Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to new pyridyl alkane acid amides according to general formula (I) as well as methods for their production, medicaments containing these compounds as well as their medical use, especially in the treatment of tumors or for immunosuppression.

Abstract: Enamine derivatives of formula (1) are described: wherein R1 is a group Ar1 L2Ar2Alk- in which Ar1 is an aromatic or heteroaromatic group, L2 is a covalent bond or a linker atom or group, Ar2 is an arylene or heteroarylene group and Alk is a chain —CH2—CH(R)—, —CH═C(R)— or in which R is a carboxylic acid or a derivative or biostere thereof; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-6alkyl group; Cy is a cycloaliphatic or heterocycloaliphatic ring in which X is a N atom or a C(Rw) group; Rx is a oxo, thioxo, or imino group; Rw and Rz is each a hydrogen atom or optional substituent; provided that Cy is not a cyclobutenedione group; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof. The compounds are able to inhibit the binding of integrins to their ligands and are of use in the prophylaxis and treatment of immune or inflammatory disorders, or disorders involving the inappropriate growth or migration of cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of p38, a mammalian protein kinase involved cell proliferation, cell death and response to extracellular stimuli. The invention also relates to methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.

Abstract: Ortho, meta-substituted bisaryl compounds, processes for their preparation, their use as medicaments, and pharmaceutical preparations including their use as antiarrhythmic active compounds, for example, for the treatment and prophylaxis of atrial arrhythmias, e.g. atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutters. Compounds of the invention include compounds of the formula I in which: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 and A8 independently of one another are chosen from nitrogen, CH and CR(5), at least four of these groups being CH, and wherein all other variables are as defined here.

Abstract: Process for producing a nitroetheneamine derivative or its stereoisomer, its tautomer or a salt thereof comprising reacting a compound of the formula with a compound of the formula R6—CH2NO2 to obtain a compound of the formula and reacting the resulting compound with a compound of the formula

Abstract: New pyrimidine or pyridine based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as in the treatment of diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.

Abstract: 3-(amino- or aminoalkyl) pyridinone derivatives having the formula (1) 1

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to nicotinic compounds, in the form of aryl substituted olefinic compounds, as well as pro-drug, N-oxide, metabolite and pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof. Methods of modulating neurotransmitter release via administration of the compounds, pro-drugs, N-oxides and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I), wherein R1 is hydrogen, halogen, carbymoyl, cyano, formuly, or lower alkyl optionally substituted with halogen, amino or a protected amino, R2 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano or lower alkoxy, R3 is phenyl or pyridyl, each of which is substituted with lower alkoxy, and R4 is lower alkoxy; provided that either R1 or R2 is hydrogen, then the other is other than hydrogen, or its salts, which are useful as a medicament.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula (I):   wherein A ring, B ring and C ring are each independently optionally substituted aromatic carbocycle or optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocycle which may fuse with benzene ring, W1, W2 and/or W3 represents a bond when A ring, B ring and/or C ring is optionally substituted 5-membered heterocycle, X is —O—, —NR1— wherein R1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl etc. or the like, Y is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl or the like, one of V1 and V2 is a bond, and the other is a bond, —O— or the like, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for the polymerization of olefins is provided, comprising a bis(hydroxy aromatic nitrogen ligand) transition metal catalyst precursor and an activating cocatalyst.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) wherein A is O, S, CHR1 or NR2, R1 and R2 are H, lower alkyl, X1 and X2 are H, halogen, nitro, cyano, etc., Y1 is H, lower alkyl, Z1 and Z2 are H, halogen, cyano, hydroxy, lower alkyl, etc., and n is an integer of 2 to 4, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a process for preparing the same, a pharmaceutical composition containing the same as an active ingredient, and an intermediate therefor. The compounds (I) of the present invention show a potent PDE IV inhibitory activity as well as an excellent bronchodilating activity, and hence, they are widely useful as a PDE IV inhibitor in the treatment or prophylaxis of allergic inflammatory diseases or organ inflammatory diseases, especially in the treatment or prophylaxis of pulmonary diseases accompanied by airway obstruction such as asthma.

