Abstract: Thiazolopyridin-2-yloxy-phenyl and thiazolopyrazin-2-yloxy-phenyl amine compounds are described, which are useful as LTA4 hydrolase (LTA4H) modulators. Such compounds may be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for modulation of LTA4H and for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by LTA4 hydrolase activity.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variable groups are defined within; their use in the inhibition of 11?HSD1, processes for making them and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them are also described herein.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to study synthesis of novel cyclic compounds having a pyrimidinylalkylthio group and to find pharmacological actions of the compounds. According to the present invention, a compound represented by the formula (1) or a salt thereof is provided. In the formula, the ring X represents: R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aromatic heterocyclic group or the like; R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an amino group, an alkylamino group or the like; A1 represents a sulfur atom or the like; and A2 represents an alkylene group.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one derivatives having the formula processes for their preparation, and their use in compositions, and in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial infarction and heart failure development.

Abstract: A compound of formula (A); wherein ring A is an aromatic ring or a heteroaromatic ring; R1 is independently halogen, cyano, etc., each of X1, X2 and X3 is CR2 or nitrogen, R2 is independently hydrogens, etc., n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; -D-Y is —O—CH2COOH, etc, and G is a substituted amino, a substituted heterocyclic group, etc, or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, has activities of opening BK channels.

Abstract: The present invention provides isoxazoline FAAH inhibitors of the formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof, wherein each of G, Ra, Rb, Rc, and Rd are as defined herein. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The present invention also provides methods for treating an FAAH-mediated condition comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof, to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyrimidinone compounds having formula (I), a preparation and use thereof. The compounds are inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase, and therefore have antivirus activities and are useful for preventing and treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders, senile dementia, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis and tumors, and enhancing immune functions in a subject, and especially useful for treating diseases associated with hyperlipaemia.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel class of 2,7-naphthyridin derivatives; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat o prevent diseases or disorders associated with abnormal or deregulated kinase activity, particularly Syk, ZAP70, KDR, FMS, FLT*, c-Kit, RET, TrkA, TrkB, TrkC-GR-1R, Alk, c-FMS or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid derivatives where R-R6, X, Y and Z have the meanings stated in the description, and the preparation thereof, are described. The novel compounds are suitable for controlling diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formulae (II), (IV), and (VI) as shown below, wherein the several variable groups are as defined in the specification and claims. Processes for making these materials, and methods for using them in the synthesis of compounds for treatment of cardiovascular disorders and fibrotic disorders are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: A 2-(N-methyl-N-methanesulfonylamino)pyrimidine compound of the formula (3): [R is a hydrocarbyl group], is prepared by the steps of: (I) reacting an isobutyrylacetate ester with 4-fluorobenzaldehyde and urea in the presence of a protonic compound and a metal salt; (II) oxidizing the reaction product of the step (I); (III) reacting the oxidation product of the step (II) with an organic sulfonyl halide or an organic sulfonyl anhydride; and (IV) reacting the reaction product of the step (III) with N-methyl-N-methanesulfonamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing aromatic ether compounds that are modulators of glucose metabolism and therefore useful in the treatment of metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyridylmethyl-sulfonamide compounds of formula (I) where: n is 0 to 4; m is 0 to 4; R1 is halogen, CN, NO2, OH, SH, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkoxy, etc.; and/or two radicals R1 together form a fused ring; R2 is H, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C2-C4-alkenyl, C2-C4-alkynyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, C1-C4-alkyl-C3-C8-cycloalkyl or benzyl; R3 is halogen, CN, NO2, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy or C1-C4-haloalkoxy; Y is —O—, C1-C4-alkanediyl, —O—CH2—, —CH2—O—, —C(NORn)—, —S—, —S(?O)—, —S(?O)2— or —N(Rn)—; and the N-oxides, and salts thereof and their use for combating phytopathogenic harmful fungi, and also to compositions and seed comprising at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1a to R1c, R2, R3 and R5 are as defined in the description and claims and R4 signifies a bicyclic heteroaryl group or a cyanophenyl group, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are glucocorticoid receptor antagonists useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, adrenal imbalance or depression.

