Abstract: Described herein is a process for preparing a compound of formula (I) starting from a compound of formula (II) where the process is catalyzed by a metal complex.

Abstract: Since a compound represented by the general formula (I) (wherein definition of each group is as described in the specification), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering activity and, further, has no side effect on eyes such as ocular stimulating property (hyperemia, corneal clouding etc.), aqueous humor protein rise etc., it has high safety, and can be an excellent agent for preventing and/or treating glaucoma etc.

Abstract: Since a compound represented by the general formula (I) (wherein definition of each group is as described in the specification), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering activity and, further, has no side effect on eyes such as ocular stimulating property (hyperemia, corneal clouding etc.), aqueous humor protein rise etc., it has high safety, and can be an excellent agent for preventing and/or treating glaucoma etc.

Abstract: A method for producing a compound, such as 2-propanyl 4-{(3S,5aR,6R,7R,8aS)-6-[(1E,3R)-4-(2,5-difluorophenoxy)-3-hydroxy-1-buten-1-yl]-7-hydroxyoctahydro-2H-cyclopenta[b]oxepin-3-yl}butanoate, and a novel intermediate suitable for the method, whereby the compound can be stably supplied with a high total reaction yield, by changing the starting material and improving the metathesis reaction, asymmetric reduction reaction and the like.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for preparing a compound of formula (I) starting from a compound of formula (II), where the process is catalyzed by a Ruthenium complex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing compounds having a 16-oxabicyclo[10.3.1]pentadecene skeleton, specifically 14-methyl-16-oxabicyclo[10.3.1]pentadecenes, and conversion products thereof.

Abstract: Provided are fusicoccane derivatives and methods of making fusicoccane derivatives. The methods may include contacting a tethered chromophore with light to initiate a photoinduced pericyclic reaction cascade to form a 5-8-5 carbotricycle. The 5-8-5 carbotricycle may be further functionalized.

Abstract: Since a compound represented by the general formula (I) (wherein definition of each group is as described in the specification), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering activity and, further, has no side effect on eyes such as ocular stimulating property (hyperemia, corneal clouding etc.), aqueous humor protein rise etc., it has high safety, and can be an excellent agent for preventing and/or treating glaucoma etc.

Abstract: Since a compound represented by the general formula (I) (wherein definition of each group is as described in the specification), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering activity and, further, has no side effect on eyes such as ocular stimulating property (hyperemia, corneal clouding etc.), aqueous humor protein rise etc., it has high safety, and can be an excellent agent for preventing and/or treating glaucoma etc.

Abstract: Since a compound represented by the general formula (I) (wherein definition of each group is as described in the specification), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering activity and, further, has no side effect on eyes such as ocular stimulating property (hyperemia, corneal clouding etc.), aqueous humor protein rise etc., it has high safety, and can be an excellent agent for preventing and/or treating glaucoma etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) including any stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification and the claims; a N-oxide thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof; provided that the compound is other than or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The claimed compounds are useful for the treatment of a disease, the treatment of which is affected, mediated or facilitated by activating the GHS1A-r receptor. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions thereof and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a compound which has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering action and, further, has no fear of side effect on eyes. Since a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein definition of each group is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering action and, further, has no side effect on eyes such as ocular stimulating property (hyperemia, corneal clouding etc.), aqueous humor protein rise etc., it has high safety, and can be an excellent agent for preventing and/or treating glaucoma etc.

Abstract: Since a compound represented by the general formula (I) (wherein definition of each group is as described in the specification), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering activity and, further, has no side effect on eyes such as ocular stimulating property (hyperemia, corneal clouding etc.), aqueous humor protein rise etc., it has high safety, and can be an excellent agent for preventing and/or treating glaucoma etc.

Abstract: Disclosed are a new method for synthesizing 7-membered fused heterocycles and compounds synthesized by the new method. The method involves a dual activation strategy using an N-heterocyclic carbene catalyst as a first Lewis base and another second Lewis base. Compounds synthesized by the disclosed method may include new benzoxopinone compounds, as well as benzoxepane compounds and benzoazepinone compounds that optionally may be derived from the disclosed benzoxopinone compounds.

