Abstract: The present invention relates to anindane derivative according to formula I wherein the variables are defined as in the specification, or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more of said indane derivatives and to their use in therapy, for instance in the treatment or prevention of psychiatric diseases where an enhancement of synaptic responses mediated by AMPA receptors is required, including schizophrenia, depression and Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of 2,3,5-substituted pyridone derivatives of formula I: wherein R, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods of making these compounds. The compounds of this invention are inhibitors of poly(adenosine 5?-diphosphate ribose) polymerase (PARP) and are therefore useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of diseases, including diseases associated with the central nervous system and cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to certain compounds according to Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, clathrates, or prodrugs thereof, that are useful as immunosuppressive agents and for treating and preventing inflammatory conditions, allergic disorders and immune disorders.

Abstract: A method of treating and/or preventing oxidative damage, comprising administering an effective IsoK/NeuroK adduct formation suppressing amount of a phenolic amine compound and/or pyridoxamine or pyridoxamine analog, including embodiments where the phenolic compound is at least one of a pyridoxamine, salicylamine, tyrosine compound or an analog thereof.

Abstract: A 1-(substituted aryl)-5-trifluoromethyl-2-(1H)pyridone compounds and pharmaceutical acceptable salts, preparation methods and uses for preparing the drugs for treating fibrosis thereof.

Abstract: The present application describes lactam-containing compounds and derivatives thereof of Formula I: P4—P-M-M4??I or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein ring P, if present is a 5-7 membered carbocycle or heterocycle and ring M is a 5-7 membered carbocycle or heterocycle. Compounds of the present invention are useful as inhibitors of trypsin-like serine proteases, specifically factor Xa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, methods and/or kits for determining and/or predicting and/or diagnosing and/or treating restenosis in a patient.

Abstract: 1-(substituted benzyl)-5-trifluoromethyl-2(1H)pyridone compounds and their pharmaceutical acceptable salts are disclosed. The preparation methods of the compounds and their salts and the use of the same for preparing the medicaments for treating fibrosis are also disclosed. New pyridine compounds and their salts are obtained from trifluoromethyl pyridone as starting material.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel chemical compounds of the formula (I): (I) in free or salt form, its use in the treatment of NET and/or SERT mediated conditions, e.g., depression, vasomotor symptoms, e.g., hot flashes and other diseases or conditions mediated by NET and/or SERT.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the composition and methods of manufacture of orally-dissolvable, edible films as a vehicle for the non-invasive administration of nitroglycerin, as well as other therapeutic agents either with or without nitroglycerin, through the mucosal tissues of the oral cavity. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to treatment of addictions and primary impulse-control disorders using phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE7) inhibitors, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Heteroaryloxy-substituted benzoic acid amides of general formula I wherein the groups R1 to R7 as well as X and Y are defined according to claim 1, including the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures and the salts thereof. The compounds according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of respiratory complaints, particularly COPD and asthma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aryl substituted carboxamide derivatives of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which have blocking activities of T-type calcium channels or voltage gated sodium channels as the tetrodotoxin-sensitive (TTX-S) blockers such as Nav1.3 and Nav1.7, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of disorders and diseases in which T-type calcium channels or voltage gated sodium channels are involved. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which T-type calcium channels or voltage gated sodium channels are involved.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds having the formula: wherein: Ar, r, R2-3, X, and R5-7 are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds have AT1 receptor antagonist activity and neprilysin inhibition activity. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions.

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: This invention relates to the use of a group of aryl ureas in treating raf mediated diseases, and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such therapy.

Abstract: Provided are electrokinetically-altered fluids (e.g., electrokinetically-altered gas-enriched fluids and solutions) comprising an ionic aqueous solution of charge-stabilized oxygen-containing nanostructures in an amount sufficient for treating an inflammatory neurodegenerative condition or disease (e.g., a taupathy) or at least one symptom thereof. The electrokinetically-altered fluids or therapeutic compositions and methods include electrokinetically-altered ionic aqueous fluids optionally in combination with other therapeutic agents. Particular aspects provide for modulating phosphorylation of tau protein. Particular aspects provide for regulating or modulating intracellular signal transduction associated with said inflammatory responses by modulation of at least one of cellular membrane potential and/or conductance, membrane proteins such as membrane receptors, including but not limited to G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCR), and intercellular junctions (e.g.

