Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel formulation for sustained or delayed release of rohitukine-rich Dysoxylum binectariferum extract/fraction and a process for preparing the same wherein the extract is wet-granulated using excipients i.e. biodegradable polymers and/or non-biodegradable polymers alone or in combination, and the said granules are either filled into a capsule or compressed into a tablet. The said formulation comprising a granulated extract/fraction of rohitukine-rich Dysoxylum binectariferum with polymers has resulted in a sustained release of the extract or fraction over a period of 16-24 hrs. The said formulations are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to therapeutic agents that may be useful as inhibitors of Integrated Stress Response (ISR) pathway.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds generally comprising an indeno[2?,3?:3,4]naptho[1,2-b]pyran structure. Such compounds may be useful for their photochromic properties, and be used in certain photochromic compositions. Such compositions may further comprise other photochromic compositions and/or materials. Additionally, such compounds and/or compositions may be suitable for preparing certain photochromic articles. Also described herein are methods for preparing certain photochromic compounds, compositions, and articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photochromic materials that include one or more indeno-fused naphthopyrans that have particular groups at the 7, 11, and 13 positions thereof, and at the position alpha to the oxygen of the pyran ring thereof. With some embodiments, hydrogen or an alkoxy group is bonded to the 7 position, an optionally substituted phenyl is bonded to the 11 position, two alkyl groups are bonded to the 13 position, and two optionally substituted phenyl groups are bonded to the position alpha to the oxygen of the pyran ring of the indeno-fused naphthopyran compound. The 13 position of the indeno-fused naphthopyrans is free of ether groups in which an ether oxygen is bonded to the 13 position, and hydroxyl. The present invention also relates to photochromic articles and compositions that include such indeno-fused naphthopyrans.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of natural medicine and pharmaceutical chemistry, and specifically relates to novel 2-aminated methylene or 2-esterified methylene tanshinone I derivatives of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a process for the preparation of these compounds, compositions containing such compounds and their use in preparing antineoplastic medicaments. When X is nitrogen, formula I indicates 2-aminated methylene tanshinone I; when X is oxygen, formula I indicates 2-esterified methylene tanshinone I.

Abstract: Disclosed are alicyclic[c]benzopyrone derivatives and use thereof. The alicyclic[c]benzopyrone derivatives are compounds represented by formula I or their salts. The present compounds not only significantly improve high activity induced by MK-801, but also effectively improve clambering symptom induced by Apomorphine and do not cause EPS within effective dose. These in vitro targets and in vivo pharmacological models are closely related to diseases of the nervous system caused by dopamine dysfunction, especially schizophrenia. Therefore the present compounds can be used for the treatment of central nervous system diseases, especially schizophrenia. ED50 is lower and effect is stronger in two animal models i.e. high activity induced by MK-801 and clambering symptom induced by Apomorphine, while ED50 is higher and therapeutic index is greater in animal models of catalepsy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a small compound targeting at TACC3. The present invention further provides a drug, particularly, an anticancer agent, comprising the small compound targeting at TACC3. A compound represented by the general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or ester derivative thereof binds to TACC3 and inhibits cell growth. Thus, these compounds can be used as drugs, particularly, anticancer agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds represented by formula I: wherein, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13 and X are as defined in the specification, in all its stereoisomeric and tautomeric forms and mixtures thereof in all ratios, and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutically acceptable solvates, pharmaceutically acceptable polymorphs and prodrugs. These compounds are useful for treatment of inflammatory disorders including those caused by elevated levels of proinflammatory cytokines such as Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF-? and/or interleukins (IL-1?, IL-6, IL-8). The invention also relates to processes for the manufacture of compounds of formula 1 and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: A dibenzoxepin derivative represented by the following general formula (I) wherein Y is a hydrogen atom and the like, RA is a hydrogen atom and the like, X is the formula (b3) wherein RB is a hydrogen atom and the like, and the like, A is the formula (a18) wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom and the like, and RC and RD are the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom and the like, and the like, which has a PPAR? agonist activity and the like, and useful as a therapeutic agent and/or prophylaxis agent and the like for type 2 diabetes and the like, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and the like is provided.

