Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided novel chemical entities which have multiple utilities, e.g., as prodrugs of NSAIDs; as dual inhibitors of cyclooxygenase (COX) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO); as anticancer agents (through promoting apoptosis and/or inhibiting the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs)), and the like. Invention compounds comprise a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID), covalently linked to a hydroxamate. Invention compounds are useful for a variety of applications, such as, for example, treating inflammation and inflammation-related conditions; reducing the side effects associated with administration of anti-inflammatory agents; promoting apoptosis; inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases; and the like.

Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators of formula 1, having the structure 1

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein n, A, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description, and the preparation thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compound of formula (I) wherein: n is equal to 0 or 1; R1, R2, R3, R4 represent a hydrogen or an alkyl group, or R1 and R3 together form a cycloalkyl group; R5 represents a hydrogen, an alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl, hetereoalkylalkyl, hetereocycloalkyl, hetereocycloalkylalkyl group (all optionally substituted), or a —CO—R6 group; and R6 represents R7 or OR7 or NR7R8, with R7 representing an aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heterocycloalkylalkyl group (all optionally substituted), and R8 representing an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl (all optionally substituted); or R5 and R6 form with the nitrogen atom and the Z group bearing them a saturated monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic group, partially unsaturated or unsaturated, with 5 to 16 chain links containing 1 to 7 heteroatoms and optionally substituted; R10 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxy group, and in the latter case R1, R2, R

Abstract: A compound of the following formula or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: 1

Abstract: A class of aryloxyacetic acids comprises compounds that are potent agonists of PPAR alpha and/or gamma, and are therefore useful in the treatment, control or prevention of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerosis, obesity, vascular restenosis, inflammation, and other PPAR alpha and/or gamma mediated diseases, disorders and conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, uses of said compounds and compositions, methods of treatment employing said compounds and compositions, and processes for preparing said compounds. Specifically, this invention relates to novel compounds which are antagonists of MCP-1 function and are useful in the prevention or treatment of chronic or acute inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, especially those associated with aberrant lymphocyte or monocyte accumulation such as arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetic nephropathy, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, nephritis, pancreatitis, pulmonary fibrosis, psoriasis, restenosis, and transplant rejection. More specifically, the invention is related to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases.

Abstract: A single-step process for the preparation of formula (I) benzisothiazoles from 2-acylphenylthiocyanates. Formula (I) benzisothiazoles are useful as key intermediates in the manufacture of herbicidally active compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process by means of which nitroethionate can be prepared safely by reaction of 4-nitro-N-methylaniline with carbyl sulphate. The process is characterized in that the solvent selected is a nitrile-substituted organic hydrocarbon, an ether of polyhydric alcohols or a cyclic ether. The risk of local overconcentrations, local overheating or explosions is avoided by a homogeneous reaction procedure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bicyclic compounds wherein one of the cyclic moieties is a 16-membered macrocycle and to methods for making and using these compounds.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the modulation of potassium ion flux through voltage-dependent potassium channels. More particularly, the invention provides bisarylamines, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders (e.g., migraine, ataxia, Parkinson's disease, bipolar disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, spasticity, mood disorders, brain tumors, psychotic disorders, myokymia, seizures, epilepsy, hearing and vision loss, Alzheimer's disease, age-related memory loss, learning deficiencies, anxiety and motor neuron diseases) and as neuroprotective agents (e.g., to prevent stroke and the like) by opening potassium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 3-(cycloalkano-heteroarylidenyl)-2-indolinone compounds and physiologically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof which are expected to modulate the activity of protein tyrosine kinases and therefore to be useful in the prevention and treatment of protein tyrosine kinase related cellular disorders such as cancer.

Abstract: A class of aryloxyacetic acids comprises compounds that are potent agonists of PPAR alpha and/or gamma, and are therefore useful in the treatment, control or prevention of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerosis, obesity, vascular restenosis, inflammation, and other PPAR alpha and/or gamma mediated diseases, disorders and conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heteroaromate OSC inhibitors. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with 2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase such as hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipemia, arteriosclerosis, vascular diseases, mycoses, gallstones, tumors and/or hyperproliferative disorders, and treatment and/or prophylaxis of impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted and unsubstituted 3H-benzo[1,2,3]oxathiazole 2,2-dioxides, 1,3-dihydrobenzo[1,2,5]thiadiazole 2,2-dioxides and 1,3-dihydro-benzo [c]isothiazole 2,2-dioxides, to their preparation and to their use in medicaments.

