Abstract: Selected sulfonic acids, their derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds are useful in inhibiting the chernotactic activation of neutrophils (PMN leukocytes) induced by the interaction of Interleukin-8 (IL-8) with CXCR1 and CXCR2 membrane receptors. The compounds are used for the prevention and treatment of pathologies deriving from said activation. Notably, the selected sulfonic acids and their derivativas are devoid of cyclo-oxygenase inhibition activity and are particularly useful in the treatment of neutrofil-dependent pathologies such as psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, melanoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bullous pemphigoid, rheumatoid arthritis, idiopathic fibrosis, glomerulonephritis and in the prevention and treatment of damages caused by ischemia and reperfusion.

Abstract: This invention relates to overcharge protection and molecular redox shuttles in rechargeable lithium-ion cells. For this, specific nitroxyls or oxoammonium salts are used in the electrolyte. This invention also relates to a method of producing such lithium-ion cells and to a method of recharging such lithium-ion cells. This invention also pertains to some nitroxyls compounds and oxoammonium salts.

Abstract: Contemplated substituted arylpiperazinyl compounds, and most preferably 18F-Mefway, exhibit desirable in vitro and in vivo binding characteristics to the 5-HT1A receptor. Among other advantageous parameters, contemplated compounds retain high binding affinity, display optimal lipophilicity, and are radiolabeled efficiently with 18F-fluorine in a single step. Still further, contemplated compounds exhibit high target to non-target ratios in receptor-rich regions both in vitro and in vivo, and selected compounds can be effectively and sensitively displaced by serotonin, thus providing a quantitative tool for measuring 5-HT1A receptors and serotonin concentration changes in the living brain.

Abstract: Octahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrrole derivatives are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands, Octahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrrole compounds, methods for using such compounds, compositions for making them, and processes for preparing such compounds are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an amide derivative having excellent BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitory activity, or a salt thereof. The present invention provides an amide derivative represented by the following general formula (1): [Chemical 23] (wherein R1 represents —CH2—R11, etc.; R2 represents alkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, etc.; R3 represents hydrogen, etc.; Het1 represents a group of the formula [6] as above, etc.; and Het2 represents pyrimidinyl, etc.), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same as an active ingredient. The compound of the present invention is useful as a BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

Abstract: Hybrid compounds containing an aminotetralin moiety or a heterocyclic and/or open chain analog thereof linked through an alkylene group to an aryl ring system-substituted piperidiene moiety exhibit high levels of CNS activity, in some cases exhibiting especially high relative binding efficiencies between D3 and D2 dopaminergic receptor subtypes.

Abstract: The instant disclosure provides crystalline forms of 1-benzoyl-4-[2-[4,7-dimethoxy-1-[(phosphonooxy)methyl]-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyridin-3-yl]-1,2-dioxoethyl]-piperazine, salts and solvates thereof. The present disclosure also generally relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline form(s), as well of methods of using the crystalline form(s) in the treatment of HIV and/or AIDS, and methods for obtaining such crystalline form(s).

Abstract: Melanocortin receptor-specific compounds of the general formulas and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where J is a substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic or bicyclic ring structure, L is a linker, W is a heteroatom unit with at least one cationic center, hydrogen bond donor or hydrogen bond acceptor, Q includes a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic carbocyclic ring, R6, R7, y and z are as defined in the specification, and the carbon atom marked with an asterisk can have any stereochemical configuration, and optionally with one or two additional ring substituents as defined, which compounds bind to one or more melanocortin receptors and are optionally an agonist, a partial agonist, an antagonist, an inverse agonist or an antagonist of an inverse agonist, and may be employed for treatment of one or more melanocortin receptor-associated conditions or disorders, and methods for the use of the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Certain substituted urea derivatives selectively modulate the cardiac sarcomere, for example by potentiating cardiac myosin, and are useful in the treatment of systolic heart failure including congestive heart failure.

Abstract: The application relates to novel amino alcohols of the general formula (I) where R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 each have the definitions illustrated in detail in the description, to a process for their preparation, and to the use of these compounds as medicines, in particular as renin inhibitors.

