Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-(substituted sulphur, sulphone or sulphoxide)-3-(substituted phenyl)propionic acid derivatives, 2-(substituted oxygen)-3-(substituted phenyl)propionic acid derivatives, benzoic acid derivatives, and derivatives of 2-methyl-2-(phenoxy or phenylthio)propanoic acid and 2-(methyl or ethyl)-2-(phenoxy or phenylthio)butanoic acid, to processes for preparing such compounds, to their use in the treatment of inflammatory conditions, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention is related to derivatives of Formula (I) and use thereof in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of autoimmune disorders, inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases and fibrosis, including multiple sclerosis, arthritis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, liver and pulmonary fibrosis.

Abstract: Disclosed are drug delivery systems for the delivery of small molecule and macromolecular drugs. More particularly, disclosed are substituted analogs of 3,6-di(alkyl-4 aminobutyl)-2,5-diketopiperazine (which may also be referred to DKP), their use in the formulation of both small molecule and macromolecular drugs including therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic agents, stabilizing agents and systems for their delivery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents capable of binding to myelin basic protein in a subject. Also provided are methods for the detection of myelin-associated neuropathy comprising identifying a subject at risk of or diagnosed with a myelin-associated neuropathy, administering to a subject an agent that binds specifically to myelin basic protein, and determining myelination in the subject by detecting the agent present in the subject. A kit containing the agent or its derivatives for use in detecting myelin basic protein is also provided.

Abstract: A composition comprising a selective oxytocin antagonist for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a male ejaculatory disorder; which selective oxytocin antagonist is optionally admixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: New histone deacetylase inhibitors according to the general formula (I) wherein: Q is a bond, CH2, CH—NR3R4, NR5 or oxygen, X is CH or nitrogen, Y is a bond, CH2, oxygen or NR6, Z is CH or nitrogen, R1, R2 are, independently, hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6 alkyl or C1-C6 haloalkyl, R11, R12 are, independently, hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl, and R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as further defined in the specification.

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 invention includes a compound of formula I: wherein R1, Y, A, n, R4 and Z have any of the values described herein, as well as salts of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and therapeutic methods that comprise the administration of such compounds. The compounds are inhibitors of PDE4 function and are useful for improving cognitive function and/or treating cognitive disorders or impairment, traumatic and/or ischemic injuries of the central and peripheral nervous system and/or psychiatric disorders in animals, especially humans.

Abstract: The invention includes a compound of formula I: wherein R1, X, Z, n, and m have any of the values described herein, as well as salts of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and therapeutic methods that comprise the administration of such compounds. The compounds are inhibitors of PDE4 function and are useful for improving cognitive function in animals.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein the groups R and R?, A, D, E, G, L, p and R1 to R10 have the stated meanings and to their physiologically compatible salts. Said compounds are suitable, for example, as anti-obesity drugs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new use of pyrimidine derivatives of formula I, as a free base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the manufacture of a medicament in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of Alzheimer's Disease:

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds and salts that are generally useful as anthelmintic agents or as intermediates in processes for making anthelmintic agents. This invention also is directed to processes for making the compounds and salts, pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the compounds and salts, uses of the compounds and salts to make medicaments, and treatments comprising the administration of the compounds and salts to animals in need of the treatments.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is described to metalloenzyme inhibitors having metal binding moieties linked to a targeting moiety through a linking group or a direct bond, method of screening for metalloenzyme inhibitors, and methods for treating a metalloenzyme related disorder by administering a metalloenzyme inhibitor to a subject in need of treatment thereof.

Abstract: Magnesium salts/complexes of compounds useful for inhibiting the ADAM-IO protein and methods of making and purifying them are provided. Further provided are compositions comprising magnesium salts/complexes of the compounds in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The compounds well as such compositions comprising them are useful for the treatment of cancer, arthritis, diseases related to angiogenesis, such as renal diseases, heart diseases, such as heart failure, atherosclerosis, and stroke, inflammation, ulcer, infertility, scleroderma, endometriosis, mesothelioma, and diabetes. In addition, methods of treating forms of cancer, arthritis, and diseases related to angiogenesis in which ADAM-10 plays a critical role are provided.

