Abstract: The present specification relates to the use of a quinazolinone compound of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and m are as defined in the specification and in the claims, in free form or in salt form, and, where possible, in acid addition salt form.

Abstract: Compounds that inhibit PI3K? activity, including compounds that selectively inhibit PI3K? activity, are disclosed. Methods of inhibiting phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase delta isoform (PI3K?) activity, and methods of treating diseases, such as disorders of immunity and inflammation in which PI3K? plays a role in leukocyte function, using the compounds also are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds that inhibit PI3K? activity, including compounds that selectively inhibit PI3K? activity, are disclosed. Methods of inhibiting phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase delta isoform (PI3K?) activity, and methods of treating diseases, such as disorders of immunity and inflammation in which PI3K? plays a role in leukocyte function, using the compounds also are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I) wherein: the two dotted lines represent either two single or two double bonds; Q is: R1 is F, Cl, —CN, or —CH3; R2 is Cl or —CH3; R3 is —C(CH3)2OH or —CH2CH2OH; Ra is H or —CH3; each Rb is independently F, Cl, —CH3, and/or —OCH3; and n is zero, 1, or 2. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds as inhibitors of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk), and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases or disorders in a variety of therapeutic areas, such as autoimmune diseases and vascular disease.

Abstract: The present specification relates to the use of a quinazolinone compound of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and m are as defined in the specification and in the claims, in free form or in salt form, and, where possible, in acid addition salt form.

Abstract: The invention relates to azacyclyl-substituted arylthienopyrimidinones and their derivatives, of the Formula (I); and their physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives, their preparation, medicaments comprising at least one azacyclyl-substituted arylthienopyrimidinone according to Formula (I) or its derivative, and the use of the azacyclyl-substituted arylthienopyrimidinones according to Formula (I) and their derivatives as MCH antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural methods and the use of 3-arylquinazolin-4-one derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, k and n are defined in the description in soil application methods. The compounds of the formula (I) are highly suitable for controlling animal pests such as insects and/or spider mites and/or nematodes by treating the soil/growth substrate by drenching or drip application or dipping or soil injection.

Abstract: The present application relates to compounds and methods for treating pain and other conditions related to TRPV3.

Abstract: The present invention provides 3-arylethynyl substituted quinazolinone compounds of formula (A) as potential anticancer agents against sixty human cancer cell lines. R1=H, OH, OCH3; R2=H, OH, CH3,OCH3, NO2; R3=H, OH, OCH3, F, Cl; R2+R3=—OCH2O—; R4=H, OH, CH3, OCH3; R5=H, OH, CH3, OCH3; R6=H, OCH3.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formulae (I) and (VIII), which more particularly include sulfonylurea derivatives, sulfonylthiourea derivatives, sulfonylguanidine derivatives, sulfonylcyanoguanidine derivatives, thioacylsulfonamide derivatives, and acylsulfonamide derivatives which are effective platelet ADP receptor inhibitors. These derivatives may be used in various pharmaceutical compositions, and are particularly effective for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular diseases, particularly those diseases related to thrombosis. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or treating thrombosis in a mammal comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formulae (I) to (VIII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This application provides for compounds of the formula Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the individual variables are defined herein, as well as processes to prepare these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same and their use in treating disease state associated with the CRTH2 receptor.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to compositions and methods for cancer treatment and, in particular, to compositions able to interact (e.g., bind to) with MUC1 growth factor receptor or its ligands, and methods for treating the same. The invention also relates to assays or use of such compositions for the treatment of patients susceptible to or exhibiting symptoms characteristic of cancer or tumorigenesis. Other compositions of the present invention useful for the treatment or prevention of cancer or tumorigenesis include homologs, analogs, derivatives, enantiomers or functional equivalents. The present compositions can also be packaged in kits in some cases.

Abstract: There is described a process for the manufacture of compounds of the formula I said process comprising reacting a compound of the formula II as described herein, or a salt thereof, under simultaneous or sequential condensation and cyclisation conditions with an aniline compound of the formula III, wherein R2 and m are as defined for a compound of the formula I. Further reactions and related embodiments are also claimed and disclosed.

