Abstract: The present invention is directed to inhibitors of cathepsins and the methods for using and making such inhibitors.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds which are capable of attenuating skin irritation when they are applied to the skin. Skin irritation can be caused, inter alia, by ingredients of cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions and/or environmental irritants. In particular, the present invention relates to compounds having the property of antagonizing the activation of the transient receptor potential (TRP) ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) ion channel and the use of said compounds as soothing agents. Such compounds can be used in many fields, particularly in personal-care products, cosmetics, textile and packaging products, pharmaceutical compositions, medical devices, and foodstuffs. The present invention further relates to products and/or pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds. The present invention also relates to the use of the compounds described herein for the modulation of the taste of a food product.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of biologically active compounds and specifically to closthioamides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and their use as antibiotic, antifungal, and/or cytotoxic agent.

Abstract: A composition containing a compound represented by General Formula (I) below (see the definition in the specification for the symbols in the formula) or a salt thereof has an excellent CaSR agonistic effect and provides a pharmaceutical agent, a CaSR agonistic agent, a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for a disease that can be ameliorated through CaSR activation as well as seasonings and an agent for imparting kokumi.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel antagonists of the androgen receptor and androgen receptor mutations associated with clinical failure of currently prescribed anti-androgens and use of said antagonists in the treatment of conditions associated with inappropriate activation of the androgen receptor.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Q is O or S; Z1 and Z2 are each independently CR9 or N; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling plant disease caused by a fungal pathogen comprising applying an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of biologically active compounds and specifically to closthioamides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and their use as antibiotic, antifungal, and/or cytotoxic agent.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds and their use to treat cell proliferative diseases such as cancer. Compounds of the present invention display significant potency as kinase inhibitors, cause the downregulation of c-myc, and inhibit the growth and survival of cancerous cell lines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are defined as stated hereinafter, the enantiomers, the diastereomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with organic or inorganic acids or bases, which have valuable properties, the preparation thereof, the pharmaceutical compositions containing the pharmacologically effective compounds, the preparation thereof and the use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel antagonists of the androgen receptor and androgen receptor mutations associated with clinical failure of currently prescribed anti-androgens and use of said antagonists in the treatment of conditions associated with inappropriate activation of the androgen receptor.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): are found to be selective inhibitors of cathepsin B, and hence useful in treating a variety of pathological conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) which are prodrugs of inhibitors of cathepsin S and as such are useful in the prevention and treatment of cathepsin S dependent diseases and conditions including, but not limited to, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-steroidal ligands for use in nuclear receptor-based inducible gene expression system, and a method to modulate exogenous gene expression in which an ecdysone receptor complex comprising: a DNA binding domain; a ligand binding domain; a transactivation domain; and a ligand is contacted with a DNA construct comprising: the exogenous gene and a response element; wherein the exogenous gene is under the control of the response element and binding of the DNA binding domain to the response element in the presence of the ligand results in activation or suppression of the gene.

Abstract: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivatives of the formula: wherein R1–R6, R7, R7?, R8, R30–R34, X?, Y, Y?, t, x, and n are as defined herein, are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are disclosed which are useful as fungicides wherein Q is Z is X is —O—, —CH(R11)— or ?C(R11)—; R1 is H or C1–C2 alkyl; R2 is H; C1–C6 alkyl; C3–C6 cycloalkyl; or phenyl optionally substituted with halogen, cyano, C1–C2 alkyl or C1–C2 alkoxy; and R3–R11 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula I and a method for controlling plant diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens which involves applying an effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: In one embodiment, this invention provides a novel class of compounds as antagonists of the MCH receptor, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of the compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention or amelioration or one or more of diseases associated with the MCH receptor.

