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: 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: Bifunctional molecules and methods for their use are provided. The subject bifunctional molecules are conjugates of a drug moiety and a pharmacokinetic modulating moiety, where these two moieties are optionally joined by a linking group. The bifunctional molecules are further characterized in that they exhibit at least one modulated pharmacokinetic property upon administration to a host as compared to a free drug control. The subject bifunctional molecules find use in a variety of therapeutic applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formula I compounds having antitumoural activities through, as one possible biological target, the molecular chaperone heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) inhibition. The invention includes the use of such compounds in medicine, in relation to cancer disease as well as other diseases where an inhibition of Hsp90 is responsive, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: Evidence demonstrating that elevated expression of dUTPase protects breast cancer cells from the expansion of the intracellular uracil pool, translating to reduced growth inhibition following treatment with 5-FU is provided. The implementation of in silica drug development techniques to identify and develop small molecule inhibitors of dUTPase are reported. As 5-FU and the oral 5-FU pro-drug capecitabine remain central agents in the treatment of a variety of malignancies, the clinical utility of a small molecule inhibitor to dUTPase represents a viable strategy to improve the clinical efficacy of these mainstay chemotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: Sphingosine-1-phosphate analogs that are potent, and selective agonists at one or more S1P receptors, specifically the S1P1 receptor type are provided. The disclosed compounds include an optional phosphate moiety as well as compounds with hydrolysis-resistant phosphate surrogates such as phosphonates, alpha-substituted phosphonates, and phosphothionates.

Abstract: Compounds which modulate the CB2 receptor are disclosed. Compounds according to the invention bind to and are agonists of the CB2 receptor, and are useful for treating inflammation. Those compounds which are agonists are additionally useful for treating pain.

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

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: Disclosed herein are substituted pyrimidine-based endothelin modulators of Formula I, processes of preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

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: Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases, disorders or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of the general Formula (XIII): wherein A7 is C?O, C?S, SO2, CH—OR13, C?NR12, or CH2—CHOR13; A8 is C(R14)2, O, S, or NR12; A9 is C?O, C?S, SO2, CH—OR13, C?NR12, or CH2—CHOR13; m is 0, or 1 q is 0, or 1 r is 0, or 1 R12 is H, CH3, CH2—CH3, C6H5, OCH3, OCH2—CH3, OH, or SH; R13 is H, CH3, or CH2—CH3; R14 is H, alkyl, alkoxy, OH, or SH;

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or tautomers thereof, to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, and compositions containing such compounds, and the uses of such compounds, in particular for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I active on protein kinases are described, as well as methods of using such compounds to treat diseases and conditions associated with aberrant activity of protein kinases. Formula (I) wherein Ar is optionally substituted heteroaryl; R2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or halogen; U is selected from the group consisting of —S(O)2—, —C(X)—, —C(X)—N(R10)—, and —S(O)2—N(R10)—; R3 is optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted C3.6 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; and wherein R1, R3, R4, m, L1, X R10 are as described herein.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel class of compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with abnormal or deregulated kinase activity, particularly TrkA, TrkB, TrkC, PDGFR and c-kit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein: p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; R1 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl and SF5; n is 3 or 4; R2 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; n is 2 or 3; X is —CH2—, —O— or —S—; Z may be —CH— or N; A is a group P or P1, wherein P is and P1 is and Y is hydrogen, —OH, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, phenyl or a heteroaromatic group, wherein the phenyl and the heteroaromatic group are optionally substituted by one or two substituents selected from a group consisting of C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy and haloC1-4alkoxy; processes for their preparation, intermediates used in these processes, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, as modulators of dopamine D3 receptors, e.g. to treat substance related disorders, as antipsychotic agents premature ejaculation or cognition impairment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of modified malonate derivatives. The modified malonate compounds can be used to treat cancer. The modified malonate compounds can also inhibit histone deacetylase and are suitable for use in selectively inducing terminal differentiation, and arresting cell growth and/or apoptosis of neoplastic cells, thereby inhibiting proliferation of such cells. Thus, the compounds of the present invention are useful in treating a patient having a tumor characterized by proliferation of neoplastic cells. The compounds of the invention may also be useful in the prevention and treatment of TRX-mediated diseases, such as autoimmune, allergic and inflammatory diseases, and in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), such as neurodegenerative diseases.

