Abstract: New pharmaceutical compositions for oral use containing Diclofenac together with alkali metal bicarbonates in amounts of from 20 to 80 by weight with respect to Diclofenac are described. These compositions are entirely palatable and free from any unpleasant taste or other side effects; in particular, these formulations permit to obtain in human patients higher Cmax of the active principle and shorter Tmax together with a lower coefficient of variation.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a class of phenylalanine enamide derivatives is described: wherein: Ar1 is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group; L2 is a linker group selected from —N(R4)— [where R4 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted straight or branched C1-6alkyl group], —CON(R4)—, or —S(O)2N(R4)—; R1 is a carboxylic acid (—CO2H) or a derivative or biostere thereof; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-6alkyl group; Rx, Ry and Rz which may be the same or different is each an atom or group -L1(Alk1)n(R3)v; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof; which comprises reacting a compound of formula (2): wherein: Qa is a group —N(R4)H; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof; with a compound Ar1W wherein W is a group selected from X1(wherein X1 is a leaving atom or group), —COX2 (wherein X2 is a halogen atom or a —OH group) or —SO2X3 (in which X3 is a halogen atom).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) and a method of treating Alzheimer's disease using a compound of Formula (I), wherein: R1 and R2 include alkyl and phenylalkyl; R3 is hydrogen or alkyl; and R4 and R5 include alkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, and nitro. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the aggregation of amyloid proteins using a compound of Formula (I) and a method of imaging amyloid deposits using compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: Polymeric prodrugs of the formula: wherein B is selected from the group consisting of OH, leaving groups, residues of amine-containing moieties and a residues of hydroxyl-containing moieties; Y1 is selected from the group consisting of O, S, and NR5; M is NR3, O or S; Ar is a moiety which when included in Formula I forms a multi-substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic hydrocarbon or a multi-substituted heterocyclic group; (m) is zero or a positive integer; R1-3 and R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-6 alkyls, C3-12 branched alkyls, C3-8 cycloalkyls, C1-6 substituted alkyls, C3-8 substituted cycloalkyls, aryls, substituted aryls, aralkyls, C1-6 heteroalkyls, substituted C1-6 heteroalkyls, C1-6 alkoxy, phenoxy and C1-6 heteroalkoxy; and R4 is a polymeric residue; as well as methods of making and using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: New thyroid receptor ligands are provided which have the general formula I: wherein R1 is halogen, trifluoromethyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted C3-7 cycloalkyl; R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, substituted or unsubstituted C1-4 alkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted C3-6 cycloalkyl, wherein at least one of R2 and R3 is other than hydrogen; R4 is a carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of (CH2)nCOOH, (CH)2COOH, NHCO(CH2)nCOOH, CONH(CH2)nCOOH and NH(CH2)mCOOH; n is an integer from 0 to 4; and m is an integer from 1 to 4. In addition, a method is provided for preventing, inhibiting or treating a disease associated with metabolism dysfunction or which is dependent upon the expression of a T3 regulated gene, wherein a compound as described above is administered in a therapeutically effective amount.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I having the structure wherein: B, D, C, and R1 as defined herein.

Abstract: A thermosensitive recording material has a support and a thermosensitive coloring layer formed thereon containing a leuco dye and a color developer capable of inducing color formation in the leuco dye upon application of heat thereto, with the color developer including at least one compound (A) having in a molecule thereof at least two aromatic ring moieties with specific structures, selected from the group consisting of an aromatic ring moiety having at least one carboxyl group and electron-attracting functional group, an aromatic ring moiety having at least one carboxyl group and electron-donating functional group, and an aromatic ring moiety having at least one carboxyl group, free of the electron-attracting and electron-donating functional groups. An aromatic carboxylic acid compound serving as the above-mentioned compound (A) and the producing method thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: Process for the separation of enantiomers comprising at least one free functional group, in which process a reagent based on an enantiopure amino acid is reacted in basic medium with a mixture comprising enantiometers.

Abstract: Disclosed are the compounds of formula I wherein R is methyl or ethyl; R1 is chloro or fluoro; R2 is hydrogen or fluoro; R3 is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy or hydroxy; R4 is hydrogen or fluoro; and R5 is chloro, fluoro, trifluoromethyl or methyl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as selective COX-2 cyclooxygenase inhibitors; and pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug esters thereof.

Abstract: Compounds having Formula 4 wherein the symbols have the meaning defined in the specification are inhibitors of the cytochrome P450RAI (retinoic acid inducible) enzyme, and are used for treating diseases responsive to treatment by retinoids.

