Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the synthesis of a compound according to formula I comprising the following steps: a) reacting a Dane salt according to formula II and a Dane salt according to formula III with a coupling reagent; b) adding a diamine according to formula IV to the reaction mixture; and c) adding an acid to the reaction mixture to adjust the pH value of the reaction to <7; wherein L represents a C2-C20 alkyl group, a C6-C20 aryl group, or a C7-C20 alkylaryl group; R1 and R2 can be identical or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 hydroxyalkyl group, a C1-C4 thioether group, a C6-C20 aryl group, a C7-C20 alkylaryl group, a C7-C20 alkylhydroxyaryl group, a C4-C20 alkylheteroaryl group with 1 to 4 heteroatoms; or a C1-C4 alkylcarboxylic moiety, which may be an acid, an amide, or which may be esterified with a C1-C6 alkyl group or a C7-C20 alkylaryl group; R3 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group; R4 represents a hydrogen atom, or a C1-C4 alkyl group; R5 represents

Abstract: Isolated metabolites of (1R-trans)-N-[[2-(2,3-dihydro-4-benzofuranyl)cyclopropyl]-methyl]propanamide, methods for their use, and compositions containing the metabolites.

Abstract: The present invention generally relies on a process for the preparation of chelated compounds, comprising the selective interaction between a solid matrix and a chelating agent. In more details, the present invention enables the preparation of chelated compounds useful as diagnostic agents, in high yields and in a reliable way.

Abstract: Novel calcilytic compounds and methods of using them are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing a polymeric compound of Formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention also provides useful intermediates for preparing the compound of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Anti-cancer compositions and methods are described herein. In particular, compositions including one or more of leelamine, a leelamine derivative, abietylamine, an abietylamine derivative, and an abietic acid derivative are described. Methods for treatment of pathological conditions particularly cancer, in a subject using one or more of leelamine, a leelamine derivative, abietylamine, an abietylamine derivative, and an abietic acid derivative are described herein.

Abstract: Described herein is the DP2 antagonist [2?-(3-benzyl-1-ethyl-ureidomethyl)-6-methoxy-4?-trifluoromethyl-biphenyl-3-yl]-acetic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also described are methods of preparing the DP2 antagonist, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions suitable for administration to a mammal that include the DP2 antagonist, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of using such pharmaceutical compositions for treating respiratory diseases or conditions, allergic diseases or conditions, inflammatory diseases or conditions, as well as other prostaglandin D2-dependent or prostaglandin D2-mediated diseases or conditions.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, C-19 modified triterpenoids that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors, as represented by compounds of Formulas I and II: These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted aryl-benzylamine compounds, to processes for their production, to their use as pharmaceuticals and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to processes and reagents for making diaryliodonium salts, which are useful for the preparation of fluorinated, iodinated, astatinated and radiofluorinated aromatic compounds.

Abstract: The invention concerns the combinations of an mGluR modulator, e.g. an mGluR5 modulator and at least one of L-dopa, a dopamine modulator, e.g. a dopamine agonist, a dopa decarboxylase inhibitor or a catechol-O-methyl transferase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods to selectively treat fungal infection. More particularly, the invention relates to compounds, compositions thereof, and methods for selectively enhancing fungal sensitivity to antifungal compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I and II, which are functionalized amino acids, and polymers formed from the same. Polymers formed from the functionalized amino acids are expected to have controllable degradation profiles, enabling them to release an active component over a desired time range. The polymers are also expected to be useful in a variety of medical applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I and II, which are functionalized amino acids, and polymers formed from the same. Polymers formed from the functionalized amino acids are expected to have controllable degradation profiles, enabling them to release an active component over a desired time range. The polymers are also expected to be useful in a variety of medical applications.

Abstract: A 7-membered heterocyclic compound having the formula (I), or its salt, or a solvate thereof with a chymase inhibitory action and useful for the prevention or treatment of various diseases, in which chymase is involved: a method for producing the same, and a pharmaceutical composition useful for the prevention or treatment of diseases, in which chymase is involved, including the compound of having the formula (I), or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or a solvate thereof are provided.

Abstract: Presented herein are processes for making cyclopropyl amide derivatives of formula I, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and intermediates associated therewith. At least one cyclopropyl amide derivative of formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is useful to treat at least one histamine H3 receptor associated condition.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are antagonists of PGD2 receptors. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments that include the compounds described herein that are antagonists of PGD2 receptors. Also described herein are methods of using such antagonists of PGD2 receptors, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and other PGD2-dependent or PGD2-mediated conditions or diseases.

Abstract: Novel calcilytic compounds and methods of using them are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing a polymeric compound of Formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention also provides useful intermediates for preparing the compound of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to portable albumin binders, which are useful for improving the pharmacokinetic properties of diagnostic or therapeutic agents, in particular increasing the blood circulations time and/or the tissue penetration capacity of such agents.

