Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising at least one agonist ligand, which is specific for receptors of the RAR-&ggr; type, which are characterized as inducers of apoptosis in at least one cell population in which apoptosis can be induced by activating receptors of the RAR-&ggr; type. In one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of combating photoinduced or chronological ageing of skin, said method comprising administering an effective amount of at least one agonist ligand which is specific for receptors of the RAR-&ggr; type to combat photoinduced or chronological aging of skin, wherein the agonist ligand has a ratio R which is equal to or greater than 10.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating the symptoms of an acute or chronic disorder mediated by the classical pathway of the complement cascade, comprising administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I 1

Abstract: It has been discovered certain 1,3-bis-(substituted-phenyl)-2-propen-1-ones, including compounds of formula (I) inhibit the expression of VCAM-1, and thus can be used to treat a patient with a disorder mediated by VCAM-1. Examples of inflammatory disorders that are mediated by VCAM-1 include, but are not limited to arthritis, asthma, dermatitis, cystic fibrosis, post transplantation late and chronic solid organ rejection, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosis, inflammatory bowel diseases, autoimmune diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, rhinitis, ischemia-reperfusion injury, post-angioplasty restenosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), glomerulonephritis, Graves disease, gastrointestinal allergies, conjunctivitis, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, angina and small artery disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bicyclic thiophene derivative compounds of the following formula: 1

Abstract: Benzothiophenes and related compounds of formula (1), wherein A, B, Z are independently —CH═, —CR4═ or ═N—; X is —S—, —O—, —NH—, —NR2, —CH2—CH2—, CH2—CH2—CH2—, —CH2—O—; —OCH2—, —CH2—S—, —CO—, —SCH2—.

Abstract: Compounds that are dual aP2/k-FABP inhibitors are provided having the formula 1

Abstract: This invention relates to the fields of pharmaceutical and organic chemistry and provides novel 3-benzyl-benzothiophenes which are &agr;-substituted with ether, thioether amino, cyano or halo that are useful for the treatment of the various medical indications associated with post-menopausal syndrome, as well as estrogen dependent diseases including cancer of the breast, uterus and cervix. The present invention further relates to intermediate compounds and processes useful for preparing the pharmaceutically active compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: This invention describes the new, nonsteroidal gestagens of general formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (I) 1

Abstract: In various embodiments, chromophores are described that include novel electron acceptors, novel electron donors, and/or novel conjugated bridges that are useful in nonlinear optical applications. In some embodiments, the present invention provides chromophore architectures wherein a chromophore contains more than one electron acceptor in electronic communication with a single electron donor, and/or more than one electron donor in electronic communication with a single electron acceptor. Also described is processes for providing materials comprising the novel chromophores and polymer matrices containing the novel chromophores. Electro-optic devices described herein contain one or more of the described electron acceptors, electron donors, conjugated bridges, or chromophores.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; and R1 is bicyclyl or heterobicyclyl; are useful in the treatment and prophylaxis of conditions mediated by s-CD23 or TNF.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating an infection by Gram-positive bacteria in a mammal, by administering to the mammal an effective amount of a compound that binds noncovalently in the minor groove of duplex DNA, the compound being identified by a number of DNA binding parameters and, in many instances, being a polyaromatic compound.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention is a method of producing a 3-hydroxymethyl-benzo[b]thiophene derivative without the possible concomitant formation of isomers, which comprises selectively cyclizing a sulfoxide having X shown in the reaction scheme below: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted and unsubstituted 3H-benzo[1,2,3]oxathiazole 2,2-dioxides, 1,3-dihydrobenzo[1,2,5]thiadiazole 2,2-dioxides and 1,3-dihydrobenzo[c]isothiazole 2,2-dioxides, to their preparation and to their use in medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel (aminoalkenyl-benzoyl) benzofuran or benzothiophene derivatives of general formula: 1

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds of the formula I below: 1