Abstract: Since a compound represented by the general formula (I) (wherein definition of each group is as described in the specification), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering activity and, further, has no side effect on eyes such as ocular stimulating property (hyperemia, corneal clouding etc.), aqueous humor protein rise etc., it has high safety, and can be an excellent agent for preventing and/or treating glaucoma etc.

Abstract: The invention provides combretastatin A-4 like compounds that are modified to have enhanced tubulin binding activity and in some embodiments the ability to promote accumulation in the vasculature undergoing angiogenesis (homing activity). The compounds are based on the combretastatin A-4 skeletal structure having a tubulin-binding pharmacophore comprising two fused rings (A and B rings) in which the B ring is substituted with (a) an aromatic ring structure (C ring) and (b) a second substituent/functional group that comes off the B ring. The aromatic ring structure is typically a six membered ring phenolic or aniline structure, or may also be a fused ring structure such as a substituted or unsubstituted naphthalene.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted quinoxaline carboxylic acids of Formula (I): and compositions thereof, which may be useful as inhibitors of PAS Kinase (PASK) activity in a human or animal for the treatment of diseases such as diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Since a compound represented by the general formula (I) (wherein definition of each group is as described in the specification), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering activity and, further, has no side effect on eyes such as ocular stimulating property (hyperemia, corneal clouding etc.), aqueous humor protein rise etc., it has high safety, and can be an excellent agent for preventing and/or treating glaucoma etc.

Abstract: Since a compound represented by the general formula (I) (wherein definition of each group is as described in the specification), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering activity and, further, has no side effect on eyes such as ocular stimulating property (hyperemia, corneal clouding etc.), aqueous humor protein rise etc., it has high safety, and can be an excellent agent for preventing and/or treating glaucoma etc.

Abstract: Provided is a compound which has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering action and, further, has no fear of side effect on eyes. Since a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein definition of each group is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering action and, further, has no side effect on eyes such as ocular stimulating property (hyperemia, corneal clouding etc.), aqueous humor protein rise etc., it has high safety, and can be an excellent agent for preventing and/or treating glaucoma etc.

Abstract: Disclosed is a benzylpiperizine compound represented by formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful as a medicinal agent such as an antidepressant agent. (In the formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 is a group bound in a p- or m-position relative to a methylene group and represents a chlorine atom bound in a p-position, a bromine atom bound in a p-position, a methyl group bound in a p-position, a chlorine atom bound in a m-position or a bromine atom bound to in a m-position; X represents a methylene or an oxygen atom; and n represents an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: Cls ruthenium complexes that can be used as catalysts are described. The complexes are generally square pyramidal in nature, having two anionic ligands X adjacent to each other. The complexes can be used as catalysts, for example in olefin metathesis reactions. Corresponding trans ruthenium complexes are also described, together with cationic complexes where one or both of the anionic ligands X are replaced by a non-co-ordinating anionic ligand.

Abstract: A catalyst composition is provided, which may be used for ring closing metathesis. In the composition, a catalyst is immobilized on a siliceous mesocellular foam support. A suitable catalyst for use in the composition is a Grubbs-type catalyst or a Hoveyda-Grubbs-type catalyst.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for synthesizing heterocyclic, 8-membered ring structures. The methods may allow for preparation of highly substituted 8-membered rings. Also disclosed are heterocyclic, 8-membered ring compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds.

