Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful in therapy, to compositions comprising said compounds, and to methods of treating diseases comprising administration of said compounds. The compounds referred to are positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) of the nicotinic acetylcholine ?7 receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a smectic A phase liquid crystal material, which contains at least one heterocyclic compound. The smectic A phase liquid crystal material of the present invention may further contain at least one ester compound and an ionic compound. By using the smectic A phase liquid crystal material in a display device, a displayed image can be completely erased without any residual images after a long-term placement or a long-term drive, the contrast is generally higher than 10, and the drive voltage is generally 20 to 50 V.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to affinity ligands and chemical affinity ligand-matrix conjugates for use as chromatographic adsorbents and methods which utilize the adsorbents in the purification of proteins by affinity chromatography. The affinity ligand-matrix conjugates of the present invention comprise ligands of general formula (I): wherein m represents an integer from 0-2, n represents an integer from 0-6, p represents an integer from 0-4, R1 represents H or C1-3 alkyl, R2 is an optional substituent, and X is the position at which the ligand is immobilized, optionally via a linker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted benzene compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods of treating cancer by administering these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions to subjects in need thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for research or other non-therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making diastereomeric compound of the formula (I): wherein m, n and R1 to R4 are as defined herein. The process of the invention provides the compound of formula (I) in high yield and substantially free of the corresponding diastereomers. The compounds of formula (I) prepared by the process of the invention are useful for making pharmaceutically active compounds such as 11-?-hydroxysteroid hydrogenase type 1 (11-?-HSD1) inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimalarial compounds and their use against protozoa of the genus Plasmodium, including drug-resistant Plasmodia strains. This invention further relates to compositions containing such compounds and a process for making the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimalarial compounds and their use against protozoa of the genus Plasmodium, including drug-resistant Plasmodia strains. This invention further relates to compositions containing such compounds and a process for making the compounds.

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: The invention relates to compounds of structural formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, clathrate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A, Y, L, R1, W1 and W2 are defined herein. These compounds are useful as immunosuppressive agents and for treating and preventing inflammatory conditions, allergic disorders, and immune disorders.

