Abstract: Compounds of formulas ##STR1## wherein, B is lower alkylene or an optionally substituted aromatic ring system;G.sup.1, G.sup.2 and G.sup.3 each independently signify a residue of a glycopyranoside, a glycopyranose or a derivative thereof, with at least one hydroxy group of residue G.sup.1, G.sup.2 or G.sup.3 being esterified with sulfuric acid, and pharmaceutically usable salts thereof, are useful for the treatment of disorders which are characterized by excessive or destructive proliferation of smooth muscle cells.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein L, M, R, T and X are set forth in the description, as well as hydrates or solvates thereof, which inhibit thrombin-induced platelet aggregation and clotting of fibrinogen in plasma, are described. The compounds of formula I are prepared by amidination or, depending on whether L is NH or O, by amide formation or esterification.

Abstract: Sulfonamidocarboxamides of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, M, Q, X and Y have the significance given in the description, as well as hydrates, solvates and salts thereof, which inhibit thrombin-induced blood platelet aggregation and clotting of fibrinogen in plasma, as described. The compounds of formula I can be prepared by amidination of a cyclic amino group standing for grouping X or by C(O)N(Q) amide formation.

Abstract: Sulfonamidocarboxamides of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, M, Q, X and Y have the significance given in the description, as well as hydrates, solvates and salts thereof, which inhibit thrombin-induced blood platelet aggregation and clotting of fibrinogen in plasma, as described. The compounds of formula I can be prepared by amidination of a cyclic amino group standing for grouping X or by C(O)N(Q) amide formation.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein L, M, R, T and X are set forth in the description, as well as hydrates or solvates thereof, which inhibit thrombin-induced platelet aggregation and clotting of fibrinogen in plasma, are described. The compounds of formula I are prepared by amidination or, depending on whether L is NH or O, by amide formation or esterification.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel sulfuric acid esters of sugar alcohols and sugar alcohol-like compounds of the formula ##STR1## Also described are methods for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of arteriosclerotic changes in the vascular wall as well as a process for the manufacture of the compounds of formula I and their salts.

Abstract: Sulfonamidocarboxamides of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, M, Q, X and Y have the significance given in the description, as well as hydrates, solvates and salts thereof, which inhibit thrombin-induced blood platelet aggregation and clotting of fibrinogen in plasma, as described. The compounds of formula I can be prepared by amidination of a cyclic amino group standing for grouping X or by C(O)N(Q) amide formation.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein L, M, R, T and X are set forth in the description, as well as hydrates or solvates thereof, which inhibit thrombin-induced platelet aggregation and clotting of fibrinogen in plasma, are described. The compounds of formula I are prepared by amidination or, depending on whether L is NH or O, by amide formation or esterification.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein L, M, R, T and X are set forth in the description, as well as hydrates or solvates thereof, which inhibit thrombin-induced platelet aggregation and clotting of fibrinogen in plasma, are described. The compounds of formula I are prepared by amidination or, depending on whether L is NH or O, by amide formation or esterification.

Abstract: Novel 4-substituted-4,8-dimethyl-2,3-dioxabicyclo[3.3.1] nonan-7-ones which have a pronounced activity against the causative organism of malaria and can be used for the prevention and control of malaria.

Abstract: Novel 4-substituted-4,8-dimethyl-2,3-dioxabicyclo[3.3.1] nonan-7-ones which have a pronounced activity against the causative organism of malaria and can be used for the prevention and control of malaria.

Abstract: The novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.11 signifies hydrogen, acyl or tri(lower alkyl)silyl, R.sup.2 signifies a phenyl group which is substituted in the o- and/or the p-position by halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkylthio or lower alkoxy and n signifies the number 0 or 2, and mixtures thereof with the corresponding optical antipodes are valuable intermediates for the manufacture of antimicrobially active penems and carbapenems which have as a common structural element a (R)-1-hydroxyethyl group in the 6-position. They can be manufactured by reacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.12 signifies acyl, tri(lower alkyl)silyl or a group of the formula --BR.sup.3 R.sup.4 and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the same significance and each signify a branched-open chain, cyclic or bicyclic hydrocarbon residue with 5-10 carbon atoms or together signify an open chain or cyclic hydrocarbon residue with 5-10 carbon atoms and two free valencies and R.sup.

Abstract: There is presented optically uniform .beta.-lactams of the formulae ##STR1## wherein Z is a readily cleavable acyl group, R.sup.1 is amino or a group convertible into amino, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a readily cleavable protecting group and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each are a lower hydrocarbon group which optionally contains oxygen and which is attached via a carbon atom, whereby these groups can also be joined with one another to form a ring, with the proviso that R.sup.1 is a readily cleavable acylamino when R.sup.2 is hydrogen,and the corresponding optical antipodes, their manufacture and use in the manufacture of antimicrobially-active .beta.-lactams as well as novel intermediates usable in their manufacture.

Abstract: There is presented optically uniform .beta.-lactams of the formulae ##STR1## wherein Z is a readily cleavable acyl group, R.sup.1 is amino or a group convertible into amino, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a readily cleavable protecting group and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each are a lower hydrocarbon group which optionally contains oxygen and which is attached via a carbon atom, whereby these groups can also be joined with one another to form a ring, with the proviso that R.sup.1 is a readily cleavable acylamino when R.sup.2 is hydrogen,and the corresponding optical antipodes, their manufacture and use in the manufacture of antimicrobially-active .beta.-lactams as well as novel intermediates usable in their manufacture.

Abstract: There is presented optically uniform .beta.-lactams of the formulae ##STR1## wherein Z is a readily cleavable acyl group, R.sup.1 is amino or a group convertible into amino, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a readily cleavable protecting group and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each are a lower hydrocarbon group which optionally contains oxygen and which is attached via a carbon atom, whereby these groups can also be joined with one another to form a ring, with the proviso that R.sup.1 is a readily cleavable acylamino when R.sup.2 is hydrogen,and the corresponding optical antipodes, their manufacture and use in the manufacture of antimicrobially-active .beta.-lactams as well as novel intermediates usable in their manufacture.

Abstract: Cephem lactones of formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or an organic substituent of the type appearing as the 6-substituent of penicillins or as the 7-substituent of cephalosporins are produced from corresponding 4,5-halohydrin precursors thereof by dehalogenation. Novel stereoisomers of formula (1) compounds as well as novel intermediates for cephem lactone syntheses are disclosed.The cephem lactones produced according to the invention are of utility as intermediates for cephem-type antibiotics and have antibiotic properties of their own.