Abstract: Azepine derivatives acting on 5-HT7 receptors and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. The azepine derivatives and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have high binding affinities for and high antagonistic activities on 5-HT7 receptors. Due to these advantages, the azepine derivatives and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof can be applied to therapeutic or prophylactic agents for central nervous system diseases, such as depression, migraine, anxiety, pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, body temperature dysregulation, biorhythm dysregulation, sleep disturbance, and smooth muscle diseases where 5-HT7 receptors antagonistic activity is required.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancer and neoplastic disease. Provided herein are substituted heterocyclic derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for inhibition of lysine specific demethylase-1. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer and/or melanoma and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having a superior serotonin 5-HT2C receptor activating action. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (1) wherein ring A is an aromatic carbocycle optionally having substituent(s) or an aromatic heterocycle optionally having substituent(s), X is —N(R1)—, —O— or the like, when ring A is an aromatic carbocycle optionally having substituent(s), then R1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group optionally having substituent(s), or the like, and when ring A is an aromatic heterocycle optionally having substituent(s), then R1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group optionally having substituent(s), a cycloalkyl group optionally having substituent(s), or the like, is a single bond or a double bond, and n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present description relates to compounds and forms and pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for use thereof to treat or ameliorate bacterial infections caused by wild-type and multi-drug resistant Gram-negative and Gram-positive pathogens.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds and a method of treating a disease associated with aberrant leukocyte recruitment and/or activation. The method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a compound represented by: or physiologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present application relates to aryl- and heteroaryl-fused decahydropyrroloazepine, octahydrooxepinopyrrole, octahydropyrrolothiazepine dioxide, decahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole, and octahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, A, Y1, Y2, and Y3 are as defined in the specification. The present application also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, processes for making such compounds, and methods of treating disease conditions using such compounds and compositions, and methods for identifying such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that modulate the activity of Janus kinases and are useful in the treatment of diseases related to activity of Janus kinases including, for example, immune-related diseases, skin disorders, myeloid proliferative disorders, cancer, and other diseases.

Abstract: A process for preparation of a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is disclosed. The process involves subjecting a compound of formula II to Ullmann-type conditions to effect an intra-molecular ring closure reaction to form the compound of formula I. The different substituents are as described in the specification. Further, the process can provide an alternate route for the synthesis of asenapine from starting materials that can be readily available.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and B are defined in the description. The present invention relates also to compositions containing said compounds which are useful for inhibiting kinases such as wee-1 and methods of treating diseases such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1,2-dihydro-2-oxoquinoline compounds of the formula (I), and their derivatives, prodrugs, tautomers, stereoisomers, polymorphs, solvates, hydrates, metabolites, N-oxides, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions containing them. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of above said novel compounds, and their derivatives, prodrugs, tautomers, stereoisomers, polymorphs, solvates, hydrates, metabolites, N-oxides, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions containing them. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment/prevention of various disorders that are mediated by 5-HT4 receptor activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts, wherein X, Y, Z, R3 and R4 are defined in the description. The present invention relates also to compositions containing said compounds which are useful for inhibiting kinases such as wee-1 and methods of treating diseases such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as described herein, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, to processes for their preparation, as well as to the use of the compounds for the preparation of a medicament against 5-HT6 receptor-related disorders.

Abstract: [Problem] Provided is a compound which is useful as an agent for treating or preventing 5-HT2C receptor-related diseases, particularly incontinence such as stress urinary incontinence, urge urinary incontinence, mixed urinary incontinence, and the like, sexual dysfunction such as erectile dysfunction syndrome and the like, obesity, and the like. [Means for Solution] The present inventors have investigated compounds having a 5-HT2C receptor agonist activity, which is promising as an active ingredient of a pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing incontinence such as stress urinary incontinence, urge urinary incontinence, mixed urinary incontinence, and the like, sexual dysfunction such as erectile dysfunction syndrome and the like, obesity, and the like, and have found that the benzazepine compounds of the present invention have an excellent 5-HT2C receptor agonist activity, thereby completing the present invention.

Abstract: Kappa opioid receptor antagonists are provided that yield significant improvements in functional binding assays to kappa opioid receptors, and the use of these antagonists in treatment of disease states that are ameliorated by binding of the kappa opioid receptor such as heroin or cocaine addictions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of mirtazapine precursors and mirtazapine preferably having a substantial enantiomeric excess.

Abstract: 2-Aminopyrimidine compounds are described, which are useful as H4 receptor modulators. Such compounds may be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by H4 receptor activity, such as allergy, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and pruritis.

