Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-phenyl-N-heteroaralkyl aminoalcohols.

Abstract: The invention relates to use of substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N,N- disubstituted fused-heterocyclo amines.

Abstract: A class of substituted phenylacetonitrile-alkylaminoalkyl-ortho-substituted aryl compounds having immunosuppressive properties is described. Compounds of this class would be useful in reducing recipient rejection of transplanted organs and for treatment of autoimmune or inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to use of substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-phenoxy-N-phenyl aminoalcohols.

Abstract: The invention relates to use of substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N,N-disubstituted non-fused heterocyclo amines.

Abstract: A class of N-substituted (&agr;-imidazolyl-toluyl)pyrrole compounds described for use in treatment of circulatory disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-fused-phenyl-N-benzyl aminoalcohols.

Abstract: D-4-amino-3-isoxazolidone is described for use to improve implicit memory in patients susceptible to or afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease.

Abstract: Combinations of an ACE inhibitor, an aldosterone antagonist, and a loop diuretic are described for use in treatment of circulatory disorders. Of particular interest are therapies using captopril, enalapril or lisinopril co-administered with spironolactone. This co-therapy would be particularly useful to reduce the death rate or the number of non-fatal hospitalizations or prevent the progression of congestive heart failure in patients with cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as alkylaminoalkyl-terminated &bgr;-alanineamide amino diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are those of the formula wherein n is two or three; wherein x is a number selected from zero, one and two; wherein R2 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl and phenyl; wherein R3 is selected from hydrido, cyclohexylmethyl, benzyl, fluorobenzyl, chlorobenzyl, napthylmethyl, fluoronaphthylmethyl and chloronaphthylmethyl; wherein R5 is methyl; wherein R7 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R8 is selected from n-propyl, isobutyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopropylmethyl, allyl and vinyl; and wherein each of R9 and R10 is a group independently selected from methyl, ethyl and isopropyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Use of an aldosterone receptor antagonist, spironolactone, is described for treatment of heart failure. This therapy would be particularly useful to treat or retard the development of symptomatic heart failure, while avoiding or reducing aldosterone-antagonist-induced side effects, such as hyperkalemia.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as propargyl glycine amino propargyl diol derivatives are useful for treatment of a disorder mediated by inhibiting plasma renin activity.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as alkylaminoalkyl-terminated sulfide/sulfonyl-containing propargyl amino-diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula II: wherein q is two or three; wherein r is zero or two; wherein R2 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl and phenyl; wherein R3 is selected from hydrido, cyclohexylmethyl, benzyl, fluorobenzyl, chlorobenzyl, fluoronaphthylmethyl and chloronaphthylmethyl; wherein R5 is propargyl or a propargyl containing moiety; wherein R7 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R8 is selected from n-propyl, isobutyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopropylmethyl, allyl and vinyl; and wherein each of R12 and R13 is a group independently selected from methyl, ethyl and isopropyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as amino acyl amino propargyl diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of a renin-mediated disease Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula I wherein A is selected from CO and SO2; wherein X is selected from oxygen atom and methylene; wherein each of R1 and R9 is a group independently selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, benzyl, &bgr;,&bgr;&bgr;-trifluoroethyl, t-butyloxycarbonyl and methoxymethylcarbonyl, and wherein the nitrogen atom to which R1 and R9 are attached may be combined with oxygen to form an N-oxide; wherein R2 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl and isopropyl; wherein R3 is selected from benzyl, cyclohexylmethyl, phenethyl, imidazolemethyl, pyridylmethyl and 2-pyridylethyl; wherein R5 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, pyrazolealkyl, pyridylalkyl, thiazolylalkyl, imidazolealkyl, thienylalkyl, furanylalkyl, oxazolylalkyl, isoxazolylalkyl, pyrimidinylalkyl, pyridazinylalkyl and pyrazi

Abstract: A class of halogenated phenylacetonitrile alkylaminoalkylphenyl compounds having immunosuppressive properties is described. Compounds of this class would be useful in reducing recipient rejection of transplanted organs and for treatment of autoimmune or inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as ethynyl alanine amino diol derivatives are useful to treat disorders mediated by plasma renin activity.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods of treatment are described to control brain damage associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a .beta.-phenyl-.alpha.-aminopropionic acid N phenyl amide compound as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.5 is independently selected from hydrido, fluoro, chloro, bromo, methyl and ethyl; wherein R.sup.3 is selected from hydroxy, methoxy, ethoxy, methoxycarbonyloxy, ethoxycarbonyloxy, (2-methylpropoxy)carbonyloxy and (2-propenyloxy) carbonyloxy; wherein each of R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 is hydrido; wherein each of R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is independently selected from hydrido, methyl and ethyl; wherein R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to low molecular weight mimics of superoxide dismutase (SOD) represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R', R.sub.1, R'.sub.1, R.sub.2, R'.sub.2, R.sub.3, R'.sub.3, R.sub.4, R'.sub.4, R.sub.5, R'.sub.5, R.sub.6, R'.sub.6, R.sub.7, R'.sub.7, R.sub.8, R'.sub.8, R.sub.9, and R'.sub.9 and X, Y, Z and n are as defined herein, useful as therapeutic agents for inflammatory disease states and disorders, ischemic/reperfusion injury, stroke, atherosclerosis, hypertension and all other conditions of oxidant-induced tissue damage or injury.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound selected from a class of N-substituted (.alpha.-imidazolyl-toluyl)pyrrole compounds are described for use in treatment of circulatory disorders. Compositions of particular interest comprise angiotensin II antagonist compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein m is one; wherein R.sup.0 is selected from CH.sub.2 OH, CO.sub.2 H, CHO, CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5, CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 OCHOCH.sub.3 and CH.sub.2 --CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from Cl, CF.sub.3, CHO, n-butyl, cyano, CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3 and CO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 ; wherein R.sup.2 is selected from methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, n-pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, phenyl, benzyl, phenethyl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexylmethyl, cyclohexylethyl, propylthio, butylthio and hydroxyalkyl; wherein each of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is hydrido; wherein each of R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as alkylaminoalkyl-terminated .beta.-alanineamide amino diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are those of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is two or three; wherein x is a number selected from zero, one and two; wherein R.sup.2 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl and phenyl; wherein R.sup.3 is selected from hydrido, cyclohexylmethyl, benzyl, fluorobenzyl, chlorobenzyl, napthylmethyl, fluoronaphthylmethyl and chloronaphthylmethyl; wherein R.sup.5 is methyl; wherein R.sup.7 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sup.8 is selected from n-propyl, isobutyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopropylmethyl, allyl and vinyl; and wherein each of R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is a group independently selected from methyl, ethyl and isopropyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.