Abstract: A fused heterocyclic compound having an enteropeptidase inhibitory action and use of the compound as a medicament for treatment or prophylaxis of obesity, diabetes mellitus, etc., are provided. Specifically, a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined herein, or a salt thereof and use of the compound as a medicament for treatment or prophylaxis of obesity, diabetes mellitus, etc., are provided.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an improved and commercial process for the preparation of 2-sustituted-2-(6-(substituted)-7-methylbenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-4-yl)acetic acid derivatives of formula-I [Formula should be inserted here], wherein R1 is a O-protecting group such as methoxymethyl, ethoxymethyl, trialkylsilyl, arylmethyl, tetrahydropyran-2-yl, allyl; X is hydroxyl, halogen, mesylate, triflate, tosylate, acetate; Y is oxygen atom, NH or sulfur atom; R2 is C1-C6 alkyl. 2,4-Dihydroxy-3-methylbenzal-dehyde is selectively protected at C-4 position in the form of an ether compound of formula-XII, oxidized the aldehyde function to get the diol of formula-XIII, and condensed with ethyl glyoxalate under Casiraghi reaction conditions to get the compound of formula-XV. Compound of formula-XV is converted to compound of formula-I by conventional chemistry.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel modulators of the cold menthol receptor TRPM8, to a method for modulating the TRPM8 receptor using said modulators; to the use of the modulators for induction of cold sensation; and to objects and means produced using said modulators.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of benzyl [(3aS,4R,6S,6aR)-6-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyltetrahydro-3aH-cyclopenta[d][1,3]dioxol-4-yl]carbamate (VI), to products of said process and the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted cinnamamide derivatives, the method for preparing thereof and the use thereof. Each of said derivatives has a structure of formula (I). The method for preparing the substituted cinnamamides and their derivatives of the present invention is also disclosed. Substituted piperonal derivatives are selected as starting materials to prepare the substituted cinnamamide derivatives of the present invention by Wittig reaction and acid-amine condensation reaction. Further, a use of the present compounds in preventing and treating depressive-type mental diseases is disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein is a novel process for the preparation of triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine derivatives. Provided particularly herein is a novel, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of highly pure ticagrelor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Provided further herein is a novel process for the preparation of substituted cyclopentanamine derivatives, which are useful intermediates in the preparation of triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine compounds. Provided particularly herein is a novel, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of a ticagrelor intermediate, 2-[[(3aR,4S,6R,6aS)-6-amino-2,2-dimethyltetrahydro-3aH-cyclopenta[d][1,3]-dioxol-4-yl]oxy]-1-ethanol.

Abstract: The invention is directed to substituted 2-aminoacetamides represented by formula (II): and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein the substituents are defined herein. The invention is also directed to the use of substituted 2-aminoacetamides in methods for the treatment of neuronal damage following global and focal ischemia, and for the treatment, prevention or amelioration of pain, anxiety, or manic depression, as anticonvulsants, as antimanic depressants, as local anesthetics, as antiarrhythmics and for the treatment or prevention of diabetic neuropathy.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compounds and compositions are provided which are methylenedioxy phenolic compounds and their derivatives, along with methods of making them and methods of using them for therapeutic purposes. The compounds and compositions are advantageous in that they can be used to treat or prevent cardiovascular disease, vascular disease and/or inflammatory disease, as well as Type I and Type II Diabetes and Dyslipidemia patients at risk for hypertension, stroke, cardiovascular and renal disease.

Abstract: The invention provides new triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine compounds, their use as medicaments, compositions containing them and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Ortho methoxy phenolic compounds are provided that include methylenedioxyphenyl ferulate and ferulylproline and derivatives thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds for treating cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, angina, stroke, and myocardial infarction, are further provided. The compounds are also useful in reducing low-density lipoprotein oxidation, improving or increasing vasodilation, and reducing plaque destabilization in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide manufacturing intermediates which can be led to useful ?-ketoamide compounds having protease-inhibiting activity extremely economically and stereoselectively, and to provide epoxycarboxamide compounds, azide compounds and amino alcohol compounds represented by the following formulae: wherein R1 and R2 each represents alkyl group, alkenyl group, aromatic hydrocarbon group or heterocyclic group; R3 represents alkyl group, alkenyl group, aromatic hydrocarbon group, heterocyclic group, R6—O— or R7—N(R8)—; where R6 represents alkyl group, alkenyl group, aromatic hydrocarbon group or heterocyclic group; R7 and R8 each represents hydrogen atom, alkyl group, alkenyl group, aromatic hydrocarbon group or heterocyclic group, and, R4 and R5 represent the same groups as R7 and R8, respectively, and R4 and R5 optionally form a ring together; and X represents —O— or —N(R9)—, where R9 represents hydrogen atom or alkyl group, and X optionally forms a ring together with R4 or R5, and

