Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of N-[3-[(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-quinazolinyl)methylamino]propyl]tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxamide of Formula (I), by reacting N1-(4-amino-6,7-dimethoxyquinazolin-2-yl)-N1-methyl propane-1,3-diamine (V) with tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid or its reactive derivative in a solvent.

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

Abstract: Crystals, amorphous substances, salts, and hydrates of salt of methyl N-[3-(6,7-dimethoxy-2-methylaminoquinazolin-4-yl)phenyl]terephthalamic acid have PDE4 inhibitory action and are useful for treating allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are ligands of the melanin concentrating hormone-1 receptor (MCH-1R), useful in the treatment of diseases responsive to modulation of melanin concentrating hormone (MCH) activity, for example feeding disorders and diseases for which obesity is a risk factor (I): wherein ring B is selected from specific substituted phenyl or benz-fused 5 membered N-containing heterocycles defined in the specification; R, is attached to a ring carbon of ring B, and represents hydrogen, F, Cl, or —OCH3; X is ?CH— or ?N—; L, is —CH2— or —CH2CH2—; L2 is a bond, —CH2— or —CO—; R2 is H or C, —C3 alkyl, or —N(R2) L, —is selected from specific cyclic amino linker radicals as defined in the specification; ring A is selected from specific N-containing heterocyclic rings as defined in the specification.

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 methods of preparing the compounds of formula (V): Each variable in this formula is defined in the specification.

Abstract: Novel phenylquinazoline derivatives of the formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meanings indicated in Claim 1, are HSP90 inhibitors and can be used for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of diseases in which the inhibition, regulation and/or modulation of HSP90 plays a role.

Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of prodrugs of 3- or 5-substituted analogues of the selective platelet lowering agent anagrelide which have reduced potential for cardiovascular side-effects and which should therefore lead to improved patient compliance and safety in the treatment of myeloproliferative diseases. More specifically, the present invention relates to prodrugs of certain imidazoquinazoline derivatives which have utility as platelet lowering agents in humans. The compounds of the present invention function by inhibiting the formation of blood platelets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating 5-HT5A receptor related diseases which comprises administering compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, aryl, and n are defined in the specification and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds of formula (I) a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, an N-oxide form thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, wherein -Z1-Z2- is a bivalent radical; R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, hydroxy, halo and the like; or when R1 and R2 are on adjacent carbon atoms, R1 and R2 taken together may form a bivalent radical of formula; Alk is optionally substituted C1-6alkanediyl; the bivalent radical is a substituted piperidinyl, an optionally substituted pyrrolidinyl, homopiperidinyl, piperazinyl or tropyl; R5 is a radical of formula wherein n is 1 or 2; p1 is 0, and p2 is 1 or 2; or p1 is 1 or 2, and p2 is 0; X is oxygen, sulfur or ?NR9; Y is oxygen or sulfur; R7 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenylmethyl; R8 is C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl phenyl or phenylmethyl; R9 is cyano, C1-6alkyl, C3-6cyclo-alkyl, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl or aminocarbonyl; R10 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; and Q is

Abstract: There are described cycloalkyl derivatives of the formula (I) R1—Y-A-B-D-E-F-G??(I) in which R1, Y, A, B, D, E, F and G have the meaning indicated herein, their preparation and their use as medicaments. The compounds according to the invention can be used as vitronectin receptor antagonists and as inhibitors of bone resorption.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula wherein R1, R2, and n are as defined herein and to pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds of formula I have a good activity on the 5-HT5A receptor. Therefore, the invention provides the use of a compound of formula I for 5-HT5A receptor related diseases, such as anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and schizophrenia.

Abstract: Substituted quinazolin-4-ylamine analogues are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate specific receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using them to treat such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for receptor localization studies.

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: 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: Quinazoline and pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE 7) inhibitors of the following formula wherein R1, R2, L, Y1, Y2, Y3 and Z are as described herein, are provided which are useful in treating T-cell mediated diseases.

Abstract: This invention provides quinazolines that are useful for treating cell proliferative diseases and disorders, such as cardiovascular diseases, infections, cancers, autoimmune diseases, gout, kidney disease, and neurodegenerative diseases and disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. We have now discovered a group of 2-arylamino-7-(alkyl)oxy-8-alkylquinazolines and 8-alkyl-2-arylamino-quinazoline 2,7-diamines that are potent inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases (cdks). The compounds are readily synthesized and can be administered by a variety of routes, including orally, and have sufficient bioavailability. This invention also provides pharmaceutical formulations comprising at least one of the quinazoline compounds together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient therefor. The invention further provide useful intermediates generated during the production of the quinazoline compounds.

Abstract: Described is the use in the treatment of either male or female sexual dysfunction of selective antagonists of the ?1B-adrenergic receptor and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them as compounds capable of helping the sexual act avoiding at the same time excessive side effects due to acute hypotension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4,4-disubstituted-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-quinazolinones of formula I: or stereoisomeric forms, stereoisomeric mixtures, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein A is selected from NCN, NCONH2, and NOR9. The present invention relates to compounds which are useful as inhibitors of HIV reverse transcriptase, and to pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising the same, and methods of using the same for treating viral infection or as an assay standard or reagent.

