Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having an excellent inhibitory action on melanin production and being useful as a whitening agent, and a skin external preparation containing the compound. The whitening agent of the present invention comprises, as an active ingredient, a heterocyclic compound represented by formula (1) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: wherein A is C1-6 alkyl, C5-6 cycloalkyl, benzyl, benzylcarbonyl, benzoyl, phenyl, pyridyl or pyrimidyl; Ra is H, C1-6 alkyl, or C2-6 alkenyl; “” represents a single bond or a double bond wherein n=1 or 2; Y is S or O; and R3 and R4 are each independently H, C1-6 alkyl, hydroxy-C1-6 alkyl, C2-7 acyl, phenyl, pyridyl, pyrimidyl, etc.;with the proviso that at least one R3 is a group other than C1-3 alkyl in the case where: the hetero ring containing Y is a thiazoline ring; R4?Ra?H; X1?X2?CH; and either p =0 or R5?C1-6 alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of Aurora protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising those compounds and methods of using the compounds and compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, and disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I, stereoisomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, D, R1, R2, R4 and R5 are defined herein, a pharmaceutical composition that includes a compound of Formula I and methods of use thereof

Abstract: This compounds correspond to the formula (I), where: R1 represents and aryl or heteroaryl group optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, straight or branched optionally substituted lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxy, straight or branched, optionally substituted lower alkoxy, cyano, or —CO2R?, wherein R? represents a hydrogen atom or a straight or branched, optionally substituted lower alkyl group; R2 represents a group selected from: a) a straight or branched lower alkyl group substituted by one or more carboxylic groups (—COOH) and optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; b) a cycloalkyl group substituted by one or more carboxylic groups (—COOH) and optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; c) a straight or branched alkylcycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl group substituted by one or more carboxylic groups (—COOH) and optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms. Formula (I).

Abstract: This invention relates to protein kinase inhibitors useful for treating cancers. The present protein kinase inhibitors are those having the structures of the following formula or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present compounds can be used to treat protein kinase related diseases such as cancers.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula I below: and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salt, compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer Disease, neurodegeneration and dementia.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel sulfone and sulfoxide substituted heterocyclic urea compounds having useful antibacterial activity. Use of these compounds as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of production are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-(azolin-2-yl)amino-1,2-diphenylethane compounds of the formula I and to their salts which are useful for combating animal pests. The invention also relates to a method for controlling animal pests by using these compounds, to seed and to an agricultural and veterinary composition comprising said compounds. wherein A is a radical of formulae A.1 or A.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzamidine derivatives, process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. The novel benzamidine derivatives of the present invention are useful for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, bone fractures and allergic inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: 2-Acylaminothiazole-4-carboxamides of the formula (I) and application thereof as an insecticide. wherein R1 represents phenyl which may be optionally substituted, or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group containing at least one hetero atom selected from a group consisting of N, O and S which may be optionally substituted, R2 represents halogen, C1-6 alkyl or C1-6 haloalkyl, R3 represents C1-6 haloalkyl, C1-6 haloalkoxy, C1-6 haloalkylthio, C1-6 haloalkylsulfinyl or C1-6 haloalkylsulfonyl, R4 represents halogen, C1-6 alkyl or C1-6 haloalkyl, and X represents hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 alkyl or C1-6 haloalkyl, and the use of the new compounds as insecticides.

Abstract: The present invention provides heterocyclic derivatives hat modulate the activity of stearoyl-CoA desaturase. Methods of using such derivatives to modulate the activity of stearoyl-CoA desaturase and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the inhibition of sodium ion flux through voltage-gated sodium channels. More particularly, the invention provides substituted aryl sulfonamides, compositions comprising these compounds, as well as methods of using these compounds or compositions in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders, particularly pain and chronic pain by blocking sodium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions. The compounds, compositions and methods of the present invention are of particular use for treating neuropathic or inflammatory pain by the inhibition of ion flux through a voltage-gated sodium channel.

