Abstract: Novel non-steroidal estrogen receptor ligands and methods of synthesis are disclosed. The novel molecules are intended for use in therapeutic preparations for the treatment of estrogen receptor related disease states. The compounds specified are tetra-cyclic derivatives and have been shown to be antiproliferative against human estrogen-dependent cancer cells and to have good binding affinity for the estrogen receptor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pyrrolidine compound of the formula (I) wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, an optically active compound thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound of the formula (I), an optically active compound thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable additive. The compound of the present invention has a serotonin 2 receptor antagonistic action along with a platelet aggregation suppressive action, a peripheral circulation improving action and a lacrimation promoting action. Therefore, the compound of the present invention can be a useful medicine showing effect against thrombotic embolism, dry eye and the like.

Abstract: Compounds of this formula are useful for treating or preventing, obesity, breast cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease and prostatic disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides non-steroidal compounds of Formula I, and prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are selective modulators (e.g., agonists, partial agonists and antagonists) of a steroid receptor, specifically, the glucocorticoid receptor. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods for using these compounds to treat animals requiring glucocorticoid receptor agonist or antagonist therapy. Glucocorticoid receptor modulators are useful to treat diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, inflammation and others as described below. The present invention also provides processes for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: Dibenzofluorene derivatives having a formula selected from the group consisting of 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I wherein R1 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl) , —OCOC6H5, —OCO(C1-C6 alkyl), or —OSO2 (C4-C6 alkyl); R2 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl), —OCOC6H5, —OCO(C1-C6 alkyl) or —OSO2 (C4-C6 alkyl); n is 2 or 3; and R3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Compounds of formula I are useful in treating osteoporosis, cardiovascular related pathological conditions, and estrogen-dependent cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for using a maleimide of formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel tricyclic antidepressant drug derivatives synthesized for covalent attachment to proteins or polypeptide antigens for use in the preparation of antibodies or receptors to tricyclic antidepressant drugs and tricyclic antidepressant metabolites. The new derivatives are characterized by a saturated double bond on the amitriptyline portion of the molecule and are represented by the structure where R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted, straight or branched chain of 0-10 carbon or heteroatoms, X is a linker group consisting of 0-2 substituted or unsubstituted aromatic rings, and Y is an activated ester or NH—Z, where Z is a poly(amino acid).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrrolidine compounds of the formula I: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel stilbene compounds having the general formula (I): 1

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the general formula: wherein A is a aromatic hydrocarbon ring system and R1 is a carbon bound directly to an oxygen and is also bound to a nitrogen through a saturated carbon and wherein at least one of R2, R3 and R4 is an electron-rich substituent. The active agents are useful for treating patients suffering from infections including gram positive organisms, such as streptococcus, staphylococcus, anthracis, gram negative bacteria such as neisseria species, yeasts and mycobacterium. They are effective against strains which have shown resistance to other antimicrobial agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is substituted adamantyl; and n is 0 to 3; in free form or in acid addition salt form. Compounds of formula I inhibit DPP-IV (dipeptidyl-peptidase-IV) activity. They are therefore indicated for use as pharmaceuticals in inhibiting DPP-IV and in the treatment of conditions mediated by DPP-IV, such as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, arthritis, obesity, osteoporosis and further conditions of impaired glucose tolerance.

Abstract: The present invention provides the new use in the treatment of amyloidosis with the anthracyclinone of formula (A) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5, are appropriate substituents. Some compounds of formula (A) are novel. Processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical composition containing them are also described.

Abstract: This invention concerns the compounds of formula (I), ##STR1## the N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereoisomeric forms thereof, wherein n is zero to 6; p and q are zero to 4; r is zero to 5; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently are hydrogen; optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyl; halomethylcarbonyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached may form a morpholinyl ring or an optionally substituted heterocycle; each R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently are halo, cyano, hydroxy, halomethyl, halomethoxy, carboxyl, nitro, amino, mono- or di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)amino, C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonylamino, aminosulfonyl, mono- or di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)aminosulfonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl; each R.sup.5 independently is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, cyano or halomethyl; X is CR.sup.6 R.sup.7, NR.sup.8, O, S, S(.dbd.O) or S(.dbd.O).sub.