Abstract: An agent comprising the benzoic acid of formula (I) wherein A, B, R6, R7 are carbocyclic ring, heterocyclic ring, etc.; R1 is hydroxy etc.; R2, R3, R4 are alkyl etc.; R5, D, E are alkylene, etc.; G is oxygen etc., as active ingredient. The compound of formula (I) is considered to be useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of bone diseases, cancer, systemic granuloma, immunological diseases, allergy, atopy, asthma, gumboil, gingivitis, periodontitis, neurocyte death, Alzheimer's diseases, lungs injury, pulmopathy, acute hepatitis, nephritis, myocardial ischemia, Kawasaki disease, ambustion, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, multiple organ failure, sleeping disorder, platelet aggregation, etc.

Abstract: A solid phase synthetic method for preparing arylretinamides is provided. The method comprises reacting hexachloroacetone with a solvent-suspended resin-bound triphenylphosphine to provide a suspension comprising an activated chlorinating reagent; reacting retinoic acid with the activated chlorinating reagent to provide retinoyl chloride; adding pyridine and a select arylamine to the resulting mixture; and stirring the resulting mixture for a time and at a temperature sufficient for the select arylamine to react with the retinoyl chloride and provide the arylretinamide. Also provided, are select arylretinamides that can be prepared by the present method, and methods of using such arylretinamides to induce apoptosis in cancer cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making 2-N-phenylamino)benzoic acids by coupling a benzoic acid and an aniline using an alkaline metal hexamethyldisilazide as a base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biphenyl and biphenyl-analogous compounds, their preparation and use as pharmaceutical compositions, as integrin antagonists and in particular for the production of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prophylaxis of cancer, arteriosclerosis, restenosis, osteolytic disorders such as osteoporosis and ophthalmic diseases. The compounds according to the invention have the formula (1) wherein R1, R2, U, V, A, B, W, R3, C and R4 have the meaning as defined in the claims.

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: The present invention relates to an anthranilic acid derivative expressed by the following formula (1) or the following formula (2), or its pharmacologically permissible salt or solvate.

Abstract: The nonenzymatic glycation and crosslinking of proteins is a part of the aging process with the glycation endproducts and crosslinking of long-lived proteins increasing with age. This process is increased at elevated concentrations of reducing sugars in the blood and in the intracellular environment such as occurs with diabetes. The structural and functional integrity of the affected molecules become perturbed by these modifications and can result in severe consequences. The compounds of the present invention can be used to inhibit this process of nonenzymatic glycation and therefore to inhibit some of the ill effects caused by diabetes or by aging. The compounds are also useful for preventing premature aging, spoilage of proteins in food and can prevent discoloration of teeth.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are novel glucocorticoid receptor modulators and are useful for treating type II diabetes in a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nitrate salts of compounds having therapeutic activity in bony disorders, such compounds being characterized in that they contain at least a reactive group capable of being salified with nitric acid.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the general formula (I), the use of these compounds as medicaments, pharmaceuticaly compositions comprising the compounds and methods of treatment employing these compounds and compositions. The present compounds may be useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions mediated by nuclear receptors, in particular the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPAR). The compounds exert their effects by modulating the PPAR&ggr; response in a partial agonist manner.

Abstract: Polymeric prodrugs of the formula: 1

Abstract: Compound of formula I activate the insulin receptor kinase. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treatment of hyperglycemia and other diseases involving imbalance of glucose levels, especially for the treatment of type II diabetes, by administering these compounds to mammalian hosts, and processes for their preparation, are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are the compounds of formula I wherein R is methyl or ethyl; R1 is chloro or fluoro; R2 is hydrogen or fluoro; R3 is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy or hydroxy; R4 is hydrogen or fluoro; and R5 is chloro, fluoro, trifluoromethyl or methyl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as selective COX-2 cyclooxygenase inhibitors; and pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug esters thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel o-aminophenolcarboxylic acids or o-aminothiophenolcarboxylic acids of the following structure in which: A1 to A7 are—independently of one another—H, CH3, OCH3, CH2CH3 or OCH2CH3; T is O or S, and m is 0 or 1; Z is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic radical.

Abstract: 13-Aza analogs of PGF2&agr; and methods of their use in treating glaucoma and ocular hypertension are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Compounds having Formula 4 wherein the symbols have the meaning defined in the specification are inhibitors of the cytochrome P450RAI (retinoic acid inducible) enzyme, and are used for treating diseases responsive to treatment by retinoids.

