Abstract: The present invention relates to bendamustine derivatives and related compounds of formula (VII), (VIII) and (IX), and medical uses thereof in particular in cancer therapy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medicament for treating a disease involving Nav 1.7 such as neuropathic pain, nociceptive pain, inflammatory pain, small-fiber neuropathy, erythromelalgia, paroxysmal extreme pain disorder, dysuria, and multiple sclerosis, which comprises a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1a, R1b, R1c and R1d are hydrogen, halogen, cyano, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, or the like, provided that at least one of R1a, R1b, R1c and R1d is C6-10 aryl, C6-10 aryloxy, or the like, R2 and R3 are hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C3-10 cycloalkyl, or the like, R4 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, or the like, m is 1, 2 or 3, L is CR7R8, and R7 and R8 are hydrogen, hydroxyl, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, or the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the synthesis of bendamustine, in particular, bendamustine hydrochloride of the formula (VI) and its intermediate 1-methyl-5-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]lithium butanoate of formula (V), both having a purity of ?99%, which is simple, convenient, economical, does not use hazardous chemicals and is industrially viable.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to bendamustine esters and bendamustine amides and their use for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to bendamustine esters and bendamustine amides and their use for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the synthesis of bendamustine, in particular, bendamustine hydrochloride of the formula (VI) and its intermediate 1-methyl-5-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]lithium butanoate of formula (V), both having a purity of ?99%, which is simple, convenient, economical, does not use hazardous chemicals and is industrially viable.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, X1, X2, Y, Ra, Rb, Q have the meanings given in claim 1. The compounds are useful e.g. in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and also in the treatment of cancer disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides indole and indoline derivatives and slats thereof, compositions comprising them and uses thereof for the treatment of diseases and disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparation of alkyl 4-[5-[bis(2 -hydroxyethyl)amino]-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]butanoate (7) from 2-fluoro-5-nitroaniline, comprising the steps of: (a) conversion of 2-fluoro-5-nitroaniline to 5-(2-fluoro-5-nitroanilino)-5 -oxopentanoic acid (1) using glutaric anhydride, conversion of compound (1) to methylammonium 5-[2-(methylamino)-5-nitroanilino]-5-oxopentanoate (2) using methylamine; conversion of compound (2) to 5[2-(methylamino)-5-nitroanilino]-5-oxopentanoic acid (3) and condensation of compound (3) to 4-(1-methyl-5-nitro-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)butanoic acid (4); (b) esterification of the product (4) of step a) to alkyl 4-(1-methyl-5-nitro 1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)butanoate (5); (c) reduction of the product of step b) to alkyl 4-(5-amino-l-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)butanoate (6), and (d) conversion of the product of step c) to alkyl 4-[5-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-1-methyl -1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]butanoate (7).

Abstract: Novel solid forms of bendamustine hydrochloride are described, as well as methods of their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, m, and n are as defined herein, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compound, and to methods of treating diseases or conditions mediated by elevated persistent sodium current, such as an ocular disorder, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorder, and chronic pain.

Abstract: An actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition in the present invention contains a nitrogen-containing compound (N) which is represented by the following general formula (N1): wherein, in the general formula (N1), X represents a group including a hetero atom; L represents a single bond or an alkylene group; R2 represents a substituent, in the case where a plurality of R2's are present, they may be the same as or different from each other and a plurality of R2's may be bonded to each other to form a ring; R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent; and n represents an integer of 0 to 4.

Abstract: The invention provides specific small molecule compounds that allosterically regulate the activity or modulate protein-protein interactions of AGC protein kinases and the Aurora family of protein kinases, methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and prevention of diseases related to abnormal activities of AGC protein kinases or of protein kinases of the Aurora family.

Abstract: Novel solid forms of bendamustine hydrochloride are described, as well as methods of their preparation and use.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for modulating the physiological activation of tissue transglutaminase (TG2); which methods can include inhibiting the activation of TG2 associated with enteric inflammatory disorders, which disorders may include celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's Disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and the like. In other embodiments of the invention, methods are provided for reducing undesirable paracellular transport in enteric tissues, in particular the paracellular transport of molecules greater than about 500 mw, e.g. peptides, including without limitation immunogenic gluten peptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel depot formulations (prodrugs) comprising an immobility promoting unit linked via an ester to an active pharmaceutical ingredient, i.a. common NSAIDs. The novel depot formulations are suitable for intra-articular injections and are soluble at slightly acidic pH to facilitate ease of injection, and sparingly soluble at physiological pH thereby precipitating at the site of administration. The precipitate will slowly dissolve and the active drug is released from dissolved depot formulation following esterase mediated cleavage of the ester link between the immobility promoting unit and the active pharmaceutical agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, m, and n are as defined herein, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compound, and to methods of treating diseases or conditions mediated by elevated persistent sodium current, such as an ocular disorder, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorder, and chronic pain.

