Abstract: This invention relates to a compound capable of binding to a picornavirus capsid comprising two or more capsid binding moieties.

Abstract: The present invention provides Aryl Sulfonamide Compounds having the formula: and prodrugs or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof. The Aryl Sulfonamide Compounds are useful for treating diabetes, obesity, and other diseases and disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to trifluoromethyl substituted benzamide compounds of the formula (I), pharmaceuticals comprising these compounds, their use as or for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, particularly as inhibitors of protein kinases and/or the treatment of a condition, disorder or disease state mediated by a protein kinase activity and/or a proliferative disease, methods of treatment comprising administering the compounds, especially of therapeutic and prophylactic treatment, methods for the manufacture of the compounds and novel intermediates and partial steps for their synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new class of non-steroidal compounds which are useful in treating diseases associated with modulation of the glucocorticoid receptor, AP-1, and/or NF-?B activity including obesity, diabetes, inflammatory- and immune-associated diseases, and have the structure including all stereoisomers thereof, tautomers thereof, or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X is selected from N, O, and S; Y is N or CR6; Z is a ring; and where R, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating obesity, diabetes and inflammatory or immune associated diseases comprising such compounds.

Abstract: 2-Acylaminothiazole derivatives or salts thereof which have a platelet increasing activity based on an excellent human c-mpl-Ba/F3 cell growth function and a function of accelerating formation of megakaryocytic colonies and which are useful for treating thrombocytopenia are provided.

Abstract: Biphenylcarboxamide compounds of formula (I) methods for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds as well as the use of said compounds as a medicine for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, obesity and type II diabetes.

Abstract: Indazolylacrylamide derivatives, which are useful as SGK-1 inhibitors are described herein. The described invention also includes methods of making such indazolylacrylamide derivatives as well as methods of using the same in the treatment of diseases mediated by inappropriate SGK-1 activity.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, and their use as pharmaceuticals, particularly as p38 kinase inhibitors.

Abstract: There is provided a series of novel ?-(N-sulfonamido)acetamide compounds of the Formula (I) wherein R, R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein, which are inhibitors of ?-amyloid peptide (?-AP) production and are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and other conditions affected by anti-amyloid activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of formula I, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, and to the use of said compounds in therapy. The present invention further relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Compounds with 5HT7 receptor affinity (some of which are novel) useful for lowering IOP, improving blood flow to the optic nerve head and the retina, providing neuroprotection, and treating retinal diseases are disclosed. The Compounds are also useful for treating sleep disorders, depression, and other psychiatric disorders, such as, schizophrenia, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, circadian rhythm disorders, and centrally and peripherally mediated hypertension. Compositions and methods for their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula(I): wherein R1, R2, W and X of formula(I) are defined herein. The compounds inhibit production of cytokines involved in inflammatory processes and are thus useful for treating diseases and pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory disease. Also disclosed are processes for preparing these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

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 compounds of formula I which are antagonists of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) activity.

Abstract: The compounds are of the class of benzisoxazolyl-, pyridoisoxazolyl- and benzthienyl-phenoxy derivatives, useful as D4 antagonists. Said compounds are useful for the treatment of medical conditions mediated by inhibition of D4 receptor. These conditions comprise, for example, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Psychoses, Substance Abuse, Substance Dependence, Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism, Tardive Diskinesia, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. A further aspect of the invention is to provide a pharmaceutical composition, intermediates, and a method of making said class of compounds.

Abstract: Substituted pyrido[1,2-a]pyrazines of general formula I; wherein Ar and Ar1 represent various carbocyclic and heterocyclic aromatic rings; A represents O, S, SO, SO2, CHOH, C?O, or —(CR3R4); and n is 0–2, as well as precursors thereto, are ligands for dopamine receptor subtypes and serotonin (5HT) within the body and are therefore useful in the treatment of disorders of the dopamine and serotonin systems:

Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 [Region ?]?[Region ?]?[Region ?]?[Region ?] ??(I) which are useful as modulators of chemokine activity. The invention also provides pharmaceutical formulations and methods of treatment using these compounds.

