Abstract: A compound of formula (I), useful for the treatment of cancer, inflammation and inflammatory disorders, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to a new class of small-molecules having sulfonamido-1-hydroxynaphthalene structure which function as inhibitors of Mcl-1 protein, and their use as therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds, prodrugs thereof, and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) useful as pesticides are disclosed, wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-arylaminomethylenebenzothiophenones of General Formula (I) for use as a drug for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases: wherein E is S, O, or CH2, D is CH or NH, and Ar is a phenyl or naphtyl moiety substituted by an electron-withdrawing group, an unsubstituted heteroaryl residue, or a heteroaryl residue substituted by alkyl or an electron-withdrawing group.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods of using of the compounds as anti-infective and anthelminitc agents. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides the following compound of Formula III: wherein: R1 is not H when R2 is H and R2 is not H when R1 is H, further wherein R1 is OH or CH(2n+1)O, wherein n is 1-10; R2 is OH or CH(2n+1)O, where n is 1-10; W is alkyl, phenyl, halophenyl, pyridyl, piperidyl, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, including unsubstituted and substituted aromatic heterocycles; and L is an optional linker or linking group selected from O, S, NH, CF2, or CH2, and x=0 or 1, i.e., if x=0, no linking group is present and when x=0, W is not phenyl.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), wherein A is S, O or a double bond, and L is a substituted thiazolyl, phenyl or pyridyl. The compound is useful for the treatment of inflammation and cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-free photoacid generator (PAG) and a photoresist composition containing the same. The PAG is characterized by the presence of an onium cationic component and a fluorine-free fused ring heteroaromatic sulfonate anionic component containing one or more electron withdrawing substituents. The onium cationic component of the PAG is preferably a sulfonium or an iodonium cation. The photoresist composition further contains an acid sensitive imaging polymer. The photoresist composition is especially useful for forming material patterns on a semiconductor substrate using 193 nm (ArF) lithography.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-free photoacid generator (PAG) and a photoresist composition containing the same. The PAG is characterized by the presence of an onium cationic component and a fluorine-free fused ring heteroaromatic sulfonate anionic component containing one or more electron withdrawing substituents. The onium cationic component of the PAG is preferably a sulfonium or an iodonium cation. The photoresist composition further contains an acid sensitive imaging polymer. The photoresist composition is especially useful for forming material patterns on a semiconductor substrate using 193 nm (ArF) lithography.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-free photoacid generator (PAG) and a photoresist composition containing the same. The PAG is characterized by the presence of an onium cationic component and a fluorine-free fused ring heteroaromatic sulfonate anionic component containing one or more electron withdrawing substituents. The onium cationic component of the PAG is preferably a sulfonium or an iodonium cation. The photoresist composition further contains an acid sensitive imaging polymer. The photoresist composition is especially useful for forming material patterns on a semiconductor substrate using 193 nm (ArF) lithography.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-free photoacid generator (PAG) and a photoresist composition containing the same. The PAG is characterized by the presence of an onium cationic component and a fluorine-free fused ring heteroaromatic sulfonate anionic component containing one or more electron withdrawing substituents. The onium cationic component of the PAG is preferably a sulfonium or an iodonium cation. The photoresist composition further contains an acid sensitive imaging polymer. The photoresist composition is especially useful for forming material patterns on a semiconductor substrate using 193 nm (ArF) lithography.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-free photoacid generator (PAG) and a photoresist composition containing the same. The PAG is characterized by the presence of an onium cationic component and a fluorine-free fused ring heteroaromatic sulfonate anionic component containing one or more electron withdrawing substituents. The onium cationic component of the PAG is preferably a sulfonium or an iodonium cation. The photoresist composition further contains an acid sensitive imaging polymer. The photoresist composition is especially useful for forming material patterns on a semiconductor substrate using 193 nm (ArF) lithography.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-free photoacid generator (PAG) and a photoresist composition containing the same. The PAG is characterized by the presence of an onium cationic component and a fluorine-free fused ring heteroaromatic sulfonate anionic component containing one or more electron withdrawing substituents. The onium cationic component of the PAG is preferably a sulfonium or an iodonium cation. The photoresist composition further contains an acid sensitive imaging polymer. The photoresist composition is especially useful for forming material patterns on a semiconductor substrate using 193 nm (ArF) lithography.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-free photoacid generator (PAG) and a photoresist composition containing the same. The PAG is characterized by the presence of an onium cationic component and a fluorine-free fused ring heteroaromatic sulfonate anionic component containing one or more electron withdrawing substituents. The onium cationic component of the PAG is preferably a sulfonium or an iodonium cation. The photoresist composition further contains an acid sensitive imaging polymer. The photoresist composition is especially useful for forming material patterns on a semiconductor substrate using 193 nm (ArF) lithography.