Abstract: Compounds of the invention are useful in inhibiting thrombin and associated thrombotic occlusions having the following structure: (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Q is CH2, NR4, O, S, S(O) or S(O2), wherein R4 is H, C1-6 alkyl, aryl, or C3-8 cycloalkyl; R1 is a heterocycle or —(CR5R6)1-2NH2, wherein R5 and R6, each time in which they occur, are independently H, C1-6 alkyl, —CH2F, —CHF2, CF3 or —CH2OH; R2 is OH, NH2 or NHSO2CH3; and R3 is C1-6 alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds useful for antagonizing angiotensin II Type 2 (AT2) receptor. More particularly the invention relates to piperazine and diazepine compounds, compositions containing them and their use in methods of treating or preventing disorders or diseases associated with AT2 receptor function including neuropathic pain, inflammatory pain, conditions associated with neuronal hypersensitivity, impaired nerve conduction velocity, cell proliferation disorders, disorders associated with an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation and disorders associated with aberrant nerve regeneration.

Abstract: Ink contains at least one of a compound represented by the following chemical formula 1, a compound represented by chemical formula 2, a compound represented by chemical formula 3, or a compound represented by chemical formula 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to piperazinyl derivatives of formula (I) and the use thereof as a drug, particularly for the treatment of cancer, the pharmaceutical compositions containing said derivatives, and the method for synthesising same.

Abstract: The invention provides certain N-acyloxysulfonamide and N-hydroxy-N-acylsulfonamide derivative compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, the invention provides methods of using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions for treating, preventing, or delaying the onset and/or develop of a disease or condition. In some embodiments, the disease or condition is selected from cardiovascular diseases, ischemia, reperfusion injury, cancerous disease, pulmonary hypertension and conditions responsive to nitroxyl therapy.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure 3-amidinophenylalanine derivatives, which are used as pharmaceutically effective urokinase inhibitors, by starting from 3-cyanophenylalanine derivatives. The methods of manufacture comprising only one synthesis step lead to new intermediates, namely 3-hydroxyamidino- and 3-amidrazonophenylalanine derivatives. These intermediates or their acetyl derivatives can be reduced into the desired 3-amidino-phenylalanine derivatives under gentle conditions (H2 or ammonium formiate, Pd/C (approx. 10%), ethanol/water, room temperature, normal pressure or also H2, Pd/C, AcOH or HCl/ethanol, 1-3 bar) in excellent yields and in an enantiomeric excess of up to 99.9%.

Abstract: The use of a compound of formula I Y is a single bond, C?O, C?S or S(O)m where m is 0, 1 or 2; the ring is a 6 membered aromatic ring or is a 5 or 6 membered heteroaromatic ring; Z and Z? are provided that both are not N; R1, R2, R3, R3a, R4, R8 and Ra are specified organic groups and n and p are independently 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; or salts or N-oxides thereof or compositions containing them in controlling insects, acarines, nematodes or molluscs. Novel compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and a process for making thereof. The compounds have inhibitory activity on the phosphorylation of kinases, which inhibits the activity of such kinases. The invention also provides intermediate compounds useful in the process, as well as final products produced by the process, and salts or prodrugs thereof. The invention further provides a method of inhibiting kinases and treating disease states in a mammal by inhibiting the phosphorylation of kinases comprising administering an effective amount of a compound according to the invention to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: Cycloalkylcarbonylamino acid derivatives, which are raw material intermediates of a novel cycloalkane carboxamide derivative that selectively inhibits cathepsin K, and a production process thereof, are provided. A cycloalkylcarbonylamino acid derivative represented by the following general formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: (wherein, R1 and R2 represent alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, alkynyl groups, aromatic hydrocarbon groups, heterocyclic groups or the like, and ring A represents a cyclic alkylidene group having 5, 6 or 7 carbon atoms).

Abstract: Compounds and compositions comprising compounds useful in the treatment of cancer are described herein.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3, D, G, Q and W have the meanings indicated in claim (1), can and be employed for the treatment of tumours.

