Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds with the formula (II) and also to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, to processes for their preparation, as well as to the use of the compounds in medicine and for the preparation of a medicament which acts on the human 11-?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 enzyme.

Abstract: Dicycloalkyl urea glucokinase activators compounds are glucokinase inhibitors useful for the treatment of diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds having the structure wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and m are as defined herein. The compounds of this invention are novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer, metabolic diseases and skin disorders in mammalian subjects. These compounds are also useful modulators of gene expression. They exert their activity by interfering with certain cellular signal transduction cascades. The compounds of the invention are thus also useful for regulating cell differentiation and cell cycle processes that are controlled or regulated by various hormones or cytokines. In particular, the invention relates to compounds that induce apoptosis of cancer cells and therefore may be used for the treatment or prevention of cancer, including advanced cancers and pre-cancerous cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-heteroaryl-benzamides of the formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of using the same. The N-heteroaryl-benzamides are useful as glucokinase activators.

Abstract: Novel non-steroidal compounds are provided which are useful in treating diseases associated with modulation of the glucocorticoid receptor, AP-1, and/or NF-?B activity including obesity, diabetes, inflammatory and immune diseases, and have the structure of formula (I) or stereoisomers or prodrugs or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein B, J, K, Z, R, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, Rq, Rw, m and n are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating obesity, diabetes and inflammatory or immune associated diseases comprising said compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of general formula (I) wherein the substituents are defined further in the application, as well as further embodiments hereof described in the attached embodiments. The present invention also provides use of the compounds of the invention for preparation of a medicament for the treatment of various diseases, e.g. for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to CDK inhibitors and their use in the treatment of cell proliferative diseases such as cancer. The compounds of the invention may further act as HDAC inhibitors.

Abstract: A new class of alkylsulfonyl-substituted thiazolide compounds is described. These compounds show strong activity against hepatitis virus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibition of viruses, e.g., HIV using pyrrolidones and compounds related to pyrrolidones. The invention further relates to methods for identifying and using agents, including small molecule chemical compositions that inhibit HIV in a cell; as well as to methods of prophylaxis, and therapy related to HIV infection and related disease states such as AIDS.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of glycogen phosphorylase and are useful in the prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of diabetes, hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperinsulinemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, atherosclerosis or tissue ischemia, e.g. myocardial ischemia, or as cardioprotectants or inhibitors of abnormal cell growth.

Abstract: The present invention describes 2,3-di-substituted N-heteroaromatic propionamides, of Formula (I) wherein the substitution at the 3-position is an optionally substituted phenyl ring and the substitution at the 2-position is an alkyl or cycloalkyl group; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same; and, methods of using the same. The propionamides are glucokinase activators for the treatment of type II diabetes.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure of formula I are described wherein R, R?, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the specification. The compounds can inhibit hepatitis C virus (HCV) replication, and in particular the function of the HCV NS5A protein.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: which are inhibitors of ?-secretase and hence useful in the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, to a process for their preparation and to their use as medicaments, in particular as antiviral medicaments.

Abstract: Certain cyclic compounds are presented as well as their use for inhibiting paramyxovirus neuraminidase.

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

Abstract: Compounds of the present invention of the formula are thyromimetic agents which can be used to prevent and/or treat diseases associated with an imbalance of thyroid hormones, such as hypo- and hyper-thyroidism, obesity, osteoporosis and depression. The compounds of the invention are, in particular, hypolipedemic agents which enhance the clearance of cholesterol from circulation, particularly the clearance of cholesterol in the form of low density lipoproteins (LDL). The compounds are useful for reducing total cholesterol plasma levels in mammals, in particular for reducing levels of LDL-cholesterol. Furthermore, such compounds also lower elevated lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] levels, an independent cardiovascular risk factor, in mammals.