Abstract: A compound represented by formula (I?): (wherein m, n, and p each represent 0 to 2; q represents 0 or 1; R1 represents halogen, a hydrocarbon group, a heterocyclic group, an alkoxy group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, a sulfamoyl group, a CN group, an NO2 group, or the like; R2 represents halogen, amino, a hydrocarbon group, an aromatic heterocyclic group, or an oxo group; X1 represents O, —NR3—, or —S(O)r-; X2 represents a methylene group, O, —NR3—, or —S(O)r-; Q? represents a heteroaryl group, a heteroarylalkyl group, a substituted aryl group, or an aralkyl group; Cycle moiety represents an aryl ring or a heteroaryl ring; and the wavy line represents an E-isomer or a Z-isomer), a salt of the compound, or a solvate of the compound or the salt. A pharmaceutical composition and a transient receptor potential type I (TRPV1) receptor antagonist each contain, as an active ingredient, at least one of the compound, a salt of the compound, and a solvate of the compound or the salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of general formula (I) and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the use of compounds having formula (I) in the treatment of various disorders including inflammatory or autoimmune disorders, and disorders involving malignancy or increased angiogenesis, wherein R1-R11, t, X, Y, Z, and n are as defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a benzylpiperizine compound represented by formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful as a medicinal agent such as an antidepressant agent. (In the formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 is a group bound in a p- or m-position relative to a methylene group and represents a chlorine atom bound in a p-position, a bromine atom bound in a p-position, a methyl group bound in a p-position, a chlorine atom bound in a m-position or a bromine atom bound to in a m-position; X represents a methylene or an oxygen atom; and n represents an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) including any stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification and the claims; a N-oxide thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof; provided that the compound is other than or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The claimed compounds are useful for the treatment of a disease, the treatment of which is affected, mediated or facilitated by activating the GHS1A-r receptor. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions thereof and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new strategies for the synthesis of compounds of the rocaglamide family and related natural products. The synthetic approach generally involves photochemical generation of an oxidopyrylium species from a 3-hydroxychromone derivative followed by an enantioselective 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of the oxidopyrylium species to a dipolarophile in the presence of a TADDOL derivative. This approach can be used for the formation of adducts containing an aglain core structure. Methods of the conversion of aglain core structures to aglain, rocaglamide and forbaglin ring systems are also provided. The present invention also relates to the use of rocaglamide/aglain/forbaglin derivatives for the manufacture of medicaments for use in the treatment of cancer or cancerous conditions, disorders associated with cellular hyperproliferation, or NF-?B-dependent conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new cyclic compound having a CCR antagonist activity, especially a CCR5 antagonist activity, and the use thereof. The compound of the present invention is represented by the formula: wherein, R1 is a 5- to 6-membered ring group which may be substituted; X1 is a bond or the like; ring A is a 5- to 6-membered ring group which may be substituted; ring B is a 8- to 10-membered ring group which may be substituted; X2 is a bivalent group of 1 to 4 atoms; Z1 is a bivalent cyclic ring group or the like; Z2 is a bond or the like; and R2 is an amino group, a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group which may be substituted or the like, or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of intermediates which are useful in TTX synthesis and to the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Since a compound represented by the general formula (I) (wherein definition of each group is as described in the specification), a salt thereof, a solvate thereof, or a prodrug thereof has strong and sustaining intraocular pressure lowering activity and, further, has no side effect on eyes such as ocular stimulating property (hyperemia, corneal clouding etc.), aqueous humor protein rise etc., it has high safety, and can be an excellent agent for preventing and/or treating glaucoma etc.

Abstract: Benzopyran and benzoxepin compounds of Formulas I and II, and including stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, solvates, metabolites and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for inhibiting lipid kinases including p110 alpha and other isoforms of PI3K, and for treating disorders such as cancer mediated by lipid kinases. Methods of using compounds of Formulas I and II for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions, are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound represented by formula (I?): (wherein m, n, and p each represent 0 to 2; q represents 0 or 1; R1 represents halogen, a hydrocarbon group, a heterocyclic group, an alkoxy group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, a sulfamoyl group, a CN group, an NO2 group, or the like; R2 represents halogen, amino, a hydrocarbon group, an aromatic heterocyclic group, or an oxo group; X1 represents O, —NR3—, or —S(O)r-; X2 represents a methylene group, O, —NR3—, or —S(O)r-; Q? represents a heteroaryl group, a heteroarylalkyl group, a substituted aryl group, or an aralkyl group; Cycle moiety represents an aryl ring or a heteroaryl ring; and the wavy line represents an E-isomer or a Z-isomer), a salt of the compound, or a solvate of the compound or the salt. A pharmaceutical composition and a transient receptor potential type I (TRPV1) receptor antagonist each contain, as an active ingredient, at least one of the compound, a salt of the compound, and a solvate of the compound or the salt.

Abstract: A compound represented by formula (I?): (wherein m, n, and p each represent 0 to 2; q represents 0 or 1; R1 represents halogen, a hydrocarbon group, a heterocyclic group, an alkoxy group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, a sulfamoyl group, a CN group, an NO2 group, or the like; R2 represents halogen, amino, a hydrocarbon group, an aromatic heterocyclic group, or an oxo group; X1 represents O, —NR3—, or —S(O)r-; X2 represents a methylene group, O, —NR3—, or —S(O)r-; Q? represents a heteroaryl group, a heteroarylalkyl group, a substituted aryl group, or an aralkyl group; Cycle moiety represents an aryl ring or a heteroaryl ring; and the wavy line represents an E-isomer or a Z-isomer), a salt of the compound, or a solvate of the compound or the salt. A pharmaceutical composition and a transient receptor potential type I (TRPV1) receptor antagonist each contain, as an active ingredient, at least one of the compound, a salt of the compound, and a solvate of the compound or the salt.

