Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of substituted caprolactams, a method for the preparation thereof, compositions containing them and the use thereof as a medicament, particularly as anticancer agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating a patient having cancer comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of compound (1), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having the formula: The present invention also provides a kit containing the above compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula wherein R1, R2, R3/R3?, R4/R4? and R5/R5? are as defined in the specification and to pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, optically pure enantiomers, racemates or diastereomeric mixtures thereof. The compounds are ?-secretase inhibitors which can be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease or common cancers including, but not limited to, cervical carcinomas and breast carcinomas and malignancies of the hematopoietic system.

Abstract: The invention provides a new method for treating disorders associated with activation of the Notch signal transduction pathway comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I), in free form or in a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form or in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate of the compound or the salt, to a human or animal patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel methods and compositions for viral inhibition, particularly inhibition of HCV and SARS. The invention also provides compositions including novel oxoazepanylacetamide derivatives useful for viral inhibition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of substituted caprolactams, a method for the preparation thereof, compositions containing them and the use thereof as a medicament, particularly as anticancer agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain substituted lactam compounds, particularly caprolactam compounds, which are useful for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel cyclic malonamides having the formula (I): to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: The invention provides indole and indazole compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful for treating and/or preventing diseases and/or disorders ameliorated by the inhibition of Heat-Shock Protein 90. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) and methods of preparing compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to dispersible pharmaceutical compositions in which the active agent is a substance P antagonist, in particular a 5-aryl-4(R)-arylcarbonylamino-pent-2-enoic acid amide, that is useful for the treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bowel disorders including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), urinary incontinence, and cough.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 3-aminocaprolactam derivatives for preparing a medicament intended to prevent or treat inflammatory disorders, and uses compounds of general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; wherein X is —CO—R1 or —SO2—R2, and R1 and R2 are carbonaceous substituents.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and uses of compounds of general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are 3-aminocaprolactam derivatives, for the preparation of a medicament intended to treat an inflammatory disorder wherein X is —CO—Y—(R1)n or SO2—Y—(R1)n; and Y is 0 cycloalkyl or polycyloalkyl group (such as an adamantyl, adamantanemethyl, bicyclooctyl, cyclohexyl, cyclopropyl group); or is 0 cycloalkenyl or polycycloalkenyl group.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams having the formula (I): to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain substituted lactam compounds of the formula (I), particularly caprolactam compounds, which are useful for the treatment of cancer

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally muscarinic M2/M3 receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein X, Y, and Z are O, S or NR5, and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; and prodrugs, individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present application discloses methods of detecting and treating cancer which express MUC1 aberrantly.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having formula (I) to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit secretase and thereby inhibit the production of amyloid ? protein, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein.

Abstract: Compounds comprising or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof is disclosed herein. A, X, J, and E are as described herein. These compounds are useful for treating diseases.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I) pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their methods of use for the treatment of neurological disorders related to amyloid ? protein production and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. These compounds inhibit ? secretase and thereby inhibit the production of amyloid ? protein, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: is disclosed as an HIV protease inhibitor. Methods and compositions for inhibiting an HIV infection are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R2?, R3?, R4?, R5, and X is —CHR— are as defined in the specification. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, optically pure enantiomers, racemates and diastereomeric mixtures of such compounds. The invention further provides methods for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease or common cancers.

Abstract: Disclosed are N-substituted benzenesulfonamides for use in treating or preventing cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's Disease. In Formula (I), R1, R2, R3, R4, R3?, R10 and R11 are as described herein. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of treating cognitive disorders using compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to bengamide derivatives which are formed, during fermentation, by the microorganism Myxococcus virescens ST200611 (DSM 15898), to their use for treating cancer diseases, to pharmaceuticals which comprise bengamide derivatives, to a process for preparing bengamides of the formula (V) and to the microorganism Myxococcus virescens ST200611 (DSM 15898)

