Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, m, n, q, r, W, Z1, Ar1, Z2, Y, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel benzamide derivative represented by formula 1 and an isomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof, and a composition for activating a 5-HT<sb>4</sb> receptor comprising the same, as an active ingredient. Benzamide derivatives of the present invention has superior affinity for 5-HT<sb>4</sb> receptors, capability to reduce the gastric evacuation time, capability to alleviate ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, torsades de pointes and QT prolongation, and low toxicity. Therefore, benzamide derivatives of the present invention are therapeutically effective for digestive system diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, m, n, q, r, W, Z1, Ar1, Z2, Y, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, f, W, Q, Y, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, n, R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, W, and A are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are multibinding compounds which are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The multibinding compounds of this invention containing from 2 to 10 ligands covalently attached to one or more linkers. Each ligand is, independently of each other, a muscarinic receptor antagonist or an allosteric modulator provided that at least one of said ligand is a muscarinic receptor antagonist. The multibinding compounds of this invention are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, irritable bowel syndrome, urinary incontinence, and the like.

Abstract: A compound having the general formula (I), pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof or prodrugs thereof: [wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group which may be substituted, a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group which may be substituted, a C1-C6 alkoxy group which may be substituted or a C6-C10 aryl group which may be substituted; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a carboxy group, a C2-C7 alkoxycarbonyl group, a carbamoyl group, a cyano group, a C1-C6 alkyl group, a halogeno C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 alkyl group substituted by a heteroaryl group, a C1-C6 alkoxy group, a halogeno C1-C6 alkoxy group, a hydroxy C1-C6 alkyl group, a C2-C12 alkoxyalkyl group, a formyl group, a C2-C7 alkanoyl group, a C4-C7 cycloalkylcarbonyl group, a C2-C7 alkylcarbamoyl group, a di(C1-C6 alkyl)carbamoyl group, a group of formula R4—CO—CR5R6—(CH2)m—, a group of formula R7—CO—(CH2)l—N(R8)— or a sulfamoyl C1-C6 alkyl group; R3 represents a substituted C1-C6 alkyl group, a heterocyclyl group or a heterocycl

Abstract: The invention relates to azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, and hexahydroazepinyl compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, or solvates thereof, wherein R1-R3, Z, p and q are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to the use compounds of Formula (I) to treat, prevent or ameliorate a disorder responsive to the blockade of calcium channels, and particularly N-type calcium channels. Compounds of the present invention are especially useful for treating pain.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to novel alkoxyamine initiators/regulators containing an ethylenically unsaturated, radically polymerizable group. The compounds are useful for the preparation of complex polymeric architectures. Further aspects of the invention are a polymerizable composition and a polymerization process comprising the alkoxyamine initiators/regulators, a macroinitiator obtainable by said polymerization process and a process for polymerizing with the macroinitiator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-piperidone derivatives represented by the following formula (I) and the acid addition salts thereof. The method of preparation and antineoplastic activity of the said compounds are disclosed. A number of the compounds possess submicromolar IC50 and CC50 values and have a selective toxicity for colon cancers and leukemic cells. In addition, many of the compounds are able to reverse multidrug resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a syn-form piperidine compound represented by general formula [I]: wherein, bold lines represent bonds in which substituents at positions 2 and 4 of a piperidine ring are in the syn configuration, and the other symbols have the same meaning as defined below, or a salt thereof, comprising: reducing a compound represented by general formula [II]: wherein, ring A represents an optionally substituted benzene ring, R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted hydroxyl group, an optionally substituted amino group, an optionally substituted alkyl group, a substituted carbonyl group or a halogen atom, and M represents an alkaline metal or hydrogen atom.

Abstract: The present invention provides N-substituted-heterocycloalkyloxybenzamide compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. One embodiment of the invention is a compound having the structure in which R1, R2, R3, R4, T, n, w and x are as described herein. In certain embodiments of the invention, a compound of the present invention activates the AMPK pathway, and can be used to treat metabolism-related disorders and conditions.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, s, t, Ar1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, R8, and W are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are mescaline receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, m, p, r, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, W and X1 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, s, t, W, Ar1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: The present patent application concerns compounds of formula (I) with R1 and R2 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a mono or bicyclic saturated nitrogen-containing ring; their preparation and their use as a H3 receptor ligand for treating e.g. CNS disorders like Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, r, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and W are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, s, t, Ar1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, R8, and W are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, r, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and W are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): The variables recited in formula (I) are defined in the specification. The present invention also relates to processes of preparing compounds of formula (I) and uses of such compounds for treating a chemokine (e.g., CCR3) or H1 mediated disease state.

