Abstract: The invention relates to isoxazolidine containing compounds that bind to bcl proteins and inhibit Bcl function. The compounds may be used for treating and modulating disorders associated with hyperproliferation, such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of novel pyrrolopyrazine derivatives of Formula I, wherein the variables Q1, R, and X are defined as described herein, which inhibit JAK and SYK and are useful for the treatment of auto-immune and inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Methods for preferentially hydrolyzing one stereoisomer of an isoxazoline diester over another, as well as an enzyme for facilitating the preferential hydrolysis are provided. Also provided are methods for providing mixtures of (RR) and (RS) monatin as well as (SS) and (SR) monatin, which methods can include the step of stereoselectively hydrolyzing an isoxazoline diester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel spiro derivatives of parthenin prepared by the dipolar cycloaddition of various dipoles viz, benzonitrile oxides, nitrones, azides, nitrile ylide diazoalkane, nitrile imide, ozone, azomethine imides, azomethine ylides etc. with exocyclic double bond of C ring (?-methylene-?-butyrolactone). Representative compounds have been screened for their anticancer activity against different cancer cell lines. ICs0 value of these analogues varies between 4.3 ?M to 93 ?M. A mechanistic correlation of their anticancer activity has been described. The results of the cytotoxicity test of the compounds studies indicated that the ?,?-unsaturated ketonic moiety in parthenin plays an important role in the maintenance of the high level of cytotoxicity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds inhibit serine protease, particularly the hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease.

Abstract: 2,4-Diaminoquinazolines of formula (I) are provided herein and are useful for treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or mixtures thereof that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3—NS4A protease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted spiro compounds, to processes for preparing them, to medicaments comprising these compounds and to the use of these compounds for producing medicaments.

Abstract: A pesticide, particularly an insecticide or an acaricide, including a substituted isoxazoline compound of formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein A1, A2 and A3 independently of one another are carbon atom or nitrogen atom, G is benzene ring, etc., L is —N(R2c)—, or —CH(R2a)N(R2c)—, etc., X is halogen atom, C1-C6 haloalkyl, etc., Y is halogen atom, C1-C6alkyl, etc., R1 is —C(O)R1a, —C(O)OR1a, —C(O)NHR1a, etc., R2 is hydrogen atom, C1-C6haloalkyl, —C1-C4alkoxy C1-C4alkyl, cyano C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6alkenyl, C3-C6alkynyl, —C(O)R15, —C(O)OR15, etc., R3 is C1-C6haloalkyl, etc., m is an integer of 0 to 5, n is an integer of 0 to 4. The pesticide containing these compounds.

