Abstract: This invention provides a class of therapeutic compounds and methods for the treatment of mammals with physiological disorders, such as for example a frequently occurring type of essential hypertension, which are critically associated with the decreased binding of magnesium to the plasma membranes of their cells. These methods consist of administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a compound selected from a series of disubstituted trans, trans 1,3-butadienes, 1,3-disubstituted perhydrobutadienes, 1,2-disubstituted trans ethylenes and 1,2 disubstituted ethanes and disubstituted propanes, each of which embodies, in common, the unique structural feature essential for the biological activity of these compounds. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical formulations that employ these novel compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of Formula (I), which are useful for inhibiting resistant neoplasms where the resistance is conferred in part or in total by MRP1.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I or II that are useful as anti-cancer agents and other diseases that can be treated by inhibiting tyrosine kinase enzymes.

Abstract: Novel 1,4,5-substituted imidazole compounds and compositions for use in therapy as cytokine inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I. or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the Formula I, and methods of selectively inhibiting or antagonizing the &agr;v&bgr;3 and/or the &agr;v&bgr;5 integrin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted 2-aryl-4-arylaminopyrimidine and analogs thereof, represented by the general Formula I: wherein A, Ar1, Ar2, R1 and R3 are defined herein. The present invention also relates to the discovery that compounds having Formula I are activators of caspases and inducers of apoptosis. The compounds of this invention may be used to induce cell death in a variety of clinical conditions in which uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells occurs.

Abstract: Compounds of (I), and their N-oxides and agriculturally suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful for controlling invertebrate pests (Formula) wherein J is selected from the group consisting of J-1, J-2, J-3, J-4, J-5, J-6, J-7 and J-8 (I) and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R7, R9 and n are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising a biologically effective amount of a compound of (I) and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound of (I) (e.g., as a composition described herein).

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-substituted 4-heteroaryl-pyrimidines, their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and hence their use in the treatment of proliferative disorders such as cancer, leukaemia, psoriasis and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl substituted 4-pyridone compounds useful as inhibitors of serine proteases of the coagulation cascade and compounds, compositions and methods for anticoagulant therapy for the treatment and prevention of a variety of thrombotic conditions including coronary artery and cerebrovascular diseases.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) from 0.1% to 20% of at least one compound comprising: (i) a five-, six-, or seven-membered ring containing a thiourea functional group; and (ii) at least one of (A) a carbocyclic ring system fused to the five-, six-, or seven-membered ring; and (B) an aryl, aralkyl, C4-C22 alkyl or C4-C22 alkenyl group attached to a ring carbon atom of the five-, six-, or seven-membered ring; and (b) a lubricating oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted iminoazines of the general formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-phenyl-N-heteroaralkyl aminoalcohols.

Abstract: The present invention creates a novel antiangiogenic agent and provides an antitumor agent which shows high safety as compared with conventional antitumor agents, has a sure effect and is able to be administered for a long period. That is, it provides an indole compound represented by the following formula (I), its pharmacologically acceptable salt or hydrates thereof. In the formula, R1 represents hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or cyano group; R2 and R3 are the same as or different from and each represents hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 lower alkyl group or a halogen atom; R4 represents hydrogen atom or a C1-C4 lower alkyl group; and the ring A represents cyanophenyl group, aminosulfonylphenyl group, aminopyridyl group, aminopyrimidyl group, a halopyridyl group or cyanothiophenyl group, provided that the case where all of R1, R2 and R3 are hydrogen atoms, where both R2 and R3 are hydrogen atoms or where the ring A is aminosulfonyl group and both R1 and R2 are halogen atoms is excluded.

Abstract: The present application provides guanidine derivatives of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, A and Z are as defined herein.

Abstract: &bgr;-lactamases are the most widespread resistance mechanism to &bgr;-lactam antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins. In response to these enzymes, inhibitors have been introduced. Unfortunately, these inhibitors are also &bgr;-lactams, and resistance to them has developed rapidly. Consequently, the present invention provides a novel structure-based approach to inhibitors of these enzymes.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: Diacylhydrazine derivatives of general formula (I) wherein X, Y, Z, R1, 2 and R3 are as defined herein, and their physiologically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, are integrin inhibitors and can be used to combat thromboses, myocardial infarcts, coronary cardiac diseases, arteriosclerosis, inflammations, tumors, osteoporosis, infections, and restenosis following angioplasty or during pathological processes that are maintained or propagated by angiogenesis.

