Abstract: Novel compounds of the general formula (I), the use of these compounds as pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of treatment employing these compounds and compositions. The present compounds may be useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions mediated by Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPAR), in particular the PPAR&dgr; suptype.

Abstract: Allylic compounds represented by the formula (I) are provided, 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a medicament comprising a benzene compound useful as an insulin sensitizer, a salt thereof or a hydrate of them and a derivative of them as the active ingredient. Specifically, it provides a benzene compound represented by the following formula, a salt thereof or a hydrate of them.

Abstract: The invention relates to NEP inhibitors for treating cardiovascular disorders wherein R1 is C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkoxyC1-C3alkyl or C1-C6alkoxyC1-C6alkoxyC1-C3alkyl; R2 is hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl; L is an aromatic heterocyclic ring, optionally substituted with C1-C6alkyl or halo; R3 is C1-C6alkyl optionally substituted by halo, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio or nitrile group, or R3 is phenyl or aromatic heterocyclyl each of which may be independently substituted by one or more alkyl, halo, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio or nitrile group; R4 and R5 are either both hydrogen, or one of R4 and R5 is hydrogen and the other is a biolabile ester-forming group that in the body of a patient is replaced by hydrogen; p is 0, 1 or 2; and q is 1 or 2.

Abstract: Novel PDF inhibitors and novel methods for their use are provided.

Abstract: Novel biphenyl derivatives of the general formula (I) in which R1, R1′, R1″, R2, R2′, R3 and n are as defined in claim 1, their stereoisomers and their physiologically acceptable salts or solvates are novel integrin inhibitors which preferentially inhibit the &agr;v&bgr;6 integrin receptor. The novel compounds can be used, in particular, as medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to selective LXR modulators, small molecule compounds corresponding to Formula I and is further directed to a process of treating a condition in a mammal that is modulated by LXR using a therapeutically effective dose of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of formula (I) 1

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Abstract: Control agents that have an oxygen-nitrogen bond covalently bonded to a thiocarbonyl moiety are provided for living-type free radical polymerization of a wide variety of monomers, particularly vinyl monomers.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a class of phenylalanine enamide derivatives is described: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of sulfonamides which are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as anti-viral agents against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of HIV aspartyl protease using the compounds of this invention and methods for screening compounds for anti-HIV activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), in which M is a central building block selected from the group below in which Al, A2, K1 and K2 are as defined in the description, are novel effective tryptase inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel fatty acid derivative of the following formula: 1

Abstract: Novel urea and urethane derivatives of general formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R5, R5′, X, Y, B, m, n and o are as defined in Patent claim 1, and physiologically acceptable salts or solvates thereof are integrin inhibitors and can be employed for combating thromboses, cardiac infarction, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, inflammation, tumours. Osteoporosis, infections and restenosis after angioplasty or in pathological processes maintained or propagated by antiogenesis.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing 3S-3-amino-3-aryl propionic acid and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to peptidomimetic compounds with formula 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds having formula (I) 1

Abstract: A novel process is provided for the preparation of optionally protected 2,5-di-(3′-aminopropyl)-pyridines which are useful in the synthesis of &agr;v integrin receptor antagonists. Also provided are useful intermediates obtained from the process.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I and derivatives thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula I, and methods of treatment utilizing such compounds and compositions: 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which are inhibitors of metalloproteases and which are effective in treating conditions characterized by excess activity of these enzymes. In particular, the compounds have a structure according to the following Formula (I): where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, G and Z have the meanings described in the specification. This invention also includes optical isomers, diastereomers and enantiomers of Formula I, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, biohydrolyzable amides, esters, and imides thereof. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of treating metalloprotease-related maladies using the compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Histone deacetylase is a metallo-enzyme with zinc at the active site. Compounds having a zinc-binding moiety, for example, a trihalomethylcarbonyl group, such as a trifluoromethylcarbonyl group, can inhibit histone deacetylase. Histone deacetylase inhibition can repress gene expression, including expression of genes related to tumor suppression. Accordingly, inhibition of histone deacetylase can provide an alternate route for treating cancer, hematological disorders, e.g., hemoglobinopathies, autosomal dominant disorders, e.g. spinal muscular atrophy and Huntington's disease, genetic related metabolic disorders, e.g., cystic fibrosis and adrenoleukodystrophy, or for stimulating hematopoietic cells ex vivo.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: The synthesis of 1-(acyloxy)-alkyl carbamates of GABA analogs from 1-haloalkyl carbamates of GABA analogs are described. Also described are new 1-haloalkyl carbamates of GABA analogs.

Abstract: Novel compounds that act to antagonize the action of the glucagon peptide hormone on the glucagon receptor. More particularly, it relates to glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing 3S-3-amino-3-aryl propionic acid and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel Acyl coenzyme-A mimics, compositions comprising ketone compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemias, dysproteinemias, and glucose metabolism disorders comprising administering a composition comprising a ketone compound. The Acyl coenzyme-A mimics, compositions, and methods of the invention are also useful for treating and preventing Alzheimer's Disease, Syndrome X, peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-related disorders, septicemia, thrombotic disorders, obesity, pancreatitis, hypertension, renal disease, cancer, inflammation, bacterial infection and impotence. In certain embodiments, the Acyl coenzyme-A mimics, compositions, and methods of the invention are useful in combination therapy with other therapeutics, such as hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic agents.