Abstract: Nitroderivatives of prostaglandin amides having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds selected from 2-aminoaryloxazoles of formula I that selectively modulate, regulate, and/or inhibit signal transduction mediated by certain native and/or mutant tyrosine kinases implicated in a variety of human and animal diseases such as cell proliferative, metabolic, allergic, and degenerative disorders. More particularly, these compounds are potent and selective c-kit, bcr-abl, FGFR3 and/or Flt-3 inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention describes novel tricyclic-bis-enone derivatives (TBEs), such as TBE-31, TBE-34, TBE-45 and water-soluble TBEs. The methods of preparing these compounds are also disclosed. The inventors demonstrate the ability of these new TBEs to inhibit proliferation of human myeloma cells, inhibit the induction of iNOS in cells stimulated with interferon-?, induce heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), induce CD11b expression—a leukemia differentiation marker, inhibit proliferation of leukemia cells, induce apoptosis in human lung cancer, and induce apoptosis in other cancerous cells. The TBEs of this invention are expected to be useful agents for the treatment and prevention of many diseases, including cancer, neurological disorders, inflammation, and pathologies involving oxidative stress.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula (I): were R1 is phenyl, R2 is hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl, X is carbon on nitrogen, and R3 is isoquinoline, -amino, or a 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl ring and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are active as DGAT inhibitors and therefore find uses in treatment of diseases associated with abnormal metabolism of triglicerides such as, for example, obesity, type II diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: A liquid crystal compound of Formula (I) is provided. In Formula (I), Y1, Y2 and Y3 are, independently, hydrogen, halogen, cyano or thiocyano, and R is C1-12 alkyl or C1-12 alkoxy, preferably C3-6 alkyl. The liquid crystal compound is colorless. The invention also provides a liquid crystal composition including the liquid crystal compound.

Abstract: A substituted piperazine compound having the structure I: or the structure IX: or an enantomeric, stereoisomeric or diastereomeric form of the foregoing, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where J, L, Q, W, A, R6, R7, z and y are as defined in the specification, and the carbon atoms marked with an asterisk can have any stereochemical configuration, which compounds bind to one or more melanocortin receptors and may be employed in pharmaceutical preparations for treatment of one or more melanocortin receptor-associated conditions or disorders, and methods for the use of the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Provided is a method for the synthesis of N-protected bis-3,6-[4-aminobutyl]-2,5-diketopiperazine including the step of heating a solution of ?-amino protected lysine in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and phosphorus pentoxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing an ethylene amine mixture, which comprises hydrogenating an amino nitrile mixture comprising at least two ?-amino nitriles in an amount of at least 5% by weight in each case in the presence of a catalyst and, if appropriate, a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: which are modulators of chemokine receptors. The compounds of the invention, and compositions thereof, are useful in the treatment of diseases related to chemokine receptor expression and/or activity.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or esters thereof, are useful in treating diseases or conditions mediated by CB1 receptors, such as metabolic syndrome and obesity, neuroinflammatory disorders, cognitive disorders and psychosis, addiction (e.g., smoking cessation), gastrointestinal disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.

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 pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having superior antimycobacterial activity against clinically sensitive as well as resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis as well as having lesser toxicity compared to known compounds. The use of the novel compounds of formula (I) for treatment of latent tuberculosis including Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB). The methods for preparation of the novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds and method of treating MDR TB by administration of compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds, ligands of the beta-3 adrenergic receptor, their preparation and their use in therapy or as research tools for said receptor; the invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the compounds of the invention and the use of inverse agonists of the beta-3 adrenergic receptor as medicaments.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel azacyclic derivatives and their use as pharmaceuticals. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as 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: The invention provides 8-azabicyclo[3.2.1 ]octyl intermediates useful for the preparation of 5-HT4 receptor agonist compounds. The invention also provides processes for the preparation of such useful intermediates.

Abstract: Urea derivatives which comprise compounds of the formula wherein A is H, B is piperidine and each Ar is phenyl are disclosed as useful in treating conditions such as pain, epilepsy, diabetes or prostate cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds that inhibit the IgE and/or IgG receptor signaling cascades that lead to the release of chemical mediators, intermediates and methods of synthesizing the compounds and methods of using the compounds in a variety of contexts, including in the treatment and prevention of diseases characterized by, caused by or associated with the release of chemical mediators via degranulation and other processes effected by activation of the IgE and/or IgG receptor signaling cascades.

