Abstract: Compounds of formula I, processes for preparing such compounds, their use in the treatment of obesity, psychiatric disorders, cognitive disorders, memory disorders, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and related conditions, and neurological disorders such as dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's chorea and Alzheimer's disease and pain related disorders and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane derivatives as dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitors and the processes for the synthesis of the said compounds. This invention also relates to pharmacological compositions containing the compounds of the present invention, and methods of treating diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, as well as prediabetes, diabetic dyslipidemia, metabolic acidosis, ketosis, satiety disorders, and obesity. These inhibitors can also be used to treat conditions manifested by a variety of metabolic, neurological, anti-inflammatory, and autoimmune disorders like inflammatory disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis; viral, cancer and gastrointestinal disorders. The compounds of this invention can also be used for treatment of infertility arising due to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for producing a cyclic diamine compound (3) or a salt thereof through the following scheme: (wherein Ar represents a phenyl group, a pyridyl group, or a pyrimidinyl group, any of which may have a substituent; X represents NH, S, or O; ring A represents a benzene ring or a pyridine ring, which may have a substituent; 1 represents an integer of 1 or 2; m represents an integer of 1 or 2; and n represents an integer of 1 to 6). The method enables synthesis of a cyclic diamine compound (3) or a salt thereof, which serves as an ACAT inhibitor, in an industrially useful manner.

Abstract: Methods are provided for nucleic acid analysis wherein a target nucleic acid is mixed with a dsDNA binding dye to form a mixture. Optionally, an unlabeled probe is included in the mixture. A melting curve is generated for the target nucleic acid by measuring fluorescence from the dsDNA binding dye as the mixture is heated. Dyes for use in nucleic acid analysis and methods for making dyes are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), are useful as p38 kinase inhibitors, wherein R4 and R5 are hydrogen, halogen, cyano, haloalkyl, or haloalkoxy, but are not both hydrogen; R6 and R7 are optional substituents, and Q is a non-aromatic moiety as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-steroidal ligands for use in nuclear receptor-based inducible gene expression system, and a method to modulate exogenous gene expression in which an ecdysone receptor complex comprising: a DNA binding domain; a ligand binding domain; a transactivation domain; and a ligand is contacted with a DNA construct comprising: the exogenous gene and a response element; wherein the exogenous gene is under the control of the response element and binding of the DNA binding domain to the response element in the presence of the ligand results in activation or suppression of the gene.

Abstract: Compounds of the present invention having the formula (I) exhibit inhibitory activity on the natural enzyme renin. Thus, compounds of formula (I) may be employed for the treatment of hypertension, atherosclerosis, unstable coronary syndrome, congestive heart failure, cardiac hypertrophy, cardiac fibrosis, cardiomyopathy postinfarction, unstable coronary syndrome, diastolic dysfunction, chronic kidney disease, hepatic fibrosis, complications resulting from diabetes, such as nephropathy, vasculopathy and neuropathy, diseases of the coronary vessels, restenosis following angioplasty, raised intra-ocular pressure, glaucoma, abnormal vascular growth, hyperaldosteronism, cognitive impairment, alzheimers, dementia, anxiety states and cognitive disorders.

Abstract: Provided are MC4-R binding compounds of the formula XVII: wherein L2 is a linker group, and P1, P2, P3, P4, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5, t, s, and R are as described in the specification. Methods of using the compounds to treat MC4-R associated disorders, such as disorders associated with weight loss, are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to conjugates including at least one linker, a biomolecule coupled to the linker, and cyclohexane derivatives of the following formula: and oligomers thereof.

Abstract: Substituted cyanoanthranilamide derivatives, their production and use as pharmaceutical agents for treating diseases that are triggered by persistent angiogenesis are described. The compounds according to the invention can be used as or in the case of psoriasis, Kaposi's sarcoma, restenosis, such as, e.g., stent-induced restenosis, endometriosis, Crohn's disease, Hodgkin's disease, leukemia; arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, hemangioma, angiofibroma; eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, neovascular glaucoma; renal diseases, such as glomerulonephritis, diabetic nephropathy, malignant nephrosclerosis, thrombic microangiopathic syndrome, transplant rejections and glomerulopathy; fibrotic diseases, such as cirrhosis of the liver, mesangial cell proliferative diseases, arteriosclerosis, injuries to nerve tissue, and inhibition of the reocclusion of vessels after balloon catheter treatment, in vascular prosthetics or after mechanical devices are used to keep vessels open, such as, e.g.

