Abstract: This invention relates to geranylgeranyl acetone (GGA) derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions comprising GGA derivatives and the use of GGA derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention provide compounds of Formula (I) used as BACE inhibitors for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain heteroaryl compounds which may be used as medicaments, more specifically as medicaments for treating animals. The medicament can be used for the treatment of parasitic infections such as helminth infections and the treatment of parasitosis caused by such infections. This invention also relates to uses of the compounds to make medicaments and treatments comprising the administration of the compounds to animals in need of the treatments. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general terms to a variously substituted 1,2,4-oxadiazol derivative, a process for their preparation, and use thereof as an intermediate in the preparation of indolic alkaloids, including phidianidine B and A.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula I or a stereoisomer, tautomer, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein W, X, U, R1, R2, R3, and R4, are as defined herein, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I. Also disclosed is the method of inhibiting aspartyl protease, and in particular, the methods of treating cardiovascular diseases, cognitive and neurodegenerative diseases, and the methods of inhibiting of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, plasmepins, cathepsin D and protozoal enzymes. Also disclosed are methods of treating cognitive or neurodegenerative diseases using the compounds of formula I in combination with a cholinesterase inhibitor or a muscarinic antagonist.

Abstract: This invention provides new compounds having NPY Y5 antagonistic activity. The present inventors found that a compound of the formula (I): wherein R1 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or the like; p, q and r are each independently 0 or 1; ring A is oxadiazole; and R2 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or the like, has NPY Y5 antagonistic activity.

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

Abstract: A new class of haloalkyl heteroaryl benzamides is described. These compounds show strong activity against hepatitis viruses.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound represented by the following structural formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions and method of use of the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula I or a stereoisomer, tautomer, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein W is a bond, —C(?S)—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(?O)—, —O—, —C(R6)(R7)—, —N(R5)— or —C(?N(R5))—; X is —O—, —N(R5)— or —C(R6)(R7)—; provided that when X is —O—, U is not —O—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(?O)— or —C(?NR5)—; U is a bond, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(O)—, —O—, —P(O)(OR15)—, —C(?NR5)—, —(C(R6)(R7))b— or —N(R5)—; wherein b is 1 or 2; provided that when W is —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —O—, or —N(R5)—, U is not —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —O—, or —N(R5)—; provided that when X is —N(R5)— and W is —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —O—, or —N(R5)—, then U is not a bond; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are as defined in the specification; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention. The present invention relates to novel antiviral compounds represented herein above, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods for the treatment or prophylaxis of viral (particularly HCV) infection in a subject in need of such therapy with the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel indazole- or pyrrolopyridine-derivative comprising a 5 membered heterocyclic substituent at 1 position thereof which has an agonistic action or a partial agonistic action against serotonin-4 receptor, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same.

Abstract: This invention provides new compounds having NPY Y5 antagonistic activity. The present inventors found that a compound of the formula (I): wherein R1 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or the like; p, q and r are each independently 0 or 1; ring A is oxadiazole; and R2 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or the like, has NPY Y5 antagonistic activity.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to (hetero)aryl cyclopropylamine compounds, including particularly the compounds of formula (I) as described and defined herein, and their use in therapy, including, e.g., in the treatment or prevention of cancer, a neurological disease or condition, or a viral infection. Thus, in one specific aspect the invention relates to formulas (II), (III), (IV), (V), (VI), (VII), (VIII), (IX).