Abstract: There is described a new polymorphic form of 4-(7-Hydroxy-2-isopropyl-4-oxo-4H-quinazolin-3-yl)-benzonitrile and a method of preparing it.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to compositions and methods for cancer treatment and, in particular, to compositions able to interact (e.g., bind to) with MUC1 growth factor receptor or its ligands, and methods for treating the same. The invention also relates to assays or use of such compositions for the treatment of patients susceptible to or exhibiting symptoms characteristic of cancer or tumorigenesis. Other compositions of the present invention useful for the treatment or prevention of cancer or tumorigenesis include homologs, analogs, derivatives, enantiomers or functional equivalents. The present compositions can also be packaged in kits in some cases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) below, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which, having histamine H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, is useful in the prophylaxis or therapy of metabolic diseases, circulatory diseases, or nervous system diseases. [where, for example, Ar is a divalent group formed by eliminating two hydrogen atoms from benzene, X1 is a nitrogen atom, sulfur atom or oxygen atom, R1 is a 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl group, Ring A is a 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl ring, R2 and R3 are amino groups or alkylamino groups, and X2 is represented by formula (II): (where R4 and R5 are lower alkyl groups, and n is an integer from 2 to 4).

Abstract: Organic compounds showing the ability to inhibit viral glycoprotein (GP)-mediated entry of a filovirus into a host cell are disclosed. The disclosed filovirus entry inhibitor compounds are useful for treating, preventing, or reducing the spread of infections by filovirus including the type species Marburg virus (MARV) and Ebola virus (EBOV). Preferred inhibitors of the invention provide therapeutic agents for combating the Ivory Coast, Sudan, Zaire, Bundibugyo, and Reston Ebola virus strains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a quinazolinone compound of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and m are as defined in the specification and in the claims, in free form or in salt form, and, where possible, in acid addition salt form, as a vanilloid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a quinazolinone compound of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and m are as defined in the specification and in the claims, in free form or in salt form, and, where possible, in acid addition salt form, as a vanilloid.

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 provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1a, R1b, Ra, R2a, R2b, R1, and X have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the 3-arylquinazolin-4-one compounds of the formula I and the salts thereof, wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; X is O, S or N—R4; Y1 is N or CH; Y2 is N or C—R5; R1 is C1-C10-alkyl, C1-C10-haloalkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl, C2-C10-haloalkenyl, C2-C10-alkynyl, C2-C10-haloalkynyl, C3-C12-cycloalkyl, C5-C12-cycloalkenyl, C3-C12-cycloalkyl-C1-C4-alkyl, C5-C12-cycloalkenyl-C1-C4-alkyl, where the cycloalkyl radical and the cycloalkenyl radical in the last four mentioned radicals are unsubstituted, partially or fully halogenated and/or carry 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 C1-C4-alkyl radicals; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, CN, C(Z)NH2, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl, wherein Z is O, S or NR6; and the variables k, R, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined in the claims. The invention also relates to the use of novel compounds of formula I for combating invertebrate pests and to a method for controlling invertebrate pests.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formulae (I) to (VIII), which more particularly include sulfonylurea derivatives, sulfonylthiourea derivatives, sulfonylguanidine derivatives, sulfonylcyanoguanidine derivatives, thioacylsulfonamide derivatives, and acylsulfonamide derivatives which are effective platelet ADP receptor inhibitors. These derivatives may be used in various pharmaceutical compositions, and are particularly effective for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular diseases, particularly those diseases related to thrombosis. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or treating thrombosis in a mammal comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formulae (I) to (VIII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a quinazolinone compound of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and m are as defined in the specification and in the claims, in free form or in salt form, and, where possible, in acid addition salt form, as a vanilloid.

Abstract: Compounds, including 3-carboxy aryl sulfonamide compounds, which agonize or antagonize aquaporin channels and methods of using them to treat disorders or diseases mediated by aquaporins.

Abstract: Compounds represented by Structural Formula (I): are useful, for example, in the effective killing or reducing the rate of proliferation of cancer cells, such as in patients suffering from cancer. In addition to the compounds themselves, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds and method of treatment using the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention makes available methods and reagents for inhibiting aberrant growth states resulting from hedgehog gain-of-function by contacting the cell with a hedgehog antagonist, such as a small molecule, in a sufficient amount to aberrant growth state, e.g., to agonize a normal ptc pathway or antagonize hedgehog activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as potassium channel inhibitors to treat cardiac arrhythmias, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a form I crystal of 2-methyl 3-{4-[3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)propoxy]phenyl}-5-trifluoromethyl-4(3H)-quinazolinone that is useful for example in the treatment of sleep disorders or various sleep disorder-associated diseases.

