Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a pharmaceutical composition that inhibits expression of iNOS and COX-2 without inhibiting NF-?B. The pharmaceutical composition that inhibits expression of iNOS and COX-2 without inhibiting NF-?B contains DTCM glutarimide of the Formula (I) as an effective ingredient, thereby being able to inhibit nitric oxide (NO) production and prostaglandin production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel PPAR agonist compounds as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds according to the invention are of quite particular therapeutic interest, notably for treating diabetes and/or dyslipidemias, as well as for preventing cardiovascular pathologies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cinnamoyl compound represented by the formula (I):

Abstract: Heterocyclic derivatives, processes for their preparation, medicaments comprising these compounds, and the use thereof. The invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which the radicals R1, R2, R3, R4, W, A, B, D, E, G, L, M, R, T and Y have the stated meanings, and to the physiologically tolerated salts thereof. The compounds are suitable for example for the treatment of the metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, obesity and diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-pyridone derivatives of Formula I or IV as herein described, compositions containing such compounds, synthetic processes for making such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention features compounds that are prodrugs of HIV integrase inhibitors and therefore are useful in the delivery of compounds for the inhibition of HIV replication, the prevention and/or treatment of infection by HIV, and in the treatment of AIDS and/or ARC.

Abstract: A compound which is effective for inhibiting Fab I, and a method for treating a bacterial infection.

Abstract: The invention described herein relates to certain pyrimidinedione N-substituted glycine derivatives of formula (I) which are antagonists of HIF prolyl hydroxylases and are useful for treating diseases benefiting from the inhibition of this enzyme, anemia being one example.

Abstract: The invention provides novel intermediates of atovaquone and use thereof for the preparation of atovaquone

Abstract: The object is to provide a novel LXR? agonist that is useful as a preventative and/or therapeutic agent for atherosclerosis; arteriosclerosis such as those resulting from diabetes; dyslipidemia; hypercholesterolemia; lipid-related diseases; inflammatory diseases that are caused by inflammatory cytokines; skin diseases such as allergic skin diseases; diabetes; or Alzheimer's disease. The solving means is a 1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran derivative represented by the following general formula (1) or salt thereof, or their solvate.

Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, dihydropyridone compounds and compositions, including analogs of a vesicular monoamine transporter type 2 (VMAT2) antagonist. The present invention also provides methods of using such compounds/analogs for modulating glucose levels, and/or preventing, treating, or ameliorating the effects of diabetes and hyper-glycemia.

Abstract: Disclosed are an oligomer and a phthalonitrile monomer having the formulas: M is a metal or H. The value n is an integer greater than or equal to 1 for the oligomer and greater than or equal to 0 for the phthalonitrile monomer. Ar1 and Ar2 are independently selected aromatic- or heterocyclic-containing groups. Ar1, Ar2, or both are heteroaromatic or heterocyclic groups containing a nitrogen, sulfur, or oxygen heteroatom. Also disclosed are thermosets and pyrolyzed materials made from the phthalonitrile monomer.

Abstract: To provide a novel LXR? agonist that is useful as a preventative and/or therapeutic agent for atherosclerosis; arteriosclerosis such as those resulting from diabetes; dyslipidemia; hypercholesterolemia; lipid-related diseases; inflammatory diseases that are caused by inflammatory cytokines; skin diseases such as allergic skin diseases; diabetes; or Alzheimer's disease. [Solving Means] A 2-oxochromene derivative represented by the following general formula (1) or salt thereof, or their solvate.

Abstract: A method of the invention industrially produces heterocyclic mercapto compounds useful as raw materials or intermediates in the synthesis of medicaments or pesticides, or as permanent wave agent, with a high yield and high productivity using easily available starting materials. A heterocyclic mercapto compound represented by Formula (1) (wherein X represents any structure of —O—, —S—, —NH—, and —NR1—; R1 represents any of an alkyl group, alkoxy group and alkoxyalkyl group each having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; Y represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or —NR2—; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and Z1 represents a divalent organic residue having at least one mercapto group) is produced by reacting a metal sulfide or a metal hydrosulfide with a compound represented by Formula (2) (wherein X and Y are as defined in Formula (1); and Z2 represents a divalent organic residue having at least one halogen group) in the presence of a solvent at a pH of 7.0 to 11.0.

Abstract: This invention concerns N-(ortho phenylamino dihydropyridyl)sulfonamides and N-(ortho phenylamino dihydropyridyl), N?-alkyl sulfamides which are inhibitors of MEK and are useful in the treatment of cancer and other hyperproliferative diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, methods for their preparation, methods for their use, and pharmaceutical formulations comprising them.

