Abstract: The present invention relates to fused pyrrole compounds of the formula 1.

Abstract: Anhydride modified cantharidin analogues useful in the treatment of certain forms of cancer also methods for the screening for anti-cancer activity of these analogues and/or their ability to sensitise cancer cells to cancer treatment. The modified cantharidin analogues have structure (I) or (II), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are H, aryl or alkyl; X is O, N or S; Y is O, S, NH, NR; R is alkyl or aryl; A and B are H or CH3; W and Z are CHOH or C═O. These compounds inhibit protein phosphatase.

Abstract: The present application relates to a process for the manufacture of pigmented vitreous materials, as well as to pigmented vitreous materials, characterized by the use of soluble pigment precursors and preferably the absence of significant amounts of dispersants. These pigmented vitreous materials can be used as coloured materials for any known purposes. Soluble pigment precursors comprising a partial structure: are also claimed, wherein X1 is an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring, B is hydrogen or a group of the formula: but at least one group B is not hydrogen, and L is a solubilizing group.

Abstract: Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) antagonists of Formula (II) and their use in treating anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric, neurological disorders as well as treatment of immunological, cardiovascular or heart-related diseases and colonic hypersensitivity associated with psychopathological disturbance and stress.

Abstract: A process for preparing a heteroaromatic compound having a heteroaromatic nucleus substituted with one or more ether groups comprising the step of: condensing at least one hydroxy-group of a compound having said heteroaromatic nucleus, said at least one hydroxy group (—OH) being substituted at &agr;- or &bgr;-positions with respect to a heteroatom of said heteroaromatic nucleus, with an alcohol containing one or more primary or secondary alcohol groups, optionally substituted with nitro, amide, ester, halogen, cyano or (hetero)aromatic groups, using the redox couple of a triaryl- or trialkylphosphine and an azodioxo-compound at a temperature between −40° C. and 160° C.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: 1

Abstract: A class of novel substituted pyrrole is disclosed together with the use of such compounds for inhibiting sPLA2 mediated release of fatty acids for treatment of Inflammatory Diseases such as septic shock.

Abstract: A melanin-concentrating hormone antagonist comprising a compound of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides molecular building blocks of rigid bis(amino acids). The molecular building blocks can be linked together through the formation of rigid diketopiperazine rings, to provide the desired three dimensional structure. Also provided is method of synthesizing macromolecules from the bis (amino acid) building blocks.

Abstract: A process for preparing diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments comprises conducting the elementary steps of pigment synthesis (reaction and hydrolysis) in a miniaturized continuous reactor.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), wherein B is a phenyl ring, a 5 to 10 membered heteroaromatic group containing one or more heteroatoms, or a naphthalenyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalenyl, benzo[1,3]dioxolyl, or biphenyl group; R1, R2 and R3 each independently represent a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a hydroxy group, a phenyl group, —OR7, —SR7, —NR7R8, —NHCOR7, —CONR7R8, —CN, —NO2, —COOR7 or CF3 group, or a strait or branched, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl group, wherein R7 and R8 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a straight or branched lower alkyl group, or together form an alicyclic ring; or R1 and R2 together form an aromatic or alicyclic ring or a heterocyclic group.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises a compound having at least one epoxy group and at least one maleimide, styrenic or cinnamyl group per molecule. A representative compound has the structure in which Z′ and Z are any monomeric, oligomeric or polymeric organic moiety; X is a direct bond or a functional group; and R and R′ are hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring or fused ring having 3 to 10 carbon atoms within the ring structure.

Abstract: A compound of the formula 1

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula (I wherein R1 to R4, Ra to Rf, A and B have meanings given in the description, which are useful in the prophylaxis and in the treatment of arrhythmias, in particular atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.