Abstract: We have discovered a method of modifying the tumor cell microenvironment to reduce or prevent the establishment, growth or metastasis of malignant cells comprising administering to a patient having malignant cells a pharmaceutically effective amount of a PAR-1 inhibitor and optionally a PAR-2 inhibitor to prevent or reduce activation of normal cells within the tumor microenviroment. This method also has the effect in some patients of modulating the immune system to facilitate a more efficient immune response to malignant cells and maybe coupled with cytokine therapy and T-cell therapy to enhance the patient's immune response to the malignant cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I which have potent antibacterial activities.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: useful in the treatment of arthritis, tumor metastasis, tissue ulceration, abnormal wound healing, periodontal disease, bone disease, diabetes (insulin resistance) and HIV infection.

Abstract: Novel intermediates, i.e., N-(2S-(2-propenyl)octanoyl)-(1S)-(−)-2,10-camphorsultam, N-(2S-(2-propynyl)octanoyl)-(1S)-(−)-2,10-camphorsultam and N-(2R-(2-propyl)octanoyl)-(1S)-(−)-2,10-camphorsultam; processes for the preparation of the intermediates; and processes for the preparation of optically active 2S-(2-propenyl)octanoic acid, 2S-(2-propynyl)octanoic acid and 2R-propyloctanoic acid by using the same. Optically active 2R-propyloctanoic acid equivalent or superior to that prepared by the process of the prior art in optical purity can be efficiently prepared in shorter reaction steps.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel multicyclic molecules that mediate enzymatic activity. In particular, the compounds may be effective in the treatment of diseases or disease states related to the activity of PARP, VEGFR2, and MLK3 enzymes, including, for example, neurodegenerative diseases, inflammation, ischemia, and cancer.

Abstract: Biologically active sultams are disclosed which have potent anti-HIV activity. A combinational method of synthesis, which uses a solid support and variants thereof, are described. Biological compositions and method of treating mammals for viral infections with compositions comprising the sultams of the invention, especially HIV are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 3-(cycloalkano-heteroarylidenyl)-2-indolinone compounds and physiologically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof which are expected to modulate the activity of protein tyrosine kinases and therefore to be useful in the prevention and treatment of protein tyrosine kinase related cellular disorders such as cancer.

Abstract: This invention provides a progesterone receptor antagonist of formula 1 having the structure wherein R1, and R2 are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, and alkynyl. R1 and R2 may be taken together to form a ring and together contain —CH2(CH2)nCH2—, —CH2CH2CMe2CH2CH2—, —O(CH2)PCH2—, O(CH2)qO—, —CH2CH2OCH2CH2—, —CH2CH2NR7CH2CH2—. R1 and R2 may be taken together to form a double bond, the double bond having two methyl groups bonded to the terminal end, having a cycloalkyl group bonded to the terminal end, having an oxygen bonded to the terminal end, or having a cycloether bonded to the terminal end; or a double bond. R3 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, NH2, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted or, CORA.

Abstract: Novel compounds, compositions and methods effective for the prevention and treatment of mast-cell mediated inflammatory disorders are described. The compounds, compositions and methods are effective for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases associated with the respiratory tract, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, as well as other types of immunomediated inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, conjunctivitis and inflammatory bowel disease, various dermatological conditions, as well as certain viral conditions. The compounds comprise potent and selective inhibitors of the mast cell protease tryptase. The compositions for treating these conditions include oral, inhalant, topical and parenteral preparations as well as devices comprising such preparations.

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: This invention relates to novel spiro compound derivatives of benzoisothiazolyl-urea and -thiourea and compositions thereof. These compounds are useful in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings stated in the description, are described. The novel compounds are suitable for controlling diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel benzoisothiazole substituted compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, processes for their preparation, and use thereof in treating IL-8, GRO&agr;, GRO&bgr;, GRO&ggr;, ENA-78 and NAP-2 mediated diseases.

Abstract: Inhibitors for matrix metalloproteases, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and a process for using them to treat a variety of physiological conditions. The compounds of the invention have the generalized formula (T)xA—B—D—E—G wherein A is an aryl or heteroaryl rings; B is an aryl or heteroaryl ring or a bond; each T is a substituent group; x is 0, 1, or 2; the group D represents the group E represents a two or three carbon chain bearing one to three substituent groups which are independent or are involved in ring formation, possible structures being shown in the text and claims; and the group G represents and with the proviso that when G is each of the substituents on E is an independent substituent; and include pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I), and compositions thereof, useful in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8). Compounds of Formnula (I) are represented, interalia, by structure (I) wherein interalia, R is —NH—C(X)—NH— (CR13R14)v—Z; Z is optionally substituted phenyl or napthyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted C5-8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-10 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-10 alkenyl, or an optionally substituted C2-10 alkynyl; X is ═O, or ═S; A is a mono- or di-substituted carbon as defined herein; v is 0, or an integer having a value of 1 to 4; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt 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: Cyclic amides are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor and can be used to combat cachexia, endotoxic shock, and retrovirus replication. A typical embodiment is 3-phenyl-3-(1-oxoisoindolin-2-yl)propionamide.

