Abstract: This invention describes carrier-drug conjugates prepared from disulfide analogs of the calicheamicin family of potent antitumor antibiotics and their derivatives, as well as similar analogs from related antitumor antibiotics such as the esperamicins. The carrier can be an antibody, growth factor, or steroid which targets an undesired population of cells, such as those of a tumor. Whole protein carriers as well as their antigen-recognizing fragments and their chemically or genetically manipulated counterparts are useful for the targeting portion of the conjugates. This invention includes compounds required for the synthesis of these conjugates, appropriate pharmaceutical compositions of the carrier-drug conjugates, and their method of use.

Abstract: This invention describes carrier-drug conjugates prepared from disulfide analogs of the calicheamicin family of potent antitumor antibiotics and their derivatives, as well as similar analogs from related antitumor antibiotics such as the esperamicins. The carrier can be an antibody, growth factor, or steroid which targets an undesired population of cells, such as those of a tumor. Whole protein carriers as well as their antigen-recognizing fragments and their chemically or genetically manipulated counterparts are useful for the targeting portion of the conjugates. This invention includes compounds required for the synthesis of these conjugates, appropriate pharmaceutical compositions of the carrier-drug conjugates, and their method of use.

Abstract: This invention describes carrier-drug conjugates prepared from disulfide analogs of the calicheamicin family of potent antitumor antibiotics and their derivatives, as well as similar analogs from related antitumor antibiotics such as the esperamicins. The carrier can be an antibody, growth factor, or steroid which targets an undesired population of cells, such as those of a tumor. Whole protein carriers as well as their antigen-recognizing fragments and their chemically or genetically manipulated counterparts are useful for the targeting portion of the conjugates. This invention includes compounds required for the synthesis of these conjugates, appropriate pharmaceutical compositions of the carrier-drug conjugates, and their method of use.

Abstract: This disclosure describes disulfide analogs of the family of antibacterial and antitumor agents known collectively as the LL-E33288 complex.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process improvement for making [R-(R*,R*)]-5-[2-[5-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-oxo-3-oxazolidinyl]propyl]-1,3-benz odioxole-2,2-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester an intermediate used in the synthesis of beta-3 agonist, [R-(R*,R*)]-5-[2-[5-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]amino]propyl]-1,3-benz odioxole-2,2-dicarboxylic acid disodium salt.

Abstract: The invention is the simultaneous addition of boron tribromide and a solution of [R-(R*,R*)]-5-(3-chlorophenyl-3-[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]-2- oxazolidinone in methylene chloride to methylene chloride while maintaining a constant ratio of 2.10:1.00 of boron tribromide to the substrate [R-(R*,R*)]-5-(3-chlorophenyl-3-[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]-2- oxazolidinone at a temperature of -5.degree. C. to 10.degree. C. gives [R-(R*,R*)]-5-(3-chlorophenyl-3-[2-(3,4-hydroxyoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]-2 -oxazolidinone in an isolated yield of 86.7% and a purity of 98.7%.

Abstract: This invention relates to antibiotic 31F508.alpha..sub.1 of the formula ##STR1## 31F508.alpha..sub.2, 31F508.beta..sub.1 and 31F508.beta..sub.2, derived from the microorganism Streptomyces viridodiastaticus subsp. "littus" which are useful as anti-bacterial agents.

Abstract: The invention is a process improvement for producing [R-(R*, R*)]-5-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]-2-oxazol idinone which is an intermediate useful in making compounds that have antidiabetic and/or antihyperglycemic and/or antiobesity properties in mammals.

Abstract: The invention is a compound of R or S enantiomers or racemic mixtures of compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: (A) X, Y, and R.sub.3 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention discloses substituted 1,3-benzodioxoles which possess anti-diabetic and/or anti-hyperglycemic and/or anti-obesity properties in humans and other animals.

Abstract: Oral compositions for the local administration of a therapeutic agent to a periodontal pocket of a patient for alleviating dental disease comprise a plurality of dry, discrete microparticles each of which comprise an effective amount of at least one therapeutic agent dispersed in a matrix comprising a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer. Apparatus and methods are also provided for the dispensing of the dry microparticles to the periodontal pocket whereby they become tacky and adhere to the involved tissue so as to induce long term therapeutic benefits.

Abstract: The invention is novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## which are antagonists of platelet activating factor.

Abstract: The invention is aryl, amide, imide and carbamate pyridine antagonists of platelet activating factor.

Abstract: A controlled release pharmaceutical composition in oral dosage unit form comprising a tablet comprising a therapeutically effective number of active spherical granules comprising an effective amount of active medicament, a pharmaceutically acceptable normally solid diluent adapted to form a diffusable matrix for the active medicament and an optional pharmaceutically acceptable excipient; and a number of compressible spherical granules comprising a mono- or di-saccharide, an optional pharmaceutically acceptable normally solid diluent adapted to form a diffusable matrix, an optional active medicament and/or an optional pharmaceutically acceptable excipient wherein the average compressive yield of the compressible spherical granules is less than the average compressive yield of the active spherical granules is provided. A method for the preparation and for the administration of the above defined composition is provided as well.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for obtaining the R,R isomer of: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be one or more groups which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy, hydroxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, carboxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 thioalkyl, sulfonyl and sulfinyl; X is a divalent radical consisting of ##STR2## wherein R' is hydrogen; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxymethyl, --CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 COOR.sub.7 and --CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OR.sub.7 where R.sub.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to .sub.4 alkyl; except that R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: Oral compositions for the local administration of a therapeutic agent to a periodontal pocket of a patient for alleviating dental disease comprise a plurality of dry, discrete microparticles each of which comprise an effective amount of at least one therapeutic agent dispersed in a matrix comprising a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer. Apparatus and methods are also provided for the dispensing of the dry microparticles to the periodontal pocket whereby they become tacky and adhere to the involved tissue so as to induce long term therapeutic benefits.

Abstract: The invention is an improvement in isolating vancomycin from an aqueous solution of pH 5 to 9 which comprises separating the vancomycin from the solution by adding an alkali or alkaline earth metal inorganic salt to the solution.

Abstract: The invention is a compound of R or S enantiomers or racemic mixtures of compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: (A) is ##STR2## Y is (i) C.sub.1 -C.sub.24(ii) C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkoxy;(iii) C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 carboamoyloxy;Y is the divalent radical ##STR3## which are PAF inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention is novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## which are antagonists of platelet activating factor.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 1 to 4 inclusive; R.sub.1 represents a mono-or disubstituent of hydrogen, lower alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), lower alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), halogen, nitro or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.2 is cyano, carboxamido, ethyl carboxylate or halogen; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, straight or branched chain lower alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), alkenyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3), alkynyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6), hydroxyalkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), dimethylaminoalkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), ethylcarboxylate, alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.13)carbonyl, 1-(methylethyl)acetamide, cyclohexylethyl, phenyl, mono-or disubstituted phenyl (wherein the phenyl substituent is halogen, trifluoromethyl, lower alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3) or lower alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)), benzyl, mono-or disubstituted benzyl (wherein the benzyl substituent is halogen, lower alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), lower alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3) or trifluoromethyl), benzoyl, 4-methoxybenzoyl, straight or branched chain alkyl(C.sub.