Abstract: 8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general structure are useful as analgesics, anti-diarrheal agents, anticonvulsants, antitussives and anti-addiction medications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved processes for preparing 3-(4-amino-1-oxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione (I) (lenalidomide) and its intermediate 3-(1-oxo-4-nitro-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione. The present invention further relates to improved processes for preparing lenalidomide crystalline form A, use of said crystalline form A as an active pharmaceutical ingredient or as an intermediate in the preparation of further crystalline or amorphous forms of lenalidomide, compositions comprising lenalidomide crystalline form A and their use in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Compounds of the present invention are useful for inhibiting PRMT5 activity. Methods of using the compounds for treating PRMT5-mediated disorders are also described.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidine and -piperazine derivatives of the formula (I) in which the symbols RA1, RA2, X, Y, L1, L2, RB1, RB2, G, Q, p, R1, R2 and R10 are each as defined in the description, and salts, metal complexes and N-oxides of the compounds of the formula (I), and the use thereof for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi and processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Provided in the present invention are a 2-arylbenzofuran-7-formamide compound as shown in general formula I or a pharmacologically or physiologically acceptable salt thereof, a preparation method thereof and use thereof in preparing anti-tumour drugs, wherein R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, straight or branched chained C1-C4 alkyl, C3-C4 cycloalkyl or saturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclyl containing oxygen or nitrogen; or R1 and R2 together with N form an unsubstituted or substituted saturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclyl containing at least one heteroatom, wherein the heteroatom is O, N and S, the substituent is a methyl on N; R3 is a hydrogen atom or a chlorine atom; R4 is a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; X is CH, CF or N; and Y is CH, CF or N.

Abstract: A compound represented by Formula (1), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof retains the principal therapeutic effect of paroxetine and has an improved CYP inhibitory effect: wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or C1-6 alkyl group.

Abstract: The invention provides novel substituted benzyl piperidine compounds according to Formula (I) as lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) receptor antagonists, their manufacture and use for the treatment of proliferative or inflammatory diseases, such as cancer, fibrosis or arthritis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having a pipecolate sulfonamide scaffold, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one of these compounds together with pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, excipient and/or diluents. Said pipecolate sulfonamide compounds can be used for prophylaxis and/or treatment of psychiatric disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, disorders and conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzofuran-2-sulfonamide derivatives with the following formula: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The derivatives are useful as modulators of chemokine receptors.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention are polycyclic derivatives as represented by general formula (I), the preparation method thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing the derivatives and uses thereof as therapeutic agents, especially the GPR40 agonist and in preparation of drugs for treating diseases such as diabetes and metabolic disorders, etc., wherein each substituent in the general formula (I) has the same definition as in the description.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are estrogen receptor modulators. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments that include the compounds described herein, as well as methods of using such estrogen receptor modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that are mediated or dependent upon estrogen receptors.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel selective dual modulators of the 5-HT2A and D3 receptors of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, n, and Y are as described herein, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. Further the present invention is concerned with the manufacture of the compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Iminosugar compounds are described that have inbuilt delivery features by virtue of covalent incorporation of a tocopherol moiety, or alternative moieties that are analogs of tocopherol or select analogs of cholesterol, or its antagonist “Ezitimibe”; and are likely to have broad spectrum antiviral activity. The compounds differ from previous iminosugar compounds, even lipophillic ones, being more hydrophobic and resembling fats and oils in their partition behavior in vivo into lipid phases of lipoproteins, cellular lipid droplet organelles and biological membranes. These features confer a number of unique delivery attributes in vivo, favorable to the therapy of virus infections involving cells of the lymphoid system and the liver, in particular, but these features are also favorable in general for the treatment of virus infections of man and animals.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds and a method of treating a disease associated with aberrant leukocyte recruitment and/or activation. The method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a compound represented by: or physiologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that modulate the bioactivity of an orexin receptor such as OX1 or OX2, or both; to pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising a compound of the invention; to methods of treatment of malconditions in patients wherein modulation of an orexin receptor is medically indicated; and to methods of preparation of compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that modulate the bioactivity of an orexin receptor such as OX1 or OX2, or both; to pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising a compound of the invention; to methods of treatment of malconditions in patients wherein modulation of an orexin receptor is medically indicated; and to methods of preparation of compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Compounds of the present invention are useful for inhibiting PRMT5 activity. Methods of using the compounds for treating PRMT5-mediated disorders are also described.

Abstract: Drag derivatives are provided herein which are suitable for loading into liposomal nanoparticle carriers. In some preferred aspects, the derivatives comprise a poorly water-soluble drag derivatized with a weak-base moiety that facilitates active loading of the drag through a LN transmembrane pH or ion gradient into the aqueous interior of the LN. The weak-base moiety can optionally comprise a lipophilic domain that facilitates active loading of the drag to the inner monolayer of the liposomal membrane. Advantageously, LN formulations of the drag derivatives exhibit improved solubility, reduced toxicity, enhanced efficacy, and/or other benefits relative to the corresponding free drags.

Abstract: Compounds or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof for promoting osteogenesis, improving bone metabolism, preventing or treating bone fracture, preventing or treating a disease associated with bone metabolism, or in the field of orthopedics for the promotion of healing of bone fracture, a bone defect, and bone diseases such as osteoarthritis as well as in the field of dentistry for the treatment of periodontal disease and the stabilization of artificial tooth root.

