Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful as inhibitors of trypsin like serine protease enzymes such as thrombin, factor VIIa, factor Xa, TF/FVIIa, and trypsin. These compounds could be useful to treat and/or prevent clotting disorders, and as anticoagulating agents.

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: This invention relates to compounds of formula: wherein A is an unsaturated alkylene moiety; B the residue of a polyol wherein one hydroxyl moiety is esterified with one carboxyl moiety of the phthalic acid moiety; D is the residue of a polyol wherein one hydroxyl moiety is esterified with another carboxyl moiety of the phthalic acid moiety, and another hydroxyl moiety is esterified with one carboxyl moiety of the unsaturated alkylene moiety; E is the residue of polyol wherein one hydroxyl moiety is esterified with another carboxyl moiety of the unsaturated alkylene moiety; and M is a cation. The compounds can be used alone, or polymerized, or polymerized and combined with other polymers, to form effective stain and soil repellent compositions.

Abstract: Bicalutamide and/or its intermediates are made by the use of p-fluorobenzenesulfinic acid salt as a reagent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the synthesis of racemic and optically active bicalutamide starting from ethyl pyruvate and methyl methacrylate. The present invention discloses processes of preparing bicalutamide intermediates including ethyl-[2-{4-fluorophenyl sulfone}]-2-hydroxy propionate, 1,2-epoxy-2-methyl propionate and 2-hydrox-2-methyl-3-(4-fluorophenylthio) propionic acid. The present invention further discloses micronized rac-bicalutamide and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the synthesis of racemic and optically active bicalutamide starting from ethyl pyruvate and methyl methacrylate. The present invention discloses processes of preparing bicalutamide intermediates including ethyl-[2-{4-fluorophenyl sulfone}]-2-hydroxy propionate, 1,2-epoxy-2-methyl propionate and 2-hydrox-2-methyl-3-(4-fluorophenylthio) propionic acid. The present invention further discloses micronized rac-bicalutamide and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) in which X represents O, S, SO, SO2, CH2, CHF, CF2 or NR8, and Z represents a group of the formula in which A represents O or S, the subscript “a” is 0 or 1, group D represents a straight-chain (C1-C4)-alkylene group, and R36 represents OR37 or NR38R39. It also relates to processes for preparation of such compounds and to their use in medicaments for the treatment of depression, goiter, cancer of the thyroid gland, arteriosclerosis, hypercholesterolaemia, dyslipidaemia, obesity, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary emphysema, pain, migraine, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, cardiac arrhythmias, hypothyroidism, skin disorders or diabetes.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful as inhibitors of trypsin like serine protease enzymes such as thrombin, factor VIIa, factor Xa, TF/FVIIa, and trypsin. These compounds could be useful to treat and/or prevent clotting disorders, and as anticoagulating agents.

Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful as plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI) antagonists are provided. In particular, methods of antagonizing PAI with substituted and unsubstituted aryl and heteroaryl ethers and thioethers, benzils, benzyl ethers, benzoate esters, sulfones and benzophenones are provided.

Abstract: Compounds having therapeutic utility are of formula (I)

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thyroid receptor ligands and, more particularly, relates to malonamic acids and derivatives thereof of Formula I, which are useful in the treatment of obesity, overweight condition, hyperlipidemia, glaucoma, cardiac arrhythmias, skin disorders, thyroid disease, hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer and related disorders and diseases such as diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, hypertension, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, hypercholesteremia, depression, osteoporosis and hair loss. The present invention also provides methods, pharmaceutical compositions and kits for treating such diseases and disorders.

Abstract: A process for producing an aromatic monomer for synthesizing a self-doped conductive polymer, the process comprising: introducing an alkoxysulfonic acid group as a self-doping group to a benzene or naphthalene derivative having a hydroxyl group bonded to an aromatic ring thereof by alkanesulfonation of the hydroxyl group; protecting the self-doping group by converting to an acid halide form by sulfonyl halogenation; and introducing two chloromethyl groups as a polymerizable groups into the aromatic ring.

Abstract: A novel process affords &ohgr;-ketocarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: Novel 3-aryl propionic acid derivatives and analogs, process and intermediate for their manufacture, pharmaceutical preparations containing them and the use of the compounds in clinical conditions associated with insulin resistance.

