Abstract: Disclosed are substituted benzimidazole compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and Xa are defined herein. The compounds of the invention inhibit Itk kinase and are therefore useful for treating diseases and pathological conditions involving inflammation, immunological disorders and allergic disorders. Also disclosed are processes for preparing these compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel aryl benzimidazole sulfonic acid esters and cosmetic compositions that employ the novel aryl benzimidazole sulfonic acid esters as sunscreens. The cosmetic compositions can be water, organic solvent or emulsion based. Also provided are methods of using the compositions to protect skin from exposure to the sun, and optionally, repel insects.

Abstract: A compound represented by formula (IA) or (IIA): wherein R11, R12 and R13 each represents a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group; L1 represents a connecting group; R11 and R12, R11 and L1 and R12 and L1 may each combine with each other to form a ring when possible; R14, R15, R16 and R17 each represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent; and R13 to R17 may each combine with each of R11 to R17 or L1 to form a ring when possible; wherein R13 to R17 and L1 have the same meaning as in formula (IA); Q represents an atomic group necessary for forming a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring with N; and R13, R14, R15, R16 and R17 may each combine with each of R13 to R17, the connecting group L1 or the atomic group Q to form a ring.

Abstract: Disclosed are benzimidazolone compounds of formulas (I) & (II): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, L, m, n and t are defined herein. The compounds inhibit production of cytokines involved in inflammatory processes and are thus useful for treating diseases and pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds that are heterocyclic derivatives of dipeptides and dipeptides mimetics and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Non-peptide GnRH agents capable of inhibiting the effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone are described. Such compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, multimers, prodrugs, and active metabolites are suitable for treating mammalian reproductive disorders and steroid hormone-dependent tumors as well as for regulating fertility, where suppression of gonadotropin release is indicated. Methods for synthesizing the compounds and intermediates useful in their preparation are also described.

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: Benzimidazolidinone derivative compounds, which increase acetylcholine signaling or effect in the brain, and highly selective muscarinic agonists, particularly for the M1 and/or M4 receptor subtypes, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, as well as methods of treating psychosis using these compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted thiophenes, processes for their preparation, their use as medicament or diagnostic agent. The substituted thiophene derivatives have the following backbone structure: Medicaments comprising compounds of this type are of use for preventing or treating various disorders, such as, respiratory disorders and snoring, acute and chronic disorders, disorders induced by ischemic and/or reperfusion events and by proliferative or fibrotic events, disorders of the central nervous system and lipid metabolism, diabetes, blood coagulation and infection by parasites.

Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims benzimidazole compounds of formula (I): in which A is aryl or heteroaryl; R1 is selected from optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, aryl or heteroaryl, NH-lower alkyl or NH-cycloalkyl, or halogen, NH2; 1-imidazolyl or SO2Me; R2 is selected from optionally substituted —CO-alkyl, —CO-cycloalkyl, —CO-aralkyl, —CO-aryl, —CO-alkoxy, aryl or aralkyl, or —CO-amino, CO—NHR3 or CO—R3R4 wherein R3 and R4 are selecteded independently from hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl, alkylheteroalkyl, aryl, aralkyl or together form an alkylene chain optionally containing one to 4 heteroatoms; a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof; the use of compounds of formula (I) for the treatment of cancer, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvants or diluents.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), are disclosed and claimed in the present application, as well as salts and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds and their use in therapy, in particular in the management of pain

Abstract: This invention relates aryl substituted benzimidazoles of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug or solvate thereof, wherein R1, R2, R10 and n are defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula I for the treatment of neuronal damage following global and focal ischemia, for the treatment or prevention of neurodegenerative conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and for the treatment, prevention or amelioration of both acute or chronic pain, as antitinnitus agents, as anticonvulsants, and as antimanic depressants, as local anesthetics, as antiarrhythmics and for the treatment or prevention of diabetic neuropathy.

Abstract: New benzimidazole derivatives are described, their production and their use for the production of pharmaceutical agents for treatment and prevention of diseases that are associated with a microglia activation and T-cell-mediated immunological diseases, as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain the new benzimidazole derivatives.

Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition containing a propane-1,3-dione derivative as the active ingredient, particularly a GnRH receptor antagonist. Also, provided is a propane-1,3-dione derivative having a GnRH antagonistic effect.