Abstract: The invention provides modulators for the orphan nuclear receptor ROR? and methods for treating ROR? mediated diseases by administrating these novel ROR? modulators to a human or a mammal in need thereof. Specifically, the present invention provides pyrrolo carboxamide compounds of Formula (1) and the enantiomers, diastereomers, N-oxides, tautomers, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Certain compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts are provided herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt therein and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain disease states responsive to the inhibition of transglutaminase TG2 activity are described. These disease states include neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington's disease. Also described are methods of treatment include administering at least one compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as a single active agent or administering at least one compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with one or more other therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (1) wherein Xa and Xb are each independently X1 or X2; s is 1 or 2, R4 is an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, na and nb are each independently 0 or 1, R1a and R1b are each independently an alkylene group having 1-6 carbon atoms, R2a and R2b are each independently an alkylene group having 1-6 carbon atoms, Ya and Yb are each independently an ester bond, an amide bond, a carbamate bond, an ether bond or a urea bond, and R3a and R3b are each independently a sterol residue, a liposoluble vitamin residue or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 12-22 carbon atoms, and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula: in salt or zwitterionic form or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1-6, a, Z and Q are as defined in the specification. These compounds are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to, for example, treat pulmonary disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel dual modulators of the 5-HT2A and D3 receptors of formula (I) wherein n, x, Y, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as described herein, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. Further the present invention is concerned with the manufacture of the compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, wherein R1, LP, LQ, X, A, and n are as defined in the application, which have valuable pharmacological properties, and in particular bind to the GPR119 receptor and modulate its activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug thereof:

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula 1 that are useful for the preventive or therapeutic treatment of diseases caused by abnormal activation of CXCR3 chemokines. The invention relates furthermore to a process for the preparation of said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and to novel intermediates used in the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula I having the following general structure: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are inhibitors of the Renal Outer Medullary Potassium (ROMK) channel (Kir1.1). The compounds are useful as diuretics and natriuretics and therefore are useful for the therapy and prophylaxis of disorders resulting from excessive salt and water retention, including cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and chronic and acute heart failure.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula: in salt or zwitterionic form or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1-6, a, Z and Q are as defined in the specification. These compounds are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to, for example, treat pulmonary disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

Abstract: The present invention provides ophthalmic devices comprising at least one photochromic material which is an indeno-fused naphthopyran having a pi-conjugation extending group bonded to the 11-position of the indeno-fused naphthopyran, the pi-conjugation extending group having at least one pendent halo-substituted group bonded thereto. The pi-conjugation extending group extends the pi-conjugation system of said indeno-fused naphthopyran. The 13-position of the indeno-fused naphthopyran is substantially free of spiro-substituents. The invention further provides photochromic materials of specified structure, photochromic compositions, photochromic articles and optical elements that include the photochromic materials. Other non-limiting embodiments relate to methods of making the ophthalmic devices comprising photochromic materials.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I wherein the group R1 is defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the GPR40 receptor and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.

Abstract: Drag derivatives are provided herein which are suitable for loading into liposomal nanoparticle carriers. In some preferred aspects, the derivatives comprise a poorly water-soluble drag derivatized with a weak-base moiety that facilitates active loading of the drag through a LN transmembrane pH or ion gradient into the aqueous interior of the LN. The weak-base moiety can optionally comprise a lipophilic domain that facilitates active loading of the drag to the inner monolayer of the liposomal membrane. Advantageously, LN formulations of the drag derivatives exhibit improved solubility, reduced toxicity, enhanced efficacy, and/or other benefits relative to the corresponding free drags.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stimulating agent comprising a pungent component having astringency, a stimulating composition including the agent, as well as a flavor or fragrance composition, a food, a drink, an oral care product and an external skin preparation containing the agent or the composition, and also relates to the use of a pungent component having astringency as a stimulating agent. Examples of the pungent component having astringency include a plant extract of Asteraceae Spilanthes, Rutaceae Zanthoxyium, Rutaceae Fagara, or Piperaceae Piper, or an amide derivative represented by general formula (1) (where R1 represents an alkenyl group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms which may be substituted by a methylenedioxyphenyl at the end, R2 and R3 may be the same or different from each other and each are a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group in which a hydroxyl group may be substituted, and R2 and R3, together with the nitrogen atom adjacent thereto, may form a heterocyclic ring).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating depression using compositions comprising a compound of formula I. Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating depression using compositions comprising phenoxypropylamine compounds and derivatives having selective affinity for and antagonistic activity against the 5-HT1A receptor, as well as 5-HT reuptake inhibitory activity. In addition, compositions and methods for treating depression using compositions comprising a compound of formula II are disclosed. Methods of treating or diminishing at least one symptom of depression in a human subject with a composition comprising a compound of the formula (I) or formula (II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, or solvate thereof, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A naphthopyran compound represented by the formula B1 and B2 are selected independently from the group consisting of a phenyl, naphthyl, or heterocyclic aromatic group, or may combine to form one or more aromatic rings. B1 and B2 may further include one or more substituents. R3, R4, R5, R6, and R16 are selected independently from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —Ra, —OH, —ORa, —O—CO—Ra, —CN, —NO2, —SO2Ra, —SORa, —SH, —SRa, —NH2, —NHRa, —NRaRa, or —NRbRc; or wherein R5 and R6 combine to form a cyclic group. Ra may include an alkyl, polycycloalkyl, alkenyl, polyalkenyl, haloalkyl, perhaloalkyl, alkynyl, polyalkynyl, hydroxyalkynyl, polyhydroxyalkynyl; or (C3-20)cycloalkyl group. Rb and Rc may include hydrogen or alkyl groups, or may combine to form a saturated heterocyclic group, or together with an adjacent phenyl group may form a julolidinyl group. R7 is a mesogenic group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, LP, LQ, X1, X2, X3, A, n and m are as defined in the application. The compounds of formula I have valuable pharmacological properties, and in particular bind to the GPR119 receptor and modulate its activity.

