Abstract: The invention relates to cyclourea compounds of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein R1-R3 and Z are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula I to treat, prevent or ameliorate a disorder responsive to the blockade of calcium channels, and particularly N-type calcium channels. Compounds of the present invention are especially useful for treating pain.

Abstract: Objects of the present invention are to provide the following: a novel heterocyclic compound which can be used as a material in which a light-emitting substance of a light-emitting layer in a light-emitting element is dispersed; a novel heterocyclic compound having a high electron-transport property; a light-emitting element having high current efficiency; and a light-emitting device, an electronic device and a lighting device each having reduced power consumption. Provided are a heterocyclic compound represented by General Formula (G1-1) or (G1-2) below, and a light-emitting element, a light-emitting device, an electronic device and a lighting device each including the heterocyclic compound. Such use of the heterocyclic compound represented by General Formula (G1-1) or (G1-2) makes it possible to provide a light-emitting element having high current efficiency, and a light-emitting device, an electronic device and a lighting device each having reduced power consumption.

Abstract: The invention relates to cyclourea compounds of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein R1-R3 and Z are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula I to treat, prevent or ameliorate a disorder responsive to the blockade of calcium channels, and particularly N-type calcium channels. Compounds of the present invention are especially useful for treating pain.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined herein: and compositions, processes for the preparation, and uses thereof, e.g. in the treatment of endometriosis or uterine fibroids.

Abstract: A method and system for storing and evolving hydrogen (H2) employ chemical compounds that can be hydrogenated to store hydrogen and dehydrogenated to evolve hydrogen. A catalyst lowers the energy required for storing and evolving hydrogen. The method and system can provide hydrogen for devices that consume hydrogen as fuel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a disease or disorder characterised by increased stress hormone levels and/or decreased androgen hormone levels in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by formula (I): wherein n is 1 or 3; R is hydrogen or —C(O)N(Ra)(Rb) wherein Ra and Rb are independently —(C1-C4)alkyl, or —(C1-C4)alkyl-(C5-C7)aryl, wherein each of Ra and Rb is optionally substituted by —(C1-C4)alkoxy; R1, R2, and R3, are independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano or —(C6-C10) aryl, wherein said —(C6-C10)aryl is optionally substituted by halogen, with the proviso that no more than one of R1, R2, and R3 is hydrogen; and R4 and R5 are hydrogen; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: Said compound is inhibitor of aldosterone synthase and aromatase, and thus can be employed for the treatment of a disorder or disease mediated by aldosterone synthase or aromatase. Accordingly, the compound of formula I can be used in treatment of hypokalemia, hypertension, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, renal failure, in particular, chronic renal failure, restenosis, atherosclerosis, syndrome X, obesity, nephropathy, post-myocardial infarction, coronary heart diseases, inflammation, increased formation of collagen, fibrosis such as cardiac or myocardiac fibrosis and remodeling following hypertension and endothelial dysfunction, gynecomastia, osteoporosis, prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, endometrial hyperplasia, polycystic ovarian disease, infertility, fibrocystic breast disease, breast cancer and fibrocystic mastopathy.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds having the general formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and A are as described herein, compositions including the compounds and methods of using the compounds. These compounds are useful as inhibitors of hormone sensitive lipase (HSL) and may be used in the treatment of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, myocardial dysfunction, inflammation, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: Said compound is inhibitor of aldosterone synthase and aromatase, and thus can be employed for the treatment of a disorder or disease mediated by aldosterone synthase or aromatase. Accordingly, the compound of formula I can be used in treatment of hypokalemia, hypertension, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, renal failure, in particular, chronic renal failure, restenosis, atherosclerosis, syndrome X, obesity, nephropathy, post-myocardial infarction, coronary heart diseases, inflammation, increased formation of collagen, fibrosis such as cardiac or myocardiac fibrosis and remodeling following hypertension and endothelial dysfunction, gynecomastia, osteoporosis, prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, endometrial hyperplasia, polycystic ovarian disease, infertility, fibrocystic breast disease, breast cancer and fibrocystic mastopathy.

