Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a perfluoroalkylated compound at low cost, safely and with high efficiency. A method for producing a perfluoroalkylated compound, comprising reacting a bis(perfluoroalkanoyl) peroxide with a compound having a carbon-carbon unsaturated bond and/or an aromatic ring having a hydrogen atom bonded thereto in the presence of a copper catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having the general Formula I: which absorb UV radiations and protect biological materials as well as non-biological materials from damaging exposure to UV radiations. The present invention also relates to formulations and compositions comprising such compounds for use in absorbing UV radiations and in protecting biological materials as well as non-biological materials against UV radiations.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions useful for treating disorders related to KIT and PDFGR are described herein.

Abstract: The invention includes compositions for transmucosal administration to an animal comprising at least one active agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A preferred active agent is selected from the group consisting of meloxicam, carprofen, enrofloxacin, clemastine, diphenhydramine, digoxin, levothyroxine, cyclosporine, ondansetron, lysine, zolpidem, propofol, nitenpyram, ivermectin, milbemycin, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and esters thereof. In another embodiment, the invention includes methods of treating or preventing a condition in an animal comprising transmucosally administering a composition comprising a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of an active agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: This application discloses 5-phenyl-1H-pyridin-2-one and 6-phenyl-2H-pyridazin-3-one derivatives according to generic Formulae I-IV: wherein, variables R, X, Y1, Y2, Y2?, Y3, Y4, n and m are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions comprising compounds of Formulae I-IV and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: This application discloses 5-phenyl-1H-pyridin-2-one and 6-phenyl-2H-pyridazin-3-one derivatives according to generic Formulae I-IV: wherein, variables R, X, Y1, Y2, Y2?, Y3, Y4, n and m are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions comprising compounds of Formulae I-IV and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: Provided herein are PAK inhibitors and methods of utilizing PAK inhibitors for the treatment of CNS disorders.

Abstract: The subject matter herein is directed to carbazole-containing sulfonamide derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof of structural formula I wherein the variable R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, a, and b are accordingly described. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I to treat a Cry-mediated disease or disorder, such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, Cushing's syndrome, and glaucoma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of substituted compounds having the general formula (I), including their stereoisomers and/or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. (I) Wherein A, m, R1s, R2, R3, R4 are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods of making these compounds including intermediates. The compounds of this invention are effective at the kappa (?) opioid receptor (KOR) site. Therefore, the compounds of this invention are useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of central nervous system disorders (CNS), including but not limited to acute and chronic pain, and associated disorders, particularly functioning peripherally at the CNS.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel crystalline forms of meloxicam. These novel crystalline forms of meloxicam have improved bioavailability, an enhanced rate of dissolution and shorter time to Cmax in blood, as compared to pure meloxicam.

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted di-, tri-, tetra- and penta-sulfide compounds and compositions, and methods of using the same for the treatment and/or prevention of a cell proliferative disorder. The present invention also provides methods for preparing trisulfide compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to prodrugs of a wide variety of drugs and pharmaceutical compositions containing such prodrugs. Methods for minimizing locally mediated (from within the gut lumen) adverse gastrointestinal events associated with the underivatised drug and increasing the sustainment of plasma drug levels with the aforementioned prodrugs are also provided. Thus, the present invention relates to the use of prodrugs of a wide diversity of drugs (other than opioids) to transiently inactivate them and so reduce directly, locally mediated adverse gastrointestinal (GI) side-effects normally evident after administration of the parent compound. Additionally, such prodrugs may confer improved pharmacokinetics.

Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of meloxicam, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the pharmaceutical compositions are in the form of a fast disintegrating dosage form suitable for releasing meloxicam rapidly in the oral cavity. Also provided are processes for preparing a pharmaceutical composition of the invention. Further provided are methods of treating arthritis or pain in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising orally administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel crystalline forms of meloxicam. These novel crystalline forms of meloxicam have improved bioavailability, an enhanced rate of dissolution and shorter time to Cmax in blood, as compared to pure meloxicam.