Abstract: The instant invention provides novel processes and intermediates useful in the preparation of certain N-(indole-2-carbonyl)-&bgr;-alaninamide compounds, which compounds are glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors useful in the treatment of diseases such as hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes, diabetic cardiomyopathy, infection, tissue ischemia, myocardial ischemia, and in inhibiting tumor growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bicylic 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 compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents hydrogen, or linear or branched (C1-C6)alkyl optionally substituted by one or more identical or different groups selected from aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl and heterocycloalkyl, represents a saturated ring having from 4 to 7 ring members that may contain, in addition to nitrogen, one or two hetero atoms selected from O, S and —NR3 groups, wherein R3 represents hydrogen or linear or branched (C1-C6)alkyl, n represents an integer such that 1≦n≦6, R2 represents any one of the groups described in the description, their isomers and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base and medicinal products containing the same are useful as inhibitor of trypsin-related serine proteases and thrombin.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula (1) any of its enantiomers or any mixture thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein is a single or a double bond; R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl or aralkyl; and R1 is (a), wherein R2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, amino; or aryl which may be substituted one or more times with substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, thioalkoxy, thiocycloalkoxy, methylenedioxy, aryloxy, halogen, CF3, OCF3, CN, amino, aminoacyl, nitro, aryl and a monocyclic 5 to 6-membered heteroaryl group; a monocyclic 5 to 6-membered heteroaryl group which may be substituted one or more times with substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, thioalkoxy, thiocycloalkoxy, methylenedioxy, aryloxy, halogen, CF3, OCF3, CN, amino, nitr

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-substituted-2-(arylalkyl)-1-azabicycloalkanes, methods of preparing the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds. The azabicycloalkanes generally are azabicycloheptanes, azabicyclooctanes, or azabicyclononanes. The aryl group in the arylalkyl moiety is a 5- or 6-membered ring heteroaromatic, preferably 3-pyridinyl and 5-pyrimidinyl moieties, and the alkyl group is typically a C1-4 alkyl. The substituent at the 3-position of the 1-azabicycloalkane is a carbonyl group-containing moiety, such as an amide, carbamate, urea, thioamide, thiocarbamate, thiourea or similar functionality. The compounds exhibit activity at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), particularly the &agr;7 nAChR subtype, and are useful towards modulating neurotransmission and the release of ligands involved in neurotransmission.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: 1

Abstract: Heterocyclic amide derivatives, of formula (I): wherein —X-Y-Z- is selected from —S—CR4═CR5—, —CR4═CR5—S—, —O—CR4═CR5—, —CR4═CR5—O—, —N═CR4—S—, —S—CR4═N—, —NR6—CR4═CR5— and —CR4═CR5—NR6—; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or an in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof; (with provisos); possess glycogen phosphorylase inhibitory activity and accordingly have value in the treatment of disease states associated with increased glycogen phosphorylase activity. Processes for the manufacture of said heterocyclic amide derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic substituted urea derivatives that display selective binding to dopamine D3 receptors. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for treating central nervous system disorders associated with the dopamine D3 receptor activity in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of said compounds for alleviation of such disorder. The central nervous system disorders that may be treated with these compounds include Psychotic Disorders, Substance Dependence, Substance Abuse, Dyskinetic Disorders (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism, Neuroleptic-Induced Tardive Dyskinesia, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome and Huntington's Disease), Dementia, Anxiety Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm Disorders and Mood Disorders.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a carbapenem antibacterial compound of the following formula (4) having a 1-alkylpyrrolidine structure or a salt thereof, a useful synthetic intermediate of the following formula (1) or a salt thereof, and a process for the preparation thereof: 1

Abstract: Compounds and methods are provided for the treatment of disease conditions in which modification of serotonergic receptor activity has a beneficial effect. In the method, an effective amount of a compound is adminstered to a patient in need of such treatment.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compounds which have HCV protease inhibitory activity as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds as well as methods of using them to treat disorders associated with the HCV protease.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula I 1

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which exhibit selective muscarinic M3 receptor antagonism, have little side effects, are suitable for inhalation therapy and are useful as treating agents of respiratory system diseases, of the general formula (I); 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved synthesis of clasto-lactacystin-&bgr;-lactone, and analogs thereof, that proceeds in fewer steps and in much greater overall yield than syntheses described in the prior art. The synthetic pathway relies upon a novel stereospecific synthesis of an oxazoline intermediate and a unique stereoselective addition of a formyl amide to the oxazoline. Also described are novel clasto-lactacystin-&bgr;-lactones, and analogs thereof and their use as proteosome inhibitors.

Abstract: Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) antagonists of Formula (I) or (II) and their use in treating anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric, neurological disorders as well as treatment of immunological, cardiovascular or heart-related diseases and colonic hypersensitivity associated with psychopathological disturbance and stress.

