Compounds that may selectively inhibit Oplophorus luciferase-derived bioluminescent complexes, e.g., NanoBiT® bioluminescent complex, are disclosed as well as compositions and kits comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds.

Compounds that may selectively inhibit Oplophorus luciferase-derived bioluminescent complexes, e.g., NanoBiT® bioluminescent complex, are disclosed as well as compositions and kits comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds.

The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): ##STR00001##
said compound is inhibitor of MMP-2, and/or MMP-8, and/or MMP-9, and/or MMP-12 and/or MMP-13, and thus can be employed for the treatment of a disorder or disease characterized by abnormal activity of MMP-2, and/or MMP-8, and/or MMP-9, and/or MMP-12 and/or MMP-13. Accordingly, the compound of formula (I) can be used in treatment of disorders or diseases mediated by MMP-2, and/or MMP-8, and/or MMP-9, and/or MMP-12, and/or MMP-13. Finally, the present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition.

(Z)-3,4,5-Trimethoxystyrylbenzenesulfonamides as potential anticancer agents [Formula should be inserted here] The present invention relates to a compound of general formula A. The invention provides the synthesis of (Z)-3,4,5-trimethoxystyrylbenzenesulfonamides useful as potential antitumor agents against human cancer cell lines and a process for the preparation thereof.

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(Z)-3,4,5-Trimethoxystyrylbenzenesulfonamides as potential anticancer agents [Formula should be inserted here] The present invention relates to a compound of general formula A. The invention provides the synthesis of (Z)-3,4,5-trimethoxystyrylbenzenesulfonamides useful as potential antitumor agents against human cancer cell lines and a process for the preparation thereof.

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The invention discussed in this application relates to hydroxamic acid-based compounds that are useful as imaging agents when bound to an appropriate metal centre, particularly for the imaging of tumours.

The invention discussed in this application relates to hydroxamic acid-based compounds that are useful as imaging agents when bound to an appropriate metal centre, particularly for the imaging of tumours.

Provided is a compound of Formula (I):

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Provided is a compound of Formula (I):

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Compounds of formula (I), wherein R.sub.1 is as defined in the claims, exhibit COMT enzyme inhibiting activity and are thus useful as COMT inhibitors. Methods of treatment and pharmaceutical dosage forms are also disclosed.