Abstract: Selected bis-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: Indane compounds of general formulas (7) and (8) and their pharmaceutical use particularly to achieve smooth muscle relaxing activity and/or mast cell stabilizing activity and/or anti-inflammatory activity as described, wherein in formula (7) R2 to R13, in formula (8) R1 and R3 and R13 are selected from one or more of the same or different of: H, halo, hydroxy, alkoxy, aryloxy, acetoxy, carboxy, alkyl carbonyl, hydro carbonyl, amino, amido, alkylamino, hydroxylamino, amine oxide groups, azo groups, cyano, hydrazino groups, hydrazide groups, hydrazone groups, imide groups, iminoether groups, ureyl groups, oxime, nitro, nitrate, nitrite, nitroso groups, nitrile, heterocyclic groups containing heretro atoms containing one or more of N, O or S, aralkyl groups, mono and polybenzoid aryl groups, substituted aryl groups, thiol, thioureyl, phenylthiol groups, sulphonic acid groups, sulphoxide groups, sulphone groups, alkyl containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl groups containing 3 to 8 carbon atoms which may s

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods relating to novel electrophilic aromatic derivatives and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly cancer, psoriasis, vascular restenosis, infections, atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the Formula I The present invention also provides methods of treating or preventing atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and restenosis using the compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are capable of inhibiting the activity of tryptase. Such compounds are useful in the treatment or prevention of inflammatory disease, particularly those disease states which are mediated by mast cell activation. Also encompassed by the invention are formulations comprising the noted compounds, processes for preparing such compounds and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disease.

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, Y, n and B have meanings given in the description which are useful as competitive inhibitors of trypsin-like proteases, such as thrombin, and in particular in the treatment of conditions where inhibition of thrombin is required (e.g. thrombosis) or as anticoagulants.

Abstract: A novel process for producing an optically active amine is provided. The optically active amine is adapted for use as an intermediate in synthesizing physiologically active compounds such as pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals, as a functional material such as a liquid crystal, and as a starting material in synthesizing fine chemicals. The process comprises the step of reacting an imine with a hydride reagent in the presence of an optically active metal compound and an alcohol compound and/or carboxylic acid compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptide aldehydes having an 3-amino-2-hydro yenyl acetamide group as part of the peptide backbone d an arginine group or analog at P1. These compounds e potent and specific or inhibitors of thrombin. Ther pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutic ly acceptable compositions thereof, and methods of using t as therapeutic agents for disease states in mammals charachterized by abnormal thrombosis are also described. Also described are 3-amino-2-hydroxyphenyl-acetamide derivatives having in history activity towards proteases of the trypsin/chymotrypsin class.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I wherein R2—C, R3—C, R4—C or R5—C may be replaced by N; and wherein n is 1, 2 or 3; R1 is aryl, cycloalkyl or heterocyclyl; R2, R3, R4 and R5 are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, halo, amino, substituted amino, trifluoromethyl, cyano, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aralkoxycarbonyl, (alkyl, aryl or aralkyl)-thio, (alkyl, aryl or aralkyl)-oxy, acyloxy, (alkyl, aryl or aralkyl)-aminocarbonyloxy; or any two of R2, R3, R4 and R5 at adjacent positions are alkylenedioxy; R6 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, amino, substituted amino, acylamino, wherein Ra is hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl, Rb and Rc are independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; or Rb and Rc together represent lower alkylene or lower alkylene interrupted by O, S, or N—(H, alkyl or aralkyl); Rd is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; and Re is op

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods relating to novel aromatic derivatives and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly cancer, psoriasis, vascular restenosis, infections, atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined in the description, R.sup.2 being an aromatic group, useful in the treatment and condition selected from the group consisting of the group meningitis and salpingitis, septic shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and/or adult respiratory distress syndrome, acute or chronic inflammation, arthritis, cholangitis, colitis, encephalitis, endocarditis, glomerulonephritis, hepatitis, myocarditis, pancreatitis, pericarditis, reperfusion injury, vasculitis, acute and delayed hypersensitivity, graft rejection, and graft-versus-host disease, auto-immune diseases including Type 1 diabetes mellitus and multiple sclerosis, periodonate diseases, interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, cirrhosis, systemic sclerosis, keloid formation tumors which produce IL-1 as an autocrine growth factor, cachexia, Alzeimer's disease, percussion injury, depression, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis in a mammal, including human.

