Abstract: The present invention relates to trans-derivatives of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, and the dotted line are as defined herein and to pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds of formula I are good inhibitors of the serotonin transporter (SERT inhibitors) and simultaneously, they have good activity on the NK-1 receptor (dual effect). By virtue of their efficacy as SERT inhibitors, the compounds in the present invention are particularly useful for the treatment of CNS disorders and psychotic disorders, in particular in the treatment or prevention of depressive states and/or in the treatment of anxiety.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of (un)substituted phenylsulfanylphenyl-piperidines comprising the use of benzyl as N-piperidine protecting group is disclosed.

Abstract: The compound 4-[2,3-Difluoro-6-(2-fluoro-4-methyl-phenylsulfanyl)-phenyl]-piperidine according to the structure (formula I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided for the treatment of CNS related disorders, such as: depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder; mood disorder due to a general medical condition; atypical depression; seasonal affective disorder; melancholia; treatment resistant depression; partial responders; depression associated with bipolar disorder, pain, Alzheimer's disease, psychosis, Parkinson's disease, Lewy body disease, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis or anxiety; general anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic attacks; phobia; social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder; post traumatic stress disorder, acute stress; ADHD; and pain.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds represented by the general formula I wherein the substituents are defined in the application. The compounds are useful in the treatment of an affective disorder, including depression, anxiety disorders including general anxiety disorder and panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds comprising a cyclobutoxy group, processes for preparing them, phar-maceutical compositions comprising said compounds and their use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: in salt or zwitterionic form or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1-6, a-e 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: One aspect of the present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the heterocyclic compounds as ligands for various mammalian cellular receptors, including dopamine, serotonin, or norepinephrine transporters. The compounds of the present invention will find use in the treatment of numerous ailments, conditions and diseases which afflict mammals, including but not limited to addiction, anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, migraine, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, emesis, psychosis, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, Lesche-Nyhane disease, Wilson's disease, and Tourette's syndrome. An additional aspect of the present invention relates to the synthesis of combinatorial libraries of the heterocyclic compounds, and the screening of those libraries for biological activity, e.g., in assays based on dopamine transporters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which have therapeutic effects against disorders in the central nervous system, and in particular new 4-(ortho,meta-disubstituted phenyl)-1-alkypiperidines and piperazines. wherein R1, R2, R3 and X are as defined.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) in which R1, m, X, n, Y and R3 have any of the meanings given in the specification, have affinity for sigma receptors and are useful in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which have therapeutic effects against disorders in the central nervous system, and in particular new 4-(ortho, meta-disubstituted phenyl)-1-alkypiperidines and piperazines. wherein R1, R2, R3 and X are as defined.

Abstract: The use of 4-[2-(4-methylphenylsulfanyl)phenyl]piperidine and acid additions salts thereof for the treatment of ADHD, melancholia, treatment resistant depression or residual symptoms in depression is provided.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds represented by the general formula (I) wherein the substituents are defined in the application. The compounds are useful in the treatment of an affective disorder, including depression, anxiety disorders including general anxiety disorder and panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (Ia): in which R1, A1, m, X, n, Y and R3 have any of the meanings given in the specification, have affinity for sigma receptors and are useful in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The use of 4-[2-(4-methylphenylsulfanyl)phenyl]piperidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the treatment of irritable bowl syndrome.

Abstract: The invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of formula I: where a, R1, and R3-6 are as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention provides a crystalline hydrochloride salt of 4-[2-(2,4,6-trifluorophenoxymethyl)phenyl]piperidine. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline salt, processes and intermediates for preparing the crystalline salt, and methods of using the crystalline salt to treat diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I: where a, R1, and R3-6 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: An arylamidine derivative represented by the general formula (wherein R1 represents optionally protected or substituted amidino; and R2 and R3 are the same or different and each represents hydrogen or halogeno) or a salt of the derivative. The derivative and salt have potent activity against fungi including ones having tolerance to azole type drugs and further have high safety and excellent properties in a repeated dose toxicity test. They are hence useful as an excellent antifungal.

Abstract: The invention provides a class of inhibitors, packaged pharmaceuticals comprising such inhibitors, and uses of the inhibitors in treating, or the manufacturing medicaments for treating central nervous system disorders, including depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, obesity, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sexual dysfunction, substance abuse, and movement disorders. Related business methods, such as methods for conducting a pharmaceutical business and methods for conducting a medical assistance reimbursement program, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a piperidine derivative represented by the following formula or analogs thereto, which are used for agents for treating or preventing various diseases related to 5-HT7.