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: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention. The present invention relates to novel antiviral compounds represented herein above, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods for the treatment or prophylaxis of viral (particularly HCV) infection in a subject in need of such therapy with said compounds.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compound of the Formula (I) wherein m is 1-2 and each R1 is a group such as cyano, halogeno, trifluoromethyl heterocyclyl and heterocyclyloxy; R2 is trifluoromethyl or (1-6C)alkyl; R3 is hydrogen or halogeno; and R4 is isoxazolyl; or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of diseases or medical conditions mediated by cytokines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for diagnosis of a disease, wherein presence or absence of an anti-endothelin-receptor antibody is determined in a sample from a patient to be diagnosed more in particular an anti-endothelin-receptor-A antibody. The disease according to the invention is in particular selected from diabetes, preferably type I diabetes, graft rejection, pre-eclampsia, hypertension, vasculitis, collagenosis, Raynaud-Syndrom (Morbus Raynaud), and inflammatory rheumatic disease and arteriosclerosis. The invention further relates to the use of an inhibitor of an anti-endothelin-receptor antibody or an inhibitor of an endothelin-receptor for the production of a medicament as well as a method for removing anti-endothelin-receptor antibodies from isolated blood by means of plasmapheresis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel compounds of the general formula (I) possessing dipeptidyl peptidase IV enzyme inhibitory activity, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of using said compounds, processes for their preparation and intermediates of the general formulae (II), (IV), (V), (VII), (VIII) and (IX).

Abstract: The present application is directed to therapeutic compounds, compositions, and methods for culturing neuronal cells and for preventing and the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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: Azole compounds represented by formula I: wherein ring A is isoxazole and the like, R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group and the like, R2 is a hydrogen atom and the like, and R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group and the like, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof inhibit the physiological activity of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), and are useful as for the prophylaxis or treatment of diseases in which inhibition of the physiological activity of LPA is useful for the prophylaxis or treatment thereof, such as diseases involving the LPA receptor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X, n, Y, and R1 are defined generally and in subsets herein. Compounds of the invention are inhibitors of CCR2 and accordingly are useful for the treatment of a variety of inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune diseases, disorders, or conditions.

Abstract: The anthranilic acid derivative or the salt thereof represented by the general formula wherein R1 and R2 are hydrogen atom, or the like; R3 is a phenyl, cycloalkyl or bicyclic heterocyclic group which may be substituted, or the like; R4 is a phenyl, cycloalkyl or pyridyl group which may be substituted, or the like; X1 is an alkylene or alkenylene group which may be substituted or a bond; X2 is the general formula -X3-X4- or -X4-X3-, wherein X3 is a sulfur atom, an imino group or a bond, or the like; X4 means an alkylene or alkenylene group which may be substituted or a bond; is useful for a remedy such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and carcinoma, because it shows MMP-13 production inhibitory effect.

Abstract: Azole compounds represented by formula I: wherein ring A is isoxazole and the like, R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group and the like, R2 is a hydrogen atom and the like, and R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group and the like, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof inhibit the physiological activity of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), and are useful as for the prophylaxis or treatment of diseases in which inhibition of the physiological activity of LPA is useful for the prophylaxis or treatment thereof, such as diseases involving the LPA receptor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds of Formula (I), wherein the variables are defined as herein. The compounds of Formula (I) are useful as kinase inhibitors and as such would be useful in treating certain conditions and diseases, especially inflammatory conditions and diseases as well as proliferative disorders such as cancer.

Abstract: A method of treating cancer including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the formula 1: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and n are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula: wherein R1 is an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocyclic group; X, Y and V are the same or different and each is a bond, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom and the like; Q is a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; ring A is an aromatic ring optionally further having 1 to 3 substituents; Z is —(CH2)n-Z1- or -Z1-(CH2)n— (n is an integer of 0 to 8, Z1 is a bond, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom and the like); ring B is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle optionally further having 1 to 3 substituents; W is a bond or a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; R2 is a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, —PO(OR9)(OR10) (R9 and R10 are the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, and R9 and R10 are optionally bonded to form an optionally substituted ring) and the like, or a salt thereof, which has a superior adipose tissue weight decreasing action, a hypoglycemic acti

