Abstract: The invention relates to 4-hydroxyisoleucine, isomers, analogs, lactones, salts, and prodrugs thereof, to processes for their preparation, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of those compounds in the prevention and treatment of disorders of fat metabolism and related syndromes. The invention further relates to the use of those compounds in the prevention and treatment of obesity and related syndromes including, but not limited to, the cosmetic treatment of a mammal in order to effect a cosmetically beneficial loss of body weight, and more particularly loss of body fat.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug ester thereof: wherein the groups R1-R5, R10 and X1-X7 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain biphenyl amino acid compounds, compositions, and methods for treating or preventing obesity and related diseases.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide a pyrrolidine analogue having an inhibitory activity on the induction of allodynia, a method for producing the pyrrolidine analogue, and an agent for preventing a neurogenic pain. [Means for Solving the Problems] A pyrrolidine analogue which is a compound represented by the general formula (I) [wherein HOOC-? represents an aromatic substituent having at least one carboxy group attached to the benzene ring] or a salt or ester of the compound. The compound has a potent inhibitory effect on the induction of allodynia.

Abstract: Novel N-formyl hydroxylamine compounds and their derivatives are disclosed. These N-formyl hydroxylamine compounds inhibit peptidyl deformylase (PDF), an enzyme present in prokaryotes. The compounds are useful as antimicrobials and antibiotics. The compounds of the invention display selective inhibition of peptidyl deformylase versus other metalloproteinases such as MMPs. Methods of preparation and use of the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein the substituents are as defined below. The compounds of formula I are useful for the treatment of diseases such as schizophrenia, including both the positive and the negative symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychoses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cycloalkene derivative represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, a pharmaceutical agent containing the derivative, and a production method thereof. The cycloalkene derivative of the present invention has high solubility in water and is suitable for use as an injection.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the de-enrichment of enantiomerically enriched compositions which comprises reacting an enantiomerically enriched composition comprising at least a first enantiomer or diastereomer of a substrate comprising a carbon-heteroatom bond, wherein the carbon is a chiral centre and the heteroatom is a group V heteroatom, in the presence of a catalyst system and optionally a reaction promoter to give a product composition comprising first and second enantiomers or diastereomers of the substrate having a carbon-heteroatom bond, the ratio of second to first enantiomer or diastereomer in the product composition being greater than the ratio of second to first enantiomer or diastereomer in the enantiomerically enriched composition.

Abstract: Cyclic lipid moieties are described herein.

Abstract: Novel pyroglutamic acid derivatives (I), wherein R1 is —OH, —ORa, wherein Ra is alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, aralkyl or heterocyclyl; R2, R3 and R4 are independently H, a nitrogen protecting group which hydrolyzes under acidic conditions or phtalamide; X is a pharmaceutically acceptable anion; and Y is a N-containing group; either in the form of their isolated optically active stereoisomers or in the form of mixtures thereof, are useful compounds for enhancing an immuneresponse in a subject and/or for treating tumours, bacterial, fungal or viral infections, or autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: Hydride process for making acyclic diol intermediates from cyclic intermediates, useful in antibacterial quinolone synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing peptides and to intermediates involved in such processes, e.g. a process for preparing a compound of formula VIII wherein R12 and R13 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to quaternary ?-aminocarboxyamide derivatives of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, X, q and n are as defined in claim 1, for treating diseases and conditions mediated by modulation of voltage-gated sodium channels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing peptides and to intermediates involved in such processes, e.g. a process for preparing a compound of formula VIII wherein R12 and R13 are as defined herein.

Abstract: A process for the total synthesis of Distamycin, and synthetic poly-(4 aminopyrrole-2-carboxamide) congeners thereof, using 1-methyl-4-forinylamino-2-pyrrolecarbonyl chloride iteratively as an intermediate, is provided. The process finds application for both in solution and solid support synthetic technologies.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided a preventive or of preventing or therapeutic agent for decubitus comprising an N-acylated derivative of hydroxyproline or a salt thereof; the above preventive or therapeutic agent wherein the N-acylated derivative of hydroxyproline or a salt thereof is contained in an amount of 0.1 to 15% by weight to the total weight; and the preventive or therapeutic agent for decubitus wherein the N-acylated group of the N-acylated derivative of hydroxyproline is an N-acylated group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A process of preparing a compound of the formula (I) wherein B is chosen from OH, NH2, NHR, H or halogen; D is chosen from OH, NH2, NHR, H halogen or SCH3; R is an optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group; and Z is selected from OH, hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, SQ or OQ, Q is an optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group; or a tautomer thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or an ester thereof; or a prodrug thereof, which comprises reacting a compound of the formula (II) with an anion produced by abstraction of the bromine or iodine atom from a compound of formula (XIX), to form a compound of formula (XX) The compound of formula (XX) is N- and O-deprotected to obtain the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein E, A, B?, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are defined in the specification which compounds exhibit anticancer activity and are useful for treating cancer.

