Abstract: The invention provides novel lavendamycin analogs having the following general formula: and quinoline-5,8-diones having the following formula: Methods of making and using and compositions containing these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel compounds are disclosed which inhibit the activity of phospholipase enzymes, particularly cytosolic phospholipase A2. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of treatment using such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention describes various processes for synthesis and resolution of racemic amino-substituted fused bicyclic ring systems. One process utilizes selective hydrogenation of an amino-substituted fused bicyclic aromatic ring system. An alternative process prepares the racemic amino-substituted fused bicyclic ring system via nitrosation. In addition, the present invention describes the enzymatic resolution of a racemic mixture to produce the (R)- and (S)-forms of amino-substituted fused bicyclic rings as well as a racemization process to recycle the unpreferred enantioner. Further provided by this invention is an asymmetric synthesis of the (R)- or (S)-enantiomer of primary amino-substituted fused bicyclic ring systems.

Abstract: This invention is directed to quinoline/quinoxaline compounds which inhibit platelet-derived growth factor or p56lck tyrosine kinase activity, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use of these compounds for treating a patient suffering from or subject to disorders/conditions involving cellular differentiation, proliferation, extracellular matrix production or mediator release and/or T cell activation and proliferation.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula (I), represented by the structure wherein G1, G2, G3, G4, Z, X and n are defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which are useful as antineoplastic agents and in the treatment of polycystic kidney disease.

Abstract: Substituted alkylmetal reagents such as (trimethylsilylmethyl)lithium are reacted with azaaromatic compounds and/or nitrogen heterocycle compounds to produce functionalized azaaromatic compounds and functionalized nitrogen heterocycle compounds.

Abstract: Intermediates A, which are important in the whole synthesis of vindoline; and a method of synthesizing intermediates respectively represented by the general formulae B and C. By the method, the target intermediates are effectively synthesized with satisfactory reproducibility. This synthesis method is especially suitable for mass production. General formula A General formula B General formula C.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein: R2 represents hydroxy, halogeno, C1-3alkyl, C1-3alkoxy, C1-3alkanoyloxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano, amino or nitro; n is an integer from 0 to 5; Z represents —O—, —NH—, —S— or —CH2—; G1 represents phenyl or a 5-10 membered heteroaromatic cyclic or bicyclic group; Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 each independently represents carbon or nitrogen; R1 represents fluoro or hydrogen; m is an integer from 1 to 3; R3 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, halogeno, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, C1-3alkyl, —NR4R5 (wherein R4 and R5, can each be hydrogen or C1-3alkyl), or a group R6—X1— wherein X1 represents —CH2— or a heteroatom linker group and R6 is an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl chain optionally substituted by for example hydroxy, amino, nitro, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, or an optionally substituted group selected from pyridone, phenyl and a heterocyclic ring, which alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl chain may hav

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I

Abstract: A compound having the structural formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein X is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or a heteroatom; n is 4, 5 or 6; Y is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or wherein R1 and R2 are each independently, H, a heteroatom, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; and wherein each ring structure are independently substituted or unsubstituted is disclosed. Also disclosed are chemosensitizing agents and methods of modulating, attenuating, reversing, or affecting a cell's or organism's resistance to a given drug such as an antimalarial.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sulfonamide- or sulfonylurea-containing heterocyclic compounds. Specifically, it provides a heterocyclic compound represented by the formula (I), a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate of them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as integrin receptor antagonists. More particularly, the compounds of the present invention are antagonists of the integrin receptors &agr;v&bgr;3, &agr;v&bgr;5, and/or &agr;v&bgr;6 and are useful for inhibiting bone resorption, treating and preventing osteoporosis, and inhibiting vascular restenosis, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, angiogenesis, atherosclerosis, inflammation, wound healing, viral disease, tumor growth, and metastasis.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antiproliferative compound having the structural formula wherein X is oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur; Y is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur wherein when Y is oxygen or nitrogen, n is 1 and when Y is sulfur, n is 0. Also provided is a method for inducing apoptosis in a cell comprising administering a composition comprising a compound.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I R1 is selected from any one of phenyl, pyridinyl, thienyl, furanyl, imidazolyl, and triazolyl; where each R1 phenyl ring and R1 heteroaromatic ring may optionally and independently be further substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from straight and branched C1-C6 alkyl, NO2, CF3, C1-C6 alkoxy, chloro, fluoro, bromo, and iodo. The substitutions on the phenyl ring and on the heteroaromatic ring may take place in any position on said ring systems; are disclosed and claimed in the present application, as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds and their use in therapy, in particular in the management of pain.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of heterocyclic compounds that bind chemokine receptors, inhibiting the binding of their natural ligands thereby. These compounds result in protective effects against infection by HIV through binding to chemokine receptors, including CXCR4 and CCR5, thus inhibiting the subsequent binding by these chemokines.

