Abstract: The present invention relates to a time temperature indicator for indicating a temperature change over time comprising one dimeric or trimeric spiropyran indicator of the formula I or II wherein R1-R4 independently of one another is hydrogen, —C1C6 alkoxy, halogen, CF3, —C1C6 alkyl or —NO2, R5 is hydrogen, halogen, —C1-C6 alkoxy, —COOH, —COO—C1-C6 alkyl, —CF3 or phenyl; R11 is hydrogen or R11 and R5 form together a phenyl ring; Ra is —C1-C6 alkyl Rb is —C1-C6 alkyl, or together with Ra form a 5-6 membered ring L is a divalent linker; L? is a trivalent linker.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein the variables are defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for treatment using the same.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for treating diseases and conditions of the central nervous system (CNS), in particular sleep disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to quaternary ?-aminocarboxyamide derivatives of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, X, q and n are as defined in claim 1, for treating diseases and conditions mediated by modulation of voltage-gated sodium channels.

Abstract: A structured organic film with an added functionality comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework, wherein the structured organic film may be a multi-segment thick structured organic film.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising a structured organic film with an added functionality comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework, wherein the structured organic film may be a multi-segment thick structured organic film.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are found to be antagonists of SNS sodium channels.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods for treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer are provided.

Abstract: This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds of formula (I): wherein k, j, Q, R1, R2a, R2b, R2c, R2d, R3a, R3b, R3c, and R3d are as defined herein, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, which are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of preparing and using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to time-temperature indicator (TTI) systems comprising spiropyran indicator of formula (I) wherein R1 is hydrogen, —C1-C6 alkoxy, halogen, —C1-C6 alkyl or —NO2, R2 is hydrogen or —C1-C6 alkoxy; R3 is NO2 halogen; R4 is hydrogen, —C1-C6 alkoxy or halogen; R5 is hydrogen, halogen, —C1-C6 alkoxy, —COOH, —COO—C1-C6alkyl, —CF3 or phenyl; R11 hydrogen or R11 and R5 form together a phenyl ring; Y is phenyl, naphthyl, anthracen-9-yl, 9H-fluoren-9-yl or a residue Formula (A) wherein R6 is hydrogen, halogen, —C1-C6 alkoxy, —NO2, —CF3, —O—CF3, —CN, —COO—C1-C6alkyl, phenyl or biphenyl, 9H-fluoren-9-yl; R7 is hydrogen, halogen, —CN,—C1-C6 alkoxy or R7 and R6 form together a phenyl ring; R8 is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, or —C1-C6 alkoxy; R9 is hydrogen or halogen or CN. R10 is hydrogen or halogen or CN. Ra is —(CH2)n- with n=1-6 or —CH2—CH?CH—. With the proviso that Formula (B) and Formula (C) are excluded.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 2-(6-oxo-1,7-diaza-spiro[4.4]non-7-yl)-propionamides of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, m and p are as defined in the specification, to their preparation, to their use as pharmaceuticals and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of 11-? hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1, antagonists of the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds of the invention can be useful in the treatment of various diseases associated with expression or activity of 11-? hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1 and/or diseases associated with aldosterone excess.

Abstract: The present invention provides photochromic compounds and derivatives thereof as shown in claim 1 and methods of use of these compounds and derivatives. The present invention also provides photochromic optical probes capable of undergoing light directed reversible transition between a first state and a second state. The invention also teaches methods of determining and controlling reversible optical biomolecular interactions, for example binding of calcium in a subject.

Abstract: A cyclic amidine derivative represented by the formula: [wherein R1, R2 and R3 represent hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, aryl-C1-6 alkyl, etc.; R4, R5 and R7 represent hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, etc.; Z represents 0 or 1; R6 represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl, etc.; n represents 1 or 2; Y1 represents a single bond, —CH2—, etc.; Y2 represents a single bond, —CO—, etc.; Ar represents hydrogen, a group represented by the formula: [wherein R10-R14 represent hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, hydroxyl, C1-6 alkoxy, etc., and R11 and R12 or R12 and R13 may bond together to form a 5- to 8-membered heterocycle], etc.] or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a salt of an ACE inhibitor dicarboxylic acid with an organic amine and/or an alkali compound, a transdermal therapeutic system comprising the salt, and a method of producing the transdermal therapeutic system.

