Abstract: Antibiotic A53868 factor A, which is N.sup.2 -glycyl-N-(2-methylene-2-phosphonoethyl)leucinamide, and the formula: ##STR1## and the salts thereof, which are useful as antibiotics or as intermediates to antibiotics; methods of preparing A53868 factor A by fermentation of Streptomyces luridus; and the microorganism S. luridus NRRL 15101.

Abstract: Thienopyridines and furopyridines react at the 2-position with non-nucleophilic alkali metal bases to give alkali metal thieno(furo)pyridine salts.

Abstract: Actaplanin antibiotics (A4696) designated as C.sub.2a, D.sub.1, D.sub.2, K, L, M, N, and O are obtained by the partial acidic hydrolysis of known actaplanins at about pH 1.85 for 2.5 hours at about 90.degree. C. The new actaplanins, like the known actaplanins, are glycopeptides which possess antibacterial activity and, either alone or as a mixture with other actaplanins, improve the feed efficiency in ruminants, swine and poultry.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating neoplasms which comprises administering to a mammal suffering from a vindesinesusceptible neoplasm selected from the group consisting of acute lymphatic leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, non-small cell lung cancer, Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, malignant melanoma carcinoma of the breast, esophageal carcinoma and testicular carcinoma an anti-neoplastically-effective amount of vindesine or a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a class of isoquinoline quinones, which are useful for the therapy of immediate hypersensitivity reactions, such as asthma, and in treating any condition characterized by excessive release of leukotrienes. This invention also includes a method for treating these conditions, which comprises administering to animals, including humans, an effective dose of the isoquinoline quinone compounds. A further part of this invention is pharmaceutical formulations containing these pharmacologically-active compounds.

Abstract: This invention encompasses 7-(S)-acylamino-3-acetoxymethyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid sulfones and the epimerization process for making them. The epimerization process employs an organic nitrogen base reagent having a pKa between about 9.0 to about 11.5. The compounds of this invention are intermediates in the synthesis of 1-oxa-.beta.-lactam antibiotics.

Abstract: N-alkenyl (or N-alkynyl)-N'-[2-(aminoalkyl)-4-thiazolylmethylthio]alkylguanidines, thioureas, ethenediamines and related compounds, H.sub.2 receptor antagonists, useful in inhibiting gastric acid secretion in mammals.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing 7-(S)-acylamino-3-hydroxymethyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid sulfones and the salts and esters thereof. The instant process involves contacting a 7-(S)-acylamino-3-acetoxymethyl cephalosporin sulfone in an aqueous solution buffered from about pH 6 to about pH 8 with citrus acetylesterase, which is immobilized on silica gel. The 3-hydroxymethyl cephalosporin sulfones produced by the process of this invention are intermediates in the synthesis of 1-oxa .beta.-lactam antibiotics.

Abstract: 7-(D-2-Naphthylglycylamido)-3-methyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid tetrahydrate is a stable crystal form of a potent orally active gram positive antibiotic.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic acid addition salts thereof, in whichR is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, cyclopropylmethyl, or allyl;A is a residue of a D-amino acid selected from the group consisting of Ala, Abu, Nva, Val, Nle, Leu, Ile, Gly(Al), Gly(Cp), Met, Cys(Me), Met(O), Cys(Me)(O), Ser, Ser(Me), Thr, and Hse;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 primary alkyl, cyclopropylmethyl, allyl, ethylthiomethyl, 2-fluoroethyl, or propargyl; andX is hydrogen, fluoro, bromo, iodo, chloro, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, trifluoromethyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; are useful analgesic agents.

Abstract: Compounds are described of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is COOR.sup.5, CONHR.sup.5, cyano, 5-tetrazolyl or R.sup.6, where R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-8 alkyl and R.sup.6 is phenyl or naphthyl, the phenyl or naphthyl group being optionally substituted by one or more group selected from halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, hydroxy, benzyloxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, carboxyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphinyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphonyl, N(R.sup.5).sub.2, NHCOR.sup.5 and SR.sup.5 ; R.sup.2 is R.sup.6 or --CH.dbd.CH--R.sup.6 when R.sup.1 is COOR.sup.5, CONHR.sup.5, cyano or 5-tetrazolyl, or R.sup.2 is --CH.dbd.CH--R.sup.6 when R.sup.1 is R.sup.6 ; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halogen, hydroxy or --OCH.sub.2 R.sup.6 ; and R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or halogen; and salts thereof. The compounds have pharmaceutical properties and in particular are useful in the treatment of immediate hypersensitivity conditions such as asthma.

Abstract: Herbicidal isoxazolyl imidazolidinones are prepared by reaction of an isoxazolyl-allylurea with ozone and reduction.

Abstract: Trans-dl-1-n-propyl-6-oxodecahydroquinoline is resolved via an optically active ditoluoyltartrate salt.

Abstract: A contraceptive device for intravaginal use comprising a bioinsoluble, biocompatible polyurethane and an acrosin inhibitor.

Abstract: Certain 4-halomethylthiazoles having a 2-substituted-aminomethyl group are prepared by reacting an aminothioamide with a dihalopropanone in the presence of a haloalkane and a bicarbonate, and dehydrating the resulting intermediate.

Abstract: 2-[2-(2-aminoalkyl-4-thiazolylmethylthio)-alkylene]amino-5-aromatic-substit uted alkylene-4-pyrimidones and related compounds, H.sub.2 receptor antagonists, useful in inhibiting gastric acid secretion in mammals.

Abstract: Trans-4aR-5-n-propyl-4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a,9-octahydro-1H(and 2H)pyrazolo[3,4-g]quinoline and pharamceutically-acceptable salts thereof, blocks norepinephrine release from peripheral sympathetic nerve terminals that innervate arterial muscle fibers in hypertensive mammals to reduce blood pressure.

Abstract: Nickel salts are used to effect the regio-selective acylation and alkylation of the 2'-amino group of 4-O-substituted-2-deoxystreptamine containing aminoglycosides. The 2'-N-substituted derivatives of apramycin, certain .alpha. or .beta.-(lower alkyl)aprosaminides and certain .alpha. or .beta.-(substituted lower alkyl)aprosaminides are new. The 2'-N-substituted-4-O-substituted-2-deoxystreptamine aminoglycosides produced by the process of this invention are antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Zinc salts are used to effect the regio-selective acylation and alkylation of the 1-amino group of 4-O-substituted-2-deoxystreptamine-containing aminoglycosides. The 1-N-substituted derivatives of apramycin, 3'-hydroxyapramycin, certain .alpha. or .beta.-(lower alkyl)aprosaminides and certain .alpha. or .beta.-(substituted lower alkyl)-aprosaminides are new. The 1-N-substituted-4-O-substituted-2-deoxystreptamine aminoglycosides produced by the process of this invention are antibacterial agents.