Abstract: Embodiments of hapten conjugates including a hapten, an optional linker, and a peroxidase-activatable aryl moiety are disclosed. In some embodiments, the peroxidase-activatable aryl moiety is tyramine or a tyramine derivative. Embodiments of methods for making and using the hapten conjugates also are disclosed. In particular embodiments, the hapten conjugates are used in a signal amplification assay. In certain embodiments, the hapten is an oxazole, a pyrazole, a thiazole, a benzofurazan, a triterpene, a urea, a thiourea other than a rhodamine thiourea, a nitroaryl other than dinitrophenyl or trinitrophenyl, a rotenoid, a cyclolignan, a heterobiaryl, an azoaryl, a benzodiazepine, or 7-diethylamino-3-carboxycoumarin. The hapten is coupled to the peroxidase-activatable aryl moiety directly or indirectly via a linker. In certain embodiments, the hapten conjugates are used in multiplexed assays.

Abstract: The present invention provides biaryl oxyacetic acid compounds which may be useful for treating inflammatory disorders, including disorders affecting the respiratory system and skin.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions including heterocyclic organic compounds based on fused thiophene compounds, polymers based on fused thiophene compounds, and methods for making the monomers and polymer along with uses in thin film-based and other devices.

Abstract: The invention provides highly fluorescent materials comprising a single (n=0) or a series (n=1, 2, etc.) of benzo heterocyclic systems. The photo-stable highly luminescent chromophores are useful in various applications, including in wavelength conversion films. Wavelength conversion films have the potential to significantly enhance the solar harvesting efficiency of photovoltaic or solar cell devices.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides compositions that selectively bind cyclooxygenase-2 and comprise a therapeutic and/or diagnostic moiety. Also provided are methods for using the disclosed compositions for diagnosing (i.e., by imaging) a target cell and/or treating a disorder associated with a cyclooxygenase-2 biological activity.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I): wherein A, J, Z, X, R1 and R4 are defined herein, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to modulators of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), as well as compositions and pharmaceutical methods thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of general formula (I) for use in a pharmaceutical composition for treating infectious diseases caused by Helicobacter pylori. R1 and R2 are O, S or N, and can be identical or different; R3 is O or S; R4 is H or a C1-C6 alkyl group; n represents a value between 0 and 3; and R5 is an NO2, COOR? or SO3R? radical, where R? is a H or a C1-C6 alkyl group.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device that contains a polymer compound having a structural unit represented by formula (1) has high photoelectric conversion efficiency. (wherein, X1 and X2 are the same or different and represent a nitrogen atom or ?CH—. Y1 represents a sulfur atom, an oxygen atom, a selenium atom, —N(R1)— or —CR2?CR3—. R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent. W1 represents a cyano group, a monovalent organic group having a fluorine atom or a halogen atom. W2 represents a cyano group, a monovalent organic group having a fluorine atom, a halogen atom or a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: Provided are compounds with a donor moiety, a first acceptor moiety and a second acceptor moiety, as shown by Formula (I): With the unique molecular design, compounds of Formula (I) can provide a desirable power conversion efficiency. Moreover, this invention also provides organic thin-film solar cells comprising the above-mentioned compounds.

Abstract: A compound of formula I wherein m, n, A, B, D, E, G, H, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R8, are described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the formula: wherein R1A, R1B, R2 and R3 are defined herein, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: An organic compound represented by the following general formula (I) and characterized by the conjugation of thieno[3,2-b]thiophene, thiophene and phenylene units in the conjugated compound.

Abstract: There is presently provided organic compounds of formula I, n-type acceptor materials derived from such compounds and devices comprising such n-type acceptor materials.

Abstract: This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds, as stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers thereof or mixtures thereof; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain.

Abstract: The present invention is a compound of formula (I) or formula (II) which are suitable as NP-1 antagonists.