Abstract: Imidazole compounds, compositions, and methods of using them in leukocyte recruitment inhibition, in modulating H4 receptor expression, and in treating conditions such as inflammation, H4 receptor-mediated conditions, and related conditions.

Abstract: The present application relates to aryl- and heteroaryl-fused decahydropyrroloazepine, octahydrooxepinopyrrole, octahydropyrrolothiazepine dioxide, decahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole, and octahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, A, Y1, Y2, and Y3 are as defined in the specification. The present application also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, processes for making such compounds, and methods of treating disease conditions using such compounds and compositions, and methods for identifying such compounds.

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, m, p, s, t, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R20, X, Y, Q and Z have defined meanings.

Abstract: In part, the present invention is directed to antibacterial compounds of formula (I) wherein A is a bicyclic heteroaryl ring or a tricyclic ring and R2 is an heterocyclic residue; L is a bond, or L is alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl.

Abstract: The invention provides novel kinase inhibitors that are useful as therapeutic agents for example in the treatment malignancies where the compounds have the general formula I wherein A, X, Y, Z, Ra, Rb, Rc, R1, R2, R3 and m are defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel chimeric receptors that have unique pharmacology. In particular, the chimeric receptors comprise a mutated ligand binding domain of the ?7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor fused to a transmembrane or channel domain from a ligand-gated ion channel protein. The mutations in the ligand binding domain confer selective binding of compounds. Methods of using the novel chimeric receptors of the invention as well as compounds that preferentially bind and activate the chimeric receptors are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds and methods for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the invention provides compounds that inhibit Aurora kinase, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted diazabicyclo derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Certain fused pyrrole- and pyrazole-containing heterocyclic compounds are serotonin modulators useful in the treatment of serotonin-mediated diseases.

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: The invention relates to a method for evaluating a chemotherapeutic potential of a candidate molecule. In evaluating the candidate molecule, the candidate molecule is tested for its ability to inhibit the in vitro growth of a cancer cell; to bind a cellular receptor produced by a cancer cell, wherein said receptor, such as a peripheral benzodiazepine receptor, is produced in a greater amount by said cancer cell than by a normal cell; and to inhibit the activity of at least one protein member of the MAPK pathway. The invention further relates to dibenzodiazepinone analogues and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing pure form of 2-methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno[2,3-b][1,5] benzodiazepine. The process comprises of reacting 2-(2-aminoanilino)-5-methylthiophene-3-carbonitrile with N-methyl piperazine in conjunction with N-methylpiperazine acid salt, to produce 2-methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno[2,3-b][1,5] benzodiazepine. Also disclosed is a process for obtaining the Polymorphic Form I of 2-methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno[2,3-b][1,5] benzodiazepine by crystallizing the crude 2-methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno[2,3-b][1,5] benzodiazepine in a mixture of solvents.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as described herein, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, to processes for their preparation, as well as to the use of the compounds for the preparation of a medicament against 5-HT6 receptor-related disorders.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device having a pair of electrodes, and at least one organic layer interposed between the pair of electrodes, with the organic layer containing at least one compound represented by formula (1): wherein L11, L13, and L14 each independently represent an o-arylene group, an o-heteroarylene group, or a vinylene group; L12 represents an o-arylene group, an o-heteroarylene group, a vinylene group, or an ethylene group; and L15 represents a trivalent or higher aromatic ring or a trivalent or higher aromatic heterocyclic ring; and a compound represented by formula (2): wherein L21, L22, L23, L24, and L25 each independently represent a group necessary for forming an aromatic ring or a group necessary for forming an aromatic heterocyclic ring; and a method for producing a compound represented by formula (2).

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted diazabicyclo derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.

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: The present invention provides compounds of the general formulas: wherein Y is NR or —(CH2)n; R is H or alkyl; “Z” represents optionally substituted phenyl or a 6-membered aromatic ring having one nitrogen atom; “W” represents a optionally substituted phenyl or 5-membered aromatic ring having one nitrogen atom; “X” represents an optionally substituted 5-membered aromatic ring having one sulfur atom; as well as methods and pharmaceutical compositions utilizing these compounds for the inducing temporary delay of urination or treatment of disorders remedied by vasopressin agonist activity, including diabetes insipidus, nocturnal enuresis, nocturia, urinary incontinence, or bleeding and coagulation disorders.

