Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing menthyl nicotinate with high purity and yield, which consists of a transesterification reaction of menthol with a C1-C4 alkyl ester of the nicotinic acid, in the presence of an alkaline catalyst belonging to the class of C1-C4 alkoxides, linear or branched, and a vacuum distillation of the mixture of reaction products, in the presence of activated carbons.

Abstract: The disclosures herein relate generally to acyloxyalkyl carbamate prodrugs of (±)-4-amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl)butanoic acid and analogs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of making prodrugs of (±)-4-amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl)butanoic acid and analogs thereof, methods of using prodrugs of (±)-4-amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl)butanoic acid and analogs thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof for treating or preventing common diseases and/or disorders such as spasticity and/or acid reflux disease. The disclosures herein also relate to acyloxyalkyl carbamate prodrugs of (±)-4-amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl)butanoic acid and analogs thereof which are suitable for oral administration and to sustained release oral dosage forms thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic lipid which can be used for nucleic acid delivery to a cytoplasm and which is possible to solve the problem of physical stability of a lipid complex. This cationic lipid is a compound represented by the general formula (3) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein, L is an alkyl having 7-12 carbon atoms or an alkenyl having 7-12 carbon atoms, R is an alkyl having 1-2 carbon atoms, and n1 and n2 are independently an integer of 1-3.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I?; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, X and n are defined herein. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds having a structure selected from among Formula (I), Formula (II), Formula (III), Formula (IV), Formula (V) and Formula (VI) that are androgen receptor modulators and/or androgen receptor binding agents. Also disclosed are methods of making and using such compounds, including, but not limited to, using such compounds for treating various conditions.

Abstract: There is described a novel group of cyclic amine derivative compounds, having an EP4 receptor antagonistic activity and specifically pharmaceutical compounds which are useful for the treatment or alleviation of Prostaglandin E mediated diseases. The present invention therefore relates to novel compounds which are selective antagonists of the EP4 subtype of PGE2 receptors with analgesic and antinflammatory activity, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as medicaments, inter alia for the treatment or alleviation of Prostaglandin E mediated diseases such as acute and chronic pain, osteoarthritis, inflammation-associated disorder as arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, migraine and endometriosis.

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: This disclosure relates to novel detergents for use in various procedures including, for example, nucleic acid amplification reactions such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Methods for preparing the modified detergents are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds having structural Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are inhibitors of the Renal Outer Medullary Potassium (ROMK) channel (Kir1.1). The compounds of Formula I 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: N-aryl piperidine substituted biphenylcarboxamides compounds of formula (I) methods for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds as well as the use of said compounds as a medicine for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, obesity and type II diabetes.

Abstract: Carrier compounds and compositions therewith which are useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure 3-amidinophenylalanine derivatives, which are used as pharmaceutically effective urokinase inhibitors, by starting from 3-cyanophenylalanine derivatives. The methods of manufacture comprising only one synthesis step lead to new intermediates, namely 3-hydroxyamidino- and 3-amidrazonophenylalanine derivatives. These intermediates or their acetyl derivatives can be reduced into the desired 3-amidino-phenylalanine derivatives under gentle conditions (H2 or ammonium formiate, Pd/C (approx. 10%), ethanol/water, room temperature, normal pressure or also H2, Pd/C, AcOH or HCl/ethanol, 1-3 bar) in excellent yields and in an enantiomeric excess of up to 99.9%.

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

Abstract: Disclosed Arylamine ketones of formula (I), their preparation methods, the pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in preventing and/or treating the diseases related to the plaque-activating factors, especially in anti-inflammation and immunization, more especially in the treatment of the acute or chronic inflammation, such as, osteoarthritis, oarthritis deformans, etc.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to aspartic protease inhibitors. Certain aspartic protease inhibitors of the invention can be represented by the following structural formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the disclosed aspartic protease inhibitors. The present invention is further directed to methods of antagonizing one or more aspartic proteases in a subject in need thereof, and methods for treating an aspartic protease mediated disorder in a subject using the disclosed aspartic protease inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound that is a CETP activity inhibitor. The compound can increase HDL and at the same time decrease LDL through selective inhibition of CETP activity, the invention also provides for the use of the compound to prevent or treat atherosclerosis or hyperlipidemia.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to novel detergents for use in various procedures including, for example, nucleic acid amplification reactions such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Methods for preparing the modified detergents are also described.

Abstract: Compounds according to formula (I) are effective for the treatment of broncho-obstructive and inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I?; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, X and n are defined herein. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: N-aryl piperidine substituted biphenylcarboxamides compounds of formula (I) methods for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds as well as the use of said compounds as a medicine for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, obesity and type II diabetes.

