Abstract: The present invention relates to novel indole derivatives useful in down-regulating estrogen receptor expression. Also included are methods for the treatment of neoplasms or of controlling the growth of a neoplasm in a patient afflicted with a neoplastic disease, especially estrogen-dependent neoplasms such as those associated with breast, ovarian and cervical tissue. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method of prophylactically treating a patient at risk of developing a neoplastic disease state. Also provided is a method for treating autoimmune diseases. Also included are pharmaceutical compositions of the novel indole derivatives.

Abstract: A 5-HT.sub.3 receptor against containing a thiazole derivative as the effective ingredient is provided and is represented by the Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein the A ring is substituted or unsubstituted and represents a benzene or a heterocyclic ring with one or two heteroatoms;one of L.sub.1 or L.sub.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of medicine, particularly in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. More specifically, the present invention relates to selective .beta.3 adrenergic receptor agonists useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: A compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 denote a halogen atom or hydrogen atom; R.sup.3 means a hydrogen atom or lower alkyl group; l, r and m stand for 0 or 1; A is N or CH; W denotes an aromatic ring or a condensed ring thereof; X means another aromatic ring, an alkanediyl group, an alkenediyl group, or an alkynediyl group; Y stand for --S--, etc.; Z denotes a hydrogen atom, etc., or a salt thereof, and intermediates thereof or a salt thereof as well as processes for the preparation thereof, and pharmaceutical composition suitable for use as an antifungal agent.

Abstract: 4-R.sup.4 -R.sup.5 -2-Saccharinylmethyl aryl and aryloxy acetates, useful in the treatment of degenerative diseases, are prepared by reacting a 4-R.sup.4 -R.sup.5 -2-halomethylsaccharin with an aryl or aryloxyacetic acid in the presence of an acid-acceptor.

Abstract: Selected heterocyclecarbonyl amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula: ##STR1## Such compounds are useful for inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis are also disclosed.

Abstract: Substantially purified antiviral biflavanoids robustaflavone, hinokiflavone, amentoflavone, agathisflavone, volkensiflavone, morelloflavone, rhusflavanone, succedaneaflavanone, GB-1a, and GB-2a are provided. Antiviral biflavanoid derivatives and salt forms thereof, e.g., robustaflavone tetrasulfate potassium salt, and methods for preparing the same are also disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions which include the antiviral biflavanoids, derivatives or salts thereof are also provided. Also disclosed is an improved method for obtaining substantially pure robustaflavone from plant material. The biflavanoid compounds, derivatives or salts thereof of the invention may be used in a method for treating and/or preventing viral infections caused by viral agents such as influenza, e.g., influenza A and B; hepatitis, e.g., hepatitis B; human immunodeficiency virus, e.g., HIV-1; Herpes viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2); Varicella Zoster virus (VZV); and measles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel photoactivable rhodamine derivatives for enhancing high quantum-yield production and singlet oxygen generation upon irradiation with light while maintaining desirable differential retention of rhodamine between normal and cancer cells. Representative derivatives are2-(4,5-dibromo-6-amino-3-imino-3H-xanthen-9-yl)-benzoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; 2-(4, 5-dibromo-6-amino-3-imino-3H-xanthen-9-yl)-benzoic acid ethyl ester hydrochloride; 2-(4,5-dibromo-6-amino-3-imino-3H-xanthen-9-yl)-benzoic acid octyl ester hydrochloride; 2-(4,5-dibromo-6-amino-3-imino-3H-xanthen-9-yl)-benzoic acid n-butyl ester hydrochloride; 2-(6-ethyl amino-3-ethyl imino-3H-xanthen-9-yl)-benzoic acid n-butyl ester hydrochloride; and photoactivable derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkylenediamine derivatives which relieve urinating contraction and therefore are of value as active ingredients of therapeutic agents for treating dysuria.