Abstract: The present application describes novel spiro-cyclic &bgr;-amino acid derivatives of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein ring B is a 3-13 membered carbocycle or heterocycle, ring C forms a 3-11 membered spiro-carbocycle or spiro-heterocycleon ring B, and the other variables are defined in the present specification, which are useful as as matrix metalloproteinases (MMP), TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE), and/or aggrecanase inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antiproliferative compound having a structural formula where X and Y independently are oxygen, nitrogen o r sulfur; R1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carboxylic acid, carboxylate, carboxamide, ester, thioamide, thiolacid, thiolester, saccharide, alkoxy-linked saccharide, amine, sulfonate, sulfate, phosphate, alcohol, ethers or nitriles; R2 and R3 are hydrogen or R4; R4 is methyl, benzyl carboxylic acid, benzyl carboxylate, benzyl carboxamide, benzylester, saccharide or amine; and R5 is alkenyl; where when Y is nitrogen, said nitrogen is substituted with R6, wherein R6 is hydrogen or methyl. Also provided are methods for treating a cell proliferative disease and for inducing apoptosis in a cell comprising administering this compound is also provided.

Abstract: A compound of the formula in which R1 and R2 are each hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl or morpholino group, said group being optionally substituted with 1 to 3 substituents selected from C1-4 alkyl, hydroxymethyl, C1-4 alkoxymethyl and amido, R3 is a naphthyl, indolyl, benzothienyl, benzofuranyl, benzothiazolyl, quinolinyl or isoquinolinyl group, said group being optionally substituted, and n is 1 or 2; and m is 0 or 1, provided that when m is 1 then n is 1; or a salt or ester thereof.

Abstract: The present application describes novel amides and derivatives thereof of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein these compounds are useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases, TNF-&agr;, and aggrecanase.

Abstract: The present application describes aryl sulfonyls of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug forms thereof, wherein D, E, and M are defined below, are effective factor Xa inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention further relates to a method of inhibiting MRP1 in a mammal which comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an efficient process for the preparation of 5-(substituted)-10-methoxy-2,2,4-trimethyl-2,5-dihydro-1H-chromeno[3,4-f]quinolines.

Abstract: Novel emissive materials suitable for organic light emitting devices are disclosed having a structure (L2M)n-X wherein L is a 2-alkyl-8-quinolinolate or 2-phenyl-8-quinolinolate ligand, M is a trivalent metal atom, n is an integer between 1 and 12. When n equals 1, X comprises a monovalent arylate emitter that contains at least one triarylamine group or a light emitting group with emission peak wavelength in the range of 500-750 nm. When n equals 2, X comprises a divalent arylate emitter that contains at least one triarylamine group or a light emitting group with emission peak wavelength in the range of 500-750 nm. When 3≦n≦12, X is an n-valent arylate group.

Abstract: Use of (+)-(11R,2′S)-&agr;-2-piperidinyl-2,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)-4-quinolinemethanol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof substantially free of its (−)-enantiomer in the manufacture of a medicament having reduced side-effect compared to the racemic (±)-(R*,S*)-&agr;-2-piperidinyl-2,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)-4-quinolinemethanol for treating or preventing malaria in a subject. A method of treating or preventing malaria with reduced side-effects comprising administration of (+)-(11R,2′S)-&agr;-2-piperidinyl-2,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)-4-quinolinemethanol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof substantially free of its (−)-enantiomer.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 is hydrogen or chlorine and R2 is hydrogen, C1-C8alkyl, or C1-C8 alkyl substituted by C1-C6alkoxy or by C3-C6alkenyloxy, can be prepared by: a) introducing the major portion of the amount to be reacted of a compound of formula (II) into a solvent mixture comprising at least one organic solvent capable of forming an azeotrope with water, and at least one aprotic-dipolar solvent; b) metering in an aqueous strong base in an amount equivalent to that major portion of the total amount of the compound of formula (II); c) adding the remaining portion of the amount to be reacted of the compound of formula (II); d) adding a weak base in an amount that is at least equivalent to that remaining portion; e) removing the water from the reaction mixture by azeotropic distillation; f) adding a compound of formula (III), wherein R2 is as defined for formula (I); and g) isolating the resulting compound of formula (I) from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, wherein R1 represents C1-4 alkoxy optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R2 represents H or C1-6 alkoxy optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R3 represents a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, the ring being optionally substituted; R4 represents a 4-, 5-, 6-, or 7-membered heterocyclic ring, the ring being optionally fused to a benzene ring or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, the ring system as a whole being optionally substituted; X represents CH or N; and L is absent, or represents a cyclic group of formula Ia, or represents a chain of formula Ib, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; are useful in therapy, in particular in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Abstract: Methods for treating conditions associated with hyperglycemia, especially Type II diabetes, with novel naphthylsulfonic acids and related compounds. These compounds, as single stereoisomers or mixtures of stereoisomers, or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are useful in methods of stimulating the kinase activity of the insulin receptor, enhancing the activation of the insulin receptor by insulin, and stimulating the uptake of glucose into cells. A variety of antidiabetic compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antidiabetic compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel “bispolyamine” inhibitor compounds of polyamine transport are disclosed. These compounds are useful pharmaceutical agents for treating diseases where it is desired to inhibit polyamine transport or other polyamine binding proteins, for example cancer and post-angioplasty injury. These compounds display desirable activities both for diagnostic and research assays and therapy.