Abstract: [Problem] The present invention provides a compound which is useful as an active ingredient of a pharmaceutical composition, in particular, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating VAP-1-related diseases. [Means for Solution] The present inventors have conducted intensive studies on a compound having a VAP-1 inhibitory activity, and as a result, they have found that a compound of the present invention or a salt thereof exhibits an excellent VAP-1 inhibitory activity and is useful for preventing and/or treating VAP-1-related diseases, in particular, diabetic nephropathy or diabetic macular edema, thereby completing the present invention. The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition, in particular, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating VAP-1-related diseases, which comprises the compound of the present invention or a salt thereof, and an excipient.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure 3-amidinophenylalanine derivatives, which are used as pharmaceutically effective urokinase inhibitors, by starting from 3-cyanophenylalanine derivatives. The methods of manufacture comprising only one synthesis step lead to new intermediates, namely 3-hydroxyamidino- and 3-amidrazonophenylalanine derivatives. These intermediates or their acetyl derivatives can be reduced into the desired 3-amidino-phenylalanine derivatives under gentle conditions (H2 or ammonium formiate, Pd/C (approx. 10%), ethanol/water, room temperature, normal pressure or also H2, Pd/C, AcOH or HCl/ethanol, 1-3 bar) in excellent yields and in an enantiomeric excess of up to 99.9%.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl-sulphonylglycine derivatives of general formula (I) wherein the groups Ra to Rf, A and Z are defined as in the specification and claims, which are suitable for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of metabolic disorders, particularly type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I and enantiomers, diastereomers and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula I, and methods of treating conditions associated with the activity of p38 kinase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of 3-hydroxyamidino-phenylalanine derivatives in highly pure form which can be used for example as urokinase inhibitors. The present invention further relates to the use of high-purity 3-hydroxyamidinophenylalanine derivatives for preparing 3-amidinophenylalanine derivatives.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) P—W—C(?X)-L-Q??(I) wherein P is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group; W is an optionally substituted 6 or 7-membered aliphatic ring comprising ring atoms Y1 and Y2 independently selected from Oxygen and Nitrogen, X is selected from Oxygen, Nitrogen and Sulphur; L is an optional C1-4 linker; and Q is an optionally substituted 4-7 membered aliphatic ring: for use in the treatment of chemokine mediated diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure 3-amidinophenylalanine derivatives, which are used as pharmaceutically effective urokinase inhibitors, by starting from 3-cyanophenylalanine derivatives. The methods of manufacture comprising only one synthesis step lead to new intermediates, namely 3-hydroxyamidino- and 3-amidrazonophenylalanine derivatives. These intermediates or their acetyl derivatives can be reduced into the desired 3-amidino-phenylalanine derivatives under gentle conditions (H2 or ammonium formiate, Pd/C (approx. 10%), ethanol/water, room temperature, normal pressure or also H2, Pd/C, AcOH or HCl/ethanol, 1-3 bar) in excellent yields and in an enantiomeric excess of up to 99.9%.

Abstract: The invention relates to meta-substituted phenyl sulfonyl amides of secondary amino acid amides according to the general formula (I), (II), or (III), the production thereof, and the use thereof as matriptase inhibitors, in particular the use thereof as drugs for inhibiting tumor growth and/or metastasization.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3, D, G, Q and W have the meanings indicated in claim (1), can and be employed for the treatment of tumours.

Abstract: New urokinase inhibitors having a triisopropylphenylsulfonyl residue as an N?-substituent for 3-amidinophenylalanine are provided. The introduction of the triisopropylphenylsulfonyl residue greatly increases the affinity of the compounds to urokinase and, thereby, increases their inhibitory activity against urokinase. These urokinase inhibitors are useful in determining the role of urokinase and urokinase receptor in various diseases, particularly in tumor propagation and metastasis. Methods of treating tumors and a pharmaceutical composition are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel crystalline modifications of N-?-(2,4,6-triisopropylphenylsulfonyl)-3-hydroxyamidino-(L)-phenylalanine 4-ethoxycarbonylpiperazide and/or salts thereof, which can be used as pharmaceutical agents, and to pharmaceutical compositions and pharmaceutical uses comprising these novel crystalline modifications.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions for the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method for the production of 3-amidino- or 3-guanidinophenylalanine derivatives, especially triisopropylphenyl-sulfonyl-substituted 3-amidino- or 3-guanidinophenylalanine derivatives.