Abstract: Fluorescent diketopyrrolopyrroles (“DPPs”) of the formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to (−)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising (−)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods for treating or preventing a disorder alleviated by inhibiting dopamine reuptake. In one embodiment, the disorder is attention-deficit disorder, depression, obesity, Parkinson's disease, a tic disorder, or an addictive disorder. The (−)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is preferably substantially free of its corresponding (+)-enantiomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides organic dye compounds having their absorption maxima in a region ranging from the ultraviolet region to a relatively short wavelength visible region and uses thereof. The present invention provides specific monomethine cyanine dyes, light absorbents and optical recording media comprising the monomethine cyanine dyes, and a process for producing the monomethine cyanine dyes which comprises a step of reacting a quaternary ammonium salt of nitrogen atom-containing heterocyclic compound having a reactive methyl group with a quarternary ammonium salt of nitrogen atom-containing heterocyclic compound having an appropriate leaving group.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein n, A, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description, and the preparation thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Organic pigments are conditioned by introducing a liquid prepigment suspension into a miniaturized continuous reactor and thermally treating therein.

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted heteroarylalkanoic acids acids of the following formula D-A-C(O)R′, where D, A, and R′ are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the treatment of chronic complications arising from diabetes mellitus. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of treatment employing the compounds, as well as methods for their synthesis.

Abstract: The invention provides novel pigment dispersants of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention provides novel pigment dispersants of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: A process for preparing diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments comprises conducting the elementary steps of pigment synthesis (reaction and hydrolysis) in a miniaturized continuous reactor.

Abstract: Bicyclic heterocyclic substituted phenyl oxazolidinone compounds of the formula: wherein Y is a radical of Formulae II or III: in which the substituents have the meaning indicated in the description. These compounds are useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorescent diketopyrrolopyrroles of formula I and processes for its preparation, its uses and compositions comprising the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antithrombotic compounds comprising the group Q, Q having formula (I), wherein the substructure (i) is a structure selected from (a, b and c), wherein X is 0 or S; X′ being independently CH or N; and m is 0, 1, 2 or 3; wherein the group Q is bound through an oxygen atom or an optionally substituted nitrogen or carbon atom, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug thereof. The compounds of the invention are therapeutically active and in particular are antithrombotic agents.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptidomimetic compounds which 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 compounds of this invention have a bridged bicyclic moiety at the P2 position. 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: Compounds, isolated from the bacteria Xenorhabdus bovienil, have antineoplastic activity. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and the methods for employing them as medicaments, particularly in the treatment of human and animal cancers.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula I or stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the prodrugs. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula I, and to methods of treatment of diabetes, insulin resistance, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, hyperinsulinemia, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, or tissue ischemia.

Abstract: Preparation of alkylthio and/or arylthio-substituted diketo-diaryl-pyrrolopyrroles (DPPs) of the formula Ia and dithio-bridged bis-diketo-diaryl-pyrrolopyrroles (bis-DPPs) of the formula Ib in which in formula Ia G is phenyl substituted by at least one arylthio or alkylthio group, and G1 is G or a carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical, by reacting a haloaryl with a thiol or thiolate, and in formula Ib G5 is a phenylene, G6 is G1 but not G, and G7 is alkylene, cycloalkylene or phenylene, by reacting two haloaryls with a dithiol or dithiolate, which comprises reacting a thiol or thiolate with a halo-diketo-diaryl-pyrrolopyrrole (“halo-DPP”) of the formula IIa in which G2 is a halogenated phenyl group and G3 is G2 or G1, or reacting a dithiol or dithiolate with two halo-diketo-diaryl-pyrrolopyrroles (“halo-DPPs”) of the formula IIb in which Hal is halogen such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine, and G6 is G1, and also novel DPPs a

Abstract: The object of the present invention are diketopyrrolopyrroles of the general formula (I) wherein, independently of one another, Q1 and Q2 represent an optionally substituted, aromatic, isocyclic or heterocyclic group with 5 to 14 atoms in the ring, the heterocyclic group containing at least one oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur atom, and the R1 and R2 groups, independently of one another represent hydrogen or a Y—B+A− group, with the proviso that at least one of the R1 and R2 groups is not hydrogen; B+ is an aromatic, aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic heterocyclic or non-aromatic heterocyclic, quaternary ammonium group or a quaternary phosphonium group; Y is an optionally substituted linear or branched C1 to C6 alkylene group and A− is an anion; a method for their synthesis as well as agents, containing compounds of formula (I), for dyeing keratin fibers.

Abstract: A process for preparing diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments comprises conducting the elementary steps of pigment synthesis (reaction and hydrolysis) in a miniaturized continuous reactor.

Abstract: Organic pigments are conditioned by introducing a liquid prepigment suspension into a miniaturized continuous reactor and thermally treating therein.