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-free photoacid generator (PAG) and a photoresist composition containing the same. The PAG is characterized by the presence of an onium cationic component and a fluorine-free fused ring heteroaromatic sulfonate anionic component containing one or more electron withdrawing substituents. The onium cationic component of the PAG is preferably a sulfonium or an iodonium cation. The photoresist composition further contains an acid sensitive imaging polymer. The photoresist composition is especially useful for forming material patterns on a semiconductor substrate using 193 nm (ArF) lithography.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I: in which R1, R2, X, A, B, D and Y1 to Y4 have the meanings indicated in the claims, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or a prodrug thereof. Because of their properties as inhibitors of chemokine receptors, especially as CXCR2 inhibitors, the compounds of the formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof are suitable for the prevention and treatment of chemokine mediated diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-hydroxysulfonamide derivatives that donate nitroxyl (HNO) under physiological conditions and are useful in treating and/or preventing the onset and/or development of diseases or conditions that are responsive to nitroxyl therapy, including heart failure and ischemia/reperfusion injury. Novel N-hydroxysulfonamide derivatives release NHO at a controlled rate under physiological conditions, and the rate of HNO release is modulated by varying the nature and location of functional groups on the N-hydroxysulfonamide derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorine-free photoacid generator (PAG) and a photoresist composition containing the same. The PAG is characterized by the presence of an onium cationic component and a fluorine-free fused ring heteroaromatic sulfonate anionic component containing one or more electron withdrawing substituents. The onium cationic component of the PAG is preferably a sulfonium or an iodonium cation. The photoresist composition further contains an acid sensitive imaging polymer. The photoresist composition is especially useful for forming material patterns on a semiconductor substrate using 193 nm (ArF) lithography.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I: in which R1, R2, X, A, B, D and Y1 to Y4 have the meanings indicated in the claims, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or a prodrug thereof. Because of their properties as inhibitors of chemokine receptors, especially as CXCR2 inhibitors, the compounds of the formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof are suitable for the prevention and treatment of chemokine mediated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods of using of the compounds as anti-infective and anthelminitc agents. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides the following compound of Formula III: wherein: R1 is not H when R2 is H and R2 is not H when R1 is H, further wherein R1 is OH or CH(2n+1)O, wherein n is 1-10; R2 is OH or CH(2n+1)O, where n is 1-10; W is alkyl, phenyl, halophenyl, pyridyl, piperidyl, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, including unsubstituted and substituted aromatic heterocycles; and L is an optional linker or linking group selected from O, S, NH, CF2, or CH2, and x=0 or 1, i.e., if x=0, no linking group is present.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, which are useful in treating or preventing disorders mediated by a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) such as syndrome X, type II diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, coagaulopathy, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and other disorders related to syndrome X and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which R1, R2, X, A, B, Z and Y1 to Y4 have the meanings indicated in the claims, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or a prodrug thereof. Because of their properties as inhibitors of chemokine receptors, especially as CXCR2 inhibitors, the compounds of the formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof are suitable for the prevention and treatment of chemokine mediated diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), are provided where T is CHO, COR8, or C(OH)R1R2; R1 and R2 are hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, CF3, optionally substituted alkenyl, or optionally substituted alkynyl; R3 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl; R4 is (CF3)nalkyl, (CF3)n(substitutedalkyl), (CF3)nalkylphenyl, (CF3)nalkyl(substitutedphenyl), or (F)ncycloalkyl; n=1-3; R5 is hydrogen, halogen, CF3, diene fused to Y when Y=C, or substituted diene fused to Y when Y=C; W, Y and Z are C, CR6 or N where at least one of W, Y or Z are C; R6 is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted lower alkyl; X is O, S, SO2, or NR7; R7 is hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted benzyl, or optionally substituted phenyl; and R8 is lower alkyl, CF3, or optionally substituted phenyl. Methods of preparing and using these compounds for inhibiting beta amyloid production and for treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and Down's syndrome are also described.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide bissulfonamide compounds that are agonists of GalR1. The present invention further provides compositions comprising bissulfonamide compounds that are agonists of GalR1, and methods of use of such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzo[b]furane and benzo[b]thiophene derivatives of the general formula IV as the free base or salts thereof and their use.

