Abstract: Described herein are protein-payload conjugates and compositions thereof that are useful, for example, for target-specific delivery of therapeutic and/or imaging agent moieties. In certain embodiments, provided are specific and efficient methods for producing protein-payload constructs (e.g., antibody-drug conjugates) utilizing a combination of transglutaminase and Diels-Alder techniques. Antibody-drug conjugates and compositions which comprise glutaminyl-modified antibodies, Diels-Alder adducts, and reactive payloads and are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to transdermal drug formulations, transdermal patches incorporating such formulations, as well as associated methods. The formulations can include about 0.3 wt % to about 5 wt % of a drug, such as alprazolam, about 4 wt % to about 30 wt % water, about 10 wt % to about 40 wt % glycerol, about 0.5 wt % to about 6 wt % oleyl alcohol. Other co-solvents and/or additives can be present to achieve a 100 wt % formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of bromodomain-containing proteins. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising compounds of the present invention and methods of using said compositions in the treatment of various disorders.

Abstract: A method of preparing a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables of Structural Formula (I) are as described in the specification and claims, comprises the step of: a) cyclizing a compound represented by Structural Formula A: under suitable reductive cyclization conditions to form a compound represented by Structural Formula B: wherein R10 is LG1 or —X1R1, and -LG1 is a suitable leaving group; and b) optionally, when R10 of Structural Formula (B) is LG1, further comprising the step of replacing the -LG1 of Structural Formula (B) with —X1R1 to form the compound represented by Structural Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of Formula I, their pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, tautomeric forms, stereoisomers including R and S isomers, polymorphs, prodrugs, metabolites, salts or solvates thereof. The invention also relates to the processes for the synthesis of novel compounds of Formula I, their pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, tautomeric forms, stereoisomers, polymorphs, prodrugs, metabolites, salts or solvates thereof. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I and methods of treating or preventing one or more conditions that may be regulated or normalized via inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: The invention provides small molecule mimics of the Smac peptide that are dimer- or dimer-like compounds having two amide-containing domains connected by a linker. These compounds are useful to promote apoptosis. The invention includes pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods to use them to treat conditions including cancer and autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of 4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepines, in particular Midazolam, through an efficient and selective decarboxylation reaction of the derivative compound of the 5-aminomethyl-1-phenyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid of formula (II) avoiding the formation of the 6H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepines by-products and the ensuing process for the isomerisation of a 4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of Formula I, their pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, tautomeric forms, stereoisomers including R and S isomers, polymorphs, prodrugs, metabolites, salts or solvates thereof. The invention also relates to the processes for the synthesis of novel compounds of Formula I, their pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, tautomeric forms, stereoisomers, polymorphs, prodrugs, metabolites, salts or solvates thereof. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I and methods of treating or preventing one or more conditions that may be regulated or normalized via inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: The application relates to compounds of formula Ia and analogues thereof wherein R1 to R13 and X are as defined herein. The invention also relates to the use of the compounds of formula Ia as inhibitors of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase-Activated Protein kinase-2 (MAPKAP-k2), and also to a method for preventing or treating a disease or disorder that can be treated or prevented by modulating the activity of MAPKAP-K2 in a subject and to pharmaceutical compositions and kits that include these MAPKAP-K2 inhibitors.

Abstract: [Solving means] A thienotriazolodiazepine compound of the following formula (I) a pharmaceutical agent containing the compound as an active ingredient, and a production intermediate and a production method of the thienotriazolodiazepine compound. [Effect]Since this compound has an inhibitory action on costimulatory signal from CD28 on T cell, it is useful for the prophylaxis or suppression of rejection reaction in transplantation of organ or bone marrow and the like, and the prophylaxis or treatment of autoimmune diseases or allergic diseases.

Abstract: An improved process for preparation of triazol-benzodiazepine derivatives, such as alprazolam, triazolam, brotizolam and etizolam, is presented. The process comprises a cyclization reaction of compound Formula B in toluene with catalytic amount of p-toluene sulphonic acid to obtain the triazol-benzodiazepine derivative of Formula C: wherein R is, and X is hydrogen or halogen.

Abstract: Novel compounds according to general formula 1, wherein G1 is NR5R6 or a fused polycyclic group that are specific OT receptor agonists and/or V1a receptor antagonists. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds are useful in the treatment of, inter alia, primary dysmenorrhoea.

