Abstract: A desired isomer is selectively prepared by phosphorolyzing and isomerizing an anomer mixture of a 1-phosphorylated saccharide derivative while crystallizing one of the isomers to displace the equilibrium. Furthermore, using the action of a nucleoside phosphorylase, a nucleoside is prepared from the 1-phosphorylated saccharide derivative obtained and a base with improved stereoselectivity and a higher yield. This process is an anomer-selective process for preparing a 1-phosphorylated saccharide derivative and a nucleoside.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for identifying potential therapeutic agents by contacting a target cell with a candidate therapeutic agent which is a selective substrate for an endogenous, intracellular enzyme in the cell which is enhanced in its expression as a result of selection by biologic or chemotherapy. This invention also provides methods and examples of molecules for selectively killing a pathological cell by contacting the cell with a prodrug that is a selective substrate for an endogenous, intracellular enzyme. The prodrug is subsequently converted to a cellular toxin. Further provided by this invention is a method for treating a pathology characterized by pathological, hyperproliferative cells in a subject by administering to the subject a prodrug that is a selective substrate for an endogenous, overexpressed, intracellular enzyme, and converted by the enzyme to a cellular toxin in the hyperproliferative cell.

Abstract: Method for the prevention or treatment of pruritus with anti-pruritic compounds is provided.

Abstract: Novel derivatives of 5-thia- and 5-selenopyrimidinone are found to inhibit the enzyme glycinamide ribonucleotide formyl transferase (GARFT) and amino imidazole carboxamide ribonucleotide formyl transferase (AICARFT). Novel intermediates of these compounds are also disclosed. A novel method of preparing such compounds is also disclosed, as well as methods and compositions for employing the compounds as antiproliferative agents.

Abstract: Novel bisamidate phosphonate prodrugs of FBPase inhibitors of the Formula IA: 1

Abstract: Compounds that inhibit DNA-dependent protein kinase, compositions comprising the compounds, methods to inhibit the DNA-PK biological activity, methods to sensitize cells the agents that cause DNA lesions, and methods to potentiate cancer treatment are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of preparation of optically pure isomers of hydroxyitraconazole, in particular the two cis dioxolane diastereomers of the sec-butyl (S,S)-isomer, and to phosphate and sulfate derivatives thereof is disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and to their use for the treatment of fungal infection are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel benzimidazole compounds of the following structure and their use as fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase inhibitors is described

Abstract: This invention provides a method for identifying potential therapeutic agents by contacting a target cell with a candidate therapeutic agent which is a selective substrate for an endogenous, intracellular enzyme in the cell which is enhanced in its expression as a result of selection by biologic or chemotherapy. This invention also provides methods and examples of molecules for selectively killing a pathological cell by contacting the cell with a prodrug that is a selective substrate for an endogenous, intracellular enzyme. The prodrug is subsequently converted to a cellular toxin. Further provided by this invention is a method for treating a pathology characterized by pathological, hyperproliferative cells in a subject by administering to the subject a prodrug that is a selective substrate for an endogenous, overexpressed, intracellular enzyme, and converted by the enzyme to a cellular toxin in the hyperproliferative cell.

Abstract: Compounds having kappa opioid agonist activity, compositions containing them and 5 method of using them as analgesics and pruritic agents are provided.

Abstract: Novel FBPase inhibitors of the formula I 1

Abstract: Water-soluble prodrugs of triazole antifungal compounds having a secondary or tertiary hydroxy group are provided. More particularly, new water-soluble triazole antifungal compounds are provided having the general formula wherein A is the non-hydroxy portion of a triazole antifungal compound of the type containing a secondary or tertiary hydroxyl group and R and R1 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Propanoic acid derivatives of formula (1) are described:

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-substituted cyclic aza compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of their use for effecting neuronal activities.

