Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) which are imidazo[2,1-b]benzothiazole-3-methanol and imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole-5-methanol derivatives useful for inhibiting a retrovirus in a mammalian cell infected with said retrovirus, wherein R1 is —H or —CH3; wherein R2 is —H or —CH3; or wherein R1 and R2 taken together are (a) formula (II), or (b) formula (III).

Abstract: The present invention includes diaromatic substituted heterocyclic compounds (III) ##STR1## which are useful in treating individuals infected with the HIV virus.

Abstract: Novel acids, esters, and salts of phenyl, naphthyl, quinoxalinyl, and biphenyl bisphosphonic acids and 1,2-oxaphosphepins are described. These compounds are useful as antiinflammatory and anti-arthritic agents. Also described are known compounds of the phenyl, naphthyl, quinoxalinyl, and biphenyl bisphosphonate classes which are also useful as antiinflammatory and anti-arthritic agents. Representative compounds include [1,2-phenyldiyl]bis(methylene)bisphosphonic acid tetramethyl ester, [2,3-quinoxalindiyl]bis(methylene)bisphosphonic acid tetramethyl ester, [[3-(propyl)-4-(methoxy)-1,8-naphthalenediyl]bis(methylene)]bisphosphonic acid tetramethyl ester, [2,6-naphthalenediylbis(methylene)bisphosphonic acid tetraethyl ester, and [2,2'-biphenylenebis(methyl)]bisphosphonic acid tetramethyl ester. Representative oxaphosphepins include the preferred 3,4-dihydro-3-methoxy-7-(phenylmethoxy)-1H-naphth[1,8de][1,2]oxaphosphepin -3-oxide.

Abstract: Novel acids, esters, and salts of phenyl, naphthyl, quinoxalinyl, and biphenyl bisphosphonic acids and 1,2-oxaphosphepins are described. These compounds are useful as antiinflammatory and anti-arthritic agents. Also described are known compounds of the phenyl, naphthyl, quinoxalinyl, and biphenyl bisphosphonate classes which are also useful as antiinflammatory and anti-arthritic agents. Representative compounds include [1,2-phenyldiyl]bis (methylene)bisphosphonic acid tetramethyl ester, [2,3-quinoxalindiyl]bis(methylene)bisphosphonic acid tetramethyl ester, [[3-(propyl)-4-(methoxy)-1,8-naphthalenediyl]bis(methylene)]bisphosphonic acid tetramethyl ester, [2,6-naphthalenediylbis(methylene) bisphosphonic acid tetraethyl ester, and [2,2'-biphenylenebis(methyl)]bisphosphonic acid tetramethyl ester. Representative oxaphosphepins include the preferred 3,4-dihydro-3-methoxy -7-(phenylmethoxy)-1H-naphth[1,8de][1,2]oxaphosphepin-3-oxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions of matter and their therapeutic applications. More particularly, the present invention consists of novel cyclopentapyrazole and tetrahydroindazole compounds of formula XXX and their use as antiallergy agents, antiinflammatory agents or intermediates.

Abstract: This invention relates to selected hydrogenated 5,6-dihydro-6-aryluracils.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 6-aryluracils as antiinflammatory and antiarthritic agents and also to both novel intermediates and novel processes for the preparation of selected 6-aryluracils.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 6-aryluracils as antiinflammatory and antiarthritic agents and also to both novel intermediates and novel processes for the preparation of selected 6-aryluracils.

Abstract: The present invention also provides novel compositions of matter. In particular, the present invention provides novel 3-substituted compounds of formula I which are from among the selected 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolines and 5,6-dihydropyrindines having use as inhibitors of the synthesis of leukotrienes and as inhibitors of the action of lipoxygenase in mammalian metabolism.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 6-aryluracils as antiinflammatory and antiarthritic agents and also to both novel intermediates and novel processes for the preparation of selected 6-aryluracils.

Abstract: Novel structural analogues of 5,6-dihydro PGI.sub.2 of the formula: ##STR1## and the corresponding 10,11-didehydro-11-deoxy derivatives are useful as antiallergy agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 6-aryluracils as antiinflammatory and antiarthritic agents and also to both novel intermediates and novel processes for the preparation of selected 6-aryluracils.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain structural and pharmacological analogs of prostacyclin (PGI.sub.2) wherein the C-5 to C-6 double bond is isomerized to the C-4 to C-5 position. These novel trans-4,5-didehydro-5,6-dihydro prostacyclin-type compounds are useful as smooth muscle stimulators.

Abstract: Novel structural analogues of 5,6-dihydro PGI.sub.1 of the formula: ##STR1## useful as antiallergy agents.

Abstract: This invention comprises certain analogs of the prostaglandins in which the double bond between C-13 and C-14 is replaced by a triple bond. Also provided in this invention, are novel chemical processes and novel chemical intermediates useful in the preparation of the above prostaglandin analogs. These prostaglandin analogs exhibit prostaglandin-like activity, and are accordingly useful for the same pharmacological purposes as the prostaglandins. Among these purposes are blood pressure lowering, labor induction at term, reproductive-cycle regulation, gastric antisecretory action, and the like.

Abstract: This invention comprises certain analogs of the prostaglandins in which the double bond between C-13 and C-14 is replaced by a triple bond. Also provided in this invention, are novel chemical processes and novel chemical intermediates useful in the preparation of the above prostaglandin analogs. These prostaglandin analogs exhibit prostaglandin-like activity, and are accordingly useful for the same pharmacological purposes as the prostaglandins. Among these purposes are blood pressure lowering, labor induction at term, reproductive-cycle regulation, gastric antisecretory action, and the like.

Abstract: This invention comprises certain analogs of the prostaglandins in which the double bond between C-13 and C-14 is replaced by a triple bond. Also provided in this invention, are novel chemical processes and novel chemical intermediates useful in the preparation of the above prostaglandin analogs. These prostaglandin analogs exhibit prostaglandin-like activity, and are accordingly useful for the same pharmacological purposes as the prostaglandins. Among these purposes are blood pressure lowering, labor induction at term, reproductive-cycle regulation, gastric antisecretory action, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain structural and pharmacological analogs of prostacyclin (PGI.sub.2) which are aromatic analogs of 4,5,13,14-tetradehydro-PGI.sub.1 compounds. These novel pharmacological agents are useful as smooth muscle stimulators.

Abstract: This invention comprises certain analogs of the prostaglandins in which the C-1 carboxylic is replaced by a primary alcohol and the double bond between C-13 and C-14 is replaced by a triple bond. Also provided in this invention, are novel chemical processes useful in the preparation of the above prostaglandin analogs. These prostaglandin analogs exhibit prostaglandin-like activity, and are accordingly useful for the same pharmacological purposes as the prostaglandins. Among these purposes are blood pressure lowering, labor induction at term, reproductive-cycle regulation, gastric antisecretory action, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain structural and pharmacological analogs of prostacyclin (PGI.sub.2) which are 2,2-difluoro-trans-4,5,13,14-tetradehydro-PGI.sub.1 compounds. These novel pharmacological agents are useful as smooth muscle stimulators.