Abstract: Selected bis-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.

Abstract: Therapeutically active hydroxamic acid derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and the use of such compounds in medicine. The compounds are inhibitors of metalloproteinases involved in tissue degradation.

Abstract: Therapeutically active hydroxamic acid derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and the use of such compounds in medicine. The compounds are inhibitors of metalloproteinases involved in tissue degradation.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the purity of a desired compound comprising:Step (a) treating a crude reaction product which contains at least one desired compound, unreacted starting materials and/or byproducts with at least one bifunctional quenching agent that is capable of selective covalent reaction with unwanted byproducts, or excess reagents;Step (b) allowing the quenching agent to covalently react with unreacted starting materials and/or byproducts to afford a derivatized compound of the quenching agent: andStep (c) isolating the desired compound is described as well as novel quenching agents and methods for their use in the rapid purification of synthetic intermediates and products in synthesis, combinatorial chemistry, and automated organic synthesis.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions relating to novel pentafluorophenylsulfonamide derivatives and analogs and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolernia, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts having selective dopamine D3 receptor activity suitable for treating central nervous system disorders. Formula I: ##STR1## R.sub.1 is independently H or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl including isomeric forms thereof;R.sub.2 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, a halogen, OCH.sub.3 , OCF.sub.3, CF.sub.3, CN, SCH.sub.3 or NHCOCH.sub.3 ; andR.sub.3 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, a halogen, OCH.sub.3 , OCF.sub.3, CF.sub.3, CN, SCH.sub.3 or NHCOCH.sub.3.

Abstract: A phenylenediamine derivative or a salt thereof in accordance with the present invention is expressed by the following formula 1: ##STR1## wherein A represents a group expressed by --CO--, --CH.sub.2 CO--, --CS--, or --SO.sub.2 --; Y represents a carbon atom or nitrogen atom; R.sub.1 represents a lower alkyl group; R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen, lower alkyl, alkenyl, benzyl, or benzoyl group; and each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represents an alkyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms. The phenylenediamine derivative above mentioned, as a radical scavenger, has antioxidant effect and lipid peroxidation inhibitory activity so as to be available for inhibiting brain infarction or brain edema.

Abstract: This invention provides a reagent composition for the determination of bicarbonate ion capable of measuring in a wide determination range in visible light region which comprises a combined substrate of thioNAD(P)H and NAD(P)H for a coupled enzymes of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase and malate dehydrogenase.

Abstract: (1) Prostaglandin (PG) E.sub.2 antagonist or agonist containing carbocyclic sulfonamides represented by the compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## cyclodextrin clathrates thereof, non-toxic salts thereof as active ingredient,(2) carbocyclic sulfonamides represented by the compound of the formula (II): ##STR2## cyclodextrin clathrates thereof, non-toxic salts thereof, (3) process for the preparation of the compound represented by the compound of the formula (II) described hereinbefore,(4) PGE.sub.2 antagonist or agonist containing the compound represented by the compound of the formula (II) as active ingredient.The compounds represented by the compounds of the formula (I) and (II) can be adapted to medicines which possess an inhibitory effect of uterine contraction, an analgetic action, an inhibitory effect of digestive peristalsis, a sleep-inducing effect as PGE.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is alkyl; R.sup.2a, R.sup.2b, R.sup.2c and R.sup.2d are the same or different and each is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl or various other organic groups; R.sup.3 is alkyl; R.sup.4 is a group of formula (II), (III), (IV), (V), (VI), (VII), (VIII) or (IX): ##STR2## wherein: A.sup.1 is a single bond, alkylene or alkenylene; A.sup.2 is or alkenylene; A.sup.3 is a single bond, alkyleneor alkenylene; R.sup.5a and R.sup.5b are the same or different and each is hydrogen, alkyl or various other groups; R.sup.6 is alkyl or phenyl; R.sup.7 is hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.8 is alkyl or various other groups; and n is 0 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have valuable inhibitory activity against acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyl transferase.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptide aldehydes having a 3-amino-2-hydroxyphyenyl-acetamide group as part of the peptide backbone and an arginine mimic group such as an amidinopiperidine or amidinophenyl tail. These compounds are potent and specific inhibitors of thrombin. Their pharmaceutically salts, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, and methods of using them as therapeutic agents for disease states in mammals characterized by abnormal thrombosis are also described. Also described are 3-amino-2-hydroxyphenyl-acetamide derivatives having inhibitory activity toward proteases of the trypsin/chymotrypsin class.