Abstract: There is described a new polymorphic form of 4-(7-Hydroxy-2-isopropyl-4-oxo-4H-quinazolin-3-yl)-benzonitrile having structural formula I(B) and to a method of preparing it. There is further a process or method for the manufacture of a pharmaceutically active quinazolinone compounds of the formula I wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the description, said process comprising reacting a compound of the formula II, wherein R4* is R1*—C(?O)— wherein R1* is independently selected from the group of meanings of R1 as defined for a compound of the formula I so that R1* and R1 are identical to or different from each other, or R4* is especially H, and R1 and R3, R5 and R6 are as defined for a compound of the formula I, or a salt thereof, under simultaneous or sequential condensation and cyclisation conditions with an aniline compound of the formula III, wherein R2 and m are as defined for a compound of the formula I. Further reactions and related embodiments are also claimed and disclosed.

Abstract: The present application relates to compounds and methods for treating pain and other conditions related to TRPV3.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compound of the Formula (I) wherein m is 1-2 and each R1 is a group such as cyano, halogeno, trifluoromethyl heterocyclyl and heterocyclyloxy; R2 is trifluoromethyl or (1-6C)alkyl; R3 is hydrogen or halogeno; and R4 is isoxazolyl; or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of diseases or medical conditions mediated by cytokines.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formulae (I) to (VIII), which more particularly include sulfonylurea derivatives, sulfonylthiourea derivatives, sulfonylguanidine derivatives, sulfonylcyanoguanidine derivatives, thioacylsulfonamide derivatives, and acylsulfonamide derivatives which are effective platelet ADP receptor inhibitors. These derivatives may be used in various pharmaceutical compositions, and are particularly effective for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular diseases, particularly those diseases related to thrombosis. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or treating thrombosis in a mammal comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formulae (I) to (VIII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) below, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which, having histamine H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, is useful in the prophylaxis or therapy of metabolic diseases, circulatory diseases, or nervous system diseases. [where, for example, Ar is a divalent group formed by eliminating two hydrogen atoms from benzene, X1 is a nitrogen atom, sulfur atom or oxygen atom, R1 is a 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl group, Ring A is a 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl ring, R2 and R3 are amino groups or alkylamino groups, and X2 is represented by formula (II): (where R4 and R5 are lower alkyl groups, and n is an integer from 2 to 4).

Abstract: The invention relates to azacyclyl-substituted arylthienopyrimidinones and their derivatives, and their physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives, their preparation, medicaments comprising at least one azacyclyl-substituted arylthienopyrimidinone of the invention or its derivative, and the use of the azacyclyl-substituted arylthienopyrimidinones of the invention and their derivatives as MCH antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to erastin analogs, particularly compounds of formulae I and II, including compounds 1-20, 22-24, 34, and 40. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such analogs and to methods of treating conditions in a mammal with such analogs and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a quinazolinone compound of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and m are as defined in the specification and in the claims, in free form or in salt form, and, where possible, in acid addition salt form, as a vanilloid.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formulae (I) to (VIII), which more particularly include sulfonylurea derivatives, sulfonylthiourea derivatives, sulfonylguanidine derivatives, sulfonylcyanoguanidine derivatives, thioacylsulfonamide derivatives, and acylsulfonamide derivatives which are effective platelet ADP receptor inhibitors. These derivatives may be used in various pharmaceutical compositions, and are particularly effective for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular diseases, particularly those diseases related to thrombosis. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or treating thrombosis in a mammal comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formulae (I) to (VIII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds are provided which are useful as platelet ADP receptor inhibitors, for treating thrombosis and for reducing the likelihood and/or severity of a secondary ischemic event in a patient.