Abstract: This application discloses 5-phenyl-1H-pyridin-2-one and 6-phenyl-2H-pyridazin-3-one derivatives according to generic Formulae I-IV: wherein, variables R, X, Y1, Y2, Y2?, Y3, Y4, n and m are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions comprising compounds of Formulae I-IV and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel crystalline forms of meloxicam. These novel crystalline forms of meloxicam have improved bioavailability, an enhanced rate of dissolution and shorter time to Cmax in blood, as compared to pure meloxicam.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of high purity meloxicam of the Formula (II). The meloxicam raw product is reacted with the solution of potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate, whereby high purity meloxicam potassium salt monohydrate is produced. Said salt is subsequently treated with mineral or organic acid to yield high-purity meloxicam.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of high purity meloxicam of the Formula (II). The meloxicam raw product is reacted with the solution of potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate, whereby high purity meloxicam potassium sait monohydrate is produced. Said sait is subsequently treated with mineral or organic acid to yield high-purity meloxicam.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is benzothiazine derivatives having the capability of inhibiting 11?-HSD1 not only at an enzymatic level but also at a cell level. The compounds of the present invention are of general formula (I). Wherein notably R1 represents a hydrogen or OR1 represents an ester or an ether. R2 represents a naphthyl or a 1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydro-naphthalene or a biphenyl or phenyl pyridine or a substituted phenyl. R3 represents a methyl or ethyl; R4 and R?4 represent a hydrogen.

Abstract: The present invention allows a screening method for identifying novel drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis as well as a diagnostic method for identifying clinical strains that are resistant to these novel drugs. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for screening in vitro drug candidates for the treatment of tuberculosis by interfering with the arabinogalactan biosynthesis, the said method comprising a step of putting into contact a Mycobacterium tuberculosis cell culture overexpressing a protein that performs the transformation of decaprenyl-P-ribose to decaprenyl-P-arabinose and that can be encoded by rv3790 gene or homologues thereof or any open-reading artificial frame whose gene product is identical or homologue to Rv3790 protein, with a drug candidate and then evaluating the percentage of inhibition caused by the drug candidate against a control in an assay test, such as an antibacterial test or an enzymatic test.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a formulation containing NSAIDs or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof of and one or more vehicles for the treatment of kidney diseases in cats. Serum creatinine concentrations increase less over time following treatment with NSAID compared to untreated cats.

Abstract: A method of administering meloxicam containing compositions to neonate foals of 6 weeks of age or less is provided. The inventors have discovered that foals of 6 weeks of age or less can have meloxicam administered at a dosage of 0.6 mg/kg without any negative or adverse reaction by the foal. The method also provides a dosing regimen for obtaining first peak plasma concentrations of approximately 800 ng/ml, average plasma concentration levels of 200 ng/ml for 6 hours after a single dose, and sustained plasma concentration levels of 100 ng/ml with twice daily dosing.

Abstract: A process for purifying meloxicam form I from a crude meloxicam, which comprises: i. contacting the crude meloxicam with an amine in a non-aqueous solvent to form a meloxicam salt; ii. isolating the meloxicam salt; iii. dissolving the meloxicam salt in an aqueous solvent to form a salt solution; and iv. adding an acid to the salt solution to precipitate free meloxicam.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Broad-Spectrum Chemokine Inhibitors (BSCIs), and in particular members of the acylaminolactam class of pharmaceutical agents, for the prevention, prophylaxis, treatment or amelioration of symptoms of inflammatory diseases. In particular, improved compositions consisting of BSCI agents combined with one or more additional active pharmaceutical agents in order to achieve improved anti-inflammatory efficacy with a reduced side-effect profile are described and claimed.

Abstract: This application discloses 5-phenyl-1H-pyridin-2-one and 6-phenyl-2H-pyridazin-3-one derivatives according to generic Formulae I-IV: wherein, variables R, X, Y1, Y2, Y2?, Y3, Y4, n and m are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions comprising compounds of Formulae I-IV and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.

Abstract: It is intended to provide novel amine compounds which are efficacious against diseases such as infection with HIV virus, rheumatism and cancer metastasis. Namely, amine compounds represented by the following general formula (1): In a typical case, A1 and A2 represent each an optionally substituted monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic heterocycle; W represents cyclic C3-10 alkylene, an optionally substituted monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic heterocycle, a monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic ring or a partly saturated polycyclic aromatic ring; X represents O, CH2, C(?O) or NR11; and D is a group represented by the following general formula (4) or (6). In the formula (6), Q represents a single bond, S, O or NR12; and Y is a group represented by the following general formula (7). —(CR18R19)m3— Or —(CR20R21)m4-z-(CR22R23)m5??(7) z represents an optionally substituted monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic ring. In the formula (6), B represents NR25R26.

Abstract: A medicine which contains as an active ingredient a benzothiazin-3-one-compound represented by the formula (1): (wherein n is 3 or 4; R represents ethyl or hydrogen; and R1 represents hologeno, alkoxy, haloalkyl, or haloalkoxy) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. It is useful as a therapeutic or preventive agent for arthrosis deformans, chondrodegenerative discases such as chronic articular rheumatism, cancers, gingivitis, etc. Also provided are an intermediate for the compound and a process for producing the compound.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nanoparticulate compositions comprising meloxicam particles having an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm.

Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR1 receptor, and have in vivo anti-inflammatory activity. The compounds are generally monocyclic and bicyclic compounds and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR1-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of competitive CCR1 antagonists.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to new thiazole inhibitors of cyclooxygenase, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is an extracellular matrix genetranscription inhibitor composition or the like characterized by containing a cinnamoyl compound represented by the formula (I) below: and an inert carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the purification of meloxicam and in particular of the impurity composed of 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-ethyl-N?-(5-methyl-2-thiazolyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide-1,1-dioxide and to meloxicam containing a quantity of less than 0.05% of the above-mentioned impurity (“ethylamide”).

Abstract: The blow-described formula (I) [Ch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted imidazo-pyridinones and imidazo-pyridazinones of general formula wherein Y and R1 to R4 are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, enantiomers, diastereomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: A medicine which contains as an active ingredient a benzothiazin-3-one-compound represented by the formula (1): (wherein n is 3 or 4; R represents ethyl or hydrogen; and R1 represents hologeno, alkoxy, haloalkyl, or haloalkoxy) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. It is useful as a therapeutic or preventive agent for arthrosis deformans, chondrodegenerative discases such as chronic articular rheumatism, cancers, gingivitis, etc. Also provided are an intermediate for the compound and a process for producing the compound.

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.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of high purity meloxicam of the Formula (II). The meloxicam raw product is reacted with the solution of potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate, whereby high purity meloxicam potassium salt monohydrate is produced. Said salt is subsequently treated with mineral or organic acid to yield high-purity meloxicam.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel crystalline forms of meloxicam. These novel crystalline forms of meloxicam have improved bioavailability, an enhanced rate of dissolution and shorter time to Cmax in blood, as compared to pure meloxicam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted imidazo-pyridinones and imidazo-pyridazinones of general formula wherein Y and R1 to R4 are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, enantiomers, diastereomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: A process for purifying meloxicam form I from a crude meloxicam, which comprises: i. contacting the crude meloxicam with an amine in a non-aqueous solvent to form a meloxicam salt; ii. isolating the meloxicam salt; iii. dissolving the meloxicam salt in an aqueous solvent to form a salt solution; and iv. adding an acid to the salt solution to precipitate free meloxicam.

Abstract: A composition for inhibiting the extracellular matrix gene transcription comprising a cinnamoyl compound represented by the formula (I): and an inert carrier, or the like.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing of a disease or condition associated with an increased level of isoforms of amyloid ? peptides (A?) and/or with a changed ratio of levels of A? isoforms and/or with the formation of plaques containing amyloid ? peptide (A?) isoforms in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal an therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the formulas Ia, Ib wherein V, W, Y, R2, R3, R5, R6, L1 and i are defined as in claim 1.

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: Disclosed are substituted xanthines of general formula wherein R1 to R4 are defined hereinbelow, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures thereof, the prodrugs thereof and the salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibitory effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thiosulfonates derivatives. The present invention also provides methods for preventing, treating and/or reducing inflammation-associated diseases in the cardiovascular, connective tissue, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, respiratory, urogenital, nervous or cutaneous systems as well as infective and tumoral diseases employing said compounds.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method or use of 2,9-dichloro-quinacridone as an alpha crystal phase inhibitor and optionally, 4,11-dichloroquinacridone during the beta-quinacridone or gamma-quinacridone crude pigment particle size reduction processes. The invention is also directed to solid solutions of quinacridone comprising about 98 to about 80 weight % gamma or beta-quinacridone, about 0.1 to about 10 weight % 2,9-dichloroquinacridone and about 0.1 to about 10 weight % 4,11-dichloroquinacridone.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, which are useful for regulating the expression of apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I), and their use for treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease and related disease states, including cholesterol- or lipid-related disorders, such as, for example, atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of general formula (I), wherein n, X1, X2, X3, X4, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5 and W are as defined herein. Said compounds are ligands of the TRPV1 vanilloid receptor, and are therefore, useful for treating diseases associated with TRPV1 receptors, such as pain and inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to cyclic sulfonamide derivatives of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are monoamine reuptake inhibitors, compositions containing these derivatives, and methods of their use for the prevention and treatment of conditions, including, inter alia, vasomotor symptoms, sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal disorders and genitourinary disorder, depression disorders, endogenous behaviorial disorder, cognitive disorder, diabetic neuropathy, pain, and other diseases or disorders.