Abstract: Asymmetric cyanine dyes of Formula I bind nucleic acid but not red blood cell membrane, and function as photosensitizers when rigidly bound but not when free in solution. Unbound dye thus causes minimal oxidative damage. The dyes do not substantially accumulate in red blood cells, thereby minimizing hemolysis due to oxidative damage. Biological fluids can be disinfected by mixing the fluid with these asymmetric cyanine dye that binds to nucleic acid, irradiating the mixture, and recovering clinically significant components from the biological fluid and/or assaying the fluid for pathogens.

Abstract: The present patent application is directed to 4-[(3-fluorophenoxy)phenylmethyl]piperidine methanesulfonic acid salt (formula I), its synthesis and use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of a serotonine and/or norepinephrine mediated disease or condition. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, having the formula I: wherein: R represents an alkyl or alkynyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, or a phenyl group optionally substituted by C1-4 alkyl, alkylthio, alkoxy, halogen, nitro, acylamino, methylsulfonyl or methylenedioxy, or represents tetrahydronaphthyl, R1 represents hydrogen, trifluoro (C1-4) alkyl, alkyl or alkynyl, X represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, alkoxy, trifluoroalkyl, hydroxy, halogen, methylthio or aralkoxy, R2 represents: a C1-C10 alkyl group, a phenyl group optionally substituted by one or more of the following groups: a C1-C10 alkyl group, a halogen group, a nitro group, hydroxy group, and/or an alkoxy group.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the heterocyclic compounds as ligands for various mammalian cellular receptors, including dopamine, serotonin, or norepinephrine transporters. The compounds of the present invention will find use in the treatment of numerous ailments, conditions and diseases which afflict mammals, including but not limited to addiction, anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, migraine, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, emesis, psychosis, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, Lesche-Nyhane disease, Wilson's disease, and Tourette's syndrome. An additional aspect of the present invention relates to the synthesis of combinatorial libraries of the heterocyclic compounds, and the screening of those libraries for biological activity, e.g., in assays based on dopamine transporters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, having the formula I: wherein: R represents an alkyl or alkynyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, or a phenyl group optionally substituted by C1-4 alkyl, alkylthio, alkoxy, halogen, nitro, acylamino, methylsulfonyl or methylenedioxy, or represents tetrahydronaphthyl, R1 represents hydrogen, trifluoro (C1-4) alkyl, alkyl or alkynyl, X represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, alkoxy, trifluoroalkyl, hydroxy, halogen, methylthio or aralkoxy, R2 represents: a C1-C10 alkyl group, a phenyl group optionally substituted by one or more of the following groups: a C1-C10 alkyl group, a halogen group, a nitro group, hydroxy group, and/or an alkoxy group.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel piperidine derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are a transition metal complex having a high catalytic activity for the preparation of an ethylene homopolymer or a copolymer of ethylene and ?-olefin and a catalyst composition comprising the same. More specifically, there are provided a transition metal complex having, around a group IV transition metal, a cyclopentadiene derivative and at least one aryl oxide ligand with a heterocyclic aryl derivative substituted at the ortho-position thereof, with no crosslinkage between the ligands, a catalyst composition comprising the transition metal complex and an organoaluminum compound or boron compound as cocatalyst, and a method for the preparation of high molecular weight ethylene homopolymers or copolymers of ethylene and ?-olefin using the same.

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

Abstract: Diaminoalkanes of Formula I have now been found which are orally active and bind to aspartic proteases to inhibit their activity. They are useful in the treatment or amelioration of diseases associated with elevated levels of aspartic protease activity. The invention also relates to a method for the use of the compounds of Formula I in ameliorating or treating aspartic protease related disorders in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: An arylamidine derivative represented by the general formula (wherein R1 represents optionally protected or substituted amidino; and R2 and R3 are the same or different and each represents hydrogen or halogeno) or a salt of the derivative. The derivative and salt have potent activity against fungi including ones having tolerance to azole type drugs and further have high safety and excellent properties in a repeated dose toxicity test. They are hence useful as an excellent antifungal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having therapeutic effects against disorders in the central nervous system, and in particular substituted phenylpiperidines of the formula 1: wherein R is as defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to new crystalline 1-[3-[3-(4-chlorophenyl)propoxy]propyl]-piperidine monohydrochloride, the respective manufacture and methods of use, and compositions containing such a compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substantially pure piperidine derivative compounds of the formulae: wherein R1 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R2 is hydrogen; or R1 and R2 taken together form a second bond between the carbon atoms bearing R1 and R2; R3 is —COOH or —COOR4; R4 has 1 to 6 carbon atoms; A, B, and D are the substituents of their respective rings each of which may be different or the same and are hydrogen, halogens, alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, or other substituents. A process of preparing such piperidine derivative compounds in substantially pure form is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an addition salt of 2,4?-dimethyl-3-piperidino-propiophenone (tolperisone) with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, of formula (I).