Abstract: Etoposide analogs with improved water-solubility such as 4?-O-Demethyl-4?-(N?,N?-dimethyl-glycyl)-4?-(4?-nitroanilino)-4-desoxy-podophyllotoxin (8) and 4?-O-Demethyl-4?-(N?,N?-dimethyl-glycyl)-4?-(4?-fluoroanilino)-4-desoxy-podophyllotoxin (9) are described, along with pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, methods of use thereof, and intermediates and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I useful as metalloproteinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of MMP 13.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, and their use as pharmaceuticals, particularly as p38 kinase inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzofuran or benzothiophene derivatives of general formula: These compounds are of use as medicinal products, in particular in the treatment of pathological syndromes of the cardiovascular system.

Abstract: Selected substituted piperazine compounds of Formula I are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as obesity and the like. 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 activation of the melanocortin receptor. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: The present invention aims at providing compounds having therapeutic effects due to a DPP-IV inhibitory action, and satisfactory as pharmaceutical products. The present inventors have found that derivatives having a substituent introduced into the ?-position of proline represented by the formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, have a potent DPP-IV inhibitory activity, and completed the present invention by increasing the stability.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the following structure (I) are disclosed: as are methods for making such compounds, wherein said methods comprise reacting a diacyldiketopiperazine with a first aldehyde to produce an intermediate compound; and reacting the intermediate compound with a second aldehyde to produce the class of compounds with the generic structure, where the first aldehyde and the second aldehydes are selected from the group consisting of an oxazolecarboxaldeyhyde, imidazolecarboxaldehyde, a benzaldehyde, imidazolecarboxaldehyde derivatives, and benzaldehyde derivatives, thereby forming the above compound wherein R1, R1?, R1?, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6, X1 and X2, Y, Z, Z1, Z2, Z3, and Z4 may each be separately defined in a manner consistent with the accompanying description. Compositions and methods for treating cancer and fungal infection are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new new piperidyl- or piperazinyl-substituted dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran derivatives compound having the formula (I) wherein X is N or CH; Y is NR2CH2, CH2NR2, NR2CO, CONR2, NR2SO2 or NR2CONR2 wherein R2 is H or C1–C6 alkyl; R1 is H, C1–C6 alkyl or C3–C6 cycloalkyl; R3 is C1–C6 alkyl, C3–C6 cycloalkyl or (CH2)n-aryl, wherein aryl is phenyl or a heteroaromatic ring containing one or two heteroatoms selected from N, O and S and which may be mono- or di-substituted with R4 and/or R5; and n is 0–4; as (R)-enantiomers, (S)-enantiomers or a racemate in the form of a free base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing said therapeutically active compounds and to the use of said active compounds.

Abstract: Novel azetidinyl and pyrrolidinyl compounds are ligands of melanocortin-4 receptors and are useful for treating conditions responsive to the modulation of melanocortin-4 receptors such as obesity, diabetes, and sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,3,4-thiadiazole reaction products useful as accelerators and/or curing agents for halogenated polymers in rubber vulcanization processes, and to halogenated polymer compositions containing the thiadiazole derivatives, as well as a method of preparing the same. The additive is the reaction product of a 1,3,4-thiadiazole compound and a dithiocarbamic acid or an amine, or an isomer thereof.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the novel heterocyclic compounds as ligands for various cellular receptors, including serotonin receptors and dopamine receptors. The compounds of the present invention will find use in the treatment of numerous ailments, conditions and diseases which afflict mammals, including but not limited to addiction, anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, migraine, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, emesis, psychosis, analgesia, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, restless leg syndrome, sleeping disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, premature ejaculation, menstrual dysphoria syndrome, urinary incontinence, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, Lesche-Nyhane disease, Wilson's disease, Tourette's syndrome, psychiatric disorders, stroke, and senile dementia.

Abstract: The invention relates to the mesylates of a group of piperazine derivatives and to a process for the preparation of these mesylates in an economic way in the high yield and of high purity. According to the process of the invention the synthesis of the piperazine ring and the mesylate formation are combined in a single reaction step.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to macrocyclic compounds, and their use, the compounds having the formula (I) wherein X is a ring bearing an optionally-protected functional group or solid phase group R1, Y is a linker optionally bearing an optionally-protected functional group or solid phase group R2, m is at least 3, and each instance of X, Y, R1 and R2 may be the same or different.

Abstract: Compounds exhibiting CNS activity in mammalian species, having the structure wherein A is an optionally heterocyclic 5 or 6 membered aromatic ring system; R2 is an organyl group substituent or two R2 together may form a fused ring system, o is an integer from 0 to 4, the upper limit of o bounded by the num er of available substitutent sites on said optionally heterocyclic 5 or 6 membered aromatic ring structure; n is an integer from 0 to 2; R1 is an organyl group; p is 1 to 4; wherein one (CH2)n group may be replaced by O or S; or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof; The compounds exhibit activity in dopamine transporter systems, and in p rticular a high differential activity between the D3 and D2 receptors.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof which are useful for the modulation of the histamine-3 receptors in mammals and which are useful for the treatment of disorders ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands.

