Abstract: Heterotricyclically substituted phenyl-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivatives are prepared by reacting the heterocyclic compounds with cyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivatives which are substituted by benzyl halide radicals. The compounds can be employed as active compounds in medicaments.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I). The present invention relates to therapeutically active .beta.-carboline derivatives, a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating a central nervous system ailment related to the inhibition of GABA uptake via the GAT-4 subtype carrier.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula 1; ##STR1## is disclosed as useful in treating disorders of the central nervous system. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method of preparing substituted and unsubstituted N-hydroxy-2-aminobutane diacid derivatives which can be dehydrated to 2-aminobut-2-ene dioic acid derivatives, which can be subsequently converted to pyridine and quinoline derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active non competitive antagonists, acting selectively at the metabotropic glutamate receptor. The novel compounds are useful in treating diseases in the central nervous system by modulating synaptic transmission via the metabotropic glutamate receptor.

Abstract: Tetrahydro-beta-carboline compounds having useful central nervous system activity are enclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I having herbicidal utility are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein Q, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, V, m and p are defined in the text, including compositions containing such compounds, and a method for controlling weeds employing such compounds.

Abstract: 5- or 6-substituted .beta.-carboline-3-carboxylic acid esters of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, nitrilo, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, andR.sup.3 is a branched C.sub.3-6 alkyl group which is optionally substituted by halogen, or a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl group which is optionally methyl-substituted, are valuable pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Hetaryloxy-.beta.-carbolines of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.A means a triazine or benzocondensed hetaryl radical with 1-2 nitrogen atoms optionally substituted with halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, trifluoromethyl or SO.sub.2 --R.sup.1 or a 5- or 6-membered hetaryl radical with 1-2 nitrogen atoms substituted with halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, trifluoromethyl or SO.sub.2 --R.sup.1are useful pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for binding a 5-HT.sub.2B receptor in mammals using a both known and novel compounds. Further, the invention provides a method for treating or preventing 5-HT.sub.2B related conditions. Finally, the invention provides an article of manufacture.

Abstract: Cycloalkano-indole and -azaindole derivatives are prepared by reaction of appropriately substituted carboxylic acids with amines. The cycloalkano-indole and -azaindole derivatives are suitable as active compounds for medicaments, preferably antiatherosclerotic medicaments.

Abstract: Tricyclic nitrogen containing compounds, having anxiolytic and anti-depressant activity and central nervous system activity of the following structural formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are joined to form pyrrolidine, piperidine, morpholine or imidazole. X is OCH.sub.3, SO.sub.2 R.sub.3, SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3 or CN where R.sub.3 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl or an Aryl; and Y is hydrogen, Cl, Br, F, CN, CONR.sub.1 R.sub.2, CF.sub.3, OCH.sub.3, SO.sub.2 NR.sub.1 R.sub.2. These new compounds are suitable for treating anxiolytic disorder, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, anxiety, depression or as compounds for lowering blood pressure or treating migraine headaches in patients in need of such treatment.

Abstract: The invention provides lavendamycin analogs having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein X, Y and R.sup.1 through R.sup.9 are defined in the specification, and salts of these analogs. The invention also provides a method of making the lavendamycin analogs. The lavendamycin analogs have antitumor and antimicrobial activity. Also, methods of treating cancer using lavendamycin methyl ester, 7-butyramido-2-methylquinoline-5,8-dione or 7-butyramido-2-formylquinoline-5,8-dione.

Abstract: Compounds having both calcium antagonist and antioxidant activity are disclosed. The compounds are useful in preventing or alleviating damage to tissues at the cellular level. Methods of treatment which employ these properties of the compounds and corresponding pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline compounds having useful central nervous system activity. Further, there is provided tetrahydro-beta-carboline related compounds which are useful intermediates and have beneficial central nervous system activity. The invention provides formulations and methods for using the novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline and related compounds. Such compounds are particularly useful for the modulation of a 5-HT.sub.2B receptor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the following formula I: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, A, n, X, and Y are as defined hereinafter. The compounds of formula I are useful in treating central nervous system disorders. The compounds are ligands for the BZD binding site on GABA-A receptors, and are thus useful as muscle relaxants, hypnotics/sedatives including sleep-aids, anxiolytics, anticonvulsants/antiepileptics, anti-inebriants, and antidotes for drug overdose (particularly benzodiazepine overdose).