Abstract: This invention encompasses a method for the treatment or prevention of prostaglandin mediated diseases comprising administering to a mammalian patient a compound of formula I: in an amount that is effective to treat or prevent said prostaglandin mediated disease. Novel compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to derivatives of acrylic acid useful as fungicides, to processes for preparing them, to fungicidal compositions containing them, and to methods of combating fungi, especially fungal infections in plants, using them.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of N-(substituted phenyl)-3-alkyl-, aryl- and heteroarylsulfonyl-2-hydroxy-2-alkyl- and haloalkylpropanamide compounds of formula I that exhibit antiandrogenic activity and are useful in the treatment of malignant or benign prostatic disease or of androgen dependent disease conditions such as acne, hirsutism or seborrhea.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided normal modified forms of nonsteroidal anti-inflamamatory drugs. Modified NSAIDs according to the invention provide a new class of anti-inflammatory agent which provide the therapeutic benefits of NSAIDs while causing a much lower incidence of side-effects then typically observed with such agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the synthesis of racemic and optically active bicalutamide starting from ethyl pyruvate and methyl methacrylate. The present invention discloses processes of preparing bicalutamide intermediates including ethyl-[2-{4-fluorophenyl sulfone}]-2-hydroxy propionate, 1,2-epoxy-2-methyl propionate and 2-hydrox-2-methyl-3-(4-fluorophenylthio)propionic acid. The present invention further discloses micronized rac-bicalutamide and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Compounds are provided that lower blood glucose concentrations, lower serum triglyceride concentrations, lower systolic blood pressure, and increase glucose uptake by adipose tissue, but do not affect the expression of PPAR-&ggr; by adipose tissue.

Abstract: Styryl benzylsulfones of formula I are useful as antiproliferative agents, including, for example, anticancer agents: 1

Abstract: Inhibitors of the cytosolic phospholypase A2 enzymes are provided which are of use in controlling a wide variety of inflammatory diseases. The inhibitors of the present invention have the general formula where X, Z, X1, R1, R2, Ra and Rb are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I 1

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: Methods for preparing substituted aromatic carboxylic acid esters are described. In particular, the invention relates a method for preparing a nitro-substituted aromatic carboxylic acid ester: Additionally the invention relates to a method for preparing a thioether-substituted aromatic carboxylic acid ester: Such aryl esters are useful in the preparation of various agrochemicals and agrochemical intermediates.

Abstract: Phenoxyacetic acid derivatives of the formula: wherein R1, R2, Xn and A are as defined herein, and a process for preparing the derivatives. The derivatives are used as herbicides.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition containing aryl (sulfide, sulfoxide, sulfone) derivatives of the formula (1) and the salts thereof as active ingredient (wherein R1 is H, alkyl; R2 is COOR7, CONHOR8; E is —CONR9—, —NR9CO—, —OCO—,—COO—, —CH2—O—, —(CH2)2—, vinylene, ethynylene; J is bond, alkylene; A is H, alkyl, Ar, alkyl-OH ; R3, R4 is H, alkyl, COOR19, hydroxy, —NR20R21, Ar1 etc.); R5, R6 is H, methyl) and the novel aryl (sulfide, sulfoxide, sulfone) derivatives of the formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Ar, X, Q, A, Y and Z are as defined in the specification. These compounds are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions mediated by nuclear receptors, in particular the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPAR).

Abstract: 1-Halo-2-chloro-3-alkoxy-4-alkylsulfonylbenzene and 1-halo-2,3-dichloro-4-alkylsulfonylbenzene compounds were converted to compounds having hydroxycarbonyl or alkoxycarbonyl substituents in place of the 1-halo substituent by reaction with carbon monoxide and water or an alcohol respectively, in the presence of a palladium II salt: trihydrocarbylphosphine complex type catalyst.

Abstract: Bi-aromatic compounds linked via a heteroethynylene radical are provided along with pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing these compounds and methods for their use.

Abstract: Novel phenyl derivatives which are useful as endothelin receptor antagonists.

Abstract: A process for producing an aryl carbamate of a high purity at a high yield by reacting a diaryl carbonate with an amine compound having one or more hydrogen atoms bonded to the N position in the presence of carboxylic acid(s) of the following general formulae (I): R.sup.1 --COOH and/or (II): R.sup.2 --COOH (wherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl or cycloalkyl group having an .alpha.-positioned carbon atom bonded to only one hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having an .alpha.-positioned carbon atom bonded to no hydrogen atom, or an aryl or heterocyclic group, and R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group having an .alpha.-positioned carbon atom bonded to two or more hydrogen atoms).

Abstract: For the treatment of cancer, inflammation, and other conditions associated with matrix metalloproteinases or that are mediated by TNF.alpha. or enzymes involved in the shedding of L-selectin, CD23, the TNF receptors, IL-1 receptors, or IL-6 receptors, disclosed are compounds of the general formulaB--X--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --(CR.sup.1 R.sup.2).sub.n --W--COY.

Abstract: This invention relates to new benzamide derivatives having a vasopressin antagonistic activity, etc, and represented by general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is aryl optionally substituted with lower alkoxy, etc., R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, etc.,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, etc.,R.sup.4 is lower alkoxy, etc.,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, etc.,A is NH, etc.,E is ##STR2## etc., X is --CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.N--, or S, andY is CH or N,and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to processes for preparation thereof and to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same.

Abstract: The invention provides novel PGF analogs. In particular, the present invention relates to compounds having a structure according to the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, X, and Z are as defined. This invention also includes optical isomers, diastereomers and enantiomers of the formula above, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, biohydrolyzable amides, esters, and imides thereof.The compounds of the present invention are useful for the treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions, such as bone disorders and glaucoma. Accordingly, the invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The invention still further provides methods of treatment for bone disorders and glaucoma using theses compounds or the compositions containing them.

