Abstract: The invention provides certain amino-pyridine-containing compounds of the Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, and n are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using the compounds for treating diseases or conditions mediated by Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (Syk) kinase.

Abstract: Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV)-inhibiting compounds are provided that have formula I: wherein n is 1 to 3; X is CH2; S; O; CF2 or C(CH3)2; Z is H; halogen; hydroxyl; (C1-6)alkoxy; (C1-12)alkyl; (C3-12)cycloalkyl; phenyl; or heteroaryl; where the phenyl and heteroaryl groups are optionally mono- or independently plurisubstituted with R7; optionally, X together with an adjacent ring carbon and Z form a fused cyclopropyl; and optionally, one of the bonds in the ring containing X is a double bond; and CriRii, R1, R1, R3, R4 and R5 are as described herein. Methods for preparing these compounds, and methods for treating diabetes, especially Type II diabetes, and other related diseases are described using the compounds of formula I in pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds. Pharmaceutical compositions which contain combinations of these compounds with other antidiabetic agents are also described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-pyridinone compounds which are inhibitors of catechol O-methyltransferase (COMT), and are useful in the treatment and prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which COMT enzyme is involved. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which COMT is involved.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an indicator for targeting zinc(II) ions in a composition, e.g., a biological sample such as for targeting mitochondrial zinc (II) ions. The present invention is directed to a method for preparing an indicator that targets mitochondrial zinc(II), and a method of measuring the concentration of mitochondrial zinc(II) ions.

Abstract: The present invention provide compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, encompassed by the formulae (I), (II) or (III). The present invention also provides methods for treating an FAAH mediated disease, disorder or condition by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a provided compound of the formulae (I), (II) or (III), or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, to a patient in need thereof. Additionally, the present invention provides methods for inhibiting FAAH in a patient by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formulae (I), (II) or (III), or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing the rate of degradation of proteins in an animal, comprising contacting cells of the animal with certain boronic ester and acid compounds. Also disclosed herein are novel boronic ester and acid compounds, their synthesis and uses.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): in which: X, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the disclosure, or an acid addition salt thereof; and therapeutic use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I along with compositions containing the same and methods of use thereof in treating oxidative stress.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): in which: R1 represents a phenyl group or naphthyl group, optionally substituted by one or more atoms or groups chosen, independently of one another, from: halogen, (C1-C6)alkyl, halo(C1-C6)alkyl, (C1-C6)alkoxy, halo(C1-C6)alkoxy, (C1-C6)thioalkyl, —S(O)(C1-C6)alkyl, —S(O)2(C1-C6)alkyl, hydroxyl, hydroxy(C1-C6)alkylene, CHO, COOH, (C1-C6)alkoxy(C1-C6)alkyleneoxy, NRaRb, CONRaRb, SO2NRaRb, NRcCORd, OC(O)NRaRb, OCO(C1-C6)alkyl, NRcC(O)ORe or NRcSO2Re; X represents from 1 to 4 substituents which are identical to or different from one another and which are chosen from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C6)alkyl or (C1-C6)alkoxy, it being possible for the (C1-C6)alkyl to be optionally substituted by one or more groups chosen from a halogen, (C1-C6)alkoxy or hydroxyl; R2 and R3 represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6)alkyl group optionally substituted by an Rf group, or a CHO or COOH group; X and R3 can together form, with the carbon atoms which carry them, a carbocycle

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxamide derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors.

Abstract: Quaternary nitrogen heterocyclic boronic acid-containing compounds are described, which are sensitive to glucose and fructose, as well as a variety of other physiologically important analytes, such as aqueous chloride and iodide, and a method of using the compounds. Also disclosed is a contact lens doped with the quaternary nitrogen heterocyclic boronic acid-containing compound, and a method of using the doped contact lens to measure the concentration of analyte in tears under physiological conditions.