Abstract: The present invention relates to triterpenoid derivatives, benzenoid derivatives, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same for treating cancers or inflammatory symptoms. According to the present invention, the triterpenoid derivatives and the benzenoid derivatives are respectively represented by the following formulas (I) and (II): wherein, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R1?, R2?, R3?, and R4? are defined the same as the specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catechol-based derivative and a pharmaceutical acceptable salt therefrom and a solvate therefrom. A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating diabetes and ischemia, comprising a catechol-based derivative of formula (I) and at least one selected from the group consisting of a pharmaceutical excipient, a diluent and a carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pyrimidine compound (I) useful as a pharmaceutical intermediate, to a process for preparing said pyrimidine compound, to intermediates used in said process, and to the use of said pyrimidine compound in the preparation of pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention provides lysine based compounds of the formula; and when the compound of formula I comprises an amino group, pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts thereof, wherein R1 may be, for example, (HO)2P(O)—, (NaO)2P(O)—, alkyl-CO— or cycloalkyl-CO—, wherein X may be, for example, F, Cl, and Br, and wherein R2 and R3 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic and/or prophylactic uses of hydrazide compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of these compounds as an active component for treating a disease or disorder requiring modulation of vacuolar (H+)-ATPases.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel modulators of the cold menthol receptor TRPM8, to a method for modulating the TRPM8 receptor using said modulators; to the use of the modulators for induction of cold sensation; and to objects and means produced using said modulators.

Abstract: Certain sulfonamide compounds are dual CCK1/CCK2 inhibitors useful in the treatment of CCK1/CCK2 mediated diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula and optionally the enantiomers thereof. These compounds have advantageous pesticidal properties. They are especially suitable for controlling parasites in warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: The present invention refers to compounds of the general formulae Ia to Ie as defined above for use as/in a composition (especially foods and dietary supplements, cosmetic, as well as pharmaceutical compositions) for the prevention and improvement of muscular disorders and for the improvement of muscle function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I wherein R3 is C1-6-alkyloxy, C1-6-acyloxy or aroyloxy; R6 is hydrogen or C1-6-alkyloxy; R7 is C1-6-alkyloxy, C1-6-acyloxy, aroyloxy or arylacyloxy; R8 is hydrogen or C1-6-alkyloxy; or R7 and R8 form together a group O-L-O with L being (CR1R2)n, with R1 and R2 being independently from each other hydrogen or C1-5-alkyl and n being an integer from 1 to 3; R10 is hydrogen or N—C1-4-acyl, N—C1-5-alkyl-x-Cx-alkyl with x being an integer from 1 to 5, for use as medicament for the treatment of a disorder connected to impaired glucose metabolism and impaired insulin action such as syndrome X and diabetes type 1 and 2, especially for the treatment of (non-autoimmune) diabetes type 2.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide a neuronal cell death inhibitor and a therapeutic agent for a neurodegenerative disease, particularly Parkinson's disease. [Means for Solving Problems] It is known that DJ-1 protein is involved in Parkinson's disease and is capable of inhibiting neuronal cell death caused by oxidative stress. Based on this knowledge, screening is made for a low molecular weight molecule capable of binding to an active site of DJ-1 protein (i.e., a region around a cysteine residue at position-106) using an analysis softwear FastDock (Fujitsu Ltd.). When various tests are made using candidate low molecular weight compounds each having a binding energy of ?60 kcal/mol or lower, these compounds show a therapeutic effect on a neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R8?, R9, W, a, b and n have the significances given in claim 1, and optionally the enantiomers thereof. The active ingredients have advantageous pesticidal properties. They are especially suitable for controlling parasites on warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of sulfonamides which are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as anti-viral agents against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of HIV aspartyl protease using the compounds of this invention and methods for screening compounds for anti-HIV activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 is C1-6 alkyl; R2 and R3 are, independently, C1-6 alkyl; and R4 is C1-6 alkyl or benzyl (wherein the phenyl ring of benzyl is optionally substituted by nitro, S(O)2(C1-4 alkyl), cyano, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C(O)(C1-4 alkyl), N(C1-6 alkyl)2, CF3 or OCF3); the process comprising reacting a compound of formula (II): wherein R2, R3 and R4 are as defined above, with a suitable base; and reacting the product so formed with R1OC(O)CH2X, wherein R1 is as defined above and X is chloro, bromo or iodo; wherein the process is carried out in a suitable solvent at a temperature in the range ?40° C. to ?5° C.; and wherein at least 0.2 moles of the compound of formula (II) are used in the process.

Abstract: The present invention provides lysine based compounds of the formula; and when the compound of formula I comprises an amino group, pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts thereof, wherein R1 may be, for example, (HO)2P(O)—, (NaO)2P(O)—, alkyl-CO— or cycloalkyl-CO—, wherein X may be, for example, F, Cl, and Br, and wherein R2 and R3 are as defined herein.

Abstract: There is provided a process for efficiently producing an anti form of an optically active ?-hydroxy-?-aminocarboxylic acid derivative that is useful as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The process for producing optically active ?-hydroxy-?-aminocarboxylic acid derivative of formula (2) or (3) therein R1 is substituted or unsubstituted C1-20 alkyl group, or substituted or unsubstituted C4-12 aromatic group, R2 is substituted or unsubstituted C1-20, alkyl group, or substituted or unsubstituted C4-12 aromatic group, comprising subjecting an ?-aminoacyl acetic acid ester compound of formula (1) wherein R1 and R2 have the same meaning as the above, to hydrogenation by catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation in the presence of an acid by using as a catalyst a rhodium complex containing as a ligand an optically active compound of formula (4), (4?) or (5) characterized in that the hydrogenation is conducted in the presence of an acetic acid salt.