Abstract: The present invention provides certain pyrazoline compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyridine-2-yl-carboxylic acid amides which act as metabotropic glutamate receptor antagonists. In particular, the present invention relates to pyridine-2-yl-carboxylic acid amides of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: The present application is directed to therapeutic compounds, compositions, and methods for culturing neuronal cells and for preventing and the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of Formulas I and II, their tautomers, stereoisomers and polymorphs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, metabolites or prodrugs thereof, compositions of the new compounds together with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, and uses of the new compounds, either alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent, in the inhibition of Pim kinase activity and/or the prophylaxis or treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula I in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and D have the meanings indicated in claim 1, are activators of glucokinase and can be used for the prevention and/or treatment of Diabetes Typ 1 and 2, obesity, neuropathy and/or nephropathy.

Abstract: The present teachings provide compounds of formula I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, and esters, wherein R1, R2, and X are as defined herein. The present teachings also provide methods of making the compounds of formula I, and methods of treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or compounds of formula I to a mammal including a human.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula (I): wherein R2, R3, R13, L and D2 are as defined in the specification, which are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases or disorders mediated by deficient levels of glucokinase activity or which can be treated by activating glucokinase including, but not limited to, diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance, IFG (impaired fasting glucose) and IFG (impaired fasting glycemia), as well as other diseases and disorders such as those discussed herein.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the compounds having the formula (I), N-oxides, salt, stereoisomeric forms, racemic mixtures, prodrugs, esters and metabolites thereof, wherein Haryl is an aromatic monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic heterocycle having 3 to 14 ring members which contains one or more heteroatom ring members selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur and which may optionally be substituted on (i) one or more carbon atoms by C1-6alkyl, halogen, hydroxy, optionally mono- or disubstituted amino, nitro, cyano, haloC1-6alkyl, carboxyl, C3-7cycloalkyl, optionally mono- or disubstituted aminocarbonyl, methylthio, methylsulfonyl, aryl, —(R7a)n—M—R7b, Het1 and Het2; whereby the optional substituents on any amino function are independently selected from R5 and —A—R6; and on (ii) a nitrogen atom if present by hydroxy or —A—R6. It further relates to their use as broadspectrum HIV protease inhibitors, processes for their preparation as well as pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising them.

Abstract: Compounds are provided which are glucokinase activators and thus are useful in treating diabetes and related diseases and have the structure wherein in the ring represents one or two double bonds; R1 is alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl, or heteroarylalkyl; R2 is alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl, or heteroarylalkyl; R5 is as defined herein; Z is O, S, S(O), S(O)2, or NR5a; X is S, O, N, NR3, or CR3; Y is NCR4 or NR4; R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein; R8 is aryl, heteroaryl, —PO(OR9)(OR10), —PO(OR9)R10 or —P(O)(R9)R10 (wherein R9 and R10 are as defined herein)/R6 and R7 are independently H, halogen, or alkyl; m is 0 or 1; and n is 0 to 3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A method for treating diabetes and related diseases employing the above compounds is also provided.

Abstract: Compounds having glucokinase activating effects and being useful as treatments for diabetes, which are represented by the following formula (I): [wherein X1 represents oxygen, etc., X2 represents oxygen, etc., R1 represents a group on Ring A such as alkylsulfonyl, etc., R2 represents C3-7 cyclic alkyl optionally substituted with a halogen, etc., R3 represents a substituent on Ring B such as lower alkyl, etc., formula (II): [Chemical Formula 1] represents 6- to 10-membered aryl, etc., and formula (III): [Formula 1] represents monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl optionally having on Ring B a substituent represented by R3 above, wherein the carbon atom of Ring B which is bonded to the nitrogen atom of the amide group of formula (I) forms a C?N bond with the nitrogen atom of the ring], as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (I), their derivatives, their analogs, their stereoisomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions. The present invention more particularly provides novel heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I).

Abstract: Described are compounds having a thiazolhydrazide 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 thiazolhydrazide compounds can be used for prophylaxis and/or treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I), wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, M1, M2, M3, Am and Bn are defined as in Formula (I); invention compounds are modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors—subtype 4 (“mGluR4”) which are useful for the treatment or prevention of central nervous system disorders as well as other disorders modulated by mGluR4 receptors. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions and the use of such compounds in the manufacture of medicaments, as well as to the use of such compounds for the prevention and treatment of such diseases in which mGluR4 is involved.

