Abstract: The present invention sets forth new compounds that potently block activation of ABA receptors. In some aspects, these compounds can be used to enhance germination of crop seeds to stand establishment and to increase transpiration and photosynthetic yields when water is not limiting plant growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Such compounds can be used in the treatment of RORgammaT-mediated diseases or conditions.

Abstract: This application relates to chemical compounds which may act as inhibitors of, or which may otherwise modulate the activity of, a bromodomain-containing protein, including bromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4), and to compositions and formulations containing such compounds, and methods of using and making such compounds. Compounds include compounds of Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R7, W, X, and Z are as described herein.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R7, R6, R7, R8, R9, A, X and Y as defined herein are provided as useful for the treatment of cancer or for the manufacture of anti-cancer agents.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The compounds have a substituents chosen from -L-C(?O)OH, -L-CH?CHC(?O)OH, -L-C(?O)NH2, -L-C(?O)NH(C1-3 alkyl), -L-C(?O)N(C1-3 alkyl)2, -L-S(?O)2(C1-3alkyl), -L-S(?O)2NH2, -L-S(?O)2N(C1-3 alkyl)2, -L-S(?O)2NH(C1-3 alkyl), -L-C(?O)NHOH, -L-C(?O)CH2NH2, -L-C(?O)CH2OH, -L-C(?O)CH2SH, -L-C(?O)NHCN, -L-NHC(?O)ORo, -L-C(?O)NHRo, -L-NH(C?O)NHRo, -L-C(?O)N(Ro)2, -L-NH(C?O)N(Ro)2, -L-sulfo, -L-(2,6 difluorophenol), -L-phosphono, and -L-tetrazolyl, where L is a linker.

Abstract: The present invention comprises compounds of Formula I. wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are defined in the specification. The invention also comprises a method of treating or ameliorating a syndrome, disorder or disease, wherein said syndrome, disorder or disease is rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis. The invention also comprises a method of modulating ROR?t activity in a mammal by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of claim 1.

Abstract: The present invention comprises compounds of Formula I. wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are defined in the specification. The invention also comprises a method of treating or ameliorating a syndrome, disorder or disease, wherein said syndrome, disorder or disease is rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis. The invention also comprises a method of modulating ROR?t activity in a mammal by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of claim 1.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a reagent for blood analysis which may include: (1) a compound having the general formula I as a fluorescent dye, wherein n, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and Y? are as defined in the specification; (2) a surfactant selected from cationic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants and anionic surfactants. The present disclosure also provides a method to perform blood analysis including the following steps of: (a) mixing the blood sample with the reagent for blood analysis disclosed to form a cell suspension; (b) detecting the scattered light signals and fluorescence signals from the cells; and (c) differentiating and counting the cells in the blood in terms of the scattered light signals and fluorescence signals.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods of treating, preventing, and/or reduce the risk or severity of a condition selected from the group consisting of muscle wasting, muscle weakness, cachexia, and a combination thereof in an individual in need thereof. In some embodiments, particular small molecules are employed for treatment, prevention, and/or reduction in the risk of muscle wasting. In at least particular cases, the small molecules are inhibitors of STAT3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, IA, II, HA, III, or IHA and their pharmaceutical uses. Particular aspects of the invention relate to the use of those compounds for the selective inhibition of one or more caspases. Also described are methods where the compounds of Formula I, IA, II, IIA, III, or IIIA are used in the prevention and/or treatment of various diseases and conditions in subjects, including caspase-mediated diseases such as sepsis, myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurodegenerative disease (e.g. multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's diseases).

Abstract: Disclosed are sulfonamide compounds of Formula (I): or stereoisomers, N-oxides, prodrugs, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ring A, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions related to CYP17 enzyme, such as cancer, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Q, A, R1, R2, R3 and n are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for treating helminth infections comprising administration to an animal a parasiticidally effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I: and compositions comprising compounds of general formula I that modulate pyruvate kinase are described herein. Also described herein are methods of using the compounds that modulate pyruvate kinase in the treatment of diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides biaryl oxyacetic acid compounds which may be useful for treating inflammatory disorders, including disorders affecting the respiratory system and skin.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel precursors suitable for 18F radiolabeling of glutamate derivatives, methods for preparing such compounds and its intermediates, compositions comprising such compounds, kits comprising such compounds or compositions and methods for 18F radiolabeling of glutamate derivatives wherein the obtained 18F radiolabeled glutamate derivatives are suitable for diagnostic imaging by Positron Emission Tomography (PET) of proliferative diseases e.g. tumor in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bis-sulfonamide derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of chemokine receptors.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition including the same for inhibiting human 11-?-hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11?-HSD1). The disclosed compound and the pharmaceutical composition including the same for inhibiting human 11-?-hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11?-HSD1) are excellent in activity and solubility, and is more efficient in formulation and transfer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to treatment and/or prevention of one or more metabolic disorders utilizing fatostatin A and/or a derivative and/or analog thereof. In other aspects, the compound for treatment and/or prevention of one or more metabolic disorders utilizes an A-B-C tripartite structure, wherein A, B, and C are identical or non-identical structures and are described in detail herein. In specific aspects, the metabolic disorder includes obesity or diabetes, for example.

