Abstract: This invention relates to a range of alpha substituted 2-benzyl substituted imidazole compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, to compositions comprising such compounds, processes for their synthesis and their use as parasiticides.

Abstract: Zwitterionic compounds, photovoltaic cell charge carrier layers containing such compounds, photovoltaic cells including such charge carrier layers, and related methods are disclosed.

Abstract: There is described compounds of Formula I, and salts, solvates and hydrates thereof: wherein: R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from OH, C1-6alkyl, OC1-6alkyl, OC(O)C1-6alkyl, C(O)OC1-6alkyl, NH2, NH—C1-6alkyl, N(C1-6alkyl)(C1-6alkyl), C(O)NHC1-6alkyl, C(O)N(C1-6alkyl)(C1-6alkyl), SH, SC1-6alkyl, NO2, CF3, OCF3 and halogen; and Ar is an aromatic or heteroaromatic group chosen from benzene, naphthalene, quinoline, isoquinoline, indole, pyridine, pyrasine, pyrimidine, imidazole, furan and thiophene, unsubstituted or substituted with 1–4 substituents independently selected from OH, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, C1-3alkylenedioxy, NH2, NH—C1-6alkyl, N(C1-6alkyl)(C1-6)(C1-6alkyl), SH, S—C1-6alkyl, NO2, CF3, OCF3 and halogen. The compounds of Formula I are useful: in therapeutic methods and compositions for modulating cell proliferation, in diagnostic assays and as research tools.

Abstract: N-Heterocyclic derivatives of the following formula: where m, n, p, A1, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are described herein, as well as other N-heterocyclic derivatives, are useful as inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods of using these compounds as inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase and processes for synthesizing these compounds are also described herein.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification which are useful for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coloring keratin-containing fibres, especially human hair, in which method a compound of formula (I), wherein R is hydroxy or NHR1, R1 being hydrogen or C1–C4alkyl, and B is an aromatic or heterocyclic ring, is diazotised, and the resulting diazonium salt is applied at a pH of from 2 to 5 to the material being colored and then, by means of increasing the pH to from 7 to 12, is fixed on the material in the form of an oligomeric or polymeric colorant

Abstract: The invention relates to new basic amino acid derivatives of general formulae I, II and III, and the preparation and use thereof in treatment of pain. The compounds have histogranin-like antinociceptive, morphine potentiating and COX-2 induction modulating activities.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically suitable salt or prodrug thereof, which are useful for the selective inhibition of protein tyrosine phosphatase-1B (PTP1B), and are useful for the treatment of disorders caused by overexpressed or altered protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B.

Abstract: The present application describes cyclic diamino compounds, derivatives thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of factor Xa.

Abstract: The invention relates to new basic amino acid derivatives of general formulae I, II and III, and the preparation and use thereof in treatment of pain. The compounds have histogranin-like antinociceptive, morphine potentiating and COX-2 induction modulating activities.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward substituted hydroxyethylene compounds of formula (XII) useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases.

Abstract: A series of N-alkanol-N-phenyl benzenesulfonamide and related derivatives of the Formula I are disclosed, wherein R1, R2, R3, X, and Y are defined herein. The compounds are inhibitors of ?-amyloid peptide (?-AP) production and are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and other conditions characterized by aberrant extracellular deposition of amyloid. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound and the use of the compound of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the description, A signifies —CH?CH— or —C?C—; and B signifies wherein R6 to R26, X and Y are as defined in the specification or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of mGluR5 receptor mediated disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating Alzheimer's disease using a compound of Formula (I). Also provided is a method of inhibiting the aggregation of amyloid proteins using a compound of the Formula (I) and a method of imaging amyloid deposits, as well as new compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds which are modulators of TNF-? signaling and methods of use thereof for treating a patient having a TNF-? mediated condition.

Abstract: The present application describes intermediates for 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: The invention concerns novel azole or triazole derivatives of formula (I), wherein: X, Ar1, Ar3, A, R1, R5, R6, R7 and B are such as defined in the description, their preparation method and their use as antifungal medicines.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel azole or triazole derivatives of formula (I), wherein X, Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, A, B, and R1 are as defined herein, their preparation method and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated H2 receptor antagonist compounds, and novel compositions comprising at least one H2 receptor antagonist compound that is optionally substituted with at least one NO and/or NO2 group, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, antacid, bismuth-containing reagent or anti-viral agent.