Abstract: A compound of the formulae (I) or (II): wherein: Y is a moiety selected from NR or —(CH2)n; wherein R is hydrogen or (C1–C6) lower alkyl, and n is 1; represents: (1) a phenyl ring optionally substituted with one or two substituents selected, independently, from the group comprising hydrogen, (C1–C6) lower alkyl, halogen, cyano, CF3, hydroxy, (C1–C6) lower alkoxy, (C1–C6) lower alkoxy carbonyl, carboxy, —CONH2, —CONH[(C1–C6) lower alkyl], —CON[(C1–C6) lower alkyl]2; or (2) a 6-membered aromatic (unsaturated) heterocyclic ring having one nitrogen atom, optionally substituted by (C1–C6) lower alkyl, halogen or (C1–C6) lower alkoxy; represents: (1) a phenyl ring optionally substituted with one or two substituents selected, independently, from the group comprising hydrogen, (C1–C6) lower alkyl, halogen, cyano, CF3, hydroxy, (C1–C6) lower alkoxy, or (C1–C6) lower alkoxy carbonyl, carboxy, —CONH2, —CONH[(C1–C6) lower alkyl], —CON[(C1–C6) lower alkyl]2; or (2) a 5-membered aromatic (unsaturat

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of the formula and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, where the substituents are as defined in the Specification, which are growth hormone secretogogues and which increase the level of endogenous growth hormone. The compounds of this invention are useful for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and/or frailty, congestive heart failure, frailty associated with aging, obesity; accelerating bone fracture repair, attenuating protein catabolic response after a major operation, reducing cachexia and protein loss due to chronic illness, accelerating wound healing, or accelerating the recovery of burn patients or patients having undergone major surgery; improving muscle strength, mobility, maintenance of skin thickness, metabolic homeostasis or renal homeostasis.

Abstract: A compound having a general formula (II) wherein R1 is saturated or unsaturated alkyl, amino-alcohol, diamino, cycloalkyl, and C(?O)(CH2)nNR?R?, (CH2)nCHOHCH2NR?R?, wherein n is an integer, RQ, RT, R?, and R? are each independently a hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, saturated, unsaturated, aliphatic, or branched alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted (CH2)m-(hetero)aryl, and sulfonylamide; q and r are each an integer independently selected from 1-4; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and the new therapeutic uses thereof and similar compounds as defibrillating, and/or anti-fibrillatory, and/or anti-arrhythmic and/or anti-ischemic drugs.

Abstract: A compound of the formulae (I) or (II): wherein: Y is a moiety selected from NR or —(CH2)n; wherein R is hydrogen or (C1-C6) lower alkyl, and n is 1; represents: (1) a phenyl ring optionally substituted with one or two substituents selected, independently, from the group comprising hydrogen, (C1-C6) lower alkyl, halogen, cyano, CF3, hydroxy, (C1-C6) lower alkoxy, (C1-C6) lower alkoxy carbonyl, carboxy, —CONH2, —CONH[(C1-C6) lower alkyl], —CON[(C1-C6) lower alkyl]2; or (2) a 6-membered aromatic (unsaturated) heterocyclic ring having one nitrogen atom, optionally substituted by (C1-C6) lower alkyl, halogen or (C1-C6) lower alkoxy; represents: (1) a phenyl ring optionally substituted with one or two substituents selected, independently, from the group comprising hydrogen, (C1-C6) lower alkyl, halogen, cyano, CF3, hydroxy, (C1-C6) lower alkoxy, or (C1-C6) lower alkoxy carbonyl, carboxy, —CONH2, —CONH[(C1-C6) lower alkyl], —CON[(C1-C6) lower alkyl]2; or (2) a 5-membered aromatic (unsaturated) hete

Abstract: A compound of formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds represented by structural Formula (I) 1

Abstract: Novel fused indazoles and indoles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for the lowering and controlling of normal or elevated intraocular pressure as well as a method for the treatment of glaucoma using compositions containing one or more of the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of hydrates of 2-methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno [2,3-b] [1,5] benzodiazepine (hereinafter referred to as Olanzapine). The present invention also relates to a process for conversion of these hydrates into a pure crystalline form of olanzapine referred to as form-I. The present invention also relates to a method of converting Olanzapine Form-2 to Form-1.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are disclosed. The compounds inhibit the action of gamma secretase, and hence find use in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are provided: 1

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are provided: 1

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention is directed to bridged bicyclic amino acid-derived [1,4]benzodiazepine compounds, intermediates and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful as vasopressin receptor antagonists and methods for treating vasopressin mediated disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are heterocyclic compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-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 &bgr;-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: 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)pS—; 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.

