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 novel substituted diamine derivatives for the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, X1, X2, X3, X4, A, Y and n are as described in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and intermediates used in their manufacture. More particularly, the compounds of the invention are motilin receptor antagonists useful for the treatment of associated conditions and disorders such as gastrointestinal reflux disorders, eating disorders leading to obesity and irritable bowel syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1,2- or 1,3-diamine and amide compounds and pharmaceutically useful salts thereof and methods for treating central nervous system diseases. The present 1,2- or 1,3-diamine and amide compounds have high binding affinity to the sigma receptor.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted pyrrole Mannich bases of general formula (I), wherein R1=H, a C1-10-alkyl-, aryl, a heteroaryl- or an aryl, heteroaryl-, CN, Br—, Cl or OH radical bound by a C1-6 alkylene group, R2=CH(R4)N(R5)(R6), R3, R3?, R3? identically or individually represent H, F, Cl, Br, CF3, CN, NO2, SO2NH2, NHR7, SR8, OR9, CO(OR10), CH2CO(OR11), COR15, a C1-10-alkyl-, aryl-, heteroaryl-aryl radical or a heteroalkyl radical bound by a C1-6 alkylene group, R4=an unsubstituted phenyl radical or a phenyl radical substituted at least with C1-4 alkyl, C1-3-alkoxy-, halogen-, a method for the production of the above-mentioned compounds, medicaments containing said compounds, and the use of said compounds in the production of medicaments.

Abstract: This invention relates to organic activators having the following formula: wherein Z is a charge equalizing ion and one or more of the moieties R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are modified such that the one or more of the drawbacks associated with this class of molecule are essentially eliminated, cleaning compositions comprising such activators; and processes for making and using such activators and cleaning products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of the formula (I) by reacting compounds of the formula (II) in which R1, R2, R4 and Het are as defined in the description, with anhydrous hydrogen halide in the presence of a nitrile.

Abstract: N-heterocyclic moiety containing hydroxyethylamine compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, process for their synthesis, compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. In particular, the present invention provides novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment or prevention of HCV infection. The present invention also provides processes and intermediates for the synthesis of these compounds.

Abstract: This invention is directed to acetylenic compounds as inhibitors of a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide oxidase hydride donor useful in treating or ameliorating a reactive oxygen species mediated inflammatory disorder.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating Alzheimer's disease using a compound of Formula (I). Also provided is a method of inhibiting the aggregation of amyloid proteins using a compound of the Formula (I) and a method of imaging amyloid deposits, as well as new compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a novel class of sulfonamide compounds. Compounds of the invention contain a core sulfonamide group. Variable moieties connected to the sulfur atom and nitrogen atom of the sulfonamide group include substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl moieties, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle moieties, polycyclic moieties, halogen, alkoxy, ether, ester, amide, sulfonyl, sulfonamidyl, sulfide, carbamate, and the like. Invention compounds are capable of a wide variety of uses. For example sulfonamide compounds can act to modulate production of amyloid ? protein and are useful in the prevention or treatment of a variety of diseases. Pharmaceutical compositions containing invention compounds are also provided. Such compositions have wide utility for the prevention or treatment of a variety of diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted diamine derivatives for the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, X1, X2, X3, X4, A, Y and n are as described in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and intermediates used in their manufacture. More particularly, the compounds of the invention are motilin receptor antagonists useful for the treatment of associated conditions and disorders such as gastrointestinal reflux disorders, eating disorders leading to obesity and irritable bowel syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, U, V, W, m, n and p are as indicated in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with 2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase such as hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipemia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial compound having high safety as well as potent antimicrobial activity on a broad range of microorganisms represented by the following formula:

Abstract: The invention relates to novel bis-para-phenylenediamine derivatives containing a pyrrolidyl group substituted with a cationic radical, to dye compositions containing them and to the process of dyeing keratin fibres using these compositions. The present invention makes it possible to obtain a chromatic, powerful, sparingly selective and colourfast coloration of keratin fibres.

Abstract: Urea and thiourea derivatives inhibit cell function of the chemokine receptor CCR-3. These compounds offer an effective means for treating a range of diseases thought to be mediated by the CCR-3 receptor. A variety of useful urea and thiourea derivatives can be synthesized using liquid and solid phase synthesis protocols.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cathepsin S, K, F, L and B reversible inhibitory compounds of the formula (Ia) and (Ib) where R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Het and X are defined herein. The compounds are useful for treating autoimmune and other diseases. Also disclosed are processes for making such novel compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are cysteine protease inhibitors, including but not limited to, inhibitors of Cathepsins K and L. These compounds are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis.

Abstract: Bisimine compounds of the formula (I) where the symbols are defined in the specification are used to prepare bisimidinato complexes which can be used in the polymerization of unsaturated compounds.

Abstract: Novel polyamines, their synthesis and use in pharmacological, cosmetic or agricultural applications are provided. The polyamines induce antizyme production which in turn down regulates both the production of polyamines by omithine decarboxylase (ODC) and the transport of polyamines by its corresponding polyamine transporter. These compounds will preferably enter the cell independent of the polyamine transporter. As drugs, these compounds are used to treat any disease associated with cellular proliferation including but not limited to cancer.

Abstract: A compound having the structural formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein X is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or a heteroatom; n is 4, 5 or 6; Y is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or wherein R1 and R2 are each independently, H, a heteroatom, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; and wherein each ring structure are independently substituted or unsubstituted is disclosed. Also disclosed are chemosensitizing agents and methods of modulating, attenuating, reversing, or affecting a cell's or organism's resistance to a given drug such as an antimalarial.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of certain acid donors as stabilizers in pharmaceutical compositions, and to the stabilized pharmaceutical compositions resulting therefrom.

