Abstract: An aminobutyric acid derivative of the formula (I): (wherein all symbols are as defined in the specification) and salt thereof. salt thereof. The compounds of the formula (I) possess an inhibitory activity on matrix metalloproteinase and are useful for prevention and/or treatment of diseases, for example, rheumatoid diseases, arthrosteitis, unusual bone resorption, osteoporosis, periodontitis, interstitial nephritis, arteriosclerosis, pulmonary emphysema, cirrhosis, cornea injury, metastasis of, invasion of or growth of tumor cells, autoimmune disease (e.g. Crohn's disease, Sjogren's syndrome), disease caused by vascular emigration or infiltration of leukocytes, arterialization, multiple sclerosis, aorta aneurysm, endometriosis.

Abstract: The present invention is related to: (i) matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors containing sulfonylamino acid derivatives of the formula (Ia);  wherein R1 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl etc.; E is —CONR3—, in which R3 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl etc., —NR3CO—, —CO—O—, —O—CO— etc.; A is hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, or Ar; J is bond, C2-4 alkylene etc.; G is — (CH2)m—, in which m is 2, 3 or 4, or in which R6 and R7 is hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl etc.; and non-toxic salts thereof, (ii) sulfonylamino acid derivatives of the formula (Ib): wherein all the symbols are the same meaning as (i); and non-toxic salts thereof, and (iii) process for the preparation of the compound of the formula (Ib). The compounds of the formula (Ia) are useful for prevention and/or treatment of diseases induced by overexpression and excess activity of MMP.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: This invention relates to a series of substituted benzophenone and sulfone compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein n, X, R3, R4 and Ar are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel sulphonamide derivatives which are useful for potentiating glutamate receptor function in a mammal requiring treatment, processes for their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

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: New benzenedicarboxylic acid derivative compounds; pharmaceutical compositions, diagnostic methods, and diagnstic kits that include those compounds; and methods of using those compounds for inhibiting NAALADase enzyme activity, detecting diseases where NAALADase levels are altered, effecting neuronal activity, effecting TGF-&bgr; activity, inhibiting angiogenesis, and treating glutamate abnormalities, neutopathy, pain, compulsive disorders, prostate diseases, cancers, and glaucoma.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods relating to novel electrophilic aromatic derivatives and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly cancer, psoriasis, vascular restenosis, infections, atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.

Abstract: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivatives of the formula: wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: A compound of formula 1a which is useful for treating reperfusion injury, and salts, prodrugs, and related compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thyroid receptor ligands and, more particularly, relates to malonamic acids and derivatives thereof of Formula 1, 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: 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: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: This invention relates to a series of substituted amino acids of Formula I pharmaceutical compositions containing them and intermediates used in their manufacture. The compounds of the invention are small molecules which bind to the erythropoietin receptor and compete with the natural ligand for binding to this receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are useful for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds and methods of using them for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention can be used as therapeutic or prophylactic agents. They are particularly well-suited for treatment of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

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 invention relates to the use of cyclopentane heptan(ene)oic acid, 2-thiocarbamoyloxy and carbamoyloxy as therapeutic agents e.g. as ocular hypotensives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (1) wherein R4 is —SO2R4, —COOR4′, —COR4′, —CONR4′2 or —CSNR4′2; R4′ is hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or cycloalkyl residue, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl residue or a saturated or unsaturated, optionally substituted heterocyclic residue; R4″ is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or cycloalkyl residue, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl residue or a saturated or unsaturated, optionally substituted heterocyclic residue; L is a sulphonamide, amide, ether, ester, keto, urea, thioether, sulphoxide or sulphone unit optionally extended by one or two methylene groups; and X is N, O or S; and their physiologically acceptable salts and stereoisomers.

Abstract: New compounds of general formulae (III), (IV) and (V).

Abstract: Nine efficient aldolase antibodies were generated using hapten 2. This hapten combines, in a single molecule, structural components employed for reactive immunization with structural components employed for forming a transition state analog of the aldol reaction. Characterization of two of these antibodies reveals that they are highly proficient (up to 1000-fold better than any other antibody catalyst) and enantioselective catalysts for aldol and retro-aldol reactions and exhibit enantio- and diastereo-selectivities opposite that of antibody 38C2.