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: The invention concerns novel azole or triazole derivatives of formula (Ia) or (Ib), wherein: X, Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, A, B and R1 are such as defined in the description, the method for preparing same and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds represented by formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof useful for treating Flaviviridae viral infection.

Abstract: Novel carboxylic acid derivatives of general formula (I), salts of the same, esters thereof, or hydrates of them, which are useful as insulin resistance improvers; and drugs containing the derivatives as the active ingredient. In said formula, R1 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, or the like; L is a single bond, a double bond, alkylene, or the like; M is a single bond, alkylene, or the like; T is a single bond, alkylene, or the like; W is carboxyl, —CON(RW1)RW2, or the like; represents a single or double bond; X is oxygen, alkenylene, or the like; Y is an aromatic hydrocarbon group which may contain a heteroatom, or the like; and Z is an aromatic hydrocarbon group which may contain a heteroatom.

Abstract: The invention provides adamantane derivatives of formula (I), a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, a process for preparing the pharmaceutical compositions, and their use in therapy. In formula (I) D represents CH2 or CH2CH2, E represents C(O)NH or NHC(O) and R3 represents a group of formula (I).

Abstract: Urea and thiourea derivatives inhibit cell function of the chemokine receptor CCR-3. These compounds offer an effective means for treating a range of diseases thought to be mediated by the CCR-3 receptor. A variety of useful urea and thiourea derivatives can be synthesized using liquid and solid phase synthesis protocols.

Abstract: Compounds useful as potassium channel inhibitors and especially useful for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and cell proliferative disorders are described.

Abstract: Primary intermediates for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of the formula (1): where R1, and R2 are each individually selected from a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C3 alkyl group, a C1 to C5 mono or dihydroxyalkyl group; phenyl or benzyl optionally substituted with an alkoxy group, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a piperazine, piperidine, imidazole, or morpholine ring.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I), 1

Abstract: A production method of an optically active &bgr;-amino acid represented by the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds according to formula I and formula II and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, having the designations provided herein and which inhibit the interaction of MDM2 protein with a p53-like peptide and have antiproliferative activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting and reversing nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein aging). Accordingly, compositions are disclosed which comprise substituted imidazolium compounds capable of inhibiting the formation of, as well as reversing already formed, advanced glycosylation endproducts of target proteins. The method comprises contacting the target protein with the composition. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are envisioned, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated.

Abstract: The oxidation hair dye precursor composition contains from 0.005 to 20.0 percent by weight of at least one coupler compound and from 0.005 to 20.0 percent by weight of at least one developer compound, which includes at least one substituted 2-aminoalkyl-1,4-diaminobenzene compound of the formula (I): New substituted 2-aminoalkyl-1,4-diaminobenzene compound of formula (I) are also described.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the family of 3-Alkyl-(4,5 diphenyl-imidazol-1-yl), their synthesis method and cosmetic, hygienic or pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The invention also concerns the use, in a physiologically acceptable medium, in or for preparing a soothing composition, of at least a compound of the family of 3-Alkyl-(4,5 diphenyl-imidazol-1-yl). The invention further concerns the use, in a physiologically acceptable medium, in or for producing a composition, of at least a compound of the family of 3-Alkyl-(4,5 diphenyl-imidazol-1-yl), the compound or the composition being designed to soothe skin troubles such as sensitive skins, discomfort, gnawing, itching, irritations, red spots, heat and/or flush sensations, advantageously sensitive and/or irritable and/or reactive and/or allergic symptoms of the skin and/or the scalp and/or mucosa.

Abstract: This invention provides azoles which may be useful as inhibitors of protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPases). The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), methods of their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and their use in treating human or animal disorders. The compounds of the invention may be useful as inhibitors of protein tyrosine phosphatases and thus can be useful for the management, treatment, control and adjunct treatment of diseases mediated by PTPase activity. Such diseases include Type I diabetes, Type II diabetes.

Abstract: The invention relates to polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl substituted 1,4-quinone compounds useful as inhibitors of serine proteases of the coagulation cascade and compounds, compositions and methods for anticoagulant therapy for the treatment and prevention of a variety of thrombotic conditions including coronary artery and cerebrovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The oxidation hair dye precursor composition contains from 0.005 to 20.0 percent by weight of one or more coupler compounds and from 0.005 to 20.0 percent by weight of one or more developer compounds. The one or more developer compounds include at least one substituted 2-aminoalkyl-1,4-diaminobenzene compound of the formula (I): New substituted 2-aminoalkyl-1,4-diaminobenzene compounds of formula (I) are described.

