Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7 and A are as defined. Compounds of Formula I have activity inhibiting production of A?-peptide. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating diseases and disorders, for example, neurodegenerative and/or neurological disorders, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, in a mammal comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7 and A are as defined. Compounds of the Formula I have activity inhibiting production of A?-peptide. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating diseases and disorders, for example, neurodegenerative and/or neurological disorders, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, in a mammal comprising compounds of the Formula I.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of Temozolomide, an antitumor compound, and analogs, and to intermediates useful in this novel process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds having a positive allosteric GÀBAB receptor (GDR) modulator effect, methods for the preparation of said compounds and to their use, optionally in combination with a GABAB agonist, for the inhibition of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations, for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, as well as for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A compound of the general formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to salts having guanidinium cations, to processes for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof as ionic liquids.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel naphthalenyloxypropenyl derivatives useful for inhibiting the enzyme activity of histone deacetylase, leading effective suppression of cancer cell proliferation.

Abstract: Disclosed are biologically active hetero pyrrole analogs such as imidazoles, thiazoles, oxazoles and pyrazoles capable of interacting with the CB1 and/or the CB2 cannabinoid receptors. One aspect discloses hetero pyrrole analogs acting as antagonists for the CB1 and/or the CB2 receptors. Another aspect discloses hetero pyrrole analogs having selectivity for the CB1 or CB2 cannabinoid receptor. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical preparations employing the disclosed analogs and methods of administering therapeutically effective amounts of the disclosed analogs to provide a physiological effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein X—Y, R1, and n are as defined herein and to their pharmaceutically active salts. Compounds of formula I have a good affinity to the trace amine associated receptors (TAARs), especially for TAAR1 and are useful for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stress-related disorders, psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, migraine, hypertension, substance abuse and metabolic disorders such as eating disorders, diabetes, diabetic complications, obesity, dyslipidemia, disorders of energy consumption and assimilation, disorders and malfunction of body temperature homeostasis, disorders of sleep and circadian rhythm, and cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The use of levo-ornidazole in the preparation of medicine for preventing and treating the anti-anaerobic bacteria infection is provided. It is demonstrated that levo-ornidazole exhibits lower toxicity and less central inhibition effects than dextro-ornidazole or racemic ornidazole. L-ornidazole possesses pharmacokinetics characteristics, which are superior to that of the racemic ornidazole, and anti-anaerobic activities which are slightly better than or substantially the same as that of the racemic ornidazole. Also, this invention particularly relates to a preparation process, which comprises formulating L-ornidazole as anti-anaerobic infection pharmaceutical preparations, which are suitable for clinical uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined herein and to pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. Compounds of formula I or their tautomeric forms are good inhibitors of the glycine transporter 1 (GlyT-1), and have a good selectivity to glycine transporter 2 (GlyT-2) inhibitors. Such compounds are useful for the treatment of schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of N-aminoimidazole or N-aminoimidazole-thione derivatives as cytoprotective compounds in vitro and in vivo and for the treatment or prevention of cell death mediated disorders and/or GSK-3 mediated disorders or processes.

Abstract: This invention is directed to substituted benzylamines which are useful as inhibitors of the CYP2A6 enzyme. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds to treat nicotine dependence are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel processes for the preparation of a cyclopentanone of Formula II and a lactone of Formula I, which are useful in the production of prostaglandins: wherein Z, R2, R3, X1, X2, and are as defined in the specification. The invention also provides novel enantiomerically enriched compounds.

Abstract: This invention refers to new 1,2,3-triazole and imidazole compounds included in the families of compounds represented by general formula VIII.