Abstract: Method for the prevention or treatment of pruritus with anti-pruritic compounds is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for topical administration comprising a topically acceptable antiviral substance and an antiinflammatory glucocorticoid in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The pharmaceutical composition can be used in the prophylactic and curative treatment of herpesvirus infections in mammals including man. The invention also relates to the use of a combination of a topically acceptable antiviral substance and an antiinflammatory glucocorticoid for the manufacture of a medicament for said prophylactic and curative treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of novel, low molecular weight, non-peptide inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (e.g.

Abstract: Water-soluble prodrugs of triazole antifungal compounds having a secondary or tertiary hydroxy group are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides the use of dipyridoxyl or aminopolycarboxylic acid based chelating agents, metal chelates and salts thereof, in the manufacture of a therapeutic agent for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of atherosclerosis and related conditions in the human or non-human animal body.

Abstract: The present invention describes pyridazinone compounds of formula I which are cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors, and in particular, are selective inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). COX-2 is the inducible isoform associated with inflammation, as opposed to the constitutive isoform, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) which is an important “housekeeping” enzyme in many tissues, including the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the kidneys. The selectivity of these compounds for COX-2 minimizes the unwanted GI and renal side-effects seen with currently marketed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Abstract: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists are useful for decreasing QT dispersion or inhibiting the progression of QT prolongation in patients. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring the reduction in die risk of experiencing an adverse cardiac event, such as sudden cardiac death, myocardial infarction or arrhythmias, using QT dispersion in patients treated with a therapeutically effective amount of an angiotensin II antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards novel azaindole compounds which bind to the AMP site and are potent FBPase inhibitors. The present invention also is directed towards the clinical use of the novel FBPase inhibitors as a method of treatment or prevention of diseases responsive to lowered blood glucose levels.

Abstract: A method is provided for preventing a cerebral infarction by administering to a patient a combination of an ADP-receptor blocking antiplatelet drug, such as clopidogrel, in combination with an antihypertensive agent such as an angiotensin AII antagonist (for example, irbesartan), an ACE inhibitor (for example, fosinopril) or a NEP/ACE inhibitor such as omapatrilat.

Abstract: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists are useful in reducing and preventing mortality and sudden cardiac death in symptomatic heart failure patients. Losartan potassium has been shown to reduce mortality and sudden cardiac death in this patient population. Additionally, losartan potassium has been shown to reduce the need for hospitalization of symptomatic heart failure patients.

Abstract: A low volatile organic compound co-solvent system is disclosed for preparing emulsion concentrates of low melting organophosphorous insecticides wherein the bioefficacy of the insecticide active is significantly enhanced. The co-solvent system comprises a water-soluble ethoxylated fatty acid/rosin acid-nonionic surfactant composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a two-step procedure for the replacement of the pyranose anomeric 10-OH group in dihydroartemisinin by a variety of carbon nucleophiles, resulting in the novel C-10 carbon-substituted trioxanes of structure: ##STR1## wherein, when n is 1, R is selected from a group of unsubstituted or substituted aryls, heteroaryls, polyethylene glycol, acetylenics, or benzoylmethylenes, or alkanoylmethylenes; or when n is 2, R is selected from a group of unsubstituted or substituted aryls, heteroaryls, polyethylene glycol, alkenyls, alkyls, diketones or bis-acetylenes.

Abstract: Quinoxalinedione derivatives ##STR1## as well as their production and use in pharmaceutical agents are described.

Abstract: Compounds with fungicidal and insecticidal properties having formula I ##STR1## wherein W is ##STR2## n is 0 or 1; Y is O, S, NR.sub.1, or R.sub.6 ;the ring bond containing R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is a single or double bond;X is independently selected from hydrogen, halo, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy and --HC.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH-- thereby forming a napthyl ring;R is independently selected from (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl and halo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl;R.sub.1 is independently selected from (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl, (C.sub.2 -C.sub.8)alkenyl and aryl;R.sub.2 is independently selected from hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkoxy, halo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl, halo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkoxy, hydroxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkoxycarbonyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl, (C.sub.2 -C.sub.8)alkenyl, halo(C.sub.2 -C.sub.8)alkenyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.10)alkynyl, halo(C.sub.3 -C.sub.10)alkynyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: A method for suppressing plant damage by nematodes which comprises the concurrent administration, to the locus, soil or seeds of plants in need of such treatment, of (a) a metabolite of the fungus Myrothecium verrucaria and (b) a chemical pesticide, as well as synergistic nematocidal compositions useful therein.