Abstract: Disclosed are sulfonamide compounds of Formula (I): or stereoisomers, N-oxides, prodrugs, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ring A, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions related to CYP17 enzyme, such as cancer, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds.

Abstract: This invention concerns compounds of the general formula (1): and derivatives thereof, which are antagonists of 5-HT6 receptors, wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the description.

Abstract: Nitric oxide probes comprising a compound represented by Formula I are provided. Methods of using this nitric oxide probes to detect nitric oxide are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein L is (CR13aR13b)t, CR14?CR14, C?C, CR15aR15bX, XCR15aR15b, CO, O, S(O)p, NR5, CONR5, NR5CO, NR5SO2 or SO2NR5; X is O, S, SO, SO2, or NR5; and Q, R1, R2, R3, R5, R13a, R13b, R14, R15a, R15b t, p, n and m are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for treating helminth infections comprising administration to an animal a parasiticidally effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compounds of the structure (X): wherein: n is 2 or 3; NHE has the structure wherein: R1 is H or —SO2—NR7R8—; R2 is selected from H, —NR7(CO)R8, —SO2—NR7R8— and —NR7R8; R3 is hydrogen; R7 is hydrogen; R8 is a bond linking to L; L is a polyalkylene glycol linker; and Core has the following structure: wherein: X is selected from the group consisting of a bond, —O—, —NH—, NHC(?O)—, —NHC(?O)NH— and —NHSO2—; and Y is selected from the group consisting of a bond, optionally substituted C1-6 alkylene, optionally substituted benzene, pyridinyl, a polyethylene glycol linker and —(CH2)1-6O(CH2)1-6—, and methods of using such compounds for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting coagulation including administering to a patient in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition containing 21-(S)-Argatroban and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Compared with 21-(R)-Argatroban, 21-(S)-Argatroban significantly prolongs coagulation time of whole blood (CT), recalcification time (RT), kaolin partial thromboplastin time (APTT), pro-time prothrombin time (PT), thrombin time (TT), and reduces platelet adhesion rate and platelet aggregation rate in healthy dogs. Therefore, 21-(S)-Argatroban has a stronger effect for inhibiting coagulation and reducing therapeutically effective dose and is suitable for use in a method for treatment and/or prevention of thrombosis and inhibiting platelet aggregation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds with activity as BACE1 and NF?B modulators, and methods for treating, preventing, or ameliorating neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. The present invention is also directed to the treatment of diseases related to dysfunction of cell proliferation, the immune system and/or inflammation using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions containing such candidate compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of general Formula (I), and compositions comprising compounds of general formula I that modulate pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) are described herein. Also described herein are methods of using the compounds that modulate PKM2 in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bis-sulfonamide derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of chemokine receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Such compounds can be used in the treatment of RORgammaT-mediated diseases or condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds, prodrugs thereof, and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bipyridine sulfonamide derivatives of formula (I) and their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a neurodegenerative disease or condition, particularly Alzheimers disease (AD), a cardiovascular disease or a pathology involving ischemia. Additionally, processes for preparing such derivatives5 and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the formula: wherein R1, R2, R3 and Z are as defined herein, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Pyrrole compounds useful as allosteric potentiators/positive allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 4 (mGluR4); synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of using the compounds, for example, in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders or other disease state associated with glutamate dysfunction.

Abstract: The present invention provides dyes, reactive dyes and labeled reagents that may be used in the detection or quantification of desirable target molecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids and cellular organelles. Dyes are provided that may be used free in solution where the binding of the dye to the target molecule provides signal generation. Dyes are also provided that comprise reactive groups that may be used to attach the dyes to probes that will bind to desirable target molecules. The novel dyes of the present invention have been modified to provide beneficial properties.

Abstract: Peptidyl sensors comprise a metal-binding peptide and one or two kinase recognition sequences with a hydroxyamino acid that can be phosphorylated in the presence of a kinase.