Abstract: The invention relates to preparing derivatives of formula (1), wherein, in particular R1 and R2, identical or different, represent a hydrogen, flourine or chlorine atom, a hydroxy group, an alkyl radical and an alkoxy radical, R3 is an alkyl radical, a hydroxy group, or a methoxy radical, R4 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical and R5 and R6, identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical, an alkoxy radical, an alkylthio radical, and an alkylamino radical. The inventive method consists in reducing an amid of formula (9).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) including any stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification and the claims; a N-oxide thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof; provided that the compound is other than or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The claimed compounds are useful for the treatment of a disease, the treatment of which is affected, mediated or facilitated by activating the GHS1A-r receptor.

Abstract: The present invention describes Elansolids, a new class of novel anti-bacterial compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted benzo-condensed cycloheptanone derivatives, to methods for producing them, to drugs containing said compounds and to the use of said compounds for producing drugs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of general formula (I), their regioisomers, tautomeric forms, novel intermediates involved in their synthesis. The present invention also relates to a process of preparing compounds of general formula (I), their regioisomers, their tautomeric forms, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and novel intermediates involved in their synthesis.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed are cocoa extracts such as polyphenols or procyanidins, methods for preparing such extracts, as well as uses for them, especially as antineoplastic agents and antioxidants. Disclosed and claimed are antineoplastic compositions containing cocoa polyphenols or procyanidins and methods for treating patients employing the compositions. Additionally disclosed and claimed is a kit for treating a patient in need of treatment with an antineoplastic agent containing cocoa polyphenols or procyanidins as well as a lyophilized antineoplastic composition containing cocoa polyphenols or procyanidins. Further, disclosed and claimed is the use of the invention in antioxidant, preservative and topoisomerase-inhibiting compositions and methods.

Abstract: Quaternary salt compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof, which are CCR2 antagonists and are useful in preventing, treating or ameliorating CCR2 mediated inflammatory syndromes, disorders or diseases in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): and additionally provides methods for the synthesis thereof and methods for the use thereof in the treatment of various disorders including inflammatory or autoimmune disorders, and disorders involving malignancy or increased angiogenesis, wherein R1-R11, X, Y, Z, and n are as defined herein.

Abstract: It is intended to provide preventives/remedies for graft-versus-host disease and/or rejection in organ or bone marrow transplantation, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, allergic diseases, ischemic cerebral cell injury, myocardial infarction, chronic nephritis and arteriosclerosis. The above object can be achieved by preventives/remedies for graft-versus-host disease and/or rejection in organ or bone marrow transplantation, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, allergic diseases, ischemic cerebral cell injury, myocardial infarction, chronic nephritis and arteriosclerosis characterized by containing a specific compound having a CCR (CC chemokine receptor) antagonism.

Abstract: Process for producing compound of Formula: wherein P2, P3 and R2 are the same as defined below, characterized by comprising reacting a compound represented by Formula (7): wherein P3 means a protecting group for hydroxy group; and Het means a 1-phenyl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl group, with a compound represented by Formula (8): wherein P2 means a protecting group for hydroxy group; and R2 means a phenyl group which may be substituted, in the presence of a base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to epothilone derivatives, having the following formula in which the variables G, W, Q, X, Y, B1, B2, Z1, Z2, and R1-R7 are as defined herein, methods for the preparation of the derivatives and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to epothilone derivatives, having the following formula in which the variables G, W, Q, X, Y, B1, B2, Z1, Z2, and R1-R7 are as defined herein, methods for the preparation of the derivatives and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to epothilone derivatives, having the following formula in which the variables G, W, Q, X, Y, B1, B2, Z1, Z2, and R1-R7 are as defined herein, methods for the preparation of the derivatives and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula in which the variables G, W, Q, X, Y, B1, B2, Z1, Z2, and R1–R7 are as defined herein, methods for the preparation of the derivatives and intermediates thereof.