Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): as defined in the specification and compositions comprising any of such novel compounds. These compounds are endothelial lipase inhibitors which may be used as medicaments. The disclosure also provides a novel method of treating diseases or conditions related to the activity of endothelial lipase by use of compounds according to Formula (II): as defined in the specification and compositions comprising any of the compounds.

Abstract: The invention comprises novel inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) with beta blocker activity, pharmaceutical compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of novel inhibitors of DPP-IV, and novel methods of treating medical conditions are provided. The novel inhibitors of DPP-IV described herein are useful in the treatment of neurological disorders, diabetes, inflammatory disorders such as arthritis, obesity, osteoporosis, hypertension, and glaucoma of such other enumerated conditions as can be treated with inhibitors of DPP-IV and beta blockers.

Abstract: This invention relates to anti-CD70 antibodies and antibody drug conjugates comprising at least one non-naturally-encoded amino acid. Disclosed herein are ?CD70 antibodies with one or more non-naturally encoded amino acids and further disclosed are antibody drug conjugates wherein the ?CD70 antibodies of the invention are conjugated to one or more toxins. Further disclosed are methods for using such non-natural amino acid antibody drug conjugates, including therapeutic, diagnostic, and other biotechnology uses.

Abstract: In certain aspects, compounds and uses thereof are provided. In certain aspects, compound-conjugates and uses thereof are provided.

Abstract: The present application relates to new derivatives, substituted on the N terminus by a carboxyalkyl group, of monomethylauristatin E and monomethylauristatin F, to processes for preparing these derivatives, to the use of these derivatives for treating and/or preventing diseases, and to the use of these derivatives for producing medicaments for treating and/or preventing diseases, more particularly hyperproliferative and/or angiogenic disorders such as cancer disorders, for example. Such treatments may be applied as a monotherapy or else in combination with other medicaments or further therapeutic measures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel trans-2-decenoic acid derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical agent containing the compound as an active ingredient. The trans-2-decenoic acid derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, which is the compound of the present invention, is specifically represented by the general formula (I): wherein X is a substituent such as a 1-pyrrolidyl, a 3-thiazolizyl, or a piperidino, and the compound is highly useful as a pharmaceutical agent, such as a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for a peripheral nerve disorder induced by administration of an anticancer agent, a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for neurodegenerative diseases or mental diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetic neuropathy, depression, glaucoma, or autistic disorder spectrum, a therapeutic or repairing agent for spinal cord injury, analgesics against various pain diseases, or the like.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are non-natural amino acids and dolastatin analogs that include at least one non-natural amino acid, and methods for making such non-natural amino acids and polypeptides. The dolastatin analogs can include a wide range of possible functionalities, but typically have at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Also disclosed herein are non-natural amino acid dolastatin analogs that are further modified post-translationally, methods for effecting such modifications, and methods for purifying such dolastatin analogs. Typically, the modified dolastatin analogs include at least one oxime, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, and/or hydroxylamine group. Further disclosed are methods for using such non-natural amino acid dolastatin analogs and modified non-natural amino acid dolastatin analogs, including therapeutic, diagnostic, and other biotechnology uses.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the compound 2-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy)-1-(3-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethanone, its use as an inhibitor of stearoyl CoA desaturase and to pharmaceutical compositions containing this compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides organic molecules and methods thereof for reactions between organoboron reagents and double bonds, such as imines or carbonyls, to stereoselectively provide chiral products including amines and alcohols, entities useful for the preparation of biologically active molecules.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) or Formula (III): [INSERT CHEMICAL STRUCTURE HERE] (I) [INSERT CHEMICAL STRUCTURE HERE] (III) as defined in the specification and compositions comprising any of such novel compounds. These compounds are endothelial lipase inhibitors which may be used as medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of molecules derived from 2,3-diaminopropionic acid (DAP), comprising or not comprising an 8-hydroxyquinoline (8-HQ) motif, and to the use of said molecules for trapping an alpha-oxoaldehyde resulting particularly from the degradation of the glucose or for trapping an alpha-beta-unsaturated aldehyde, resulting particularly from the oxidative degradation of fatty acids. These molecules can have a further application in the fields of cosmetics, food processing, and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I): wherein ‘D’, ‘E’, ‘m’, ‘n’ and R1-R4 are as described herein, as a modulator of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors particularly the ?7 subtype, in a subject in need thereof, as well as analogues, prodrugs, isotopically substituted analogs, metabolites, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates, isomers, clathrates, and co-crystal thereof, for use either alone or in combinations with suitable other medicaments, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and analogues. Also disclosed are a process of preparation of the compounds and the intended uses thereof in therapy, particularly in the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, senile dementia, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (1) wherein R1 is optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted pyridyl or optionally substituted indolyl; R2 is (CH2)n wherein n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; R3 is (CH2)mR3A wherein m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, and R3A is methyl, isopropyl, tert-butyl, OCH3, OH, optionally substituted phenoxy, C?CH, C?N, optionally substituted phenyl, furanyl or thienyl; A is a ring containing X1 with the meaning O, S, NH, N(CH3) or CH2; and X2 is O, S or NH; and a compound of formula (2) wherein R4 is optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted pyridyl, optionally substituted indolyl, —NR7R8; or —NH—N?CH—R9; and substituents R5 to R9 have the meanings indicated in the description, in particular ethionamide. The pharmaceutical composition is useful, e.g., in the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.

