Abstract: The present application describes novel &bgr;-amino acid derivatives of formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present application describes intermediates for nitrogen containing heteroaromatics and derivatives thereof of formula I: 1

Abstract: This invention provides compounds defined by Formula I

Abstract: The instant invention provides &bgr;3 adrenergic receptor agonists of structural Formula (I), the stereoisomers and prodrugs thereof, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, stereoisomers and prodrugs, wherein Ar, R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, X, and Y, are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to carbamates and urea derivatives of the formula I 1

Abstract: Alicyclic imidazole compounds; pharmaceutically active compositions containing such compounds; and the use of such compounds in formulations for the control or prevention of disease states in which histamine H3 receptors are involved, such as allergy, inflammation, hypotension, glaucoma, sleeping disorders, states of hyper- and hypo-motility of the gastro-intestinal tract, cardiovascular disease, hypo- and hyper-activity of the central nervous system, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, obesity and migraines are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds represented by Structural Formula II, IX or XXVIII: R1, R21, and R22 are independently an aliphatic group, a substituted aliphatic group, an aromatic group or a substituted aromatic group. R2 is —NR4R5 or —N+≡C−. Alternatively, R1 and R2, taken together with the methine group to which they are bonded, are a moiety represented by the following structural formula: R3 is —NH2, —OH, —OC(O)H or —OR9. R5, R6 and R7 are independently —H or an amine protecting group. R8 is —H, —OH or —OR8. R9 is an alcohol protecting group. Also disclosed are methods of preparing these compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-phenyl-N-heteroaralkyl aminoalcohols.

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: The present invention is directed to compounds of the wherein the variables are as defined in the specification. The compounds are useful for inhibiting farnesyl transferase and for the treatment of tumors and restenosis.

Abstract: Bradykinin B1-receptor antagonists of formula 1

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 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: Disclosed are novel compounds represented by Structural Formula II, IX or XXVIII: 1

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted succinic acid metallo-&bgr;-lactamase inhibitors which are useful potentiators of &bgr;-lactam antibiotics.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part towards methods of modulating the function of protein kinases with phenol- and hydroxynaphthalene-based compounds. The methods incorporate cells that express a protein kinase. In addition, the invention describes methods of preventing and treating protein kinase-related abnormal conditions in organisms with a compound identified by the invention. Furthermore, the invention pertains to phenol- and hydroxynaphthalene-based compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: A method for producing a S-nitrosylated species is provided. The method comprises: (a) providing a deoxygenated, alkaline aqueous solution comprising a thiol and a nitrite-bearing species; (b) acidifying the solution by adding acid to the solution while concurrently mixing the solution (e.g., by vigorously stirring the solution) to produce the S-nitrosylated species; and (c) isolating the S-nitrosylated species. The nitrite-bearing species can be, for example, an inorganic nitrite, such as an alkali metal nitrite, or an organic nitrite, such as an alkyl nitrite (e.g., ethyl nitrite, amyl nitrite, isobutyl nitrite or t-butyl nitrite). The thiol is preferably a thiol-containing polysaccharide, a thiol-containing lipoprotein, a thiol-containing amino acid or a thiol-containing protein, and more preferably a thiol-containing polysaccharide such as thiolated cyclodextrin. In many preferred embodiments, the S-nitrosylated species is insoluble in the acidified solution, precipitating upon formation.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel monobenzene oxidation bases containing at least one cationic group Z, Z being chosen from aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, to their use for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, to dye compositions containing them and to oxidation dyeing processes using them.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): wherein: X represents a bond or alkylene, CO, S(O)n, —S(O)n—A1—, —CO—A1—, —A—S(O)n—A′1— or —A1—CO—A′1—, Y represents aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl, each unsubstituted or substituted, R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently of the others represent hydrogen or aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl, each unsubstituted or substituted, or R1, R2, R3 and R4, taken in pairs, together form a bond, or form a fused benzene ring or a fused aromatic or partially unsaturated heterocycle, T represents —CH(R5)—, —N(R5)— or —N(R5)CO—, V represents hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted aryl or heteroaryl, A2 represents [C(R6)(R′6)]p, R7 and R8 are as defined in the description, their isomers and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base and medicinal products containing t

Abstract: The invention related to colchinol derivatives of the formula (I): Wherein: R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydroxy, phosphoryloxy (—OPO3H2), C1-4alkoxy or an in vivo hydrolysable ester of hydroxy, with the proviso that at least 2 of R1, R2 and R3 are C1-4alkoxy; A is —CO—, —C(O)O—, —CON(R8)— (wherein R8 is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-3alkoxyC1-3alkyl, aminoC1-3alkyl or hydroxyC1-3alkyl); a is an integer from 1 to 4 inclusive; Ra and Rb are independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy and amino; B is —O—, —CO—, N(R9)CO—, —CON(R9)—, —N(R9)C(O)O—, —N(R9)CON(R10)—, —N(R9)SO2—, —SO2N(R9)— or a direct single blond (wherein R9 and R10 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-3alkoxyC1-3alkyl,aminoC1-3alkyl and hydroxyC1-3alkyl); b is O or an integer from 1 to 4 inclusive, (provided that when bis O, B is a single direct bond); D is carboxy, sulpho, tetrazolyl, imidazoly

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to the preparation of pharmaceutical grades of histamine dihydrochloride using a two step non-enzymatic synthetic method. The invention disclosed herein describes the synthesis of histamine dihydrochloride by the non-enzymatic decarboxylation of histidine and the step-wise conversion of the decarboxylated product to the dihydrochloride salt form. The invention disclosed herein considers a final product of histamine dihydrochloride containing less than each of the following: 0.8% L-histidine HCl monohydrate, 0.1% individual chromatographic impurities, and 2% total impurities, to be acceptable for pharmaceutical use.

