Abstract: 10,11-Methanodibenzosuberane derivatives, i.e., the compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein: A is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CHR.sup.a --CH.sub.2 --, or --CH.sub.2 --CHR.sup.a --CHR.sup.b --CH.sub.2 --, where one of R.sup.a or R.sup.b is H, OH, or lower acyloxy, and the other is H;R.sup.1 is H, F, Cl or Br;R.sup.2 is H, F, Cl or Br; andR.sup.3 is heteroaryl or phenyl optionally substuted with F, Cl, Br, CF.sub.3, CN, NO.sub.2 or OCHF.sub.2 ;and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful chemosensitizing agents, e.g., for cancer chemotherapy, particularly for treating multidrug resistance.

Abstract: Fluorinated Vitamin D.sub.3 analogs, intermediates for their preparation, compositions comprising the analogs and methods of treatment of osteoporosis and related conditions with these and related analogs are provided.

Abstract: The disclosed pyrimidine derivatives, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and N-oxides thereof, exhibit useful pharmacological properties, in particular use as selective 5HT.sub.2B -antagonists. The invention is also directed to formulations and methods for treatment.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## where R.sup.5 is a group selected from Formulae (a), (b), (c) and (d): ##STR2## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and N-oxides thereof, are .alpha..sub.1 -adrenergic receptor antagonists useful for the treatment of diseases involving directly or indirectly an obstruction of the lower urinary tract, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Abstract: The L-monovaline ester derived from 2-(2-amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-purin-9-yl)methoxy-1,3-propanediol and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts are of value as antiviral agents with improved absorption.

Abstract: Process and novel intermediates for preparing the mono-L-valine ester of 2-(2-amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-purin-9-yl)methoxy-1,3-propanediol ganciclovir) and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The present process and monoester intermediates provide for mono-esterification by an L-valine derivative, resulting in a monocarboxylate-monovalinate which is then selectively hydrolyzed under basic or enzymatic conditions to give the monovaline ester of ganciclovir in high yield and purity. These products are of value as antiviral agents with improved absorption.

Abstract: The L-monovaline ester derived from 2-(2-amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-purin-9-yl)methoxy-1,3-propanediol and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts are of value as antiviral agents with improved absorption.

Abstract: Synthetic polypeptide analogs of parathyroid hormone PTH, parathyroid hormone related peptide PTHrp, and of the physiologically active truncated homologs and analogs of PTH and PTHrp, in which amino acid residues (22-31) form an amphipathic .alpha.-helix, said residues (22-31) selected from hydrophilic amino acids (Haa) and lipophilic amino acids (Laa) ordered in the sequence:Haa(Laa Laa Haa Haa).sub.2 Laaand their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of ostoporosis in mammals. Processes for the production of the polypeptides via solid phase and recombinant methods are provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a human stromelysin-1 (i.e., HSL-1) promoter and uses therefor. In particular, the invention provides a purified DNA containing a functional HSL-1 promoter region that corresponds in structure to the native genomic form of this promoter, an expression vector containing a portion of the purified promoter DNA operatively linked to a heterologous DNA sequence encoding a detectable gene product, a host cell transformed with this factor , a pharmacologic screening assay for stromelysin-1 promoter modulating activity, and a method of modulating TNF .alpha. level and matrix metalloproteinase activities in inflamed tissues of a mammal.

Abstract: Synthetic polypeptide analogs of parathyroid hormone PTH, parathyroid hormone related peptide PTHrp, and of the physiologically active truncated homologs and analogs of PTH and PTHrp, in which amino acid residues (22-31) form an amphipathic .alpha.-helix, said residues (22-31) selected from hydrophilic amino acids (Haa) and lipophilic amino acids (Laa) ordered in the sequence:Haa(Laa Laa Haa Haa).sub.2 Laaand their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of corticosteroid induced osteopenia in mammals.

Abstract: Synthetic polypeptide analogs of parathyroid hormone PTH, parathyroid hormone related peptide PTHrp, and of the physiologically active truncated homologs and analogs of PTH and PTHrp, in which amino acid residues (22-31) form an amphipathic .alpha.-helix, said residues (22-31) selected from hydrophilic amino acids (Haa) and lipophilic amino acids (Laa) ordered in the sequence:Haa(Laa Laa Haa Haa).sub.2 Laaand their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of ostoporosis in mammals. Processes for the production of the polypeptides via solid phase and recombinant methods are provided.

