Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods are described which rely upon glycogen synthase kinase 3 (form ?; GSK 3 ?) inhibitors, most preferably 9-ING-41, to inhibit fibrotic pulmonary remodeling in vivo including proliferation and differentiation of myofibroblasts to fibrotic fibroblasts in several mouse models. Therapeutic targeting of GSK-3? with the clinically useful specific inhibitor, 9-ING-41, mitigates fibrotic pulmonary remodeling in vivo and provides a mode of therapy of human IPF by specific GSK-3? inhibition with 9-ING-41.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for preparing a benzodioxole derivative (AD-35) shown by Formula (I) and an intermediate thereof. The method of the present invention involves: using piperic acid as a raw material; and performing bromination, esterification, cyanidation, cyclopropane lactamization, amide nitrogen alkylation, deprotection, piperidine nitrogen alkylation and salification to obtain the compound of Formula (I). The method has cheap and easily available start raw materials, short synthesis routes and simple operation, and is suitable for industrial production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of alkylating agents comprising a thieno-indole moiety linked to a DNA-binding moiety, which have cytotoxic activity and are useful in treating diseases such as cancer, cellular proliferation disorders and viral infections. The present invention also provides methods for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and methods of treating diseases utilizing such compounds or the pharmaceutical composition containing them. The invention also relates to the use of this novel class of alkylating agents in the preparation of conjugates.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, X and Y have the meanings denoted in the disclosure. The compounds of formula I have antithrombotic activity and in particular inhibit the protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1). The disclosure further relates to a method for producing the compound of formula I and to the use thereof as a pharmaceutical product.

Abstract: The present application relates to aryl- and heteroaryl-fused decahydropyrroloazepine, octahydrooxepinopyrrole, octahydropyrrolothiazepine dioxide, decahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole, and octahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, A, Y1, Y2, and Y3 are as defined in the specification. The present application also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, processes for making such compounds, and methods of treating disease conditions using such compounds and compositions, and methods for identifying such compounds.

Abstract: A compound according to Formula IA and IB, reversibly convertible under photochromic and electrochromic conditions between a ring-open isomer A and a ring-closed isomer B is provided. For substitutent groups, Z is N, O or S; each R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, or halo; each R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, halo, a polymer backbone, alkyl or aryl; or, when both R2 together form —CH?CH— and form part of a polymer backbone; each R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, thioalkyl or aryl; each R4 is aryl; and each R5 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, thioalkyl or aryl.

Abstract: The inventions disclosed and described herein relate to new and efficient generic methods for making a wide variety of compounds having HAr—Z-Har tricyclic cores, wherein HAr is an optionally substituted five or six membered heteroaryl ring, and Hal is a halogen, and Z is a bridging radical, such as S, Sc, NR5, C(O), C(O)C(O), Si(R5)2, SO, SO2, PR5, BR5, C(R5)2 or P(O)R5 and both HAr are covalently bound to one another. The synthetic methods employ a “Base-Catalyzed Halogen Dance” reaction to prepare a metallated compound comprising a five or six membered heteroaryl ring comprising a halogen atom, and then oxidatively coupling the reactive intermediate compound. The compounds of Formula (II) and/or oligomer or polymers comprising repeat units having Formula (II) can be useful for making semi-conducting materials, and/or electronic devices comprising those materials. Acyl compounds can be prepared. Heteroarylene substituents can be used. The core tricyclic core can be coupled to itself.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, comprising (a) a compound of the formula (I), and (b) a polymeric material, to specific oligomers of the formula I, and their use as organic semiconductor in organic devices, especially in organic photovoltaics (solar cells) and photodiodes, or in a device containing a diode and/or an organic field effect transistor. High efficiency of energy conversion, excellent field-effect mobility, good on/off current ratios and/or excellent stability can be observed, when the compositions, or oligomers according to the invention are used in organic field effect transistors, organic photovoltaics (solar cells) and photodiodes.

Abstract: The invention relates to streptospirole derivatives of the general formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, X1, X2, Y1 and Y2 are as defined herein, a process for the preparation of said compounds by fermenting the microorganism Streptomyces sp. ST 108140 (DSM 19369) and optionally derivatizing the compounds produced by said microorganism, a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one compound of the formula (I), and the use of a compound of the formula (I) for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of bacterial infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides heteroaryl functionalized cyanine dyes including a reactive functional moiety, or which are conjugated to a carrier molecule.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing a substituted aminocyclohexanone compound comprising reacting a compound of formula (II) with an organolithium compound to form a compound of formula (III)

Abstract: This invention relates with anti-tumor activities of new compounds containing an adamantyl group or analogs thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides heteroaryl functionalized cyanine dyes including a reactive functional moiety, or which are conjugated to a carrier molecule.

Abstract: Crystalline forms of (1r,4r)-6?-fluoro-N,N-dimethyl-4-phenyl-4?,9?-dihydro-3?H-spiro[cyclohexane-1,1?-pyrano[3,4,b]indol]-4-amine, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising these crystalline modifications, the use of these modifications as well as a process for the enrichment of such crystalline modifications.