Abstract: Sulfonamide-containing hydroxyethylamine compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: Compounds of this invention have the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, e.g.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is arylene, heteroarylene, fused arylene, fused heteroarylene, or deleted; Y is sulfonyl, --O--, or deleted; R.sub.1 is aryl, heteroaryl, fused aryl, or fused heteroaryl; R.sub.2 is H, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halo, nitro, cyano, haloalkyl, hydroxyl, carboxyl, amido, amino, or aminoalkyl; or a salt thereof are disclosed. Also disclosed are a pharmaceutical composition which contains an excipient and an effective amount of a compound of the above formula and a method of treating cancer which involves the administration of an effective amount of such a compound to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions relating to novel pentafluorophenylsulfonamide derivatives and analogs and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to novel functionalized benzocyclobutenones of structural formula I ##STR1## wherein R is NH.sub.2, reactive NH.sub.2 derivatives including acids, acid chlorides, amides and diazonium salts, OH, CN, NO.sub.2, H, I, F Br, Cl, mercapto and deuterium. Also disclosed are polymer compositions comprising thermal reaction products of the benzocyclobutenones of formula I and either a polyol or a polyamine.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to (D)-amino acid containing inhibitors of cysteine or serine proteases. Methods for the use of the protease inhibitors are also described.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the preparation of Compound (4) through the below-described reaction route: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represents H, halogen, OH or C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; X and Y each represents a protected amino group and n stands for 0 to 4. According to the above process, an aminotetralone derivative which is an intermediate useful for an industrial preparation of a camptothecin derivative can be obtained in a convenient manner and in a high yield.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein: A is a bond, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- or --CH(B)--, where n is an integer of 1 to 3 and B is --CN, --CON(R.sup.9)R.sup.9' or --CO.sub.2 R.sup.7 ;R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, --CH.sub.2 OH, cyano, --C(O)OR.sup.7, --CO.sub.2 H, --CONH.sub.2, tetrazole, --CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2 or halogen; ##STR2## R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, heterocycle or R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl or B;R.sup.5, R.sup.5', R.sup.8, R.sup.8' or R.sup.8" are independently hydrogen, alkoxy, lower alkyl, halogen, --OH, --CN, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n NR.sup.6 COR.sup.7, --CON(R.sup.6)R.sup.6', --CON(R.sup.6)OR.sup.6', --CO.sub.2 R.sup.6, --SR.sup.7, --SOR.sup.7, --SO.sub.2 R.sup.7, --N(R.sup.6)SO.sub.2 R.sup.1, --N(R.sup.6)R.sup.6', --NR.sup.6 COR.sup.7, --OCH.sub.2 CON(R.sup.6)R.sup.6', --OCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 R.sup.7 or aryl; orR.sup.5 and R.sup.5' or R.sup.8 and R.sup.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is straight chain alkyl, branched chain alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, fluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are, independently, hydrogen or an acyl substituent selected from the group consisting of formyl, alkanoyl, alkenoyl, alkylsulfonyl, aroyl, arylalkenoyl, arylsulfonyl, arylalkanoyl or arylalkylsulfonyl; A is a substituted phenyl group of the following formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 is F, perfluoroalkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms or perfluoroalkoxy of 1 to 10 carbon atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof relax smooth muscles.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein: A represents: a) a --VR.sup.6 group wherein v is --C(.dbd.O), --C(.dbd.O)O--, --CH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 OC(.dbd.O)--, --C(.dbd.S)--, --CH.sub.2 OC(.dbd.O)NH--, --C(.dbd.S)O--, --CH.sub.2 S--, --C(.dbd.O)NHSO.sub.2 --, --SO.sub.2 NHC(.dbd.O)-- or --CH.sub.2 OSiPh.sub.2 --; b) a --CH.sub.2 NR.sup.9 R.sup.10 group or a --CONR.sup.9 R.sup.10 group wherein each of R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is independently hydrogen, -alkyl-, -alkenyl-, -alkynyl, -cycloalkyl, -cycloalkenyl, pyridyl (any of which may optionally be substituted) or a group --D as defined above or R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring; c) a group Y where Y is a 5- or 6-membered optionally substituted heterocyclic ring containing one or more heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur; or d) a group --CH.sub.2 Y or --C(.dbd.

