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

Abstract: Novel cycloalkyl compounds useful as inhibitors of potassium channel function (especially inhibitors of the Kv1 subfamily of voltage gated K+ channels, especially inhibitors Kv1.5 which has been linked to the ultra-rapidly activating delayed rectifier K+ current IKur), methods of using such compounds in the prevention and treatment of arrhythmia and IKur-associated conditions, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The instant invention provides &bgr;3 adrenergic receptor agonists of structural Formula (I), the stereoisomers and prodrugs thereof, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, stereoisomers and prodrugs, wherein Ar, R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, X, and Y, are as defined herein.

Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic amides having a hydroxy group adjacent to the amide functionality are useful as antifungal agents, particularly for plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (I), wherein the residues R represent organic radicals, X represents a bond, oxygen or —NR12 and Y represents oxygen or sulfur, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them as well as their use for the production of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune and immune diseases.

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of CCR3 of formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to biphenyl and biphenyl-analogous compounds, their preparation and use as pharmaceutical compositions, as integrin antagonists and in particular for the production of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prophylaxis of cancer, arteriosclerosis, restenosis, osteolytic disorders such as osteoporosis and ophthalmic diseases. The compounds according to the invention have the formula (1) wherein R1, R2, U, V, A, B, W, R3, C and R4 have the meaning as defined in the claims.

Abstract: Alkenyldiarylmethane (ADAM) compounds have been found effective as anti-HIV agents. Novel ADAM compounds, their pharmaceutical formulations and a method of using same to treat viral infections are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel biphenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) in which W represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, halogenoalkenyloxy, nitro or cyano, X represents halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, halogenoalkenyloxy, nitro, cyano or in each case optionally substituted phenyl, phenoxy, phenylthio, phenylalkoxy or phenylalkylthio, Y represents in each case optionally substituted cycloalkyl, aryl or hetaryl, Z represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkyl or halogenoalkoxy, CKE represents one of the groups  in which A, B, D, L, M, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5 and Q6 are as defined in the description, to preparation and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: Cathepsin S is a highly active cysteine protease belonging to the papain superfamily. It is found mainly in lymph nodes, spleen, and macrophages and this limited occurrence suggests the potential involvement of this enzyme in the pathogenesis of degenerative disease. The invention relates to novel protease inhibitors, particularly inhibitors of the cysteine proteases of the papain superfamily and more particularly to Cathepsin S. The inhibitors are Furanone derivatives of Formula (II) which have a characteristic non-hydrogen substituent R5. They are selective over other members of the family and in particular show selectivity over other members of the Cathepsin family such as L and K.

Abstract: Compound represented by the structural formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted phenyl; X1 is —O—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —NR12—, —NCOR12— or —NR12SO2R15;  is selected from the group consisting of X2 is —O—, —S— or —NR5—; Y is ═O, ═S or ═NR11; Y1 is H, C1-C6 alkyl, —NR17R13, —SCH3, R19-aryl(CH2)n6—, R19-heteroaryl-(CH2)n6—, —(CH2)n6—heterocycloalkyl, —(C1-C3)alkyl-NH—C(O)O(C1-C6)alkyl or —NHC(O)R15; R5 is H or —(CH2)n1—G, wherein n1 is 0-5, G is H, —CF3, —CHF2, —CH2F, —OH, —O—(C1-C6 alkyl), —SO2R13, —O—(C3-C8 cycloalkyl), —NR13R14, —SO2NR13R14, —NR13SO2R15, —NR13COR12, —NR12(CONR13

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-chloro-4-halo-1,2,5-thiadiazole compounds, a method of producing novel mono- and di-substituted-1,2,5-thiadiazoles therefrom, as well as mono- and di-substituted -1,2,5-thiadiazoles.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (1): 1

Abstract: The invention concerns a compound of the formula (I): wherein, for example: T is of the formula (IA), (IB), or (IC); R1 is of the formula —NHC(═O)Rb wherein Rb is (1-4C)alkyl; R2 and R3 are hydrogen or fluoro; >A—B— is >C═CH— (but not when T is (IA)) or >CH—CH2—; wherein when T is of the formula (IA) or (IB); R6 is, for example, (1-4C)alkyl; R5 is hydrogen, R10CO—, R10SO2— or R10CS— wherein R10 is, for example, optionally substituted phenyl, or (1-10C)alkyl, or when T is of the formula (IA), (IB); or (IC): R5 and R6 are linked to give a 5- or 6-membered ring which is fused to the ring shown in (IA), (IB), or (IC) so as to give an optionally substituted bicyclic ring; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process wherein heterogeneous finely-dispersed palladium catalysts are used in a cross-coupling reaction of alkenyl halides and aryl or heteroaryl boronic acids in the presence of base in an aprotic solvent to produce aryl- or heteroaryl-olefin compounds of Formula I:

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted benzimidazole compounds of formula(I): 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound having formula I: 1

Abstract: The dihalopropene compounds of the general formula (I) have excellent insecticidal/acaricidal activity, so that they are satisfactorily effective for the control of noxious insects, mites and ticks.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparing a pharmacologically acceptable salt of N-(1(S)-ethoxycarbonyl-3-phenylpropyl)-L-alanyl-amino acid which comprises condensing an amino acid and N-(1(S)-ethoxycarbonyl-3-phenylpropyl)-L-alanine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a benzimidazole derivative or its. pharmaceutically permissible salt expressed by the following formula (1). Further, the present invention provides a human chymase activity inhibitor containing the substance as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel PGI2 derivatives and an anti Helicobacter agent, a platelet function potentiating agent or a cervical ripening agent containing any of the derivatives.

Abstract: The present application describes nitrogen containing heterobicyclics and derivatives thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

Abstract: Novel amines of formulas 1D and 1E are disclosed and are useful as agents in the treatment of epilepsy, faintness attacks, hypokinesia, cranial disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, depression, anxiety, panic, pain, neuropathological disorders, inflammatory diseases, and gastrointestinal disorders, especially IBS. Processes for the preparation and intermediates useful in the preparation are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or its enantiomers or diastereoisomers thereof: 1

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to an uracil compound of the formula [I]: [wherein, Q—R3 represents a R3-substituted group of a 5-membered or 6-membered heterocyclic ring having one or two nitrogen selected from the group consisting of moieties represented in the specification (wherein, this heterocyclic ring may be substituted with at least one kind of substituent, Y represents oxygen, sulfur, imino or C1 to C3 alkylimino, R1 represents C1 to C3 alkyl or C1 to C3 haloalkyl, R2 represents C1 to C3 alkyl, R3 represents carboxy C1 to C6 alkyl, C1 to C6 alkoxycarbonyl C1 to C6 alkyl, OR7, SR8, N(R9)R10 or the like, X1 represents halogen, cyano, thiocarbamoyl or nitro, X2 represents hydrogen or halogen. {wherein, each of R7, R8 and R10 independently represents carboxy C1 to C6 alkyl, C1 to C6 alkoxycarbonyl C1 to C6 alkyl, C1 to C6 haloalkoxycarbonyl C1 to C6 alkyl, or the like, and R9 represents hydrogen or C1 to C6 alkyl.}.].

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, A, X, T, Q, Z, U, Y, Ar, p and n are as defined in the specification. These compounds are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions mediated by nuclear receptors, in particular the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPAR).

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R0, R1, R2 and A are as defined in the description, and the preparation thereof. The compounds of formula (I) have high affinity as &agr;2 adrenoceptors and hence are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel guanidine derivatives of the formula (I) in which R1 represents a five- or six-membered heterocyclic group; R2 represents hydrogen or alkyl, R3 represents the groupings —OR4, —OCOR5, —OCOOR6, —OCONR7R8 and —OSO2R9, where R4, R5 and R6 independently of one another represent alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, alkylaminoalkyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl and in each case optionally substituted phenyl or benzyl, R7 and R8 independently of one another represent hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl and in each case optionally substituted phenyl or benzyl and R9 represents alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl, A represents the groupings —CH2CH2—, (CH2)3 and —CH═CH— and z represents cyano or nitro, with the proviso that, if Z represents NO2 and A represents —CH2CH2—, the radical R2 represents hydrogen; and the compound of the formula (I) in which

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or pesticidally acceptable salts thereof, compositions containing them and methods of use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel angiogenic-inhibitory compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted oxadiazole, thiadiazoles and triazole peptoids which are useful as inhibitors of serine proteases. Compounds of the invention are useful for treating, for example, adult respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock, and myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel N-linked sulfonamides of N-heterocyclic carboxylic acid and carboxylic acid isosteres, their preparation, and use for treating neurological disorders including physically damaged nerves and neurodegenerative diseases, and for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel carboxylic acids and isosteres of heterocyclic ring compounds which have multiple heteroatoms within the heterocyclic ring, novel derivatives containing N-linked diketos, sulfonamides, ureas and carbamates attached thereto, their preparation and use for treating neurological disorders including physically damaged nerves and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: Various oxime derivatives are provided, which do not cause any chemical damage to plants and which exhibit sufficient effectiveness against various plant diseases. The oxime derivatives are expressed by two general chemical formulas (1) and (2), as follows. Agricultural chemicals and plant disease control chemicals are also provided which contain the above mentioned oxime derivatives as active ingredients. Test results of these agricultural chemicals and the plant disease control chemicals are proved to be very effective for downey mildews and late blights or Phytophthora rot etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel N-heteorocyclic carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid isosteres, their preparation and use for treating neurological disorders including physically damaged nerves and neurodengenerative diseases, for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth, for treating vision disorders and/or improving vision, and for treating memory impairment and/or enhancing memory performance by administering such compounds.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein X is a —CONHOH group and the R groups are defined in the claims. The compounds are inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases involved in tissue degradation and inhibitors of the release of tumour necrosis factor from cells.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical compound of the formula in which R1 and R2 are each hydrogen, halo, cyano or methyl, the dotted line represents an optional double bond, where R4 and R5 are each hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, cyclopropyl or cyclopropyl-C1-6 alkyl, n is 0 or 1, and R3 is —SR6, —SOR6, —SO2R6, —COR6, —CH2OH or —CONHR7, where R6 is C1-6 alkyl and R7 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; provided that when one of R1 and R2 is hydrogen and the other is fluoro, R4 and R5 are each hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, and n is 0, then R3 is not —COR6 or —CONHR7; and salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I as well as a method of treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising administration to a patient in need of such treatment of a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new 1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butan-2-ol derivatives of the formula (I), 1