Abstract: Azetidine derivatives of which the following is exemplary and their use in the treatment of obesity, diabetes or dyslipidemia.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): in which: n is equal to 0 or 1; D represents an oxygen atom or a bond; W represents a nitrogen atom or a —CH— group; X1 represents a nitrogen atom or a —CH?CH— group; X2 represents an oxygen atom or a nitrogen atom; X3 represents an oxygen atom or a nitrogen atom; one of X1, X2, X3 being other than a nitrogen atom, X2 and X3 not being an oxygen atom at the same time; R1, R2 are absent or represent, (i) independently of one another, a hydrogen atom or a (C1-C4)alkyl group, (ii) R1 and R2 may form, with the carbon atom to which they are attached, a —(C3-C10)cycloalkyl- group; Y represents a —(C3-C10)cycloalkyl-, aryl or aryloxy group, said groups being optionally substituted with one or more substituents chosen from a halogen atom or a (C1-C6)alkoxy group; Z1 is absent or represents an —NH— function; Z2 and Z3 are as defined in the description.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to new inhibitors of the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase having the general formula (I), processes for preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: A CPT inhibitor compound is represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A pharmaceutical composition comprises a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A method of treating a subject having cancer comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of biaryl spiroaminooxazoline analogues as modulators of ?2C adrenergic receptor agonists, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more conditions associated with the ?2C adrenergic receptors using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula I or a stereoisomer, tautomer, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein W is a bond, —C(?S)—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(?O)—, —O—, —C(R6)(R7)—, —N(R5)— or —C(?N(R5))—; X is —O—, —N(R5)— or —C(R6)(R7)—; provided that when X is —O—, U is not —O—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(?O)— or —C(?NR5)—; U is a bond, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(O)—, —O—, —P(O)(OR15)—, —C(?NR5)—, —(C(R6)(R7))b— or —N(R5)—; wherein b is 1 or 2; provided that when W is —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —O—, or —N(R5)—, U is not —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —O—, or —N(R5)—; provided that when X is —N(R5)— and W is —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —O—, or —N(R5)—, then U is not a bond; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are as defined in the specification; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to tertiary carbinamine compounds having substituted heterocycles, which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme, and are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic indazole derivatives of the formula (I), in which L, Q, R, X, Y, R3, R4 and R5 have the meanings indicated in Claim 1, are SGK inhibitors and can be used for the treatment of SGK-induced diseases and complaints, such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome (dyslipidaemia), systemic and pulmonary hypertonia, cardiovascular diseases and kidney diseases, generally in fibroses and inflammatory processes of any type.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis, Dutch-type (HCHWA-D), multi-infarct dementia, dementia pugilistica and Down syndrome which comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, V, W, Y, and Z are as defined herein or a pharmaceutically active acid addition salt of such compounds. The invention also relates to a subgenus of such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, as well as methods for their manufacture.

Abstract: Bicyclic derivatives useful as ion channel antagonists are disclosed herein. The compositions thereof are useful for treating or relieving pain-related conditions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-hydroxylated amidines, guanidines and aminohydrazones for application on the skin. In particular, the invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems containing N-hydroxylated amidines, guanidines and aminohydrazones as a prodrug, and to methods for producing and using such systems.

Abstract: This invention relates to pyrazole derivatives of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or derivative thereofs, wherein R1 to R4 are defined in the description, and to processes for the preparation thereof, intermediates used in their preparation of, compositions containing them and the uses of such derivatives. The compounds of the present invention bind to the enzyme reverse transcriptase and are modulators, especially inhibitors thereof. As such the compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of a variety of disorders including those in which the inhibition of reverse transcriptase is implicated. Disorders of interest include those caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and genetically related retroviruses, such as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds of formula (I) and their use in treating metabolic diseases.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic indazole derivatives of the formula (I), in which L, Q, R, X, Y, R3, R4 and R5 have the meanings indicated in Claim 1, are SGK inhibitors and can be used for the treatment of SGK-induced diseases and complaints, such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome (dyslipidaemia), systemic and pulmonary hypertonia, cardiovascular diseases and kidney diseases, generally in fibroses and inflammatory processes of any type.

Abstract: The present invention relates to HSF activating compounds, methods for their discovery, and their research and therapeutic uses, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, chelates, non-covalent complexes, prodrugs, mixtures (including both R and S enantiomeric forms and racemic mixtures thereof), and pharmaceutical Formulations thereof. In particular, the present invention provides compounds capable of facilitating HSF1 homotrimerization, and methods of using such compounds as therapeutic agents to treat a number of conditions associated with irregular HSF1 activity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound represented by the following structural formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions and method of use of the compounds are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to inhibitors of mitotic kinesins, particularly KSP, and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing the inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.