Abstract: An organophotoreceptor that includes: (a) a charge transport material having the formula wherein A is selected from heterocyclic groups, naphthyl group, alkylsulfonylphenyl, stilbenyl or the group X, wherein X is represented by the formula B is selected from hydrogen, alkyl group, and an aryl group, with the proviso that when A is naphthyl, B is naphthyl; or where R1 is selected from the group consisting of N-pyrrolyl, N-pyrazolyl, N-tetrazolyl, N-indolyl, N-carbazolyl, N-triazolyl, N-imidazolyl, N-benzimidazolyl, N-indazolyl, and N-benzotriazolyl group, and R3 is a 9-fluorenone group. (b) a charge generating compound; and (c) an electrically conductive substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel imidazole derivatives having a positive allosteric GABAB receptor (GBR) modulator effect, methods for the preparation of said compounds and to their use, optionally in combination with a GABAB agonist, for the inhibition of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations, for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, as well as for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The compounds are represented by the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the description. For example, R1 may be alkyl or arylalkyl, R2 may be alkyl, R3 may be alkoxy and R4 may be a substituent containing an aryl group.

Abstract: Compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, pain, inflammation, traumatic injury, and others.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of Temozolomide, an antitumor compound, and analogs, and to intermediates useful in this novel process.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclylamide-substituted imidazoles and methods for their preparation, their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases as well as their use for the production of medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for the use as antiviral agents, especially against cytomegaloviruses.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain hydroxamate derivatives that are inhibitors of histone deacetylase and are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases associated with histone deacetylase activity. Pharmaceutical compositions and processes for preparing these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7 and A are as defined. Compounds of the Formula I have activity inhibiting production of A?-peptide. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating diseases and disorders, for example, neurodegenerative and/or neurological disorders, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, in a mammal comprising compounds of the Formula I.

Abstract: Heterocyclic are provided which are sodium/proton exchange (NHE) inhibitors which have the structure wherein n is 1 to 5; X is N or C—R5 wherein R5 is H, halo, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; Z is a heteroaryl group, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein, and where X is N, R1 is preferably aryl or heteroaryl, and are useful as antianginal and cardioprotective agents. In addition, a method is provided for preventing or treating angina pectoris, cardiac dysfunction, myocardial necrosis, and arrhythmia employing the above heterocyclic derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a class of novel non-steroidal compounds which are useful in treating diseases associated with modulation of the glucocorticoid receptor, AP-1, and/or NF-?B activity including obesity, diabetes, inflammatory and immune diseases, and have the structure of formula (I) or stereoisomers or prodrugs or solvates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Z, R, R4, R5, Ra, Rb, Rc, and Rd, are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating obesity, diabetes and inflammatory or immune associated diseases comprising said compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein m, p, q, Ar, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. Also provided are methods for preparing, compositions comprising, and methods for using compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Membrane permeable prodrugs of creatine analogs, pharmaceutical compositions comprising membrane permeable prodrugs of creatine analogs, and methods of treating diseases such as ischemia, heart failure, and neurodegenerative disorders comprising administering prodrugs of creatine analogs or pharmaceutical compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel A2B adenosine receptor antagonists having the structure of Formula I or Formula II: The compounds are particularly useful for treating asthma, inflammatory gastrointestinal tract disorders, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and diseases related to undesirable angiogenesis.

Abstract: A 2-iminoimidazole derivative represented by the formula: {wherein R1, R2 and R3 represent hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, etc.; R6 represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl, etc.; Y1 represents a single bond, —CH2—, etc.; Y2 represents a single bond, —CO—, etc.; and Ar represents hydrogen, a group represented by the formula: [wherein R10–R14 represent hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, hydroxyl, C1-6 alkoxy, etc., and R11 and R12 or R12 and R13 may bond together to form a 5- to 8-membered heterocycle], etc.}or salt thereof.

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

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: where variables Z, X, R15, R2, R3, and RC are defined herein. Compounds disclosed herein are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and are therefore useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other diseases characterized by deposition of A beta peptide in a mammal.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of Temozolomide, an antitumor compound, and analogs, and to intermediates useful in this novel process.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula 1 wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. Compounds of formula 1 are indicated to have activity inhibiting cdk5, cdk2, and GSK-3. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods comprising compounds of formula 1 for treating and preventing diseases and conditions comprising abnormal cell growth, such as cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases and conditions and those affected by dopamine neurotransmission.