Abstract: Quinazolinones of formulae 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds and compositions of the formula: wherein, the subscript n is an integer of from 0 to 4; Ar is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted aryl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted (C5–C15)alkyl and (C8–C14)acyl group; R2 is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted (C1–C8)alkyl; each R3 is independently a substituent Y is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted (C2–C8)alkylene and substituted or unsubstituted (C2–C8)heteroalkylene; Z is —NR4R5 R4 and R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1–C8)alkyl or taken together with the nitrogen atom to which each is attached to form a heterocyclyl or heteroaryl; These compounds and compositions bind to the CXCR3 chemokine receptor and are useful for treating diseases and conditions responsive to the mo

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase delta isoform (PI3K?) activity, and methods of treating diseases, such as disorders of immunity and inflammation, in which PI3K? plays a role in leukocyte function are disclosed. Preferably, the methods employ active agents that selectively inhibit PI3K?, while not significantly inhibiting activity of other PI3K isoforms. Compounds are provided that inhibit PI3K? activity, including compounds that selectively inhibit PI3K? activity. Methods of using PI3K? inhibitory compounds to inhibit cancer cell growth or proliferation are also provided. Accordingly, the invention provides methods of using PI3K? inhibitory compounds to inhibit PI3K?-mediated processes in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase delta isoform (PI3K&dgr;) activity, and methods of treating diseases, such as disorders of immunity and inflammation, in which PI3K&dgr; plays a role in leukocyte function are disclosed. Preferably, the methods employ active agents that selectively inhibit PI3K&dgr;, while not significantly inhibiting activity of other PI3K isoforms. Compounds are provided that inhibit PI3K&dgr; activity, including compounds that selectively inhibit PI3K&dgr; activity. Methods of using PI3K&dgr; inhibitory compounds to inhibit cancer cell growth or proliferation are also provided. Accordingly, the invention provides methods of using PI3K&dgr; inhibitory compounds to inhibit PI3K&dgr;-mediated processes in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase delta isoform (PI3K&dgr;) activity, and methods of treating diseases, such as disorders of immunity and inflammation, in which PI3K&dgr; plays a role in leukocyte function are disclosed. Preferably, the methods employ active agents that selectively inhibit PI3K&dgr;, while not significantly inhibiting activity of other PI3K isoforms. Compounds are provided that inhibit PI3K&dgr; activity, including compounds that selectively inhibit PI3K&dgr; activity. Methods of using PI3K&dgr; inhibitory compounds to inhibit cancer cell growth or proliferation are also provided. Accordingly, the invention provides methods of using PI3K&dgr; inhibitory compounds to inhibit PI3K&dgr;-mediated processes in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: Quinazolinones of formulae 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d are disclosed. They are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases and disorders associated with KSP kinesin activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel quinazolin-4-one derivatives of the formula wherein A is a benzo or thieno fused aromatic ring; B is phenyl, pyridyl or pyrimidyl; X is N or CH; and Y-Z is —CH2NH— or —NHCH2—; and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and the use of such compounds to treat neurodegenerative, psychotropic, and drug and alcohol induced central and peripheral nervous system disorders.

Abstract: Bicyclic heterocycles of general formula wherein: Ra to Rd, A to C and X are as defined herein, the tautomers, the stereoisomers and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibitory effect on signal transduction mediated by tyrosine kinases, the use thereof for treating diseases, particularly tumoral diseases, diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract, and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Pyridoarylphenyl oxazolidinone compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: The invention provides compounds and compositions of the formula: wherein the subscript n is an integer of from 0 to 4; Ar is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted aryl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted (C5-C15)alkyl; R2 is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C8)alkyl; each R3 is independently a substituent selected from -halogen, —OR′, —OC(O)R′, —NR′R″, —SR′, —R′, —CN, —NO2, —CO2R′, —CONR′R″, —C(O)R′, —OC(O)NR′R″, —NR″C(O)R′, —NR″C(O)2R′, , —NR′—C(O)NR″R′″, —NH—C(NH2)═NH, —NR′C(NH2)═NH, —NH—C(NH2)═NR—, —S(O)R′, —S(O)2R′, —

Abstract: The present invention makes available methods and reagents for inhibiting aberrant growth states resulting from hedgehog gain-of-function by contacting the cell with a hedgehog antagonist, such as a small molecule, in a sufficient amount to aberrant growth state, e.g., to agonize a normal ptc pathway or antagonize hedgehog activity.