Abstract: Bicyclic derivatives useful as ion channel antagonists are disclosed herein. The compositions thereof are useful for treating or relieving pain-related conditions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and salts and pro-drugs thereof: wherein for example R1 is optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; Y is a linking group selected from, for example, a direct bond, and a (substituted) alkyl chain; R2 is an optionally substituted aryl, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group; are described. Processes to make such compounds and their use as DGAT inhibitors, for example in the treatment of obesity, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted triazole compounds of the formula (I): and salts thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in medicine. In particular, the invention relates to compounds for inhibiting SCD activity, such as diseases related to elevated lipid levels, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, skin disorders such as acne, diseases or conditions related to cancer and the treatment of symptoms linked to the production of the amyloid plaque-forming A?42 peptide such as Alzheimer's disease and the like.

Abstract: A new class of haloalkyl heteroaryl benzamides is described. These compounds show strong activity against hepatitis viruses.

Abstract: The present invention is related substituted enaminones represented by a compound of Formula I that are novel allosteric modulators of ?7 nAChRs. The invention also discloses the treatment of disorders that are responsive to enhancement of acetylcholine action on ?7 nAChRs in a mammal by administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), or salts thereof, which inhibit acetyl CoA(acetyl coenzyme A):diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT1) activity are provided, wherein, for example, R1 is optionally substituted phenyl or naphthyl; Ring A is selected from (3-6C)cycloalkyl, (5-12C)bicycloalkyl and phenyl; n is 0, 1 or 2; R2 is, for example, hydrogen, fluoro, chloro or hydroxy; Ring B is selected from (3-6C)cycloalkyl, (5-12C)bicycloalkyl and phenyl; L1 is a direct bond or a defined linker group and R3 is, for example, hydroxy, carboxy or (1-6C)alkoxycarbonyl; together with processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis, Dutch-type (HCHWA-D), multi-infarct dementia, dementia pugilistica and Down syndrome which comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, V, W, Y, and Z are as defined herein or a pharmaceutically active acid addition salt of such compounds. The invention also relates to a subgenus of such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, as well as methods for their manufacture.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.

Abstract: Provided are 5-membered heterocycle-based p38 kinase, including p38? and p38? kinase, inhibitors. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds are also provided. Methods of use of the compounds and compositions are also provided, including methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of one or more symptoms of p38 kinase mediated diseases and disorders, including, but not limited to, inflammatory diseases and disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds which inhibit urokinase-plasminogen activator (uPA), have a high bioavailability and can be administered orally, and to their use as therapeutic active substances for the treatment of disorders associated with urokinase and/or urokinase receptor, for example tumours and metastasis. The invention relates in particular to compounds containing oxadiazole groups.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula I or a stereoisomer, tautomer, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein W is a bond, —C(?S)—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(?O)—, —O—, —C(R6)(R7)—, —N(R5)— or —C(?N(R5))—; X is —O—, —N(R5)— or —C(R6)(R7)—; provided that when X is —O—, U is not —O—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(?O)— or —C(?NR5)—; U is a bond, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(O)—, —O—, —P(O)(OR15)—, —C(?NR5)—, —(C(R6)(R7))b— or —N(R5)—; wherein b is 1 or 2; provided that when W is —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —O—, or —N(R5)—, U is not —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —O—, or —N(R5)—; provided that when X is —N(R5)— and W is —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —O—, or —N(R5)—, then U is not a bond; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are as defined in the specification; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The instant invention provides compounds of Formula Ia which are leukotriene biosynthesis inhibitors. Compounds of Formula Ia are useful as anti-atherosclerotic, anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective agents.

Abstract: Modulators of PPAR? activity are provided which are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of conditions such as type II diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-steroidal ligands for use in nuclear receptor-based inducible gene expression system, and a method to modulate exogenous gene expression in which an ecdysone receptor complex comprising: a DNA binding domain; a ligand binding domain; a transactivation domain; and a ligand is contacted with a DNA construct comprising: the exogenous gene and a response element; wherein the exogenous gene is under the control of the response element and binding of the DNA binding domain to the response element in the presence of the ligand results in activation or suppression of the gene.