Abstract: Novel compounds are continually sought after to treat and prevent diseases and disorders. The invention relates to N-(2-oxo-1-phenylpiperidin-3-yl)sulfonamides useful for being biologically and pharmacologically screened, and to contribute to the exploration and identification of new lead molecules that are capable of modulating the functional activity of a biological target.

Abstract: Use of a compound of Formula 1 for inducing differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells to chondrocytes, and a pharmaceutical composition for treating a cartilage disease, which includes chondrocytes in which differentiation from mesenchymal stem cells is induced by the compound of Formula 1, are provided. Differentiation of the mesenchymal stem cells treated with the compound of Formula 1 to chondrocytes is specifically induced, and thus the compound can be used to effectively treat a cartilage disease such as arthritis, cartilage damage, and a cartilage defect.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photoresist composition having a sulfonium salt comprising an anion represented by the formula (IA): wherein R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-C12 aliphatic hydrocarbon group, a C3-C20 saturated cyclic hydrocarbon group, a C6-C20 aromatic hydrocarbon group or a C7-C21 aralkyl group, and the aliphatic hydrocarbon group, the saturated cyclic hydrocarbon group, the aromatic hydrocarbon group and the aralkyl group can have one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group, a cyano group, a fluorine atom, a trifluoromethyl group and a nitro group, and one or more —CH2— in the aliphatic hydrocarbon group can be replaced by —O— or —CO—, or R1 and R2 are bonded each other to form a C4-C20 nitrogen-containing ring together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, an acrylic resin having an acid-labile group and being insoluble or poorly soluble in an aqueous alkali solution but becoming soluble in an aqueous alkali solutio

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 2-hydroxy-4-(2-(phenylsulfonamido)acetamido)benzoic acid analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as inhibitors of STAT protein activity; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating disorders of uncontrolled cellular proliferation associated with a STAT protein activity dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Industrially applicable process for preparing 2-(cyclohexylmethyl)-N-{2-[(2S)-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-7-sulfonamide, and salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides biaryl oxyacetic acid compounds which may be useful for treating inflammatory disorders, including disorders affecting the respiratory system and skin.

Abstract: Thiazolylpiperidine derivatives of the formula (I), in which the symbols A, G, Y, n, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meanings given in the description, and also agrochemically active salts thereof, and their use for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi, and also processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women. The compounds of this invention have the structure: wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2, R2a, and A are as defined herein, including stereoisomers, esters, solvates, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for antagonizing gonadotropin-releasing hormone in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to treatment and/or prevention of one or more metabolic disorders utilizing fatostatin A and/or a derivative and/or analog thereof. In other aspects, the compound for treatment and/or prevention of one or more metabolic disorders utilizes an A-B-C tripartite structure, wherein A, B, and C are identical or non-identical structures and are described in detail herein. In specific aspects, the metabolic disorder includes obesity or diabetes, for example.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R7, R6, R7, R8, R9, A, X and Y as defined herein are provided as useful for the treatment of cancer or for the manufacture of anti-cancer agents.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of montelukast and salts thereof has been described. The method comprises of following steps: (a) (S)-1-(3-((E)-2-(7-chloroquinolin-2-yl)vinyliphenyl)-3-(2-isopropenylphenyljpropyl methane sulphonate (styrene mesylate salt) (b) coupling with 1-(mercapto methyl)cyclopropane acetic acid followed by salification with an amine gives styrene amine salt (c) Converting styrene amine salt to Montelukast amine salt (d) Converting Montelukast amine salt to Montelukast free acid and or its required alkali/alkaline salt.

Abstract: In general, the invention relates to compounds useful as ion channel modulators. It has now been found that compounds of this invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as inhibitors of voltage-gated sodium channels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted indoles useful as pharmaceutical compounds for treating respiratory disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to treatment and/or prevention of one or more metabolic disorders utilizing fatostatin A and/or a derivative and/or analog thereof. In other aspects, the compound for treatment and/or prevention of one or more metabolic disorders utilizes an A-B-C tripartite structure, wherein A, B, and C are identical or non-identical structures and are described in detail herein. In specific aspects, the metabolic disorder includes obesity or diabetes, for example.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-hydroxysulfonamide derivatives that donate nitroxyl (HNO) under physiological conditions and are useful in treating and/or preventing the onset and/or development of diseases or conditions that are responsive to nitroxyl therapy, including heart failure and ischemia/reperfusion injury. Novel N-hydroxysulfonamide derivatives release NHO at a controlled rate under physiological conditions, and the rate of HNO release is modulated by varying the nature and location of functional groups on the N-hydroxysulfonamide derivatives.