Abstract: An electrolyte additive is selected from N-alkyl benzimidazole derivatives and is applicable to dye-sensitized solar cells. Accordingly, the electrolyte additive can be added to electrolyte at low concentration, and loss of function due to crystallization after long-term use can be prevented; in addition, short circuit photocurrent density and solar energy-to-electricity conversion efficiency of solar cells incorporating the electrolyte additive can be increased.

Abstract: Provided is a novel compound which shows an antagonistic effect against T-type calcium channels, and is useful as a pharmaceutical product. A compound represented by general formula (I), and a pharmaceutical agent containing the same, are disclosed: wherein n represents the number of nitrogen atoms contained in the 6-membered fused aromatic ring, and is 0, 1 or 2; p represents the number of nitrogen atoms contained in the 6-membered aromatic ring, and is 0 or 1; X represents an oxygen atom, —SO2— or —N(R9)—; and R1 to R5 each represents a hydrogen atom or other substituents.

Abstract: Provided is a compound of formula (I): wherein A is C2-3 alkylene; m is an integer ranging from 2 to 25; and n is an integer ranging from 3 to 10. An electrolyte for a dye-sensitized solar cell having the compound of formula (I) and/or a compound of formula (II) is further provided for increasing photoelectric conversion efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel fused bicyclic heteroaryl derivative or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which has an excellent hypoglycemic effect or treats and/or prevents the onset of a disorder of carbohydrate or lipid metabolism or a disease mediated by peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) ?. A compound having the general formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C6-C10 aryl group which may be substituted with 1 to 5 group(s) independently selected from Substituent Group a, or the like; R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group; R3 represents a C6-C10 aryl group which may be substituted with 1 to 5 group(s) independently selected from Substituent Group a, or the like; Q represents a group represented by the formula ?CH— or a nitrogen atom; and Substituent Group a represents a halogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl group, and the like, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel low molecular weight compound exhibiting an osteogenesis-promoting action. This object is achieved by a compound having the general formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. In the general formula (I), R1 and R2 represent hydrogen atoms, and the like; R3 represents a hydrogen atom, and the like; X, Y, and Z represent nitrogen atoms, and the like; A represents a phenylene group, and the like; n represents 1 or 2, and the like; and V and W represent oxygen atoms, and the like.

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 R0, R1, R2, R3, R4 and a are defined herein.

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

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: The present invention relates to a novel pyridine derivative or a pharmacologically acceptable ester thereof, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt of the derivative or ester, which has an excellent hypoglycemic effect or treats and/or prevents the onset of a disorder of carbohydrate or lipid metabolism or a disease mediated by peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) ?. A compound represented by the general formula (I): [wherein R represents a pyridyl group substituted with 1 to 3 group(s) independently selected from Substituent Group A, and Substituent Group A represents a halogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group and a C1-C6 alkoxy group] or a pharmacologically acceptable ester thereof, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt of the compound or ester.

Abstract: Ghrelin O-acyltransferase (GOAT) is inhibited with designed small molecules. Methods comprise contacting the GOAT with an inhibitor and detecting a resultant inhibition.

Abstract: [Object] A screening method for a compound which is useful as an agent for treating 17?HSD type 5-related diseases and/or an agent for treating 17?HSD type 5-related cancer such as prostate cancer is provided. [Means for Solution] The present invention has been completed by establishing a screening method for a compound which is useful for treating 17?HSD type 5-related diseases, by manifesting a tumor by transplanting tumor cells to, for example, an immunodeficient mouse, topically administering a steroid which is a biosynthetic substance for a hormone into the tumor, and measuring the level of a hormone produced in the tumor.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug ester thereof: wherein R1-R7 are as disclosed in the specification.

Abstract: Substituted benzoimidazole compounds useful as anti-infectives that decrease resistance, virulence, or growth of microbes are provided. Methods of making and using substituted benzoimidazole compounds, as well as pharmaceutical preparations thereof, in, e.g., reducing antibiotic resistance and inhibiting biofilms.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the Formula 1 and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein A, X2, X4, X5 and X1 are as defined herein. The invention also relates to methods of treating abnormal cell growth in mammals by administering the compounds of Formula 1 and to pharmaceutical compositions for treating such disorders which contain the compounds of Formula 1.

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.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.

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: It is intended to provide a compound useful as a GnRH receptor antagonist. The inventors further investigated propane-1,3-dione derivatives. As a result, they confirmed that a compound having a benzene ring or a thiophene ring substituted with a group represented by —SO2—R3 in a propane-1,3-dione derivative having 2-(1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-ylidene) has an excellent GnRH receptor antagonistic effect and accomplished the present invention. Because the compound of the present invention has a potent GnRH receptor antagonistic effect, it is useful for the treatment of sex hormone-dependent diseases, particularly GnRH-related diseases. Further, because the compound of the present invention has an excellent metabolic stability in human and few drug interactions, therefore it has preferable characteristics as a pharmaceutical used for the above-mentioned diseases.