Abstract: Peptide analogs formed by replacing one or more, but not all, amino acids of a peptide chain with 1,2-dihydro-3(6H)-pyridinone, display an unusually strong tendency to assume a &bgr;-strand conformation and to enter into &bgr;-sheet-like interactions with peptides and other peptide analogs that engage in &bgr;-sheet-like interactions with peptides. The peptide analogs of this invention therefore have utility has &bgr;-strand mimics offering advantages over native peptides as well as &bgr;-strand mimics of the prior art.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) wherein X1 ? is bond or —O(CH2)m— (in which m is an integral number of 1, 2 or 3); X2 is bond, —(CH2)n—, etc. (in which n is an integral number of 1, 2 or 3); R1 is hydrogen or amino protective group; R2 is hydroxy(lower)alkyl or (lower)alkoxy(lower)alkyl; A is phenyl, pyridyl, indolyl or carbazolyl, each of which may be substituted with one or two substituent(s) selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, etc.; and B is phenyl or pyridyl, each of which may be substituted with one or two substituent(s) selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, nitro, etc.; and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which is useful as a medicament.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I as well as a method of treating COX-2 mediated diseases comprising administration to a patient in need of such treatment of a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I: wherein E, A, X1, X2, X3, Z, m, x and y have the meaning given in claim 1, and the agronomically acceptable salts or N-oxides thereof, and to herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 2-amino-nicotinamide derivatives of formula (I) wherein n is from 1 up to and including 6; W is O or S; R1 and R3 represent independently of each other hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower acyl; R2 represents a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group, or a mono- or bicyclic heteroaryl group comprising one or more ring nitrogen atoms and 0, 1 or 2 heteroatoms independently from each other selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur, which groups in each case are unsubstituted or mono- or polysubstituted; R and R′ are independently of each other hydrogen or lower alkyl; X represents an aryl group, or a mono- or bicyclic heteroaryl group comprising one or more ring nitrogen atoms and 0, 1 or 2 heteroatoms independently from each other selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur, which groups in each case are unsubstituted or mono- or polysubstituted; or a N-oxide, a possible tautomer thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptale salt of such a compound, alone or in c

Abstract: This invention relates to prostaglandin agonists, methods of using such prostaglandin agonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing such prostaglandin agonists and kits containing such prostaglandin agonists. The prostaglandin agonists are useful for the treatment of bone disorders including osteoporosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic derivatives, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which possess antithrombotic and anticoagulant properties and are accordingly useful in methods of treatment of humans or animals. The, invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the heterocyclic derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in the manufacture of medicaments for use in the production of an antithrombotic or anticoagulant effect, formula (I).

Abstract: New pyridine compounds are provided along with their method of preparation. The compounds are useful as intermediates in preparing new anticancer agents. A few of the pyridine compounds are also useful for treating cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound containing at least one sulfhydryl group and at least one NO donor group, wherein said compound is a) a compound containing one or more sulfhydryl groups linked to at least one aromatic ring or a heteroaromatic ring with a nitrogen in the ring structure, which ring is substituted by one or more substituents bearing a terminal —ONO2 group; b) a 5-membered ring heterocyclic compound containing a sulfur atom and a nitrogen atom, which ring is substituted by one or more substituents bearing a terminal —ONO2 group; c) a 5-membered ring compound containing two conjugate S-atoms, which ring is linked to one or more substituents bearing a terminal —ONO2 group; or d) a compound containing an acyclic —S—S group, linked to at least one aromatic ring or a heteroaromatic ring with a nitrogen in the ring structure, which ring is substituted by one or more substituents bearing a terminal —ONO2 group.

Abstract: New pyrimidine or pyridine based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as in the treatment of diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.

