Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein: Ring A represents an optionally substituted piperazine ring, an optionally substituted morpholine ring, or an optionally substituted homopiperazine ring; R1 and R2 are the same or different from each other, and represent a hydrogen atom or optionally substituted lower alkyl; R3 and R4 are the same or different from each other, and represent a hydrogen atom or halogenated or non-halogenated lower alkyl; R5 to R7 are the same or different from each other, and represent a hydrogen atom, hydroxy, optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted lower alkenyl, optionally substituted lower alkoxy, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, an optionally substituted aromatic heterocyclic ring, optionally substituted amino, or acyl; and represents a single bond or double bond, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel thiophene derivatives, their preparation and their use as pharmaceutically active compounds. Said compounds particularly act as immunosuppressive agents.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) and (IV): as described herein, as well as salts thereof. The compounds have anti-cancer properties and/or chemosensitization properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel benzofuran derivatives, the preparation thereof and the composition comprising the same. The benzofuran derivatives of the present invention showed potent inhibiting activity of beta-amyloid aggregation and cell cytotoxicity resulting in stimulating the proliferation of neuronal cells as well as recovering activity of memory learning injury caused by neuronal cell injury using transformed animal model with beta-amyloid precursor gene, therefore the compounds can be useful in treating or preventing cognitive function disorder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a DGAT inhibitor of formula (I): including any stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein A represents CH or N; the dotted line represents an optional bond in case A represents a carbon atom; X represents —C(?O)—; —O—C(?O)—; C(?O)—C(?O)—; —NRx—C(?O)—; —Z1—C(O)—; —Z1—NRx—C(?O)—; —C(?O)—Z1—; —NRx—C(?O)—Z1—; —S(?O)p-; —C(?S)—; —NRx—C(?S)—; —Z1—C(?S)—; —Z1—NRx—C(?S)—; —C(?S)—Z1-; NRx—C(?S)—Z—; Y represents NRx—C(=0)-Z2—; —NRx—C(=0)-Z2—NRy—; —NRx—C(=0)-Z 2—NRy—C(=0)—; —NRx—C(=0)-Z2—NRy—C(=0)-; O—; —NRx—C(=0)-Z2-0-; —NRx—C(=0)-Z2-0-C(=0)-; —NRx—C(=0)-Z2—C(=0)-; —NRx—C(=0)-Z2—C(=0)-; —NRx—C(=0)-0-Z2—C(=0)-; —NRx—C(=0)-0-Z2—C(=0)-0-; —NRx—C(?O)—O—Z2—O—C(?O)—; —NRx—C(?O)—Z2—C(?O)—NRy—; —NRx—C(?O)—Z2—NRy—C(=0)-NRy—; —C(?O)—Z2—; —C(?O)—Z2—O—; —C(=0)-NRx—Z2—; —C(=0)-NRx—Z2-0-; —C(=0)-NRx—Z2—C(=0)-0-; —C(=0)-NRx—Z2-0-C(=0)-; —C(=0)-NRx—Z2—NRy—; —C(=0)—NRx—Z2—NRy—C(=0)-; —C(=0)-NRx—Z2—NRy—C(=0)-0-; R1 represents C1-12alkyl optionally substituted with cyano, C1-4alkyloxy, C1-4alkyl-oxyC1-4alkyl

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating various diseases, syndromes, conditions and disorders, including pain. Such compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, RA, and RB are defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating various diseases, syndromes, conditions and disorders, including pain. Such compounds are represented by Formula (I) and Formula (II) as follows: wherein Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, RA, and RB are defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound having general formula (I): Wherein m, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The invention also relates to the use of the compound in therapeutics. More specifically, the compounds of the invention are inhibitors of the FAAH enzyme, and therefore, can be used for the treatment of various disorders associated with FAAH enzyme, which include in a non-limiting manner, pain, eating disorders, neurological and psychiatric pathologies, among other disorders.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and n have the meanings given in the description, and also a process for the preparation of these compounds and intermediate products of this process. Furthermore, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I and related methods of treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound having general formula (I): Wherein m, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The invention also relates to the use of the compound in therapeutics. More specifically, the compounds of the invention are inhibitors of the FAAH enzyme, and therefore, can be used for the treatment of various disorders associated with FAAH enzyme, which include in a non-limiting manner, pain, eating disorders, neurological and psychiatric pathologies, among other disorders.