Abstract: Provided are a radial porous diacetylene particle, which is synthesized by ion-bonding a diacetylene-containing dicarboxylic acid or diamine monomer represented by Formula 1 above with a diamine or dicarboxylic acid monomer represented by Formula 2 above, and a method of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: Novel amic acids and amic esters can be thermally converted into corresponding arylene diimides. These amic acids and amic ester can be used as precursors to prepare semiconducting thin films that can be used in various articles including thin-film transistor devices that can be incorporated into a variety of electronic devices. In this manner, the arylene diimides need not be coated out of solvent in which they may be insoluble, but they can be generated in situ from a solvent-soluble, easily coated amic acid or amic ester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I and II, which are functionalized amino acids, and polymers formed from the same. Polymers formed from the functionalized amino acids are expected to have controllable degradation profiles, enabling them to release an active component over a desired time range. The polymers are also expected to be useful in a variety of medical applications.

Abstract: Dispersants for pigments as well as dispersions containing them, and compositions such as inks and coatings containing them are described. The dispersants are the reaction product of at least one dianhydride with at least two different reactants, each of which can be an amine, alcohol, or thiol, and at least one of which is polymeric.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for preparing chiral Baclofen with higher yield, higher e.e. value, and lower cost via chiral Michael addition.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions for the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising antioxidants and stabilizers, such as, acid scavengers or organic phosphorus stabilizers, and optionally further comprising co-stabilizers. The disclosed compositions are useful as stabilizers for polyolefins and other polymeric materials. The disclosed compositions and methods generally provide longer shelf lifes and better oxidative resistance to materials than currently available antioxidants.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are antagonists of PGD2 receptors. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments that include the antagonists of PGD2 receptors described herein, as well as methods of using such antagonists of PGD2 receptors, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and other PGD2-dependent or PGD2-mediated conditions or diseases.

Abstract: [Problem] The present invention provides a compound which is useful as an active ingredient of a pharmaceutical composition, in particular, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating VAP-1-related diseases. [Means for Solution] The present inventors have conducted intensive studies on a compound having a VAP-1 inhibitory activity, and as a result, they have found that a compound of the present invention or a salt thereof exhibits an excellent VAP-1 inhibitory activity and is useful for preventing and/or treating VAP-1-related diseases, in particular, diabetic nephropathy or diabetic macular edema, thereby completing the present invention. The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition, in particular, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating VAP-1-related diseases, which comprises the compound of the present invention or a salt thereof, and an excipient.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted phenoxyacetic acids of formula (I), where the variables are as defined in claim 1, as useful pharmaceutical compounds for treating respiratory disorders, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for prevention and prophylaxis of neurological diseases accompanied by neuronal death in a patient. The invention includes use of 5-benzylamino salicylic acid (BAS) and its derivatives. Thus, the present invention provides methods for reducing neuronal death in nervous system injuries resulting from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Abstract: Certain poly(oxyalkylene) colorants are disclosed along with method of preparation thereof. A method of using these colorants as fluorescent security taggants is also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), inhibit HDAC activity: wherein A, B and D independently represent ?CH— or ?N—; W is —CH?CH— Or —CH2CH2—; R1 is a carboxylic acid group (—COOH), or an ester group which is hydrolysable by one or more intra-cellular carboxylesterase enzymes to a carboxylic acid group; R2 and R3 are selected from the side chains of a natural or non-nat-ural alpha amino acid, provided that neither R2 nor R3 is hydrogen, or R2 and R3, taken together with the carbon to which they are attached, form a 3-6 membered saturated cycloalkyl or heterocyclyl ring; Y is a bond, —C(?O)—, —S(?O)2—, —C(?O)O—, —C(?O)NR?—, —C(?5)—NR?, —C(?NH)NR? or —S(?O)2NR — wherein R? is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1—C6 alkyl; L1 is a divalent radical of formula —(Alk1)m,(Q)n(Alk2)p— wherein m, n, p, Q, Alk1 and Alk2 are as defined in the claims; X1 represents a bond; —C(?O); or —S(?O)2—; —NR4C(?O)—, —C(?O)NR4—,— NR4C(?O)NR5—, —NR4S(?O)2—, or —S(?O)2NR4— wherein R4 and R5 are independently hydrogen or optionally substituted C1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the enzymatic hydroamination of C—C double bonds catalyzed by enzymes structurally and/or functionally related to phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) isolated from microorganisms of Petroselinum crispum, Rhodoturula glutinis and/or functional active derivatives thereof.