Abstract: Cannabinoid derivatives according to formula (I) are disclosed wherein, X, Y, R1, R2, and W can have the definitions provided herein. Without limitation, use of such compounds, their salts or pro-drug, or compositions containing the compounds, salts, or pro-drug, to modify the activity of CB1 and CB2 receptors and treat conditions mediated by these receptors.

Abstract: Compounds that are useful in compositions for flat panel displays, for example, are provided. The compounds provided are polar, and are useful in low threshold voltage mixtures. The compounds provided have the general structure: CpCOCH2[A]nZ1[B]mZ2PhX1X2Y, where CpCOCH2 is the structure: A and B are independently in each instance selected from the group consisting of 1,4-cyclohexane, 1,4-phenyl, 1,3-dioxan-5,2-diyl; pyridine-5,2-diyl; and pyrimidin-5,2-diyl; n and m are independently in each instance 0, 1 or 2; Z1 and Z2 are independently a single bond, —(CH2)2—, CF2O, OCF2, CH2O, OCH2, —C?C—, COO, OOC; and Y is selected from the group consisting of: F, Cl, CN, OCH2F, CHF2, OCF3, and CF3.

Abstract: A process for stereoselective synthesis of a compound of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R9, R10, A and B are as defined in the specification. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound of this invention, and methods of treatment using the compound of this invention. The invention also relates to the use of a combination of a compound of this invention and one or more antiviral or other agents useful in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The invention further relates to the use of a compound of this invention, alone or in combination with another agent, in the treatment of solid organ transplant rejection, graft v. host disease, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, asthma, allergies or multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The invention is a method and related precursor for preparing 18F-FLT. The precursor has a butoxycarbonyl protecting group at the 5?-position that results in low amounts of chromophoric byproducts being formed during deprotection. The method for preparing 18F-FLT is efficient and makes the final purification step less complicated.

Abstract: Substituted bicyclic imidazo-3-yl-amine compounds are provided, as well as processes for the production thereof and pharmaceutical formulations containing these compounds. The use of these compounds for the production of pharmaceutical formulations and related methods of treatment are also provided.

Abstract: This invention comprises antineoplastic curcumin derivatives and methods of preparation and use thereof. Particular reference is made to the following isomeric compounds wherein R1, R2, and R3 are selected from the group consisting of H, OH, OCH3, and COOH.

Abstract: Disclosed are electroluminescent devices that comprise organic layers that contain triazine, or pyrimidine compounds. The compounds are suitable components of, for example, blueemitting, durable, organo-electroluminescent layers. The electroluminescent devices may be employed for full color display panels in, for example, mobile phones, televisions and personal computer screens.

Abstract: Reversible switchable surfactants are provided. A surfactant is the salt of an amidine or guanidine having at least one R group that is a hydrophobic moiety selected from the group consisting of higher aliphatic moiety, higher siloxyl moiety, higher aliphatic/siloxyl moiety, aliphatic/aryl moiety, siloxyl/aryl moiety, and aliphatic/siloxyl/aryl moiety. The other R groups are smaller moieties such as H, C1 to C4 aliphatic or the like. The surfactant is turned on by a gas that liberates hydrogen ions, such as, for example, carbon dioxide, which liberates hydrogen ions in the presence of water. The surfactant is turned off by exposure to a flushing gas and/or heating. When “on” the surfactants are useful to stabilize emulsions, and when “off” they are useful to separate immiscible liquids or a liquid and a solid. The surfactants find uses in polymerization and in the oil industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-aza-bicycloalkyl derivatives of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, to processes for their production, their use as pharmaceuticals in the prevention and treatment of psychotic and neurodegenerative disorders. The claimed compounds act as nicotinic acelylcholine receptors (NACHR) ligands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to C ompounds having the structure of Formula I: wherein n is an integer from 1 to 5; R1 is optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkenyloxy or alkynyloxy; R2 is alkenyl, allcynyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, NR4R5, —NHC(?Y)R4, —NHC(?Y)NR5Rx, —NHC(?O)OR4, —NHSO2R4, C(?Y)NR4R5, C(?O)OR6 [wherein Y is oxygen or sulphur], OR5, —O(C?O)NR4R5, O-acyl, S(O)mR4, —SO2N(R4)2, cyano, amidino or guanidino [wherein R4 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, aralkyl, heteroarylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl and m is an integer 0-2; R5 is hydrogen or R4; Rx is R4 or —SO2N(R4)2 and R6 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, heteroarylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl]; R3 is hydrogen, fluorine, alkyl, cycloalkylalkyl or aralkyl; A is OH, OR4, —OC(?O)NR4R5, O-acyl, NH2, NR4R5, —NHC(?Y)R4, —NHC(?Y)NR5Rx, —NHC(?O)OR4, —NHSO2R4, and to processes for

