Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically or veterinarily acceptable salts thereof, or pharmaceutically or veterinarily acceptable solvates of either entity, wherein the broken line represents an optional bond; A is C or CH; B is CH2, O or absent; R1 and R2 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C1 to C6 alkyl optionally substituted with C1 to C4 alkoxy or phenyl, and C1 to C6 alkenyl; or, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, form a C3 to C6 cycloalkyl group which optionally incorporates a heteroatom linkage selected from O, SO, SO2 and NR6 or which is optionally benzo-fused; R3 is hydrogen, halo, R7 or OR7; R4 is hydrogen, C1 to C4 alkyl, C1 to C4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or halo; R6 is hydrogen or C1 to C4 alkyl; R7 is an optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic ring system; m is 1 or 2; and n is 0, 1 or 2; with the proviso that B is not O when A is C; are MMP inhibitors useful in the treatment of, inter alia, tissue ulceration, wound repair and skin di

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds and a method of treating inflammatory diseases. The method comprises administering to an individual in need an effective amount of an imidazolidine compound represented by Structural Formula (I): and physiologically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Propanolamine derivatives represented by the following formula (I): These derivatives may be &bgr;3 agonists and exert sympathomimetic, anti-ulcerous, anti-pancreatitis, lipolytic and anti-urinary incontinence and anti-pollakiuria activities. Pharmaceutical compositions containing such propanolamine derivatives, methods for the prevention and/or treatment diseases using these propanolamine derivatives, and processes for their preparation are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors of formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein: R1 is N-acyl-4-piperidyl; N-alkoxycarbonyl-4-piperidyl; N-alkyl-4-piperidyl; N-benzyl-4-piperidyl; N-(&ohgr;-aralkyl)-4-piperidyl; 4-pyridyl; R4, R5, R6, and R7 are identical or different and each represents hydrogen, straight-chain or branched alkyl, aryl, hydroxy, alkoxy, aryloxy, benzyloxy, acyloxy, alkylthio, arylthio, benzylthio, acylamino, phthalimido or halogen; n is 1, 2 or 3; m is 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. This process comprises cyclisation of a compound of formula (II) or salts thereof, wherein R1, R4, R5, R6 and R7, m and n are as defined above; R2 is selected from a derivatised or non-derivatised carboxyl, cyano, N-substituted aminocarbonyl groups or hydrogen; R3 is selected from a derivatised or non-derivatised carboxyl, cyano or N-substituted aminocarbonyl groups, optionally in the presence of acids and/or solvents.

Abstract: The present invention provides medicines for treating cardiac insufficiency which contain as an active ingredient indane derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 represents hydrogen atom, nitro group, cyano group, C1-6 alkylcarbonylamino, R2 and R3 each independently represent C1-6 alkyl group, R4 represents hydroxyl group or C1-6 alkylcarbonyloxy group or represents a bond or oxygen atom together with R5, R5 represents hydrogen atom or represents a bond or oxygen atom together with R4, R6 represents hydrogen atom, hydroxyl group or NR7R8, n means 0 or an integer of 1 to 4, X represents C═O, CH2, SO2 or NR16, Y represents NR17 when X is C═O, CH2 or SO2 and represents C═O when X is NR16, Z is absent when Y represents NR17 or represents NR18 when Y is C═O, W represents aromatic groups or lactam rings, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

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 relates to a novel imidazole derivative represented by formula (1) which shows an inhibitory activity against farnesyl transferase or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or isomers thereof, in which A, n1 and Y are defined in the specification; to a process for preparation of the compound of formula (1); to intermediates which are used in the preparation of the compound of formula (1): and to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of formula (1) as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): which is useful as a TXA2 and 5-HT2 receptor antagonist and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds and a method of treating inflammatory diseases. The method comprises administering to an individual in need an effective amount of an imidazolidine compound represented by Structural Formula (I): and physiologically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The compounds of the formulas described herein, wherein X, R0, R1, R2, n and m have the meanings given in the specification, are useful as active ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions. The invention relates to the use of said compounds as a medicament and for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel bicyclic photoresist monomers, and photoresist copolymer derived from the same.

Abstract: Molecules demonstrating anti-proliferative effects against epithelial cancer cell lines, human estrogen-dependent cancer cells and endothelial cells are disclosed. The molecules are intended for use in therapeutic preparations for the treatment of various cancers. The compounds specified are 1,2-diphenyl-1-naphthyl ethene derivatives.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): 1

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) are disclosed and claimed in the present application, as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds and their use in therapy, in particular in the management of pain.