Abstract: An alkyl ester of 4-(5-(bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)butyric acid, such as ethyl 4-(5-(bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)butanoate, is obtained by reacting an alkyl ester of 4-(5-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)butyric acid with 2-hydroxyacetaldehyde under reducing conditions.

Abstract: Wet bendamustine hydrochloride monohydrate may be dried by a two stage process wherein rapid drying is first carried out to provide a partially dried product, which is then further dried using an inert gas of controlled relative humidity to yield dry bendamustine hydrochloride monohydrate.

Abstract: The invention provides molecular entities that bind with high affinity to PPARG (PPAR?), inhibit cdk5-mediated phosphorylation of PPARG, but do not exert an agonistic effect on PPARG. Compounds of the invention can be used for treatment of conditions in patients wherein PPARG plays a role, such as diabetes or obesity. Methods of preparation of the compounds, bioassay methods for evaluating compounds of the invention as non-agonistic PPARG binding compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating various diseases, syndromes, conditions and disorders, including pain. Such compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein A, B, G, Y, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel 2-substituted benzimidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by the androgen receptor.

Abstract: Novel solid forms of bendamustine hydrochloride are described, as well as methods of their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical formulations of lyophilized bendamustine suitable for pharmaceutical use. The present invention further provides methods of producing lyophilized bendamustine. The pharmaceutical formulations can be used for any disease that is sensitive to treatment with bendamustine, such as neoplastic diseases.

Abstract: Aspects of the present appliction relate to pharmaceutical formulations comprising bendamustine or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, isomers, racemates, enantiomers, hydrates, solvates, metabolites, polymorphs, and mixtures therof, suitable for phamaceutical use. Aspects further provide methods of producing stable bendamustine compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of 1H-benzimidazol-1-methyl-5-N,N-di(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-butanoic acid ethyl ester. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of bendamustine hydrochloride. The present invention further provides a process for the purification of bendamustine hydrochloride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the synthesis of bendamustine, in particular, bendamustine hydrochloride of the formula (VI) and its intermediate 1-Methyl-5-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]lithium butanoate of formula (V), both having a purity of ?99%, which is simple, convenient, economical, does not use hazardous chemicals and industrially viable.

Abstract: Novel solid forms of bendamustine hydrochloride are described, as well as methods of their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparation of alkyl 4-[5-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]butanoate (7) from 2-fluoro-5-nitroaniline, comprising the steps of: (a) conversion of 2-fluoro-5-nitroaniline to 5-(2-fluoro-5-nitroanilino)-5-oxopentanoic acid (1) using glutaric anhydride, conversion of compound (1) to methylammonium 5-[2-(methylamino)-5-nitroanilino]-5-oxopentanoate (2) using methylamine; conversion of compound (2) to 5-[2-(methylamino)-5-nitroanilino]-5-oxopentanoic acid (3) and condensation of compound (3) to 4-(1-methyl-5-nitro-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)butanoic acid (4); (b) esterification of the product (4) of step a) to alkyl 4-(1-methyl-5-nitro1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)butanoate (5); (c) reduction of the product of step b) to alkyl 4-(5-amino-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)butanoate (6), and (d) conversion of the product of step c) to alkyl 4-[5-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]butanoate (7)

Abstract: A fused heterocyclic compound the formula (1): wherein A1 represents —NR8—, and the like; A2 represents a nitrogen atom, and the like; A3 represents a nitrogen atom, and the like; R1 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group X, and the like; R2, R3, R4, and R5 are same or different and represent independently a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more halogen atoms, and the like; R6 and R7 are same or different and represent independently a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group X, and the like; R8 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group W, and the like; n represents 0, 1 or 2. The compound has an excellent activity of controlling pests.

Abstract: The invention provides chimeric 3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase 1 (PDK1), the PIF-binding pocket of which has mutations to mimic a second protein kinase, its production and use. The invention further provides a method for screening for compounds interacting with the PIF-pocket of an AGC kinase.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical formulations of lyophilized bendamustine suitable for pharmaceutical use. The present invention further provides methods of producing lyophilized bendamustine. The pharmaceutical formulations can be used for any disease that is sensitive to treatment with bendamustine, such as neoplastic diseases.

