Abstract: Disclosed are novel 5,11-dihydro-6H-dipyrido[3,2-b; 2',3'-e][1,4]diazepines. These are useful in the prevention or treatment of HIV infection.

Abstract: Pharmacologically active benzimidazoline-2-oxo-1-carboxylic acid compounds which are useful for treating a human host suffering from anxiety.

Abstract: A method for the detection of the presence of inflammation in a patient by measuring the amount of circulating intercellular adhesion molecule (cICAM-1) in a sample of one or more bodily fluids of the patient and then comparing the amount of cICAM-1 in the sample to standards normal for the bodily fluid or fluids assayed. The amount of cICAM-1 can be measured using anti-ICAM-1 antibodies. Higher than normal amounts of cICAM-1 indicate the presence of inflammation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation and purification of thermolabile compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing polyesters based on hydroxycarboxylic acids, more particularly based on .alpha.-hydroxycarboxylic acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing poly-D,L-lactide and its use as a carrier for active substances.

Abstract: The invention relates to the separation of enantiomers of cimaterol, (-)-cimaterol, the addition salts thereof and processes for preparing them and their use in pharmaceutical compositions and animal feeds.

Abstract: New pyridyl derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.6, A, X and n are as defined herein, the enantiomers thereof, the cis- and trans-isomers thereof if R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together represent a carbon-carbon bond, and the addition salts thereof. The new pyridyl derivatives have antithrombotic activity and thromboxane-mediated activities. The new compounds are also simultaneously thromboxane antagonists (TRA) and thromboxane synthesis inhibitors (TSH). They also have an effect on PGE.sub.2 -production.

Abstract: The invention relates to new quinuclidines, processes for their preparation and their use as medicaments having cholinomimetic properties.

Abstract: Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.a to R.sub.e are as defined herein, the enantiomers and the salts thereof, which are useful as angiotensin antagonists and for treating conditions treatable with angiotensin antagonists.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2-chloro-1,7-dihydropurin-6-one which comprises the steps of:a) suspending 2-thioxanthine in concentrated hydrocloric acid, to produce a suspension; andb) contacting the suspension with chlorine, to produce 2-chloro-1,7-dihydropurin-6-one.

Abstract: The invention relates to the separation of enantiomers, of cimaterol, (-)-cimaterol, the addition salts thereof and processes for preparing them and their use in pharmaceutical compositions and animal feeds.

Abstract: A group of known naphthalene derivatives have been found to be useful for preventing or relieving herpes viral infections.

Abstract: The invention relates to new phenylethanolamines of general formula ##STR1## wherein A represents a straight-chained or branched alkylene group,B represents a bond, an alkylene group, a carbonyl or hydroxymethylene group,R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a trifluoromethyl group,R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an amino group,R.sub.3 represents a cyano group, a hydrogen, chlorine or bromine atom andR.sub.4 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, an alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl or dialkylaminocarbonyl group or an alkoxy group substituted in the end position by a carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, pyrrolidino, piperidino or hexamethyleneimino group,the optical isomers and diastereoisomers and acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: A method for the detection of the presence of inflammation in a patient by measuring the amount of circulating intercellular adhesion molecule (cICAM-1) in a sample of one or more bodily fluids of the patient and then comparing the amount of cICAM-1 in the sample to standards normal for the bodily fluid or fluids assayed. The amount of cICAM-1 can be measured using anti-ICAM-1 antibodies. Higher than normal amounts of cICAM-1 indicate the presence of inflammation. Also contemplated is a method for the detection of organ transplant or tissue graft rejection.

Abstract: New pharmacologically active benzimidazoline-2-oxo-1-carboxylic acid derivatives which are 5-HT receptor antagonists useful as antiemetic agents and as gastric prokinetic agents of the following formula: ##STR1##wherein R is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or C.sub.2-6 alkynyl; R.sub.1 is hydrogen; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy; Y is oxygen or N--R.sub.3 in which R.sub.3 is hydrogen; A is a group selected from: ##STR2##wherein p is 1; r is 0, 2 or 3: R.sub.4 is hydrogen; R.sub.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or R.sub.5 is a group of the formula --CR.sub.6 =N--R.sub.7 wherein R.sub.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or amino and R.sub.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.The processes for the preparation of the compounds of formula (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions contained in them are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are peptide derivatives which inhibit the activity of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease. The peptide derivatives can be represented by general formula R.sup.1 --R.sup.2 --Y--R.sup.3 --R.sup.4 wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted 3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolyl)carbonyl residue, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are amino acid or analogous amino acid residues (R.sup.3 may optionally be absent), Y is a non-peptide linking unit, e.g. statyl, and R.sup.4 is [--NR.sup.17 CH(R.sup.18)C(O)].sub.p --Z wherein R.sup.17 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.18 is an amino acid or analogous amino acid side chain, p is zero or 1 and Z is a terminal group (e.g. hydroxy or amino), or R.sup.4 is --NR.sup.17 CR.sup.18 (R.sup.21)CH.sub.2 --OH wherein R.sup.17 and R.sup.18 are as noted hereinabove and R.sup.21 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or hydroxy(lower)alkyl. The derivatives also inhibit renin activity.

Abstract: A process for producing trimethylene carbonate wherein 1,3-propanediol is reacted with diethylcarbonate in the presence of zinc powder, zinc oxide, tin powder, tin halide or an organo-tin compound, at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 3-amino-2-chloro-4-alkylpyridine of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl of from one to three carbon atoms, an intermediate in the preparation of certain 5,11-dihydro-6H-dipyrido[3,2-b:2',3'-e][1,4]diazepine compounds useful in the prevention and treatment of HIV infection.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are peptides of the formulaY--R.sup.1 --R.sup.2 --R.sup.3 --R.sup.4 --R.sup.5 --R.sup.6 --R.sup.7 --R.sup.8 --R.sup.9 --Zwherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.9 are designated amino acid residues; Y is hydrogen or lower alkanoyl, or Y is the hexapeptide radical W-lle-R.sup.10 -Ser-R.sup.11 -Val-R.sup.12 wherein W is hydrogen or lower alkanoyl and R.sup.10, R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 are designated amino acid residues, or Y is a fragment of the hexapeptide radical wherein from one to five of the amino acid residues (i.e. Ile to Val) may be deleted serially from the amino terminus of the hexapeptide radical; and Z is hydroxy, amino, lower alkylamino or di(lower alkyl)amino. The peptides inhibit bacterial ribonucleotide reductase and are indicated for preventing or ameliorating bacterial infections.