Abstract: Prodrugs of analogs of the anti-tumor antibiotic CC-1065 having a cleavable protective group such as a piperazino carbamate, a 4-piperidino-piperidino carbamate or a phosphate, in which the protecting group confers enhanced water solubility and stability upon the prodrug, and in which the prodrug also has a moiety, such as a disulfide, that can conjugate to a cell binding reagent such as an antibody. The therapeutic use of such prodrug conjugates is also described; such prodrugs of cytotoxic agents have therapeutic use because they can deliver cytotoxic prodrugs to a specific cell population for enzymatic conversion to cytoxic drugs in a targeted fashion.

Abstract: A compound having the formula I wherein the O—(CH2)n—N(R1,R2) substituent on the phenyl ring can be in meta or para position; n is 2-4 Re and ?Re are OH, optionally independently etherified or esterified; R1 and R2 are independently (1C-4C)alkyl, (2C-4C)alkenyl, hydroxy(2C-4C)alkyl, (1C-3C)alkoxy(2C-4C)alkyl, aryl or aryl(1C-2C)alkyl; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen form an aromatic or non-aromatic heterocyclic ring structure, optionally mono- or poly-substituted with (1C-4C)alkyl, (2C-4C)alkenyl, hydroxy(1C-2C)alkyl, (1C-2C)alkoxy(1C-3C)alkyl or aryl. These compounds can be used for estrogen receptor ? selective medical treatments.

Abstract: Urea derivatives which comprise piperidine or piperazine rings and further substitution are effective in ameliorating conditions characterized by unwanted calcium ion channel activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, and compositions containing such compounds and the uses of such compounds for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: Certain thienopyrrolyl and furanopyrrolyl compounds are disclosed as useful to treat or prevent disorders and conditions mediated by the histamine H4 receptor, including allergic rhinitis.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein the symbols have meaning as defined, which are antagonists of CCR-1 and which find use pharmaceutically for treatment of diseases and conditions in which CCR-1 is implicated, e.g. inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel crystals of 5-methyl-2-(piperazin-1-yl)benzenesulfonic anhydrate and monohydrate. The present invention provides type I crystal and type II crystal of 5-methyl-2-(piperazin-1-yl)benzenesulfonic anhydrate, which show particular diffraction peaks in powder X-ray diffraction pattern, as well as type II crystal and type III crystal of 5-methyl-2-(piperazin-1-yl)benzenesulfonic monohydrate, which show particular diffraction peaks in powder X-ray diffraction pattern.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as Chemokine Receptor antagonists. Compounds of general formula I are provided: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compounds and compositions for the inhibition of Chemokine Receptors and also for the treatment of various diseases, conditions, or disorders, including acute or chronic inflammatory disease, cancer, and osteolytic bone disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the Formula: wherein the substituents are as defined herein. Also disclosed are uses of the compounds of formula 1.0 for the manufacture of a medicament for treating cancer and for inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase.

Abstract: The compound represented by the following formula (I) and the like have PAI-1 inhibition activity; wherein: R1 represents a C6-10 aryl group which may be substituted or the like; T represents a single bond or the like; m represents 0 or 1; when m is 0, G represents —N—C(?O)—CO2H or the like; when m is 1, G represents an oxygen atom or the like; R2 represents a C6-10 aryl group which may be substituted or the like; E represents the following formula (II) wherein one of R31, R32, R33 and R34 represents the formula R1-T-, each of the other three independently represents a hydrogen atom or the like, and R35 represents the formula —X—Y?, a hydrogen atom or the like; X represents —CH2— or the like; Y? represents a carboxy group or the like; M represents a single bond or the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high dielectric anisotropy liquid crystal compound which is a pyridyl derivative with substituents of electrons push-pull effect. Furthermore, the high dielectric anisotropy liquid crystal compounds are colorless and have high thermal and photo stability as well as high compatibility in a liquid crystal host. A liquid crystal composition containing the high dielectric anisotropy liquid crystal compound can reduce threshold voltage of cholesteric reflective displays, thus saving power and extending lifetime of driver ICs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for one-pot synthesis of ionic liquid with fluoroalkyl group, more particularly to a method for one-pot synthesis of ionic liquid with fluoroalkyl group represented by the following Chemical Formula 1 by adding and reacting a nitrogen-containing compound, a Brønsted acid of the formula YH and a fluoroolefin compound of the formula CFR1?CR2R3 in a single reactor: wherein represents a nitrogen-containing compound; Y? represents an anion of the Brønsted acid; and R1, R2 and R3, which may be same or different, represent hydrogen, fluorine, C1-C10 alkyl or C1-C10 fluoroalkyl having from 1 to 23 fluorine atoms.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: which are modulators of chemokine receptors. The compounds of the invention, and compositions thereof, are useful in the treatment of diseases related to chemokine receptor expression and/or activity.