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: The present invention relates to substituted benzene compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods of treating cancer by administering these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions to subjects in need thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for research or other non-therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compound of formula (I): in which R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an optionally labelled halogen, a radionuclide or a Sn[(C1-C4)alkyl]3 group, Ar represents an aryl group or a heteroaryl group, R9 represents a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C4)alkyl group or forms together with the group R1—Ar a ring fused with the Ar group, A represents a group of formula (?) or (?): R3 and R4 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C6)alkyl group, a (C1-C6)alkenyl group or a group of formula (?): —Y—Z—W—R11??(?) wherein R11 represents an optionally labelled halogen, a radionuclide, an aryl or heteroaryl group optionally substituted by an optionally labelled halogen, a radionuclide, a —NO2 group, a —NR5R6 group, a —N+R5R6R7X? group, or a —OSO2R12 group, and their addition salts with pharmaceutically acceptable acids.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel phenicol derivatives, their use for the treatment of infections in mammals, pharmaceutical composition containing these novel compounds, and methods for the preparation of these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein A, Y, Z, R20 to R22 and R50 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. Specifically, they are inhibitors of the endothelial differentiation gene receptor 2 (Edg-2, EDG2), which is activated by lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and is also termed as LPA1 receptor, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and heart failure, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds for the inhibition of soluble epoxide hydrolase and associated disease conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating hepatitis C infection, HIV infection, AIDS, or AIDS-related complex, or inhibiting HIV replication by administering a compound of Formula I wherein: X is H or OH; Y is H or OH; R1 is H or halogen (F, Cl, Br, I); R2 is H or halogen (F, Cl, Br, I); R3 is H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 fluoroalkyl, or benzyl; R4 is H, C1-6 alkyl, or benzyl; and R5 is H or C1-6 alkyl; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to a mammal.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to the preparation of 18F-labeled radiopharmaceuticals. In particular, this invention relates to the advanced processes for an efficient eiution of [18F]fluoride trapped in a cartridge filled with quaternary ammonium polymer which comprises inert non-basic and non-nucleophilic counter anions. The said methods and polymer cartridges allow the rapid preparation of suitable [18F]fluoride solution, which is also less basic to reduce the formation of byproducts, finally to increase radiochemical yield and purity of 18F-radiopharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Vanilloid receptor ligand compounds corresponding to formula I: a process for producing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and the use of such compounds to treat pain and various other vanilloid receptor mediated conditions.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds having the formula: wherein: Ar, r, Y, Z, Q, W, X, and R5-7 are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds have AT1 receptor antagonist activity and neprilysin inhibition activity. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful in therapy, to compositions comprising said compounds, and to methods of treating diseases comprising administration of said compounds. The compounds referred to are positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) of the nicotinic acetylcholine ?7 receptor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to bridged diazepan compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Substituted Indole Derivatives, compositions comprising at least one Substituted Indole Derivative, and methods of using these Substituted Indole Derivatives for treating or preventing a viral infection or a virus-related disorder in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful in therapy, to compositions comprising said compounds, and to methods of treating diseases comprising administration of said compounds. The compounds referred to are positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) of the nicotinic acetylcholine ?7 receptor.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds having the general formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables RA, subscript n, ring A, X2, L, subscript m, X1, B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and RN have the meaning as described herein, and compositions containing such compounds and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds having the general formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables RA, subscript n, ring A, X2, L, subscript m, X1, B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and RN have the meaning as described herein, and compositions containing such compounds and methods for using such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The invention is directed to substituted 2-aminoacetamides represented by formula (II): and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein the substituents are defined herein. The invention is also directed to the use of substituted 2-aminoacetamides in methods for the treatment of neuronal damage following global and focal ischemia, and for the treatment, prevention or amelioration of pain, anxiety, or manic depression, as anticonvulsants, as antimanic depressants, as local anesthetics, as antiarrhythmics and for the treatment or prevention of diabetic neuropathy.

Abstract: Patients susceptible to or suffering from conditions and disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, are treated by administering to a patient in need thereof compositions that are hydroxybenzoate salts of E-metanicotine-type compounds. The formation of hydroxybenzoate salts of the E-metanicotine compounds is also useful in purifying the E-metanicotine compounds, as the hydroxybenzoate salts tend to crystallize out, leaving impurities such as Z-metanicotine compounds, and compounds where the double bond has migrated, in solution. If desired, the hydroxybenzoate salts can be converted to either the free base (the E-metanicotine) or to another pharmaceutically acceptable salt form.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds having the structure of Formula (I): which are useful for treating a human for dependence upon substances of addiction, for example addiction to a dopamine-producing agent such as cocaine, morphine, amphetamines, nicotine, and/or alcohol. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I) and methods of using the compounds of Formula (I) in the treatment of addiction to a dopamine-producing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I), their tautomeric forms, their stereoisomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their preparation, use of these compounds in medicine and the intermediates involved in their preparation. The present invention is directed towards compounds which can be used to treat diseases such as Hyperlipidemia and also have a beneficial effect on cholesterol.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 or Bcl-xL proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which are expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein.

