Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating Cryptosporidium parvum related disorders in a mammal are discussed. Several novel tetracycline compounds useful for treating Cryptosporidium parvum related disorders are also included.

Abstract: Compounds containing two aromatic systems covalently linked through a linker containing one or more atoms, or “linker” defined as including a covalent bond per se so as to space the aromatic systems at a distance 1.5-15 Å, are effective in treating conditions associated with bone deficits. The compounds can be administered to vertebrate subjects alone or in combination with additional agents that promote bone growth or that inhibit bone resorption. They can be screened for activity prior to administration by assessing their ability to effect the transcription of a reporter gene coupled to a promoter associated with a bone morphogenetic protein and/or their ability to stimulate calvarial growth in model animal systems.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: This invention provides cancer-active tricyclic and tetracyclic oxypyrones and a method of synthesizing these compounds. Preferred compounds have aryl groups at the 3-position of the oxypyrone ring. The tricyclic oxypyrone synthetic method is a simple condensation reaction of pyrones with cyclohexenecarboxaldehydes, providing high yields and using few steps. The tetracyclic oxypyrone synthetic method is a simple condensation reaction of carvones with pyrones.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: An organic compound is provided which contains at least one nitric oxide donor group and at least one group being, or being adapted to be converted in vivo to a free sulfhydryl group. A preferred compound contains at least one sulfhydryl group, either in the reduced —SH form or in the oxidized —S—S-disulfide form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formulas (IA) and (IB): 1

Abstract: A method for the treatment of hyperglycaemia wherein plasma glucose levels are in the range of elevated normal to ≦126 mg/dl, which method comprises administering an effective non-toxic and pharmaceutically acceptable amount of an insulin sensitiser, to a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for sequestering bile acids in a patient and to particular polymers for use in the method. The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a spirobicyclic ammonium moiety-containing polymer composition to a mammal, such as a human, whereby bile acids are sequestered. The polymers of the invention comprise spirobicyclic ammonium moieties and optionally, further comprise a hydrophobic substituent, a quaternary ammonium-containing substituent or a combination thereof.

Abstract: New active compound combinations of valinamide derivatives of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polycyclic aromatic compounds having the structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar is a radical having one of the formulae (a)-(e): ##STR2## which are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders are provided. In particular, based on their RXR-agonist activity, these compounds may be used to treat noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I and II: ##STR1## wherein X is --O--, --S--, or --NR.sup.5 --;Y is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, or --NR.sup.5 --;B is --CH.sup.2 -- or --CO--;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are each independently --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, Cl, or F;n is 1 or 2;W is CH.sub.2 or C.dbd.O;R.sup.4 is 1-piperidinyl, 2-oxo-1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, --COC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --CO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --C(O)OC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --C(O)O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, or --SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I that inhibit matrix metalloproteinases and to a method of inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases using the compounds ##STR1## More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of treating diseases in which matrix metalloproteinases are involved such as multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, restenosis, aortic aneurysm, heart failure, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, burns, decubital ulcers, chronic ulcers or wounds, cancer metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid or osteoarthritis, renal disease, left ventricular dilatation, or other autoimmune or inflammatory diseases dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes.

Abstract: The present invention provide phenoxathiin compounds useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of mental disorders, such as depression. The present invention also provides a method for treating a mammal having depression, anxiety or other conditions responsive to inhibition of MAO-A. A method of preparing the compounds of the present invention is also provided.

