Abstract: This invention relates to a compound and the use of the compound of the formula 1

Abstract: The invention is directed to an imidazole derivative represented by formula (1): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel monobenzene oxidation bases containing at least one cationic group Z, Z being chosen from aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, to their use for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, to dye compositions containing them and to oxidation dyeing processes using them.

Abstract: The invention relates to intermediate products and a new process for the production of benzocycloheptene C.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and formula (II) are disclosed which are useful in the treatment bacterial infections: 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to multibinding compounds which are &bgr;2 adrenergic receptor agonists and are therefore useful in the treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases such asthma, bronchitis, and the like. They are also useful in the treatment of nervous system injury and premature labor.

Abstract: Novel disubstituted imidazoles are disclosed which are useful in the treatment of bacterial infections, particularly through the inhibition of FAB I.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of imidazole derivatives, in particular, 1-aryl-2-(1-imidazolyl) alkyl ethers and thioethers, and more particular for the preparation of tioconazole. The preferred process involves alpha bromination of thiophene in cyclohexane, coupling with an imidazole to form the crude product, and forming the bisulfate salt thereof. The reaction utilizes less hazardous chemicals than currently employed for the production of 1-aryl-2-(1-imidazolyl) alkyl ethers and thioethers, and may be run at room temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed are multibinding compounds which are &bgr;2 adrenergic receptor agonists and are useful in the treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis. They are also useful in the treatment of nervous system injury and premature labor.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: or the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 R7′ are variables defined herein, which compounds are modulators of Bradykinin B2 receptors. These compounds are therefore useful in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases, heart failure, hypertension, Meniere's disease, vaginal inflammation and pain, peripheral circulatory disorders, climacteric disturbance, retinochoroidal circulatory disorders, myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, postmyocardial infarction syndrome, angina pectoris, restenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, ileus, diabetes, diabetic complications, male infertility, glaucoma, pain, asthma, and rhinitis, and for the increase of permeability of the blood-brain barrier or the blood-brain-tumor barrier.

Abstract: Provided is a method of treating or ameliorating certain fibrotic diseases or other indications in an animal, including a human, comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of the formula I:

Abstract: To provide a novel compound of the formula: [wherein A1 ix a 5 or 6-membered ring which may be substituted by a group not containing a cyclic group, A2 is an aromatic ring which may be substituted, X is a divalent group, Y is a nitrogen atom or a methine group, Z is an ethenylene which may be substituted or ethynylene, R is a heterocyclic group which may be substituted, provided that 3,4-dihydro-6-[3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-1-propenyl]-2(1H)-quinolone and 2-[3-[5-ethyl-6-methyl-2-(benzyloxy)-3-pyridyl]-1-propenyl]benzoxazole are excluded.], or a salt thereof which has steroid C17,20-lyase inhibitory activity, and is useful for preventing and treating mammals suffering from, for example, primary cancer of malignant tumor, its metastasis and recurrence thereof.

Abstract: Dibenzenic ortho-phenylenediamines comprising at least one cationic group Z, Z being chosen from quaternized aliphatic chains, aliphatic chains comprising at least one quaternized saturated ring, and aliphatic chains comprising at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, to their use as oxidation base, coupler or autooxidizable dye for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, to dye compositions containing them, and to oxidation dyeing processes using them.

Abstract: Monobenzenic ortho-phenylenediamines comprising at least one cationic group Z, Z being chosen from aliphatic chains, comprising at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, to their use for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, to dye compositions containing them and to oxidation dyeing processes using them.

Abstract: Imidazole derivatives of formula I 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and Ar are as defined in claim 1, their salts with physiologically acceptable acids and, when the compounds can be in the form of optical isomers, the racemic mixture and the individual enantiomers. The compounds have anticholinergic activity, and the invention also relates to the compounds of Formula (I), the use of the compounds of Formula (I) for preparing anticholinergic drugs, the use of the compounds of Formula (I) for treating urinary tract incontinence, and methods for preparing the compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which inhibit a prenyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting a prenyl-protein transferase and the prenylation of the oncogene protein Ras.

Abstract: Pesticidally active cyclohexadienyl derivative compounds of the formula I that are esters, oximes or amides are claimed. These compounds may be used as fungicides, acaricides and insecticides in plant protection.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel dibenzene oxidation bases containing at least one cationic group Z, Z being chosen from quaternized aliphatic chains, aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized saturated ring and aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, to their use for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, to dye compositions containing them and to oxidation dyeing processes using them.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, and compounds for modulating the activity of an endothelin peptide are provided. The methods use compositions that contain compounds of formula (1): where X and Y are selected from groups that include O, S, and NH; and Ar1, Ar2 and Ar3 are independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted groups that include 5 to 6 membered aryl groups and heteroaryl groups that contain one or two heteroatom(s). The methods are effected by contacting endothelin receptors with one or more of the compounds or with compositions containing one or more of the compounds prior to, simultaneously with, or subsequent to contacting the receptors with an endothelin peptide.

Abstract: Cyano and carboxy derivatives of substituted styrenes are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor &agr;, nuclear factor &kgr;B, and phosphodiesterase and can be used to combat cachexia, endotoxic shock, retrovis replication, asthma, and inflammatory conditions. A typical embodiment is 3,3-bis-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acrylonitrile.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula The compounds have agreat affinity for the neurotensin receptors.