Abstract: The invention therefore relates to the compound of the formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, its pharmaceutically composition and uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of derivatives of 3-guanidinophenylalanine as urokinase inhibitors for treating malignant tumors and metastasis.

Abstract: Cycloalkylcarbonylamino acid derivatives, which are raw material intermediates of a novel cycloalkane carboxamide derivative that selectively inhibits cathepsin K, and a production process thereof, are provided. A cycloalkylcarbonylamino acid derivative represented by the following general formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: (wherein, R1 and R2 represent alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, alkynyl groups, aromatic hydrocarbon groups, heterocyclic groups or the like, and ring A represents a cyclic alkylidene group having 5, 6 or 7 carbon atoms).

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method for the production of 3-amidino- or 3-guanidinophenylalanine derivatives, especially triisopropylphenyl-sulfonyl-substituted 3-amidino- or 3-guanidinophenylalanine derivatives.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound for use as an inhibitor of Hsp90, the compound having the formula (I): or salts, tautomers, solvates and N-oxides thereof; wherein R1 is hydroxy or hydrogen; R2 is hydroxy; methoxy or hydrogen; provided that at least one of R1 and R2 is hydroxy; R3 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; cyano; C1-5 hydrocarbyl and C1-5 hydrocarbyloxy; wherein the C1-5 hydrocarbyl and C1-5 hydrocarbyloxy moieties are each optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from hydroxy, halogen, C1-2 alkoxy, amino, mono- and di-C1-2 alkylamino, and aryl and heteroaryl groups of 5 to 12 ring members; R4 is selected from hydrogen; a group —(O)n—R7 where n is 0 or 1 and R7 is an acyclic C1-5 hydrocarbyl group or a monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group having 3 to 7 ring members; halogen; cyano; hydroxy; amino; and mono- or di-C1-5 hydrocarbyl-amino, wherein the acyclic C1-5 hydrocarbyl group and the mono and di-C1-5 hydrocarbylamino moieties in each instance are optionally substit

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method for the production of 3-amidinophenylalanine derivatives, especially triisopropylphenyl-sulfonyl-substituted 3-amidinophenylalanine derivatives.

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.

Abstract: A method for the solid phase synthesis of N,N-disubstituted diazacycloalkylcarboxy derivatives of general formula (I) and (II) is claimed. Examples include piperazine-2-carboxamide.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I, wherein R is hydrogen or alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms; R? is hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, acyl of 2–7 carbon atoms, or aroyl; R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1–6 carbon atoms, halogen, trifluoroalkyl, or trifluoroalkoxy of 1–6 carbon atoms; X is CR5R6 or a carbonyl group; R5 and R6 are each, independently, hydrogen or alkyl of 1–6 carbon atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with the proviso that at least two of R1, R2, R3, or R4 are not hydrogen; which are 5HT2C receptor agonists useful for the treatment of disorders involving the central nervous system such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, migraine, sleep disorders, eating disorders, obesity, type II diabetes, and epilepsy.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula (I): where a, b, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R6 are described herein, are useful as inhibitors of platelet adenosine diphosphate. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods of using these compounds as antithrombotic agents and processes for synthesizing these compounds are also described herein.