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Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, A, X, m and n have the meanings indicated in the 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 thromboembolic diseases and restenoses. They are reversible inhibitors of the blood clotting enzyme factor VIIa and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activity of factor VIIa is present or for the cure or prevention of which an inhibition of factor VIIa is intended. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula I, their use, for example as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new, efficient processes for the preparation of 5-(2-oxazolylalkylthio)-2-arylacetylaminothiazole compounds of formula I: or a pharmnaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R8, R9, R12 and R13 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; R3, R7, R10 and R11 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, halogen, hydroxy or alkoxy; and X is CH or N, which are novel, potent inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases (cdks). The present invention also concerns a new process for the preparation of formylarylacetates and formylarylacetic acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzofuranylsulfonates of the general formula (I), their preparation and their use for the treatment of inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention describes compounds of formula I: and enantiomers, diastereomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The formula I compounds are protein kinase inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases, for example, cancer, inflammation and arthritis. They may also be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, chemotherapy-induced alopecia, and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thiazolylurea derivatives, a process for their preparation, and their use as pharmaceuticals, in particular as antiviral pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: This invention relates to prostaglandin agonists, methods of using such prostaglandin agonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing such prostaglandin agonists and kits containing such prostaglandin agonists. The prostaglandin agonists are useful for the treatment of bone disorders including osteoporosis.

Abstract: Fungicidal 5, 5-disubstituted thiazolidine derivatives are provided having the formula: wherein R1 is C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C1-C6 cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl; R2 is C2-C6 alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl; X is 0, NH, N—OH, substituted imino; Y is 0, S, N—OH, substituted arylimino, optionally substituted alkyihydrazono, optionally substituted phenyihydrazono, or alkylsulfenyl; and Z is optionally substituted phenylamino. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention describes compounds of formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to new, efficient processes for the preparation of 5-(2-oxazolylalkylthio)-2-azacycloalkanoylaminothiazole compounds of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; R6 and R7 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, halogen, hydroxy or alkoxy; R8 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, CONR9R10, COR11 or COOR12; R9, R10, R11 and R12 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; m equals 0 to 5; and n equals 0 to 5, which are novel, potent inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases (cdks). The present invention further concerns new key intermediate compounds, a quaternary ammonium salt of formula III′ and a 2-oxazolylalkyl derivative of formula IX.

Abstract: 3-(Substituted phenyl)-5-(substituted heterocyclyl)-1,2,4-triazole compounds are useful as insecticides and acaricides. New synthetic procedures and intermediates for preparing the compounds, pesticide compositions containing the compounds, and methods of controlling insects and mites using the compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogenic conjugate comprising a carrier molecule coupled to an autoinducer of a Gram negative bacteria. The immunogenic conjugate, when combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, forms a suitable vaccine for mammals to prevent infection by the Gram negative bacteria. The immunogenic conjugate is also used to raise and subsequently isolate antibodies or binding portions thereof which are capable of recognizing and binding to the autoinducer. The antibodies or binding portions thereof are utilized in a method of treating infections, a method of inhibiting autoinducer activity, and in diagnostic assays which detect the presence of autoinducers or autoinducer antagonists in fluid or tissue samples.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new, efficient processes for the preparation of 5-(2-oxazolylalkylthio)-2-arylacetylaminothiazole compounds of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R8, R9, R12 and R13 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; R3, R7, R10 and R11 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, halogen, hydroxy or alkoxy; and X is CH or N, which are novel, potent inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases (cdks). The present invention also concerns a new process for the preparation of formylarylacetates and formylarylacetic acids.

Abstract: Compounds of the present invention of the formula 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to new, efficient processes for the preparation of 5-(2-oxazolylalkylthio)-2-arylacetylaminothiazole compounds of formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention describes compounds of formula I and enantiomers, diastereomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The formula I compounds are protein kinase inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases, for example, cancer, inflammation and arthritis. They may also be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, chemotherapy-induced alopecia, and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: Therapeutically active hydroxamic acid derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and the use of such compounds in medicine. The compounds are inhibitors of metalloproteinases involved in tissue degradation.

