Abstract: The invention encompasses 2-[4-(imidazolyl)-phenyl]vinyl-heterocycle derivatives which selectively attenuate production of Abeta(1-42) and are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also encompassed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (IA) or (IB) have antibacterial activity: wherein W is ?C(H)— or ?N—; R3 is a radical of formula -(Alk1)m-(Z1)p-(Alk2)n-Q wherein m, p and n are independently 0 or 1, provided that at least one of m, p and n is 1, Z1 is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O2)—, —NH—, —N(CH3)—, —N(CH2CH3)—, —C(—O)—, —O—(C?O)—, —C(?O)—O—, or an optionally substituted divalent monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical having 3 to 6 ring atoms; or an optionally substituted divalent bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical having 5 to 10 ring atoms; Alk1 and Alk2 are optionally substituted C1-C6 alkylene, C2-C6 alkenylene, or C2-C6 alkynylene radicals, which may optionally terminate with or be interrupted by —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O2)—, —NH—, —N(CH3)—, Or —N(CH2CH3)—; and Q is hydrogen, halogen, nitrile, or hydroxyl, or an optionally substituted monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical having 3 to 6 ring atoms; or an optionally substituted bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical having 5 to 10 ring atoms; R

Abstract: A phosphoprotein detection reagent that selectively binds phosphoamino acids. Methods of generating and employing the reagent are also provided, as are methods of detecting modulation of protein phosphorylation are disclosed. Methods of detecting a change in state of a cell are also disclosed. Additionally, a kit for the detection of phosphoproteins is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to potentiation of the glutamate receptor by novel compounds of formula (I): The invention also relates to the use of the derivatives in treating diseases and conditions mediated by potentiation of the glutamate receptor, compositions containing the derivatives and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: A thiazolylimidazole derivative represented by the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an ALK5 inhibitor, an therapeutic agent for alopecia or a hair growth agent having the above as an active ingredient, wherein: X1 and X2 are different from each other and represent a sulfur atom or a carbon atom; R1 represents a phenyl group; a substituted phenyl group; a phenyl group condensed with a hetero aromatic ring; a pyridyl group; or a pyridyl group condensed with a hetero aromatic ring; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms substituted with 1 to 5 halogen atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkanoyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or a hydroxyalkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, A represents a group which is represented by the formula.

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. Said compounds being useful as inhibitors of potassium channel function and in the treatment of arrhythmia, IKur-associated disorders, and other disorders mediated by ion channel function.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) have antibacterial activity: wherein R represents hydrogen or 1, 2 or 3 optional substituents; W is ?C(R1)— or ?N—; R1 is hydrogen or an optional substituent and R2 is hydrogen, methyl, or fluorine; or R1 and R2 taken together are —CH2—, —CH2CH2—, —O—, or, in either orientation, —O—CH2— or —OCH2CH2—; R3 is a radical of formula -(Alk1)m-(Z)p-(Alk2)n-Q wherein m, p and n are independently 0 or 1, provided that at least one of m, p and n is 1, Z is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O2)—, —NH—, —N(CH3)—, —N(CH2CH3)—, —C(?O)—, —O—(C?O)—, —C(?O)—O—, or an optionally substituted divalent monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical having 3 to 6 ring atoms; or an optionally substituted divalent bicyclic heterocyclic radical having 5 to 10 ring atoms; Alk1 and Alk2 are optionally substituted C1-C6 alkylene, C2-C6 alkenylene, or C2-C6 alkynylene radicals, which may optionally terminate with or be interrupted by —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O2)—, —NH—, —N(CH3)—, or —N(CH2CH3)—; and Q is hydrogen, halogen, nit

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (I), their derivatives, their analogs, their stereoisomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions. The present invention more particularly provides novel heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I).

Abstract: A thiazolothiazole derivative is represented by the following Formula (I). In Formula (I), each R1 independently represents a straight chain alkyl group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, a straight chain alkoxy group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, a branched alkyl group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, or a branched alkoxy group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms; and each R2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a straight chain alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a straight chain alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a branched alkyl group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, or a branched alkoxy group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A pharmaceutically acceptable salt of N-[2-(Diethylamino)ethyl]-N-(2-{[2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzothiazol-7-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-3-[2-(1-naphthyl)ethoxy]propan amide provided it is not the dihydrobromide or dihydrochloride salt; and the use of such a compound as a medicament (for example in the treatment of respiratory diseases (such as asthma or COPD).