Abstract: The present invention refers to new indanyl sulphonamide compounds with general formula (I), as well as to their preparation procedure, their application as medicine and the pharmaceuticals composition which they are made up of. The new compounds of formula (I) show affinity for 5-HT6 receptors and are, therefore, effective for treating diseases mediated by these receptors.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds having the structure which may be used for the treatment of tumors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chromene or thiochromene carboxamide derivatives, the preparation of same, pharmaceutical compositions of same and the use of same as dopamine D3 ligands as a medicament for central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating neurodegenerative diseases comprising administering to the subject a compound having the structure: wherein ? and R1-R8 are described herein, or a compound having the structure: wherein Y, Z, and R21, R24, R25, and R31-R33 are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to substituted benzofurans, benzothiophenes, and indoles and their use as tubulin polymerisation inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the formula (1): B-D-Z (1), wherein B represent the following formula (B-1), A represents an optionally substituted imidazole or pyrazole group; E represents the following formula (1a): X represents an oxygen atom, the formula: SOu, or the formula: N—R9; Y represents a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom; D represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or the formula (1a); Z represents (a chroman-2-yl group, a chroman-4-yl group, a 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-2-yl group, a 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-3-yl group, etc.) which is substituted with NHR10 or OR11)] or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and to antioxidants, therapeutic agents for kidney diseases or cerebrovascular disorder, and retinal oxidative damage inhibitors, which include the compounds as the active ingredient.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a compound of formula (I), wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of CH3, CH2OH, CH2CH2OH, CH2Br and Br; comprising the steps of: (i) reacting a compound of formula (II), wherein OX represents hydroxy or O?M+, in which M+ is a cation selected from Li+, Na+ and K+, and Y is as defined above; with trans-cinnamaldehyde (III), in the presence of a secondary amine compound; then (ii) treating the product of the preceding step with acid to afford the compound of formula (I). The above process may also be used in the production of tolterodine and fesoterodine, which are useful in the treatment of overactive bladder.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic substituted carbonyl derivatives that display selective binding to dopamine D3 receptors. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for treating central nervous system disorders associated with the dopamine D3 receptor activity in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of said compounds for alleviation of such disorder. The central nervous system disorders that may be treated with these compounds include Psychotic Disorders, Substance Dependence, Substance Abuse, Dyskinetic Disorders (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism, Neuroleptic-Induced Tardive Dyskinesia, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome and Huntington's Disease), Dementia, Anxiety Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm Disorders and Mood Disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides novel aryl piperazine derivatives having medical utility, in particular as modulators of dopamine and serotonin receptors, preferably the D3, D2-like and 5-HT2 receptor subtypes, and in particular useful for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders incl. schizophrenia.

Abstract: 3-cyanonaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid perhydroxyalkylmethyl-piperazine compounds of formula I which are antagonistic to tachykinin receptors, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods of using such compounds for the treatment and/or inhibition of various diseases and disorders, processes for preparing such piperazine compounds, and intermediate products of these processes.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) are provided: wherein ring A, ring B, R1, R2, R3, R4, Y, m, n and q are as identified herein. R1 is in particular amidino. The invention further provides particular benzothiophene compounds. Compounds of the invention may be useful as inhibitors of Factor IXa and in the therapy of cardiovascular conditions and diseases, e.g. thrombosis.

Abstract: An isoflavone derivative is provided. The isoxazole derivative has following formula: wherein R1 and R2, independently, include C1-C12 alkyl optionally substituted with oxirane, thiirane, aziridine, amino, cycloamino, aminohydroxy or cycloaminohydroxy, and R3 includes hydrogen, hydroxy or C1-C12 alkoxy optionally substituted with oxirane, thiirane, aziridine, amino, cycloamino, aminohydroxy or cycloaminohydroxy. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of osteoporosis including an isoflavone derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and n have the meanings given in the description, and also a process for the preparation of these compounds and intermediate products of this process. Furthermore, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I and related methods of treatment.