Abstract: Primary intermediates for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of the formula (1): where R1 and R2 are each individually selected from a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C3 alkyl group, a C1 to C5 mono or dihydroxyalkyl group; phenyl or benzyl optionally substituted with an alkoxy group, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a piperazine, piperidine, imidazole, or morpholine ring.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the family of 3-Alkyl-(4,5 diphenyl-imidazol-1-yl), their synthesis method and cosmetic, hygienic or pharmaceutical compositions containing them The invention also concerns the use, in a physiologically acceptable medium, in or for preparing a soothing composition, of at least a compound of the family of 3-Alkyl-(4,5 diphenyl-imidazol-1-yl). The invention further concerns the use, in a physiologically acceptable medium, in or for preparing a composition, a compound of the family of 3-Alkyl-(4,5 diphenyl-imidazol-1-yl), the compound and the composition being designed for soothing skin troubles such as sensitive skins, discomfort, gnawing, itching, irritations, red spots, heat and/or flush sensations, advantageously sensitive and/or irritable and/or reactive and/or allergic symptoms of the skin and/or the scalp and/or mucosa.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Hydroxamic acids having the formula 1

Abstract: Nitrone derivatives are efficiently prepared by increasing reagent concentrations in reaction solutions. Aldehydes and amines may be condensed to prepare an imine intermediate. Elimination of the solution media generally renders the imine formation more efficient. The imine is then reacted with a peroxysulfate oxidizing agent in a solution having at least about 0.1M concentration of the imine. The oxaziridine is rearranged to produce the nitrone derivative in high yield and good purity.

Abstract: The invention provides Aryl substituted imidazoles, pyrazoles, pyridizines and related compounds of the Formula 1

Abstract: The present invention describes novel compounds of Formula I which inhibit HIV integrase. The invention also describes compositions and treatments of AIDS or ARC by using these compounds.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula (1), their N-oxides and agriculturally suitable salts wherein A, B, J, R1, R2, R3 and R4 and n are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are methods for controlling arthropods comprising contacting the arthropods or their environment with an arthropodicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula (1) and compositions containing the compounds of Formula (1).

Abstract: The invention discloses a novel series of compound represented by general formula (I), 1

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds having the Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug or solvate thereof, wherein Het and R5-R13 are set in the specification. The invention also is 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: Substituted heterocyclo-norbornylaminoderivatives having: a) an exo-configuration nitrogen and an endo-fused five-membered ring or six-membered ring of the formula (I) or b) an exo-configuration nitrogen and an exo-fused five-membered ring or six-membered ring of the formula (I a), wherein Rn, Het, A, B and T have the meanings given in the claims. These compounds have a variety of uses. They can be used as antihypertensives, for the reduction or prevention of is chemically induced damage, as pharmaceuticals for surgical interventions, for the treatment of ischemia of the nervous system, including stroke and cerebral edema, for the treatment of ischemia due to shock and disturbed respiratory drive, for the treatment of snoring, as a laxative, as an agent against ectoparasites, for the prevention of gallstone formation, as an antiatherosclerotic, as an agent against diabetic late complications, cancers, fibrotic disorders, endothelial dysfunction, organ hypertrophy, and organ hyperplasia.

Abstract: Amino methyl imidazoles of Formula I are provided: 1

Abstract: This invention relates to low molecular weight, non-peptidic, non-peptidomimetic, organic molecules that act as modulators of mammalian complement C5a receptors, preferably ones that act as high affinity C5a receptor ligands and also to such ligands that act as antagonists or inverse agonists of complement C5a receptors, preferably human C5a receptors, Preferred compounds of the invention possess one or more, and preferably two or more, three or more, four or more, or all of the following properties in that they are; 1) multi-aryl in structure (having a plurality of un-fused or fused aryl groups), 2) heteroaryl in structure, 3) orally available in vivo (such that a sub-lethal or preferably a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dose can provide a detectable in vitro effect such as a reduction of C5a-induced neutropenia), 4) comprised of fewer than four, preferably fewer than three, or fewer than two, or no amide bonds, and 5) capable of inhibiting leukocyte chemotaxis at nanomolar concentrations and preferably at