Abstract: A method of performing a chemical reaction includes reacting a compound selected from the group consisting of an organohalide and an organo-pseudohalide, and a protected organoboronic acid represented by formula (I) in a reaction mixture: R1—B-T??(I); where R1 represents an organic group, T represents a conformationally rigid protecting group, and B represents boron having sp3 hybridization. When unprotected, the corresponding organoboronic acid is unstable by the boronic acid neat stability test. The reaction mixture further includes a base having a pKB of at least 1 and a palladium catalyst. The method further includes forming a cross-coupled product in the reaction mixture.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a photobase generator capable of efficiently generating amines (tertiary amines and amidine) high in catalytic activity by sensing light with a wavelength of from 350 to 500 nm (especially, from 400 to 500 nm). The present invention is a photobase generator characterized in being represented by general formula (1) or (2). Y+ is a quaternary ammonio group of general formula (3) to (5), and X? is a counter anion selected from among a borate anion, a phenolate anion, and a carboxylate anion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel imidazoquinoline derived compounds, derivatives thereof, analogues thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and methods of making and using such compounds. The present disclosure also provides TLR7 agonists and TLR7/TLR8 dual agonists, probes, tissue-specific molecules, adjuvants, immunogenic compositions, therapeutic compositions, and self-adjuvanting vaccines including the imidazoquinoline derived compounds, derivatives thereof, analogues thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Derivatives of the imidazoquinoline derived compounds also include dendrimers and dimers of the imidazoquinoline derived compounds, and methods of making and using the dendrimeic and dimeric imidazoquinoline derived compounds. The present disclosure also provides dual TLR2/TLR7 hybrid agonists that include imidazoquinoline derived compounds of the present disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a monomer useful in preparing therapeutic compounds. The monomer includes one or more pharmacophores which potentially binds to a target molecule with a dissociation constant of less than 300 ?M and a linker element connected to the pharmacophore. The linker element has a molecular weight less than 500 daltons, is connected, directly or indirectly through a connector, to the pharmacophore.

Abstract: This invention provides, among other things, novel compounds useful for treating protozoal infections, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, as well as combinations of these compounds with at least one additional therapeutically effective agent.

Abstract: Novel hetaryl-[1,8]naphthyridine derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, W1, W3, W5 and W6 have the meaning according to claim 1, are inhibitors of ATP consuming proteins, and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of tumors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coordination compounds which are used in an electron-transport layer in electronic devices, to ligands, and to the use thereof for the preparation of metal complexes, to a layer, and to an electronic device which comprise the compounds according to the invention, and to a process for the preparation of the compounds according to the invention.

Abstract: An organoborane complex is disclosed. The complex includes a blocking agent comprising a bifunctional Lewis base. The blocking agents include an amine group and a second functional group that has a lower Lewis basicity than the first functional group. The blocking is based on amino alkyl pyridines.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses compounds of general formula (1) wherein R1 to R3 are defined as in claim 1, which are suitable for the treatment of diseases characterized by excessive or abnormal cell proliferation, and the use thereof for preparing a medicament having the above-mentioned properties.

Abstract: The invention provides boronic esters of Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as described herein, and methods for the preparation and purification thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena.

Abstract: Organoboron compounds are described that upon exposure to light absorb light and isomerize and form a dark-colored isomer. The dark-colored isomer converts back to the colorless isomer upon removal of light, or exposure to oxygen or heat. Such compounds can be added into polymeric matrices such as films. These compounds are suitable for UV-blocking, UV-detecting, and for oxygen-sensing applications. Uses include UV-blocking windows, sunglasses, and as indicators in packaging such as food packaging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a formula (I), in which R is a hydrogen or halogen atom or a (C1-C6)alkyl group; X is one or more substituents selected from a hydrogen or halogen atom, a (C1-C6)alkyl, halo(C1-C6)alkyl, (C1-C6)alkoxy, halo(C1-C6)alkoxy, cyano, hydroxy, or hydroxy(C1-C6)alkyl group; Y is a hydrogen or halogen atom or a (C1-C6)alkyl group; R1 is an NR2R3 or OR4 group; R2 and R3 independently are a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6)alkyl, hydroxy(C1-C6)alkyl or oxo(C1-C6)alkyl group or R2 and R3, together with the nitrogen atom supporting the same, form a heterocycle optionally substituted by a (C1-C6)alkyl, hydroxy or oxo group; and R4 is a (C1-C6)alkyl, hydroxy(C1-C6)alkyl, or oxo(C1-C6)alkyl group, in the base or acid addition salt state. Said formula can be used therapeutically for treating or preventing diseases linked to the nuclear receptors Nurr-1, also known as NR4A2, NOT, TINUR, RNR-1, and HZF3.

Abstract: Provided is a fluoroboron compound which is highly safe and stable and is capable of forming a cyclic ether-fused ring by the intramolecular alkoxymethylation reaction, or a salt thereof. The compound can be synthesized by the intramolecular alkoxymethylation reaction of a fluoroboron compound represented by the formula (I) or a salt thereof in the presence of a metal catalyst. (wherein the moiety represented by the formula represents an aromatic ring; L represents a substituent such as a halogen atom; R represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms; and M represents an alkali metal cation or the like, with the proviso that L and —R—OCH2BF3M are respectively located on contiguous carbon atoms on the aromatic ring, or in the case of a fused aromatic ring, on two carbon atoms adjacent to one carbon at the fused position).