Abstract: An aryloxyaniline derivative represented by the formula: wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are the same or different, and are each a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted pyridyl group or a naphthyl group, provided that Ar1 and Ar2 are not both phenyl or both naphthyl and are not phenyl and naphthyl, R1 is a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or a group of the formula: —NR2(R3) (wherein R2 and R3 are the same or different, and are each a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, X1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, a phenoxy group, a halogen atom, a trifluoromethyl group, a carbamoyl group or an aminosulfonyl group, Y1 is a branched or unbranched alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a single bond; and pharmaceutically acceptabl

Abstract: Selected novel substituted pyridine compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as TNF-&agr;, IL-1&bgr;, IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, such as pain and diabetes. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving inflammation, pain, diabetes, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I have activity as inhibitors of binding between VCAM-1 and cells expressing VLA-4 and are useful for treating disease whose symptoms and or damage are related to the binding of VCAM-1 to cells expressing VLA-4.

Abstract: A medical composition containing, as an active constituent, a nitroetheneamine derivative represented by the formula (I): wherein the substituents are as defined in the disclosure, its stereoisomers, its tautomers or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 2-methoxyimino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds with (derivatised) hydroxyalkyl substituents on the pyridine ring, their use as fungicidal compounds, and their use in fungicidal compositions comprising at least one of the 2-methoxyimino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds as the active ingredient.

Abstract: New pyridine compounds are provided along with their method of preparation. The compounds are useful as intermediates in preparing new anticancer agents. A few of the pyridine compounds are also useful for treating cancer.

Abstract: Chelating agents, in particular dipyridoxyl and aminopolycarboxylic acid based chelating agents, and their metal chelates, when linked directly or indirectly to at least one nitric oxide releasing moiety, or when use in combination with nitric oxide or a nitric oxide releasing moiety have been found to be effective in treating a variety of disorders. In particular, such compounds may be used in treating conditions associated with the presence of free radicals in the body, e.g. reperfusion injuries, and in reducing the cardiotoxicity of anti-tumor agents, e.g. anthracyclines and/or paclitaxel.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for the polymerization of olefins is provided, comprising a bis(hydroxy aromatic nitrogen ligand) transition metal catalyst precursor and an activating cocatalyst.

Abstract: Acyl derivatives of 4-demethylpenclomedine are provided along with pharmaceutical compositions containing them and use for treating cancer. A method for preparing the derivatives is also provided.

Abstract: An organic compound is provided which contains at least one nitric oxide donor group and at least one group being, or being adapted to be converted in vivo to a free sulfhydryl group. A preferred compound contains at least one sulfhydryl group, either in the reduced —SH form or in the oxidized —S—S-disulfide form.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 2-methoxyimino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds with (derivatised) hydroxyalkyl substituents on the pyridine ring, their use as fungicidal compounds, and their use in fungicidal compositions comprising at least one of the 2-methoxyimino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds as the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 2-methoxyimino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds with (derivatised) hydroxyalkyl substituents on the pyridine ring, their use as fungicidal compounds, and their use in fungicidal compositions comprising at least one of the 2-methoxyimino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds as the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to multibinding compounds which are &bgr;3 adrenergic receptor agonists and are therefore useful in the treatment and prevention of metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and the like.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel acylated 4-amino-pyridine derivatives in which R1, R2, R3, R4, A, X1, X2, m and n are as defined in the description, to process for their separation and to their use for controlling animal pests and as fungicides.

Abstract: In view of the situation of the prior art, the present invention specifies the structure of a late-stage product of Mailard reaction in vivo having a close relation with various tissue disorders, and provides a diagnostic reagent for complications associated with diabetes or renal failure, containing the above compound as a main component.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I: 1

Abstract: The invention provides the use of a compound of formula (I) or a metal chelate or salt thereof in the manufacture of a therapeutic agent for use in the treatment of prophylaxis of conditions resulting from the presence of free radicals in the human or non-human animal body (wherein in formula (I): each R1 independently represents hydrogen or —CH2COR5; R5 represents hydroxy, optionally hydroxylated alkoxy, amino or alkylamido; each R2 independently represents a group XYR6; X represents a bond, or a C1-3 alkylene or oxoalkylene group optionally substituted by a group R7; Y represents a bond, an oxygen atom or a group NR6; R6 is a hydrogen atom, a group COOR8, an alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl group optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from COOR8, CONR82, NR82, OR8, ═NR8, ═O, OP(O)(OR8)R7 and OSO3M; R7 is hydroxy, an optionally hydroxylated, optionally alkoxylated alkyl or aminoalkyl group; R8 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally hydroxylated, optionally alkoxylated a