Abstract: Benzamide derivatives of formula I and II, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, stereoisomers, and prodrugs thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, are described and have therapeutic utility, particularly in the treatment of diabetes, obesity, and related conditions and disorders: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, and R12 are defined as provided herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to new products of formula (I): in which: Y represents oxygen or sulphur, Z represents C?CH2, CH—CH3 or CH2, R1 represents hydrogen, morpholinyl or the radical. In which the two nitrogen atoms are linear or form a cyclic radical, X represents carbonyl, alkylene or alkenylene, linear or branched, containing at most 6 carbon atoms optionally interrupted by oxygen or sulphur, R4, R5 and R6 represent hydrogen, a protective group of the nitrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and arylalkyl optionally substituted, R2 represents alkyl optionally substituted by aryl, heteroaryl or —NR4R5, R3 represents alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, arylalkyl or heteroarylalkyl optionally substituted, these products being in all isomer forms and the salts, as medicaments.

Abstract: A family of structurally rigid dopamine D3 receptor selective ligands is described. The family of structurally rigid dopamine D3 receptor selective ligands has the formula wherein A is cis or trans —CH?CH—, —C?C—, or cyclohexyl. B is cis or trans —CH?CH— or absent. R1 represents an optionally substituted phenyl group, wherein said substituents are selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen, halogen, amino, nitro, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl, acyl and pyridyl, and said substitution may occur at any of the ortho, meta, or para positions, or R1 represents a heteroaromatic ring. A preferred heteroaromatic ring is indole, quinoxoline, pyridyl, pyrimidyl, or imidazole. R2 and R3 may be independently hydrogen or a halogen, or R2 alone may be C1, C2, or C3 alkoxy, and m is 1 or 2, and n is 0, 1, or 2.

Abstract: The present invention provides an excellent industrial process for producing an imide compound hydrochloride. The process for producing an imide compound hydrochloride of the formula (2): or an enantiomer thereof, which comprises treating a compound of the formula (1): or an enantiomer thereof with an aqueous hydrochloric acid solution in a hydrophilic solvent, followed by crystallizing the resultant.

Abstract: Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I): wherein: W is —O—, —N(R1)—, C(O), S(O)t; (where t is 0, 1 or 2), N(R1)S(O)2, S(O)2N(R1), C(O)N(R1) or N(R1)C(O)N(R1); and V is C(O), C(S), C(O)N(R1)—, C(O)O—, S(O)2—, S(O)2N(R1)— or C(R11)H; and x, y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R7a, R8, R8a, R9, R9a, R10 and R10a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing triazole substituted azaindoleoxoacetic piperazine derivative. Novel intermediates produced in the above process, and novel N-1 and amorphous forms of a 1,2,3-triazole substituted azaindoloxoacetic piperazine derivatives and processes for producing such novel forms are also provided.

Abstract: There is provided a series of substituted acyl guanidines of Formula (I) or a stereoisomer; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 as defined herein, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP) by ?-secretase and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide. The present disclosure is directed to compounds useful in the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production, such as Alzheimer's disease and other conditions affected by anti-amyloid activity.

Abstract: Certain piperazinyl and piperidinyl urea compounds are useful as FAAH inhibitors. Such compounds may be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) activity. Thus, the compounds may be administered to treat, e.g., anxiety, pain, inflammation, sleep disorders, eating disorders, or movement disorders (such as multiple sclerosis).

Abstract: The present invention concerns hydrazinocarbonyl-thieno[2,3-c]pyrazoles of formula (I): wherein R1, R3, R4, are R5 are as defined in the disclosure; their preparation method, compositions containing the same and their use for the treatment of pathological conditions, in particular as anticancer agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.