Abstract: Prodrugs of steroidal C-17 benzoazoles, pyrimidinoazoles(azabenzoazoles) and diazines. Methods of synthesis are also described, whereby a prodrug group is substituted for a functional group at A ring portion of the ABC ring structure of the steroid. Suitable prodrug groups include amino acid groups, succinate groups, phosphate groups, or sulfamate groups. The prodrugs of the disclosed compounds allow for improved oral bioavailability of the compounds that are inhibitors of human CYP17 enzyme as well as potent antagonists of both wild type and mutant androgen receptors (AR). The compounds and the corresponding prodrugs are useful for the treatment of conditions such as human prostate cancer, breast cancer, and prostate hyperplasia.

Abstract: A process comprising cyclizing 3-amino-4-butyramido-5-methylbenzoic acid to form 2-n-propyl-4-methyl-benzimidazole-6-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a new phenylacetate derivative represented by Chemical Formula 1 or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a preparation method thereof, and a composition for prevention or treatment of diseases induced by the activation of T-type calcium ion channels containing the same. The composition containing the phenylacetate derivative according to the present invention effectively inhibits the activation of T-type calcium ion channels and may be useful in the prevention or treatment of diseases such as hypertension, cancer, epilepsy, and neurogenic pains induced by the activation of T-type calcium ion channels. wherein, X, R1, and R3 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzimidazole acetic acid compounds which function as antagonists of the Chemoattractant Receptor-homologous molecule expressed on T-Helper type 2 cells (CRTH2) receptor. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds to inhibit the binding of prostaglandin D2 and its metabolites or certain thromboxane metabolites to the CRTH2 receptor and to treat disorders responsive to such inhibition.

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: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions containing benzene compound(s) represented by General Formula (1) below and, particularly, LPL-activating compositions for use in hyperlipidemia therapeutic and preventive agents, anti-obesity agents, and the like: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to benzimidazole-based modulators of Liver X receptors (LXRs) having formula (I) and related methods: wherein R2 is C6-C10 aryl or heteroaryl including 5-10 atoms, each of which is: (i) substituted with 1 R7, and (ii) optionally substituted with from 1-5 Re; and R1, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and Re are defined herein.

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: [Problem] To provide compounds useful as preventives or remedies for circular system disorders, nervous system disorders, metabolic disorders, reproduction system disorders, digestive system disorders, neoplasm, infectious diseases, etc., or as herbicides. [Means for Solution] A long-chain fatty acyl elongase inhibitor comprising, as the active ingredient thereof, a compound or a pharmaceutically-active salt thereof of a formula (I): [wherein W represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl, etc.; X represents an aryl, a heteroaryl, etc.; n indicates 0 or 1; Z represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl, etc.; A1, A2, A3 and A4 each independently represent CH or N].

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 R0, R1, R2, R3, R4 and a are defined herein.

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 R0, R1, R2, R3, R4 and a are defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to benzimidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by TRP M8 (transient receptor potential M8 channel). More particularly, the compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of inflammatory pain, inflammatory hyperalgesia, inflammatory hypersensitivity condition, neuropathic pain, neuropathic cold allodynia, inflammatory somatic hyperalgesia, inflammatory visceral hyperalgesia, cardiovascular disease aggravated by cold, anxiety and depression.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein W, R1, R2, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are as defined in the specification. Such compounds are MEK inhibitors and useful in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer and inflammation, in mammals. Also disclosed is a method of using such compounds in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases in mammals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new optically active heteroaromatic ?-hydroxy esters useful in the synthesis of epothilone derivatives, to certain compounds used to produce these intermediates, as well as to processes for their production.

Abstract: This disclosure describes the molecular cloning of a pactamycin biosynthetic gene cluster from Streptomyces pactum ATCC 27456, characterization of individual genes in the gene cluster and the proteins encoded thereby as well as uses thereof. The pactamycin gene cluster is located within an 86.35 kilobases genetic locus and includes 53 open reading frames, 26 of which are considered to be the core cluster directly involved in the biosynthesis of pactamycin.

Abstract: This 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 combating anxiety and related diseases.

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 crystallisation of the phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): wherein Z4, Z5 and Z9 each is independently carbon atom or nitrogen atom; Y is hydroxy, mercapto or amino; RA is a group of the formula: (wherein C ring is nitrogen-containing heteroaryl) has an inhibitory activity against integrase.

Abstract: A novel therapeutic agent for hyperlipidemia, which is an ester compound represented by the formula (1?) (wherein R1 and R2 are each hydrogen atom or optionally substituted aryl, etc.; X is —COO— or —CON(R10)—; R3 and R4 are each hydrogen atom, C1-C6 alkyl or C1-C6 alkoxy, etc.; R5, R6 and R7 are each hydrogen atom, C1-C6 alkyl or C1-C6 alkoxy, etc.; R9 and R9 are each independently hydrogen atom, C1-C6 alkyl, —CON(R18) (R19) or —COO(R20), etc.; ring A, ring B and ring C are each independently aryl or heterocycle residue, etc.; Alk1 and Alk2 are each independently alkanediyl, etc.; l and m are each an integer of 0 or 1 to 3) or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of either. The therapeutic agent selectively inhibits MTP in the small intestine, thus causes no such side effect as a fatty liver.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzimidazole acetic acid compounds which function as antagonists of the Chemoattractant Receptor-homologous molecule expressed on T-Helper type 2 cells (CRTH2) receptor. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds to inhibit the binding of prostaglandin D2 and its metabolites or certain thromboxane metabolites to the CRTH2 receptor and to treat disorders responsive to such inhibition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the R1, Z, Y, RA, and W groups of formula I are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.

