Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula Ar1—Q—Ar2—Y—R—Z and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are optionally substituted aryl moieties, Z is an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing moiety which may be an acyclic, cyclic or bicyclic amine or an optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic moiety; Q is a linking group capable of linking two aryl groups; R is an alkylene moiety; Y is a linking moiety capable of linking an aryl group to an alkylene moiety and wherein Z is bonded to R through a nitrogen atom. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases which are mediated by LTB4 production, such as psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, IBD and asthma.

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: 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 present invention provides compounds having the of the formula I: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases which are mediated by LTB.sub.4 production, such as psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, IBD, and asthma.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula Ar.sup.1 --Q--Ar.sup.2 --Y--R--Z and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 are optionally substituted aryl moieties, Z is an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing moiety which may be an acyclic, cyclic or bicyclic amine or an optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic moiety; Q is a linking group capable of linking two aryl groups; R is an alkylene moiety; Y is a linking moiety capable of linking an aryl group to an alkylene moiety and wherein Z is bonded to R through a nitrogen atom. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases which are mediated by LTB.sub.4 production, such as psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, IBD and asthma.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula Ar.sup.1 --Q--Ar.sup.2 --Y--R--Z and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 are optionally substituted aryl moieties, Z is an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing moiety which may be an acyclic, cyclic or bicyclic amine or an optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic moiety; Q is a linking group capable of linking two aryl groups; R is an alkylene moiety; Y is a linking moiety capable of linking an aryl group to an alkylene moiety and wherein Z is bonded to R through a nitrogen atom. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases which are mediated by LTB.sub.4 production, such as psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, IBD and asthma.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula Ar.sup.1 --Q--Ar.sup.2 --Y--R--Z and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 are optionally substituted aryl moieties, Z is an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing moiety which may be an acyclic, cyclic or bicyclic amine or an optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic moiety; Q is a linking group capable of linking two aryl groups; R is an alkylene moiety; Y is a linking moiety capable of linking an aryl group to an alkylene moiety and wherein Z is bonded to R through a nitrogen atom. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases which are mediated by LTB.sub.4 production, such as psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, IBD and asthma.

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. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein m is one or two; wherein n is a number selected from one to five, inclusive; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl; wherein R.sup.6 is selected from loweralkyl; wherein each of R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and R.sup.12 through R.sup.16 is independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonylalkenyl, alkylaminocarbonyl and alkoxyalkyl; with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.12 and R.sup.

Abstract: A class of substituted phenylacetonitrilealkylaminoalkyl-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. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein m is one or two; wherein n is a number selected from one to five, inclusive; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl; wherein R.sup.6 is selected from loweralkyl; wherein each of R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and R.sup.12 through R.sup.16 is independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonylalkenyl, alkylaminocarbonyl and alkoxyalkyl; with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.12 and R.sup.

Abstract: Cyanoguanidines which have activity as Class III antiarrhythmic agents, acting by prolonging cardiac action potential repolarization. The invention further provides for compositions incorporating the compounds and methods of their use, as well as providing for pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## which are useful cardiovascular agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## which are useful cardiovascular agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## which are useful cardiovascular agents.

Abstract: .beta.-Adrenergic receptor site activation by novel pyridinemethanol derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## which are useful cardiovascular agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to octahydronapthalenes which are useful in antiatherosclerotic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to .beta.-Alkyl-.beta.-Hydroxy Glutaric acid .differential. ester derivatives which are useful as anti-hyperlipoproteinemia agents.

Abstract: Alkylphenyl 5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z-eicosapentaenoates having platelet aggregation inhibiting and antisecretory activity and methods of preparation thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Preparation and use of platelet aggregation inhibiting and antisecretory phenyl 5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatetraenoate and congeners are disclosed.

Abstract: 2,2-Dialkylated arachidonic acid and esters are prepared from the alkyl esters of arachidonic acid by treatment with the appropriate alkyl iodide. The compounds so produced are useful as pharmacological agents in view of their ability to inhibit lipogenesis.