Abstract: Novel &bgr;-aryl-&agr;-substituted propanoic acids having hypolipidemic and hypocholesteremic activities.

Abstract: Selected sulfonylalkanoylamino hydroxyethylamine sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: There is disclosed 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 invention relates to novel compounds having formula (I) wherein Cy, X, Y, L and R1-6 are as defined herein. The compounds bind CD11/CD18 adhesion receptors such as Lymphocyte Function-associated Antigen-1 (LFA-1) and are therefore useful for treating disorders mediated by LFA-1 such as inflammation and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are caspase inhibitors, in particular interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”) inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting caspase activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”) , apoptosis-, interferon-&ggr; inducing factor-(IGIF), or interferon-&ggr;-(“IFN-&ggr;”) mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aryl and heteroaryl sulfonates of formula (Ia) and to methods for producing them and to novel aryl and heteroaryl sulfonates of formula (I) for treating and/or preventing diseases, especially for treating pain and neurodegenerative diseases, A representing (C6-C10)-aryl or 5-10-membered heteroaryl, D representing (C6-C10)-arylene or 5-10-membered heteroarylene, R1 representing (C4-C8)-alkyl, (C2-C8)-alkyl, the carbon chain being interrupted by one or two heteroatoms or groups chosen from the following group: —O—, —S—, —SO—and —SO2—, (C2-C8)-alkenyl or (C2-C8)-alkinyl, in formula (Ia); and R1 representing (C3-C8)-alkyl, (C2-C8)-alkyl, the carbon chain being interrupted by one or two heteroatoms or groups chosen from the following group: —O—, —S—,—SO—and —SO2—, (C2-C8)-alkenyl or (C2-C8)-alkinyl.

Abstract: A carboxylic acid derivative of formula (1) 1

Abstract: Compounds according to general formula (1), wherein R1 is H or CN, X1 is S, O, SO2 or CH2, X2 is O, S or CH2, X3 is NR5 or a carbonyl or thiocarbonyl group and R4 is R6R7N, R8(CH2)qOC(═O), R8(CH2)qOC(═S), R6R7NC(═O), R6R7NC(═S); R8(CH2)qC(═O), R8(CH2)qC(═S) or R8(CH2)qSO2, m is 1-3 and n is 0-4 are new. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV. Pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds of the invention, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful in the treatment of,inter alia, type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention is a series of compounds that are derivatives of 1-sulfonyl-pyrrolidine and that demonstrate affinity towards metabotropic glutamate receptors. The invention further relates to medicaments containing these compounds and to a process for their preparation. The compounds possess affinity towards metabotropic glutamate receptors and are therefore useful in the treatment or prevention of acute and/or chronic neurological disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a group of aryl ureas in treating raf mediated diseases, and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such therapy.

Abstract: Cathepsin S is a highly active cysteine protease belonging to the papain superfamily. It is found mainly in lymph nodes, spleen, and macrophages and this limited occurrence suggests the potential involvement of this enzyme in the pathogenesis of degenerative disease. The invention relates to novel protease inhibitors, particularly inhibitors of the cysteine proteases of the papain superfamily and more particularly to Cathepsin S. The inhibitors are Furanone derivatives of Formula (II) which have a characteristic non-hydrogen substituent R5. They are selective over other members of the family and in particular show selectivity over other members of the Cathepsin family such as L and K.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I Wherein Z2 is an Oxygen or a Sulfur, Z1 is —CH═CH— and Y is a bond, W1 and W2 are hydrogens and X1 and X2 are various heterocyclic rings are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted pyrrole compounds, their derivatives, their analogs, their tautomeric forms, their stereoisomers, their polymorphs, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their pharmaceutically acceptable solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing them. This invention particularly relates to novel substituted pyrrole compounds of the general formula (I), their analogs, their derivatives, their polymorphs, their tautomeric forms, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their pharmaceutically acceptable solvates and their pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: New compounds of general formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrrolidine derivatives useful as inhibitors of metalloproteases, e.g. zinc proteases, and which are effective in treating disease states associated with vasoconstriction.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 5-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-[2-((2R,4R)4-hydroxy-6-oxo-tetrahydro-pyran-2-yl)-ethyl]-2-isopropyl-4-phenyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid phenylamide by a novel synthesis is described where methyl cyanoacetate is converted in eight operations or fewer to the desired product, as well as other valuable intermediates used in the process.

Abstract: Selected amines are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as angiogenesis mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: of the formula (IV): 1

Abstract: A novel class of substituted piperidines, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and use thereof in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and disorders related to the histamine H3 receptor. More particularly, the compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and disorders in which an interaction with the histamine H3 receptor is beneficial.

Abstract: Compounds according to Formula I 1

Abstract: This invention is directed to aroyl pyrrole heteroaryl methanone and methanol compounds pharmaceutically useful as agents for treating or modulating a central nervous system disorder and methods for treating or modulating a central nervous system disorder.

Abstract: The invention concerns substituted dithio-bis-nitrobenzenes (dithio-bis-nitrobenzylamines, dithio-bis-nitrobenzamides or dithio-bis-nitrophenacyls) and their uses as alternative substrates for NAD(P)H-dependent disulphide-reductase enzymes, such as trypanothion reductase and thioredoxine reductase and as a means for screening inhibitors of said enzymes. The invention also concerns an enzymatic test using said substrates and assay kits containing them. Said dithio-bis-nitrobenzenes correspond to general formula (I).