Abstract: This invention relates to oxalylamide inhibitors of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) and/or T-cell Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase (TC-PTP) and/or Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases (PTPases) having an aspartic acid (Asp) in position 48 (PTP1B numbering, Chernoff et al, Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 87: 2735-2789 (1989)) and a method of inhibiting such PTPases by exposing the enzyme to inhibitor compounds of formula 1 1

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tricyclic pyridyl carboxamides as well as methods and pharmaceutical compositions utilizing them compounds for the treatment and/or prevention and/or suppression of disorders which may be remedied or alleviated by oxytocin antagonist activity, including prevention and/or suppression of preterm labor, suppression of labor at term prior to caesarean delivery, and for the treatment of dysmenorrhea. These compounds are also useful in enhancing fertility rates, enhancing survival rates and synchronizing estrus in farm animals; and may be useful in the prevention and treatment of disfunctions of the oxytocin system in the central nervous system including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides novel substituted tricyclic pyridyl carboxamides which act as oxytocin receptor competitive antagonists, as well as methods of their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of their use in treatment, inhibition, suppression or prevention of preterm labor, dysmenorrhea, endometritis, suppression of labor at term prior to caesarean delivery, and to facilitate antinatal transport to a medical facility. These compounds are also useful in enhancing fertility rates, enhancing survival rates and synchronizing estrus in farm animals; and may be useful in the prevention and treatment of disfunctions of the oxytocin system in the central nervous system including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tricyclic benzodiazepine carboxamides compounds and methods and pharmaceutical compositions utilizing them for the treatment and/or prevention and/or suppression of disorders which may be remedied or alleviated by oxytocin antagonist activity, including prevention and/or suppression suppression of preterm labor, suppression of labor at term prior to caesarean delivery, and for the treatment of dysmenorrhea. These compounds are also useful in enhancing fertility rates, enhancing survival rates and synchronizing estrus in farm animals; and may be useful in the prevention and treatmraent of disfunctions of the oxytocin system in the central nervous system including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to new compounds selected from those of the general formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug form thereof: wherein D, E and G are N or CH, which serve as vasopressin agonists and are useful in treating disorders such as diabetes insipidus, nocturnal enuresis, nocturia, urinary incontinence, bleeding and coagulation disorders, and the inability to temporarily delay urination and pharmaceutical compositions and methods for same.

Abstract: This invention provides novel substituted tricyclic carboxamides which act as oxytocin receptor competitive antagonists, as well as methods of their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of their use in treatment, inhibition, suppression or prevention of preterm labor, dysmenorrhea and endometritis, suppression of labor at term prior to caesarean delivery, and to facilitate antinatal transport to a medical facility. These compounds are also useful in enhancing fertility rates, enhancing survival rates and synchronizing estrus in farm animals; and may be useful in the prevention and treatment of disfunctions of the oxytocin system in the central nervous system including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Abstract: A compound of the formulae (I) or (II): 1

Abstract: This invention provides novel tricyclic diazepine compounds as well as methods and pharmaceutical compositions utilizing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention and/or suppression of disorders which may be remedied or alleviated by oxytocin antagonist activity, including treatment of preterm labor, dysmenorrhea, endometritis, and for suppressing labor prior to caesarean delivery. These compounds are also useful in enhancing fertility rates, enhancing survival rates and synchronizing estrus in farm animals; and may be useful in the prevention and treatment of disfunctions of the oxytocin system in the central nervous system including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides tricyclic carboxamide compounds and methods and pharmaceutical compositions for their use in treatment, prevention, or suppression of disorders which may be remedied or alleviated by oxytocin antagonist activity, including prevention and/or suppression of preterm labor, suppression of labor at term prior to caesarean deliver, and for the treatment of dysmenorrhea. These compounds are also useful in enhancing fertility rates, enhancing survival rates and synchronizing estrus in farm animals; and may be useful in the prevention and treatment of disfunctions of the oxytocin system in the central nervous system including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tricyclic diazepine compounds and methods and pharmaceutical compositions utilizing them for the treating or preventing disorders including diabetes insipidus, nocturnal enuresis, nocturia, urinary incontinence, bleeding and coagulation disorders, congestive heart failure or for inducing temporary delay of urination, and in conditions with increased vascular resistance and coronary vasoconstriction; and for the treating or preventing disorders remedied or alleviated by oxytocin antagonist activity, including suppression of preterm labor, dysmenorrhea, endometritis, and for suppressing labor at term prior to caesarean delivery. These compounds are also useful in enhancing fertility rates, enhancing survival rates and synchronizing estrus in farm animals; and treatment of disfunctions of the oxytocin system in the central nervous system including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the general formulas: 1

