Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or (II) are dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors, useful for the treatment of, for example, cell proliferative diseases: wherein A and D are independently —CHR7— or —NR7—; E and G are independently ?CR7— or ?N—; each R6 independently represents hydrogen or —OR7; R7 is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; R1 is a carboxylic acid group (—COOH), or an ester group which is hydrolysable by one or more intracellular carboxylesterase enzymes to a carboxylic acid group; R2 is the side chain of a natural or non-natural alpha amino acid which does not contain a carboxyl, or carboxyl ester group; Y is a bond, —C(?O)—, —S(?O)2—, —C(?O)NR3—, —C(?S)—NR3, —C(?NH)NR3 or —S(?O)2NR3— wherein R3 is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl; L1 is a divalent radical of formula -(Alk1)m(Q)n(Alk2)p- wherein m, n and p are independently 0 or 1, and Q, Alk1 and Alk2 are as defined in the claims; X1 represents a bond; —C(?O); or —S(?O)2—; —NR4C(?O)—, —C(?O)NR4—, —NR4C(?O)NR5—, —NR4S(?O)2—, or —S(?O)2NR4— wherein R

Abstract: The present invention comprises aminoquinazoline compounds of the general formula I: wherein X is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, or is an unsubstituted or substituted 5 or 6 membered heteroaromatic ring. The compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of PTP1B. Accordingly, the invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes, obesity, and diabetes-related diseases.

Abstract: The present application describes deuterium-enriched alfuzosin, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same.

Abstract: The present application describes deuterium-enriched prazosin, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same.

Abstract: Antitumor compounds based on the ?1-adrenoceptor antagonist, doxazosin, as well as compositions and methods of use. The disclosed compounds induce apoptosis in cancer cells.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel quinazoline-2,4-diamine derivatives useful as modulators of small-conductance calcium-activated potassium channels (SK channels). In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amino-substituted quinazoline derivatives as inhibitors of ?-catenin/tcf-4 pathway, which can be useful in the treatment of cancer; to processes for their preparation; to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them; and to methods of using them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as promoters of the SMN2 gene. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of preparing the compounds of formula (V): Each variable in this formula is defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to modulators of alpha-adrenergic receptors and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, the chemical synthesis thereof, and the use of such compounds for the treatment and/or management of hypertension, cardiac failure, prostatitis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia, and any other condition in which it is beneficial to modulate an alpha-adrenergic receptor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: These compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful generally as kinase inhibitors, particularly as inhibitors of PRAK, GSK3, ERK2, CDK2, MK2, SRC, SYK, and Aurora-2. Accordingly, compounds and compositions of the invention are useful for treating or lessening the severity of a variety of disorders, including, but not limited to, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, immunodeficiency disorders, inflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders such as osteoporosis, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases and viral diseases.

Abstract: General methods for the solution phase as well as solid phase synthesis of various substituted heteroaryls has been demonstrated. These substituted heteroaryls can be further elaborated by aromatic substitution with amines at elevated temperature or by anilines, boronic acids and phenols via palladium catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Abstract: The invention claimed herein relates to an improvement in a process for synthesizing a compound of formula Ib: wherein R1 and R2 are each individually amino or N-alkyl substituted amino; hydroxy; alkoxy; keto; lower alkyl; or a nitrogen or oxygen protecting group; R3 is hydrogen; hydroxy; alkoxy; trifluoromethyl alkoxy; halo; sulfhydryl or alkylthio; R4 is —C(O)—X; X is hydroxy; alkoxy; or an amino acid residue; in which process a 2-amino-5-nitro-benzonitrile starting reagent is cyclized to form 2,4-diamino-6-nitro-quinazoline, which is converted to 2,4,6-triamino-quinazoline, which is converted to 2,4-diamino-6-cyano-quinazoline, which is converted to 2,4-diamino-6-formyl-quinazoline; in which the improvement includes: reacting an R4-p-benzoic acid alkylene moiety with triethyl phosphite to form a 4-R4-carbonyloxyalkyl-phenyl-alkyldiethylphosphite; and reacting the 2,4-diamino-6-formyl-quinazoline with the 4-R4-carbonyloxyalkyl-phenyl-alkyldiethylphosphite to form the compound of formula Ib.

Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated phosphodiesterase inhibitors, and novel compositions containing at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated phosphodiesterase inhibitor, and, optionally, one or more compounds that donate, transfer or release nitric oxide, elevate endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulate endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or one or more vasoactive agents. The present invention also provides novel compositions containing at least one phosphodiesterase inhibitor, and one or more compounds that donate, transfer or release nitric oxide, elevate endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulate endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or one or more vasoactive agents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part towards methods of modulating the function of serine/threonine protein kinases with quinazoline-based compounds. The methods incorporate cells that express a serine/threonine protein kinase, such as RAF. In addition, the invention describes methods of preventing and treating serine/threonine protein kinase-related abnormal conditions in organisms with a compound identified by the invention. Furthermore, the invention pertains to quinazoline compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide compounds having potent antitumor activity.

Abstract: The invention concerns quinazoline derivatives of Formula (I) wherein Q1 includes a quinazoline ring optionally substituted with a group such as halogeno, trifluoromethyl and cyano, or a group of the formula: Q3—X1— wherein X1 includes a direct bond and O and Q3 includes aryl, aryl-(1-6C)alkyl, heterocyclyl and heterocyclyl-(1-6C)alkyl; each of R2 and R3 is hydrogen or (1-6C)alkyl; Z includes O, S and NH; and Q2 includes aryl and aryl-(1-3C)alkyl or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the prevention or treatment of T cell mediated diseases or medical conditions in a warm-blooded animal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound useful as a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor, and a medicament comprising the same. Further, the present invention provides a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound represented by the following formula, its salt or hydrates thereof, and a medicament comprising the same.

Abstract: There is provided an excellent novel analgesic having an analgesic effect which is effective widely against a pain including a chronic pain or an allodynia accompanied with herpes zoster by acting on a nociceptin receptor. The present invention relates to a compound represented by the following formula: or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A method for identifying compounds that can be useful for producing analgesia is disclosed. In particular, the method involves providing preparation of a cell, that expresses an alpha1B adrenergic receptor, combining a test compound with the cell preparation, measuring the effect of the test compound on the alpha1B receptor activity, and evaluating the compound thus identified for analgesic activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new compound which shows slow and continuous blood pressure reducing action and is useful as an antihypertensive agent. The invention resides in a quinazoline derivative of the following formula (I) and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt: in which, each of R1 and R2 is H or an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or R1 and R2 are combined to form an ethylene group; each of R3 and R4 is an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R5 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; each of R6 and R7 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and n is 2 or 3. The invention further resides in an antihypertensive agent containing the above compound.

Abstract: Phenylalanine derivatives of formula (1) are described: in which: Ar1 is an aromatic or heteroaromatic group; L1 is a linker atom or group; R is a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof; Ar2 is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof. The compounds are able to inhibit the binding of &agr;4 integrins to their ligands and are of use in the prophylaxis and treatment of immune or inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the novel composition of matter trimetrexate ascorbate, to compositions comprising trimetrexate ascorbate, and to compositions comprising trimetrexate and ascorbic acid. These compositions are useful in the treatment of diseases in mammals such as, but not limited to, cancer, bacterial and protozoal infections, malaria, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The invention is further related to methods of stabilizing trimetrexate to degradation caused by heat, light, oxygen, or water.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, wherein R1 represents C1-4 alkoxy optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R2 represents an aryl group or a heteroaryl group, optionally substituted by C1-4 alkyl or SO2NH2; R3 represents a 4-, 5-, 6-, or 7-membered heterocyclic ring containing at least one heteroatom selected from N, O and S, the ring being optionally fused to a benzene ring or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing at least one heteroatom selected from N, O and S, the ring system as a whole being optionally substituted; X represents CH or N; and L is absent, or represents a cyclic group of formula Ia,  or represents a chain of formula Ib,  and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful in the treatment of a variety of disorders including benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 represents C1-4 alkoxy optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R2 represents H or C1-6 alkoxy optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R3 represents one or more groups independently selected from H, halogen, C1-4 alkoxy and CF3; in addition, R2 and one R3 group may together represent —OCH2—, the methylene group being attached to the ortho-position of the pendant phenyl ring; R4 represents a 4-, 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S, the ring being optionally fused to a benzene ring or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S, the ring system as a whole being optionally substituted; X represents CH or N; and L is absent or represents a cyclic group or an open chain group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides for thermally stable forms of 2,4-diamino-5-methyl-6-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyanilino)methyl] quinazoline, or trimetrexate. A crystalline 2,4-diamino-5-methyl-6-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyanilino)methyl] quinazoline monohydrate, or trimetrexate monohydrate, belonging to the space group P{overscore (1)}(#2) and having a triclinic cell with dimensions of about a=7.699 Å, b=9.606 Å and c=13.012 Å is disclosed. A novel Schiff base compound, 2,4-diamino-5-methyl-6-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenylimino)-methinyl]quinazoline, is also disclosed. The present invention further provides novel methods of producing stable trimetrexate free base compounds, including crystalline trimetrexate monohydrate. The crystalline monohydrate form provides increased stability over the anhydrous form.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery of a new class of heterocyclic compounds having, for example, antibacterial properties. The D-Ala-D-Ala ligase enzyme is a critical pathway enzyme in the bacterial cell-wall synthesis. The compounds can bind to and inhibit the enzyme D-Ala-D-Ala ligase. The new compounds' activity combined with their ability to cross bacterial cell membranes makes them suitable for use as antibacterial drugs or other antibacterial applications.