Abstract: Methods of synthesizing pure enantiomers of acylanalides such as Casodex® (bicalutamide) and its derivatives utilizing a compound having a ring structure that, when opened, provides a substituent having the structure of Formula I: wherein R1 is alkyl or haloalkyl having up to 4 carbons; R2 is alkyl having up to 6 carbon atoms; and R3 is CH2OR4 where R4 is hydrogen or benzyl, C(O)CH3, or C(O)OR5 where R5 is hydrogen or alkyl; are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel nitrile compounds of formula (I) further defined herein, which compounds are useful as reversible inhibitors of cysteine proteases such as cathepsin K, S, F, L and B. These compounds are useful for treating diseases and pathological conditions exacerbated by these proteases such as, but not limited to, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, asthma and other autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis. Also disclosed are processes for making such novel compounds.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a diasteromerically enriched phenylglycine amide derivative in which an enantiomerically enriched phenylglycine amide is converted into the corresponding Schiff base with the aid of compound R2—C(O)—R3, and the Schiff base obtained is subsequently converted into the diastereomerically enriched phenyglycine amide derivative with the aid of a cyanide source, a reducing agent or an allyl organometallic compound. The phenylglycine amide derivatives obtained are interesting starting materials for the preparation of for example enantiomerically enriched &agr;- and or &bgr;-amino acids and derivatives thereof, such as amides and esters, and amines.

Abstract: The invention provides BTK inhibitors, methods for their identification and use, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising BTK inhibitors, including allergy treatments.

Abstract: Sulfonamide-containing hydroxyethylamine compounds are effecive as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

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

Abstract: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivatives are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: A compound having the general formula (I): R1R2N—CH2CH2—CHAr1—CH2—NR3—CO—R4 wherein: R1 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, aryl, C1-6 alkanoyl C1-6 alkoxycarbonyl or arylcarbonyl; any of such groups being optionally substituted; R2 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; or R1 or R2 are joined to form an optionally substituted morpholino ring; Ar1 is phenyl mono- or di-substituted by halo; R3 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; R4 is optionally substituted naphth-1-yl; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds antagonize the pharmacological actions of the endogenous neuropeptide tachykinins, particularly the neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor.

Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of formula (I): wherein W is CH3O.

Abstract: 2-Cyano-3,5-dihydroxyhex-2-enecarboxamide derivatives ##STR1## are suitable for the production of pharmaceuticals for the prophylaxis and therapy of diseases or dissorders whose course involves increased connective tissue or cartilage degradation.

Abstract: The compound of the formula I or II ##STR1## is suitable for the production of a pharmaceutical for the treatment of carcinomatous disorders, where R.sup.1 is (C.sub.3 -C.sub.5)-cycloalkyl, (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)-alkenyl or (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)-alkynyl, R.sup.2 is CF.sub.3, OCF.sub.3, SCF.sub.3, OH, NO.sub.2, halogen, benzyl, phenyl, CN or O-phenyl, R.sup.3 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, halogen or a hydrogen atom and X is a --CH group or a nitrogen atom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction and particularly KDR/FLK-1 receptor signal transduction in order to regulate and/or modulate vasculogenesis and angiogenesis. The invention is based, in part, on the demonstration that KDR/FLK-1 tyrosine kinase receptor expression is associated with endothelial cells and the identification of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) as the high affinity ligand of FLK-1. These results indicate a major role for KDR/FLK-1 in the signaling system during vasculogenesis and angiogenesis. Engineering of host cells that express FLK-1 and the uses of expressed FLK-1 to evaluate and screen for drugs and analogs of VEGF involved in FLK-1 modulation by either agonist or antagonist activities is also described.

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

Abstract: The present invention provides an efficient, economic and ecologically sound process for the manufacture of a compound of formula I via the reaction of a suitable acid halide and an appropriate amine in the presence of aqueous carbonate or bicarbonate or a mixture thereof and optionally in the presence of a co-solvent.

Abstract: Mid-UV dyes enabling ultra thin antireflection coatings for multi-layer i-line photoetching are produced from bichalcones; bis-a-cyanoacrylates/bis-cyanoacrylamides; and 1.4 divinylbenzenes. The dyes are nonsubliminal and differentially insoluble in standard photoresist solvents.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cinnamamides, a process for their manufacture and their use as UV absorbers. The cinnamamides of the invention may be used as UV absorbers in a variety of engineered resins such as polyamides (especially nylon 6 and 6,6), polycarbonates, polyacetals, polysulfones, polyimides, polyaryletherketones, and polyesters, (especially PET and PBT), as well as, other polymers such as polyvinylchloride and polyolefins (polyethylenes and polypropylenes).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of O-acylglycolanilides of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and are hydrogen, halogen, a nitro group, a cyano group, a straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or alkoxy group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group having from 7 to 12 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms or an aryl group having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms,. R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and R.sup.4 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl radical, in which an aniline of the formula (2) ##STR2## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the same meaning as in formula (1), and an O-acylglycolic acid of the general formula (3) ##STR3## in which R.sup.

