Abstract: The invention relates to polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl substituted benzene compounds useful as inhibitors of serine proteases of the coagulation cascade and compounds, compositions and methods for anticoagulant therapy for the treatment and prevention of a variety of thrombotic conditions including coronary artery and cerebrovascular diseases.

Abstract: The invention related to colchinol derivatives of the formula (I): Wherein: R1; R2 and R3 are each independently hydroxy, phosphoryloxy (—OP3H2), C1-4alkoxy or an in vivo hydrolysable ester of hydroxy, with the proviso that at least 2 of R1, R2 and R3 are C1-4alkoxy; A is —CO—, —C(O)O—, —CON(R8)— (wherein R8 is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-3alkoxyC1-3alkyl, aminoC1-3alkyl or hydroxyC1-3alkly); a is an integer from 1 to 4 inclusive; Ra and Rb are independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy and amino; B is —O—, —CO—, N(R9)CO—, —CON(R9)—, —N(R9)C(O)O—, —N(R9)CON(R10)—, —N(R9)SO2—, —SO2N(R9)— or a direct single blond (wherein R9 and R10 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-3alkoxyC1-3alkyl, aminoC1-3alkyl and hydroxyC1-3alkyl); b is O or an integer from 1 to 4 inclusive, (provided that when b is O, B is a single direct bond); D is carboxy, sulpho, tetrazolyl, imidazolyl, phosphoryloxy, hydroxy, amino, N-(C1-4alkyl)amino, N,N-di(C1-3alkyl)amino, or of the formula —Y1(CH2)0R11 or —NHCH(R12)COOH; [wh

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

Abstract: The invention relates to derivatives of amidino-benzylamine, especially derivatives of 4-amidino-benzylamine, with two bonded amino acids. These derivatives represent a novel group of highly active and very selective F Xa-inhibitors for treating cardiovascular diseases and thrombotic events.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel selective inhibitors of the urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA, EC 3.4.21.31), of the arylguanidine type.

Abstract: 1. A peptide derivative represented by the following formula (1) or a salt thereof; wherein R1 is hydrogen atom or methyl group, R2 is hydrogen atom or hydroxy group and n is an integer of 1-8, provided that R1 is hydrogen atom when R2 is hydrogen atom, which has specific and high binding affinity with the ?-opioid receptor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a highly active, highly specific urokinase inhibitor which is suitable for therapeutic applications and can be synthesized in an extremely simple manner. Surprisingly, it was found that amidino benzylamine derivatives, especially 4-amidino-benzylamine, with two bonded amino acids represent a new group of highly active and very selective uPA inhibitors. The urokinase inhibitors can be used in medical applications, e.g. in the treatment of malign tumors such as in cases of metastatic spread.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oxygenated esters of 4-substituted-phenylamino benzhydroxamic acid derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-acylamino aryl derivatives of the formula where R1, R21, R22, R23, R24, R3, R4, R5 R6, R7, R8, R, and n are as defined herein and where X is —CHRO, —OCHR—, —CH2S—, —SCH2—, —CH2CH2—, —CH═CH— or —C≡C—. The compounds of the invention are selective monoamine oxidase B inhibitors, and they are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases mediated by monoamine oxidase B, for example, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease or senile dementia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new beta-agonists of general formula 1: 1

Abstract: An amide of the formula I and its tautomeric forms, possible enantiomeric and diastereomeric forms, E and Z forms, and possible physiologically tolerated salts, in which the variables have the following meanings: A —(CH2)p—R1, where R1 can be pyrrolidine, morpholine, piperidine, —NR5R6 and  and R5, R6 and R7 can, independently of one another, be hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, CH2Ph, Ph, CH2CH2Ph, it also being possible for the phenyl rings to be substituted by R6, and p can be 1 and 2, and B can be phenyl, pyridyl, pyrimidyl and pyridazyl, it also being possible for the rings to be substituted by up to 2 R8 radicals, and D can be a bond, —(CH2)m, —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, and Y is phenyl, pyridine, pyrimidine and pyrazine and n is a number 0, 1 or 2, and m,q are, independently of one another, a number 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Abstract: The novel compound 3-amidinobenzoyl-D-phenylglycine-3-phenylanilide is useful as a serine protease inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention provides adamantane derivatives of formula (I), a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, a process for preparing the pharmaceutical compositions, and their use in therapy.