Abstract: A compound, a process for its preparation, a pharmaceutical composition, use of a compound, a method for modulating or regulating serine/threonine and tyrosine kinases and a serine/threonine and tyrosine kinases modulating agent. Novel small-molecule compounds with kinase inhibitory activity, having superior properties as pharmaceutical agents, production method thereof and uses thereof. In particular, new derivatives of tetrahalogenated benzimidazole with serine/threonine and tyrosine kinases inhibitory properties, preferably selected from the group of PIM, HIPK, DYRK, CLK, CDK, FLT, PKG, Haspin, MER, TAO, MNK, TRK kinases which exhibit superior pharmacological actions, and can be useful for the treatment of disease conditions, especially cancers depending on serine/threonine and tyrosine kinases, such as but not limited to leukemias and solid tumors.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I wherein the substituents are as defined in Claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts and all stereoisomers and tautomeric forms of the compounds of formula I can be used as agrochemical active ingredients and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 4-{5-{Bis-(2-hydroxyl-ethyl)-amino}-1-methyl-1H-Benzoimidazol-2yl}-butyric acid alkyl ester of formula IV, a key intermediate in the process for the preparation of Bendamustine HCl (I)

Abstract: Improved methods for the preparation and purification of bendamustine hydrochloride are described; such as method of preparing bendamustine hydrochloride comprising contacting a compound of formula HBI: with thionyl chloride

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel benzimidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by the androgen receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particular esters of bendamustine and related compounds, and medical uses thereof.

Abstract: Novel solid forms of bendamustine hydrochloride are described, as well as methods of their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention provide processes for the preparation of Bendamustine hydrochloride monohydrate of formula (I) The present application also provides a process of purification of Bendamustine hydrochloride or monohydrate to get substantially pure Bendamustine hydrochloride monohydrate crystalline Form-SM. The said Bendamustine hydrochloride monohydrate crystalline Form-SM is characterized by X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising at least 5 characteristic peaks selected from the XRPD 2 theta degrees peaks at 7.42, 10.60, 11.17, 16.43, 17.94, 22.89, 26.33, 28.77, 30.28, 31.92, 40.89±0.1 2?°. The present application also provides a process for the preparation of Bendamustine hydrochloride monohydrate crystalline Form-SM useful in making pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cancer or similar proliferative disorders.

Abstract: There is provided a more industrially advantageous process for preparing novel pyridine derivatives expected to be used as medicines. A process for preparing 3-[(6-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)methoxy]benzoic acid esters as intermediates with high quality, in short steps and in a high yield, as well as novel benzoic acid esters as their precursors and a process for preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing bendamustine hydrochloride, derivatives and related compounds thereof.

Abstract: Methods are provided for the production of bendamustine alkyl ester, bendamustine, as well as derivatives thereof. With the methods the production of these compounds is possible in reproducibly high yields. To this end, hydroxyl-group-containing esters are used as the starting material, whose hydroxyl groups are substituted in a simple way by halogen groups. This substitution is possible in the presence of (i) oxalyl chloride and (ii) dialkylformamide, dialkyl acetamide or dimethyl sulfoxide. In a subsequent reaction, the resulting esters can be hydrolyzed to form the acid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, m, and n are as defined herein, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compound, and to methods of treating diseases or conditions mediated by elevated persistent sodium current, such as an ocular disorder, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorder, and chronic pain.

Abstract: The present application relate to processes for the preparation of bendamustine and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts.

Abstract: A sterically bulky stabilizer that includes an alkylated-benzimidazolone compound, where the sterically bulky stabilizer is associated non-covalently with a benzimidazolone pigment, and the presence of the sterically bulky stabilizer limits the extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale pigment particles.

Abstract: The present application is directed to methods of sterilizing bendamustine and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms. Preferred sterilization methods include dry heat sterilization, gamma irradiation, and e beam radiation. Sterile pharmaceutical compositions are also described.

Abstract: Novel solid forms of bendamustine hydrochloride are described, as well as methods of their preparation and use.

Abstract: The invention concerns preparations, particularly cosmetic or pharmaceutical/dermatological preparations, containing phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid (i.e. 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid) neutralised with basic amino acids such as arginine, lysine, ornithine and histidine so that the pH of the preparation can be at or below 7.0 without incurring crystallization of the phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid.

Abstract: New methods for the preparation of bendamustine, and the pharmaceutical salts thereof, are described. Novel compounds useful for the preparation of bendamustine are also described.