Abstract: Crystalline forms of (1r,4r)-6?-fluoro-N,N-dimethyl-4-phenyl-4?,9?-dihydro-3?H-spiro[cyclohexane-1,1?-pyrano[3,4,b]indol]-4-amine, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising these crystalline modifications, the use of these modifications as well as a process for the enrichment of such crystalline modifications.

Abstract: An organic dye and preparation method thereof and dye-sensitized solar cells using this organic dye are provided. The structure of the organic dye molecule is donor-conjugated unit(s)-acceptor. The organic dye with broad spectrum response and high molar-absorption coefficient is obtained by modifying the structure by using various conjugated unit(s) in combination with donor and acceptor. The conditions of preparation of the organic dye are mild and the yield is high, and the organic dye can be used for highly effective dye-sensitized solar cells.

Abstract: A class of compounds that inhibit Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is disclosed, along with compositions containing the compound, and methods of using the composition for treating individuals infected with HCV.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4,5-ring annulated indole derivatives of formula (I), compositions comprising at least one 4,5-ring annulated indole derivatives, and methods of using the 4,5-ring annulated indole derivatives for treating or preventing a viral infection or a virus-related disorder in a patient, wherein ring Z of formula (I), is cyclohexyl, cyclohexenyl, 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, 6-membered heterocycloalkenyl, 6-membered aryl or 6-membered heteroaryl, wherein R1, R2, R3, R6, R7 and R10 are as described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptidomimetic compounds that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to compositions comprising these compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a composition comprising a compound of this invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula IIIa and their use in optoelectronic components.

Abstract: Processes and intermediates are provided for the preparation of substituted aminomethyl 2,3,8,9-tetrahydiO-7H-1,4-dioxino[2.3-e]indo]-8-ones of the Formula (A) wherein the variables n, R and R3 are as described herein. Such compounds are useful, for example, as dopamine receptor agonists.

Abstract: A condensed-cyclic compound represented by Formula 1, and an organic light-emitting device including the condensed-cyclic compound. wherein R1 and R2, Ar1 through Ar4, L1 and L2, X1 and X2, and a and b are defined as in the specification.

Abstract: This application relates to tricyclic compounds of Formula I: including all stereoisomeric forms, all mixtures of stereoisomeric forms, and salts of these compounds. This application also relates to compositions comprising compounds of Formula I, stereoisomeric forms, all mixtures of stereoisomeric forms, and salts thereof and uses therefor.

Abstract: The invention provides new compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and X have different meanings. Preparative processes, pharmaceutical compositions, and uses thereof in the treatment or prevention of conditions mediated by melatonin receptors are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is dedicated to a process for improving the adhesion properties between a first coating obtained from a curable composition and a second coating, through the incorporation of a cleavable surfactant in said curable composition and subsequent cleavage thereof. Said process comprises: depositing onto the substrate of an optical article a first layer of a first curable composition comprising at least one cleavable surfactant, curing at least partially said first curable composition, thereby forming a first coating, forming a second coating onto said first coating, wherein, after said first curable composition has been deposited onto the substrate, and before deposition of the second coating, said optical article is subjected to a treatment step resulting in a cleavage of at least a portion of the cleavable surfactant. Curable compositions containing cleavable surfactants and optical articles having deposited thereon stacks of coatings formed by the above process are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and solvates thereof, where variables are defined in the specification, useful generally as inhibitors of protein kinases and particularly useful for inhibition of GSK-3. Pharmaceutically compositions and medicaments containing a compound of the invention are provided. The invention provides methods of treatment of protein kinase-related disease, disorders or conditions. The invention provides methods of treatment of GSK-3-related diseases, disorders or conditions.

Abstract: An organic dye and preparation method thereof and dye-sensitized solar cells using this organic dye are provided. The structure of the organic dye molecule is donor-conjugated unit(s)-acceptor. The organic dye with broad spectrum response and high molar-absorption coefficient is obtained by modifying the structure by using various conjugated unit(s) in combination with donor and acceptor. The conditions of preparation of the organic dye are mild and the yield is high, and the organic dye can be used for highly effective dye-sensitized solar cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells.

Abstract: Fluorinated compounds of the invention are represented by the following general formula (I): (in formula (I), Ar1 and Ar2 each independently represent a C10 or greater aromatic hydrocarbon or C4 or greater heterocyclic group, R1 represents hydrogen or a monovalent substituent, R2 and R3 each independently represent a monovalent substituent, and s1 and t1 each independently represent an integer of 0 or greater. When s1 is 2 or greater, the multiple R2 groups may be the same or different, and when t1 is 2 or greater the multiple R3 groups may be the same or different.

Abstract: Methods for forming maleimide functionalized polymers are provided. In one such embodiment, a maleimide functionalized polymer is prepared in a method that includes a step of carrying out a reverse Diels-Alder reaction. Intermediates useful in the methods, as well as methods for preparing the intermediates, are also provided. Also provided are polymeric reagents, methods of using polymeric reagents, compounds and conjugates.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful as agents for the prevention or treatment of a disease associated with abnormal serum uric acid level which has a uricosuric activity or the like. The present invention relates to (aza)indole derivatives represented by the following general formula (I) having xanthine oxidase inhibitory activities and useful as agents for the prevention or treatment of a disease associated with abnormality of serum uric acid level, prodrugs thereof, or salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the structure, preparation methods and uses of a series of novel polyheterocyclic based compounds (Ia-Ib and IIa-IIb) that are highly effective for inhibiting hepatitis C virus (HCV): where the structural variables are defined herein. The present invention is also provides a method of treating HCV infection by the polyheterocyclic based HCV inhibitory compounds, compositions and therapeutic methods.