Abstract: Pyrimidines of formla (1) are described: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I 1

Abstract: Compounds having activity as inhibitors of IKK are disclosed, particularly IKK-2.

Abstract: Novel pesticides of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel pyrrolopyridinone derivatives of the formula (I) or (II): pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and their use for the treatment of sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or prodrug thereof. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of bacterial gyrase activity. The present invention also relates to methods for treating bacterial infections in mammala. The present invention also relates to methods for decreasing bacterial quantity in a biological sample.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds of formula (A1)(A2)N—R1 (I),the N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts, the quaternary amines and stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein R1 is substituted C1-6alkyl; —S(═O)—R8; —S(═O)2—R8; C7-12alkylcarbonyl; optionally substituted C1-6alkyloxycarbonylC1-6alkylcarbonyl; with R8 being C1-6alkyl, aryl1 or Het1; (A1)(A2)N— is the covalently bonded form of the corresponding intermediate of formula (A1)(A2)N—H, which is a HIV replication inhibiting pyrimidine of formula 1

Abstract: Selected novel substituted pyrimidine compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as TNF-&agr;, IL-1&bgr;, IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, such as pain and diabetes. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving inflammation, pain, diabetes and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted arylsulphonyl(thio)ureas 1

Abstract: PDE4 inhibition is achieved by novel compounds, e.g., N-substituted aniline and diphenylamine analogs.

Abstract: Pyrimidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein: Q1 and Q2 are independently selected from aryl or carbon linked heteroaryl optionally substituted as defined within; and one of Q1 and Q2 or both Q1 and Q2 is substituted on a ring carbon by one group selected from sulphamoyl, N—(C1-4alkyl)sulphamoyl (optionally substituted by halo or hydroxy), N,N-di-(C1-4alkyl)sulphamoyl (optionally substituted by halo or hydroxy), C1-4alkylsulphonyl (optionally substituted by halo or hydroxy) or a substituent of the formula (Ia) or (Ia′): wherein Q1, Q2, G, R1, Y, Z, Q3, n and m are as defined within; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and in vivo hydrolysable esters thereof are described. Processes for their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions and their use as cyclin-dependent serine/threonine kinase (CDK) inhibitors are also described.

Abstract: This invention is directed to sorbitol dehydrogenase inhibitory compounds of the formula I, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the specification. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing those compounds and methods of treating or preventing diabetic complications, particularly diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic microangiopathy, diabetic macroangiopathy and diabetic cardiomyopathy by administering such compounds to a mammal suffering from diabetes and therefore at risk for developing such complications. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a combination of a compound of formula I of this invention with an aldose reductase inhibitor and to methods of treating or preventing diabetic complications therewith.

Abstract: Acylquanidines of the formula wherein the substituents are defined as in the specification which are antagonists of the vitronectin receptor and inhibitors of cell adhesion and bone resorption mediated by the osteoclasts.

Abstract: This invention provides a compound having the structure: 1

Abstract: Pyrimidines of formla (1) are described: wherein R1 is a —XR6 group; R2 and R3 which may be the same or different is each a hydrogen or halogen atom or a group selected from an optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, heteroaliphatic, heterocycloaliphatic, —OH, —OR10 [where R10 is an optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, heteroaliphatic, heterocycloaliphatic, aromatic or heteroaromatic group] —SH, —NO2, —CN, —SR10, —COR10, S(O)R10, —SO2R8, —SO2N(R8)(R9), —CO2R8, —CON(R8)(R9), —CSN(R8)(R9), —NH2 or substituted amino group; R4 is a X1R11 group where X1 is a covalent bond or a —C(R12)(R13)— [where each of R12 and R13 is a hydrogen or halogen atom or a hydroxyl, alkyl or haloalkyl group] or —C(O)— group and R11 is an optionally substituted phenyl, thienyl, thiazolyl or indolyl group; R5 is a halogen atom or an alkynyl group; and the salts, solv

Abstract: N-heterocyclic compounds that block cytokine production via inhibition of p38 kinase are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 2-(5-halopyridyl) and 2-(5-halopyrimidinyl) magnesium halides, processes of making and their use in the efficient synthesis in their respective 5-halo-2-substituted pyridines and pyrimidines.

Abstract: There is provided heterocyclic compounds of the following formula (I): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-heteroaryl-N-phenyl aminoalcohols.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel guanidine derivatives of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: A class of compounds is described which can be used for the treatment of viral infections.