Abstract: It was found that a fluoro derivative can be produced by reacting a hydroxy derivative with sulfuryl fluoride (SO2F2) in the presence of an organic base or in the presence of an organic base and “a salt or complex comprising an organic base and hydrogen fluoride”. According to the present production process, it is not necessary to use perfluoroalkanesulfonyl fluoride, which is not preferable in industrial use, and it is possible to advantageously produce optically-active fluoro derivatives, which are important intermediates of medicines, agricultural chemicals and optical materials, specifically 4-fluoroproline derivatives, 2?-deoxy-2?-fluorouridine derivatives, optically-active ?-fluorocarboxylate derivatives, and the like, even in a large scale.

Abstract: Hepatitis C virus inhibitors having the general formula are disclosed. Compositions comprising the compounds and methods for using the compounds to inhibit HCV are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing peptides and to intermediates involved in such processes, e.g. a process for preparing a compound of formula VIII wherein R12 and R13 are as defined herein.

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 provides a safer method for production of a cis-4-fluoro-L-proline derivative under milder conditions and in good yield to give a product of high purity on an industrial scale at low cost. Namely, the present invention provides a method for producing a cis-4-fluoro-L-proline derivative, which comprises reacting a trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline derivative of the following Formula [I]: (wherein R1 represents a protecting group for an ?-amino group, and R2 represents a protecting group for a carboxyl group) with N,N-diethyl-N-(1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropyl)amine in the presence of a hydrogen fluoride-scavenger.

Abstract: A process of preparing a compound of the formula (I) wherein B is chosen from OH, NH2, NHR, H or halogen; D is chosen from OH, NH2, NHR, H halogen or SCH3; R is an optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group; and Z is selected from OH, hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, SQ or OQ, Q is an optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group; or a tautomer thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or an ester thereof; or a prodrug thereof, which comprises reacting a compound of the formula (II) with an anion produced by abstraction of the bromine or iodine atom from a compound of formula (XIX), to form a compound of formula (XX) The compound of formula (XX) is N- and O-deprotected to obtain the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of pyrrolidine esters of formula (I) for the treatment and/or prevention of premature labor, premature birth and dysmenorrhea. In particular, the present invention is related to the use of pyrrolidine esters of formula (I) to modulate, notably to antagonize the oxytocin receptor. The present invention is furthermore related to novel pyrrolidine esters. X is selected from the group consisting of CR6R7, NOR6, NNR6R7; R is selected from the group comprising or consisting of C1–C6 alkyl, C2–C6 alkenyl, C2–C6 alkynyl, saturated or unsaturated 3–8-membered cycloalkyl which may contain 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected of N, O, S, aryl, heteroaryl, C1–C6-alkyl aryl, C1–C6-alkyl heteroaryl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceuticals, foods and drinks, food additives, animal feeds and feed additives comprising an N-acylated hydroxyproline derivative or a salt thereof, and an amino sugar or a salt thereof and/or a glycosaminoglycan or a salt thereof as active ingredients, use of an Nacylated hydroxyproline derivative or a salt thereof for the production of an arthritis preventing or treating agent, and a method for preventing or treating arthritis which comprises administering an N-acylated hydroxyproline derivative or a salt thereof, and an amino sugar or a salt thereof and/or a glycosaminoglycan or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chiral N-acetyl-alpha-amino acid salts of optically active ?-amino alkylnitriles, and also to a process for preparing optically active ?-amino alkylnitriles by resolving racemic ?-amino alkylnitriles using chiral N-acetyl-alpha-amino acids as resolving agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The formula I compounds inhibit the tyrosine kinase activity of growth factor receptors such as VEGFR-2, FGFR-1, PDGFR, HER-1, HER-2, thereby making them useful as anti-cancer agents. The formula I compounds are also useful for the treatment of other diseases associated with signal transduction pathways operating through growth factor receptors.

Abstract: Derivatives of 9-deazaguanine of the formula I: are prepared by reacting an aldehyde or ketone of the formula II: with a dialkylaminomalonate to produce an enamine. The enamine is then reacted with a base to produce a pyrrole represented by the formula: The pyrrole is reacted with a compound represented by the formula R3OC(O)N?C(Z)NHC(O)OR3 or a derivative of carbamimidoic acid to provide a protected guanidine compound. The guanidine compound is converted to the desired deazaguanine by reaction with 1) trifluoracetic acid or 2) C1-C4 alkoxide or alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hydroxide followed by neutralization with an acid.

Abstract: Inhibitors of serine proteases are provided having formula (I) wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. In particular, the compounds bind to factor VIIa, tissue factor/factor Xa complex, thrombin, trypsin, plasmin and kallikrein and have anticoagulant activity. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds are useful for inhibiting the formation of veinous and/or arterial thrombi in vivo.

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: Compounds according to general formula 1, wherein G1 is NR6R7 or a group according to general formula 3 and G2 NR24R25 or a fused polycyclic group are novel. They are selective and potent oxytocin agonists. Pharmaceutical compositions of such compounds are useful in the treatment of, inter alia, erectile dysfunction.

Abstract: The oxidation hair dye precursor composition contains from 0.005 to 20.0 percent by weight of one or more coupler compounds and from 0.005 to 20.0 percent by weight of one or more developer compounds. The one or more developer compounds include at least one substituted 2-aminoalkyl-1,4-diaminobenzene compound of the formula (I): New substituted 2-aminoalkyl-1,4-diaminobenzene compounds of formula (I) are described.