Abstract: (Wherein n is an integer of from 0 to 3; R1 is substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, a substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic heterocyclic group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic heterocyclic group; R2 is halogen, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, a substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic heterocyclic group, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic heterocyclic group, —COR8, or the like; R3 and R4 may be the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl, —COR12, or the like) For example, provided are adenosine A2A receptor antagonists comprising, as the active ingredient, a thiazole derivative represented by a general formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or solvate thereof, wherein the groups Ri-Rs are defined in the description, to compositions and use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases ameloriated by inhibition of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase.

Abstract: The invention relates to naphthalene carboxylic acid and isoquinoline carboxylic acid amides, and related compounds of formula I and their uses as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A class of novel non-steroidal compounds are provided which are useful in treating diseases associated with modulation of the glucocorticoid receptor, AP-1, and/or NF-?B activity including obesity, diabetes, inflammatory and immune diseases, and have the structure of formula (I) or (II): including a stereoisomer thereof, a tautomer thereof, a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where Q is selected from N, O, and S; Y is aryl or heteroaryl; Z is H, C2-6alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, halo, or alkoxy; and A, B, R, Ra, Rb, Rc and Rd are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating obesity, diabetes and inflammatory or immune associated diseases comprising said compounds.

Abstract: Provided are compounds having the Formula I or salts thereof, wherein R2, L, R3, R11, D2 and R13 are as defined herein, that are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases mediated by deficient levels of glucokinase activity, such as diabetes mellitus. Also provided are methods of treating or preventing diseases and disorders characterized by underactivity of glucokinase or which can be treated by activating glucokinase.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I in free or salt form, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meanings as indicated in the specification, are useful for treating diseases mediated by phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and processes for preparing the compounds are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel heteroaryl compounds and analogues thereof, which are selective inhibitors of the human P2Y1 receptor. The invention also provides for various pharmaceutical compositions of the same and methods for treating diseases responsive to modulation of P2Y1 receptor activity.

Abstract: Novel non-steroidal compounds are provided which are useful in treating diseases associated with modulation of the glucocorticoid receptor, and/or AP-1, and/or NF-?B activity including inflammatory and immune diseases, obesity and diabetes having the structure of formula (I), its enantiomers, diastereomers, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, or hydrate, thereof, wherein (Ia) is heterocycle or heteroaryl; J, Ja, E, F, G, Ma, M, Q, Za and Z are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating inflammatory- or immune-associated diseases and obesity and diabetes employing said compounds.

Abstract: The present application relates to cannabinoid receptor ligands of formula (I) wherein X1, A1, Rx, R2, R3, R4, and z are as defined in the specification. The present application also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, and methods for treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula I wherein R1, R2, Y, Z and G are as defined herein, that are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases mediated by deficient levels of glucokinase activity, such as diabetes mellitus. Also provided are methods of treating or preventing diseases and disorders characterized by underactivity of glucokinase or which can be treated by activating glucokinase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of A1 and/or dual A1/A2b agonists of the formulae (IA) and (IB) for preparing a medicament for treating dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome and diabetes and dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome and diabetes in association with hypertension and cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-(Azolin-2-yl)-amino-1,2-heterocyclyl-ethane compounds, which are useful for combating insects, arachnids and nematodes. The present invention also relates to methods for combating animal pests and to compositions for combating animal pests. It has been found that animal pests can be combated by 1-(Azolin-2-yl)-amino-1,2-heterocyclyl-ethane compounds of the general formula (I): wherein A is a radical of the formulae A1 or A2: and wherein X is sulfur, oxygen or NR7, and HetA, HetB and R1 to R7 are defined as in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound which has a glucokinase-activating effect and is useful as a therapeutic agent for diabetes mellitus, being represented by a formula (I): [wherein X1 represents a nitrogen atom, sulfur atom, oxygen atom or the like; R1 represents a 6- to 10-membered aryl group, 5- to 7-membered heteroaryl group or the like; D represents an oxygen atom or sulfur atom; R2 and R3 are the same or different, each representing a hydrogen atom, lower alkyl group or the like; a formula (II) represents an optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered heteroaryl group or the like; a formula (III) represents a monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl group] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This application relates to novel urea glucokinase activators and use of the compounds of the invention for preparation of a medicament for the treatment of various diseases, e.g. for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Further encompassed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound according to the invention and a process for preparing such.