Abstract: 2,3-Di-substituted N-heteroaromatic propionamides with said substitution at the 2-position being a substituted phenyl group and at the 3-position being a cycloalkyl ring, said propionamides being glucokinase activators which increase insulin secretion in the treatment of type II diabetes.

Abstract: Insecticides of the formula in which n is 0 or 1, X is S, O, or Y is N or Z is a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and R to R9 variously represent hydrogen or specified organic radicals.

Abstract: New compounds have the formula: wherein R, R1, X and Y have the meanings described herein. Methods are set forth for synthesizing these compounds and using these compounds to treat diseases associated with amyloidosis, such as Alzheimer's disease, maturity onset diabetes mellitus, familial amyloid polyneuropathy, scrapie, and Kreuzfeld-Jacob disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of Formula 1, compositions containing these compounds, methods of their use, and methods of their manufacture, where such compounds are pharmacologically useful inhibitors of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases (PTPase's) such as PTP1B, CD45, SHP-1, SHP-2, PTP&agr;, LAR and HePTP or the like, wherein A, R1, R2, R3, R4, R16 and R17 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are useful in the treatment of diseases associated with herpes viruses including human cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex viruses, Epstein-Barr virus, varicella-zoster virus, human herpesviruses-6 and -7, and Kaposi herpesvirus.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are useful as histamine H.sub.3 receptor ligands. R.sup.1 is an optional substituent such as C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl. The moiety (1) replaces any available hydrogen atom on a carbon or nitrogen atom in the ring which includes X. R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 hydrocarbylene (in which one or more hydrogen atoms may be replaced by halogen atoms, and up to 2 carbon atoms may be replaced by oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur atoms); R.sup.3 replaces any available hydrogen atom on a carbon or nitrogen atom in the ring which includes X, and is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.15 hydrocarbyl (in which one or more hydrogen atoms may be replaced by halogen atoms, and up to 3 carbon atoms may be replaced by oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur atoms); the (or each) R.sup.4 group is independently selected from H, non-aromatic C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 hydrocarbyl, and aryl (C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl); X is --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --; Y and Z are each hydrogen, or together represent .

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel protein tyrosine phosphatase modulating compounds having the general structure shown in Formula (A1), to methods for their preparation, to compositions comprising the compounds, to their use for treatment of human and animal disorders, to their use for purification of proteins or glycoproteins, and to their use in diagnosis. The invention relates to modulation of the activity of molecules with phosphotyrosine recognition units, including protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPases) and proteins with Src-homology-2 domains, in in vitro systems, microorganism, eukaryoic cells, whole animals and human being. R' and R" are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, cyano, nitro, trihalomethyl, alkyl, arylalkyl. R'" is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl. X is aryl. Y is selected from hydrogen or ##STR1## wherein (*) indicates a potential point of attachment to X.

Abstract: A compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein (a) n is from 1 to about 3;(b) X is selected from the group consisting of O, S, SO, or SO.sub.2 ;(c) Y is independently hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, or the Y's are bonded together to form an alkanyl ring having from about 3 to about 7 atoms;(d) Z is hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having from 3 to about 10 atoms other than hydrogen;(e) W is O or S; and(f) Het is a heteroaryl group comprising one or more rings each ring containing from about 5 to about 6 atoms other than hydrogen and wherein the group contains at least one heteroatom selected from O, N, or S.pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating inflammation or pain using such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of medicine, particularly in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. More specifically, the present invention relates to selective .beta.3 adrenergic receptor agonists useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The invention provides compounds and method of treating type II diabetes, comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof compounds of the Formula II: ##STR1## The variables in Formula II are defined herein.