Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods relating to novel arylsulfonanilide derivatives and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly cancer, psoriasis, vascular restenosis, infections, atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.

Abstract: Prostaglandin agonists, methods of using such prostaglandin agonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing such prostaglandin agonists and kits containing such prostaglandin agonists. The prostaglandin agonists are useful for the treatment of bone disorders including osteoporosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the production of &agr;-aryl-&bgr;-ketonitriles, which serve as synthetic intermediates in the preparation of a series of biologically important molecules such as corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) receptor antagonists.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined within; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or an in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof is described. The use of compounds of formula (I) in the production of an elevation of PDH activity in a warm-blooded animal such as a human being are also described. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods and processes for preparation of compounds of formula (I) are detailed.

Abstract: Phenyl acetamide compounds are described, including compounds of Formula I: 1

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the novel heterocyclic compounds as ligands for various cellular receptors, including opiate receptors, other G-protein-coupled receptors, and ion channels. An additional aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the novel heterocyclic compounds as analgesics.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and immune conditions and diseases are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the expression and/or function of a chemokine receptor. The subject methods are useful for the treatment of inflammatory and immunoregulatory disorders and diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and type I diabetes.

Abstract: Novel chiral derivitaves of non-nucleoside inhibitors (NNI), particularly R-isomers of halopyridyl and thiazoyl thiourea compounds are provided as potent inhibitors of reverse transcriptase (RT), and particularly of retroviral RT, most particularly HIV RT. The stereospecific compounds and compositions of the invention inhibit replication of retrovirus, particularly human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) and drug resistant strains.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein: G represents a group such as: wherein R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl group, or, R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom form a heterocycloalkyl group, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl group, Ra represents a hydroxy group, a linear or branched (C1-C6)alkoxy group or an amino group, Rb and Rc, which may be identical or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a hydroxy group or a trihaloalkyl group, m is an integer of from 0 to 1 inclusive, n and q are integers of from 0 to 6 inclusive, p and r are integers of from 1 to 6 inclusive, its enantiomers and diastereoisomers, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base; and medicinal products containing the same which are useful as a TXA2 recept

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds and compositions thereof useful in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8).

Abstract: This invention is directed to morpholinone and morpholine derivatives which are selective antagonists for human &agr;1a receptors. This invention is also related to uses of these compounds for lowering intraocular pressure, inhibiting cholesterol synthesis, relaxing lower urinary tract tissue, the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, impotency, cardiac arrhythmia, sympathetic mediated pain, migraine, and for the treatment of any disease where the antagonism of the &agr;1a receptor may be useful. The invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the above-defined compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Sulfohydroxamic acid diarylamines and derivatives thereof; compositions made from them; and methods of using them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cyclopropane-containing diaryl sulfide compounds that are useful for treating inflammatory and immune diseases, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and to methods of inhibiting inflammation or suppressing immune response in a mammal.

Abstract: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivatives are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1-R9 and Ar are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidemrolysis bullosa, scleritis and other disease characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, as well as AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: Propanolamine derivatives represented by the following formula (I): These derivatives may be &bgr;3 agonists and exert sympathomimetic, anti-ulcerous, anti-pancreatitis, lipolytic and anti-urinary incontinence and anti-pollakiuria activities. Pharmaceutical compositions containing such propanolamine derivatives, methods for the prevention and/or treatment diseases using these propanolamine derivatives, and processes for their preparation are also described.

Abstract: A compound of the Formula (I): wherein Z, R1, R, and Ar2 are as defined in the specification. This invention also relates to sulfonamide compounds of the Formula (I) that are inhibitors of procollagen C-proteinase, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use, and methods for preparing the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), any of it enantiomers, or any mixture thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R11, R12, R13, R14 and R15 each independently are hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, nitro, cyano, amino, acyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino, aminocarbonyl, or acylamino; R5 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, or phenylalkyl; X is —CH2—Z—, Z—CH2—, NH—CO—, —CO—NH—, or —CH═CH—; wherein Z is O, S, CH2, or NH; Y is O, —CH2—W—, —W—CH2—; wherein W is O, or S; and n is 0, 1 or 2. The compounds are useful in the treatment of psychotic disorders.

Abstract: An N-hydroxy sulfonyl butanamide compound that inter alia inhibits matrix metalloprotease activity is disclosed as are a treatment process that comprises administering a contemplated N-hydroxy sulfonyl butanamide compound in a MMP enzyme-inhibiting effective amount to a host having a condition associated with pathological matrix metalloprotease activity.

