Abstract: Compounds represented by general formula (1) or salts thereof which have a matrix metalloprotease inhibitory activity and are useful as drugs, wherein the rings A and B represent each an optionally substituted homocycle or heterocycle, etc.; R1s are the same or different and each represents hydrogen, optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, acyl, etc.; X1 represents a bond, optionally substituted divalent aliphatic hydrocarbyl, etc.; X2 represents a bond, optionally substituted divalent aliphatic hydrocarbyl, —O—, etc.; Ys are the same or different represents hydrogen, optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, oxo, etc.; m is 0 or 1; n is an integer of 1 to 3; q1 is an integer of 1 to 2n+4; and q2 is an integer of 0 to 2n+3, provided that q1+q2 is 2n+4.

Abstract: This invention relates to the fields of pharmaceutical and organic chemistry and provides novel 3-benzyl-benzothiophenes which are a-substituted with ether, thioether amino, hydrazino, cyano or halo that are useful for the treatment of the various medical indications associated with post-menopausal syndrome, as well as estrogen dependent diseases including cancer of the breast, uterus and cervix. The present invention further relates to intermediate compounds and processes useful for preparing the pharmaceutically active compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel substituted piperidine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical formulations containing them and to their use in medical therapy, particularly in the treatment of psychotic disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides an arylpiperidine derivative of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has antipsychotic effect: wherein D is a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, E is a CH group or a nitrogen atom, G is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a nitrogen atom or an NH group, Y1 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, n is an integer of 1 to 4, and R1 is a group represented by any of the formulas (i) to (iv) defined in the specification.

Abstract: This invention provides novel benzothiophene compounds of formula I: which are useful for the inhibition of the various medical conditions associated with postmenopausal syndrome, as well as estrogen dependent diseases including cancer of the breast, uterus, and cervix. The present invention further. relates to pharmaceutical formulations of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compounds of formula (I) in which X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in claim 1. These compounds are cholesteryl acyl transferase (ACAT) inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to chemical processes for preparing 2-aryl-6-hydroxy-3-[4-(2-aminoethoxy)benzoyl]benzo[b]-thiophenes. The present invention is also directed to crystalline solvates and a non-solvated crystalline form of 6-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-[4-(2-piperidinoethoxy)benzoyl]-benzo[b]thiophene hydrochloride, as well as processes for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention provides method of treating endometriosis using novel benzothiophene compounds of formula I wherein R is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl), —O—CO—(C1-C6 alkyl), —O—CO—Ar in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, or —O—SO2—(C4-C6 alkyl); R1 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl),, —O—CO—(C1-C6 alkyl), —O—CO—Ar in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, —O—SO2—(C4-C6 alkyl) chloro or bromo; R2 is —H or —OH; n is 2 or 3; and R3 and R4 each are independently C1-C4 alkyl, or combine to form 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I wherein R1 is H, OH, halo, OCO(C1-C6 alkyl), OCO(aryl), OSO2(C4-C6 alkyl), OCOO(C1-C6 alkyl), OCOO(aryl), OCONH(C1-C6 alkyl), or OCON(C1-C6 alkyl)2; R2 is aryl, C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, or 4-cyclohexanol; R3 is O(CH2)2 or O(CH2)3; R4 and R5 are optionally CO(CH2)3, CO(CH2)4, C1-C6 alkyl, or R4 and R5 combine to form, with the nitrogen to which they are attached, piperidine, morpholine, pyrrolidine, 3-methylpyrrolidine, 3,3-dimethylpyrrolidine, 3,4-dimethylpyrrolidine, azepine, or pipecoline; R6 is and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; useful in treating estrogen deficient pathology.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds which are ligands for 5HT1, of formula (I) Wherein L, Q, Ra, Rb and Ry are as defined in the specification, processes for their preparation and their pharmaceutical composition as well as their use in the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic compounds of the general formula wherein X, Y, Z, R1, R2 and m are as defined in the detailed part of the present description, or salts thereof, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation, as well as their use for treatment of indications caused by or related to the secretion and circulation of insulin antagonising peptides, e.g. non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and ageing-associated obesity.

Abstract: This application relates to novel compounds of formula I (and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts), as defined herein, processes and intermediates for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations comprising the novel compounds of formula I, and the use of defined compounds of formula I as thrombin inhibitors.