Abstract: Therapeutically active hydroxamic acid derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and the use of such compounds in medicine. The compounds are inhibitors of metalloproteinases involved in tissue degradation.

Abstract: There are described compounds of formula I*, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkoxycarbonyl,R.sub.2 is secondary or tertiary lower alkyl or lower alkylthio-lower alkyl,R.sub.3 is phenyl that is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more lower alkoxy radicals, or C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl,R.sub.4 is phenyl or cyclohexyl each substituted in the 4-position by unsaturated heterocyclyl that is bonded by way of a ring carbon atom, has from 5 to 8 ring atoms, contains from 1 to 4 hetero atoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, sulfinyl (--SO--) and sulfonyl (--SO.sub.2 --) and is unsubstituted or substituted by lower alkyl or by phenyl-lower alkyl,R.sub.5, independently of R.sub.2, has one of the meanings mentioned for R.sub.2, andR.sub.6, independently of R.sub.1, is lower alkoxycarbonyl,or salts thereof, provided that at least one salt-forming group is present.The compounds are inhibitors of retroviral aspartate protease and can be used, for example, in the treatment of AIDS.

Abstract: One pot synthesis of 1,2,4-triazoles uses thioimidate intermediate and 1,2-dichloroethane solvent.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceuticaly acceptable salts thereof. As used in formula I, and throughout the specification, the symbols have the following meanings:R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, fluorine or alkyl;R.sub.3 is aryl or heteroarylR.sub.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, cycloalkylalkyl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heterocycloalkylalkyl; orCO-alkyl,CONH-alkyl,COO-alkyl,SO.sub.2 -alkyl,C(NCN)NH-alkyl,C(NNO.sub.2)NH-alkyl,C(NH)NH-alkyl,C(NH)NHCO-alkyl,C(NOR.sub.6)NH-alkyl,R.sub.5 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sub.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, cycloalkylakyl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl or heterocycloalkylalkyl;m is an integer of 0 to 2; andn is an integer of 1 to 3.The compounds of formula I are protein kinase inhibitors and are useful in the treatment and prevention of proliferative diseases, for example, cancer, inflammation and arthritis.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in which A is methylene or O; B is methylene or O; g is 0,1,2,3 or 4; R.sub.1 is an optional substituent; U is an alkylene chain optionally substituted by one or more alkyl; Q represents a divalent group containing nitrogen atoms; and T represents CO.HET, have utility in the treatment of central nervous system disorders, for example depression, anxiety, psychoses (for example schizophrenia), tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, obesity, hypertension, Tourette's syndrome, sexual dysfunction, drug addiction, drug abuse, cognitive disorders, Alzheimer's disease, senile dementia, obsessive-compulsive behavior, panic attacks, social phobias, eating disorders and anorexia, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, hyperglycaemia, constipation, arrhythmia, disorders of the neuroendocrine system, stress, prostatic hypertrophy, and spasticity.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 3-substituted-2-oxindole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof which are inhibitors of prostaglandin H.sub.2 synthase, 5-lipoxygenase and interleukin-1 biosynthesis. The compounds of the invention are useful as inhibitors of prostaglandin H.sub.2 synthase and interleukin-1 biosynthesis, per se, and as analgesic, antiinflammatory and antiarthritic agents in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said 3-substituted-2-oxindole derivatives; to methods of inhibiting prostaglandin H.sub.2 synthase and biosynthesis of interleukin-1; and to treating chronic inflammatory diseases in a mammal with said compounds. Further, this invention relates to certain novel carboxylic acids useful as intermediates in the preparation of the 3-substituted-2-oxindole derivatives of this invention and to a process for the preparation of the 3-substituted-2-oxindole derivatives.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as vitronectin receptor antagonists. The vitronectin receptor antagonist compounds of the present invention are .alpha.v.beta.3 antagonists, .alpha.v.beta.5 antagonists or dual .alpha.v.beta.3/.alpha.v.beta.5 antagonists useful for inhibiting bone resorption, treating and preventing osteoporosis, and inhibiting restenosis, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, angiogenesis, atherosclerosis, inflammation and tumor growth.