Abstract: This invention discloses and claims diary heterocycles of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said compounds of formula (I) for the treatment or prevention of excessive weight or obesity, and for treatment of Type II diabetes, arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, anxiety neuroses, and schizophrenia. Methods for treatment of excessive weight or obesity and for treatment of Type II diabetes with a mixture of a compound of formula I and antiobesity agents or appetite-regulating active ingredients, or with a mixture of a compound of formula I and antidiabetics or hypoglycemic active ingredients are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: This invention relates to new 2-oxo-piperidinyl- and 2-oxo-azepanyl alkanoic acid derivatives of formula (1) having anticonvulsant activity which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment or prevention of epilepsy and other neurological disorders. The invention also concerns processes for preparing these derivatives and novel intermediates used in the preparation of these derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel themisone derivative compounds that have been modified to prevent the formation of the toxic metabolite, 2-phenyl-acrylamide. Compositions comprising such derivative compounds have activity as anesthetics and as neuroprotective agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, compositions comprising said compounds, and uses thereof, said compounds having the formula: wherein each X is independently selected from: i) —C(W)2—; ii) —C(O)—; iii) —NR2—; iv) —S—; v) —S(O)—; vi) —S(O)2—; vii) two units, one from each adjacent X unit, can be taken together to form a substituted or unsubstituted double bond having the formula —CW?CW—; wherein each W is hydrogen of a unit having the formula —(L2)j—R2, the index j is 0 or 1; R is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aryl ring; R1 is a cysteine trap; each R2 is independently a suitable substituent; and L, L1, and L2 are linking units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hydroxyethylene compounds having Asp2 (?-secretase, BACE1 or Memapsin) inhibitory activity, processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of diseases characterised by elevated ?-amyloid levels or ?-amyloid deposits, particularly Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams having the Formula (I): to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel 3-mercaptoacetylamino-1,5-substituted-2-oxo-azepan derivatives useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase. Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as well as methods of treating various disease states responding to inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase are also claimed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit ?-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include a compound which inhibits ?-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 invention relates to bisaryl derivatives of the formula I, wherein (R,R) is selected from (H,H), O, (H,CH3), (H,OH) and (H,CN); Ar is substituted phenyl and A is a group of formula II, III, IV or V: An example is (3S,6S)-1-N-(7-phenylheptyl)-3-(4-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)benzyl)-4-N-methyl-6-methyl-2,5-dioxo-1,4-piperazine: The compounds of the invention have FSH receptor modulatory activity and can be used for the control of fertility, for contraception or for treatment of hormone-dependent disorders.

Abstract: This application is directed to compounds useful as inhibitors of PDE4 in the treatment of diseases regulated by the activation and degranulation of eosinophils, especially asthma, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructuive pulmonary disease, of the formula: where Y is ?C(R1a)— or —[N(O)k]— where k is 0 or 1; G1 is a saturated or unsaturated carbon ring system that is a 3- to 7-membered monocyclic, or that is a 7- to 12-membered, fused polycyclic; provided that G1 is not a discontinuous or restricted biaryl moiety as defined under G2; where optionally one carbon atom may be replaced by a heteroatom selected from N, O, and S; where optionally a second carbon atom thereof, and further optionally a third carbon atom thereof may be replaced by N; —G2 is a saturated or unsaturated carbon ring system that is a 3- to 7-membered monocyclic; or that is a 7- to 12-membered, fused polycyclic; or that is a 7- to 18-membered discontinuous or restricted biaryl moiety; wherein for each of the carbon ring systems recit

Abstract: This application is directed to compounds useful as inhibitors of PDE4 in the treatment of diseases regulated by the activation and degranulation of eosinophils, especially asthma, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructuive pulmonary disease, of the formula: where Y is ?C(R1a)— or —[N?(O)k]— where k is 0 or 1; G1 is a saturated or unsaturated carbon ring system that is a 3- to 7-membered monocyclic, or that is a 7- to 12-membered, fused polycyclic; provided that G1 is not a discontinuous or restricted biaryl moiety as defined under G2; where optionally one carbon atom may be replaced by a heteroatom selected from N, O, and S; where optionally a second carbon atom thereof, and further optionally a third carbon atom thereof may be replaced by N; -G2 is a saturated or unsaturated carbon ring system that is a 3- to 7-membered monocyclic; or that is a 7- to 12-membered, fused polycyclic; or that is a 7- to 18-membered discontinuous or restricted biaryl moiety; wherein for each of the carbon ring systems re

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to methods of characterization of the properties and functions of SV2 proteins. The invention further includes methods of identifying compounds or agents which modulate the activity of SV2 proteins. Included in these methods is the identification of compounds or agents which modulate the binding of levetiracetam to SV2 proteins, including SV2A. Additionally, the present invention provides biotinylated ligands as a tool to screen chemical libraries and characterize the SV2 proteins. Further, the present invention provides a method of solubilizing and purifying functionally active membrane associated proteins, such as SV2.