Abstract: Described herein is an improved process for the preparation of N-(2,3-Dihydrobenzo[1,4]dioxin-2-carbonyl)piperazine which includes heating a reaction mixture ethyl of 2,3-dihydrobenzo[1,4]dioxin-2-carboxylate and piperazine. The reaction mixture is then subjected to series of washes and extraction to yield N-(2,3-Dihydrobenzo[1,4]dioxin-2-carbonyl)piperazine having a purity of greater than 99.9%.

Abstract: The invention relates to crystalline anhydrous (1&agr;,2&bgr;,4&bgr;,5&agr;,7&bgr;)-7-[(hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.022,4]nonane-bromide, processes for preparing it and its use for preparing a pharmaceutical composition, particularly for preparing a pharmaceutical composition with an anticholinergic activity.

Abstract: Fused bicyclic amines of formula (1) are described wherein Ar is an aryl or heteroaryl group; Y is a —S(O2)— or —C(O)— group; R1 is a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or cyano group; X is a nitrogen atom or a C(R1a) group where R1a is as defined for R1 and may be the same or different; W and Z are each a carbon atom and together with U form an optionally substituted five- or six-membered monocyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic group; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof. The compounds are able to inhibit the activity of Class I receptor tyrosine kinases and are of use in the prophylaxis and treatment of hyperproliferative disorders such as cancer, psoriasis, restenosis, atherosclerosis and fibrosis.

Abstract: There is provided an excellent novel analgesic having an analgesic effect which is effective widely against a pain including a chronic pain or an allodynia accompanied with herpes zoster by acting on a nociceptin receptor.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally alpha-1B adrenergic receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula (I): wherein R′, R″, R1, R2, m, n, and A are as defined in the specification, or acceptable prodrug, salt or solvate thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for their use as therapeutic agents, and methods of preparation thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The invention discloses a process for the preparation of the polymorh A of doxazosin meylate, consisting essentially of reacting doxazosin base with methanesulfonic acid in a mixture of solvents containing an alcohol and a chlorinated solvent, subsequently removing the chlorinated solvent by distillation and precipitating the desired product in an alcohol, after heating the suspension formed to the reflux temperature of the solvent.

Abstract: A process for preparing doxazosin mesylate in modification A which comprises dissolving doxazosin with methanesulfonic acid in methanol or a mixture of an aprotic, polar organic solvent and methanol, removing any turbidity from the resulting solution, and stirring the resulting clear solution until no further precipitate separates out, removing, washing with methanol, heating the precipitate in the moist state in ethanol and, after cooling, isolating the resulting product is described.

Abstract: Drugs comprising modification D of doxazosin mesylate are described. They are suitable for treating high blood pressure.

Abstract: Novel substituted quinozaline compounds and conjugates useful to inhibit the growth of brain tumor cells and to inhibit adhesion and migration of brain tumor cells. The compounds of the invention include 4-(3′-bromo-4′-hydroxy phenyl)-amino-6,7-dimethoxyquinazoline and this compound covalently bound to EGF.