Abstract: The present application describes nitrogen containing heteroaromatics and derivatives thereof of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein rings D-E represent guanidine mimics, which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

Abstract: Benzimidazolidinone derivative compounds, which increase acetylcholine signaling or effect in the brain, and highly selective muscarinic agonists, particularly for the M1 and/or M4 receptor subtypes, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, as well as methods of treating psychosis using these compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to benzimidazoles, pyridylimidazoles and related bicyclic heteroaryl compounds, all of which may be described by of Formula I The invention is particularly related to such compounds that bind with high selectivity and high affinity to the benzodiazepine site of GABAA receptors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and to the use of such compounds in treatment of certain central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Novel processes for preparing compounds of Formula I are disclosed. This invention also relates to the use of benzimidazoles, pyridylimidazoles and related bicyclic heteroaryl compounds of Formula I in combination with one or more other CNS agents to potentiate the effects of the other CNS agents. Additionally this invention relates to the use such compounds as probes for the localization of GABAA receptors in tissue sections.

Abstract: The present application describes nitrogen containing heteroaromatics and derivatives thereof of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein rings D-E represent guanidine mimics, which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

Abstract: Novel materials for electron injection/transportation and emitting layers can greatly improve the stability of an organic electroluminescent display. Electroluminescent displays incorporating these materials produce blue light at low voltage levels. These novel organic materials include compounds in which 1 to 2 imidazole functional groups are introduced in the 2 or 2,6-site of 9,10 substituted anthracene. An organic electroluminescent display with an organic compound layer of these materials has high efficiency, thermal stability, operationally stability and maintains driving voltage before and after operation.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel benzimidazole derivatives of the following formula (I) and salts thereof: wherein R1 represents a lower alkyl group or a lower alkyloxy-lower alkyl group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an aryl group, and such; R3 represents a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, an aryl group, a lower alkylaryl group, an aryl-lower alkenyl group, a halothienyl group, a lower alkylamino group, or an aryl-lower alkylamino group; A represents a benzene ring, a naphthalene ring, or a pyridine ring; and X represents a halogen atom. The derivatives and their salts have blood sugar level-depressing activity or PDE5-inhibiting activity, and are useful as pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: Asymmetric derivatives of furamidines with one of the phenyl rings of furamidine replaced with a benzimidazole have been found by quantitative footprinting analyses to bind GC containing sites on DNA more strongly than to pure AT sequences. These compounds have been shown to bind in the minor groove at specific GC containing sequences of DNA in a highly cooperative manner as a stacked dimer. Compounds of the present invention find use in selectively binding mixed sequence DNA, and may also be used in methods of regulating gene expression, methods of treating opportunistic infections and cancer, as well as in methods of detecting certain sequences of DNA.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel benzimidazole derivatives with general formula I, whereby radicals R1, R2, R3, A, B and Y have the meanings that are indicated in the description and the claims, the use of these compounds for the production of a pharmaceutical agent for treating and for preventing diseases that are associated with microglia activation, as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain these compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of formula (I): wherein Ar1, X, Y, P, Q and Het are defined herein, which are useful as inhibitors of certain protein tyrosine kinases and are thus useful for treating diseases resulting from inappropriate cell proliferation, which include autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, transplant rejection and cancer, as well as conditions resulting from cerebral ischemia, such as stroke. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, processes for preparing these compounds and novel intermediate compounds useful in these processes.

Abstract: An isomer, enantiomer, diastereoisomer, or tautomer of a compound, represented by formula I: wherein R1 is selected from: H, haloalkyl, (C1-6)alkyl, (C2-6)alkenyl, (C3-7)cycloalkyl, (C2-6)alkynyl, (C5-7)cycloalkenyl, 6 or 10-membered aryl, Het all optionally substituted; R2 is selected from (C1-6)alkyl, (C3-7)cycloalkyl, (C6-10)bicycloalkyl, 6- or 10-membered aryl, or Het all optionally substituted; B is N or CR5, wherein R5 is H, halogen, haloalkyl, (C1-6)alkyl, (C3-7)cycloalkyl or (C1-6)alkyl-(C3-7)cycloalkyl; X is N or CR5; D is N or CR5; each of Y1 and Y2 is independently O or S; Z is O, N, or NRZ wherein RZ is H, (C1-6)alkyl, (C3-7)cycloalkyl or (C1-6)alkyl-(C3-7)cycloalkyl; R3 and R4 are each independently H, (C1-6)alkyl, first (C3-7)cycloalkyl or 6- or 10-membered aryl, Het (C1-6)alkyl-6- or 10-membered aryl, (C1-6)alkyl-Het; or each R3 and R4 are independently covalently bonded together to form second (C3-7)cycloalkyl, or heterocycle, all optionally substituted; or when Z is N, either R3 or R4

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted benzimidazole compounds of formula(I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and Xa are defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating diseases and pathological conditions involving inflammation, immunological disorders and allergic disorders. Also disclosed are processes for preparing these compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I: 1

Abstract: The present application describes linear chain substituted monocyclic and bicyclic compounds and derivatives thereof of Formula I:

Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): (I)or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are effective as NMDA NR2B antagonists useful for relieving pain.