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

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein: A is C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl, —CH2—R6, —CHMe-R7, —CMe2-R7, or optionally substituted aryl; wherein, when A is optionally substituted aryl, said aryl group is optionally substituted with 1 to 3 substituents, which may be the same or different, selected from the group consisting of halogen, C1-6alkyl, —CF3, C1-4alkoxy, C1fluoroalkoxy, cyano, NR8R9, and pyridyl wherein the pyridyl is optionally substituted by one methyl; R1 is chlorine, fluorine, —CF3, cyano or C1-6alkyl; R2, R3 and R5 independently are hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, —CF3, cyano or C1-6alkyl, such that at least one of R2, R3 and R5 is other than hydrogen; R4 is hydrogen. These compounds and salts are thought to be P2X7 receptor antagonists. The invention also provides for the treatment of pain, inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or a neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides (I) a method of manufacturing a triphenylmethane colorant that can suppress the sub-reactions in conversion to a sulfonamide and is industrially advantageous, (II) a colorant compound that has both excellent spectral characteristics and a high solubility relative to organic solvents or polymers as a coloring agent to be used in color filters and (III) a blue resist composition for use in a color filter that shows a high lightness and an excellent hue particularly for blue color and can be used to display an image that is excellent in terms of spectral characteristics and contrast.

Abstract: The invention includes a compound of formula I: wherein R1, X, Z, n, and m have any of the values described herein, as well as salts of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and therapeutic methods that comprise the administration of such compounds. The compounds are inhibitors of PDE4 function and are useful for improving cognitive function in animals.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or an enantiomer or diastereoisomer thereof, or a salt, hydrate or solvate thereof: for the treatment or prophylaxis of arthritis in mammals.

Abstract: Diaza heterocyclic sulfonamide derivatives according to formula I have therapeutic utility, particularly in the treatment of diabetes, obesity and related conditions and disorders: where R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, X, Y1, Y2, m, and n are set forth in the description.

Abstract: Provided herein are 2,5-disubstituted arylsulfonamide CCR3 antagonists of Formula I or II, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof: wherein X, Y, Z, and R1-R5 are as defined herein. Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a CCR3-mediated disorder, disease, or condition.

Abstract: Provided herein are 2,5-disubstituted arylsulfonamides that are useful for modulating CCR3 activity, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a CCR3-mediated disorder, disease, or condition.

Abstract: Provided herein are arylsulfonamides that are useful for modulating CCR3 activity, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a CCR3-mediated disorder, disease, or condition.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions useful for screening inhibitors of aggregation mediated proteotoxicity. The disclosure provides transgenic animals and cell useful for such screening. Also provided are compounds useful for inhibiting aggregation mediated proteotoxicity in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, The compounds of formula I are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They exhibit a strong anti-thrombotic effect and are suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of cardio-vascular disorders like thromboembolic diseases or restenoses. They are inhibitors of the blood clotting enzymes, especially factor VIIa and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activity of factor VIIa is present or for the cure or prevention of which an inhibition of factor VIIa is intended. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I, their use, in particular as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.

Abstract: This invention comprises the novel compounds of formula (I) wherein n, m, t, R1, R2, R3, R4, L, Q, X, Y, Z and have defined meanings, having histone deacetylase inhibiting enzymatic activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide compounds useful as preventives or remedies for circulatory diseases, nervous diseases, metabolic diseases, reproductive system diseases, and digestive diseases. [Means for Solving Problems] Compounds represented by the general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein R1 is C1-6 alkyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, or the like; R2 is phenyl, heteroaryl, or the like; Q is N or CH; and M1, M2, M3 and M4 are each independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, or alternatively M1 together with M2 or M3 forms —CH2-CH2- or the like, or M4 together with M2 or M3 forms —CH2-CH2- or the like, with the proviso that M1, M2, M3, and M4 are such that one —CH2- or —CH2-CH2- group is formed thereamong.

