Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of substituted cycloserine compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 is C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8haloalkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, aryl or aryl substituted by one to five R11, or aryl-C1-C4alkylene or aryl-C1-C4alkylene substituted by one to five R11; and each R11 is independently C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4haloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C4haloalkoxy, cyano or halogen; The invention also relates to intermediates produced by the processes. Compounds of formula (I) are useful intermediates for the production of compounds in the agricultural and pharmaceutical fields.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of substituted cycloserine compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 is C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8haloalkyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl, aryl or aryl substituted by one to five R11, or aryl-C1-C4alkylene or aryl-C1-C4alkylene substituted by one to five R11; and each R11 is independently C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4haloalkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C4haloalkoxy, cyano or halogen; The invention also relates to intermediates produced by the processes. Compounds of formula (I) are useful intermediates for the production of compounds in the agricultural and pharmaceutical fields.

Abstract: There is provided a method for catalytic asymmetric synthesis of optically active isoxazoline compound and an optically active isoxazoline compound. A method for catalytic asymmetric synthesis of optically active isoxazoline compound of a formula (6) including reacting an ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl compound of a formula (1) and a hydroxylamine in a solvent in the presence of a base by adding a chiral phase transfer catalyst. An optically active isoxazoline compound of a formula (13) that can be synthesized by the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (IA) wherein QA is QA1 or QA2 P is P1, heterocycyl or heterocyclyl substituted by one to five Z; and wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, G1, Z, R1, R2, R3 and R4 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 (IA), to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal and molluscicidal compositions comprising the compounds of formula (IA) and to methods of using the compounds of formula (IA) to control insect, acarine, nematode and mollusc pests.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R5 and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, G1, L, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to intermediates for preparing compounds of formula (I), to compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode and mollusc pests.

Abstract: Provided is a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for generalized pain syndrome, for which no cause and therapies have been established. A therapeutic or prophylactic agent for generalized pain syndrome containing an LPA1 antagonist or autotaxin-inhibiting substance as an active ingredient. The pharmaceutical is preferably administered to the central nervous system. The generalized pain syndrome is preferably fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome or hypersensitivity colitis.

Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition, medical food, dietary supplement or micronutrient for the treatment of a movement disorder comprising an NMDAR agonist or partial agonist as active ingredient therein in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein A1, A2, A3 and A4 are independently of one another C—H, C—R5, or nitrogen; B1—B2—B3—B4 is —CH2—C?N—CH2—, —CH2—N—CH2—CH2—, —CH2—C?CH-0- or —CH?C—CH2-0-; G1 is oxygen or sulfur; L is a single bond or C1-C8alkylene; R1 is hydrogen, C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkylcarbonyl-, C1-C8alkoxy, C2-C8alkenyl, C2-C8alkynyl, C1-C8alkoxy-C1-C8alkyl, aryl or aryl substituted by one to three R6, or R1 is heterocyclyl or heterocyclyl substituted by one to three R6 or C1-C8alkoxycarbonyl-; R2 is hydrogen, C1-C8haloalkyl or C1-C8alkyl; R3 is C1-C8haloalkyl; R4 is aryl or aryl substituted by one to three R6, or R4 is heterocyclyl or heterocyclyl substituted by one to three R6; Y1 is CR7R8, C?O or C?S; Y2, Y3 and Y4 are independently CR7R8, C=0, C?S, N—R9, O, S, SO or SO2; wherein at least two adjacent ring atoms in the ring formed by Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 are heteroatoms; each R7 and R8 is independently hydrogen, halogen, C1-C8alkyl, or C1-C8haloalkyl; and R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 a

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ASD genetically engineered model carrying a deletion of Shank2 gene and having reduced NMDA receptor function. According to the present disclosure, genetically engineered mice that show the clinical features of ASD due to the deletion of the Shank2 gene can be obtained, and the genetically engineered mice can be effectively used to screen candidate therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, A1, A2, X1, s and m are defined herein. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are disclosed. Compounds according to the invention bind to and are agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists of the CB2 receptor, and are useful for treating inflammation. Those compounds which are agonists are additionally useful for treating pain.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an agent for prevention and treatment of pityriasis. The agent according to the present invention comprises at least one transaminase inhibitor effectively inhibiting the transamination process which is of pathogenetic relevance for the disease, prevents a recurrence of the disease and which protects the human skin flora. Upon release into the environment, no resistances are induced in other fungi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-adamantyl-butyramide derivatives of formula I as selective inhibitors of the enzyme 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11?-HSD-1) and the use of such compounds for the treatment and prevention of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, glaucoma, osteoporosis, cognitive disorders, anxiety, depression, immune disorders, hypertension and other diseases and conditions.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are antagonists of lysophosphatidic receptor(s). Also described are pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments that include the compounds described herein, as well as methods of using such antagonists, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating LPA-dependent or LPA-mediated conditions or diseases.

Abstract: Methods, assays and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, in which the glutamate transporters and/or receptors expressed in pancreatic islet cells are used as therapeutic targets or tools for the identification or treatment of individuals suffering from or susceptible to diabetes.