Abstract: A process of preparing a compound of the formula (I) wherein B is chosen from OH, NH2, NHR, H or halogen; D is chosen from OH, NH2, NHR, H halogen or SCH3; R is an optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group; and Z is selected from OH, hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, SQ or OQ, Q is an optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group; or a tautomer thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or an ester thereof; or a prodrug thereof, which comprises reacting a compound of the formula (II) with an anion produced by abstraction of the bromine or iodine atom from a compound of formula (XIX), to form a compound of formula (XX) The compound of formula (XX) is N- and O-deprotected to obtain the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleoside derivatives represented by general formulas I and II, their synthetic methods and their pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, and compositions containing such compounds. Methods for treating hyperproliferative disorders by administering the compounds are also included.

Abstract: Compounds incorporating aryl substituted olefinic amine are provided. Representative compounds are (4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-pyrimidinyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-methoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(6-amino-5-methyl-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2R)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2R)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-bromo-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-ethoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine, (4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine and (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridyl)-4-penten-2-amine.

Abstract: Metal-catalyzed coupling process comprising reacting a compound of general formula 1 with a compound A-X, to obtain a compound of general formula 2, which may further be converted to a compound of general formula 3

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I in which R1, R2, R3 and Het are as defined herein, which are inhibitors of tyrosine kinases and/or Raf kinases and can be employed for the treatment of tumours, for neuroprotection and for protection of the stress proteins of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, compounds, and compositions for treating or preventing diseases associated with nonsense mutations in an mRNA by administering the compounds or compositions of the present invention. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods, compounds, and compositions for suppressing premature translation termination associated with a nonsense mutation in an mRNA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of novel tetrahydropyridin-4-yl indoles with a dual mode of action: serotonin reuptake inhibition and affinity for dopamine-D2 receptors, to methods for the preparation of these compounds and to novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of said tetrahydropyridin-4-yl indoles. The invention also relates to the use of a compound disclosed herein for the manufacture of a medicament giving a beneficial effect. The invention relates to novel tetrahydropyridin-4-yl indoles of the formula.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection and to processes for preparing the compounds. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of this invention.

Abstract: The invention encompasses kits for an improved method for measuring membrane potential using compounds of the formula I as potentiometric probes. These probes may be used in combination with other fluorescent indicators such as Indo-1, Fura-2, and Fluo-3, such probes may be used in microplate reading devices such as FLIPR™, fluorescent imaging plate reader, sold by Molecular Devices Corp., of Sunnyvale, Calif.; flow cytometers; and fluorometers. Such probes are used to measure membrane potential in live cells wherein X is O or S; and n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of chemokine receptor activity of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the prevention of asthma and other allergic diseases, as well as autoimmune pathologies such as rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis, including methods of preparing and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) that bind to GABAA receptors. In the above formula, variables are defined herein. Such compounds may be used to modulate ligand binding to GABAA receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of central nervous system (CNS) disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals, and livestock animals. Compounds provided herein may be administered alone or in combination with one or more other CNS agents to potentiate the effects of the other CNS agent(s). Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting GABAA receptors (e.g.

Abstract: Compounds having the general structure and compositions containing them, for the treatment of acute, inflammatory and neuropathic pain, dental pain, general headache, migraine, cluster headache, mixed-vascular and non-vascular syndromes, tension headache, general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, inflammatory pain and associated hyperalgesia and allodynia, neuropathic pain and associated hyperalgesia and allodynia, diabetic neuropathy pain, causalgia, sympathetically maintained pain, deafferentation syndromes, asthma, epithelial tissue damage or dysfunction, herpes simplex, disturbances of visceral motility at respiratory, genitourinary, gastrointestinal or vascular regions, wounds, burns, allergic skin reactions, pruritus, vitiligo, general gastrointestinal disorders, gastric ulceration, d

Abstract: The invention relates to indol-3-yl-carbonyl-spiro-piperidine derivatives which act as V1a receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein the spiro-piperidine head group A and the residues R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for preparing the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions, and their use in the treatment of dysmenorrhea, hypertension, chronic heart failure, inappropriate secretion of vasopressin, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxious and depressive disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 3-{2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)-1-piperidinyl]ethyl}-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one of the Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof by subjecting the oxime of the Formula (II), to ring-closure in the presence of an alkali hydroxide, alkali carbonate or alkali-C1-4 alkoxide in an inert organic solvent, converting the base of the Formula I thus obtained into an acid addition salt or setting free the base of the Formula I from an acid addition salt thereof which comprises reacting a halogen derivative of the general Formula (XIV), (wherein Hal is halogen) with piperidine oxime derivative of the Formula (V), or an acid addition salt thereof in the presence of a base, and using by the ring-closure of the oxime of the Formula II formed a C1-4-alkanol as inert solvent.