Abstract: Tetralone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is halo, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, (aryl)alkenyl, (aryl)alkynyl, alkoxy, O-alkenyl, O-aryl, O-alkyl(heterocyclo), COO-alkyl,alkanoyl, CO-amino, CO-substituted amino, alkyl-CO-amino, alkyl-CO-substituted amino, NHCO-alkyl, NHCO-aryl, NHCO-alkyl(heterocyclo), N(alkyl)CO-alkyl, N(alkyl)CO-aryl, N(alkyl)CO-heterocyclo, N(alkyl)CO-alkyl(heterocyclo);R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, halo, aryl, alkoxy, amino, substituted amino;R.sup.3 is oxo, hydroxy, alkoxy, O--COalkyl, --O--COaryl, --O--COheterocyclo, NOH, NO-alkyl, N-amino, N-substituted amino, N-NHCONHalkyl, N-NHSO.sub.2 alkyl, N-NHSO.sub.2 aryl, amino, substituted amino, NHCO-alkyl, NHCO-aryl, NHCO-heterocyclo, spiroheterocyclo;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkyl(COalkyl), alkyl(COOalkyl); orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together with the atoms to which they are attached form a five- to seven-membered ring which can contain up to three heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur;R.sup.

Abstract: Chrysene derivatives having the formula ##STR1## have been found to have antitumor activity. In the above formula, at least one of R.sub.1 -R.sub.12 is --R.sub.13 Z, where R.sub.13 is a substituted or unsubstituted amino or amido group having from 1-12 carbon atoms, and Z is a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group having from 1-12 carbon atoms; and the remainder of R.sub.1 -R.sub.12 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted amino or amido groups having 1-12 carbon atoms, nitro, and substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl groups having from 1-12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention describes certain alkyloxyamino-substituted fluorenones which inhibit protein kinase C, as well as pharmaceutical compositions including these compounds and methods of using these compounds to control protein kinase C activity in mammals, including humans. More specifically, the present compounds are useful for the treatment of neoplastic disease states, disorders associated with abnormal blood flow (including hypertension, ischemia, atherosclerosis, coagulation disorders), and inflammatory diseases (including immune disorders, asthma, lung fibrosis, and psoriasis).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic carboxcylic acids of the general formula wherein X, Y, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and r are as defined in the detailed part of the description, or salts thereof, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation as well as their use for treatment of indications caused by or related to the secretion and circulation of insulin antagonising peptides.

Abstract: The present invention provides the new use in the treatment of amyloidosis with the anthracyclinone of formula (A) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5, are appropriate substituents. Some compounds of formula (A) are novel. Processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical composition containing them are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OCOO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OCOAr, --OCOOAr, or --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl);R.sub.2 is --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OCOO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OCOAr, --OCOOAr, or --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl);R.sub.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, diisopropylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; andn is 2 or 3;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula I, and methods of using a compound of formula I for inhibiting bone loss or bone resorption, particularly osteoporosis, and cardiovascular-related pathological conditions including hyperlipidemia, and estrogen dependent cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides naphthofluorene compounds, intermediates, formulations, processes, and methods of inhibiting bone loss or bone resorption, particularly osteoporosis, cardiovascular-related pathological conditions, including hyperlipidemia, and estrogen-dependent cancer.

Abstract: Compounds are provided which inhibit microsomal triglyceride transfer protein and thus are useful for lowering serum lipids and treating atherosclerosis and related diseases. The compounds have the structure ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.6, Q, W and X are as defined herein.

