Abstract: Acid generators comprising a carbocyclic or heteroaromatic group substituted with at least one diester moiety are provided. These acid generators are particularly useful as a photoresist composition component.

Abstract: Acid generators comprising a carbocyclic aryl or heteroaromatic group substituted with at least one acetate moiety are provided. These acid generators are particularly useful as a photoresist composition component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel TP receptor antagonists, which optionally cross the blood-brain barrier of a mammal. The invention also provides methods for treating a disorder related to activation of TP receptor utilizing the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the asymmetric oxidation of nucleophilic organic compounds, particularly metal-free, with peroxide compounds in the presence of a chiral Brønsted acid catalyst. In one detail, the present invention relates to a process for enantioselective sulfoxidation of thiocompounds with peroxide compounds in the presence of a chiral imidodiphosphate catalyst. In another detail, the present invention relates to a process for enantioselective sulfoxidation of thiocompounds with peroxide compounds in the presence of a chiral phosphoric acid catalyst.

Abstract: Provided is an actinic-ray- or radiation-sensitive resin composition, including any of compounds of general formula (1) below that when exposed to actinic rays or radiation, is decomposed to thereby generate an acid and a resin that when acted on by an acid, is decomposed to thereby increase its solubility in an alkali developer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an N-substituted isopropyldimethyl azulene sulfonamide derivative as represented by formula (I), and preparation method and uses thereof, wherein R1 is an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, amino, or a substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and amino. The N-substituted isopropyldimethyl azulene sulfonamide derivative can be used in treating gastric ulcer.

Abstract: Fluorescent compositions having emission under long UV excitation can be utilized as security taggants in printing inks. The fluorescent compositions can be esters of 2-naphthalenesulfonamide, and can be produced as solids in crystal or powder form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel triazole derivatives of formula (I) having insecticidal activity, to processes and intermediates for preparing them, to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode or mollusc pests wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, G1, G2, R1, R2, R3, L, Q1, Q2, R4, R5, R6, R7, Q2, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6, Y7, Y8, and Y9 are as defined in claim 1; or salts or N-oxides thereof.

Abstract: A medical product (1) introducible into a blood vessel (2) comprising a drug (3) for the treatment of an aneurysm and of arteriosclerotic diseases. The drug (3) is a farnesyltransferase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to spirocyclic acylguanidines and their use as inhibitors of the ?-secretase enzyme (BACE1) activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same as therapeutic agents in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, disorders characterized by cognitive decline, cognitive impairment, dementia and diseases characterized by production of ?-amyloid aggregates.

Abstract: The invention relates to selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERM) and methods of production thereof, use thereof for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and use thereof for the production of medicinal products for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular of bleeding disorders, osteoporosis, endometriosis, myomata, hormone-dependent tumours, for hormone replacement therapy and for contraception.

Abstract: Solid phase fluorescent labeling reagents (SPR) are described that simultaneously capture and label analytes, and then efficiently release the labeled-analytes under mild conditions (SCaLER).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein A, Y, Z, R3 to R6, R20 to R22 and R50 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. Specifically, they are inhibitors of the endothelial differentiation gene receptor 2 (Edg-2, EDG2), which is activated by lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and is also termed as LPA1 receptor, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and heart failure, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to TP receptor antagonists, which have the ability to bind to TP receptor and optionally cross the blood brain barrier. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating a disorder wherein activation of TP receptor is detrimental.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel non-crystallizing methacrylate and a method for the production thereof. The invention further relates to a photopolymer formulation comprising the methacrylate of the invention as well as to use of said photopolymer formulation for producing holographic media.

Abstract: In general, the invention relates to compounds useful as ion channel modulators. It has now been found that compounds of this invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as inhibitors of voltage-gated sodium channels.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use of HLM-008182, as well as its analogues formed via in-house synthesis, as a potent proteasome inhibitors. A new method was developed for HLM-008182 through a four-step protocol and the method was further optimized to a two step protocol. The synthesis in both protocols was regioselective with TiCl4. The reaction was highly efficient with microwave assisted heating and THF as solvent. The modification around the molecule HLM-008182 established primary SAR, indicating that the proteasome inhibition activity was a function of the 2-side chain.

Abstract: A mGlu2/3 receptor antagonist of the formula: its uses, and methods for its preparation are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of biodegradable multi-armed oligomers wherein the end groups of these oligomers have been functionalized with biologically active molecules. The resultant multi-armed oligomers end-functionalized with biologically active molecules have a controllable degradation profile. The hydrolytic degradation of oligomers of the present invention releases the biologically active compound as such with no change in native chemical structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to allosteric binding compounds of formula (I), especially for the treatment of CNS disorders, together with pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment including these compounds.

