Abstract:
Compounds having formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein A1 is nitrogen or (II), wherein W is selected from the group consisting of (1) hydrogen and (2) optionally substituted alkyl; A2 is selected from the group consisting of (1) -S-, (2) -O-, and (3) -N(R7)-, wherein R7 is hydrogen or C¿1?-C6 alkyl; and R?5 and R6¿ together are a carbocyclic or a heterocyclic ring, are useful as antibacterial agents.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compounds that 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:
N-Benzoyl arylsulfonamides having the formula (I) are BCL-Xl inhibitors and are useful for promoting apoptosis. Also disclosed are BCL-Xl inhibiting compositions and methods of promoting apoptosis in a mammal.
Abstract:
Compounds of formula (I), may be useful in treating diseases prevented by or ameliorated with potassium channel openers. Also disclosed are potassium channel opening compositions and a method of opening potassium channels in a mammal.