Abstract: The invention relates to new indole derivatives, processes for their preparation, and their use in medicaments.

Abstract: Compounds which have enhanced affinity and selectivity for 5-HT6 receptors have been identified. These compounds can be used therapeutically in the treatment of mental disorders via administration in a pharmacologically acceptable delivery route to a patient in need thereof, or can be used to identify antagonists of 5-HT6 receptors by well known screening methodologies which could themselves be used in the treatment of mental disorders.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof in a Friedel-Crafts acylation catalyzed by a Lewis acid metal halide.

Abstract: Novel hydroxamic acid compounds, e.g., of formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined, are found to be useful as pharmaceuticals, e.g., for the suppression of TNF release and the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, e.g., multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Methods of making the compounds, novel intermediates, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds are provided.

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: A tetrahydroindolone derivative or analogue comprises a 9-atom bicyclic moiety, moiety A, linked through a linker L to a moiety B, where B is a carboxylic acid, a carboxylic acid ester, or a moiety of the structure N(Y1)-D, where Y1 can be one of a variety of substituents, including hydrogen or alkyl, and D is a moiety that enhances the pharmacological effects, promotes absorption or blood-brain barrier penetration of the derivative or analogue. The moiety A has a six-membered ring fused to a five-membered ring. The moiety A can have one, two, or three nitrogen atoms in the five membered ring. The moiety A can be a tetrahydroindolone moiety. The moiety B can be one of a variety of moieties, including moieties having nootropic activity or other biological or physiological activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds which are suitable as pharmaceuticals, to processes for their preparation and to their use as pharmaceuticals, in particular as antiviral agents.

Abstract: Compounds according formula (I) A—G—Z—W and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or hydrates thereof; wherein, A is (C6-C10)aryl, (C6-C10)aryl-SO2, (C6-C10)aryl-CH2—, (C6-C10)arylcarbonyl, (C1-C9)heteroaryl, (C1-C9)heteroaryl-SO2—, (C1-C9)heteroaryl-CH2—; or (C1-C9)heteroarylcarbonyl; G is selected from the group consisting of:  where B is (C6-C10)aryl or (C1-C9)heteroaryl, and X is CH2, SO2, or carbonyl;  where X is CH2, SO2, or carbonyl; and R1 and R1′ are each independently selected from H, CN, (C1-C8)alkyl-, and phenyl(CH2)—, wherein said alkyl and phenyl groups are optionally substituted; and  where Z and W are as defined in the present Specificiation; and pharmaceutical compositions and methods useful to increase secretion of growth hormone(GH) from the anterior pituitary of mammals, including on a sustained release basis.

Abstract: Novel indole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and their use as inhibitors of the fatty acid synthase FabH are disclosed.

Abstract: A substituted aromatic compound substituted with Q is obtained by reacting a phosphazenium compound represented by formula (1) (in the formula, Q− represents an anion in a form derived by elimination of a proton from an inorganic acid, or an active hydrogen compound having an active hydrogen on an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom or a sulfur atom; a, b, c and d, each independently, is 0 or 1, but all of them are not 0 simultaneously; and R groups represent the same or different hydrocarbon groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or two Rs on each common nitrogen atom may be bonded together to form a ring structure) with a halogenated aromatic compound having halogen atoms; whereby, at least one halogen atom in the halogenated aromatic compound is substituted with Q (where, Q represents an inorganic group or an organic group in a form derived by elimination of one electron from Q− in formula (1)).

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: A novel 1,4-substituted cyclic amine derivative represented by the following formula or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: (wherein A, B, C, D, T, Y and Z represent each methine or nitrogen; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 represent each a substituent; n represents 0 or an integer of 1 to 3; m represents 0 or an integer of 1 to 6; and p represents an integer of 1 to 3.) The compound has a serotonin antagonism and is clinically useful as medicament, in particular, for treating, ameliorating and preventing spastic paralysis or central muscle relaxants for ameliorating myotonia.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use, as active principle, in a physiologically acceptable medium, in a composition, of an effective amount of at least one compound of the indolecarboxylic family, this compound or these compositions being intended to treat disorders associated with overactivity of 5&agr;-reductase. These compounds or the compositions containing them are more particularly intended to treat androgen-dependent disorders such as seborrhoea and/or acne and/or hirsutism and/or androgenic alopecia. The invention also relates to novel compounds of the indolecarboxylic family and to compositions containing them.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a compound of the formula (I) in which Z, X, T, A, R1, R2, p and q have any of the meanings defined herein, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or in vivo hydrolysable esters, in the treatment of a disease or condition mediated by monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1). Certain of the components of formula (I) are novel and are provided, together with pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as further features of the invention.

Abstract: This invention involves compounds having the following structure: as described in the Claims; and enantiomers, optical isomers, stereoisomers, diastereomers, tautomers, addition salts, biohydrolyzable amides and esters thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such novel compounds. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for preventing or treating disorders modulated by alpha-2 adrenoceptors.