Abstract: The present invention makes reference to new indene derivatives with general formula (I), as well as to their preparation procedures, their application as medicament and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The new compounds of formula (I) show affinity for 5-HT6 receptors and are, therefore, effective for treating diseases mediated by these receptors.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general Formula I, the production thereof, and the use thereof as a medicinal product.

Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds, prodrugs thereof, and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides antitumor compounds of the formula (I); and antitumor methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound that has an excellent inhibitory activity on STAT6 activation and is effective against allergic diseases, and a medicinal composition thereof. According to the present invention, disclosed is the compound represented by the General Formula (I) [where R1 and R2 independently represent a C1-6 alkyl group and the like that may have a hydrogen atom or a substituent; R3 represents a C1-6 alkyl group and the like that may have a substituent; R4 and R5 independent represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group and the like that may have a substituent; R6 represents a hydrogen atom and the like; W represents —SO2—and the like; and X represents a sulphur atom and the like.] or a salt thereof, or a hydrate thereof.

Abstract: This application relates to monomers of the general formula (I) for the preparation of PNA (peptide nucleic acid) oligomers and provides method for the synthesis of both predefined sequence PNA oligomers and random sequence PNA oligomers: wherein E is nitrogen or C—R?; J is sulfur or oxygen; R?, R1, R2, R3, R4 is independently H, halogen, alkyl, nitro, nitrile, alkoxy, halogenated alkyl, halogenated alkoxy, phenyl or halogenated phenyl, R5 is H or protected or unprotected side chain of natural or unnatural ?-amino acid; and B is a natural or unnatural nucleobase, wherein when said nucleobase has an exocyclic amino function, said function is protected by protecting group which is labile to acids but stable to weak to medium bases in the presence of thiol.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula: These compounds show affinity for the bradykinin receptors with selectivity towards the B1 receptors; they may be used for the preparation of medicinal products intended for treating or preventing inflammation pathologies and persistent or chronic inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzofuran or benzothiophene derivatives of general formula: These compounds are of use as medicinal products, in particular in the treatment of pathological syndromes of the cardiovascular system.

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: Arylaminopropane analogues are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for the lowering and controlling of normal or elevated intraocular pressure as well as a method for the treatment of glaucoma using compositions containing one or more of the compounds of the present invention.

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: This application relates to monomers of the general formula (I) for the preparation of PNA (peptide nucleic acid) oligomers and provides method for the synthesis of both predefined sequence PNA oligomers and random sequence PNA oligomers: wherein E is nitrogen or C—R?; J is sulfur or oxygen; R?, R1, R2, R3, R4 is independently H, halogen, alkyl, nitro, nitrile, alkoxy, halogenated alkyl, halogenated alkoxy, phenyl or halogenated phenyl, R5 is H or protected or unprotected side chain of natural or unnatural ?-amino acid; and B is a natural or unnatural nucleobase, wherein when said nucleobase has an exocyclic amino function, said function is protected by protecting group which is labile to acids but stable to weak to medium bases in the presence of thiol.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I): or a salt thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen, hydroxyl or halogen; R2 is NHSO2CH3, SO2NHCH3 or the like; R5 and R6 each independently is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted benzyl; X is NH, sulfur, oxygen or methylene; Y is oxygen, NR7, sulfur, methylene or a bond; and * represents an asymmetric carbon atom. The compounds are useful as a medicine for treating or preventing diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, digestive diseases, depression or urinary disturbances.

Abstract: A method for assessing levels of soluble A-beta as an indicator of Alzheimer's disease, and other amyloid-related diseases, in vitro, ex vivo, in vivo, and in situ which employs an imaging agent binds specifically to soluble A-beta and is labeled for detection.

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: There is provided a heretoaryloxy 3-substituted propanamine compound of formula (I): wherein A is selected from —O— and —S—; X is selected from phenyl optionally substituted with up to 5 substituents selected from halo, C1-C4 alkyl and C1-C4 alkoxy, and thienyl optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents selected from halo and C1-C4 alkyl; Y is selected from benzothienyl, indolyl and benzofuranyl, optionally substituted with up to 5 substituents selected from halo, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, nitro, acetyl and cyano; and when Y is indolyl it may be substituted or further substituted by an N-substituent selected from C1-C4 alkyl; R1 and R2 are each independently H or C1-C4 alkyl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

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

Abstract: Arylaminopropane analogues are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for the lowering and controlling of normal or elevated intraocular pressure as well as a method for the treatment of glaucoma using compositions containing one or more of the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of benzo-fused heterocycles of general formula I: in which X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and n are as defined in claim 1, by reacting tetrahydrobenzo-fused heterocycles of formula II: in which X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n and Ac are as defined in claim 1, with a catalytic amount of a noble metal catalyst in the presence of a hydrogen acceptor and then deacylating the acylated amino group by the addition of an amine.

Abstract: This invention relates to a series of difluoromethylene aromatic ethers of the formula wherein ring A and X and Y are defined as in the specification, that exhibit activity as glycine transport inhibitors, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use for the enhancement of cognition and the treatment of the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychoses in mammals, including humans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one pot process for preparing a compound of formula I: I; from a compound of formula II and III: I; III.

Abstract: This invention is related to novel di-substituted aminomethyl chroman derivatives which are useful in the treatment of beta-3 receptor-mediated conditions.

Abstract: This invention discloses and claims a new class of indole derivatives for use in treating allergy, asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis, B-cell lymphomas, tumors and diseases associated with bacterial, rhinovirus or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. It has now been found that the compounds of this invention are capable of modulating T helper (Th) cells, Th1/Th2, and thereby capable of inhibiting the transcription of interleukin-4 (IL-4) message, IL-4 release or IL-4 production.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally IP receptor antagonists and which are represented.

Abstract: The present invention provides an efficient process for the preparation of benzothiophenecarboxamide PGD2 antagonist, S-5751.