Abstract: 4-aminocyclohexanol compounds, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds and the use of substituted 4-aminocyclohexanol compounds for the preparation of pharmaceutical formulations and for the treatment of diverse indications, including, without limitation, pain.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or isomer thereof, which can be useful for the treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by MMPs, ADAMs, TACE, TNF-? or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A pharmaceutically acceptable salt of 7-[(1R)-2-({2-[3-{[2-(2-Chlorophenyl)ethyl]amino}propyl)thio]ethyl}amino)-1-hydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-1,3-benzothia-zol-2(3H)-one provided it is not the ditrifluoroacetate, dihydrobromide or di-acetate salt; and the use of such a compound as a medicament (for example in the treatment of respiratory diseases (such as asthma or COPD).

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or isomer thereof, which can be useful for the treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by MMPs, aggrecanase, ADMP, LpxC, ADAMs, TACE, TNF-? or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new optically active heteroaromatic ?-hydroxy esters useful in the synthesis of epothilone derivatives, to certain compounds used to produce these intermediates, as well as to processes for their production.

Abstract: The invention provides novel ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist compounds. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat diseases associated with ?2 adrenergic receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of himbacine analogs useful as thrombin receptor antagonists. The process is based in part on the use of a base-promoted dynamic epimerization of a chiral nitro center.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP/ABCG2) inhibitor. The BCRP inhibitor contains, as an active ingredient, an acrylonitrile derivative represented by formula (1): wherein one of R1 and R2 represents a cyano group and the other represents a hydrogen atom; Ar1 represents a group selected from among the groups represented by formulas (2) to (4): and Ar2 represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group having a condensed ring which may be substituted by a halogen atom, or a group selected from among the groups represented by the following formulas (5) to (15): or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A prostaglandin analog with selectivity to EP receptors and demonstrating EP agonist activity that may be used to expand hematopoietic stem cell populations or to treat or prevent influenza, bone fracture, bone disease, glaucoma, ocular hypertension, dysmenorrhoea, pre-term labor, immune disorders, osteoporosis, asthma, allergy, male sexual dysfunction, female sexual dysfunction, periodontal disease, gastric ulcer, renal disease, or other EP receptor-mediated conditions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel dye composition for the dyeing and/or lightening of keratin materials, such dye comprising a hemicyanin styryl chromophore thiol or disulfide dye of formula (I) or (II): the organic or mineral acid salts thereof, optical isomers and geometric isomers thereof, and the solvates thereof such as hydrates. The present disclosure further relates to a dyeing process with a lightening effect on keratin materials, in particular keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers such as the hair, using said composition. This composition makes it possible to obtain a coloring with a lightening effect which is particularly resistant and visible on dark keratin fibers.

Abstract: Benzazole substituted aminobenzenesulfonate derivatives of formula (A) (wherein X, Q and M are as defined in the specification) are useful as components of water-soluble fluorescent inks and dyes invisible in day-light. Novel intermediates for the above compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present method for determining the efficacy of therapy in the treatment of amyloidosis involves administering to a patient in need thereof a compound of formula (I) or Formula (II) or structures 1-45 and imaging the patient. After said imaging, at least one anti-amyloid agent is administered to said patient. Then, an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) or Formula (II) or structures 1-45 is administered to the patient and the patient is imaged again. Finally, baseline levels of amyloid deposition in the patient before treatment with the anti-amyloid agent are compared with levels of amyloid deposition in the patient following treatment with the anti-amyloid agent.

Abstract: Certain novel phenyl substituted cyclic urea derivatives have unexpected insecticidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula I: where A, B a, D, b, E, G, c, d, J, X and R through R10, inclusively, are fully described herein. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula I, and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of a second compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, Formula I: wherein (a) X is selected from the group consisting of a single bond, O, S, S(O)2 and N; (b) U ia an aliphatic linker; (c) Y is selected from the group consisting of C, O, S, NH and a single bond; (d) E is C(R3) (R4) A or A and wherein (i) A is selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, tetrazole, C1-C6 alkylnitrile, carboxamidek, sulfonamide and acylsulfonamide; (e) B is selected from the group consisting of S, O, C, and N; (f) Z is selected from the group consisting of N and C; with the proviso that when B is C then Z is N.