Abstract: The invention provides optical agents, including compositions, preparations and formulations, and methods of using and making optical agents. Optical agents of the present invention include dyes, and derivatives thereof, having a fused ring backbone structure having dithienopyrrole core. In some embodiments, dyes of the present invention are dithienopyrrole dyes having a dithienopyrrole core optionally functionalized to provide useful optical, biological, pharmacokinetic and/or physical properties.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a series of compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and to use of the compounds and compositions as therapeutic agents. More specifically, compounds of the present invention are hexahydroazepinoindole and octahydroazepinoindole compounds. These compounds are serotonin receptor (5-HT) ligands and are useful for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions wherein modulation of the activity of serotonin receptors (5-HT) is desired (e.g. anxiety, depression and obesity).

Abstract: The invention provides new compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and X have different meanings. Preparative processes, pharmaceutical compositions, and uses thereof in the treatment or prevention of conditions mediated by melatonin receptors are also provided.

Abstract: The present application describes deuterium-enriched SDX-101, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same.

Abstract: The present application relates to aryl- and heteroaryl-fused decahydropyrroloazepine, octahydrooxepinopyrrole, octahydropyrrolothiazepine dioxide, decahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole, and octahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, A, Y1, Y2, and Y3 are as defined in the specification. The present application also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, processes for making such compounds, and methods of treating disease conditions using such compounds and compositions, and methods for identifying such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-imine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by the thrombin PAR-1 receptor antagonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nitrogen heterocycle compound of formula 1: Also disclosed are a method of synthesizing the compound and use of the compound for treating various diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 together form the following carbon-containing chain: wherein: R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R4 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, 3,4-dioxocyclobutenyl, alkylcarbonyl, cycloalkylcarbonyl, heterocycloalkylcarbonyl, benzoyl, arylsulphonyl or heteroarylsulphonyl group, each of those groups optionally being substituted, or R3 and R4 together with the nitrogen atom carrying them form a 5- to 8-membered ring, the ring thereby formed optionally being substituted. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating conditions requiring a D3 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: Novel epoxy compounds having imide structures represented by general formula (I) or general formula (II) below, and having an allyl group in the same molecule, as well as a process for their production (wherein R1 and R2 each represent hydrogen, a C1-6 alkyl group, or a C1-4 trialkylsilyl group) (wherein R3 represents hydrogen, a C1-6 alkyl group, or a C1-4 trialkylsilyl group).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel and excellent agent for treating or preventing dementia, schizophrenia and the like, based on the 5-HT5A receptor modulating action. It was confirmed that a compound characterized by a structure that a tricyclic hetero ring having a pyrrole ring at the center and guanidine are bonded via a carbonyl group has a potent 5-HT5A receptor modulating action and an excellent pharmacological action based thereon, and thus, it was found that the compound can be an excellent agent for treating or preventing dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, particularly for memory-related functional disorders such as cognitive impairments including dementia and schizophrenia, thereby completing the present invention.

Abstract: The present application relates to aryl- and heteroaryl-fused decahydropyrroloazepine, octahydrooxepinopyrrole, octahydropyrrolothiazepine dioxide, decahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole, and octahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, A, Y1, Y2, and Y3 are as defined in the specification. The present application also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, processes for making such compounds, and methods of treating disease conditions using such compounds and compositions, and methods for identifying such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using such compounds or compositions for treating infection by a virus, or for affecting viral IRES activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tricyclic heterocyclic derivative of Formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined in the specification. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy, in particular for the treatment of serotonin-mediated disorders such as obesity, schizophrenia and cognitive dysfunction.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula in which all of the variables are as defined in the specification, in free form or in salt form, to their preparation, to their use as medicaments and to medicaments comprising them.

Abstract: The present application discloses the Tv-stp-1 serine/threonine phosphatase gene from Trichostrongylus vitrinus, and compounds that are useful as invertebrate control agents.

Abstract: A variety of diseases and disorders associated with the metabolic pathways involved in the activities of cyclooxygenase and the synthesis of prostaglandins, for example type 2 diabetes mellitus and its sequelae, ischemic vascular diseases, pain associated with inflammation, inflammatory skin conditions, spinal cord injury, peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as various types of cancer may be treated or prevented by the use of an agent which selectively enhances production of 15-deoxy-prostaglandin J2.

Abstract: This invention relates to non-steroidal tricyclic compounds that are modulators of androgen receptors and to methods for making and using such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing compounds having activity as dopamine autoreceptor agonists and partial agonists at the postsynaptic dopamine D2 receptor. These compounds are useful for treating dopaminergic disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, Parkinson's disease, Tourette's syndrome, hyperprolactinemia, and drug addiction.