Abstract: The invention relates to a method and composition for treatment of oxidative stress resulting from hemodialysis treatment in patients suffering from chronic kidney failure or End-Stage Renal Disease by administration of cystine, cysteine or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention discloses the use of cystine and/or cysteine for the preparation of oral medicinal products for the prevention and treatment of oxidative stress resulting from haemodialysis treatment in patients suffering from chronic kidney failure as well as for the treatment and prevention of acute or chronic kidney diseases and of End-Stage Renal Disease.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of decreasing the effects of oxidative stress in patients undergoing hemodialysis by intravenously administering N-acetylcysteine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of decreasing the effects of oxidative stress in patients undergoing dialysis by intravenously administering N-acetylcysteine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to the patient.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein B is alkylene, amino, CONH or a bond; Cy is optionally substituted phenyl or heteroaryl; R is H, phenyl or (C1-4)alkyl optionally substituted; R1 is (C1-6)alkyl or polyfluoro(C1-6)-alkyl; R2 is (C4-7)cycloalkyl optionally containing an oxygen atom and optionally substituted; and the N→O derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are PDE 4 and TNF&agr; inhibitors.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R is an alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl group wherein the aryl is phenyl naphthyl or heterocycle; R1 and R2, the same or different, are hydrogen atoms or alkyl groups; R3 is an aryl or arylalkyl group wherein the aryl is as above; R4 is a heterocycle optionally substituted with a heterocycle or phenyl, or it is a phenyl group substituted with a heterocycle (R4 is not imidazole or indole); X is a bond or —OCONH or —CONH— group, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, are described. The compounds of formula (I) are endowed with a dual ACE-inhibitory and NEP-inhibitory activity and are useful in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R, R′, R″, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, X, Y, m, n, and p have the meanings reported in the description; and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are described.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of heteroaryl-zinc halides of the formula (II): Het—Zn—X, wherein Het is an optionally substituted 5 or 6 membered aromatic heterocyclic group with one or two heteroatoms selected among nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur; X is a chlorine, bromine or iodine atom; comprising metallation reaction of heteroarylhalide with metallic zinc optionally activated by washing with acids, is described. Compounds of the formula (II) are intermediates useful in the synthesis for the preparation of compounds endowed with pharmacological activity.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 have the meanings reported in the description, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions which contain them as active ingredients are described. The compounds of formula (I) are endowed with a mixed ACE-inhibitory and NEP-inhibitory activity and are useful in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I) ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein n is an integer between 2 and 6 and R.sub.1 is a methyl group or a group ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen, hydroxy, methoxy, methylsulfonyl, or one of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with another one of the three substituents forms a --O--CH.sub.2 --O-- bridge. The asterisk marks an asymmetric carbon atom.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein the variables are as defined in the specification. These compounds are useful in the treatment of arterial hypertension and heart failure, of renal insufficiency, of peripheral arteriopathies and of cerebrovascular insufficiencies.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen or an optionally branched C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; the asterisk marks an asymmetric carbon atom; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in cardiovascular field, are described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, m and n have the meanings reported in the description, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions which contain them as active ingredients are described.The compounds of formula I are endowed with a mixed ACE-inhibitory and NEP-inhibitory activity and are useful in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, m and n have the meanings reported in the description, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions which contain them as active ingredients are described. The compounds of formula (I) are endowed with a mixed ACE-inhibitory and NEP-inhibitory activity and are useful in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: Erythromycin 9-oxime derivatives wherein a phenyl or heterocylic group is attached indirectly to the 9-position of erythromycin A through an alkylene diamine bridging member. These compounds exhibit broad spectrum antibiotic activity.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, m and n have the meanings reported in the description, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions which contain them as active ingredients are described.The compounds of formula I are endowed with a mixed ACE-inhibitory and NEP-inhibitory activity and are useful in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (II) ##STR1## wherein R is a biphenyl group optionally substituted by one or more substituents, the same or different, selected among halogen atoms, hydroxy groups, alkoxy, alkyl or thioalkyl groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, carboxylic groups, nitro groups, amino, mono- or di-alkylamino groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety; R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 allyl; R.sub.2 is a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or an arylalkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety wherein the aryl is a phenyl, a naphthyl or a 5 or 6 membered aromatic heterocycle with one or two heteroatoms selected among nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur, optionally substituted as above indicated for the R substituent; R.sub.3 is a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.

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: Compounds of formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R is a biphenyl group optionally substituted, by one or more substituents, the same or different selected among halogen atoms, hydroxy groups, alkoxy, alkyl thioalkyl or alkoxycarbonyl groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl groups containing one or more fluorine atoms, carboxy groups, nitro groups, amino or aminocarbonyl groups, acylamino groups, aminosulphonyl groups, momo- or di-alkylamino groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, mono- or di-alkylamino-carbonyl groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety; R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.