Abstract: The invention provides tetrahydrobenzo?a!fluorene compounds, formulations, and methods of inhibiting bone loss or bone resorption, particularly osteoporosis, and cardiovascular-related pathological conditions, including hyperlipidemia.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R1=(cyclo)alk(en)yl, aralkyl, alkyl(oxy)carbonyl, CONH2, etc.; R2=H, (cyclo)alk(en)yl, aralkyl, etc.; R3-R5=H, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, etc.; R6,R7=H, alkyl; R6R7=atoms to complete a ring; R8,R9=groups cited for R2, 2-oxoimidazolidinoalkyl, etc.; NR8R9=heterocyclyl; 1 of X,Y=CH2 and the other=CH2, O, S were prepd. Thus, 1-indancarboxylic acid was converted in 5 steps to 1-(N,N-dipropylaminomethyl)-6-formylaminoindane oxalate which had ED50 of 0.0055.mu.M/kg s.c. in the 8-OH DPAT cue agonism test in rats.

Abstract: Dioxetanes which couple with organic and biological molecules of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a leaving group which is removed by an activating agent to produce light, wherein A is a coupling substituent, Ar is a substituent selected from the group consisting of phenyl and naphthyl to provide a label are described. R.sub.1 is an optional linker substituent and can have between 1 and 30 carbon atoms with some of the carbon atoms being oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen or phosphorus. Ar as phenyl is preferred. The dioxetane coupled molecules are useful in assays of all types where luminescence can be used as an indicator.

Abstract: The invention provides dihydronaphthofluorene compounds, formulations, and methods of inhibiting bone loss or bone resorption, particularly osteoporosis, and cardiovascular-related pathological conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic carboxylic acids and esters thereof in which a substituted alkyl chain forms part of the N-substituent or salts thereof, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic carboxylic acids and esters thereof in which a substituted alkyl chain forms part of the N-substituent or salts thereof, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic carboxylic acids and esters thereof in which a substituted alkyl chain forms part of the N-substituent or salts therefor, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic carboxylic acids and esters thereof in which a substituted alkyl chain forms part of the N-substituent or salts thereof, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic carboxylic acids and esters thereof in which a substituted alkyl chain forms part of the N-substituent or salts thereof, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X.sub.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --X.sub.2 and the aromatic carbon atoms to which they are attached form 5-7 membered ring wherein X.sub.1 is O or S; X.sub.2 is O, S, NR.sub.5 or NR.sub.6 CO wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; or one of X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 is O, S or CH.sub.2 and the other is CH.sub.2 ; x is 1, 2 or 3; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together are Q--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2, Q--CH.dbd.CH, or Q--CH.dbd.N where Q is linked either to the R.sub.1 or the R.sub.2 substitution position and Q is O, S or NR.sub.t wherein R.sub.t is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or amino; R.sub.4.sup.1 and R.sub.4.sup.2 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; Y is O or NH; Z is of sub-formula (a), (b) or (c) and their use as pharmaceuticals in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders and CNS disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic carboxylic acids and esters thereof in which a substituted alkyl chain forms part of the N-substituent or salts thereof, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation.

Abstract: Phenylanthracene derivatives of the formula: A.sub.1 --L--A.sub.2 wherein A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 each are a monophenylanthryl or diphenylanthryl group and L is a valence bond or a divalent linkage group, typically arylene are novel opto-electronic functional materials. They are used as an organic compound layer of organic EL device, especially a light emitting layer for blue light emission.

Abstract: Compounds which suppress human T-lymphocyte proliferation are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new trifluoromethyl-containing pseudopeptides of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which W, A, B, D, E, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 have the meaning as outlined of their making and use as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Ethylenically unsaturated bile acid derivatives of the formula IG--X--A Iin which G, X and A have the meanings indicated, are described. They are suitable for the preparation of polymeric bile acid derivatives. Bile acid derivatives of the formula IVaG--X' IVain which G and X' have the meanings indicated, are also described. They are useful synthesis components for the preparation of pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The disclosure is drawn to novel 7-substituted-9-(substituted amino)-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracycline compounds. These compounds are useful to treat infections caused by a wide spectrum of bacterial organisms, including those which are resistant to tetracycline.