Abstract: Compounds having quinone and quinone analogs useful for pharmaceutical preparations have now been found which inhibit cysteine proteases, in particular, caspases and 3C-cysteine proteases. The cysteine protease inhibitors of the present invention can be identified by their mode of action in disrupting the ability of cysteine proteases and, in particular, caspases to cleave a peptide chain. These compounds are useful in inhibiting cysteine protease or cysteine protease-like proteins and for treating infections diseases or physiopathological diseases or disorders attributed to the presence of excessive or insufficient levels of cysteine proteases.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A&bgr;-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to &bgr;-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel 1-carboxymethyl-2-oxo-azepan derivatives of the formula useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). The compounds of formula (1) are especially useful as selective inhibitors of MMP-12. Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as well as methods of treating various disease states responding to inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase are also claimed herein.

Abstract: 4-Aryl-1-(indanmethyl, dihydrobenzofuranmethyl or dihydrobenzothiophenemethyl)piperidine, -tetrahydropyridine or -piperazine compounds of general formula (I), wherein one of X and Y is CH2 and the other one is CH2, O or S; Z is N, C, CH or COH; Ar is an optionally substituted aryl group; R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, acyl, thioacyl, alkylsulfonyl, trifluoromethylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, a group R9VCO— where V is O or S and R9 is alkyl or aryl, or a group R10R11NCO— or R10R11NCS— wherein R10 and R11 are hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, or R10 and R11 are linked to form a ring; R2 is hydrogen, alkyl, cykcloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl; or R1 and R2 are linked to form a ring; R3-R5 are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, phenylcarbonyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, hydroxy, alkylsulfonyl, cyano, trifluoromethyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl or nitro; R6 and R7 are hydrogen or alkyl or they are linked to constitute 3-7 membered ring; R8 is hydrogen or alkyl; have effects at c

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams of Formula (I): 1

Abstract: This invention relates to new 2-oxo-piperidinyl- and 2-oxo-azepanyl alkanoic acid derivatives of formula (1) having anticonvulsant activity which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment or prevention of epilepsy and other neurological disorders. The invention also concerns processes for preparing these derivatives and novel intermediates used in the preparation of these derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly enantiomerically pure lactam-substituted propanoic acid derivatives and methods of making and using therefor. The invention involves a multi-step synthesis to produce the lactam compounds. In one step of the reaction sequence, asymmetric hydrogenation of a lactam-enamide was performed to produce an intermediate that can ultimately be converted to a series of pharmaceutical compounds. The invention also contemplates the in situ synthesis of an intermediate of the multi-step synthesis, which provides economic advantages to the overall synthesis of the lactam compounds.

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 that include 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: 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 novel compounds, compositions comprising said compounds, and uses thereof, said compounds having the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing active compounds, which inhibit the activity of the chemokines, MIP-1 &agr; and RANTES. It also is directed to methods of treating inflammatory and immunoregulatory disorders and diseases using these pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally muscarinic M2/M3 receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein X, Y, and Z are O, S or NR5, and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; and prodrugs, individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Lactam derivatives of the formula where X is —C(═O)NR3′—, —NR3′C(═O)—, —C(═NCN)NR3′—, —NR3′C(═NCN)—, —CH2NR3′—, —CH(alkyl)NR3′—, —CH(COOalkyl)NR3′—, —CH(CH2OH)NR3′—, —C(CH2Oalkyl)—; R1 is halo, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkyl(cycloalkyl), aryl, (aryl)alkyl, (aryl)alkenyl, (aryl)alkynyl, O-alkyl, O-alkenyl, O-aryl, O-alky(aryl), O-alkyl(heterocyclo), COO-alkyl, C)-alkyl, CO-amino, CO-substituted amino, alkyl-CO-amino, alkyl-CO-substituted amino, NHCO-alkyl, NHCO-aryl, NHCO-alkyl(aryl), NHCO-alkyl(heterocyclo), N(alkyl)CO-alkyl, N(alkyl)CO-aryl, N(alkyl)CO-heterocyclo, N(alkyl)CO-alkyl(aryl), N(alkyl)CO-alkyl(heterocyclo); R2 is hydrogen, alkyl, halo, aryl, (aryl)alkyl, O-alkyl, amino, substituted amino; R3 and R3′ are the same or different and are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl or alkyl(aryl); R4 which