Abstract: Certain noel N-(heteroarylalkyl)alkanediamine derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula I: wherein Ar, a, r, R, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, b, c, Re, Rf, Rg, Rh, R5, d, e, U, V, X, WR6 and R7 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: A compound of formula (I): wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, A1?, A2?, A3?, A4?, A5?, A6?, G1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5a and R5b are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of formula (I) or compounds of formula (I?), to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal and molluscicidal compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) or compounds of formula (I?), and to methods of using compounds of formula (I) or compounds of formula (I?) to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode and mollusc pests.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I): where A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, G1, L, R1, R2, R3, R4, Y1, Y2 and Y3 are as defined in claim 1; or a sail or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of formula (I), to insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal and nematicidal compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and to methods of using compounds of formula (I) to combat and control insect, acarine, mollusc and nematode pests.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (I) (wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the description), a tautomer, prodrug or pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound or a solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein A, Y, Z, R3 to R6, R20 to R22 and R50 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. Specifically, they are inhibitors of the endothelial differentiation gene receptor 2 (Edg-2, EDG2), which is activated by lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and is also termed as LPA1 receptor, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and heart failure, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A1, A2 and A3 are independently selected from the group consisting of CR3 and N; B1 B2 and B3 are independently selected from the group consisting of CR2 and N; Q is a phenyl ring or a 5- or 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring, each ring optionally substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C3-C6 halocycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 haloalkoxy, C1-C6 alkylthio, C1-C6 haloalkylthio, C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfonyl, —CN, —NO2, —N(R4)R5, —C(W)N(R4)R5, —C(O)OR5 and R8; or —S(O)2N(R21)R22, —S(O)pR25 or —S(O)(?NR28)R29; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R8, R21, R22, R25, R28, R29; p and n are as defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing isoxazoles of the formula I where the substituents are as defined below: R1 is hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl, R2 is C1-C6-alkyl, R3, R4, R5 are hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl, or R4 and R5 together form a bond, R6 is a heterocyclic ring, n is 0, 1 or 2; which comprises preparing an intermediate of the formula VI where R1, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined above, followed by halogenation, thiomethylation, oxidation and acylation to give compounds of the formula I. Also novel intermediates for preparing the compounds of the formula I and novel processes for preparing the intermediates are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds inhibit serine protease, particularly the hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (1), including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, Formula (1): wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and A6 are independently, selected from the group consisting of CR3 and N; provided that at most 3 of A1, A2, A3; A4, A5 and A6 is N; B1, B2 and B3 are independently selected from the group consisting of CR2. and N; each R3 is independently H, halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C3-C6 halocycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 haloalkoxy, C1-C6 alkylthio, C1-C6 haloalkylthio, C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfo?yl, C1-C6 alkylamino, C2-G6 dialkylamino, —CN or —NO2; and R1, R2, R4, R5, W and n are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula (1) and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: A production method of an isoxazoline-substituted benzoic acid amide compound of Formula (1) where X is a halogen atom, C1-6 haloalkyl, etc., Y is a halogen atom, C1-6 alkyl, etc., R1 is a C1-6 haloalkyl, etc., R2 and R3 independently of each other are a hydrogen atom, C1-6 alkyl, etc., R4 is C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, etc., R5 is a hydrogen atom, c1-6 alkyl, etc., m is an integer of 0 to 5, n is an integer of 0 to 4, including: reacting an isoxazoline-substituted benzene compound of Formula (3) where X, Y, R1, m, and n are the same as defined above, L is a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, —C(O)OH, —C(O)J, etc., J is a halogen atom, with a 2-aminoacetic acid amide compound of Formula (2) where R2, R3, R4, and R5 are the same as defined above, or a salt thereof; crystal forms and the production method thereof.

Abstract: An isoxazoline-substituted benzamide compound of formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein A1, A2 and A3 independently of one another are carbon atom or nitrogen atom, G is benzene ring, etc., W is oxygen atom or sulfur atom, etc., X is halogen atom, C1-C6haloalkyl, etc., Y is halogen atom, C1-C6alkyl, etc., R1 is —CH?NOR1a, —C(O)OR1c, —C(O)NHR1d, phenyl substituted with (Z)p1, D-14, D-52, D-53, D-55 to D-59, etc., R1a is C1-C6alkyl, etc., R1c is C1-C6alkyl, etc., R1d is hydrogen atom, —C(O)R15, —C(O)OR15, etc., R2 is C1-C6alkyl, —CH2R14a, C1-C6alkynyl, —C(O)R15, —C(O)OR15, etc., further when R1 is —CH?NOR1a, —C(O)OR1c or —C(O)N(R1e)R1d, R2 may be hydrogen atom, R3 is C1-C6haloalkyl, etc., R14a is cyano, —OR25, etc., R15 is C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkylthio C1-C4alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, etc., R25 is C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4haloalkyl, —C(O)R32 or —C(O)OR32, etc., R32 is C1-C6alkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl, etc., Z is halogen atom, cyano, nitro, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel pharmaceutically useful compounds of formula (I), in particular compounds that are competitive inhibitors of trypsin-like serine proteases, especially thrombin, their use as medicaments, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and synthetic routes to their production.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I their salts, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their use in the treatment of picornavirus infections in mammals, as well as novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: An isoxazoline-substituted benzamide compound of formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein A1, A2 and A3 independently of one another are carbon atom or nitrogen atom, G is benzene ring, etc., W is oxygen atom or sulfur atom, etc., X is halogen atom, C1-C6haloalkyl, etc., Y is halogen atm, C1-C6alkyl, etc., R1 is —CH?NOR1a, —C(O)OR1c, —C(O)NHR1d, phenyl substituted with (Z)p1, D-14, D-52, D-53, D-55 to D-59, etc., R1a is C1-C6alkyl, etc., R1c is C1-C6alkyl, etc., R1d is hydrogen atom, —C(O)R15, —C(O)OR15, etc., R2 is C1-C6alkyl, —CH2R14a, C1-C6alkynyl, —C(O)R15, —C(O)OR15, etc., further when R1 is —CH?NOR1a, —C(O)OR1c or —C(O)N(R1e)R1d, R2 may be hydrogen atom, R3 is C1-C6haloalkyl, etc., R14a is cyano, —OR25, etc., R15 is C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkylthio C1-C4alkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, etc., R25 is C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4haloalkyl, —C(O)R32 or —C(O)OR32, etc., R32 is C1-C6alkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl, etc., Z is halogen atom, cyano, nitro, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or salt thereof, represented by the following formula (I), and a pest control agent containing the compound or salt thereof, as an active ingredient of the pest control agent: (wherein, R0 represents a halogen atom, or the like; Z represents an unsubstituted or substituted aryl group, or the like; Y represents a nitro group, or the like; n represents an integer of 0 to 3; D represents a 5-membered to 8-membered hydrocarbon ring group or heterocyclic group; X represents a functional group represented by the following formula (II)-1 or formula (II)-2: (wherein, in the formula (II)-1, the dotted line represents a single bond or double bond, and R1 and R2 respectively and independently represent a hydrogen atom, nitro group, hydroxyl group, mercapto group, unsubstituted or substituted amino group, or organic group; and, in the formula (II-2), W represents an oxygen atom or sulfur atom; and, R11 represents a hydrogen atom, hydroxy