Abstract: &agr;- and &bgr;-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivative compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of the formula (I) 1

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

Abstract: Hydroxyamidines and related compounds are provided which are suitable as antibacterial agents.

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: The present invention relates to antibacterial agents that are useful for sterilization, sanitation, antisepsis, disinfection, and treatment of antibacterial infections in mammals.

Abstract: Disclosed are nitrone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The nitrone compounds have one to six additional carbons bridging between the nitrone functionality and the nitrone aryl ring. The disclosed compositions are useful as therapeutics for inflammation-related conditions and analgesia in mammals, such as arthritis, and for neuropathic pain and traumatic injuries such as traumatic brain injury and acute spinal cord injury.

Abstract: The invention relates a compound represented by the formula (1):

Abstract: Amine compounds having a cyano group are useful in resist compositions for preventing a resist film from thinning and also for enhancing the resolution and focus margin of resist.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing active compounds, which inhibit the activity of the chemokines, MIP-1&agr; and RANTES. It also is directed to methods of treating inflammatory and immunoregulatory disorders and diseases using these pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Novel styrylacrylonitrile compounds which are useful in treating a variety of cell proliferative disorders such as cancer are disclosed. The compounds are of Formula (1).

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of CCR3 of formula (I): 1

Abstract: A compound of the formula 1

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods for altering insulin secretion, particularly in the context of treatment of subjects having, or suspected of being at risk for having, diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Derivatives of sphingolipids of the formula: 1

Abstract: Novel aminoalkylpyrrolidine 5-HT7 receptor ligands, methods of preparing such ligands, intermediate compounds useful in the preparation of the receptor ligands, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the receptor ligands, and methods of treating sleep disorders, pain, depression, and schizophrenia employing the receptor ligands are disclosed. The receptor ligands have formula (1): wherein the formula variables are as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, active metabolites, or prodrugs thereof.

Abstract: The present application describes modulators of CCR3 of formula (I): 1

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (IA) and Formula (IB) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to chiral Mannich bases of formula (I), chiral 1,3-amino alcohols of formula (II) derived therefrom, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein, and to processes for preparing Mannich salts of formula (III) containing a chiral anion Y*− and compounds of ormulae (I) and (II), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and Y*− are as defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: Histone deacetylase is a metallo-enzyme with zinc at the active site. Compounds having a zinc-binding moiety, for example, an alpha-chalcogenmethylcarbonyl group, such as an alpha-ketothio group, can inhibit histone deacetylase. Histone deacetylase inhibition can repress gene expression, including expression of genes related to tumor suppression. Accordingly, inhibition of histone deacetylase can provide an alternate route for treating cancer, hematological disorders, e.g., hemoglobinopathies, autosomal dominant disorders, e.g. spinal muscular atrophy and Huntington's disease, genetic related metabolic disorders, e.g., cystic fibrosis and adrenoleukodystrophy, or for stimulating hematopoietic cells ex vivo.

Abstract: The current invention provides novel thiomolybdate derivatives, methods of making novel thiomolybdate derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions of novel thiomolybdate derivatives, methods of using novel thiomolybdate derivatives to treat diseases associated with aberrant vascularization, copper metabolism disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, obesity or NF-&kgr;B dysregulation and methods of using pharmaceutical compositions of thiomolybdate derivatives to treat diseases associated with aberrant vascularization, copper metabolism disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, obesity or NF-&kgr;B dysregulation.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel N-(4-carbamimidoyl-phenyl)-glycine derivatives of the formula: wherein R1, E, X1 to X4 and G1 and G2 are as defined in the description and the claims, as well as hydrates or solvates and physiologically usable salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds having therapeutic utility are of formula (I) B—X—(CH2)n—CR2R3—CR4R5—COY  (I) wherein n=0-1; X is S(O)0-2; Y is OR1 or NHOH; R2 and R4 are independently H or a group (optionally substituted with R10) selected from C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, aryl, C1-6 alkyl-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-6 alkyl-heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, C1-6 alkyl-heterocycloalkyl, cycloalkyl and C1-6 alkyl-cycloalkyl; and R1, R3 and R5 are independently H or C1-6 alkyl, provided that not more than two of R2, R3, R4 and R5 are H; or any of CR2R3, CR4R5 and CR2—CR4 is a cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl ring optionally substituted with R10 or a group (optionally substituted with R10) selected from C1-6 alkyl, aryl, C1-6 alkyl-aryl, heteroaryl and C1-6 alkyl-heteroaryl; B is heterocycloalkyl (optionally substituted by R6 or R7) bonded through carbon to X, or C1-6 alkyl-heterocycloalkyl (optionally substituted with R6 or R7), or a group (substituted with R6) selected from C1-8 alkyl

Abstract: Benzamidine derivatives of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof exhibit excellent inhibitory activity against factor Xa and are useful for treating or preventing blood coagulation disorders: 1

Abstract: A compound of Formula (IA) or Formula (IB) 1

Abstract: Monomer compounds comprising several cationic groups are provided. The invention also relates to a process for making these monomer compounds. The process is highly selective and prevents unwanted reactions leading to undesired structures. The invention relates also to polymers, including copolymers, comprising units deriving from said monomer compounds. The monomer compounds comprise several cationic groups, e.g.