Abstract: Compounds useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases and disorders by modulating the activity of KSP are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of aromatics sulfonamides of the general formula I as peroxynitrite rearrangement catalysts, to the preparation thereof and to the use thereof as medicament for the treatment of various disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I and pharmaceutically-acceptable and -cleavable esters thereof and acid addition salts thereof wherein the symbols are as defined are MAP kinase inhibitors, useful pharmaceutically for treating TNF? and IL-1 mediated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and diseases of bone metabolism, e.g. osteoporosis.

Abstract: An amine ether of formula (A) wherein a is 1 or 2; and when a is 1, E is E?; when a is 2, E is L; E? is C1-C36 alkyl; C3-C18 alkenyl; C2-C18 alkinyl; C5-C18 cycloalkyl; C5-C18 cycloalkenyl; a radical of a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic bicyclic or tricyclic hydrocarbon of 7 to 12 carbon atoms; C2-C7alkyl or C3-C7alkenyl substituted by halogen; C7-C15aralkyl or C7-C15 aralkyl substituted by C1-C4 alkyl or phenyl; or E? is a radical of formula (VII) as explained in claim 1; T? is tertiary C4-C18alkyl or phenyl, each of which are unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, OH, COOR21 or C(O)—R22; or T? is C5-C12cycloalkyl; C5-C12cacloalkyl which is interrupted by at least one O or —NR18—; a polycyclic alkyl radical having 7-18 carbon atoms, or the same radical which is interrupted by at least one O or —NR18—; or T? is —C(G1)(G2)—T?; or C1-C18alkyl or C5-C12cycloalkyl substituted by F(I)T? is hydrogen, halogen, NO2, cyano, or is a monovalent organic radical comprising 1-50 carbon atoms; or T? and T? together for

Abstract: Novel multibinding compounds are disclosed. The compounds of this invention comprise 2-10 ligands covalently connected, each of the ligands being capable of binding to a ligand binding site in a Ca++ channel , thereby modulating the biological activities thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compounds which have HCV protease inhibitory activity as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds as well as methods of using them to treat disorders associated with the HCV protease.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cathepsin S, K, F, L and B reversible inhibitory compounds of the formula (Ia) and (Ib) where R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Het and X are defined herein. The compounds are useful for treating autoimmune and other diseases. Also disclosed are processes for making such novel compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel benzimidazole derivatives with general formula I, whereby radicals R1, R2, R3, A, B and Y have the meanings that are indicated in the description and the claims, the use of these compounds for the production of a pharmaceutical agent for treating and for preventing diseases that are associated with microglia activation, as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of a new class of indeno [1,2-c]pyrazol-4-ones of formula (I): that are potent inhibitors of the class of enzymes known as cyclin dependent kinases, which relate to the catalytic subunits cdk1-7 and their regulatory subunits know as cyclins A-G. This invention also provides a novel method of treating cancer or other proliferative diseases by administering a therapeutically effective amount of one of these compounds or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof. Alternatively, one can treat cancer or other proliferative diseases by administering a therapeutically effective combination of one of the compounds of the present invention and one or more other known anti-cancer or anti-proliferative agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclized amino acid derivatives for treating or preventing neuronal damage associated with neurological diseases. The invention also provides compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention and methods of utilizing those compositions for treating or preventing neuronal damage.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain 3-(heteroaryl)alanine derivatives which bind VLA-4 and inhibit 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 certain cyclic amine derivatives of Formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted pyrimidone derivatives which bind to integrin receptors, to their preparation and to their use.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) having affinity for the 5-HT6 receptor preparation, to compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of various disorders, including CNS disoders.

Abstract: This invention is directed to heterocyclyl-substituted anilino phospholipase C inhibitor compounds useful in treating or ameliorating an inflammatory disorders and/or restenosis of the general formula (I): 1

Abstract: This invention is directed to heterocyclyl-substituted anilino phospholipase C inhibitor compounds useful in treating or ameliorating an inflammatory disorders and/or restenosis of the general formula (I): 1

Abstract: A melanocortin receptor-specific compound of the general formula of structure I: 1