Abstract: Compounds of formula I in free or salt form, wherein T, X, R1, R2, Ra, R3, R4, R5 and U have the meanings as indicated in the specification, are useful for treating a condition mediated by CCR-3, particularly an inflammatory or allergic condition such as an inflammatory or obstructive airways disease. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and processes for preparing the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are useful as protein kinase inhibitors, especially inhibitors of ERK, having the formula: where A, B, R1, R2, T and Ht are described in the specification. The compounds are useful for treating diseases in mammals that are alleviated by a protein, kinase inhibitor, particularly diseases such as cancer, inflammatory disorders, restenosis, and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: wherein A, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention also relates to methods of using the compounds of formula I and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Indazolylacrylamide derivatives, which are useful as SGK-1 inhibitors are described herein. The described invention also includes methods of making such indazolylacrylamide derivatives as well as methods of using the same in the treatment of diseases mediated by inappropriate SGK-1 activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the following structure are described: wherein R1-R6, R11, R12, m, V, X, Y, Z and Q are described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, metabolite or prodrug thereof. These compounds are useful for treating a variety of hormone-related conditions including contraception, treating or preventing fibroids, endometriosis, dysfunctional bleeding, uterine leiomyomata, polycystic ovary syndrome, or hormone-dependent carcinomas, providing hormone replacement therapy, stimulating food intake or synchronizing estrus.

Abstract: This invention concerns N-(ortho phenylaminoaryl), N?-alkyl sulfamides which are inhibitors of MEK and are useful in the treatment of cancer and other hyperproliferative diseases.

Abstract: Novel non-steroidal compounds are provided which are glucocorticoid receptor modulators which are useful in treating diseases requiring glucocorticoid receptor agonist or antagonist therapy such as obesity, diabetes, inflammatory and immune disorders, and have the structure where A, B, and R1-R3 are defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the Formula wherein R1, R1a, R1b, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, X, Y, Z and n are as defined. Compounds of the Formula I have activity inhibiting production of A?-peptide. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases, for example, neurodegenerative diseases, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, in a mammal comprising compounds of the Formula I.

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 present invention provides compounds of formula I: in which: one of X and Y is a nitrogen atom substituted by a group R6? and the other is a carbon atom substituted by an isoxazole group substituted on its carbon atoms by groups R3 and R4; one of R6 and R6? is hydrogen; either all of W1, W2, W3 and W4 are carbon or one of W1, W2, W3 and W4 is nitrogen and the rest are carbon; and R1 and R2 are, independently, a small group, heteroaromatic ring or a 4–7 membered cyclic amine ring; processes for making them; pharmaceutical composition containing them; their use in therapy, particularly for enhancing cognition in conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease; and methods of treatment using them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel florfenicol compounds having the chemical structure: wherein the compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of bacterial infections in a broad range of patients such as, without limitation, birds, fish, shellfish and mammals.

Abstract: 2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)-2-oxo-acetamide derivatives of formula (I) having antitumor activity in particular against solid tumors, specifically colon and lung tumors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted polyketides of formula I, wherein A, B, C, D, E, F and m are as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, and the use of said compounds in treating tumors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel isoxazole and thiazole compounds having an excellent lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) receptor antagonistic activity represented by general formula [1] or salts thereof: wherein R1 and R2 represents an optionally substituted alkyl group or the like; R3 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R4 represent a group selected from the group consisting of (I) optionally substituted phenyl, aryl, or heterocycle, (II) substituted or nonsubstituted alkyl, and (III) substituted or nonsubstituted alkenyl, alternatively, R3 and R4 may form a ring structure together with a carbon atom to which they bind; and X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, provided that, when R3 is a hydrogen atom, R4 represents a group other than methyl, and the use thereof as a medicine.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-cancer compound represented by Structural Formula (I): The variables in Structural Formula (I) are described hereinbelow. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent and a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) (preferably an effective amount). Also disclosed is a method of treating a subject with cancer by administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I).

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that certain 3-oxoacetamideindolyl compounds have potent anticancer and anti-angiogenic activity. The 3-oxoacetamideindolyl compounds are of the following formula. In this formula, each R1 is independently isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl, 1,3-benzothiazolyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl, thionaphthenyl, or benzofuranyl, each being optionally substituted with 1-6 independent R5; or when taken together with R2 and the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 5-8 membered ring comprising C, N, S, or O atoms wherein any atom is optionally substituted with an independent R5. Each R2 is independently H, C1-C10 alkyl, or aryl, each being optionally substituted with 1-4 independent R5; or when taken together with R1 and the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 5-8 membered ring comprising C, N, S, or O atoms wherein any atom is optionally substituted with an independent R5.

Abstract: Novel biphenyl sulfonamide compounds which are combined angiotensin and endothelin receptor antagonists are claimed along with methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions such as hypertension and other diseases, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

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.