Abstract: 1-Alkyl-4-benzoyl-5-hydroxypyrazole compounds in which the benzoyl moiety is substituted in the 2-position with a halo, alkyl, or alkoxy group, in the 4-position with an alkylsulfonyl group, and in the 3-position with an optionally substituted phenyl group, for example, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-(2-methyl-4-methyl-sulfonyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoyl-5-hydroxypyrazole, were prepared and found to be useful for the control of a variety of broadleaf and grassy weeds. The compounds can be applied either preemergently or postemergently and can be used to control undesirable vegetation selectively in small grain crops and turf or non-selectively.

Abstract: Novel compounds, their salts and compositions related thereto having activity against mammalian integrins are disclosed. The compounds are useful in vitro or in vivo for preventing or treating thrombotic or restenotic disorders.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel N-(4-carbamimidoyl-phenyl)-glycine derivatives of the formula: wherein R1, E, X1 to X4 and G1 and G2 are as defined in the description and the claims, as well as hydrates or solvates and physiologically usable salts thereof.

Abstract: A benzenesulfonamide compound of the formula (I) (R1 is hydroxy, C1˜4 alkoxy, NR6R7 (each R6 and R7 is, independently, H or C1˜4 alkyl.); R2 is H, C1˜4 alkyl; R3, R4 are C1˜4 alkyl, halogen trifluoromethyl; R5 is H, C1˜4 alkyl, halogen, trifluoromethyl; Y is cis-vinylene, trans-vinylene; and the symbol (i) is single bond, double bond.), non-toxic salt thereof or cyclodextrin clathrate thereof and an antagonist of EP1 receptor which is a prostaglandin E2 receptor subtype comprising it as an active ingredient. The present invention compounds of the of the formula (I) can bind strongly to EP1 receptor which is a prostaglandin E2 receptor subtype and scarcely bind to the other receptor subtypes. Therefore, they are considered to be useful as antipyretic agents, as analgesics or as treating agent for pollakiuria having little side effect.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: are disclosed which have activity as inhibitors of binding between VCAM-1 and cells expressing VLA-4. Such compounds are useful for treating diseases whose symptoms and/or damage are related to the binding of VCAM-1 to cells expressing VLA-4.

Abstract: Compounds represented by formula I: as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and hydrates thereof are disclosed along with pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of caspase-3, which is implicated in modulating apoptosis.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein X, Y, R1 and R2 are as defined above, useful in the treatment of arthritis or cancer and other diseases involving selective inhibition of matrix metaloproteinase-13.

Abstract: &agr;- and &bgr;-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivative compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: An N-substituted-2-amino-4-phenyl-4-oxo-butanoic acid compound of the formula (I): wherein X, Y, W and R are as defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which are inhibitors of metalloproteases and which are effective in treating conditions characterized by excess activity of these enzymes. In particular, the compounds have a structure according to the following Formula (I): where X, W, Z, A, G, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R5′ and k have the meanings described in the specification. This invention also includes optical isomers, diastereomers and enantiomers of the formula above, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, biohydrolyzable amides, esters, and imides thereof Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of treating or preventing metalloprotease-related maladies using the compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: para-Aminomethylaryl carboxamides of Formula I are antagonists of VLA-4 and/or &agr;4&bgr;7, and as such are useful in the inhibition or prevention of cell adhesion and cell-adhesion mediated pathologies. These compounds may be formulated into pharmaceutical compositions and are suitable for use in the treatment of asthma, allergies, inflammation, multiple sclerosis, and other inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crystalline, &agr;-polymorphic form of a compound of formula (I) and to processes for the preparation of, to intermediates used in the preparation of, to compositions containing and to uses of, the &agr;-polymorphic form.