Abstract: Nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds represented by the following Formula (1) are provided. The compounds or salts thereof have a strong EP1 antagonistic activity when they are administered to a human or an animal, and they are useful as an effective component of a pharmaceutical agent for prophylaxis and/or treatment of an overactive bladder, for example. Furthermore, they are useful as an effective component of a pharmaceutical agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of symptoms including frequent urination, urinary urgency and urinary incontinence.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing as an active ingredient compounds of the general formula (I), prodrugs of the same, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of both, or solvates of them and exhibiting thrombopoietin receptor agonism: X1—Y1-Z1-W1??(I) wherein X1 is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or the like; Y1 is —NRACO—(CH2)0-2— or the like (wherein RA is a hydrogen or the like); Z1 is optionally substituted phenylene or the like; and W1 is a group represented by the below formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently a hydrogen atom, optionally substituted lower alkyl or the like, a broken line (---) represents the presence or absence of bond.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel 4-cycloalkyl- and 4-heterocycloalkyl-3,5-dicyano-2-thio-pyridine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, preferably for the treatment and/or prevention of hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel heteroaryl compounds and analogues thereof, which are selective inhibitors of the human P2Y1 receptor. The invention also provides for various pharmaceutical compositions of the same and methods for treating diseases responsive to modulation of P2Y1 receptor activity.

Abstract: Novel non-steroidal compounds are provided which are useful in treating diseases associated with modulation of the glucocorticoid receptor, AP-1, and/or NF-?B activity, including metabolic and inflammatory or immune associated diseases or disorders having the structure of formula I or an enantiomer, diastereomer, tautomer, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, thereof, wherein: A is a 5-, 6-, or 7-membered heterocyclo or heteroaryl, each containing 1, 2, or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S and substituted with one to four groups, R1, R2, R3, and/or R4, provided that (i) A is not tetrazole or (ii) if A is thienyl or furanyl then Z is selected from a group other than succinimido or thalimido; M is selected from alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclo, and heteroaryl; Ma is a linker between C and M and is selected from a bond and C1-C3alkylene; Q is selected from (i) hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, C1-4alkyl, and substituted C1-4 alkyl; or (ii) Q is combined with R6 and with the carbon atoms to wh

Abstract: Novel non-steroidal compounds are provided that are useful in treating diseases associated with modulation of the glucocorticoid receptor, AP-1, and/or NF-?B activity including obesity, diabetes, inflammatory and immune diseases having the structure of formula (I): or enantiomers, diastereomers, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, or hydrate, thereof, where X is A1QA2-; Q is a bond, —C(?O)—, —OC(O)—, —C(?O)NR5—, —SOp—, —SOpNR5—, —C(O)O—, —NR5C(O)—, —OC(O)NR5—, —NR5C(O)O—, —S(O)pNR5C(O)—, —C(O)NR5S(O)p— —NR5S(O)p—, or —NR5C(?O)NR6—. Y is selected from hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, OR16, substituted C1-6alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclo and heteroaryl. A1 and A2 are independently selected from a bond, C1-3alkylene, or C1-3alkenylene, and R1-R11 are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, combinations, and methods of treating obesity, diabetes and inflammatory- or immune-associated diseases comprising said compounds.

Abstract: The present application relates to compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof: formula (I) wherein X, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the specification, a process for the preparation of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and the use of such compounds in medicine.

Abstract: This application relates to a compound of formula I (or a prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound or prodrug thereof) as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and its use as an inhibitor of factor Xa and/or thrombin, as well as a process for its preparation and intermediates therefor (I).

Abstract: Novel non-steroidal compounds are provided which are useful in treating diseases associated with modulation of the glucocorticoid receptor, AP-1, and/or NF-?B activity including obesity, diabetes, inflammatory and immune diseases, and have the structure of formula (I) or stereoisomers or prodrugs or solvates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, J, K, Z, R, Ra, Rb, Rc, and Rd, are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating obesity, diabetes and inflammatory or immune associated diseases comprising said compounds.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of formula I wherein R2, L, Z, Y, G and R1 are as defined herein, that are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases or disorders mediated by deficient levels of glucokinase activity or which can be treated by activating glucokinase including, but not limited to, diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance, IFG (impaired fasting glucose) and IFG (impaired fasting glycemia), as well as other diseases and disorders such as those discussed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R25a, R26a, X, and n are as defined in the specification. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are also described.