Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (I) wherein X is a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; R is a hydrogen atom or alkyl; R1 is (1) cyclopropyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 halogen atoms or (2) phenyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 halogen atoms; R2 is alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, a halogen atom, cyano, etc.; and R3 is 7-oxo-7,8-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridinyl, 3-pyridyl, etc., or a salt thereof. The compound of the present invention has excellent antimicrobial activity against Clostridium difficile and is useful for the prevention or treatment of intestinal infection such as Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.

Abstract: Disubstituted octahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole compounds are described, which are useful as orexin receptor modulators. Such compounds may be useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of diseased states, disorders, and conditions mediated by orexin activity, such as insomnia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (1) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts, wherein R1, X, Y, Z, A, B, G1, and n are defined in the description. The present invention relates also to compositions containing said compounds which are useful for inhibiting kinases such as ALK and methods of treating diseases such as cancer.

Abstract: This invention also relates to pharmacological compositions containing the compounds of the present invention, and methods of treating asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, COPD, rhinitis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary inflammation, acute respiratory distress syndrome, periodontitis, multiple sclerosis, gingivitis, gingivitis, atherosclerosis, dry eye, neointimal proliferation, which leads to restenosis and ischemic heart failure, stroke, renal diseases, tumor metastasis, and pounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable compound represented by a formula (I). The present invention provides a polymerizable compound, a polymerizable composition, a polymer, and an optically anisotropic article that are capable of obtaining an optical film having a low melting point, having excellent solubility, capable of being manufactured at low cost, and capable of uniform polarized light conversion across a broad wavelength region. [In formula: Y1 to Y6 are independently a chemical single bond, —O—, —O—C(?O)—, —C(?O)—O— etc.; G1 and G2 are independently a divalent C1-C20 aliphatic group etc.; Z1 and Z2 are independently C2-C10 alkenyl group that is substituted with a halogen atom etc.; Ax is a C2-C30 organic group that includes at least one aromatic ring selected from a group consisting of an aromatic hydrocarbon ring and an aromatic hetero ring; Ay is a hydrogen atom, a C1-C20 alkyl group, a C2-C20 alkenyl group, a C3-C12 cycloalkyl group etc.; A1 is a trivalent aromatic group etc.

Abstract: This application discloses compounds according to generic Formula I: wherein all variables are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions containing compounds of Formula I and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The invention encompasses compound and pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of the following Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, that are useful for inhibiting ezrin protein in a cell or for inhibiting the growth of a cancer cell.

Abstract: Compound corresponding to general formula (I): in which R2 is a hydrogen or fluorine atom or a hydroxyl, cyano, trifluoromethyl, C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-alkoxy or NR8R9 group; n is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3 and m is an integer equal to 1 or 2; A is a covalent bond or a C1-8-alkylene group; R1 is a phenyl, pyridinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, triazinyl, naphthyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, phthalazinyl, quinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl, cinnolinyl or naphthyridinyl group, this group being optionally substituted; R3 is a hydrogen or fluorine atom, a C1-6-alkyl group or a tritluoromethyl group; R4 is a group selected from furanyl, pyrrolyl, thienyl, isothiazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, pyrazolyl, oxadiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, imidazole, triazolyl, tetrazolyl, oxazolone, oxazolidinone, isoxazolone, isoxazolidinone, isothiazolone, isothiazolidinone, imidazolone, imidazolidinone, pyrazolone, pyrazolidinone, oxadiazolone, thiadiazolone and triazolone, this group being optionally substituted; in the form of a base or o

Abstract: Provided is a novel pharmaceutical composition (antipruritic agent) that is useful for prophylaxis or treatment of itch in conditions such as dermal pruritus. More specifically, provided is a pharmaceutical composition (antipruritic agent) for treatment of itch comprising as an active ingredient a naphthalene compound of the following formula (I): wherein the ring A is a heterocyclic group of the following formula: a hydrate thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The compounds of formula (1) in which R1, R7, R8, R9, R10, R17, R18, R19, R20 and m have the meanings as given in the description, are novel effective inhibitors of type 4 and type 5 phosphodiesterase.