Abstract: The invention provides a sulfonyl malonamide derivative, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof, that has therapeutic and/or preventive effect(s) on various diseases due to its agonist action at AT2 receptor, and is useful as a pharmaceutical agent for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases involving the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS).

Abstract: This disclosure describes the molecular cloning of a pactamycin biosynthetic gene cluster from Streptomyces pactum ATCC 27456, characterization of individual genes in the gene cluster and the proteins encoded thereby as well as uses thereof. The pactamycin gene cluster is located within an 86.35 kilobases genetic locus and includes 53 open reading frames, 26 of which are considered to be the core cluster directly involved in the biosynthesis of pactamycin.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods are provided for use with Renin that comprise a compound selected from the group consisting of: wherein the variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are heterocyclic scaffolds useful, for example, for solid-phase organic synthesis of combinatorial libraries and methods for the preparation thereof. Also disclosed are libraries, including combinatorial libraries, and methods for preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfonamide derivative which is useful as an active ingredient of pharmaceutical preparations. The sulfonamide derivatives of the present invention have CCR3 (CC type chemokine receptor) antagonistic activity, and can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with CCR3 activity, in particular for the treatment of asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and other inflammatory/immunological disorders.

Abstract: Novel compounds are provided which are 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitors. 11-Beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitors are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases requiring 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitor therapy. These novel compounds have the structure: enantiomers, diastereomers, solvates, or salts thereof, wherein A, W, X and Z are defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to piperazine compounds of the general formula I defined below and to their use as herbicides. Moreover, the invention relates to compositions for crop protection and to a method for controlling unwanted vegetation.

Abstract: The present invention provides aryl nitrones, compositions comprising the same and methods of their use for the treatment or prevention of oxidative, ischemic, ischemia/reperfusion-related and chemokine mediated conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to piperazine compounds of the general formula I defined below and to their use as herbicides. Moreover, the invention relates to compositions for crop protection and to a method for controlling unwanted vegetation. In formula I, A1, A2 independently of one another are aryl or heteroaryl, where Ra is attached in the ortho-position to the point of attachment of A1 to a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom of A1, Y1, Y2 are oxygen, sulfur or a group NRy1, and the variables Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, Re, Rf, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 have the meanings mentioned in the claims and the description.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating T-cell mediated diseases and a method of inhibiting the activation of T-cells using certain diketopiperazines. The invention also provides methods of synthesizing diketopiperazines and pharmaceutical compositions comprising certain diketopiperazines. The invention further provides methods of making improved pharmaceutical compositions of proteins and peptides by either increasing or decreasing the content of diketopiperazines in the compositions and the resultant improved pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with the compounds of formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, wherein X, Q and R1-R3 are defined in the detailed description and claims. The invention is also concerned with the compounds of formula Z: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, wherein R1-R3 are defined in the detailed description and claims. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of manufacturing and using the compounds of formula I and Z as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compounds of formula I and Z are antagonists or partial agonists at the CRTH2 receptor and may be useful in treating diseases and disorders associated with that receptor such as asthma.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with the compounds of formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, wherein W, X, Y, and R1-R7 are defined in the detailed description and claims. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of manufacturing and using the compounds of formula I as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compounds of formula I are antagonists or partial agonists at the CRTH2 receptor and may be useful in treating diseases and disorders associated with that receptor such as asthma.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel heterocyclic compound containing a beta-amino group, a method for preparing the same, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. The heterocyclic compound of the present invention exhibits excellent DPP-IV inhibitory activity and bioavailability and therefore can be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of DPP-IV-related diseases such as diabetes or obesity.

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: This invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I) to (VII), and compositions thereof, useful in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8).