Abstract: Mid-UV dyes enabling ultra thin antireflection coatings for multi-layer i-line photoetching are produced from bichalcones; bis-a-cyanoacrylates/bis-cyanoacrylamides; and 1.4 divinylbenzenes. The dyes are nonsubliminal and differentially insoluble in standard photoresist solvents.

Abstract: Urea-containing hydroxyethylamine peptide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkoxycarbonyl, aralkoxycarbonyl, alkanoyl, aralkanoyl, heterocyclylcarbonyl or a group of the formula: ##STR2## R.sup.2 is alkyl, cycloalkylalkyl or aralkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen and R.sup.4 is hydroxy or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are oxo; R.sup.5 is alkoxycarbonyl or alkylcarbamoyl; R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 together are trimethylene or tetramethylene optionally substituted by alkyl or on adjacent carbon atoms by tetramethylene; R.sup.8 is alkoxycarbonyl, aralkoxycarbonyl, alkanoyl, aroyl, aralkanoyl or heteroeyelylearbonyl; and R.sup.9 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aralkyl, cyanoalkyl, carbamoyl-alkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkoxyalkyl or alkoxycarbonylalkyl:and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts of those compounds of formula I which are basic, inhibit aspartyl proteases of viral origin and can be used in the form of medicaments for the prophylaxis or treatment of viral infections.

Abstract: Esters and amides of aminomethylenecyanoacetic acid I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each, independently of one another, phenyl, naphthyl, biphenylyl or five- or six-membered hetaryl with one, two or three nitrogens or one oxygen or one sulfur or one nitrogen and one oxygen or one nitrogen and one sulfur, which can be benzo-fused, it being possible for these radicals to be substituted by one to three C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl groups, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkoxy groups, halogen atoms, cyano groups, hydroxyl groups or groups of the formulae COOR.sup.3, COR.sup.3, CONHR.sup.3, OCOR.sup.3 or NHCOR.sup.3, and whereR.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl or phenyl,X is C.sub.2 -C.sub.30 -alkylene which can be interrupted by non-adjacent oxygens, or is C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 -alkenylene or C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 -alkynylene where the unsaturated bonds are not adjacent to the ester oxygens, or is C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkylene or phenylene, andY is O or NH.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as .alpha.-succinamidoacyl aminodiols containing a cyano group and having an N-phenyl-amino-type group at the N-terminus are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: Solid particle dispersions of dyes according to the formula: ##STR1## wherein D is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## and ketomethylene nuclei are disclosed as filter dyes for photographic elements.In this formula, E.sup.1 and E.sup.2 are each independently electron withdrawing groups. R.sup.1 and R.sup.6 are each independently R or NHR, where R is aryl. R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently alkyl or aryl, or represent the carbon atoms necessary to form a fused ring with the phenyl ring to which the N atom is attached. R.sup.4 and R.sup.7 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl or aryl. R.sup.5 is alkyl. Z represents the atoms necessary to complete a 5 or 6 memebered heterocyclic nucleus. M.sup.+ is a cation. L.sup.1 through L.sup.7 are each independently methine groups. m is 0, 1, 2, or 3. n is 0 or 1. p is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. q is 0, 1, 2, or 3. At least one of R.sup.1 or D includes an aryl ring substituted with a carboxy or sulfonamido substituent.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where n, W, X, Y, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are as defined herein exhibit fungicidal, insecticidal, and acaracidal activity.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, W is selected from the group consisting of --O--, --S--, --SO-- and --SO.sub.2 --, Z and Y are --CH-- or one is --CH-- and the other is --N--, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, methoxy, methylthio, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, --WCF.sub.3, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --CN--, --W--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.3, --W--(CF.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.3, --(CF.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.3 and --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CX.sub.3, n is an integer from 1 to 3, X is a halogen or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together are --O--(CH.sub.2)--O-- and R.sub.2, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are as defined above, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are individually hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.9 is cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbon atoms and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable salts with bases.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, W is selected from the group consisting of --O--, --S--, --SO-- and --SO.sub.2 --, Z and Y are --CH-- or one is --CH-- and the other is --N--, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, methoxy, methylthio, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, --WCF.sub.3, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --CN--, --W--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.3, --W--(CF.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.3, --(CF.sub.2).sub.n --CF.sub.3 and --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CX.sub.3, is an integer from 1 to 3, X is a halogen or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together are --O--(CH.sub.2)--O-- and R.sub.2, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are as defined above, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are individually hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.9 is cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbon atoms and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable salts with bases.