Abstract: Provided is a new serotonin-reuptake inhibitor that exhibits affinity for serotonin-1A receptors. Said serotonin-reuptake inhibitor is a compound represented by formula (1) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. In the formula, R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a 2-hydroxyethyl group, or a 2-methoxyethyl group. R2 represents one of the following bonded to a methylene group which is bonded to a piperidine ring: a chlorine atom bonded in a p-position; a bromine atom bonded in a p-position; a methyl group bonded in a p-position; a chlorine atom bonded in an m-position; or a bromine atom bonded in an m-position. Either Y1 represents a hydrogen atom and Y2 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group, or Y1 and Y2 together represent an oxo group. Z represents a group represented by one of the following formulas: formula (3-1-1), formula (3-1-2), formula (3-2-1), formula (3-2-2), formula (3-3-1), formula (3-3-2), formula (3-4-1), or formula (3-4-2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by the following Formula (II), Ring-A of Formula II can be, for example, an aryl group, and Q? and Q?? can each be independently selected from groups, such as, halogen, —OH, —CN, amine groups, amide groups, carboxylic acid ester groups, carboxylic acid groups, alkenyl groups, alkynyl groups, carbonate groups, sulfide groups, and sulfonic acid ester groups. The present invention also relates to photochromic compositions and photochromic articles that include one or more photochromic compounds such as represented by Formula II.

Abstract: Disclosed are alicyclic[c]benzopyrone derivatives and use thereof. The alicyclic[c]benzopyrone derivatives are compounds represented by formula I or their salts. The present compounds not only significantly improve high activity induced by MK-801, but also effectively improve clambering symptom induced by Apomorphine and do not cause EPS within effective dose. These in vitro targets and in vivo pharmacological models are closely related to diseases of the nervous system caused by dopamine dysfunction, especially schizophrenia. Therefore the present compounds can be used for the treatment of central nervous system diseases, especially schizophrenia. ED50 is lower and effect is stronger in two animal models i.e. high activity induced by MK-801 and clambering symptom induced by Apomorphine, while ED50 is higher and therapeutic index is greater in animal models of catalepsy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to method of using a collection of monomers capable of forming multimers as a fluorescence reporter in different applications such as ligand detection/screening, disease diagnosis, drug discovery or screening, fluorescent labeling and imaging, or other fluorescent methodologies. Each monomer in the collection includes one or more ligand elements useful for binding to a target molecule with a dissociation constant of less than 300 ?M and a linker element connected to the ligand elements directly or indirectly through a connector. Association of linker elements of different combinations of monomers, with their ligand elements bound to the target molecule to form a multimer, will generate a unique fluorescent signature different from that produced by those monomers either alone or in association with each other in the absence of the target molecule, when subjected to electromagnetic excitement.

Abstract: The present invention provides ophthalmic devices comprising at least one photochromic material which is an indeno-fused naphthopyran having a pi-conjugation extending group bonded to the 11-position of the indeno-fused naphthopyran, the pi-conjugation extending group having at least one pendent halo-substituted group bonded thereto. The pi-conjugation extending group extends the pi-conjugation system of said indeno-fused naphthopyran. The 13-position of the indeno-fused naphthopyran is substantially free of spiro-substituents. The invention further provides photochromic materials of specified structure, photochromic compositions, photochromic articles and optical elements that include the photochromic materials. Other non-limiting embodiments relate to methods of making the ophthalmic devices comprising photochromic materials.