Abstract: This invention relates to the fields of pharmaceutical and organic chemistry and provides novel 1-benzyl-naphthyls which are &agr;-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: This invention relates to certain bicyclic compounds having a nucleus formed of two fused six membered rings, for example, benzopyran, isoquinoline, isoquinolone, tetrahydronaphthalene, dihydronaphthalene, or tetralone, substituted with both basic and acidic functionality, which are useful in inhibition of platelet aggregation.

Abstract: A novel 1,4-substituted cyclic amine derivative represented by the following formula or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: (wherein A, B, C, D, T, Y and Z represent each methine or nitrogen; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 represent each a substituent; n represents 0 or an integer of 1 to 3; m represents 0 or an integer of 1 to 6; and p represents an integer of 1 to 3.) The compound has a serotonin antagonism and is clinically useful as medicament, in particular, for treating, ameliorating and preventing spastic paralysis or central muscle relaxants for ameliorating myotonia.

Abstract: The instant invention provides compounds of formula I wherein R1 is OH, O—C(O)—(C1-C6 alkyl), O—C(O)—O(C1-C6 alkyl), O—C(O)—Ar, or O—C(O)—O—Ar; R2 is H, OH, O(C1-C6 alkyl), O—C(O)—(C1-C6 alkyl), O—C(O)—O(C1-C6 alkyl), O—C(O)—Ar, O—C(O)—O—Ar, O—SO2—(C4-C6 alkyl), chloro, fluoro, or bromo; V is S, O, or CH2CH2; W is CHOH, C(O), or CH2; X is (CH2)n; R3 and R4 each, independently, are H, C1-C6 alkyl, C(O)—(C1-C6 alkyl), C(O)—NH—(C1-C6 alkyl), C(O)—Ar, or together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 5- or 6-membered imide or cyclic amide; n is 1, 2, or 3; and Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; povided that at least one of R3 and R4 contains a carbonyl functional group, and their use in the treatment of estrogen deficiency pathologies.

Abstract: The invention is a process for preparing a compound of formula Ia comprising reducing the compound of formula IIId wherein R3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethylamino, diethylamino or 1-hexamethyleneimino, R1a, R1b, R2a, R2b, and n are as defined in the specification, with a reducing agent in the presence of a solvent, heating to reflux.

Abstract: The present invention is a series of compounds formed from phenyl substituted pyridine or benzene derivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. These compounds have shown high affinity as antagonists to the NK-1 receptor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the formula I: (wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R7, R8, X, n, x and y 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-5 and/or CCR-3.

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: Piperidine derivatives, their manufacture and use as medicaments is described. The compounds are useful for treating diseases associated with restenosis, glaucoma, cardiac infarct, high blood pressure and end organ damage, e.g. cardiac insufficiency and kidney insufficiency.

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 relates to new aminoindane piperidine compounds, the method of using aminoindane compounds as local anesthetics, said compounds having particularly valuable properties as dermal and topical anesthetics in mammals, including man, as well as compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I wherein R1 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl) , —OCOC6H5, —OCO(C1-C6 alkyl), or —OSO2 (C4-C6 alkyl); R2 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl), —OCOC6H5, —OCO(C1-C6 alkyl) or —OSO2 (C4-C6 alkyl); n is 2 or 3; and R3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Compounds of formula I are useful in treating osteoporosis, cardiovascular related pathological conditions, and estrogen-dependent cancer.

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 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 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)2CH3, CO(CH2)3CH3, 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; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of formula I and methods of use for the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are useful as caspase inhibitors having the formula: 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula (1) where R1 is of formulae (II), (III), or (IV), or (V); R2 is —R4, —O—R4, —O—S(O)2—R4, —NR4R5, R4—(CH2)b—NH(C═X)—(CH2)c—, R4—(CH2)b—O(C—O)NH—(CH2)c—(C═O)NH—, R4—(C═O)NH—(C═O)NH—, —(CH2)b—NH(C═X)—(CH2)c—R4, R4—(CH2)b—O(C═O)CH2)c—, —(CH2)b—O(C═O)—(CH2)c—R4, —NH(C═X)NH—R4, R4—O(C═O)O—, —O(C═O)NH—R4, R4—O(C═O)NH—, —(CH2)b—(C═O)—(CH2)c—R4, —NH—S(O)2—R4, —C(OH)R4R5, —CH(OH)—R4, —(C═O)—NR4, —CN, —NO2, substituted C1 to C6 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C6 alkenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C6 alkynyl, said substituted moieties substituted with a moiety of the formulae —R4, —R4R5, &md