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions that inhibit the polypeptide SSH-2, or SlingSHot-2, a phosphatase enzyme that regulates actin filaments, and methods for making and using them, including methods comprising administering compositions of the invention to regulate or modify actin filament polymerization by inhibiting SSH-2, where in one embodiment compositions of the invention slow or inhibit F-actin depolymerization and severing. In alternative embodiments, compositions and methods of the invention are used to slow or inhibit cell motility and/or internal remodeling. In alternative embodiments, compositions and methods of the invention are used to slow or inhibit, or reverse, or ameliorate the progression of a cancer or a metastasis or other uncontrolled or unregulated cell growth, and/or Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), their use as PARP inhibitors as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, L, X, Y and Z have defined meanings.

Abstract: 8-Fluorophthalazin-1(2h)-one compounds of Formula II where one or two of X1, X2, and X3 are N, are provided, including stereoisomers, tautomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful for inhibiting Btk kinase, and for treating immune disorders such as inflammation mediated by Btk kinase. Methods of using compounds of Formula II for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, and treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I wherein A1, A2, C1, C2, D, L1, L2, Z and R3, R4, R6, R7 and R8 are defined herein, which are capable of modulating Aurora kinase protein activity, thereby influencing various disease states and conditions related to the activities of Aurora kinase proteins. For example, the compounds are capable of influencing the process of cell cycle and cell proliferation to treat cancer and cancer-related diseases. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions, processes of preparing compounds of the invention, synthetic intermediates and methods of treatment of conditions related to the activity of Aurora kinase.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Methods of imaging distribution of myeloperoxidase activity in a subject are disclosed. These methods include the use of bioluminescent substrates, including luminol and wavelength-shifted analogues of luminol. Bioluminescent myeloperoxidase substrates that emit light at longer wavelengths compared to luminol are shown to be useful for imaging myeloperoxidase activity in vivo. The disclosed methods can be used for imaging sites of inflammation and other pathological conditions associated with abnormal levels of MPO activity in vivo. Methods of synthesis of luminol analogues are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides for certain bridged and fused compounds of the formula G-L-A??I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester of solvate thereof wherein: A is and the other variables are defined herein; the inventive compounds are agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40, also known as free fatty acid receptor FFAR). This invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and the use of these compounds to regulate insulin levels in a mammal. The compounds may be used, for example in the prevention and treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and in the prevention and treatment of conditions related to Type 2 diabetes mellitus, such as insulin resistance, obesity and lipid disorders.

Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR2 receptor. Animal testing demonstrates that these compounds are useful for treating inflammation, a hallmark disease for CCR2. The compounds are generally aryl sulfonamide derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR2-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of CCR2 antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides analogs of a Lysofylline (LSF), and synthetic methods for the preparation of such analogs. The have the active side chain moiety (5-R-hydroxyhexyl) of LSF and can have greater potency and oral bioavailability than LSF.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds capable of modulating the activity of Raf kinase and, accordingly, useful for treatment of Raf kinase mediated diseases, including melanomas, tumors and other cancer-related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I wherein each of A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, bond B, X, rings Z1 and Z2, R1 and R3 are defined herein. The invention further comprises pharmaceutical compositions, methods for treatment of Raf kinase mediated diseases, and intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Hydrazinopyridazines, fused hydrazinopyridazines, phenylethylhydrazines, or combinations thereof, compositions comprising hydrazinopyridazines, fused hydrazinopyridazines, phenylethylhydrazines, or combinations thereof, and methods for using them for the treatment of pain are described.

Abstract: This document relates to compounds useful for targeting PARP1. Also provided herein are methods for using such compounds to detect and image cancer cells.

