Abstract: A new crystalline form of potassium clavulanate is disclosed. Also disclosed are a process for producing the new crystalline form of potassium clavulanate, pharmaceutical compositions containing it and methods of treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein: R1 represents a substituent selected from: a hydrogen or halogen atom; a hydroxy, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy, pentafluoroethyl, C1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, arylC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkylthio, C1-4alkoxyC1-4alkyl, C3-6cycloalkylC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl, C1-4alkoxycarbonyl, C1-4alkylsulfonyl, C1-4alkylsulfonyloxy, C1-4alkylsulfonylC1-4alkyl, arylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyloxy, arylsulfonylC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkylsulfonamido, C1-4alkylamido, C1-4alkylsulfonamidoC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkylamidoC1-4alkyl, arylsulfonamido, arylcarboxamido, arylsulfonamidoC1-4alkyl, arylcarboxamidoC1-4alkyl, aroyl, aroylC1-4alkyl, or arylC1-4alkanoyl group; a group R3OCO(CH2)p, R3CON(R4)(CH2)p, R3R4NCO(CH2)p or R3R4NSO2(CH2)p where each of R3 and R4 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4alkyl group or R3R4 forms part of a C3-6azacyloalkane or C3-6(2-oxo)azacycloalkane ring and p represents zero or an integer from 1 to 4; or a group Ar1—Z,

Abstract: spsA polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such spsA and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such spsA for the treatment of infection, particularly bacterial infections. Antagonists against such spsA and their use as a therapeutic to treat infections, particularly bacterial infections are also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to the presence of spsA nucleic acid sequences and the polypeptides in a host. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting polynucleotides encoding spsA and for detecting the polypeptide in a host.

Abstract: Dimeric cell-surface receptors in a subject are agonized by administering a metal chelated dimeric cell-surface receptor ligand formed by chelating a receptor binding moiety with a metal ion such as zinc, or by co-administering the receptor binding moiety and the metal ion. The binding moiety is a small organic molecule having a molecular weight of from about 100 to about 850, and metal chelation may form a symmetrical multimer such as a dimer of the receptor binding moiety. An example is bis{2,5-bis[2-benzimidazolylimino]-3a,6a-bis(2-pyridyl)-1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,6a-octahydroimidazo[4,5-d]imidazole-N,N′}-zinc(II). Dimeric cell surface receptors include granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, erythropoeitin receptor, macrophage-colony-stimulating factor, growth hormone receptor, thrombopoietin receptor, interferon alpha receptor, interferon beta receptor, tyrosine kinase receptor, insulin receptor and leptin receptor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 4,5-disubstituted imidazole compounds, and compositions for use in therapy as an anti-inflammatory agent, and as an inhibitor of cytokine p38/MAP kinase mediated diseases.

Abstract: The invention concerns a toothbrush with a bristle head or accessory unit which compensates for the brushing pressure and associated bending of the holder unit as well as hand movements. The toothbrush is characterized in that an O-ring or elastic shoe that is made either detached from or connected to the adjacent components is provided between the replaceable or fixed bristle unit and the holder unit. The bristle unit and holder unit are joined via a ball joint.

Abstract: The invention provides histidine kinase polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding histidine kinase polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing histidine kinase polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: Phenyl urea and phenylthiourea derivatives, processes for their production and their uses as pharmaceuticals are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides 509HK polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding 509HK polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing 509HK polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formulae: wherein A1 is O, S, N—R1 or CHR1; A4 is N—R4 or CHR4; R2 is a sidechain containing an acid or ester group; R1, R4 and R5 are substituents such as H, alkyl and aryl alkyl, and R6 is a sidechain containing a nitrogen group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are effective for inhibiting platelet aggregation, pharmaceutical compositions for effecting such activity, and a method for inhibiting platelet aggregation.

Abstract: IL-1ra beta polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing IL-1ra beta polypeptides and polynucleotides in the design of protocols for the treatment of chronic and acute inflammation, septicemia, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, graft vs. host disease, autoimmunity, stroke, cardiac ischemia, acute respiratory disease syndrome (ARDS), psoriasis, restenosis, traumatic brain injury, AIDS, cachexia, allergy, parasite infection, allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic inflammatory diseases, and delayed hypersensitivity, among others, and diagnostic assays for such conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted heteroanilide compounds which are modulators, agonists or antagonists, of the CCR5 receptior. In addition, this invention relates to the treatment and prevention of disease states mediatd by CCR5.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where G is a methylene or ethylene linkage; R1 is hydrogen, C1-6alkylO—; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, CN, N3, trifluoromethyldiazirinyl, CF3, CF3O—, CF3S—, CF3CO—, C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl-C1-4alkyl-, C1-6alkylO—, C1-6alkylCO—, C3-6cycloalkylCO—, C3-6cycloalkyl-C1-4-alkylCO—, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyloxy, benzoyl and substituted benzoyl, phenyl-C1-4alkyl-, C1-6alkylSO2—, (C1-4alkyl)2NSO2— or (C1-4alkyl)NHSO2—; R3 is hydrogen, halogen, CN, N3, trifluoromethyldiazirinyl, C1-6alkylO—, C1-6alkylS—, C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl-C1-4alkyl-, C1-6alkenyl, C1-6alkynyl, CF3CO—, C1-6alkylCO—, C3-6cycloalkylCO—, C3-6cycloalkyl-C1-4alkylCO—, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyloxy, benzoyl, phenyl-C1-4alkyl-, or —NR5R6 where R5 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; and R6 is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, —CHO, —CO2C1-4alkyl or —COC1-4alk

Abstract: Novel calcilytic compounds, pharmaceuticals compositions cotaining said compounds and their use as calcium receptor antagonists.

Abstract: A compound according to Formula (I), hereinbelow: wherein A represents a covalent bond, or a 1,2, 1,3 or 1,4-disubstituted aryl amine ring selected from the group consisting of:  wherein R is independently selected from the group consisting of H, OMe, Cl, Br, F, NO2, and CN; n is an integer from 1 to 4; each X is independently selected from the group consisting of H, Br, CH3, NO2, CN, and NR1R2; each Ar is independently optionally substituted phenyl or an optionally substituted 5 or 6 membered heterocyclic ring comprising one or more heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; and R1 and R2 are, independently, hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl, branched or cyclic, optionally containing O or N.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds which are ligands for 5HT1, of formula (I) Wherein L, Q, Ra, Rb and Ry are as defined in the specification, processes for their preparation and their pharmaceutical composition as well as their use in the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel use of imidazole compounds in the treatment of CNS injuries.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of screening for compounds that modulate gene expression, particularly those which lower gene expression.