Abstract: Novel 2,3,4-benzothiadiazepines-2,2-dioxides and processes for the preparation thereof are disclosed. The compounds influence the central nervous system and may be used to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease, senile dementia not of the Alzheimer's type, vascular dementia, post-stroke dementia, Korsakoff's syndrome, Down's syndrome, schizophrenia, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety or depression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine imidazothiadiazole derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1a to R1e, R2, R3 and R5 are as defined in the description and claims and R4 signifies a bicyclic heteroaryl group or a cyanophenyl group, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are glucocorticoid receptor antagonists useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, adrenal imbalance or depression.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted benzothiazoles, benzoxazoles—and their counterparts having pyridine and pyrimidine rings replacing the benzene ring—that are PDE4 inhibitors useful for treating stroke, myocardial infarct, and cardiovascular inflammatory conditions, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and to methods for the treatment of stroke, myocardial infarct, and cardiovascular inflammatory conditions in a mammal. The compounds have general formula I: in which A and B are carbocycles or heterocycles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a macromolecular compound by which the short-circuit current density and the photoelectric conversion efficiency are enhanced when the macromolecular compound is used in an organic layer contained in a photovoltaic cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anindane derivative according to formula I wherein the variables are defined as in the specification, or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more of said indane derivatives and to their use in therapy, for instance in the treatment or prevention of psychiatric diseases where an enhancement of synaptic responses mediated by AMPA receptors is required, including schizophrenia, depression and Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel thiazolidine derivatives of the formula (I) wherein A and R1 are as described in the description and their use as medicaments, especially as orexin receptor antagonists.

Abstract: Fluorophores derived from photoactivatable azide-pi-acceptor fluorogens or from a thermal reaction of an azide-pi-acceptor fluorogen with an alkene or alkyne are disclosed. Fluorophores derived from a thermal reaction of an alkyne-pi-acceptor fluorogen with an azide are also disclosed. The fluorophores can readily be activated by light and can be used to label a biomolecule and imaged on a single-molecule level in living cells.

Abstract: Tetrasubstituted benzenes that act as modulators of gamma secretase and their use in the treatment of one or more symptoms of treating neurodegenerative disorders, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, are described.

Abstract: High performance organic photovoltaic cells based on donor acceptor polymers in the active layer. A composition comprising: at least one copolymer comprising at least one first donor moiety and at least one first acceptor moiety in the copolymer backbone, wherein the first acceptor moiety comprises at least one first ring which is bivalently linked to the copolymer backbone and at least one second ring fused to the first ring and not bivalently linked to the copolymer backbone, wherein the first ring or the second ring comprises two adjacent fluoro ring substituents, and optionally, wherein the donor comprises at least one fused ring system. High efficiency, high Voc, and a combination of both can be achieved.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: where Y, R1, R2, n, and Q are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are serotonin reuptake inhibitors. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: Certain novel substituted imidazoles are ligands of the human bombesin receptor and, in particular, are selective ligands of the human bombesin receptor subtype-3 (BRS-3). They are therefore useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the modulation of BRS-3, such as obesity, and diabetes.

Abstract: Certain novel substituted imidazoles are ligands of the human bombesin receptor and, in particular, are selective ligands of the human bombesin receptor subtype-3 (BRS-3). They are therefore useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the modulation of BRS-3, such as obesity, and diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention is a compound of formula (I) or formula (II) which are suitable as NP-1 antagonists.

Abstract: Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating cancer utilizing compounds characterized by the following structure: and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bridged spiro[2.4]heptane derivatives of formula (I), wherein W, Y, Z, R1 and R2 are as defined in the description, their preparation and their use as pharmaceutically active compounds as ALX receptor and/or FPRL2 agonists for the treatment of inflammatory and obstructive airways diseases.

Abstract: Fluorophores derived from photoactivatable azide-pi-acceptor fluorogens or from a thermal reaction of an azide-pi-acceptor fluorogen with an alkene or alkyne are disclosed. Fluorophores derived from a thermal reaction of an alkyne-pi-acceptor fluorogen with an azide are also disclosed. The fluorophores can readily be activated by light and can be used to label a biomolecule and imaged on a single-molecule level in living cells.

