Abstract: The disclosed modulators of Rb:Raf-1 interactions are potent, selective disruptors of Rb:Raf-1 binding, with IC50 values ranging from 80 nM to 500 nM. Further, these compounds are surprisingly effective in inhibiting a wide variety of cancer cells, including osteosarcoma, epithelial lung carcinoma, non-small cell lung carcinoma, three different pancreatic cancer cell lines, two different glioblastoma cell lines, metastatic breast cancer, melanoma, and prostate cancer. Moreover, the disclosed compounds effectively disrupt angiogenesis and significantly inhibited tumors in nude mice derived from human epithelial lung carcinoma tumors. Accordingly, the disclosed compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, methods of inhibiting cell proliferation, methods of treating subjects with cancer, and methods of preparing the disclosed compounds are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of O-imino-iso-urea compounds as source of radicals to polymerizable compositions comprising these O-imino-iso-urea and to new O-imino-iso-urea compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 4-aminobenzoamidine (4-AMBA) salts of general formula (I) preferably the salts thereof with hydrochloric or hydrobromic acid, particularly preferred the dichloride salt.

Abstract: The invention describes pharmaceutical agents capable of crossing the blood brain barrier to protect against organophosphate pesticides and nerve agents or other electrophiles by reactivating inhibited cholinesterase (i.e., acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase) and other proteins in the peripheral and central nervous system.

Abstract: Compounds that selectively modulate the sphingosine 1 phosphate receptor are provided including compounds which modulate subtype 1 of the S1P receptor. Methods of chiral synthesis of such compounds are provided. Uses, methods of treatment or prevention and methods of preparing inventive compositions including inventive compounds are provided in connection with the treatment or prevention of diseases, malconditions, and disorders for which modulation of the sphingosine 1 phosphate receptor is medically indicated.

Abstract: This invention relates to new chemical compounds, application of these compounds as anticoagulants, pharmaceutical compositions, and plasma-substituting solutions on their basis, and can be used for treating thromboembolic complications of diseases such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and thrombosis of deep veins or a pulmonary artery; and for preventing hypercoagulation conditions in consequence of injuries, surgeries, sepsis, various obstetric pathologies, in disaster medicine, resuscitation, and so on.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of O-imino-iso-urea compounds as source of radicals to polymerizable compositions comprising these O-imino-iso-urea and to new O-imino-iso-urea compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted pyrimidine derivatives, as well as N-oxides thereof and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, and their use to control undesired plant growth, in particular in crops of useful plants. The invention extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such compounds, N-oxides and/or salts as well as mixtures of the same with one or more further active ingredient (such as, for example, an herbicide, fungicide, insecticide and/or plant growth regulator) and/or a safener. The invention further relates to intermediates useful in the preparation of such compounds, and to processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Chemical compounds derived by in silico molecular modelling, having a well defined structure suitable for the blocking of the phosphorylation event, through the specific interaction of the chemical with the Casein Kinase 2 enzyme substrate phosphorylation domain or it's neighbourhood. This invention comprises also the pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and their use in the preparation of medicines or agents for the treatment of diseases or conditions related with neoplasic processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds, compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compound compositions. The compounds, compositions, and methods described herein can be used for the therapeutic modulation of ion channel function, and treatment of disease and disease symptoms, particularly those mediated by certain calcium channel subtype targets.

Abstract: Compounds which can be represented by the general formula (I) indicated below: and in which: A is selected independently from the carboxamide group, the thiocarboxamide group, and the carbonyl group, R1 is selected from an alkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms and the amino group, unsubstituted or substituted with the nitro group or the methyl group, R2 is selected independently from hydrogen, an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy group, a mono-, bi- or tricyclic cycloalkane residue having from 5 to 12 carbon atoms, the adamantyl group, an aryl, naphthyl or heterocyclic group, unsubstituted or substituted with methyl, methoxy, hydroxy, amino or halogen groups, R3 and R4 are selected independently from hydrogen and an alkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R5 represents one or two substituents independently selected from hydrogen and the methyl, methoxyl and hydroxyl groups, n is a whole number from 0 to 6, and the amidine group is in the para or meta p

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of amidine compounds in the treatment of amyloid-related diseases. In particular, the invention relates to a method of treating or preventing an amyloid-related disease in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutic amount of an amidine compound.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I in which R1, R2, R3, each X, L, Y, Cy, Lp, D and n have the meanings as set out in the specification, and corresponding compounds in which the unsubstituted or substituted amidine group is replaced with an unsubstituted or substituted aminomethyl group, are useful as serine protease inhibitors.