Abstract: Ion channel modulating compounds are disclosed. The compounds of the present invention may be incorporated in compositions and kits. The present invention also discloses a variety of in vitro and in vivo uses for the compounds and compositions, including the treatment of arrhythmia and the production of analgesia and local anesthesia.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein m, R1, n, R2, q, p, X, Y, R3, R4, t and, R5 are as defined in the specification, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: A novel class of compounds of the general formula (I), their use in therapy, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, as well as their use in the manufacture of medicaments are described. The present compounds modulate the activity of 11 ?-hydroxy-Steroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11?HSD1) and are accordingly useful in the treatment of diseases in which such a modulation is beneficial, e.g. the metabolic syndrome.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): (A)m·(B)n??(I) wherein A represents an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor compound containing at least one salt-forming basic function, B represents a compound containing at least one salt-forming acid function and at least one NO donor group, m represents the number of acid functions of B that have been converted to a salt and n represents the number of basic functions of A that have been converted to a salt, the bond or bonds between A and B being of the ionic type. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating cardiovascular pathologies.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are described herein The compounds can be used, for example, to modulate growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R). In some instances, the compounds can be used to treat obesity.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein m, R1, n, R2, q, X, Y, Z, t, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined in the specification, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: The present application describes novel hydantoin derivatives of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug forms thereof, wherein A, B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R11, and n are defined in the present specification, which are useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP), TNF-? converting enzyme (TACE), aggrecanase, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention. The present invention relates to novel antiviral compounds represented herein above, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods for the treatment or prophylaxis of viral (particularly HCV) infection in a subject in need of such therapy with said compounds.

Abstract: A cyclic amidine derivative represented by the formula: [wherein R1, R2 and R3 represent hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, aryl-C1-6 alkyl, etc.; R4, R5 and R7 represent hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, etc.; Z represents 0 or 1; R6 represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl, etc.; n represents 1 or 2; Y1 represents a single bond, —CH2—, etc.; Y2 represents a single bond, —CO—, etc.; Ar represents hydrogen, a group represented by the formula: [wherein R10-R14 represent hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, hydroxyl, C1-6 alkoxy, etc., and R11 and R12 or R12 and R13 may bond together to form a 5- to 8-membered heterocycle], etc.] or a salt thereof.

Abstract: An image forming medium includes a substrate and an imaging layer coated on or impregnated into said substrate, where the imaging layer includes as a photochromic material a spiropyran compound having a conjugated pathway, dispersed in a polymeric binder, wherein the photochromic material exhibits a reversible transition between a colorless state and a colored state in response to heat and light.

Abstract: The invention describes compositions and kits comprising at least qrie organic nitric oxide enhancing salt of an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide enhancing compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods for (a) treating cardiovascular diseases; (b) treating renovascular diseases; (c) treating diabetes; (d) treating diseases resulting from oxidative stress; (e) treating endothelial dysfunctions; (f) treating diseases caused by endothelial dysfunctions; (g) treating cirrhosis; (h) treating pre-eclampsia; Q) treating osteoporosis; (k) treating nephropathy; (l) treating peripheral vascular diseases; (m) treating portal hypertension; (n) treating ophthalmic disorders; (o) treating metabolic syndrome; and (p) treating hyperlipidemia.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein m R1, n, R2, q, X, Y, Z, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, t, and R9 are as defined in the specification, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical processes for the manufacture of certain quinazoline derivatives, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention also relates to processes for the manufacture of certain intermediates useful in the manufacture of the quinazoline derivatives and to processes for the manufacture of the quinazoline derivatives utilising said intermediates. In particular, the present invention relates to chemical processes and intermediates useful in the manufacture of the compound 4-(4-fluoro-2-methylindol-5-yloxy)-6-methoxy-7-(3-pyrrolidin-1-ylpropoxy)quinazoline.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (Ia) wherein A, B, n, m, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 are defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; the compounds are of particular use in the treatment or prevention of depression, anxiety, pain, inflammation, migraine, emesis or postherpetic neuralgia.

Abstract: The invention relates to small molecules which function as inhibitors of the interaction between p53 and MDM2. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds for inhibiting cell growth, inducing cell death, inducing cell cycle arrest and/or sensitizing cells to additional agent(s).

Abstract: This invention relates to the compounds of formula (I) shown below. Each variable in formula (I) is defined in the specification. These compounds can be used to treat hepatitis C virus infection.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable esters thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, A, m, n and p are defined as in claim 1. These compounds can be used as pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of, for example, diabetes.