Abstract: Compounds having the general formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X1 and X2 are as defined in the specification, methods of using such compounds for the treatment of diseases and pharmaceutical composition comprising such compounds.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein: Ring A is a nitrogen linked mono or bicyclic heterocyclic ring as defined within; R1 and R2 are independently C1-3alkyl optionally substituted by fluoro or chloro; or R1 and R2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, form a C3-5cycloalkyl ring optionally substituted by fluoro; R3 is defined within; and n is 0-5; wherein the values of R3 may be the same or different; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or an in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof is described. The use of compounds of formula (I) in the production of an elevation of PDH activity in a warm-blooded animal such as a human being are also described. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods and processes for preparation of compounds of formula (I) are detailed.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain alpha amino acid compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, 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 compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention is generally drawn to novel isolated therapeutic agents, termed resolving, generated from the interaction between a dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), cyclooxygenase-II (COX-2) and an analgesic, such as aspirin (ASA). Surprisingly, careful isolation of compounds generated from the combination of components in an appropriate environment provide di- and tri-hydroxy EPA or DHA compounds having unique structural and physiological properties. The present invention therefore provides for many new useful therapeutic di- or tri-hydroxy derivatives of EPA or DHA (resolvins) that diminish, prevent, or eliminate inflammation or PMN migration, for example. The present invention also provides methods of use, methods of preparation, and packaged pharmaceuticals for use as medicaments for the compounds disclosed throughout the specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of derivatives of 3-amidinophenylalanine as urokinase inhibitors for treating malignant tumors and the formation of metastases.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of derivatives of 3-amidinophenylalanine as urokinase inhibitors for treating malignant tumors and the formation of metastases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to prodrugs of a class of sulfonamides which are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of prodrugs of HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by favorable aqueous solubility, high oral bioavailability and facile in vivo generation of the active ingredient. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these prodrugs. The prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for decreasing the pill burden and increasing patient compliance. This invention also relates to methods of treating mammals with these prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods to inhibit p38-&agr; kinase using compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: This invention is directed to acyl piperazine derivatives, for example, of the following formula (1a): wherein R1a, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6are descried herein. These derivatives are useful as anti-inflammatory agents. This invention is also directed to pharmacetutical compostions containing the derivatives, and methods of using the derivatives to treat inflammatory disorders in humans.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: are provided, and are useful as cysteine protease inhibitors, particularly in the treatment of diseases such as osteoporosis or autoimmune disorders in which cathepsins K or S contribute to the pathology or symptomatolgy of the disease.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I in which X, Y, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in Patent Claim 1 are inhibitors of coagulation factor Xa and can be employed for the prophylaxis and/or therapy of thromboembolic disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are a series of phenylalanine derivatives, to compositions containing them, to processes for their preparation, and to their use in medicine.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula as described in the claims, or an optical isomer, diastereomer or enantiomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, or biohydrolyzable amide, ester, or imide thereof are useful as inhibitors of metalloproteases. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases, disorders and conditions characterized by metalloprotease activity using these compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 signifies phenyl, substituted phenyl or heterocyclyl;R.sup.2 signifies phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.3 signifies hydrogen, lower-alkyl, cyano, carboxy, esterified carboxy, phenyl, substituted phenyl, heterocyclyl or a residue --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --NR.sup.5 COR.sup.7 ;R.sup.4 signifies hydrogen or lower-alkyl;R.sup.5 signifies hydrogen or a residue R.sup.7, andR.sup.6 signifies --(CH.sub.2).sub.m R.sup.7 ; orR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together with the N atom associated with them signify a heterocyclic residue;R.sup.7 signifies phenyl, substituted phenyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, lower-alkyl, cyano-lower-alkyl, hydroxy-lower-alkyl, di-lower-alkylamino-lower-alkyl, carboxy-lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxycarbonyl-lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxycarbonylamino-lower-alkyl or phenyl-lower-alkoxycarbonyl;R.sup.a signifies hydrogen, lower-alkyl or hydroxy;R.sup.b signifies hydrogen or lower-alkyl;Z signifies hydroxy, amino or a residue --OR.sup.8, --OC(O)NHR.sup.8, --OC(O)OR.sup.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of sulfonamide compounds of formula I which are aspartyl protease inhibitors: ##STR1## This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as anti-viral agents against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses. This invention also provides methods for inhibition aspartyl protease activity and methods for treating viral infections using the compounds and compositions of this invention.