Abstract: Derivatives of [6,7-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,2-a]imidazole-3-sulfonylamino]-propionamide which exhibit good inhibitory effect upon the interaction of CAMs and Leukointegrins and are thus useful in the treatment of inflammatory disease.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel heteroaromatic substituted cyclopropanes of the Formula (I): as well as compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, containing the same, and the use thereof in the treatment of various neurological and psychological disorders, e.g., anxiety and depression, treatable by antagonizing CRF receptors.

Abstract: The present application describes novel barbituric acid derivatives of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug forms thereof, wherein A, B, L, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n, W, U, X, Y, Z, Ua, Xa, Ya, and Za are defined in the present specification, which are useful as TNF-? converting enzyme (TACE) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) inhibitors.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein X, Y, Z, W, R1 and R2 as defined herein, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates or solvates thereof, are useful for the modulation of CCR5 chemokine receptor activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biaryl sulfonamides and their use as, for example, metalloproteinase inhibitors.

Abstract: A method of measuring the enzymatic activity of a luciferase includes contacting a luminogenic protein, such as a luciferase, with a protected luminophore to form a composition; and detecting light produced from the composition. The protected luminophore provides increased stability and improved signal-to-background ratios relative to the corresponding unmodified coelenterazine.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for controlling synaptic transmission in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to urotensin II receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use.

Abstract: The compounds are of the class of benzisoxazolyl-, pyridoisoxazolyl- and benzthienyl-phenoxy derivatives, useful as D4 antagonists. Said compounds are useful for the treatment of medical conditions mediated by inhibition of D4 receptor. These conditions comprise, for example, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Psychoses, Substance Abuse, Substance Dependence, Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism, Tardive Diskinesia, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. A further aspect of the invention is to provide a pharmaceutical composition, intermediates, and a method of making said class of compounds.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), are useful as p38 kinase inhibitors, wherein R4 and R5 are hydrogen, halogen, cyano, haloalkyl, or haloalkoxy, but are not both hydrogen; R6 and R7 are optional substituents, and Q is a non-aromatic moiety as defined in the specification.

Abstract: This invention relates to pyrimidine derivatives of general formula I in which R1, R2, X, A and B have the meanings that are contained in the description, as inhibitors of the cyclin-dependent kinases, their production as well as their use as medications for treating various diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein X is O, CH2, S or NH, or the moiety X—R1 is hydrogen; V is CH or N; R1 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C3-7cycloalkyl, aryl, arylC1-6alkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylC1-6alkyl, heteroaryl, or heteroarylC1-6alkyl any of which except for hydrogen may be optionally substituted; R2 and R3 independently represent optionally substituted C1-6alkyl, or R2 and R3 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted C3-7cycloalkyl or C3-7cycloalkenyl ring; or R2 and R3 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5 to 7-membered heterocyclyl ring containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O, S.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating disorders responsive to the blockade of sodium ion channels using novel aryl-substituted pyrimidine compounds of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or solvate thereof, wherein A, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula I for the treatment of neuronal damage following global and focal ischemia, for the treatment or prevention of neurodegenerative conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and for the treatment, prevention or amelioration of both acute or chronic pain, as antitinnitus agents, as anticonvulsants, and as antimanic depressants, as local anesthetics, as antiarrhythmics and for the treatment or prevention of diabetic neuropathy.

Abstract: The novel benzamide derivative represented by formula (1) and the novel anilide derivative represented by formula (13) of this invention has differentiation-inducing effect, and are, therefore, useful a therapeutic or improving agent for malignant tumors, autoimmune diseases, dermatologic diseases and parasitism. In particular, they are highly effective as an anticancer drug, specifically to a hematologic malignancy and a solid carcinoma.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: wherein (R1, R2, Hal and L1 through L5 are defined in the specification) show selective fungicidal activity. The new compounds may be processed with carriers and adjuvants to produce fungicidal compositions.