Abstract: The invention provides a class of compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with kinase activity, particularly malaria.

Abstract: Disclosed are heterogeneous processes (i) for the hydrogenation of a compound containing at least one unsaturated carbon-carbon bond, and (ii) for the hydro-dehalogenation of a compound containing at least one C—Cl, C—Br or C—I bond. The processes comprise reacting said compound with a hydrogenating agent and a heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst in the presence of an ionic liquid.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound which is (a) an amino acid derivative of formula (I) or a tautomer thereof, or (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide, hydrate or solvate thereof: wherein R1, R2, L1, Het, A, x, y and W are as defined herein. The compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases mediated by HSP90.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for dedifferentiating lineage committed mammalian cells into stem cells. The present invention also provides methods of inducing dedifferentiation of lineage committed mammalian cells into stem cells, which can be further differentiated into various lineage committed cells. Methods of identifying additional compounds useful for inducing dedifferentiation of lineage committed cells into stem cells are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to benzimidazoles, pyridylimidazoles and related bicyclic heteroaryl compounds, all of which may be described by of Formula I. The invention is particularly related to such compounds that bind with high selectivity and high affinity to the benzodiazepine site of GABAA receptors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and to the use of such compounds in treatment of certain central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Novel processes for preparing compounds of Formula I are disclosed. This invention also relates to the use of benzimidazoles, pyridylimidazoles and related bicyclic heteroaryl compounds of Formula I in combination with one or more other CNS agents to potentiate the effects of the other CNS agents. Additionally this invention relates to the use such compounds as probes for the localization of GABAA receptors in tissue sections.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or stereoisomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, formula (1), or stereoisomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, U1, U2, R1a, R1b, R2 and R3 have the meanings as indicated in the specification, are useful for treating conditions mediated by activation of the adenosine A2A receptor, especially inflammatory or obstructive airways diseases. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and a process for preparing the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Azacycloalkane derivatives of structural formula I are selective inhibitors of stearoyl-coenzyme A delta-9 desaturase (SCD1) relative to other known stearoyl-coenzyme A desaturases. The compounds of the present invention are useful for the prevention and treatment of conditions related to abnormal lipid synthesis and metabolism, including cardiovascular disease, such as atherosclerosis; obesity; diabetes; neurological disease; metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance; and liver steatosis. Formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds that are inhibitors of peptidyl deformylase (PDF). The compounds are useful as antimicrobials and antibiotics. The compounds of the invention display selective inhibition of peptidyl deformylase versus other metalloproteinases such as MMPs. Methods of preparation and uses of the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel compounds of Formula (I) wherein R1, X and Y are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; together with processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use in therapy. The compounds are inhibitors of the enzyme MPO and are thereby particularly useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of neuroinflammatory disorders, cardio- and cerebrovascular atherosclerotic disorders and peripheral artery disease and respiratory disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are 4-arylamino-quinazolines and analogs thereof effective as activators of caspases and inducers of apoptosis. The compounds of this invention are useful in the treatment of a variety of clinical conditions in which uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells occurs.

Abstract: The procedure for the treatment of purines includes a first phase (1) of electrolytic treatment of the mentioned liquid part in which the metallic nitrates are destroyed by oxidation-reduction and a second phase (2) of physical-chemical treatment of purification and alteration of the properties of the liquid part, eliminating or reducing the pollutants and the CDO; and a third phase (3) in which a substance is added for the use of the resulting product as a base in the manufacture of detergents, medicines and/or cosmetics. The resulting product is sterile, with a total reduction of the metallic nitrates, low nitrogen ammoniacal level, pH between 7.5 to 9.5 and contains phosphorus between 1.5 and 4.5 milligrams/litre, sodium between 750 and 1,800 milligrams/litre, nitrates lower than 1 milligram/litre, ammonia between 2,500 and 4,500 milligrams/litre and its maximum CDO is 5,500 milligrams/litre.