Abstract: Ortho methoxy phenolic compounds are provided that include methylenedioxyphenyl ferulate and ferulylproline and derivatives thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds for treating cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, angina, stroke, and myocardial infarction, are further provided. The compounds are also useful in reducing low-density lipoprotein oxidation, improving or increasing vasodilation, and reducing plaque destabilization in a subject.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula (I): (wherein the symbols are as defined in the description), or a non-toxic salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure 3-amidinophenylalanine derivatives, which are used as pharmaceutically effective urokinase inhibitors, by starting from 3-cyanophenylalanine derivatives. The methods of manufacture comprising only one synthesis step lead to new intermediates, namely 3-hydroxyamidino- and 3-amidrazonophenylalanine derivatives. These intermediates or their acetyl derivatives can be reduced into the desired 3-amidino-phenylalanine derivatives under gentle conditions (H2 or ammonium formiate, Pd/C (approx. 10%), ethanol/water, room temperature, normal pressure or also H2, Pd/C, AcOH or HCl/ethanol, 1-3 bar) in excellent yields and in an enantiomeric excess of up to 99.9%.

Abstract: Nitroxide free radicals attached to antineoplastic agents can synergize their potencies to cancer cells. This invention relates to any antineoplastic agents and their derivatives chemically attached with nitroxide free radicals, such as TEMPO and its radical derivatives. This invention also relates to precursors of such compounds, as well as the products formed from the adducts after administration.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of using compounds of formula I: and salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein n, R1 and R2 are defined herein. The invention also provides certain novel compounds of formula I and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the general formula (I), the use of these compounds as pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of treatment employing these compounds and compositions. The present compounds are activators of PPAR? and should be useful for treating conditions mediated by the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that inhibit amyloid aggregation and methods of treatment there-with.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to novel modulators of the cold menthol receptor TRPM8, to a method for modulating the TRPM8 receptor using said modulators; to the use of the modulators for induction of cold sensation; and to objects and means produced using said modulators.

Abstract: A compound of formula A1 or A2 for use in the treatment of a demyelinating peripheral neuropathy: wherein A is COOR5, OPO(OR5)2, PO(OR5)2, SO2OR5, POR5OR5 or 1H-tetrazol-5-yl, R5 being H or an ester-forming group, optionally C1-6alkyl; W is a bond, C1-3alkylene or C2-3alkenylene; Y is C6-10aryl or C2-9heteroaryl eg C3-9heteroaryl, optionally substituted by 1 to 3 radicals selected from halogen, OH, NO2, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy; halo-substituted C1-6alkyl and halo-substituted C1-6alkoxy; Z is chosen from: wherein the asterisks of Z indicate the point of attachment between —C(R3)(R4)— and A of Formula Ia or Ib, respectively; R6 is chosen from hydrogen and C1-6alkyl; and J1 and J2 are independently methylene or a heteroatom chosen from S, O and NR5; wherein R5 is chosen from hydrogen and C1-6alkyl; and any alkylene of Z can be further substituted by one to three radicals chosen from halo, hydroxy, C1-6alkyl; or R6 can be attached to a carbon atom of Y to form a 5-7 member ring; R1 is C6-10aryl or C

Abstract: A compound having an ability to bind to an S1P receptor (particularly EDG-6, preferably EDG-1 and EDG-6), for example, the compound represented by formula (I) of the present invention, a salt thereof, a solvate thereof or a prodrug thereof is useful for prevention and/or treatment of rejection of transplantation, graft-versus-host disease, autoimmune disease, allergic disease and the like. wherein ring A is a cyclic group; ring B is a cyclic group which may have substituent(s); X is a spacer having 1 to 8 atoms in its main chain, etc.; Y is a spacer having 1 to 10 atoms in its main chain, etc.; n is 0 or 1, wherein when n is 0, m is 1 and R1 is a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and wherein when n is 1, m is 0 or an integer of 1 to 7 and R1 is a substituent, and wherein m is 2 or more, R1s are the same or different.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Tc-labeled arylpiperazine derivatives for imaging serotonin receptor and, more particularly, to arylpiperazine derivatives coupled with MAMA-disulfide, N2S2 or dimethyl-N2S2 chelating ligand represented by the following chemical formula (1). New arylpiperazine derivatives according to the present invention have no problem of amide hydrolysis in metabolism and have a high affinity for serotonin receptors, and can be labeled with an optimum radionuclide of technetium, thereby being usefully applied for monitoring neurodegenerative diseases or neurological diseases of a mammal.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds having the following general formula (I): wherein X, R1, R2, R7 and Z are as described here.