Abstract: A photochromic grey coloring 2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran of formula (1) wherein R1 is selected from mono-, di- or poly-substituted aryl groups, mono-, di- or poly-substituted naphthyl groups and mono-, di- or poly-substituted heteroaryl groups, wherein at least one substituent is a nitrogen containing group, including amino, C1-C20 and C6-C20 alkylamino, C1-C20 and C6-C20 dialkylamino, C2-C20 dialkenylamino, C2-C20 or C4-C20 di(polyalkenyl)amino, arylamino, diarylamino, C1-C20 alkylarylamino, tetra (C1-C10 linear or branched alkyl) guanidino and cyclic-amino groups and at least one of R7 and R9, which may be the same or different, is selected from C1-C20 N alkylamino C1-C20 N-alkylamido, C1-C20 N,N-dialkylamido, amido, nitro, amino, C1-C20 alkylamino, C1-C20 dialkylamino, C2-C20 dialkenylamino, C4-C20 di(polyalkenyl)amino, arylamino, diarylamino, C1-C20 alkylarylamino, or cyclicamino groups.

Abstract: Piperidineketocarboxylic acid derivatives of the general formula I and their tautomeric and isomeric forms, and physiologically tolerable salts thereof, where the variables have the meanings given in the description, preparation of these compounds and their use as drugs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aminomethylene substituted non-aromatic heterocycles and, specifically, to compounds of the formula wherein W, R1, R2, R3, A, X′, Y′ and Z′ are as defined in the specification, and to intermediates used in the synthesis of such compounds. The novel compounds of formulae Ia and Ib are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and central nervous system disorders, as well as other disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: useful in the treatment of arthritis, tumor metastasis, tissue ulceration, abnormal wound healing, periodontal disease, bone disease, diabetes (insulin resistance) and HIV infection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-hydroxy-piperidine derivatives of the general formula wherein X denotes —O—, —NH—, —CH2—, —CH═, —CHOH—, —CO—, —S—, —SO— or —SO2—; R1-R4 are, independently from each other, hydrogen, hydroxy, lower-alkyl-sulfonylamino, 1- or 2-imidazolyl or acetamido; R5-R8 are, independently from each other, hydrogen, hydroxy, lower-alkyl, halogen, lower-alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethyloxy; a and b may be a double bond, provided that when “a” is a double bond, “b” cannot be a double bond; n is 0-2; m is 1-3; p is 0 or 1 and to pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts thereof. Compounds of the present invention are NMDA(N-methyl-D-aspartate)-receptor subtype selective blockers, which can be used in mediating processes underlying development of CNS including learning and memory formation and function.

Abstract: A process for producing piperidinecarboylic acid amide derivatives useful as serotonin antagonists, antithrombocytic agents or intermediates for them, which comprises the step of reacting a 2-oxazoline compound with a piperidine derivative in the presence of an acid is provided. This process is an industrially excellent process for producing piperidinecarboylic acid amide derivatives useful as serotonin antagonists, antithrombocytic agents or intermediates for them.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (i) have therapeutic utility via inhibition of TNF or phosphodiesterase.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a class of acrylic and propionic acid compounds and their use in the treatment of post-menopausal symptoms and restenosis. In other embodiments, the invention is directed to intermediates and to processes for the preparation of the acrylic and propionic acid compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel serotonin antagonist and an anti-platelet agent, more particularly, a serotonin antagonist and an anti-platelet agent which potently and specifically inhibit the serotonin 2 receptor with low adverse side effect.

Abstract: Compounds according to the formula: 1

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating a subject with a disease associated with aberrant leukocyte recruitment and/or activation. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by the following structural formula: and physiologically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: or pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts thereof wherein: Y represents oxygen or sulfur; Z is nitrogen or CH; R1, R2 and R3 independently represent organic or inorganic substituents; R4 and R4′ independently represent hydrogen, alkyl or form a ring with the atom to which they are attached; R5 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, or alkylthio, and R6 represents hydrogen or alkyl; or R5 and R6 form a ring together with the atoms to which they are attached; and R7, R8, R9, R10, and R11 independently represent hydrogen or alkyl, which compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of neuropsychological disorders including, but not limited to, schizophrenia, mania, dementia, depression, anxiety, compulsive behavior, substance abuse, Parkinson-like motor disorders and motion disorders related to the use of neuroleptic agents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrrolidine compounds of the formula I: (wherein R1, R2, R3, R4c, R4d, and R4f are defined herein) which are useful as modulators of chemokine receptor activity. In particular, these compounds are useful as modulators of the chemokine receptors CCR-3 and/or CCR-5.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein ring A, ring B, ring D, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R11, R12, R13, E, G, X and P are as defined below. The compounds of formula I are cholinesterase inhibitors and are useful in enhancing memory in patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Disclosed are 4,4-disubstituted and 3,3-disubstituted piperidine compounds of formula I wherein D, E, G, J, R1, a, b, c, and d are defined in the specification, compositions containing them, and their use for treating medical disorders resulting from a deficiency in growth hormone.