Abstract: A hydroxylamine derivatives of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represents alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkynyl group, cycloalkyl group, haloalkyl group, haloalkynyl group, alkoxy - alkyl group, phenoxy - alkyl group, alkylthio - alkyl group, alkylsulfonyl - alkyl group, alkylamino - alkyl group, phenyl group, benzyl group, phenethyl group, cinnamyl group, pyridyl group, furyl group, thienyl group, X represents CO.sub.2, CO or SO.sub.2, and R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and n represents 0 or 1, and fungicides contain said compound as an active ingredient.The compounds of the present invention have excellent effects for controlling wood-rot fungi, plant diseases and fungi of humans and animals, and are useful as industrial, agricultural and medical fungicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are the compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.1 together with the chain to which they are attached or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a ring; pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug derivatives and pharmaceutically salts thereof; methods of preparation thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds; and a method of inhibiting matrix-degrading metalloproteinase and of treating matrix-degrading metalloproteinase dependent conditions in mammals using such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel synthesis of the compounds of Formula (I): ##STR1## The compounds are produced in high yield and without utilizing expensive chromatographic separations. The synthesis is particularly advantageous because it is stereoselective.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing N-(3-amino-4-chlorophenyl) acylamides of Formula I: ##STR1## comprising reacting, in a solvent comprising at least one polar solvent, in the presence of at least one acid acceptor, 1-chloro-2,4-diaminobenzene with at least one acyl chloride of formula I:Cl--X--Rwherein X is --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 --; R is selected from the group C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl substituted with one or more groups selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy and C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl; aryl; C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl. The present invention further comprises the step of purifying said N-(3-amino-4-chlorophenyl) acylamides by crystallizing from a non-polar solvent or conducting the reaction in a mixture of at least one polar and at least one non-polar solvent.

Abstract: (1) Prostaglandin (PG) E.sub.2 antagonist or agonist containing carbocyclic sulfonamides represented by the compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## cyclodextrin clathrates thereof, non-toxic salts thereof as active ingredient, (2) carbocyclic sulfonamides represented by the compound of the formula (II): ##STR2## cyclodextrin clathrates thereof, non-toxic salts thereof, (3) process for the preparation of the compound represented by the compound of the formula (II) described hereinbefore, (4) PGE.sub.2 antagonist or agonist containing the compound represented by the compound of the formula (II) as active ingredient.The compounds represented by the compounds of the formula (I) and (II) can be adapted to medicines which possess an inhibitory effect of uterine contraction, an analgetic action, an inhibitory effect of digestive peristalsis, a sleep-inducing effect as PGE.sub.

Abstract: Aromatic sulfonamide derivatives, particularly benzenesulfonamide, 4-fluorobenzenesulfonamide, 5-chloro-1-naphthalenesulfonamide and 5-isoquinolinesulfonamide derivatives are provided that inhibit Ca.sup.2+ -dependent enzymes and proteins such as Phospholipase A.sub.2, protein kinases such as Protein Kinase C, and inhibit membrane fusion, thereby being a valuable drug for the treatment of inflammation, arthritis, infarction, nephritis and many other types of tissue injury.

