Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula (I) and to their pharmaceutical salts, compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of cancer.

Abstract: Substituted benzamide compounds are provided along with methods for the use of those compounds for treating cancer.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (7) or salts thereof: wherein R1 represents a hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group, R2 represents a hydrogen or substituent group, R3 represents a hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group, and X represents a hydrogen or substituent group which comprises a) cyanating a compound of formula (1): wherein Y represents a halo group, preferably CI or Br; P1 represents hydrogen or a protecting group, and W represents =0 or —OP2, in which P2 represents hydrogen or a protecting group, to give a compound of formula (2): b) reducing the compound of formula (2) to give a compound of formula (3): coupling the compound of formula (3) with a compound of formula (4): to give a compound of formula (5): when W represents —OP2, deprotecting and then oxidising the compound of formula (5) to give a compound of formula (6): and e) subjecting the compound of formula (5) when W represents ?O, or compound of formula (6) to ring-opening, and removal of any remaining protecting

Abstract: Provided herein are novel epoxide inhibitors of cysteine proteases, compositions comprising the epoxide inhibitors, and packaged pharmaceuticals. Also provided are methods of inhibiting a papain-family cysteine protease and methods of treating or preventing a disease by administering a composition containing an epoxide inhibitor of the invention. The compositions may be administered in combination with another therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel group of compounds of Formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein R1, A and HET-1 are as described in the specification, which may be useful in the treatment or prevention of a disease or medical condition mediated through glucokinase (GLK) such as type 2 diabetes. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, methods of treatment of diseases mediated by GLK using said compounds and methods for preparing compounds of Formula (I).

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: The invention relates to the use of structural analogues of distamycin having the general formula (I), (II), (III), (IV) or (V) or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, for the preparation of a medicament for the therapeutic treatment of ?-thalassaemia.

Abstract: Novel bicycloester derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have high DPP-IV inhibitory activity. SOLVING MEANS The novel bicycloester derivatives are represented by the general formula (1): Pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are also included (Example: (2S,4S)-1-[[N-(4-ethoxycarbonylbicyclo[2.2.2]oct-1-yl)amino]acetyl]-4-fluoropyrrolidine-2-carbonitrile)).

Abstract: There is provided a series of novel substituted gamma-lactams of Formula (I) or a stereoisomer; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R4, R5 and R6 as defined herein, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP) by ?-secretase and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide. The present disclosure is directed to compounds useful in the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production, such as Alzheimer's disease and other conditions affected by anti-amyloid activity.

Abstract: 3-amino-2-phenylpyrrolidine compounds useful as NK-1 antagonists, with pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment comprising same, are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically and/or veterinarily acceptable derivatives thereof, wherein R1 is H, C1-6alkyl, —C(X)Y, C3-8cycloalkyl, aryl, het, aryl-C1-4alkyl or het-C1-4alkyl, wherein the cycloalkyl, aryl or het groups are optionally substituted by at least one substituent independently selected from C1-8alkyl, C1-8alkoxy, OH, halo, CF3, OCF3, SCF3, hydroxy-C1-6alkyl, C1-4alkoxy-C1-6alkyl and C1-4alkyl-S—C1-4alkyl; R2 is aryl or heteroaryl, each optionally substituted by at least one substituent independently selected from C1-8alkyl, C1-8alkoxy, OH, halo, CF3, OCF3, SCF3, hydroxy-C1-6alkyl, C1-4alkoxy-C1-6alkyl and C1-4alkyl-S—C1-4alkyl; R3 is C1-6alkyl, C3-8cycloalkyl, C3-8cycloalkyl-C1-6alkyl, aryl, het, aryl-C1-4alkyl or het-C1-4alkyl, wherein the cycloalkyl, aryl or het groups are optionally substituted by at least one substituent independently selected from C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, OH, halo, CF3, OCF3, SCF3, hydroxy-C1-6alkyl, C1-4alkoxy —C1-6alkyl and C1-4alkyl-S—C1-4alkyl; X is S o

Abstract: Substituted pyrrolidine compounds are provided, and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical composition that utilize or comprise one or more such compounds. Compounds of the invention are useful for a variety of therapies, including treating or preventing preterm labor, dysmenorrhea, asthma, hypertension, infertility or fertility disorder, undesired blood clotting, preeclampsia or eclampsia, an eosinophil disorder, sexual dysfunction, osteoporosis and other destructive bone disease or disorder, and other diseases and disorders associated with the prostaglandin family of compounds. In a preferred aspect, a substituted pyrrolidine compound is administered to a subject in coordination with a phosphodiesterase inhibitor compound.

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: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof 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 useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection and to processes for preparing the compounds. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of this invention.

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: This invention pertains to a novel process for preparing sterically hindered N-substituted alkyloxyamines from alkenes by the transition-metal-catalyzed reaction of a intermediate alkylborane with a sterically hindered nitroxyl radical.