Abstract: Synthetic polypeptide analogs of parathyroid hormone PTH, parathyroid hormone related peptide PTHrp, and of the physiologically active truncated homologs and analogs of PTH and PTHrp, in which amino acid residues (22-31) form an amphipathic .alpha.-helix, said residues (22-31) selected from hydrophilic amino acids (Haa) and lipophilic amino acids (Laa) ordered in the sequence:Haa(Laa Laa Haa Haa).sub.2 Laaand their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of ostoporosis in mammals. Processes for the production of the polypeptides via solid phase and recombinant methods are provided.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is a purified human GMP synthetase and a method of purifying it from naturally occurring sources. Another aspect of the present invention is a recombinant human GMP synthetase as well as DNA sequences coding for human GMP synthetase, expression vectors comprising such a coding sequence, and host cells transformed with these expression vectors capable of producing human GMP synthetase. Also forming part of this invention is a recombinant process for the production of GMP synthetase. Further provided is a method of purifying GMP synthetase from natural or recombinant sources. Other aspects of the invention include antibodies to human GMP synthetase and the use of such antibodies to assay for human GMP synthetase. Another aspect of this invention is the use of purified naturally occurring human GMP synthetase or recombinant human GMP synthetase to identify inhibitors of GMP synthetase activity.

Abstract: Compounds having immunomodulatory activity comprising the optionally modified dodecapeptide fragment A-(SEQ ID No: 1)-B corresponding to residues 174 to 185 of C-reactive protein (CRP), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treating cancer with the compositions. Liposomal formulations containing the CRP-peptide fragment are particularly efficacious when administered in conjunction with interleukin-2.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## as single stereoisomers or mixtures thereof and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts inhibit matrix metalloproteases, such as interstitial collagenases, and are useful in the treatment of mammals having disease states alleviated by the inhibition of such matrix metalloproteases, for example arthritic diseases or bone resorption diseases, such as osteoporosis.

Abstract: Synthetic nona- and decapeptide LHRH antagonist analogs are disclosed, having a sterically hindered guanidino-substituted arginyl or homoarginyl residue at position 8, with no arginyl substituent at position 6.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 5-HT.sub.4 receptor ligands which are 1-(5-halo-4-aminophenyl) (C.sub.2-6)alkan-1-one derivatives in which the 5-halo-4-aminophenyl group is substituted at its 2-position with (C.sub.1-4)alkyloxy or phenyl(C.sub.1-4)alkyloxy and optionally substituted at its 3-position with (C.sub.1-4)alkyloxy or substituted at its 2- and 3-positions together with methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy and the highest numbered carbon of the (C.sub.2-6)alkan-1-one is substituted with di(C.sub.1-4)alkylamino, morpholin-1-yl or pyrrolidin-1-yl or optionally substituted piperidin-1-yl, piperidin-4-yl, azacyclohept-1-yl, azabicyclo?2.2.1!hept-3-yl, azabicylo?2.2.2!oct-3-yl or azabicylo?3.2.2!non-3-yl; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, individual isomers and mixtures of isomers and methods of using and making such derivatives.

Abstract: This invention provides a sustained release composition comprising a PLGA matrix, a bioactive agent, and a quaternary ammonium surfactant, in which the release profile of the bioactive agent from the PLGA matrix is controlled by the concentration of the quaternary ammonium surfactant.

Abstract: Process for preparing the L-monovaline ester of 2-(2-amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-purin-9-yl)methoxy-1,3-propanediol and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The present process provides an N,O-bis-trityl intermediate of 2-(2-amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-purin-9-yl)methoxy-1,3-propanediol which allows for mono-esterification by an L-valine derivative. These products are of value as antiviral agents with improved absorption.

Abstract: The disclosed pyrimidine derivatives, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, exhibit useful pharmacological properties, in particular use as 5HT.sub.2C - antagonists. The invention is also directed to formulations and methods for treatment.