Abstract: A combination of antitumor agents significantly shrinks tumors by synergistic antitumor action without increasing side effects to the extent possible. The antitumor composition contains compound (B) or a salt thereof for use in combination with antitumor agent (A), where (A) is at least one antitumor agent selected from alkylating agents, CD20 recognition molecules, DNA methylation inhibitors, pyrimidine antimetabolites, purine antimetabolites, antifolates, Bcl-2 inhibitors, and tyrosine kinase inhibitors; and (B) is a compound or a salt thereof represented by formula (1): where R1 is halogen, aryl, aryloxy, or lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy; and m=1 to 3, provided that when m is 2 or 3, each R1 is the same or different.

Abstract: The application relates to a compound of Formula (I?) or (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate, prodrug, stereoisomer, or tautomer thereof, which modulates the activity of thyroid hormone receptors, a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula (I?) or (I), and a method of treating or preventing a disease or disorder regulated by thyroid hormone.

Abstract: A process for forming 2-hydroxypyridine-1-oxide or derivatives thereof, the process comprising inter alia providing a solution comprising at least one compound according to Formula (1) and recovering a compound according to Formula (2) Also related products, uses, methods and compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are a nicotinic acid or isonicotinic acid compound and a use thereof. The compound is the compound shown in Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or solvate thereof. Efficacy tests demonstrate that the nicotinic acid compound can inhibit botulinum toxin endopeptidase activity in vitro, and has a significant protective effect on mice poisoned with botulinum toxin. On this basis, the compound may be used to prepare a drug preventing and/or treating botulinum toxin exposure and/or poisoning.

Abstract: 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is useful in the modulation of blood or serum uric acid levels. In some embodiments, 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid. In some embodiments, 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is used for reducing serum uric acid levels in a human. Also described herein are compositions comprising 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid, and their use in the modulation of blood or serum uric acid levels.

Abstract: The present invention includes novel substituted 1-hydroxy-pyridin-2(1H)-ones, which can be used to treat or prevent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections in a patient. In certain embodiments, the compounds and compositions of the invention inhibit HBV RNAse H activity.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to compounds which can inhibit AAK1 (adaptor associated kinase 1), compositions comprising such compounds, and methods for inhibiting AAK1.

Abstract: 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is useful in the modulation of blood or serum uric acid levels. In some embodiments, 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid. In some embodiments, 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is used for reducing serum uric acid levels in a human. Also described herein are compositions comprising 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid, and their use in the modulation of blood or serum uric acid levels.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a stable biocidal composition with enhanced antifungal activity at low concentration of active (s) and a process for preparing the same. The composition comprises: zinc pyrithione, C8-C18 quaternary ammonium salt (preferably cetylpyridinium chloride), water miscible glycol/polyol/glycol ether/lactam, organic amine and/or alkanol amine. The composition can be formulated into: hair care formulations, antidandruff hair care formulations, water based paints, coatings, adhesives, hard surface cleaners, fabric care compositions, wood products, plastic products and medical products. The biocidal compositions and the resulting formulations are transparent or opaque and are stable at varying pH and humidity conditions.

Abstract: Provided herein are pyridone compounds, for example, a compound of Formula I, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a proliferative disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal oxide dispersion comprises a metal oxide, a millbase and a dispersant. The dispersant in the metal oxide is selected from a group consisting of a phosphoric acid polyester copolymer, a trimethoxysilane compound, a triethoxysilanes compound, dimethylamino ethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) and a combination thereof, and the dispersion is substantially free of water. The metal oxide dispersion of the invention is useful for manufacturing an inkjet ink to provide a high-quality color image on a contact lens or a mold so as to produce a colored contact lens.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that inhibit E1 activating enzymes, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds. The compounds are useful for treating disorders, particularly cell proliferation disorders, including cancers, inflammatory and neurodegenerative disorders; and inflammation associated with infection and cachexia.

Abstract: The invention concerns a new process for the preparation of bosentan or bosentan monohydrate by reaction of compound of Formula II with ethylene glycol in the presence of potassium bases and the potassium salt of bosentan.