Abstract: This invention defines novel compositions that can be used for clinical treatment of a class of chronic inflammatory diseases. Increased generation of carbonyl substances, namely aldehydes and ketones, occurs at sites of chronic inflammation and is common to the etiologies of all of the clinical disorders addressed herein. Such carbonyl substances are cytotoxic and additionally serve to perpetuate and disseminate the inflammatory process. This invention defines use of compositions, the orally administered required primary agents of which are primary amine derivatives of benzoic acid capable of covalently reacting with the carbonyl substances. p-Aminobenzoic acid (or PABA) is an example of the required primary agent of the present invention. PABA has a small molecular weight, is water-soluble, has a primary amine group which reacts with carbonyl-containing substances and is tolerated by the body in relatively high dosages for extended periods.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions comprising and methods for forming functionalized carbon-based nanostructures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I and II, which are functionalized amino acids, and polymers formed from the same. Polymers formed from the functionalized amino acids are expected to have controllable degradation profiles, enabling them to release an active component over a desired time range. The polymers are also expected to be useful in a variety of medical applications.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a polyimide resin which exhibits higher heat resistance than that of a conventional polyimide resin by controlling the geometric configuration of the constituent units. Provided is a polyamic acid which comprises repeating units represented by general formula (1), wherein the 1,4-bismethylenecyclohexane skeleton units consist of both trans- and cis-form units, and the contents of the trans- and cis-form units are 60 to 100% and 0 to 40% respectively (with the sum total of the trans- and cis-form units being 100%).

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula (I), wherein ring A, D1, D2a, D2b, D3, Y, Y1, L3 and Y3 have meanings given in the description, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases in which inhibition of leukotriene C4 synthase is desired and/or required, and particularly in the treatment of a respiratory disorder and/or inflammation.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are antagonists of PGD2 receptors. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments that include the compounds described herein that are antagonists of PGD2 receptors. Also described herein are methods of using such antagonists of PGD2 receptors, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and other PGD2-dependent or PGD2-mediated conditions or diseases.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a polymeric polyamine which can be produced by polymerizing polyoxyalkylene-amine and a linker. The linker can be anhydride, carboxylic acid, epoxy, isocyanate or poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) copolymers (SMA). The present invention also discloses a method for stabilizing the Ag nanoparticles with polymeric polyamine. The polymeric polyamine serving as a stabilizer or dispersant is mixed with a water solution of silver salt and then a reducer is provided to reduce the silver ions and form an organic or a water solution of Ag nanoparticles. Water or solvent of this solution can be further removed through a heating, freezing or decompression process, and thus solid content of the solution can be increased. The concentrated solution also can be diluted to obtain a stable dispersion without aggregation.

Abstract: An amic acid or amic ester precursor can be applied to a substrate and thermally converted into a thin organic semiconducting layer of the corresponding arylene diimide. This semiconducting layer can be used in various semiconductive articles such as organic light emitting diode (OLED), photodetector, sensor, logic circuit, memory element, capacitor, photovoltaic (PV) cell, or electronic devices. In this manner, the arylene diimide need not be coated but is generated in situ from a solvent-soluble and easily coated precursor compound.

Abstract: Novel amic acids and amic esters can be thermally converted into corresponding arylene diimides. These amic acids and amic ester can be used as precursors to prepare semiconducting thin films that can be used in various articles including thin-film transistor devices that can be incorporated into a variety of electronic devices. In this manner, the arylene diimides need not be coated out of solvent in which they may be insoluble, but they can be generated in situ from a solvent-soluble, easily coated amic acid or amic ester.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising antioxidants and stabilizers, such as, acid scavengers or organic phosphorus stabilizers, and optionally further comprising co-stabilizers. The disclosed compositions are useful as stabilizers for polyolefins and other polymeric materials. The disclosed compositions and methods generally provide longer shelf lifes and better oxidative resistance to materials than currently available antioxidants.

Abstract: A method of treating ocular hypertension, lowering intraocular pressure, pain or inflammation, comprising administering to a mammal a pharmaceutical composition of an EP2-receptor agonist represented by

Abstract: A method for the fluoridation of an iodonium salt with a fluoride ion source which can be carried out in an aqueous reaction solvent.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for antagonizing the anticoagulant effect of an anticoagulant agent that is selected from UFH, LMWH, and a heparin/LMWH derivative in a patient comprising administering to the patient a compound of the invention or a salt thereof, or a composition comprising the same.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions for the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.

Abstract: Provided are the expression method of influenza virus polymerase PAc-PB1N complex, the co-crystallization method of the complex and the three-dimendional structure of the crystal of PAc-PB1N complex. Also provided are the compounds binding to the influenza virus polymerase PAc and the expression method of influenza virus polymerase PAN. The three-dimensional structure of the crystal of PAc-PB1N complex can be used for screening and designing the drug for the treatment of influenza.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing betamimetics of formula 1, wherein n denotes 1 or 2; R1 denotes hydrogen, halogen, C1-4-alkyl or O—C1-4-alkyl; R2 denotes hydrogen, halogen, C1-4-alkyl or O—C1-4-alkyl; R3 denotes hydrogen, C1-4-alkyl, OH, halogen, O—C1-4-alkyl, O—C1-4-alkylene-COOH, O—C1-4-alkylene-COO—C1-4-alkyl.