Abstract: Merged compounds of ion channel modulating compounds, including, for example, merged compounds of the ion channel modulating compound of the following formula: (I) are described herein, as well as methods of making and using such merged compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such merged compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 3-amino pyrrolidine derivatives, as well as methods for modulating calcium channel activity and for treating conditions associated with calcium channel function. In particular, the compounds generally contain at least one benzhydril moiety, and are useful in treating conditions which benefit from blocking calcium ion channels.

Abstract: Disclosed are ?-amino-?-hydroxy-?-aryl-alkanoic acid amide compounds of formula (I) and the salts thereof, having renin-inhibiting properties. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of administering them for the treatment of hypertension, atherosclerosis, unstable coronary syndrome, congestive heart failure, cardiac hypertrophy, cardiac fibrosis, cardiomyopathy postinfarction, unstable coronary syndrome, diastolic dysfunction, chronic kidney disease, hepatic fibrosis, complications resulting from diabetes, such as nephropathy, vasculopathy and neuropathy, diseases of the coronary vessels, restenosis following angioplasty, raised intra-ocular pressure, glaucoma, abnormal vascular growth, hyperaldosteronism, cognitive impairment, alzheimers, dementia, anxiety states and cognitive disorders.

Abstract: A method for preparing a compound having the formula: including the steps of: (a) cyclizing a compound of formula II: to form a compound of formula I: (b) deprotecting the nitrogen atom of the compound of formula I by amination or hydrogenation to form compound III.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new amide compound and salt thereof that is capable of inhibiting biofilm formation or removing deposited biofilms. The present invention also provides a biofilm formation inhibitor or a biofilm remover containing the amide compound or salt thereof as an active ingredient. An amide compound or salt thereof according to the present invention is denoted by General Formula (1): wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group, R2 is a C5-12 alkyl group, and Q is a substituent denoted by Formula (Q1) or (Q2), wherein n and m are 0 or 1.

Abstract: The present application describes deuterium-enriched PF-184298, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of formula (I): wherein Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, R1 and T are as defined herein, its preparation, pharmaceutical composition and uses as orexin 2 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ameliorant for improving the movement of the digestive tract comprising, as an active ingredient, 4-amino-5-chloro-2-methoxy-N-[(2S,4S)-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrrolidinyl]benzamide or an acid addition salt thereof which is a metabolite of 4-amino-5-chloro-2-methoxy-N-[(2S,4S)-1-ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrrolidinyl]benzamide or an acid addition salt thereof, having high biding affinity for a serotonin receptor 4 (5HT4) and causing no arteritis and thrombus formation; a medicinal composition for improving the movement of the digestive tract comprising the said ameliorant and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and a treating method for promoting the movement of the digestive tract, which comprises using the said medicinal composition for improving the movement of the digestive tract.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a nucleophilic addition product of an aziridine and a nucleophile, the process comprising treating the arizidine with the nucleophile in the presence of a biaryl phosphoric acid catalyst

Abstract: An organophotoreceptor that includes: (a) a charge transport material having the formula wherein A is selected from heterocyclic groups, naphthyl group, alkylsulfonylphenyl, stilbenyl or the group X, wherein X is represented by the formula B is selected from hydrogen, alkyl group, and an aryl group, with the proviso that when A is naphthyl, B is naphthyl; or where R1 is selected from the group consisting of N-pyrrolyl, N-pyrazolyl, N-tetrazolyl, N-indolyl, N-carbazolyl, N-triazolyl, N-imidazolyl, N-benzimidazolyl, N-indazolyl, and N-benzotriazolyl group, and R3 is a 9-fluorenone group. (b) a charge generating compound; and (c) an electrically conductive substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the Formula (I) which are useful for treating conditions associated with mGluR3 receptors, such as depression, schizophrenia and migraine, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrrolidin-3-yl derivative compounds which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.

Abstract: Biphenylcarboxamide compounds of formula (I) methods for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds as well as the use of said compounds as a medicine for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, obesity and type II diabetes.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to novel peptidomometic compounds. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the novel peptidomimetic compounds as ligands—agonists or antagonists—for various cellular receptors, e.g., G-protein-coupled receptors and opioid receptors, and various cellular ion channels, e.g., sodium and calcium. In certain embodiments, compounds of the present invention preferentially or selectively inhibit sodium or calcium ion channels. In certain embodiments, compounds of the present invention preferentially or selectively agonize or antagonize ? opioid receptors. In certain embodiments, compounds of the present invention preferentially or selectively inhibit sodium or calcium ion channels and agonize or antagonize ?-opioid receptors.

