Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are antagonists and/or inverse agonists of the Cannabinoid-1 (CB1) receptor and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the CB1 receptor. The compounds of the present invention are useful as centrally acting drugs in the treatment of psychosis, memory deficits, cognitive disorders, Alzheimer's disease, migraine, neuropathy, neuro-inflammatory disorders including multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barre syndrome and the inflammatory sequelae of viral encephalitis, cerebral vascular accidents, and head trauma, anxiety disorders, stress, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, and schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel acid salt forms and base salt forms of the compound gabaoxadol (4,5,6,7-tetrahydroisoxazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-3-ol) and hydrates, solvates and polymorphic forms thereof. The invention is further concerned with pharmaceutical compositions containing the salt forms as an active ingredient, methods for treatment of disorders susceptible to amelioration by GABAA receptor agonism with the salt forms, and processes for the preparation of the salt forms.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds corresponding to formula wherein A, R, X, Y, R, R1 and R2 are as defined above, pharmaceutical formulations, methods of making and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of the compound of formula (1): which is a key intermediate in the manufacture of camptothecin (CPT). This compound continues to serve as an attractive and promising lead structure for the development of new anti-cancer drugs.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein A, B, C, G, and W1 have any of the values defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, that are useful to treat thrombotic disorders. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of Formula I, processes for preparing compounds of Formula I, and intermediates useful for preparing compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: wherein X, Q, W and are as defined herein. These compounds are agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAA brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAA brain receptors and are therefore useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, depression, Down Syndrome, sleep and seizure disorders, overdose with benzodiazepine drugs and for enhancement of memory. Pharmaceutical compositions, including packaged pharmaceutical compositions, are further provided. Compounds of the invention are also useful as probes for the localization of GABAA receptors in tissue samples.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new method of preparing gaboxadol (THIP), which is useful for treating sleep disorders. In particular a method of preparing THIP comprising reacting a compound of formula (8b) or a salt thereof with an acid, typically a mineral acid, to obtain THIP as an acid addition salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (I): wherein Az is a group comprising a monocyclic azole or a bicyclic aromatic ring of the same or different fused azoles; T, U, V and W are independently methine or nitrogen, said methine being optionally substituted by a substituent, and at least two of T, U, V and W are said methine groups; and X is nitrogen or methine. The compounds of the present invention are useful as agents for the treatment of various kinds of diseases related to NPY, for example, cardiovascular disorders, nervous system disorders, genitative diseases, metabolic diseases, genital or reproductive disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory disorders, inflammatory diseases or glaucoma, and the like.

Abstract: Muscarinic agonists of the formula (I) with M1 selectivity which are useful as agents for stimulating the cognitive functions of the brain.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of having the formula: pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, wherein the structural variables are as defined herein. The compounds, salts and solvates of this invention are useful as LXR agonists.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula (I) wherein Ar1 represents an aryl or heteroaryl which may be substituted; n represents 0 or 1; T, U, V and W each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a methine group which may have a substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy and lower alkoxy, wherein at least two of which represent said methine group; X represents methine, hydroxy substituted methine or nitrogen atom; Y represents an imino which may be substituted with lower alkyl, or oxygen; and a salt, ester or N-oxide derivative thereof. The compounds exhibit NPY antagonistic activities and are useful as agents for the treatment of various diseases related to NPY, for example, cardiovascular disorders, central nervous system disorders, metabolic diseases, sexual and reproductive dysfunctions, gastro-intestinal disorders, respiratory disorders, inflammation or glaucoma, and the like.

Abstract: Two new crystalline monhydrates and two new crystalline anhydrates of gaboxadol are disclosed together with methods for preparing them.

Abstract: Pyridoxal analogues can be useful for treating B6 deficiency and related diseases; cardiovascular and related diseases; melanoma and related diseases; and symptoms thereof. One such analogue is a compound of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, in which R1 is alkyl, alkenyl, in which alkyl or alkenyl can be interrupted by nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, and can be substituted at the terminal carbon by hydroxy, alkoxy, alkanoyloxy, alkanoyloxyaryl, alkoxyalkanoyl, alkoxycarbonyl, or dialkylcarbamoyloxy; alkoxy; dialkylamino; alkanoyloxy; alkanoyloxyaryl; alkoxyalkanoyl; alkoxycarbonyl; dialkylcarbamoyloxy; or aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, or aralkyl, in which aryl can be substituted by alkyl, alkoxy, amino, hydroxy, halo, nito, or alkanoyloxy. These analogues can be administered, either alone or concurrently with known medications, to treat the above-described diseases.

Abstract: There are described novel rhodamine dye compounds and imaging members and imaging methods, including thermal imaging members and imaging methods, utilizing the compounds. The dye compounds exhibit a first color when in the crystalline form and a second color, different from the first color, when in the liquid, amorphous form.