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the cytokine or biological activity of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) comprising contacting MIF with a compound of formula (I) are provided. The invention also relates to methods of treating diseases or conditions where MIF cytokine or biological activity is implicated comprising administration of compounds of formula (I), either alone or as a part of combination therapy. Novel compounds of formula (I) are also provided for.

Abstract: Gelling agents which contain a specific N-acylamino acid monoamide monoalkyl ester have a melting temperature of about 100° C., are capable of solidifying a wide variety of oily base materials including silicones, and do not cause “sweating” while retaining a practical level of gel strength. When applied to skin, the resulting gels have a good feeling, good spreadability, and good fittability to skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods of treatment using an iron chelator, an antioxidant, estrogen, and/or combinations thereof, optionally, linked to a nanoparticle, to treat a subject in need thereof. The compositions and methods may be used to restore or protect the normal functions of osteoblast and osteoclast by depleting iron and inhibiting oxidative damage. The compositions and methods may also be used to increase the bone formation rate in a subject.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) are effective in the treatment of a microbial infection.

Abstract: Stable acid addition salts of certain 2,3-disubstituted pyrazine compounds that are selective for the 5-HT2c receptor and therapeutically active in the central nervous system are described.

Abstract: A method of preparing azaindole compounds for antiviral use having the formula

Abstract: A method for the inhibition of the binding of ?4?1 integrin to its receptors, for example VCAM-1 (vascular cell adhesion molecule-1) and fibronectin; compounds that inhibit this binding; pharmaceutically active compositions comprising such compounds; and to the use of such compounds either a above, or in formulations for the control or prevention of diseases states in which ?4?1 is involved.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to HIF-1? prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors, compositions which comprise the HIF-1? prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors described herein and to methods for controlling, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia.

Abstract: The invention relates to quinoid compounds and their use in semiconductive matrix materials, electronic and optoelectronic structural elements.

Abstract: [Solving Means] The present inventors have conducted extensive studies on an EP4 receptor agonist, and as a result, found that a novel pyridone compound characterized in that the 1-position in the pyridone ring is substituted with a group having an acidic group such as a carboxyl group and the 6-position is bonded with an aromatic ring group via lower alkyl, lower alkylene, ether, or thioether, has an excellent EP4 receptor agonistic action, thereby completing the present invention. Since the compound of the present invention has an excellent EP4 receptor agonistic action and a blood flow increasing action in the hindlimb of a rat, it is useful as a pharmaceutical, in particular, an agent for treating peripheral arterial occlusive disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel chemical compounds of the formula (I): (I) in free or salt form, its use in the treatment of NET and/or SERT mediated conditions, e.g., depression, vasomotor symptoms, e.g., hot flashes and other diseases or conditions mediated by NET and/or SERT.

Abstract: The present application relates to a new process for the asymmetric production of 3-(pyridin-4-yl)-3-hydroxy-pentanoic acid derivatives, which are useful intermediates in the manufacture of compounds that are known to show antiproliferative activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing certain 2-pyridones and 2-pyridinols, to novel compounds of these two types and to their use as biologically active compounds, in particular for controlling harmful microorganisms in crop protection, in the medicinal field and in the protection of materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plant disease control agent containing an amide compound represented by formula (1) below which has an excellent plant disease controlling effect as an active ingredient. (In the formula, X1, X2, Z1 and E1 are as defined in the description.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel urea mimics and analogues of Formula (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate form thereof, wherein the variables A, B, W, and R6 are as defined herein. These compounds are selective inhibitors of the human P2Y1 receptor which can be used as medicaments.

Abstract: The invention provides a colorant compound represented by the following general formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 represent independently from each other a species selected from at least one of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, and an aralkyl group. R3 represents a species selected from at least one of a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, and —COR5, where R5 is any of a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, and an amino group. R4 represents a species selected from at least one of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, and an aralkyl group. Cy represents an aryl group. Optionally, at least one anionic group may be present in the general formula (1).