Abstract: (1) Naphthyloxyaetic acid represented by the compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## and non-toxic salts thereof, (2) process for the preparation of the compounds represented by the compound of the formula (I) described hereinbefore,(3) PGE.sub.2 antagonist or agonist containing the compound represented by the compound of the formula (I) as the active ingredient.The compounds represented by the compounds of the formula (I) can be adapted to medicines which possess an inhibitory effect of uterine contraction, an analgesic action, an inhibitory effect of digestive peristalsis, a sleep-inducing effect as PGE.sub.2 antagonists, and an uterine contractile activity, a promoting effect of digestive peristalsis, a suppressive effect of gastric acid secretion, hypotensive activity as PGE.sub.2 agonists. The compounds bind to PGE.sub.2 receptor and have an activity of antagonist or agonist against the action thereof.

Abstract: An electrophotographic toner having polymeric binder and a charge control agent selected from the group consisting of sulfonamides having the general structure: ##STR1## and metal salts thereof. T.sup.1 is independently selected from H, alkyl having from 1 to 20 carbons, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 18 carbons, and aromatic and heteroaromatic ring systems having a solitary ring or 2 to 3 linked or fused rings. R.sup.1 is O, S, N--H, N--R.sup.5, or N--L--R.sup.5 ; where L is a linking group selected from: ##STR2## and R.sup.5 is independently selected from alkyl having from 1 to 20 carbons, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 18 carbons, and aromatic and heteroaromatic ring systems having a solitary ring or 2 to 3 linked or fused rings. L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 are each independently a direct link or divalent alkyl or fluoroalkyl having from 1 to 20 carbons. R.sup.a and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel synthesis of the compounds of Formula (I): ##STR1## The compounds are produced in high yield and without utilizing expensive chromatographic separations. The synthesis is particularly advantageous because it is stereoselective.

Abstract: Sulfonamide compounds of the formula or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, lower alkyl group, lower alkoxy group, hydroxyl group, nitro group, phenoxy group, cyano group, acetyl group, amino group or a protected amino group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may be the same or different from each other and each is a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, lower alkyl group or lower alkoxy group; R.sup.4 and R.sup.7 may be the same or different from each other and each is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 may be the same or different from each other and each is a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, lower alkoxy group, amino group or amino group substituted with a lower alkyl or a phenyl group; A is .dbd.CH--; B is .dbd.CH--; and E is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## in which Q is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; and R.sup.

Abstract: Process for preparing enantiomerically pure imidazo[4,5,1-jk][1,4]benzodiazepin-2(1H)-thiones of formula ##STR1## starting from 2,6-dihalo-3-nitrobenzyl derivatives (II) and suitably N-protected 1,2-diaminopropanes (III) ##STR2## Novel enantiomerically pure intermediates of formula (III) and (IV) prepared in the course of the present process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polyether-substituted compounds of imides and their use as surface-active agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to amidinophenylalanine derivatives, to the synthesis of these compounds, to their use and to pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds which act as thrombin inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of formula I ##STR1## pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; methods for preparation thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds; and a method of inhibiting matrix-degrading metalloproteinase and of treating matrix-degrading metalloproteinase dependent conditions in mammals using such compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to the novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of Formula (I).This invention also relates to a method of treating or reducing inflammation in a mammal in need thereof, which comprises administering to said mammal an effective amount of a compound or composition of Formula (I).

Abstract: Process for preparing enantiomerically pure imidazo[4,5,1 -jk][1,4]benzodiazepin -2(1H)-thiones of formula ##STR1## starting from 2,6-dihalo-3-nitrobenzyl derivatives (II) and suitably N-protected 1,2-diaminopropanes (III) ##STR2## Novel enantiomerically pure intermediates of formula (III) and (IV) are prepared in the course of the present process.

Abstract: Substituted sulfonamides are selective .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonists with very little .beta..sub.1 and .beta..sub.2 adrenergic receptor activity and as such the compounds are capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells. The compounds thus have potent activity in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The compounds can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compounds can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as antidepressant agents. The compounds are prepared by coupling an aminoalkylphenyl-sulfonamide with an appropriately substituted epoxide. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for increasing gut motility are also disclosed.

Abstract: HIV protease inhibitors, obtainable by chemical synthesis, inhibit or block the biological activity of the HIV protease enzyme, causing the replication of the HIV virus to terminate. These compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds and optionally other anti-viral agents as active ingredients, are suitable for treating patients or hosts infected with the HIV virus, which is known to cause AIDS.