Abstract: Ghrelin O-acyltransferase (GOAT) is inhibited with designed small molecules. Methods comprise contacting the GOAT with an inhibitor and detecting a resultant inhibition.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel benzimidazole derivatives of formula (I) wherein A, n and R1 to R7 are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts and esters thereof. These compounds can be used as medicaments.

Abstract: Described are steroidal C-17 benzoazoles, pyrimidinoazoles (azabenzoazoles) and diazines. Methods for their synthesis are also described, which include methods having a step of nucleophilic vinylic “addition-elimination” substitution reaction of 3?-acetoxy-17-chloro-16-formylandrosta-5,16-diene or analogs thereof and benzoazole or pyrimidinoazole nucleophiles and methods having a palladium catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of 17-iodoandrosta-5,16-dien-3?-ol or analogs thereof with tributylstannyl diazines. The compounds are potent inhibitors of human CYP17 enzyme as well as potent antagonists of both wild type and mutant androgen receptors (AR). The compounds are useful for the treatment of human prostate cancer.

Abstract: Described are steroidal C-17 benzoazoles, pyrimidinoazoles (azabenzoazoles) and diazines. Methods for their synthesis are also described, which include methods having a step of nucleophilic vinylic “addition-elimination” substitution reaction of 3?-acetoxy-17-chloro-16-formylandrosta-5,16-diene or analogs thereof and benzoazole or pyrimidinoazole nucleophiles and methods having a palladium catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of 17-iodoandrosta-5,16-dien-3?-ol or analogs thereof with tributylstannyl diazines. The compounds are potent inhibitors of human CYP17 enzyme as well as potent antagonists of both wild type and mutant androgen receptors (AR). The compounds are useful for the treatment of human prostate cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel fused bicyclic heteroaryl derivative or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which has an excellent hypoglycemic effect or treats and/or prevents the onset of a disorder of carbohydrate or lipid metabolism or a disease mediated by peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) ?. A compound having the general formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C6-C10 aryl group which may be substituted with 1 to 5 group(s) independently selected from Substituent Group a, or the like; R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group; R3 represents a C6-C10 aryl group which may be substituted with 1 to 5 group(s) independently selected from Substituent Group a, or the like; Q represents a group represented by the formula ?CH— or a nitrogen atom; and Substituent Group a represents a halogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl group, and the like, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Described are steroidal C-17 benzoazoles, pyrimidinoazoles (azabenzoazoles) and diazines. Methods for their synthesis are also described, which include methods having a step of nucleophilic vinylic “addition-elimination” substitution reaction of 3?-acetoxy-17-chloro-16-formylandrosta-5,16-diene or analogs thereof and benzoazole or pyrimidinoazole nucleophiles and methods having a palladium catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of 17-iodoandrosta-5,16-dien-3?-ol or analogs thereof with tributylstannyl diazines. The compounds are potent inhibitors of human CYP 17 enzyme as well as potent antagonists of both wild type and mutant androgen receptors (AR). The compounds are useful for the treatment of human prostate cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, useful in the treatment of prophylazis of CCR5-related diseases and disorders, for example, in the inhibition of HIV replication, the prevention or treatment of HIV infection, and in the treatment of the resulting acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Abstract: The invention provides Compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable esters, amides, solvates or salts thereof, including salts of such esters or amides, and solvates of such esters, amides or salts, wherein R3, R4, G, Y, W and R5 are as defined in the specification. The invention also provides the use of such Compounds in the treatment or Prophylaxis of a condition associated with a disease or disorder associated with thyroid receptor activity.

Abstract: The invention provides the use of compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable esters, amides, solvates or salts thereof, including salts of such esters or amides, and solvates of such esters, amides or salts, for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition that may be treated with a thyroid receptor agonist or partial agonist wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Y, W and R5 are as defined in the specification. The invention also provides compounds of formula (Ia) or pharmaceutically acceptable esters, amides, solvates or salts thereof, including salts of such esters or amides, and solvates of such esters, amides or salts, formula (Ia) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Y, W and R5 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: A method of providing a cooling sensation to the skin or mucous membranes of the mouth by applying thereto a quantity of at least one chemical compound sufficient to cause a desirable degree of cooling sensation, the chemical compound comprising a compound of formula I: in which R1, R2 are independently in either the meta- or para-position and independently comprise at least one of hydrogen, halide, C1-C3 alkyl (linear or branched), halide, C1-C3 alkoxy, nitro, nitrile, amide or ester; R3 comprises at least one of C1-C5 alkyl or C1-C5 alkenyl groups (linear or branched), R4 comprises at least one of hydrogen, C1-C3 alkyl (linear or branched), or a halide. The cooling effect provided is in some instances superior to that achievable by any of the known commercial cooling agents.