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: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, A1, A2, X1, s and m are defined herein. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds, compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compound compositions. The compounds, compositions, and methods described herein can be used for the therapeutic modulation of kinase-mediated processes, and treatment of disease and disease symptoms, particularly those mediated by certain kinase enzymes.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treating anxiety-related disorders in a subject. The methods include sublingually administering D-cycloserine to a subject with the anxiety-related disorder, either alone or in combination with extinction training.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isoxazoline derivative as an inhibitor against various caspases, a process for preparing the same, and a therapeutic composition for preventing inflammation and apoptosis comprising the same.

Abstract: The tetracycline class of antibiotics has played a major role in the treatment of infectious diseases for the past 50 years. However, the increased use of the tetracyclines in human and veterinary medicine has led to resistance among many organisms previously susceptible to tetracycline antibiotics. The recent development of a modular synthesis of tetracycline analogs through a chiral enone intermediate has allowed for the efficient synthesis of novel tetracycline analogs never prepared before. The present invention provides a more efficient route for preparing the enone intermediate.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds, compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compound compositions. The compounds, compositions, and methods described herein can be used for the therapeutic modulation of kinase-mediated processes, and treatment of disease and disease symptoms, particularly those mediated by certain kinase enzymes.

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: Novel compounds and methods of using those compounds for the treatment of inflammatory conditions are provided. In a preferred embodiment, modulation of the activation state of p38 kinase protein comprises the step of contacting the kinase protein with the novel compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), in which Het represents a five or six membered saturated, partially unsaturated or aromatic ring containing between one and six heteroatoms of the group N, O, S, in which the heterocycle is substituted in an adjacent manner with -P-Qi-T-Q2, -GZ and Y, such that the substituant -GZ is adjacent to both, the other substituants being as defined in the description, process for preparing this compound, fungicidal composition comprising this compound, method for treating plants by applying this compound or composition

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, or an in-vivo-hydrolysable ester thereof, wherein, for example, X is O, S or NH; HET is an optionally substituted C-linked 5-membered heteroaryl ring containing 2 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from N, O and S; Q is selected from, for example, Q1 and Q2: R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen or fluoro; T is selected from a range of groups, for example, an N-linked (fully unsaturated) 5-membered heteroaryl ring system or a group of formula (TC5): wherein Rc is, for example, R13CO—, R13SO2— or R13CS—; wherein R13 is, for example, optionally substituted (1–10C)alkyl or R14C(O)O(1–6C)alkyl wherein R14 is optionally substituted (1–10C)alkyl; are useful as antibacterial agents; and processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described

Abstract: The 3-nitroisoxazoles of the formula (I) in which R1 and R2 are each as defined in the description, some of which are known, are highly suitable for use as biocides for protecting industrial materials.

Abstract: Heterocyclic substituted aminoazacyclic compounds of formula I Z—R3  I, wherein Z is a defined aminoazacycle and R3 is a defined heterocycle moiety, pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds, and use of said compositions to control synaptic transmission in mammals.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted benzoylpyrazoles of the general formula (I), in which n represents the numbers 0, 1, 2 or 3, A represents a single bond or represents alkanediyl(alkylene), R1 represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or cycloalkyl, R2 represents hydrogen, cyano, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl, halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl or cycloalkyl, R3 represents hydrogen, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl, halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino or dialkylaminosulfonyl, R4 represents nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl, halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino or dialkylaminosulfonyl, Y represents hydrogen or represents in each case optionally substituted

Abstract: This invention provides composition comprising a cyclosporin and a carrier medium.

Abstract: Thienyl-, furyl- and pyrrolyl-sulfonamides, formulations of pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, N-(isoxazolyl)thienylsulfonamides, N-(isoxazolyl)furylsulfonamides and N-(isoxazolyl)pyrrolylsulfonamides, formulations thereof and methods using these sulfonamides for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor by contacting the receptor with the sulfonamide are provided. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit the activity of endothelin are also provided.

Abstract: Isoxazole-sulfonamide endothelin antagonists of formula (I) below having good affinity for endothelin receptors and selectivity for ETA over ETB are described herein. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of conditions mediated by endothelin, in particular, conditions mediated by endothelin ETA.

Abstract: Novel sulphonyltriazole derivatives of the formula in which Hal represents fluorine, chlorine or bromine, R1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenoxy or represents optionally substituted heterocyclyl and R2 represents alkyl or represents optionally substituted heterocyclyl or represents a radical of the formula in which R3 represents halogen, alkyl or phenyl, R4 represents hydrogen or alkyl and R5 represents alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl, or R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocyclic ring which may be substituted and which may also contain an additional heteroatom, a process for preparing these substances and their use for controlling undesirable microorganisms.

Abstract: N-alkyl, N-alkenyl, N-alkynyl, N-aryl and N-fused bicyclo or tricyclo thienyl-, furyl- and pyrrolyl-sulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, (phenyl) and (phenoxy)thienylsulfonamides, (phenyl) and (phenoxy)furylsulfonamides, and (phenyl) and (phenoxy)pyrrolylsulfonamides and methods of using these sulfonamides for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor by contacting the receptor with the sulfonamide are provided. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.