Abstract: 1. An aromatic amino acid derivative represented by the formula (I) or its pharmacologically acceptable salt: wherein, R1 is a hydrogen atom or an amino-protecting group, R2 is a halogen atom or an alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group, R3 is {circle around (1)} a hydrogen atom, {circle around (2)} an aroylamino group, {circle around (3)} a phenyl group substituted with lower alkyl, phenyl, phenoxy, etc. {circle around (4)} a naphthyl or tetrahydronaphthyl group optionally substituted with hydroxy, lower alkoxy or di(lower)alkylamino, {circle around (5)} an unsaturated mono-cyclic heterocyclic group containing N, O and/or S substituted with lower alkyl, phenyl, naphthyl or tetrahydroquinolyl, {circle around (6)} an unsaturated or partially saturated condensed heterocyclic group containing N, O and/or S, optionally substituted with oxo, carboxy, amino, lower alkyl, etc.; X is a halogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group; Y is oxygen atom or nitrogen atom; l is 0 or 1; m is 0, 1 or 2; n is an integer of 0-5.

Abstract: Substituted 4-aminocyclohexanols, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to the use of substituted 4-aminocyclohexanols in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of various indications, especially pain as well as the treatment of these indications.

Abstract: PDE4 inhibition is achieved by novel compounds, e.g., N-substituted aniline and diphenylamine analogs. The compounds of the present invention are of Formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Substituted 4-aminocyclohexanols, methods of producing the same, pharmaceuticals containing these compounds, the use of substituted 4-aminocyclohexanols for producing pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of various indications, in particular pain, and for related treatment methods.

Abstract: Selected bis-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: A compound or a salt thereof having the following formula wherein R1 is acyl, R2 is hydrogen, halogen, unsubstituted alkyl or alkyl substituted by halogen; R3 is halogen or alkoxy; R4 is cycloalkyl, unsubstituted alkyl or alkyl substituted by cycloalkyl, aryl or hydroxyl or an ester thereof or alkoxy; R5 is hydroxyl or an ester thereof, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl; or R4 and R5 are bonded with each other to form a pyrrolidine ring substituted by hydroxyl or an ester thereof, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl; R6 is hydroxyl or an ester thereof, alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, alkoxyalkoxyalkoxy, mercapto or alkylthio; and A1 and A2, are the same or different, and are alkylene, provided that (i) when R4 and R5 are bonded to each other to form the pyrrolidine ring substituted by hydroxyl or an ester thereof, R2 is halogen; (ii) when R4 and R5 are bonded to each other to form the pyrrolidine ring substituted by alkoxyalkyl, R2 is hydrogen; (iii) when R6 is hydroxyl or an ester thereof, R4 is isopropyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphate-binding compounds that find use in binding, detecting and isolating phosphorylated target molecules including the subsequent identification of target molecules that interact with phosphorylated target molecules or molecules capable of being phosphorylated. A binding solution is provide that comprises a phosphate-binding compound, an acid and a metal ion wherein the metal ion simultaneously interacts with an exposed phosphate group on a target molecule and the metal chelating moiety of the phosphate-binding compound forming a bridge between the phosphate-binding compound and a phosphorylated target molecule resulting in a ternary complex. The binding solution of the present invention finds use in binding and detecting immobilized and solubilized phosphorylated target molecules, isolation of phosphorylated target molecules from a complex mixture and aiding in proteomic analysis wherein kinase and phosphatase substrates and enzymes can be identified.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which the radicals have the stated meanings, their stereoisomeric forms and their physiologically tolerated salts and process for their preparation. The compounds are suitable for the treatment of metabohlic disorders such as type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for producing and using catalysts in the production of bisphenols, and in particular to a method for producing catalysts which contain poly-sulfur mercaptan promoters, and using these catalysts in the production of bisphenol-A and its derivatives.

Abstract: Selected bis-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylbenzazole compounds of formula (I) wherein X represents S or O and Q represents a direct bond, —CH2— or —CH?Ch—, exhibt selective antiproliferactive activity in respect of mammalian tumour cells. At least in preferred enbodiments the benzene ring of the benzazole nucleus has a halogen substituent, preferably flourine, and the 2-phenyl group has a 4?-amino substituent which may be conjugated with an amino acid to provide a water soluble amino acid amide prodrug or salt thereof.