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: The present invention concerns compounds of formula (I) a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, an N-oxide form thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereon wherein —Z1—Z2— is a bivalent radical; R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, hydroxy, halo and the like; or when R1 and R2 are on adjacent carbon atoms, R1 and R2 taken together may form a bivalent radical of formula; Alk is optionally substituted C1-6alkanediyl; the bivalent radical is a substituted piperidinyl, an optionally substituted pyrrolidinyl, homopiperidinyl, piperazinyl or tropyl; R5 is a radical of formula wherein n is 1 or 2; p1 is 0, and p2 is 1 or 2; or p1 is 1 or 2, and p2 is 0; X is oxygen, sulfur or ?NR9; Y is oxygen or sulfur; R7 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenylmethyl; R8 is C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl phenyl or phenylmethyl; R9 is cyano, C1-6alkyl, C3-6cyclo-alkyl, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl or aminocarbonyl; R10 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; and Q is a

Abstract: Indanes, benzopyrans and analogues thereof are potassium channel inhibitors and blockers of IKur and have the structure: where A, B, D, Q, X1, R, R1, X2 and R2 are as defined herein. These compounds are useful as antiarrhythmic agents. In addition, a method is provided for preventing cardiac arrhythmia employing the above compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted piperazine derivatives of general formula wherein Ra, Rb, Rc, Rf, Rg, X, m and n are defined as in claim 1, the isomers and salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof, which are valuable inhibitors of the microsomal triglyceride-transfer protein (MTP), medicaments containing these compounds and their use, as well as the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), where Ar=unsubstituted, or monosubstituted by R3, phenyl, or naphthyl; R1, R2=independently, A, OA, Hal or CF3; R3=A, OA, Hal, or CF3; A=1-6C alkyl and Hal=F, Cl, Br or I and the salts and solvates thereof as NHE3 inhibitors.

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 invention relates to compounds of the formula I, in which Y is (II) or (III) and Ar, R1, R2, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined above, and their salts and solvates, and to their use as NHE-3 inhibitors.

Abstract: Compounds which are useful as potassium channel inhibitors and which because of their slow off-rates are especially useful for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias are described.

Abstract: Described is a heterocycle-containing carboxylic acid derivative represented by the following formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I,

Abstract: Compounds of formula (E) (wherein X and Y, which may be the same or different, each represents Cl, Br or F) and tautomers thereof have been found to have enhanced platelet count reducing properties. Also provided are methods for synthetically making the compounds of formula (E) and pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts thereof and a method of reducing the platelet count in patient by administering to the patient a platelet reducing effective amount of a compound of formula (E) preferably together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A pharmaceutical composition is also provided which contains a compound of formula (E) as the active ingredient together with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. Further provided is a compound of formula (E) for use in therapy and the use of a compound of formula (E) for preparing a medicament for reducing platelet count in a patient.

Abstract: Glucokinase activating amides useful for increasing insulin secretion in the treatment of type II diabetes are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, wherein R1 represents C1-4 alkoxy optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R2 represents H or C1-4 alkoxy optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R3 represents a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, the ring being 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 ring, 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: The present invention relates to 4,4-disubstituted-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-quinazolinones of formula I: 1

Abstract: New bicyclic based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as in the treatment of diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.

Abstract: Compounds which are useful as potassium channel inhibitors and which because of their slow off-rates are especially useful for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias are described.

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 novel process for recovering a compound from a fermentation broth that includes the stages of forming an enriched solution of the compound by extraction, obtaining a salt of the compound from the enriched solution, purifying a salt of the compound and trans-salifying the salt of the compound to a metal salt of the compound is disclosed.

Abstract: Glucokinase activating amides are useful for increasing insulin secretion in the treatment of type II diabetes.

Abstract: Glucokinase activating amides are useful for increasing insulin secretion in the treatment of type II diabetes.

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: The very effective conversion of ML-236B substances and derivatives thereof into 6′-hydroxylated products with the microorganisms of species Amycolatopsis orientalis, or with an extract or a hydroxylation-effective enzyme derived from said microorganism, is described. The products obtained are suitable as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or intermediates thereof. Thus, the products can be used, for example, as an antihypercholesterolemic in pharmacy.

Abstract: The invention provides novel JAK-3 inhibitors that are useful for treating leukemia and lymphoma. The compounds are also useful to treat or prevent skin cancer, as well as sunburn and UVB-induced skin inflammation. In addition, the compounds of the present invention prevent the immunosuppressive effects of UVB radiation, and are useful to treat or prevent autoimmune diseases, inflammation, and transplant rejection. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the invention, as well as therapeutic methods for their use.

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: The present invention is related to a new microorganism Streptomyces exfoliatus YJ-118 and a method for producing pravastatin sodium by using this microorganism which shows a strong tolerance to ML-236B and a high hydroxylation activity of ML-236B to pravastatin.

Abstract: Described is the use in the treatment of either male or female sexual dysfunction of selective antagonists of the &agr;1B-adrenergic receptor and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them as compounds capable of helping the sexual act avoiding at the same time excessive side effects due to acute hypotension.

Abstract: A novel carbonyl-substituted quinazoline, preferably 4-(3′-bromobenzoyl)-6,7-dimethoxyquinazoline (WHI-P164), and methods for lowering blood cholesterol, including reducing total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels by administration of the carbonyl quinazolines and compositions thereof.

Abstract: A series of 2-(4-hydroxypiperidino)-1-alkanol derivatives are useful as medicaments for the treatment of traumatic injuries to the brain and spinal cord and neuronal degenerative diseases including senile dementias, in mammals, especially humans.

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: 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 a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, the ring being 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 ring, 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.