Abstract: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

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 pharmaceutical compositions comprising 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: The present invention relates to novel N-cyanomethyl amides which are cysteine protease inhibitors, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and N-oxides thereof, their uses as therapeutic agents and the methods of their making.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to acylaminoalkyl-substituted benzenesulfonamide derivatives of the formula (I), 1

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula in which R1 to R9, R16 and R17 are as defined in claim 1. These compounds are pharmacologically active.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that block calcium channels having the Formula I shown below. The present invention also provides methods of using the compounds of Formula I to treat stroke, cerebral ischemia, head trauma, or epilepsy and to pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new naphthyl- and anilide-substituted sulphonamides of the general formula (I) in which the substituents A, D, E, G, R1, R2, R3, R4 and X have the meanings indicated, and to processes for their preparation and their use as antiviral agents, in particular against cytomegaloviruses.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel indane-like compounds which can be useful for treating psychosis and other conditions associated with the modulation of a muscarinic receptor. The invention provides formulations and methods for using the novel compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkyne containing metalloproteinase inhibitors of the formula wherein n, X, and R1-R9 are as defined in the specification, and to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment thereof.

Abstract: The invention pertains to novel peptide analogs suitable for inhibiting protein:prenyl transferases. As such they are therapeutically useful in e.g. inhibiting oncogenesis and other unwanted cell proliferation, and in supressing aberrant high signal transduction. The analogs comply with the following formula: in which: R1 is hydrogen or a thiol-protecting group; R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 acyl or peptidyl; R5 is hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; R6 is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl; A is a direct bond or an optionally substituted C1-C4 alkylene chain; Y represents an oxo group or two hydrogen atoms; Z is oxygen, sulphur, imino or C1-C5 alkyl-, aryl- or acylimino; M is 0, 1 or 2; N is 0 or 1.

Abstract: An aromatic sulfonyl alpha-hydroxy hydroxamic acid compound that, inter alia, inhibits matrix metalloprotease activity is disclosed, as is a treatment process that comprises administering a contemplated aromatic sulfonyl alpha-hydroxy hydroxamic acid compound in an MMP enzyme-inhibiting effective amount to a host having a condition associated with pathological matrix metalloprotease activity.

Abstract: This invention is directed to morpholinone and morpholine derivatives which are selective antagonists for human &agr;1a receptors. This invention is also related to uses of these compounds for lowering intraocular pressure, inhibiting cholesterol synthesis, relaxing lower urinary tract tissue, the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, impotency, cardiac arrhythmia, sympathetic mediated pain, migraine, and for the treatment of any disease where the antagonism of the &agr;1a receptor may be useful. The invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the above-defined compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Novel hydrazones of formula [2] having the following structural formula are provided, which are useful intermediates to form active ingredients of herbicides, wherein R3 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, or alkoxy alkyl; and Q is [Q-1], [Q-2], [Q-3], [Q-4] or [Q-5] as defined herein.

Abstract: Block copolymers containing a fluorinated hydrocarbon unit, a hydrocarbon unit, and a poly(oxyethylene) unit are useful in fluid formulations of pharmaceutical agents. A typical embodiment is: C11H23—CONHC2H4NHCO—C8F16—CONHC2H4NHCOO—(C2H4O)34—H.

Abstract: The compounds of formula B: which are useful in disease conditions mediated by TNF-&agr;, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, sepsis, AIDS, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease and degenerative cartilage loss

Abstract: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: Sulfonamide derivatives, their physiologically tolerable salts and their prodrugs according to the present invention are vitronectin receptor antagonists and inhibitors of cell adhesion, as well as inhibit bone resorption by osteoclasts. These derivatives, salts and prodrugs are pharmaceutically active compounds useful in the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases which are caused at least partially by an undesired extent of bone resorption, for example of osteoporosis. Processes for the preparation of the sulfonamide derivatives according to the present invention, the use of these derivatives as pharmaceutically active ingredients, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising these derivatives also are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula (1) and esters, salts, and physiologically functional derivatives thereof are disclosed. Methods for preparing and using the compounds are also disclosed. Many of these compounds are selective activators of PPAR alpha. The compounds are particularly useful for treating obesity.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel inhibitors of metalloproteases, in particular matrix metalloproteases. The disclosed inhibitors are mercaptoketone and mercaptoalcohol compounds which are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating or controlling disease states or conditions which involve tissue breakdown, for example, arthropathy, dermatological conditions, bone resorption, inflammatory diseases, and tumor invasion and in the promotion of wound healing.

Abstract: Novel arylalkylamino compounds exhibiting calcilytic properties are provided.

Abstract: An aminoalcohol derivative which is a ceramide analogue, and a medicament, especially an agent for treating neuronal diseases and an agent for protecting brain, comprising the same.

Abstract: The storage stability of bleach-activating acetonitrile derivatives in solid detergent compositions was to be improved. This was essentially achieved by the use of compounded compounds corresponding to formula R1R2R3NxCH2CN X−, in which R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another represent an alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms, in addition to which the groups R2 and R3 may even be part of a heterocycle including the N atom and optionally other hetero atoms, and X is a charge-equalizing anion. “Compounds” of this type are produced by drying in vacuo, for which purpose a suspension of the acetonitrile derivative and a solid carrier material is introduced into a mixer and the resulting mixture is dried with superheated vapor. Dishwashing detergents, more particularly machine dishwashing detergents, contain about 1% by weight to 10% by weight of this bleach boosting compound.