Abstract: The present invention is 3,4-disubstituted-benzo[b]thiophene derivatives represented by general formula (I) and processes for preparing compounds represented by general formula (V) from compounds represented by general formula (IV), preparing a mixture of compounds represented by the following formula (II) and the following formula (III) and preparing the benzo[b]thiophene derivatives represented by the above formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the 1,3 dipolar cycloaddition of organic compounds, characterised in that the reaction is carried out in a microreactor.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel sulfenate derivatives and their bioconjugates for phototherapy of tumors and other lesions. The sulfenates of the present invention are designed to absorb low-energy ultraviolet, visible, or near-infrared (NIR) region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The phototherapeutic effect is caused by direct interaction of free radicals, the reactive intermediate produced upon photofragmentation of the sulfenate moiety, with the tissue of interest.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula (I): R—A—R′ wherein: A is as defined in the description; R represents a group (V), (VI), (VII) or (VIII), where E, Q, R1, R2, R3, v and R4 are as defined in the description; R′ represents a —(CH2)t—R5 group wherein t and R5 are as defined in the description

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzothiophene derivatives represnted by the following formula (I) or salts thereof, inhibitors of steroid 17&agr;-hydroxylase and/or C17-20 lyase, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the benzothiophene derivative or the salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diarylethene derivative and a photochromic thin film using the same. More particularly, it relates to a diarylethene derivative and a photochromic thin film having excellent transparency prepared by depositing the same on the surface of a substrate, without crystallization or agglomeration to have effective photochromic property. This method also provides homogenous thin photochromic films with film thickness of a nano meter level and improved processability compared to conventional deposition processes thus, being suitable for coloring change with light repeatedly, optical information recording systems, and optical communication media.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating ocular hypertension or glaucoma which comprises administering to an animal having ocular hypertension or glaucoma therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by the general formula I; 1

Abstract: New tropane analogs that bind to monoamine transporters are described, particularly, 8-aza, 8carbo and 8-oxo tropanes having 6- or 7-hydroxyl or ketone substituents. The compounds of the present invention can be racemic, pure R-enantiomers, or pure S-enantiomers. Certain preferred compounds of the present invention have a high selectivity for the DAT versus the SERT. Also described are pharmaceutical therapeutic compositions comprising the compounds formulated in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a method for inhibiting 5-hydroxy-tryptamine reuptake of a monoamine transporter by contacting the monoamine transporter with a 5-hydroxytryptamine reuptake inhibiting amount of a compound of the present invention. Preferred monoamine transporters for the practice of the present invention include the dopamine transporter, the serotonin transporter and the norepinephrine transporter.

Abstract: Conjugated mono-, oligo- and polymers of benzo[b]thiophene and bisbenzo[b]thiophene are useful as semiconductors or charge transport materials in optical, electrooptical or electronic devices including field effect transistors, electroluminescent, photovoltaic and sensor devices.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel method for preparing a benzofuran or benzothiophene compound by cyclizing an aromatic compound bearing a side-chain comprising at least two carbon atoms, one of the carbon atoms being bound to the benzene cycle by an oxygen or sulphur atom, the other carbon atom is in carboxylic form and a formyl radical in ortho position relative to said chain. The inventive method is characterised in that it consists in cyclizing the latter in the presence of an efficient amount of a carbonate base in a medium comprising a carboxylic acid anhydride and optionally an organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fused thiophene derivative of the formula (I) (wherein all the symbols are defined as described in the specification) and an inhibitor of producing interleukin-6 and/or interleukin-12 comprising the said derivative as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Non-peptide acetamide derivatives of Formula I are specific NK1 antagonists, 1

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted benzofuran, indene, thianaphthene and oxidized thianaphthene compounds and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that comprise such compounds. Preferred compounds of the invention contain benzofuran, indene or thianaphthene group substituted with a tetrahydrofuran or other alicyclic group.