Abstract: The present invention discloses peptide aldehydes which are potent and specific inhibitors of thrombin, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, and methods of using them as therapeutic agents for disease states in mammals characterized by abnormal thrombosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (1) ##STR1## in which: R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a nitro group;R.sub.6 represents a hydrogen atom or a straight or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl group;R.sub.7 represents a chlorine atom or a hydroxyl group; andZ represents: a phenyl group optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms, straight or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl groups, straight or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy groups, or trifluoromethyl, formyl, --CH.sub.2 OR, --CH.sub.2 OCOR, --CH.sub.2 CONRR', --CH.sub.2 ONCOR, --COOR, nitro, --NHR, --NRR' or --NHCOR groups, wherein R and R' are each, independently, a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7) alkyl group; a heterocyclic group optionally substituted as defined above for phenyl; or a cyclo(C.sub.5 -C.sub.8)alkyl group; additionally, when R.sub.

Abstract: Heteroaromatic compounds of the formulae IA and IB ##STR1## where the dashed line is a double bond between the carbon atom and a Z atom, and the index and the substituents have the following meanings:R.sup.1alkyl, alkoxy, alkylaminoR.sup.2alkyl;Aa direct bond; alkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene; O, S, S-oxides, N and alkylene derivatives or oxime radicals thereofBhydrogen, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl; cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkynyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, hetarylUCH.sub.2, CHCl, CHR.sup.2 or NOR.sup.2 ;Xhydrogen, cyano, nitro, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, hetaryl; oxi- and thio derivatives thereof, carbonyl derivatives thereof, carbonyloxy derivatives thereof, amino derivatives thereof, oxime derivatives thereof,amino which may bear one or two of the abovementioned groups;m1 or 2,Yoxygen or sulfur;Z.sup.1 -Z.sup.2, Z.sub.3 -Z.sub.

Abstract: Naphthalene derivatives represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein the symbol ##STR2## --X-- represents --O-- or --S--, .dbd.Y-- represents .dbd.N-- or .dbd.CR.sup.5 --, R.sup.1, C.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 represent hydrogen, halogen, alkyl and the like,R.sup.6 represents hydrogen, alkyl, aryl and the like,n represents an integer of 0 to 3, --- represents a single bond or a double bond, which are useful for reducing blood sugar and blood lipid levels are provided.

Abstract: Phenoxyphenylacetic acids and derivatives of the general structural formula I ##STR1## have endothelin antagonist activity and are useful in treating cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension, postischemic renal failure, vasospasm, cerebral and cardiac ischemia, myocardial infarction, endotoxic shock, benign prostatic hyperplasia, inflammatory diseases including Raynaud's disease and asthma.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is S, SO, or SO.sub.2, R.sup.1 is H or acyl, R.sup.2 is H, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, halogen or carboxy, and R.sup.3 is pyridyl are claimed. The compounds are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of e.g. rheumatism, nephritis and thrombocytopenia.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a photographic coupler comprised of 1-aryl-3-substituted-4-heterocyclic-5-pyrazolone development inhibitor releasing coupler for use in a photographic element, said coupler capable of reacting with oxidized color developer to release a heterocyclic coupling-off group containing an inhibitor.

Abstract: A tetrahydrobenzimidazole derivative represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Het represents a heterocyclic group which may be substituted with 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl-lower alkyl group, an aralkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a nitro group, a hydroxyl group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group, and a halogen atom; and X represents a single bond or --NH-- which is bonded to the carbon atom or nitrogen atom of the heterocyclic ring, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.The compound of formula (I) and a salt thereof exhibits antagonism against 5-HT.sub.3 receptor.

Abstract: A solvent soluble heterocyclic o-hydroxy thione carrying a lipophilic group and the process for the selective extraction of gallium, and certain other related metals, especially from solutions containing excess aluminium.