Abstract:
The present invention includes compounds, compositions and methods that are useful for preventing or treating melanoma or any other Myc-expressing cancer in a subject. In certain embodiments, the compounds comprise estrogen (including estrogen derivatives or analogues), a selective GPER agonist and/or another small molecule G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) agonist that increases cancer cell differentiation.
Abstract:
Compounds are provided which bind to an allosteric site on the mammalian alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (alpha-7 nAChR) and act as positive allosteric modulators with or without allosteric agonist activity. The compounds are useful in diagnosing, preventing, or treating a variety of disorders involving cognition, learning, memory, neurodegeneration, drug addiction, inflammation, chronic pain, and neuropathic pain. The compounds also can be used to enhance memory and learning in normal individuals.
Abstract:
The invention concerns heterocyclic compounds and electronic devices, in particular organic electroluminescent devices, containing these compounds.
Abstract:
A method of making a 2-halonicotinonitrile comprises reacting an alkylidene nitrile with a C1-compound in an organic solvent and a dehydrating agent. The dehydrating agent substantially retards dimerization of the alkylidene nitrile during the reaction. The enamine intermediate that forms from the reaction is cyclized using a halide donor to make the 2-halonicotinonitrile.
Abstract:
The present invention refers to compounds of formula (I):
as well as to a method for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and use thereof for the treatment and/or chemoprevention of cancer hematological malignancy, proliferative diseases, neurological disorders and immunological disorders.
Abstract:
Novel compounds of Formula I:or an enantiomer, diastereomer, tautomer, prodrug or salt thereof, wherein m, Q, T, U, V, ring A, X, Y, R 3 , R 4 , R 4a , R 5a , R 5b , R 5c , R 5d , R 5e , R 6a , R 6b , and R 6c are defined herein, are provided which are TGR5 G protein-coupled receptor modulators. TGR5 G protein-coupled receptor modulators are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases requiring TGR5 G protein-coupled receptor modulator therapy. Thus, the disclosure also concerns compositions comprising these novel compounds and methods of treating diseases or conditions related to the activity of the TGR5 G protein-coupled receptor by using any of these novel compounds or a composition comprising any of such novel compounds.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compounds defined by formula I wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, and m are defined as in claim 1, possessing valuable pharmacological activity. Particularly, the compounds are inhibitors of 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD) 1 and thus are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by inhibition of this enzyme, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2, obesity, and dyslipidemia.