Abstract: The invention describes new compounds derived from formula I pyrroles, methods for obtaining them and their application as drugs in pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of cancer due to their inhibitory activity on certain histone deacetylases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to improve the optical purity of 1-benzyl-3-aminopyrrolidine having a low optical purity using an inexpensive agent via a simple procedure. The present invention provides a method for improving the optical purity of 1-benzyl-3-aminopyrrolidine including the steps of converting 1-benzyl-3-aminopyrrolidine into an equimolar salt with an optically inactive acid, and recovering the salt as crystals. The present invention also provides a salt of 1-benzyl-3-aminopyrrolidine that is used in the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formulas I and II, wherein B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, ring D, L1, L2 and R1-4 are defined herein, synthetic intermediates, and pharmaceutical compositions, comprising such compounds. The compounds and compositions are capable of modulating various protein kinase receptors such as Tie-2 and Aurora and, therefore, influencing kinase related disease states and conditions. The compounds, for example, are capable of treating cancer caused by unregulated angiogenesis, and inflammation as well as other proliferative disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R3a, R3b, R4, and R5 are defined in the description, are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the histamine-3 receptor ligands, methods for using such compounds and compositions, and a process for preparing compounds within the scope of formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions. One aspect of the invention provides compounds of formula (1): in which T, A and X are as described herein.

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: This invention provides a prodrug that help arthritis patients without increasing cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risk. A novel group of hybrid nitric oxide-releasing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NO-NSAIDs), moiety attached via a one -carbon methylene spacer to the carboxylic acid group of the traditional NSAIDs aspirin, ibuprofen and indomethacin were synthesized. The ester prodrugs showed equipotent anti-inflammatory activities in vivo to that of the parent aspirin, ibuprofen and indomethacin. The simultaneous release of parent drug and nitric oxide from the NO- prodrugs constitutes a potentially beneficial property for the prophylactic prevention of thrombus formation and adverse cardiovascular events such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Data acquired in an in vivo ulcer index (UI) assay showed that this group of ester prodrugs in which no lesions were observed when compared to the parent drugs at equivalent doses.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for the synthesis of piperidinyl-substituted urea compounds. This invention further relates to novel intermediates prepared during this synthesis.

Abstract: Biphenylcarboxamide compounds of formula (I) methods for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds as well as the use of said compounds as a medicine for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, obesity and type II diabetes.

Abstract: The synthesis and use of a novel class of tumor necrosis factor (TNF?) inhibitors and immunomodulators are provided. Examples are those having the structures: wherein a, b and c are integers from 0 to 12, X equals NH or CHNH2, R1 and R2 each is a hydrogen or a C1 to C20 aliphatic; aliphatic amine; an alicyclic; aromatic; heterocycle; and halogenated forms thereof; and wherein, a, b and c are integers from 0 to 12; R1, R2, R3, and R4 each is a hydrogen or a C1 to C20; aliphatic amine; an alicyclic; aromatic; a heterocycle; and halogenated forms thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of carbapenem-type antibacterial agents involving the following reaction: wherein R1 is a C1-C3 alkyl group, n is 0, 1 or 2, A is a C1-C3 alkylene group, L is a leaving group, R3 is a hydrogen atom, a C1-C3 alkyl group or an amino protecting group, and the hydroxyl or carboxyl groups are optionally independently protected. In such process, amine compound (1) or a salt thereof acts as a synthetic intermediate. Such process is a less expensive and highly safe synthetic route for carbapenem-type antibacterial agents suitable for large-scale synthesis.

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: The present invention is directed to certain hydroxamate derivatives that are inhibitors of histone deacetylase and are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases associated with histone deacetylase activity. Pharmaceutical compositions and processes for preparing these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein substituents are as defined.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound having the general structure of formula (1): useful for the treatment, prevention or amelioration of a CXCR1 or CXCR2 chemokine-mediated disease.

Abstract: Biphenylcarboxamide compounds of formula (I) methods for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds as well as the use of said compounds as a medicine for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, obesity and type II diabetes.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein m, n, A, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as described herein, together with methods for making the compounds and using the compounds for treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by Cathepsin K.