Abstract: Thienyl-, furyl- and pyrrolyl-sulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, N-(isoxazolyl)thienylsulfonamides, N-(isoxazolyl)-furylsulfonamides and N-(isoxazolyl)pyrrolyisulfonamides and methods using these sulfonamides for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor by contacting the receptor with the sulfonamide are provided. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prod rugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## inhibit the activity of endothelin. The symbols are defined as follows: R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently(a) hydrogen, except that R.sup.1 is other than hydrogen;(b) alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, aryl, aryloxy, aralkyl or aralkoxy, any of which may be substituted with Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2 and Z.sup.3 ;(c) halo;(d) hydroxyl;(e) cyano;(f) nitro;(g) --C(O)H or --C(O)R.sup.6 ;(h) --CO.sub.2 H or --CO.sub.2 R.sup.6 ;(i) --SH, --S(O).sub.n R.sup.6, --S(O).sub.m --OH, --S(O).sub.m --OR.sup.6, --O--S(O).sub.m --R.sup.6, --O--S(O).sub.m OH or --O--S(O).sub.m --OR.sup.6 ;(j) --Z.sup.4 --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 ; or(k) --Z.sup.4 --N(R.sup.11)--Z.sup.5 --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10 ;and the remaining symbols are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## inhibit the activity of endothelin. The symbols are defined as follows: ##STR2## R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently (a) hydrogen;(b) alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, aryl, aryloxy, aralkyl or aralkoxy, any of which may be substituted with Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2 and Z.sup.3 ;(c) halo;(d) hydroxyl;(e) cyano;(f) nitro;(g) --C(O)H or --C(O)R.sup.6 ;(h) --CO.sub.2 H or --CO.sub.2 R.sup.6 ;(i) --SH, --S(O).sub.n R.sup.6, --S(O).sub.m --OH, --S(O).sub.m --OR.sup.6, --O--S(O).sub.m --R.sup.6, --O--S(O).sub.m OH or --O--S(O).sub.m --OR.sup.6 ;(j) --Z.sup.4 --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 ; or(k) --Z.sup.4 --N(R.sup.11)--Z.sup.5 --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10 ;and the remaining symbols are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present application describes amidinophenyl-pyrrolidines, -pyrrolines, and -isoxazolidines and derivatives thereof of formula I: ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein one of D and D' may be C(.dbd.NH)NH.sub.2 and the other H, and J.sup.1 and J.sup.2 may be O or CH.sub.2, which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel method for preparation of substituted isoxazolin-5-yl acetic acid in high optical purity from a stereoisomeric mixture of an esterified substituted isoxazolin-5-yl acetate. The products are useful in the synthesis of compounds for pharmaceuticals, especially the treatment of thrombolytic disorders, and agricultural products.

Abstract: New halogenobenzimidazoles of the formula in whichA, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and X have the meanings given in the description,and their acid addition salts and metal salt complexes,a process for their preparation and their use as microbicides in crop protection and in the protection of materials.New intermediates of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.12 -R.sup.17 and X have the meanings given in the description,and processes for the preparation of these substances.

Abstract: Thienyl-, furyl- and pyrrolyl-sulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, N-(isoxazolyl)thienylsulfonamides, N-(isoxazolyl)-furylsulfonamides and N-(isoxazolyl)pyrrolylsulfonamides and methods using these sulfonamides for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor by contacting the receptor with the sulfonamide are provided. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.

Abstract: Isoxazolines, isothiazolines and pyrazolines which are inhibitors of Factor Xa, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds as anticoagulant agents for treatment and prevention of thromboembolic disorders. The compounds can be represented by the formula: ##STR1## where X is O, S or NR.sup.15.

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: Methods for the preparation of biphenyl isoxazole sulfonamides and intermediates thereof. The present invention also relates to the novel intermediates prepared by these methods. The biphenyl isoxazole sulfonamides prepared by the present methods are endothelin antagonists useful, inter alia, for the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: This invention relates to 3-aryl-2-isoxazoline compounds which are selective inhibitors of phosphodiesterase type IV (PDE.sub.IV). The 3-aryl-2-isoxazolines are useful in the treatment of AIDS, asthma, arthritis, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, psoriasis, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, shock, atopic dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful therefor.

Abstract: A retroviral protease inhibiting compound of the formula: ##STR1## is disclosed wherein the terms R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, Y, Y', m and n are herein defined.

Abstract: Taxoids having a 1,3-oxazole containing moiety at the 13-position of the taxane nucleus.

Abstract: Thienyl-, furyl- and pyrrolyl-sulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, N-(isoxazolyl)thienylsulfonamides, N-(isoxazolyl)furylsulfonamides and N-(isoxazolyl)pyrrolylsulfonamides and methods using these sulfonamides for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor by contacting the receptor with the sulfonamide are provided. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.