Abstract: Kappa opioid receptor antagonists are provided that yield significant improvements in functional binding assays to kappa opioid receptors relative to nor-BNI, and the use of these antagonists in treatment of disease states that are ameliorated by binding of the kappa opioid receptor such as heroin or cocaine addictions.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing chiral diol sulfones of the structure where R3 is preferably where R4a is preferably aryl such as phenyl, and R1a is preferably alkyl such as t-butyl, which are intermediates used in preparing HMG CoA reductase inhibitors.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds of the formula below are poly(ADP-ribosyl)transferase (PARP) inhibitors, and are useful as therapeutics in treatment of cancers and the amelioration of the effects of stroke, head trauma, and neurodegenerative disease. As cancer therapeutics, the compounds of the invention may be used, e.g., in combination with cytotoxic agents and/or radiation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses radioligands of 9-arylsulfone of the formula (X) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to tricyclic pyridines compounds of formula (I) including stereoisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof: 1

Abstract: Cyclic and heterocyclic N-substituted &agr;-iminohydroxamic and -carboxylic acids Compounds of the formula I are suitable for preparing pharmaceuticals for the treatment of disorders in the course of which is involved an increased activity of matrix-degrading metalloproteinases.

Abstract: Certain novel N-acylated piperazine derivatives are agonists of the human melanocortin receptor(s) and, in particular, are selective agonists of the human melanocortin-4 receptor (MC-4R). They are therefore useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the activation of MC-4R, such as obesity, diabetes, sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction and female sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts having useful antiviral activity against viruses of the herpes family. Wherein: X=O, (CH2)m, S, SO, SO2, NH, NR8; Y=O, (CH2)m, S, SO, SO2, NH, NR8 or a chemical bond; Z=NH, O, NR8, S, SO, SO2; The remaining substituents are described in the specification.

Abstract: The invention is directed to tricyclic indoloazepine compounds useful as vasopressin receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention and methods of treating conditions involving increased vascular resistance and cardiac insufficiency which include hypertension, congestive heart failure, cardiac insufficiency, coronary vasospasm, cardiac ischemia, liver cirrhosis, renal vasospasm, renal failure, cerebral edema and ischemia, stroke, thrombosis or water retention in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, which, are novel antagonists for D1/D5 receptors as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such D1/D5 receptor antagonists as well as methods of using them to treat CNS disorders, obesity, metabolic disorders, eating disorders such as hyperphagia, and diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chain-fluorinated alkanoic acid derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as &agr;v integrin receptor antagonists. More particularly, the compounds of the present invention are antagonists of the integrin receptors &agr;v&bgr;3 and/or &agr;v&bgr;5 and are useful for inhibiting bone resorption, treating and preventing osteoporosis, and inhibiting vascular restenosis, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, angiogenesis, atherosclerosis, inflammation, inflammatory arthritis, viral disease, cancer, and metastatic tumor growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel alkanoic acid derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as &agr;v integrin receptor antagonists. More particularly, the compounds of the present invention are antagonists of the integrin receptors &agr;v&bgr;3 and/or &agr;v&bgr;5 and are useful for inhibiting bone resorption, treating and preventing osteoporosis, and inhibiting vascular restenosis, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, angiogenesis, atherosclerosis, inflammatory arthritis, cancer, and metastatic tumor growth.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the activity of receptors are provided. In particular compounds and compositions are provided for modulating the activity of receptors and for the treatment, prevention, or amelioration of one or more symptoms of disease or disorder directly or indirectly related to the activity of the receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel alkanoic acid derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as &agr;v integrin receptor antagonists. More particularly, the compounds of the present invention are antagonists of the integrin receptors &agr;v&bgr;3 and/or &agr;v&bgr;5 and are useful for inhibiting bone resorption, treating and preventing osteoporosis, and inhibiting vascular restenosis, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, angiogenesis, atherosclerosis, inflammatory arthritis, cancer, and metastatic tumor growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to new generation triple-targeting, chiral, broad-spectrum antimicrobial 7-substituted piperidino-quinolone carboxylic acid derivatives, to their optical isomers, diastereomers or enantiomers, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, prodrugs, polymorphs and pseudopolymorphs thereof, to their preparation, to their compositions and to their use.

Abstract: Compounds of the following structure are HMG CoA reductase inhibitors and thus are active in inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis, modulating blood serum lipids such as lowering LDL cholesterol and/or increasing HDl cholesterol, and treating hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia and atherosclerosis and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X is O, S, SO, SO2 or NR7; Z is n is 0 or 1; R1 and R2 are the same or different and are independently selected from alkyl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl or cycloheteroalkyl; and R3 to R10 are as defined herein.