Abstract: Organic materials which possess outstanding stability to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation comprise as stabilizers at least one compound of the formula I wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. The compounds of formula I are especially useful as stabilizers for protecting polymers and lubricants against oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation and as scavengers for oxidized developer in color photographic material.

Abstract: The present invention provides fluorogenic compounds for the detection of target metal ions wherein the compounds exhibit a Stokes shift greater than 50 nm and the detectable signal is modulated by photoinduced electron transfer (PET). The present compounds consist of three functional elements, the ion sensing moiety (chelating moiety), the reporter moiety (fluorophore or fluorescent protein) and spacer or linker between the sensing and reporter moieties of the present compound that allows for PET upon binding of a metal ion and excitation by an appropriate wavelength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of biodegradable multi-armed oligomers wherein the end groups of these oligomers have been functionalized with biologically active molecules. The resultant multi-armed oligomers end-functionalized with biologically active molecules have a controllable degradation profile. The hydrolytic degradation of oligomers of the present invention releases the biologically active compound as such with no change in native chemical structure.

Abstract: A polymerizable compound represented by general formula (1): wherein A represents a ring assembly composed of at least two 6-membered rings each optionally having a substituent; X1 and X2 each represent a (meth)acryloyloxy group; and Y1 and Y2 each independently represent a single bond, an optionally branched alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an ether linkage, —COO—, —OCO—, a 6-membered ring optionally having a substituent, a naphthalene ring optionally having a substituent, or a combination thereof; the substituent being a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitrile group, an optionally branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an optionally branched alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or an optionally branched alkenyl group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, wherein the alkyl, alkoxy, or alkenyl group may have its —CH2— moiety replaced with a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom and may have its hydrogen atom replaced with a halogen atom or a nitrite group.

Abstract: Active compounds of Formula I are described: wherein: R1 and R2 are each independently C1-C4 alkyl; or R1 and R2 together form a C2-C7 alkylene chain; and Z is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); along with pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrug thereof, and methods of using the same.

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 subject invention concerns compounds having activity as inhibitors of proteasomes and methods of using the subject compounds.

Abstract: Fluorescent compositions having emission under long UV excitation can be utilized as security taggants in printing inks. The fluorescent compositions can be esters of 2-naphthalenesulfonamide, and can be produced as solids in crystal or powder form.

Abstract: A drug effective for the treatment and prevention of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety and related ailments thereof, depression, bipolar disorder and epilepsy. The drug antagonizes the action of group II metabotropic glutamate receptors and shows high activity in oral administration A 2-amino-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,6-dicarboxylic ester derivative represented by formula [I] [wherein R1 and R2 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; X represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; Y represents —OCHR3R4 or the like (wherein R3 and R4 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; and n represents integer 1 or 2)], a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a three-functional pseudo-peptidic reagent, to the various uses thereof, in particular for preparing bioluminescent reagents or optionally luminescent bio-conjugates, to the use of said reagents and bio-conjugates for functionalising solid substrates, and to the use of solid substrates thus functionalised in the detection of molecules of interest.

Abstract: A polymerizable optically active compound of formula (1) has high helical twisting power. When added to a liquid crystal (LC) composition it achieves required helical pitch without largely impairing the physical and optical properties of the LC composition. The compound is suited to be compounded with a LC material, particularly a cholesteric LC material for making an optically anisotropic element excellent in heat resistance, solvent resistance, transparency, optical characteristics, and LC alignment fixing ability. The compound is also useful to form a LC alignment layer, a LC alignment controlling agent, a coating material, a protective film, etc. X1 and X2 each represent a (meth)acryloyloxy group; Y1 and Y2 each represent a single bond, an optionally branched C1-8 alkylene group, an ether linkage, a thioether linkage, —COO—, —OCO—, —OCO—O—, —S—CO—, —CO—S—, an optionally substituted 6-membered ring, an optionally substituted naphthalene ring, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of substituted tetralin and substituted indane derivatives. The present invention is further directed to novel processes for the preparation of intermediates in the preparation of the substituted tetralin and substituted indane derivatives.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrically conductive polyaniline composition comprising polyaniline which contains at least one of novolac resins selected from the group consisting of phenolsulfonic acid novolac resin and naphtholsulfonic acid novolac resin as a dopant. The electrically conductive polyaniline composition is obtained by contacting polyaniline with an aqueous solution of the novolac resin to dope the polyaniline with the novolac resin. The invention further provides an electrically conductive polyaniline film which comprises the polyaniline containing the novolac resin as a dopant. The electrically conductive polyaniline film is obtained by contacting film of polyaniline with an aqueous solution of the novolac resin to dope the polyaniline.

