Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting cellular growth is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0 Also disclosed are novel compounds of the formulas: and Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of the Formulas 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the processes for making the 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3.

Abstract: Novel phenyl-substituted tricyclic compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed which are inhibitors of the enzyme, farnesyl protein transferase. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. The method comprises administering the novel halo-N-substituted urea compound to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammals such as a human.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0: to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being. Novel compounds of the formulas 5.0, 5.1 and 5.2, wherein R is —C(R20)(R21)(R46), and 5.3, 5.3A and 5.3B, wherein R is —N(R25)(R48), are disclosed. Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3. Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the process for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.

Abstract: The invention features pharmaceutically-active imidazopyridines and derivatives that are substituted with phenyl, methods of making them, and methods of using them.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting cellular growth is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0 Also disclosed are novel compounds of the formulas: Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of the Formulas 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the processes for making the 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3.

Abstract: Novel phenyl-substituted tricyclic compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed which are inhibitors of the enzyme, farnesyl protein transferase. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. The method comprises administering the novel halo-N-substituted urea compound to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammals such as a human.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0: to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being. Novel compounds of the formulas 5.1 and 5.2 are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel phenyl-substituted tricyclic compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed which are inhibitors of the enzyme, farnesyl protein transferase. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. The method comprises administering the novel halo-N-substituted urea compound to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammals such as a human.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein: X.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, CF.sub.3, nitro, NH.sub.2 or lower alkyl;each X.sup.2 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, lower alkoxy and lower alkyl;n is 1 or 2;Y is selected from the group consisting of S(O).sub.p, O, and NR.sup.5, wherein p is 0, 1 or 2, and R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, loweralkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl or acyl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl groups, or taken together can form an oxygen atom when Y is NR.sup.5 ;A . . . is C=, CH-- or N--;R is --CZ--Y.sup.1 --Y.sup.2 --R.sup.3, wherein:Z is O, =CH--CN, or =N--CN;one of Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 is a bond, --CO--, O, S, or --NR.sup.4 --, and the other is (CH.sub.2).sub.m, where m is 0 or an integer of 1 to 4, and R.sup.4 is H or alkyl, with the proviso that when Z is O and m is 0 then Y.sup.1 or Y.sup.2 is selected from --CO--, O, S, or --NR.sup.4 ;R.sup.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and an effective amount of a Compound of Formula I. Further disclosed is a method of treating allergy (for example asthma), inflammation, hypotension, raised intraocular pressure (such as glaucoma)--i.e., a method of lowering intraocular pressure, sleeping disorders, states of hyper and hypo motility and acidic secretion of the gastrointestinal tract, hypo and hyperactivity of the central nervous system (for example, agitation and depression) and other CNS disorders (such as Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, obesity and migraine) comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula I to a patient in need of such treatment.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting cellular growth is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0 ##STR1## Also disclosed are novel compounds of the formulas: ##STR2## Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of the Formulas 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3.Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the processes for making the 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting cellular growth is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0 ##STR1## Also disclosed are novel compounds of the formulas: ##STR2## Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of the Formulas 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3.Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the processes for making the 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting cellular growth is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a novel compound of the formula (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic) ##STR1## wherein: R and R.sup.1 are H, alkyl, halogeno, OH, alkoxy, NH.sub.2, alkylamino, dialkylamino, CF.sub.3, SO.sub.3 H, CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, NO.sub.2, SO.sub.2 NH.sub.2, or CONHR.sup.4 ;n is 0 or 1;R.sup.2 is a group of the formula R.sup.5 C(O)--, R.sup.5 CH.sub.2 C(O)--, R.sup.5 C(R.sup.6).sub.2 C(O)--, R.sup.5 SO.sub.2 --, R.sup.5 CH.sub.2 SO.sub.2 --, R.sup.5 SCH.sub.2 C(O)--, R.sup.5 OC(O)--, R.sup.5 NHC(O)--, R.sup.5 C(O)C(O)-- or R.sup.5 SC(O)--;R.sup.5 is alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, heteroarylalkenyl or heterocycloalkyl; andR.sup.6 is alkyl or C(R.sup.6).sub.2 is a carbocyclic ring;or pharmaceutically aceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0: ##STR1## to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being. Novel compounds of formulas 5.0, 5.1 and 5.2, wherein R is --C(R.sup.20)(R.sup.21)(R.sup.46), and 5.3, 5.3A and 5.3B, wherein R is --N(R.sup.25)(R.sup.48), are disclosed. Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3. Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the process for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting cellular growth is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula. 1.0 ##STR1## Also disclosed are novel compounds of the formulas: ##STR2## Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of the Formulas 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3.Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the processes for making the 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting cellular growth is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0 ##STR1## Also disclosed are novel compounds of the formulas: ##STR2## Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of the Formulas 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3.Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the processes for making the 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0: ##STR1## to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being.Novel compounds of formulas 5.0, 5.1 and 5.2, wherein R is --C(R.sup.20)(R.sup.21)(R.sup.46), and 5.3, 5.3A and 5.3B, wherein R is --N(R.sup.25)(R.sup.48), are disclosed.Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the process for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.