Abstract: Methods for the synthesis of benzodiazepine compounds having farnesyl protein transferase inhibitory activity.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel sulfenate derivatives and their bioconjugates for phototherapy of tumors and other lesions. The sulfenates 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 free radicals, the reactive intermediate produced upon photofragmentation of the sulfenate moiety, with the tissue of interest.

Abstract: The present invention is directed C2-disubstituted indan-1-ones of the Formula I, 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thiourca derivatives as a modulator for vanilloid receptor (VR) and the phar- maceutical compositions containing the same. As diseases associated with the activity of vanilloid receptor, pain acute pain, chronic pain, neuropathic pain, post-operative pain, migraine, arthralgia, neuropathies, nerve injury, diabetic neuropathy, neurodegeneration, neurotic skin disorder, stroke, urinary bladder hypersensitiveness, irritable bowel syndrome, a respiratory disorder such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, irritation of skin, eye or mucous membrane, fervescence, stomach-duodenal ulcer, inflam- matory bowel disease and inflammatory diseases can be enumerated. The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for prevention or treatment of these diseases.

Abstract: Polysubstituted indan-1-ol compounds of formula I, its physiologically acceptable salts and physiologically functional derivatives are disclosed 1

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as imidazolyl/benzimidazolyl-terminated alkylamino ethynyl alanine amino diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclized amide derivatives for treating or preventing neuronal damage associated with neurological diseases. The invention also provides compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention and methods of utilizing those compositions for treating or preventing neuronal damage.

Abstract: A class of compounds is described which can be used for the treatment of viral infections.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of antiinflammatory pharmaceutical agents and specifically relates to compounds, compositions and methods for treating disorders mediated by cyclooxygenase-2 or 5-lipoxygenase, such as inflammation.

Abstract: Nitrogen heterocycles that inhibit aspartyl protease are disclosed, as are methods of treating diseases, particularly HIV, using these compounds.

Abstract: Prostaglandin agonists, methods of using such prostaglandin agonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing such prostaglandin agonists and kits containing such prostaglandin agonists. The prostaglandin agonists are useful for the treatment of bone disorders including osteoporosis.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a genus of non-peptidyl compounds, wherein said compounds are VLA-4 inhibitors useful in treating inflammatory, autoimmune, and respiratory diseases, and wherein said compounds comprise a compound of Formula (1.0.

Abstract: The present application describes novel 1,2-disubsituted cyclic derivatives of formula I: 1

Abstract: This invention is directed to an (aminoiminomethyl or aminomethyl)benzoheteroaryl compound of formula I which is useful for inhibiting the activity of Factor Xa by combining said compound with a composition containing Factor Xa. The present invention is also directed to compositions containing compounds of the formula I, methods for their preparation, their use, such as in inhibiting the formation of thrombin or for treating a patient suffering from, or subject to, a disease state associated with a physiologically detrimental excess amount of thrombin.

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: Para-alkyl, aryl, cycloheteroalkyl or heteroaryl [carbonyl or sulfonyl] amino substituted phenyl amides active as glucokinase activators to increase insulin secretion which makes them useful for treating type II diabetes.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to the preparation of pharmaceutical grades of histamine dihydrochloride using a two step non-enzymatic synthetic method. The invention disclosed herein describes the synthesis of histamine dihydrochloride by the non-enzymatic decarboxylation of histidine and the step-wise conversion of the decarboxylated product to the dihydrochloride salt form. The invention disclosed herein considers a final product of histamine dihydrochloride containing less than each of the following: 0.8% L-histidine HCl monohydrate, 0.1% individual chromatographic impurities, and 2% total impurities, to be acceptable for pharmaceutical use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a 1-nitro-3-substituted-3-amino-2-propanol diastereomer represented by Structural Formula I: 1

Abstract: A class of imidazolyl compounds is described for use in treating inflammation.

Abstract: NPY antagonists, methods of using such NPY antagonists and pharmaceutical compositions containing such NPY antagonists. The NPY antagonists are useful for the treatment of NPY mediated disease/conditions including obesity.

Abstract: Certain diaryl imidazoles act as partial agonists or antagonists for NPY receptors, in particular NPY 5 receptors. They are of use, for example in treating loss of appetite. Such compounds bear aryl groups in the 2 position. Many of the compounds are novel.

Abstract: The present invention related to compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds represented by Structural Formula II, IX or XXVIII: 1

Abstract: Novel nitrophenyl-sulphonyl-imidazole of the formula (I) wherein X, R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings stated in the description, a process for the preparation of the novel substances and their use for controlling vegetable and animal pests.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (1), wherein substituents are defined in the description, that inhibit farnesylation of mutant ras gene products tough inhibition of the enzyme farnesyl-protein transferase (FPTase). The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases, especially cancer, which are mediated through farnesylation of ras.

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 (Ia), 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions or components comprising certain cyclic amine based polymers and certain anionic cellulose materials. This combination imparts improved appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics and textiles laundered in washing solutions formed from such compositions, while also providing improved whiteness and/or brightness maintenance.