Abstract: This invention relates to new aryl ureas and methods for their synthesis. The inventive compounds are useful in the treatment of (i) raf mediated diseases, for example, cancer, (ii) p38 mediated diseases such as inflammation and osteoporosis, and (iii) VEGF mediated diseases such as angiogenesis disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing fluoroaromatics of formula (I), A-F ??(I) comprising step a) diazotization of aminoaromatics of formula (II) in anhydrous HF with an aqueous solution of a diazotizing agent; followed by step b) thermic decomposition of the diazonium salt of formula (III) resulting from step a); wherein the variables are defined according to the description.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted N-Aryl pyridinone fibrotic inhibitors and/or collagen infiltration modulators of Formula I, process of preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds which are inhibitors of the Rearranged during Transfection (RET) kinase, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, to processes for their preparation, and to their use in therapy, alone or in combination, for the normalization of gastrointestinal sensitivity, motility and/or secretion and/or abdominal disorders or diseases and/or treatment related to diseases related to RET dysfunction or where modulation of RET activity may have therapeutic benefit including but not limited to all classifications of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) including diarrhea-predominant, constipation-predominant or alternating stool pattern, functional bloating, functional constipation, functional diarrhea, unspecified functional bowel disorder, functional abdominal pain syndrome, chronic idiopathic constipation, functional esophageal disorders, functional gastroduodenal disorders, functional anorectal pain, inflammatory bowel disease, proliferative diseases such as non-small cell lung c

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of administering deuterated pirfenidone and kits thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods involving avoiding adverse drug interactions with pirfenidone and CYP inducers, such as smoking.

Abstract: The invention relates to new piperidine derivatives of the formula I to their use as medicaments, to methods for their therapeutic use and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing pirfenidone from bromobenzene having less than about 0.15% by weight dibromobenze is disclosed. Also disclosed are processes of synthesizing pirfenidone without using ethyl acetate or n-butanol, and pirfenidone having controlled levels of ethyl acetate, n-butanol, di(5-methyl-2-pyridinone)benzenes, and other impurities having specified retention times. Also disclosed are formulated dosage forms including the disclosed pirfenidone.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted N-Aryl pyridinone fibrotic inhibitors and/or collagen infiltration modulators of Formula I, process of preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted N-Aryl pyridinone fibrotic inhibitors and/or collagen infiltration modulators of Formula I, process of preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and methods for treating inflammatory and fibrotic disorders, including methods of modulating a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system with an active compound, wherein the active compound exhibits low potency for inhibition of the p38 MAPK; and wherein the contacting is conducted at a SAPK-modulating concentration that is at a low percentage inhibitory concentration for inhibition of the p38 MAPK by the compound. Also disclosed are derivatives and analogs of pirfenidone, useful for modulating a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent antitumor effect, stability and metabolic stability. The compound of the present invention is represented by the following general formula (1) wherein R1 represents a halogen atom, an aryl group, an aryloxy group or a lower alkyl group optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms; R2 represents hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; and; m represents an integer of 1 to 3; provided that when m represents 2 or 3, R1s are the same or different.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid-crystal (LC) display of the PS (polymer stabilized) or PSA (polymer sustained alignment) type, and to polymerizable compounds and LC media for use in PS (polymer stabilized) and PSA displays.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds which are inhibitors of the Rearranged during Transfection (RET) kinase, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, to processes for their preparation, and to their use in therapy, alone or in combination, for the normalization of gastrointestinal sensitivity, motility and/or secretion and/or abdominal disorders or diseases and/or treatment related to diseases related to RET dysfunction or where modulation of RET activity may have therapeutic benefit including but not limited to all classifications of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) including diarrhea-predominant, constipation-predominant or alternating stool pattern, functional bloating, functional constipation, functional diarrhea, unspecified functional bowel disorder, functional abdominal pain syndrome, chronic idiopathic constipation, functional esophageal disorders, functional gastroduodenal disorders, functional anorectal pain, inflammatory bowel disease, proliferative diseases such as non-small cell lung c

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or tautomers thereof, to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, and compositions containing such compounds, and the uses of such compounds, in particular for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods involving avoiding adverse drug interactions with fluvoxamine and pirfenidone or other moderate to strong inhibitors of CYP enzymes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to 1- or 2-(4-(aryloxy)-phenyl)ethylamino-oxy- or sulfanyl) pteridines and 1- or 2-(4 Jheteroaryloxy)-phenyl)ethylamino-, oxy- or sulfanyl)pteridines and their use as agrochemicals and animal health products. The disclosure provides compounds of Formula (I-A) and Formula (I-B).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, Y, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of making the compounds and using the compounds for treatment of diseases associated with the P2X7 purinergic receptor.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a N-[2-(2-pyridinyl)ethyl]carboxamide derivative of general formula (I) or a salt thereof Intermediate of general formula (II) Intermediate of general formula (III)