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically or veterinarily acceptable salts thereof, or pharmaceutically or veterinarily acceptable solvates of either entity, wherein the broken line represents an optional bond; A is C or CH; B is CH2, O or absent; R1 and R2 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C1 to C6 alkyl optionally substituted with C1 to C4 alkoxy or phenyl, and C1 to C6 alkenyl; or, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, form a C3 to C6 cycloalkyl group which optionally incorporates a heteroatom linkage selected from O, SO, SO2 and NR6 or which is optionally benzo-fused; R3 is hydrogen, halo, R7 or OR7; R4 is hydrogen, C1 to C4 alkyl, C1 to C4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or halo; R6 is hydrogen or C1 to C4 alkyl; R7 is an optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic ring system; m is 1 or 2; and n is 0, 1 or 2; with the proviso that B is not O when A is C; are MMP inhibitors useful in the treatment of, inter alia, tissue ulceration, wound repair and skin di

Abstract: This invention relates to the fields of pharmaceutical and organic chemistry and provides novel 1-benzyl-naphthyls which are &agr;-substituted with ether, thioether amino, 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: Derivatives of tetrahydropyridines (or 4-hydroxypiperidines)-butylazols of formula (I), wherein R1, R2 and R3, which are similar or different, represent each of them hydrogen, halogen, alkyl C1-C4, trifluoromethyl, hydroxyl, alkoxyl, or two adjacent radicals can form a ring; A is a C atom and the dotted line represents an additional bond, or A is a C atom joined to a hydroxyl group and the dotted line represents absence of additional bond; Z1 is N or CR4; Z2 is N or CR5; Z4 is N or CR7; and R4, R5, R6 and R7, which different, represent hydrogen, halogen, alkyl C1-C4, aryl or substituted aryl, or two adjacent radicals can form part of another ring. These derivatives are useful for the treatment of acute pain, neuropathic pain or nociceptive pain in mammals, including human beings.

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 compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description and claims and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful for treating diseases associated with restenosis, glaucoma, cardiac infarct, high blood pressure and end organ damage, e.g. cardiac insufficiency and kidney insufficiency.

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: 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: A compound of formula I wherein: R is alkyl; R1 is optionally substituted phenyl 2-oxo-tetrahydro-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl, or 2-oxo-1-piperidinyl; R2 is hydrogen, alkoxy, alkanoyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkanoylamino, acyl, alkyl, carbamoyl, N-alkylcarbamoyl, N,N-dialkylcarbamoyl where the alkyl groups are the same or different, hydroxy, thioacyl, thiocarbamoyl, N-alkylthiocarbamoyl, or N,N-dialkylthiocarbamoyl where the alkyl groups are the same or different. X1 and X2 are independently hydrogen or halo, provided that at least one of X1 or X2 is halo; and R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethyl, or alkylsulfonyl are antagonists of at least one tachykinin receptor and are useful in the treatment of depression, anxiety, asthma, pain, inflammation, urinary incontinence and other disease conditions. Process for their preparation are described, as are compositions containing them and their use.

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: A piperidine, tetrahydropyridine or piperazine derivative having formula (I), 1

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 compound of the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutically active compounds formula I wherein R1 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl), —OCOC6H5, —OCO(C1-C6 alkyl), or —OSO2(C2-C6 alkyl); R2 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl), —OCOC6H5, —OCO(C1-C6 alkyl), —OSO2(C2-C6 alkyl), or halo; R3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidino, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, diisopropylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; and n is 2 or 3; and or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided are compounds of formula II wherein R1a is —H or —OR5 in which R5 is a hydroxy protecting group. R2a is —H, halo, or —OR6 in which R6 is a hydroxy protecting group; and R4 is —OH or —CHO; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 1-butyl-4-piperidinylmethylamine using toluene as a solvent is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new piperidyl- or piperazinyl-substituted-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene derivatives having the formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to new piperidyl- or piperazinyl-substituted-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene derivatives having the formula I 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein a and b are 0-2, provided that the sum is 0-3; X is —O—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —CH(OR8)—, —C(O)—, —C(R23)2—, optionally substituted alkenyl, alkynyl or; R1 is optionally substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted amino, alkyl-OC(O)R8, aryloxyalkyl,  wherein m is 1-4, or  wherein d and e are 0-2; R2, R3, R4 and R5 are H, alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, halogen, —OR8, —N(R8)2, —CO2R8 or CF3; R6 and R7 are H, alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkoxy-alkyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl, or R6 and R7, form a 3-7-membered carbocyclic ring, or a 4-7-membered heterocyclic ring; R8 is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; R9 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; R11