Abstract: Oxetane-containing nucleosides, particularly non-reducing psiconucleoside oxetanes are described herein. Therapeutic application of these oxetane compounds toward the treatment of nucleoside analog related disorders such as disorders involving cellular proliferation and infection are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the preparation of pyridone carboxylic acids for use as intermediates in the preparation of various synthetic organic compounds. The pyridone carboxylic acids can for example be used as intermediates in the production of potent antitumor agents, antifungal agents, antiviral agents, psychotherapeutic agents or contrast imaging agents for MRI.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula I: wherein R1, R2, V, W, X, Y and Z can be as defined herein. The compounds can be used in the treatment of disorders mediated by the cannabinoid receptors.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are useful as protein kinase inhibitors, as well as methods for using such compounds to treat, ameliorate or prevent a condition associated with abnormal or deregulated kinase activity. In some embodiments, the invention provides methods for using such compounds to treat, ameliorate or prevent diseases or disorders that involve abnormal activation of c-kit, PDGFR?, PDGFR?, CSF1R, Abl, BCR-Abl, CSK, JNK1, JNK2, p38, p70S6K, TGF?, SRC, EGFR, trkB, FGFR3, FLT3, Fes, Lck, Syk, RAF, MKK4, MKK6, SAPK2?, BRK, KDR, c-raf or b-raf kinase, or mutant forms thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chelating agents, in particular to chelating agents which are capable of forming complexes with paramagnetic metal ions such as iron (III) and gadolinium (III). The invention also relates to the complexes formed and their use as MRI contrast agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula 1 and formula 10 and to compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating gastrointestinal disorders by administering these compounds.

Abstract: A compound of formula XIX wherein R1, R2, Z1, Z2, Q1, Q2 and Q3 as defined in the specification.

Abstract: There are described compounds of formula (I) wherein X1 and X2 are each independently of the other fluorine, chlorine or bromine; A1 and A2 are, for example, a bond or a C1-C6alkylene bridge; A3 is a C1-C6alkylene bridge; R1 and R2 are, for example, halogen, OH, SH, CN, nitro, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkyl-carbonyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6haloalkenyl or C3-C6alkynyl; R,3 is, for example, H, halogen, OH, SH, CN, nitro, C1-C6alkyl or C1-C6haloalkyl; R4 and R5 are, for example, H, halogen, cyano, nitro, C1-C6alkyl or C1-C3haloalkyl; m is 1 or 2; Y is, for example, O, S, SO or SO2; Q is, for example, O, S, SO or SO2; W is, for example, a bond, O, S, SO, S02, —C(?O)—O— or —O—C(?O)—; T is, for example, a bond, O, S, SO, SO2, —C(?O)—O— or —O—C(?O)—; and E is aryl unsubstituted or substituted from one to five times or heterocyclyl unsubstituted or, depending upon the possibilities of substitution on the ring, substituted from one to four times; and, where applicable, their possible E/Z isomers, E/Z isomeric mixt

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3/R4, and R5 are defined herein. These compounds are useful for treating diseases and conditions caused or exacerbated by unregulated p38 MAP Kinase and/or TNF activity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods of preparing the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: 3-Chloro-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-5-[4-({4-[(trifluoromethyl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)phenyl]-4(1H)-pyridinone, having the following formula: is described along with its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, processes for its preparation, pharmaceutical formulations thereof and its uses in treatment of certain parasitic infections such as malaria.

Abstract: The present invention herein provides a 2-pyridone derivative which has a cell adhesion-inhibitory activity and which is useful for preventing and/or treating pathema or disease conditions including, for instance, inflammations which relate to leukocytic infiltration. The 2-pyridone derivative is a compound represented by the following general formula (1). In the formula, R1 represents, for instance, a phenyl or pyridyl group, R2 represents, for instance, a phenyl group, R3 represents, for instance, a lower alkyl group, R4 represents, for instance, a lower alkyl group, R5 represents, for instance, a lower alkyl group, and R6 represents, for instance, a lower alkyl group.

Abstract: wherein R1, R2, V, W, X, Y and Z can be as defined herein. The compounds can be used in the treatment of disorders mediated by the cannabinoid receptors.

Abstract: A method of preparing azaindole compounds for antiviral use having the formula

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 to R8 are as defined in the description and claims for use as HDL-cholesterol raising agents in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases or disorders that can be treated with such agents such as dyslipidemia.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted pyridines, methods for their preparation and methods for their use in the treatment and/or prevention of mast cell related conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of mimosine or a derivative thereof for treating the cutaneous effects of psoriasis and related skin disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides an industrially useful method for synthesizing a cyclic diamine derivative (4) or a salt thereof which serves as an ACAT inhibitor. A 2-hydroxyacetylaminopyridine compound represented by formula (1), and a method for producing a cyclic diamine derivative represented by formula (4) or a salt thereof from compound (1) through 1) Step A-1, 2) Steps B-1 and B-2, or 3) Steps B-1, B-3, and B-4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 3-phenyl-cinnoline compound or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, and a cell proliferation inhibitor and an antitumor agent comprising the same, as an active ingredient.