Abstract: The invention discloses a novel intermediate for preparing tapentadol and analogues thereof, wherein the structural formula is shown as formula I or II, and the groups are defined as the specification. The invention further discloses a method for preparing the novel intermediate and use of the intermediate for preparing tapentadol and analogues thereof. The invention can remarkably improve the product yield and quality of tapentadol, reduce the production cost, and simplify the production procedure. The preparation process is environment friendly, thus more suitable for the requirements of industrial production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the enantio-selective preparation of spyrrolidine derivatives useful in the manufacture of pesticidally active compounds, as well as to intermediates in the processes. The processes include those comprising (a-i) reacting a compound of formula Ia wherein P is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl, each optionally substituted, wherein the heteroaryl is connected at P via a ring carbon atom; R1 is chlorodifluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl; R2 is aryl or heteroaryl, each optionally substituted; with a source of cyanide in the presence a chiral catalyst to give a compound of formula IIa wherein P, R1 and R2 are as defined for the compound of formula Ia; and (a-ii) oxidising the compound of formula IIa with a peroxy acid, or peroxide in the presence of an acid to give a compound of formula VI wherein R1 and R2 are as defined for the compound of formula Ia.

Abstract: A method for stabilization of potent alkanone-heterocyclic flavorants in dry powder form is provided. Coordination of alkanone-heterocyclic flavorants to transition metal salts results in the formation of stable crystalline complexes, which upon hydration release the free flavorant. Food and topping products containing the stabilized alkanone-heterocyclic flavorant are provided as are methods for stabilizing the alkanone-heterocyclic flavorant.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R5 and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrrolidin-2-ones according to the formula (1), or salts thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen or a nitrogen protecting group, methods for their preparation and their use in the preparation of NEP-inhibitors, particularly in the preparation of N-(3-carboxyl-1-oxopropyl)-(4S)-(p-phenylphenylmethyl)-4-amino-(2R)-methyl butanoic acid ethyl ester or salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating a patient suffering from a cognitive disorder using compounds of Formulas 1 and 2 wherein the variables have the meaning disclosed in the specification

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making diastereomeric N-sulfinyl ?-amino amides by reaction of chiral sulfinimines with formamides and lithium diisopropylamide. The process of the invention provides the N-sulfinyl ?-amino amides in high yields and with high diastereoselectivity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I): wherein ‘D’, ‘E’, ‘m’, ‘n’ and R1-R4 are as described herein, as a modulator of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors particularly the ?7 subtype, in a subject in need thereof, as well as analogues, prodrugs, isotopically substituted analogs, metabolites, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates, isomers, clathrates, and co-crystal thereof, for use either alone or in combinations with suitable other medicaments, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and analogues. Also disclosed are a process of preparation of the compounds and the intended uses thereof in therapy, particularly in the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, senile dementia, and the like.

Abstract: The present application provides methods and catalysts for activation of carboxylic acids for organic reactions.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to novel binder-drug conjugates (ADCs) of N,N-dialkylauristatins directed against the target epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR, gene ID 1956), effective metabolites of these ADCs, methods for producing these ADCs, use of these ADCs for treatment and or prevention of diseases as well as the use of these ADCs to produce pharmaceutical drugs for treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular hyperproliferative and/or angiogenic diseases such as cancer, for example. Such treatments may be administered as monotherapy or in combination with other pharmaceutical drugs or other therapeutic measures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel anhydrous crystalline form of zofenopril calcium of formula (I), chemically known as (4S)-1-[(2S)-3-(benzoylthio)-2-methylpropionyl]-4-(phenylthio)-L-proline calcium salt or hemi-calcium salt. The present invention further relates to a process for the preparation of the new crystalline form of zofenopril calcium, its use in pharmaceutical compositions and the use of the new crystalline form and compositions in the treatment of hypertension and various other diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel C17-alkanediyl and alkenediyl derivatives of oleanolic acid, including those of the formula: wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds. Methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds, for example, as antioxidant inflammation modulators, and compositions thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to new methods of modulating cholesterol by inhibiting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) with fatty acid derivatives; and new methods for treating or preventing a metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid derivative. The present invention is also directed to fatty acid bioative derivatives and their use in the treatment of metabolic diseases.