Abstract: Cyclic sulphones of formula (I) are disclosed, in which: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently of one another stand for H, A, CF.sub.3, CH.sub.2 F, CHF.sub.2, C.sub.2 F.sub.5, Hal, OH, OA, NH.sub.2, NHA, NA.sub.2, NO.sub.2 or CN; X stands for CR.sup.4 R.sup.5, C.dbd.Z, O, S, NH, NA or NR.sup.3 ; Y stands for CR.sup.6 R.sup.7, C.dbd.Z, O, NH, NA, or NR.sup.3 ; Z stands for O, S, NH, NA, NOH, NOA, CH.sub.2, CHA or CA.sub.2 ; R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 each independently of one another stand for H, A, R.sup.3, Hal, OH, OA, SH, SA, NH.sub.2, NHA or NA.sub.2, or alternatively, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 or R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 can together represent a bond, only one such bond being present in each molecule; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together can also stand for O--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --O or O--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --O; R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 each independently of one another stand for H or A; A stands for alkyl with 1-6 C atoms; Hal stands for F, Cl, Br or I; and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of choroidal neovascularization. The method involves the administration of an inhibitor of the protein tyrosine kinase pathway to an animal, such as a mammal, in particular a human, in an amount sufficient to treat the choroid for neovascularization prophylactically or therapeutically. The inhibitor of the protein tyrosine kinase pathway is preferably genistein or an analogue or prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing.

Abstract: Dienoic retinoids having activity for retinoid X receptors or are panagonists on retinoic acid receptors and retinoid X receptors are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such compounds and methods for their therapeutic use.

Abstract: Plant disease caused by soil-borne fungus Gaeumannonyces graminis (Gg) is controlled by applying to the seed or the soil a fungicide which has the following general formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: Preeclampsia and preterm labor in a pregnant female mammal are treated by administering thereto a combination of a progestin and a nitric oxide synthase substrate, a nitric oxide donor or both, optionally in further combination with one or more of a cyclooxygenase inhibitor, a PGI.sub.2 -mimetic, a thromboxane (TXA.sub.2) inhibitor, a compound possessing TXA.sub.2 -agonistic and TXA.sub.2 -inhibiting properties, a compound possessing TXA.sub.2 -antagonistic and PGI.sub.2 -memetic activities, and a TXA.sub.2 antagonist.

Abstract: Dysmenorrhea, disfunctional uterine bleeding, preterm labor and postpartum labor in female mammals are treated by inhibiting uterine contractility by administering thereto a nitric oxide synthase substrate, a nitric oxide donor or both, optionally in combination with one or more of a prostaglandin inhibitor, a prostacyclin-mimetic, a progestin, an oxytocin antagonist or a .beta.-agonist in an amount effective to ameliorate the symptoms thereof; and inadequate menses treated and induction of abortion or stimulation of labor in a pregnant female is achieved by uterine contractility stimulation by administering thereto a nitric oxide inhibitor, either alone or optionally in a combination of progesterone antagonist, an oxytocin or oxytocin analogue antagonist or a prostaglandin.

Abstract: This invention provides cancer-active tricyclic and tetracyclic oxypyrones and a method of synthesizing these compounds. Preferred compounds have aryl groups at the 3-position of the oxypyrone ring. The tricyclic oxyprone synthetic method is a simple condensation reaction of pyrones with cyclohexenecarboxaldehydes, providing high yields and using few steps. The tetracyclic oxypyrone synthetic method is a simple condensation reaction of carvones with pyrones.

Abstract: The invention relates to compound of general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: Z represents O or CH.sub.2n is from 0 to 4R, X and Y are as defined in the description, andA represents ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and T' are as defined in the description,and medicinal products containing the same are useful in treating or in preventing melatoninergic disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating or preventing a fungal infection comprising administering to a plant having a fungal infection a composition comprising an effective amount of a compound of formula I, wherein said compound is the following or an agriculturally acceptable salt of the following: ##STR1## The invention further provides such compounds and related methods.

Abstract: Novel carbamoyloxylabdanes, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for reducing intraocular pressure and treating cardiac failure utilizing compounds and compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating a fungal infection comprising administering to an animal having a fungal infection a composition comprising an infection treating effective amount of a compound of formula I, wherein said compound is the following or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the following: ##STR1## The invention further provides such compounds and related methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical preparation comprising: (A) at least one triglyceride or propylene glycol diester of fractionated coconut oil fatty acids; and (B) at least one carboxamide compound of the formula I. The composition renders the carboxamides of formula I more storage-stable and less susceptible to hydrolysis. Methods of using the composition to inhibit activation of collagenase, treating inflammatory disease, and eliciting an analgesic response are also disclosed.