Abstract: The invention relates to derivatives and metabolites of ambrisentan, including compounds of general Formula (I) or salts, hydrates, solvates, racemates, or optical isomers thereof, wherein R1 is —H or —OCH3; R2 is —H, lower alkyl (e.g. C1-C4 alkyl) or glycosidyl; and R3 and R4 are independently —CH3, —C(O)H or —CH2OR6, wherein R6 is —H or a hydrocarbyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms. In some embodiments, compounds of Formula (I) exhibit selective affinity for ETA receptors and serve as endothelin receptor antagonists. In some embodiments, the compounds correspond to metabolites of ambrisentan produced by the enzymatic action of cytochrome P450 or uridine diphosphate glucuronosyl transferase enzymes, for example as elucidated in pre-clinical or clinical studies.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel lactam-substituted dicarboxylic acid derivatives, processes for their preparation, their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and their use for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: Novel compounds composition capable of inhibiting TNF? and having antiimmunionflammatory and autoimmune properties useful in a pharmaceutical composition, such as for a drug containing this as an active ingredient; and a therapeutic method with the use of these novel compounds.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for the kinetic resolution of racemic and diastereomeric mixtures of chiral compounds. The critical elements of the method are: a non-racemic chiral tertiary-amine-containing catalyst; a racemic or diastereomeric mixture of a chiral substrate, e.g., a cyclic carbonate or cyclic carbamate; and a nucleophile, e.g., an alcohol, amine or thiol. A preferred embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for achieving the kinetic resolution of racemic and diastereomeric mixtures of derivatives of ?- and ?-amino, hydroxy, and thio carboxylic acids. In certain embodiments, the methods of the present invention achieve dynamic kinetic resolution of a racemic or diastereomeric mixture of a substrate, i.e.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: wherein X, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are defined herein, are useful as inhibitors of the hepatitis C virus NS5B polymerase.

Abstract: Novel compounds composition capable of inhibiting TNF? and having antiimmunionflammatory and autoimmune properties useful in a pharmaceutical composition, such as for a drug containing this as an active ingredient; and a therapeutic method with the use of these novel compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification; processes for their preparation; pharmaceutical compositions containing them; a process for preparing the pharmaceutical compositions; and their use in therapy.

Abstract: Provided is a compound that has the ability to promote axonal outgrowth in combination with the ability to promote angiogenesis and can therefore be used to reduce central nerve injuries such as head injury and spinal cord injury, cerebral infarction, ischemic heart diseases such as myocardial infarction and organic angina, peripheral arterial occlusive diseases such as critical limb ischemia, or after-effects of these diseases. Specifically, the compound is represented by the following formula (I): in which Nx group is preferably a 6-membered aromatic ring containing two nitrogen atoms; R0, R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an amino group or the like; E is an oxygen atom or an —NR8 group (wherein R8 is an alkyl group or the like); n is an integer of 0 to 5; X and Y are each a connecting bond, a cycloalkyl group, —CO— or the like; and Q is a hydrogen atom or a phenyl group.

Abstract: Compositions of matter comprising 5-phenoxyalkoxypsoralen compounds and their method of synthesis and use. The compounds are useable to treat diseases or disorders in human or animal subjects, including autoimmune diseases. The compounds inhibit potassium channels, including the Kv1.3 channel and at least some of the therapeutic effects of such compounds may be due at least in part to potassium channel inhibition. In some embodiments, the compounds are more selective for certain potassium channels (e.g., Kv1.3 channels) than other potassium channels (e.g., Kv1.5 channels).

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of formula I, wherein R1, R2, m, n, V, W, X and Y are as defined herein, or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof, its pharmaceutical composition and use for lowering blood glucose, treating diabetes, or increasing insulin release.

Abstract: A CPT inhibitor compound is represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A pharmaceutical composition comprises a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A method of treating a subject having cancer comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds comprising or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof is disclosed herein. A, X, J, E, and Z are as described herein. These compounds are useful for treating diseases.

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 is directed in part towards methods of modulating the function of calcium channels with pyrimidine-based compounds. In addition, the invention describes methods of preventing and treating calcium channel-related abnormal conditions in organisms with a compound identified by the invention. Furthermore, the invention pertains to pyrimidine-based compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds represented by Structural Formula I, which can bind to CCR9 receptors and block the binding of a ligand (e.g., TECK) to the receptors. The invention also relates to a method of inhibiting a function of CCR9, and to the use compounds represented by Structural Formula I in research, therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which contain substituted pyridazines and pyrimidines moieties which inhibit the activity of Akt, a serine/threonine protein kinase. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for treating cancer comprising administration of the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic derivatives, processes for their preparation, and their use in medicaments, especially for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial infarction and heart failure development.

Abstract: Azabicyclo pyridazinyl compounds including azabicyclooctyl-pyridazinyl-oxy compounds, which are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile, the compounds may be used for the treatment of various diseases or disorders, including those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.

Abstract: This application relates to a substituted hydroxyphenyl ketone compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a pharmaceutical composition thereof and its use in treating migraine. This application also relates to processes for preparing a compound of formula I, and intermediate compounds useful therein.

