Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: Ring A is (4-12)-membered heterocyclyl; Ring B is a fused benzene ring selected from the group consisting of: Ring A, ring B, ring C, R1, R1a, R2, R3, R4, L2, n, t, w, and z are as defined in the specification. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) and methods of treating a condition that is mediated by the modulation of glucokinase, the method comprising administering to a mammal an effective amount of a compound of formula (I).

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: The invention relates to a compound of the Formula I. or salt, prodrug or solvate thereof, wherein R1, R5, R6, D, A, B, L, n, m and p are as defined in the description. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions of said compounds, the use of said compounds as medicaments and in the production of an anti-angiogenic effect in a warm-blooded animal. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound of Formula (I) or a salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, n and m are as described in the specification, in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of a disease condition mediated through glucokinase (GLK), such as type 2 diabetes. The invention also relates to a novel group of compounds of Formula (I) and to methods for preparing compounds of Formula (I).

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 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: The present invention relates to compounds of the Formula I wherein R1, R3, R5, R6, R7, X and Y are as defined. Compounds of the Formula I have activity inhibiting production of A?-peptide. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases and disorders, for example, neurodegenerative and/or neurological disorders, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, in a mammal comprising compounds of the Formula I.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using compounds of the general formula or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester, wherein the substituents are defined in the application.

Abstract: The present invention provides pyrazole derived compounds of formula (I) useful for treating p38 kinase-associated conditions, where W, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and m are as defined herein. The invention further pertains to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one compound according to the invention useful for treating p38 kinase-associated conditions, and methods of inhibiting the activity of p38 kinase in a mammal.

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 application describes substituted-aminomethyl substituted compounds and derivatives thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

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: 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: This invention relates to isoxazole-based inhibitors of fungal invasion.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: where; R1 is O, S; R2 is an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocycle, wherein the nitrogen is located at the 2 position relative to the (thio)urea bond; R3 is H, C1-C3 alkyl, R4-R7 are independently selected from H, C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, haloC1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkanoyl, haloC1-C6 alkanoyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, haloC1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 alkyloxy-C1-C6 alkyl, haloC1-C6 alkyloxy-C1-C6 alkyl hydroxy-C1-C6 alkyl, amino-C1-C6 alkyl, carboxy-C1-C6 alkyl, cyano-C1-C6 alkyl, amino, carboxy, carbamoyl, cyano, halo, hydroxy, keto; X is —(CHR8)n-—D—(CHR8)m—; D is —NR9—, —O—, —S—, —S(═O)— or —S(═O)2—; R8 is independently H, C1-C3 alkyl, halo substitutedC1-C3alkyl; R9 is H, C1-C3 alkyl; n and m are independently 0, 1 or 2; and prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, have utility as inhibitors of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase, particular

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).

Abstract: The present invention relates to biphenyl and biphenyl-analogous compounds, their preparation and use as pharmaceutical compositions, as integrin antagonists and in particular for the production of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prophylaxis of cancer, arteriosclerosis, restenosis, osteolytic disorders such as osteoporosis and ophthalmic diseases. The compounds according to the invention have the formula (1) wherein R1, R2, U, V, A, B, W, R3, C and R4 have the meaning as defined in the claims.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable prodrug or salt thereof which exhibits excellent antifungal activity: wherein Ar1 represents a phenyl group or the like; Ar2 represents a phenylene group or the like. X represents a sulfur atom or a methylene group. R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-3 alkyl group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-3 alkyl group; and R3 represents an optionally substituted C6-10 aryl group or the like. Fungal infections may be prevented and/or treated by administering said compound (I) or said prodrug or salt thereof.

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: Pharmaceutical compositions incorporate compounds that are capable of affecting nicotinic cholinergic receptors. A wide variety of conditions and disorders, and particularly conditions and disorders associated with dysfunction of the central and autonomic nervous systems can be treated using pharmaceutical compositions incorporating compounds in which an aromatic ring is bridged with an ethylenic or acetylenic unit to an azabicyclic moiety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, 1

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 invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-heteroaryl-N-phenyl aminoalcohols.

Abstract: 1-Heterocycle substituted diarylamines, methods of making and using them, and compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula 1, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined as in the specification. These compounds are useful as psychotherapeutic agents.

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: Thienyl-, furyl- and pyrrolyl-sulfonamides, pharmaceutically-acceptable salts of sulfonamides, formulations of salts and the sulfonamides, and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides using the formulations and sulfonamides are provided. In particular, formulations of sodium salts of N-(isoxazolyl)thienylsulfonamides, N-(isoxazolyl)furylsulfonamides and N-(isoxazolyl)pyrrolylsulfonamides are provided. A process of preparing an alkali metal salt of a hydrophobic sulfonamide is provided. The process includes the step of dissolving a free sulfonamide in an organic solvent in the presence of a saturated alkali metal salt solution and recovering the formed sulfonamide salt from the organic phase.