Abstract: The present invention comprises compounds of Formula I. wherein: R1, R2, R4, J, Q, and A are as defined in the specification. The invention also comprises a method of preventing, treating or ameliorating a syndrome, disorder or disease, wherein said syndrome, disorder or disease is type II diabetes, obesity and asthma. The invention also comprises a method of inhibiting CCR2 activity in a mammal by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ?-hydroxy and amino-substituted carboxylic acids, which act as matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors, particularly diastereomerically pure ?-hydroxy carboxylic acids, corresponding processes for their synthesis, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the present invention. Compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of various inflammatory, autoimmune, and allergic diseases, such as methods of treating asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, COPD, rhinitis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, pulmonary fibrosis, wound healing disorders, pulmonary inflammation, acute respiratory distress syndrome, perodontitis, multiple sclerosis, gingivitis, atherosclerosis, neointimal proliferation, which leads to restenosis and ischemic heart failure, stroke, renal diseases, tumor metastasis, and other inflammatory disorders characterized by the over-expression and over-activation of a matrix metalloproteinase.

Abstract: This invention provides for certain phthalazine-containing compounds of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or solvate thereof, wherein G is an optionally substituted N—N containing heteroaryl group and the variables are defined herein; the inventive compounds are agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40, also known as free fatty acid receptor FFAR). This invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and the use of these compounds to regulate insulin levels in a mammal. The compounds may be used, for example in the prevention and treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and in the prevention and treatment of conditions related to Type 2 diabetes mellitus, such as insulin resistance, obesity and lipid disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I wherein A1-8, D?, L1, L2, R1, R6-8 and n are defined herein, and synthetic intermediates, which are capable of modulating various protein kinase receptor enzymes and, thereby, influencing various disease states and conditions related to the activities of such kinases. For example, the compounds are capable of modulating Aurora kinase thereby influencing the process of cell cycle and cell proliferation to treat cancer and cancer-related diseases. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions, including the compounds, and methods of treating disease states related to the activity of Aurora kinase.

Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions that modulate kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, and compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of diseases and conditions associated with kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, are described herein.

Abstract: Oxazole derivatives are described. The inventive compounds are useful as kinase inhibitors, and may be used in the treatment of cancer, such as prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, leukemia, CNS cancer, melanoma, ovarian cancer, and renal cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: in which L, W, X, Y, Z, m, p, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R7 are defined in the Summary of the Invention; capable of inhibiting the Hedgehog and Smo signaling pathway. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of compounds of the invention, pharmaceutical preparations comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds and compositions in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies relating to the Hedgehog and Smo signaling pathway, for example, tumor formation, cancer, neoplasia and non-malignant hyperproliferative disorders.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.

Abstract: The invention is related to a method for preparing 5-amino-2,3-dihydrophthalazine-1,4-dione salt with alkali metals of the formula II wherein 5-nitro-2,3-dihydrophthalazine-1,4-dione is solved in water solution of MOH1 where M has the below mentioned meaning, with formation of solution of 5-nitro-2,3-dihydrophthalazine-1,4-dione alkali metal salt, which is catalytically transformed into 5-amino-2,3-dihydrophthalazine-1,4-dione salt at the temperature 40-900C by means of hydrogen under the pressure 1-4 MPa in at the presence of a transition metal catalyst (Pt, Pd) on activated carbon, and separation of crystalline 5-amino-2,3-dihydrophthalazine-1,4-dione salt is performed by water solution diluting with lower alcohol or cyclic lower ether with cooling to the temperature ?5° C. to ?15° C., providing that there is used 5-nitro-2,3-dihydrophthalazine-1,4-dione formed in the reaction of anhydride of 3-nitrophthalic acid with hydrazine hydrate in anhydrous acetic acid at the temperature 100-110° C.