Abstract: Pyrimidine derivatives of the formula (I) wherein: one of Q1 and Q2 or both of Q1 and Q2 is substituted on a ring carbon by one substituent of the formula (Ia) [provided that when present in Q1 the substituent of formula (Ia) is not adjacent to the —NH— link]; wherein Q1, Q2, G, R1, X, Y1, Y2, Z, n and m are as described within; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and in vivo hydrolysable esters thereof are described. Processes for their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions and their use as cyclin-dependent serine/threonine kinase (CDK) and focal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibitors are also described.

Abstract: Pyrimidines of formula (1) are described wherein Ar is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group; R1 is a hydrogen atom or a straight or branched chain alkyl group; R2 is a —X1—R3 group where X1 is a direct bond or a linker atom or group, and R3 is an optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, heteroaliphatic, heterocycloaliphatic, aromatic or heteroaromatic group; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof. The compounds are selective KDR Kinase and/or FGFr Kinase inhibitors and are of use in the prophylaxis and treatment of disease states assoicated with angiogenesis.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein the symbols have meaning as defined herein, are p38 MAP kinase inhibitors, and are useful pharmaceutically for treating TNF&agr; and IL-1 mediated diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and diseases of bone metabolism, e.g. osteoporosis.

Abstract: The invention provides the compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, in which: R1 and R2 are independently selected from H, or C1-6alkyl, R3 is C1-6alkyl or NH2: R4 is H or C1-6alkyl: A is and 5- or 6-membered aryl, or a 5- or 6-membered aryl substituted by one or more R5; R5 is halogen, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkyl substituted by one ore more F, C1-6alkoxy, C1-6alkoxy substituted by one or more F, SO2NH2 or SO2C1-6alkyl; and n is 1 to 4. Compounds of formula (I) are potent and selective inhibitors of COX-2 and are of use in the treatment of the pain, fever, inflammation of a variety of conditions and diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to &bgr;-alanine derivatives of formula (I), wherein Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and n have the meaning as disclosed in the disclosure, and to their physiologically acceptable salts or solvates. Said substances are integrin inhibitors and can be used in the treatment of thrombosis, heart infarct, coronary heart diseases, arteriosclerosis, inflammations, tumors, osteoporosis, infections and restenosis after angioplasty or in pathological processes induced or propagated by angiogenesis.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of compounds (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of p38, a mammalian protein kinase involved cell proliferation, cell death and response to extracellular stimuli. The invention also relates to methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compound which are capable of preventing the extracellular release of inflammatory cytokines, said compounds, including all enantiomeric and diasteriomeric forms and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, have the formula: wherein R comprises ethers or amines; R1 is: a) substituted or unsubstituted aryl; or b) substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; two R2 units on the same carbon atom are taken together to form a spirocyclic ring having from 4 to 7 atoms, the balance of the R2 units are independently selected from the group consisting of: a) hydrogen; b) —O(CH2)jR8; c) —(CH2)jNR9aR9b; d) —(CH2)jCO2R10; e) —(CH2)jOCO2R10 f) —CH2)jCON(R10)2; and g) two R2 units can be taken together to form a carbonyl unit; R8, R9a, R9b, and R10 are each independently hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, and mixtures thereof; R9a and R9b can be taken together to form a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring comprising from 3 to 7 atoms; two R10 uni

Abstract: Compounds of the formula and salts thereof wherein the substituents are defined as in accordance with the specification useful for the treatment of tumor growth, osteoporosis, inflammation and cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: 2-(N-phenylamino)pyrimidines of the formula I, where: R1, R3 independently of one another are cyano, C1-C8-alkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C2-C6-alkynyl, where the radicals alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl may be substituted by cyano, halogen, C1-C4-alkoxy or C1-C4-alkoxycarbonyl, or are C3-C8-cycloalkyl or a group C(═NORx)Ry R2 is halogen, C1-C8-alkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C2-C6-alkynyl, where the radicals alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl may be substituted by cyano, halogen, C1-C4-alkoxy or C1-C4-alkoxycarbonyl, or R1 and R2 together with the two linking carbon atoms form a fused-on partially unsaturated 4- to 8-membered ring which may be up to trisubstituted by identical or different substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-C4-alkyl, halogen and C1-C4-alkoxy-carbonyl, which may contain a carbonyl group and/or, in addition to the multiple bond of the pyrimidine ring, a double bond and/or which may be interrupted by O, S or N—(C1-C4-alkyl); the substituents R4 to R8, Rx, Ry, Ra and Rb are