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), in which the radicals R1 to R3 and AR are as defined in the description, processes for the preparation thereof, the use thereof in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: Certain isoxazole compounds are histamine H3 modulators useful in the treatment of histamine H3 receptor mediated diseases.

Abstract: There is provided a novel pesticide, particularly an insecticide or an acaricide. A substituted isoxazoline compound of formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein A1, A2 and A3 independently of one another are carbon atom or nitrogen atom, G is benzene ring, etc., L is —CH2—, —C(CH3)—, —CH(CN)—, etc., X is halogen atom, C1-C6haloalkyl, etc., Y is halogen atom, C1-C6alkyl, etc., R1 is —C(O)R1a, —C(O)OR1a, —C(O)NHR1a, etc., R2 is hydrogen atom, C1-C6haloalkyl, —C1-C4alkoxy C1-C4alkyl, cyano C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6alkenyl, C3-C6alkynyl, —C(O)R15, —C(O)OR15, etc., R3 is C1-C6haloalkyl, etc., m is an integer of 0 to 5, n is an integer of 0 to 4. The pesticide containing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I wherein A, B, R3, R4, R5, i and j are defined herein. The invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions including one or more compounds of Formula I, methods of use for these compounds, including treatment of AD and related diseases, by administering the compound(s) of Formula I, or compositions including them, to a subject. The invention also comprises further embodiments of Formulas II and III, intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present application relates to pyrrolidine, piperidine, and other nitrogen-containing heterocyclic derivatives and the use of these compounds for treating and preventing pam or inflammation. The analgesic compounds demonstrate efficacy in the treatment of neuropathic pain resulting from a variety of conditions such as diabetic neuropathy, HIV infections, and post-herpetic neuralgia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 2,4,6-phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) in which W, X, Y and CKE have the meanings given in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides. The invention further relates to selectively herbicidal compositions containing 2,4,6-phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols and a compound which improves crop plant tolerance.

Abstract: The invention relates to isoxazolidine containing compounds that bind to bcl proteins and inhibit Bcl function. The compounds may be used for treating and modulating disorders associated with hyperproliferation, such as cancer.

Abstract: Methods of use and pharmaceutical compositions for a genus of low molecular weight compounds comprising optionally substituted isoxazoline ring systems that act as inhibitors of MIF (macrophage migration inhibitory factor) are disclosed. Specifically, the compounds are useful for treating a variety of diseases involving inflammatory activity or pro-inflammatory cytokine responses, such as autoimmune diseases (including rheumatoid arthritis, insulin-dependent diabetes, multiple sclerosis, graft versus host disease, lupus syndromes), asthma, arthritis, ARDS, psoriasis, interleukin-2 toxicity, proliferative vascular disease, and various forms of sepsis and septic shock, and other conditions characterized by underlying MIF responses including, for instance, tumor growth and neovascularization (angiogenesis).

