Abstract: Benzimidazolyl-pyridine derivatives, which are useful as SGK-1 inhibitors are described herein. The described invention also includes methods of making such benzimidazolyl-pyridine derivatives as well as methods of using the same in the treatment of diseases mediated by inappropriate SGK-1 activity.

Abstract: Dosage forms of sodium {4-[5-Methoxy-2-(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-pyridin-2-ylmethanesulfinyl)-benzoimidazole-1-sulfonyl]-phenoxy}-acetate, and methods of use of the dosage forms are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention includes ketone derivatives (I) and (II), which are useful as cathepsin K inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fused ring compound of the following formula [I] wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a therapeutic agent for hepatitis C, which contains this compound. The compound of the present invention shows an anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) action based on the HCV polymerase inhibitory activity, and is useful as a therapeutic agent or prophylactic agent for hepatitis C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to indole derivatives or benzimidazole derivatives, to processes for preparing such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods for the prophylaxis and therapy of a disease associated with an increased activity of I?B kinase comprising administering such compounds.

Abstract: 2-Aryl substituted benzimidazoles and imidazo[4,5]pyridines are disclosed as inhibitors of Cds1 and useful as adjuvants to chemotherapy or radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Resist compositions comprising nitrogen-containing organic compounds having a benzimidazole structure and a specific ether chain moiety have an excellent resolution, form precisely configured patterns with minimized roughness of sidewalls and are useful in microfabrication using electron beams or deep-UV light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to imidazole derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel aromatic compounds of the formula (I) wherein G, X, Ar, L and Q are defined herein. The compounds are useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part towards methods of modulating the function of calcium channels with pyridine- or 1,4-dihydropyridine-based compounds. In addition, the invention describes methods of preventing and treating protein kinase-related abnormal conditions in organisms with a compound identified by the invention. Furthermore, the invention pertains to pyridine- or 1,4-dihydropyridine-based compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for stabilizing an oral solid formulation containing a benzimidazole-based compound or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof. That is, it provides a method for stabilizing a benzimidazole-based compound or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, comprising incorporating 1) a crospovidone or a crospovidone and 2) sodium hydroxide and/or potassium hydroxide to a benzimidazole-based compound or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): in which X represents N or CH; R1 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a CF3 group; R2 and R3 independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; n is 0 or 1; A represents an optionally substituted nitrogenous heterocycle; and to their N-oxides and to their salts or solvates, to the pharmaceutical compositions and the medicaments comprising them, and to a process for their preparation.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following formula (1): (wherein each of R1 and R2, which may be identical to or different from each other, represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, or an ethyl group; each of R3a, R3b, R4a, and R4b, which may be identical to or different from each other, represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, a hydroxyl group, a C1-4 alkyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a C1-4 alkoxy group, a C1-4 alkylcarbonyloxy group, a di-C1-4 alkylamino group, a C1-4 alkylsulfonyloxy group, a C1-4 alkylsulfonyl group, a C1-4 alkylsulfinyl group, or a C1-4 alkylthio group, or R3a and R3b, or R4a and R4b may be linked together to form an alkylenedioxy group; X represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or N—R5 (R5 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group, a C1-4 alkylsulfonyl group, or a C1-4 alkyloxycarbonyl group); Y represents an oxygen atom, S(O)l (l is a number of 0 to 2), a carbonyl group, a carbonylamino group, an aminocarbonyl group, a sulfonylamino group, or an aminosu

Abstract: A process of preparation of optically pure or optically enriched isomers of omeprazole and structurally related sulfoxides is provided. Also provided are an amorphous form of esomeprazole, as well a pharmaceutical composition containing it and a method of using it for treatment of gastric disorders.

Abstract: Methods of treating IL-6 involved diseases with EP4 receptor ligands, including EP4 receptor antagonists. Assays to determine the effect of test compounds on PGE2-induced whole blood cells activation.

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted benzimidazole compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and Xa are defined herein. The compounds of the invention inhibit Itk kinase and are therefore useful for treating diseases and pathological conditions involving inflammation, immunological disorders and allergic disorders. Also disclosed are processes for preparing these compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to nicotinamide derivatives of general formula (I): in which R1, X, Y, Z and R2 have the meanings defined herein, and to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, compositions containing and the uses of such derivatives.

Abstract: New substituted benz-azole compounds, compositions and methods of inhibition of Raf kinase activity in a human or animal subject are provided. The new compounds compositions may be used either alone or in combination with at least one additional agent for the treatment of a Raf kinase mediated disorder, such as cancer.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzimidazole compounds that have useful antiviral activity. More specifically, the invention encompasses benzimidazole compounds that inhibit membrane fusion associated events such as viral transmission, reduce viral load or otherwise treat viral infections. The invention also encompasses the use of benzimidazole compounds as inhibitors of membrane fusion associated events, such as viral transmission. In another embodiment, the invention encompasses processes for making benzimidazole compounds, methods of using the benzimidazole compounds and compositions comprising the benzimidazole compounds. Finally, the invention provides methods for treating, preventing or ameliorating symptoms associated with respiratory infection, particularly that caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus utilizing the novel benzimidazole compounds of the invention.