Abstract: Disclosed are nitrone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The nitrone compounds have one to six additional carbons bridging between the nitrone functionality and the nitrone aryl ring. The disclosed compositions are useful as therapeutics for inflammation-related conditions and analgesia in mammals, such as arthritis, and for neuropathic pain and traumatic injuries such as traumatic brain injury and acute spinal cord injury.

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: 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 present invention relates to a process for the preparation of both the phenyl pyrazine derivative 2,6-diamino-3-(2,3,5-trichlorophenyl)pyrazine and an intermediate in the synthesis of 2,6-diamino-3-(2,3,5-trichlorophenyl)pyrazine, 2-{[Cyano-(2,3,5-trichlorophenyl)-methyl]-amino}-acetamidine or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Novel conformationally restricted polyamine analogs are provided, as well as compositions comprising these novel polyamine analogs. Methods of using the novel polyamine analogs in treatment of diseases such as cancer are also provided. Also provided is a method of delivering these analogs specifically to tumor cells by covalently attaching polyamine analogs to, porphyrin compounds, along with novel polyamine-porphyrin covalent conjugates.

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

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: 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: Disclosed is a process comprising reacting an N-allylimino nitrobenzene compound with a diaminodinucleophile to form an &agr;-amino-N-allylamidino nitrobenzene compound and the compound itself.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula (1):   (where R1 is SR6 or NR7R8, where R6 is typically an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, R7 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms or a nitro group, and R8 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms; R2 and R3 are each typically a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms; R4 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms or an amidino group of which the amine portion may be substituted by an alkyl or nitro group; R5 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms; Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 which may be the same or different are each typically a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or an alkoxy group having 1-6 carbon atoms; n and m are each an integer of 0 or 1), or possible stereoisomers or optically active forms of the compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula which is explained more fully in the specification, may be prepared by conventional methods and used therapeutically in conventional galenic preparations.

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: Amidino and benzamidino compounds, including compounds of the formula: wherein R1-R4, R6-R9, Y, Z, n and m are set forth in the specification, as well as hydrates, solvates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that inhibit a number of proteolytic enzymes are described. Also described are methods for preparing the compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the conversion of nitrites to amidines in the preparation of compounds which are antagonists of the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa fibrinogen receptor complex. The compounds described herein are potent thrombolytics and useful for the inhibition of platelet aggregation in the treatment of thromboembolic disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel amidine compounds and novel pesticides containing these amidine compounds as active ingredients. The amidine compounds are expressed by formula I: wherein X and Y are the same or different and are independently halogen, nitro, cyano, or C1-C6 alkyl; Z is C1-C6 haloalkyl or C1-C6 haloalkoxy; R1 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 haloalkoxy, or a group of formula: S(O)n—R5 (wherein R5 is C1-C6 alkyl or C1-C6 haloalkyl; and n is 0, 1, or 2); R2 and R3 are the same or different and are independently halogen or C1-C6 haloalkyl; and R4 is a group of formula: NR6R7 or N═CR8R9 (wherein R6 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, (C1-C6 alkoxy)-carbonyl, (C1-C6 alkoxy) C1-C6 alkyl, or C2-C6 acyl; R7 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, (C1-C6 alkoxy)carbonyl, or C2-C6 acyl; R8 is C1-C6 alkyl or hydrogen; and R9 is C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 alkyl, or di(C1-C6 alkyl)amino).