Abstract: Fluorinated arylalkylaminocarboxamide derivatives of formula (I) are described wherein W, J, n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meanings as defined in the specification and pharmaceutically salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredients and their use as sodium and/or calcium channel modulators useful in preventing, alleviating and curing a wide range of pathologies, including neurological, psychiatric, cardiovascular, inflammatory, ophthalmic, urological, and gastrointestinal diseases, where the above mechanisms have been described as playing a pathological role.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification. The compound of the present invention has a superior RBP4-lowering action, and is useful as a medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of disease and condition mediated by increased RBP4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) its salts, isomers or prodrugs thereof useful in the treatment of viral infections, in particular respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing the compounds and intermediates used in their preparation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I) wherein ‘a’ and R1-R5 are as described herein, as a modulator of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors particularly the ?7 subtype, in a subject in need thereof, as well as analogues, prodrugs, isotopically substituted analogs, metabolites, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates, isomers, clathrates, and co-crystal thereofs, for use either alone or in combinations with suitable other medicaments, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and analogues. Also disclosed are a process of preparation of the compounds and the intended uses thereof in therapy, particularly in the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, senile dementia, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aniline derivatives and their use in therapy, in particular their use in the treatment of fungal infections.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I), wherein Z, m and R1-R6 are as described herein, as a modulator of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors particularly the ?7 subtype, in a subject in need thereof, as well as analogues, prodrugs, isotopically substituted analogs, metabolites, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates, isomers, clathrates, and co-crystal thereof, for use either alone or in combinations with suitable other medicaments, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and analogues. Also disclosed are a process of preparation of the compounds and the intended uses thereof in therapy, particularly in the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, senile dementia, and the like.

Abstract: Improved methods of treating multiple sclerosis and/or psoriasis using prodrugs of methyl hydrogen fumarate are disclosed. The methods comprise administering certain prodrugs of methyl hydrogen fumarate. The methods are able to achieve high blood plasma concentrations of the active metabolite, methyl hydrogen fumarate, without causing significant gastrointestinal irritation. New prodrugs of methyl hydrogen fumarate are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for synthetizing a compound of the following formula (I): wherein R is a methyl or ethyl group, n is 1 or 2, and X is a CH2 or CD2 group, from a compound of the following formula (II): wherein R and n are as defined above, and also relates to a method for assaying the compounds of the formula (I) using a corresponding deuterated derivative as an internal reference, as well as to the use of ketal derivatives of compounds of the formula (I) as a stable precursor, in particular in a flavoring composition.

Abstract: The present invention is related to pyrrole derivatives of formula I as the modulators of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors particularly the ?7 subtype. The invention includes pyrrole derivatives, analogues, their prodrugs, their isotopes, their metabolites, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates, optical isomers, clathrates, co-crystals, combinations with suitable medicament and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The present invention also includes process of preparation of the said compounds and intended use in therapy of them. Owing to the modulatory activity of the pyrrole derivatives on the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, the invention finds application in the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders encompassing the involvement of cholinergic transmission in the central and peripheral nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification. The compound of the present invention has a superior RBP4-lowering action, and is useful as a medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of disease and condition mediated by increased RBP4.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating conditions associated with a chemosensory receptor, including diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic diseases, disorders or conditions by administering a composition comprising a chemosensory receptor ligand. Also provided herein are chemosensory receptor ligand compositions and methods for the preparation thereof for use in the methods of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel P2X3 and/or P2X2/3 receptor antagonist. A compound represented by the formula (I): wherein Z1 is optionally protected hydroxy, etc.; Z2 is —C(?O)—, etc.; Z3a and Z3b are taken together ?O or ?S; t is an integer of 0 to 4; R4a and R4b are each independently, hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, etc.; m and n are each independently an integer of 0 to 2; k is an integer of 0 or 1; Ring A is an aromatic carbocyclic ring or a heterocyclic ring, etc.; B is aromatic carbocyclic ring-diyl or heterocyclic ring-diyl, etc.; R1a and R1b are each independently halogen, hydroxy, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, etc.; R2 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, etc.; R3 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group, etc.; or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or a solvate thereof is provided.