Abstract: Cyano and carboxy derivatives of substituted styrenes are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor &agr;, nuclear factor &kgr;B, and phosphodiesterase and can be used to combat cachexia, endotoxic shock, retrovirus replication, asthma, and inflammatory conditions. A typical embodiment is 3,3-bis-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating ocular hypertension or glaucoma which comprises administering to an animal having ocular hypertension or glaucoma therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by the general formula I; 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted benzofurans and benzothiophenes compounds that are antagonists of alpha V (&agr;v) integrins, for example &agr;v&bgr;3 and &agr;v&bgr;5 integrins, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds may be used in the treatment of pathological conditions mediated by &agr;v&bgr;3 and &agr;v&bgr;5 integrins, including such conditions as tumor growth, metastasis, restenosis, osteoporosis, inflammation, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: Novel processes and intermediates useful in the preparation of 11-oxa prostaglandin analogs are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward substituted hydroxyethylene compounds of formulas (XII) (XIII), and (XIV) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to tyrosine kinase inhibitors of the bis-indolyl compound type of the general formula I: 1

Abstract: Novel sulfatase inhibitor/estrogen receptor blocker compounds useful in the treatment of estrogen dependent illnesses are disclosed. The compounds generally comprise a sulfamate moiety and an aromatic, estrogen receptor blocker moiety. Methods for synthesizing these compounds and using them in the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of an estrogen-dependent disease are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating ocular hypertension or glaucoma which comprises administering to an animal having ocular hypertension or glaucoma therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by the general formula I; 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: A class of aryloxyacetic acids comprises compounds that are potent agonists of PPAR alpha and/or gamma, and are therefore useful in the treatment, control or prevention of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerosis, obesity, vascular restenosis, inflammation, and other PPAR alpha and/or gamma mediated diseases, disorders and conditions.

Abstract: Described are photochromic 2H-naphtho[1,2-] pyrans characterized by having an aromatic substituent in the 5 position. The aromatic group at 5-position of the naphthopyran is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or other substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group.

Abstract: Ortho-sulfonamido aryl hydroxamic acids are provided which are useful, inter alia, for the inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases and the treatment of conditions associated with overexpression of MMPs.

Abstract: Ortho-sulfonamido aryl hydroxamic acids are provided which are useful, inter alia, for the inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases and the treatment of conditions associated with overexpression of MMPs.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel heterocyclic substituted pyrazolones, including pharmaceutical compositions, diagnostic kits, assay standards or reagents containing the same, and methods of using the same as therapeutics. The invention is also directed to intermediates and processes for making these novel compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are suitable for the production of pharmaceuticals for the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders in the course of which an increased activity of matrix-degrading metalloproteinases is involved.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel heteroethynylenic compounds having the general formula (I): as well as to the use of these compounds in pharmaceutical compositions intended for use in human or veterinary medicine (dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological complaints in particular), or alternatively in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides novel benzothiophenes of the formula: wherein R1 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl), —O—CO(C1-C6 alkyl), —OSO2(C4-C6 alkyl, or —OCOAr where Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R2 is —H, —OH, —Cl, —Br, —O(C1-C4 alkyl), —OCO(C1-C6 alkyl), —OSO2(C4-C6 alkyl, or —OCOAr where Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R3 is —H, —F, —Cl, —(C1-C4 alkyl), —CN, or —O(C1-C3 alkyl); R4 is —H, —F, —Cl, —(C1-C4 alkyl), —CN or —O(C1-C3 alkyl); R5 is —H, —F, —Cl, —(C1-C4 alkyl), or —O(C1-C3 alkyl); and R6 is —H, —F, —Cl, —(C1-C4 alkyl), or —O(C1-C3 alkyl); with the provisos that R3, R4, R5 and R6 can not all be hydrogen, and that when one of R3, R4, R5 or R6 is C1-C4 alkyl, no more than two of R3, R4, R5 and R6 can be hydrogen; Y is —CO—, —CHOH—, or &mda

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, which are generally anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, and which are represented by Formula I: 1