Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 represents hydrogen or alkyl; R2 represents an unsubstituted or substituted heterocycle or R2 represents an unsubstituted or substituted aryl; R3 represents alkyl or halogen; X represents a single bond or an alkandiyl-group, optionally interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms or carbonyl groups or carbonyloxy groups in free base or acid addition salt form, processes for their preparation and their use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I):

Abstract: Disclosed are new substituted pyrazole and triazole compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or prodrugs thereof, compositions of the derivatives together with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, and uses thereof:

Abstract: A prodrug, N-oxide, addition salt, quaternary amine or stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein L1 and L2 are R1—Y— wherein each (R1—Y)— substituent is defined independently of the other; Y is C1-4alkanediyl, C2-4alkenediyl, C2-4alkynediyl, C(?O), or a direct bond; R1 is hydrogen, cyano, aryl or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-14heterocycle; =Z1-Z2=Z3- represents a radical of formula ?N—N?CH— (a-1), ?N—CH?N— (a-2), ?CH—N?N— (a-3); X is SO2, (CH2)n wherein n is 1 to 4, C(?O), C(?S), or a direct bond; R2 is aryl, C3-7cycloalkyl, C3-7cycloalkyl substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from hydroxy, aryl, aryloxy, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-14heterocycle, C3-7cycloalkyl, hydroxycarbonyl, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl, hydroxyC1-6alkyl, hydroxyC1-6alkyloxy, hydroxyC1-6alkylthio and arylC1-6alkylthio, C1-12alkyl or C1-12alkyl substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from hydroxy, aryl, aryloxy, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-14heterocycle, C3-7cycloalkyl, hy

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain hexahydrpyrrolidinone compounds which are useful as neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists, and inhibitors of tachykinin and in particular substance P. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds as active ingredients and the use of the compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders, including emesis, urinary incontinence, depression, and anxiety.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds having the formula: wherein: Ar, r, R2-3, X, and R5.7 are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds have AT1 receptor antagonist activity and neprilysin inhibition activity. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of substituted triazoles of formula (I) with activity as oxytocin antagonists, uses thereof, processes for the preparation thereof and compositions containing said inhibitors. These inhibitors have utility in a variety of therapeutic areas including sexual dysfunction, particularly premature ejaculation (P.E.).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds for modulating protein kinase enzymatic activity for modulating cellu-lar activities such as proliferation, differentiation, programmed cell death, migration and chemoinvasion. Even more specifically, the invention provides compounds for modulating c-Kit kinase activity and methods of treating diseases mediated by c-Kit activity utilizing the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula I wherein m, n, p, R1, R2 and X, are herein defined, the compounds being novel antagonists for melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH), as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising such MCH antagonists as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, metabolic disorders, eating disorders such as hyperphagia, and diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compounds of formula the N-oxides, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein X represents O, S or NR3; R1 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-6alkyl or aryl; R2 represents hydrogen; optionally substituted C1-12alkyl; C3-7cycloalkyl; C2-8alkenyl; aryl; Het1; or R1 and R2 taken together may form a bivalent radical of formula —(CH2)n— wherein n is 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; R3 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-6alkyl, aryl, Het1; R4 represents hydrogen; hydroxy; mercapto; C1-6alkyloxy; C1-6alkylthio; aryloxy; arylthio; Het1-oxy; Het1-thio; optionally substituted C1-12alkyl; optionally substituted C2-8alkenyl; optionally substituted C2-8alkynyl; optionally substituted C3-7cycloalkyl; optionally substituted C5-7cycloalkenyl; aryl; Het1; or -Alk-NR3R5 (i) or —NR3R5 (ii) wherein Alk represents C1-6alkanediyl; and R5 represents hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, aryl, Het1, (aryl or Het1)C1-6alkyl, (aryl or Het1)carbonyl or (a

Abstract: a prodrug, N-oxide, addition salt, quaternary amine or stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein L1 and L2 are R1—Y— wherein each (R1—Y)— substituent is defined independently of the other; Y is C1-4alkanediyl, C2-4alkenediyl, C2-4alkynediyl, C(?O), or a direct bond; R1 is hydrogen, cyano, aryl or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-14heterocycle; ?Z1—Z2?Z3— represents a radical of formula ?N—N?CH— (a-1), ?N—CH?N— (a-2), ?CH—N?N— (a-3); X is SO2, (CH2)n wherein n is 1 to 4, C(?O), C(?S), or a direct bond, R2 is aryl, C3-7cycloalkyl, C3-7cycloalkyl substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from hydroxy, aryl, aryloxy, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-14heterocycle, C3-7cycloalkyl, hydroxycarbonyl, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl, hydroxyC1-6alkyl, hydroxyC1-6alkyloxy, hydroxyC1-6alkylthio and arylC1-6alkylthio, C1-12alkyl or C1-12alkyl substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from hydroxy, aryl, aryloxy, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-14heterocycle, C3-7cycloalky

Abstract: Process for production of non-proteinogenic L-amino acids by direct fermentation of a microorganism strain known per se having a deregulated cysteine metabolism in a manner known per se, which comprises adding, during the fermentation, a nucleophilic compound to the fermentation batch in a manner such that this leads to the production of non-proteinogenic L-amino acids by the microorganism strain.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a tautomer thereof, wherein G1, G2, and B are as defined in the application, are selective inhibitors of MMP-13. The compounds are useful for treating diseases mediated by MMP-13, including cancer and arthritis.

