Abstract: Coenzyme A-independent transacylase is required for the release of free arachidonic acid, and the production of arachidonic acid metabolites and platelet activation factor. Blocking of this enzyme inhibits the production of these inflammatory mediators and will be of therapeutic utility in a broad range of allergic and inflammatory diseases and disorders. Compounds are described herein which inhibit the action of CoA-IT and are therefore useful in the treatment of disease states caused thereby.

Abstract: Rapamycin derivatives; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such rapamycin derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or diluents; and methods of using such derivatives to inhibit pathogenic fungi growth, inhibit immunosuppression or treat carcinogenic tumors are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention involves a coupling reaction involving an organo-metallic catalyst, preferably a palladium catalyst involving reacting 2-halo-3-hydroxy-6-hydroxymethylpyridine, acrylic acid or its alkali metal salt and benzyl or a phenylalkyl derivative in presence of a dipolar aprotic solvent producing none other than the expected 2-propenoate-3-benzyl or phenylalkylether-6-hydroxymethyl-pyridine product. Said products are converted into medicaments useful for treating psoriasis.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain 1,3,3-(trisubstituted)cyclohex-1-ene monomers and related compounds which are useful in treating allergic and inflammatory diseases and for inhibiting the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined herein, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating allergic and inflammatory diseases are also taught.

Abstract: This invention is a long acting moisturizer particularly suited for moisturizing the epithelia.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: A' is absent, Asn, Gln, Ala or Abu;A is absent or a D- or L-amino acid chosen from Arg, HArg, (Me.sub.2)Arg, (Et.sub.2)Arg, Abu, Ala, Gly, His, Lys, or an .alpha.-R' substituted derivative thereof, Dtc, Tpr and Pro;B is a D- or L-amino acid chosen from Arg, HArg, NArg, (Me.sub.2)Arg, (Et.sub.2)Arg and Lys or an .alpha.-R' substituted derivative thereof;Q is absent or a D or L amino acid chosen from Tyr, (Alk)Tyr, Phe, (4'W)Phe, HPhe, Phg, Pro, Trp, His, Ser, (Alk)Ser, Thr, (Alk)Thr, (Alk)Cys, (Alk)Pen, Ala, Val, Nva, Met, Leu, Ile, Nle and Nal, or an .alpha.-R' substituted derivative thereof;M is absent or Gly or a D- or L-amino acid chosen from Glu, Phe, Pro, Lys and Ser or, provided n is 1, B-Gly-Glu-Q;W is halogen or Alk;R' is Alk or PhCH.sub.2 ; ##STR2## wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are linked via a covalent bond between L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 ; or Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.

Abstract: A new use of, and method of treatment using, a compound selected from the group consisting essentially of compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkanoyl of up to 6 carbon atoms or aroyl selected from benzoyl and naphthoyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl of up to 6 carbon atoms or arylalkyl selected from benzyl, phenylethyl and phenylpropyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl of up to 6 carbon atoms;R.sub.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl of up to 6 carbon atoms, or when X is oxygen, R.sub.4 together with R.sub.5 can represent --CH.sub.2 --O--;X is a valency bond, --CH.sub.2, oxygen or sulfur;Ar is selected from phenyl, naphthyl, indanyl and tetrahydronaphthyl;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are individually selected from hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, hydroxyl, lower alkyl of up to 6 carbon atoms, a --CONH.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of formula 1 ##STR1## or an N-oxide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, where A is CH.sub.2 and Z is S(O).sub.q where q is 0, 1 or 2, CH.sub.2, CHOH, CO, NR.sub.x, or O, orA is C.dbd.O and Z is NR.sub.x ;m is 0-5;R.sub.x is hydrogen or lower alkyl;R is C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 -aliphatic, unsubstituted or substituted five-membered heteroaryl-C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 -aliphatic-O--, unsubstituted or substituted phenyl-C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 -aliphatic where substituted p from the group consisting of lower alkoxy, lower alkyl, trihalomethyl, and halo, or R is C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 -aliphatic-O--, or R is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl-C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 -aliphatic-O-- where substituted phenyl has one or more radicals selected from the group consisting of lower alkoxy, lower alkyl, trihalomethyl, and halo;R.sub.1 is R.sub.4, --(C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 aliphatic)R.sub.4, --(C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 aliphatic)CHO, --(C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 aliphatic)CH.sub.2 OR.sub.5;R.sub.2 and R.sub.

Abstract: Invented are 17.alpha. and 17.beta.-substituted acyl-3-carboxy-3,5-diene analogues of steroidal synthetic compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods for using these compounds to inhibit steroid 5-.alpha.-reductase. Also invented are intermediates and processes used in preparing these compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides serum-free media for the culture of drosophila insect cells. The serum-free media of the invention comprise a basal medium to which is added yeast hydrolysate, and albumin or dextran. In another embodiment of the invention, albumin hydrolysate is added to the basal medium, in addition to the aforementioned compounds.

Abstract: Invented are 17.alpha. and 17.beta.-substituted acyl-3-carboxy-3,5-diene analogues of steroidal synthetic compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods for using these compounds to inhibit steroid 5-.alpha.-reductase. Also invented are intermediates and processes used in preparing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an efficient and novel method for the C-terminal sequencing of proteins or peptides by use of acetyl chloride or phosphoryl chloride by reaction with a suitable isothiocyanate for derivitazation of the carboxy terminus to a thiohydantoin amino acid derivative, under acidic conditions. Cleavage of the derivatized thiohydantoin amino acid may occur by use of thiocyanic acid and acetic acid in water and also by the novel means using a buffer and a potassium or sodium thiocyanate or potassium or sodium dithionite reagent. The present invention also provides for an novel and efficient means for the C-terminal sequencing of proteins or peptides by a two or three step process which comprises first reacting the peptide or protein with an acid chloride reagent, such as acetyl chloride, or phosphoryl chloride.

Abstract: Alpha-adrenergic receptor antagonists having the formula: ##STR1## which are useful to produce .alpha.-adrenoceptor antagonism, pharmaceutical compositions including these antagonists, and methods of using these antagonists to produce .alpha.-adrenoceptor antagonism in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrrole compounds, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, in particular as anti-psychotic agents.

Abstract: Use of a compound of general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, nitro, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, arylC.sub.1-6 alkoxy, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.4, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CN, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n SO.sub.2 NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, C.sub.1-6 alkanoylamino (CH.sub.2).sub.n, or C.sub.1-6 alkylsulphonylamino (CH.sub.2).sub.n ;R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or arylC.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each independently represent hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a ring;n represents 0, 1 or 2; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or benzyl or together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a pyrrolidino, piperidino or hexahydroazepino ring;or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a condition where a 5-HT.sub.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## which have high affinity for dopamine D.sub.3 receptors and thus have potential as antipsychotic agents.

Abstract: A compound of structure (I), in which A.sup.1 is O, S(O).sub.n in which n is 0, 1 or 2, NR, CH.sub.2, or CH(OH); A.sup.2 is a bond or CH.sub.2 ; or A.sup.1 A.sup.2 is CH.dbd.CH; R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted 6- to 10-membered aryl or heteroaryl ring; suitably R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted 6- 10-membered aryl ring such as phenyl or naphthyl; suitably R.sup.1 is optionally substituted 6- to 10-membered heteroaryl ring, containing from 1 to 4 nitrogen atoms; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, CN, NO.sub.2 or CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.3 is C(R.sup.4)(R.sup.5)CH.sub.2 NR.sup.6 R.sup.7, --CH.dbd.NNHC(NH)NH.sub.2 or a; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are the same or different and are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl or together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a ring; R.sup.8 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or C.sub.