Abstract: There is disclosed an advantageous mixed acid anhydride production method of formula (1): R1C(O)OY(O)n(R2)p  (1) wherein R1, R2 and Y denote the same as defined below, n and p denote an integer of 1 or 2, which is characterized by adding a carboxylic acid of formula (2); R1COOH  (2) wherein R1 denotes a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group or the like, an organic base to a solution of a carboxylic acid activating agent of formula (3); (R2)pY(O)nX  (3) wherein R2 denotes an optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbyl group or the like, Y denotes a carbon atom, a phosphorus atom, or a sulfur atom, and X denotes a chlorine atom or the like.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I in which R1 and R2, independently of one another, each denote H, A, OA, SA or HaI, R3 denotes H or A, R4 denotes A or NH2, R5 denotes H, NH2, NHA or NA2, A denotes alkyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or alkylenecycloalkyl, Hal denotes F, Cl, Br or I, and their physiologically acceptable salts and/or solvates, as phosphodiesterase VII inhibitors.

Abstract: O-medium alkyl esters of diflunisal and related compounds are disclosed having anti-platelet activity, hydroxy radical scavenging properties, enhanced hepatic clearance and low ulcerogenic potential. These compounds have general formula (I) wherein n equals 3-13.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted sulphonylamino(thio)carbonyl compounds of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound represented by general formulae (5) and (6) in the following reaction scheme or salts thereof, wherein R1 represents a protective group for a nitrogen atom; R2 represents a methanesulfonyl group or p-toluenesulfonyl group; R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an aralkyl group, or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and X represents a halogen atom. The above process is useful as an industrial process for preparing intermediates of anticoagulant aromatic amidine derivatives described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open (kokai) No. 208946/1993.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preparing a variety of Lamellarin compounds and analogues via a synthetic intermediate, which methods involved the step of performing an intramolecular cyclization of a compound of Formula (I) to produce compounds of Formula(II), wherein the variables are given in the specification.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: which are useful for inhibiting neuraminidases from disease-causing microorganisms, especially, influenza neuraminidase. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for preventing and treating diseases caused by microorganisms having a neuraminidase, processes for preparing the compounds and synthetic intermediates used in these processes.

Abstract: The current invention discloses useful pharmaceutical compositions containing amidino derivative useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: Novel compounds having activity as non-covalent inhibitors of urokinase and having activity in reducing or inhibiting blood vessel formation are provided. These compounds have Pi a group having an amidino or guanidino moiety or derivative thereof. These compounds are useful in vitro for monitoring plasminogen activator levels and in vivo in treatment of conditions which are ameliorated by inhibition of or decreased activity of urokinase and in treating pathologic conditions wherein blood vessel formation is related to a pathologic condition.

Abstract: Low-toxicity, highly-bioavailable, pharmaceutical antioxidant compositions for preferred oral administration to mammals are provided which have at least one amino acid-based compound of the general formula (I): A—N(Z)—CH(R1)C(O)—Q  (I) wherein A is represented by the formula: XO—[C(R2)2]n— wherein n is an integer of from 1 to about 3, X is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an acyl group and a halogenated acyl group and each R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, a hydroxyalkyl group having from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, and CH2OX; Z is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group of from 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, and A; R1 is an amino acid side chain group or an amino acid side chain group which forms with R2 a single heterocyclic structure having a total of from 5 to 7 atoms in the ring; and wherein Q is a substituent s

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: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivatives of the formula: wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: The substitution of the L-Pro at the 7-position with D-Phe or D-Tic and substitution of the L-Phe at the 8-position with hydroxyproline ethers and thioethers of the peptide hormone bradykinin and other additional substituted analogs of bradykinin converts bradykinin agonists into bradykinin antagonists. The invention further includes additional modifications at other positions within the novel 7- and 8-position modified bradykinin antagonists, which increase enzyme resistance, antagonist potency, and/or specificity of the new bradykinin antagonists. The analogs produced are useful in treating conditions and diseases of a mammal and human in which an excess of bradykinin or related kinins are produced or injected as by insect bites.

Abstract: New compounds have the formula: wherein R, R1, X and Y have the meanings described herein. Methods are set forth for synthesizing these compounds and using these compounds to treat diseases associated with amyloidosis, such as Alzheimer's disease, maturity onset diabetes mellitus, familial amyloid polyneuropathy, scrapie, and Kreuzfeld-Jacob disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the design, synthesis, and the peptidyl-prolyl isomerase (PPIase or rotamase) inhibitory activity of novel &agr;,&agr;-difluoroacetamido compounds that are neurotrophic agents (i.e. compounds capable of stimulating growth or proliferation of nervous tissue) and that bind to immunophilins such as FKBP12 and inhibit their rotamase activity. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: Amines and amino acids are prepared by reacting an amine, a carbonyl derivative, and an organoboron compound under mild conditions.

Abstract: A family of compounds capable of inhibiting the activity of prenyl transferases.