Abstract: 5-aryl-1H-triazole compounds of the formula are potent and selective COX-2 inhibitors. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted diphenyl heterocycle compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that inhibit replication of HCV virus. The present invention also relates to the use of the compounds and/or compositions to inhibit HCV replication and/or proliferation and to treat or prevent HCV infections.

Abstract: The use is described of 3,5-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazoles of the formula I in which R1-R5 are as defined in the description. The compounds have useful pharmaceutical properties and are particularly active as iron chelators. They can be used for the treatment of iron overload in warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: Benzoic acid derivatives of the formula where X is oxygen, sulfur, —NH, —NR1, —N—CN, —N—OR1 or —N—NO2; Y is a single bond, —C═C—, or —NH; R1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclo, or (heterocyclo)alkyl; and R2 is aryl or heterocyclo. The compounds of formula I are useful in the treatment of arrhythmia.

Abstract: Polysubstituted indan-1-ol compounds of formula I, its physiologically acceptable salts and physiologically functional derivatives are disclosed 1

Abstract: Sulphonyltriazoles of the formula wherein Hal, R1, R2 are as defined in the specification are provided along with a process for preparing these compounds and a process using these compounds to control the growth of microorganisms.

Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic compounds are provided which are useful in stimulating endogenous production or release of growth hormone and in treating obesity, osteoporosis (improving bone density) and in improving muscle mass and muscle strength. The heterocyclic aromatic compounds have the structure including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and all stereoisomers thereof, wherein Xa is heteroaryl, preferably,  and R1, R1a, R6, Y, Xb, A, B, Z, R3, R4, R4a, R5 and R5a are as defined herein.

Abstract: The use is described of 3,5-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazoles of the formula I in which R1-R5 are as defined in the description. The compounds have useful pharmaceutical properties and are particularly active as iron chelators. They can be used for the treatment of iron overload in warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: Compounds are described which have efflux pump inhibitor activity. Also described are methods of using such efflux pump inhibitor compounds and pharmaceutical compositions which include such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of p38, a mammalian protein kinase involved cell proliferation, cell death and response to extracellular stimuli. The invention also relates to methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compounds of formula the N-oxides, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein X represents O, S or NR3; R1 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-6alkyl or aryl; R2 represents hydrogen; optionally substituted C1-12alkyl; C3-7cycloalkyl; C2-8alkenyl; aryl; Het1; or R1 and R2 taken together may form a bivalent radical of formula —(CH2)n— wherein n is 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; R3 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-6alkyl, aryl, Het1; R4 represents hydrogen; hydroxy; mercapto; C1-6alkyloxy; C1-6alkylthio; aryloxy; arylthio; Het1-oxy; Het1-thio; optionally substituted C1-12alkyl; optionally substituted C2-8alkenyl; optionally substituted C2-8alkynyl; optionally substituted C3-7cycloalkyl; optionally substituted C5-7cycloalkenyl; aryl; Het1; or -Alk-NR3R5 (i) or —NR3R5 (ii) wherein Alk represents C1-6alkanediyl; and R5 represents hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, aryl, Het1, (aryl or Het1)C1-6alk

Abstract: A triazole compound having the formula: wherein Ar1 represents a phenyl group which may be substituted; Ar2 represents a phenyl group which may be substituted; R0 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl; R1 represents a lower alkyl; R2 to R5 each represnet a hydrogen atom or an unsubstituted or halo substituted alkyl; n represnets 0 to 2; p represents 0 or 1; q, r and s each represent 0 to 2; A represents a 4- to 7-membered carbon ring or a 4- to 7-membered heterocyclic, not including 1,3-dioxan-5-yl. The compound of the present invention exhibits an excellent antifungal activity.

Abstract: Water-soluble prodrugs of triazole antifungal compounds having a secondary or tertiary hydroxy group are provided. More particularly, new water-soluble triazole antifungal compounds are provided having the general formula wherein A is the non-hydroxy portion of a triazole antifungal compound of the type containing a secondary or tertiary hydroxyl group and n, R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: 3-(Substituted phenyl)-5-(substituted cyclopropyl)-1,2,4-triazole compounds are useful as insecticides and acaricides. New synthetic procedures and intermediates for preparing the compounds, pesticide compositions containing the compounds, and methods of controlling insects and mites using the compounds are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds represented by formula I: as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and hydrates thereof are disclosed along with pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of caspase-3, which is implicated in modulating apoptosis.

Abstract: The invention is drawn to 7-substituted-9-(substituted amino)-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline compounds of the formula wherein R, X, R5 and R6 are defined in the specification. The compounds of the invention are useful as broad spectrum antibiotics.