Abstract: A non-functional liquid rubber is prepared by the solution polymerization of vinyl monomers. The polymer may be a homopolymer or a copolymer. As a copolymer the preferred monomers are a conjugated diene and a vinyl substituted nitrile such as acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile. A non-functional initiator is employed that is either an azo initiator or a peroxide initiator.

Abstract: Novel cinnamamide derivatives and the salts thereof are provided. An antihyperlipidemic composition is also provided. The composition comprises an active ingredient which is at least one selected from the group consisting of the above-mentioned cinnamamide derivative and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present Application discloses pesticidally active compounds of formula (I):Q(CH.sub.2).sub.a (O).sub.b Q.sup.1 CR.sup.2 .dbd.CR.sup.2 .dbd.CR.sup.3 CR.sup.4 .dbd.CR.sup.5 CXNR.sup.1 R.sup.xor a salt or propesticide thereof, wherein Q is an optionally substituted aromatic monocyclic or fused bicyclic ring system in which at least one ring is aromatic, or Q is a dihalovinyl group or a group R.sup.6 --C.tbd.C-- where R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, tri C.sub.1-4 alkylsilyl, halo or hydrogen; Q.sup.1 is a 1,2-cyclopropyl ring optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from C.sub.1-3 alkyl, halo, C.sub.1-3 haloalkyl, C.sub.2-3 alkynyl, or cyano; or is (CH.sub.2).sub.7 ;a=0 or 1; b= 0 or 1;R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different with at least one being hydrogen and the others being independently selected from hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl;X is oxygen or sulphur;R.sup.1 is phenyl optionally substituted by 1-5 substituents chosen from:a) C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.

Abstract: Tetrahydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-4-spiro-3'-pyrrolidine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or nitro, and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halogen or alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for preparation thereof, and pharmaceutical composition containing the same. Said compounds and their salts show excellent aldose reductase inhibitory activity and are useful for the prevention and treatment of diabetic complications.

Abstract: Derivatives of N-phenylbenzamide with general formula (1) in which R.sub.1 is a cyano, nitro, halogen, hydrozy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl methyl, methoxy or tetrazol-5-yl group, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, hydroxy, or methoxy, R.sub.3 is a tetrazol-5-yl group or hydrogen, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are hydrogen if R.sub.3 is tetrazolyl but are independently selected from the group consisting of carboxy, methoxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl and carbamoyl if R.sub.3 is hydrogen, and R.sub.6 is hydrogen or methyl. The derivatives have an anti-ulcer and anti-allergy activity.

Abstract: Compound of the formula (I):Q.sup.1 Q(CR.sup.2 .dbd.CR.sup.3).sub.a (CR.sup.4 .dbd.CF)(CR.sup.5 .dbd.CR.sup.6).sub.b C(.dbd.O)NHR.sup.1 (1)or a salt thereof, wherein Q.sup.1 is a phenyl ring or a fused bicyclic ring system containing 9 or 10 ring carbon atoms at least one ring being aromatic, or Q.sup.1 is a dihalovinyl group; Q is an alkyl chain containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms and optionally containing one or two oxygen atoms and/or an unsaturated group --CR.sup.7 .dbd.CR.sup.8 --, or --C.dbd.C--, wherein R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are selected from hydrogen or halo; a is 0 or 1; b is 0 or 1; the sum of a and b is 0 or 1; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different, and are independently selected from hydrogen, halo and C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-6 hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by dioxalanyl, halo, cyano, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethylthio or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy are disclosed which have pesticidal activity.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as aralkyl-N-terminal amino hydroxy .beta.-amino acid derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from ##STR2## wherein each of Y and Z is independently selected from hydrido, chloro, fluoro, methoxy and dimethylamino; wherein n is a number selected from zero through four, inclusive; wherein each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.3 is methyl or ethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.6 is hydroxy; wherein R.sub.7 is isobutyl or ethyl; and wherein each of R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 is hydrido; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.