Abstract: This invention relates to new propanolamine derivatives or salts thereof represented by the following formula [I]: Wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification or salts thereof which have gut selective sympathomimetic, anti-ulcerous, anti-pancreatitis, lipolytic, anti-urinary incontinence and anti-pollakiuria activities, to processes for the preparation thereof, to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same and to a method for the prevention and/or treatment diseases indicated in the specification to a human being or an animal.

Abstract: The use of diaryl acid derivatives of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, N-oxides, hydrates or solvates thereof, wherein the variables shown are defined in the disclosure, and their pharmaceutical compositions as PPAR ligand receptor binders. The PPAR ligand receptor binders of this invention are useful as agonists or antagonists of the PPAR receptor.

Abstract: The invention concerns quinoline derivatives of formula (I) wherein n is 0-3 and each R4, which may be the same or different, is a substituent such as halogeno, hydroxy, amino, nitro, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, cyano or (1-6C)alkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl, phenoxy, anilino, N-(1-6C)alkylanilino, benzoyl or pyridyloxy; R1 and R2 is hydrogen or optionally substituted (1-6C)alkyl, (2-6C)alkenyl or (2-6C)alkynyl; or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the prevention or treatment of T cell mediated diseases or medical conditions

Abstract: 3-[2-Cyclopropyl-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-3 quinolyl]prop-2-enal is prepared in a high yield by reducing 3-[2-cyclo-propyl-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-quinolyl]prop-2-enenitrile with Raney nickel either in the presence of formic acid and 0.25 to 1 part by volume of water per part by volume of formic acid or in the presence of both an amine salt of formic acid and an organic acid.

Abstract: This invention encompasses a method for the treatment or prevention of prostaglandin mediated diseases comprising administering to a mammalian patient a compound of formula I: in an amount that is effective to treat or prevent said prostaglandin mediated disease. Novel compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof in the therapeutic treatment of disorders related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor

Abstract: A compound, or a solvate or a salt thereof, of formula (I): wherein R is linear or branched alkyl; R1 represents hydrogen or up to four optional substituents selected from the list consisting of: C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkenyl, aryl, C1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxy, carboxamido, sulphonamido, C1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, trifluoromethyl, acyloxy, phthalimido, amino or mono- and di-C1-6 alkylamino; R2 represents a moiety —(CH2)n—NY1Y2 wherein n is an integer in the range of from 1 to 9, Y1 and Y2 are independently selected from hydrogen; C1-6-alkyl; C1-6 alkyl substituted with hydroxy, C1-6 alkylamino or bis (C1-6 alkyl) amino; C1-6-alkenyl; aryl or aryl-C1-6-alkyl or Y1 and Y2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent an optionally substituted N-linked single or fused ring heterocyclic group; R3 is branched or linear C1-6 alkyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, C4-7 cycloalkylalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or an optionally substituted single or fused rin

Abstract: The invention includes pharmaceutically active compounds and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that utilize or comprise one or more such compounds. Compounds of the invention are particularly useful for treating or prophylaxis of undesired thrombosis.