Abstract: This invention provides novel benzothiophene compounds of the formula I: which are useful for the treatment of the various medical conditions associated with postmenopausal syndrome, as well as estrogen dependent diseases including cancer of the breast, uterus, and cervix. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical formulations of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: This application relates to novel compounds of formula I (and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts), as defined herein, processes and intermediates for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations comprising the novel compounds of formula I, and the use of the compounds of formula I as thrombin inhibitors.

Abstract: Disclosed are multibinding compounds which inhibit microsomal triglyceride transferase protein (MTP), a protein which mediates the transfer of lipids during the assembly of lipoproteins and related biomolecules. The multibinding compounds contain from 2 to 10 ligands covalently attached to one or more linkers. The multibinding compounds of this invention are useful for lowering serum lipid, cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels, and for preventing and treating disorders associated with hyperlipemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, hypercholestrolemia, hypertriglyceridemia and the like, such atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel piperidine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical formulations containing them and to their use in medical therapy, particularly in the treatment of psychotic disorders.

Abstract: This application relates to novel compounds of formula I (and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts), as defined herein, processes and intermediates for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations comprising the novel compounds of formula I, and the use of the compounds of formula I as thrombin inhibitors.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula, where n is 0, 1 or 2; A is where X in each occurrence is independently hydrogen, halogen, loweralkyl, hydroxy, nitro, loweralkoxy, amino, cyano, trifluoromethyl or methylthio; Y in each occurrence is independently hydrogen, halogen, loweralkyl, hydroxy, nitro, loweralkoxy, amino, cyano, trifluoromethyl or methylthio; K is N or CH; m is 1 or 2; k is 1 or 2; R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, loweralkyl, or aryl except that when R1 is or aryl, R2 is hydrogen, or alternatively R1+R2 taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cyclopentane, cyclohexane, cycloheptane, pyran, thiopyran, indan or piperidine ring; R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen or loweralkyl, or alternatively R3+R4 taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cyclopentane, cyclohexane, cycloheptane, pyran, thiopyran, pyrrolidine or piperidine ring, the term aryl sig

Abstract: Novel compounds are provided which are inhibitors of MTP and thus are useful for lowering serum lipids and treating atherosclerosis and related diseases, and have the structure including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, or prodrug esters thereof, A is where Z is N or CH, or where Z is  or CH2 when is a single bond; and wherein L1, R, R1, R3, R3′, R3a, R3b, R4, R4′, R5, R5a, X,  are as defined herein.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): 1

Abstract: This application relates to the use as thrombin inhibitors, coagulation inhibitors and thromboembolic disorder agents of diamines of formula I as defined herein. It also provides novel compounds of formula I, processes and intermediates for their preparation, and pharmaceutical formulations comprising the novel compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Formulations and applications thereof are described which are useful for the inhibition of various medical conditions associated with estrogen deprivation syndrome including osteoporosis and hyperlipidemia utilizing compounds of structure I represented by the following structure in combination with compounds of formula II represented by the following structure where X, Y, R, R′, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined herein.

Abstract: This application relates to the use as thrombin inhibitors, coagulation inhibitors and thromboembolic disorder agents of diamines of formula I as defined herein. It also provides novel compounds of formula I, processes and intermediates for their preparation, and pharmaceutical formulations comprising the novel compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, and processes for their production, the compounds having the formula: wherein: R1 and R2 are, independently, selected from H; C1-C12 alkyl or C1-C6 perfluorinated alkyl; X represents a leaving group; A is 0 or S; m is an integer from 1 to 3, preferably 2; R3, R4, R5, and R6 are independently selected from H, halogen, —NO2, alkyl, alkoxy, C1-C6 perfluorinated alkyl, OH or the C1-C4 esters or alkyl ethers thereof, —CN, —O—R1, —O—Ar, —S—R1, —S—Ar, —SO—R1, —SO—Ar, —SO2—R1, —SO2—Ar, —CO—R1, —CO—Ar, —CO2—R1, or —CO2—Ar; and Y is selected from a) the moiety: wherein R7 and R8 are independently selected from the group of H, C1-C6 alkyl, or phenyl; or b) an optionally substituted five-, six- or seven-membered saturated, unsaturated

Abstract: In the fluorinated azoles of the formula (I) R1(—A1)a—T—(A2—)b(M—A3—)cR2   (I) the symbols and indices have -the following meanings: T is undirected and is 4-fluorothiazole-2,5-diyl, 5-fluorothiazole-2,4-diyl, 4-fluorooxazole-2,5-diyl, 5-fluorooxazole-2,4-diyl or 4-fluoroisoxazole-2,5-diyl; R1 and R2 are identical or different and are hydrogen or a straight-chain or branched C1-20-alkyl or C2-20-alkenyl radical (with or without asymmetrical carbon atoms); A1, A2 and A3 are identical or different and are, for example, phenylene-1,4-diyl or cyclohexane-1,4-diyl; M is undirected and is —OC(═O)—, —OCH2—, —CH2CH2—, —OC(═O)CH2CH2—, —OCH2CH2CH2—, —C≡C—, —CH2CH2CH2CH2— or a single bond; a, b and c, independently of one another, are 0 or 1, with the proviso that the sum a+b+c is 1 or 2.