Abstract: Patients susceptible to or suffering from conditions and disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, are treated by administering to a patient in need thereof compositions that are hydroxybenzoate salts of E-metanicotine-type compounds. The formation of hydroxybenzoate salts of the E-metanicotine compounds is also useful in purifying the E-metanicotine compounds, as the hydroxybenzoate salts tend to crystallize out, leaving impurities such as Z-metanicotine compounds, and compounds where the double bond has migrated, in solution. If desired, the hydroxybenzoate salts can be converted to either the free base (the E-metanicotine) or to another pharmaceutically acceptable salt form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a salt selected from the group comprising the N-methyl-D-glucamine salt (NMG), the diethylamine salt (DEA) salt, the magnesium salt, the tromethamine salt, the choline salt, the L-arginine salt, the zinc salt, and the 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)morpholine (HEM) salt of compounds of the general formula (I) wherein X is selected from the group consisting of CH2, S, or O; D is O or S; R8 is hydrogen or alkyl; E is an optionally substituted phenylene group; Y is a monocyclic or bicyclic substituted or unsubstituted 6-9 membered ring system which may contain one or more heteroatoms selected from N or S and which contains at least one aromatic ring; n is 0 or 1; and q is 0 or 1; with the proviso that compounds wherein X?CH2, q=0, Y=unsubstituted phenyl and E=unsubstituted phenylene are excluded; or a hydrate thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to new aryl ureas and methods for their synthesis. The inventive compounds are useful in the treatment of (i) raf mediated diseases, for example, cancer, (ii) p38 mediated diseases such as inflammation and osteoporosis, and (iii) VEGF mediated diseases such as angiogenesis disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to calcium salts of compounds of the general formula (I) wherein X is selected from the group consisting of CH2, S, or O; D is O or S; R8 is hydrogen or alkyl; E is an optionally substituted phenylene group; Y is a monocyclic or bicyclic substituted or unsubstituted 6-9 membered ring system which may contain one or more heteroatoms selected from N or S and which contains at least one aromatic ring; n is 0 or 1, and q is 0 or 1; with the proviso that compounds wherein X?CH2, q=0, Y=unsubstituted phenyl and E=unsubstituted phenylene are excluded; or a hydrate thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R1b, R2a, R2b, R2c, and R2d have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phenylcyclopropylamine derivatives. In particular, pharmaceutical compositions comprising phenylcyclopropylamine derivatives are provided. The compounds of this invention can, inter alia, be used for the treatment and the prevention of cancer as well as neurodegenerative diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel cyclohexane derivatives having NPY Y5 receptor antagonistic activity. Specifically, the present invention discloses a compound represented by the formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof: wherein A is substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heterocyclyl; a combination of X and Y is a combination selected from (X, Y)?(C(?O)N(R1), C(?O)N(R2)), (C(?O)N(R1), imidazole-1,3-diyl), (N(R1), C(?O)N(R2)), (O, C(?O)N(R2)), (C(R3)(R4), N(R2)) or (a single bond, C(?O)N(R2)); R1, R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl; R5 is substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heterocyclyl; R6 is halogen, oxo, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy, substituted or unsubstituted aryloxy; m is 0 or 1; and n is an integer of 0 to 5; and B is aromatic carbocycle, monocyclic heterocycle or fused bicyclic heterocycle.

Abstract: MCHR1 antagonists are provided having the following Formula I: wherein all of the variables are defined herein. Such compounds are useful for the treatment of MCHR1 mediated diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, IBD, depression, and anxiety.

Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.

Abstract: The invention discloses a number of therapeutic compounds and a method of treating a disorder in mammal.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an excellent agent for treating or preventing dementia, schizophrenia based on a serotonin 5-HT5A receptor modulating action. It was confirmed that acylguanidine derivatives, which has the characteristic structure in which the guanidine is bonded to one ring of a naphthalene via a carbonyl group and a cyclic group is bonded to the other ring thereof, exhibit potent 5-HT5A receptor modulating action and excellent pharmacological action based on the action. The present invention is useful as an excellent agent for treating or preventing dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising dosage units of pyridoxamine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and methods for their use in limiting the progression of renal disease and/or diabetic complications in human diabetic patient.

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: There is provided compounds of formula I, wherein the dotted line, X1, X2, X3, A, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Z1, Z2, R2 and R3 have meanings given in the description, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which compounds are useful as selective agonists of the AT2 receptor, and thus, in particular, in the treatment of inter alia gastrointestinal conditions, such as dyspepsia, IBS and MOF, and cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides phenoxyacetic acid derivatives of Formula (I) for the treatment of CRTH2 related disorders and disease selected from asthma, atopic dermatitis and inflammatory dermatoses.

Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that are inhibitors of cysteine proteases, in particular, cathepsins B, K, L, F, and S and are therefore useful in treating diseases mediated by these proteases. The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of cancer and other cell proliferative disorders.

Abstract: Patients susceptible to or suffering from conditions and disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, are treated by administering to a patient in need thereof compositions that are hydroxybenzoate salts of E-metanicotine-type compounds. The formation of hydroxybenzoate salts of the E-metanicotine compounds is also useful in purifying the E-metanicotine compounds, as the hydroxybenzoate salts tend to crystallize out, leaving impurities such as Z-metanicotine compounds, and compounds where the double bond has migrated, in solution. If desired, the hydroxybenzoate salts can be converted to either the free base (the E-metanicotine) or to another pharmaceutically acceptable salt form.

