- FARNESOID X RECEPTOR AGONISTS
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The present invention relates to famesoid X receptors (FXR, NR1H4) FXR is a member of the nuclear receptor class of ligand-activate transcription factors More particularly, the present invention relates to compounds useful as agonists for FXR, pharmaceutical formulations comprising such compounds, and therapeutic use of the same Novel isoxazole compounds are disclosed as part of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of a condition mediated by decreased FXR activity, such as obesity, diabetes, cholestatic liver disease, liver fibrosis, and metabolic syndrome
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Page/Page column 247-248
(2009/03/07)
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- Synthesis and biological activity of various derivatives of a novel class of potent, selective, and orally active prostaglandin D2 receptor antagonists. 2. 6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptane derivatives
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In an earlier paper, we reported that novel prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) receptor antagonists having the bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane ring system as a prostaglandin skeleton were a potent new class of antiallergic agents and suppressed various allergic inflammatory responses such as those observed in conjunctivitis and asthma models. In the present study, we synthesized PGD2 receptor antagonists having the 6,6-dimethylbicyclo [3.1.1]heptane ring system. These derivatives have the amide moiety, in contrast to those with the bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane ring system, which have the sulfonamide group. The derivatives having the 6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptane ring also exhibited strong activity in PGD2 receptor binding and cAMP formation assays. In in vivo assays such as allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and asthma models, these series of derivatives showed excellent pharmacological profiles. In particular, compound 45 also effectively suppressed eosinophil infiltration in allergic rhinitis and asthma models. This compound (45, S-5751) is now being developed as a promising alternative antiallergic drug candidate.
- Mitsumori, Susumu,Tsuri, Tatsuo,Honma, Tsunetoshi,Hiramatsu, Yoshiharu,Okada, Toshihiko,Hashizume, Hiroshi,Inagaki, Masanao,Arimura, Akinori,Yasui, Kiyoshi,Asanuma, Fujio,Kishino, Junji,Ohtani, Mitsuaki
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p. 2446 - 2455
(2007/10/03)
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- The synthesis and transition temperatures of 2-(4-alkyl- and 4-alkoxy-phenyl)-5-cyano-1-benzofurans and related diaryl-1-benzofurans - An assessment of how deviations from linearity and conformational effects in a core unit affect mesogenicity
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The synthesis and transition temperatures are reported for several 2-(4-alkyl- and 4-alkoxy-phenyl)-5-cyano-1-benzofurans, 2-(4′-alkylbiphenyl-4-yl)-5-cyano- and 5-(4′-alkylbiphenyl-4-yl)-2-cyano-1-benzofurans, and for compounds with other combinations of terminal alkyl and cyano groups in 2,5-disubstituted-1-benzofurans containing two phenyl units, some isolated examples of related cyclohexane systems are also presented. The mesogenic behaviour of these compounds and several intermediates (e.g. amides, acids and esters) is discussed and the transition temperatures are rationalised on the following basis (a) 1-benzofuran is a superior core unit to benzene, (b) 2,5-disubstitution in 1-benzofuran gives a bent core which adversely affects mesogenicity, to an extent which depends on its position in the core, (c) antiparallel associations in terminal cyano compounds can eliminate the disadvantage of a bent core structure, (d) 2-aryl-1-benzofurans have negligible inter-annular twist but 5-aryl-1-benzofurans have similar inter-annular twist to that in biphenyls.
- Friedman,Toyne,Goodby,Hird
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p. 2759 - 2772
(2007/10/03)
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- Synthesis, transition temperatures, and optical properties of various 2,6-disubstituted naphthalenes and related 1-benzothiophenes with butylsulfanyl and cyano or isothiocyanato terminal groups
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Fourteen compounds based on 2,6-disubstituted naphthalenes or related 1-benzothiophene moieties with butylsulfanyl and cyano or isothiocyanato terminal groups have been synthesised. The transition temperatures of the compounds and their refractive indices have been determined and the derived values for the optical anisotropies, polarisabilities and order parameters have been calculated. With one exception (which also shows a smectic A phase), all the compounds with naphthyl and phenyl groups are solely nematogenic; for these compounds the naphthyl unit gives an average increase in T(N-I) value and melting point of 72 and 20°C respectively compared to the values for the compounds with a phenyl in place of the naphthyl unit. The incorporation of a 2,5-thiophene unit in place of phenyl lowers T(N-I) and when it is part of a 1-benzothiophene unit the depression is even greater. The naphthalene compounds increase the values of optical anisotropy by approximately 0.04, compared to the phenyl systems, mainly because they increase the refractive index of the e-ray (n values); compound 12 has an exceptionally high optical anisotropy (Δn value) of 0.54.
- Seed,Toyne,Goodby,Hird
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p. 2069 - 2080
(2007/10/03)
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- UROKINASE INHIBITORS
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Disclosed are benzothiophene and thienothiophene derivatives useful for inhibiting urokinase activity.
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