Abstract: This invention relates to Benzopyranone Compounds, compositions comprising a Benzopyranone Compound and methods for treating or preventing cancer or inhibiting the growth of a cancer cell or neoplastic cell comprising administering an effective amount of a Benzopyranone Compound. The Benzopyranone Compounds have the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 is halogen, trifluoromethyl or C1-6 alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are caspase inhibitors, in particular interleukin-1? 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-? inducing factor-(IGIF), or interferon-?-(“IFN-?”) mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting caspase activity and decreasing IGIF production and IFN-? production and methods for treating interleukin-1, apoptosis-, and interferon-?-mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), which inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) and are useful for the prevention or treatment of diabetes, especially type II diabetes, as well as hyperglycemia, syndrome X, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, atherosclerosis, and various immunomodulatory diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of the following structure are described: wherein R1-R6, R11, R12, m, V, X, Y, Z and Q are described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, metabolite or prodrug thereof. These compounds are useful for treating a variety of hormone-related conditions including contraception, treating or preventing fibroids, endometriosis, dysfunctional bleeding, uterine leiomyomata, polycystic ovary syndrome, or hormone-dependent carcinomas, providing hormone replacement therapy, stimulating food intake or synchronizing estrus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphate ester prodrugs of dihydropyrrole compounds that are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, for treating disorders associated with KSP kinesin activity, and for inhibiting KSP kinesin. The invention also related to compositions which comprise these compounds, and methods of using them to treat cancer in mammals.

Abstract: The invention herein disclosed comprises the use of oxazolidines, nitroalcohols, nitroamines, aminonitroalcohols, imines, hexahydropyimidines, nitrones, hydroxylamines, nitro-olefins and nitroacetals to serve as hardeners and/or as catalysts for curing phenolic resins. The hardeners and catalysts described in the invention can be applied in any application where phenolic resins are used, including but not limited to adhesives, molding, coatings, pultrusion, prepregs, electronics, composites, fire resistant, and flame-retardant end uses.

Abstract: Polymeric compounds containing an oxetane functionality and a maleimide functionality have the structure in which polymer is a polymeric backbone, m and n are integers from 2 to 500, R1 is methyl or ethyl, R2 is a divalent hydrocarbon, and W and Z are independently an ether, carboxyl, ester, carbamate, urea or amide linking functionality.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel nucleotide analogues comprising a reactive hydrazide function used as initial synthons for preparing compounds (formula I) capable of inducing mutations or capable of inhibiting a DNA polymerase or a kinase. The invention also concerns nucleic acids comprising said nucleotide and nucleoside analogues.

Abstract: The invention herein disclosed comprises the use of oxazolidines, nitroalcohols, nitrones, halonitroparaffins, oxazines, azaadamantanes, hexamethylenetetramine salts, nitroamines, imidazolidines, triazines, nitrooxazolidines, and imidazolidine-oxazolidine hybrids to serve as hardeners for curing phenolic resins. The hardeners and accelerators/catalysts described in the invention can be applied in any application where phenolic resins are used, including but not limited to fiber reinforced composite applications such as pultrusion, filament winding, bulk molding compound (BMC), sheet molding compounds (SMC), vacuum assisted resin transfer, prepregs, adhesives, foundry materials, abrasives, friction materials, insulation, laminates, coatings, electronics, fire resistant, and flame-retardant end uses.

Abstract: The invention herein disclosed comprises the use of oxazolidines, nitroalcohols, nitroamines, aminonitroalcohols, imines, hexahydropyrimidines, nitrones, hydroxylamines, nitro-olefins and nitroacetals to serve as hardeners and/or as catalysts for curing phenolic resins. The hardeners and catalysts described in the invention can be applied in any application where phenolic resins are used, including but not limited to adhesives, molding, coatings, pultrusion, prepregs, electronics, composites, fire resistant, and flame-retardant end uses.

Abstract: The invention includes formulations useful for creating reinforced composites based on 1) novolac resin compositions, and, 2) non-formaldehyde hardeners, as well as processes for manufacturing components using said reinforced composites.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) are disclosed and claimed in the present application, as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds and their use in therapy, in particular in the management of pain.

Abstract: Anti-viral agents of Formula (I) wherein: A represents hydroxy; D represents aryl or heteroaryl; E represents hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; G represents hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-6alkyl; J represents C1-6alkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, arylalkyl or heteroarylalkyl; and salts, solvates and esters thereof; provided that when A is esterified to form —OR where R is selected from straight or branched chain alkyl, aralkyl, aryloxyalkyl, or aryl, then R is other than tert-butyl; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods of using them in HCV treatment are provided.

Abstract: The invention encompasses constrained bicyclic and tricyclic CGRP-receptor antagonists, methods for identifying them, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods for their use in therapy for treatment of migraine and other headaches, neurogenic vasodilation, neurogenic inflammation, thermal injury, circulatory shock, flushing associated with menopause, airway inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other conditions the treatment of which can be effected by the antagonism of CGRP-receptors.