Abstract: This application discloses 5-phenyl-1H-pyrazin-2-one derivatives according to generic Formulae I-V: wherein, variables Q, R, Y1, Y2, Y2?, Y3, Y4, n and m are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions comprising compounds of Formulae I-V and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: Tanned leather, skin or pelt is produced by non-metal tanning, comprising the step of tanning a bated hide, skin or pelt with a tanning agent (A), the tanning agent (A) being a sulpho-group— containing dichloro-diazine selected from compounds of formula (I) of formula (II) and of formula (III) and mixtures of two or more thereof, wherein R1 signifies hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, benzoyl, naphthoyl, mono- or di(C1-4-alkyl)aminocarbonyl, C1-8-alkoxy-carbonyl or oxy-mono- or oligo-(C2-3-alkyleneoxy)-carbonyl R2-(SO3M)n signifies a radical of formula R3 signifies hydrogen, C1-8-alkyl or C1-8-alkoxy, m is 1 or 2, n is 1 or 2 and M signifies hydrogen or an alkali metal cation or an ammonium cation, the ammonium cation being a protonated tertiary amine or a quaternary ammonium cation, in a tanning bath, the tanning bath having a pH of from 6 to 10 at the beginning of tanning step.

Abstract: The invention described herein pertains to the treatment of multiple sclerosis. In particular, the invention described herein pertains to the treatment of multiple sclerosis using compounds that modulate the action of acrolein.

Abstract: Disclosed are heterocyclic derivatives, methods for making them, compositions containing the same and uses thereof. Particularly, their pharmaceutical use as inhibitors of PARP is disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR(9) receptor. Animal testing demonstrates that these compounds are useful for treating inflammation, a hallmark disease for CCR(9). The compounds are generally aryl sulfonamide derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR(9)-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of CCR(9) antagonists.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a GPR40 activating agent containing, as an active ingredient, a novel compound having a GPR40 agonist action, a salt of the compound, a solvate of the compound or the salt, or the like, particularly, an insulin secretagogue and a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent against diabetes, obesity, or other diseases. [Means of Solving the Problem] A compound of Formula (I): (where p is 0 to 4; j is 0 to 2; k is 0 to 1; a ring A is an aryl group, a heterocyclic group, a cycroalkyl group, a cycroalkenyl group, a spirocyclic group; a ring B is an aryl group, a heteroaryl group; X is O or —NR7—; and R1 to R7 and L are specific groups), a salt of the compound, or a solvate of the compound or the salt.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I wherein A4, L, R1, R2, R3, R5 and m are as defined herein. The invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions including one or more compounds of Formula I, uses of such compounds and compositions for treatment of p38 map kinase mediated diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ankylosing spondylitis, pain and other inflammatory disorders, as well as intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benefit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds, which are PDE10A enzyme inhibitors. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of the compounds of formula I. The present invention further provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a neurodegenerative disorder comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I. The present invention further provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a psychiatric disorder comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I.

Abstract: This application discloses 6-(2-Hydroxymethyl-phenyl)-2-methyl-2H-pyridazin-3-one derivatives according to generic Formula I: wherein, variables X, R, and Y4, are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions containing compounds of Formula I and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: JAK1 inhibitors of structural formula (I), wherein Ar1, Ar2, Q, W, X, Y, and Z are defined in the specification, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions thereof, and use of the compounds and compositions for treating diseases. The invention also comprises use of the compounds in and for the manufacture of medicaments, particularly for treating diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I wherein A1-5 and 7-8, D?, L1, L2, R1, R3, R6-8, n and o are defined herein, and synthetic intermediates, which are capable of modulating the activity of Aurora kinase proteins and, thereby, influencing various disease states and conditions related to the activities of Aurora kinases. For example, the compounds are capable of influencing the process of cell cycle and cell proliferation to treat cancer and cancer-related diseases. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions, including the compounds, and methods of treating disease states related to the activity of Aurora kinase.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, X, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of making the compounds and using the compounds for treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2 receptor, such as Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: Inhibitors of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase, ways to make them and methods of treating patients using them are disclosed.

Abstract: This application discloses compounds according to generic Formula I: wherein the variables are defined as described herein, and which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions containing compounds of Formula I and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of general formula (I), their stereoisomers, regioisomers, tautomeric forms and novel intermediates involved in their synthesis, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. These compounds are suitable as Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 inhibitors (PARP-1 inhibitors).

Abstract: Analogs of a Lisofylline (LSF), and synthetic methods for the preparation of such analogs are provided. The analogs of LSF provided have the ability to protect cell viability, particularly the ability to protect pancreatic ?-cells.