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel amino glycol derivatives of L-N.sup.6 -(1-iminoethyl)lysine, pharmaceutical compositions containing these novel compounds, and to their use in therapy, in particular their use as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: Amidino and benzamidino compounds, including compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.4, R.sup.6 -R.sup.9, Y, Z, n and m are set forth in the specification, as well as hydrates, solvates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that inhibit a number of proteolytic enzymes are described. Also described are methods for preparing the compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: A polymeric article, such as an extruded or molded article or a biaxially oriented tape or film, and a method of stabilizing such a polymeric article to protect the article from degradation due to exposure to UV light. The article is formed by blending a polymeric material with from about 50 to about 5,000 ppm of at least one ortho hydroxy tris-aryl triazine light absorber and from about 500 ppm to about 1.25 percent of at least one oligomeric, polymeric, or high molecular weight HALS having a molecular weight of at least about 500, wherein the weight ratio of HALS to triazine light absorber is from about 3:1 to about 20:1, to form a stabilized polymeric composition, and forming an extruded or molded article or a biaxially oriented tape or film from the stabilized polymeric composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the conversion of nitrites to amidines in the preparation of compounds which are antagonists of the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa fibrinogen receptor complex. The compounds described herein are potent thrombolytics and useful for the inhibition of platelet aggregation in the treatment of thromboembolic disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of the following general structureX--Y--Z-Aryl-A--B, ##STR1## which inhibit osteoclast mediated bone resorption.

Abstract: A class of acetamidine derivatives of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by halo, halo, nitro, cyano or a group XR.sup.3 wherein X is oxygen, C(O).sub.m wherein m is 1 or 2, S(O).sub.n wherein n is 0, 1 or 2, or a group NR.sup.4 wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or a group NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, provided that R.sup.3 is not NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 when X is oxygen or S(O).sub.n; R.sup.1a and R.sup.1b are independently selected from hydrogen and halo; R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1-14 hydrocarbyl group which may optionally contain one or two heteroatoms, the group R.sup.2 being optionally substituted by one or more groups independently selected from halo; N.sub.3 ; nitro; CF.sub.3 ; ZR.sup.7 wherein Z is oxygen, C(O).sub.m' wherein m' is 1 or 2, S(O).sub.n' wherein n' is 0, 1 or 2, or a group NR.sup.8 wherein R.sup.

Abstract: Amidine derivative compounds of formula I as defined in the Specification having nitric oxide synthetase inhibitory activity as well as processes for the preparation of and compositions containing said compounds are described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## and their therapeutic use, inter alia, as LTB.sub.4 -antagonists. Exemplary compounds are:(Methoxycarbonyl-imino-{4'-?2-(2-propylphenoxy)-ethoxy!-biphenyl-4-yl}-meth yl)-amine;(Benzyloxycarbonyl-imino-{4'-?2-(2-propylphenoxy)-ethoxy!-biphenyl-4-yl}-me thyl-amine;?Hydroxy-imino-(4-{3-?4-(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)-phenoxymethyl!-benzoyloxy} phenyl)-methyl!-amine;?Ethoxycarbonyl-imino-(4-{3-?4-(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)-phenoxymethyl!-benz oyloxy}phenyl)-methyl!-amine; and,?3'-Pyridylcarbonyl-imino-(4-{3-?4-(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)-phenoxymethyl!- benzyloxy}phenyl)-methyl!-amine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-alkoxy-arnidine derivatives of the formula (I), to a process for their preparation and to their use as pesticides. In addition, the invention also relates to novel intermediates and to a process for their preparation.

Abstract: Novel N-Acyl Beta Amino Acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are provided which inhibit platelet aggregation. This invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using such derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of phenylboronic acid complexing reagents useful for the preparation of bioconjugates, and the method of making and using such reagents. In the present invention, in the place of prior art Avidin-Biotin and Digoxigenin-anti-Digoxigenin systems, phenylboronic acid complexing reagents are utilized in conjunction with phenylboronic acid reagents (many of which are known in the prior art) to facilitate chemical conjugation without the use of intermediary biological macromolecules. Reagents suitable for the modification of a bioactive species for the purpose of incorporating a phenylboronic acid complexing moiety for subsequent conjugation to a different bioactive species having pendant phenylboronic acid moieties are of General Formula I or General Formula II. ##STR1## wherein group X is selected from either H, OH, NH.sub.2, NHCH.sub.3, NHOH and NHOCH.sub.