Abstract: The present invention relates to new sulfonamide derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1-R8 and Z are as defined in the claims, and optical antipodes or racemates and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates thereof, which are selective antagonists of bradykinin B1, to processes for producing these same compounds, pharmacological compositions containing them and to their use in therapy or prevention of painful and inflammatory conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having aggrecanase inhibitory activity and MMP-13 inhibitory activity, and useful as a therapeutic agent for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and the like, more specifically, a cyclopropane compound of formula (1): wherein R1 is —(CH2)m—X—(CH2)n-A1 etc., wherein m and n are the same or different and each is 0 to 6, X is a single bond, etc. and A1 is a substituted C3-14 hydrocarbon ring group, etc.; R2 and R3 are the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom, —(CH2)p—X1—(CH2)q-A2, etc., wherein p and q are the same or different and each is 0 to 6, X1 is a single bond, etc. and A2 is an optionally substituted C3-14 hydrocarbon ring group, etc.; R4 is —CO2R9, etc., wherein R9 is a hydrogen atom, etc.; and R20 and R21 are the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom, —(CH2)m12—X12—(CH2)m12—R30, etc., wherein m12 and m12 are the same or different and each is 0 to 6, X12 is a single bond, etc. and R30 is a hydrogen atom, etc.

Abstract: This invention comprises the novel compounds of formula (I) wherein n, m, t, R1, R2, R3, R4, L, Q, X, Y, Z and have defined meanings, having histone deacetylase inhibiting enzymatic activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.

Abstract: A compound represented by the general formula (I): wherein R1 is wherein R26 and R28 are each independently lower alkyloxy and the like; n1 is an integer of 0 to 3; Z is a optionally substituted C1-C5 alkynylene which may be interrupted with a substituent selected from Substituent group a and the like; A is a group represented by the formula: wherein R6 and R7 are each independently lower alkyl and the like; m and n are each independently 0, 1, or 2; R2 is a hydrogen atom and the like; R3 is optionally substituted lower alkyl and the like; R4 is a hydrogen atom; or R3 and R4 may be taken together with an adjacent carbon atom to from a ring; R5 is hydroxyl and the like, or an optically active isomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfonamide derivative which is useful as an active ingredient of pharmaceutical preparations. The sulfonamide derivatives of the present invention have CCR3 (CC type chemokine receptor) antagonistic activity, and can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with CCR3 activity, in particular for the treatment of asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and other inflammatory/immunological disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides an sulfonamide derivative having DP receptor antagonistic activity and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the said compound as an active ingredient, and further a therapeutic agent for treating allergic diseases. A compound of the general formula (II): wherein the ring A is an aromatic carbocyclic ring etc.; the ring B is a nitrogen-containing non-aromatic heterocyclic ring etc.; the ring C is an aromatic carbocyclic ring etc.; R1 is carboxy etc.; R2 is independently a halogen atom etc.; R3 is optionally substituted alkyloxy etc.; R4 is independently a halogen atom etc.; R5 is independently optionally substituted alkyl etc.; M is sulfonyl etc.; Y is a single bond etc.; L1 is a single bond etc.; L2 is a single bond etc.; k is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; n is 0, 1 or 2; and q is 0, 1, 2 or 3; provided that a) k is not 0 when the ring B is a 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring containing one or two nitrogen atom(s) and the ring C is a benzene ring, etc.

Abstract: Certain substituted sulfonamide 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 present invention provides an sulfonamide derivative having DP receptor antagonistic activity and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the said compound as an active ingredient, and further a therapeutic agent for treating allergic diseases. A compound of the general formula (II): wherein the ring A is an aromatic carbocyclic ring etc.; the ring B is a nitrogen-containing non-aromatic heterocyclic ring etc.; the ring C is an aromatic carbocyclic ring etc.; R1 is carboxy etc.; R2 is independently a halogen atom etc.; R3 is optionally substituted alkyloxy etc.; R4 is independently a halogen atom etc.; R5 is independently optionally substituted alkyl etc.; M is sulfonyl etc.; Y is a single bond etc.; L1 is a single bond etc.; L2 is a single bond etc.; k is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; n is 0, 1 or 2; and q is 0, 1, 2 or 3; provided that a) k is not 0 when the ring B is a 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring containing one or two nitrogen atom(s) and the ring C is a benzene ring, etc.