Abstract: An electrophotographic toner is disclosed comprising a polymeric binder and an N-[2-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-ylidene 1,1 -dioxide)-2-cyanoacetyl]benzenesulfonamide as charge control agent having the structure: ##STR1## wherein n and X are defined in the specification. The compounds are useful as charge control agents in electrostatographic toners and developers.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as antagonists of GnRH and as such may be useful for the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related and other conditions in both men and women.

Abstract: An isoxazole compound having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyl, alkylthio, amino, alkanoyl, alkanoylamino, alkanoyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, carboxy, (alkylthio)thiocarbonyl, carbamoyl, nitro or cyano; R.sup.2 represents an amino; m is 2 or 3; n is 1 to 6; ring A represents a phenyl ring, a naphthyl ring or an aromatic heterocycle; and X represents oxygen or sulfur. The isoxazole compound has an excellent monoamine oxidase inhibitory activity, and is useful for treating Parkinson's disease, depression and Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: A class of azetidine, pyrrolidine and piperidine derivatives, substituted by inter alia a phenylmorpholinyl, phenylpiperidinyl or benzimidazolone moiety, are selective agonists of 5-HT.sub.1 -like receptors, being potent agonists of the human 5-HT.sub.1D.alpha. receptor subtype whilst possessing at least a 10-fold selective affinity for the 5-HT.sub.1D.alpha. receptor subtype relative to the 5-HT.sub.1D.beta. subtype; they are therefore useful in the treatment and/or prevention of clinical conditions, in particular migraine and associated disorders, for which a subtype-selective agonist of 5-HT.sub.1D receptors is indicated, whilst eliciting fewer side-effects, notably adverse cardiovascular events, than those associated with non-subtype-selective 5-HT.sub.1D receptor agonists.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel benzisothiazolidine compounds, useful as intermediates.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (II), and compositions thereof, useful in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8).

Abstract: Disclosed are spiro-substituted azacycles of formula I are tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, and asthma. In particular compounds of formula I are shown to be neurokinin antagonists.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) in which A is oxygen, sulphur or NH; B is a group of the formula (IIa) or (IIb); and the other variables have the meaning given in claim 1, may be used as inhibitors of the enzyme cyclooxygenase II ##STR1##

Abstract: Substituted tetralins, chromans and related compounds which, by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase enzyme and/or blocking leukotriene receptors, are useful in the prevention or treatment of asthma, arthritis, psoriasis, ulcers, myocardial infarction and related disease states in mammals, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, a method of treatment therewith, and to intermediates useful in the synthesis thereof.

Abstract: The compounds of Formula I ##STR1## are useful as immunosuppressive agents.

Abstract: The benzisothiazolyl-substituted aminomethylchromans are prepared either by substituting the corresponding unsubstituted aminomethylchromans on the amine nitrogen or reacting the corresponding benzisothiazolylalkylamines with appropriate activated methylchromans or reacting the amine nitrogen of aminomethylchroman first with an appropriately substituted alkine and then hydrogenating. The benzisothiazolyl-substituted aminomethylchromans can be used as active compounds in medicaments, in particular in medicaments for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 -R.sup.7, B, a and X have the meanings recited in the specification. These compounds are usable in the treatment of diseases of the rheumatoid group and for the prevention of allergically induced diseases.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. The compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formulas ##STR1## which are useful as intermediates for the preparation of 6-demethyl-6-deotetracycline antibiotic agents.

Abstract: N-Unsubstituted 3-chlorobenzisothiazoles are obtained by reacting N-unsubstituted benzisothiazolones with phosgene in the presence of catalysts.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and II, and their agriculturally-suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesired vegetation ##STR1## wherein X is a direct bond; O; S; NH; N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl); N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl); or N(allyl);R.sup.1 is H; F; Cl; or Br;R.sup.2 is H; F; Cl; Br; CF.sub.3 ; nitro; or cyano;R.sup.4 is H; C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; or halogen;R.sup.5 is H; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl; halogen; S(O).sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl); or C(.dbd.O)R.sup.8 ; orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are taken together along with the carbon to which they are attached to form a spiro-cyclopropane ring;and R.sup.3, R.sup.8, and J are as defined in the disclosure.Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formulae I and II and a method for controlling undesired vegetation which involves contacting the vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or II.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.