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula The compound of formula (1) is suitable for use as semiconducting material, in particular in electronic devices.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are new heterocyclic compounds and compositions and their application as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of disease. Methods of inhibiting PAS Kinase (PASK) activity in a human or animal subject are also provided for the treatment of diseases such as diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: The present invention provides pyrazole derivative compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the present invention have an excellent effect of preventing and treating osteoporosis.

Abstract: Compounds and methods of treating anti-inflammatory conditions are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 9H-pyrrolo[2,3-b:5,4-c?]dipyridine azacarbolines of formula (I), where: Z2, Z3, and Z4 are CH, CRa, CRs, or N; R3 is H, Hal; CF3, CHF2; OH, alkoxy; NH2, NH (alkyl), N(alkyl)2; C(O)O alkyl; CONH(alkyl), CON(alkyl)2; C1-C10 alkyl; aryl; heteroaryl; R6 is heteroaryl; Ra is CONH2, CONH alkyl, CONH cycloalkyl; CONH heterocycloalkyl; CON(alkyl)2; CON(alkyl)(heterocycloalkyl); CONHN(alkyl)2; C(O)heterocycloalkyl; Rs is H; Hal, OH; O-alkyl(C1-C10); NH2; N(alkyl(C1-C10) or cycloalkyl(C3-C7))2; NHC(O)R3a; N(alkyl(C1-C10)C(O)R3a; NHS(O2)R3a; N(alkyl)(C1-C10)S(O2)R3a; CO2R3a; SR3a; S(O)R3a; S(O2)R3a; Ra and Rs optionally form a cycle; R3a is selected from among Hal, CF3, C1-C10 alkyl; C3-C7 cycloalkyl; C2-C6 alkenyl; C2-C6 alkynyl; OH; O-alkyl(C1-C10); (C3-C7); heterocycloalkyl (C3-C7); NH2; NH-(alkyl(C1-C10) or cycloalkyl(C3-C7)); N(alkyl(C1-C10) or cycloalkyl(C3-C7))2; NH-(alkyl(C1-C10) or heterocycloalkyl(C3-C7)); N(alkyl(C1-C10) or heterocycloalkyl(C3-C7))2, as well as to the isomers an

Abstract: Novel pyridinium salts functionalized with boronic acid and methods of making them are disclosed. When combined with a fluorescent dye, the compounds are useful in the detection of polyhydroxyl-substituted organic molecules.

Abstract: Polar nematic compounds, one example of which has the following structure: is a caged boron structure, where the sphere of the caged boron structure is C and each non-sphere vertex of the caged boron structure is B—H. R is H, an alkyl, a cycloalkyl, a bicycloalkyl, an alkenyl, a cycloalkenyl, a bicycloalkenyl, an alkynyl, an acyl, an aryl, an alkylaryl, a halogen, a cyano group, or an isothiocyanoto group, or R is a group that forms an ether, a ketone, an ester, a thioester, a sulfide, or a sulfone. X is COOR? or COSR?. R? is H, an alkyl, a cycloalkyl, a bicycloalkyl, an alkenyl, a cycloalkenyl, a bicycloalkenyl, an alkynyl, an aryl, a halogen, or a cyano group. The compounds may be used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and in television sets, laptop computers, computer monitors, hand-held communication devices, gaming devices, watches, cash registers, clocks, and calculators having liquid crystal displays.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): along with compositions containing the same and methods of use thereof in treating oxidative stress.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a series of substituted N-phenyl-bipyrrolidine carboxamides of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, m, n and p are as described herein. More specifically, the compounds of this invention are modulators of H3 receptors and are, therefore, useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of diseases modulated by H3 receptors including diseases associated with the central nervous system. Additionally, methods of preparation of substituted N-phenyl-bipyrrolidine carboxamides and intermediates therefore are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention includes arginase enzyme inhibitors, compositions comprising these arginase inhibitors, and methods of treating or diagnosing conditions characterized either by abnormally high arginase activity or abnormally low nitric oxide levels in a mammal, comprising administering compositions of the invention to the mammal.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide an organoboron compound-containing reagent for organic synthesis reactions which undergoes no trimerization with dehydration, does not necessitate activation with a base, and is stable and highly active. [Means for Solving Problems] The reagent for organic synthesis reactions contains an organic triol borate salt represented by any of the general formulae (I) to (III) and general formula (XVI): (wherein R1 represents alkyl, alkenyl, etc.; R2 represents optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, etc. or represents hydrogen; m+ represents an alkaline metal ion, phosphonium ion, or given ammonium ion; M2+ represents an alkaline earth metal; X represents halogen or alkoxide; Y represents an alkali metal ion, etc.; A represents optionally substituted methylene; and n represents an integer).