Abstract: A compound has the formula in racemic form, enantiomerically enriched form or enantiomerically pure form. R6 is preferably —Si(R8R9R10) or —(R7)Si(R8R9R10), wherein R7 is an alkylene group, an alkenylene group, or an alkynylene group; and R8, R9 and R10 are independently a C1-10 alkyl group, a C2-10 alkenyl group, a C2-10 alkynyl group, an aryl group or a —(CH2)NR11 group, wherein N is an integer within the range of 1 through 10 and R11 is a hydroxy group, alkoxy group, an amino group, an alkylamino group, a dialkylamino group, a halogen atom, a cyano group, —SRc or a nitro group. R1–R4 can be broadly substituted. R5 is preferably a C1-10 alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, or a benzyl group. R13 is preferably H, F or —CH3. R16 is R16 is —C(O)Rf or H. The E-ring (the lactone ring) may be opened. A method of synthesis of compound (1) and intermediates in the synthesis thereof are provided.

Abstract: Diketo- and pyridine-containing chiral crown ligands having at least two chiral bulky groups attached to two different chiral carbon atoms of the crown that are covalently bonded to or coated on suitable solid supports, and further coated by hydrophobic organic solvents are disclosed. These compositions and associated methods are characterized by selectivity of several target amine or amino acid enantiomers over their counter-enantiomers and derivatives. The composition preferably has an ?-value greater than or equal to 4. This allows for the separation of such enantiomers with non-chromatographic resin bed separations of three separation stages or less.

Abstract: 1. The present invention provides compositions and methods for reversibly inhibiting S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine (SAH) hydrolase. The compounds of the present invention can be used as an anti-hemorrhagic viral infection agent, an immunosuppressant, a homocysteine lowering agent, or an anti-neoplasm agent. The compositions and methods of the present invention can be used for the prevention and treatment of hemorrhagic virus infection, autoimmune diseases, autograft rejection, neoplasm, hyperhomocysteineuria, cardiovascular disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis or diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of peptidyl heterocyclic ketones which are inflammatory cell serine protease inhibitors and their compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of a variety of immunomediated inflammatory disorders. More particularly, these compounds are potent and selective inhibitors of tryptase and are therefore effective for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases associated with the respiratory tract, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I, wherein X, Y, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the description, and the preparation thereof. The compounds of formula I are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: where in W is These compounds may be in the form of pharmaceutical salts or compositions, racemic mixtures, or pure enantiomers thereof. The compounds of Formula I are useful to treat diseases or conditions in which ?7 is known to be involved.

Abstract: The invention relates to isoxazolopyridone derivatives of a formula (I-a): wherein R1a represents an optionally-substituted heteroaryl or phenyl group, R2a represents an optionally-substituted phenyl or heteroaryl group, and R3a represents a methyl group, provided that, (1) when R1a is an unsubstituted phenyl group, then R2a must not be a para-substituted phenyl group of which the substituent is any of a methoxy group, a chloro group, a methyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a fluoro group, a bromomethyl group or a dimethylaminomethyl group, and R2a must not be an unsubstituted heteroaryl group, and (2) when R1a is a 4-tolyl group or a 4-fluorophenyl group, then R2a must not be an unsubstituted phenyl group, a 4-methoxyphenyl group or a 4-fluorophenyl group, or their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a short, convergent total synthesis of camptothecin and related compounds which consists of a novel 4+1 radical annulation. The present invention also provides novel chemical intermediates for such 4+1 radical annulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which inhibit, regulate and/or modulate tyrosine kinase signal transduction, compositions which contain these compounds, and methods of using them to treat tyrosine kinase-dependent diseases and conditions, such as angiogenesis, cancer, tumor growth, atherosclerosis, age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, inflammatory diseases, and the like in mammals.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: wherein Azabicyclo is These compounds may be in the form of pharmaceutical salts or compositions, racemic mixtures, or pure enantiomers thereof. The compounds of Formula I are useful in pharmaceuticals in which ?7 is known to be involved.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula I: wherein G, R2, R3, and R4 have any of the values defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds or salts, and methods of treating a herpesvirus infection using such compounds or salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl pyridone compounds useful as inhibitors of serine proteases of the coagulation cascade and compounds, compositions and methods for anticoagulant therapy for the treatment and prevention of a variety of thrombotic conditions including coronary artery and cerebrovascular diseases.

Abstract: Novel pyridinones and their derivatives which are effective in treating or preventing Gram-negative bacterial infections are provided. The pyridinones are stable and easily derivatized; the methods by which these derivatizations occur is described. Two regioselective and functional group tolerant methods for the synthesis of the novel pyridinones are also provided. One such synthetic method involves reacting an imine and a Meldrum's acid derivative in solution. The other synthetic method is a solid phase synthesis of the pyridinones in which an imine is prepared bound to a solid support and a Meldrum's acid derivative is reacted with the imine. Novel imine intermediates useful in the solid phase and solution methods of synthesizing the pyridionones are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula I: 1

Abstract: Heterocyclic substituted aminoazacyclic compounds of formula I Z—R3  I, wherein Z is a defined aminoazacycle and R3 is a defined heterocycle moiety, pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds, and use of said compositions to control synaptic transmission in mammals.