Abstract: A nitrile compound or an amide compound is hydrolyzed in the presence of an inorganic acid or other acidic catalyst or an alkali metal hydroxide or other basic catalyst, and the by-produced ammonium salt of the acidic catalyst or the produced salt of a carboxylic acid and a base is electrodialysed to form an acid and ammonia or aqueous ammonia, or to form a base and ammonia. The obtained acid or base may be recycled as a catalyst for the hydrolysis of the nitrile compound or amide compound, and the obtained ammonia is reutilized as a nitrogen source for the nitrile compound or amide compound. Such amide compound may be produced by hydration of a nitrite compound in the presence of a manganese oxide.

Abstract: Selected amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: 2-(Pyrazol-5-yl-oxymethyl)-1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxides, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods for the treatment of degenerative diseases utilizing them.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds having a structure according to general formula (1), pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and solvates thereof are described as having a pharmacological profile showing potential for treatment of acute and chronic neuropsychiatric disorders which are known as progressively deteriorating conditions leading to neuronal cell death and dysfunction. Pharmaceutical formulations are described as containing said therapeutic compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or an OY group; R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or in OY' group; R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or an OY" group; provided that at lent one among R, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen but R, R.sub.1, and R.sub.2 are not contemporaneously hydrogen atoms and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not contemporaneously OY' or OY" groups respectively; m is an integer 1 or 2; n is an integer 3 to 8; p is an integer 2, 3, or 4; R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.4 is a phenyl optionally substituted by halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or alkoxy group or a 5- or 6- membered heteroaryl containing one or more heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, optionally substituted by halogen atoms, hydroxy groups, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or alkoxy groups; X is CH.sub.2, NH, S, SO, SO.sub.2, CO, CF.sub.2, O and, when R.sub.4 is a 5- or 6- membered heteroaryl, X can be also a single bond. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts are described.

Abstract: A method for producing an alkylthiobenzamide by carrying out a reaction of a halobenzamide with an alkanethiol in the presence of a base in a heterogeneous solvent; a method for producing an alkylsulfinylbenzamide by carrying out a reaction of an alkylthiobenzamide with a halogen in a heterogeneous solvent; a method for producing an alkylsulfinylbenzamide by carrying cut a reaction of a halobenzamide with an alkanethiol in the presence of a base in a heterogeneous solvent and a subsequent reaction with a halogen; and a method for producing a 1,2-benzisothiazol-3-one by carrying out a reaction of a 2-(alkylthio)benzamide with a halogenating agent.

Abstract: An aminoarylaminoarazole can be prepared by a process comprising the steps of condensing a condensable nitroarylcarbonyl compound with an aminonitroarylol, an aminonitroarylthiol, or a triaminonitroarene to form a dinitroanilide, then reducing and cyclizing the dinitroanilide under such conditions to form the aminoarylaminoarazole. The aminoarylaminoarazole is useful in making PIBX polymers.

Abstract: Organic compounds having at least one ethylenically-unsaturated group are described, the organic compounds being suitable for use in coatable compositions as reactive diluents; compounds of the invention preferably have a divalent organic linking moiety devoid of reactive groups other than optional ethylenically-unsaturated groups, and a polar organic moiety and are particularly adept in solubilizing aminoplast resins having radiation-curable pendant groups.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing non-halogen containing 3-isothiazolone microbicides against chemical degradation by the introduction of aromatic disulfide compounds (except 2,2'-dithiobisbenzoic acid) is disclosed.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which Ar.sub.1 represents naphtyl, phenyl, quinolyl or isoquinolyl optionally substituted;Ar.sub.2 represents a phenyl or thienyl optionally substituted;R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R'.sub.2 are independently of each other, H or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl;R.sub.1 represents nothing and N is attached to Ar.sub.2, and optionally R.sub.2 and R'.sub.2 form a double bond;or R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is attached to Ar.sub.2 and represents a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkylene;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which are identical or different, represent H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl or form, with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, a (C.sub.5 -C.sub.7) saturated heterocycle selected from pyrrolidine, piperidine and hexahydroazepine;Z.sub.1 represents a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkylene, optionally interrupted or extended by a (C.sub.5 -C.sub.7)cycloalkyl or phenyl.