Abstract: The present invention is related to: (i) matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors containing sulfonylamino acid derivatives of the formula (Ia): wherein R1 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl; R is hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl etc.; E is —CONR3—, in which R3 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl etc., —NR3CO—, —CO—O—, —O—CO— etc.; A is hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, or Ar; J is bond, C2-4 alkylene etc.; G is —(CH2)m— in which m is 2, 3 or 4, or in which R6 and R7 is hydrogen, C1-8 alkyl etc.; and non-toxic salts thereof, (ii) novel sulfonylamino acid derivatives of the formula (Ib): wherein all the symbols are the same meaning as (i); and non-toxic salts thereof, and (iii) process for the preparation of the compound of the formula (Ib). The compounds of the formula (Ia) are useful for prevention and/or treatment of diseases induced by overexpression and excess activity of MMP.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel sulphonamide derivatives which are useful for potentiating glutamate receptor function in a mammal requiring treatment, processes for their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y and R.sup.1 are defined in the specification, useful in the treatment of arthritis or cancer and other diseases involving selective inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase-13.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: wherein:R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4,R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are, independently, hydrogen, COOR.sub.15, halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1-10 alkoxy, C.sub.1-10 haloalkoxy, sulfonic acid, C.sub.1-10 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.6-12 arylsulfonyl, C.sub.6-12 aralkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1-10 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.6-12 arylsufinyl, C.sub.6-12 aralkylsulfinyl, sulfamoyl, C.sub.1-10 alkylsulfamido, C.sub.6-12 arylsulfamido, C.sub.1-10 alkanoyl, C.sub.6-12 aryloyl, C.sub.6-12 aralkanoyl, amino, C.sub.1-10 alkylamino, C.sub.2-10 dialkylamino, C.sub.6-12 aralkylamino, C.sub.6-12 arylamino, carboxamido, C.sub.1-10 alkylcarboxamido, C.sub.6-12 arylcarboxamido, C.sub.1-10 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.2-12 alkenyl, C.sub.6-12 aryl, C.sub.6-12 aralkyl; with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is COOR.sub.15 ;R.sub.9 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-10 alkyl and C.sub.1-10 haloalkyl;R.sub.10 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.1-10 haloalkyl, or C.sub.2-12 alkylidene;R.sub.

Abstract: Phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents and the index have the following meanings: X is NOCH.sub.3, CHOCH.sub.3, CHCH.sub.3 and [sic] CHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 ;R.sup.1 is hydrogen and [sic] alkyl;R.sup.2 is cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, halogen, alkyl and [sic] alkoxy;m is 0, 1 or 2, it being possible for the R.sup.2 radicals to be different if m is 2;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a simple process for the preparation of the product 2-carboxy-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid (=4-nitro-2-sulfo-benzoic acid) or a salt thereof. The product can be prepared by the oxidation reaction of 2-methyl-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid with metal hypochlorites in the presence of metal bases from the group consisting of hydroxides and carbonates, essentially with the exclusion of heavy metal salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for alkylating hindered sulfonamides useful as intermediates in the preparation of matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n, X, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Ar are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis, bone resorption, loosening of artificial joint implants, atherosclerosis, multiple sclerosis, occular angiogenisis and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a process for producing a .beta.-amino-.alpha.-hydroxy acid derivative via efficient and industrially utilizable steps.The present invention provides a process for producing a .beta.-amino-.alpha.-hydroxy acid derivative represented by the general formula (2) given below which comprises hydrolyzing an .alpha.-amino-.alpha.', .alpha.-dihaloketone derivative of the general formula (1) given below in the presence of a base, followed by protecting the amino group or without protecting the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are inhibitors of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme that have the Formula I, II, or III. ##STR1## This invention also relates to a method of treatment of stroke, inflammatory diseases, septic shock reperfusion injury, Alzheimer's disease, and shigellosis, and to a pharmaceutically acceptable composition that contains a compound that is an inhibitor of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme.

Abstract: The present invention provides modified amino acids for delivering active agents, and particularly biologically or chemically active agents. The preferred modified amino acids of the present invention include N-acylated or sulfonated amino acids. These modified amino acids are used as carriers to facilitate the delivery of a cargo to a target. Such modified amino acids are well suited to form non-covalent mixtures with biologically-active agents for oral administration to animals. Methods for the preparation and administration of the modified amino acids and compositions including the same are also provided.

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: Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts inhibit matrix metalloproteases, such as stromelysin, gelatinase, matrilysin and collagenase, and are useful in the treatment of mammals having disease-states alleviated by the inhibition of such matrix metalloproteases.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (II), wherein X is a hydroxamic or carboxylic acid group, Y is sulphonyl and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 as defined in the claims are matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors.

Abstract: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a process for producing a .beta.-amino-.alpha.-hydroxy acid derivative via efficient and industrially utilizable steps.The present invention provides a process for producing a .beta.-amino-.alpha.-hydroxy acid derivative represented by the general formula (2) given below which comprises hydrolyzing an .alpha.-amino-.alpha.', .alpha.'-dihaloketone derivative of the general formula (1) given below in the presence of a base, followed by protecting the amino group or without protecting the same.

Abstract: The phenylalkan(en)oic acids of the formula: ##STR1## as defined herein, posses an antagonistic activity on leukotriene B.sub.4.