Abstract: Compositions of matter comprising 5-phenoxyalkoxypsoralen compounds and their method of synthesis and use. The compounds are useable to treat diseases or disorders in human or animal subjects, including autoimmune diseases. The compounds inhibit potassium channels, including the Kv1.3 channel and at least some of the therapeutic effects of such compounds may be due at least in part to potassium channel inhibition. In some embodiments, the compounds are more selective for certain potassium channels (e.g., Kv1.3 channels) than other potassium channels (e.g., Kv1.5 channels).

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of formula I, wherein R1, R2, m, n, V, W, X and Y are as defined herein, or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof, its pharmaceutical composition and use for lowering blood glucose, treating diabetes, or increasing insulin release.

Abstract: A stem/leaf desiccant for crop plants which comprises as an active ingredient, a compound of formula (I): wherein X represent CH or nitrogen; Z represents halogen; A represents oxygen, sulfur, or NH; R1 represents hydroxyl, C1-C7 alkoxy, C3-C7 alkenyloxy, C3-C7 alkynyloxy, C5-C7 cycloalkoxy, {(C1-C7 alkoxy)carbonyl} C1-C3 alkoxy, (C1-C7 alkylamino)oxy, {di(C1-C7 alkyl)amino}oxy, (C3-C7 alkylideneamino)oxy, C1-C7 alkylamino, di(C1-C7 alkyl)amino, C3-C7 alkenylamino, C3-C7 alkynylamino, C5-C7 cycloalkylamino, {(C1-C7 alkoxy)carbonyl} C1-C3 alkylamino, or (C1-C7 alkoxy)amino; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; and R3 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C3 alkyl, or C1-C3 alkoxy; a method for desiccating a crop plant and a method for harvesting a crop by using the stem/leaf desiccant.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the stereo-selective preparation of emtricitabine, which allows the desired product to be obtained in good yield and without the use of chromatographic techniques. The process for the production of emtricitabine of the formula (Ia) is characterized by the formation and isolation of intermediate compounds of formula (XIa) in salified form. Emtricitabine is a known antiviral drug.

Abstract: Insecticidal sulfoximines are produced efficiently and in high yield by the oxidation of the corresponding sulfilimine with ruthenium tetraoxide or an alkali metal permanganate.

Abstract: Compounds comprising or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof is disclosed herein. A, X, J, E, and Z are as described herein. These compounds are useful for treating diseases.

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

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the therapeutic treatment of disorders relating to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method of preparing of 2,4,8-trisubstituted pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one pharmacophores of Formula (II) or (IIa) wherein G1 is CH2 or NH: G2 is CH or nitrogen; Rx is chloro, bromo, iodo, or O—S(O)2CF3; Rg is a C1-10alkyl; m is 0, or an integer having a value of 1, or 2; R3 is a C1-10 alkyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl C1-10 alkyl, aryl, arylC1-10 alkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylC1-10 alkyl, heterocyclic or a heterocyclylC1-10 alkyl moiety, and wherein each of these moieties may be optionally substituted. which comprises reacting a compound of the formula: wherein Ry is chloro, bromo, iodo, O—S(O)2CF3; and Rg is a C1-10 alkyl; with a olefin forming reagent in a suitable base to yield a compound of Formula (II), or (IIa) wherein m=0 and oxidizing the sulphur as necessary or desired.

Abstract: The present invention describes novel methods of identifying compounds which inhibit HIV particle formation and Rev-dependent HIV production. The present invention also provides methods and compounds for inhibiting HIV particle formation and or treating patients infected with HIV.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are potentiators of metabotropic glutamate receptors, including the mGluR2 receptor, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyrimidinone compounds having formula (I), a preparation and use thereof. The compounds are inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase, and therefore have antivirus activities and are useful for preventing and treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders, senile dementia, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis and tumors, and enhancing immune functions in a subject, and especially useful for treating diseases associated with hyperlipaemia.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof in which R1, R2, R3, R4, I, R5, Q, R4, W, X, Y, V and Z, are as defined in the specification, which are suitable for use as herbicides or plant growth regulators. Also disclosed are processes for preparing the compounds of formula (I) or salts thereof.

Abstract: Fused aromatic compounds of Formula (I) are PPAR gamma agonists or partial agonists and are useful in the treatment or control of type II diabetes, including hyperglycemia, dylipidermia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and obesity that are often associated with type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a compound represented by the following formula (I) having a superior PPAR? agonist action and concurrently showing a hypolipidemic action can be provided, and further, a compound useful as a synthetic intermediate for the compound can be provided.

Abstract: A heteroaryl derivative having the formula (I).