Abstract: in which R(1) to R(8) have the meanings stated in the claims, act on the Kv1.5 potassium channel, and inhibit a potassium current, referred to as “ultra-rapidly activating delayed rectifier,” in the human atrium. They are therefore very particularly suitable as novel antiarrhythmic active substances, in particular for the treatment and prophylaxis of atrial arrhythmias, e.g., atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.

Abstract: This invention is directed to morpholinone and morpholine derivatives which are selective antagonists for human &agr;1a receptors. This invention is also related to uses of these compounds for lowering intraocular pressure, inhibiting cholesterol synthesis, relaxing lower urinary tract tissue, the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, impotency, cardiac arrhythmia, sympathetic mediated pain, migraine, and for the treatment of any disease where the antagonism of the &agr;1a receptor may be useful. The invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the above-defined compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which are inhibitors of metalloproteases and which are effective in treating conditions characterized by excess activity of these enzymes. In particular, the compounds have a structure according to the following Formula (I): where X, W, Z, A, G, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R5′ and k have the meanings described in the specification. This invention also includes optical isomers, diastereomers and enantiomers of the formula above, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, biohydrolyzable amides, esters, and imides thereof Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of treating or preventing metalloprotease-related maladies using the compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Carboxylic acids of formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, and Q is optionally substituted phenyl, can be easily converted by ring closing into pyridazin-3-one derivatives of formula (7): ##STR2## The carboxylic acids of formula (1) can be produced by reacting hydrazone compounds of formula (5): ##STR3## wherein R.sup.3 and Q are as defined above, with malonic acid derivatives of formula (6):R.sup.2 CH(COOH).sub.2wherein R.sup.2 is as defined above in the presence of a base.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n, X, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Q are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, macular degeneration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis, and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF. In addition, the compounds of the present invention may be used in combination therapy with standard non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID'S) and analgesics, and in combination with cytotoxic drugs such as adriamycin, daunomycin, cis-platinum, etoposide, taxol, taxotere and other alkaloids, such as vincristine, in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to sulfamides of formula (I) ##STR1## that are inhibitors of metalloproteases, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 signifies phenyl, substituted phenyl or heterocyclyl;R.sup.2 signifies phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.3 signifies hydrogen, lower-alkyl, cyano, carboxy, esterified carboxy, phenyl, substituted phenyl, heterocyclyl or a residue --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --NR.sup.5 COR.sup.7 ;R.sup.4 signifies hydrogen or lower-alkyl;R.sup.5 signifies hydrogen or a residue R.sup.7, andR.sup.6 signifies --(CH.sub.2).sub.m R.sup.7 ; orR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together with the N atom associated with them signify a heterocyclic residue;R.sup.7 signifies phenyl, substituted phenyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, lower-alkyl, cyano-lower-alkyl, hydroxy-lower-alkyl, di-lower-alkylamino-lower-alkyl, carboxy-lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxycarbonyl-lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxycarbonylamino-lower-alkyl or phenyl-lower-alkoxycarbonyl;R.sup.a signifies hydrogen, lower-alkyl or hydroxy;R.sup.b signifies hydrogen or lower-alkyl;Z signifies hydroxy, amino or a residue --OR.sup.8, --OC(O)NHR.sup.8, --OC(O)OR.sup.

Abstract: A cyclic amide derivative of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a substituted alkyl group, a substituted alkenyl group, a substituted amino group, a substituted alkoxyl group, a substituted alkylthio group, a substituted carbamoyl group, a substituted sulfonamide group or a substituted amide group; the ring A represents a saturated cyclic alkyl group with 5 to 7 carbon atoms or a hetero-atom-containing saturated heterocyclic group with 3 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a group represented by the general formula R.sup.4 O-- or a group represented by the general formula R.sup.5 (R.sup.6)N-- wherein R.sup.

Abstract: An improved method for guanylating amines is provided. Broadly, the amines are reacted with a guanylating agent in the presence of a nickel catalyst. Preferably, the nickel catalyst comprises nickel in the zero oxidation state. Suitable nickel(0) catalysts are derived from nickel-boride alloys, nickel-phosphide alloys, aluminum-nickel alloys, nickel on kieselguhr, and nickel on silica/alumina catalysts. Preferred guanylating agents are thioureas and isothioureas. In one embodiment, protecting groups are selectively attached to the guanylating agents to yield particular substituted guanidines. The preferred protecting groups are Boc groups, Cbz groups, and arylsulfonyl groups. The reactions are particularly well suited for guanylating primary and secondary amines. The methods of the invention can be carried out under ambient conditions to provide high yields of the corresponding guanidines, with the nickel catalyst being essentially completely recoverable for reuse.