Abstract: An N-alkoxyalkyl-N,N-dialkylamine derivative represented by the following general formula [1]: wherein the ring D represents a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring or hydrocarbon ring; R3 and R4, which are the same or different, represent an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl group; and R1, R2, R5, R6, R7, R8, m and n are as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof has an anti-hypoxic activity, a nerve-protecting activity and a nerve regeneration promoting activity and is useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by formula I, which are inhibitors of the PTP-1B enzyme. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes, obesity, and diabetes-related diseases.

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of CCR3 of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the prevention of asthma and other allergic diseases.

Abstract: Selected bis-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: N-(Aryl)-2-arylethenesulfonamides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions thereof are useful as antiproliferative agents, including, for example, anticancer agents. They are also useful as radioprotective agents.

Abstract: The present invention lies in a process for producing a substituted alkylamine derivative represented by formula (3): (wherein X is halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, cyano or nitro; n is an integer of 1 to 4; and R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen or phenyl substituted or unsubstituted alkyl and may together form a 5- or 6-membered ring) or an acid addition salt thereof, which process comprises adding a salt of a 2-aminothiophenol derivative represented by formula (1): into an acid to allow the system to have a pH of 6 or less and convert the salt into a free 2-aminothiophenol of formula (1) and then reacting the 2-aminothiophenol derivative with an amino acid-N-carboxyanhydride represented by formula (2):

Abstract: The use of compounds of the formula I in which R1 and R2 are identical or different, electron-withdrawing radicals chosen from the group consisting of cyano, alkyl- or arylcarbonyl, alkyloxy- or aryloxycarbonyl and optionally substituted aminocarbonyl, R3 is a hydrogen atom, a C1-C20-alkyl radical or a C3-C20-cycloalkyl radical or a radical of the formula —CH2—CH2—SO3—M+, where M+ is a cation, X is the divalent radical of oxygen, sulfur or the radical where R3 is as defined above, is the divalent radical of the formula II or III, which forms a fused system with the radical of the formula I where R4 can be bonded one or more times to the benzylidene ring I or naphthylidene ring II, and is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkyloxy, cycloalkyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, mono- or dialkylaminocarbonyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino, each having up to 20 carbon atoms, and also cyano, amino and SO3—M+, where M+ is a cation,

Abstract: Process for producing a nitroetheneamine derivative or its stereoisomer, its tautomer or a salt thereof comprising reacting a compound of the formula with a compound of the formula R6—CH2NO2 to obtain a compound of the formula and reacting the resulting compound with a compound of the formula

Abstract: The invention relates to cyclohexenone derivatives of benzo-condensed, unsaturated 5-ring nitrogen heterocycles of general formula (I) wherein X represents N or a group C—R3, Y represents O, S, SO, SO2 or NR4 or X—Y represent S═N and X represents sulfur, and the variables R1, R2 and Hex have the meanings given in claim 1. The invention also relates to a method for producing these compounds, to agents containing these compounds, and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Methods for producing novel artemisinin analogs and artemisinin dimers having antimalarial, antiproliferative and antitumor activities are described herein. These novel artemisinin analogs and artemisinin dimers have the following structure or diastereomers thereof, having antimalarial, and antiproliferative and antitumor activities wherein, the monomers of the present invention are formed when n is I and R is alkyl, cycloalkyl, heteroalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl or heteroaryl. The dimers of the present invention are formed when n is 2 and R is a linker including, but not limited to, alkyl, cycloalkyl, heteroalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl or heteroaryl.

Abstract: The present invention provides certain N-substituted sulfonamide derivatives useful for potentiating glutamate receptor function in a mammal and therefore, useful for treating a wide variety of conditions, such as psychiatric and neurological disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are azetidine derivatives of formula: their optical isomers, their salts, their preparation and medicaments containing them.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are suitable for the production of pharmaceuticals for the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders in the course of which an increased activity of matrix-degrading metalloproteinases is involved.

Abstract: A medical composition containing, as an active constituent, a nitroetheneamine derivative represented by the formula (I): wherein the substituents are as defined in the disclosure, its stereoisomers, its tautomers or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting and reversing nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein aging). Accordingly, a composition is disclosed which comprises a thiazolium compound capable of inhibiting, and to some extent reversing, the formation of advanced glycosylation endproducts of target proteins by reacting with the carbonyl moiety of the early glycosylation product of such target proteins formed by their initial glycosylation. The method comprises contacting the target protein with the composition. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are envisioned, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated. A novel immunoassay for detection of the reversal of the nonenzymatic crosslinking is also disclosed.