Abstract: Condensed-ring aryl compounds of formula (I) and use of the same as a agrochemical for controlling noxious organisms wherein (X)mQ, A, R1, (Y)n and the grouping —W1—W2—W3—W4— are as defined herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for controlling parasitic infestations of animals and their environments, and, more particularly, to methods using isoxazolines to control parasites in or on animals or in their environments, as well as treat parasitoses of animals. The isoxazolines include 4-(isoxazolinyl)-benzamides (specifically, substituted 4-(5-(halomethyl)-5-phenylisoxazolin-3-yl)-benzamides) and 4-(isoxazolinyl)-benzothioamides (specifically, substituted 4-(5-(halomethyl)-5-phenyl-isoxazolin-3-yl)-benzothioamides). This invention also relates to compositions comprising the isoxazolines for use in such methods, the use of the isoxazolines to make medicaments for use in such methods, and kits comprising the isoxazolines for carrying out such methods. This invention further relates to the use of the isoxazolines as medicaments, particularly medicaments that can be used in the above-referenced method.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof wherein A1, A2 and A3 are independently selected from the group consisting of CR3 and N; B1 B2 and B3 are independently selected from the group consisting of CR2 and N; Q is a phenyl ring or a 5- or 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring, each ring optionally substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C3-C6 halocycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 haloalkoxy, C1-C6 alkylthio, C1-C6 haloalkylthio, C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsufinyl, C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfonyl, —CN, —NO2, —N(R4)R5, —C(W)N(R4)R5, —C(O)OR5 and R8; or —S(O)2N(R21)R22; —S(O)pR25 or —S(O)(?NR28)R29; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R8, R21, R22, R25, R28, R29; p and n are as defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: Aspirin is one of the most widely used drugs in the treatment of inflammation, pain and fever. It has more recently found application in the prevention of heart attacks and stroke and is being studied as a cancer chemopreventative agent. Despite its value aspirin continues to be underutilized because it causes gastric bleeding. The technology under development potentially removes this problem. It is designed to reduce contact between the drug and the intestinal lining. An isosorbide aspirinate prodrug compound is thus provided. The compound has the general structure as shown in general formula (I) wherein Y is a C1-C8 alkyl ester, a C1-C8 alkoxy ester, a C3-C10 cycloalkyl ester, an arylester, a C1-C8 alkylaryl ester or —C(O)ORring, wherein Rring is a 5-membered aromatic or nonaromatic 5-member ring having at least one heteroatom substituted for a carbon of the ring system, which can be unsubstituted or substituted with at least one nitric oxide releasing group.

Abstract: Cannabinoid derivatives according to formula (I) are disclosed wherein, X, Y, R1, R2, and W can have the definitions provided herein. Without limitation, use of such compounds, their salts or pro-drug, or compositions containing the compounds, salts, or pro-drug, to modify the activity of CB1 and CB2 receptors and treat conditions mediated by these receptors.

Abstract: The present invention provides isoxazoline FAAH inhibitors of the formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof, wherein each of G, Ra, Rb, Rc, and Rd are as defined herein. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The present invention also provides methods for treating an FAAH-mediated condition comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof, to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of structural formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, clathrate, and prodrug thereof, wherein Ra, Rb, and R2 are defined herein. These compounds inhibit tubulin polymerization and/or target vasculature and are useful for treating proliferative disorders, such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides isoxazoline FAAH inhibitors of the formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof, wherein each of G, Ra, Rb, Rc, and Rd are as defined herein. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The present invention also provides methods for treating an FAAH-mediated condition comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof, to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catechol derivatives of formula (I), which can be used as inhibitors of phosphodiesterase (PDPI) type 4 or type 7, Compounds disclosed herein can be useful in the treatment of CNS disorders, inflammatory diseases such as, AIDS, asthma, arthritis, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), psoriasis, allergic rhinitis, shock, atopic dermatitis, Crohn's disease, adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), eosinophilic granuloma, allergic conjunctivitis, osteoarthritis, ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory diseases especially in humans. Processes for the preparation of disclosed compounds are provided, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the disclosed compounds, and their use as phosphodiesterase (PDE) type 4 or type 7 inhibitors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 1 wherein Q and Z are as defined in the disclosure comprising distilling water from a mixture comprising a compound of Formula 2, a compound of Formula 3, a base comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of alkaline earth metal hydroxides of Formula 4 wherein M is Ca, Sr or Ba, alkali metal carbonates of Formula 4a wherein M1 is Li, Na or K, 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene and 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene, and an aprotic solvent capable of forming a low-boiling azeotrope with water.