Abstract: A method for treating circadian rhythm phase disorders is described. The invention provides methods to specifically advance or delay the phase of certain circadian rhythms in humans. The disclosed methods relate to the administration of melatonin at times determined with relation to the time of dim light endogenous melatonin onset. Embodiments capable of alleviating the effects of jet lag, winter depression and shift-work sleep disturbance are provided.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel series of non-peptidyl compounds which are useful in the treatment or prevention of a physiological disorder associated with an excess of tachykinins. This invention also provides methods for the treatment of such physiological disorders as well as pharmaceutical formulations which employ these novel compounds.

Abstract: Compounds which have enhanced affinity and selectivity for 5-HT6 receptors have been identified. These compounds can be used therapeutically in the treatment of mental disorders via administration in a pharmacologically acceptable delivery route to a patient in need thereof, or can be used to identify antagonists of 5-HT6 receptors by well known screening methodologies which could themselves be used in the treatment of mental disorders.

Abstract: Novel C3-substituted cyclodeca-1,5-diynes can be prepared through novel synthetic procedures using starting (E)-C3-substituted-4-(aryl- or heteroarylmethylidene)cyclodeca-1,5-diynes reagents. Both the C3-substituted cyclodeca-1,5-diyn-3-enes and the starting reagents have improved thermal stability compared to unsubstituted counterparts.

Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and possessing anti-tussive activity, and a method of administering the same to warm-blooded animals, including humans.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods of prostanoid synthesis. Specifically, the invention is directed to the addition of alpha chains to prostanoids using cis-alkenylstannane intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, X, n Y and Z, are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as pharmaceutical formulations and methods of treating or preventing disease states or syndromes which are caused or associated with an estrogen deficiency or an excess of estrogen utilizing these compounds.

Abstract: A process for preparing 1H-indole-3-glyoxamides useful for inhibiting SPLA2 and novel intermediates useful in the preparation of such compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I), in which the symbols have the following meaning: R(1) is 1. alkyl having 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 carbon atoms; 2. alkyl having 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 carbon atoms, in which one to all hydrogen atoms are replaced by fluorine; 3. alkenyl having 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 carbon atoms; or 4. —CnH2n−nn—Y, nn is zero or 2; and n is zero, 1, 2, 3 or 4; where n is unequal to zero or 1 if nn is equal to 2; 5. —CnH2n−nn—Y, nn is zero or 2; and n is 1, 2, 3 or 4; where n is unequal to 1 if nn is equal to 2.

Abstract: An hydroxyphenyl derivative selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula and when a compound of formula I comprises a carboxylic acid group pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and when a compound of formula I comprises an amino group pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts thereof, wherein n is 1, 2 or 3, e is 1, 2 or 3, Hal represents a halogen atom (e.g. Cl, Br, F or I), p is 0, 1 or 2, r is 0, 1 or 2, X and X′ each independently represents a single bond, a saturated straight or branched hydrocarbon group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a straight or branched hydrocarbon group of 2 to 4 carbon atoms comprising a carbon to carbon double bond, Ra represents H or —CH3, and Raa represents H or —CH3; W may represent an amino acid residue or fragment. These compounds may be used to inhibit the activity of HIV integrase.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing (2S)-1-[(2R,3S)-5-chloro-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-(3,4-dimethoxybenzenesulphonyl)-3-hydroxy-2,3 -dihydro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide by cyclization of (2S)-1-{[[4-chloro-2-(2-chlorobenzoyl)phenyl]-(3,4-dimethoxybenzenesulphonyl)amino]acetyl}pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide in a mixture of polyethylene glycol and water.

Abstract: Benzimidazole derivatives of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are MCP-1 antagonists and are thus useful in the treatment of inflammation, atherosclerosis, restenosis, and immune disorders wherein A is N or CH; where W, X, Y, and Z can be independently C—R2, C—R3, C—R4, C—R5, or N; no more than two of W, X, Y, and Z can be N in any one structure, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as define in the specification.

Abstract: Picornaviral 3C protease inhibitors of formula I, obtainable by chemical synthesis, that inhibit or block the biological activity of the picornaviral 3C protease are described. These compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds, are suitable for treating patients or hosts infected with one or more picornaviruses.

Abstract: Novel compounds having strong TXA2 receptor antagonist activities and PGI2 receptor agonist activities, which are effective for therapy and prevention of diseases related to TXA2, are disclosed. The compound of the present invention is represented by the following formula (I). (wherein the meanings of the symbols in the formula are as described in the specification).

Abstract: 3-Substituted indole carbohydrazides having the formula are useful for inhibiting angiogenesis. Also disclosed are angiogenesis-inhibiting compositions and methods of inhibiting angiogenesis in a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula where R1-R5 are each, independently, a hydrogen atom or a normal or branched C1-C6-alkyl group; A is a methionyl, phenylalanyl or phenylglycyl residue; n is 0 or 1; R6 is a hydrogen atom; and R7 is a carbocylic group, an aromatic group, a C1-C4-alkyl group, a pyridylalkyl group or a heterocyclic group. In another embodiment, R6 is benzyl or —C(O)OR8, where R8 is a C1-C6-alkyl group, and R7 is a heteroaromatic group, such as a 2-thiazolyl group.