Abstract: N,N'-disubstituted-amidines, e.g., of the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R' and R" are substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon and/or heterocyclic groups.Methods are provided for the treatment or prophylaxis of anxiety in an animal, for treating psychosis, and for treating hypertension by administering an effective amount of an N,N'-disubstituted amidine which, preferably, has a high affinity for the sigma receptor.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel [(5,6-dichloro-3-oxo-9,9a-disubstituted-2,3,9,9a-tetrahydro-fluoren-7-yl)o xy]alkanoic acids and alkanimidamides, their derivatives and their salts. The compounds are useful for the treatment and prevention of injury to the brain and of edema due to head trauma, stroke (particularly ischemic), arrested breathing, cardiac arrest, Reye's syndrome, cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral tumors, encephalomyelitis, spinal cord injury, hydrocephalus, post-operative brain injury trauma, edema due to cerebral infections, various brain concussions and elevated intracranial pressure.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted amidinoalkoxy and amidinoalkylamino indanones and salts thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and prevention of injury to the brain and of edema due to head trauma, stroke (particularly ischemic), arrested breathing, cardiac arrest, Reye's syndrome, cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, the neurological problems caused by AIDS, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral tumors, encephalomyelitis, spinal cord injury, hydrocephalus, post-operative brain injury trauma, edema due to cerebral infections, various brain concussions, and elevated intracranial pressure.

Abstract: Amidine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, represent each a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with an intermediary carbon atom and/or hetero atom may form a ring; X represents ##STR2## (wherein R.sub.8 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or --CH.sub.2 COOR.sub.9, where R.sub.9 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; Z represents a single bond, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, or --CH.dbd.CH--); R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen or chlorine atom, methoxy group, nitro group, or amino group; Y represents --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.sub.2 O--, or --OCH.sub.2 --; R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom, methoxy group, benzoyl group, nitro group, or amino group; and R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl radical,R.sup.2 is an alkyl or alkenyl radical which is optionally substituted by alkoxy or cycloalkyl, or an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl radical, and X is an optionally aklyl-substituted methylene radical or a direct bond, but if X is a direct bond R.sup.2 is not aryl,or physiologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, exhibit activity on the circulation system particularly as hypotensive agents.

Abstract: A class of naphthalene aminoalkylene ether and thioether compounds exhibiting pharmacological activity including anti-secretory and anti-ulcerogenic activity, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods for the treatment of gastrointestinal hyperacidity and ulcerogenic disorders in mammals using said compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3-phenoxymethylene-anilines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a ##STR2## radical or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, R is halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl,R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, each independently of the other, are hydrogen or halogenR.sub.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylR.sub.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl, andR.sub.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, while R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, or R.sub.6 and R.sub.7, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, can form a heterocyclic ring system which may be interrupted by further hetero-atoms.Where R is a --NR.sub.6 R.sub.7 radical, the salts with acids also fall within the scope of formula I. These compounds have excellent selective herbicidal properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and physiologically acceptable salts and bioprecursors thereof in which ##STR2## represents either ##STR3## R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, hydroxy, alkyl, R.sup.4 CH(OH)--, cyano or R.sup.5 CONH--, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which may be the same or different, each represents a straight or branched chain alkyl group or alkenyl group or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a saturated heterocyclic ring containing from 5 to 7 members which may optionally contain an oxygen atom; R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or alkyl; and R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy. The compounds have been shown to exhibit H.sub.1 -antagonist activity in standard pharmacological tests.

Abstract: A chiral .alpha.-amino acid having a hydrogen substituent in a position alpha to the carboxylic function thereof is prepared by subjecting a corresponding optical antipode with a chiral amino acid to a strong base whereby the proton in a position alpha to the carboxylic function is removed and thereafter reacting the resulting product with a chiral protonation agent.

Abstract: A class of acetamidine derivatives of general formula (I) wherein R1 is hydrogen, C1-6 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by halo, halo, nitro, cyano or a group XR3 wherein X is oxygen, C(O)m wherein m is 1 or 2, S(O)n wherein n is 0, 1 or 2, or a group NR4 wherein R4 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; and R3 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, or a group NR5R6 wherein R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, provided that R3 is not NR5R6 when X is oxygen or S(O)n; R1a and R1b are independently selected from hydrogen and halo; R2 is a C1-14 hydrocarbyl group which may optionally contain one or two heteroatoms, the group R2 being optionally substituted by one or more groups independently selected from halo; N3; nitro; CF3; ZR7 wherein Z is oxygen, C(O)m′ wherein m′ is 1 or 2, S(O)n′ wherein n′ is 0, 1 or 2, or a group NR8 wherein R8 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl and R7 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl or a group NR9R10 wherein R9 and R10 are independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; or R