Abstract: N-(5-isoxazolyl)benzenesulfonamides and N-(3-isoxazolyl)benzenesulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, N-(5-isoxazolyl)biphenylsulfonamides and N-(3-isoxazolyl)biphenylsulfonamides and methods for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor or increasing the activity of endothelin peptides by contacting the receptor with a sulfonamide are provided. N-isoxzolyl-4-biphenylsulfonamides are particularly preferred. These compounds exhibit activity as endothelin receptor B antagonists. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders, particularly inflammatory diseases, such as asthma, 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: Methods for the preparation of biphenyl isoxazole sulfonamides and intermediates therof. 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, congestive heart failure and male erectile dysfunction.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as described herein, inhibit the activity of endothelin.

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

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the compounds of formula (I):Q(CH.sub.2).sub.a --(X.sub.1).sub.b --Q.sub.1 --Q.sub.2 --C(X.sub.2)--N(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2) (I)in which:Q represents an aryl radical,X.sub.1 represents oxy, thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl,X.sub.2 represents oxygen or sulphur,Q.sub.1 represents a cyclopropanediyl radical,Q.sub.2 represents an arylene radical,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent:either a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radicalor one of the groupsR.sub.3 --C.dbd.X.sub.3, (R.sub.3).sub.2 --P.dbd.X.sub.3, T.sub.2 --R.sub.5 or S(O).sub.j --N(R.sub.6)(R.sub.7)in which X.sub.3 represents an oxygen atom or a sulphur atom, T.sub.2 represents a bivalent oxy, carbonyl or oxycarbonyl group and j is equal to 0, 1 or 2,their preparation process and their use as pesticides.

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 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: Methods, compositions, and compounds for modulating the activity of an endothelin pepuide are provided. The methods use compositions that contain compounds that include those of the formula: ##STR1## where X is selected from groups that include O, S, and NH; Y is selected from O.sup.+ and N, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each selected independently from among alkyl, lower allkenyl, lower alkynyl, lower haloalkyl, halide, pseudohalide or H, except that R.sup.2 is not halide. R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are selected from among groups that include hydrogen, halide, alkoxy, alkyl, haloalkyl; and R.sup.7 is selected from groups that include (CH.sub.2).sub.r R.sup.18, in which r is 0 to 6 and R.sup.18 is selected from groups that include aryl, particularly pyrimidinyl and phenyl.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## inhibit the activity of endothelin.

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: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## inhibit the activity of endothelin. The symbols R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Q, K, J, .alpha., .beta., p, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13 R.sup.14, X, Y, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel DNA alkylating agents and the prodrugs of these agents which are useful as antitumor agents and DNA labelling agents. The compounds are hydroxy dihydrobenzindole oligopeptides and prodrugs thereof wherein the monomeric constituents are derived from monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclic aromatic residues.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted and unsubstituted ???(aryl- and heteroaryl-) alkyl-, alkyloxy-, alkylthio-, oxo-, thio-, and alkylamino!- heteroaryl and aryl!- alkylamino-, aminoalkyl-, alkyloxy-, and alkylthio!- aryl and heteroaryl compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful as antagonists of the pain enhancing effects of E-type prostaglandins, to processes for the preparation of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to methods for treating pain comprising the administration of such compounds.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, and compounds for modulating the activity of an endothelin peptide are provided. The methods use compositions that contain compounds that include those of the formula: ##STR1## where X is selected from groups that include O, S, and NH; Y is selected from O.sup.+ and N, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each selected independently from among alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, lower haloalkyl, halide, pseudohalide or H, except that R.sup.2 is not halide. R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are selected from among groups that include hydrogen, halide, alkoxy, alkyl, haloalkyl; and R.sup.7 is selected from groups that include (CH.sub.2).sub.r R.sup.18, in which r is 0 to 6 and R.sup.18 is selected from groups that include aryl, particularly pyrmidinyl and phenyl.

Abstract: A process of preparing an alkali metal salt of a hydrophobic sulfonamide is provided. The process includes the step of dissolving a free sulfonamide in an organic solvent in the presence of a saturated alkali metal salt solution and recovering the formed sulfonamide salt from the organic phase.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of antiinflammatory pharmaceutical agents and specifically relates to compounds, compositions and methods for treating disorders mediated by cyclooxygenase-2 or 5-lipoxygenase, such as inflammation.

Abstract: An oxazolyl enaminone is provided having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of a branched or unbranched alkyl groups containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of a branched or unbranched alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a chloro group, a trifluoromethyl group and a trifluoromethoxy group. Also provided are pharmaceutically accepatable salts and isomers of the above, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.

Abstract: This invention relates to new thiophene derivatives having antiinflammatory and analgesic activities and represented by the general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, substituted lower alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkenyl, acyl, nitro, substituted or unsubstituted amino, sulfo, substituted or unsubstituted sulfamoyl, N-containing heterocyclicsulfonyl, hydoxy, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group,R.sup.2 is substituted or unsubstituted aryl, andR.sup.3 is substituted or unsubstituted aryl, provided that R.sup.3 is aryl substituted with substituent(s) selected from the group consisting of amino, mono(lower)-alkylamino, acylamino, lower alkyl(acyl)amino and sulfamoyl when R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen or cyano, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to processes for the preparation thereof and to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same.