Abstract: The invention provides fluorophores of formulae (I) and (II) and also fluorescent sensor compounds comprising fluorophore moieties based on such fluorophores in combination with a receptor moiety. There is further provided a method of sensing the presence of a target analyte using the fluorescent sensor compound, as well as the use of the fluorescent sensor compounds to sense a target analyte.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods, compositions, and apparatuses for producing macrocyclic compounds. First, one or more reactants are provided in a reaction medium, which are capable of forming the macrocyclic compound through a desired reaction pathway that includes at least cyclization, and which are further capable of forming undesired oligomers through a undesired reaction pathway that includes undesirable oligomerization. Oligomerization of such reactions in the reaction medium is modulated to reduce formation of undesired oligomers and/or to reduce separation of the undesired oligomers from the reaction medium, relative to a corresponding unmodulated oligomerization reaction, thereby maximizing yields of the macrocyclic compound. The macrocyclic compound so formed is then recovered from the reaction medium. Preferably, the macrocyclic compound spontaneously separates from the reaction medium via phase separation.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an electrode layer comprising a porous film made of oxide semiconductor fine particles sensitized with certain methin dyes. Moreover the present invention pertains to a photoelectric conversion device comprising said electrode layer, a dye sensitized solar cell comprising said photoelectric conversion device and to novel methin dyes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a production process of a heteroaryl mono- or diboron compound comprising an aromatic heterocyclic compound and a boron compound in the form of bis(pinacolate)diboron or pinacolate diborane in the presence of a iridium-containing catalyst and a ligand such as a bipyridyl ligand. The reaction is conducted in a single step under mild conditions and allows for changing the charged ratios of the raw materials.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to novel fluorescent phospholipid compounds, compositions comprising these compounds, and diagnostic methods utilizing these compounds.

Abstract: Compounds according to Formula I are potent inhibitors of Arginase I and II activity: where R1, R2, R3, R4, D, W, X, Y, and Z are defined in the specification. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds and methods of their use in treating or preventing a disease or a condition associated with arginase activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a boronic acid ester compound, characterized by reacting an aryl halide compound and a diboron ester compound in the presence of a nitrogen-containing organic base, a nickel catalyst, a phosphine compound and a solvent. According to the manufacturing method of the present invention, even if a nickel catalyst is used as the catalyst, a desired boronic acid ester compound can be obtained in a sufficiently high yield. Furthermore, even if aryl chloride or aryl bromide having relatively low price and low reactivity, was used as the aryl halide compound, a desired boronic acid ester compound can be obtained in a sufficiently high yield.

Abstract: Novel pyridinium salts functionalized with boronic acid and methods of making them are disclosed. When combined with a fluorescent dye, the compounds are useful in the detection of polyhydroxyl-substituted organic molecules.

Abstract: Methods for deposition of elemental metal films on surfaces using metal coordination complexes comprising nitrogen-containing ligands are provided. Also provided are nitrogen-containing ligands useful in the methods of the invention and metal coordination complexes comprising these ligands.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, or mixtures thereof, wherein Z1, Z2, X1, X2, X3, R1, R2 R3, m and n are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutically acceptable compositions that include a compound of formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Also provided are methods for treating FAAH-mediated disorders comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or composition of the present invention.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof or mixtures thereof, wherein Z1, Z2, X1, X2, X3, R1, R2, R3, R4, m and n are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutically acceptable compositions that include a compound of formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Also provided are methods for treating an FAAH-mediated disorder comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or composition of the present invention.

Abstract: Compounds according to Formula I and Formula II are potent inhibitors of Arginase I and II activity: where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, D, M, X, and Y are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds and methods of their use for treating or preventing a disease or a condition associated with arginase activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, R1, and Q1 are defined herein, inhibit the IGF-1R enzyme and are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer, inflammation, psoriasis, allergy/asthma, disease and conditions of the immune system, disease and conditions of the central nervous system.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Het and X are as defined in the disclosure, or an acid addition salt thereof, and the therapeutic use and process of synthesis thereof.