Abstract: IAP binding molecules and compositions including these are disclosed. The IAP binding molecules interact with IAPB (inhibitor of apoptosis proteins) in cells and may be used to modify apoptosis in cells treated with such molecules. Embodiments of these compounds have a Kd of less than 0.1 micromolar. Methods of using these IAP binding molecules for therapeutic, diagnostic, and assay purposed are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic lipid, which allow nucleic acids to be easily introduced into cells, represented by formula (I) (wherein: R1 and R2 are, the same or different, alkenyl, etc, and X1 and X2 are hydrogen atoms, or are combined together to form a single bond or alkylene, and X3 is absent or is alkyl, etc, Y is absent or anion, a and b are, the same or different, 0 to 3, and L3 is a single bond, etc, R3 is alkyl, etc, L1 and L2 are —O—, —CO—O— or —O—CO—), a composition comprising the cationic lipid and a nucleic acid, and a method for introducing a nucleic acid into a cell by using the composition comprising the cationic lipid and the nucleic acid, and the like.

Abstract: The invention discloses a novel intermediate for preparing tapentadol and analogues thereof, wherein the structural formula is shown as formula I or II, and the groups are defined as the specification. The invention further discloses a method for preparing the novel intermediate and use of the intermediate for preparing tapentadol and analogues thereof. The invention can remarkably improve the product yield and quality of tapentadol, reduce the production cost, and simplify the production procedure. The preparation process is environment friendly, thus more suitable for the requirements of industrial production.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the compound 2-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy)-1-(3-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethanone, its use as an inhibitor of stearoyl CoA desaturase and to pharmaceutical compositions containing this compound.

Abstract: The use of an esteramide compound, alone or as a mixture of the following formula (I): R1OOC-A-CONR2R3??(I) is described, wherein: A is a covalent bond or a methylene group —CH2—, R1 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 36 carbon atoms, R2 and R3, either identical or different, are groups selected from a hydrogen atom and optionally substituted hydrocarbon groups comprising from 1 to 36 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 may form together a ring having the nitrogen atom to which they are bound, said ring being, if need be, substituted and/or having an additional heteroatom and R2 and R3 not being simultaneously hydrogens. Also described, are applications for using the esteramide compound as a solvent, a co-solvent, a coalescence agent, a crystallization inhibitor, a plasticizer or an agent for increasing biological activity.

Abstract: The invention comprises novel inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) with beta blocker activity, pharmaceutical compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of novel inhibitors of DPP-IV, and novel methods of treating medical conditions are provided. The novel inhibitors of DPP-IV described herein are useful in the treatment of neurological disorders, diabetes, inflammatory disorders such as arthritis, obesity, osteoporosis, hypertension, and glaucoma of such other enumerated conditions as can be treated with inhibitors of DPP-IV and beta blockers.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formulae (1) and (2) A-B-D-B?-A???(1) and A-B-D-E??(2) in which A and A? may be identical or different and are the residue in which X is S, O, CH2, CH2CH2, CH2O or CH2NH, and Y is H or CN, and * designates a chiral carbon atom preferably in S- or L-configuration; B and B? may be identical or different and are an O, N or S containing or non-containing, unsubstituted or substituted, unbranched or branched alkylene residue, cycloalkylene residue, aralkylene residue, heterocycloalkylene residue, heteroarylalkylene residue, arylamidoalkylene residue, heteroarylamidoalkylene residue, unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted arylene residue or heteroarylene residue having one or more five-, six- or seven-membered ring(s); D is —S—S— or —Se—Se—; and E is the group —CH2—CH(NH2)—R9 or —CH2—*CH(NH2)—R9 respectively in which R9 is an O, N or S containing or non-containing, unsubstituted or substituted, unbranched or branched alkyl residue, cycloalkyl residue, aralkyl residu

Abstract: Described are novel compounds of the Formula (I), their derivatives, analogs, tautomeric forms, regioisomers, stereoisomers, polymorphs, solvates, intermediates, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions, metabolites and prodrugs thereof. These compounds are effective in lowering blood glucose, serum insulin, free fatty acids, cholesterol, triglyceride levels; treatment of obesity, inflammation, autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis; treatment and/or prophylaxis of type II diabetes. These compounds are more particularly dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP IV) inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hypoglycemic compounds of formula (1) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a dye compound having a partial structure represented by the following formula (5): wherein in formula (5), Dye represents a dye structure; G1 represents NR or an oxygen atom; G2 represents a monovalent substituent group having an ?Es? value as a steric parameter of 1.5 or more; p represents an integer from 1 to 8; when p is 2 or greater, the two or more structures represented by p may be the same or different from each other; and R represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to process for preparation of novel compounds which are acting as inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme and is depicted by the structural formula as given below: Formula VI. Which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidylpeptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type-2 diabetes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to N-benzyl pyrrole compounds of formula (I) useful as inhibitors of the enzyme Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH). The disclosure also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the disclosure and methods of using the compositions in the treatment or prevention of various disorders.