Abstract: A process for preparing xanthine phosphodiesterase V inhibitors, and compounds utilized in said process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel florfenicol compounds having the chemical structure: wherein the compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of bacterial infections in a broad range of patients such as, without limitation, birds, fish, shellfish and mammals.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds which are useful in the modulation of endogenous growth hormone levels in a mammal. The invention further relates to novel intermediates for use in the synthesis of said compounds, as well as novel processes employed in these syntheses. Also included are methods of treating a mammal which include the administration of said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the Formula I, and methods of selectively inhibiting or antagonizing the ?v?3 and/or ?v?5 integrin.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the preparation of N-aryl-aza-heterocycles of the general formula I by reaction of aza-heterocycles with activated aryl halides with use of caesium carbonate without addition of further catalysts at room temperature.

Abstract: There is disclosed an advantageous mixed acid anhydride production method of formula (1): R1C(O)OY(O)n(R2)p??(1) wherein R1, R2 and Y denote the same as defined below, n and p denote an integer of 1 or 2, which is characterized by adding a carboxylic acid of formula (2); R1COOH??(2) wherein R1 denotes a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group or the like, an organic base to a solution of a carboxylic acid activating agent of formula (3); (R2)pY(O)nX??(3) wherein R2 denotes an optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbyl group or the like, Y denotes a carbon atom, a phosphorus atom, or a sulfur atom, and X denotes a chlorine atom or the like.

Abstract: A charge transfer material comprising a basic compound having negative charge and represented by the following general formula (I): (A1-L)n1-A2·M??(I), wherein A1 represents a group having negative charge; A2 represents a basic group; M represents a cation for neutralizing the negative charge of (A1-L)n1-A2; L represents a divalent linking group or a single bond; and n1 represents an integer of 1 to 3. A photoelectric conversion device and a photo-electrochemical cell comprising the charge transfer material. A new nonvolatile pyridine compound, which is a low-viscosity liquid at room temperature, is preferably used for A2.

Abstract: An improved method of synthesis of a 9-substituted hypoxanthine derivative comprises the steps of: (1) reacting aminocyanacetamide with triethyl orthoformate to form an imidoester derivative of aminocyanacetamide; (2) forming a compound having a reactive amino group on a hydrocarbyl moiety, the hydrocarbyl moiety being linked through an amide group to a physiologically active moiety or an esterified derivative of a physiologically active moiety including therein an esterified benzoyl group; (3) reacting the imidoester with the compound having the reactive amino group on the hydrocarbyl moiety to form a derivative of aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide substituted at the 1-position with a hydrocarbyl moiety linked through an amide group to a physiologically active moiety including therein an optionally esterified benzoyl group; (4) forming the six-membered heterocyclic ring of the purine moiety of the hypoxanthine by reacting the derivative of 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide formed in step (3) with triethyl orthoforma

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of temozolomide, an antitumor compound, and to intermediates useful in this novel process.

Abstract: Novel substituted 2-aminoimidazoles of formula I, process for their preparation, their use as medicament or diagnostic aid, and medicament containing them. The compounds of this type are useful in the prevention or treatment of various disorders and can be employed inter alia for renal disorders such as acute or chronic renal failure, for disorders of biliary function, for respiratory disorders such as snoring or sleep apneas or for stroke.

Abstract: What is disclosed are growth hormone secretagogues, and their uses, of the formula wherein R1 is C6H5CH2OCH2—, C6H5 (CH2)3— or indol-3-ylmethyl; Y is pyrrolidin-1-yl, 4-C1-C6 alkylpiperidin-1-yl or NR2R2; R2 are each independently a C1 to C6 alkyl; R3 is 2-napthyl or phenyl para-substituted by W; W is H, F, CF3, C1-C6 alkoxy or phenyl; and R4 is H or CH3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula where the symbols have the meaning described in the application, have retinoid-like or retinoid antagonist-like biological activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain aryl alkyl acid compounds, compositions, and methods for treating or preventing obesity and related diseases.

Abstract: Compounds effective as IP receptor modulators, particularly IP receptor antagonists, that are of the formula I: 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (II) 1

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula 1 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel imidazolamino compounds. Also disclosed are methods of treating cancer by using one of these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing one of these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to IP receptor antagonists selected from the group of compounds represented by Formula I: 1

Abstract: PDF inhibitors and novel methods for their use are provided.