Abstract: Certain six-membered aromatic and heteroaromatic-dioxobutyric acid derivatives are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication. These compounds are useful in the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid amides of general formula which inhibit telomerase and are useful for treating tumour diseases such as carcinomas, sarcomas and leukaemias. Exemplary compounds are: (1) trans-3-(naphth-2-yl)-but-2-enoic acid-N-(2-carboxy-phenyl)-amide, and, (2) trans-3-(naphth-2-yl)-but-2-enoic acid-N-(2-carboxy-4,5-dimethoxy-phenyl)-amide.

Abstract: Carrier compounds and compositions therewith which are useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having the formula or a salt thereof which facilitates the delivery of active agents. Compositions and dosage unit forms comprising the compound of the present invention and at least one active agent, such as a peptide, mucopolysaccharide, carbohydrate, or a lipid, are also provided. Methods of administration and preparation of the compounds and compositions of the invention are provided as well.

Abstract: Disclosed are the compounds of formula I 1

Abstract: Disclosed are the compounds of formula I wherein R is methyl or ethyl; R1 is chloro or fluoro; R2 is hydrogen or fluoro; R3 is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy or hydroxy; R4 is hydrogen or fluoro; and R5 is chloro, fluoro, trifluoromethyl or methyl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as selective COX-2 cyclooxygenase inhibitors; and pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug esters thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel o-aminophenolcarboxylic acids or o-aminothiophenolcarboxylic acids of the following structure in which: A1 to A7 are—independently of one another—H, CH3, OCH3, CH2CH3 or OCH2CH3; T is O or S, and m is 0 or 1; Z is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic radical.

Abstract: The application discloses substituted norbornylamino derivatives, processes for their preparation, their use as medicaments or diagnostics and a medicament comprising them

Abstract: Amines and amino acids are prepared by reacting an amine, a carbonyl derivative, and an organoboron compound under mild conditions.

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: The invention relates to compounds of the formula The compounds have agreat affinity for the neurotensin receptors.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## which inhibit leukocyte adhesion mediated by interaction of the .alpha..sub.4 .beta..sub.1 integrin (VLA-4) with its counterreceptor VCAM-1, and their use for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined in the specification, and non-toxic metabolically labile ester and amides thereof are useful as modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptor function.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active bicyclic aromatic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## 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: 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: The invention relates to novel o-aminophenolcarboxylic acids, and o-aminothiophenolcarboxylic acids of the following structure: ##STR1## where A.sup.1 to A.sup.7 are--independently of one another--H, F, CH.sub.3, CF.sub.3, OCH.sub.3, OCF.sub.3, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 or OCF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, where at least one of the radicals A.sup.1 to A.sup.3 must be F or an F-containing group; T is O or S, and m is 0 or 1; and Z is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic radical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is --CONH-- or --NHCO--, or a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt, physiologically hydrolyzable ester or solvate thereof.The compounds of the present invention exhibit retinoid-like properties and are thus useful as antiinflammatory agents for chronic skin inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, as agents for the treatment of rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, as antitumor agents for the treatment of various tumors, and as agents for the treatment of non-malignant proliferative skin conditions.

Abstract: Carrier compounds, compositions, and dosage unit forms therefor which are useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. The present invention provides a compound having the formula: ##STR1## or a salt thereof, wherein the compound may be used in a composition or dosage unit form for delivery of at least one active agent, including a peptide, mucopolysaccharide, carbohydrate, or a lipid. Methods of administration and preparation of the compounds and compositions of the invention are provided as well, including oral administration. Further, the compositions of the invention may be prepared by mixing at least one active agent, at least one carrier compound, and, optionally, a dosing vehicle.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to novel o-aminophenolcarboxylic acids, and o-aminothiophenolcarboxylic acids of the following structure: ##STR1## where A.sup.1 to A.sup.7 are--independently of one another--H, F, CH.sub.3, CF.sub.3, OCH.sub.3, OCF.sub.3, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 or OCF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, where at least one of the radicals A.sup.1 to A.sup.3 must be F or an F-containing group; T is O or S, and m is 0 or 1; and Z is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic radical.

Abstract: Carrier compounds, compositions, and dosage unit forms therefor which are useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. The present invention provides a compound having the formula: ##STR1## or a salt thereof, wherein the compound may be used in a composition or dosage unit form for delivery of at least one active agent, including a peptide, mucopolysaccharide, carbohydrate, or a lipid. Methods of administration and preparation of the compounds and compositions of the invention are provided as well, including oral administration. Further, the compositions of the invention may be prepared by mixing at least one active agent, at least one carrier compound, and, optionally, a dosing vehicle.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active bicyclic aromatic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## 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: 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, Y, and Z are defined below. 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.