Abstract: The invention provides novel antiinflammatory and analgesic agents of the formulae The novel compounds have an improved inhibitory effect and/or less cytotoxicity in comparison with compounds known from the prior art. The compounds according to the invention are outstandingly suitable for preventing and/or treating disorders caused or partly caused by an increased activity of the enzyme phospholipase A2, such as, for example, inflammations, allergies, asthma, psoriasis and endotoxic shock.

Abstract: A compound of the formula where: n, and X are as defined in the specification, and the compound possesses selectivity for inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel compounds and compositions which are particularly useful for treating hair loss in mammals, including arresting and/or reversing hair loss and promoting hair growth. The present compounds and compositions may also be useful against a variety of disorders including, for example, multi-drug resistance, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cardiac injury, and neurological disorders, and may be useful for controlling parasites and invoking immunosuppression.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: and their compositions are useful as glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2,3-dihydroindoles of the formula (I) by reaction of halostyrenes of the formula (IIa) or (IIb) with amines of the formula (III) R1—NH2  (III) in at least one inert solvent or in water, and in the presence of at least one base.

Abstract: Mono- or polyenic carboxylic acid derived compounds of the formula (1-I) or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof: Z—(CR3═CR2)n—COOR1  (1-I) wherein R1 is hydrogen or a carboxyl-protecting group; R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, linear lower alkyl, branched lower alkyl linear lower alkoxy, branched lower alkoxy or aryl, m is 1 to 3 and Z is a group or their salts have the potent ability to bind to retinoic acid receptors thus useful in treating psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of medicine, particularly in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. More specifically, the present invention relates to selective &bgr;3 adrenergic receptor agonists useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: A process for preparing 1H-indole-3-glyoxamides useful for inhibiting SPLA2 and novel intermediates useful in the preparation of such compounds.

Abstract: A series of bioactive analogs of (+)-CC-1065 (1) and the duocarmycins 2 and 3 are synthesized. The bioactive analogs include either iso-CI or iso-CBI (6 and 7) as a DNA alkylation subunit. Conjugated to the DNA alkylating subunits are a variety of DNA binding subunits. The bioactive analogs maintain their DNA selectivity and display enhanced reactivity.

Abstract: Novel anti-infectives and methods of using them are provided.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 and R2 each independently of the other represents hydrogen or alkyl, A represents alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene, G1 represents wherein R3 and R4 each independently of the other represents hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted arylalkyl, or G1 represents heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted by alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, nitrile, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted arylalkyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl, and which medicinal products containing the same/are useful as serotonin-reuptake inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel glyoxylic acid derivatives, a process for their preparation and their use as pesticides.

Abstract: This invention is for low molecular weight dendritic polymers (dendroids) of Formula I are useful as agents in the treatment of cancer, Alzheimers disease, thrombosis, inflammatory diseases, and bacterial resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted indolealkanoic acids 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: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of inhibiting calpain using novel indolecarboxamides are disclosed.

Abstract: Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and method of producing them. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the heterocyclic derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, particularly, ACAT inhibitors and lipoperoxidation inhibitors. The heterocyclic derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of the present invention show superior ACAT inhibitory activity and lipoperoxidation inhibitory activity, and are useful as ACAT inhibitors and hyperlipemia inhibitors. To be specific, they are useful for the prevention and treatment of arteriosclerotic lesions of arteriosclerosis, hyperlipemia and diabetes, as well as ischemic diseases of brain, heart and the like.

Abstract: Three classes of indole and indoline derivatives are disclosed as ligands selective for the 5-HT6 receptors, and hence of value in the treatment or prevention of CNS disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, depression and anxiety. A particular class, 1-substituted-4-(&ohgr;-N,N-dialkyl-aminoalkyl)indoles, are claimed as novel compounds.

Abstract: This invention is directed to novel (N-substituted) indole ICE/ced-3-inhibitor compounds. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions of such indole compounds, plus the use of such compositions in the treatment of patients suffering inflammatory, autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases, for the prevention of ischemic injury.

Abstract: This invention involves compounds having the following structure: ##STR1## wherein: a) R.sub.1 is hydrogen; or alkyl; bond (a) is a single or a double bond;b) R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently selected from hydrogen; unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkanyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; cycloalkanyl, cycloalkenyl; unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio or alkoxy; hydroxy; thio; nitro; cyano; amino; C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylamino or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 dialkylamino and halo;c) R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each independently selected from hydrogen; unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkanyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; cycloalkanyl, cycloalkenyl; unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio or alkoxy; hydroxy; thio; nitro; cyano; amino; C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylamino or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 dialkylamino; halo; and 2-imidazolinylamino; and wherein one and only one of R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is 2-imidazolinylamino;d) R.sub.7 is selected from hydrogen; unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.