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: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein, R1 and R2 each independently represent H, halogen, CF3, C1-3 alkyl or C1-3 alkoxy; R3 represents C1-6 alkyl, C3-6 cycloalkyl, phenyl (optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from Ra) or Het (optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from OH, oxo, or C1-4 alkyl); R4 represents H or C1-3 alkyl; R5 represents C1-6 alkyl (optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from Rb), C3-6 cycloalkyl (optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from oxo or OH), or Het2 (optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from Rd); oxygen atom or 1 sulphur atom, or (c) 1 oxygen atom or 1 sulphur atom, (optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from OH, oxo or C1-4 alkyl); and R6 represents C1-3 alkyl (optionally substitu

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) inhibit the PARP enzyme and are useful for treating a disease or a disorder associated with PARP. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I), methods of treatment comprising compounds of Formula (I), and methods of inhibiting the PARP enzyme comprising compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds or salts, solvates or solvated salts thereof, processes for their preparation and to new intermediates used in the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and to the use of said compounds in therapy.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent element comprises: a pair of electrodes; and one or more organic compound layers at least one of which is a light-emitting layer, the one or more organic compound layers being provided between the pair of electrodes, wherein at least one of the one or more organic compound layers comprises a compound represented by general formula (Z): wherein R31 and R32 each represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, R3A represents a substituent other than an aromatic hetero ring connected through a nitrogen atom, or a hydrogen atom, X31 to X38 each represents a substituted or unsubstituted carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, and Y31 to Y33 each represents a nitrogen atom or C—R3B (wherein R3B represents a substituent other than an aromatic hetero ring connected through a nitrogen atom, or a hydrogen atom).

Abstract: The present invention provides an industrially advantageous process for producing a steroid C17,20 lyase inhibitor represented by the general formula (I); and a Reformatsky reagent in a stable form suitable for the process. In the present invention, a compound represented by the general formula (I) is produced by reducing a specific ?-hydroxy ester compound derivative or a salt thereof obtained from a specific carbonyl compound in a Reformatsky reaction in the presence of a metal hydride complex and a metal halide, and then subjecting it to a ring-closing reaction. In the above Reformatsky reaction, it is useful to use a stable solution of a compound represented by the general formula BrZnCH2COOC2H5 or a crystal of the compound which is represented by the formula (BrZnCH2COOC2H5.THF)2.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for detecting free radicals, the compositions being spin trapping compounds comprising a nitrone having a detecting moiety and optionally having a targeting moiety for targeting the nitrone to an organ, a cell, an organelle or a molecule of interest for directly detecting free radicals, especially free radicals in biological samples.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diketohydrazine derivative of formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (the symbols in the formula have the same meaning as described in the specification). The compound of formula (I) has an inhibitory activity against cysteine protease, and it is useful for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, immune diseases, ischemic diseases, respiratory diseases, circulatory diseases, blood diseases, neuronal diseases, hepatic or biliary diseases, osseous or articular diseases, metabolic diseases, etc. And the compound has inhibitory activity against elastase and it is also useful for the treatment of COPD (chronic obstacle pulmonary diseases).

Abstract: There are provided compounds of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X, Y, R1, R1?, R2, R2?, R3, R4, R5 are as defined herein. The compounds exhibit activity as anticancer agents.

Abstract: Compounds of formula as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, wherein A and R1 to R4 have the significance given in claim 1 can be used in the form of pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I (I), in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R, Q, W, X and Z have the meanings indicated in Patent Claim 1, are suitable as antidiabetics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new CGRP-antagonists of general formula I wherein U, V, X, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined as in the description, the tautomers, the isomers, the diastereomers, the enantiomers, the hydrates, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof and the hydrates of the salts, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, medicaments containing these compounds, their use and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) wherein W, n, X and W? are defined in the description; invention compounds are modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors-subtype 5 (“mGluR5”) which are useful for the treatment of central nervous system disorders as well as other disorders modulated by mGluR5 receptors.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of general formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X, n, Y, and R1 are defined generally and in subsets herein. Compounds of the invention are inhibitors of CCR2 and accordingly are useful for the treatment of a variety of inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune diseases, disorders, or conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use in the treatment of allergic disorders, such as allergic rhinitis and asthma.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein the variables A, n, R5, R21-R24 and Q are defined herein. These compounds bind VLA-4. Certain of these compound also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The patent application relates to new heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, R3, R4 and n have the definitions elucidated in more detail in the description, to a process for preparing them and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, particularly as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