Abstract: 3,5 disubstituted indazole compounds that modulate and/or inhibit cell proliferation, such as the activity of protein kinases are described. These compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are capable of mediating CDK dependent diseases to modulate and/or inhibit unwanted cell proliferation. The invention is also directed to the therapeutic or prophylactic use of pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and to methods of treating cancer as well as other disease states associated with unwanted angiogenesis and/or cellular proliferation, such as diabetic retinopathy, neovascular glaucoma, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis, by administering effective amounts of such compounds.

Abstract: Benzanilides are provided which are voltage-dependent potassium channel openers. Methods of using the benzanilides of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a production method of an optically active form of a compound represented by formula (II) wherein ring A is a benzene ring optionally having substituent(s); R1 is H, a hydrocarbon group optionally having substituent(s), an acyl group or an acyloxy group; R2, R3 and R4 are each H, an alkyl group optionally having substituent(s), an alkoxy group optionally having substituent(s) or an amino group optionally having substituent(s); X is N or CH; Y is N or CH; and * shows an asymmetric center, or a salt thereof, which includes reacting a compound represented by the formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined above, or a salt thereof, with an excess amount of an oxidizing agent in the presence of a catalyst for asymmetric induction, and provides an efficient production method of an optically active sulfoxide derivative in high yield on an industrial large scale by a convenient method, while achieving an extremely high enantiomer excess.

Abstract: CRF receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of disorders, including the treatment of disorders manifesting hypersecretion of CRF in a warm-blooded animals, such as stroke.

Abstract: New benzimidazole derivatives are described, their production and their use for the production of pharmaceutical agents for treatment and prevention of diseases that are associated with a microglia activation and T-cell-mediated immunological diseases, as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain the new benzimidazole derivatives.

Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition containing a propane-1,3-dione derivative as the active ingredient, particularly a GnRH receptor antagonist. Also, provided is a propane-1,3-dione derivative having a GnRH antagonistic effect.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel benzimidazolone peptidomimetic compounds which are useful as thrombin receptor antagonists for the treatment of diseases associated with thrombosis, restenosis, hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmia, inflammation, angina, stroke, atherosclerosis, ischemic conditions, Angiogenesis related disorders, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the substituted benzimidazolone peptidomimetics of the present invention and methods of treating conditions mediated by the thrombin receptor are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I and pharmaceutically-acceptable and -cleavable esters thereof and acid addition salts thereof wherein the symbols are as defined are MAP kinase inhibitors, useful pharmaceutically for treating TNF? and IL-1 mediated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and diseases of bone metabolism, e.g. osteoporosis.

Abstract: This invention relates to benzimidazoles, pyridylimidazoles and related bicyclic heteroaryl compounds, all of which may be described by of Formula I The invention is particularly related to such compounds that bind with high selectivity and high affinity to the benzodiazepine site of GABAA receptors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and to the use of such compounds in treatment of certain central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Novel processes for preparing compounds of Formula I are disclosed. This invention also relates to the use of benzimidazoles, pyridylimidazoles and related bicyclic heteroaryl compounds of Formula I in combination with one or more other CNS agents to potentiate the effects of the other CNS agents. Additionally this invention relates to the use such compounds as probes for the localization of GABAA receptors in tissue sections.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel benzimidazole derivatives with general formula I, whereby radicals R1, R2, R3, A, B and Y have the meanings that are indicated in the description and the claims, the use of these compounds for the production of a pharmaceutical agent for treating and for preventing diseases that are associated with microglia activation, as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part towards methods of modulating the function of calcium channels with pyridine- or 1,4-dihydropyridine-based compounds. In addition, the invention describes methods of preventing and treating protein kinase-related abnormal conditions in organisms with a compound identified by the invention. Furthermore, the invention pertains to pyridine- or 1,4-dihydropyridine-based compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: An isomer, enantiomer, diastereoisomer, or tautomer of a compound, represented by formula I: wherein R1 is selected from: H, haloalkyl, (C1-6)alkyl, (C2-6)alkenyl, (C3-7)cycloalkyl, (C2-6)alkynyl, (C5-7)cycloalkenyl, 6 or 10-membered aryl, Het all optionally substituted; R2 is selected from (C1-6)alkyl, (C3-7)cycloalkyl, (C6-10)bicycloalkyl, 6- or 10-membered aryl, or Het all optionally substituted; B is N or CR5, wherein R5 is H, halogen, haloalkyl, (C1-6)alkyl, (C3-7)cycloalkyl or (C1-6)alkyl-(C3-7)cycloalkyl; X is N or CR5; D is N or CR5; each of Y1 and Y2 is independently O or S; Z is O, N, or NRZ wherein RZ is H, (C1-6)alkyl, (C3-7)cycloalkyl or (C1-6)alkyl-(C3-7)cycloalkyl; R3 and R4 are each independently H, (C1-6)alkyl, first (C3-7)cycloalkyl or 6- or 10-membered aryl, Het (C1-6)alkyl-6- or 10-membered aryl, (C1-6)alkyl-Het; or each R3 and R4 are independently covalently bonded together to form second (C3-7)cycloalkyl, or heterocycle, all optionally substituted; or when Z is N, either R3 or R4

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted benzimidazole compounds of formula(I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and Xa are defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating diseases and pathological conditions involving inflammation, immunological disorders and allergic disorders. Also disclosed are processes for preparing these compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 2-(5-halopyridyl) and 2-(5-halopyrimidinyl) magnesium halides, processes of making and their use in the efficient synthesis in their respective 5-halo-2-substituted pyridines and pyrimidines.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: Novel diketoacid compounds of Formula I are provided which are useful as HIV integrase inhibitors and for the treatment of AIDS or ARC.