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the preparation of sulfenimides comprising: mixing, in a hydrocarbon solvent, a sulfenamide of the formula with an aldehyde of the formula R4CHO where X is a sulfur atom, a —C═N— group, or a —C═C— group, R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and aryl or may be joined to form a saturated or unsaturated ring or aromatic ring, R3 is alkyl or cycloalkyl, and R4 is a hydrocarbon radical wherein the carbon bearing the aldehyde function is bonded only to other carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl ring, or a heteroaromatic ring; and heating the mixture at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to convert the sulfenamide to the sulfenimide.

Abstract: Novel dihydropyridinone and pyrrolinone compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. The synthesis of these compounds and their use as alpha 1a adrenergic receptor antagonists is also described. One application of these compounds is in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. These compounds are selective in their ability to relax smooth muscle tissue enriched in the alpha 1a receptor subtype without at the same time inducing hypotension. One such tissue is found surrounding the urethral lining. Therefore, one utility of the instant compounds is to provide acute relief to males suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, by permitting less hindered urine flow. Another utility of the instant compounds is provided by combination with a human 5-alpha reductase inhibitory compound, such that both acute and chronic relief from the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia can be achieved.

Abstract: A quaternary ammonium cholinergic agent is complexed with a multivalent anion, or with multiple monovalent anions. The complex may be administered orally to a patient to treat pain, or for some other purpose. Numerous modifications are contemplated, including modifications to the ring structure of the compound, substitution and functionalization of the ring. Other contemplated modifications include the use of different anions, including various monovalent and polyvalent anions, and both organic and inorganic anions. The compounds have utility as cholinergic agents, and especially in the treatment of mysasthenia gravis, chest pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Abstract: This invention relates to new benzamide derivatives having a vasopressin antagonistic activity, etc. and represented by the general formula (I): wherein R1 is aryl optionally substituted with lower alkyl, etc., R2 is lower alkyl, etc., R3 is hydrogen, etc., R4 is aryl, etc., X is CH or N, and Y is CH or N, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to processes for the preparation thereof and to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same.

Abstract: This invention is directed to novel oxamyl dipeptide ICE/ced-3 family inhibitor compounds. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, as well as to the use of such compositions in the treatment of patients suffering inflammatory, autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases, for the prevention of ischemic injury, and for the preservation of organs that are to undergo a transplantation procedure.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (1) wherein: ═W— is ═N—; Y is halogen or an alkyl or —XRa group; X is —O—, —S(O)m— or —N(Ra)—, where m is zero or an integer 1 or 2; Ra is hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl group; R2 is an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl group; R3 is R13 or —L1R13, where R13 is a halogen atom, an optionally substituted straight or branched chain C2-6alkenyl group or an optionally substituted C6-12 monocyclic or bicyclic aryl group and L1 is an optionally substituted straight or branched chain C1-6alkylene, C2-6alkenylene or C2-6alkynylene group; R4 is a hydrogen atom or a group —(CH2)nAr where Ar is an optionally substituted monocyclic aryl group and n is zero or an integer 1, 2 or 3; R5 is hydrogen; R6 is an optionally substituted 2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl group; and each of R7 and R8 is independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted straight or branched alkyl group.

Abstract: Selected novel substituted pyridine compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as TNF-&agr;, IL-1&bgr;, IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, suchas pain and diabetes. The inventin encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving inflammation, pain, diabetes, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermedates useful in such processes.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I useful in the treatment of diseases, including asthma, by raising the level of cyclic adenosine-3′,5′-monophosphate (cAMP) through the inhibition of phosphodiesterase IV (PDE 4). The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment.

Abstract: Pyridinylthiomethyl- and pyrimidinylthiomethyl-pyridines and their pharmacologically-acceptable compositions are useful for controlling Helicobacter bacteria and for treating those afflicted with diseases based on Helicobacter bacteria.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein X, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and Ar.sup.1 as defined in the specification. The compounds are useful medicaments, particularly in the treatment of asthma or rhinitis.