Abstract: Compounds having kappa opioid agonist activity, compositions containing them and method of using them as analgesics and anti-pruritic agents are provided.The compound of formula I, having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 ;X; and ArY, Z and n are as described in the specification.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I ##STR1## wherein G is H or PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and method of using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions containing them to treat or prevent fungal infection are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel series of substituted quinoxaline 2-ones useful as neuroprotective agents are taught. Novel intermediates, processes of preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds are also taught. The compounds are glutamate receptor antagonists and are useful in the treatment of stroke, cerebral ischemia, or cerebral infarction resulting from thromboembolic or hemorrhagic stroke, cerebral vasospasms, hypoglycemia, cardiac arrest, status epilepticus, perinatal asphyxia, anoxia, seizure disorders, pain, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's Diseases.

Abstract: Anti-pruritic pharmaceutical formulations containing kappa agonist compounds and methods of prevention or treatment of pruritus in a mammal with the anti-pruritic formulations.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to water soluble derivatives aliphatic acid aromatic secondary and tertiary amine containing drugs. The present invention is further drawn to methods of making water soluble derivatives of aliphatic and aromatic secondary and tertiary amine containing drugs.

Abstract: A phosphonic diester derivative represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a cycloalkyl group; a phenyl group which may have 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkyl group, a halogen atom, a halogen-substituted lower alkyl group, a lower alkanoyl group, a nitro group, a benzoyl group, a cyano group, an N-lower alkylcarbamoyl group, an N-phenyl-lower alkylcarbamoyl group, an N-(halogen-substituted phenyl)carbamoyl group and an N,N-di-lower alkylcarbamoyl group; a 1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl group having a halogen-substituted lower alkyl group as a substituent; a thiazolyl group; a pyridyl group which may be substituted by a halogen atom; a benzothiazol-2-yl group having 1 to 2 lower alkoxy groups on the phenyl ring; or a 4,5-dihydrothieno[3,2-e]benzothiazol-2-yl group; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a phenyl lower alkyl group; R.sup.3 and R.sup.

Abstract: Phosphoramidates and phosphinic amides and related compounds are provided. Also provided are methods that use the compounds for modulating the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, compounds having formula: ##STR1## in which A, B, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as described are provided. Also provided are methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these compounds or prodrugs thereof. Methods for elucidating the physiological and pathophysiological roles of endothelin, as well as isolating endothelin receptors are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is a hydrazone derivative;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkenoxy, alkynyloxy, halomethyl, trifluoromethoxy, alkylthio, nitro or cyano; andR.sup.6 is a substituted carboxamide, carbothioamide, phosphonosoamide, or phosphonothioamide,useful as anti-HIV agents.

Abstract: Novel chemotherapeutic agents having utility in treating infectious diseases such as periodontal disease, certain urinary tract infections, and infectious urinary tract stones, are obtained by combining chemically a diphosphonate compound with a therapeutic agent effective against the foregoing diseases.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising:i) substantially inert beads; wherein said beads are coated withii) an antifungal agent which is (-)-(2R-cis)-4-?4-?4-?4-??-5-(2,4-difluorophenyl)tetrahydro-5-(1H-1,2,4-tr iazol-1-ylmethyl)furan-3-yl!methoxy!phenyl!-1-piperazinyl!phenyl!-2,4-dihyd ro-2-?(S)-1-ethyl-2(S)-hydroxypropyl!-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one;iii) a binder to enables the antifungal compound to adhere to said beads.The composition enables the antifungal compound, which has very low water solubility, to have enhanced bioavailability in mammals, such as humans.