Abstract: Purine derivatives of formula I, substituted at the 9-position, are prepared from a chloro substituted purine starting material, first making an alkyl substitution at the 9-position, then forming the desired esterified side chain, reducing this and hydrogenating the resultant diol prior to addition of alkyl carbonyl groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting and/or ameliorating the occurrence of diseases associated with reactive oxygen species, reactive nitrogen species, radicals and/or non-radicals in a subject whereby a subject is administered a carotenoid structural analog, either alone or in combination with another carotenoid analog, or co-antioxidant formulation. The analog or analog combination is administered such that the subject's risk of experiencing diseases associated with reactive oxygen species, reactive nitrogen species, radicals and/or non-radicals may be thereby reduced. The analog or analog combination may be administered to a subject for the inhibition and/or amelioration of ischemia-reperfusion injury. The analog or analog combination may be administered to a subject for the inhibition and/or amelioration of liver disease. The analog or analog combination may be administered to a subject for the inhibition and/or amelioration of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of prevention of viral infections comprising as an active principle at least one imidazo[4,5-c]pyrimidine having the general formula (A), wherein the substituents are described in the specification. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of compounds according to the invention having above mentioned general formula, their pharmaceutically acceptable formulations and their use as a medicine or to treat or prevent viral infections.

Abstract: A new class of diketo acids constructed on nucleobase scaffolds, designed as inhibitors of HIV replication through inhibition of HIV integrase, is described. These compounds are useful in the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and in the treatment of AIDS and ARC, either as the compounds, or as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, used alone or in combination with antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics, vaccines, and other therapeutic agents. Methods of treating AIDS and ARC and methods of treating or preventing infection by HIV are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are inhibitors of HSP90, and of utility in the treatment of, for example, cancers: wherein ring A is an aryl or heteroaryl ring or ring system; R1 is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, bromo, or a radical of formula (IA): —X-Alk1-(Z)m-(Alk2)n-Q (IA) wherein X is a bond, —O—, —S— —S(O)—, —SO2—, or —NH—, Z is —O—, —S—, —(C?O)—, —(C?S)—, —S(O)—, —SO2—, —NRA, or, in either orientation —C(?O)O—, —C(?O)NRA, —C(?S)NRA—, —SO2NRA—, —NRAC(?O)—, or —NRASO2— wherein RA is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl in which one or more hydrogens is optionally substituted by fluorine; Alk1 and Alk2 are optionally substituted divalent C1-C3 alkylene or C2-C3 alkenylene radicals, m and n are independently 0 or 1, and Q is hydrogen or an optionally substituted carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical; R2 is cyano (—CN), fluoro, chloro, bromo, methyl, ethyl, —OH, —CH2OH, —C(?O)NH2, —C(?O)H, —C(?O)CH3, or —NH2; R3 and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, bromo, cyano (—CN), C1-C3alkyl optionally substituted

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the general formula: in which the variable groups are as defined herein, and to their preparation and use.

Abstract: Blood diluent for use in the analysis of blood components may include at least one purine compound or salt thereof. The blood diluent may also include at least one of alkali metal salt and/or at least one organic buffers and/or inorganic buffer. The blood diluent may be utilized to stabilize blood cells during storage and facilitate the analysis thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides pyrrolo[3,2-d]pyrimidine derivatives represented by formula (I), and their medically acceptable salts. The compounds of the invention exhibit GSK-3 inhibiting activity and are therefore expected to be useful as therapeutic or prophylactic agents for conditions in which GSK-3 is implicated, such as diabetes, diabetes complications, Alzheimer's disease, neurodegenerative diseases, manic depression, traumatic encephalopathy, alopecia, inflammatory diseases, cancer and immune deficiency.

Abstract: Processes for preparing entecavir and novel intermediates thereof using carbon-silicon oxidation.

Abstract: Methods are provided for screening for SMIPs (small molecule inhibitors of p27 depletion). The SMIPs thus identified are useful for treating cancers and other proliferative diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I): and their use in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful as inhibitors of Raf protein kinase. The present invention also provides compositions thereof, and methods of treating Raf-mediated diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed are conjugates comprising a dendrimer and a ligand, which is a functionalized congener of an agonist or antagonist of a receptor of the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily, for example, wherein the functionalized congener is an A1 adenosine receptor agonist having a purine nucleoside moiety and a functional group at the N6 position of the purine nucleoside moiety, wherein the functional group has the formula (I): N6H—Ar1—CH2—C(?O)NH—R1 (I), wherein Ar1 and R1 as defined herein. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treating various diseases, and a diagnostic method employing such conjugates.