Abstract: Selected bis-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, compositions, and methods for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

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

Abstract: Prodrugs of carbidopa, derivatives of carbidopa prodrugs, methods of making prodrugs of carbidopa and derivatives thereof, methods of using prodrugs of carbidopa and derivatives thereof, and compositions of prodrugs of carbidopa and derivatives thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Bis-sulfonamido hydroxyethylamino compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to retroviral protease inhibiting compounds of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug or ester thereof, wherein the variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: A novel synthesis reaction for highly stereospecific tri- and tetra-substituted olefins is described. A single stereoisomer of stable ?-halo-?,?-ester is produced in high yield by the reaction of aldehyde or ketone with a trihalogenated compound such as trichloroacetate in the presence of CrCl2 in a solvent. By varying the amount of CrCl2 used, the stable dihalohydrin intermediate may be obtained as well.

Abstract: Pyrimidine compound (I) useful as a pharmaceutical intermediate, a process for preparing the pyrimidine compound (I), to intermediates used in the process, and use of the pyrimidine compound (I) in the preparation of pharmaceuticals. The process comprises hydrogenating a compound of formula (IV): wherein Ar is a phenyl optionally substituted by halogen, C1-4 alkyl or C1-4 alkoxy; to give a compound of formula (II): and reacting the compound of formula (II) with a salt of a compound of formula (III): to provide the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: Selected sulfonylalkanoylamino hydroxyethylamine sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical for treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders comprising a compound of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Selected bis-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: Selected sulfonylalkanoylamino hydroxyethylamine sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of compounds as inhibitors of the fatty acid synthase FabH.

Abstract: This invention is related to carbocyclic and heterocyclic substituted semicarbazones and thiosemicarbazones represented by Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein: Y is oxygen or sulfur; R1, R21, R22 and R23 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, aryl, aminoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl or carboxyalkyl; or R22 and R23, together with the N, form a heterocycle; A1 and A2 are independently aryl, heteroaryl, saturated or partially unsaturated carbocycle or saturated or partially unsaturated heterocycle, any of which is optionally substituted; X is one or O, S, NR24, CR25R26, C(O), NR24C(O), C(O)NR24, SO, SO2 or a covalent bond; where R24, R25 and R26 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, aryl, aminoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl or carboxyalkyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors of the formula; and when the compound of formula I comprises an amino group, pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts thereof, wherein n is 3 or 4, wherein R1 may be, for example, iso-butyl, wherein X and Y, same or different, may be, for example, NH2 and F, and wherein R2 and R3 are as defined herein.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to phosphate esters of bis-amino acid sulfonamides containing substituted benzyl amines of formula I: or stereoisomeric forms, stereoisomeric mixtures, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, which are useful as HIV protease inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of using the same for treating viral infection.

Abstract: There is provided novel cinnamide derivatives of Formula I 1

Abstract: Bis-sulfonamido hydroxyethylamino compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to retroviral protease inhibiting compounds of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug or ester thereof, wherein the variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors of the formula: and when the compound of formula I comprises an amino group, pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts thereof, wherein n is 3 or 4, Y is O, S, NH or N—CN, wherein Cx may be, for example COOH, or CH2OH, wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of a benzenesulfonyl group of formula II as defined herein, wherein R2 may be, for example, iso-butyl, or 3-methylbutyl, and wherein R3 and R4 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted (&agr;,&bgr;-fused butyrolactones, to processes for their preparation and to their use for the prevention and/or treatment of disorders caused by hyper- or hypofunction of the glutamatergic system, in particular of cerebral ischaemias, craniocerebral trauma, states of pain or CNS-mediated spasms.

Abstract: Disclosed are a monomer, a polymer for a photoresist, a photoresist composition and a phosphor layer for a cathode ray tube.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is novel dimethylenedioxybenzenes comprising at least one cationic group Z, Z being chosen from quaternized aliphatic chains, aliphatic chains comprising at least one quaternized saturated ring, and aliphatic chains comprising at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, their use as oxidation dye precursor for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibres, dyeing compositions containing them, as well as the oxidation dyeing methods using them.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to bis-amino acid sulfonamides containing substituted benzyl amines of formula I: or stereoisomeric forms, stereoisomeric mixtures, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, which are useful as HIV protease inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising the same, methods of using the same for treating viral infection or as assay standards or reagents, and intermediates and processes for making the same.

Abstract: Process for preparing benzenesulfonate salts from an appropriately substituted acid chloride and a hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid is conducted in the absence of solvent, in a molar excess of acid chloride and in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst selected from quaternary ammonium and quaternary phosphonium salts and the target reaction product. The molar excess of the acid chloride is used to reduce the occurrence of gelation in the product.

Abstract: ?- and ?-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.