Abstract: 4-Phenyl-4-oxo-butenoic acid derivatives for use in the treatment of the human or animal body by therapy; particularly as kynurenine-3-hydroxylase inhibitors, in the prevention and/or treatment of a neurodegenerative disease wherein the inhibition of such an enzyme is needed. The present invention further comprises a selected class of the above mentioned 4-phenyl-4-oxo-butenoic acid derivatives, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, a process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with diaryl compounds of formula (I) and their use in medical therapy, particularly in the prophylaxis or treatment of a clinical condition for which an ACAT inhibitor is indicated, such as hyperlipidaema or atherosclerosis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and processes for the preparation of compounds according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted acrylic acids, to methods for their preparation, compositions containing them, and their use for treatment of human and animal disorders, to their use for purification of proteins or glycoproteins, and to their use in diagnosis. The invention also relates to modulation of the activity of molecules with phospho-tyrosine recognition units, including protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPases) and proteins with Src-homology-2 domains, in in vitro systems, microorganisms, eukaryotic cells, whole animals and human beings.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel 2-hydroxypropionic acid derivative and its manufacturing method. Based on its mechanism to inhibit the CPT I, 2-hydroxypropionic acid derivative of this invention has blood glucose lowering effects so that the derivative may be effectively used as an antidiabetic agent having remarkable antidiabetic activity and fewer side effects.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, --CH.sub.2 --A--R.sub.2 or a group of the formula II, ##STR2## R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl or a group of the formula (II),R.sub.2 is C.sub.4 -C.sub.18 alkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --COOR.sub.5 or a group of the formula III, ##STR3## R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl,R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl or a group of the formula II or IV, ##STR4## A is S or SO, E is a direct bond, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --O-- or --CH.sub.2 --NH--,G is --O-- or --NR.sub.3 --,Y is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl or alpha- or beta-naphthyl,R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, andm is 1 or 2,with the provisos thateither at least one of the radicals R and R.sub.

Abstract: The naphthyloxyacetic acid derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein A is H, --(alkylene)COOR.sup.1, --(alkylene)CONR.sup.2 R.sup., --(alkylene)OH, --(alkylene)tetrazole, --(alkylene)CN; E is single bond or alkylene; G is --S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --O-- or --NR.sup.4 --; L is alkylene, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --CH=CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --CH(OH)--(CH.sub.2).sub.y --; M is phenyl, phenyl(thio, oxy, amino), diphenylmethyl, diphenylmethyl(thio, oxy, amino), and pharmaceutical composition comprising them as an active ingradient. The compounds of the formula (I) can combine PGE.sub.2 receptor and exhibit the activity to antagonize or agonize for PGE.sub.2 receptor. Therefore, they are useful as anti-hyperlipemia, for the prevention of abortion, for analgesics, as antidiarrheals, sleep inducer, diuretic, anti-diabetes, abortient, cathartics, antiulcer, anti-gastritis or antihypertensive etc.

Abstract: The present application relates to a series of novel sulfonic acid metal cation salts of the formula ##STR1## which are useful intermediates to prepare antifolate 5-substituted pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines. The present invention also relates to a novel process for preparing the sulfonic acid metal cation salts and to a novel process for preparing aldehydes of the formula ##STR2## from the corresponding sulfonic acid metal cation salts.

Abstract: This invention is directed to proteinase (protease) inhibitors, and more particularly to thiol sulfone inhibitors for matrix metalloproteinase 13(MMP-13), compositions of proteinase inhibitors, intermediates for the syntheses of proteinase inhibitors, processes for the preparation of proteinase inhibitors and processes for treating pathological conditions associated with pathological matrix metalloproteinase activity related to MMP-13.

Abstract: 2-Amino-1,3-propanediol compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is an optionally substituted straight- or branched carbon chain, an optionally substituted aryl, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or the like, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are the same or different and each is a hydrogen, an alkyl, an aralkyl, an acyl or an alkoxycarbonyl, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and immunosuppressants comprising these compounds as active ingredients.The 2-amino-1,3-propanediol compounds of the present invention show immunosuppressive action and are useful for suppressing rejection in organ or bone marrow tranplantation, prevention and treatment of autoimmune diseases or as reagents for use in medicinal and pharmaceutical fields.

Abstract: This invention relates to ortho substituted phenyl compounds as inhibitors of prostaglandin synthase, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and to methods of using such compounds as antiinflammatory and antipyretic agents.

Abstract: A family of compounds has been found to be useful for right-shifting hemoglobin towards a low oxygen affinity state. The compounds are capable of acting on hemoglobin in whole blood. In addition, the compounds can maintain the oxygen affinity in blood during storage and can restore the oxygen affinity of outdated blood.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polycyclic aromatic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar is a radical having one of the formulae (a)-(e): ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Diphenylheteroalkyl derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where A and R.sup.1 -R.sup.6 have the meanings specified in the description, and the preparation thereof are described.The substances are suitable for controlling diseases and as cosmetic agents.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.