Abstract: The present application describes novel lactams and derivatives thereof of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein ring B is a 4-8 membered cyclic amide comprising 0-3 additional heteroatoms selected from N, O, and S, which are useful as metalloprotease inhibitors.

Abstract: This application relates to novel compounds of formula (I) (and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts), as defined herein, processes and intermediates for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations comprising the novel compounds of formula (I), and the use of defined compounds of formula (I) as thrombin inhibitors.

Abstract: Novel selenophene compounds useful as anti-tumor agents are described. Preferred compounds include compounds of formula I: wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of; H, CHO, CH2OH and CH2NH2; and X and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of Se, S, O, NCH3 and NH. Pharmaceutical compositions and a method for treating patients having tumors utilizing the disclosed selenophene compounds are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds useful as selective serine protease or dual-serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating serine protease or dual-serine protease mediated disorders.

Abstract: Peptide derivatives useful as inhibitors of activity of thyrotropin-releasing hormone-degrading ectoenzyme (TRH-DE) disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds useful as selective serine protease or dual-serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating serine protease or dual-serine protease mediated disorders.

Abstract: A NK1 antagonist having the formula (I), 1

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I): 1

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I):

Abstract: Selective PDE4 inhibition is achieved by 4-(substituted-phenyl)-2-pyrrolidinone compounds. The compounds exhibit improved PDE4 inhibition as compared to compounds like rolipram and show selectivity with regard to inhibition of other classes of PDEs.

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

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams having the Formula (I): 1

Abstract: 1,4-Diamino-2-alkenylbenzene derivatives of general formula (I) or physiologically tolerated water-soluble salts thereof 1

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally EP4 receptor agonists and which are represented by Formula I: 1

Abstract: A composition of L-ascorbic acid derivatives is described comprising L-ascorbic acid and lysine or lysine moieties, wherein L-ascorbic acid is covalently bound to the lysine or lysine moieties. The composition so described is used to prevent the degradation of extracellular matrix, stabilize connective tissue, is used to as an antioxident, and is used for treating damage to skin comprising applying the topical composition to the skin.

Abstract: The invention concerns 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, as well as their use as pharmaceuticals. The compounds of the invention are particularly suited for treating neurological disorders such as epilepsy.

Abstract: A biochemical compound is described comprising ascorbic acid and at least one essential aminoacid, wherein the ascorbic acid is covalently bound to the aminoacid. The present invention provides a method of use of a biochemical compound where ascorbate molecules are covalently bound to essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids and amino acids that do not occur in protein to prevent oxidation.

Abstract: Sterically hindered N-substituted aryloxyamines are prepared by the transition-metal-catalyzed decomposition of diazonium salts in the presence of a sterically hindered nitroxyl radical. These compounds are useful as thermal and light stabilizers for a variety of organic substrates.

Abstract: P51084 The present invention relates to sulfonamides, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as antagonists of urotensin II.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that inhibit farnesylation of gene products through 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.

Abstract: Compounds which are 1-(2′-aminoacyl)-2-cyanopyrrolidine derivatives according to general formula (1) are DP-IV inhibitors for treatment of impaired glucose tolerance or type 2 diabetes; wherein A is selected from groups (2,3 and 4); X is selected from aminoacyl groups corresponding to the natural amino acids, acyl groups R3CO, groups R4COOC(R5)(R6)OCO, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl and benzyloxycarbonyl; R1 is selected from H, C1-C6 alkyl residues, (CH2)aNHW1, (CH2)bCOW2, (CH2)cOW3, CH(Me)OW4, (CH2)d—C6H4—W5 and (CH2)eSW6, where a is 2-5, b is 1-4, c is 1-2, d is 1-2, e is 1-3, W1 is COW6, CO2W6 or SO2W6, W2 is OH, NH2, OW6 or NHW6, W3 is H or W6, W4 is H or W6, W5 is H, OH or OMe, and W6 is C1-C6 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or benzyl and R2 is selected from H and (CH2)n—C5H3N—Y, where n is 2-4 and Y is H, F, Cl, NO2 or CN, or R1 and R2 together are —(CH2)p-where p is 3 or 4; R3 is selected from H, C1-C6 alkyl and phenyl; R4 is

Abstract: Compounds of this invention increase plasma levels of high density lipoprotein or HDL, the “good” cholesterol and as such may be useful for treating diseases such as atherosclerosis.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a fluorescence polarization assay useful in the detection and evaluation of soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitors. This invention also relates to novel fluorescent probes used in the fluorescence polarization assay, and methods of manufacturing such fluorescent probes.

Abstract: 1 This invention relates to compounds of formula (1) that inhibit farnesylation of gene products through 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.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 2,6-substituted chroman derivatives which are useful in the treatment of beta-3 adrenoreceptor-mediated conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by Formula: 1

Abstract: Sterically hindered N-substituted alkoxyamines are prepared by the transition-metal-catalyzed decomposition of diazonium salts in the presence of a sterically hindered nitroxyl radical. These compounds are useful as thermal and light stabilizers for a variety of organic substrates.

Abstract: Compounds having kappa opioid agonist activity, compositions containing them and method of using them as analgesics are provided. The compounds of formulae I, II, III and IV have the structure: wherein: X, X4, X5, X7, X9; R1, R2, R3, R4; and Y, Z and n are as described in the specification.