Abstract: Organic compounds having the formulas I and II are provided where the variables have the values described herein. Pharmaceutical formulations include the organic compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and may be prepared by mixing the organic compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the organic compounds with a carrier and water. A method of treating a patient includes administering a pharmaceutical formulation according to the invention to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I: wherein: X is CH or N; Y is O or S; Z is OH, NH2, NMeR3, NHR3; OR3 or 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, having 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, said heterocycle being optionally substituted with from 1 to 4 substituents; A is N, COR7 or CR5, wherein R5 is H, halogen, or (C1-6) alkyl and R7 is H or (C1-6 alkyl), with the proviso that X and A are not both N; R6 is H, halogen, (C1-6 alkyl) or OR7, wherein R7 is H or (C1-6 alkyl); R1 is selected from the group consisting of 5- or 6-membered heterocycle having 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N, and S, phenyl, phenyl(C1-3)alkyl, (C2-6)alkenyl, phenyl(C2-6)alkenyl, (C3-6)cycloalkyl, (C1-6)alkyl, CF3, 9- or 10-membered heterobicycle having 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said heterocycle, phenyl, phenyl(C2-6)alkenyl and phenyl(C1-3)alkyl), alkenyl, cycloalkyl, (C1-6)alkyl, and heterobicycle are all optionally substituted with from 1 to 4 substituents; R2 is selected from (C1-6)alkyl, (C

Abstract: This invention provides a compound of the following formula: 1

Abstract: This invention relates to certain sulfonamide derivatives that are inhibitors of procollagen C-proteinase, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates aryl substituted benzimidazoles of Formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to new cyanine dyes according to the formula (I), wherein A1 and A2 are each independently O, S, or N, and R is H or a carbohydrate that may contain a hetero atom, and m is 0 to 5, and n is 0 to 5.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to small molecule inhibitors of the IgE response to allergens, which are useful in the treatment of allergy and/or asthma or any diseases where IgE is pathogenic. This invention also relates to benzimidazole molecules that are cellular proliferation inhibitors and thus are useful as anticancer agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I or II and their tautomeric forms, possible enantiomeric and diastereomeric forms, possible cistrans isomers on the rings in A and prodrugs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods of treating neurodegenerative diseases or neuronal damage with these compounds.

Abstract: The method for obtaining derivatives of [[(pyridil substituted)methyl]thio]benzomidazol (I), where each of R1, R3 and R4, independently of each other, is hydrogen, an alkyl, alkoxy or fluorinated alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and R2 is nitro, halogen, alkoxy or halogenated alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a group —OR—(CH2)n—OR8, where n is an integer between 1 and 6 and R8 represents hydrogen or an alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, which involves (a) reacting an N-oxide of a methylpyridine with an anhydride of activated carboxylic acid or of sulfonic acid, and (b) reacting the intermediate formed in stage (a) with a corresponding mercaptobenzomidazol. The compounds (I) are useful in the synthesis of derivatives of [[(pyridil substituted)methyl]sulfinyl]benzomidazol, such as omeprazol, lansoprazol, rabeprazol or pantoprazol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of general formula 1

Abstract: This invention provides a compound of the formula (I): or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 are independently selected from N, CH, etc.; R1 is H, C1-8 alkyl, etc.; Q1 is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N, and S, etc.; A is 5-6 membered monocyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected form O, N and S, etc.; B is C1-6 alkylene optionally substituted with an oxo group, etc.; W is NH, O, etc.; R2 is H, C1-4 alkyl, etc.; Z is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected form O, N and S, etc.; L is halo, C1-4 alkyl, etc.; m is 0, 1 or 2; R3 and R4 are independently selected from H and C1-4 alkyl; R5 is H, C1-4 alkyl; etc.; Q2 is a 5-12 membered monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic ring or tricyclic ring optionally containing up to 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, etc.

Abstract: A new class of alpha-cyanomethine and alpha-cyanopolymethine dyes is provided having moieties which serve for the covalent attachment to biological substrates and resulting in the fluorescent labeling of the substrates. The labeled substrates are useful in analytical techniques for the detection and measurement of biological and clinical compounds of interest. Of particular interest is a class of methine molecules which are non-fluorescent in buffer solutions but intensely fluoresce when they enter a cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of asymmetric cyanine dyes of general formula (Ia, Ib, Ic, Id), whereby the dye is produced by carrying out a solid phase condensation reaction.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I 1