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 relates to new beta-agonists of general formula (I) wherein the groups R1 to R7 have the meanings given in the claims and specification, the tautomers, the enantiomers, the diastereomers, the mixtures thereof, the prodrugs thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, processes for preparing these compounds and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The use of a compound of formula (I), is disclosed in treating and/or preventing 5 chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (CIPN). The invention includes pharmaceutical compositions wherein the compound of formula (I) is present in a mixture with anticancer agents. An improved anticancer treatment with reduced CIPN-related side effects is also provided.

Abstract: A method for treatment of a patient suffering from irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea or mixed irritable bowel syndrome, which comprises administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of ramosetron or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of polycarbophil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A process for preparing the S or R enantiomer of a compound of formula A, the process comprising subjecting a compound of formula B to asymmetric hydrogenation in the presence of a chiral transition metal catalyst and a source of hydrogen, wherein X is CH2, oxygen, or sulphur; R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and signify hydrogens, halogens, alkyl, alkyloxy, hydroxy, nitro, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylamino, or dialkylamino group; and R4 is alkyl or aryl, wherein the transition metal catalyst comprises a chiral ligand having the formula wherein p is from 1 to 6, and Ar means aryl group; wherein the term alkyl means hydrocarbon chains, straight or branched, containing from one to six carbon atoms, optionally substituted by aryl, alkoxy, halogen, alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxycarbonyl groups; the term aryl means an aromatic or heteroaromatic group, optionally substituted by alkyloxy, halogen, or nitro group; and the term halogen means fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds which are antagonist or inverse agonists at an opioid receptor. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of obesity and related diseases and/or conditions in mammals, particularly humans. Methods of making and using such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel benzimidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of treatment therewith. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders, which are responsive to modulation of the GABAA receptor complex, and in particular for combating anxiety and related diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic compounds of Formula I and compositions thereof useful for treating diseases mediated by protein kinase B (PKB) where the variables have the definitions provided herein. The invention also relates to the therapeutic use of such compounds and compositions thereof in treating disease states associated with abnormal cell growth, cancer, inflammation, and metabolic disorders.

Abstract: Nanoscale particles of benzimidazolone pigments are made by providing one or more organic pigment precursor(s) to a benzimidazolone pigment, providing a solution or suspension of a sterically bulky stabilizer compound that associates non-covalently with a benzimidazolone moiety on one of the pigment precursors, wherein the sterically bulky stabilizer compound is selected from the group consisting of substituted pyridine derivatives, alkylated benzimidazolone compounds, alkylated derivatives of aromatic acids, and mixtures thereof, and carrying out a coupling reaction to form a benzimidazolone pigment composition, whereby one or more functional moieties on the benzimidazolone pigment is non-covalently associated with the sterically bulky stabilizer, so as to limit an extent of particle growth and aggregation and results in nanoscale pigment particles.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) are provided in which R, R1, R2, R3, R4 and n have the definitions elucidated in more detail in the description, to a process for preparing them and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, particularly as aldostereone synthase inhibitors,

Abstract: The invention relates to new heterocyclic compounds of general formula (I), and their salts with a base or an acid: The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of these compounds as well as their use as medicaments, in particular as anti-bacterial agents.