Abstract: Substituted indoles of the formula (I) and physiologically acceptable derivatives and salts thereof, in which R1, D, E, R12, p, X1, E, G, X2 and Z are as defined in claim 1, exhibit particular actions on the central nervous system, especially 5HT reuptake-inhibiting and 5 HTx-agonistic and/or -antagonistic actions and in particular serotonin-agonistic and -antagonistic properties and can be employed as antipsychotics, neuroleptics, antidepressants, anxiolytics and/or antihypertonics. They can furthermore be employed as excitatory amino acid antagonists for combating neurodegenerative diseases, including cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, cerebral ischaemia, infarction or psychoses.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I), wherein R, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the description, and their preparation. The compounds of formula I are useful as biomarkers.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel heterocyclic compounds having the structure which are useful for the treatment of various disease states, in particular cardiovascular diseases such as atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, intermittent claudication, Prinzmetal's (variant) angina, stable and unstable angina, exercise induced angina, congestive heart disease, and myocardial infarction. The compounds are also useful in the treatment of diabetes.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic substituted amide derivatives that display selective binding to dopamine D3 receptors. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for treating central nervous system disorders associated with the dopamine D3 receptor activity in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of said compounds for alleviation of such disorder. The central nervous system disorders that may be treated with these compounds include Psychotic Disorders, Substance Dependence, Substance Abuse, Dyskinetic Disorders (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism, Neuroleptic-Induced Tardive Dyskinesia, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome and Huntington's Disease), Dementia, Anxiety Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm Disorders and Mood Disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel benzopyran derivative having goodantagonistic activity on TGF-? receptor which can be effectively used as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent for liver disease as well as several fibroplasiadiseases such as hepatic fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, pulmonary fibrosis, dermatosclerosis, glomerular fibrosis and the like; and a pharmaceutical use thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein m, p, q, Ar, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. Also provided are methods for preparing, compositions comprising, and methods for using compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of benzothiophene amide derivatives. The hydroxamic acid compounds can be used to treat cancer. The benzothiophene amide compounds can also inhibit histone deacetylase and are suitable for use in selectively inducing terminal differentiation, and arresting cell growth and/or apoptosis of neoplastic cells, thereby inhibiting proliferation of such cells. Thus, the compounds of the present invention are useful in treating a patient having a tumor characterized by proliferation of neoplastic cells. The compounds of the invention may also be useful in the prevention and treatment of TRX-mediated diseases, such as autoimmune, allergic and inflammatory diseases, and in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), such as neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): wherein: R1, R2, R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, each represent an atom or group selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, phenyl and cyano, X represents a bond, an oxygen atom or a group selected from —(CH2)m—, —OCH2— and —NR5—, wherein m represents 1 or 2, and R5 is as defined in the description, Y represents an oxygen atom or a group selected from NR7 and CHR8, wherein R7 and R8 are as defined in the description, Z represents a nitrogen atom or a CH group, n represents 1 or 2, Ak represents an alkylene chain, Ar represents an aryl or heteroaryl group, its optical isomers, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid. Medical products containing the same which are useful in the treatment of conditions requiring a serotonin reuptake inhibitor and/or NK1 antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention is related to chemical compositions, processes for the preparation thereof and uses of the composition. Particularly, the present invention relates to compositions that include substituted biaryl-methanesulfinyl acetamides of Formula (I): wherein Ar, Y, R1, R2, R4, R5, q and x are as defined herein; and their use in the treatment of diseases, including treatment of sleepiness associated with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, or shift work disorder; Parkinson's disease; Alzheimer's disease; attention deficit disorder; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; depression; or fatigue associated with a neurological disease; as well as the promotion of wakefulness.

Abstract: Selected compounds are effective for treatment of pain and diseases, such as inflammation mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving pain, inflammation, and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds having the structure which may be used for the treatment of tumors.

Abstract: Compounds as modulators of peroxisome proliferator activated receptors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treating disease using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein X, A and R1 to R4 are as defined in the description and claims, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases which are associated with the modulation of H3 receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acetyl coenzyme-A carboxylase (“ACC”) inhibiting compounds of the formula wherein the variables are as defined herein. In particular, the present invention relates to ACC1 and/or ACC2 inhibitors, compositions of matter, kits and articles of manufacture comprising these compounds, methods for inhibiting ACC1 and/or ACC2, and methods of making the inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds useful in the treatment of diseases associated with TRPV4 channel receptor. More specifically, this invention relates to certain substituted piperazines, according to Formula I A compound of formula I wherein Z is bond or NH; R1 is aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; R2 is H, optionally substituted C1-6alkyl, or optionally substituted C2-6alkenyl; R3 and R7 are independently H, optionally substituted C1-6alkyl, or aryl; R4 is H or optionally substituted C1-6alkyl; R5 is H or C1-6alkyl; R6 is H or C1-6alkyl; and X and X? are independently O or H2; or wherein R3 and R4 together form a part of morpholinyl, piperadinyl, or aziridinyl ring; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Sulfonylindoline compounds of formula I, wherein R1 through R4, Y and Z have defined meanings, a process for preparation of such compounds, and the use as pharmaceutically active substances, particularly for the treatment or inhibition of neurodegeneration, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory disease, hypercholesterolemia, dyslipidemia, obesity or diabetes.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): wherein: R1, R2, R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, each represent an atom or group selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, phenyl and cyano, X represents a bond, an oxygen atom or a group selected from —(CH2)m—, —OCH2— and —NR5—, wherein m represents 1 or 2, and R5 is as defined in the description, Y represents an oxygen atom or a group selected from NR7 and CHR8, wherein R7 and R8 are as defined in the description, Z represents a nitrogen atom or a CH group, n represents 1 or 2, Ak represents an alkylene chain, Ar represents an aryl or heteroaryl group, its optical isomers, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid. Medical products containing the same which are useful in the treatment of conditions requiring a serotonin reuptake inhibitor and/or NK1 antagonist.