Abstract: A redox, hydrogen-acceptor compound, having utility in treating inflammation, is a 1,4-dioxonaphthalene or 1,4-dilminon aphthalene having either a 2,3-double bond, in which cast there are 2 and 3-substituents, or a 2,3-single bond. Examples of such compounds are menadione epoxide and water-soluble derivatives or menadione such as menadione bisulphite.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is --O-- or --S--,Y is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, or --NR.sup.5 --;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are each independently --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, Cl, or F;n is 1 or 2;W is CH.sub.2 or C.dbd.O;R.sup.4 is 1-piperidinyl, 2-oxo-1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, --COC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --CO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --C(O)OC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --C(O)O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, or --SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polyaromatic propynyl compounds have the structural formula (1): ##STR1## in which X is one of the radicals: ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polyaromatic amides have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Z is a radical --CO--NH-- or --NH--CO--, and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Novel carbamoyloxylabdanes, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for reducing intraocular pressure and treating cardiac failure utilizing compounds and compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating the symptoms of vulvitis and vulvovaginitis which comprises folic acid, panthenol and/or allantoin, protein hydrolysate or casein hydrolysate, lactose or dextrose, lactic acid, magnesium sulfate and sodium chloride or ammonium chloride in the form of suppositories, ointments, solutions or sprays and a method of use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound selected from those of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.2', R.sub.2", R.sub.2'", R.sub.3 and n are as defined in the description, an optical isomer, and an addition salt thereof with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base,and medicinal product containing the same useful for treating a mammal afflicted with a disorder associated to 5-HT.sub.1A or 5-HT.sub.2C receptors.

Abstract: Novel carbamoyloxylabdanes, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for reducing intraocular pressure and treating cardiac failure utilizing compounds and compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: 1-Ethylphenoxathiin 10,10-dioxide (I) ##STR1## inhibits monoamine oxidase-A and is useful in the treatment of disorders such as depression.

Abstract: A trialkylamine derivative represented by the formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different from each other and each represents lower alkyl;R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may be the same or different from one another and each represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl or halogen;R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 may be the same or different from each other and each represents hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sup.8 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen;X represents oxygen, sulfur, --CH.dbd.N-- or --CH.dbd.CH--;Y represents oxygen, sulfur, methylene, N--R.sup.11 (wherein R.sup.11 represents lower alkyl), SO or SO.sub.2 ;Z represents --OCO(CH.sub.2).sub.p .about. or --OCH.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.p .about. (wherein p represents a number of 0 to 4 and symbol .about.

Abstract: Novel carbamoyloxylabdanes, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for reducing intraocular pressure and treating cardiac failure utilizing compounds and compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Bicyclo-[2,2,1]-heptanes, bicyclo-[2,2,2,]-octanes and bicyclo-[2,2,3]-nonanes having 2 or 3 ring hetero atoms selected from O, S and N, substituted at the 1-position by a 4-alkynylphenyl group and at the 4-position and optionally at the 3 and/or 5-position are valuable pesticides, particularly insecticides and acaracides. The compounds may be prepared by reacting an alkyne with the corresponding 4-iodophenyl substituted compound or by debromination of the corresponding 4-dibromomethylphenyl substituted compound.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treatment of cancer comprises:(A) a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the General Formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represents O, S, Se, --CH.dbd.CH--, ##STR2## Y.sub.1 represents O, S, Se, or ##STR3## R.sub.1 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, each represents an alkyl group;R.sub.2 represents an alkyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group;Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represents an atomic group necessary to form a 5- or 6-membered ring;L.sub.1 represents a methine group or L.sub.1 and R.sub.3 may combine and form a 5- or 6-membered ring;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which may be the same or different, each represents a alkyl group;R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently represents a halogen atom or an alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkenoxy, cyano or nitro group; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R.sub.5 represents a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxycarbonylalkyl group; X and Y each independently represents an oxygen or sulphur atom or a group N--R, in which R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; n is 0-3; r is 0 or 1; m is 0-4; and A or B represents a group of the general formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.6 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, or an alkyl group; and R.sub.7 represents a halogen atom or an alkyl group; the other of A and B being a hydrogen atom or as for R.sub.1 or R.sub.2, have useful pesticidal activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## in which: Z represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom,R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group,R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group,n is one to six, inclusive,R.sub.3 represents an amino group, substituted with phenylsulfonyl, andmedicinal products containing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides tertiary and secondary amine compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are antagonists for alpha-2 adrenoreceptors and which inhibit serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) uptake.