Abstract: Chemical agents, such as derivatives of hydroxypiperidine moieties, and similar heterocyclic ring structures, including salts thereof, that act as anti-cancer and anti-tumor agents, especially where such agents modulate the activity of enzymes and structural polypeptides present in cells, such as cancer cells, or where the agents modulate levels of gene expression in cellular systems, including cancer cells, are disclosed, along with methods for preparing such agents, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such agents as active ingredients and methods of using these as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) a N-oxide thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a stereochemically isomeric form thereof or a solvate thereof, wherein X represents N or CH; Y and Z each independently represent C(?O) or CH2 provided that at least one of Y and Z represents C(?O); R1 represents CH(R4)-aryl or CH(R4)-heteroaryl; R2 represents aryl2 or heteroaryl; R3 represents hydrogen; C1-4alkylcarbonyl; C1-6alkyl optionally substituted with C1-6alkyloxy, C1-6alkylthio, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl or aryl1; provided that when Y and Z each represent C(?O), X represents CH, R3 represents hydrogen, R4 represents hydrogen, and R2 represents unsubstituted pyridyl or phenyl optionally substituted with one halo or with one C1-4alkyloxy or with one or two C1-4alkyl, then aryl in the definition of R1 is other than phenyl substituted with one halo or with one or two C1-4alkyl; and provided that when Y and Z each represent C(?O), X represents CH, R3 represents hydrogen, and R2 repres

Abstract: The present invention extends to the compound of formula I: or a prodrug, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or solvate of said compound. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of the compound of formula I, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to the use of a compound of formula I as an inhibitor of tryptase, comprising introducing the compound into a composition comprising tryptase. In addition, the present invention is directed to the use of a compound of formula I for treating a patient suffering from, or subject to, a physiological condition in need of amelioration of an inhibitor of tryptase comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of claim 1 The present invention is directed also to the preparation of a compound of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I), wherein the variables are defined herein; to a process for preparing such a compound; and to the use of such a compound in the treatment of a chemokine (such as CCR3) or H1 mediated disease state.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, f, W, Q, Y, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, s, t, W, Ar1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of compounds as illustrated below, wherein the various moieties are described herein, as inhibitors of type 3 17?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with type 3 17?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of a formula (I): wherein the variables are defined herein; to a process for preparing such a compound; and to the use of such a compound in the treatment of a chemokine (such as CCR3) or H1 mediated disease state.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cyclic amide derivative useful as a drug for treating thrombosis, which is represented by the formula (I): wherein R1 represents an optionally substituted cyclic hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, W represents a bond or an optionally substituted divalent chain hydrocarbon group, a represents 0, 1, or 2, X1 represents an optionally substituted lower alkylene or an optionally substituted lower alkenylene, Y1 represents —C(O)—, —S(O)— or —S(O)2—, A represents a piperazine ring which may be further substituted or a piperidine ring which may be further substituted, X2 represents a bond or an optionally substituted lower alkylene, Y2 represents —C(O)—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2— or —C(?NR7)—, X3 represents an optionally substituted C1-4 alkylene or an optionally substituted C2-4 alkenylene, Z3 represents —N(R4)—, —O— or a bond, Z1 represents —C(R2)(R2?)—, —N(R2)—, etc., and Z2 represents —C(R3)(R3?)—, —N(R3)—, etc., or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of a formula (I): wherein the variables are defined herein; to a process for preparing such a compound; and to the use of such a compound in the treatment of a chemokine (such as CCR3) mediated disease state.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of a formula (I): wherein the variables are defined herein; to a process for preparing such a compound; and to the use of such a compound in the treatment of a chemokine (such as CCR3) or H1 mediated disease state.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3 and X are as defined herein, in free or salt form, which are useful as CCR5 inhibitors, e.g. in the prevention or treatment of disorders mediated by interactions between chemokine receptors and their ligands.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain piperidine compounds which are useful as neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists, and inhibitors of tachykinin and in particular substance P. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds as active ingredients and the use of the compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders, including emesis, urinary incontinence, depression, and anxiety.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula (0) or salts or tautomers or N-oxides or solvates thereof for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of disease states and conditions such as cancers mediated by cyclin-dependent kinase and glycogen synthase kinase-3. In formula (0): X is a group R1-A-NR4— or a 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; A is a bond, SO2, C?O, NRg(C?O) or O(C?O) wherein Rg is hydrogen or C1-4 hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by hydroxy or C1-4 alkoxy; Y is a bond or an alkylene chain of 1, 2 or 3 carbon atoms in length; R1 is hydrogen; a carbocyclic or heterocyclic group having from 3 to 12 ring members; or a C1-8 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen (e.g.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) (wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, a non-aromatic heterocyclic group which may be substituted, R2 is a hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, a non-aromatic heterocyclic group which may be substituted, or R1 and R2 may combine to each other together with A to form a heterocyclic group which may be substituted; A is N or N+—R5.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, n and X1 have the meanings given in the specification are Factor Xa inhibitors useful in the treatment of thrombotic disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, s, t, W, Ar1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing 4-(hydroxy)-[1,4?]bipiperidinyl-1?-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester, comprising hydrogenating a mixture of 4-hydroxypiperidine and 1-tert-butoxycarbonyl-4-piperidone in a suitable solvent, in the presence of a suitable catalyst and at a suitable pressure.