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of chemokine receptor activity of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the prevention of asthma and other allergic diseases, as well as autoimmune pathologies such as rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis, including methods of preparing and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: The present patent application is directed to 4-[(3-fluorophenoxy)phenylmethyl]piperidine methanesulfonic acid salt (formula I), its synthesis and a method for treating and/or preventing a serotonine and/or norepinephrine mediated disease or condition. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of treating of drug addiction or drug dependence in a mammal, comprising the step of administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapuetically effective amount of a heterocyclic compound, e.g., a 3-substituted piperidine. In a preferred embodiment, the method of the present invention treats cocaine addiction or methamphetamine addiction.

Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are effective as NMDA NR2B antagonists useful for relieving pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to the preparation of such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases which are associated with the modulation of H3 receptors.

Abstract: This invention discloses novel gamma secretase inhibitors of the formula: wherein: R1 is a substituted aryl or substituted heteroaryl group; R2 is an R1 group, alkyl, —XC(O)Y, alkylene-XC(O)Y, cycloalkylene-X—C(O)—Y, —CH—X—C(O)—NR3—Y or —CH—X—C(O)—Y, wherein X and Y are as defined herein; each R3 and each R3A are independently H, or alkyl; R11 is aryl, heteroaryl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylcycloalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylcycloalkyl, arylheterocycloalkyl, or alkoxyalkyl. Also disclosed is a method of treating Alzheimer's Disease using one or more compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Novel antagonists of ?4?1 integrin and/or ?4?7 integrin of the general Formula I: wherein R1, R2, R5, L1, L2, Rb, W and Z are as defined in any one of claims 1 to 13, A represents —CH— or a nitrogen atom, and p is from 0 to 4.

Abstract: Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands (especially 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperazines, 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperidines and related compounds), capable of modulating MCH receptor activity, are provided. Such ligands may be used to modulate MCH binding to MCH receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of metabolic, feeding and sexual disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting MCH receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).

Abstract: Quinolylpropylpiperidine derivatives of general formula (I) in which R1 is hydrogen or fluorine, R2 is carboxyl, carboxymethyl or hydroxymethyl, R3 is alkyl substituted either with phenylthio optionally substituted with halogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkyloxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, carboxyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, cyano or amino, or with cycloalkylthio (3 to 7 members) optionally substituted with halogen or trifluoromethyl, or with heteroarylthio (5 to 6 members and 1 to 4 heteroatoms chosen from N, O and S), optionally substituted with halogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkyloxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, carboxyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, cyano or amino or R3 is propargyl substituted by phenyl or heteroaryl as defined above and R4 is alkyl, alkenyl-CH2— or alkynyl-CH2—, cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl, in their various isomeric forms, separate or as mixtures, and also their salts, their preparation process and intermediates and the compositions containing them.

Abstract: This invention discloses novel gamma secretase inhibitors of the formula: wherein: R1 is a substituted aryl or substituted heteroaryl group; R2 is an R1 group, alkyl, —X(CO)Y, or alkylene-X(CO)Y wherein X and Y are as defined herein; each R3 and each R3A are independently H, or alkyl; R11 is aryl, heteroaryl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylcycloalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylcycloalkyl, arylheterocycloalkyl, or alkoxyalkyl. Also disclosed is a method of treating Alzheimer's Disease using one or more compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Use of a compound of formula (A), wherein: W is a residue which imparts antagonistic and/or agonistic activity at histamine H3-receptors when attached to an imidazole ring in 4(5) position; R1 and R2 may be identical or different and represent each independently a lower alkyl or cycloalkyl, or taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, a saturated nitrogen-containing ring (i) as defined, a non-aromatic unsaturated nitrogen-containing ring (ii) as defined, a morpholino group, or a N-substituted piperazino group as defined for preparing medicaments acting as antagonists and/or agonists at the H3-receptors of histamine.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds represented by the general formula I wherein the substituents are defined in the application. The compounds are useful in the treatment of an affective disorder, including depression, anxiety disorders including general anxiety disorder and panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds represented by the general formula I wherein the substituents are defined in the application.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds represented by the general formula I wherein the substituents are defined in the application. The compounds are useful in the treatment of an affective disorder, including depression, anxiety disorders including general anxiety disorder and panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Abstract: A NK1 antagonist having the formula (I), wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are optionally substituted phenyl or heteroaryl, X1 is an ether, thio or imino linkage, R4 and R5 are not both H or alkyl, and the remaining variables are as defined in the in the specification, useful for treating a number of disorders, including emesis, depression, anxiety and cough. Pharmaceuticals compositions. Methods of treatment and combinations with other agents are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of this formula are useful for treating or preventing, obesity, breast cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease and prostatic disease.