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. The method comprises administering a compound of the above formula to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being.

Abstract: Disclosed are N-substituted hydroxyalkyl or carboxyalkyloxyalkyl analogs of 9- and/or 10-oxo-4Hbenzo[4,5]cycloheptal[1,2-b]thiophene compounds, or 9-OH and/or 10-OH-substituted analogs thereof, which possess antihistaminic and antiasthmatic properties with reduced sedative side effects. The optically active isomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are also described. The compounds were also found to prevent smooth muscle hyperreactivity.

Abstract: A process for producing piperidinecarboylic acid amide derivatives useful as serotonin antagonists, antithrombocytic agents or intermediates for them, which comprises the step of reacting a 2-oxazoline compound with a piperidine derivative in the presence of an acid is provided. This process is an industrially excellent process for producing piperidinecarboylic acid amide derivatives useful as serotonin antagonists, antithrombocytic agents or intermediates for them.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I having the meanings of the substituents indicated in the claims are outstandingly active substances for the production of medicaments for the prophylaxis and for the therapy of cardiovascular disorders, in particular arrhythmias, for the treatment of ulcers of the gastrointestinal region or for the treatment of diarrheal illnesses.

Abstract: This invention is to provide a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted 5- to 6-membered ring: C is a divalent group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein the ring A is an optionally substituted 5- to 6-membered aromatic ring, X is an optionally substituted C, N or O atom, and the ring B is an optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered ring; Z is a chemical bond or a divalent group; R.sup.2 is (1) an optionally substituted amino group in which a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, etc., or a salt thereof, which is useful for antagonizing MCP-1 receptor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## where A is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, arylC.sub.1-6 alkyl, aryl, S(O),R.sup.1, OR.sup.1 or NR.sup.1 R.sup.6 ;R.sup.1 is hydrogen; C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl or C.sub.3-6 cycloalkenyl each of which is optionally substituted by amino, C.sub.1-6 alkylamino, di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)amino, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylaminocarbonyl, one, two or three hydroxy groups, one, two or three halogen atoms or a four, five or six-membered saturated heterocyclic ring containing a nitrogen atom and optionally either an oxygen atom or a further nitrogen atom which ring is optionally substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl on the further nitrogen atom; aryl, arylC.sub.1-6 alkyl, arylC.sub.2-6 alkenyl or arylC.sub.2-6 alkynyl optionally substituted on the aryl ring by halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which may be identical or different, represent hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, trihaloalkyl, or any pair may form a heterocycle,R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, alkyl, or arylalkyl,R.sub.6 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, or trihaloalkyl,A, together with the carbons of the phenyl, represents a heterocycle,their isomers and addition pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base salts thereof, and medicinal products containing the same which are useful in the treatment of pathologies in which 5HT.sub.1B receptors are involved.

Abstract: A phenylpiperidine derivative or pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X represents CH or N; Y--Z represents CH.sub.2 --O, CH.sub.2 --S, CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2, CH.dbd.CH or CONR.sup.5 (wherein R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl); R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, lower alkoxy or trifluoromethyl; and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and each represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or QR.sup.6 (wherein Q represents a single bond or lower alkylene, and R.sup.6 represents hydroxy, lower alkoxyalkoxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, nitro, halogen, lower alkanoyloxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkanoyl or carboxyl).The present invention provides novel phenylpiperidine derivatives useful as analgesics.

Abstract: The invention provides novel benzothiophenes of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is N-pyrrolidinyl or N-piperidinyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen,--CO--(C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 alkyl), --CO--(C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 branched alkyl), --CO--(C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 alkenyl), --CO--(C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 polyalkenyl), --CO--(C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 alkynyl),or --CO--(CH.sub.2).sub.n COR.sub.4 ; provided R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are not both dodecanoyl, and one of R.sub.2 or R.sub.3 is not hydrogenR.sub.4 is -3-cholesteryl or --O(CH.sub.2).sub.2 (OR.sub.5)CH.sub.2 OR.sub.6 ;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen, --CO--(C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 alkyl), --CO--(C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 branched alkyl), --CO--(C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 alkenyl), --CO--(C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 polyalkenyl), or --CO--(C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 alkynyl); provided one of R.sub.5 or R.sub.6 is not hydrogen;n is 0-4; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to sulfamides of formula (I) ##STR1## that are inhibitors of metalloproteases, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compounds.