This invention is directed to neuroprotective compositions and methods of using the same to treat neurodegenerative diseases.

Compositions and methods for treating macular degeneration and other forms of retinal disease whose etiology involves the accumulation of A2E and/or lipofuscin, and, more specifically, for preventing the formation and/or accumulation of A2E are disclosed.

Compositions and methods for treating macular degeneration and other forms of retinal disease whose etiology involves the accumulation of A2E and/or lipofuscin, and, more specifically, for preventing the formation and/or accumulation of A2E are disclosed.

The present invention is directed to process for preparation of -form crystal of Mirabegron, (R)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-N-(4-(2-((2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl) amino) ethyl) phenyl) acetamide of formula (1).

The present invention is directed to process for preparation of -form crystal of Mirabegron, (R)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-N-(4-(2-((2-hydroxy-2-phenylethyl) amino) ethyl) phenyl) acetamide of formula (1).

Disclosed are compounds of formulae:

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and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.11, R.sub.12, R.sub.13, R.sub.14, R.sub.15, R.sub.16, R.sub.17, n, and m are defined herein. These compounds are usefl for treating Gram-negative bacteria infections. Also disclosed are methods of making these compounds.

Disclosed are compounds of formulae:

##STR00001##

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.11, R.sub.12, R.sub.13, R.sub.14, R.sub.15, R.sub.16, R.sub.17, n, and m are defined herein. These compounds are usefl for treating Gram-negative bacteria infections. Also disclosed are methods of making these compounds.

There is herein provided a compound of formula I

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or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the ring containing Q.sup.1 to Q.sup.5, and the groups R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, have meanings as provided in the description.

Compounds of the formula II:

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wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, F or CH.sub.3 ; or R.sup.1 forms an ethynyl bond and R.sup.2 is H or C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl which is optionally substituted with one or two substituents independently selected from methyl, CF.sub.3, OMe or halo; R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, either of which is optionally substituted with one or two methyl and/or a fluoro, trifluoromethyl or methoxy, when R.sup.3 is C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl it may alternatively be gem substituted with fluoro; R.sup.4 is methyl or fluoro; m is 0, 1 or 2; E is a bond, or thiazolyl, optionally substituted with methyl or fluoro; A.sub.l is CH or N, A.sub.2 is CR.sup.6R7 or NR.sup.6, provided at least one of A.sub.land A.sub.2 comprises N; R.sup.6 is H, C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl-OC.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl, or when A.sub.2 is C, R.sup.6 can also be C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkoxy or F; R.sup.7 is H, C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl or F
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or hydrate thereof, have utility in the treatment of disorders characterized by inappropriate expression or activation of cathepsin K, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or bone metastases.

Compounds of the formula II:

##STR00001##

wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, F or CH.sub.3 ; or R.sup.1 forms an ethynyl bond and R.sup.2 is H or C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl which is optionally substituted with one or two substituents independently selected from methyl, CF.sub.3, OMe or halo; R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, either of which is optionally substituted with one or two methyl and/or a fluoro, trifluoromethyl or methoxy, when R.sup.3 is C.sub.3-C.sub.6 cycloalkyl it may alternatively be gem substituted with fluoro; R.sup.4 is methyl or fluoro; m is 0, 1 or 2; E is a bond, or thiazolyl, optionally substituted with methyl or fluoro; A.sub.l is CH or N, A.sub.2 is CR.sup.6R7 or NR.sup.6, provided at least one of A.sub.land A.sub.2 comprises N; R.sup.6 is H, C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl-OC.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl, or when A.sub.2 is C, R.sup.6 can also be C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkoxy or F; R.sup.7 is H, C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl or F
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or hydrate thereof, have utility in the treatment of disorders characterized by inappropriate expression or activation of cathepsin K, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or bone metastases.