Abstract: The present invention is a pharmaceutical composition having a combination of an uricosuric agent such as probenecid or the like and an excitatory amino acid antagonist useful for treating a disease advantageously affected by treatment with an excitatory amino acid antagonist.

Abstract: Compounds having kappa opioid agonist activity, compositions containing them and method of using them as analgesics and anti-pruritic agents are provided.The compounds of formular I, II, III and IV have the structure: ##STR1## wherein X, X.sub.4, X.sub.5, X.sub.7, X.sub.9 ;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 ; andY, Z and n are as described in the specification.

Abstract: A channel protein having a Na.sup.+ /K.sup.+ selectivity of approximately 100 and capable of affecting Na.sup.+ membrane transport is disclosed. Amiloride derivatives, and amiloride gel materials incorporating such derivatives, useful in treating membrane transport, cellular volume and cellular pressure disorders and in isolating the channel protein are also disclosed. These amiloride derivatives may be prepared by mixing the amiloride with an alkanediol in the presence of a base followed by addition of an acid. Use of the channel protein in diagnostic assays and screening assays is described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein B represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; ring A represents a benzene ring which may have one or more substituents; ....... represents a single or double bond; Q.sub.1 represents the group represented by the formula, ##STR2## ,or a hydrocarbon residue substituted with the group represented by the formula, ##STR3## wherein X represents a bond or a spacer having a chain length of 1 to 4 atoms as the linear moiety which may have one or more side chains; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, whether identical or not, independently represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl, or may bind together to form a ring; Q.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon residue which may be substituted or a heterocyclic ring residue which may be substituted; or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is independently both F or both Cl or one X is independently F and the other is independently Cl; R.sub.1 is a straight or branched chain (C.sub.3 to C.sub.8) alkyl group substituted by one or two amino acid ester groups (e.g., an amino acid ester group convertible in vivo into a hydroxy group) thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is independently both F or both Cl or one X is independently F and the other is independently Cl; R.sub.1 is a straight or branched chain (C.sub.3 to C.sub.8) alkyl group substituted by one or two groups convertible in vivo into hydroxy moieties, (e.g., a polyether ester, amino acid ester or phosphate ester) thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), ##STR1## an acid or base addition salt thereof or a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, wherein A and B taken together form --N.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.N--, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2, CH.dbd.CH--, --C(.dbd.O)--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --C(.dbd.O); D is a radical of formula ##STR2## L is a radical of formula ##STR3## Alk is a C.sub.1-4 alkanediyl radical; R.sup.1 is halo; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or halo; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl or halophenyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl or halophenyl; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocyclic ring. Active intermediates, compositions and methods of preparing compounds, compositions are described.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is independently both F or both Cl or one X is independently F and the other is independently Cl; R.sub.1 is a straight or branched chain (C.sub.3 to C.sub.8) alkyl group substituted by one or two phosphate ester groups (e.g., a phosphate ester convertible in vivo into a hydroxy group) thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections are disclosed.

Abstract: Diarylmethyl piperazine compounds having utility as exogenous receptor combinant species for binding with receptors such as delta, mu, sigma, and/or kappa receptors are disclosed. Compounds of the invention may be employed as conjugates in agonist/antagonist pairs for transductional monitoring and assays of neurotransmitter function, and also variously exhibit therapeutic utility, including mediating analgesia, and possessing utility for the treatment of diarrhea, urinary incontinence, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction/overdose, lung edema, depression, asthma, emphysema, cough, and apnea, respiratory depression, cognitive disorders, emesis and gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is independently both F or both Cl or one X is independently F and the other is independently Cl; R.sub.1 is a straight or branched chain (C.sub.3 to C.sub.8) alkyl group substituted by one or two hydroxy moieties, an ether or ester thereof (e.g., a polyether ester amino acid ester or phosphate ester) thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and method of treating hyperalgesia comprising a compound of formula I, II, III and IV as defined in the specification.