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of MCP-1 of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the prevention of rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis and asthma.

Abstract: Substituted biaryl amides of Formula I are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate C5a receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological C5a receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 4-aminomethyl-3-alkoxyiminopyrrolidine methane-sulfonate, a key intermediate of quinolone antibiotics. According to the process of the present invention, the total number of steps has been shortened to 2-3 steps, the solid separation is not required, and the use of costly chemicals, particularly (BOC)2O (t-butoxycarbonyl anhydride), several organic solvents and reactants, is eliminated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to improve the optical purity of 1-benzyl-3-aminopyrrolidine having a low optical purity using an inexpensive agent via a simple procedure. The present invention provides a method for improving the optical purity of 1-benzyl-3-aminopyrrolidine including the steps of converting 1-benzyl-3-aminopyrrolidine into an equimolar salt with an optically inactive acid, and recovering the salt as crystals. The present invention also provides a salt of 1-benzyl-3-aminopyrrolidine that is used in the method.

Abstract: New pyrrole based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted N-aryl heterocycles and to the physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives thereof. Compounds of the formula I in which the radicals have the stated meanings, the N-oxides and the physiologically tolerated salts thereof and process for the preparation thereof are described. The compounds are suitable for example as anorectic agents.

Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: (I) A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is a sulfonamide linkage selected from: —S(?O)2NR1— and —NR1S(?O)2—; R1 is a sulfonamido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; with the proviso that if J is —S(?O)2NR1—, then Q1 is an aryl leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.

Abstract: General methods for the solution phase as well as solid phase synthesis of various substituted heteroaryls has been demonstrated. These substituted heteroaryls can be further elaborated by aromatic substitution with amines at elevated temperature or by anilines, boronic acids and phenols via palladium catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Abstract: Substituted biaryl amides of Formula I are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate C5a receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological C5a receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel pyrrolidyl-substituted para-phenylenediamine derivatives, to dye compositions containing them and to the process for dyeing keratin fibers using these compositions. The present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain a chromatic, strong, relatively unselective and resistant coloration of keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel a para-phenylenediamine derivative substituted with a pyrrolidinyl group of formula (I) and the addition salts thereof. The present disclosure also relates to a dyeing composition for keratin fibers comprising the paraphenylene derivative as at least one oxidation base, and to a process for dyeing keratin fibers and a multi-compartment kit using the claimed dye composition. Such a composition makes it possible to obtain a chromatic, powerful, unselective and fast coloration of keratin fibers.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing para-phenylenediamine derivative compounds containing a pyrolidinyl group, and substituted by a nitrogenous radical, wherein the para-phenylenediamine derivative compounds are chosen from those of formula (I): Intermediates containing a pyrrolidinyl group bearing a nitrogenous radical are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of CCR3 of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the prevention of inflammatory diseases such as asthma and other allergic diseases.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically and/or veterinarily acceptable derivatives thereof, wherein: R1, R2, R3 and R20 are each independently H, Cl, Br, F, I, CF3, OCF3, Me or Et; R4 is het or C3-7 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl containing 2 to 4 carbon atoms or —S—(C1-4 alkyl); a is 0 or 1; and het is a non-aromatic 4-, 5- or 6-membered heterocycle which contains at least one N, O or S heteroatom, optionally fused to a 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic group or a second 4-, 5- or 6-membered heterocycle which contains at least one N, O or S heteroatom, wherein the het group is 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; provided that at least one of R1, R2 and R3 are other than H.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrrolidine derivative of formula (I), its geometrical isomers, its optically active forms as enantiomers, diastereomers, mixtures of these and its racemate forms, as well as salts thereof, wherein R1 is selected from the group comprising or consisting of H and C1–C6-alkyl, for the prevention and/or treatment of preterm labor, premature birth or dysmenorrhea

Abstract: The present invention relates to acyclic and cyclic amine derivatives for treating or preventing neuronal damage associated with neurological diseases. The invention also provides compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention and methods of utilizing those compositions for treating or preventing neuronal damage.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds possessing one or more of the following activities: antibacterial, antifungal and antitumor activity. The compounds are of Formula (I): Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods of making and methods for using these compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of MCP-1 of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the prevention of rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis and asthma.