Abstract: 1,3-Dipole-functional compounds (e.g., azide functional compounds) can be reacted with certain alkynes in a cyclization reaction to form heterocyclic compounds. Useful alkynes (e.g., strained, cyclic alkynes) and methods of making such alkynes are also disclosed. The reaction of 1,3-dipole-functional compounds with alkynes can be used for a wide variety of applications including the immobilization of biomolecules on a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-steroidal compounds useful in the treatment of inflammatory conditions and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: 1,3-Dipole-functional compounds (e.g., azide functional compounds) can be reacted with certain alkynes in a cyclization reaction to form heterocyclic compounds. Useful alkynes (e.g., strained, cyclic alkynes) and methods of making such alkynes are also disclosed. The reaction of 1,3-dipole-functional compounds with alkynes can be used for a wide variety of applications including the immobilization of biomolecules on a substrate.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for use in the prevention and treatment of cerebral insufficiency, including enhancement of receptor functioning in synapses in brain networks responsible for basic and higher order behaviors. These brain networks, which are involved in regulation of breathing, and cognitive abilities related to memory impairment, such as is observed in a variety of dementias, in imbalances in neuronal activity between different brain regions, as is suggested in disorders such as Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, respiratory depression, sleep apneas, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and affective or mood disorders, among numerous others. In a particular aspect, the invention relates to compounds useful for treatment of such conditions, and methods of using these compounds for such treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nitric oxide furoxan derivative compounds which showed to be active in the treatment of tumors. In addition, they may be used as adjuvants in cancer immunotherapy.

Abstract: Provided herein are small molecule inhibitors of Taspase1 and methods of using the small molecule inhibitors of Taspase1 to treat neoplasm in subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and compositions for interfering with the association of Myc and Max. These compounds and compositions are useful in methods for inhibiting growth or proliferation of a cell. Methods of inhibiting growth or proliferation of a cell comprise contacting the cell with an amount of a compound that interferes with Myc and Max association effective to inhibit growth or proliferation of the cell.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel bicyclic heterocycles, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by the androgen receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles of formula I, in which R, R1 to R3 and n have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired.

Abstract: Compounds that bind the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1) receptor are provided including compounds which are modulators of the GLP-1 receptors and compounds which are capable of inducing a stabilizing effect on the receptor for use in structural analyses of the GLP-1 receptor. Methods of synthesis, methods of therapeutic and/or prophylactic use, and methods of use in stabilizing GLP-1 receptor in vitro for crystallization of the GLP-1 receptor of such compounds are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are benzoxazole-based compounds, kits, and methods of producing and using the described compounds in fluorescence-based detection of analytes (e.g., metal ions). Also disclosed are uses of benzoxazole-based compounds as ratiometric metal ion indicators.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I): wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, G1, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of formula (I), to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal and molluscicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode and mollusc pests.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that are inhibitors of cysteine proteases, in particular, cathepsins B, K, L, F, and S and are therefore useful in treating diseases mediated by these proteases. The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel chemical compounds, in particular oxime derivatives of 3,5-seco-4-nor-cholestane, to the application thereof as drugs, in particular cytoprotective drugs, and more particularly as neuroprotective, cardioprotective and/or hepatoprotective drugs.

Abstract: Provided herein are tetrazolone FASN inhibitors of the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof; wherein the variables RA, RB and RC are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds provided herein as well as methods of their use for the treatment of various disorders such as hyperproliferative disorders, inflammatory disorders, obesity-related disorders and microbial infections.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a compound having an action of inhibiting binding between S1P and its receptor, Edg-1 (S1P1), and is useful as a pharmaceutical compound. A compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which compound is represented by the formula below (where A represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a group represented by Formula —SO—, a group represented by Formula —SO2—, or the like, R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, or the like, R1A represents a hydrogen atom or the like, R2 represents an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3-6 carbon atoms, or the like, R3 represents an aryl group, R4 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms and optionally substituted with a carboxyl group, and R5 represents an alkyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3-8 carbon atoms, an aryl group which is optionally substituted, or the like).

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): where A, B, C, G, m, n, o, p, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of formula (I), to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal and molluscicidal compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) and to methods of using the compounds of formula (I) to control insect, acarine, nematode and mollusc pests.