Abstract: A method of treating in a warm-blooded animal comprising administering to a warm-blooded animal in need thereof an amount of a compound of the formula wherein the substituents are defined in accordance with the disclosure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 5-(4-[4-(5-cyano-3-indolyl)butyl]-1-piperazinyl)benzofuran-2-carboxamide and/or one of its physiologically acceptable salts, characterised in that a compound of the formula (I), in which L denotes Cl, Br, I, SO2F, SO2CF3, SO2C2F5, is reacted with 3-(4-piperazin-1-ylbutyl)indole-5-carbonitrile by transition-metal-catalysed coupling by means of Pd complexes, and/or in that the 5-(4[4-(5-cyano-3-indolyl)butyl]-1-piperazinyl)benzofuran-2-carboxamide formed is converted into one of its acid-addition salts by treatment with an acid, and to a second process, characterised in that a compound of the formula (II), as the base or HX salt (where X=Cl, BR), is reacted with 3-(4-oxobutyl)-1H-indole-5-carbonitrile by reductive amination, and/or in that 5-(4-[4-(5-cyano-3-indolyl)butyl]-1-piperazinyl)benzofuran-2-carboxamide is converted into one of its acid-addition salts by treatment with an acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: Ring A is (4-12)-membered heterocyclyl; Ring B is a fused benzene ring selected from the group consisting of: Ring A, ring B, ring C, R1, R1a, R2, R3, R4, L2, n, t, w, and z are as defined in the specification. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) and methods of treating a condition that is mediated by the modulation of glucokinase, the method comprising administering to a mammal an effective amount of a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: A compound of formula I: and isomers, salts, solvates, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof, wherein: R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen, an optionally substituted C1-7 alkyl group, C3-20 heterocyclyl group, or C5-20 aryl group, or may together form, along with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring having from 4 to 8 ring atoms; Q is —NH—C(?O)— or —O—; Y is an optionally substituted C1-5 alkylene group; X is selected from SR3 or NR4R5, wherein, R3, or R4 and R5 are independently selected from hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-7 alkyl, C5-20 aryl, or C3-20 heterocyclyl groups, or R4 and R5 may together form, along with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring having from 4 to 8 ring atoms; if Q is —O—, X is additionally selected from —C(?O)—NR6R7, wherein R6 and R7 are independently selected from hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-7 alkyl, C5-20 aryl, or C3-20 heterocyclyl gro

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein X is a fluorine or a chlorine atom; the methyl groups located at the 2- and 5-position of the piperazine ring are in trans-configuration to each other; Y is NH or O; R1 is selected from hydrogen, chloro, bromo, nitro, methyl or trifluoromethyl; R2 is selected from hydrogen, halo, methyl, trifluoromethyl, methoxy or trifluoromethoxy; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula (I) together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Included are also processes for the preparation of compounds of formula (I), as well as methods for treating mammals suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune, proliferative or hyperproliferative diseases by administering a compound having the formula (I) to said mammal.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) where R1 to R12, —W—V—, —X—Y—, p and n have the values defined in claim 1, their preparation and use as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: wherein the substituents are as defined herein are useful for treating conditions mediated by p38 kinase.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula: (wherein, R1 and R2 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, hydrocarbon group or heterocyclic group, or R1 and R2 may form, together with the adjacent carbon atom, a 3–8 membered iso- or heterocyclic group, R3 represents a cyclic group, a hydroxy group, a mercapto group that may have oxo, or an amino group, R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group, a hydroxy group, a mercapto group which may have oxo, or an amino group, or R2 and R4 may link together to form a double bond, X represents a bond or a linear hydrocarbon group, W represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, ring B represents a 5–8 membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, ring C represents a benzene ring, and— represents a single bond or a double bond), or a salt or a prodrug thereof that has excellent neurodegenerative inhibitory activity and brain penetrability, and is useful as an agent for preventing/treating neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: A novel class of substituted piperazines and diazepanes, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and use thereof in the treatment of diseases and disorders related to the histamine H3 receptor. More particularly, the compounds are useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders in which an interaction with the histamine H3 receptor is beneficial.