Abstract: The present invention provides fluorogenic compounds for the detection of target metal ions wherein the compounds exhibit a Stokes shift greater than 50 nm and the detectable signal is modulated by photoinduced electron transfer (PET). The present compounds consist of three functional elements, the ion sensing moiety (chelating moiety), the reporter moiety (fluorophore or fluorescent protein) and spacer or linker between the sensing and reporter moieties of the present compound that allows for PET upon binding of a metal ion and excitation by an appropriate wavelength.

Abstract: 14-O—[(((C1-6)Alkoxy-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O—[(((C1-6)Mono- or dialkylamino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Hydroxy-(C1-8)-alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Formyl-(C0-5)-alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins 14-O-[((Guanidino-imino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Ureido-imino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Thioureido-imino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Isothioureido-imino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins and their use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or derivatives thereof: wherein A, B, Z, R1, R2a, R2b, Rx, R8, and R9 are as defined in the specification, a process for the preparation of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and the use of such compounds in medicine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel non steroidal anti-inflammatory compounds (NSAIDs) derivatives of sulindac, for the treatment/prevention, alone or in combination, of cancer.

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: A class of compounds is disclosed, comprising sulphonamido-substituted bridged bicycloalkyl structures. The compounds are inhibitors of gamma-secretase, and hence are useful in the treatment of and/or prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: An insecticide of formula 1 and the agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, wherein: R1 is selected from the group consisting of: the group OR5 wherein R5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, heterocyclic and substituted heterocyclic; the group —NR6OH wherein R6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, carbocyclic and substituted carbocyclic; the group NR7R8 wherein R7 and R8 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl and carbocyclic; and the group wherein R1 is linked to R2 to form a diradical bridging group; R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, carbocyclic, substituted carbocyclic, aryl, substituted aryl, acyl and substituted acyl; and A is a diradical linking group which has a molecular weight of preferably

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) which are thyroid receptor ligands, and are preferably selective for the thyroid hormone receptor ?, to methods of preparing such compounds and to methods for using such compounds such as in the regulation of metabolism.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are capable of reducing serum glucose levels in diabetic mammals without the undesirable side effects of reducing serum thyroxine levels and transiently increasing triglyceride levels.

Abstract: Benzobicyclooctane compounds, their use in inhibiting cellular events involving TNF-? and IL-8, and in the treatment of inflammation events in general; a combinatorial library of diverse bicyclooctanes and process for their synthesis as a library and as individual compounds.

Abstract: Provided is a bis(diphenylvinyl)arene compound having a reactive functional group on phenyl group, represented by below formula (1), wherein, Ar is an arylene group and has one or more substituents; R1-R22 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, cyano group, nitro group, etc., and at least one of R1-R20 is a halogen atom, etc. The arene compound has sufficient solubility in an organic solvent and excellent reactivity.

Abstract: A novel norbornene derivative represented by a general formula (1m) shown below is provided. By conducting a ring opening polymerization of this norbornene derivative, or by performing a subsequent hydrogenation following the ring opening polymerization, a ring opening polymer or a hydrogenated product thereof with an excellent low birefringence can be obtained. [wherein, at least one of R1 to R4 is a group selected from the group consisting of groups represented by a general formula (1-1) shown below and groups represented by a general formula (1-2) shown below] [wherein, at least one of RA, RB and Z is a group represented by the formula —C(O)O—].

Abstract: Sulfonamide derivatives, their physiologically tolerable salts and their prodrugs according to the present invention are vitronectin receptor antagonists and inhibitors of cell adhesion, as well as inhibit bone resorption by osteoclasts. These derivatives, salts and prodrugs are pharmaceutically active compounds useful in the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases which are caused at least partially by an undesired extent of bone resorption, for example of osteoporosis. Processes for the preparation of the sulfonamide derivatives according to the present invention, the use of these derivatives as pharmaceutically active ingredients, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising these derivatives also are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula where the symbols have the meaning described in the application, have retinoid-like or retinoid antagonist-like biological activity.

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: New compounds containing bicyclic fused rings, one of which being a phenyl moiety connected by an aliphatic chain to a cycloalkyl or aryl moiety, and pharmaceutically active salts thereof are useful as RAR selective retinoid agonists. Furthermore, such retinoic acid receptor agonists, particularly retinoic acid receptor &ggr; (RAR&ggr;) selective agonists, are useful for the treatment of emphysema and associated pulmonary diseases, as well as for the therapy and prophylaxis of dermatological disorders, for the therapy and prophylaxis of malignant and premalignant epithelial lesions, tumors and precancerous changes of the mucous membrane in the mouth, tongue, larynx, esophagus, bladder, cervix and colon.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to C2-substituted indan-1-ones and to their physiologically acceptable salts and physiologically functional derivatives.