Abstract: The invention related to colchinol derivatives of the formula (I): Wherein: R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydroxy, phosphoryloxy (—OPO3H2), C1-4alkoxy or an in vivo hydrolysable ester of hydroxy, with the proviso that at least 2 of R1, R2 and R3 are C1-4alkoxy; A is —CO—, —C(O)O—, —CON(R8)— (wherein R8 is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-3alkoxyC1-3alkyl, aminoC1-3alkyl or hydroxyC1-3alkyl); a is an integer from 1 to 4 inclusive; Ra and Rb are independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy and amino; B is —O—, —CO—, N(R9)CO—, —CON(R9)—, —N(R9)C(O)O—, —N(R9)CON(R10)—, —N(R9)SO2—, —SO2N(R9)— or a direct single blond (wherein R9 and R10 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-3alkoxyC1-3alkyl, aminoC1-3alkyl and hydroxyC1-3alkyl); b is 0 or an integer from 1 to 4 inclusive, (provided that when b is 0, B is a single direct bond); D is carboxy, sulpho, tetrazolyl, imidazo

Abstract: The present invention provides an AP-1 activation inhibitor, NF-kappa B activation inhibitor, inflammatory cytokine production inhibitor, matrix metalloprotease production inhibitor, inflammatory cell adhesion molecule expression inhibitor, anti-inflammatory agent, antirheumatic agent, immunosuppressant, cancer metastasis inhibitor, remedy for arteriosclerosis and antiviral agent which contain the benzene derivative of the following general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A composition is provided comprising a novel cationic lipid compound having hydrophobic tails and two quaternary ammonium headgroups bridged by a linker. The composition is useful as a cytofectin for facilitating delivery and transfection of biologically active agents, particularly anionic bioactive agents such as DNA, into cells. The composition is useful also as an adjuvant for enhancing the humoral immune response of a vertebrate to an immunogen, especially an immunogen encoded by a polynucleotide-based vaccine. In certain preferred embodiments, the cationic lipid compound is a dimer containing quaternary ammonium headgroups bridged by a linker having DNA and/or cell receptor binding affinity, such as a polypeptide or polyamine. Also disclosed is an immunogenic composition comprising an immunogen and the composition of the present invention.

Abstract: Amide containing aromatic compounds having an inhibitory effect on Src kinase including enantiomers, stereoisomers and tautomers thereof, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates of said compound, said compound having the general structure shown in Formulae I through XVIII.

Abstract: This application relates to a compound of formula I (or a prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound or prodrug thereof) as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and its use as an inhibitor of factor Xa, as well as a process for its preparation and intermediates therefor.

Abstract: This invention provides a class of therapeutic compounds and methods for the treatment of mammals with physiological disorders, such as for example a frequently occurring type of essential hypertension, which are critically associated with the decreased binding of magnesium to the plasma membranes of their cells. These methods consist of administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a compound selected from a series of disubstituted trans, trans 1,3-butadienes, 1,3-disubstituted perhydrobutadienes, 1,2-disubstituted trans ethylenes and 1,2 disubstituted ethanes and disubstituted propanes, each of which embodies, in common, the unique structural feature essential for the biological activity of these compounds. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical formulations that employ these novel compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl substituted benzene compounds useful as inhibitors of serine proteases of the coagulation cascade and compounds, compositions and methods for anticoagulant therapy for the treatment and prevention of a variety of thrombotic conditions including coronary artery and cerebrovascular diseases.

Abstract: 1.

Abstract: This application relates to a compound of formula I (or a prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound or prodrug thereof) as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and its use as an inhibitor of factor Xa, as well as a process for its preparation and intermediates therefor.

Abstract: Novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods are disclosed for producing local anesthesia of long-duration. The compounds of this invention are multibinding compounds that comprise from 2 to 10 ligands covalently attached to a linker or linkers, each ligand being capable of binding to a ligand binding site in a voltage-gated Na+ channel to modulate the biological processes/functions thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses biscyclopropanecarboxamide compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and also NF-kappa B activation inhibitors, Inflammatory cytokine production inhibitors, matrix metalloprotease production inhibitors, inflammatory cell adhesion molecules incidence inhibitors, antiinflammatory agents, antirheumatic agents, immunosuppressive agents, cancerous metastasis inhibitors or antiviral agents each containing such a compound as the active ingredient.