Abstract: Compounds of formulae (1a) and (1b) are described: in which the dashed line represents an optional bond; A is a —N=atom or a —N(Rb)—, —C(Rb)═ or —C(Rb)(RC)— group; Ra, Rb and Rc is each independently a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted C1-6alkyl group; X is an —O— or —S— atom or —NH— group or substituted N atom; each Y is independently a N atom or CH group or substituted C atom; n is zero or the integer 1; Alk1 is an optionally substituted aliphatic or heteroaliphatic chain L1 is a covalent bond or a linker atom or group; Cy1 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted cycloaliphatic, polycycloaliphatic, heterocycloaliphatic, polyheterocycloaliphatic, aromatic or heteroaromatic group; Ar is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof; The compounds are potent inhibitors of p38 kinase and are use in the prophylaxis or treatment of p38 kinase med

Abstract: Phenylalanine derivatives of the following formula, analogues thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have an antagonistic activity to &agr;4 integrin. They are used as therapeutic agents or preventive agents for various diseases concerning &agr;4 integrin in which &agr;4 integrin-depending adhesion process participates in the pathology, such as inflammatory diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, Sjögren's syndrome, asthma, psoriasis, allergy, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, arterial sclerosis, restenosis, tumor proliferation, tumor metastasis and transplantation rejection.

Abstract: A compound having the following formula (I): 1

Abstract: Thiazolo-, oxazolo- and selenazolo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amines and analogs thereof are described including methods of manufacture and the use of novel intermediates. The compounds are immunomodulators and induce cytokine biosynthesis, including interferon and/or tumor biosynthesis, necrosis factor, and inhibit the T-helper-type 2 immune response. The compounds are further useful in the treatment of viral and neoplastic diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to treating inflammatory and immune diseases with certain aminoquinoline compounds that bind to CXCR3 receptors. The aminoquinoline compounds are covered by the formula (I) shown below. Each variable is defined in the specification.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I): wherein Ar1 represents optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; n represents 0 or 1; T, U, V, and W each independently represent nitrogen atom or optionally substituted methine group, where at least two of them represent the said methine group; X represents methine or hydroxy substituted methine; Y represents an optionally substituted imino or oxygen atom are described and claimed. These novel spiro compounds are useful as neuropeptide Y receptor antagonists and as agents for the treatment of various kinds of cardiovascular disorders, central nervous system disorders, metabolic diseases and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel anilide compound and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. The invention relates to a compound represented by the following general formula: represents a divalent residue of benzene with a substituent(s), heterocycle-condensed benzene which may or may not have a substituent, pyridine which may or may not have a substituent, cyclohexane or naphthalene Ar represents an aryl group which may or may not have a substituent, X represents —NH—, oxygen atom or sulfur atom; Y represents —NR4—, oxygen atom, sulfur atom, sulfoxide or sulfone; Z represents single bond or —NR5—; R4 represents hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, an aryl group or a silylated lower alkyl group which may or may not have a substituent; R5 represents hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, an aryl group or a silylated lower alkyl group which may or may not have a substituent; and n represents an integer of 0 to 15.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which inhibit, regulate and/or modulate tyrosine kinase signal transduction, compositions which contain these compounds, and methods of using them to treat tyrosine kinase-dependent diseases and conditions, such as angiogenesis, cancer, tumor growth, atherosclerosis, age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, inflammatory diseases, and the like in mammals.

Abstract: This invention relates to inhibitors of p38, and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing the inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders mediated by p38.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula wherein the substituents are defined as set forth in the specification comprising reacting a compound of the formula with a 2-halo-3-quinoline-methanol of the formula to obtain a compound of the formula which is then cyclized to form the compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic derivatives of formula (I), or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which possess antithrombotic and anticoagulant properties and are accordingly useful in methods of treatment of humans or animals. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the heterocyclic derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in the manufacture of medicaments for use in the production of an antithrombotic or anticoagulant effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, uses of said compounds and compositions, methods of treatment employing said compounds and compositions, and processes for preparing said compounds. Specifically, this invention relates to novel compounds which are antagonists of MCP-1 function and are useful in the prevention or treatment of chronic or acute inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, especially those associated with aberrant lymphocyte or monocyte accumulation such as arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetic nephropathy, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, nephritis, pancreatitis, pulmonary fibrosis, psoriasis, restenosis, and transplant rejection. More specifically, the invention is related to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases.

Abstract: The invention is directed to physiologically active compounds of the general formula (Ix) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) from 0.

Abstract: Compounds having the general structure 11 are provided: 1

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Substituted pyrazoles, methods of manufacturing them, compositions containing them, and methods of using them to treat, for example, autoimmune diseases mediated by cathepsin S are described.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the activity of nuclear receptors are provided. In particular, heterocyclic compounds are provided for modulating the activity of nuclear receptors, including liver X receptor (LXR) and orphan nuclear receptors. In certain embodiments, the compounds are N-substituted pyridones.

Abstract: Cyclic and heterocyclic N-substituted &agr;-iminohydroxamic and -carboxylic acids

Abstract: The present invention provides a short, convergent total synthesis of camptothecin and related compounds which consists of a novel 4+1 radical annulation. The present invention also provides novel chemical intermediates for such 4+1 radical annulations.