Abstract: A process for the resolution of a racemic mixture of nucleoside enantiomers that includes the step of exposing the racemic mixture to an enzyme that preferentially catalyzes a reaction in one of the enantiomers. The nucleoside enantiomer (?)-2-hydroxymethyl-5-(5-fluorocytosin-1-yl)-1,3-oxathiolane is an effective antiviral agent against HIV, HBV, and other viruses replicating in a similar manner.

Abstract: A highly active synthetic epothilone compound whose activity exceeds that of either epothilone EpoA or EpoB when assayed as a cytotoxic agent against a cancer cell line is disclosed as is a pharmaceutical composition containing the synthetic epothilone.

Abstract: The application relates to compounds with activity against infectious viruses. Accordingly, in one embodiment the invention provides a compound of the invention which is a compound of Formula I: (I) wherein: B is adenine, guanine cytosine, uracil, thymine, 7-deazaadenine, 7-deazaguanine, 7-deaza-8-azaguanine, 7-deaza-8-azaadenine, inosine, nebularine, nitropyrrole, nitroindole, 2-aminopurine, 2-amino-6-chloropuriine, 2,6-diaminopurine, hypoxanthine, pseudouridine, pseudo-cytosine, pseudoisocytosine, 5-propynylcytosine, isocytosines, isoguanine, 7-deazaguanine, 2-thiopyrimidine, 6-thioguanine, 4-thiothymine, 4-thiouracil O6-methylguanine, N6-methyladenine, O4-methylthymine, 5,6-dihydrothymine, 5,6-dihydroucacil, 4-methylindole, triazole, or pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine; and B is optionally substituted with one or more alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, (cycloalkyl)alkyl, hydroxy, or halo; and R1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cyano, azido, or fluoromethyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof wherein the symbols have meaning as defined, which are inhibitors of cathepsin K and find use pharmaceutically for treatment of diseases and medical conditions in which cathepsin K is implicated, e.g. various disorders including inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and tumors.

Abstract: Structural differences in binding pockets of members of the HSP90 family can be exploited to achieve differential degradation of kinases and other signaling proteins through the use of designed small molecules which interact with the N-terminal binding pocket with an affinity which is greater than ADP and different from the ansamycin antibiotics for at least one species of the HSP90 family. Moreover, these small molecules can be designed to be soluble in aqueous media, thus providing a further advantage over the use of ansamycin antibiotics. Pharmaceutical compositions can be formulated containing a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a molecule that includes a binding moiety which binds to the N-terminal pocket of at least one member of the HSP90 family of proteins. Such binding moieties were found to have antiproliferative activity against tumor cells which are dependent on proteins requiring chaperones of the HSP90 family for their function.

Abstract: The application relates to 4?-substituted nucleoside derivatives of Formula I: wherein B and R1 have any of the values described in the application, as well as to compositions comprising such compounds, to methods and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds, and to therapeutic methods comprising administering such compounds to animals in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Imidazolopyrimidine Analogs, methods of making Imidazolopyrimidine Analogs, compositions comprising an Imidazolopyrimidine Analog, and methods for treating or preventing a PI3K-related disorder comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of an Imidazolopyrimidine Analog. The invention also relates to methods for treating or preventing mTOR-related disorders comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of an Imidazolopyrimidine Analog.

Abstract: A compound of the Formula (I), wherein A together with the carbon atoms to which it is attached forms a fused 5-membered heteroaryl ring, wherein said heteroaryl ring contains 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, and wherein the 5-membered ring containing G is linked to the ring formed by A in the meta position to the bridgehead carbon marked # in Formula (I): G is selected from O, S and NR5; Z is selected from N and CR6; Q1 is selected from optionally substituted aryl and heteroaryl, and the substituents R1 to R6 are as defined in the text for use in the production of an anti-angiogenic effect in a warm blooded animal such as man.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that are inhibitors of protein kinase, particularly inhibitors of ERK2, GSK3, PKA, CDK2 protein kinases, mammalian protein kinases involved in proliferative and neurodegenerative disorders. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment of various disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for reversibly inhibiting S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine (SAH) hydrolase. The compounds of the present invention can be used in combination with an anti-hemorrhagic viral infection agent, an immunosuppressant, a homocysteine lowering agent, or an anti-neoplasm agent. The compositions and methods of the present invention can be used for the prevention and treatment of hemorrhagic virus infection, autoimmune diseases, autograft rejection, neoplasm, hyperhomocysteineuria, cardiovascular disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, or diabetes.