Abstract: This invention relates to dyes in salt form which are useful for mass dyeing of synthetic polymers. In particular, this invention relates to ammonium or immonium salt-containing dyes that display good polymer affinity, and the methods for using those dyes to color polymeric substrates.

Abstract: Compounds of the invention have the following structure: ##STR1## for example ##STR2## These compounds inhibit thrombin and associated thrombosis.

Abstract: Compounds of formulae I and II ##STR1## wherein D is H or --OR wherein R is phenyl and R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are H or a substituent such as phenylthio, and one of the substituents R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is a group of formula III--E-CR.sub.5 =C(R.sub.6).sub.2 (III)or R is substituted by a group of formula III, wherein E is a direct bond or --X-C(O)-- wherein X is a linking group, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each independently of the other H, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl or C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, can be polymerised to homopolymers or copolymers. The monomers and polymers are reversible photochromic systems which can be used as color indicators, as photochemically modifiable color filters, or for the optical storage of information.

Abstract: A novel prolinal derivative of the general formula: ##STR1## [wherein A represents alkylene or alkenylene group of from 1 to 8 carbon atom(s) or a saturated hydrocarbon ring of from 3 to 7 carbon atoms, R represents hydrogen atom, phenyl group, benzyl group, alkyl group of from 1 to 8 carbon atom(s) or cycloalkyl group of from 3 to 7 carbon atoms,B represents alkylene group of from 1 to 8 atom(s) unsubstituted or substituted by phenyl group or benzyl group, or a single bond,D represents carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring unsubstituted or substituted by from one to three of halogen atom, alkyl or alkoxy group of from 1 to 4 carbon atom(s), nitro group or trifluoromethyl group.]possess inhibitory activity on prolyl endopeptidase, and therefore are useful for treating and/or preventing agent as a amnesia.

Abstract: Novel 9-amino-7-(substituted amino)-6-demethyl-6-deoxytetracyclines having activity against a wide spectrum of organisms including organisms which are resistant to tetracyclines are disclosed. Also disclosed are intermediates and methods for making the novel compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: A compound capable of generating an acid by light irradiation selected from the group consisting of oxime sulfonic acid esters of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl group, each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group and a cyano group, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may optionally combine to form a ring; and N-hydroxyimidesulfonic acid esters of formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl group, and A is a group selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group and a substituted or unsubstituted alkenylene group, wherein the compound capable of generating an acid by light irradiation is useful as an image-forming materials, etc. and has high reactivity to light of from the near ultraviolet region to the visible region.

Abstract: 9.alpha.-Hydroxy-19,11.beta.-bridged steroids of general formula I ##STR1## are described. The more detailed meaning of A, B, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, G, Z, R.sup.4 --Y and R.sup.4' --Y' follows from the description. The steroids of general formula I have antigestagen and/or antiglucocorticoidal action and can be used for the production of pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: Novel aminoalkylthiodibenzoxepins, physiologically tolerable acid addition salts thereof, a method of preparing same, pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations including same and methods of treating by administering same are disclosed. These compounds are useful as analgesic, antidepressant and anticonvulsant agents. A process for selectively reducing olefins by alkaline earth metals in loweralkanols is also disclosed.

Abstract: Benzo[a]fluorenes having an aminoalkoxy group on a phenyl ring at the 11-position have estrogenic and anti-estrogenic activity.

Abstract: Cyclophanes of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2, A, R and R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are as defined herein, the enantiomers, diastereomers and addition salts thereof and, more particularly, for pharmaceutical use, the physiologically acceptable addition salts thereof, which have pharmacological properties such as lowering blood pressure, dilating the coronary blood vessels and a mild heart rate lowering activity, pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: A class of tricyclic glycinamide derivatives is described having use in treatment of CNS dysfunctions such as epilepsy and convulsive disorders. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of X and Y is hydrido; wherein Z is selected from methylene, ethylene, ethenylene, thiomethylene and thioethylene; and wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is hydrido; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.