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted 10,11-Dihydro-5H-benzo[e]-pyrrolo[1,2-a][1,4]diazepine and 9,10-Dihydro-4H-3a,5,9-triaza-benzo[f]azulene compounds as well as methods and pharmaceutical compositions utilizing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention and/or suppression of disorders which may be remedied or alleviated by oxytocin antagonist activity, including prevention and/or suppression of preterm labor, suppression labor at term prior to caesarean deliver, and for the treatment of dysmenorrhea. These compounds are also useful in enhancing fertility rates, enhancing survival rates and synchronizing estrus in farm animals.

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

Abstract: There are provided novel compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are as defined in the specification and optical isomers and racemates thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; together with processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the following general formula or salts thereof. ##STR1## wherein Ring M is a heterocyclic ring having --N.dbd.C<, --CO--N< or --CS--N< as the partial structure --X . . . Y<; R.sup.a and R.sup.b are bonded to each other to form Ring A, or they are the same or different and represent, independently, a hydrogen atom or a substituent on the Ring M; Ring A and Ring B represent, independently, an optionally substituted homocyclic or heterocyclic ring, and at least one of them is optionally substituted heterocyclic ring; Ring C is optionally substituted homocyclic or heterocyclic ring; Ring Z is an optionally substituted ring; and n represents an integer of from 1 to 6, or a salt thereof, which has an excellent tachykinin receptor antagonistic effect, and their production, and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A multistep process for producing 8-chloro-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4-H-imidazo?1,5a!?1,4! benzodiazepine (midazolam) comprises treating a compound of Formula II with a lower alkyl dithiol to produce a compound of Formula III, wherein n=2 or 3, converting the compound of Formula III to a compound of Formula VII, and then treating the compound of Formula VII with a deprotecting agent, thereby producing midazolam. Novel intermediate compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Tricyclic compound of the general Formula I: ##STR1## as defined herein which exhibit antagonist activity at V.sub.1 and/or V.sub.2 receptors and exhibit in vivo vasopressin antagonist activity, methods for using such compounds in treating diseases characterized by excess renal reabsorption of water, and process for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X.sup.g is O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2, CH, N or NR wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;A is a saturated or unsaturated polymethylene chain of 2-4 carbon atoms;R.sub.1.sup.g and R.sub.2.sup.g are hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sub.3.sup.g is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, amino, nitro or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy;R.sub.4.sup.g is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy,Y is O or NH, or CO--Y together are a heterocyclic bioisostere;Z is of sub-formula: ##STR2## wherein --(CH.sub.2).sub.n.sup.1 is attached at carbon; and n.sup.1 is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;q is 0, 1, 2 or 3;R.sub.a is a straight or branched chain alkylene of chain length 1-6 carbon atoms terminally substituted by R.sub.7 wherein R.sub.7 is 3 to 8 membered heterocyclyl, 5 or 6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl or 9 or 10 membered fused bicyclic heteroaryl linked through carbon, or R.sub.7 is C.sub.2-7 alkoxycarbonyl or secondary or tertiary hydroxy substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; andR.sub.6 is hydrogen or C.

Abstract: Novel tricyclic triazolo derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful as anti-inflammation agents, anti-allergy agents or anti-PAF agents as well as processes for producing the same are disclosed. The triazolo derivatives of the present invention are represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## ?wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 cycloalkyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 respectively represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen; W represents C.dbd.O or CR.sup.4 R.sup.5 (wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 respectively represents hydrogen or lower alkyl); A represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 straight or branched saturated or unsaturated alkylene which may contain one or more hetero atoms; l represents 0 to 2, n represents 1 to 3, . . . represents single bond or double bond; Y represents N or C; Z represents C(B)Ar.sup.1 Ar.sup.2 (wherein B represents hydrogen, hydroxy or methoxy, Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of structures (I) and (Ia) are Class III antiarrhythmic agents ##STR1##

Abstract: Tricyclic compound of the general Formula I: ##STR1## as defined herein which exhibit antagonist activity at V.sub.1 and/or V.sub.2 receptors and exhibit in vivo vasopressin antagonist activity, methods for using such compounds in treating diseases characterized by excess renal reabsorption of water, and process for preparing such compounds.