Abstract: 056355134 ##STR1## This invention relates to the novel salt 6-fluoro-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-5-methyl-2[(5-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methyl]- 1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indol-1-one methane sulphonate, to solvates of this salt, to pharmaceutical compositions containing it and to its use in medicine as 5-HT3 receptor antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline compounds and intermediates having useful central nervous system activity. The invention provides formulations and methods for using the tetrahydro-beta-carboline and related intermediate compounds. Finally, the invention provides an article of manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline compounds having useful central nervous system activity. Further, there is provided tetrahydro-beta-carboline related compounds which are useful intermediates and have beneficial central nervous system activity. The invention provides formulations and methods for using the novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline and related compounds. Such compounds are particularly useful for the modulation of a 5-HT.sub.2B receptor.

Abstract: Azatoxin and derivatives thereof are illustrative of a new class of antitumor drugs that are topoisomerase II (top 2) inhibitors. The pharmacophore inhibits the catalytic activity of the purified enzyme but does not unwind relaxed or supercoiled DNA. It is nonintercalative and has at least two domains: a quasiplanar polycyclic ring system, which may bind between DNA base pairs, and a pendant substituent thought to interact with the enzyme, with the DNA grooves or with both. In SV40 and c-myc DNA, azatoxin induces numerous double-strand breaks according to a cleavage pattern which differs from those of known top 2 inhibitors. Azatoxin also is a potent inhibitor of tubulin polymerization.

Abstract: Selected acid functional beta-carboline type derivatives effective as thromboxane synthase inhibitors having the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are monovalent radicals, --(L.sub.a)-- is a linking group of 4 to 8 chain atoms, and A is an acidic group.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted tryptamine and phenalkylamine and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of using said compounds.

Abstract: This invention provides novel, optionally substituted tetrahydropyridoindoles which are useful serotonergic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: Selected acid functional polyhydronorharman type derivatives effective as thromboxane synthase inhibitors having the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are monovalent radicals, --(L.sub.a)-- is a linking group of 4 to 8 chain atoms, and A is an acidic group.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are described ##STR1## in which R.sup.3 represents a C.sub.6-12 -aryl or hetaryl radical, optionally substituted singly or multiply with C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, C.sub.3-7 -cycloalkyl, halogen, C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1-2 -alkyl, phenyl or amino, the process for their production and their use in pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tetrahydrobeta-carboline compounds and intermediates having useful central nervous system activity. The invention further provides formulations and methods for using the novel tetrahydrobeta-carboline compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides lavendamycin analogs having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein X, Y and R.sup.1 through R.sup.9 are defined in the specification, and salts of these analogs. The invention also provides a method of making the lavendamycin analogs. The lavendamycin analogs have antitumor and antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula I: ##STR1## are disclosed as useful in treating diseases of the central nervous system.

Abstract: Heterotricyclically substituted phenyl-cyclohexane-carboxylic acid derivatives are prepared by reacting the heterocyclic compounds with cyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivatives which are substituted by benzyl halide radicals. The compounds can be employed as active compounds in medicaments.

