etc.; m and n are each 0, 1, or 2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful as a medicament.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds inter alia according to general formula 1a. Compounds according to the invention are vasopressin V1a receptor antagonists. Pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds are useful as treatment of dysmenorrhoea.

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted xanthines of general formula wherein R1 to R4 are defined hereinbelow, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures thereof, the prodrugs thereof and the salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibitory effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: Novel compounds are provided which are GPR119 G protein-coupled receptor modulators. GPR119 G protein-coupled receptor modulators are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases requiring GPR119 G protein-coupled receptor modulator therapy. These novel compounds have the structure: or stereoisomers or prodrugs or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n1, n2, n3, n4, A, B, D, E, G, Y, Z, R1 and R2 are defined herein.

Abstract: This invention provides novel compounds according to general formula (1) wherein A is a bicyclic or tricyclic azepine derivative, V1 and V2 are both H, OMe or F, or one of V1 and V2 is Br, Cl, F, OH, OMe, OBn, OPh, O-acyl, N3, NH2, NHBn or NH-acyl and the other is H, or V1 and V2 together are ?O, —O(CH2)pO— or —S(CH2)S—; W1 is either O or S; X1 and X2 are both H, or together are ?O or ?S; Y is OR5 or NR6R7; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from H, lower alkyl, lower alkyloxy, F, Cl and Br; R5 is selected from H and lower alkyl; R6 and R7 are independently selected from H and lower alkyl, or together are —(CH2)n—; n=3, 4, 5, 6; and p is 2 or 3. The compounds are agonists at the vasopressin V2 receptor and are useful as antidiuretics and procoagulants. The invention further comprises pharmaceutical compositions incorporating these vasopressin agonists, which compositions are particularly useful in the treatment of central diabetes insipidus, nocturnal enuresis and nocturia.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds according to general formulae 1, wherein G1 is an amine. Compounds according to the invention are vasopressin V2 receptor agonists. Pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds are useful as antidiuretic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to the compound of the formula (A) and also to its physiologically acceptable salts. The compound is suitable as, for example, a hypolipidemic.

Abstract: The invention relates to annelated phenyl piperazine and phenyl diazepane carboxamides of general formula (I) containing oxygen. The compounds are suitable for medical use.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of general formula (I), wherein n, X1, X2, X3, X4, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5 and W are as defined herein. Said compounds are ligands of the TRPV1 vanilloid receptor, and are therefore, useful for treating diseases associated with TRPV1 receptors, such as pain and inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coupling method between intramolecular carbon using the intramolecular cyclization reaction in situ of an allyl-indium compound derived from an allyl derivative containing an unsaturated hydrocarbon compound and indium, in presence of a transition metal compound catalyst. More particularly, the present invention relates to a coupling method between intramolecular carbon for preparing a cyclic compound having a vinyl group as a substituent by bonding a carbon in an allyl derivative containing an unsaturated hydrocarbon compound and a carbon in the unsaturated hydrocarbon compound via intramolecular cyclization reaction in situ of an allyl-indium compound as a coupling agent derived from the allyl derivative containing the unsaturated hydrocarbon and indium (In), in presence of a palladium catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the formula I: Wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, X, n and the broken lines are as defined herein which are useful as modulators of chemokine receptor activity. In particular, these compounds are useful as modulators of the chemokine receptor CCR-2.

Abstract: Drugs useful for the treatment and prevention of hyperlipidemia, moreover drugs useful for the treatment and prevention of cholestasis-caused hepatopathy, particularly primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, and drugs for the treatment and prevention of obesity, fatty liver and steatohepatitis, containing as active ingredients benzothiazepine compounds having a thioamide bond and a quaternary ammonium substituent, represented by formula (1) below are provided. Also, drugs containing ileal bile acid transporter inhibiting compounds as active ingredients for the treatment and prevention of cholestasis-caused hepatopathy are provided.