Abstract: Oxetane-containing nucleosides, particularly non-reducing psiconucleoside oxetanes are described herein. Therapeutic application of these oxetane compounds toward the treatment of nucleoside analog related disorders such as disorders involving cellular proliferation and infection are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-substituted-6-trifluoromethyl purine derivatives as selective adenosine antagonists, in particular adenosine-A3 receptor antagonists, to methods for the preparation of these compounds and to novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of said purine derivatives. The compounds have the general formula (1) wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: Methods and compounds for inhibiting the enzymes adenosine monophosphate deaminase or adenoside deaminase are provided. Such methods and compounds are useful in agriculture, horticulture and/or pharmacology as, for example, active compounds for crop protection or pharmaceuticals for humans or animals.

Abstract: Oxetane-containing nucleosides, particularly non-reducing psiconucleoside oxetanes are described herein. Therapeutic application of these oxetane compounds toward the treatment of nucleoside analog related disorders such as disorders involving cellular proliferation and infection are also described.

Abstract: PDE4 inhibition is achieved by novel compounds of the Formula I: wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Compounds of structural formula (I) are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner. They are useful as agonists of the androgen receptor in bone and/or muscle tissue while antagonizing the AR in the prostate of a male patient or in the uterus of a female patient.

Abstract: By reacting the compound of the formula [Ia] or [Ib] with halosilane compound and an agent for diazo reaction, 2,6-dihalopurine of the formula [II] can be produced conveniently in a high yield and can be easily isolated, wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification

Abstract: Disclosed are syntheses suitable for large scale manufacture of novel compounds that are partial and full A1 adenosine receptor agonists, useful for treating various disease states, in particular tachycardia and atrial flutter, angina, and myocardial infarction.

Abstract: Compounds having the general formula and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use in the treatment or prophylaxis of H. pylori infection.

Abstract: Disclosed is a synthesis suitable for large scale manufacture of novel compounds that are partial and full A1 adenosine receptor agonist having the structure of Formula I: wherein R is optionally substituted phenyl, that are useful for treating various disease states, in particular tachycardia and atrial flutter, angina, and myocardial infarction.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-alkyl onium salts as illustrated by 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-tridecyl(1,2-dimethylimidazolium)bromide and a process for preparation thereof by hydroxyalkylating acetoacetate to the corresponding hyroxyalkylacetoacetate, dealkoxycarbonylating the hydroxyalkyl acetoacetate to ?-hydroxyalkan-2-one and contacting the ?-hydroxyalkan-2-one with phenol in the presence of an acidic catalyst to give 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)alkanol, brominating the 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)alkanol to 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)alkyl bromide, quaternizing 1,2-dimethylimidazole with the 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)alkyl bromide to 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)alkyl(1,2-dimethylimidazolium)bromide. The products can be used as reactive modifiers for layered phyllosilicates that can be used in the preparation of polymer-nanocomposites, wherein the said polymers are prepared from 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane as one of the reacting monomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2,8,9-substituted purines which inhibit the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, said cytokines responsible for one or more human or higher mammalian disease states. The present invention further relates to compositions comprising said 2,8,9-substituted purines and methods for preventing, abating, or otherwise controlling enzymes which are understood to be the active components responsible for the herein described disease states.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the following formula (I) or their salts: in which R1 represents OR4 or others, in which R4 is an alkyl group having 1-8 carbon atoms which may have a substituent or the like; R2 is halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, or the like; R3 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl, or the like; X is NR11, oxygen, or sulfur, in which R11 is hydrogen, or an alkyl group having 1-8 carbon atom which may have a substituent; and each of Y and Z is CR12 or nitrogen, in which R12 has the same meaning as R3 above, and a xanthine oxidase inhibitor containing the compound as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel benzimidazoles according to representative structures I and II, and their derivatives that possess antibacterial activity. This invention is also directed to compositions including the benzimidazole derivatives, and methods for using the same.

Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner. They are useful as agonists of the androgen receptor in bone and/or muscle tissue while antagonizing the AR in the prostate of a male patient or in the uterus of a female patient.