Abstract: Aryloxypropanolaminotetralins with beta-antagonist activity of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, hydroxy or methoxy and Ar is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group, in optically active or inactive form as well as their acid addition salts are described.A process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of formula (i) or their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, are also described.

Abstract: Bicyclo-[2,2,1]-heptanes, bicyclo-[2,2,2]-octanes and bicyclo-[2,2,3]-nonanes having 2 or 3 ring hetero atoms selected from O, S and N, substituted at the 1-position by a 4-alkynylphenyl group and at the 4-position and optionally at the 3 and/or 5-position are valuable pesticides, particularly insecticides and acaracides. The compounds may be prepared by reacting an alkyne with the corresponding 4-iodophenyl substituted compound or by debromination of the corresponding 4-dibromomethylphenyl substituted compound.

Abstract: This invention provides certain N-[(phenyl)amino]carbonyl-bicyclicsulfonamide sulfonamide derivatives, their pharmaceutical formulations, and their use in the treatment of susceptible neoplasms in mammals.

Abstract: 4-Alkylamino-6-(C.sub.3-5 -hydrocarbyl)thieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-2-sulfonamide-7,7-dioxides wherein the 4-alkylamino group is an ethylamino or propylamino are powerful carbonic anhydrase inhibitors useful in the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma associated therewith.

Abstract: Bicyclo-[2,2,1]-heptanes, bicyclo-[2,2,2]-octanes and bicyclo[2,2,3]-nonanes having 2 or 3 ring hetero atoms selected from O, S and N, substituted at the 1-position by a 4-alkynylphenyl group and at the 4-position and optionally at the 3 and/or 5-position are valuable pesticides, particularly insecticides and acaracides. The compounds may be prepared by reacting an alkyne with the corresponding 4-iodophenyl substituted compound or by debromination of the corresponding 4-dibromomethylphenyl substituted compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, acyl, lower-alkyl or --CHO, --CH.sub.2 OR.sup.10, --COR.sup.7 or OR.sup.13 ; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are, independently, hydrogen, lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy or halogen; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are, independently, hydrogen or lower-alkyl; R.sup.7 is hydroxy, lower-alkoxy or NR.sup.8 R.sup.9 ; R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are, independently, hydrogen or lower-alkyl; X and Y are, independently, >CR.sup.14 R.sup.15, --O--, --S--, >SO, >SO.sub.2 or >NR.sup.18 ; R.sup.10 and R.sup.18 are, independently, hydrogen, lower-alkyl or acyl; M is --C(R.sup.11).dbd.C(R.sup.12)--, --CONH-- or --NH--CO--; R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.14 and R.sup.15 are, independently, hydrogen or lower-alkyl, R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula I: ##STR1## are inhibitors of the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme. These compounds are useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective agents. They are also useful in treating diarrhea, hypertension, angina, platelet aggregation, cerebral spasm, premature labor, spontaneous abortion, dysmenorrhea, and migraine.