Abstract: NK3 receptor antagonists of formula (I): in which: Ar is an optionally substituted phenyl group, or a naphthyl or C5-7 cycloalkdienyl group, or an optionally substituted single or fused ring heterocyclic group, having aromatic character, containing from 5 to 12 ring atoms and comprising up to four hetero-atoms in the or each ring selected from S, O, N; R is linear or branched C1-8 alkyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, C4-7 cycloalkylalkyl, an optionally substituted phenyl group or a phenyl C1-6 alkyl group, an optionally substituted five-membered heteroaromatic ring comprising up to four heteroatoms selected from O and N, hydroxy C1-6 alkyl, amino C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkylaminoalkyl, di C1-6 alkylaminoalkyl, C1-6 acylaminoalkyl, C1-6 alkoxyalkyl, C1-6 alkylcarbonyl, carboxy, C1-6 alkoxyxcarbonyl, C1-6 alkoxycarbonyl C1-6 alkyl, aminocarbonyl, C1-6 alkylaminocarbonyl, di C1-6 alkylaminocarbonyl, halogeno C1-6 alkyl; or is a group —(CH2)p— when cyclized onto Ar, where p is 2 or 3; R1 and R2, whi

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-propargylphentermine and its derivatives and the neuroprotective and anti-depressant activity of such compounds as well as therapeutic methods for such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula 1 and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof, wherein n is 0 or 1 and R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein. The above compounds of formula 1 are useful in the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders, such as cancer, in mammals. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of formula 1, to methods of inhibiting abnormal cell growth, including cancer, in a mammal by administering the compounds of formula 1 to a mammal requiring such treatment, and to methods of preparing compounds of formula 1.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 [Region &agr;]-[Region &bgr;]-[Region &ggr;]-[Region &dgr;]  (I) which are useful as modulators of chemokine activity. The invention also provides pharmaceutical formulations and methods of treatment using these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to cyclic heteroaromatic compounds, containing at least one nitrogen atom, and to their use in the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment of diseases, related to adenosine receptor modulators, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, neuroprotection, schizophrenia, anxiety, pain, respiration deficits, depression, asthma, allergic responses, hypoxia, ischaemia, seizure, substance abuse, sedation and they may be active as muscle relaxants, antipsychotics, anti epileptics, anticonvulsants and cardiaprotective agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new heteroaromatic compounds having two-photon absorption activity. According to the invention, said compounds are suitable for use as optical power limiting agents via two-photon absorption or for use as imaging agents with two-photon absorbing activity for application in two-photon laser scanning confocal fluorescence microscopy. Compositions including said compounds and intermediates for their preparations are also within the scope of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a series of novel substituted aminoalkylamide derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of reproductive disorders and affective conditions. Further, the compounds of the invention are antagonists of follicle stimulating hormone, a hormone associated with the human reproductive system.

Abstract: A class of pyrazole derivatives is described for use in treating p38 kinase mediated disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I wherein R1, R2, Ar1 and HetAr2 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: A nonlinear optical chromophore having the formula D-&pgr;-A, wherein &pgr; is a &pgr; bridge including a thiophene ring having oxygen atoms bonded directly to the 3 and 4 positions of the thiophene ring, D is a donor, and A is an acceptor.

Abstract: An oxindole of Formula 1 or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is useful for growth hormone releaser: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl etc; R5 is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; Z is —O— or —NH—; one of W1 and W2 is hydrogen, alkyl or —Y—CON(R10)R11; the other of W1 and W2 is n is 1, 2 or 3; m is 0, 1, 2 or 3; Y is single bond or C1-C3 alkylene; R6 and R7 are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl etc; R8 and R9 are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl etc; R10 and R11 are independently hydrogen, alkyl etc.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) are useful as inhibitors of cGMP PDE especially Type 5.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for modulating processes mediated by AR and PR. More particularly, the invention relates to nonsteroidal compounds and compositions that are high affinity, high specificity agonists, partial agonists (i.e., partial activators and/or tissue-specific activators) and antagonists for AR and PR. Also provided are methods of making such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions, as well as critical intermediates used in their synthesis.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I in which X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R7, R8, R11, m and n have the meanings stated in claim 1, and their physiologically acceptable salts can be used as integrin inhibitors, in particular for the prophylaxis and treatment of circulatory disorders, for thrombosis, myocardial infarct, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, osteoporosis, for pathological processes maintained or propagated by angiogenesis, and in tumour therapy.

Abstract: This application relates to a compound of formula I (or a prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound or prodrug thereof) as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and its use as an inhibitor of factor Xa, as well as a process for its preparation and intermediates therefor.