Abstract: Novel derivatives of 1-aminoindan and their salts are described. Optically active 1-aminoindan derivatives are prepared by reacting a N-benzyl analog of the desired compound with an enantiomer of mandelic acid.

Abstract: A compound of formula I′ and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof including, for example, where applicable or appropriate pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Ar and Ar′ are aromatic or aryl type groups. The compounds have HIV integrase inhibitory properties. Ar, Ar′ and W may be as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Phenyl acetamide compounds are described, including compounds of Formula I: or a solvate, hydrate or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R3-R6, R11, B, Y and W are set forth in the specification. The compounds of the invention are potent inhibitors of proteases, especially trypsin-like serine proteases, such as thrombin and factor Xa. Compositions for inhibiting loss of blood platelets, inhibiting formation of blood platelet aggregates, inhibiting formation of fibrin, inhibiting thrombus formation, and inhibiting embolus formation are described. Other uses of compounds of the invention are as anticoagulants either embedded in or physically linked to materials used in the manufacture of devices used in blood collection, blood circulation, and blood storage, such as catheters, blood dialysis machines, blood collection syringes and tubes, blood lines and stents. Additionally, the compounds can be detectably labeled and employed for in vivo imaging of thrombi.

Abstract: A method for stimulation of transcription factor AP (activator protein)-1 by administering a compound of the formula (I) wherein R is selected from methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, c-propyl, n-butyl, sec.-butyl, iso-butyl, tert.-butyl, c-butyl, n-pentyl, sec.-pentyl, iso-pentyl, tert.-pentyl, neo-pentyl, c-pentyl, c-hexyl and c-heptyl; RNa and RNb are the same or different and selected from hydrogen, methyl and ethyl; R2, R3, R5 and R6 are independently selected from hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, thiomethyl, hydroxy, fluoro, chloro, bromo, trifluoromethyl, phenyl and benzyl; n is 1, 2 or 3; R′ and R″ are the same or different and selected from methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, sec.-butyl, and iso-butyl or R′ and R″ together form a saturated heterocyclic ring of 5-7 atoms; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and solvates thereof, to a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of amide derivatives of formula (I) wherein: R1 and R2 are substituents such as hydroxy, C1-6alkoxy, mercapto, C1-6alkylthio, amino, C1-6alkylamino and di-(C1-6alkyl)amino; m and p are independently 0-3R3 is C1-4alkyl; q is 0-4; and R4 is aryl or cycloalkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment of diseases or medical conditions mediated by cytokines

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that block calcium channels having the Formula I shown below. The present invention also provides methods of using the compounds of Formula I to treat stroke, cerebral ischemia, head trauma, or epilepsy and to pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds of Formula I.

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: The present invention relates to a novel class of androgen receptor targeting agents (ARTA) which demonstrate androgenic and anabolic activity of a nonsteroidal ligand for the androgen receptor. The agents define a new subclass of compounds which are selective androgen receptor modulators (SARM) which are useful for male hormone therapy such as oral testosterone replacement therapy, treating prostate cancer, imaging prostate cancer.

Abstract: A compound, which is an amine derivative of formula (I) wherein W is —CNHOH or —COOH: R1 and R2 are each hydrogen or an organic residue, R3 is an organic group, Q is a secondary or tertiary acyclic or cyclic amido group, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, are inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and of the release of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF) from cells. They are therefore useful in the prevention, control and treatment of diseases in which MMPs or TNF are involved, especially tumoral and inflammatory diseases. Processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, in which A, L, Y, and k have the meanings indicated in the specification and claims. The compounds of the formula I are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They exhibit a strong antithrombotic effect and are suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders like thromboembolic diseases or restenoses. They are reversible inhibitors of the blood clotting enzymes factor Xa and/or factor VIIa and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activity of factor Xa and/or factor VIIa is present or for the cure or prevention of conditions in which an inhibition of factor Xa and/or factor VIIa is intended. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula I, their use, in particular active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-cyanomethyl amides which are cysteine protease inhibitors, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and N-oxides thereof, their uses as therapeutic agents and the methods of their making.