Abstract: A specific derivative of heterocyclic compound having nitrogen atom and an organic electroluminescence device comprising the compound. An organic electroluminescence device comprising at least one of organic compound layers including a light emitting layer sandwiched between an anode and a cathode, wherein said at least one of the organic compound layers comprises the derivative of the heterocyclic compound having nitrogen atom as a sole component or as mixed component. The organic electroluminescence device achieves elevation of luminance and excellent efficiency of light emission, and also achieves long lifetime by an improvement of an electrode adhesion.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, wherein p, Ar, R1, R2, R3, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd and Re are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, methods of using, and methods of preparing the compounds.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a tetrahydro-cyclopentyl pyrazole cannabinoid modulator compound of formula (I): and a method for use in treating, ameliorating or preventing a cannabinoid receptor mediated syndrome, disorder or disease.

Abstract: Formula (I) compounds are described: Formula (I) where the radicals are as defined in the description, processes for their preparation, and their uses for the preparation of conjugates with radionuclides for use in human and animal therapy and diagnostics, particularly for the diagnosis and therapy of pathological conditions such as tumors.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein, R1 and R2 each independently represent H, halogen, CF3, C1-3 alkyl or C1-3 alkoxy; R3 represents C1-6 alkyl, C3-6 cycloalkyl, phenyl (optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from Ra) or Het (optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from OH, oxo, or C1-4 alkyl); R4 represents H or C1-3 alkyl; R5 represents C1-6 alkyl (optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from Rb), C3-6 cycloalkyl (optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from oxo or OH), or Het2 (optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from Rd); oxygen atom or 1 sulphur atom, or (c) 1 oxygen atom or 1 sulphur atom, (optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from OH, oxo or C1-4 alkyl); and R6 represents C1-3 alkyl (optionally subs

Abstract: An indolestyryl compound. The indolestyryl compound has formula (I): wherein Z1 comprises benzene, naphthalene, or heterocyclic ring containing O, S, or N, R2 comprises H, halogen atoms, C1-5 alkyl, nitro, ester, carboxyl, sulfo, sulfonamide, sulfuric ester, amide, C1-3 alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, cyano, C1-6 alkylsulfonyl, or C2-7 alkoxy carbonyl, R3, R4, R5, and R6 comprise H, alkyl, aralkyl, or heterocyclic ring containing O, S, or N, R7 and R8 comprise H or alkyl, R10 comprises H, alkyl, halogen atoms, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, ester, or substituted or non-substituted sulfonyl, W comprises carbon or nitrogen, Y comprises carbon, oxygen, sulfur, selenium, —NR, or —C(CH3)2, m is 1˜3, and X1 comprises an anionic group or an anionic organometallic complex, wherein R3 and R4 are joined to a nitrogen atom or R5 and R6 are joined together to form a ring, and R bonded to nitrogen is C1-5 alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thienopyrrole compounds of formula (I); wherein A, B, Y, Ar, n, Z and X1 are as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the prevention and treatment of hepatitis C infections.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel benzimidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of treatment therewith. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders, which are responsive to modulation of the GABAA receptor complex, and in particular for combating anxiety and related diseases.

Abstract: There are provided compounds according to formula I wherein the substitutents are as described herein. Further provided are methods of using such compounds for the treatment of nuclear hormone receptor-associated conditions, such as age related diseases, for example sarcopenia. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for preparing some of the compounds of the invention. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to modulators of GABAA receptors and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, the chemical synthesis thereof, and the medical use of such compounds for the treatment and/or management of sleep disorders and/or for providing a patient in need with a hypnotic, anxiolytic or anti-convulsive effect are described.

Abstract: Provided is a detergent-dispersant for a lubricant having excellent detergency and dispersibility effects. Specifically provided are: a detergent-dispersant including a heterocyclic compound having a heterocyclic skeleton derived from a compound selected from the group consisting of pyridines, pyrroles, pyrimidines, pyrazoles, pyridazines, imidazoles, pyrazines, triazines, triazoles, tetrazoles, oxazoles, oxadiazoles, thiazoles, thiadiazoles, furans, dioxanes, pyrans, and thiophenes; and an additive composition for a lubricant and a lubricant composition, each containing the detergent-dispersant.