Abstract: The present application describes novel hydantoin derivatives of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug forms thereof, wherein A, B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R11, and n are defined in the present specification, which are useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP), TNF-? converting enzyme (TACE), aggrecanase, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present application describes novel hydantoin derivatives of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug forms thereof, wherein A, B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R11, and n are defined in the present specification, which are useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP), TNF-? converting enzyme (TACE), aggrecanase, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Compound with an indole linked through an aliphatic ring system to an aromatic moiety are useful in treating conditions associated with enhanced P38? kinase activity.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel mikanolide derivatives, their preparation method and their therapeutic uses, in particular as anti-cancer and anti-viral agents.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of the formula I: wherein: R1 and R2 are independently H, OH, OAc, alkylaryl, alkylheteroaryl, 1-propynyl, 3-propynyl, and substituted alkyl, O(alkyl), aryl, or heteroaryl; or R1 and R2 are joined to form a ring comprising —CH2(CH2)nCH2— where n=0-5; —CH2CH2C(CH3)2CH2CH2—; —O(CH2)mCH2— where m=1-4; O(CH2)pO— where p=1-4; —CH2CH2OCH2CH2—; —CH2CH2N(H or alkyl)CH2CH2—; or R1 and R2 together comprise a double bond to C(CH3)2, C(cycloalkyl), O, or C(cycloether); R3 is H, OH, NH2, CORA, or optionally substituted alkenyl or alkynyl groups; RA=H or optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, or aminoalkyl groups; R4=H, halo, CN, NH2, or optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, or aminoalkyl; R5 is optionally substituted benzene ring; five or six membered heterocyclic ring; 4 or 7-substituted indole or a substituted benzothiophene; or pharmaceutically acceptable salt t

Abstract: The present invention provides indolinospiropyran compounds and methods for their manufacture, which compounds are useful as photochromic compounds. The compounds of the invention are substituted on the indole ring with succinimide, which substitution permits ring opening of the succinimide and modulation of the bulk and photochromic properties of the compounds. The compounds may be conveniently prepared using the solid phase organic synthesis of the invention.

Abstract: Spiro[9,10-dihydroanthracene]-9,3′-pyrrolidine (SPAN) and derivatives thereof are provided as selective serotonin receptor antagonists. The compounds are selective, high affinity antagonists of 5-HT2 serotonin receptors. The compounds are useful as antidepressant and antianxiety agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted indoline derivative compounds which are antagonists of the progesterone receptor, their preparation and pharmaceutical utility, particularly including contraception and treatment of benign or malignant neoplastic diseases, having the general structure: wherein R1 and R2 may be single substituents or fused to form spirocyclic rings.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparing a pharmacologically acceptable salt of N-(1(S)-ethoxycarbonyl-3-phenylpropyl)-L-alanyl-amino acid which comprises condensing an amino acid and N-(1(S)-ethoxycarbonyl-3-phenylpropyl)-L-alanine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photochromic spirobenzopyran compound of the formula (1) and its derivatives, a spirobenzopyran group having unsaturated terminal groups, a polymer prepared therefrom, a method for the production thereof, a composition comprising said spirobenzopyran or said spirobenzopyran group-containing polymer and a photochromic switch film using the same: 1

Abstract: This invention provides a progesterone receptor agonist of formula 1 having the structure wherein T is O, S, or absent; R1, and R2 are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl; or R1 and R2 are taken together form a ring and together contain —CH2(CH2)nCH2—, —CH2CH2CMe2CH2CH2—, —O(CH2)pCH2—, —O(CH2)qO—, —CH2CH2OCH2CH2—, or —CH2CH2NR7CH2CH2—; n=1-5; p=1-4; q=1-4; R3 is hydrogen, OH, NH2, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkynyl, or CORA; RA is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, aminoalkyl, or substituted aminoalkyl; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, CN, NH2, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, aminoalkyl, or substituted aminoalkyl; R5 is hydrogen, alkyl, or substituted alkyl; R6 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, or CORB, RB is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, amino

Abstract: Amide and urea derivatives of the formula I

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor of the following formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in which a compound of the following formula (II), wherein R and R1 are defined as in the specification, is subjected to a de-protective reaction of silyl group in non-aqueous medium. This reaction is easily carried out only in the non-aqueous medium, so that by-product is minimized and the yield is high.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of the formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted 3,3-diphenyl indanone, indane and indole compounds, as well as analogues thereof, which are specific, potent and safe inhibitors of mammalian cell proliferation. The compounds can be used to inhibit mammalian cell proliferation in situ as a therapeutic approach towards the treatment or prevention of diseases characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer.

Abstract: The invention is directed to aza-bridged-bicyclic compounds having Formula (I): 1

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparing a pharmacologically acceptable salt of N-(1(S)-ethoxycarbonyl-3-phenylpropyl)-L-alanyl-amino acid which comprises condensing an amino acid and N-(1(S)-ethoxycarbonyl-3-phenylpropyl)-L-alanine.