Abstract: Substituted non-imidazole aryloxypiperidine compounds, compositions containing them, and methods of making and using them to treat or prevent histamine-mediated conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of a formula (I): wherein the variables are defined herein; to a process for preparing such a compound; and to the use of such a compound in the treatment of a chemokine (such as CCR3) or H1 mediated disease state.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (II) are antibacterial agents wherein Q represents a radical of the formula: —N(OH)CH(?O) or the formula: —C(?O)NH(OH); R1 represents hydrogen, C1–C6 alkyl or C1–C6 alkyl substituted by one or more halogen atoms, or, except when Q is a radical of the formula: —N(OH)CH(?O), a hydroxy, C1–C6 alkoxy, C1–C6 alkenyloxy, amino, C1–C6 alkylamino, or di-(C1–C6 alkyl)amino group; R2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1–C6 alkyl, cycloalkyl(C1–C6 alkyl)- or aryl(C1–C6 alkyl)-group; and A represents a group of formula (IIA), or (IIB) wherein R4 represents the side chain of a natural or non-natural alpha amino acid, and R5 and R6 when taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a saturated heterocyclic first ring of 5 to 7 atoms as specified in the description.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, n and X1 have the meanings given in the specification are Factor Xa inhibitors useful in the treatment of thrombotic disorders.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of compounds as inhibitors of type 3 17 ?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with type 3 17 ?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions. In one embodiment, the present invention discloses a compound having the general structure shown in Formula I: wherein the various moieties are as defined herein.

Abstract: A sulfamato hydroxamic acid compound that inter alia inhibits matrix metalloprotease activity is disclosed as are a process for preparing the same, intermediate compounds useful in those syntheses, and a treatment process that comprises administering a contemplated sulfamato hydroxamic acid compound in a MMP enzyme-inhibiting effective amount to a host having a condition associated with pathological matrix metalloprotease activity.

Abstract: A compound having the general formula and methods of using such compounds for the treatment of diseases and pharmaceutical composition comprising such compounds.

Abstract: A light resistant colorant is obtained by coupling a dye or a pigment with a light resistant material. A light resistant colorant-containing composition has no additional light stabilizer. Therefore, side effects caused by the addition of a light stabilizer, such as precipitate generation, may be prevented. Furthermore, substrates to which the composition is applied preserve excellent light resistance for a long term.

Abstract: The invention relates to crystalline forms of (R)-(+)-N-[[3-[1-benzoyl-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)piperidin-3-yl]prop-1-yl]-4-phenylpiperidin-4-yl]-N-methylacetamide and to processes for preparing them.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclo compounds useful as inhibitors of potassium channel function (especially inhibitors of the Kv1 subfamily of voltage gated K+ channels, especially inhibitors Kv1.5 which has been linked to the ultra-rapidly activating delayed rectifier K+ current IKur), methods of using such compounds in the prevention and treatment of arrhythmia and IKur-associated conditions, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: Selected chlorohydrin and cationic compounds containing nitroxide or hydroxylamine moieties are effective in stabilizing pulp or paper, especially pulp or paper containing lignin, against yellowing and discoloration due to the adverse effects of light. These compounds are added at various points in the paper-making process, especially at the wet ends, making the need for water soluble or water dispersible materials having high affinity for pulp or paper essential. This performance is often further enhanced by the presence of one or more coadditives selected from the group consisting of the UV absorbers, the polymeric inhibitors, the nitrones, the fluorescent whitening agents and metal chelating agents. Combinations of hydroxylamines or their salts, benzotriazole or benzophenone UV absorbers and a metal chelating agent are particularly effective.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention discloses a process to directly prepare an unequal ratio of specific, preferred rotamer or rotameric pair of an acid salt from a basic compound, by creative choice of a solvent medium. The process is particularly useful in preparing desired rotamers of pharmaceutically useful salts.