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: The invention provides the process illustrated in scheme 1 for synthesizing heterocyclic compounds of formula I. In the process, an isothiocyanate of formula II is initially reacted with a primary amine or formula III to give a thiourea of formula IV. Subsequently, the thiourea of formula IV is converted to the corresponding heterocycle of formula I using a base and a sulfonyl chloride.

Abstract: A subject of the present application is novel derivatives of benzimidazole and imidazo-pyridine which have a good affinity for certain sub-types of melanocortin receptors, in particular the MC4 receptors. They are particularly useful for treating pathological conditions and diseases in which one or more melanocortin receptors are involved. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel series of 4,5-diphenyl-2-amino-4,5-dihydro-imidazole derivatives of the formula II: wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X and Y are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods of making these compounds. The compounds of this invention are P2X7 ion channel blockers and are therefore useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of diseases having an inflammatory component, including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and disease conditions associated with the central nervous system, such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, etc.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification and pharmaceutical salts thereof having a good affinity for sub-types of melanocortin receptors making them useful for treating diseases in which such receptors are included such as pain, inflammatory conditions, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclic guanidines, compositions containing such compounds and methods of treatment. The compounds are glucagon receptor antagonists and thus are useful for treating, preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of Formula (I): to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and to methods of treatment using them.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel benzimidazoles according to representative structures I and II, and their derivatives that possess antibacterial activity. This invention is also directed to compositions including the benzimidazole derivatives, and methods for using the same.

Abstract: Benzimidazole derivatives, which are useful as TIE-2 and/or VEGFR2 inhibitors are described herein. The described invention also includes methods of making such benzimidazole derivatives as well as methods of using the same in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases.

Abstract: An antibiotic additive and an ink composition including the antibiotic additive include a compound produced by binding of an antibiotic substance having the following formula (I) to a predetermined additive via a chemical reaction. The ink composition includes a colorant, a solvent and an antibiotic additive produced by binding of an antibiotic substance having the following formula (I) to a predetermined additive via a chemical reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel benzimidazole derivatives with general formula I, whereby radicals R1, R2, R3, A, B, Y and Z 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 treatment and prevention of diseases associated with microglia activation as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain these compounds

Abstract: General methods for the solution phase as well as solid phase synthesis of various substituted heteroaryls has been demonstrated. These substituted heteroaryls can be further elaborated by aromatic substitution with amines at elevated temperature or by anilines, boronic acids and phenols via palladium catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-methyl-substituted benzamidazole derivatives of formula (I): as defined in the specification; pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Selected heterocyclecarbonyl amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

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: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods are provided that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and immune-related conditions or disorders. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the expression and/or function of proteins involved in inflammation, immune response regulation and cell proliferation. The subject compounds are 2-amino-imidazole derivatives.

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: The invention relates to the use of compounds of formula I for the production of a medicament for the treatment of illnesses which can be influenced by inhibition of the Na+/H+ exchanger, and to a medicament comprising them. in which R1 to R9 have the meanings shown in the claims.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the preparation of N-aryl-aza-heterocycles of the general formula I by reaction of aza-heterocycles with activated aryl halides with use of caesium carbonate without addition of further catalysts at room temperature.

Abstract: Benzimidazole derivatives and salts and prodrugs thereof are disclosed, together with methods for the treatment of cancers or viral infections in warm blooded animals by administration of these compounds. Such compounds may be used in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent and/or a potentiator.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (1): wherein: G represents an optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted heterocycle, G1 and G2 being N or C, T1 represents —CH2—CH2—, —CH?CH— or ?CH—CH2—, and T2 is a bond, or T1 represents —CH2— or ?CH— and T2 is —CH2—, ?CH—, R5 represents —(CH2)m—COOR6, R6 and R6? represent hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted arylalkyl, A represents —CO—, —CH2—, ?CH— or —CH? and W represents —CH—, ?C— or —C?, or A represents —CO— or —CH2— and W represents N, X represents —CO—X1—, —CO—NR6—X1—, —NR6—CO—X1—, —O—X1—, —SO2—NR6—X1— or —S(O)n—X1—, Y represents —Y1—, —Y2—Y1— or —Y1—Y2—Y1—, Y1 being an alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene, and Y2 being an arylene, heteroarylene, cycloalkylene or heterocycloalkylene, Z represents —Z1—, —Z10—NR6—, and —Z10—NR6—CO—, Z1 being a heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, heterocycloalkylalkyl, fused arylheteroaryl, fused arylheterocycloalkyl, fused heteroarylheterocycloalkyl, fused heterocycloalkylheteroar