Abstract: This invention relates to neurotrophic N-glyoxyl-prolyl ester compounds having an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins, their preparation and use as inhibitors of the enzyme activity associated with immunophilin proteins, and particularly inhibitors of peptidyl-prolyl isomerase or rotamase enzyme activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the CGRP antagonists of general formula wherein A and R1 to R3 are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, the diastereomers, the enantiomers, the hydrates thereof, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof and the hydrates of the salts, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: A gamma-lactam diene of Formula I: which is particularly useful as a medicament for the treatment of various disorders such as asthma, hypertension, osteoporosis, sexual dysfunction and fertility disorders.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, crystal forms or diastereomers thereof is described. A method of treating protein kinase-associated disease states using the compound of formula I is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of tertiary amines by reaction of secondary amines with aromatics or heteroaromatics in the presence of a base, a nickel or palladium compound and one or several phosphines, dialkoxy-, and/or diaryloxyphosphines in an inert solvent. Aromatic or heteroaromatics of this type play an important role in industry as reagents or intermediates for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals and in diverse fine and electronics chemicals, above all in the rapidly growing field of organic semi-conductors, in particular in organic or polymeric light diodes, organic solar cells and organic ICs.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, e, m, n, Ar1, R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5 and R6 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) and are useful for the prevention or treatment of diabetes, especially type II diabetes, as well as hyperglycemia, Syndrome X, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, atherosclerosis, and various immunomodulatory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemical genus of biaryl substituted nitrogen-attached heterocycles that are inhibitors of LTA4H (leukotriene A4 hydrolase). The compounds have the general formula: They are useful for the treatment and prevention and prophylaxis of inflammatory diseases and disorders.

Abstract: Peptide-based compounds including heteroatom-containing, three-membered rings efficiently and selectively inhibit specific activities of N-terminal nucleophile (Ntn) hydrolases. The activities of those Ntn having multiple activities can be differentially inhibited by the compounds described. For example, the chymotrypsin-like activity of the 20S proteasome may be selectively inhibited with the inventive compounds. The peptide-based compounds include at least three peptide units, an epoxide or aziridine, and functionalization at the N-terminus. Among other therapeutic utilities, the peptide-based compounds are expected to display anti-inflammatory properties and inhibition of cell proliferation.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), methods for their preparation and their use in the manufacture of neuraminidase inhibitor conjugates.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses compounds of Formula (I): as well as the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and hydrates thereof. The compounds are useful for treating immune mediated diseases and conditions, such as bone marrow, organ and tissue transplant rejection. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are included.

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

Abstract: Novel ?1-pyrrolines of the Formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3 and Het have the meanings given in the description, a plurality of processes for preparing these compounds and their use for controlling pests, and also novel intermediates and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to new crystalline forms I and II of (4R-cis)-6-[2-[3-phenyl-4-(phenyl-carbamoyl)-2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-5-(1- methyl-ethyl)-pyrrol-1-yl]-ethyl]-2,2-dimethyl-[1,3]dioxane-4-yl-acetic acid-tertiary butyl ester of the Formula (I) and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: This invention is directed to novel oxamyl dipeptide ICE/ced-3 family inhibitor compounds. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, as well as to the use of such compositions in the treatment of patients suffering inflammatory, autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases, for the prevention of ischemic injury, and for the preservation of organs that are to undergo a transplantation procedure.

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: This invention is directed to novel (substituted) acyl dipeptidyl ICE/ced-3 family inhibitor compounds. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, as well as the use of such compositions in the treatment of patients suffering inflammatory, autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases, for the prevention of ischemic injury, and for the preservation of organs that are to undergo a transplantation procedure.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds and use of compounds of general formula (I) as ligands to the melanocortin receptors and/or for treatment of disorders in the melanocortin system: Wherein X and Y are independently chosen from O, N, S and (CH2)n, where n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, or a combination of these and may contain carbon-carbon multiple bonds and branched chains as well as alicyclic and heterocyclic groups; Q is H or OH; R1 and R2 can be either the same or different and are chosen from hydrogen or the residue of an aromatic group as listed in Scheme 1 and the pharmacologically active salts thereof

Abstract: The present invention relates to prodrugs of pharmacologically active five-membered heterocyclic amidines from which are produced in vivo compounds which are competitive inhibitors of trypsin-like serine proteases, in particular thrombin and kininogenases such as kallikrein, to the preparation thereof and to the use thereof as medicines. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions which comprise the prodrugs of the active compounds as ingredients, and to the use of the compounds as thrombin inhibitors, anticoagulants and as antiinflammatory agents.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and (II): [wherein R is hydrogen, halogen or alkyl; R1 is alkyl, amino or substituted amino; R2 is optionally substituted phenyl; R3 is hydrogen, halogen or optionally substituted alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or aralkyl] have valuable analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic and anti-allergic activities and have the ability to inhibit the production of leukotrienes and to inhibit bone resorption. They are relatively free from the side effects which generally result from the administration of compounds having these kinds of activities.