Abstract: A compound represented by formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: (wherein Y1 represents a nitrogen atom or a group represented by CRA, Y2 represents a nitrogen atom or a group represented by CRB, Y3 represents a nitrogen atom or a group represented by CRC, RA, RB and RC, which may be the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom, etc. (excluding the case where Y1 is CRA, Y2 is CRB and Y3 is CRC), X represents an oxygen atom, etc., R1 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, etc., R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, etc., R3 represents an optionally substituted phenyl group, etc., R4 represents a hydrogen atom, etc., and R5 represents an optionally substituted phenyl group, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biphenyl-based renin inhibitor compounds having amino-terminal groups, and their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and X have the meanings stated in the claims. The compounds are particularly suitable as antiarrhythmic active ingredients, in particular for the treatment and prophylaxis of atrial arrhythmias, for example atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide adamantyl benzamide derivtives and pharmaceutical compositions comprising adamantyl benzamide derivatives. Methods of use of such compounds and compositions to modulate the activity of 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11?HSD1) in a subject are also provided.

Abstract: Phosphoric acid, edisylic acid (1,2-ethanedisulfonic acid), citric acid, orotic acid (uracil-6-carboxylic acid), R-mandelic acid, sulfuric acid, 1,5-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, D-aspartic acid, and lysine monohydrochloride salts of (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-[3-(5-isopropoxypyridin)yl]-4-penten-2-amine, and methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said salts, and use, are disclosed. The salts can be administered to patients susceptible to or suffering from conditions and disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, to treat and/or prevent such disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which are inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme. The present invention further relates to the use of inhibitors of 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme for the treatment of non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome and other diseases and conditions that are mediated by excessive glucocorticoid action.

Abstract: Compounds useful for the early diagnosis of malignant tumors, multiple sclerosis, and especially Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias; especially compounds of Formula (I) wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, cyano, fluoro, iodo, alkyl, and aryl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, and aryl; X is selected from the group consisting of CH2, CH2O, oxygen, OCH2, CH2S, SCH2, NH, N-alkyl, and N-aryl; Y is an optional spacer group, absent or selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur, NH, N-alkyl, and N-aryl; and Z is selected from the group consisting of alkyl substituted with cyano, fluoro, or iodo and aryl substituted with cyano, fluoro, or iodo. In a preferred embodiment, R1 and R2 are hydrogen, X is CH2O, Y is absent, and Z is phenyl substituted with fluoro, cyano, or iodo. In some embodiments, Z is more specifically 18F-phenyl or 123I-phenyl or 131I-phenyl. Other compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides lysine based compounds of the formula; and when the compound of formula I comprises an amino group, pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts thereof, wherein R1 may be, for example, (HO)2P(O)—, (NaO)2P(O)—, alkyl-CO— or cycloalkyl-CO—, wherein X may be, for example, F, Cl, and Br, and wherein R2 and R3 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating fibromyalgia or other diseases or conditions causing widespread pain and/or fatigue. In particular, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising droxidopa alone, or in combination with one or more further active agents, that can be used in the inventive methods. The methods of treatment can comprise treating, preventing, reducing, or eliminating a variety of symptoms recognized as indicative of fibromyalgia, such as chronic pain, allodynia, hyperalgesia, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and depression.

Abstract: Described herein are solid, stable pharmaceutical formulations of cannabinoid receptor inverse agonists, such as taranabant, and processes of making such formulations. Additionally, described herein are solid stable pharmaceutical formulations of cannabiniod inverse agonists, such as taranabant, and an additional therapeutic agent, as well as processes for making such pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: A composition for the nutritional supplementation of women and a method of administering a composition designed for the nutritional supplementation of women is described. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, such a composition comprises vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin C, vitamin E, niacin, copper, magnesium, zinc, and iron. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a method of administering a composition designed for the nutritional supplementation of women comprises the step of administering a composition comprising vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin C, vitamin E, niacin, copper, magnesium, zinc, and iron.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel PPAR agonist compounds as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds according to the invention are of quite particular therapeutic interest, notably for treating diabetes and/or dyslipidemias, as well as for preventing cardiovascular pathologies.

Abstract: Multivitamin/Multimineral supplements are provided for supplementing iron and desirable nutrients in the diet of mammals. The supplements include an iron-amino acid chelate, a form of iron more bioavailable than traditional iron salts. The supplements may further include a pharmaceutically accepted salt form of iron as well as other nutritional vitamins and minerals. The supplements are useful for providing iron for pregnant and lactating females as well as for persons suffering from anemia.