Abstract: This invention provides a class of therapeutic compounds and methods for the treatment of mammals of physiological disorders, for example a frequently occurring type of essential hypertension, which are associated with the decreased binding of magnesium to the plasma membranes of their cells. These methods consist of administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a compound selected from a series of disubstituted trans,trans-1,3-butadienes, 1,3-perhydrobutadienes, 1,2-disubstituted trans ethylenes, and 1,2-disubstituted ethanes and disubstituted propanes, each of which embodies, in common, the unique structural feature essential for the biological activity of these compounds. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical formulations that employ these novel compounds.

Abstract: A process for preparing 5-amino-N,N′-bis(R)isophthalamides, where A is 2,3-dihydroxypropyl or 1,3-dihydroxyisopropyl, useful as intermediates in preparing iodinated diagnostic agents, which comprises reacting a di-lower-alkyl 5-nitroisophthalate with a compound of the formula RNH2 in the presence of a basic catalyst and without isolating the intermediate 5-nitro-N,N′-bis(R)isophthalamide, catalytically hydrogenating the latter.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new cationic lipids and intermediates in their synthesis that are useful for transfecting nucleic acids or peptides into prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells. The lipids comprise one or two substituted histidine residues, or similar compounds, linked to a lipophilic moiety. The lipids form a complex when mixed with polyanions such as nucleic acids or peptides. The complexes permit efficient transfer of polyanions into cells, usually without significant toxicity to the cells.

Abstract: Substantive UV-absorbing water-soluble quaternary salts of cinnamidoalkylamine of formula I. Hair, skin and fabric care compositions containing the compounds of formula I; wherein R1 represents up to four substituents, same or different, selected from H, halo, —OH, —NH2, —NO2, —OCH3, —N(CH3)2, alkyl groups containing up to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy groups containing up to 6 carbon atoms, alkylamino or N,N-dialkylamino groups containing up to 6 carbon atoms; R2 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl group containing up to 6 carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are independently selected from benzyl, alkyl group containing up to 6 carbon atoms; n is an integer from 1 to 6; m is an integer from 1 to 10; X− is a counter anion of quaternary centres selected from halides including chloride, bromide, iodide and methane sulphonate and its derivatives such as trifluoro methane sulphonate, benzene sulphonates including its p-bromo, nitro and methyl derivative.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that block calcium channels having the Formula I shown below. The present invention also provides methods of using the compounds of Formula I to treat stroke, cerebral ischemia, head trauma, or epilepsy and to pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: This application relates to a compound of formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound, or a prodrug thereof, as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and its use as an inhibitor of factor Xa, as well as a process for its preparation and intermediates therefor.

Abstract: Substantive UV-absorbing water-soluble quaternary salts of cinnamidoalkylamine of formula I. Hair, skin and fabric care compositions containing the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: This invention features permeability enhancer molecules, and methods, to increase membrane permeability of negatively charged polymers thereby facilitating cellular uptake of such polymers.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I in which X, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meaning indicated in Patent Claim 1, are inhibitors of the coagulation factor Xa and can be employed for the prophylaxis and/or therapy of thromboembolic disorders.

Abstract: An hydroxyphenyl derivative selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula and when a compound of formula I comprises a carboxylic acid group pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and when a compound of formula I comprises an amino group pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts thereof, wherein n is 1, 2 or 3, e is 1, 2 or 3, Hal represents a halogen atom (e.g. Cl, Br, F or I), p is 0, 1 or 2, r is 0, 1 or 2, X and X′ each independently represents a single bond, a saturated straight or branched hydrocarbon group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a straight or branched hydrocarbon group of 2 to 4 carbon atoms comprising a carbon to carbon double bond, Ra represents H or —CH3, and Raa represents H or —CH3; W may represent an amino acid residue or fragment. These compounds may be used to inhibit the activity of HIV integrase.

Abstract: The invention relates to new imides, to a plurality of processes for their preparation and to their use as fungicides.

Abstract: Novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods are disclosed for producing local anesthesia of long-duration. The compounds of this invention are multibinding compounds that comprise from 2 to 10 ligands covalently attached to a linker or linkers, each ligand being capable of binding to a ligand binding site in a voltage-gated Na+ channel to modulate the biological processes/functions thereof.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula 1

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula which inhibit Factor Xa, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and to the use of the compounds for the treatment of patients suffering from conditions which can be ameliorated by the administration of an inhibitor of Factor Xa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (2S)-enantiomers of 2-aminoindan derivatives of formula I: 1