Abstract: The present invention describes novel prodrugs of formula (I) or their salts, process of preparation and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel process of preparation of optically pure L-Pipecolic acid and an improved process for the conversion of L-pipecolic acid to L-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-1-propyl-2-piperidinocarboxamide, its hydrochloride salt and hydrochloride monohydrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I): Wherein m, n, X, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. The invention also relates to the use of same in therapeutics.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compounds having the structure: wherein, R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, wherein the substituent is hydroxyl, dihydroxy, carboxyl, —C(?O)NRaRb, —NRaRb, —NRaC(?O)NRaRb, —NRaC(?O)ORa, —OC(?O)NRaRb, or —NHC(?O) Ra; R2 is hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, wherein the substituent is hydroxyl, dihydroxy, carboxyl, —C(?O)NRaRb, —NRaRb, —NRaC(?O)NRaRb, —NRaC(?O)ORa, —OC(?O)NRaRb, or —NHC(?O)Ra, or R1, R2 and N together form a substituted piperazine, substituted azetidine ring, or a pyrrolidine ring substituted with —(CH2)2OH or —CH2C(?O)OH; R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or a 5-6 membered heteroaryl ring, wherein the substituent is halogen, hydroxyl, cyano, (C1-C15)alkyl, (C1-C15)alkoxy, or —NRaRb; R4 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C15)alkyl; R5 is —(CH2)mOR6, —CHNOR7, —C(?O)NR8R9, —(CH2)mC(?O)OR10, —(CH2)kC(?O)NR11R12; wherein R6 is a substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C30)alkyl, (C3-C10)cycloalkyl, or an aryl, heteroaryl

Abstract: Carrier compounds and compositions therewith which are useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.

Abstract: To provide a compound having an excellent cysteine protease inhibitory effect, and to provide a drug for treatment or prevention of the disease selected from the group consisting of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, Paget's disease of bone, hypercalcemia, bone metastasis of cancer, and ostealgia. A compound represented by formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a drug or pharmaceutical composition containing the same as an effective component.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein A, B, b, W, X, Y, Z, R1, R2, and R3 have the meanings given in claim 1, pharmaceutical compositions these compounds, and methods of preventing or treating metabolic disorders and/or eating disorders, particularly obesity, bulimia, anorexia, hyperphagia, and diabetes using these compounds.

Abstract: 4-Aminopiperidine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods for their preparation are provided herein for the treatment of disorders of the central and/or peripheral nervous systems. In particular, the potent antidepressant activity shown by the disclosed 4-aminopiperidine derivatives are particularly useful for the prevention and/or the treatment of depression, severe depression with anxiety, anxiety disorders and affective disorders.

Abstract: Nitroxide free radicals attached to antineoplastic agents can synergize their potencies to cancer cells. This invention relates to any antineoplastic agents and their derivatives chemically attached with nitroxide free radicals, such as TEMPO and its radical derivatives. This invention also relates to precursors of such compounds, as well as the products formed from the adducts after administration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I): Wherein m, n, X, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. The invention also relates to the use of same in therapeutics.

Abstract: Disclosed Arylamine ketones of formula (I), their preparation methods, the pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in preventing and/or treating the diseases related to the plaque-activating factors, especially in anti-inflammation and immunization, more especially in the treatment of the acute or chronic inflammation, such as, osteoarthritis, oarthritis deformans, etc.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to 2,6-disubstituted piperidine and piperazine analogs having the following general formula: which are used to treat diseases of the central nervous system, drug abuse, and withdrawal therefrom as well as treating eating disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amide compounds of general formula I wherein the groups and residues A, B, b, W, X, Y, Z, R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings given in claim 1. Moreover the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one amide according to the invention. In view of the MCH receptor-antagonistic activity the pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of metabolic disorders and/or eating disorders, particularly obesity, bulimia, anorexia, hyperphagia and diabetes.

Abstract: This invention relates to hindered carbamate derivatives that are muscarinic receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of preparing these compounds.

Abstract: A hydroxyformamidine compound represented by the following formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof [wherein R1 represents a substituted morpholino group, a substituted piperidino group, a piperazin-1-yl group, a substituted piperazin-1-yl group, a thiomorpholin-1-yl group, a perhydroazepin-1-yl group, a perhydroazocin-1-yl group, a tetrahydropyridin-1-yl group, a pyrrolin-1-yl group, etc.; X represents a nitrogen atom or a group represented by CR5; and R2 to R5 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group, a C1-4 alkoxy group, a trifluoromethyl group or a halogen atom.] There is provided a drug which inhibits an enzyme producing 20-HETE participating in a contracting or dilating action for microvessels and an inducing action for cell proliferation in main organs such as kidney and cerebrovascular vessels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for stimulating the growth of neurites in nerve cells. The compounds and the compositions and methods that utilize them can be used, either alone or in conjunction with a neurotrophic factor, such as nerve growth factor, to promote repair of neuronal damage caused by disease or physical trauma.

Abstract: A cell adhesion inhibitor of the general formula: R3-L-L?-R1 is disclosed. An inhibitor of the present invention interacts with VLA-4 molecules and inhibits VLA-4 dependent cell adhesion. Also disclosed are methods for preparing and using such a cell adhesion inhibitor, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.