Abstract: The invention includes selected novel optically active &agr;-amino ketones which either are themselves useful or are intermediates for the preparation of known ketomethylene pseudopeptides useful as antibiotics, antibiotic enhancers, or enzyme inhibitors. Further, the present invention provides a method for dehydrogenation/asymmetrical hydrogenation to obtain essentially pure antipodes of ketomethylene pseudopeptides having two chiral centers.

Abstract: Non-natural amino acids such as 2-alkylated amino acids allow for the synthesis of a wider variety of peptidal and non-peptidal pharmaceutically active agents. In one embodiment, the present invention provides methods of preparing 2-alkylcysteine derivatives. In another embodiment, the method comprises forming a 2-alkylcysteine derivative from a cysteine derivative in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst. In particular, the present invention provides methods for preparing 2-methylcysteine derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing highly functionalized &ggr;-butyrolactams and &ggr;-amino acids by reductive amination of mucohalic acid or its derivatives, and discloses a process for preparing pregabalin, a GABA analog with desirable medicinal activity.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing 3,4-di(carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl)thiophenes comprising reacting a compound of Formula IV with a ring cyclizing reagent to form the compound of Formula V to yield a compound of Formula V wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, in which A, L, Y, and k have the meanings indicated in the specification and claims. The compounds of the formula I are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They exhibit a strong antithrombotic effect and are suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders like thromboembolic diseases or restenoses. They are reversible inhibitors of the blood clotting enzymes factor Xa and/or factor VIIa and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activity of factor Xa and/or factor VIIa is present or for the cure or prevention of conditions in which an inhibition of factor Xa and/or factor VIIa is intended. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula I, their use, in particular as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) for treating for example sexual dysfunction, wherein R1 is optionally substituted C1-6alkyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, hydrogen, C1-6alkoxy, —NR2 R3 or —NR4SO2R5; X is the linkage —(CH2)n— or —(CH2)q—O— (wherein Y is attached to the oxygen); wherein one or more hydrogen atoms in linkage X may be replaced independently by C1-4alkoxy; hydroxy; hydroxy(C1-3alkyl); C3-7cycloalkyl; carbocyclyl; heterocyclyl; or by C1-4alkyl optionally substituted by one or more fluoro or phenyl groups; n is 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7; and q is 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; and Y is phenyl or pyridyl, each of which may be substituted; or two R8 groups on adjacent carbon atoms together with the interconnecting carbon atoms may form a fused optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclyic ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates compounds of the formula (I): wherein ring A is a phenyl or pyridyl ring; X represents a linker selected from the group consisting of: (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (l) and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R13, R14, R15, R16, R?17, R18, R19, R21a and R21b are as defined herein. The compounds are of particular use in the treatment or prevention of depression, anxiety, pain, inflammation, migraine, emesis or postherpetic neuralgia.

Abstract: Compounds having a metalloproteinase inhibitory activity, represented by the formula (I), its optically active isomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or hydrates thereof.

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.

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Abstract: Picornaviral 3C protease inhibitors, obtainable by chemical synthesis, inhibit or block the biological activity of the picornaviral 3C protease. These compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds, are suitable for treating patients or hosts infected with one or more picornaviruses.

Abstract: This invention relates to a series of substituted aromatic ethers of the formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds being esters of 5-aminolevulinic acids or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, including compounds of formula (I) R22N—CH2COCH2—CH2CO—OR1 (wherein R1 may represent alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy, alkoxy, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonyloxy, amino, aryl, oxo or fluoro groups and optionally interrupted by oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur or phosphorus atoms; and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a group R1, and both R2 groups may be the identical or different), and their use in diagnosis and photochemotherapy of disorders or abnormalities of external or internal surfaces of the body, and products and kits for performing the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxime carbamyl derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivatives which inhibit fatty acid amide hydrolase. These pharmaceutical compositions are useful for the treatment of conditions which can be effected by inhibiting fatty acid amide hydrolase including, but not limited to, neuropathic pain, emesis, anxiety, altering feeding behaviors, movement disorders, glaucoma, brain injury, and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a novel class of substituted pyridine compounds (optionally containing ether, ester, amide, ketone or thioether substitutions) that promote the release of ligands involved in neurotransmission have been discovered. In a particular aspect compounds of the present invention are capable of modulating acetylcholine receptors. The compounds of the present invention are capable of modulating acetylcholine receptors. Invention compounds may act as agonists, partial agonists, antagonists or allosteric modulators of acetylcholine receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are useful for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds and methods of using them for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention can be used as therapeutic or prophylactic agents. They are particularly well-suited for treatment of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing 3S-3-amino-3-aryl propionic acid and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (1) containing sterically hindered groups, polymers thereof and the use of these polymers in papermaking processes and dewatering processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: Organic or inorganic salts of compounds of general formula: A—X1—N(O)z for use as medicaments having anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antithrombotic activity, wherein A is R(COXu)t wherein t is 0 or 1; u is 0 or 1 and X is O, NH, NR1c wherein R1c us a C1-C10 alkyl and R is, for example, (Ia) wherein R1 is acetoxy, preferably in ortho position with respect to —CO— and R2 is hydrogen or acetylsalicylsalicylic acid derivatives; and X1 is the formula (B), Y being a ring containing at least one salified nitrogen atom.

Abstract: Squaric acid Derivatives of formula (1) are described: 1

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of a compound of the formula wherein R1 is aryl, heteroaryl, substituted aryl or substituted heteroaryl and R2 is hydrogen, alkyl or aralkyl, or salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of p38, a mammalian protein kinase involved cell proliferation, cell death and response to extracellular stimuli. The invention also relates to methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.