Abstract: A series of compounds of Formula I are disclosed which are useful in treating viral hepatitus C.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel heterocycle substituted diphenyl leukotriene B4 (LTB4) antagonists, to compositions containing such compounds, and to methods of using such compounds for treatment of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed are benzimidazolone compounds of formulas (I) & (II): 1

Abstract: An isomer, enantiomer, diastereoisomer or tautomer of a compound, represented by formula I: 1

Abstract: A compound of the formula I: wherein: X is CH or N; Y is O or S; Z is OH, NH2, NMeR3, NHR3; OR3 or 5- or 6-membered heterocycle, having 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, said heterocycle being optionally substituted with from 1 to 4 substituents; A is N, COR7 or CR5, wherein R5 is H, halogen, or (C1-6) alkyl and R7 is H or (C1-6 alkyl), with the proviso that X and A are not both N; R6 is H, halogen, (C1-6 alkyl) or OR7, wherein R7 is H or (C1-6 alkyl); R1 is selected from the group consisting of 5- or 6-membered heterocycle having 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N, and S, phenyl, phenyl(C1-3)alkyl, (C2-6)alkenyl, phenyl(C2-6)alkenyl, (C3-6)cycloalkyl, (C1-6)alkyl, CF3, 9- or 10-membered heterobicycle having 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from O, N and S, wherein said heterocycle, phenyl, phenyl(C2-6)alkenyl and phenyl(C1-3)alkyl), alkenyl, cycloalkyl, (C1-6)alkyl, and heterobicycle are all optionally substituted with from 1 to 4 substituents; R2 is selected from (C1-6)alkyl, (C

Abstract: This invention provides a compound of the following formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel aromatic azide derivatives and their bioconjugates for phototherapy of tumors and other lesions. The organic azides of the present invention are designed to absorb low-energy ultraviolet, visible, or near-infrared (NIR) region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The phototherapeutic effect is caused by direct interaction of nitrene, the reactive intermediate produced upon photoexcitation of the aromatic azide, with the tissue of interest. The compounds of the present invention are administered to a patient, allowed to accumulate at the site of the tumor or other lesion, and are exposed to light in order to perform a phototherapeutic procedure.

Abstract: 6-[(4,5-Dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)amino-]-7-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-4-carbonitrile substantially free of 2,3,7-triamino-4,6-dimethyl-1,9-phenazinedicarbonitrile, and the anhydrous monoacetate salt thereof, are useful in the treatment of alpha-2 mediated disorders such as ocular hypertension.

Abstract: A benzimidazole derivative or its medically acceptable salt, represented by the following formula (1), that is a human chymase activity inhibitor capable of being applied clinically: 1

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel heteroaryl peptidomimetic compounds which are useful as thrombin receptor antagonists for the treatment of diseases associated with thrombosis, restenosis, hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmia, inflammation, angina, stroke, atherosclerosis, ischemic conditions, angiogenesis and related disorders, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the substituted heteroaryl peptidomimetics of the present invention and methods of treating conditions mediated by the thrombin receptor are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof in the therapeutic treatment of disorders related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor.

Abstract: This invention relates aryl substituted benzimidazoles of Formula I: 1

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), are disclosed and claimed in the present application, as well as salts and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds and their use in therapy, in particular in the management of pain.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to acylamino-substituted heteroaromatic compounds of formula I, 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzimidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of treatment therewith. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders, which are responsive to modulation of the GABAA receptor complex, and in particular for inducing and maintaining anesthesia, sedation and muscle relaxation, as well as for combating febrile convulsions in children. The compounds of the invention may also be used by veterinarians.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the therapeutic treatment of disorders relating to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the therapeutic treatment of disorders relating to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor.

Abstract: The present invention concerns antiviral compounds, their methods of preparation and their compositions, and use in the treatment of viral infections. More particularly, the invention provides heterocyclic substituted 2-methylbenzimidazole derivatives for the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus infection.

Abstract: Benzimidazolidinone derivative compounds, which increase acetylcholine signaling or effect in the brain, and highly selective muscarinic agonists, particularly for the M1 and/or M4 receptor subtypes, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, as well as methods of treating psychosis using these compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Aryl-benzimidazole compounds according to the formula where Ar1, R1, R2, Y, W, and N are as defined herein, bind to DNA and have antibacterial activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable formulations comprising said compounds 1