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: 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: Disclosed are compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds which are thyroid receptor ligands, preferably antagonists, and to methods for using such compounds in the treatment of cardiac and metabolic disorders, such as cardiac arrhythmias, thyrotoxicosis, subcllinical hyperthyrodism and liver diseases.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (1): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of formula I for the production of a medicament for the treatment of illnesses which can be influenced by inhibition of the Na+/H+ exchanger, and to a medicament comprising them: in which R1 to R9 have the meanings shown in the claims.

Abstract: Selected heterocyclecarbonyl amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which is useful for the treatment of conditions associated with glutamate hypofunction, such as psychiatric and neurological disorders 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: 2-Acylaminobenzimidazole deviates useful for treating glaucoma are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention describes novel compounds of the formula I which are biologically active as ligands of integrin &agr;v&bgr;3 X—Y—Z—R1—CH2—R2(R4)—CH2—CO—R5 in which X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R4 and R5 are as defined in claim 1, and their physiologically acceptable salts and solvates.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of formula I for the production of a medicament for the treatment of illnesses which can be influenced by inhibition of the Na+/H+ exchanger, and to a medicament comprising them.

Abstract: A cell adhesion inhibitor of the general formula: R3—L—L′—R1 is disclosed. An inhibitor of the present invention interacts with VLA-4 molecules and inhibits VLA-4 dependent cell adhesion. Also disclosed are methods for preparing and using such a cell adhesion inhibitor, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the type of the imidazolidines of the formula I 1

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods are provided that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and immune-related conditions or disorders. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the expression and/or function of proteins involved in inflammation, immune response regulation and cell proliferation. The subject compounds are 2-amino-imidazole derivatives.

Abstract: This invention relates to a transition metal mediated process for the preparation of optionally substituted 2-amino-benzoxazoles and or 2-amino-benzimidazoles, which are useful as therapeutic agents or as intermediates in the synthesis of therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acylated indanyl amines according to the general formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are IMPDH inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting IMPDH enzyme activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as therapeutic agents for IMPDH mediated processes. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of IMPDH using the compounds of this invention and related compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a transition metal mediated process for the preparation of optionally substituted 2-amino-benzoxazoles and or 2-amino-benzimidazoles, which are useful as therapeutic agents or as intermediates in the synthesis of therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The invention is directed to physiologically active compounds of formula (Ia): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of formula I for the production of a medicament for the treatment of illnesses which can be influenced by inhibition of the Na+/H+ exchanger, and to a medicament comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel angiogenic-inhibitory compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: Glucokinase activating amides are useful for increasing insulin secretion in the treatment of type II diabetes.

Abstract: Novel aromatic heterocyclic compounds inhibit cytokines production involved in immunoregulation and inflammation such as interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factor production. The compounds are therefore useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel anilide compound and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same.

Abstract: This invention involves compounds having the following structure: 1

Abstract: This invention relates to novel multibinding compounds (agents) that are H1 histamine receptor antagonists and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. Accordingly, the multibinding compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are useful in the treatment and prevention of allergic diseases such as rhinitis, urticaria, asthma, and anaphylaxis, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ion channel modulating agents. More particularly, the present invention relates to a particular class of chemical compounds represented by general formula (I) that has proven useful as modulators of SKCa, IKCa and BKCa channels. In further aspects, the present invention relates to the use of these SK/IK/BK channel modulating agents for the manufacture of medicaments, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the SK/IK/BK channel modulating agents. The SK/IK/BK channel modulating agents of the invention are useful for the treatment or alleviation of diseases and conditions associated with the SK/IK/BK channels.

Abstract: Benzimidazole derivatives and salts and prodrugs thereof are disclosed, together with methods for the treatment of cancers or viral infections in warm blooded animals by administration of these compounds. Such compounds may be used in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent and/or a potentiator.