Abstract: The compound of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 and R.sub.5 are independently hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro, CO.sub.2 H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyloxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 alkylcarbonyloxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 alkoxycarbonyl, mono- or di-alkylaminocarbonyl, tetrazolyl, --OH, --(CH.sub.2).sub.1-6 OH, --SH, --NH.sub.2 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.1-6 NR.sub.8 R.sub.9 where R.sub.8 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 alkoxycarbonyl and R.sub.9 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen or taken together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form a double bond; R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: Cognitive defeciencies or neurological dysfunction in mammals are treated with .alpha.,.alpha.-disubstituted aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds. The compounds have the formula: ##STR1## or a salt thereof wherein X and Y are taken together to form a saturated or unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic first ring and the shown carbon in said ring is .alpha. to at least one additional aromatic ring or heteroaromatic ring fused to the first ring;one of Het.sup.1 or Het.sup.2 is 2, 3, or 4-pyridyl or 2, 4, or 5-pyrimidinyl and the other is selected from(a) 2, 3, or 4-pyridyl,(b) 2, 4, or 5-pyrimidinyl,(c) 2-pyrazinyl,(d) 3, or 4-pyridazinyl,(e) 3, or 4-pyrazolyl,(f) 2, or 3-tetrahydrofuranyl, and(g) 3-thienyl.

Abstract: Novel 2-(4-piperidinyl)-1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indol-1-ones and related compounds, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating psychoses employing compounds and compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds having both calcium antagonist and antioxidant activity are disclosed. The compounds are useful in preventing or alleviating damage to tissues at the cellular level. Methods of treatment which employ these properties of the compounds and corresponding pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: 5- or 6-substituted .beta.-carboline-3-carboxylic acid esters of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, nitrilo, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, andR.sup.3 is a branched C.sub.3-6 alkyl group which is optionally substituted by halogen, or a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl group which is optionally methyl-substituted, are valuable pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel amide ##STR1## derivatives which are pyrido[3,4-b]indol-2-ylacetamides which are inhibitors of human leukocyte elastase (HLE), also known as human neutrophil elastase (HNE), making them useful whenever such inhibition is desired, such as for research tools in pharmacological, diagnostic and related studies and in the treatment of diseases in mammals in which HLE is implicated. The invention also includes intermediates useful in the synthesis of these amide derivatives, processes for preparing the amide derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing such amide derivatives and methods for their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to tricyclic lactams of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## and R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, phenyl C.sub.1-3 alkyl, phenylmethoxymethyl, phenoxyethyl or phenoxymethyl,one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl or phenyl C.sub.1-3 alkyl group, and each of the other two groups, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkhyl group;n represents 2 or 3; and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.The compounds are potent and selective antagonists of the effect of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors and are useful, for example, in the treatment of psychotic disorders, anxiety, and nausea and vomiting.

Abstract: .beta.-carboline-3-hydroxyalkylcarboxylic acid ester derivatives of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.A, n, R.sup.4 and R.sup.3, have the meaning indicated in the claims, as well as their production and their use in pharmaceutical agents are described.

Abstract: Hetaryloxy-.beta.-carbolines of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.A means a benzocondensed hetaryl radical with 1-2 nitrogen atoms optionally substituted with halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, trifluoromethyl or SO.sub.2 --R.sup.1 or a 5- or 6-membered hetaryl radical with 1-2 nitrogen atoms substituted with halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, trifluoromethyl or SO.sub.2 --R.sup.1 are useful pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: Disclosed is chemoselective phenylation of 5-hydroxy-.beta.-carbolines in the presence of weak bases while adding water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new Pictet-Spengler process useful for preparing tetrahydro-beta-carboline compounds.

Abstract: Polycyclic cognition enhancers having the general formula (1a), (1b) or (1c) are provided: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is a heterocyclic aromatic moiety such as a 4-pyridyl, 2-pyridyl, 4-pyrimidyl, or pyrazinyl group;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently H, F, Cl, Br, NO.sub.2, CONH.sub.2, CON(R.sub.4)(R.sub.4 '), S(O).sub.m R.sub.4, CF.sub.3, or N(R.sub.4)(R.sub.4 ');R.sub.4 and R.sub.4 ' are independently H, alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, CH.sub.2 Phe--W, or Phe--W;Phe is a phenyl group;R.sub.5 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y or --OCOR.sub.4 ;Y is H, OH, NH.sub.2, NHR.sub.4, N(R.sub.4)(R.sub.4 '), NHCOR.sub.4, NHCO.sub.2 R.sub.4, NHS(O).sub.2 R.sub.4, F, Cl, Br, OR.sub.4, S(O).sub.m R.sub.4, CO.sub.2 H, CO.sub.2 R.sub.4, CN, CON(R.sub.4)(R.sub.4 '), CONHR.sub.4, CONH.sub.2, COR.sub.4, Phe, Phe--W, --C.tbd.CCO.sub.2 R.sub.4, --CH.dbd.CHR.sub.4, --C.tbd.CR.sub.4, or a heterocyclic aromatic moiety such as a 4-pyridyl, 2-pyridyl, 4-pyrimidyl, or pyrazinyl group;W is F, Cl, Br, R.sub.4, OR.sub.4, NO.sub.2, NH.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.A, B (which is CR.sup.4) and R.sup.3 and have the meaning indicated in the application, as well as their production and their use in pharmaceutical agents, are described.