Abstract: There is provided a novel pest control agent, particularly an insecticide or miticide. A substituted isoxazoline compound of General Formula (1): where A1, A2 and A3 independently are CH or N, etc., X1, X2 and X3 are independently are H, a halogen atom, etc., Y1 is H, etc., R1 is —C(O)R1a, —C(S)R1a, R1a is —C(R9)(R9a)—S(O)rR10, —C(R9)(R9a)—S(O)t(R10)?NR11, etc., R2 is H, etc., R3 is CF3, CClF2, etc., R4 is H, etc., R9 is H, etc., R9a is H, etc., R10 is C1-2 alkyl, etc., R11 is H, etc., r is an integer of 0-2, t is an integer of 0 or 1; and a pest control agent comprising the compound or the salt thereof.

Abstract: The compounds of the subject invention have a structure according to formula I: wherein X is S or SO2; R1 is (1C-6C)alkyl, (3C-6C)alkenyl, or (3C-6C)alkynyl, each optionally substituted with (3C-6C)cycloalkyl, OH, OC(O)(1C-4C)alkyl, (1C-4C)alkoxy, halogen, cyano, formyl, C(O)(1C-4C)alkyl, CO2H, CO2(1C-4C)alkyl, C(O)NR5R6, S(O)(1C-4C)alkyl or S(O)2(1C-4C)alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, (1C-4C)alkyl or C(O)(1C-4C)alkyl; R3 is a phenyl group optionally substituted with (1C-4C)alkyl, (1C-4C)fluoroalkyl, (1C-4C)alkoxy, (1C-4C)fluoroalkoxy, halogen, cyano or nitro; or R3 is a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring structure optionally substituted with (1C-4C)alkyl, (1C-4C)fluoroalkyl, (1C-4C)alkoxy, halogen or cyano; R4 is a phenyl group or an aromatic 6-membered heterocycle, substituted at the ortho position with 1-hydroxy(1C-4C)alkyl, (1C-4C)alkoxy, C(O)(1C-4C)alkyl, CO2(1C-4C)alkyl, C(O)NH2, cyano, nitro, or CH?NOR7, and optionally further substituted with (1C-2C)alkyl, (1C-2C)fluoroalkyl or halogen; or R4

Abstract: The subject invention relates to novel P2X3 receptor antagonists that play a critical role in treating disease states associated with pain, in particular peripheral pain, inflammatory pain, or tissue injury pain that can be treated using a P2X3 receptor subunit modulator.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds that bind to bcl proteins and inhibit Bcl function. Another aspect of the present invention relates to compositions comprising a heterocyclic compound of the invention. The present invention provides methods for treating and modulating disorders associated with hyperproliferation, such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isoxazole derivative, the compound of formula (I) herein after referred to as GIT27-NO, which is the NO-donating structurally modified form of (S,R)-3-phenyl-4,5-dihydro-5-isoxazole acetic acid, herein after referred to as VGX-1027. Treatment of three tumor cell lines, rat astrocytoma C6, mouse fibrosarcoma L929, and mouse melanoma B16 cells with GIT27-NO resulted in a significant reduction of cell respiration and of number of viable cells, while VGX-1027 was completely ineffective. Hemoglobin, which act as NO-scavenger, restored cell viability, thus indicating the NO-mediated tumoricidal effect of compound (I). GIT27-NO triggered apoptotic cell death in L929 cell cultures, while autophagic cell death is mainly responsible for the diminished viability of C6 and B16 cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to, inter alia, the use of a compound capable of inhibiting 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) in an animal in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment and/or prevention of depression. The invention also provides for the use of a compound capable of inhibiting HPPD in an animal in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment of the withdrawal symptoms associated with an addictive drug which causes dopamine dependant associative learning disorders in said animal. In a particular embodiment said HPPD inhibitor is selected from the group consisting of the compound depicted as compound 1; 2; and 3.22.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds that bind to bcl proteins and inhibit Bcl function. Another aspect of the present invention relates to compositions comprising a heterocyclic compound of the invention. The present invention provides methods for treating and modulating disorders associated with hyperproliferation, such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, n, and R1 to R8 are as defined herein and to pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salts, optically pure enantiomers, racemates or diastereomeric mixtures thereof. These compounds are orexin receptor antagonists and may be useful in the treatment of disorders, in which orexin pathways are involved, like sleep disorders.