Abstract: The invention provides well-defined aryl fluoroethyl ureas that are useful as selective alpha2 adrenergic agonists. As such, the compounds described herein are useful in treating a wide variety of disorders associated with modulation of alpha2 adrenergic receptors.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds having the structure of Formula (I): which are useful for treating mammals for dependence upon substances of addiction, for example addiction to a dopamine-producing agent such as cocaine, morphine, amphetamines, nicotine, and/or alcohol. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I) and methods of using the compounds of Formula (I) in the treatment of addiction to a dopamine-producing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that have the ability to modulate the activity of GPR40 and are therefore useful in the treatment of GPR40 related disorders. In addition the invention relates to the compounds, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and the uses of these compounds in the treatment of certain disorders related to GPR40 activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds and composition for the treatment and prevention of cancer. The invention also covers all diseases that may be treated by selective modulation of levels of reactive oxygen species in diseased cells versus normal cells. Methods for the preparation and administration of such compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of enhancing binding of cells to an integrin-binding ligand comprises treating integrin-expressing cells in vitro with an agonist of integrin, wherein the integrin is selected from the group consisting of ?4?1, ?5?1, ?4?7, ?v?3 and ?L?2, and contacting the treated cells with an integrin-binding ligand; integrin agonist compounds having the general formula I; methods of treating integrin-expressing cells with such agonists to enhance binding; and therapeutic methods comprising administering agonist-treated cells or agonist compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders, particularly ophthalmic diseases and disorders. Provided herein are substituted heterocyclic amine derivative compound and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The subject compositions are useful for treating and preventing ophthalmic diseases and disorders, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt's Disease.

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: The present invention provides novel conformationally-defined macrocyclic compounds that have been demonstrated to be selective modulators of the ghrelin receptor (growth hormone secretagogue receptor, GHS-R1a and subtypes, isoforms and variants thereof). Methods of synthesizing the novel compounds are also described herein. These compounds are useful as agonists of the ghrelin receptor and as medicaments for treatment and prevention of a range of medical conditions including, but not limited to, metabolic and/or endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders, obesity and obesity-associated disorders, central nervous system disorders, genetic disorders, hyperproliferative disorders and inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of imaging amyloid deposits and to styrylpyridine compounds, and methods of making radiolabeled styrylpyridine compounds useful in imaging amyloid deposits. This invention also relates to compounds, and methods of making compounds for inhibiting the aggregation of amyloid proteins to form amyloid deposits, and a method of delivering a therapeutic agent to amyloid deposits.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds having the structure of Formula (I): which are useful for treating mammals for dependence upon substances of addiction, for example addiction to a dopamine-producing agent such as cocaine, morphine, amphetamines, nicotine, and/or alcohol. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I) and methods of using the compounds of Formula (I) in the treatment of addiction to a dopamine-producing agent.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds useful in the modulation of blood uric acid levels, formulations containing them and methods of using them. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds useful in the modulation of blood uric acid levels, formulations containing them and methods of using them. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods, which provide access to [F-18]fluoropegylated (aryl/heteroaryl vinyl)-phenyl methyl amine derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel solid form of 4-[[(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)methyl](2,2-difluoroethyl)amino]furan-2(5H)-one, to processes for its preparation and to its use in agrochemical preparations.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: wherein X, R2, R3, R3a, R3b, R5 and R6 are defined herein, are useful as inhibitors of the hepatitis C virus NS5B polymerase.

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: In one aspect, there is provided a fluorescent iron-binding compound bound to a solid phase. Also provided is a method for detecting non-transferrin bound iron in a sample, comprising contacting the sample with a fluorescent iron-binding compound bound to a solid phase and detecting a fluorescent signal derived from the fluorescent iron-binding compound bound to the solid phase, wherein the fluorescent signal is indicative of non-transferrin bound iron levels in the sample. Further provided is use of a fluorescent iron-binding compound bound to a solid phase to detect non-transferrin bound iron in a sample.

Abstract: Polymorph forms of (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-[3-(5-isopropoxypyridin)yl]-4-penten-2-amine p-hydroxybenzoate, and methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical composition containing said polymorph(s) and use, are disclosed. The polymorphs can be administered to patients susceptible to or suffering from conditions and disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, to treat and/or prevent such disorders.

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: A nanoscale pigment particle composition includes an organic benzimidazolone pigment, and a sterically bulky stabilizer compound, wherein the benzimidazolone pigment associates non-covalently with the sterically bulky stabilizer compound that is a substituted pyridine derivative; and the presence of the associated stabilizer limits the extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale pigment particles.