Abstract: Disclosed are indole derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Y represents H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy or halogen;Z represents --CH.sub.2 N(R.sub.5)--;R represents H or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 X where X represents pyridyl, aralkyloxy or substituted amino of NR.sub.6 R.sub.7 where R.sub.6 represents H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, aralkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, aralkyloxycarbonyl or halogenated C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl and R.sub.7 represents H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or aralkyl, or together with R.sub.2 may form a ring of --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- (n is 1-4) or ##STR2## R.sub.1 represents H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, aralkyl or arylsulfonyl; R.sub.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy or aralkyloxy;R.sub.3 represents H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, aralkyl or halogenated C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 may be the same or different and each represents H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or aralkyl or both may together form a ring of --(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Novel substituted polyhydro-.beta.-carboline derivatives useful as agents in the treatment of obesity, hypersecretion of gastric acid in the gut, gastrin-dependent tumors, or as antipsychotic agents are disclosed. Further the compounds are antianxiety agents and antiulcer agents. Further, the compounds are useful for treating and/or preventing panic attacks. They are agents useful for preventing the response to withdrawal from chronic treatment with or use of nicotine, caffeine, diazepam, alcohol, cocaine or opioids. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment using the compounds as well as processes for preparing them and novel intermediates useful in their preparation. An additional feature of the invention is the use of the subject compounds in diagnostic compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain .beta.-carbolines, which are antagonists of the functions of cholecystokinin (CCK) and gastrin, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use of these compounds in the prevention and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite-regulatory systems of mammals, especially of humans.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group, which comprises cyclising a compound of formul (IV) ##STR2## Where R represents a hydrogen atom, the compound of formula (IV) may optionally be alkylated to produce a compound in whcich R is methyl or ethyl.The compound of formula (I) is useful as an intermediate in the preparation of 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2-[(imidazol-4(or 5)-yl)methyl]-1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indol-1-ones having 5-HT.sub.3 antagonist activity.

Abstract: 5-HT.sub.3 receptor antagonist compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Z is --O--, --S-- or --N(R.sup.2)--; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from hydrogen and lower alkyl or are together --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- wherein n is 2 to 4; and R.sup.3 is selected from ##STR2## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, individual isomers, compositions, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Ketones having formulas (1)-(3) are provided by improved methods which involve the treatment of compounds having formulas (9)-(11) with aqueous base. ##STR1## wherein R.sub.x is NO.sub.2.

Abstract: The invention provides potent and selective antagonists of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors which are tricyclic lactams of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Im represents an imidazolyl group of the formula: ##STR2## and R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-10 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, --COR.sup.5, --CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 ;one of the groups represented by R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, phenyl or phenylC.sub.1-3 alkyl group, and each of the other two groups, which may be same or different, represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group;Y represents the group CH.dbd.CH or (CH.sub.2).sub.n, wherein n represents 2 or 3;Q represents a halogen atom, or a group selected from hydroxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, phenylC.sub.1-3 alkoxy, C.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed are tetrahydro-pyrido-indoles having the general formula ##STR1## which are antagonists towards the neuropeptides cholexystokinin and gastrin processing valuable activities for the treatment of cholecystokinin or gastrin-related disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite regulatory systems and their pharmaceutical compositions and processes for their preparation.