Abstract: A pyrimidine derivative of the formula (1) or a salt thereof; has an inhibitory activity of production of Th2 type cytokines such as IL-4, IL-5, etc., and is useful as an therapeutic agent for allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythemathosus, etc., and acquired immunodeficiecy syndrome (AIDS) and so on.

Abstract: The present invention provides for thermally stable forms of 2,4-diamino-5-methyl-6-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyanilino)methyl] quinazoline, or trimetrexate. A crystalline 2,4-diamino-5-methyl-6-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyanilino)methyl] quinazoline monohydrate, or trimetrexate monohydrate, belonging to the space group P{overscore (1)} (#2) and having a triclinic cell with dimensions of about a=7.699 Å, b=9.606 Å and c=13.012 Å is disclosed. A novel Schiff base compound, 2,4-diamino-5-methyl-6-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenylimino)-methinyl]quinazoline, is also disclosed. The present invention further provides novel methods of producing stable trimetrexate free base compounds, including crystalline trimetrexate monohydrate. The crystalline monohydrate form provides increased stability over the anhydrous form.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, wherein R1 represents C1-4 alkoxy optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R2 and R3 independently represent H or C1-6 alkoxy (which is optionally substituted); R4 represents a 4-, 5-, 6- or 7-membered heterocyclic ring, the ring being optionally fused to a benzene ring or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic, the ring system as a whole being optionally substituted; X represents CH or N; and L is absent, or represents a cyclic group of formula Ia, or represents a chain of formula Ib, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; are useful in therapy, in particular in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Abstract: Form D of doxazosin mesylate and a process for preparing Form D of doxazosin mesylate is described. The process is (a) dissolving doxazosin base and methane sulfonic acid in an alcohol having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; (b) precipitating Form D of doxazosin mesylate from the resulting solution; and (c) separating the Form D of doxazosin mesylate.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally alpha-1B adrenergic receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound useful as a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor, and a medicament comprising the same. Further, the present invention provides a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound represented by the following formula, its salt or hydrates thereof, and a medicament comprising the same. wherein the ring A is an aromatic hydrocarbon ring which may have a heteroatom, the ring B represents (a) a saturated hydrocarbon ring, (b) an unsaturated hydrocarbon ring, (c) a saturated heterocyclic ring or (d) an unsaturated heterocyclic ring, all of which may have a substituent group.

Abstract: Phenylalanine derivatives of formula (1) are described: in which: Ar1 is an aromatic or heteroaromatic group; L1 is a linker atom or group; R is a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof; Ar2 is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof. The compounds are able to inhibit the binding of &agr;4 integrins to their ligands and are of use in the prophylaxis and treatment of immune or inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: A pyrimidine nucleus-containing compound represented by the formula (I): wherein ring A represents the ring of the formula (a): in which R1 is a nitro group, an amino group, a substituted amino group or a halogen atom, or the ring of the formula (b): in which R1′ is the group such as an alkyl group or an alkenyl group; R2 to R5 independently represent the group such as an alkyl group or an alkenyl group; with the proviso that at least one of R2 to R5 is an alkenyl group, or acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing an amide, which comprises reacting an amine with an ester in a molten form in the absence of a solvent.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the novel composition of matter trimetrexate ascorbate, to compositions comprising trimetrexate ascorbate, and to compositions comprising trimetrexate and ascorbic acid. These compositions are useful in the treatment of diseases in mammals such as, but not limited to, cancer, bacterial and protozoal infections, malaria, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The invention is further related to methods of stabilizing trimetrexate to degradation caused by heat, light, oxygen, or water.

Abstract: The present invention provides for thermally stable forms of 2,4-diamino-5-methyl-6-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyanilino)methyl] quinazoline, or trimetrexate. A crystalline 2,4-diamino-5-methyl-6-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyanilino)methyl] quinazoline monohydrate, or trimetrexate monohydrate, belonging to the space group P{overscore (1)}(#2) and having a triclinic cell with dimensions of about a=7.699 Å, b=9.606 Å and c=13.012 Å is disclosed. A novel Schiff base compound, 2,4-diamino-5-methyl-6-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenylimino)-methinyl]quinazoline, is also disclosed. The present invention further provides novel methods of producing stable trimetrexate free base compounds, including crystalline trimetrexate monohydrate. The crystalline monohydrate form provides increased stability over the anhydrous form.

Abstract: A pyrimidine nucleus-containing compound represented by the formula (I): 1