Abstract: This invention comprises methods of inducing or maintaining sphincter continence, or inhibiting or alleviating incontinence, in a mammal comprising administration of a compound of the formulae I or II: wherein Z is a moiety selected from the group of: wherein: R1 is selected from H, OH or the C1-C12 esters or C1-C12 alkyl ethers thereof, benzyloxy, or halogens; or C1-C4 halogenated ethers including trifluoromethyl ether and trichloromethyl ether; R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are H, OH or C1-C12 esters or C1-C12 alkyl ethers thereof, halogens, or C1-C4 halogenated ethers, cyano, C1-C6 alkyl, or trifluoromethyl, with the proviso that, when R1 is H, R2 is not OH; Y is the moiety: R7 and R8 are alkyl or concatenated together to form an optionally substituted, nitrogen-containing ring; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of contraception which comprises administering to a female of child beating age for a combination of a progestin at a daily dosage of 40-500 &mgr;g trimegestone, 250 &mgr;g-4 mg dienogest, or 250 &mgr;g-4 mg drospirenone, and an estrogen at a daily dosage equivalent in estrogenic activity to 10-20 &mgr;g ethinyl estradiol for 23-25 days beginning on day 1 of the menstrual cycle, and wherein the same dosage of the progestin and estrogen combination is administered in each of the 23-25 days.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure U, V, W, X, and Y are as defined hereinbefore, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful in treating or inhibiting metabolic disorders related to insulin resistance or hyperglycemia (typically associated with obesity or glucose intolerance), atherosclerosis, gastrointestinal disorders, neurogenetic inflammation, glaucoma, ocular hypertension and frequent urination; and are particularly useful in the treatment or inhibition of type II diabetes.

Abstract: This invention provides substituted 4-phenyl, 4-pyridin-2-yl and and 4-pyridin-3-yl substituted indole, benzothiophene and benzofuran compounds: of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful in treating metabolic disorders related to insulin resistance or hyperglycemia.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, W, X, and Y are as defined hereinbefore or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful in treating metabolic disorders related to insulin resistance or hyperglycemia.

Abstract: This invention provides ethers of 7-desmethylrapamycin which are useful in inducing immunosuppression and in the treatment of transplantation rejection, autoimmune diseases, solid tumors, fungal infections, and vascular disease.

Abstract: This invention provide pegylated hydroxyesters of rapamycin which are useful in inducing immunosuppression and in the treatment of transplantation rejection, autoimmune diseases, solid tumors, fungal infections, and vascular disease.

Abstract: This invention provides novel bicyclic compounds of Formula (I): wherein u, v, m, Y, G, A—B, R1, R1a, R2, R4, R5, R5a, and R5b are defined in the specification which compounds exhibit activity as inhibitors of bone resorption and compounds of Formula (II) wherein u, v, m, Y, G, D, A—B, R1, R1a, R2, R3, R4, R5, R5a, and R5b are defined in the specification which compounds exhibit activity as inhibitors of bone resorption.

Abstract: This invention provides 1-oxorapamycins, which are useful in inducing immunosuppression, as a neurotrophic agent, and in the treatment of transplantation rejection, autoimmune diseases, solid tumors, fungal infections, and vascular disease.

Abstract: This invention provides hydroxyesters of 7-desmethylrapamycin which are useful in inducing immunosuppression and in the treatment of transplantation rejection, autoimmune diseases, solid tumors, fungal infections, and vascular disease.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of providing progestational therapy to a mammal in need thereof which comprises administering a progestationally effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of 5&agr;-pregnan-3&bgr;-ol-20-one 3-sulfate ester to said mammal.

Abstract: This invention provides tissue selective estrogens of formula I having the structure wherein: R1 and R2 are independently, hydrogen, alkyl chain of 1-6 carbon atoms, benzyl, acyl of 2-7 carbon atoms, benzoyl, X is hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, CN, halogen, trifluoromethyl, or thioalkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; n=1-3; with the proviso that at least one of R1 or R2 are not hydrogen, alkyl chain of 1-6 carbon atoms, benzyl, acyl of 2-7 carbon atoms, or benzoyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, X, n Y and Z, are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as pharmaceutical formulations and methods of treating or preventing disease states or syndromes which are caused or associated with an estrogen deficiency or an excess of estrogen utilizing these compounds.

Abstract: This invention comprises methods of inducing or maintaining sphincter continence, or inhibiting or alleviating incontinence, in a mammal comprising administration of ([1-[4-(2-azepan-1-yl-ethoxy)-benzyl]-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-methyl-1H-indol-5-ol.

Abstract: This invention comprises methods of depression, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), hot flush, post partum depression, premenstrual syndrome, obesity, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social phobia, disruptive behavior disorders, impulse control disorders, borderline personality disorder, chronic fatigue disorder, premature ejaculation, pain, attention deficit disorders, with and without hyperactivity, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, bulimia nervosa, or Shy Drager Syndrome comprising administration of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and compound of the formulae I or II: wherein Z is a moiety selected from the group of: wherein: R1 is selected from H, OH or the C1-C12 esters or C1-C12 alkyl ethers thereof, benzyloxy, or halogen; or C1-C4 halogenated ethers including trifluoromethyl ether and trichloromethyl ether; R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are H, OH or C1-C12 esters or C1-C12 alkyl ethers thereof, halogens, or C1-C4 halogenated e

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X, n and Y, are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods utilizing the compounds for treating or preventing disease states or syndromes which are caused or associated with an estrogen deficiency or an excess of estrogen utilizing these compounds.

Abstract: This invention comprises methods of treating treatment or prevention of diseases associated with an excess of neuropeptide Y comprising administration of a compound of the formulae I or II: wherein Z is a moiety selected from the group of: wherein: R1 is selected from H, OH or the C1-C12 esters or C1-C12 alkyl ethers thereof, benzyloxy, or halogen; or C1-C4 halogenated ethers including trifluoromethyl ether and trichloromethyl ether; R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are H, OH or C1-C12 esters or C1-C12 alkyl ethers thereof, halogens, or C1-C4 halogenated ethers, cyano, C1-C6 alkyl, or trifluoromethyl, with the proviso that, when R1 is H, R2 is not OH; Y is the moiety: R7 and R8 are alkyl or concatenated together to form an optionally substituted, nitrogen-containing ring; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I having the structure wherein R1, Ar, Ar′, and Q are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful as contraceptive agents.

Abstract: This invention provides estrogens and antiestrogens of formula I having the structure wherein X, Y, Z, and R are as defined hereinbefore in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides novel water soluble pegylated esters of rapamycin, having the general structure: wherein n is an integer from about 5 to about 450, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods for their use as immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiproliferative and antitumor agents.