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that inhibit Lp-PLA2 activity, processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of diseases associated with the activity of Lp-PLA2, for example atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and/or diabetic macular edema.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and methods for treating inflammatory and fibrotic disorders, including methods of modulating a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system with an active compound, wherein the active compound exhibits low potency for inhibition of the p38 MAPK; and wherein the contacting is conducted at a SAPK-modulating concentration that is at a low percentage inhibitory concentration for inhibition of the p38 MAPK by the compound. Also disclosed are derivatives and analogs of pirfenidone, useful for modulating a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing pirfenidone from bromobenzene having less than about 0.15% by weight dibromobenze is disclosed. Also disclosed are processes of synthesizing pirfenidone without using ethyl acetate or n-butanol, and pirfenidone having controlled levels of ethyl acetate, n-butanol, di(5-methyl-2-pyridinone)benzenes, and other impurities having specified retention times. Also disclosed are formulated dosage forms including the disclosed pirfenidone.

Abstract: New pesticidal compositions comprising pyriproxyfen and methyl esters of C16-C18 fatty acids and having low volatile organic compound (VOC) content are provided. Methods of use and ready-to-use products are also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a heterocyclic derivative showing a thyroid hormone ? receptor agonist action, which is effective for the prophylaxis or treatment of the diseases relating to the action. A compound represented by the formula [I]: wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, and a medicament containing the compound as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of hydroxamic acid derivatives, their use as LpxC inhibitors and, more specifically, their use to treat bacterial infections.

Abstract: 3-alkoxy, thioalkyl and amino-4-amino-6-(substituted)picolinic acids having a halogen, alkyl or mono-, di- tri- and tetra-substituted aryl substituents in the 6-position, and their acid derivatives, are herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for preparing a compound of Formula (I), comprising the steps of: (a) reacting an aniline compound of Formula (II) and an carboxylic acid compound of Formula (III) or an activated carboxylic acid compound thereof, to provide a compound of Formula (IV); and (b) converting said protected amine group attached to said compound of Formula (IV) to an amine group to provide said compound of Formula (I); wherein PAm is a protected amine group. Processes to prepare the compounds of Formulae (II), (III), and (IV) are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a heterocyclic derivative showing a thyroid hormone ? receptor agonist action, which is effective for the prophylaxis or treatment of the diseases relating to the action. A compound represented by the formula [I]: wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, and a medicament containing the compound as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating, ameliorating, or controlling a condition in a mammal, including a human, wherein the condition is selected from the group consisting of anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substance-dependence related disorders, mood disorders, epilepsy or convulsive disorders, idiopathic Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease, wherein the method comprises administering to the mammal an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I) wherein all radicals are as defined in the application and claims. In particular, such conditions are central nervous system disorders selected from the group of anxiety, schizophrenia, depression, and epilepsy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method for preparing a compound of formula (2) as the intermediate, which can be effectively used for preparation of a compound of formula (1) exhibiting good inhibitory activity against dipeptidyl peptidase IV enzyme.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of modulating a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system with an active compound, wherein the active compound exhibits low potency for inhibition of at least one p38 MAPK; and wherein the contacting is conducted at a SAPK-modulating concentration that is at a low percentage inhibitory concentration for inhibition of the at least one p38 MAPK by the compound. Also disclosed are derivatives of pirfenidone. These derivatives can modulate a stress activated protein kinase (SAPK) system.

Abstract: This invention discloses and claims a series of polycyclic monomers and polymers useful in the production of optical waveguides. The polymers of the invention comprise one or more repeating units represented by the formula (IV): Wherein m, X, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The films formed from the polymers of this invention exhibit significant changes in refractive index (greater than or equal to 0.5%) after exposure to suitable actinic or thermal energy thereby having superior optical transmission performance, which is of importance for modern optical applications such as wave guiding and optical data storage.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of aryl substituted olefinic amines such as (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-[3-(5-isopropoxypyridin)yl]-4-penten-2-amine and (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-[3-(5-methoxypyridin)yl]-4-penten-2-amine and new intermediates used in said process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted N-Aryl pyridinone fibrotic inhibitors and/or collagen infiltration modulators of Formula I, process of preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or its salts or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof wherein X1, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are defined as set forth in the specification. The compounds are useful as potassium ion channel inhibitors.

Abstract: Soluble granule formulations of amine salts of pyridine containing carboxylic acids with improved handling properties are provided by an improved process in which the pyridine containing carboxylic acid is partially neutralized with an amine.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for identifying therapeutic agents that are multifunctional radical quenchers. It also provides compounds of formula (I), (II), or (II-A): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of using these compounds in a variety of applications, such as treatment or suppression of diseases associated with decreased mitochondrial function resulting in diminished ATP production and/or oxidative stress and/or lipid peroxidation.